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… (also called an echo) uses sound waves to make an image of your heart. A device called a transducer sends sound waves … very slowly, hold your breath, or lie on your left side. When the test is over, the gel is wiped off and the … very slowly, hold your breath, or lie on your left side. When the test is over, the gel is wiped off and the …
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… Test Overview An extremity X-ray is a picture of your hand, wrist, arm, foot, ankle, knee, hip, or leg. It is … your leg or arm will be handled gently and supported when moved or repositioned. Pillows, sandbags, or other … your leg or arm will be handled gently and supported when moved or repositioned. Pillows, sandbags, or other …
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… abnormal results from a mammogram. Look at the breasts in younger women because their breast tissue is often more … areas of your breast. How It Feels The gel may feel cold when it is put on your breast. You will feel light pressure … areas of your breast. How It Feels The gel may feel cold when it is put on your breast. You will feel light pressure …
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… may be done. These tests look for possible problems with your baby. The tests may be called first-trimester … screening may show that a baby doesn't have a birth defect when he or she does have it. This is called a false-negative … screening may show that a baby doesn't have a birth defect when he or she does have it. This is called a false-negative …
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… a lubricant for the joint and cushions joint structures. If you have a joint problem, you may have more fluid in your … 20 minutes. How It Feels You will feel a prick or sting when the anesthetic is given. You may feel tingling, … 20 minutes. How It Feels You will feel a prick or sting when the anesthetic is given. You may feel tingling, …
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… the test results have come back. If the test shows that you have gonorrhea, don't have sex for at least 3 days after … may be causing your symptoms. These may include pain when you urinate, anal itching or bleeding, vaginal bleeding … may be causing your symptoms. These may include pain when you urinate, anal itching or bleeding, vaginal bleeding …
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… problems. A clinical breast examination may be part of your regular checkup. Talk with your health professional … A clear or milky discharge (galactorrhea) may be present when the nipple is squeezed. This may be caused by nursing, … A clear or milky discharge (galactorrhea) may be present when the nipple is squeezed. This may be caused by nursing, …
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… or legs. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells … If a contrast material is used, you may feel some coolness when it is put into your IV. In rare cases, you may feel: … If a contrast material is used, you may feel some coolness when it is put into your IV. In rare cases, you may feel: …
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… (also called an echo) uses sound waves to make an image of your heart. A device called a transducer is moved across … 60 minutes. How It Feels You may have a brief, sharp pain when the intravenous (IV) needle is placed in a vein in your … 60 minutes. How It Feels You may have a brief, sharp pain when the intravenous (IV) needle is placed in a vein in your …
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… or computed tomography (CT) scan . For an MRI of the head, you lie with your head inside a special machine (scanner) … If a contrast material is used, you may feel some coolness when it is put into your IV. In rare cases, you may feel: … If a contrast material is used, you may feel some coolness when it is put into your IV. In rare cases, you may feel: …
