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Medical tests
… tube is put through the vagina and into the uterus. Because the uterus and the fallopian tubes are connected, the … Tell your doctor about any allergies that you have and any medicines you take. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any medicines before the procedure. Your …
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… to find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus ) that can cause an infection. A sample of sputum is added to a substance … tests. Sometimes other tests are done to find the right medicine for treating the infection. This is called … ( Streptococcus ) and staph ( Staphylococcus ). The culture should not show any harmful bacteria or fungi. Normal …
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… into the thyroid gland. Many thyroid specialists like to use a needle biopsy method rather than surgery. Core needle … may be cancelled. If your doctor told you to take your medicines on the day of the procedure, take them with only a … problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the test and how soon …
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… to make sure there is a good sample. The doctor may use ultrasound to guide the needle during the biopsy. The … sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get home on … during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the procedure and how …
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… normally low. Testosterone increases during puberty. This causes boys to develop a deeper voice, get bigger muscles, … irregular menstrual periods. See if testosterone-lowering medicines are working in a man with advanced prostate cancer … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The …
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… brain, or nerves connecting them work. These problems may cause dizziness , vertigo , or loss of balance. Nystagmus … For a few days before the test you may be asked to avoid: Medicines that help your vertigo. Check with your doctor … follow a moving point of light with only your eyes. You should not move your head during this part of the test. …
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… computed tomography angiogram (CT angiogram) is a test that uses X-rays to provide detailed pictures of the heart and … that go to it ( coronary arteries ), you may be given a medicine called a beta-blocker to slow your heart rate … will let you know if there are certain foods or liquids you should avoid. If you are breastfeeding, you may want to pump …
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… node tissue to look for cancer. A sentinel node biopsy is used to see if a known cancer has spread from the original … test may be cancelled. If your doctor told you to take your medicines on the day of the test, take them with only a sip … problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the test and how soon …
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… lower part of the large intestine (colon). These tests are used to look for abnormal growths (such as tumours or polyps … your doctor to find out if you need to stop taking some medicines, such as aspirin or other blood thinners , before … of a colon infection (very rare). Results Your doctor should be able to discuss some of the findings with you …
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… rectum . Guided by ultrasound, a spring-loaded needle is used to take samples from the prostate through the rectal … on active surveillance. How To Prepare If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you … during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the procedure and how …
