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… is usually one of the first tests done to help find the cause of sperm-related infertility problems. Tests that may be … your hands and penis. Ejaculate into the container. Do not use any lubricant or saliva. Do not use a regular condom to collect the semen. The powder in a …
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… from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream. Find the cause of a child's failure to gain weight, especially when the … drink the sugar solution. Blood test A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. … D-xylose solution can make you feel sick to your stomach (nauseated). Blood test When a blood sample is taken, you may …
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… it is called microalbuminuria. Albuminuria is most often caused by kidney damage from diabetes . But many other … kidneys in people with diabetes. Other conditions also cause albuminuria. These conditions include high blood … a large container that holds about 4 L (1 gal) . You will use the container to collect your urine. When you first get …
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… translucency screening is a test done during pregnancy. It uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of the fluid … and get information about your developing baby. It doesn't use X-rays or other types of radiation that may harm the … correctly finds Down syndrome in 64 to 70 out of 100 fetuses who have it. It misses Down syndrome in 30 to 36 out of …
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… can find: A weak lower esophageal sphincter . This may cause reflux. Weak muscle contractions when you swallow. This … the esophagus. Very strong contractions (spasms) that can cause chest pain. Or they can make you feel that food is stuck … Is Done Tests on the esophagus are done to: Help find the cause of chest pain that is not caused by heart problems. Help …
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… test, you are given the hormone oxytocin. This hormone causes uterine contractions. You may also massage your … test or biophysical profile . A biophysical profile uses ultrasound during a non-stress test to measure a series … The other sensor measures your contractions. Gel may be used on your skin with the heart rate sensors. The sensors …
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… tube is put through the vagina and into the uterus. Because the uterus and the fallopian tubes are connected, the … fallopian tube. The test may be done to look for the cause of infertility. An infection, endometriosis , or a previous ectopic pregnancy may cause severe scarring of the fallopian tubes and block the …
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… into the thyroid gland. Many thyroid specialists like to use a needle biopsy method rather than surgery. Core needle … This method is done when other tests have not found the cause of your symptoms. Open biopsy is not as commonly done as … Why It Is Done A thyroid biopsy is done to find the cause of a lump (nodule) found in the thyroid gland . Lumps in …
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… by a health professional. Clinical breast examinations are used along with mammograms to check women for breast cancer . Clinical breast examinations are also used to check for other breast problems. A clinical breast … It Feels A clinical breast examination normally does not cause any discomfort unless your breasts are tender. Risks …
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… is the tube that carries food to your stomach. The doctor uses a thin, lighted tube that bends. It is called an … for ulcers, tumours, infection, or bleeding. It also can be used to look for signs of acid backing up into your … gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. The doctor can use the scope to take a sample of tissue for study (a …
