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Medical tests
… material ( DNA ) of the human papillomavirus. This test is used to show whether a high-risk type of HPV is present. High-risk types of HPV cause changes in the cells of the cervix that can be seen as … treated. There are many types of HPV. Some low-risk types cause common skin warts . Some cause genital warts. These may …
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… Check for a tumour in the adrenal glands. Find the cause of high blood pressure or low potassium levels. This is … ), corticosteroids , diuretics , and many medicines used to treat high blood pressure, especially spironolactone … your urine sample. How It Feels This test usually doesn't cause any pain or discomfort. Risks There are no known risks …
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… intestine, or colon, all the time. They usually don't cause problems. But sometimes, something causes the bacteria to grow. When there are too many of them, … or have taken them recently. Antibiotics are drugs used to kill bacteria that cause infection. But they also …
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… get through 1 to 2 days of feeding. The radioactive tracer used in this test can get into your breast milk and is not … That's the case even with the low-level radioactive tracer used for this test. But the chance of damage is very low … a day. So be sure to flush the toilet right after you use it, and wash your hands well with soap and water. The …
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… to see inside your vagina and the cervix. The doctor also uses a magnifying device to help see better. This device … vagina and cervix. Vinegar (acetic acid) or iodine may be used on your cervix to make abnormal areas easier to see. … a special liquid (Monsel's) or silver nitrate swab may be used on the area to stop the bleeding. If a sample of tissue …
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… in their sweat. During the sweat test , medicine that causes a person to sweat is applied to the skin (usually on … cystic fibrosis on a newborn screening test. It also may be used to test people with a family history of cystic fibrosis … 45 minutes to 1 hour. How It Feels This test does not cause pain. Some children feel a light tingling or tickling …
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… blood varies throughout her menstrual cycle . After menopause , it drops to a very low but constant level. Estriol … may be measured in women who have gone through menopause. It's done to find out their estrogen levels. It also … source of estrogen in women who have gone through menopause. For pregnant women, the level of estriol in the blood …
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… has spread (metastasized) to the bone. Help diagnose the cause or location of unexplained bone pain, such as ongoing … , not clearly seen on X-ray. Find damage to the bones caused by infection or other conditions, such as Paget's … get through 1 to 2 days of feeding. The radioactive tracer used in this test can get into your breast milk and is not …
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… the central nervous system. A blood alcohol test is often used to find out whether you are legally drunk or … to stand or walk, or erratic or unsafe driving. Find the cause of altered mental status, such as unclear thinking, … doctor tells you to. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. …
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… in the pleural space. But too much fluid can build up because of problems such as infection, heart failure, and lung … may be done to help with shortness of breath and pain caused by the fluid buildup. Or you may have it done so the doctor can test the fluid to find the cause of the buildup. Your doctor will put a long, thin needle …
