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… in your genes that increase your risk for certain health problems. Some of these tests provide information about your … decisions such as: Having children. Preventing or treating a disease or health problem. Changing your … decisions such as: Having children. Preventing or treating a disease or health problem. Changing your …
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… Rh) that occur on red blood cells can sometimes also cause problems. So they are also checked for a match before giving … has occurred, the baby can develop mild to severe problems (called Rh disease or erythroblastosis fetalis ). … that almost always prevents sensitization from occurring. Problems from Rh sensitization have become very rare since …
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… cause of headaches. Help diagnose a stroke or blood vessel problems in the head. Problems with blood vessels may include an aneurysm or … from the ears to the brain ( auditory nerves ). Look for problems of the pituitary gland . Investigate or follow a …
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… in the cells of the cervix . Finding these changes and treating them when needed will greatly lower your chance of … you avoid sex for 24 hours before a Pap test. If you've had problems with pelvic examinations in the past or have any … an examination table with your feet and legs supported by footrests. During the test The doctor will place a speculum …
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… cancer screening every year up to three years in a row if: footnote 1 You are 55 to 74 years old. And you have a … getting cancer from that extra exposure. The scan can show problems in the chest that need more testing to confirm that … cancer screening every year up to three years in a row if: footnote 1 You are 55 to 74 years old. And you have a …
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… shoulder is done to: Check unexplained shoulder pain. Find problems in the shoulder, such as arthritis , bone tumours, … than other tests to check for certain bone and joint problems. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you … a headache, dizziness, pain, burning, or breathing problems. Risks There are no known harmful effects from the …
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… , or computed tomography (CT) scan . MRA can find problems with the blood vessels that may be causing reduced … a headache, dizziness, pain, burning, or breathing problems. Risks There are no known harmful effects from the … the risk. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or are pregnant. There is a slight chance of an …
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… X-rays are then taken. ERCP can diagnose and treat certain problems found during the test. In some cases, your doctor … ) from an abnormal growth. Then it can be checked for problems. Remove a gallstone in the common bile duct . Open … gallstones from the common bile duct if they are causing problems. These may include a blockage (obstruction), …