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Medications
… is used to prevent and relieve pain during certain medical procedures (such as inserting a tube into the urinary … risk of swallowing the wrong way or choking. Do not chew gum or eat for 1 hour after using this product and while … (such as slow/irregular heartbeat, heart block) kidney disease liver disease a certain blood disorder …
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… Cephalic Version for Breech Position Fallopian Tube Procedures for Infertility Family History and the Risk for … Pregnancy: Kick Counts Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums Pregnancy: Pelvic and Hip Pain Pregnancy: Prenatal … Examinations and Tests Tips for Pregnant Parents Tissue Flap Surgery for Breast Reconstruction Toxoplasmosis During …
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… over the cornea after the laser reshapes the cornea. These procedures don't require a hospital stay. They are done … in-situ keratomileusis) because they don't involve cutting flaps of the cornea. Many people have PRK or LASEK done … if you have an uncontrolled autoimmune or connective tissue disease. Learn more Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser …
Medical tests
… Information Test Overview Percutaneous liver biopsy is a procedure to take a very small sample of your liver tissue. … means "through the skin." Sometimes this procedure is called aspiration biopsy or fine-needle … cause of jaundice. A liver biopsy can find certain liver diseases (such as cirrhosis), infections (such as …
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… Test Overview Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that lets a doctor look inside your joints. The … such as tissue that connects bone to bone (ligaments). This procedure can be used to see if you have a joint problem or … in a joint. Doctors can also do it to keep track of a disease or to see how well a treatment is working. …
Medical tests
… Results Test Overview A biopsy is a procedure to collect small pieces of tissue to look at under … The biopsy itself will take 15 to 30 minutes. The whole procedure will take about an hour. After the procedure, … Why It Is Done A kidney biopsy is done to: Find kidney disease when there is blood or protein in the urine or when …
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… Using medicines and nicotine replacement products (patches, gum, lozenges, mouth spray, and inhalers) can increase your … There are several types of nicotine replacement products: Gum and lozenges slowly release nicotine into your mouth. … a small risk of heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease. Talk with your doctor about the possible benefits …
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… Overview Thoracentesis (say "thor-uh-sen-TEE-sis") is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs … and the chest wall. This is called the pleural space. The procedure may also be called a "chest tap." It is normal to … , or nephrotic syndrome . An exudate may be caused by diseases, such as infection ( pneumonia ), chest injury, …
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… Results Test Overview Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look at your airway … your throat, larynx , trachea , and lower airways. This procedure may be done to diagnose problems with the airway, … the lung or with lymph nodes in the chest. Diagnose lung diseases by collecting tissue or mucus ( sputum ) samples …
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… removed Activity restriction after surgery if skin graft or flap is needed Mohs micrographic surgery Best chance of … cancer Activity restriction after surgery if skin graft or flap is needed Skin Cancer, Non-Melanoma … removed Activity restriction after surgery if skin graft or flap is needed Mohs micrographic surgery Best chance of …
