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… your doctor may want to do a chest X-ray or a chest CT scan . Other tests your doctor may do include blood tests to … your doctor may want to do a chest X-ray or a chest CT scan . Other tests your doctor may do include blood tests to …
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… A chest X-ray, to look for fluid in the lungs. A chest CT scan, which can show problems with the lungs, such as … A chest X-ray, to look for fluid in the lungs. A chest CT scan, which can show problems with the lungs, such as …
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… , and urine tests for protein. You may also have a CT scan of the kidneys to evaluate your kidneys, urinary tract, … , and urine tests for protein. You may also have a CT scan of the kidneys to evaluate your kidneys, urinary tract, …
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… causing your symptoms. A chest X-ray. Computed tomography scanning (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help … causing your symptoms. A chest X-ray. Computed tomography scanning (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help …
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… disorder personal or family history of suicide attempts liver problems diabetes low sodium in the blood (such as may … is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease. Some medications (such as metronidazole, … with certain medical/laboratory tests (including brain scan for Parkinson's disease), possibly causing false test …
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… of this enzyme in the blood. ALT is found mainly in the liver, but also in smaller amounts in the kidneys , heart, … pyruvic transaminase (SGPT). ALT is measured to see if the liver is damaged or diseased. Low levels of ALT are normally found in the blood. But when the liver is damaged or diseased, it releases ALT into the …
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… in the blood. AST is normally found in red blood cells , liver , heart, muscle tissue, pancreas , and kidneys. AST … blood. When body tissue or an organ such as the heart or liver is diseased or damaged, additional AST is released … of AST to ALT sometimes can help determine whether the liver or another organ has been damaged. Both ALT and AST …
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… of the enzyme ALP in the blood. ALP is made mostly in the liver and in bone with some made in the intestines and … . It also is made by the placenta of a pregnant woman. The liver makes more ALP than the other organs or the bones. … ( hyperparathyroidism ), vitamin D deficiency, or damaged liver cells. If the ALP level is high, more tests may be …
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… to the injection. Some of these medicines can damage your liver or heart. These medicines are costly. Your provincial … questions about your symptoms, and do some tests. An MRI scan is often used to confirm the diagnosis, because the … to the injection. Some of these medicines can damage your liver or heart. These medicines are costly. Your provincial …
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… information section Medical Tests Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Magnetic … information section Medical Tests Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Magnetic …