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… turns the recording into 3-dimensional pictures. SPECT scan pictures show how organs are working. Other types of … scan, tell your doctor if you: Have diabetes. If you take medicine to control diabetes, you may need to take less than … about how much medicine you should take. Have had other nuclear scans. Have any allergies, especially to iodine. …
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… Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is a nuclear medicine imaging test. It is a type of positron emission tomography, also called a PET scan. Doctors use SPECT to: Diagnose a person who has …
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… gland. The RAIU test often is done along with a thyroid scan, which shows if the tracer is evenly spread in the … surgery. How To Prepare Tell your doctor if you: Take any medicines regularly. Be sure your doctor knows the names and … Done A radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test is done in the nuclear medicine section of a hospital's radiology …
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… You may also have other tests, such as a gallbladder scan. This is a nuclear scanning test that checks how well your gallbladder … rest, fluids and antibiotics given through a vein, and pain medicine. The main treatment for acute cholecystitis is …
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… Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Complementary Medicine for Arthritis Complex Regional Pain Syndrome … Biopsy Bone Density Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Bone Scan Calcium (Ca) in Blood Test Computed Tomography (CT) … the Shoulder Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine Nuclear Medicine Scan Phosphate in Blood Test Phosphate in …
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… a device into your body. You may need an injection of a medicine during the test. Many of these tests are imaging … still or moving pictures of your heart. Cardiac blood pool scan Makes pictures of the heart Shows how well your heart … Electrophysiology Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam …
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… Exposure to high levels of radiation, such as after a nuclear power incident. A history of radiation treatments to … This cancer is often found when an imaging test, like a CT scan, is done for another reason. When thyroid cancer grows, … After surgery, you may need to take thyroid hormone medicine for the rest of your life. Some people may also …
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… for signs of infection or cancer. Computed tomography (CT) scan. A CT scan uses X-rays to produce detailed pictures of … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. Russo MD - Internal Medicine Current …
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… long-term (chronic) sinusitis. Don't have surgery. Take medicines and use home treatment. Key points to remember … Most people can treat the problem with home care and medicines. Surgery may be a good choice for people who have … sure that surgery is a good choice, you need to have a CT scan of your sinuses. This test will be done after you have …
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… and examine you. You may get imaging tests, such as a CT scan or ultrasound , to look at your kidneys and urinary … stones, your doctor will recommend home care, such as pain medicine and drinking plenty of water. You may get a medicine to help the stone pass. If it is too large to pass, …
