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Medical tests
… Information Test Overview Allergy testing involves having a skin or blood test to find out what substance, or allergen , may trigger an allergic response in a person. Skin tests are usually done because they are rapid, … than blood tests, but either type of test may be used. Skin tests A small amount of a suspected allergen is placed …
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… Magnet, or Object With Lead Swallowed or Inhaled Objects Skin injuries and problems Animal and Human Bites Blister …
Medical tests
… the testicles are injured or after surgeries (such as a biopsy or vasectomy ) or after a prostate gland infection. … the testicles are injured or after surgeries (such as a biopsy or vasectomy ) or after a prostate gland infection. …
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… Endometriosis Episiotomy and Perineal Tears Excisional Biopsy for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes Exercise During … Relationship Changes Pregnancy: Stretch Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes Pregnancy: Vaginal Discharge and Leaking Fluid … Relationship Changes Pregnancy: Stretch Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes Pregnancy: Vaginal Discharge and Leaking Fluid …
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… radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and …
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… how to treat and prevent common problems, such as irritated skin. When you have an ostomy, urine leaves your body … the stoma to collect the urine and is held to your skin with an adhesive. Pouching systems may be one-piece or … The barrier fits around the stoma and sticks to your skin. In a one-piece system, the pouch and barrier are a …
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… results, including the Gleason score from your prostate biopsy, show this is an option for you, talk to your doctor. … results, including the Gleason score from your prostate biopsy, show this is an option for you, talk to your doctor. …
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… (say "hih-drad-uh-NY-tus sup-yur-uh-TY-vuh") is a skin condition that causes lumps on the skin. The lumps look like pimples or boils. They usually occur in areas where skin rubs against skin, such as the armpit, the buttocks, or …
Medications
… to light severe stomach/abdominal pain yellowing skin/eyes A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is … bladder within the last 7 days (such as catheterization, biopsy, signs of bloody urine) man-made medical … This medication may interfere with the tuberculosis (TB) skin test, possibly causing false test results. If a skin …
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… Infection from bacteria under your fingernails or on the skin of your hands. Scarring. You can treat itching from the … as often as needed to stay clean and soothe your itchy skin. Always stay with young children when they are in a … or use only a mild soap. Soaps that are made for sensitive skin or recommended for babies are usually mild. Add a …
