An intravenous pyelogram isn’t a good choice for everyone. Don’t get the procedure if: You’re allergic to iodine or contrast dye. You havekidney disease. You’repregnantor may be pregnant. Your doctor will most likely choose a different test, because X-rays use a small burst of radia...
How to Prepare for Your Lung Biopsy To make sure a lung biopsy is safe, your doctor may suggest you get a fullphysical examandbloodtests. Let them know if you'repregnantor have anyallergies, including to latex or drugs. Also let them know if you take medications, especiallyaspirinor other...
Your doctor will look at your overall health history and do a physical exam, before making a final recommendation for a tracheostomy. Before you agree to the procedure, for yourself or a loved one, you and the doctor should have a discussion about how it could help and what the risks coul...
For a Doppler ultrasound on your belly, your doctor may tell you to fast for 6 to 12 hours before the test. That means you won’t be able to eat or drink anything during that time. You’ll only be able to drink a small amount ofwaterto take your regular medicines. For women gettin...