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Results 1 - 10 of 154 for Fluid removal
  1. Hepatorenal syndrome 
    ... diuretics ("water pills") Gastrointestinal bleeding Infection Recent abdominal fluid removal (paracentesis)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000489.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Metastatic pleural tumor 
    ... a sample of the pleura ( pleural needle biopsy ) Removal of fluid from around the lungs ( thoracentesis )
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000117.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Alcoholic liver disease 
    ... for enlarged veins in the esophagus (esophageal varices) Removal of fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis) Placement of a transjugular ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000281.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Cirrhosis 
    ... treatments for enlarged veins in the esophagus (varices) Removal of fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis) Placement of a transjugular ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000255.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. CSF analysis 
    ... this sample. Less common ways to take a fluid sample include: Cisternal puncture Removal of CSF from a tube that is already ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003369.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Lung cancer - small cell 
    ... Sputum test (to look for cancer cells) Thoracentesis (removal of fluid from the chest cavity around the lungs) In ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000122.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Retinal artery occlusion 
    ... retina to widen (dilate). Massage of the eye. Removal of fluid from within the eye. An eye doctor uses ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001028.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Fungal arthritis 
    ... examine you. Tests that may be ordered include: Removal of joint fluid to look for fungus under a microscope Culture ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000444.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Pleurisy 
    ... scan of the chest Ultrasound of the chest Removal of pleural fluid with a needle ( thoracentesis ) for analysis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001371.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Increased intracranial pressure 
    ... Treatment may include: Breathing support Draining of cerebrospinal fluid to lower pressure in the brain Medicines to decrease swelling Removal of part of the skull, especially in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000793.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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