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Esophageal manometry
This test involves placing a thin, pressure-sensitive tube through your nose into your esophagus to measure pressure as you swallow.
Fecal occult blood test
Learn how doctors use fecal occult blood tests (FOBT), such as the fecal immunochemical test (FIT), to screen for colon cancer.
Intravenous pyelogram
An intravenous pyelogram is an imaging exam that may be used to help diagnose urinary tract disorders. Learn what to expect during the exam.
Polysomnography (sleep study)
Your health care provider may order this test if a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea is suspected. Learn how to prepare and what to expect.
Getting in shape after having a baby
A baby can be a great motivator to finally set healthy habits that stick — beginning with exercise. Mayo Clinic experts weigh in.
Molluscum contagiosum
Learn how to prevent and treat this common skin infection that affects people of all ages.
Video: Allergy tests
What happens in an allergy test? Watch this video and find out.
Video: Colonoscopy
See what a doctor sees when you undergo an examination of your colon.
Video: Sentinel node biopsy for melanoma
Video shows sentinel node biopsy to determine whether melanoma has spread.
Video: Skin cancer — How skin cancer develops
Watch this video to see what melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers look like and how they develop.
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