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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? Decision … hydration from fluid injections into tissues under the skin. For people with acute illness or injury, short-term … problems. Ada, age 77 I have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The cancer causes fluid to build up in my belly, …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? Decision Point … treat it at the same time. If your doctor thinks you need surgery to repair the meniscus, it should be done as soon as …
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… Wisdom Teeth: Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? Decision Point You may want to … to check your wisdom teeth. You avoid the risks of oral surgery. You avoid the cost of oral surgery. Your wisdom …
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… Skin Changes On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your … Infections. Bacterial skin infections, such as impetigo and cellulitis . Fungal infections, such as ringworm , athlete's … disease , which causes reactions from a tick bite. Skin cancer , which may start as a new skin growth, a change in a …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? Decision Point You may … Radiation: There is always a slight risk of damage to cells or tissues from being exposed to any radiation. This …
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… Skin, Hair, and Nails Learning Center Learn about skin, … Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury Bartholin Gland Cyst Basal Cell Skin Cancer Bedbugs Birthmarks Black Widow Spider Bite …
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… Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Health Tools … look pale or washed out. They may be short of breath. Their skin and the whites of their eyes may have a yellowish look … instructions on how to treat pain at home. Your plan should also tell you when you need to go to the hospital if …
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… Sickle Cell Crisis On this page: Overview … terms used to describe these episodes. Some people who have sickle cell disease have many painful events, while … creating a pain management plan with your doctor. This plan should include not only the types of medicines you can take …
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… Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to …
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… Sickle Cell Trait On this page: Overview … from just one parent. People with sickle cell trait rarely have symptoms. But they can pass the sickle cell gene on to … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
