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… Cut That Removes All Layers of Skin On this page: Overview Overview Cuts may slice off several layers of skin. As long as some of the layers of skin are still in … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… precautions: Your child's over-the-counter medicine will have a "Drug Facts" label. On the label, you'll find … the dose to give, and how often to give the dose. Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age … (such as prednisone) Chickenpox (Varicella) Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Crying, Age 3 and Younger …
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Surgery: Questions to Ask the Doctor On this page: Overview … fill in the information if your doctor recommends that you have a surgical procedure. General questions What is the … of the surgical procedure? Why do I need surgery? How soon should surgery take place? What might happen if I delay or …
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… Inguinal Hernia: Surgery in Adults On this page: Adults need to have inguinal hernia repair surgery in the following … difficulty urinating because of an enlarged prostate should have the prostate problem fixed before having hernia …
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… Meniscus Surgery: Recovery Time On this page: Overview Related … used for gas and brake or for clutch 1 to 2 weeks, if: You have regained motion with minimal pain. You are not taking … Meniscus Tear Meniscus Repair Meniscus Tear Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Current as of: November 9, …
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… Mastectomy (Removal of the Breast) for Breast Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What to expect Why It … in the breast or other factors, you may be able to have a skin-sparing or nipple-sparing mastectomy. Skin-sparing … you exercises while you are still in the hospital. These should help keep your shoulder from getting stiff. You will …
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… salicylic acid. This helps help loosen and soften the skin so the medicine can penetrate the skin more easily. … salicylic acid on your unaffected skin. Salicylic acid should touch only the wart. Repeat the application as … so dispose of the dead skin carefully. The file will also have living wart virus on it, so throw it away after using …
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… Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What … an open-chest surgery, your doctor will make a cut in the skin over your breastbone (sternum). This cut is called an … If your chronic regurgitation is getting worse and you have symptoms, you may choose to have surgery. You might …
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… Open Gallbladder Surgery for Gallstones On this page: Surgery Overview What … the gallbladder with laparoscopic surgery. A few people have conditions that require open gallbladder surgery. After … scar tissue, injury, or bleeding. Learn more Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Gallstone Symptoms: When …
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… Orthopedic Surgery for Cerebral Palsy On this page: Surgery Overview … Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Orthopedic surgery is used to treat tight muscles and spasticity related to cerebral palsy . An incision is made in the skin over the affected muscle. Parts of the muscle are then …