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… Spondylolisthesis On this page: … joint that you've had since birth (congenital). A joint damaged by an accident or other trauma. A vertebra with a … fractures in vertebrae, which can result in the condition. Older adults can develop spondylolisthesis because wear and …
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… Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … disease, or schizophrenia). Sometimes ECT is used for older adults who are taking multiple medicines for other … occur right away after the ECT treatment and can be managed by the health professionals doing the procedure, if …
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… Abnormal Uterine Bleeding On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … increase your risk) for abnormal uterine bleeding include: Age. Abnormal uterine bleeding is more common during the … prevent abnormal uterine bleeding. Explore more Weight Management Symptoms Symptoms of abnormal uterine bleeding …
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… Birth Defects Testing On this page: Health Tools Types of Tests … The doctor looks at the test results—along with your age and other factors—to find out the chance that your baby … A . The doctor looks at these test results—along with your age and other factors—to find out the chance that your baby …
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… I can get through this without taking any medicine. Annie, age 32 As an executive, I have to travel a lot for my job. A … too drowsy and they may be too hard for me to quit. Manuel, age 43 When I divorced my wife, Celia, I began to feel down … doctor, I decided to start taking an antidepressant. Louis, age 28 What matters most to you? Your personal feelings are …
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… is a highly focused beam of light. Heat from the laser damages the vein and causes scar tissue, which closes the vein. … the vein. Ablation means a doctor uses something to damage and close off the vein. A doctor inserts a tube into a … may use heat, chemicals, or a small wire to slightly damage the vein. Scar tissue forms and closes the vein. Or a …
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… Sometimes surgery is done to prevent lasting nerve damage. You will likely have a nerve test to see if you are at risk for nerve damage. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy … syndrome that lasts a long time can lead to permanent damage to the median nerve . This can make it hard for you to …
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… bad reaction. So I've decided to have immunotherapy. Rudy, age 26 I have what must be a mild allergy to bee stings. … shot just in case, but I've never had to use it. Max, age 57 Our daughter was 14 years old when she had a pretty … make sure she keeps her epinephrine shot close by. Maureen, age 37 Our 7-year-old boy was stung on the shoulder by a …
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… there is a good chance that your illness can be cured or managed, your doctor may advise you to first try available … ways to make you more comfortable, such as helping to manage your pain and other symptoms. These can be tough … if: There is a good chance that it can be cured or managed. You think you can manage the possible side effects of …
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… an artificial feeding tube would cause more problems. Ada, age 77 I have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The cancer … The IV is definitely making me more comfortable. Isabel, age 42 My hospice palliative care workers and doctor talked … without IVs or an artificial feeding tube. Franco, age 61 I was diagnosed with chronic leukemia several years …
