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… when multiple sclerosis (MS) is first diagnosed. Lasting damage to the nervous system can occur in the early stages of MS. Early treatment may prevent or delay some of this damage. Some people wait to see if their symptoms get worse …
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… Clotting Factor Replacement for Hemophilia On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … blood loss and complications from bleeding such as damage to muscle, joints, and organs. Clotting factor … taught to infuse themselves with clotting factors at about age 10. Younger children and those who have developed …
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… Congenital Hydrocephalus On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … you see. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Support … you see. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Support …
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… Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … a hernia needs more than one repair also depends on your age and overall health. Laparoscopic surgery has the following advantages over open hernia repair: Some people may prefer …
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… Fibrocystic Breasts On this page: … breast changes when they are in their 30s. At this age, your hormone levels start to vary more than before. How … breast changes when they are in their 30s. At this age, your hormone levels start to vary more than before. How …
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… Immunotherapy for Allergies to Insect Stings On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … doctors do not give allergy shots to children younger than age 5. Citations Golden DBK, et al. (2016). … doctors do not give allergy shots to children younger than age 5. Citations Golden DBK, et al. (2016). …
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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … will check: The shape and location of your aneurysm. Your age and overall health, to make sure that you are healthy … will check: The shape and location of your aneurysm. Your age and overall health, to make sure that you are healthy …
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… Endovascular Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … a doctor repairs the aneurysm from the inside of the damaged blood vessel (the aorta). It's not a surgery. Local or … will check: The shape and location of your aneurysm. Your age and overall health, to make sure that you are healthy …
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… Meniscus Repair On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … Overview A meniscus tear is a common injury to the cartilage that stabilizes and cushions the knee joint. Whether or … tear is , the pattern of the tear, and how big it is. Your age, your health, and your activity level may also affect …
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… Cervical Spinal Fusion On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … help prevent a bone fracture from causing instability or damage to the spinal cord , which may result in paralysis . To … risks associated with this procedure vary depending on your age and overall health, diagnosis, and type of procedure …