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… asthma symptoms and reducing the risk for future problems. footnote 1 , footnote 2 Controlling symptoms Many … lungs that are working as well as they can. Reducing future problems Another goal for treatment is to reduce the risk of … asthma symptoms and reducing the risk for future problems. footnote 1 , footnote 2 Controlling symptoms Many …
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… started. What are the risks of surgery? Most people have no problems with back surgery for a herniated disc. But as for … surgery for herniated disc footnote 4 Serious risks Wound problems, including infection and hematoma (bad bruise) Less … had nerve root injury or new or worsening nerve-related problems, such as weakness, numbness, or tingling. Surgery …
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… that cannot be stopped for surgery. You have other health problems that make surgery dangerous. You have a skin … artery or vein in the thigh. Damage to the intestines or bladder for certain types of hernias or if the surgery is a … artery or vein in the thigh. Damage to the intestines or bladder for certain types of hernias or if the surgery is a …
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… need to worry about malaria. Basic safety can prevent some problems: Developing countries may not have safe tap water. … immediately. Diarrhea Traveller's diarrhea is loose, watery bowel movements you can get when you travel. It also can … diarrhea usually isn't serious. Most of the time, bowel movements return to normal quickly. The most important …
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… important to talk to your doctor if you have any of these problems. What Happens Pancreatic cancer happens when … small intestine, part of the stomach, the spleen, the gallbladder, and the common bile duct. During surgery, the … small intestine, part of the stomach, the spleen, the gallbladder, and the common bile duct. During surgery, the …
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… flow and decreased the amount of urine retained in the bladder. footnote 3 But these studies did not follow up for … flow and decreased the amount of urine retained in the bladder. footnote 3 But these studies did not follow up for …
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… even on roads you know. Talk with your doctor about health problems that could get in the way of driving safely. For … hard to turn your head or the steering wheel? Do you have problems seeing or hearing clearly? To stay safe, avoid … in your area. Next, talk with your doctor about any health problems that could get in the way of driving safely, such …
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… other on schedule. Exercising when you have other health problems People who are overweight or obese often have other health problems and may be afraid or find it difficult to exercise. … other on schedule. Exercising when you have other health problems People who are overweight or obese often have other …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview The cause of abdominal problems, or belly problems, can be hard to find. Sometimes … hours may be a symptom that the intestines are blocked ( bowel obstruction ). Localized pain is in one area of the … (localizes) to one area of the belly. The pain from gallbladder disease or peptic ulcer disease often starts in one …
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… they want. A pump can be an important tool in preventing problems like very low blood sugar. But using an insulin … your insulin pump uses one. These tips can help you avoid problems with your infusion set and the infusion site. Take … of companies make infusion sets. Avoiding blood sugar problems Here are some ways to avoid or manage low and high …
