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… (Removal of the Breast) for Breast Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What to expect Why It Is Done How Well … Overview Mastectomy is removal of the breast. Other nearby tissue may also be removed if it appears that cancer … and breast-conserving surgery have risks. Possible problems from breast surgery include: Breast pain or …
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… Caregiving: Preventing Rashes in the Groin Area On this page: Overview Overview The groin area … and between the toes. Daily cleaning can help prevent these problems. If you are helping someone with their daily … problems with bladder or bowel control. Protective underwear also can cause rashes or irritate the skin. Or a person …
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… Femoral-Tibial Bypass Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … it may be done if you have foot sores caused by circulation problems. Your doctor will use something called a graft to … this picture, a graft bypasses the blockage in an artery near the knee. The graft connects the common femoral artery …
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… Aortic Valve Regurgitation: Deciding About Surgery On this page: Overview Overview The … severe and in danger of doing irreparable damage to your heart. The risk of surgery is justified if the regurgitation … has a high rate of success and a low risk of causing other problems if you are otherwise healthy. But the surgery is an …
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… Medicines During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview … are not studied in pregnant women. That's because researchers worry about how the medicines might affect the … could be risky too. If you or your baby would face worse problems without treatment, then your doctor or midwife may …
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… Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) On this page: Overview Overview Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) … neglect, abuse, and family mental health or substance use problems. ACEs screening is a quick way for a doctor to learn whether a patient has had traumatic or stressful …
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… Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver On this page: Overview Overview You have a choice … the staff and equipment. They are right there if you have problems with the birth. And a hospital offers a wide range … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview You have a …
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… Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … is an option for a few people who have severe lung problems that are caused by cystic fibrosis (CF) . The … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . Media gallery Lung …
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… Pneumatic Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … against the detachment. The eye doctor then seals the tear in the retina using a freezing probe or laser beam. The … the detachment affected the macula. Risks The most common problems after this surgery include: Scarring on the retina. …
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… and Triglycerides: Eating Fish and Fish Oil On this page: Overview Overview Fish … omega-3 fatty acids. This type of fat can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Fish oil supplements are another way to … fish oil at the same time as blood thinners may cause problems with bleeding. Talk with your doctor first if you …