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… And with new technology, people getting radiation therapy have fewer problems than in the past. There are two main … radiation therapy. Radiation therapy may be given before surgery to shrink a tumour, such as with bladder cancer. Or … therapy if the doctor thinks that the benefit you may have from this treatment is greater than the risks. Risks of …
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… own by the time your child is 6 months old. They usually have no effect on the baby's vision or cause any lasting eye … abnormal tissue or structures in the nose, or problems from surgery on or around the nose. What are the symptoms? … and swelling, and mucus or pus in the eye. Babies who have blocked tear ducts usually have symptoms within the …
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… of your thumb and the side of your wrist hurt. When you have de Quervain's, the ropey fibre ( tendon ) that helps … lifting a baby out of a crib. If you are pregnant or if you have diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis , you are more likely … and getting 3 shots, your doctor might talk to you about surgery. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Finger, …
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… when you aren't able to make decisions for yourself. If you have a serious health problem that is getting worse, making … section Make a Wise Decision Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support? Advance Care …
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… breastfeed, so I probably won't be able to either. I have small breasts and won’t produce enough milk. I'm afraid breastfeeding will hurt I've had breast surgery (breast implants or a breast reduction) I'll be too … too insecure about my body and my breasts to breastfeed. I have experienced abuse and am not sure I'll be comfortable …
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… as pain or discomfort, after the injury heals. You may need surgery if the bone fragment is large and widely separated … and how it is treated. It also depends on how quickly you have full range of motion without pain. Adaptation … and how it is treated. It also depends on how quickly you have full range of motion without pain. Adaptation …
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… Ocean Pacific Islands. Most people infected with Zika don't have any symptoms. When symptoms are present, they include … thinking about becoming pregnant and their male partners should talk to their doctor about the risk of travelling to … from an area with risk of Zika: A woman with no symptoms should wait at least 2 months before getting pregnant. If …
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… Roles of Different Doctors Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? Risk Factors …
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… are the symptoms? Most children with type 2 diabetes don't have symptoms when the disease is first found. If a child … for a while when first diagnosed or during illness or surgery. In time, a child may need daily insulin. Help your … are supervised. Children in middle school or junior high should be able to test their own blood sugar, but they may …
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… which make the blood clot too easily or too quickly. Surgery or an injury to the blood vessels can also cause a … How is it diagnosed? If your doctor thinks that you have DVT, you probably will have an ultrasound test to measure the blood flow through …