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… Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … with meals. You won't be able to drink for 30 minutes before you eat, during your meal, and for 30 minutes after … a problem for me. But then I had some problems in life and started gaining weight. I tried to lose weight, but my …
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… I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … A fetus with a rare, severe birth defect sometimes dies before delivery. You might not be emotionally ready for a … But since I can have the screening tests, I've decided to start with that and then make a decision about amniocentesis …
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… Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … it's safe to try non-surgical treatments for several months before thinking about surgery. Many people are able to … so I wouldn't have to deal with the leg pain and could start walking again! Clare, age 70 The pain, numbness, and …
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… I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … make important health decisions. I have had a kidney stone before. I remember the pain, and the medicine did not help me all that much. When I started to pass another stone, I knew right away that I …
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… in Women: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … You may have better results if you lose weight or do Kegels before surgery. If you smoke, quit. Why might your doctor … may be helpful as you make important health decisions. I started having stress incontinence after my son was born. My …
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… I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … miscarriage rate is lower if there are fewer fetuses at the start of the procedure. Emotional risks for you, especially … for pregnancy problems, since I've had gestational diabetes before. So we decided to have a multifetal pregnancy …
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… Pain, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … be hard to find. Sometimes minor and serious belly problems start with the same symptoms. The good news is that most of …
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… Hearing Loss: Should I Get Hearing Aids? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … they are distracting you, tell your hearing aid provider before you leave his or her office. You hear things you … general tips to help you adjust to your new hearing aids. Start by wearing your hearing aids when you are talking to …
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… Here are some tips for fitting physical activity into your children's day - at home, at school, at play and along … Ways to add little bits of activity to each day Spare time before school - Actively participate in making lunch, or … at school, walk the perimeter of the school or the fields before the bell rings. During class time - Take a movement …
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… On this page: Health Tools Cause Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Exams … may be sore, or it may itch or bleed. Most melanomas start as a new skin growth. But any change in the shape, … controlled. Use pain medicine when you first notice pain, before it becomes severe. Eat healthy food. If you do not …
