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Congenital Hydrocele

… to do is watch for changes in the swelling. If the swelling gets bigger or if it comes and goes, tell your doctor. Your … comes and goes. The swelling causes pain. The swelling gets worse. If surgery is needed, the doctor or nurse will … to do is watch for changes in the swelling. If the swelling gets bigger or if it comes and goes, tell your doctor. Your …

Kidney Stones

… are made of salts and minerals in the urine that stick together to form small "pebbles." They are usually painless … not drinking enough water. Some people are more likely to get kidney stones because of a medical condition, such as … ask questions about your symptoms and examine you. You may get imaging tests, such as a CT scan or ultrasound , to look …

Questions About Medicines for Epilepsy

… to you or your child than others. It may be hard to get your teenager to take a medicine that causes weight … you are taking. Although most women with epilepsy deliver healthy babies, the risk of birth defects, stillbirth, and … to you or your child than others. It may be hard to get your teenager to take a medicine that causes weight …

Mastectomy Removal of the Breast for Breast Cancer

… in the hospital. These should help keep your shoulder from getting stiff. You will need to avoid strenuous activity for … in the hospital. These should help keep your shoulder from getting stiff. You will need to avoid strenuous activity for …

Thyroid Surgery

… A doctor may take out part or all of the gland when it gets too big, doesn't work right, or has a growth. Most … A doctor may take out part or all of the gland when it gets too big, doesn't work right, or has a growth. Most …

Menstrual Cramps

… periods first start. But the pain often improves as you get older. Secondary dysmenorrhea is a term used to describe … first few months you use it. If menstrual cramps persist or get worse, talk to your doctor. Structural problems that … These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a …

Arm Problems Non-Injury

… pain in the left arm. Most minor arm problems will usually get better on their own. Home treatment may be all that's … weakness or numbness: Gotten worse? Numbness or weakness is getting worse Stayed about the same (not better or worse)? … Pain more than 2 weeks Has the pain: Gotten worse? Pain is getting worse Stayed about the same (not better or worse)? …

Neutropenia Preventing Infections

… when you have it? When you have neutropenia, you can get infections easily because your white blood cell count is … Medicine to help your body make white blood cells. If you get an infection or a fever, you may need to be treated in … you antibiotics through a vein ( intravenous , or IV). This gets the medicine into your bloodstream quickly. Some people …

Metformin for Diabetes

… dose or change to a different medicine. Always be sure you get specific information on the medicine you're taking. For … may keep another medicine from working well. Or you may get a side effect you didn't expect. Medicines may also … pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor or …

Antibiotics