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… Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … Surgery may be used to treat a torn rotator cuff if the injury is very severe or if non-surgical treatment has not … may be done when: A rotator cuff tear is caused by a sudden injury. In these cases, it's best to do surgery soon after …
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… Hemodialysis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … Treatment Overview Chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury (also known as acute renal failure) cause the kidneys … cramps. Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Nausea, vomiting, headache, or confusion (dialysis disequilibrium). Infection, …
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… Thrush On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms When to Call … medical treatment. Check your symptoms Mouth Problems, Non-Injury Treatment Overview In babies In healthy infants, … Diaper Rash Mouth Problems, Non-Injury Vaginal Yeast Infections Current as of: …
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… Fainting On this page: What is fainting? … Tests for nervous system problems, such as CT scan of the head, MRI of the brain, or EEG. How can you care for … a shot or have blood drawn), it may help to: Sit with your head between your knees or lie down if you feel faint or …
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… Functional Ovarian Cysts On this page: What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What … ovarian cyst. Check your symptoms Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Female Genital … bleeding. What do ovarian cysts look like on ultrasound? Image courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. …
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… Caesarean Section On this page: Health Tools How a Caesarean Section Is … be delivered vaginally. When doctors know about a problem ahead of time, they may schedule a C-section. Reasons you … blood loss. Blood clots in the mother's legs or lungs. Injury to the mother or baby. Problems from the anesthesia, …
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… Dental Care for Older Adults On this page: Basic Care Denture Care Basic Care Dental care for older people is much the same as for younger adults. But older adults do have concerns that … toothbrush by wrapping a sponge, an elastic bandage, or adhesive tape around it. Push the toothbrush handle …
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… Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) On this page: Health Tools Is VBAC Right for You? What … starts on its own and your cervix dilates well. You are younger than 35. Your chances of a successful VBAC are lower … clots. Risks from anesthesia . A longer recovery time. Injury to the baby during the delivery. The injury usually …
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… First Aid for a Fish Hook Stuck in an Eye On this page: Overview Overview Fishhook injuries … the eye are rare. When they occur, they can cause a serious injury, including blindness. Prompt emergency room or … the eye are rare. When they occur, they can cause a serious injury, including blindness. Prompt emergency room or …
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… Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Urinary tract … immune system that isn't as strong as when the person was younger. A reduced ability to control urination and bowel … and cause an infection in the bladder. In men, partial blockage of the urinary tract by an enlarged prostate . Other …
