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… Endometriosis: Should I Have a Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy? Decision … with short-term and long-term risks. Recovery usually takes 4 to 6 weeks. The sudden drop in estrogen after taking … in sexual function. Infection. Rare problems, such as: Blood clots in the legs or the lungs. Scar tissue (also …
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… Low Blood Sugar Level Record On this page: Overview Overview Use … level problem. Fill out a record each time this happens. Take the completed form(s) to the doctor. If you (or your … diabetes) is having low blood sugar problems, the diabetes medicine dose may need to be adjusted or the medicine may …
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… Types of Complementary Medicine On this page: Overview Overview Complementary medicine includes a wide range of therapies that some people … Ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathy, and traditional Chinese medicine also have practices that some people use along with …
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… Stopping Medicine for Epilepsy On this page: Overview Related … may ask your doctor if you can slowly stop or reduce your medicine. You and your doctor will need to weigh the … You have a lower risk of having a seizure after you stop medicine if: You haven't had a seizure in 2 years or more. …
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… GERD: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … symptoms but for other reasons you can't or don't want to take the medicine. You have other symptoms, including asthma … doctor or pharmacist before you choose an antacid. Some are high in sodium (salt). And some antacids have aspirin in …
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… Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … your umbilical hernia, even if you don't have symptoms. Take a "wait and see" approach to surgery because the hernia … tissue is trapped inside the hernia and is cut off from its blood supply. FAQs What is an umbilical hernia? An umbilical …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … up your leg on a pillow when you sit or lie down. You may take over-the-counter medicines to relieve pain and … small incisions. Surgery has risks, including infection, a blood clot in the leg, damage to nerves or blood vessels, …
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… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … ulcerative colitis for 8 years. The risk of colon cancer is highest when ulcerative colitis affects the entire colon … of active disease. Severe bleeding requires ongoing blood transfusions. Slow growth or other serious …
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… Medicines and Urinary Symptoms On this page: Overview … doctor who prescribed the medicine to determine whether you should stop taking it or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary. …
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… Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview The body uses … fat . Carbohydrate is the nutrient that most affects your blood sugar. Protein and fat do not raise blood sugar as … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
