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… hurt other bones or joints inside the knee. What are the risks of an ACL injury? The risks of an ACL injury depend on: How bad the injury was. … make your knee give way and become painful and swollen, you risk future joint problems and disability. If you wait too …
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… pregnancy generally is safe if you're healthy and not at risk for problems. The safest time to travel is between 18 and 24 weeks, when your risks for miscarriage and early labour are lowest. Check … by this time, and you can still move around easily. The risk of miscarriage or preterm labour is also lower during …
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… problem and which method the doctor prefers. What are the risks of tennis elbow surgery? Tennis elbow surgery has some risks. You may not be able to completely straighten your … may still have pain, or the pain may come back. There is a risk of infection, blood loss, and nerve damage (which are …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Dilation and … menstrual bleeding. The stop in bleeding may be temporary. Risks A D&C has risks, but problems are rare. The risks include: Infection. …
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… It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Arthroscopy is a type of … little to slow the progression of the disease. footnote 1 Risks Risks of arthroscopy include the risks of surgery and using …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview The injection of botulinum toxin , … Botox usually is the same each time you get an injection. Risks The most common side effects are: Drooping eyelid that … hours to weeks after the injection and can cause death. The risk is greatest in children who are being treated for …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Discectomy is surgery to … almost no symptoms 3 months to 2 years later was a little higher with surgery than with non-surgical treatment. But, … almost no symptoms 3 months to 2 years later was a little higher with surgery than with non-surgical treatment. But, …
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… could cause your problem to come back. What are the risks of surgery for pelvic organ prolapse? Problems you may … other techniques to help your symptoms. Eat foods that are high in fibre to avoid constipation and straining when you … other techniques to help your symptoms. Eat foods that are high in fibre to avoid constipation and straining when you …
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… activator (TPA). These medicines can greatly increase the risk of bleeding, so they are used only in very specific situations where the risk of bleeding can be balanced against the risks of not dissolving the blood clot rapidly. Related …
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… can choose another treatment. Cardioversion does have some risks. These range from minor burns from the patches to a … heartbeat. Your doctor can help you weigh your personal risks against the possible benefits of cardioversion. No … before and after the procedure. This medicine lowers your risk of a stroke. How well does cardioversion work? For most …