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… Acupuncture On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Acupuncture is … fatigue, hot flashes, neuropathy, or sleep problems. Risks In general, acupuncture is safe when done by a … fatigue, hot flashes, neuropathy, or sleep problems. Risks In general, acupuncture is safe when done by a …
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… Imagery On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks Treatment Overview Guided imagery … prepare to take part in a sports event or public speaking. Risks Guided imagery is safe. But for some people, it may … prepare to take part in a sports event or public speaking. Risks Guided imagery is safe. But for some people, it may …
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… for Variceal Bleeding On this page: Treatment Overview Risks Treatment Overview Endoscopic … When the vein is closed off, blood cannot flow through it. Risks Problems caused by endoscopic treatment are not … When the vein is closed off, blood cannot flow through it. Risks Problems caused by endoscopic treatment are not …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Liver resection is surgery … alive after 5 years (5-year survival rate). footnote 1 Risks Possible complications after a liver resection … alive after 5 years (5-year survival rate). footnote 1 Risks Possible complications after a liver resection …
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… ulcers. Infection with H. pylori may also increase the risk of stomach cancer. What problems can Helicobacter … need treatment to cure the infection. This will lower their risk of getting another peptic ulcer. Treatment with a … ulcers. Infection with H. pylori may also increase the risk of stomach cancer. What problems can Helicobacter …
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… SAM-e On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview SAM-e is short … taking SAM-e helps with these or other health problems. Risks Not all natural health products are safe. If you are … taking SAM-e helps with these or other health problems. Risks Not all natural health products are safe. If you are …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Dermabrasion is a treatment to … problems may include: Scarring. The risk of scarring is higher with deeper abrasions and is more likely to occur in … problems may include: Scarring. The risk of scarring is higher with deeper abrasions and is more likely to occur in …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Surgery may be used to … work than surgery to repair an injury to a healthy tendon. Risks Along with the risks of surgery in general, such as blood loss or problems …
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… of the medicine than what's recommended can increase your risk of side effects. General information about side effects … disease or risk factors for heart disease. This risk may be higher if you use NSAIDs for a long time or use higher doses of an NSAID. A sudden kidney problem called …
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… during labour. You can decide when to use it. What are the risks? Pain relief options for childbirth are very safe. But some have risks. Talk to your doctor or midwife about which treatments you plan to use. And ask them about any risks for those options. What should you tell your doctor? …