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… Birth Control Hormones: The Shot On this page: Overview Overview The shot is used to … footnote 1 Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. The doctor can help … or can't take estrogen because you have certain health problems or concerns. What are the disadvantages of using …
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… the fluids and chemicals in your body. There are various problems which can affect your kidneys, such as chronic … Disease Chronic Kidney Disease Donating a Kidney End-Stage Kidney Failure Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy … Nephrolithotomy or Nephrolithotripsy for Kidney Stones Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease Tolvaptan (Inherited Kidney …
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… Catheter Ablation for a Fast Heart Rate On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … stop the arrhythmia from happening again. footnote 5 Risks Problems during and after catheter ablation are not common. … has some risks. They include: Bleeding. Blood vessel problems from the catheter. Cardiac tamponade . Electrical …
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… Tissue Flap Surgery for Breast Reconstruction On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … because of cancer. It may also be done for people who have problems with breast development. You will likely need more … after mastectomy. It may also be done for women who have problems with breast development. Breast reconstruction may …
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… Injuries From Sports and Other Activities On this page: Overview Overview Being … A sports physical can tell you if your child has any health problems before he or she starts playing a sport. The doctor can check for illness or any problems with your child's lungs, heart, vision, hearing, …
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… Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain On this page: Overview Overview During … during pregnancy , you have greater risks for: Pregnancy problems, such as high blood pressure , gestational diabetes … , or pre-eclampsia . Caesarean birth and a higher risk of problems from it. Miscarriage or stillbirth . Having a baby …
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… Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … it's at least 35 and you have other weight-related health problems. If your BMI is 35 or higher, surgery may be done … enough of certain vitamins and minerals. This can lead to problems such as anemia and osteoporosis . Some people get …
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… Drinking More Than You Want To? On this page: Overview Overview After a challenging day, … try to drink less. Drinking can lead to cancer, liver problems, high blood pressure, and other health problems. Your risk of harm from alcohol is: footnote 1 Low …
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… Staph Infection On this page: … normally live on the skin. They don't usually cause problems. They only become a problem when they cause … normally live on the skin. They don't usually cause problems. They only become a problem when they cause …
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… Laser Trabeculoplasty for Glaucoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … uses a very focused beam of light to treat the drainage angle of the eye. This surgery makes it easier for fluid … over the iris. This usually does not last long. Blockage of the drainage angle when the cornea and the iris stick …
