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… Stroke: Preventing Injury in Affected Limbs On this page: Overview Overview After a stroke, … side, you may be more likely to get burns. Shoulder problems. If you have poor muscle tone in an arm, you may be at risk for shoulder problems, such as a dislocated shoulder. Swelling. Swelling …
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… Epilepsy Medicine Therapy Failure On this page: Overview Overview Medicine therapy … and lead to seizures, severe side effects, and other health problems. If your treatment is not controlling your … may be the result of normal forgetfulness, although memory problems or confusion may also contribute to it. The …
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… Vein Ligation and Stripping On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … veins for cosmetic reasons and you don't have other health problems that would make surgery more risky. Your legs ache, … Also, if the deep vein system is damaged, surgery may make problems with blood flow in the veins worse. If a nerve is …
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… Tracheostomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Risks Related … your ability to speak, how you feel, and other health problems you may have. Some people can't return to their … at the site. Increased risk of lung infections. Emotional problems, such as depression or a change in self-image. …
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… Relapse of Schizophrenia On this page: Overview Overview Preventing a … being interested in other people. Forgetting things. Having problems concentrating. Daydreaming. Not paying attention to … being interested in other people. Forgetting things. Having problems concentrating. Daydreaming. Not paying attention to …
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… Trichomoniasis On this page: … trich, but most people don't have symptoms. Trich can cause problems during pregnancy. What causes it? Trich is caused … Information Bacterial Vaginosis Chlamydia Female Genital Problems and Injuries Gonorrhea Sexually Transmitted …
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… Supporting a Friend Who Is Struggling Emotionally On this page: Overview Overview When a friend is going through a … only support. If you think they need some extra help, encourage them to reach out to other people. You could suggest … only support. If you think they need some extra help, encourage them to reach out to other people. You could suggest …
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… Examining Your Beliefs to Manage Stress On this page: Overview … it going in the "right" direction? Are there insurmountable problems? Do you have strong spiritual beliefs? What are … values are important to you? Honesty? Compassion? Friendship? Success? How are these values expressed in your life? …
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… Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … after the procedure. It can include pain, fever, or nausea. Problems with the ovaries or early menopause. And it may increase the risk for certain pregnancy problems. Infection. Unplanned hysterectomy. In rare cases, …
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… Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The sponge is used to … the sponge. Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. Your doctor can … or can't take hormones because you have certain health problems or concerns. The sponge is safe to use while …
