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… Decision-Maker (SDM) On this page: Overview Choosing Your Substitute Decision-Maker Decisions a Substitute Decision-Maker Can Make What a Substitute Decision-Maker Needs to Know How to Name a … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… Hip Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … of stem uses a combination of cement and porous coating.  Your doctor may use regional anesthesia . This means you … dangerous if they block blood flow from the leg back to the heart, or if they move to the lungs. Infection. Infection in …
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… Preparation for Medical Tests On this page: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test Health Tools Preparing Your Child for a Medical … the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results may mean. To help you understand the …
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… Swallowed or Inhaled Objects On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Overview When you swallow food, liquid, or an object, what is swallowed passes from your mouth through your
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… Diabetes Last updated August 29, 2022 What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition in which your body is not able to regulate or control the levels of … include dizziness, shakiness, sweating, weakness, faster heart rate, drowsiness, intense hunger, headache, and …
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… aortic valve replacement surgery and, if so, when to do it. Your doctor will check the severity of your condition. Your … is severe and in danger of doing irreparable damage to your heart. The risk of surgery is justified if the regurgitation … that you have your valve replaced at the same time. What are the risks? The severity of regurgitation and the …
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… page: What is male breast cancer? Breast cancer is the growth of … for hormones such as estrogen or progesterone . This helps your doctor know which medicines will work best for you. How … and shrink tumours. Other treatment options may include targeted therapy or immunotherapy . A clinical trial may be …
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… Canal Problems (Swimmer's Ear) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will … problem or take medicine that weakens your immune system? What weakens the immune system in an adult or older child …
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… and Violent Behaviour On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will … things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . …
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… Gastric Sleeve Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … with weight loss. The surgery limits the amount of food your stomach can hold. This can help you eat less and feel … are called incisions. The doctor will place small surgical tools and a camera, called a laparoscope, through the …