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… It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Surgeons often use … toes has not been widely studied. The specific results and risks vary. They depend on the type of surgery, your … that lie flat but don't have normal flexibility. footnote 1 Risks Possible complications of surgery include: Infection, …
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… animal or human bites, need thorough cleaning to reduce the risk of infection and scarring and to promote healing. You … treated within 6 to 8 hours after the injury to reduce the risk of infection. Very dirty wounds may not be stitched to avoid the risk of infection. If you are going to see a doctor …
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… Changes Exercises After Mastectomy Family History and the Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer Guidelines for Lung Cancer … Heat and Cold Treatment for Cancer Pain Hepatitis B and C: Risk of Liver Cancer Hodgkin Lymphoma Hormone Therapy for … Is It Safe? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Cancer Risk Inflammatory Breast Cancer Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer …
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… varices, beta-blockers have been shown to reduce the risk of having a first episode of bleeding. They also reduce risk in people who have had a variceal bleed. They are … varices, beta-blockers have been shown to reduce the risk of having a first episode of bleeding. They also reduce …
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… Getting Support Dealing With Relapse Staying Tobacco-Free Risks of Other Tobacco and Nicotine Products Related … you'll breathe deeper and cough less. Over the years, your risk for heart disease, stroke, and cancer will go way down. … health will improve. People who quit smoking reduce their risks for cancer, lung diseases, heart attacks, strokes, and …
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… incontinence. And sometimes symptoms come back. Surgery has risks, including trouble urinating after surgery, injury to … is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Have surgery for stress incontinence … doesn't always work. Symptoms may come back after surgery. Risks depend on the type of surgery. Risks include: Trouble …
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… if you accidentally inhale food or vomit. What are the risks of acute bronchitis? If you have no other health problems, acute bronchitis poses little risk. Pneumonia is the most serious problem that can occur. … you take antibiotics for acute bronchitis if: You are at risk for pneumonia . Your condition hasn't gotten better in …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A carbon dioxide (CO2) laser beam is … treatment destroys or removes all of the abnormal tissue. Risks A few people may have serious bleeding that requires … Having an excisional biopsy of the cervix may increase the risk of miscarriage or preterm delivery. Current as …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Phototherapy is the use of … It can be used by people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Risks Risks of phototherapy include: Skin cancer. Exposure to UV …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview In endoscopic sinus surgery, an … avoided if aftercare instructions are followed carefully. Risks As with any surgery, there are always some risks involved. But endoscopic sinus surgery is very safe …