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… Total Hip Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … reason for hip replacement. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage that protects and cushions the joints breaks down over … hip replacements (about 90 out of 100) last at least 15 years. And more than half last for 25 years or more. …
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… Causes Abdominal Pain Following an Injury Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Acid-Reducing Medicines Adjustable Gastric … Peptic Ulcer Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Constipation in Children Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Constipation, Age
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… in Newborns (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome) On this page: What is drug … problems, may not be noticed until your child is in school. So your doctor will check for problems to see if … and behavioural health problems as well as problems in school. If you have a drug use problem, talk with your …
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… or pancreas. Jaundice and other symptoms caused by blockage of the common bile duct. Jaundice makes your skin and … surgery has risks, including bleeding and infection. Your age and your health also can affect your risk. Risk from … have had a couple of gallbladder attacks over the past few years. They weren't too bad, but I did take a sick day or …
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… without treatment. But others may develop severe liver damage. If this happens, you may need a liver transplant. … in your blood and a biopsy shows no signs of liver damage. People who have had an organ transplant or who drink … medicines. You will probably need to take medicine for many years. And you'll need to have regular examinations and …
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… Object Stuck in a Child's Airway On this page: Overview Overview An object can become stuck in the airway at any age but is most common in children younger than age 3. Although a child may not have …
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… a change in the way you do your activities, medicines to manage pain, exercise, physiotherapy, or steroid injections … time, with or without treatment. Many people are able to manage their symptoms with things like changes in the way they … of having no symptoms or almost no symptoms 3 months to 2 years later was a little higher with surgery than with …
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… Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) On this page: … centres or nursing homes should pay special attention to children or residents who have norovirus illnesses. This … 3 days after your symptoms end before going back to work or school. This will help prevent spread of the virus. How can …
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… Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview People … duties that are affected by substance use, such as going to school or work. Signs of this disorder are similar to … duties that are affected by substance use, such as going to school or work. Signs of this disorder are similar to …
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… Cancer Treatment and Infertility On this page: Overview Overview Some treatments … in both men and women. Also, cancer treatment in children may affect their future fertility. Infertility from … . Radiation to the testicles and some chemotherapy can damage sperm and cause birth defects. If you are having …