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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … can choose another treatment, such as over-the-counter pain medicine, hormones, or fibroid embolization. This decision … and removing the uterus (hysterectomy). After menopause, fibroids usually get smaller or go away. If you are …
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… Kidney Failure: Should I Start Dialysis? Decision Point You may want to have … What happens during dialysis? Hemodialysis Hemodialysis uses a man-made membrane called a dialyzer to clean your … Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Decision Point You may want to … Your options Don't get allergy shots. Instead, keep taking medicine to control your symptoms, and try to get rid of or … system , allergy shots may not be recommended. Children may use allergy shots if they have persistent asthma made worse …
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… Thumb-Sucking Versus Pacifier Use On this page: Overview Overview Many … parents of a thumb-sucking infant question whether they should substitute a pacifier for the thumb. So far, research … Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Thomas Emmett Francoeur MD MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - …
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… Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … still need to wear glasses or contact lenses sometimes, because the surgery does not always give 20/20 vision . The … while the skin cells heal. Your doctor will give you pain medicine if you need it. Most people see better very soon …
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… Tennis Elbow: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … elbow gets worse when you keep doing the activities that caused it. To keep pain from coming back after surgery or … exercises. You may wear a brace or strap. You may have medicine or corticosteroid shots to help relieve pain. With …
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… Breastfeeding: How to Use a Breast Pump On this page: Overview … Position the breast shield over your breast. Your nipple should be right in the middle of the shield. You may need to … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
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… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … your colon. This will cure ulcerative colitis. Keep taking medicines to see if your symptoms improve. Key points to … who can't be under anesthesia for long periods of time because of illness or age are more likely to have this surgery. …
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… Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … It's important to treat obstructive sleep apnea, because sleep apnea makes you more likely to have high blood … that make sleep apnea more likely include: Taking certain medicines or drinking alcohol before bed. Sleeping on your …
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… Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Decision Point You may want to have a … sugar, you decrease your risk for other health problems caused by diabetes, such as eye problems, kidney disease, and … weight and increasing activity, along with taking diabetes medicine other than insulin, may be enough to keep blood …
