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… cancer treatment. Medicines such as tamoxifen (Nolvadex), radiation therapy, and injury to the lymph nodes can also … may develop if you have lymph nodes removed or have radiation therapy as part of cancer treatment. The following … lymphedema. Ask your doctor to refer you. Your provincial health plan may not pay for physiotherapy without a doctor's …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A tonsillectomy is surgery to remove … many new infections as adults who don't have the surgery. Risks Some bleeding is a normal risk after a tonsillectomy. … Infection. Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Orthopedic surgery is used to treat … and cause contractures. Additional surgery may be needed. Risks Surgery of any kind carries the risk of bleeding, … develops. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… type of injury, and how bad it is. The child's age, general health, and activity level. Check Your Symptoms Does your … Medicines taken after organ transplant. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer. Not having a spleen. If there … Medicines taken after organ transplant. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer. Not having a spleen. If there …
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… physically active can help prevent and manage diabetes. Healthy eating and diabetes Healthy eating plays a key part in managing all types of … diseases (such as heart disease). Learn more: Active For Health: Persons with metabolic conditions Tips for …
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… person's blood. HIV is not spread in such settings where exposures are repeated and prolonged and can involve contact … Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … person's blood. HIV is not spread in such settings where exposures are repeated and prolonged and can involve contact …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laser surgery … to increase the chances that the wart will go away. Risks The risks of laser surgery for warts depends on the … Plantar Warts Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Electrocautery removes genital warts … often works to remove warts. But warts may grow back. Risks Risks of electrocautery are: Bleeding. Blood loss is … procedure. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Healthy Eating On this page: Overview Health Tools Getting Started Dealing With Barriers to Healthy Eating Making Change a Habit …
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… Overview What To Expect After Surgery How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview The nasal septum … is a common nasal surgery, and most people recover well. Risks All surgery has a small risk of infection or bleeding. … Sinusitis Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
