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… surgery is needed. A hernia doesn't hurt. A hernia poses no risks except if rare problems occur, such as part of the … is only a small scar inside the navel. This surgery has few risks. Children who have surgery to repair a very large … is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Have surgery Have surgery Your child …
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… damage can occur. Childhood immunizations can reduce the risk for fever-related illnesses, such as Haemophilus … you look in the mouth. When you swallow, it closes to keep food and fluids out of the tube (trachea) that leads to the … damage can occur. Childhood immunizations can reduce the risk for fever-related illnesses, such as Haemophilus …
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… or your personal medical history puts you at an increased risk for colorectal cancer. If you have an increased risk, your doctor may also recommend you start cancer screening earlier than someone who has an average risk of cancer. What the Results Mean A positive result …
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… Older adults who stay mentally active may be at lower risk for this disease. Activities that may help include … as socially active as possible may also help lower the risk. Although this "use it or lose it" approach hasn't been … cognitive impairment. People with this condition are at risk for Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia. …
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… you can skip screening tests. Screening tests have less risk than diagnostic tests. Screening tests for birth … genes and chromosomes. But diagnostic tests have a small risk of causing a miscarriage . The Society of Obstetricians … women be offered a screening test for Down syndrome. The risk of having a baby with a genetic condition increases as …
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… STIs with you prior to, and during pregnancy. If you are at risk of acquiring an STI during pregnancy you may have … not in a steady relationship. You should also avoid high-risk activities, such as: Having multiple partners Injecting … how some STIs could affect your pregnancy, put your baby at risk, or increase the potential for preterm by reading more …
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… problem and which method the doctor prefers. What are the risks of tennis elbow surgery? Tennis elbow surgery has some risks. You may not be able to completely straighten your … may still have pain, or the pain may come back. There is a risk of infection, blood loss, and nerve damage (which are …
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… respectively in 2015. Obesity and diabetes increase the risk of developing a number of complications: Obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, among others. Diabetes also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke and is the leading …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Root planing and scaling is one of … And your gums will heal and become firm and pink again. Risks Root planing and scaling can introduce harmful … bacteria into the bloodstream. Gum tissue is also at risk of infection. You may need to take antibiotics before …
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… Orchiectomy On this page: Surgery Overview Risks Surgery Overview Orchiectomy (say "or-kee-EK-tuh-mee") … about support groups or other resources that can help. Risks Orchiectomy surgery is relatively low-risk. Complications aren't common. But orchiectomy carries …