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… Acupuncture On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Acupuncture is … fatigue, hot flashes, neuropathy, or sleep problems. Risks In general, acupuncture is safe when done by a … fatigue, hot flashes, neuropathy, or sleep problems. Risks In general, acupuncture is safe when done by a …
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… Imagery On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks Treatment Overview Guided imagery … prepare to take part in a sports event or public speaking. Risks Guided imagery is safe. But for some people, it may … prepare to take part in a sports event or public speaking. Risks Guided imagery is safe. But for some people, it may …
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… for Variceal Bleeding On this page: Treatment Overview Risks Treatment Overview Endoscopic … When the vein is closed off, blood cannot flow through it. Risks Problems caused by endoscopic treatment are not … When the vein is closed off, blood cannot flow through it. Risks Problems caused by endoscopic treatment are not …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Vaginal wall prolapse (vaginal vault … cases, prolapse happens again several years after surgery. Risks Problems from vaginal prolapse surgery aren't common. … cases, prolapse happens again several years after surgery. Risks Problems from vaginal prolapse surgery aren't common. …
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… Overview It is not clear whether people who do not have any risk factors and who do not have any symptoms of thyroid … footnote 1 Some doctors suggest that people who are high risk—pregnant women, anyone with a personal or family … Overview It is not clear whether people who do not have any risk factors and who do not have any symptoms of thyroid …
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… puts people who have high blood sugar from diabetes at high risk for infected foot ulcers. Other infections for which … people with high blood sugar from diabetes are at increased risk include: Yeast infections on the skin and in the … puts people who have high blood sugar from diabetes at high risk for infected foot ulcers. Other infections for which …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Liver resection is surgery … alive after 5 years (5-year survival rate). footnote 1 Risks Possible complications after a liver resection … alive after 5 years (5-year survival rate). footnote 1 Risks Possible complications after a liver resection …
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… ulcers. Infection with H. pylori may also increase the risk of stomach cancer. What problems can Helicobacter … need treatment to cure the infection. This will lower their risk of getting another peptic ulcer. Treatment with a … ulcers. Infection with H. pylori may also increase the risk of stomach cancer. What problems can Helicobacter …
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… beyond the testes. For many men, the greatest risk associated with RPLND may be sexual side effects. Besides the risks related to any major surgery, RPLND also may lead to a … beyond the testes. For many men, the greatest risk associated with RPLND may be sexual side effects. …
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… especially in rural areas of countries where rabies is a risk. Avoid contact with bats. Never touch or try to pet or … rabies vaccination may be recommended if you are at high risk of exposure because of your work or hobbies. It may … if you plan to travel in areas where rabies is a risk, such as parts of Asia, Africa, and Central and South …