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… Subacromial Smoothing and Acromioplasty for Rotator Cuff Disorders On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why … acromioplasty, and rotator cuff repair may be done using arthroscopic surgery or open surgery. Open-shoulder … With a doctor's approval, you may be able to return to light work within a few days after surgery even if you are …
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… to use a ring Talk to your doctor about what day to start using a vaginal hormonal ring . Usually, a ring is started … the same schedule as described above. The best day to start using your ring When you start using the vaginal ring depends on what method of birth …
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… that involve cutting off the blood flow to the hemorrhoids using rubber bands, lasers, heat, or electrical currents. … the hemorrhoids. Infrared photocoagulation uses infrared light to do this. When is surgery used? Surgery for … for hemorrhoids. These conditions include: Bleeding disorders or taking blood thinners. HIV infection or AIDS. …
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… Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy (IDET) for Low Back Pain On this page: Surgery … The heat is meant to destroy the nerve fibres that may be causing pain and toughen the disc tissue, sealing any small … The heat is meant to destroy the nerve fibres that may be causing pain and toughen the disc tissue, sealing any small …
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… Transurethral Microwave Therapy (TUMT) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia On this … Surgery Overview In transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT), an instrument (called an antenna) that sends … spinal anesthetic is needed during the procedure. Microwave therapy is also known as cooled thermal therapy or by the …
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… the diaphragm is in place, apply more spermicide. Avoid using any petroleum-based vaginal creams, oils, or … have an STI, use a condom to protect against infection. Using a condom with the diaphragm also protects better … the diaphragm is in place, apply more spermicide. Avoid using any petroleum-based vaginal creams, oils, or …
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… issues for parents to think about. The advantages of using a pacifier include being able to control when your … be more difficult for a child to stop thumb-sucking than using a pacifier. Talk to your doctor about how long you … issues for parents to think about. The advantages of using a pacifier include being able to control when your …
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… want to or need to. Then you can store the milk for later. Using a breast pump is a good way to provide the benefits of … milk as soon as you can after you pump it. If you won't be using the milk within a few days, you can freeze it. Be sure … or breast milk. Let the parts air-dry. If you have problems using a breast pump, or if your milk supply is getting …
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… Overview Talk to your doctor about what day to start using the patch. Doctors usually recommend that the first … . … Overview Talk to your doctor about what day to start using the patch. Doctors usually recommend that the first …