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… Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is thrombocytopenia? Thrombocytopenia (say … medicine that helps the body make more platelets. Having surgery to remove the spleen. You may not need treatment if … medicine that helps the body make more platelets. Having surgery to remove the spleen. You may not need treatment if …
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… Gastritis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is gastritis? Gastritis is an upset stomach. It happens … Stress from a severe injury, serious illness, or major surgery. An autoimmune response. The body's immune system … Stress from a severe injury, serious illness, or major surgery. An autoimmune response. The body's immune system …
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… Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … narrowed. These tests can help your doctor see if bypass surgery might be a better choice for you. You don't have to … has some risks. They include: The need for emergency bypass surgery during the procedure. Heart attack. Stroke. Death. …
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… Therapy (IDET) for Low Back Pain On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) … MD - Family Medicine Kenneth J. Koval MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma Current as of: November 9, 2022 …
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… page: What are genital warts? Genital warts are skin growths in … on the warts. Or your doctor can remove them with lasers or surgery or by freezing them off. Surgery to remove genital warts may be done when: Medicine …
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… page: What is gastroparesis? After a meal, the stomach normally … This condition can also be a complication of gastric surgery. What are the symptoms? The most common symptoms of … to try a different medicine or take more than one medicine. Surgery to place a feeding tube in the small intestine may …
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… And I'm making decisions about how I want to go out and what will happen afterwards. It's given me back at least a … palliative care team. They are a blessing."— Barbara, 68 What is hospice palliative care? Hospice palliative care … palliative care if: You have a disease or illness that is expected to shorten your life. Treatment that tries to cure …
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… and Cryopexy for Retinal Tears On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Laser photocoagulation and cryopexy are … these treatments in a doctor's office or an outpatient surgery centre. They do not require a hospital stay or …
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… Intraoperative Cholangiogram On this page: Surgery Overview Risks Surgery Overview An intraoperative cholangiogram is a procedure that is sometimes done during the surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy). The …
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… page: What is endocarditis? Endocarditis is an infection of the … destroyed. Some people who have endocarditis need surgery to repair or replace a heart valve or to prevent … You do not have a higher risk if you have had: Bypass surgery for heart disease. Rheumatic fever without heart …