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… Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … and see if I have another attack. If I do, we can do some tests and find out if the pain is caused by the gallstones. … Citations Wang DQH, Afdhal NH (2010). Gallstone disease. In M Feldman et al., eds., Sleisenger and …
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… Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and stroke. Your doctor will probably have you try … that is caused by blockage of the upper airway. But other treatments work almost as well in most people. And the …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … If you have ongoing pain after trying these non-surgical treatments, you can work with your doctor to plan a rehab …
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… Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … You have an uncontrolled autoimmune or connective tissue disease. You are younger than 18. You are pregnant or …
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… Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … to your doctor about them. Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 …
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… Dupuytren's Disease On this page: Conditions Basics … palm. Then the fingers are extended to separate the cords. Surgery to remove or separate the affected tissue in the … Schroeder MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular Surgery … Dupuytrens Disease …
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… Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … and new ways to do some tasks. Key points to remember Home treatments may be all you need if you've had mild symptoms … time, so you're at risk of having lasting nerve damage. Tests show that you have nerve damage. A wrist splint, …
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… Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … You may not be able to rise up on your toes. How well do treatments work? Surgery is the most common treatment for …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … your knee. Don't have this surgery. Instead, use other treatments, like exercise, weight loss (if you're … common in people who take steroid medicines or who have diseases that affect the immune system, such as rheumatoid …
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… Rotator Cuff Problems: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … to have a full recovery after surgery. What are other treatments for rotator cuff disorders? Other things besides … with that arm, even dishes or groceries. I've had some tests that showed a tear in one of my rotator cuff tendons. …
