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… treat the problem right away, you are more likely to need surgery. What causes them? Tight shoes are the most common … has some movement can sometimes be straightened without surgery. A fixed joint often requires surgery. If the doctor thinks you may need surgery to …
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… use eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct their vision. Surgery can also reduce or fix nearsightedness. There are several surgery options, such as LASIK, PRK (photorefractive … keratectomy), and artificial lens implants. The goal of surgery is to help you see more clearly without glasses or …
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… Your symptoms wake you from sleep. You have unexplained weight loss. You have decreased appetite. You have belly pain that … Your symptoms wake you from sleep. You have unexplained weight loss. You have decreased appetite. You have belly …
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… (such as chiropractic), and medicine. In some cases, surgery is needed. Treatment depends on: The location and … weeks Difficulty moving back for more than 2 weeks Has the loss of movement been: Getting worse? Difficulty moving is … self-care at home: One or both legs become weak or numb. Loss of bowel or bladder control. Back pain does not …
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… If your loved one cannot keep track of his or her own weight, you may need to help. Even small changes in weight can signal a dangerous buildup of fluid. You should … day and to call the doctor if there is a sudden increase in weight. Call the doctor if other symptoms of heart failure …
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… skin cancer Treatment Advantages Disadvantages Cryosurgery Minimal equipment needed Simple to perform No restriction of activity after surgery Margin around cancer may not be free of cancer … scarring No skin tissue for diagnosis Curettage and electrosurgery Minimal equipment needed Simple to perform No …
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… your child is 4 years old, your child probably will need surgery to close it. If your child has pain, a swollen … intestine is trapped in the hernia ( incarcerated hernia ), surgery will be needed right away. This problem is very rare. Surgery to repair the hernia usually is an outpatient …
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… of the hands. Needle aponeurotomy is an alternative to hand surgery, which is called fasciectomy. For this surgery, the palm is cut open and the tight tissue is removed. Compared to surgery, needle aponeurotomy: Is less invasive. Has a …
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… or blurred vision Nausea and vomiting Impaired memory or loss of memory In some severe situations, it can lead to … and have difficulty getting up and moving around) Loss of consciousness Coma Respiratory arrest (when you stop …
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… The disease causes rapid, jerky body movements and the loss of mental skills (dementia). Huntington disease can … cause personality changes, behaviour problems, and memory loss. Symptoms usually develop after age 40. There is no … The disease causes rapid, jerky body movements and the loss of mental skills (dementia). Huntington disease can …
