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… Small Joint Surgery for Osteoarthritis On this page: Overview Overview Surgery is more common on the larger joints, such as the hip … hands or feet is so bad that you can't do your daily tasks, surgery may help you move better and with less pain. In the …
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… Muscle Relaxants During Surgery On this page: Overview Overview … These medicines are often used to relax the body during surgery. A muscle relaxant may be used to relax muscles in the belly or chest for surgery in those parts of the body or to relax eye muscles …
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Surgery for Chronic Pelvic Pain On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laparotomy is a surgical procedure that is …
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… Jack's Story: Will I Need Surgery? On this page: Jack's Story Jack's Story Jack … office, he had questions. "What can you do? Will I need surgery?" All sorts of help Jack told his doctor that the … really hurt, but you probably don't need tests, and that surgery is rarely needed. But most of all, he learned that …
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… Scleral Buckling Surgery for Retinal Detachment On this page: Surgery … (cryopexy) or, less commonly, heat (diathermy) or light (laser photocoagulation) is used to scar the retina and hold … in your eye and your vision may be blurry for a few days after the surgery. Your eye may be swollen, red, or tender …
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… Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control On this page: Overview Related … How long it takes for a woman's full fertility to return after stopping birth control varies for each woman. It also … gradually decreases as you age, starting at age 25. After you stop any form of birth control, you may have a …
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… Handling Sadness and Yearning After a Major Loss On this page: Overview Related … lost are the most common and expected feelings that occur after any loss. To help you cope with your feelings of … and mark a major loss, such as funeral or memorial services after a death. These may also include activities such as a …
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… Resuming Sexual Activity After a Heart Attack On this page: Overview Overview After a heart attack, most people can resume sexual activity … symptoms. Some people are afraid to resume sexual activity after a heart attack. They are worried that they will have …
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After a Stroke: Helping Your Family Adjust On this page: … loved one and other family members adjust: Realize that after a stroke, your loved one may be prone to strong … You are an important part of your family member's recovery after a stroke. Give the person support and encouragement to …
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… How to Get Up Safely After a Fall On this page: Overview … at home, it is a good idea to learn how to get up safely after a fall. Learning how to get up correctly can help you … stay safe until help arrives. How can you care for yourself after a fall? If you think you can get up First lie still …