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… for Childhood Glaucoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … of the eye. Trabeculotomy is a surgery for children only. What To Expect If the doctor prescribed eyedrops, use the … draining out of the eye. Other complications of surgery may include: Severe blurring of vision for several weeks …
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… for Endometrial Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … . Laparoscopic surgery may take longer than open surgery. What To Expect If the procedure is done with a laparoscope … the spread of cancer. Risks Risks of a lymphadenectomy include: Lymphedema . Bleeding. Infection. Collection of …
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… and Burping On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … too much gas. But it's rare to have too much gas. Changing what you eat and drink can sometimes cut down on gas and … usually caused by swallowing air. Other causes of burping include nervous habits or other medical conditions, such as …
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… Eye Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … fever Do you have diabetes or a weakened immune system? What weakens the immune system in an adult or older child … treat autoimmune disease. Medicines taken after organ transplant. Not having a spleen. Certain health conditions and …
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… and Vertigo On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … two different feelings. It's important to know exactly what you mean when you say "I feel dizzy." It can help you … needs to be checked. Light-headedness has many causes. They include: Allergies. Illnesses such as influenza (flu) or …
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… this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … menstruation. Problems that can cause this type of cramping include: A condition in which cells that look and act like … expecting it or if it's a lot heavier or lighter than what you are used to. Yes Abnormal vaginal bleeding No …
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… for Varicose Veins On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … screen. Local anesthesia or a light sedative is used. What To Expect You will be able to walk after the treatment, … or endovenous treatment. Some examples of side effects include: Skin burns. Skin colouring changes. Feelings of …
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… and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Difficulty moving hip or leg Is it very hard to move or somewhat hard to move? "Very hard" means you can't move it at … a variety of conditions. Medicines taken after organ transplant. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer. Not …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is financial abuse? Financial abuse means using a … or person whom the older adult trusts, such as a friend or care provider. Financial abuse can happen when a family … toward their parent(s). Common examples of financial abuse include: A family member who repeatedly pressures a parent …
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… Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail is a toenail … a few months. After the surgery it is important to take care of your toe so that it can heal. Your doctor will give … cause toes to be very painful. Many hospitals and health care centres have foot care clinics, where someone can help …
