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… stay in the hospital from 2 to 4 days. You can return to your usual activities in 4 to 6 weeks. Why It Is Done … cyst and have been through menopause ( post-menopausal ). Your doctor is concerned that ovarian cancer may be present. … surgery. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… You may not be able to keep doing the activity that caused your tennis elbow. Or you may have to make some changes to … you do that activity from now on. Why It Is Done You and your doctor may consider surgery if: You still have elbow … (3). Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… surgeon may repair, reposition, or replace the disc with your own tissue or an artificial disc. Scar tissue or bony … be given a mouthpiece (splint) to wear while rehabilitating your jaw. Why It Is Done Open-joint arthroplasty is used … loss. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… nitrogen application usually takes less than a minute. Your doctor may trim the wart with a small knife before … is usually not needed but may be used in some cases. Your doctor applies the liquid nitrogen to the wart using a … Plantar Warts Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family …
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… the wound and protect you from another person's blood. Wash your hands well with soap and water, if available. Put on … of fabric, plastic bags, or whatever you have between your hands and the wound. Have the person hold their own … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… after a chest injury, it is important to determine whether your pain might be caused by a heart problem. If you do not have any symptoms of a heart attack or angina , your pain is probably caused by your chest injury. Serious … Problems Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… the larger the varices (enlarged veins) are, the greater your risk is for variceal bleeding. Variceal bleeding can be … for anyone who has been diagnosed with cirrhosis. If your first test does not find any varices, you can be tested … Cirrhosis Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… deep part of the muscle, the cancer is of higher grade, or your doctor suspects that cancer may spread to other parts … found in a lymph node at the time you are having surgery. Your pelvic lymph nodes are enlarged. Cancer cells are a … (lymphocele). Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Healing usually occurs in 2 to 4 weeks. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions for caring for your wound. Why It Is Done Laser surgery may be used to … 375: 673–685. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… be diagnosed by its appearance alone. In some cases, your doctor may order an imaging test, such as an ultrasound . Based on the results of the imaging test, your doctor may want to remove it to make sure the growth is … the Skin Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
