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… Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Hypothyroidism On this page: Overview … the way the body uses energy. You need thyroid hormone replacement when you do not have enough thyroid hormones in … body weight, and whether you are pregnant. Thyroid hormone replacement is the only way to treat hypothyroidism. For …
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… Comparing Nicotine Replacement Methods On this page: Overview Overview Nicotine replacement therapies are helpful for people who quit … lozenges, mouth sprays, and inhalers. All forms of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) work equally well. But talk with …
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… Cataract Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What … help you choose the type that may work best for you. A lens replacement (IOL) is inserted slide 6 of 8 < Prev Next > slide 6 of 8, A lens replacement (IOL) is inserted, After the cataract is …
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… Laparoscopic Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Laparoscopy (say "lap-uh-ROSS-kuh-pee") is …
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… Bunion Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Bunion surgery most often involves an …
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… Thyroid Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Thyroid surgery takes out part or all of …
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… Root Canal Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … People at risk include those who have artificial heart valves or were born with heart defects . These people may … People at risk include those who have artificial heart valves or were born with heart defects . These people may …
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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Decision … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? 1 Get the … that will never cause problems. This may lead to dangerous surgery that isn't really needed. People who are at higher …
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… Melanoma Excision Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Surgery to remove (excise) a melanoma …
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… Surgery for Glaucoma and a Cataract On this page: Overview … If you have glaucoma and cataracts, you may consider having surgery for both conditions at the same time. Depending on … caused the vision loss, you may have improved vision after surgery. If the vision loss before surgery was mostly caused …
