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… options are active surveillance , radiation therapy , and surgery to remove the prostate. Active surveillance may be … Surveillance? Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer? Actionsets are … options are active surveillance, radiation therapy, and surgery to remove the prostate. Hormone therapy is sometimes …
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… mothers and babies do well after C-section. But it is major surgery, so it carries more risk than a normal vaginal … veins to give fluids and medicine (if needed) during the surgery. She will then get medicine (either epidural or … anesthesia , which makes the mother sleep during the surgery, is only used in an emergency. After the anesthesia …
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… the cancer and other things, such as your overall health. Surgery is done if all of the cancer can be removed. Other … up your strength and prevent weight loss. Drink liquid meal replacements for extra calories and protein. Try to eat your … up your strength and prevent weight loss. Drink liquid meal replacements for extra calories and protein. Try to eat your …
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… and may see blood and pus at the anus. You will need urgent surgery to prevent further complications, such as death of … simple changes to diet and bowel habits. Most don't require surgery or other treatment unless the hemorrhoids are very … to create scar tissue. This is called coagulation therapy. Surgery Surgery to remove hemorrhoids is called …
Medications
… if you have a deformed spine, or have had spinal procedures/surgery before (such as epidural catheter placement, … heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is also used to prevent blood clots … bleeding in the brain) stroke artificial heart valves recent major injury/surgery blood disorders (such as …
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… much and how often to take it What to watch for Do I need surgery or another treatment? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, fill in the following information. Surgery or another treatment Name of treatment Who will do … prepare for it What are the risks and benefits of medicine, surgery, or other treatment? Fill in the following …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Dialysis What … Anemia. Erythropoiesis-stimulating (ESA) therapy and iron replacement therapy can be used. A buildup of fluid. … Anemia. Erythropoiesis-stimulating (ESA) therapy and iron replacement therapy can be used. A buildup of fluid. …
Healthy eating
… of gallbladder disease. It also covers what to eat after surgery. Steps you can take People often believe that they … cause your problems. Avoid those foods until after you have surgery. After you have surgery: Unless your doctor tells you not to, go back to …
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… may need treatment with periodic blood transfusions. Surgery After having general anesthesia and surgery, people who have sickle cell disease are at risk for … and acute chest syndrome. Blood transfusions before surgery can prevent or treat these complications. Red blood …
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… such as your overall health. The main treatments are surgery to remove the cancer, radiation therapy , and … up your strength and prevent weight loss. Drink liquid meal replacements for extra calories and protein. Try to eat your … up your strength and prevent weight loss. Drink liquid meal replacements for extra calories and protein. Try to eat your …