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… Substance use Last updated August 28, 2024 The term "substance use" refers to the use of drugs or alcohol, and includes substances such as …
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… Cataract Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What … will be used to numb your eye. After surgery, you may have a bandage or shield on your eye. Most people will see … few weeks after surgery. If you have any complications, you should visit sooner and more often. Most people get a new …
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… Bunion Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … treatment has not relieved your bunion pain. You have trouble walking or doing normal daily activities. Learn more Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It Works After surgery, your …
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… Tuberculin Skin Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … called a Mantoux tuberculin test) is done to see if you have ever been exposed to tuberculosis (TB). The test is … human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . A tuberculin skin test should not be done for people: With a known TB infection. …
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… Alcohol use Last updated August 19, 2024 Overview Alcohol has both … per week increases your risk of developing several types of cancer, including breast and colon cancer 7 standard drinks … in a body with an empty stomach. Body size Larger bodies have more water than smaller bodies to dilute alcohol. This …
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… Care for a Skin Wound On this page: Getting Started … may be able to do this yourself for minor wounds. You'll have to stop any bleeding, clean the wound, and perhaps … a tetanus shot, or stitches. Most wounds that need stitches should be treated within 6 to 8 hours after the injury to …
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… Skin, nails and rashes Last updated June 1, 2021 Learn about … that affect your skin and nails, below. Acne Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne? Acne: Tips for … Salicylic Acid Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Calluses and Corns Calluses and Corns: Protective Padding …
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… Breast Cancer in Men (Male Breast Cancer) On this page: Condition … male breast cancer? Breast cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in one or both breasts. Breast cancer in men develops … breast lump in an adult male is thought to be abnormal and should be checked out by a doctor. How is it diagnosed? Most …
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… Radiation Treatment for Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview What to Expect Why … uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours in different parts of the body. It … cells during radiation therapy may cause side effects. Skin changes Skin changes are common with radiation therapy. …
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… Hysterectomy for Ovarian Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … from the abdominal (belly) cavity, to look for cancer cells. Removing and checking the pelvic and aortic lymph … plenty of rest. Even after you start to feel stronger, you should not lift heavy things (anything over 10 kilograms). …
