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… doctor may confirm the diagnosis by taking a tissue sample (biopsy) from the rectum. The cells in the sample are then … doctor may confirm the diagnosis by taking a tissue sample (biopsy) from the rectum. The cells in the sample are then …
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… recover will depend on how much was done. Depending on the biopsy results, you will have regular follow-up testing with … recover will depend on how much was done. Depending on the biopsy results, you will have regular follow-up testing with …
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… at the skin growth. He or she may need to take a sample ( biopsy ) of the growth if it's not clear what the growth is … at the skin growth. He or she may need to take a sample ( biopsy ) of the growth if it's not clear what the growth is …
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… two or more of the vertebrae in your neck . When these bones are joined together, it's called fusion. After the … can no longer move. During the surgery, the doctor uses bone to make a "bridge" between your vertebrae . This bridge … metal plates and screws. In most cases, the doctor uses bone from another part of your body or bone that has been …
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… The oral kind and the high-dose inhaled kind can cause bone loss over time. If you are on these types of medicines … for osteoporosis . This puts you at high risk for broken bones. If you do break a bone, healing can take a long time because osteoporosis …
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… this procedure, the surgeon removes part of one of the toe bones, the phalangeal head, so that the toe can lie flat. … made of a material such as silicone to replace the removed bone segment. Most people have this surgery as an outpatient … hammer toe, the surgeon removes a section of the phalangeal bone. Phalangeal head resection for hammer toe: Slide 3 …
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… in your blood goes up. Some of this calcium comes from your bones. That means that hyperparathyroidism can lead to weak bones and a greater risk of broken bones. The extra calcium in the blood can also lead to …
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… episiotomy or perineal tear can take several weeks. Pelvic bone problems Recovery from pelvic bone problems , such as separated pubic bones or a fractured tailbone (coccyx), can take several …
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… dosages) has rarely caused severe (sometimes fatal) blood/bone marrow problems (decreasing your body's ability to … of time. If you are using methotrexate long term, a liver biopsy is usually recommended. Methotrexate use has rarely … treatment, it may rarely increase the risk of tissue and bone damage. Discuss the risks and benefits of your …
Medications
… dosages) has rarely caused severe (sometimes fatal) blood/bone marrow problems (decreasing your body's ability to … of time. If you are using methotrexate long term, a liver biopsy is usually recommended. Methotrexate use has rarely … treatment, it may rarely increase the risk of tissue and bone damage. Discuss the risks and benefits of your …
