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… or steroid injections. If one of these things doesn't work, you can try something else or combine some of them. … Over the long term, surgery and non-surgical treatments work about the same to reduce pain and other symptoms. Back … noticeable differences in how well each of these procedures works. So you and your doctor will think about several …
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… pictures. SPECT scan pictures show how organs are working. Other types of scans, such as computed tomography … your dose before this test. Are or might be pregnant. Are breastfeeding. The radioactive tracer used in this test can … your dose before this test. Are or might be pregnant. Are breastfeeding. The radioactive tracer used in this test can …
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… Other families from prenatal classes Community groups Co-workers Members of your cultural or religious groups Once … in caring for the baby Encouraging and helping with breastfeeding Arranging holidays or leave from work to help with the new baby … How support teams can help …
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… of birth control that may prevent pregnancy. Some women use breastfeeding for this purpose. Effectiveness of this method … depends on the age of your baby, your period and if you are breastfeeding consistently. After 6 months, you should use an additional form of birth control, even if you are breastfeeding exclusively. Another method is fertility …
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… Sometimes one medicine may keep another medicine from working well. Or you may get a side effect you didn't … interactions can be dangerous. Harm during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist if all the …
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… Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Thyroid surgery takes out part … need follow-up treatment to help prevent the cancer from returning or to treat cancer that has spread. If a large … need follow-up treatment to help prevent the cancer from returning or to treat cancer that has spread. If a large …
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… Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Mohs surgery removes … of skin cancer that: Is likely to return. Mohs surgery works well for getting cancer-free margins for cancers that … squamous cell carcinomas . Occurs in children. How Well It Works Mohs surgery can be an effective treatment for skin …
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… children, older adults, and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. To avoid dangerous side effects, be sure to … children, older adults, and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. To avoid dangerous side effects, be sure to …
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… Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laparoscopy is the most common … be used after surgery. It may help prevent pain and new or returning endometriosis. Infertility If infertility is your … be used after surgery. It may help prevent pain and new or returning endometriosis. Infertility If infertility is your …