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… It protects against hepatitis B infection and its complications such as permanent liver damage, which can lead … can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of …
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… infection may lead to scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis, which can lead to liver failure and/or cancer in … but there is treatment that can reduce the risk of serious complications such as damage to your liver. Regular visits …
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… parts of the body. Minor cuts on the head often cause heavy bleeding. This is because the face and scalp have many blood … skin. Often the injury is not severe, and you can stop the bleeding with home treatment. Some head injuries are more … Trouble breathing, shock, spinal injuries, and severe bleeding are all life-threatening injuries that may occur …
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… to die, and a hole forms. Some perforations can cause bleeding, pain, and a whistling sound when you inhale. If … Some nasal septum perforations can cause symptoms such as bleeding and pain. Small perforations can create a whistling … conditions can reduce blood supply to the septum. Risks Bleeding and infection can occur after any surgery. …
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… special care. Find advice on coping with discomfort, bleeding and other related issues. Discomfort After a … do not want another pregnancy, use birth control. Vaginal bleeding (Lochia) You can expect to have bleeding and discharge from the your vagina for about two to …
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… to treat problems with the uterus, such as pain and heavy bleeding caused by endometriosis or uterine fibroids . It … Hysterectomy poses some risks of major and minor complications. But most people don't have these problems … on your overall health and how experienced the surgeon is. Complications after the surgery include: Pain. Heavy blood …
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… but often the injury is not severe and you can stop the bleeding with home treatment. When you can't stop the bleeding, visit a doctor. A young child can lose a large … Trouble breathing, shock, spinal injuries, and severe bleeding are all life-threatening injuries that may occur …
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… may remove several layers of skin. Usually there is little bleeding from a scrape, but it may ooze pinkish fluid. Most … of the good blood supply to these areas. Controlling the bleeding will help you to see how serious the injury is. … cuts. Yes Puncture wound No Puncture wound Is the wound bleeding? Yes Bleeding wound No Bleeding wound Would you …
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… do this yourself for minor wounds. You'll have to stop any bleeding, clean the wound, and perhaps bandage the wound. Stopping the bleeding Put on medical gloves, if available, before … Resist the urge to peek after a few minutes to see whether bleeding has stopped. If blood soaks through the cloth, …
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… a pessary. And for some, symptoms go away. Risks Possible complications from wearing a pessary include: Open sores in … the vaginal wall. Increase in vaginal discharge or odour. Bleeding. Wearing away of the vaginal wall. In severe cases, … the rectum against the vaginal wall (rectocele formation). Complications can be minimized by having a pessary that fits …
