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… for Breast Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Breast-conserving surgery … , hormone therapy , or both. What To Expect After your surgery, you will be taken to a recovery room. A nurse …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … congestion, and stuffy nose symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, hay fever, or other breathing … cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage …
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… tramadol works. Be sure you know how to take tramadol and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it. See also … condition called serotonin syndrome/toxicity. The risk increases if you are also taking other drugs that increase … labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that …
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… for Breast Reconstruction On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Tissue flap surgery is a way to … darker area around it (areola) are created at a later time. Your breasts will look different after surgery. Your new …
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… older women and older men. However, they may face different risks and be affected in different ways. Older women are … be much older than the woman, making them more vulnerable What are the similarities in abuse experienced by men and … family and community, and their ability to be independent. What is the most commonly reported type of abuse? Financial …
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… On this page: Overview Overview What is near-drowning? Near-drowning is a common but … begins to drop. A lack of oxygen can cause brain damage. What happens after a person survives a drowning? Right after … critical after a person survives a drowning. When to call your doctor Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services …
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… Ages 15 to 18 Years On this page: Overview Health Tools What to Expect Common Concerns Promoting Healthy Growth and … but a little behind in another. At routine checkups, your child's doctor will check for milestones. This is to … a child's skin for a lifetime. It also puts your teen at risk for skin cancer. Studies suggest that UV rays from …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that … that could raise your blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely …
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… page: What is congenital torticollis? Torticollis, also known as "wryneck," is a condition in which your baby's head is tilted. The chin points to one shoulder, … Congenital torticollis occurs at or shortly after birth. What causes it? Congenital torticollis occurs when the neck …
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… On this page: Overview How to Bottle-Feed When to Feed Your Baby When to Call a Doctor Overview … birth. If you have questions, talk with your doctor about what is right for your baby. How to Bottle-Feed Getting … 3 drops on the inside of your wrist. It should be warm, not cold or hot. Place a bib or cloth under your baby's chin to …