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… means that the cervix can't stay tightly closed during the second trimester of pregnancy. Instead, the cervix opens (dilates) with little … from preterm labour . Labour causes regular, painful contractions of the uterus. What causes it? It's not clear …
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… Stimulation (DBS) Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … obsessive-compulsive disorder. The devices are often put in during separate surgeries on different days. Your doctor …
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… Ligation for Hemorrhoids On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … goes away after several days. You may need pain medicine during this time. You may have a small amount of bleeding …
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… Surgery for Gallstones On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … . Injury to the small intestine by one of the tools used during surgery. Risks of general anesthesia. Other uncommon …
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… Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … out of 100 men. footnote 1 The need for a blood transfusion during surgery is rare. For about 10 men out of 100, a …
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… Prevent Medical Errors On this page: Overview What You Can Do to Prevent Medical Errors Prevent Errors … Medicines Prevent Errors in the Hospital Prevent Errors During Surgery Overview … of tests or procedures. If you don't get them when you expect to, don't assume that the results are fine. Call your …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is rubella? Rubella, also known as German measles, is a … women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to … leaving the hospital. Rubella vaccine should not be given during pregnancy as a general precaution of avoiding live …
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… Gastric Banding Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery … helps you eat less and feel full sooner. You will be asleep during the surgery. The doctor will make several small cuts …
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… Kidney Transplant On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related … from living donors or from deceased donors can succeed. During the first weeks to months after your surgery, your …
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… for Hyperthyroidism On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … iodine faster than older adults. Drink plenty of fluids during this time to help your body get rid of the …
