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… cancer cells. The doctor will put a thin, lighted tool into your urethra. This tool is called a cystoscope or scope. The … of the body. The doctor will gently guide the scope into your bladder. Your bladder will then be filled with fluid. … burn away any abnormal tissue. What To Expect You may go home the same day as your surgery or stay in the hospital …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … these events. This problem can be dangerous to you or to others. If you find out that you have done any of these … right away. Your risk is increased if you use alcohol or other medications that can make you drowsy while taking …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … health needs. Uses This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent …
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… Information Overview Most blisters heal on their own. Home treatment may help decrease pain, prevent infection, … popped, you may need to drain it. If you do decide to drain your blister, be sure to follow these steps: Wash your hands … you drain that type of blister, the virus can spread to another person. Clean and cover a torn or drained blister. If …
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… Lactic acid levels get higher when strenuous exercise or other conditions—such as heart failure , a severe infection … for a lactic acid test: Do not eat or drink anything other than water for 8 to 10 hours before the test. Do not … exercise for several hours before the test. Do not clench your fist while having your blood drawn for a lactic acid …
Medical tests
… cancer. But not all blood in the stool is caused by cancer. Other conditions that can cause blood in the stool include: … colonography . Which screening test you choose depends on your risk, your preference, and your doctor. Talk to your … the water blue. How It Is Done There are different types of home tests. The companies that make the test kits provide …
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… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … if yours does. Separate Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross … 3 hours. It’s best to pack these just before leaving the home Use ice packs in a lunch box, or store lunches in the …
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… Surgery Overview Laparoscopic hernia repair is similar to other laparoscopic procedures. General anesthesia is given, … should have inguinal hernia repair surgery. For example, is your hernia is incarcerated or strangulated ? And do you … who have laparoscopic hernia repair surgery are able to go home the same day. Recovery time is about 1 to 2 weeks. You …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, … to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Almotriptan belongs to a class of …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, other treatment options, and use of reliable forms of birth … age, weight, medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your