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… tube in your vein called an IV. You may also have a drain near the cut (incision) on your hip. You may not feel hungry. … return to your normal routine. It may take 6 months to 1 year for you to fully recover. Some people, especially older … a fall is possible, such as horseback riding or skiing. Learn more Using a Cane Using a Walker Using Cold and Heat …
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… Thinking About Bilateral Mastectomy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer On this page: Overview Overview For years, studies have shown that for early-stage breast cancer, women who have breast-conserving …
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… Avoid alcohol. Before using this medication, women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the risks … pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth … pregnancy. Also, using it for a long time or in high doses near the expected delivery date may harm the unborn baby. To …
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… Avoid alcohol. Before using this medication, women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the risks … pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth … pregnancy. Also, using it for a long time or in high doses near the expected delivery date may harm the unborn baby. To …
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… Bones, Joints, and Muscles Learning Center Learn about bone, joint, and muscle health It's not uncommon … and Injuries Back School for Low Back Pain Bacterial Infections of the Spine Baker's Cyst Bev's Story: Coping …
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… This can lead to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , including HIV . Increase the risk of … swings and affect your sleep and your ability to think, learn, reason, remember, and solve problems. Harm many organs … and systems in the body, such as the liver, pancreas, heart, brain, and nervous system. Contribute to the …
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… to slow the progress of certain diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, AIDS, or Alzheimer's disease. Antibiotics to treat serious infections, such as pneumonia. Dialysis to clean your blood … Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to try to restart your heart. The decision to receive treatments that may help you …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? 1 … remember If your doctor thinks you have a minor meniscus tear and if your symptoms don't bother you too much, you may …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … the facts Your options Have surgery to treat a meniscus tear. Don't have surgery. Use home treatment and …
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… problems. But sometimes symptoms can develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Neck problems and injuries most … try to move the person. A torn or ruptured disc. If the tear is large enough, the jelly-like material inside the disc …