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… repaired, depending on where they are located. Horizontal, flap, long-standing, and degenerative tears—those caused by … repaired, depending on where they are located. Horizontal, flap, long-standing, and degenerative tears—those caused by …
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… Most often, DBS is used to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease when they can't be controlled by medicines. But it … You will stay in the hospital for several days after the procedure while your doctor checks the effect of DBS. Why It … tremor caused by Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. Procedures that stimulate parts of the brain called the …
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… unlikely, felodipine may cause mild swelling of the gums. Massage your gums and brush and floss your teeth regularly to minimize … pain (angina), some people who already have severe heart disease may rarely develop worsening chest pain or a heart …
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… before baby teeth appear. Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe gums and mouth twice each day from birth. Once the first … amount of fluoride toothpaste. Brush where the teeth and gums meet, the top of teeth, the sides, and the tongue. If …
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… as heart attack) high blood pressure liver problems kidney disease thyroid disease diabetes blood vessel problems (such … regular dental exams and learn how to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you have jaw pain, tell your doctor and … dentist right away. Before having surgery (including dental procedures), tell your doctor or dentist about this …
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… can be done with medicines (medical abortion) or a surgical procedure (surgical abortion). It can also be done using … choice of taking medicine to end the pregnancy or having a procedure such as vacuum aspiration. After 10 weeks, … risk of infections that can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease . Take any medicines your doctor has prescribed. …
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… cause of RA isn't fully understood. But it's an autoimmune disease . This means that the body's natural defence system … diet, may reduce your risk. Take care of your teeth and gums. People who have RA tend to get gum disease. You can help prevent gum disease through good …
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… Surgery Overview A heart transplant is a procedure in which a surgeon removes a diseased heart and replaces it with a donor heart. During a … up to wires that temporarily control the heartbeat. The procedure takes several hours. To prevent the body from …
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… substance called plaque is always forming on your teeth and gums. Plaque contains bacteria that feed on the sugars in … which is the most common symptom. Swelling in your gums near a sore tooth. This can be a sign of severe tooth … pulp of your tooth is infected. A root canal removes the diseased pulp of a tooth. Removal (extraction) if the root …
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… out why a peptic ulcer keeps coming back. Check for certain diseases, such as tumours of the pancreas or small intestine … such as coffee, for 12 hours before the test. Do not chew gum or smoke cigarettes for 4 hours before the test. You can … such as coffee, for 12 hours before the test. Do not chew gum or smoke cigarettes for 4 hours before the test. You can …