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… be life-threatening. TSS develops suddenly after certain types of bacteria enter the bloodstream and produce toxins … away. What causes TSS? TSS is caused by toxins made by some types of bacteria. The 2 bacteria that make toxins that can … Prolonged use of a tampon, especially the super absorbent type, or menstrual cup Use of contraceptive sponges, …
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… tests to see how well the donor kidney matches your tissue type and blood type. To do the surgery, the doctor makes a cut in your … to take about 4 weeks off from work. But it depends on the type of work you do and how you feel. What To Expect Within …
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… Surgery Overview A femoropopliteal bypass is a type of surgery. It is also called a fem-pop or leg artery bypass. This type of surgery redirects blood around a blocked blood … take at least 2 to 6 weeks off from work. It depends on the type of work you do and how you feel. You will have regular …
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… Rehabilitation (rehab) varies depending on the injury, the type of surgery, your surgeon's preference, and your age, … drive, and do more vigorous activities will depend on the type and extent of the surgery and your success in rehab. … But rehab varies depending on the injury, the type of surgery, and your doctor's preference. In general, …
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… Whether or not your tear can be repaired depends on the type of the tear . Radial tears sometimes can be repaired, … you can go back to work will depend on your pain and the type of work you do. It could be a few days to a few months. … But rehab varies depending on the injury, the type of surgery, and your doctor's preference. In general, …
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… Vascular Access Failure On this page: Overview Overview Any type of dialysis access has some risk of failure. So it's … Permanent access There are two permanent access types: An arteriovenous (AV) graft is made by inserting a … placement. But a fistula is the most dependable access type. Short-term dialysis access If you need to start …
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… Your doctor will talk to you about what happens next. Types of surgery Types of thyroid surgery include: Total thyroidectomy. Your … of a thyroidectomy to remove thyroid cancer depends on the type of cancer and whether it has spread (metastasized) to …
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… have too much cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol is a type of fat. It's needed for many body functions, such as … the level of total cholesterol plus the level of different types of cholesterol and fats in your blood. These include … talk with you about also taking a cholesterol absorption inhibitor or a PCSK9-inhibitor. These medicines can also …
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… to have a cosmetic surgery or procedure. What are the main types of cosmetic surgeries and procedures? Reconstructive … involves some risk. The risks depend on your health and the type of procedure you have. They can range from slight … that is lost due to age or weight loss. There are several types of fillers available, including fat taken from your …
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… It's attached to one or two wires (called leads). For one type of ICD, these leads go into the heart through a vein. For another type, the lead is placed under the skin so it lies near your … too slow. Whether you get pulses or a shock depends on the type of ICD, the type of heart problem that you have, and …
