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… cuts are called incisions. The doctor puts a lighted tube through incisions in your belly. This tube is called a scope. Then the doctor puts special tools through the tube to do the surgery. The surgery may be done … will empty your bladder. You will get fluids and medicine through an intravenous (IV) in a vein in your arm. You may …
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… If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as … eye area No Cut in eye area Has an object punctured or gone through the surface of the eyeball? If the object is still … look like dark specks, strings, or cobwebs that float through the eye. Yes New or increasing floaters No New or …
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… (This is called a pneumonectomy.) Lung surgery may be done through one cut (incision) in the chest (thoracotomy). Or it … and may help you live longer. Continuing to smoke may delay healing after surgery. And treatments like chemotherapy and … and may help you live longer. Continuing to smoke may delay healing after surgery. And treatments like chemotherapy and …
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… help prevent kidney stones and constipation. You lose water throughout the day—through your breath, sweat, urine, and bowel movements. If … dry the climate is. Most healthy people get enough fluid through the beverages they normally drink each day. You also …
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… a thin, flexible plastic tube called a catheter is placed through the urethra into the bladder. A contrast liquid flows through the catheter to fill the bladder. X-rays are taken … up toward the kidneys from the bladder instead of going through the urethra and out of the body. Check for …
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Medications
… pain, and burning symptoms. This medication can speed up healing of cold sores, but it does not cure herpes or … pain, and burning symptoms. This medication can speed up healing of cold sores, but it does not cure herpes or …
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… It's fine to be active in blocks of 10 minutes or more throughout your day. Walking with a friend can help you keep … It's fine to be active in blocks of 10 minutes or more throughout your day. Walking with a friend can help you keep …
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