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… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) … may need to remove it. The MRI can cause burns with some patches. During the test During the test, you will lie on a … may need to remove it. The MRI can cause burns with some patches. During the test During the test, you will lie on a …
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… and food poisoning to rattlesnake bites and car seats for children, the information is here. Do you want to know about immunizations? Are you wondering if you should have a …
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… Lumbar Spondylosis On this page: Related Information What is lumbar spondylosis? … bones. MRI . This test checks your spinal nerves and looks for disc problems. CT scan . This test checks your spinal … of medicine in the joint area may offer short-term relief. For a severe problem, surgery may be an option. Related …
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… After a root canal, your lips and gums may be numb (frozen) for a few hours until the anesthetic wears off. Later you … heart defects . These people may need to take antibiotics before and after a root canal. Current as of: November … & Arden Christen DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. …
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… Types of Migraine Headaches On this page: Overview Related Information Overview There are two main types of migraine … Some people with migraines get an aura up to 30 minutes before they have a migraine. Symptoms of the aura include … around their menstrual cycle . These occur a few days before, during, or right after their period. The symptoms are …
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… is about surgery to remove the tonsils, not the adenoids. For children, a general anesthetic is always used. It makes … to have a very sore throat after surgery. It may last for several days. This may affect the sound and volume of … to eat and drink. The person may also have bad breath for a few days after surgery. There is a very small risk of …
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… Tendinitis) On this page: Related Information What is calcific tendinitis? … a physical examination. The doctor may do an X-ray to look for calcium deposits. An ultrasound or MRI of the area may … called debridement (say "dih-BREED-munt"). Related Information Rotator Cuff Disorders Shoulder Problems and …
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… Corns: Protective Padding On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A variety of pads may be used to treat or … the callus or corn or holds the foot and toes in a more comfortable position so that calluses or corns do not develop. … help cushion the feet. Here are two ways to use moleskin : For smaller calluses and corns, cut a circle out of the …
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… Spondylosis On this page: Related Information What is cervical spondylosis? … bones. MRI . This test checks your spinal nerves and looks for disc problems. CT scan . This test checks your spinal … of medicine in the joint area may offer short-term relief. For a severe problem, surgery may be an option. Related …
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… dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is the most common nerve surgery for symptoms related to cerebral palsy (CP). During SDR, a … not the arms (spastic diplegia). It is usually not advised for people who have permanently stiff joints ( contractures … goes away. This surgery may decrease the chances of leg deformities in growing children. When muscles tighten around …