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… Behavioural Methods for Urinary Incontinence On this page: Treatment Overview … Overview Several types of behavioural methods are used for treating urinary incontinence : bladder training, habit … training attempts to increase how long you can wait before having to urinate. You are taught about the structure …
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… Electrical Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence On this page: Treatment Overview … or anal electrode. Timing and duration of therapy varies. For example, your treatment may consist of 12 weeks during … twice a day. This kind of stimulation has been used for both urge and stress incontinence. How vaginal or anal …
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… Absorbent Products for Urinary Incontinence On this page: Treatment Overview … available. Absorbent products may be used to manage any form of incontinence. Bladder control pads are a better … made to absorb fluid faster, so they keep you dry and comfortable. And they are designed to reduce the odour of …
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… Bedrest for Preterm Labour On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Expectant management is the close monitoring of a pregnancy for complications. It may involve some bedrest at home or in …
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… Surgery for Tennis Elbow On this page: Surgery Overview What To … How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Surgery for tennis elbow may involve: Cutting (releasing) the tendon … wound healing. Recovery depends on the amount of time and effort you put into a rehabilitation program. You may not be …
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… Percutaneous Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc On this page: Surgery Overview … prescription medicine to control pain while you recover. For several weeks after surgery, you'll need to avoid long … canal (spinal stenosis). How Well It Works Although surgery for a lumbar herniated disc doesn't work for everyone, it …
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… Stool Tests for Colorectal Cancer On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … Done How To Prepare How It Is Done Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A stool test is one of many tests used to look for colorectal cancer . Colorectal cancer affects the large …
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… Home Test for Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Test Overview Why … Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview You can buy a home urinary tract … or dip them in a sample of your urine. The strips check for nitrites and leukocytes produced by most UTIs. Some …
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… Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Surgery for Gallstones On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … into the other incisions to remove your gallbladder. Before the surgeon removes the gallbladder, you may have a … People who have laparoscopic gallbladder surgery are sore for about a week. But in 2 to 3 weeks they have much less …
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… Open Gallbladder Surgery for Gallstones On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … Try to walk each day. Follow your doctor's instructions for when you can start doing more strenuous activities, such … as biking or jogging. You may want to avoid fatty foods for a while. They can cause symptoms like diarrhea or …