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… Using Nitroglycerin for Angina On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator. This is a … to the heart muscle, which relieves symptoms. Quick-acting forms of nitroglycerin are used to relieve angina or are …
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… Pallidotomy for Parkinson's Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What … To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related Information Surgery Overview In Parkinson's disease , a part … relieve movement symptoms such as tremor and stiffness. Before surgery, detailed brain scans using MRI are done to …
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… Non-Prescription Antacids for Heartburn On this page: Overview Overview Many people take non-prescription antacids for mild or occasional heartburn. Antacids are substances … have magnesium trisilicate, because they may not be safe for your baby. If you need to use antacids frequently, talk …
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… Fundoplication Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) On this page: … method is used, you will most likely be in the hospital for only 2 to 3 days. You will have less pain after surgery. … well controlled by medicines. The surgery may also be used for some people who don't have a hiatal hernia. Surgery also …
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… Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Surgery Overview … Risks Surgery Overview Surgical nail removal can be done for severe or returning fungal nail infections . The entire … tape. What To Expect If your doctor told you how to care for your wound, follow your doctor's instructions. If you …
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… Excisional Biopsy for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes On this page: Surgery … at the tissue under a microscope. The doctor will check it for abnormal cells. Most people go home 1 to 4 hours after … it's okay. What To Expect Some vaginal bleeding is normal for up to 1 week. Some vaginal spotting or discharge (blood …
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… Cryotherapy for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes On this page: Surgery … placed next to the abnormal tissue. This freezes the tissue for 2 to 3 minutes. The tissue may be allowed to thaw and then be refrozen for another 2 to 3 minutes. A single freeze treatment for 5 …
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… Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes On this page: Surgery … What To Expect You may have some light vaginal bleeding for about a week after the treatment. You may also have some spotting or discharge for about 3 weeks. Wear sanitary pads if needed. Do not have …
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… you use it. A metered-dose inhaler gives medicine in the form of a liquid mist. Your doctor may want you to use a … you attach to the inhaler. The chamber holds the medicine before you inhale it. That way, you can inhale the medicine in … how many puffs you can take, you can replace the inhaler before you run out. Ask your health care provider how you can …
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… Physical Rehabilitation for ACL Injuries On this page: Overview Overview … Your doctor or physiotherapist will design a rehab program for you that considers your normal level of activity, your … of your injury. A rehab program should include exercises for: Flexibility. Strength. Endurance. Coordination and …
