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… or months to years after treatment is completed. The risk of heart problems is affected by your dose, medical … developed other cancers (such as secondary leukemia). The risk may be increased when this medication is given with … directed by your doctor. Doing so helps decrease the risk of certain side effects (such as increased uric acid). …
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… Medicine On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Traditional … doctors may use several therapies to restore chi balance. Risks In the United States, the National Institutes of … complementary therapies to determine their benefits and risks. Traditional Chinese herbal medicines, like other …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laser iridotomy uses a very focused … (subacute) closed-angle glaucoma in people who are at risk for the condition. Risks Complications of laser iridotomy may include: Brief …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Phototherapy is the supervised use … which are a particular problem in people with eczema. Risks Risks related to phototherapy include: Skin cancer. Exposure …
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… page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview A vacuum device , which is … less popular than other methods used to create an erection. Risks The risk of side effects is low, and they are usually minor. …
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… this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done Risks Treatment Overview Non-surgical (chemical) nail … to abnormal growth (hypertrophic). It is rarely necessary. Risks After nail removal, the wound can become infected. You can reduce the risk of infection by keeping the area clean. The fungal …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview YAG laser capsulotomy is surgery to … cloudy lens capsule that may form after cataract surgery. Risks The most common complication of the procedure is … may need to use eyedrops to lower the eye pressure. Other risks include: Detachment of the nerve layer at the back of …
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… Talk to your doctor about whether you or your family is at risk for lead poisoning. During a routine health examination, the risk for lead exposure can be evaluated by answering … become pregnant, you may want to ask your doctor about your risk for lead poisoning. A pregnant person who is exposed to …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laparoscopic ovarian drilling is a … for some people who don't respond to other treatments. Risks Risks of the procedure include: Infection of the incision. …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is … surgery, it may increase the success of that surgery. Risks In most cases, SDR does not affect other functions of … over the bladder can occur. Surgery of any kind carries the risk of bleeding, infection, or the need for repeated …
