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Medications
… or months to years after treatment is completed. The risk of heart problems is increased if you have heart … directed by your doctor. Doing so helps decrease the risk of certain side effects (such as increased uric acid). … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A cardiac … and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you … are severe, the exercise part of the test may be stopped. Risks Cardiac perfusion scans are usually safe. Anytime …
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… you can't do your normal activities. Back surgery has some risks, including infection, nerve damage, and the chance … longer move. This surgery is more complicated and has more risks. And it's usually not needed unless you have other … people even get worse. footnote 1 , footnote 2 What are the risks of surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis? Surgery may not …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Curettage is the process … for recurrent skin cancers where scar tissue has developed. Risks Risks of using curettage and electrosurgery for skin cancer …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy is … results, so sometimes it is the treatment of choice. Risks Risks of radiation therapy to treat skin cancer include the …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview When an ovarian cyst needs to be … prevented by removing the ovaries (oophorectomy). Risks Risks of ovarian surgery include the following: Ovarian …
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… It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treament Overview The Brandt-Daroff … as the Semont manoeuvre or the Epley manoeuvre. footnote 1 Risks There are no risks in doing these exercises. To avoid hitting your head …
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… It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Surgery to remove (excise) a melanoma … the most effective and longest-lasting relief of symptoms. Risks Risks of surgery to remove melanoma include: Infection. …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Open-joint arthroplasty is surgery to … in an artificial disc. The risk of tissue rejection is higher if artificial materials, rather than your own tissue, … in an artificial disc. The risk of tissue rejection is higher if artificial materials, rather than your own tissue, …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview … who do not have the surgery also get better over time. Risks Possible risks after surgery include infection and a lot of bleeding. …