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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laser surgery … to increase the chances that the wart will go away. Risks The risks of laser surgery for warts depends on the type of …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Electrocautery removes genital warts … often works to remove warts. But warts may grow back. Risks Risks of electrocautery are: Bleeding. Blood loss is usually …
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… day sedentary (sitting, watching TV). People with RA are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and this risk increases further with inactivity. Meanwhile, hip or …
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… cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Increased risk for heart disease, lung and other cancers, stroke, and emphysema . Increased risk among women for having babies with a low birth weight, … in the death of the baby. Women who smoke are also at risk for menstrual problems, early menopause, and …
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… Overview What To Expect After Surgery How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview The nasal septum … is a common nasal surgery, and most people recover well. Risks All surgery has a small risk of infection or bleeding. This surgery also carries a …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is … continue for several months to a year. This will reduce the risk of relapse. For mental health conditions, ECT is … with medicine or maintenance ECT. This will reduce the risk of relapse. Why It Is Done ECT is used for severe …
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… don't need. Talk with your doctor about your health, your risk factors for prostate cancer, and the pros and cons of … cancer screening at about age 50. footnote 1 Men with higher risk may wish to discuss the need for screening at a younger age. Some things that put men at a higher risk include: Being of African descent. Having a …
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… pneumonia, shingles, and urinary tract infections. The risk for infections may be higher if you also take other drugs that suppress the immune … cancer, lung cancer) with this medication. Your risk may be higher if you are a current or past smoker. Tell your doctor …
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… anesthesia, you're unconscious during the procedure. Risks Major side effects and other problems of anesthesia … people who are in good health. But all anesthesia has some risk. For example: After general anesthesia, nausea and sore … heart or breathing problems or nerve damage can occur. Your risk depends on the type of anesthesia you get. It also …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A nephrectomy (say … from the body. Most people do fine with only one kidney. Risks The risks are the same as for any major surgery. They include: …
