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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Phototherapy is the use of … It can be used by people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Risks Risks of phototherapy include: Skin cancer. Exposure to UV …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview In endoscopic sinus surgery, an … avoided if aftercare instructions are followed carefully. Risks As with any surgery, there are always some risks involved. But endoscopic sinus surgery is very safe …
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… Biloba On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Ginkgo extract, … taking ginkgo helps with these or other health problems. Risks Ginkgo dietary supplements appear to be safe for most … doctor before taking ginkgo. Taking ginkgo may increase the risk of bleeding in people who already have bleeding …
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… Why It Is Done How to Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An ultrasound is a type of … the transducer as it passes over the area being looked at. Risks There are no known risks from having this test. Results The scans from the test …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Transurethral resection of the … cancer is removed and biopsies show that no cancer remains. Risks The risks of this surgery include: Bleeding. Bladder infection …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview The Whipple procedure is an operation … is successful, the cancer often eventually comes back. Risks The Whipple procedure is a complex surgery. Some risks of this surgery include: Trouble with the stomach …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Myoglobin is … This test usually doesn't cause any pain or discomfort. Risks Blood test There is very little chance of having a … bruise may form at the site. Urine test There are no known risks from having this test. Results Each lab has a …
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… check-ups and trying to stay away from environmental risks and harmful substances. Secondary prevention At the … level, we try to detect a disease early, identify risks, and try to prevent the disease and its symptoms from progressing. Some of the assessments used to identify risks include blood pressure tests, blood glucose tests, …
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… a specific number of visits at the beginning. What are the risks of treatment? Ask about health risks and cosmetic side effects of the treatment. What are … a specific number of visits at the beginning. What are the risks of treatment? Ask about health risks and cosmetic side …
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… injuries to the knee. But with surgery, there is a small risk of an injury to your child's growing bone. Sometimes, … to wait. Waiting for the bones to mature may reduce the risk of an injury to the growing bone. Treatment without … injuries to the knee. But with surgery, there is a small risk of an injury to your child's growing bone. Sometimes, …
