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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Side … that is invading or interfering with normal tissue, such as when a tumour presses on bones, nerves, or other organs. … or, in rare cases, with radiation to the whole body. Or you may be given a shot with a radioactive medicine. …
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… Arthritis: Shots for Knee Pain On this page: Overview Overview Shots, or injections, for arthritis knee pain can help you cope with the pain and be more active. The most common … reduce the inflammation. Steroids don't always work. But when they do, the pain relief can last for several days to a …
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… Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … rare but serious problem called strangulation. This occurs when a part of intestine or a piece of fatty tissue is … side effects? Have surgery now Have surgery now You may be asleep during the operation. Or the doctor may keep you awake …
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… Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation On this page: Overview Related … and inflammation. Warning: Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 unless your doctor tells you to do so … pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Are breastfeeding. Have nasal polyps. Have a blood-clotting disorder or take …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … prostate You stay in the hospital for 1 or 2 days. You are asleep or numb during the surgery. You avoid strenuous …
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… be mild to severe but almost always goes away right after you urinate. Other symptoms of BPS include: Urinating often … more urine, you can slowly increase the time between when you urinate during the day (not while sleeping). If you find you are urinating every 30 minutes, …
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… is very sick (limp and not responsive) Sick Baby is sick (sleepier than usual, not eating or drinking like usual) Do … pain 1 to 4: Mild pain Mild pain Does the belly feel hard when you touch it? Normally the belly is soft and has some … better or worse)? Pain is unchanged Gotten better? Pain is improving How long has your child had pain? Less than 4 …
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… Spinal Decompression for Neck Pain On this page: Surgery Overview … helps relieve other symptoms. To relieve the pressure, your doctor may remove: Bony growths (bone spurs or … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Exercises for Heel Pain or Tightness On this page: Overview Overview You may be able to relieve heel pain by stretching tight … leg straight at the knee, and both feet flat on the floor. Your feet should point directly at the wall or slightly in …
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… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … colitis for 8 years. The risk of colon cancer is highest when ulcerative colitis affects the entire colon rather than …
