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… Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … who: Have stable angina. This means you can usually predict when your symptoms will happen. Have already tried medicines … may get medicine that relaxes you or puts you in a light sleep. The area where the catheter is put in will be numb. …
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… electrothermal therapy (IDET) is a treatment for chronic low back pain. Your doctor may suggest IDET if they think the pain in your … Your doctor may also suggest IDET if other treatments have not helped. There is no strong evidence that IDET works …
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… Should I Have Surgery Now, or Should I Wait? 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 loop 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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… Rotator Cuff Problems: Exercises You Can Do at Home Actionset Overview Exercises are a very … part of treatment for a rotator cuff disorder . If you have pain, weakness, and stiffness in your shoulder from a … your car or stretch your arms toward your back. Be careful when you start your exercises. Slow down or stop if you need …
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… Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … you're 20 years old, because it's easier to take them out when the roots and bones of your teeth are softer and not … either numb your mouth or give you medicine that lets you sleep during the procedure. An oral surgeon or your dentist …
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… 7 Reasons You May Need a COVID-19 Viral Test On this page: Overview … help keep you and others safe by letting you know if you have the virus. Even if you're up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines, there are times when you may need to get a test. If you have questions about …
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… Interactive Tool: How Well Do You Bounce Back? On this page: What does this tool help you … appear as one of the following: You are very resilient. You have the characteristics needed to bounce back from the … others. Talking to a therapist may help. What's next? Improving your resiliency skills does not happen overnight. …
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… Kidney Stones: Should I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … are pieces of minerals that form in the kidneys. They form when the normal balance of water, salts, minerals, and other …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … foot planted while the knee is bent. These tears can occur when you lift something heavy or play sports. Other knee …
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… Overview Pain medicine works better when the pain first starts, before it gets too bad. A patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump lets you give yourself pain medicine when you need it. This gives … you need more pain medicine in your body. If you're too sleepy to press the button, you don't need more medicine. …
