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… What Type of Dialysis Should I Have? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Kidney … avoid being in the hospital. It is hard to make decisions when you are very ill. Discuss your choices with your …
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… ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. ACL … by: Keeping your knee from sliding or twisting abnormally when the leg is straight or slightly bent. Preventing your …
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… Should I Take Medicine to Prevent Migraines? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. … preventive treatment. Instead, treat your migraines only when you have them. Key points to remember If your migraine …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Enlarged … which shrink the prostate. A combination of the two, which, when used long-term, may help your symptoms more than either …
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… Ulcers On this page: Overview Overview When you have GERD, stomach acids and juices back up into the … the lining of the esophagus and cause sores. These sores are called ulcers. What causes GERD? Normally when you
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… Cuts On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … cut themselves with household items, work items, or yard tools or when operating machinery. Children often are cut during play …
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… Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Heart … to get an ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) when you do NOT have heart failure. The ICD decision for …
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… Problem? Good health care doesn't just happen. You have to do your part. Taking an active role in your … office first, or go to a walk-in clinic. How do I know when it's an emergency? There are few clear rules about what …
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… This makes the vein larger than normal. To fix the problem, your doctor ties off the end of the vein so the blood will … The doctor makes small cuts in your groin. These cuts are called incisions. Or your doctor may choose to use a … doctor puts a lighted tube, or scope, and other surgical tools through small cuts in your belly. The doctor is able …
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… Sleep Apnea: Should I Have a Sleep Study? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Sleep … treat it. FAQs What is sleep apnea? You have sleep apnea when your breathing is often blocked or partly blocked while …