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… Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … of the spinal canal in the low back. It usually occurs when bone and other tissues grow inside the openings in the … so I wouldn't have to deal with the leg pain and could start walking again! Clare, age 70 The pain, numbness, and …
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… Prostate Cancer: Should I Choose Active Surveillance? Decision Point You may … With active surveillance, you can choose to wait to start treatment, such as surgery or radiation. Some men will … growing. That way your cancer still can be treated early, when treatments are more successful. It can be hard to wait …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You … or even get better. Most people have hip replacement only when they can no longer control pain with medicine and other … joint. For example, when cartilage breaks down, the bones start to rub against each other. This rubbing damages your …
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… Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … it hard to do your normal activities, surgery is an option when other treatments haven't helped. Over the long term, … asked about their recovery 2 months after surgery or the start of non-surgical treatment, people in the surgery group …
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… Tonsillitis: Should My Child Have a Tonsillectomy? Decision Point You may … some bleeding after surgery. This is common, especially when the healed scab over the cut area falls off. Other … surgery also have fewer throat infections. In some cases when a child keeps getting strep throat infections, …
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… Taking Care of Yourself When Your Baby Is Fussy On this page: Overview Related … Here are some things you can do to care for yourself when your baby is fussy. Understand your feelings. You may … Pause and take a few deep breaths. You can count to 10 when you feel frustrated with your baby's crying. It is okay …
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… Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Is Sick On this page: Overview Related … relatives, or other support persons. Remember to rest when your child is resting. If you feel uncomfortable about … relatives, or other support persons. Remember to rest when your child is resting. If you feel uncomfortable about …
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… Getting Support When You Have a Chronic Condition On this page: Overview … of living well with your condition. How can you get support when you have a chronic condition? Support has a big impact … change over time. Here are some ways you can seek support when you have a chronic condition. Work with your health …
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… Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? Decision Point You may … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? 1 Get the Facts 2 … for everyone. If you don't lose weight within 4 weeks of starting the medicine, it probably won't help you. footnote …
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… Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … only at night. Or you may wear it all the time except when the wound needs cleaning or during finger exercises. Your doctor can teach you how and when to wear the splint. Why might your doctor recommend …
