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… of bloodstream infections. Home hemodialysis may require changes to your home. You and a friend will need to complete … do it when you travel. You may be able to do it while you sleep. You can do it by yourself. It doesn't require as many … as hemodialysis, and it does not use needles. The procedure may be hard for some people to do. It increases …
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… of a cystoscope inserted into the urethra. Urethral bulking procedures are usually done under local anesthesia or with … For example, you may have trouble urinating after the procedure. This often goes away after a few days. Some other … of a cystoscope inserted into the urethra. Urethral bulking procedures are usually done under local anesthesia or with …
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… your dentist may prescribe antibiotics before a dental procedure. Some procedures can cause bacteria in the mouth to enter the … your dentist may prescribe antibiotics before a dental procedure. Some procedures can cause bacteria in the mouth …
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… and have a risk of serious problems, surgery or a catheter procedure might be done to restore blood flow. These procedures are not commonly done. How is post-thrombotic … and have a risk of serious problems, surgery or a catheter procedure might be done to restore blood flow. These …
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… For short-term pain relief after some surgeries and other procedures. For anesthesia during some smaller procedures, such as finger surgery. Nerve blocks are used to … For short-term pain relief after some surgeries and other procedures. For anesthesia during some smaller procedures, …
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… during treatment for cancer. And it may be hard to adjust. Changes that may affect a person's body image include: … or permanently, because of colorectal cancer surgery. Body changes Physical changes can include damage to or loss of nerves, blood …
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… Trastuzumab emtansine works by attaching to the HER2 cancer cells and blocking them from dividing and growing. It may … pain, stomach/abdominal pain, constipation, trouble sleeping, nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, dry mouth, changes in taste, and loss of appetite may occur. Nausea and …
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… memory loss), difficulty talking/walking, seizure, vision changes. Rituximab may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver … It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Some brands of rituximab are also used to treat … causes side effects due to the rapid destruction of cancer cells (tumor lysis syndrome). To lower your risk, your …
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… how you digest fat. Medicines are used along with diet changes and more physical activity to help you make lasting changes. If you have a BMI of 40.0 or more (or a BMI of 35.0 … to obesity, such as heart disease or diabetes. Lifestyle changes Most people have more success when they make small …
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… for treating chronic low back pain from degenerative changes in the spine. footnote 1 This type of rehabilitation … health, what you're having the surgery for, and the type of procedure you have. Risks include: Pain at the bone graft … health, what you're having the surgery for, and the type of procedure you have. Risks include: Pain at the bone graft …
