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… large intestine (colon). These tests are used to look for abnormal growths (such as tumours or polyps ), inflammation, … . Your doctor may also insert tiny tools (forceps, loops, swabs) through the scope to collect tissue samples … . Your doctor may also insert tiny tools (forceps, loops, swabs) through the scope to collect tissue samples …
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… than others. Surgery to remove the inked areas (surgical excision). Dermabrasion. A hand-held tool is used to scrape … than others. Surgery to remove the inked areas (surgical excision). Dermabrasion. A hand-held tool is used to scrape …
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… medicine like ibuprofen, or ask about other medicines. Procedures can also be done to help shrink or remove … the uterus. Uterine fibroid symptoms and problems include: Abnormal menstrual bleeding. This includes: Heavier, … I Have Uterine Fibroid Embolization? Cervical Polyps Current as of: August 2, 2022 …
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… strain the neck, such as slouching, painting a ceiling, or sleeping with your neck twisted. It can also be caused by an … in the neck. Narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck (cervical spinal stenosis). Rheumatoid arthritis. Sometimes … may be an option when: A neck injury causes a fracture or abnormal motion. Surgery may be done to stabilize the spine …
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… Overview Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure to treat atrial fibrillation . It can relieve … doctor destroys tiny areas in the heart that are firing off abnormal electrical impulses and causing atrial … is inserted. Sometimes, general anesthesia is used. The procedure is done in a hospital where you can be watched …
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… removes fat from your body using suction. During the procedure, small, thin, blunt-tipped tubes (cannula) are … may not require general anesthesia (which makes you sleep through the procedure). Ultrasound-assisted … conditions, including: Benign fatty tumours (lipomas). Abnormal enlargement of the male breasts (gynecomastia or …
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… gonorrhea A previous PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation … than 38℃ /100.4℉) Pain deep inside during vaginal sex Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods Change …
Medications
… function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. This … ringing in the ears hearing loss joint pain mental/mood changes (such as confusion) headache blood in urine … medications (such as phenytoin) certain "water pills" (loop diuretics such as furosemide, bumetanide) Overdose If …
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… surgery in the following situations. Hernias that contain a loop of intestine without blood supply ( strangulated … ) require emergency surgery. Hernias that contain a trapped loop of intestine ( incarcerated hernias ) need to be … surgery in the following situations. Hernias that contain a loop of intestine without blood supply ( strangulated …
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… is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the pancreas . The pancreas is a small … spread to other parts of the body. Your doctor may do a procedure called a staging laparoscopy to see if the cancer … techniques. To also help reduce stress, get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, and take time to do things you …
