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… may be used if an infectious disease is suspected, if the abnormal lung tissue is located next to the breathing tubes … (VATS) biopsy The sedative will make you feel sleepy and relaxed. If you are given general anesthetic, you … during the biopsy. Risks A lung biopsy is generally a safe procedure. Any risk depends on if you have a lung disease …
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… What is male breast cancer? Breast cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in one or both breasts. Breast cancer in men develops … reason, any breast lump in an adult male is thought to be abnormal and should be checked out by a doctor. How is it …
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… for a long time, especially when travelling long distances. Abnormal clotting Some people have blood that clots too … they are injured. Injury can be caused by a recent medical procedure or surgery that involved your legs, hips, belly, … they are injured. Injury can be caused by a recent medical procedure or surgery that involved your legs, hips, belly, …
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… symptoms can develop as soon as 12 hours after a surgical procedure. Symptoms usually develop in 3 to 5 days in … clean. If you use tampons, menstrual cups, diaphragms, cervical caps or contraceptive sponges, you can prevent TSS …
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… bone fractures , tumours, foreign objects, infections, and abnormal growths or changes in bone structure or size. An X-ray of the eye … injury. Risks There is always a slight chance of damage to cells or tissue from radiation, including the low levels of …
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… uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours in different parts of the body. It … cells during radiation therapy may cause side effects. Skin changes Skin changes are common with radiation therapy. The … tiredness that doesn't seem to go away, even with rest or sleep. Some people may only have mild fatigue. For others, …
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… covering to drape around your waist. When it's time for the procedure, your doctor will ask you to lie back on the … control method during the first week. You may notice some changes with your monthly cycle. You might have some … they are just hard to feel or have been pulled up into the cervical canal (which won't harm you). An examination and …
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… right away. Most stones pass within 24 hours after the procedure. But it can take as long as several weeks. If you … To Expect Shock wave lithotripsy is usually an outpatient procedure . You go home after the treatment and don't have … tract infection , or kidney cancer. Have kidneys with abnormal structure or function. Explore more Kidney Stones: …
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… inflammatory disease (PID) Abdominal pain or cramping Fever Abnormal vaginal bleeding Abnormal vaginal discharge Pain with intercourse Sickle cell disease Abdominal pain Pain in the arms and legs, the …
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… may include: Irritability. Depression . Changes in sleep patterns. Twitching of muscles or jerking movements of … liver damage but do not have portal hypertension. Certain procedures (such as shunting, which redirects the flow of … may increase your risk include gastrointestinal bleeding, abnormal levels of electrolytes in the blood (especially low …
