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… about a herniated disc in the neck area of the spine (cervical disc herniation). Key points to remember A … better over time, with or without treatment. What kinds of procedures are done for a herniated disc? The goal of the … disc surgery now Have herniated disc surgery now You are asleep or numb during the surgery. You will probably stay in …
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… can locate specific areas of heart tissue that give rise to abnormal electrical impulses, which may be causing the … medicines. Some people may have a catheter ablation. This procedure destroys small areas of heart tissue that cause … medicines. Some people may have a catheter ablation. This procedure destroys small areas of heart tissue that cause …
Medical tests
… analysis is done by evaluating hair structure and DNA from cells attached to the root of the hair. It can be used to … in the follicle. It takes weeks for a hair sample to show changes in the body, because hair grows slowly. Hair samples … testing for heavy metal exposure. There is no standard procedure for cutting, washing, and analyzing hair. …
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… Treatment Overview Coronary angioplasty is a procedure to open a blocked or narrow coronary artery. … as eating healthy and getting more exercise. Making these changes is just as important as getting treatment if you … Radiation: There is always a slight risk of damage to cells or tissues from being exposed to any radiation. This …
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… the sagging bladder neck and urethra that have dropped abnormally low in the pelvic area. The doctor makes a cut … surgery). Burch colposuspension is the most common procedure used for retropubic suspension. The vaginal wall … you have after surgery depends on the exact nature of your procedure, your health at the time of surgery, and your own …
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… be caused by: A collection of body fluid. Growth of tissue. Abnormal movement or position of tissue. Most people will … may have swelling as a reaction to a medical treatment, procedure, or surgery. Swelling from a medical treatment may … that you can't stand it for more than a few hours, can't sleep, and can't do anything else except focus on the pain. …
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… as impacted teeth , abscesses , cysts , tumours, and bone changes linked to some diseases. Occlusal. These X-rays show … joints. They show problems such as impacted teeth, bone abnormalities, cysts, solid growths (tumours), infections, … X-rays. Risks There is always a slight chance of damage to cells or tissue from radiation, including the low levels of …
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… chloride levels. Your doctor will discuss any significant abnormal results with you in relation to your symptoms and … help to confirm or rule out a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Abnormal (high) values High values: Usually mean that a … chloride levels. Your doctor will discuss any significant abnormal results with you in relation to your symptoms and …
Medications
… which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. People with these disorders usually have problems … your bone marrow make healthy blood cells. It also kills abnormal blood cells that have grown too fast and do not … injection site, tiredness, diarrhea, dizziness, trouble sleeping, constipation, nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, dry …
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… from the vagina Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods or …
