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… of the eye. This surgery makes it easier for fluid to flow out of the front part of the eye, decreasing pressure in … (ALT). Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT). SLT uses a lower-power laser than ALT does. For laser trabeculoplasty: … drainage angle when the cornea and the iris stick together. Pain. Decreased vision. Decreased vision is usually a …
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… caught in your throat Unexplained difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking, or moving your jaw or tongue Numbness or pain in your tongue or other areas of your lips or mouth … then make a treatment plan. How can you prevent it? The following steps may help prevent oral cancer. Don't use tobacco …
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… medicine, such as loperamide (such as Imodium). Read and follow all instructions on the label. Do not take … care if: You are vomiting. You have new or worse belly pain. You have a fever. You cannot pass stools or gas. You … medicine, such as loperamide (such as Imodium). Read and follow all instructions on the label. Do not take …
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… photocoagulation. Scatter treatment is used to slow the growth of new abnormal blood vessels that have … treatment sessions. Laser photocoagulation is usually not painful. You may feel a slight stinging sensation or see … a day or two after the treatment. Be sure to keep all follow-up appointments with your doctor and report any changes …
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… effects may be permanent. Researchers keep looking for the lowest radiation dose that effectively kills cancer cells. … advanced or metastatic cancer. For example, it can relieve pain by shrinking tumours in the bones. Why It Is Done … head or neck. Another example is urinary problems if the lower belly is radiated. Most of these problems will go away …
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… of waste products and electrolytes in your blood that should be removed by your kidneys. These include creatinine … or other problems that make kidney disease worse. Follow a diet that is easy on your kidneys. A dietitian can … or other problems that make kidney disease worse. Follow a diet that is easy on your kidneys. A dietitian can …
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… likely to be pierced through the sole. Break in new shoes slowly by wearing them for no more than an hour a day for … They may rub your feet and cause blisters. Good shoes should be made of materials that are flexible and … likely to be pierced through the sole. Break in new shoes slowly by wearing them for no more than an hour a day for …
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… or a clinic. General instructions For any home test, you should follow some general guidelines: Check the expiration date on … test carefully and thoroughly before doing the test. Follow the directions exactly. Do all the steps, in order, …
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… can have side effects. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label . It is usually best to … of allergies, including allergic rhinitis, include: Corticosteroid nasal sprays. These clear up a stuffy (congested) … blood pressure , oral decongestants may make it worse. You should use them only if your high blood pressure is under …
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… Check what you know . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccines and the immune system. I … without your baby getting the disease. Vaccines also allow your baby’s immune system to make memory cells. After … time. To protect your baby as soon as possible, your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most …
