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Medications
… needs. Warning Epirubicin must be given only by injection slowly into a vein. Do not inject into a muscle or under the … your doctor right away if you notice symptoms such as fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, swelling … weight gain. Epirubicin may cause certain severe blood and bone marrow disorders (low or abnormal red blood cells/white …
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… Joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint … place with cement. Or they may be made with material that allows new bone to grow into the joint component over time to … you have a fever. You will have an exercise program to follow when you go home, even if you are still having …
Medications
… of time it is used. This medication should be used at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest amount of time. … may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other … To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Follow your dosing schedule carefully. Do not increase your …
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… of time it is used. This medication should be used at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest amount of time. … may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other … the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Swallow the tablets whole. The dosage is based on your medical …
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… A flap procedure cleans the roots of a tooth and repairs bone damage caused by gum disease . A gum specialist … a few days to recover from a flap procedure. Be sure to follow the home care instructions that your dentist or oral … your instructions, call the dentist or surgeon. The following are general suggestions to help speed recovery: Take …
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… over the front of the knee joint at the base of the thigh bone (femur). A kneecap can be dislocated, or moved out of … like a bone is out of position. A popping sensation, followed by a feeling that something is out of place. Inability … swelling. Cool, pale skin or numbness and tingling in or below the affected knee. A dislocation can cause other …
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… can use stem cells that come from your own blood or bone marrow. Or the stem cells can come from another person. … stem cell transplant. Most stem cells are in your bone marrow . You also have some in your blood that circulate from your bone marrow. Bone marrow stem cells turn into red blood …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … of the joint. For example, when cartilage breaks down, the bones start to rub against each other. This causes damage to … The surgeon covers the ends of the damaged thigh bone and lower leg bone, and usually the kneecap, with artificial …
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… Surgery Overview Discectomy is surgery to remove lumbar (low back) herniated disc material that is pressing on a … microscope to view the disc and nerves. This larger view allows the surgeon to use a smaller cut (incision). And this … Before the disc material is removed, a small piece of bone (the lamina) from the affected vertebra may be removed. …
Medications
… It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to … as directed by your doctor, usually 1 to 2 times daily. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or … inhibitors (such as rabeprazole) may increase your risk for bone fractures, especially with longer use, higher doses, …
