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… (say "lap-uh-ROSS-kuh-pee") is a type of surgery that uses very small cuts. These cuts are called incisions. The … sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get home on … benefits, and other options. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may …
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… and over or putting continued pressure on a joint can cause bursitis. What causes it? Bursitis is commonly caused … on the area. Your doctor may also give you a shot of medicine to reduce swelling. Some people need surgery to … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… Overview Overview Insulin is used to treat people who have diabetes. How quickly insulin … and your blood sugar are exercise, diet, illness, some medicines, stress, the dose, how you take it, or where you … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
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… who have a skin problem called psoriasis . The arthritis causes joints to become swollen, tender, and painful. … and prevent damage to your joints. Treatment includes medicines, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy. Take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen …
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… for many reasons, including: Injuries. Separation caused by injury is common in people who have long … psoriasis . Chemicals, such as acrylic-based gel polishes. Medicines, such as chemotherapy or antibiotics. Severe … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… Triglycerides On this page: Health Tools Cause Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines … with added sugar or if you drink a lot of alcohol. And some medicines can cause this condition. What are the symptoms? …
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… Push when I feel I need to (instinctively). I'd prefer to use the following position(s): __ Half lying down … __ Breathing techniques __ Self-hypnosis __ Massage __ Medicine __ Other: … __ Please do not offer me pain medicine. I'll ask for it if I need it. If I decide to use
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… the release of urine (sphincter) no longer works. What causes total incontinence? One cause of total incontinence is … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Avery L. Seifert MD - Urology Current as of: March …
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… Overview Treatment Overview Cryosurgery uses extreme cold to destroy cancer cells. It may be used to … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Christopher G. Wood MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology …
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… into the nose. It lets the doctor see inside the sinuses. Surgical tools are inserted alongside the endoscope. … Why It Is Done Endoscopic surgery may be needed when medicine has failed to improve or cure chronic sinusitis . … operation. Surgery works best when it's used along with medicine and home treatment to prevent future sinus …