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… page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Electrical stimulation … in urinary incontinence after treatment. footnote 4 Risks Vaginal or anal electrical stimulation can cause pain, tenderness, and bleeding. The risks of sacral nerve stimulation include: Pain where the …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview LASIK (laser in-situ … improve the technique and to study the long-term results. Risks The risk of complications from LASIK surgery is low and …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Bunion surgery … has gone down, the toe may look more normal than before. Risks Risks of surgery include: Infection in the soft tissue or …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A testicular … or blanket to make yourself as comfortable as possible. Risks Allergic reactions to the radioactive tracer are rare. … in the tracer is very small. This means it isn't a risk for people to be around you after the test. You may get …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Surgery may be used to treat a … But not all experts agree that this procedure will help. Risks Along with the general risks of surgery, such as blood loss or problems related to …
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… been in contact with someone with VRE. You may be at higher risk if you have been treated with frequent doses of … whose immune systems are suppressed are also at greater risk of getting sick from VRE. Currently in Canada, VRE … your normal activities. Although you do not pose a health risk to your family, co-workers, or to the public, it is …
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… specifically to the use of nicotine products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several … and airways, and worsen symptoms of existing asthma or COPD Risks to children and youth: using nicotine in adolescence … to your health are not fully understood. There may be risks that are not yet known. It’s important that those who …
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… as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction called … facilities For information and resources to reduce a baby's risk of developing food allergy, see: Reducing risk of food allergy in your baby For information about food …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A … treated with anti-rejection (immunosuppressive) medicines. Risks The risks of having a kidney transplant include: Rejection of …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A … uncomfortable to lie still with your head tipped backward. Risks Anytime you're exposed to radiation, there's a small … in the tracer is very small. This means it isn't a risk for people to be around you after the test. This test …