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… To Expect After Treatment Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks What To Think About Treatment Overview When … may be able to use less medicine or stop using medicines. Risks Allergy shots almost always are safe if given … or have other medical conditions that may increase the risk of a severe reaction to allergy shots. You must report …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Cystometry … sore afterward. If so, soaking in a warm tub bath may help. Risks Cystometry usually doesn't cause problems. There is always a slight risk of getting a urinary tract infection when a catheter is …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A lymph node … and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you … a larger surgery. If so, you won't feel your biopsy at all. Risks There is a chance of an infection at the biopsy site. …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A kidney … kidney pain. Try to relax by breathing slowly and deeply. 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. The …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Testicular … expected. Having an undescended testicle can increase the risk for testicular cancer . Testicular examination This is … But it probably will not be tender or painful when pressed. Risks There is no chance of a problem from having a …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Depending on your lung condition, … 6 weeks. The longer the program is, the better it works. Risks There is little or no risk to these programs if they are well supervised. …
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… in settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet … rivers, lakes, ponds, shallow wells or ground water at risk of containing pathogens. It may be contaminated with … an untreated surface water source or from ground water at risk of containing pathogens, you will need to disinfect …
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… page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Valvuloplasty is a … procedure or valve replacement might be done. footnote 1 Risks A valvuloplasty procedure includes risks. For children, teens, and young adults, problems …
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… or given as eyedrops. This is called topical anesthesia. Risks Serious problems (including allergic reactions) are … or given as eyedrops. This is called topical anesthesia. Risks Serious problems (including allergic reactions) are …