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… people and may be the result of age and a combination of factors listed above. What are the types? Heart block of the … treatment. But this type of heart block may raise your risk of heart rhythm problems, such as atrial fibrillation. … treatment. But this type of heart block may raise your risk of heart rhythm problems, such as atrial fibrillation. …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A vasectomy is an … year after their partners have had a vasectomy. footnote 3 Risk of failure Pregnancy may occur after vasectomy because … sperm to mix with the semen again. This is very rare. Risks The risk of complications after a vasectomy is very …
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… nodule might be cancer or another problem. What puts you at risk? Your doctor will look at several things to see how … you may have more tests or treatment. It depends on the risk that the nodule may be cancer. If the risk of cancer is small, your doctor may just want to watch …
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… have rarely caused very serious side effects. Discuss the risks and benefits of hormone treatment with your doctor. … estrogen products may also be prescribed for bone loss (osteoporosis) in women after menopause. However, there are … estrogen products may also be prescribed for bone loss (osteoporosis) in women after menopause. However, there are …
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… shingles, herpes in the mouth/eye/skin/genitals. The risk for infections may be higher if you also take other … States. Though it is very unlikely to occur, there may be a risk of developing cancer (such as lymphoma, skin cancer, lung cancer) with this medication. Your risk may be higher if you are a current or past smoker. Tell …
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… doctor will gradually increase your dose to reduce your risk of side effects. For some conditions, you may start … and low in carbohydrates (ketogenic diet) brittle bones (osteoporosis) This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or … and low in carbohydrates (ketogenic diet) brittle bones (osteoporosis) This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or …
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… doctor will gradually increase your dose to reduce your risk of side effects. For some conditions, you may start … and low in carbohydrates (ketogenic diet) brittle bones (osteoporosis) This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or … and low in carbohydrates (ketogenic diet) brittle bones (osteoporosis) This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or …
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… This can cause veins to rupture and bleed. What puts you at risk? The more severe the liver damage is and the larger the varices (enlarged veins) are, the greater your risk is for variceal bleeding. Variceal bleeding can be a … emergency. After varices have bled once, there is a high risk of bleeding again. The chance of bleeding again is …
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… a series of polio vaccine in childhood and are at increased risk of exposure to polio virus. Examples of adults at increased risk include those who will be working or traveling in an … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …
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… other health conditions, like depression. What puts you at risk? There are things that may put you at risk of self-injury. For example, you may be at risk if you: Have self-injured before. Feel hopeless. Have …