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… To Expect After Surgery Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks What To Think About Surgery Overview In open surgery … open surgery usually can completely remove the stone. Risks The risks of open surgery to remove a kidney stone include: …
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… to diethylstilbestrol (DES) before birth have an increased risk of certain health problems. These problems may include a slightly increased risk of infertility or changes in the reproductive organs. There's also a slightly higher risk for cancer of the cervix or vagina. DES is no longer …
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… It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Carotid artery stenting: … blood to flow to the brain. This buildup also raises your risk of stroke. This procedure may improve blood flow to your brain and lower your risk of having a stroke. You will get medicine to prevent …
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… surveillance. This decision aid is for men who have low-risk localized prostate cancer and for some men who have medium-risk localized prostate cancer. If you have localized … grows, it can still be successfully treated. Men with low-risk localized prostate cancer and some men with medium-risk …
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… and your specific health needs. Warning Tramadol has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the smallest dose of … the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start …
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… bypass surgery —can improve your angina or lower your risk of heart attack or death from heart problems. An … make treatment decisions. These other tests do not have the risks of an angiogram. If, during the test, your doctor sees … your doctor see if a change in treatment might lower your risk of heart attack or death from heart problems. An …
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… muscle and bone loss, support brain health, and lower the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and type 2 … Food safety People ages 60 and over are at an increased risk of getting food-borne illness. Read about how to make … easier to perform activities of daily living, lowering the risk of falls and fall-related injuries and reducing the …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Arthroplasty is surgery done to … in a joint to allow a person to do normal daily activities. Risks Risks of arthroplasty include the risks of surgery and using …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Synovectomy surgery removes the … cure the disease. But it may relieve symptoms for a while. Risks Risks of synovectomy include the risks of surgery and using …
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… Surveillance for Prostate Cancer On this page: Overview Risks Overview Active surveillance is an option for some … your doctor. To help you make your decision, discuss: The risk that the cancer will grow. Your overall health and how … you're likely to live (life expectancy). Your preferences. Risks Risks There is a risk that the prostate cancer will …
