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Medications
… drugs (including naproxen) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at … drug but is more likely if you take it for a long time. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family …
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… the medicine longer than recommended can increase your risk of dangerous side effects. Do not use a … other cause Swollen glands above the injury or wound NSAID risks NSAIDs have the potential to increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, skin reactions, and serious …
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… Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends screening of at-risk groups: footnote 1 Sexually active women and men age 25 … visit. For those who test positive or who are at high risk for reinfection, another screening in the third … months after treatment. Anyone over age 25 who is at higher risk. This may include people who have: A new sex partner or …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview There are two types of … with the technique that would best treat your condition. Risks The risks of Achilles tendon surgery include: Skin infection at …
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… chronic kidney disease Chronic kidney disease increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. If you have kidney … disease, aim to do regular physical activity to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Regular physical activity … Quality of life How the brain works (cognition) Low-risk chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease If …
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… affect the hands and fingers. These injuries are at high risk for infection, swelling, underlying tissue injuries, and possibly amputation. The risk of amputation increases if medical treatment is delayed … Paint, paint solvent, and paint thinner cause the highest risk of early tissue damage and serious complications. The …
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… This is called reconstructive surgery. Any surgery has a risk of problems. Mastectomy is a more involved surgery with a longer recovery time and a higher risk of problems than breast-conserving surgery. And if you … you will likely need more surgery, which will have risks, and more recovery time. After breast-conserving …
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… That's because they lose muscle mass and bone strength ( osteoporosis ) as they age. Older adults also have more … That's because they lose muscle mass and bone strength ( osteoporosis ) as they age. Older adults also have more …
Medical tests
… On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How It Is Done Risks Results Test Overview At-home … tests can find changes in your genes that increase your risk for certain health problems. Some of these tests … including paternity and ancestry. Find out your risk for an inherited disease. Learn more about your health. …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Some people who are infertile are … division occurs. These procedures have higher costs and risks related to laparoscopy. And they don't provide as much … history of previous births, and the cause of infertility. Risks Risks from laparoscopy (which may be used to transfer …
