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… is sometimes called pleuritis. What causes it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower respiratory system … or kidney disease. How is it diagnosed? Many different health problems can lead to pleurisy, so your doctor will … not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome. If you have severe pain, you may need …
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… examination and ask you about your symptoms and past health. For example, the doctor may look for pain and … Long-term treatment with steroid medicine will put you at risk for bone thinning (osteoporosis). This is because … (TIA) Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laparoscopic gallbladder … Saunders. Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … - Gastroenterology Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview An excisional biopsy of the cervix is … delivery. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family … and Gynecology Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview This surgery is done to … 1575–1580. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … and Rectal Surgery Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Cranial … the Doctor Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … Radiology Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Curettage is the process … McGraw-Hill. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … MD - Dermatology Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy is … dermatitis). Skin may shrink and waste away (skin atrophy). Healthy skin may be destroyed by radiation (cutaneous … . Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview When an ovarian cyst needs to be … surgery. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family … and Gynecology Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… There is no evidence that long-term bedrest lowers the risk of preterm delivery. footnote 1 Studies have shown that … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family … and Gynecology Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
