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… Is Done On this page: Overview Overview During coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, your … will use a healthy blood vessel from another part of your body to create an alternate route, or bypass, around … a piece of healthy blood vessel from these places in the body: The inside of your leg Your forearm Just behind your …
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… having any cancer treatment. Having the testicles shielded during radiation therapy. During treatment, use birth … move the ovaries out of the radiation-affected area of the body. Banking eggs or ovarian tissue (this is still … move the ovaries out of the radiation-affected area of the body. Banking eggs or ovarian tissue (this is still …
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… levels. Over time, this can damage nerves throughout your body. There are several types of diabetic neuropathy. … Neuropathy Peripheral Neuropathy Examinations and Tests During a physical examination, your doctor may check how … you feel. Also mention heavy sweating or dizziness and any changes in digestion, urination, and sexual function. Learn …
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… are left intact. An orchiectomy is done to stop most of the body's production of testosterone , which prostate cancer … prolong survival. Risks Orchiectomy causes sudden hormone changes in the body. Side effects from hormone changes may include: …
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… keep the knee from bending outward. You can hurt your LCL during activities that involve bending, twisting, or a quick … of the knee is hit. This type of injury can also occur during skiing and in other sports with lots of stop-and-go … keep the knee from bending outward. You can hurt your LCL during activities that involve bending, twisting, or a quick …
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… Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview During fundoplication surgery, the upper curve of the … reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, it will also be repaired during this surgery. What To Expect If open surgery (which … Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) … Surgery Overview During fundoplication surgery, the upper curve of the …
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… infection that causes diarrhea Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Thoroughly cook all foods … Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold Wash hands before, during and after food preparation Keep a clean kitchen …
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… and not enough of the important electrolytes that are lost during diarrhea. These kinds of drinks should not be used to … to pay particular attention to food preparation and storage during warm months when food is often served outside. … and not enough of the important electrolytes that are lost during diarrhea. These kinds of drinks should not be used to …
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… Sclerosis: Bladder Problems Multiple Sclerosis: Mental and Emotional Problems Multiple Sclerosis: Modifying Your Home …
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… This creates a breeding ground for germs. Pus forms as the body tries to fight the infection. More fluid collects and … because infections at this age are less likely to go away during watchful waiting. And normal hearing is very … This creates a breeding ground for germs. Pus forms as the body tries to fight the infection. More fluid collects and …
