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… Clear the fluid from the middle ear and restore hearing. Prevent future buildup of fluid in the middle ear while they … The temporary tube is placed into the eardrum incision to prevent fluid from building up again. What To Expect Tubes … Ear tube surgery works well to release blocked fluid and to prevent buildup of pressure and fluid in the middle ear. …
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… Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a medicine that helps prevent blood clots. It is often called a blood thinner. … Others can make it work poorly, so that it doesn't prevent clots very well. You'll also need regular blood … Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you to. Prevent falls and injuries. For example: Wear slippers or …
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… into the wall of the uterus. Some bleeding disorders that prevent blood from clotting properly. A copper IUD. Certain … These release two hormones, estrogen and progestin. They prevent pregnancy and also can reduce menstrual bleeding and … progestin-only pills that help reduce bleeding but do not prevent pregnancy. Hormonal IUD. This is a birth control …
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… and cryopexy are used to fix tears in the retina and prevent a retinal detachment . These methods work well to … in the retina. Over several weeks the burns form scars that prevent fluid from getting under the retina. Cryopexy … and cryopexy are used to fix tears in the retina and prevent a retinal detachment . These methods work well to …
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… Hormone therapy may be used after surgery. It may help prevent pain and new or returning endometriosis. Infertility … is most likely to relieve pain for a longer time, prevent an endometrioma from growing back, and prevent the need for another surgery. Risks Complications …
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… Eating well when you have cancer means eating enough to prevent weight loss and keep your strength up. Cancer and … the food you eat. And your body needs good nutrition to prevent infection and heal quickly. You may feel better and … and extra calories to help you keep your strength and prevent weight loss. Try a liquid meal replacement for extra …
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… Patch On this page: Overview Overview The patch is used to prevent pregnancy. It looks like a bandage. You put it on … dose of the hormones estrogen and progestin. These hormones prevent pregnancy in three ways. They thicken the mucus in … the birth control patch? The patch is more effective for preventing pregnancy than barrier methods of birth control, …
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… This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults and in children (such as systemic juvenile idiopathic … 60 minutes. For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults, PJIA, or giant cell arteritis, this medication is … This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults and in children (such as systemic juvenile idiopathic …
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… may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) … medical history, especially of: liver disease regular use/abuse of alcohol Liquid products, chewable tablets, or … medical history, especially of: liver disease regular use/abuse of alcohol Liquid products, chewable tablets, or …
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… they live in. Children have the same feelings as adults. They may not know the words angry, sad, happy or …