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… The biggest risk of either type of surgery is wound infection. Your risk can also change depending on whether … Up to 18 out of 100 people who had open surgery had an infection, and there were no infections after percutaneous surgery. Infection is possible …
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… Take extra care to protect your skin when you're near water, at higher elevations, or in tropical climates. Avoid … Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Choose water and other clear liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or … Take extra care to protect your skin when you're near water, at higher elevations, or in tropical climates. Avoid …
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… TIA. How is a TIA treated? Treatment for TIA is focused on preventing a stroke. A heart-healthy lifestyle and medicine … more tests and treatment. Treatment for TIA is focused on preventing a stroke. A heart-healthy lifestyle and medicine … with alcohol or drug use, talk to your doctor. Avoid infections such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Get …
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… in Canada Are not sure if you had chickenpox (varicella) infection in the past People 18 years of age and older with …
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… risk. The risks during or soon after surgery include: Infection. Kidney problems. A heart rhythm problem called … risk. The risks during or soon after surgery include: Infection. Kidney problems. A heart rhythm problem called …
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… foot or toe that is caused by a deformity or joint problem. Preventing a foot or toe problem from getting worse. Preventing a toe joint problem from returning after … foot or toe that is caused by a deformity or joint problem. Preventing a foot or toe problem from getting worse. …
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… such as pregnancy, prevention of sexually transmitted infections , and the risks of experimenting with drugs and … such as pregnancy, prevention of sexually transmitted infections , and the risks of experimenting with drugs and …
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… and fetuses. Insemination procedures pose a slight risk of infection. Some people have severe cramping during … and fetuses. Insemination procedures pose a slight risk of infection. Some people have severe cramping during …
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… Risks The risks of this surgery include: Bleeding. Bladder infection (cystitis) . Perforation of the wall of the … Risks The risks of this surgery include: Bleeding. Bladder infection (cystitis) . Perforation of the wall of the …