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… Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Decision Point You may … upper right area of your belly. Other symptoms include nausea and vomiting. Symptoms usually don't come back after … syndrome. These symptoms can be treated with medicines. What are the risks of NOT having the gallbladder …
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… Endometriosis: Should I Have a Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy? Decision … but still have severe symptoms. Other women decide to use hormone therapy before having surgery. Key points to … don't want to take estrogen, you can take another type of medicine to make your bones stronger. Risks from taking …
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… Medicines and Urinary Symptoms On this page: Overview … Many prescription and non-prescription medicines can cause urinary symptoms. A few examples include: … doctor who prescribed the medicine to determine whether you should stop taking it or take a different one. An …
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… Compression Stockings: How to Use Them Actionset Overview Compression stockings: Help … be a part of your daily routine. If they fit right, they should be snug but comfortable. It's best to wear them all … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD …
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… Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use On this page: Overview … If you use a hot tub or sauna, be careful. The tub or sauna should not be so hot that you are uncomfortable. Lower the … If you use a hot tub or sauna, be careful. The tub or sauna should not be so hot that you are uncomfortable. Lower the …
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… Medicines During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … medicines are not studied in pregnant women. That's because researchers worry about how the medicines might affect … This medicine is very likely to cause birth defects. It should not be taken by women who are pregnant or who may …
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… Genetic Testing for Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Genetic testing … helps you but doesn't help another person. Why is it used? Doctors use these tests to help them decide whether to … these tests help doctors decide how much of a medicine you should take. Some people may need a larger or smaller dose, …
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… Taking Medicines as Prescribed On this page: Overview How to Take … and don't tell each one about the medicines you take. You use more than one drugstore. Unless you tell them, those … and post it someplace where you will see it often. The list should include the name of each medicine, the dose, how …
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… Stress Incontinence in Women: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … for stress incontinence. Don't have surgery. Try exercises, medicines, and medical devices instead. Key points to … deal with symptoms. Incontinence can have more than one cause. Surgery can fix stress urinary incontinence. But if you …
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… Physical Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview The physical signs of alcohol use disorder can be vague in the early stages of the … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
