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… is 32°C (89.6°F) or more. Everyone has an increased risk for a heat-related illness during a heat … who are homeless.  Other things that affect a person's risk for a heat-related illness during a heat wave include: … is 32°C (89.6°F) or more. Everyone has an increased risk for a heat-related illness during a heat …
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… living with prediabetes. Obesity and diabetes increase the risk of developing other health conditions: Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes. Diabetes also increases the risk of heart disease and stroke as well as kidney failure, …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Cryosurgery is the process … had a cure rate for 99 out of 100 people. footnote 2 Risks The risks of cryosurgery include: Scarring, including a white …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Myomectomy is surgery that removes … about whether your type of fibroid is likely to grow back. Risks Risks may include the following: Infection of the uterus, …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Percutaneous means … for everyone, it works well for many people. footnote 1 Risks During a percutaneous discectomy, the surgeon has no … that pressure on the nerve will improve. There are risks with anesthesia. Citations Tay BKB, et al. …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Shock wave lithotripsy is a way to … small kidney stones—either in the kidney or in the ureter . Risks Risks of shock wave treatment include: Pain caused by the …
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… Information Overview When you have diabetes, you are at risk for getting other health problems, called … to severe vision loss. Having diabetes also puts you at risk for cataracts and glaucoma. Heart and blood vessels. … warning sign of blood vessel disease and may mean a higher risk of heart disease. Nerves. High blood sugar levels can …
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… around the joint may be swollen and tender. What are the risks of bunions? A bunion can hurt and make it hard to … and less flexible compared to your other foot. What are the risks of bunion surgery? You may still have problems with … is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Have bunion surgery Have bunion …
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… It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Joint … and surgery well. Have an active infection or are at risk for infection. Have osteoporosis (significant thinning … have a harder time returning to your normal activities. Risks Risks from knee replacement surgery include: Blood …
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