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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Tube-shunt surgery (seton … and the need for further glaucoma treatment. footnote 1 Risks Complications of tube-shunt surgery that may occur … and the need for further glaucoma treatment. footnote 1 Risks Complications of tube-shunt surgery that may occur …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A blood … reaches its highest level about an hour after drinking. But food in the stomach may increase the amount of time it takes … from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from …
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… be quite serious. So it's a good idea to learn about your risks and how to protect yourself and other people. People … a barnyard or a mouse nest. Handle animal meat. Kitchen and food prep areas can be contaminated by raw meat, such as … you travel, learn about common animal-borne infection risks where you're going. Then learn how to protect yourself …
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… have rarely caused very serious side effects. Discuss the risks and benefits of hormone treatment with your doctor. … that can help to control or prevent these diseases include reducing stress, eating a low fat/salt diet, losing weight … that can help to control or prevent these diseases include reducing stress, eating a low fat/salt diet, losing weight …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Electrical nerve stimulation is a … This is caused by the body getting used to the treatment. Risks Possible risks related to electrical nerve stimulation include: Scar …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
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… all that's needed. Some sports and activities increase the risk of eye injuries. Very high-risk sports include boxing, wrestling, and martial arts. … flexible. Do not place ice directly on the skin. Frozen food pack. Use a small bag of frozen peas or corn wrapped in …
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… of water. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily. The … Children's dosage is also based on weight. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do …
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… in humans. Talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks of treatment with this medication. Do not use this … problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to … quantities of alcohol, not getting enough calories from food, or doing unusually heavy exercise may also lead to low …
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… with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to … pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily. The … Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Keep taking this …