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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Discectomy is surgery to … weeks. Getting up often to walk around will help lower the risk that too much scar tissue will form. Many people can go … as well if it's done within 6 months after symptoms start. Risks As with any surgery, there are some risks. Surgery …
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… It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Breast implants recreate the shape of … will probably need to have surgery to replace the implant. Risks Many of the risks associated with breast reconstruction are the same as …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A myelogram … or have a headache. Tell your doctor how you are feeling. Risks There is some risk of problems with this test. Some people who have a …
Medications
… has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … serious condition called serotonin syndrome/toxicity. The risk increases if you are also taking other drugs that … fainting) that need medical attention right away. The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain …
Medications
… deep vein thrombosis-DVT). You may be at increased risk for blood clots if you have a history of blood clots, … bedridden after surgery). Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medication. Get medical help … thrombasthenia). People with these conditions are at risk for bleeding longer after an injury/surgery and for …
Health topics
… activator (TPA). These medicines can greatly increase the risk of bleeding, so they are used only in very specific situations where the risk of bleeding can be balanced against the risks of not dissolving the blood clot rapidly. Related …
Medications
… is used to treat cancer, it may rarely increase your risk of developing other cancers. Also, melphalan may cause … lowers your ability to fight infections and increases the risk of anemia/bleeding problems. You may be more likely to … Taking melphalan during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. Also, it may make it harder for men …
Medications
… specific health needs. Warning Natalizumab increases your risk of getting a rare but very serious (sometimes fatal) … (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy-PML). This risk may be higher the longer you use natalizumab and if you … medications that weaken the immune system/increase your risk of infection (such as immunosuppressants, cancer …
Medications
… which could rarely lead to brain damage or be fatal. The risk of serious breathing problems is higher with high doses … not be given midazolam by rapid injection because of the risk of very serious side effects. Midazolam has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and …
Medications
… and your specific health needs. Warning Morphine has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you use the smallest dose of … the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start …
