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… Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Light therapy … it is important to follow up with your doctor or therapist. Risks Light therapy generally is safe, and you may use it … it is important to follow up with your doctor or therapist. Risks Light therapy generally is safe, and you may use it …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Orchiectomy is the removal of the … not cure prostate cancer, although it may prolong survival. Risks Orchiectomy causes sudden hormone changes in the body. … not cure prostate cancer, although it may prolong survival. Risks Orchiectomy causes sudden hormone changes in the body. …
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… When blood sugar levels are high, there's a greater risk for: Gum (periodontal) disease. Tooth decay. Fungal … tobacco. Tobacco use with diabetes can lead to a greater risk of severe gum disease. If you need help quitting, talk … When blood sugar levels are high, there's a greater risk for: Gum (periodontal) disease. Tooth decay. Fungal …
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… Hypertension Canada's 2018 guidelines for diagnosis, risk assessment, prevention, and treatment of hypertension … Hypertension Canada's 2018 guidelines for diagnosis, risk assessment, prevention, and treatment of hypertension … Hypertension Canada's 2018 guidelines for diagnosis, risk assessment, prevention, and treatment of hypertension …
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… Why It Is Done How to Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A viral load … from the needle, or you may feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from … from the needle, or you may feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from …
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… Acupuncture On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Acupuncture is … fatigue, hot flashes, neuropathy, or sleep problems. Risks In general, acupuncture is safe when done by a … fatigue, hot flashes, neuropathy, or sleep problems. Risks In general, acupuncture is safe when done by a …
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… Imagery On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks Treatment Overview Guided imagery … prepare to take part in a sports event or public speaking. Risks Guided imagery is safe. But for some people, it may … prepare to take part in a sports event or public speaking. Risks Guided imagery is safe. But for some people, it may …
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… for Variceal Bleeding On this page: Treatment Overview Risks Treatment Overview Endoscopic … When the vein is closed off, blood cannot flow through it. Risks Problems caused by endoscopic treatment are not … When the vein is closed off, blood cannot flow through it. Risks Problems caused by endoscopic treatment are not …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Vaginal wall prolapse (vaginal vault … cases, prolapse happens again several years after surgery. Risks Problems from vaginal prolapse surgery aren't common. … cases, prolapse happens again several years after surgery. Risks Problems from vaginal prolapse surgery aren't common. …
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… Overview It is not clear whether people who do not have any risk factors and who do not have any symptoms of thyroid … footnote 1 Some doctors suggest that people who are high risk—pregnant women, anyone with a personal or family … Overview It is not clear whether people who do not have any risk factors and who do not have any symptoms of thyroid …