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… health needs. Warning This medication may increase your risk of getting rare but very serious blood clots. It must … by women with a history of blood clots. Because of this risk of blood clots, this medication must not be used just … tobacco and are over 35 years old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood …
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… person and then move him or her the right way to reduce the risk of lifelong paralysis. If you think that the spinal … he or she may have a spinal injury. This will reduce the risk of more injury to the spinal cord. Caring for a minor … person and then move him or her the right way to reduce the risk of lifelong paralysis. If you think that the spinal …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview … works for other symptoms of Parkinson's disease. footnote 1 Risks Permanent problems from thalamotomy can include: … works for other symptoms of Parkinson's disease. footnote 1 Risks Permanent problems from thalamotomy can include: …
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… Meditation On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Meditation is … from long-term (chronic) conditions such as HIV and cancer. Risks Since meditation usually involves sitting quietly for … from long-term (chronic) conditions such as HIV and cancer. Risks Since meditation usually involves sitting quietly for …
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… and Qi Gong On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Tai chi and qi … and to maintain good health and quality of life. Risks As with any physical activity, people who perform tai … and to maintain good health and quality of life. Risks As with any physical activity, people who perform tai …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview The main treatment for wet … the long term in preventing some loss of central vision. Risks The most serious drawback to laser surgery is that the … the long term in preventing some loss of central vision. Risks The most serious drawback to laser surgery is that the …
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… Overview If you know that you are not at risk for eye disease and you don't have signs of vision … , such as nearsightedness or farsightedness. If you are at risk for or have signs of eye disease, such as glaucoma or … our content . … Overview If you know that you are not at risk for eye disease and you don't have signs of vision …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview A ureteroscopy is a type of … How Well It Works Ureteroscopy works for most people. Risks Complications are more likely when the stone is close … How Well It Works Ureteroscopy works for most people. Risks Complications are more likely when the stone is close …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A lipase … from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from … 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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… To Expect After Surgery Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks What To Think About Surgery Overview This … recommended as a treatment for prostatitis. footnote 1 Risks Urinary incontinence Inability to get or keep an … recommended as a treatment for prostatitis. footnote 1 Risks Urinary incontinence Inability to get or keep an …