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… Tooth Decay On this page: … will: Ask questions about your past dental and medical problems and care. Check your teeth, using a pointed tool … day. See your dentist for checkups once or twice a year so problems can be found before they're serious. Don't snack …
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… Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … rates for endoscopic surgery are very low. Major problems such as nerve damage happen in fewer than 1 out of 100 surgeries (less than 1%). footnote 2 Possible problems from the surgery include injury to nerves, blood …
Medical tests
… HIDA Scan On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … a fluid that helps your body digest fats. If there are problems with the gallbladder, such as gallstones, the … these pictures to look for leaks, blockages, or any other problems. Why It Is Done The HIDA scan may be done to: Help …
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… Sigmoidoscopy (Anoscopy, Proctoscopy) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … for you. Why It Is Done These tests are done to: Detect problems or diseases of the anus (anoscopy), rectum … bleeding by damaging the wall of the colon. But these problems are rare. There is also a slight chance of a colon …
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… Thoracentesis On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … pleural space. But too much fluid can build up because of problems such as infection, heart failure, and lung cancer. … health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if …
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… Stress Echocardiogram On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How to Prepare How It Is … Is Done A stress echocardiogram is done to check for heart problems that can be seen while the heart is working hard … health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you …
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… Birth Control: Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods On this page: Overview Overview The … The risk may be higher if you smoke or have certain health problems. Talk to your doctor about your risks before using … birth control over time. Can be removed whenever you have problems or want to stop using it. Fertility returns with …
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… Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … the surgical site (hematoma). You may have other physical problems after a hysterectomy. In some women, the pelvic … may become weak. The weakness may cause bladder or bowel problems, such as cystocele , urinary incontinence, or …
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… Breast Enlargement On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … breast. Breast cancer screening Breast implants may cause problems during mammograms. Having implants may make it … than for implants with a smooth surface. The risk of problems after the surgery is higher if you have more than …
Medications
… Carbidopa/Levodopa Sustained-Release Tablet - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before … history, especially of: liver disease glaucoma breathing problems (such as asthma) heart disease (such as heart …
