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… Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a Mastectomy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's … be a good choice if you are obese, smoke, or have serious health problems, such as heart disease or diabetes. These …
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… Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, … called chronic insomnia. It is often a symptom of another health problem, such as depression or chronic pain. Chronic … These include changing where or when you sleep, being careful about what and when you eat and drink, and being …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, … on the pattern of the tear, its size, and your age. Your health and activity level can also affect your treatment … may develop early arthritis if I don't get this tear taken care of. The arthroscopic surgery makes sense to me. …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your … interfere with your ability to have a conversation and make decisions to have safer sex If you have difficulty …
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… Sleep Apnea On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care CPAP and Other Devices Condition … help. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision …
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… Plantar Fasciitis: Should I Have Surgery for Heel Pain? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, … surgery (rare). Risks of anesthesia . Your age and your health also affect your risk. Try other treatment Try other … In JF Sarwark, ed., Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, 4th ed., pp. 839–844. Rosemont, IL: American Academy …
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… Ear Infections On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery … Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision …
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… A healthy aging brain Last updated September 19, 2024 Overview … such as cortisol, can be harmful to the brain. Taking care of your basic needs will help reduce your stress … future changes by thinking about your choices and making decisions now. Your preparation will help you to cope and …
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… Should I Have My Ovaries Removed to Prevent Ovarian Cancer? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, … depend on how high your risk is. It also depends on your health, your age, and your personal feelings. Having the … keep from getting ovarian cancer. The thought of surgery scares me more than the thought of getting cancer. More …
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… Lumbar Herniated Disc On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Complementary Treatments Related … option. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision …
