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… red spots and tiny lines on the skin, bruising easily, weight loss, itching, belly pain, and bleeding in the digestive … How is cirrhosis treated? Treatment may include medicines, surgery, or lifestyle changes. Treatment can't cure …
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… being healthier matter to you? Many people think of losing weight as motivation for healthy eating. But weight loss is a process, not something you get right away. So it …
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… is a leg aneurysm treated? A small aneurysm may not need surgery. But your doctor will watch it closely. Aneurysms … foods. Limit sodium, alcohol, and sweets. Stay at a healthy weight. Lose weight if you need to. Ask your doctor what type and level …
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… chest pain, irregular heartbeat) high blood pressure bone loss (osteoporosis) personal or family history of eye … for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or emergency treatment, or if you get a serious … right away if you develop unusual/extreme tiredness or weight loss. Carry a warning card or medical ID bracelet …
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… hip or lower groin area. Not be able to walk or put any weight on your leg. These symptoms are most common after a … How is a hip fracture treated? You will most likely need surgery to fix your hip. Surgery usually works well, but … no more than an average of two alcoholic drinks daily. Do weight-bearing exercise that puts pressure on bones and …
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… else can I do to lower my blood pressure? If you have extra weight, losing even small amounts may help to lower your … changing the way they eat can result in small amounts of weight loss, or help to prevent or slow weight gain. Call 8-1-1 to …
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… and bloating Nausea Flatulence (gas) Occasional fever Loss of appetite Fatigue Weight loss The intensity of symptoms may change during the course …
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… after a stroke include muscle therapies, medicines, and surgery. Your doctor can help you understand your options. … the skin of the person's abdomen to deliver the medicine. Surgery Some people may have surgery to treat spasticity. For example, surgery may be …
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… to the abnormal tissue. Open biopsy. This method uses surgery to make a cut (incision) between the ribs and remove … is needed for a diagnosis. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). VATS uses a scope (called a thoracoscope) … least an hour. Open biopsy and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) An open biopsy is done by a chest (thoracic) …
Medications
… Do not take this drug right before or after heart bypass surgery (CABG). Also, this drug may rarely cause serious … as swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain) Get medical help right away if any of these … vomit that looks like coffee grounds, extreme drowsiness, loss of consciousness, slowed or shallow breathing. Notes Do …
