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… Bunion Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … artificial joint. What To Expect The usual recovery period after bunion surgery is 6 weeks to 6 months. How long it … kept covered to keep the stitches dry. Stitches are removed after 7 to 21 days. If your doctor used pins that stick out …
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… Thyroid Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … day. Or you may stay one or more nights in the hospital after surgery. You may return to work or your normal routine … (isthmus) that connects the two lobes also is removed. After the surgery, your nodule will be examined under a …
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… Laser Photocoagulation for Age-Related Macular Degeneration On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … be blurry. And your eye may hurt a little for a day or two after the surgery. Why It Is Done Most of the time the …
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… Laparoscopic Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Laparoscopy (say "lap-uh-ROSS-kuh-pee") is …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: What to Expect After You Go Home On this page: … Overview Although you may return home a few days after the completion of your coronary artery bypass graft …
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… Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures On this page: Overview Common … surgery procedure. They may end up having one procedure after another, which can be harmful and expensive. Talk to … range of cosmetic procedures that don't involve surgery. Laser resurfacing. This uses a laser light to heat, damage, …
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… Endoscopic Surgery for Sinusitis On this page: Surgery Overview What To … growths (polyps) of the mucous membrane. In some cases a laser is used to burn away tissue blocking the sinus … discomfort and bleeding are common during the first 2 weeks after surgery. You may need weekly visits to the surgeon for …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC … Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at home is anxious … water in the well looks clear, you may be able to use it after disinfection. For information on how to disinfect your …
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… Your body after pregnancy Last updated August 14, 2013 Having a baby … shared the responsibilities of baby care with my partner? After birth, your uterus continues to contract and cramping … noticeable during the first few days. This is often called after pains. Cramps may be more painful if you have given …
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… Dealing With Anxiety After a Loss On this page: Overview Overview Worry and anxiety can develop after a major loss. Anxiety is a general feeling of … you trust, your doctor, or a counsellor. Managing anxiety after a loss Here are some things you can do to help manage …
