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… Liver Resection On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … surgery to remove a piece of the liver. Up to one-half of your liver can be removed if the rest of it is healthy. The doctor makes a cut (incision) in your belly to take out part of the liver. If the doctor …
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… Nebulizer for COPD Treatment On this page: Overview Overview What is a … or face mask. This sends the medicine directly to your airways and lungs. Depending on your needs, you can get a small, portable nebulizer or one …
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… DHEA-S Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … disease . A tumour in an adrenal gland. How To Prepare If your doctor tells you to fast before your test, do not eat or drink anything except water for 9 …
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… Orchiectomy On this page: Surgery Overview Risks Surgery Overview Orchiectomy … "or-kee-EK-tuh-mee") is surgery to remove one or both of your testicles. It is usually done to treat testicular … be put into the scrotum. You should be able to do most of your normal activities after 2 to 3 weeks. But you will not …
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… Smoking to Relieve Tension or Improve Mood On this page: Overview Overview Smoking is not a long-term solution … time out to smoke and from the actions of nicotine in your brain. If you return to the stressful situation after … comes back. And then you need another cigarette. Ask yourself questions about why you smoke. Ask yourself these …
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… background in nursing gives them a unique perspective on your health. The nursing lens focuses on health promotion, … can: Act as the primary care provider for you and your family, similar to a family physician Help you manage and improve your physical and mental health Conduct …
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… Preventing Foot Cramps On this page: Overview Overview Tips to prevent … you go to bed if cramps wake you at night. Avoid pointing your toes while you stretch. Try not to sleep with your toes pointed. Keep your legs warm while sleeping. Warm …
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… Acne: Treatment With Antibiotics On this page: Overview Overview Doctors often … likely to leave scars. Antibiotics improve the look of your skin by killing bacteria that cause acne. This means … means less acne scarring. You can put antibiotics right on your skin (topical) or take them by mouth. Talk with your …
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… Cold Exposure: Emergency Equipment On this page: Overview Overview You may be able … equipment with you if you do outdoor sports or activities. Your equipment may include: 2 or 3 fire-starting kits and a … Large plastic leaf bags, to wrap around you and over your backpack for quick rain and wind protection. …
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… Parkinson's Disease and Speech Problems On this page: Overview Overview Parkinson's … pathologist) can help you learn ways to improve your speech. He or she may provide: Breathing exercises to improve voice volume. Speech exercises to make your sounds clear and precise. Tips to help make your speech …
