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… Overview Surgery for Crohn's disease usually is needed … other serious problems. Surgery may be needed when you have: Bowel blockage (obstruction). …
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… Several conditions or situations may require surgery to remove the gallbladder . Surgery usually is needed when: Your gallbladder suddenly becomes …
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… talk to your doctor about them. Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … night. Or you may wear it all the time except when the wound needs cleaning or during finger …
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… your doctor about them. Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … peripheral arterial disease, such as leg pain when they exercise. This decision aid is not …
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… to your doctor about them. Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Bypass Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … angina means that you can usually predict when your symptoms will happen. You probably …
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… 24 hours after the injury. If stitches may be needed, avoid using an antiseptic or … over a joint, especially if the bite opens when the joint is moved or if pulling apart … in.) that are deeper than 6.5 mm (0.25 in.) when the edges are pulled apart. Bites that …
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… doctor for treatment. If treatment may be needed, do not use an antiseptic until after a … over a joint, especially if the wound opens when the joint is moved or if pulling the … over a joint, especially if the wound opens when the joint is moved or if pulling the …
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… Overview What is coronary artery disease? Coronary artery disease is the most … of death of both men and women in Canada. When you have it, your heart muscle doesn't … to the heart include angioplasty and bypass surgery . Health Tools Health Tools help you …
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Overview People who have schizophrenia sometimes have to spend time in the hospital. This can be because of severe symptoms or for other reasons. You may have to go to the hospital if: You're having …
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Surgery Overview During fundoplication … surgery. This type of surgery works best when it's done by a surgeon who has experience … , which can cause gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, it will also be …