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Liposuction

… help improve the way the body looks. There are several different types of liposuction. They include … infection and manage pain. You will also likely be given compression garments to wear. These reduce swelling and help … need to be removed, this will be done during a follow-up visit. You and your doctor will also keep track of the …
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Understanding Vasectomy

… how a vasectomy works, you need to know how sperm are made, stored, and released by the body: The urethra is the tube in … are glands that make sperm and male hormones. The vas deferens are tubes that carry the sperm from the epididymis to … months or longer and many ejaculations before the semen is completely free of sperm. You shouldn't assume your …
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Acute Severe Asthma

… flare-ups often happen over hours or days. But they can come on faster. They are: Trouble breathing and wheezing … hands often. Talk with your healthcare provider about vaccines you should get. If you have severe allergies, go to … call 911 . Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your …
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Cervical Cancer: Overview

… lower your risk: Don't get infected with HPV. Get the HPV vaccine. Don't smoke. Use condoms every time you have sex, … find HPV infections or cervical cell changes before they become cancer. Treating these can keep cancer from ever … Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Brain Tumors: Coping with Thinking and Memory Problems

… routine, you may find tasks that used to be easy have become harder. Talk with your treatment team about the changes … throughout the week to keep them from piling up. Make sure common household items are easy to find. These include the … Always put these back in the same place, too. Organize shopping lists by aisle. This will cut down on wandering. …
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Heart Attack

… supply is cut off, muscle cells of the heart begin to suffer damage and start to die (infarct). Permanent damage … The goal of treatment for a heart attack is to ease pain, restore blood flow to the coronary artery, preserve the heart … the heart. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Lymphadenitis

Lymphadenitis is an infection in one or more lymph nodes. The lymph nodes help filter bacteria, viruses, and other unwanted material from the body.
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