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What Is Colon and Rectal Cancer (Colorectal Cancer)?
… the last part of the digestive tract. It absorbs water and stores food waste. The rectum is the last 6 inches of the … can lead to growths in the colon and rectum that can become cancer. When the colon lining changes Changes that … known as an adenomatous polyp (or adenoma) can change and become cancer. The longer a polyp is there and the larger a …
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Back to School with Diabetes
… for blood sugar and urinary ketones and make sure they are stored correctly. Give the school a glucagon emergency kit … will be located so the appropriate people have immediate access. Be a positive voice for your child Remember that your … support groups and the American Diabetes Association can refer you to resources that protect your child's rights in the …
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Knee Ligament Injuries
… ligament injuries can be caused by trauma, such as a car accident. Or they can be caused by sports injuries. An … injuries? Cruciate ligaments The ACL is one of the most common ligaments to be injured. The ACL is often stretched … or surgery. 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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Varicoceles in Children
… provider may suggest surgery if the testicles are very different in size. Surgery in a teen can restore correct blood flow in the scrotum. It can also help … later. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s healthcare provider: Know the reason …
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Having an X-ray
An X-ray uses a small amount of radiation to create images of your bones and internal organs. X-rays are most often used to detect bone or joint problems, or to check the heart and lungs (chest X-ray).
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Bacterial Prostatitis
… an infection of the prostate that causes the prostate to become painful and swollen. The problem often occurs suddenly with possible severe symptoms noted below. … you start to feel better. If you don't, the infection may come back. And it may be harder to treat. Your doctor may …
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP): Hospital Recovery
… This is done to see if you can urinate on your own. It's common to have a burning feeling when you first pass urine. …
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Complications of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
… Complications from untreated PID may take many years to … reproductive organs, such as trouble getting pregnant (infertility). The longer PID is left untreated, the more likely these problems are to occur. If the infection spreads PID infection can spread to … Complications of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) …
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Living with an Ostomy
… Ostomies often get confused with stomas. But they are different medical terms. Ostomy means the opening itself. Stoma … types There are different types of ostomies. The most common is a colostomy. This is when part of the colon or … and care of the ostomy and ostomy pouch will help prevent accidents and embarrassment. It will also protect your …
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