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Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

… so they can't attach to androgens as a way to grow. These come as pills that you take every day. They're most often … During the course of your treatment, you’ll have regular visits with your health care provider. You may also need … learn more For more information about cancer and treatment, visit these websites: American Cancer Society National …
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Your Child's Experience- Cardiac Catheterization for Coarctation of the Aorta

… tube (stent) may also be placed to prevent narrowing from occurring again. This is often done in older children. Once … likely need to stay in the hospital overnight. Risks and complications of cardiac catheterization Reaction to … physical activities. Your child will need regular follow-up visits with the cardiologist. The number of visits may …
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Episiotomy

… or vacuum delivery Your doctor may have other reasons to recommend an episiotomy. What are the risks of an episiotomy? Some possible complications of an episiotomy may include: Bleeding Tearing … may also be helpful. You may take a pain reliever as recommended by your doctor. Be sure to take only recommended …
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Medulloblastoma (Child)

… Medulloblastoma is a rare type of brain cancer. It can occur in children and young adults, but is more common in young children. How a medulloblastoma grows … of medulloblastoma Medulloblastoma has been grouped into different types based on how the tumor cells look under the …
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Paracentesis

… Your healthcare provider recommends that you have paracentesis. This is a procedure to … and tested for problems. If the fluid buildup is causing discomfort or pain, a large volume of the fluid may be drained. … the condition is called ascites. Ascites causes pain and discomfort. It can also make it hard to breathe. Fluid can …
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Overview of the Vascular System

… body's temperature is helped by the flow of blood in the different parts of the body. Heat is made by the body's … build up in the inner lining of an artery. It's the most common cause of vascular disease. It's not known how … This is pain in the thigh, calf, or buttocks that occurs when walking. It can also cause critical limb …
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Having a Vitrectomy

… An ultrasound uses sound waves to create images on a computer screen. On the day of your surgery Talk with your … drops and shots. This is to make sure you are relaxed and comfortable. Your eye doctor will make small cuts in the … Contact your eye doctor right away if any of the following occur: Vision that gets worse Pain, redness, bruising, or …
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