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Treating Sickle Cell Anemia in Children

… away. Early treatment includes: Regular healthcare provider visits. These are needed so the provider can watch your … fight infections and illnesses. Iron chelators, such as deferasirox, help to decrease iron overload. Iron overload can … IV fluids. Replacing fluids is part of the treatment of complications. Surgery.  In rare cases, surgery to remove …
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After Cancer: Your Employment Rights

… When you work, you get an income, and you may get other important benefits, like health … laws make it clear that an employer cannot treat you differently from other people because of your history of … state laws, an employer must provide you with a reasonable accommodation. An accommodation is a change, such as a change …
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Scar Revision: Z-Plasty

… is a method for scar revision. While this procedure is a commonly used plastic surgical method, it may not be a good … If you smoke, stop smoking or vaping before surgery. Tobacco and nicotine can slow wound healing. Don't smoke or vape … edges of an incision Follow-up care You will have follow-up visits so your doctor can see how well you're healing. If …
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Pyeloplasty

… will go away once the stent is removed during a follow-up visit. When to contact your doctor Call your doctor right … Trouble breathing. Follow-up care You will have follow-up visits with your doctor. If sutures or staples need to be … open and the kidney is working normally. Risks and possible complications All procedures have some risk. Possible risks …
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Excisional Biopsy: Neck Lymph Node

… lymph nodes in the neck. These nodes sometimes swell or become enlarged. Then you might be able to feel them under … own. Sometimes general anesthesia is used. This lets you comfortably sleep during the procedure. When you have … Chest pain or trouble breathing Follow-up During follow-up visits, your healthcare provider will check on your healing. …
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Urethral Cancer: Surgery

… Surgery is the most common treatment for urethral cancer. The type of surgery … The amount of time it takes to heal from surgery is different for each person. Recovering at home When you get … you may also be given supplies or set up to get home care visits. This is until you’re comfortable working with the …
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What You Should Know About Colectomy

… will talk with you about any risks before the surgery. Some common risks for a colectomy are: Reactions to anesthesia … and instructions from your provider will help you have a successful surgery and recovery. Ask questions about anything you don’t understand. Take notes and record visits with your provider to help you remember all their …
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