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Ankle Fusion

… on top of a bone of the foot called the talus. Arthritis occurs when the smooth cartilage on the surface of the bones … the joint. They'll remove any remaining cartilage and then compress the bones together. They'll attach them with … them if you have a fever or chills. Keep all your follow-up visits. This is so your provider can keep track of your …
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Transoral Resection for Oral Cancer

… affect your ability to swallow and to speak. You may be referred to a speech therapist. They can help you with these … or warmth in an arm or leg Follow-up During follow-up visits, your healthcare provider will check on your healing. … increases your risk for another tumor. Risks and possible complications Risks of transoral resection include: Bleeding …
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Brachytherapy for Cancer

… or nearby tissue. Sources give off radiation. There are different types of brachytherapy: Low-dose-rate (LDR) … if the breast is treated, skin on the breast may become red and dry. Your healthcare provider can tell you more … the course of your treatment, you’ll have routine follow-up visits with your healthcare provider. These allow your …
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When Your Child Has a Cardiac Arrhythmia

… if an arrhythmia continues, or if it causes symptoms or discomfort, it likely needs to be treated. If your child has … test is done to check how your child’s heart responds to different levels of activity (stress). Electrodes are placed on … provider about what activities your child can do. Regular visits with a cardiologist may be needed for the rest of …
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Understanding Diabetic Gastroparesis

… such as: Blood tests. These tests check your levels of different blood cells. They also measure your chemical and … test measures stomach emptying. Scintigraphic gastric accommodation test. This test also uses food marked with a … your healthcare provider as advised. You may need regular visits to manage your health. When to call your healthcare …
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Child Vaccine Schedule

… children who are behind on vaccines. And there may be a different schedule and other vaccines for children at high risk … will discuss this with you. Vaccine Disease prevented Recommended Hepatitis (HepB) Hepatitis B. This can cause … age 10 or older is getting MenACWY and MenB at the same visit, MenABCWY may be given instead. Talk with your child's …
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