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When Your Child Has Tuberculosis

… will need medicine to lower the chance of the infection becoming active at a later time. Active TB If your child has … appointment. You will learn the test results during this visit. Blood test. In this test, a small amount of blood is … others. What is DOT? During treatment, your child may be offered or required to participate in a program called DOT …
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Cancer and Pain Management

… for other reasons. It's normal to sometimes have general discomfort, headaches, pains, and muscle strains in daily life, … are in pain? A test can't be used to accurately measure different levels of pain. To reduce or get rid of any pain you … make you more comfortable. Bring it with you to your doctor visits. How can you describe your pain? When your doctor …
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Continent Urinary Diversion

… provider will discuss which choice is best for you. A different choice includes creating a tube that continually … one end and to the stoma on the other. When the surgery is complete, the incision in the belly is closed with … with medicine. Follow-up care You will have follow-up visits so your health care provider can check how well …
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Total Cystectomy with Continent Urinary Diversion in Women

… uterus. Removal of these organs means you can no longer become pregnant. If the ovaries are removed, the level of … external bag through the stoma. This is discussed in a different information sheet. Getting ready for surgery Prepare … Trouble breathing Follow-up care You will have follow-up visits so your healthcare provider can check how well you’re …
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What to Know When Taking Warfarin

… old Had a recent dental procedure or surgery Have an upcoming dental procedure or surgery Had a spinal puncture, … Foods that have vitamin K include: Asparagus Avocado Broccoli Cabbage Kale Spinach Some other leafy green vegetables … clots. Together the test is called PT/INR. You may need to visit a hospital or clinic to have your blood tested. Or, a …
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Vaginal Cancer: Radiation Therapy

… of radiation therapy: External radiation. The radiation comes from a large machine and is precisely aimed over the … the dose and how long treatment will last. During this visit, ask what you can expect during and after the … can: Damage the ovaries and cause early menopause and infertility (inability to have children) Damage the bowels, …
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Continent Urinary Diversion

… provider will discuss which choice is best for you. A different choice includes creating a tube that continually … one end and to the stoma on the other. When the surgery is complete, the incision in the belly is closed with … with medicine. Follow-up care You will have follow-up visits so your health care provider can check how well …
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Rotator Cuff Repair

… both. The goal of rotator cuff repair surgery is to help restore the function and flexibility of the shoulder and to … surgical staples will be removed during a follow-up office visit. Take a pain reliever for soreness as recommended by … resume your normal diet unless your provider advises you differently. You shouldn't drive until your surgeon tells you …
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