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What Is a Colostomy?
During a colostomy part of the colon (large intestine) is removed or disconnected. If the large intestine was diseased, it may be removed. If it was injured, it may be disconnected for a short time while it heals, then reconnected after a certain period of time.
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Sclerotherapy
The most common way to treat spider and small varicose veins is sclerotherapy.
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Carotid Artery Problems: Surgery for TIAs
You have narrowing of a blood vessel or carotid artery in your neck. It is caused by a substance called plaque that has built up in your artery. This can cause a transient ischemic attack or TIA. Here is information on surgery to help your condition.
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Having Carotid Endarterectomy
Endarterectomy is the removal of plaque from the carotid artery through an incision in the neck. This surgery has a low risk of stroke or complication (1% to 3%). It typically involves a quick recovery with little pain.
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After Carotid Endarterectomy: In the Hospital
After surgery, you'll be taken to a recovery area. Later, you may be moved to a regular hospital room where you'll stay for 1 or 2 days.
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Chemotherapy: Activity During Treatment
You may have questions about how chemotherapy could affect the things you take for granted in everyday life. Here are some answers to common questions, and some of the adjustments you may need to make.
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First Aid: Shock
Shock occurs when the body's supply of oxygen decreases. First aid can slow the progression of this life-threatening condition until emergency medical care is available.
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First Aid: Cuts and Scrapes
A break in the skin is an open door, inviting dirt and germs to enter your body and cause infection. Learn how to prevent infection with correct first-aid care.
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First Aid: Sprains and Fractures
A sprain happens when ligaments, the fibrous tissues that connect bones at a joint, pull or tear. A fracture may happen when a bone is hit with more force than it can bear. Learn about first aid for a sprain or fracture.
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