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Preparing for Carotid Artery Stenting
Carotid artery stenting can help reduce the chance that you will have a stroke. Be sure to follow the directions below and any other directions your healthcare provider gives you.
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Preparing for Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomy removes plaque that has built up in your carotid artery. This helps reduce your risk for stroke. Be sure to follow all of the instructions you are given.
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Having Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Repair: TAPP
A hernia is a bulge at a weak spot in the wall of the abdomen. Tissue or organs may press into the weak spot. This may cause symptoms of discomfort or pain. If left untreated, a hernia can get worse and may lead to serious problems. Surgery can be done to repair a hernia.
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Having Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Repair: TEP
A hernia is a bulge at a weak spot in the wall of the abdomen. Tissue or organs may press into the weak spot. This may cause symptoms of discomfort or pain. If left untreated, a hernia can get worse and may lead to serious problems. Surgery can be done to repair a hernia.
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Ileostomy: Caring for Your Stoma
You need to take care of your stoma and the skin around it (peristomal skin). That means keeping the stoma and the skin clean. It also means protecting the skin from moisture and contact with stool. This helps prevent skin problems and odor.
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Ileostomy: Dealing with a Food Blockage
After an ileostomy, it may be harder to digest foods that are high in fiber. Eaten in large amounts, these foods can clump together and cause a blockage. Learn about the signs of a blockage and what to do if you have one.
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Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
DVT is a blood clot in a deep vein. Preventing a blood clot means improving blood flow back to your heart.
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What Are Epididymitis and Orchitis?
Behind each testicle is a coiled tube called the epididymis. Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis. When the inflammation spreads to a testicle, it is called orchitis.
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Understanding an Erection
The penis is made up of spongy tissue that holds blood. During sexual excitement, extra blood flows into the tissue. Read on to learn more about the stages of an erection.
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