1. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test)
(Articles/Medical exams)

... your lungs work before surgery. Arrive on time for your test. The test takes about 1 hour.   To Prepare Do not smoke for 4 to 6 hours before the test. Only eat a small meal before the test ...

2. Cancer of the Colon and Rectum
(Articles/Diseases)

... of Tumors Tumors found in the colon or rectum can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body. They can be removed by surgery. Cysts are benign tumors that contain ...

3. Blood Vessel Disease
(Articles/Diseases)

... and surgery. Talk to your doctor about your treatment options.  ...

4. Arthritis
(Articles/Diseases)

... surgery is needed. Call your doctor right away if: • You have severe unexplained joint pain. • The joint is very swollen. • You suddenly have a hard time moving the joint. • Your skin around the joint ...

5. Hysterectomy
(Articles/Surgery)

A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove a woman’s uterus. The uterus is one of the organs of the female reproductive system and is about the size of a closed hand. You can no longer have children after you ...

6. Cancer
(Articles/Diseases)

... health The most common cancer treatments are: • Surgery to remove the tumor and nearby tissue • Radiation in controlled amounts to shrink or destroy the tumor and cancer cells • Chemotherapy medicine to ...

7. Diabetic Retinopathy
(Articles/Diseases)

... changes before you have any signs. • Call your doctor if you have any changes in your vision. There is no cure for diabetic retinopathy, but laser treatment or surgery may be done to prevent or slow vision ...

8. Lung Cancer
(Articles/Diseases)

... options will be discussed with you. Common treatments include: • Surgery to remove the tumor and nearby tissue • Radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells • Chemotherapy medicines to destroy cancer cells ...

9. Breast Biopsy
(Articles/Medical exams)

... put into the breast to remove samples of tissue. Several samples of tissue are collected. The needle is then removed. Open Excisional Biopsy The entire lump is taken out in surgery. You will be given medicine ...

10. Appendectomy for a Child
(Articles/Surgery)

Appendectomy is a surgery to remove the appendix. The appendix is a small pouch that comes off the large intestine. The appendix sometimes gets blocked and becomes infected and swollen. Signs of an infected ...

11. About Your Pain
(Articles/Conditions)

Many times people have pain because of surgery or a problem. Pain is the body’s way of sending a message to your brain that help is needed. If your pain is not managed, your recovery will take longer. ...

12. Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
(Articles/Surgery)

Coronary artery bypass surgery is also called bypass surgery or open heart surgery. It is done to bypass blocked blood vessels in the heart. Coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply the heart ...

13. Appendectomy
(Articles/Surgery)

Appendectomy is a surgery to remove the appendix. The appendix is a small pouch that comes off the large intestine. The appendix sometimes gets blocked and becomes infected and swollen. Signs of aninfected ...

14. Biopsy
(Articles/Medical exams)

... An x-ray, CT scan or ultrasound may be done to locate the biopsy site. A biopsy may be done during surgery. Your doctor will review the results of your biopsy with you at your next visit and talk to you ...

15. Diarrhea
(Articles/Diseases)

... medicines such as antibiotics or chemotherapy A side effect of some treatments Bowel diseases Bowel surgery or radiation to the abdomen Some foods that can cause or make diarrhea worse: High ...

16. Breast Cancer
('Uncategorised Content')

... the best treatment for your breast cancer. Here are the treatments that may be done: Surgery Surgery is done to remove as much of the cancer as possible. Either the whole breast is removed, called mastectomy, ...

17. Surgery
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