What is Melanoma?
...infected lymph nodes are, e.g. the armpit or groin. Careful monitoring during recovery is needed to prevent complications such as lymphedema; the buildup of undrained lymph in the area where...
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What is Sinuplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...to further distress and discomfort to the patient. Postoperative edema – This can occur if the balloon was not immediately deflated. Damage to sinuses walls – In some rare instances,...
What is Gynaecologic Oncology Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...fatigue, and lymphedema. * **Emotional support and encouragement:** Follow-up appointments provide patients with an opportunity to connect with their healthcare team, receive support, and address any concerns or anxieties. *...
What is Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...area Oedema, or swelling in the limbs ‘Phantom limb’ phenomena – Those who underwent complete limb amputation may experience this and would still feel the missing limb References: DeLaney TF,...
What is Cervicectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...urine passage), and lymphedema (accumulation of lymph fluids) once the lymph nodes are removed. Although one of the objectives of the procedure is to keep the uterus intact, in certain...
What is Sonography Ultrasound: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...left ovary. The patient underwent a sonography study, which revealed a large, complex-appearing cystic lesion containing macrovesicular cysts, suspicious areas of necrosis, and some edematous masses in the left adnexa....
Kalbitor Side Effects: What They Are and How to Manage Them
...biologic drug used to treat severe swelling caused by hereditary angioedema (HAE). Kalbitor can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include nausea, injection-site reactions, and anaphylaxis....
What is Myocarditis?
...edema is a sign of heart failure Heart ultrasound scan (echocardiogram) Heart MRI to assess tissue damage Occasionally, an endomyocardial biopsy may be performed. This entails removing a small tissue...
What is Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)?
...an expectorant medication Triamterene, a medication used for the treatment of hypertension and edema Silicate, which is used in antacids Sulfasalazine, a medication used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis,...
Velsipity: Side Effects and How to Manage Them
...serious infection* increased risk of skin cancer* high blood pressure high cholesterol liver problems decreased lung function macular edema (swelling in the back of the eye) posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome...