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The Vital Connection: Smoking and the Grave Risk of Lung Cancer

The Connection Between Smoking and Lung Cancer

...your health. Some potential benefits of quitting tobacco include: lower blood pressure and heart rate improved circulation and heart function less shortness of breath and coughing after one year, your risk...

What is Gastrostomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...down the esophagus, until it reaches the stomach to provide visual guidance. An anaesthetic will first be sprayed into the mouth to prevent coughing or gagging during the insertion of...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Pelvic Floor Disorders

...or bowel dysfunction Causes of pelvic floor disorders include: * Childbirth * Aging * Obesity * Chronic coughing or straining * Hysterectomy or other pelvic surgery Treatment options for pelvic...

October 5, 2024

What is Cyst Removal: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...defects, which cause cancerous cysts Popped blood vessel Parasite A person’s risk of developing a cyst may be affected by genetics, developmental defects, infections, and fluid obstructions or duct blockages....

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Hypothyroidism?

...by blood tests which measure the amount of hormone the thyroid gland is producing. Treatment Treatment consists of replacing thyroid hormone with medication. Replacing thyroid hormone may require regular blood...

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December 22, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Pneumologie?

...on the finger -, the pulse, the heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure. Blood gas analysis to assess oxygenation (arterial gas measurement) or respiratory functional exploration (EFR) by spirometer can be...

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June 25, 2021
Pneumologie

What is New Patient Exam: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...review of medical history Height and weight measurement Blood pressure reading Cholesterol and glucose level testing Physical examination of the eyes, ears, neck area (for throat and lymph nodes), chest...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Chest Wall Surgery Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...complex open-chest surgery, post-operative side effects, which are listed below, are highly likely to take place. Infection Bleeding Blood loss Blood clot Pain The risk of recurrence is present in...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

...but passing blood may indicate a more serious condition affecting the bowel, colon, or gastrointestinal tract. Always seek medical attention for a prompt diagnosis if blood is present in bowel...

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December 27, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Child Nutrition Health Checkup: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...How Does the Procedure Work It is common for pediatricians to begin the checkup with a physical examination, which involves: Checking the child’s weight, height and body mass index Blood...