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1. Treating Localized Prostate Cancer | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   November 01, 2020 - The doctor feels the shape of the prostate gland and checks for any hard spots. … Talk with your doctor treatment options. Table 1. … The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many things. … Your doctor will not do any tests to see if your cancer is growing. … But, your doctor will closely monitor you to catch any changes early.

2. Having a Breast Biopsy | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   August 01, 2020 - See your doctor to have it checked. … Your doctor may recommend another mammogram or a breast ultrasound. … These tests tell your doctor if you need a biopsy. … Your doctor will ask you about the medicines you take. … It will help you and your doctor talk about the next steps.

3. Colonoscopy | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   September 12, 2019 - Colonoscopy Description Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy are procedures that let your doctor … The procedures let your doctor see things such as inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, and ulcers. … Your doctor may recommend one of these procedures To look for early signs of cancer in the colon … bowel habits To evaluate symptoms like abdominal pain, rectal bleeding , and weight loss Your doctor … The bowel prep cleans out the intestine so your doctor can see everything clearly.

4. Lupus | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   So it may take months or years for a doctor to diagnose it. … You will have a primary care doctor and a rheumatologist (a doctor who specializes in the diseases of … Your doctor will develop a treatment plan to fit your needs. … You and your doctor should review the plan often to be sure it is working. … You should talk to your doctor before trying any alternative treatments.

5. Having a breast biopsy. A review of the research for women and thier families (pdf file)
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   May 01, 2016 - Your doctor may recommend another mammogram or a breast ultrasound. … These tests tell your doctor if you need a biopsy. … Your doctor will ask you about the medicines you take. … Talk with your doctor or nurse about what is recommended for you. … It will help you and your doctor talk about the next steps.

6. Imaging Tests to Check for Kidney Stones in the Emergency Department | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   November 01, 2020 - Next, the emergency doctor will talk with you about your symptoms and medical history. … If the emergency doctor thinks you might have a kidney stone, several tests may be done. … Note : If you and the emergency doctor decide on a CT scan, ask if it is possible to get a low-dose CT … Talking with the Emergency Doctor About Your Options for Imaging Tests Talk with the emergency doctor … If the emergency doctor thinks the kidney stone will pass on its own without any problems: You will

7. Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   November 01, 2020 - This information may be useful to you if: Your doctor * said you have head and neck cancer. … Your doctor suggested radiation therapy. … * In this summary, the term doctor refers to your health care professional, including your primary … Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) : IMRT is similar to 3DCRT, but the doctor can adjust how … Talking With Your Doctor You may want to talk with your doctor about: Your options for external-beam

8. Prostate-Cancer-Therapies-Update Consumer (pdf file)
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   January 01, 2016 - The doctor feels the shape of the prostate gland and checks for any hard spots. … The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many things. … Your doctor will not do any tests to see if your cancer is growing. … Talk with your doctor if you have any side effects. … But, your doctor will closely monitor you to catch any changes early.

9. Fatty Liver Disease | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   Your doctor may suspect that you have it if you get abnormal results on liver tests that you had for … To make a diagnosis, your doctor will use Your medical history A physical exam Various tests, … During the physical exam, your doctor will examine your body and check your weight and height. … If your doctor thinks that a certain medicine is the cause of your NAFLD, you should stop taking that … But check with your doctor before stopping the medicine.

10. Imaging Tests To Check for Kidney Stones in the Emergency Department (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2016 - Emergency Department Checking for Kidney Stones in the Emergency Department First, the emergency doctor … Next, the emergency doctor will talk with you about your symptoms and medical history. … If the emergency doctor thinks you might have a kidney stone, several tests may be done. … You have come to the emergency department and the emergency doctor has recommended an imaging test to … If the emergency doctor thinks the kidney stone will not pass on its own or may cause problems:

11. Antidepressants | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    October 01, 2018 - Your doctor can prescribe them for you. … You and your doctor may have to try a few before finding what works best for you. … Tell your doctor if you have any side effects. … You should also let your doctor know if you take any other medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements … Do not stop taking your medicines without talking to your doctor.

12. Medicines To Treat Alcohol Use Disorder | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    January 01, 2021 - Yes, this information is right for you if: Your doctor* said you have alcohol use disorder and need … * In this summary, the term doctor refers to your health care professional, including your primary … care doctor, nurse practitioner, psychiatrist, or physician assistant … People who have had mild or moderate kidney problems should talk with their doctor about taking this … Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease or hepatitis.

13. Head-Neck-Cancer-Update Consumer (pdf file)
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    August 01, 2015 - This information may be useful to you if: � Your doctor* said you have head and neck cancer. … � Your doctor suggested radiation therapy. … If you are not sure if this summary is right for you, ask your doctor, nurse, or other health care professional … * In this summary, the term doctor refers to your health care professional, including your primary … Talking With Your Doctor You may want to talk with your doctor about: � Your options for external-beam

14. Pneumonia | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    November 25, 2024 - See your doctor promptly if you Have a high fever Have shaking chills Have a cough with phlegm … Have chest pain when you breathe or cough Feel suddenly worse after a cold or the flu Your doctor … If you have viral pneumonia, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medicine to treat it.

15. Hip-Fracture-Pain Consumer (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2011 - Your doctor, nurse, or physical therapist will ask you about your pain. … Be sure to tell your doctor if you experience any of these side effects. … Your doctor might use a nerve block to help ease your pain if you cannot take medicines like NSAIDs … They are named for the part of the body where the doctor injects the anesthetic. … Your doctor (or anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist) may inject these medicines into more than one

16. Erectile Dysfunction | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    April 24, 2015 - But if you have ED, you should tell your doctor. ED can be a sign of health problems. … If you don't see your doctor, these problems will go untreated. … Your doctor can offer several new treatments for ED.

17. Prediabetes | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    Your doctor can use an A1C test or another blood test to find out if your blood glucose levels are … If you are 45 years old or older, your doctor may recommend that you be tested for prediabetes, especially … Your doctor may also prescribe medicine to help control the amount of glucose in your blood.

18. Prostate Cancer Screening | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    The doctor or nurse inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into your rectum to feel the prostate for lumps … If your screening results are abnormal, your doctor may do more tests, such as an ultrasound , MRI … can sometimes be wrong Follow-up tests, such as a biopsy, may have complications You and your doctor

19. Cervical Cancer Screening | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    For both, the doctor or nurse collects cells from the surface of the cervix. … If your screening tests are abnormal, your doctor may do more tests, such as a biopsy . … You and your doctor should discuss your risk for cervical cancer, the pros and cons of the screening

20. Constipation | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    May 20, 2013 - enough exercise Taking time to have a bowel movement when you need to Using laxatives only if your doctor … says you should Asking your doctor if medicines you take may cause constipation It's not important … If your bowel habits change, however, check with your doctor.