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High blood pressure shouldn't stop you from having surgery, especially if the surgery is a treatment for high blood pressure. Learn more from About.com Guide to High Blood Pressure Craig Weber, MD.
All surgery carries risk, which is why deciding to get a procedure should never be taken lightly.
Becoming a doctor or surgeon is a long and challenging process. Learn how to become a doctor or surgeon starting in high school or college. Learn how many years it takes to become a surgeon and what happens during each stage of training including bachelor's degree, medical school, residency and fellowships.
Pus coming from a wound or a surgical incision can be a serious problem. Find out what to do if you notice pus coming from your incision after surgery.
How to prevent infections after your surgery. Learn how to avoid an infection during recovery from surgery.
Diarrhea after gallbladder surgery can be a serious problem. Find out why this common side effect happens and what to do about diarrhea after gallbladder surgery.
Do I need a Pap smear after a hysterectomy? Who should have a pap smear? Do lesbians need Pap smears? When is the best time to have a pap smear?
Learn about the causes of primary hypertension, secondary hypertension and white coat hypertension. Find out why hypertension can happen after surgery when your blood pressure was normal before the surgical procedure.
Why does my throat hurt after surgery? What should I do about a sore throat after surgery? When should my throat feel better after surgery? Learn why general anesthesia and intubation during surgery can cause throat pain and what to do about it.
Find out what a skin scab is made of and what to do if you have a scab. Surgery incisions have scabs, find out how to treat the scab on your skin incision.
Find out when it is safe to take a bath after your surgery without putting your incision at risk.
Diprivan Explained. What is Diprivan? Why is Diprivan Used? Should I be concerned if I'm receiving Diprivan during surgery? Find out more about Diprivan.
What are the differences between MD doctors and DO doctors and how do they affect the patient? Find out how these two types of doctors differ, how their training differs and what it means for you.
The inability to urinate after surgery is a serious complication. Find out what to do if you can't pee after surgery, the treatment when you can't urinate. The causes of an inability to pee or urinate after surgery, called urinary retention, are explained.
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