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What are the long-term risks and complications of a hysterectomy?

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Prolapse, which means the descent of an organ downwards. When the uterus is removed, other organs, such as the intestines and bladder can descend towards the bottom and lead to problems of constipation and/or urinary incontinence (problems or inability to control one's bladder). These types of prolapse can also lead to pain during penetration with a penis, finger or object into the vagina. Menopause. See similar questions...

What are the short-term risks and complications of a hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy
All surgery is not without its risks. See similar questions...

Question: What are the long-term complications of diabetes?

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Answer: Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to many complications in other parts of your body. The most common organs affected by diabetes include your heart, eyes, stomach, and kidneys. Diabetes is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke. For more information on the association of diabetes with heart disease and stroke, click here. (http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-heart-disease-stroke.jsp) Diabetes is also a leading cause of blindness. See similar questions...

What are possible long-term problems after hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy
For some women, pelvic pain, low back pain, or pain with intercourse that they had before surgery persists or returns after surgery.14 The success rate is lower for women who have had prior pelvic surgery or radiation therapy to the pelvis. Pelvic weakness. After a hysterectomy, some women develop other physical problems that are related to weakness of the pelvic muscles and ligaments that support the vagina, bladder, and rectum. See similar questions...

What are the long-term complications of GERD?

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that acts like a valve between the esophagus and stomach. The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach. When refluxed stomach acid touches the lining of the esophagus, it causes a burning sensation in the chest or throat called heartburn. See similar questions...

What are the risks and complications?

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Complications from injection into the axillary skin include tiny bruises, which fade in a few days, and small persistent areas of sweating that may need a second treatment. There is no risk of numbness or permanent change in the axillary skin, and the risk of temporary muscle weakness is remote. See similar questions...

How safe is the surgery? Are there risks or complications?

Asian Eyelid - Frequently Asked Questions
All surgery has risks. The vast majority of these operations go perfectly well with excellent results and happy patients. The risk of bad results in this surgery is quite rare, but can include creases that do not form where they are planned, and can be too low or high, or not deep enough, or not exactly the same in both eyes. Any surgery has a risk of bleeding and infection. These are very rare in this surgery. Scars can heal abnormally and be visible. See similar questions...

Are there long term risks after surgery?

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Any abdominal operation sets the stage for a possible bowel obstruction the lifetime frequency of which is approximately 8%. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can occur if calcium, B12, and iron supplements are not taken as prescribed. Less commonly protein deficiency can occur. See similar questions...

What are the long-term complications of LASIK?

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The most serious complication long-term complication of LASIK surgery has been keratectasia. Keratectasia is progressive thinning and distortion of the cornea resulting in anthing from mild to severe astigmatism. This can occur when the early stages of "conical cornea" or keratoconus are not detected prior to surgery. The Orbscan II at Fendalton Eye Clinic is the most sensitive method currently available for detection of early keratoconus or subtle abnormalities of the cornea. See similar questions...

What are the long term complications of diabetes?

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Minority populations are especially prone to developing kidney disease due to the higher incidence of high blood pressure. of people with diabetes have some form of nerve damage. When the nerves and blood supply are severely affected than lower limb amputations can occur. Due to the lack of blood supply to the penis and nerve damage, many men with diabetes have problem with sexual performance. Control of blood sugar and blood pressure can help diabetes induced impotence See similar questions...

ARE THERE ANY LONG-TERM RISKS FROM LASER SURGERY?

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There is no evidence that these lasers have any untoward long-term effects. The wave lengths used do not appears to cause any long-term side effects. See similar questions...

Are there any long term risks?

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No! Over the first 15 years that this laser has been performed, there have been no progressive or long term changes that would lead one to believe that there would be any changes in the next 10 or 20 years. See similar questions...

What is known about the long-term risks?

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Based on a decade of studies with the laser and a century of research on corneal healing, most experts in the field feel confident that nothing will change long-term. The first procedure was performed in 1987 in West Germany by Dr. Theo Seiler and was successful. There has been no evidence whatsoever of any long-term problems to date. See similar questions...

Are there any long-term complications?

John J. Bauer, MD, FACS - Vasectomy Surgery Info
far as medical science can determine at this time, there are no long-term complications associated with vasectomy. Recent reports in the lay press have focused attention on scientific studies that raise the question of an increased risk of heart disease or an increased risk of prostate cancer. The current consensus is there is no clear proven risk between vasectomy and other health conditions. See similar questions...

Q: What are the complications/risks?

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Dr. Paley had performed over 2,000 Sinu-Clear (tm) procedures in the past 10 years without any major complications. The only complications experienced by less than 1 percent of our patients have been significant bleeding (usually as a result of high blood pressure) or infection which required antibiotics. It is important to continue taking blood pressure medications even on the day of surgery to keep blood pressure and bleeding under control. See similar questions...

What are the risks and complications of surgery?

London Obesity Centre - FAQ's
All surgical procedures are associated with some risk. In deciding whether to undergo weight reduction surgery it is necessary to balance the risks of the procedure against the risks of obesity. Complications that can occur following surgery include wound and chest infections, bleeding, injuries to the stomach and bowel and leaks from join in the bowel. It has generally been supposed that surgery on overweight patients is associated with increased risk of complications. See similar questions...

What are the side effects, risks and complications of GreenLight PVP?

ADC Urology Greenlight PVP
The PVP procedure is generally considered to be very safe. Most patients report a very high level of satisfaction. Patients may experience slight burning during urination and/or a little bit of blood in the urine for a couple of weeks. Some men may experience more severe symptoms, which can be easily treated by Dr. Shaw. Retrograde ejaculation, or "dry climax" following treatment may occur. See similar questions...

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