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Do pathologists do surgery?

Is a pathologist a clinician? Do pathologists do surgery sometimes? If so, what kind of surgeries do pathologists perform?
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Can Oxycontin cause nausea?

I'm 40, and I've been taking Oxycontin for a severe back injury. But now I've started having an upset stomach. Can Oxycontin cause nausea?
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What should I do for my foot pain?

I'm 25, but I experience random moments of foot pain while walking. I think it might have to do with the shoes I wear a majority of the time, but this happens when I'm not wearing...
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What can I do about chronic elbow pain?

I'm 35, and I always have pain in my elbow. This has been happening for a month and a half. Is this serious? What can I do about chronic elbow pain?
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What are the benefits of physical therapy for back pain?

I'm 37, and I have chronic back pain. I heard that physical therapy can help though significantly. What are the benefits of physical therapy?
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Why do I wheeze after running?

I'm 23. Usually after high intensity cardio workouts, like running, I wheeze and sometimes cough because I'm so out of breath. Why could this be happening?
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Can a different pillow solve my snoring issue?

I'm 40, and I have always had an issue with snoring. I've tried most things, except for using a wedge-shaped pillow. Can a different pillow solve my snoring issue?
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Can tight shoes cause corns on my feet?

I started to wear these tight shoes to work every day, and I noticed that my foot has a corn toward my foots. Could this be from my shoes? What should I do?
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Is the laparoscopic method better for appendicitis?

My doctor gave me two options for my appendix removal: laparoscopic method or open surgery. I know that laparoscopic is way less invasive than the other alternative. But how...
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What's the best way to stop my baby's diarrhea?

My baby has had diarrhea for over two days, and I'm not sure what to do. He's 2 years old, and I switched his diet to the BRAT diet to help treat it. Do you have other ways to...
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Is surgery necessary for biliary atresia?

My child has biliary atresia, which was conformed through an ultrasound and a biopsy. His doctor wants to perform a surgery next. Is this surgery necessary for it, or can he...
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How quickly does palliative anesthesia work?

My dad is 80 years old and in hospice right now after having congestive heart failure for years. His hospice team is talking about using anesthesia to limit his suffering. How...
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Is it normal to be really tired after anesthesia?

I'm 50, and I just had surgery done with general anesthesia. But now I'm feeling a lot more tired than usual. This feeling started a day after the surgery, so last week. Is...
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How long does it take for general anesthesia to work?

I'm 47, and I need to have surgery with general anesthesia soon. How long would it take for the anesthesia to put me to sleep?
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How often does anesthetic awareness happens?

I'm 37, and I heard about this thing called anesthetic awareness. I know that it probably doesn't happen that often during surgery, but what happens when it does?
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How long does it take for anesthesia to leave the body?

My friend will have surgery with anesthesia tomorrow. How long will it take for the anesthesia to leave her body?
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Can anesthesia have long term effects?

My friend is gonna have surgery under general anesthesia. Are there any side effects? Can anesthesia have long term effects on her body?
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Is anesthesia safe for the elderly?

My grandfather is 70 year old, and he will have a surgery under general anesthesia. I'm just worried about him being out that long. Is the anesthesia safe for elderly?
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Would going to a chiropractor help with headaches?

I suffer from headaches 4 days a week, and my friend recommended a chiropractor. Would going to a chiropractor help with headaches?
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Do fluoroscopies hurt?

I'm 45, and I need to have a fluoroscopy next week. Does this procedure typically hurt?
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