I'm a bit worried because one of the doctors suggested a DC procedure. Could you walk me through what that involves and what side effects I might face in the future? I'd really appreciate any advice or insights you could give me.

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-D&C (Dilation and Curettage) is a procedure where the cervix is dilated, and the lining of the uterus is scraped to remove tissue. While it's generally safe, potential risks include infection, scarring, and future fertility issues. It's important to disc

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My wife's been experiencing this weird thing where her eyes feel like they're rotating. We went to a general physician who said it's due to low blood pressure and suggested some Ceylon, but she's still occasionally feeling the rotation once a day. I'm really worried, and I'm not sure what steps we should take next. Any advice on what could be causing this or what we should do?

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My dad had a stroke and the doctors found an infarction in his brain. Now they're recommending surgery is this really necessary or are there other options we should consider first?

It's understandable to be concerned about your dad's health and the recommended surgery. Not all stroke treatments require surgery, and other options should be considered first. Surgery is usually reserved for specific situations, especially those related to bleeding or severe blockages in the brain.

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I've been getting headaches every month or two, and I'm trying to figure out which headache medication would be better for my healthAnacin, Disprin, or Saridon? I noticed that Dolo 650 doesn't really work for me. Could you let me know which one is safer to use?

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