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- 2009/05/05 Side effects of vulvar cancer surgery
- 2009/05/03 Drugs causing Acne
The consequences of Curative Surgery can be psychologically Devastating, as Vulvar Surgery can result in Lifelong Anatomic Alterations.
Sexual dysfunction is common because of loss of clitoris in some clinical situations and in general because of alteration in body image.
Lower extremity Lymphedema (Leg Swelling) can occur, causing difficulty Walking, Pain, Recurrent Infections and Disfigurement.
Therefore, all therapy includes Pretreatment counseling about sexual and physical function.
If the cancer has spread outside the vulva and the other Female Organs, the doctor may take out the lower Colon, Rectum or Bladder (depending on where the cancer has spread), along with the Cervix, Uterus and Vagina (pelvic exenteration).
Physicians have developed ways for patients to store and eliminate wastes after these procedures, and it is sometimes possible to reconstruct or reattach these organs so no external appliances are needed.
A patient may need to have skin from another part of the body added (grafted) and Plastic Surgery to make an Artificial Vulva or Vagina after these operations.
Another posts included in "Cancer"
| Radiation therapy side effects of vulvar cancer (0) | 2009/05/05 |
| Side effects of vulvar cancer chemotherapy (0) | 2009/05/05 |
| Will I be able to adjust to this disease well? (0) | 2009/05/05 |
| Side effects of vulvar cancer (0) | 2009/05/05 |
| Questions a woman may want to ask her doctor before treatment begins fo... (0) | 2009/05/05 |
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Walking
Surely we know how various items can cause skin reactions. We all know people who break out when stung by bees, or people who get rashes when they eat certain foods. It's no surprise that there are some Drugs that cause our oil glands to get a little exuberant, and to cause Pimples.
It's important to remember that these Drugs are often critical for your health. If Acne is a side effect you're getting from a prescribed Drug, we can certainly find ways to help minimize that. Never try to "fix" your Acne by stopping a doctor's prescription.
Barbituates
Barbitutes can often become quite addictive. Barbituates are used as sedatives. They're known as "Downers". While most doctors no longer prescribe Barbituates because of the addictive problems, they are still used in certain situations to fight anxiety and stress.
Corticosteroids
In essence, corticosteroids are fake Hormones. Since we know that real Hormones are usually what bring on Acne, it makes sense that fake Hormones cause pretty much the same problem. Corticone is an actual Hormone that your body makes, and is included in this set of Drugs. Corticosteroids are used to help people with Asthma, Eczema, Hives, and other types of Infections. Corticosteroids are really important to keep many people healthy.
Lithium
Lithium is traditionally used to handle Depression and Bipolar Problems. It helps to regulate how nerves communicate with each other.
If you're taking one of these Drugs, then the Acne you're seeing might easily be a result of it. You can either chat with your doctor about alternatives, or plow on and read this site to find solutions to this side effect.
Another posts included in "Beauty & Style"
| The Whitehead Acne and Pimples (0) | 2009/05/03 |
| The Blackhead Acne and Pimples (0) | 2009/05/03 |
| The Cyst Pimples (0) | 2009/05/03 |
| Fabric, Clothing and Acne (0) | 2009/05/03 |
| Oily Food, Greasy Food and Acne (0) | 2009/05/03 |
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