Question 1

how can you shrink hemorrhoids?

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Depends: Minor hemorrhoids can be "shrunk" with proper diet and fluids, avoiding caffeine excess, and correcting diarrhea or constipation issues.

Question 2

can you shrink the size of a nose?

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Rhinoplasty: Plastic surgeons have been doing this procedure for many years.  In fact, nasal reconstructive surgery started in india 3000 years ago.  I would consult with a facial plastic surgeon/plastic surgeon who can help you with the decision to proceed with surgery or not.

Question 3

how can you shrink fibroids without surgery ?

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Various: There is no medication to help fibroids shrink permanently. Medications like lupron, (leuprolide) depoprovera, etc may temporarily shrink the masses but their action is time limited. The only way to completely remove them is surgery. However, there are ways to destroy them without surgery as well. These include uterine artery embolization, ultrasound destruction, hysteroscopy if in the cavity.

Question 4

how can you shrink the swelling in a zit quickly?

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Steroid injection: To be very proactive about a "zit" your dermatologist should be willing to give you a small steroid injection to speed up its resolution.  Not in the mood for a shot?  Then you can also try one of the commercially available heat-based devices (zeno or thermaclear) to try to get rid of it more quickly.

Question 5

how can you shrink thighs, get rid of cellulite and lose weight fast?

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Diet & Exercise: Depends on your starting weight and your goal weight but the cornerstone of all management options is diet & exercise. A small subgroup of patients have a familial tendency to being larger from the waist down and these patients do not change dramatically in the lower bodies even with massive weight loss secondary to bariatric surgery. See your dietition & plastic surgeon for your best option.

Question 6

how can you shrink a thyroid nodule?

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You can't : Thyroid nodules don't shrink, and there is no medicine or other treatment that will shrink them short of surgical removal.

Question 7

can you shrink hemorrhoids with aspirin?

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No: Aspirin has not been shown to shrink hemorrhoids, but can increase bleeding.

Question 8

can you shrink fibroids with holistic medicine? and uterine fibroids

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Phytoestrogens: Fibroids are a result of high estrogen levels.  High estrogen can be caused by excessive carbohydrate intake  (via competetive inhibition of glucoronidase enzyme) therefore a low carb diet is beneficial to reduce estrogen and help shrink fibroids. You may also have low iodine, thyroid problems, low progesterone. All of these things should be evaluated. All phytoestrogens should be avoided.

Question 9

can you dilate or shrink your pupils without any problems even while wearing contact lens?

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Yes & no - see below: Pupil constriction and dilation in response to different levels of lightis unaffected by contact lenses. However, if pupils being pharmacologically altered for eye exam or prior to eye surgery, then conact lenses should always be removed prior to instillation of of eye medications.

Question 10

what can you do to not shrink down to nothing after having a weight loss surgery?

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Normal size: The weight loss surgery is designed to assist patients to lose weight loss who have been unable to decrease their weight any other way. After the surgery the patient's will continue to eat, but just in smaller portions. The amount of calories that they take in will be enough for normal life, but the body will be able to mobilize the excess fat stores, hence losing weight.

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