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… Overview Overview Insect stings often cause minor swelling, redness, pain, and itching. Most bites … as possible. Movement will increase the spread of venom in your bloodstream. It is important to remove the stinger as … Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Medicines That May Cause Light-Headedness or Vertigo On this page: Overview … medicines can make you feel light-headed or affect your balance. A few examples are: Antibiotics. Blood … your doctor. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Causes of Hair Loss: Medicines and Medical Treatments On this … example, Lopresor). If you think a medicine may be causing your scalp problem, contact your doctor to discuss your … Hair Loss Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… on the body. But it most often happens on the palms of your hands or on the soles of your feet. The itching may be … to watch you and your baby closely. To keep you both as healthy as possible, your doctor may recommend an early … problem with your medicine. If your doctor prescribes them, use creams or pills to help with itching. Use calamine …
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… irritate and wear away the lining of the esophagus and cause sores. These sores are called ulcers. What causes GERD? … back up (reflux) into the esophagus. How can you care for yourself when you have it? Take your medicines exactly as … (GERD) Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… thing to consider when you breastfeed is comfort - yours and the baby's. Trying different positions, and … by sitting in a comfortable chair with armrests. Use as many pillows as you need to support your arms and … supports the base of your baby's head, neck and shoulders. Use the other hand to support your breast with the fingers …
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… Overview Medicine helps you breathe easier and keeps your asthma under control. Daily controller medicines help … inflammation in your lungs. Quick-relief medicines are used when you can't prevent symptoms and need to treat them … 904–912. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… may reduce the amount of acid that comes in contact with your esophagus. Examples of non-prescription antacids … says it is okay. Some non-prescription antacids are safe to use during pregnancy to treat heartburn symptoms. Antacids … directions. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… What are sugar substitutes? Sugar substitutes can be used instead of sugar to sweeten foods and drinks. They are … Sugar substitutes provide no energy, so they won't affect your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, these substitutes … Added Sugars Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Surgery Overview Deep brain stimulation (DBS) uses electrical pulses to stimulate an area of the brain. … often put in during separate surgeries on different days. Your doctor will drill small holes in your skull. Then tiny … 55–65. Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
