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… Valerian On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related … is an herb that people have used for centuries for sleep problems, migraines, fatigue, and stomach cramps. It comes … syndrome (PMS), or sleep problems. But so far there isn't clear proof from science that taking valerian helps with these …
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… Teenage Tobacco Use On this page: Overview … a sudden increase in blood pressure, breathing rate, and heart rate. The central nervous system stimulation is … and stamina level. Tobacco also leads to serious health problems, including: Long-term (chronic) cough, shortness of …
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… Ecstasy (MDMA) On this page: Overview Overview Ecstasy (MDMA) is … to dehydration, muscle breakdown, kidney failure, or heart failure and death. A person who does not drink fluids … harmful. Ecstasy can cause confusion, depression, sleep problems, and severe anxiety that may last weeks after …
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… Post-Thrombotic Syndrome On this page: … in the veins. The increased pressure can cause long-term problems such as swelling, skin damage, and painful sores ( venous skin ulcers ) near the ankle. PTS can be a long-term problem that lasts for …
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… Kava On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related … by some people for anxiety, sleeplessness, or other health problems. Taking kava may reduce anxiety. But so far there isn't clear proof from science that it helps with other health …
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… Opioid Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview What is opioid use disorder? Opioid … can cause: Trouble breathing. Low blood pressure. A low heart rate. A coma. Death. Many people with this disorder … You keep using, even though you know it is causing health problems. You need more and more of the opioids to get the …
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… Gonorrhea On this page: … infects the reproductive organs. Gonorrhea doesn't cause problems if you treat it right away. But if you don't treat it early, it can lead to serious problems. What causes it? …
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… GERD: Esophageal Erosion and Ulcers On this page: Overview Related … juices back up into the esophagus. This can irritate and wear away the lining of the esophagus and cause sores. These … sour taste, or pain). Allow the esophagus to heal. Prevent problems caused by GERD. You may take: Antacids. These …
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… Validating Your Child's Emotions On this page: Overview Overview Emotional validation is recognizing … child feel seen, understood, and valued. Help your child learn to identify their emotions and work through them. Show … you worked really hard on it." Remember that your child's problems are as real to them as yours are to you. Something …
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… Heart Attack: How to Prevent Another One On this page: Overview Overview After you've had … makes you more likely to have high blood pressure, heart problems, and diabetes. These conditions make a heart attack …
