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… Bartholin Gland Cyst On this page: Related Information What is a Bartholin … stitching the sides together. Sometimes a carbon dioxide laser or silver nitrate is used to prevent a cyst from …
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… Quitting Smoking On this page: Overview Health Tools Why Do You Smoke? Benefits of … Tobacco-Free Risks of Other Tobacco and Nicotine Products Related Information Overview Why quit smoking? When you quit … attack, stroke, blood vessel disease, and blindness from macular degeneration. When you're smoke-free, you get sick …
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… Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children On this page: Get Started Related Information Get Started Over-the-counter (OTC) … if not taken the right way. Be sure to read the package instructions on OTC medicines carefully. Talk to your …
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… Dehydration On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Dehydration … condition. Dehydration can occur in anyone of any age. But it's most dangerous for babies, small children, and …
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… Acetaminophen On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Acetaminophen (such as … to follow the non-prescription medicine precautions . Dosage Adults and Children over 12 years of age: The usual dose …
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… Heartburn On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Heartburn … throat to the stomach. This process is called gastroesophageal reflux . Common causes of reflux include: Incomplete …
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… Gas, Bloating, and Burping On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Gas … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Earwax On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Earwax is a … in the outer half of the ear canal. It won't cause a blockage unless it is pushed in. The ear canal may become blocked …
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… Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Many people … come and go. Tinnitus is most common in people older than age 40. Men have it more often than women do. There are two …
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… Arthritis: Deciding About Total Joint Replacement On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If your child has severe joint damage from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), your child's …