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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Pain On this page: Overview Overview … differently than over-the-counter medicines. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions when you take these … into the skin at certain points on the body. Biofeedback. This method uses the mind to help control a body …
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… Recurrent Abdominal Pain (RAP) On this page: Overview Overview Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) with no cause is defined as at least 3 separate episodes of abdominal pain that occur in a 3-month period. These episodes are …
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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Side … damages the cells in the area being treated, stopping or slowing the growth of the cancer cells. Why It Is Done … pain. Pain in the mouth or esophagus, especially with swallowing. Skin near the treatment area may look and feel like …
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… Childbirth: Opioid Pain Medicines On this page: Overview … opioids aren't used right before delivery because they can slow the baby's breathing. Side effects The most common side … opioids aren't used right before delivery because they can slow the baby's breathing. Side effects The most common side …
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… Arthritis: Shots for Knee Pain On this page: Overview Overview Shots, or injections, for arthritis knee pain can help you cope with the pain and be more active. The most common shot for arthritis …
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… Manual Therapy for Neck Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used How … and ease pain in the soft tissues. Mobilization. Slow, measured movements are used to twist, pull, or push … on the joint can range from gentle to strong, and from slow to rapid. You can see a chiropractor , osteopathic …
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… Spinal Decompression for Neck Pain On this page: Surgery Overview … pressure on the nerve roots. This pressure may cause neck pain, but it can also cause arm pain, numbness, or tingling; leg pain, numbness, or …
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… Surgery for Chronic Pelvic Pain On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is … procedure that is done by making an incision in the lower abdomen. This allows the surgeon to see and inspect the abdominal cavity for …
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… Abdominal Pain and Other Illness On this page: Overview Overview Many chronic illnesses can cause belly (abdominal) pain. These illnesses include sickle cell disease , diabetes … such as strep throat and influenza (flu) , can cause belly pain when the glands in the belly become swollen or …
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… Abdominal Pain Following an Injury On this page: Overview Overview … Blunt abdominal injuries , such as from a fall or a blow to the stomach, can cause severe bruising of the … the abdominal cavity. After a minor injury to the belly, pain, nausea, or vomiting may occur. These symptoms usually …
