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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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… 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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… Bronchitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to … have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … work very well to treat it. I'm not sure It may help to go back and read "Get the Facts." Antibiotics kill or slow …
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… Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It … creates a tingling feeling. What To Expect You will have a small incision. You will need to keep it clean and … done for people with severe chronic pain who have: Failed back surgery syndrome . Severe nerve-related pain or …
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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 …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Most women with gestational diabetes don't have a problem with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). But you are at risk for low …
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… Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Actionset Overview If your child takes insulin or certain diabetes pills that lower blood sugar, their blood sugar may get too low at … sugar and what to do when your child's blood sugar is low. Have your child wear a medical alert ID at all times. Have …
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… Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) in People Without Diabetes On this page: … is usually all that's needed to get your blood sugar level back up in the short term. If your hypoglycemia is caused by … your diet, medicines, or exercise habits might help. What should you do in an emergency? If mild or moderate …
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… Osteoporosis: Should I Take Bisphosphonate Medicines? Decision Point You … have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … and your preferences. I'm not sure It may help to go back and read "Get the Facts." Bisphosphonates aren't right …
