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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … rhythm right away. But atrial fibrillation often comes back. Many factors affect how long the heart stays in a … First, you'll get medicine through a vein to block pain and make you sleepy (IV sedation). Then a doctor will …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? 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 … mould, or cockroaches. I'm not sure It may help to go back and read "Get the Facts." Allergy shots are effective …
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… Interactive Tool: Should I Consider Surgery for My Low Back Problem? On this page: What does this tool help you … EJ, Hannibal M (2004). "Diagnostic evaluation of low back pain." Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 35(2004): 7–16. …
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Back Pain During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … poor posture, unnecessary strain, and painful injury, follow these guidelines: Avoid standing with your belly pushed … too much. Instead try to maintain a posture with your ears, shoulders, and hips generally in a straight line. When …
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Back Pain in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview … that occurs right after an injury or an athletic event should be checked by a doctor. Back pain that is severe … may be caused by these conditions. Young athletes with low back pain have a higher-than-average incidence of …
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… An epidural (epidural catheter) is a tiny tube that puts pain medicine into an area in your back around your spinal cord. This is called the epidural … do affect your muscles and how well you can move. They also lower your blood pressure. Lidocaine and bupivacaine are …
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… called an "epidural" for short, is a tiny tube that puts pain medicine directly into the area in your back around your spinal cord. This area is called the … can be used during childbirth to partly or fully numb the lower body. The amount of medicine you get will affect how …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … last 30 minutes or longer. Inserted medicine: May cause pain in the penis. May cause mild injury to the urethra. May … The decision is up to you. I'm not sure It may help to go back and read "Get the Facts." The decision about treatment …
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… Anabolic Steroids On this page: What … and other medical problems that cause the body to make very low amounts of testosterone. Steroids make muscles bigger … testosterone, estrogen , and cortisol . People use it to try to make their muscles bigger. Whether such products …
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… Spinal cord injuries and back pain Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Spinal cord injury and low back pain can be individual health concerns or present …