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… pain and keep you comfortable during a procedure by using medicines called anesthetics. These medicines block pain. They may also make you relaxed, sleepy … medicine that helps you relax or fall asleep. It may be used with other medicine to control pain. Local. It numbs a …
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… (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). Do not use ibuprofen if your child is less than 6 months old unless … then check your child's temperature. See whether the medicine brings the child's fever down. If your child's … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… or her risk of injury and avoid embarrassment sometimes caused by seizures: Use waterproof pads on cribs and beds, and … at school or during practice. Your child may have to take medicine during school hours. If you can, keep a supply of medicine with the school nurse and another supply at home. …
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… You may have vaginal dryness around the time of menopause. Or if your ovaries were removed during a hysterectomy … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Carla J. …
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… closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), … steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse. Recent health events , such …
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… can happen at the same time. The type of cancer treatment used during pregnancy depends on a number of things, … is developing. Whether there are other health problems. The medicines and radiation used for treating cancer can be … safer and are used whenever possible. Chemotherapy medicines are sometimes used during pregnancy. They are …
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… iodine or alcohol before the procedure. For tattoos, they use sterile equipment, new needles, and disposable … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine H. Michael …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Pain medicine works better when the pain first starts, before it … analgesia (PCA) pump lets you give yourself pain medicine when you need it. This gives you more control of … is morphine, but other pain medicines are sometimes used. The pump is connected through a tube to a vein in your …
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… as lactic acid, mandelic acid, and glycolic acid are often used in products to treat acne . These products work by … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… up. If you have come in contact with a substance that causes contact dermatitis (such as poison ivy, oak, or sumac), … a mild soap and very warm running water. Over-the-counter medicines may help relieve itching. Be sure to follow the instructions on the label. Some over-the-counter medicines may caution against use in the genital area or …
