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… Overview Regional anesthesia is the use of medicines to block pain from an area of the body such as an … to relieve pain during a procedure. It's often used with medicines to relax you or make you fall asleep. It can also …
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… often come with warnings. As with all over-the-counter medicine, be sure to follow the directions on the label . These products include: Appetite suppressants. These medicines often work by making you less hungry. Water-loss … can be dangerous. Appetite suppressants are meant to be used only for a few weeks. Do not use these medicines if you …
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… Soy for Menopause Symptoms On this page: Overview … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… Be sure to look at the eyeball for possible injury. Use ice or cold. Apply ice or cold packs for 15 minutes 3 or … is gone, warm compresses may relieve pain. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If the doctor gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed. If you are not …
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… day at home: Take a few walks or bike rides during the day. Use a free smartphone app or online exercise video. Take a … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney …
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… Black Cohosh for Menopause Symptoms On this page: Overview … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… Information Overview Cervical (neck) collars are sometimes used to support the neck. Hard collars are rigid and are … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. …
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… Tums. Be careful when you take over-the-counter antacid medicines. Many of these medicines have aspirin in them. Read the label to make sure … says it is okay. Some non-prescription antacids are safe to use during pregnancy to treat heartburn symptoms. Antacids …
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… is available without a prescription. It is commonly used to treat skin inflammation and itching. Precautions … Carefully read and follow all label directions on the medicine bottle or box. Do not use the cream on children … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… contacts Talk to your doctor about which of the following medicines to include and how to take them: Antibiotic for … cough suppressant, alone or in combination Motion sickness medicine Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol), aspirin, … a place where malaria is a problem Other items that may be useful in certain circumstances: Mild sedative Anti-anxiety …
