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… means having an A1c of 6.5% or lower without using diabetes medicine for at least 3 months. footnote 1 Some people who don't need diabetes medicine go into remission with weight loss, diabetes-focused healthy eating, and exercise. Their bodies are still …
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… have some tests. This will provide information that can be used to check for any problems as your pregnancy progresses. … or past mental health issues, such as depression. Any medicines you take regularly. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements. Any habits that could …
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… if you: Have had sexual intercourse and you have not used any method of birth control. Have missed one or more … 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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… A few studies suggest that adding omega-3 fatty acids to medicine (such as lithium) can help reduce the depressive … for bipolar disorder. They are not a replacement for medicine or other therapy used to treat bipolar disorder. footnote 1 , footnote 2 …
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… triggered by an allergy. Non-allergic rhinitis is the term used for rhinitis that is caused by things other than … smoke, odours, and perfumes. Spicy food or drink. Certain medicines, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and hormones. Hormone … cooled water.] Use a prescription or over-the-counter nasal medicine, as recommended by your doctor. Different types …
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… Bursitis or a tendon injury (tendinopathy) in the elbow causes soreness or pain in the elbow region, particularly when … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… soft drinks), especially 4 to 6 hours before bedtime. Don't use tobacco, especially near bedtime or if you wake up … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam …
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… the knee joint (synovium). Normally a plica doesn't cause problems, but it can become inflamed and thickened from … It can usually be treated with rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medicine such as ibuprofen, and exercises to stretch and … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
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… tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anal canal) that causes pain during bowel movements. Anal fissures don't lead … or anoscopy. If an examination needs to be done right away, medicine can be used to numb the area. During an … your doctor if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. You will get more details on the specific …
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… such as a cleft lip. Death early in life, mainly because of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A baby with a … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Michael F. Bierer MD - Internal Medicine, Addiction …
