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… disease or another dementia are sometimes easily confused and may forget where they are, what day it is, and … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Myron F. …
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… or a tendon injury (tendinopathy) in the shoulder can cause pain on the outside or front of the upper arm. Common … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Kenneth J. …
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… 24 hours. Swelling, itching, and a change in skin colour. Nausea and vomiting. Anxiety, drowsiness, and fainting. … a scorpion, it's important to talk to a doctor immediately. Medicine (antivenom) may be needed to counteract the effects … between the ice and your skin. Try an over-the-counter medicine for itching, redness, swelling, and pain. Be safe …
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… fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney …
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… down the back of the leg to the ankle and foot. What causes it? The most common cause of sciatica is a bulging or … and go away with time. Initial treatment usually focuses on medicines and exercises to relieve pain. You can help … you. Ask your doctor if you can take over-the-counter pain medicine. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) …
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… the tissues lining the lungs and the chest wall. Because of the fluid buildup, the lungs may not be able to … to drain fluid from the lungs. Some people may then have medicine put into the chest to prevent future fluid buildup. … that caused the fluid buildup. For example, you may get medicines to treat pneumonia or heart failure. When the …
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… occur in nails for many reasons. A black nail may be caused by an injury. Bleeding or bruising under an injured … uninjured nail. Blue nails may occur as a side effect of a medicine. Blue nails are also caused by problems that reduce … are new or changing. Brown streaks may also be caused by a medicine or malnutrition. Green discolouration may be caused …
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… , low diastolic blood pressure , and fast heartbeat. Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. High fever. Shock and delirium … Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism: Should I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? Radioactive Iodine Treatment … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
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… Practicing ways to settle conflicts. Social skills training uses specific steps and goals, such as learning how to: … of training. ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… of mucus. More shortness of breath than usual. What causes them? The two most common causes of a COPD flare-up, or … using a quick-relief (short-acting) inhaler or oral steroid medicines. More severe flare-ups may involve visits to your … include: Quick-relief inhaled bronchodilators . These medicines relax the bronchial tubes and make it easier to …
