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… or high blood pressure. In some cases, illnesses can cause confusion or other signs of dementia. Whether there is a … believe that they may affect the risk of dementia. What medicines the person is taking. Some medicines can contribute to memory loss or mental …
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… Risks Treatment Overview Phototherapy is the supervised use of ultraviolet (UV) light to treat skin conditions, … Phototherapy may work better when used with ointments and medicines. UV light may help prevent bacterial infections, … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Ellen K. Roh …
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… your kidneys. Without treatment, that problem could cause kidney failure . So it's important to get treatment … Infections, such as HIV , hepatitis B , and hepatitis C . Medicines such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs . … is causing nephrotic syndrome. Some people may not need medicine if they are at low risk for problems or are getting …
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… depression? Depression is a mental health condition that causes you to feel sad, lose interest in activities that you … may not be recognized. Many older adults take many medicines, and certain medicines may cause symptoms that are similar to the …
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… include ammonia) may build up in the bloodstream and cause problems in your brain called encephalopathy. High … treated? Most cases of encephalopathy are treated using a medicine called lactulose. This drug helps prevent the … cases of encephalopathy, your doctor may give you another medicine called rifaximin. This medicine may be used with …
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… and peripheral arterial disease. You and your doctor can use your risk score to decide if you want to take steps to … lifestyle is important for everyone. Some people also take medicine to lower their risk. You and your doctor can work … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… Overview Electrical nerve stimulation is a procedure that uses an electrical current to treat chronic pain . … the long term. And they may help reduce the use of pain medicine in some people. After initial pain relief, these … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. …
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… team, including the anesthesiologist. This doctor gives you medicines to put you to sleep for the surgery and control … works and make note of any allergies you might have to medicines. You'll get a sedative to make you feel more … to a bag that will collect urine. If your surgeon plans to use parts of your leg veins for the bypass grafts, your legs …
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… They often look like an overgrown pimple. They are often caused by infected hair follicles. Bacteria from the infection … to take antibiotics for a longer time than normal. These medicines may help keep boils from coming back. Related … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks What To Think About … and they are hard to avoid. Avoiding allergens and using medicine do not control symptoms, or you have to take medicine all the time to control symptoms. Side effects of …