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… to reduce your stress. Going to counselling. Taking your medicines as prescribed. How can you prevent a manic … another relaxation technique each night before bed. Don't use alcohol or drugs. It may be tempting to use alcohol or … worse. Even one drink can interfere with sleep, mood, or medicines used to treat bipolar disorder. Get help from …
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… the way adults express it. Children aren't always able to use words to say what they feel. Instead, they express their … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Jean S. Kutner MD, MSPH - Geriatric Medicine, …
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… wash around the wound with clean water 2 times a day. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. … 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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… Overview Abnormal vaginal bleeding with fever may be caused by an infection in the pelvic organs . During your … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine H. Michael …
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… often goes away on its own after 4 to 10 days. What causes it? Tonsillitis is usually caused by a virus. It can … includes self-care at home, such as over-the-counter pain medicine. Surgery to remove the tonsils is only used when … (Mono) Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children Scarlet Fever Sleep Apnea Strep Throat …
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… of how a person's pulse changes over time. Your doctor uses a number system to rate your pulse. Your doctor will … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… is the name given to a group of arrhythmias that occur because the normal pacemaker of the heart (the sinus node) does … a pacemaker to prevent the heart from beating too slow. Medicines might be used to prevent the heart from beating too fast. Blood-thinning medicines are used to help prevent a stroke. Related …
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… (GERD) On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What … to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Medicines Surgery What … have heartburn. If you do, your doctor may recommend a medicine that reduces or blocks stomach acid. If your …
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… skin cancer is a common type of skin cancer. It's often caused by too much sun. This cancer grows slowly. When found … treatments include cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy , and medicines that are put on the skin (topical therapies). … talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for …
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… get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes. This causes symptoms such as a headache, loss of appetite, and … if you have been drinking fluids or alcohol or using any medicines, or if you have a cold or influenza (flu). If you … 4 days. For the headache, you can take an over-the-counter medicine, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen …