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… in the finger or toe to prevent pain. Then your doctor will use a tool to loosen the skin around the nail and separate … Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Ellen K. Roh …
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… to have sexual intercourse but want to avoid pregnancy, use an effective and safe method of birth control . If you … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Femi …
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… Surgery Overview What To Expect After Surgery Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks What To Think About … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Christopher G. …
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… important for relationships. And the fear of having sex because of back pain can be a big problem. If your sex life has … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Current as of: …
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… eggs. Head lice is common in children. They are common because they can spread anytime a child's head comes into … away without treatment. There are several over-the-counter medicines that kill lice. Most of them are creams or … on your scalp for a certain amount of time. Each type of medicine is a little different. It's important to use any …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines … can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. What causes it? Doctors can't usually say for sure what may have … of treatment for high cholesterol are lifestyle changes and medicines called statins. The goal of treatment is to reduce …
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… be closed by a health professional, may require antibiotic medicines, or both. The decision to close a wound with … stitched. The risk of infection to the face is lower because the face normally has good blood flow. Because of good … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… action plan is a written plan that tells you what asthma medicine to take every day and how to treat an asthma attack … It may include: Your treatment goals. A list of your asthma medicines and when to take them. How to treat symptoms … short of breath. You can't do your usual activities. You use your chest muscles to breathe. The skin between, above, …
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… include detachment from reality (psychosis) or excessive use of alcohol or drugs. Many people with depression delay … you care about. With treatment such as counselling and medicines, the symptoms of even major depression may start … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Lisa S. …
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… these bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, they can cause serious infections, especially in people who are ill or … is, the doctor may drain your wound, prescribe antibiotic medicine, give you an IV (intravenous) antibiotic, or … and drains the sores. If your doctor prescribes antibiotic medicine, be sure to take all the medicine even if you begin …
