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… teeth, difficulty chewing, and lack of self-confidence because of bad teeth or bad breath. To help get over being … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Arden …
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… or immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) . Are taking a medicine (called a blood thinner) that prevents blood clots. … severe lung diseases such as emphysema . The carbon dioxide used to inflate the belly may interfere with their … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… chemo brain occurs and how to prevent and treat it. What causes it? Chemo brain may be caused by chemotherapy medicines used to treat cancer. It could occur because of the cancer itself or maybe because of other medicines used to treat cancer. The anxiety and stress of …
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… Basics What is ringworm? Ringworm is an infection caused by a fungus . It causes a rash that can appear on many … Follow the directions on the package. Don't stop using the medicine just because your symptoms go away. You most likely … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… and your workplace. (Front desk or security employees can use it to prevent your partner from entering.) Collect … texts or missed calls. Make a packing list. Include medicines and important documents (for you, your kids, and … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Christine R. …
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… valvotomy. It's a minimally invasive procedure. You may get medicine that relaxes you or puts you in a light sleep. You … pain when the catheter is put in the blood vessel. A doctor uses a thin flexible tube (catheter) that is inserted … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Michael P. Pignone …
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… causing swelling, pain, and possible infection. What causes it? A gallstone stuck in the cystic duct , a tube that … rest, fluids and antibiotics given through a vein, and pain medicine. The main treatment for acute cholecystitis is … rare cases of chronic cholecystitis, you may also receive medicine that dissolves gallstones over a period of time. …
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… but not others. Or scents may smell different than they used to. How can it affect your life? The sense of smell is … or sinusitis. Seasonal allergies. Smoking cigarettes. Some medicines. Head injuries. Some brain problems, such as a … of ability to smell gets better or if you stop taking a medicine that caused you to not be able to smell. If an …
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… age 35. 1 out of 40 at age 40. 1 out of 12 at age 45. Because of the increased risk as you age, your doctor or midwife … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones …
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… procedure can be done with laparoscopic surgery. This uses several small incisions instead of one large one. If … feel pain in the area for the first week or so. You'll get medicines to control the pain. You will probably be able to … or all of your pancreas is removed, you may need to take medicine to regulate your blood sugar. You may also need …
