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… to pass gas from 6 to 20 times per day. What are common causes of gas? Common causes of gas include: Swallowed air. … can cause bloating but generally does not increase gas. Medicines or nutritional supplements. Both prescription and non-prescription medicines, as well as dietary supplements, can cause …
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… through the intestines in the normal way. The blockage may cause severe pain that comes and goes. What causes it? Tumours, scar tissue from past surgeries … (adhesions), or twisting or narrowing of the intestines can cause a bowel obstruction. These are called mechanical …
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… page: Overview Overview Epilepsy that causes generalized seizures is more common in children than … location or focus. The abnormal electrical activity that causes the seizures begins over the entire surface of the … seizures tend to affect the entire body. Sometimes the cause of this type of seizure is not known. In some cases, …
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… a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anal canal) that causes pain during bowel movements. Anal fissures don't lead … your medicine. You will get more details on the specific medicines your doctor prescribes. Sit in 8 to 10 centimetres … follow all instructions on the label, and do not use these medicines on a long-term basis. Do not use over-the-counter …
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… the head and the chest make up the cervical spine. What causes it? A cervical herniated disc usually is caused by … treatment, including rest or modified activities, medicines to relieve pain and inflammation, and exercises, … treatment, including rest or modified activities, medicines to relieve pain and inflammation, and exercises, …
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… Bursitis or a tendon injury (tendinopathy) in the elbow causes soreness or pain in the elbow region, particularly … arm is in motion. Pressing on the affected area will also cause pain. The epicondyles are the bony bumps you can feel … elbow " (lateral epicondylopathy) is a tendon injury that causes pain on the outside of the elbow. "Golfer's elbow" …
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… in your blood drops too low to give your body energy. What causes hypoglycemia in people who don't have diabetes? … Ongoing problems with low blood sugar can be caused by: Medicines. Diseases of the liver, kidneys, or pancreas. … examination and ask you questions about your health and any medicines you take. You will need blood tests to check your …
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… becomes inflamed or infected (cholecystitis). Gallstones cause repeated attacks of pain. You have growths called … than 1 cm (0.4 in.) , that are causing symptoms. Gallstones cause inflammation of the pancreas ( pancreatitis ). A … becomes inflamed or infected (cholecystitis). Gallstones cause repeated attacks of pain. You have growths called …
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… of the elbow, is sometimes called Popeye elbow. This is because the bump that develops at the back of the elbow looks like the cartoon character Popeye's elbow. What causes it? There are three general causes of olecranon bursitis: Inflammation, such as from …
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… positions, the calcium crystal (canalith) debris that causes vertigo also moves. The debris will slip out of the … canal into an area of the inner ear where it will no longer cause symptoms. Two manoeuvres have been used successfully: … (canaliths) causing vertigo will move freely and no longer cause symptoms. Epley manoeuvre: Step 1 slide 1 of 4 < Prev …
