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… keep these things in mind: Birth control pills can cause nausea. Take an anti-nausea medicine such as Gravol … (IUD) Insertion Side Effects Emergency contraception may cause some side effects. Emergency contraception pills may cause spotting or mild symptoms like those of birth control …
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… hemorrhoids are inside the anal canal. They usually don't cause pain. But they can itch, cause a feeling of pressure, … (Aleve), can help with pain and swelling. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. … (Aleve), can help with pain and swelling. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. …
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… noticeable to others. The episode is not severe enough to cause impairment in social or job functioning and does not require hospitalization. The symptoms are not caused by substance use. If you feel that you or someone you … episode, contact your doctor to discuss the possible causes and the treatment options. …
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… Overview Overview Swallowing air may cause bloating, burping, gas, and abdominal pain. Swallowed … burp your baby during and after feeding. Swallowed air may cause a baby to be upset and have colic behaviour. … drink through a straw. Keep calm. Tension and anxiety can cause you to swallow air. Do not chew gum. Do not smoke or …
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… is nearsightedness? Nearsightedness (myopia) is a common cause of blurred vision. It can be mild, moderate, or … not a disease. Less often, nearsightedness happens because of another disease or condition. What causes it? Most nearsightedness is caused by a natural …
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… get a ganglion, but children don't usually have them. What causes them? Experts don't know the exact cause of ganglions. They may be linked to: Inflammation or … symptoms? Ganglions are usually painless bumps that don't cause other symptoms. But sometimes they're tender to the …
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… It's sometimes called diastolic heart failure. This is because your left ventricle is not able to fill properly with … blood inside it to pump out. footnote 1 , footnote 2 What causes it? There are many things that can lead to heart … ejection fraction (diastolic heart failure). These causes can impair your left ventricle's ability to fill …
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… Smoking is linked to: Lung cancer. Most lung cancer is caused by smoking. After you quit, your risk for lung cancer … obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The most common cause of COPD is smoking. Smoking further damages the … you have COPD. Quitting smoking stops the ongoing damage caused by tobacco smoke. More frequent or worse asthma …
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… arthritis . Finding these other conditions is important, because they may need different treatment. If your doctor … protein (CRP) test. It can help find diseases that cause inflammation, such as polymyalgia rheumatica . Thyroid … low or high thyroid gland activity. Thyroid problems can cause fatigue and muscle soreness. A blood calcium level …
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… Information Overview Many insects, such as the following, cause mild reactions: Bedbugs . Kissing bugs . Chiggers . … or Pubic Lice . Some insects are more likely than others to cause allergic or toxic reactions. A bee leaves its stinger … yellow jackets , can sting over and over. Yellow jackets cause the greatest number of allergic reactions. A fire ant …