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… bleeding after intercourse or douching Do you think that a medicine may be causing the bleeding? Think about whether the bleeding started after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing vaginal bleeding No …
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… closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or …
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… advice line if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. Wash pressure injuries every day, or as often as … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Margaret …
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… this can lead to infection. Take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Check with your doctor before taking these medicines. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If …
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… curb. Or they may fall after getting dizzy from taking medicines. Some falls may be related to the effects of … and could lose your balance. Know the side effects of the medicines you take. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether the medicines you take can affect your balance. Sleeping pills …
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… how your moods, thoughts, sleep patterns, activities, and medicine affect your pain. Having a record of your pain can … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… nerves. Exposure to toxic substances. Arsenic and certain medicines, such as those used for chemotherapy , can damage … strength and help build muscle control. Over-the-counter medicine can relieve mild nerve pain. Your doctor may also prescribe medicine to help with severe pain, numbness, tingling, and …
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… yourself if you are caring for someone who is injecting medicine or must test his or her own blood (for diabetes). … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Peter Shalit MD, …
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… Chelation therapy (also called chelating agents). This is medicine that helps your body get rid of excess iron. It … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… Instead, it seems to be caused by certain diseases or medicines that decrease the amount of von Willebrand protein … disease, your treatment may include: Desmopressin medicine (such as DDAVP) which helps your body release more … therapy, which replaces the clotting factor in your blood. Medicines to help stop blood clots from breaking down. Birth …
