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… may need other tests, such as blood tests, an MRI , or a CT scan . How is Bell's palsy treated? Most people who have … affected side of the face. Treatment with corticosteroid medicines (such as prednisone) can make it more likely that … after symptoms start (within 3 days). Sometimes antiviral medicines may be added to corticosteroid medicines to treat …
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… You may also need an imaging test such as an MRI or CT scan to look for other injuries. How can you take care of … Ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter pain medicine such as acetaminophen or a non-steroidal … (NSAID) , such as ibuprofen. Your doctor may prescribe pain medicines and muscle relaxers to help with continuing or …
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… resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT) scans. Your doctor will use the results of tests, including … of spinal stenosis, symptoms can usually be controlled with medicine to relieve pain, exercise to maintain strength and … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… or other viral infections that cause a rash. Use steroid medicines, which can lower the body's resistance to … may be tested for bacteria. You also may need X-rays, a CT scan , or an MRI to look for injury to your organs or to … on how severe the infection is and where it has spread. Medicines (such as antibiotics ). These kill the bacteria …
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… illness such as chickenpox or influenza (flu) and who took medicines that contain aspirin. Reye syndrome cannot spread … tests such as blood and urine tests, a liver biopsy , a CT scan of the head, and a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). How is … problems. While in the hospital, your child will receive medicines to reduce brain swelling and will get other …
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… weeks. If you start to feel better, you may keep taking the medicine for 2 to 3 months. If you don't get better while … one treatment. Other treatments include muscle relaxers and medicines that slow the growth of the prostate. Treatment … These check for bacteria in your urine or blood. A CT scan or MRI of your pelvic area. A transrectal ultrasound of …
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… To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Caring for Someone Who Has Alzheimer's Disease … There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there are medicines that may slow down the symptoms for a while and … cause of your problems. You may have tests such as CT scans and MRI scans, which look at your brain. By …
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… test is called CA-125. You may also get an ultrasound or CT scan. Based on the test result, you may need a biopsy . An … fallopian tube. This is called fertility-sparing surgery. Medicines Medicines used to treat ovarian cancer include: …
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… information section Medical Tests Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Magnetic … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine This information does not replace the advice of a …
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… If other facial injuries or fractures are suspected, a CT scan will be done. Your doctor may wish to delay evaluation … apply ice and keep your head elevated. You may need pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol). Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Do …
