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… to include and how to take them: Antibiotic for self-treatment of moderate to severe diarrhea Antihistamine, … Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise … to include and how to take them: Antibiotic for self-treatment of moderate to severe diarrhea Antihistamine, …
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… Information Overview Many people worry about getting a disease like hepatitis or HIV from an accidental needle … may help to prevent infection. The sooner you start treatment, the more likely it is to work. If you get a … may help to prevent infection. The sooner you start treatment, the more likely it is to work. If you get a …
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… very important to find out. HIV can be treated, and early treatment can slow down the virus and help you stay healthy. Getting treatment may lower the chance that you will give the … This makes it hard for the body to fight infection and disease. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired …
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… with time. An MRI is helpful if your doctor suspects that disease or nerve damage is causing your pain. An MRI may … pain often goes away after 4 to 6 weeks of non-surgical treatment. An MRI usually isn't helpful in these cases. … including MRI, is helpful for diagnosing and planning treatment only for these types of conditions. What is an …
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… This syndrome raises your risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) . It also increases your risk for diabetes. … How is metabolic syndrome treated? The main goal of treatment is to reduce your risk of coronary artery disease … and diabetes. Then you and your doctor may discuss other treatments to lower LDL, high blood pressure, or high blood …
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… who has schizophrenia. You can help your loved one stay in treatment, take his or her medicines, and prevent symptoms … and paranoia. Family members may need to seek support or treatment to help them cope with the demands of the illness … children from knowing that someone in the family has a disease like schizophrenia. But it's important to include …
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… will have a small tube just below your nose that supplies oxygen to your lungs. Although it may be painful, it is … will have a small tube just below your nose that supplies oxygen to your lungs. Although it may be painful, it is …
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… if significant pain persists after 6 to 12 months of drug treatment, including the use of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). How Well It … if significant pain persists after 6 to 12 months of drug treatment, including the use of disease-modifying …
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… can cure a UTI. Cranberry is not well tested as a UTI treatment. Urinary Problems and … a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Clinical Infectious Diseases , 52(1): 23–30. Current as of: March 1, … can cure a UTI. Cranberry is not well tested as a UTI treatment. Urinary Problems and …
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… include: Changes in the heart that are the result of aging. Diseases that damage the heart's electrical system. These … How bradycardia is treated depends on what is causing it. Treatment also depends on the symptoms. If bradycardia … it may not be treated. You and your doctor can decide what treatment is right for you. If damage to the heart's …