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… Overview Overview Physical pain Many medicines are available to relieve pain. Your doctor will … level of pain. Medicines taken by mouth (oral) are usually used first, because they are easier to take and are usually … pain." Talk with your doctor about medicines you should have on hand to be prepared for breakthrough pain. …
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… Overview The cosmetic aspects of scoliosis and the braces used to treat it may greatly affect a child or teenager. … a brace devastating to their self-image. Most braces should be worn for 20 hours a day or more, usually for … Pope MD - Pediatrics Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… about your symptoms can make them worse. Anxiety may cause the smooth muscle in the prostate and the muscles at the … Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take Medicine? Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Overview These are the tests you may need and how often you should have them. footnote 1 The tests may vary depending on … that muscles release into the blood. Blood creatinine is used to estimate the glomerular filtration rate. A high … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
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… The spleen can enlarge, get damaged, and not work as it should. When the spleen doesn't work well, a person is more … children and adults, the spleen often doesn't work because of years of damage from sickled cells. What are the … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… problems with the uterus, such as pain and heavy bleeding caused by endometriosis or uterine fibroids . It may be done … to many health problems. Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)? Hysterectomy: Should I … You have pain that does not get better after you take pain medicine. You have loose stitches, or your incision comes …
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… Eating for Children Healthy Eating in Children: Problems Caused by Poor Nutrition Healthy Eating in Children: Things … for a Heart-Healthy Diet Natural Health Products (Herbal Medicines and Natural Products) Non-Milk Sources of Calcium … information section Make a Wise Decision Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Obesity: Should I Use a …
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… emotionally. It can include physical, verbal, or sexual abuse of an intimate partner ( domestic violence ), a child ( … closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood … habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. …
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… near the tip that keeps the fish on the hook. You can also use a barbless fish hook. It may reduce the chance of a fish … like artificial joints, plates or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral … habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. …
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… Overview A peripheral nerve block is a shot of numbing medicine around a specific nerve or group of nerves. It can be used to numb a part of the body (often an arm or a leg) for … If you are awake, you may feel some pressure. But you should not feel pain. The nerve block is often used with …