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… main treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) . It's used for other conditions too. It is exposure to light that … for light therapy. People who have sensitive eyes or skin should not use light therapy without first talking with a … Aromatherapy (Essential Oils Therapy) Complementary Medicine Feeling Depressed Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) …
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… before. His doctor told him that an over-the-counter pain medicine like ibuprofen (such as Advil) could probably take care of the pain. "He said I should walk if possible and try to be active," Jack says. "I … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Overview The Epley and Semont manoeuvres are exercises used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) . … the doctor will guide you back quickly so that your shoulders are on the table but your head is hanging over the … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… people who become infected don't have symptoms. This is because the immune system is usually able to fight the disease. … life. Your doctor can tell you if and when you need to take medicine to prevent the infection from reactivating. If your … avoid infection. If you are pregnant, you and your doctor should discuss your risk of toxoplasmosis. Your doctor may …
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… normally and your nerves and muscles working as they should. What causes it? Hypokalemia may happen when the body loses large … fluids. Severe vomiting or diarrhea can cause it. So can medicines like certain diuretics and some types of …
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… Most swollen glands or lumps under the skin aren't cause for concern. The glands ( lymph nodes ) on either side … causes Swelling may also be caused by: A side effect of a medicine, such as phenytoin (Dilantin). Other medical … habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. …
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… at birth (congenital). Or they may develop from injury, overuse, inflammation , infection, or tumour growth. To better … pelvis. The hip joint is tighter and more stable than the shoulder joint, but it doesn't move as freely. The hip joint … habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. …
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… cord. The inflammation may be ongoing (chronic). This can cause scar tissue near the spinal cord. It can cause nerve roots to stick together and not work as they should. Symptoms may include numbness, tingling, or pain in … way to reverse the scarring. Symptoms may be managed with medicine, physiotherapy, and counselling. Sometimes spinal …
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… the main treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU). This is because people who have PKU lack an enzyme to properly process … food labels carefully. All foods that contain phenylalanine should have "contains phenylalanine" on the label. The PKU … John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Chuck Norlin MD - Pediatrics Current as of: March …
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… abdomen (ascites) that increases abdominal pressure and causes the hernia to recur after it is repaired. Some surgeons … difficulty urinating because of an enlarged prostate should have the prostate problem fixed before having hernia … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney …
