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… most often on the person's unaffected side. Encourage use of the affected side by placing some objects (such as … glass of water) on that side, prompting the person to also use the affected side. Remind the person to pay attention to … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. …
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… Overview The most common cause of male infertility is low sperm count. Absence of sperm … affecting 10 to 15 out of 100 infertile men. footnote 1 Causes of sperm count problems include: Hormonal problems in … to the testicles. footnote 2 Drug use (some prescription medicines, and cannabis [marijuana] and tobacco use). …
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… manual labourers, and athletes. It sometimes is caused by wearing down, roughening, or softening of the cartilage under the kneecap. What causes it? Patellofemoral pain syndrome may be caused by … to reduce symptoms. For example, over-the-counter pain medicine, such as ibuprofen, can decrease swelling and pain. …
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… urethra or the cervix. If you treat chlamydia, it won't cause problems. But untreated, it can spread and lead to problems like trouble getting pregnant. What causes it? A certain kind of bacteria causes chlamydia. It can … and help prevent long-term problems. To make sure that the medicine works, you need to take all of it as directed. …
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… Causes of Bleeding in the Digestive Tract On this page: Overview Overview Causes of bleeding in the stomach and intestines (digestive … drugs (NSAIDs) . Examples are aspirin and ibuprofen. These medicines can irritate the stomach lining and cause an ulcer …
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… In a firm voice, tell the person you don't want to drink or use drugs. Say something like: "No, I'm sorry, but I don't use...." "No, I'm really trying to stay clean." "No, I'm … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… Poor let-down reflex . The mother's limited milk supply because of tobacco use, moderate to heavy alcohol use, or certain types of medicines. Keeping a strict breastfeeding schedule rather …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI). What causes it? A healthy vagina has many bacteria and a few yeast … can be treated with an over-the-counter antifungal medicine that you put into your vagina. If you think you …
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… of a fallopian tube and ovary. This abscess is often caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . A tubo-ovarian … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Nail polish remover may increase splitting and breaking if used too often. Do not use nail lacquers, polishes, or adhesives if you think your … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
