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… Shot On this page: Overview Overview The shot is used to prevent pregnancy. You get the shot in your upper … at a time. You then need another shot. The shot may cause bone loss. Talk to your doctor about the risks and … to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. The doctor can help you choose the birth …
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… complex stressful events. Here are the basic steps you can use. Identify all aspects of a stressful event. Think about … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Christine R. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine William F. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
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… Information Get Started Massage is something many people use for back pain. And you can do it yourself with a tennis … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Joan Rigg PT, … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… check all birthmarks, just to be sure they are okay. What causes birthmarks? Some birthmarks are from extra colour … over time. But in rare cases, birthmarks need treatment because they are growing quickly, growing on an internal organ, … ways to fade, shrink, or remove birthmarks. These include: Medicines, such as propranolol or corticosteroids. Laser …
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… Overview Overview Doctors use blood tests and follow guidelines from experts to … 2 This test may not be right for everyone. That's because many things can affect the lifespan of red blood cells, … sickle cell disease, hemodialysis, or erythropoietin (ESA) medicine. Two tests are used to confirm the diagnosis of …
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… Started These ideas can help you manage constipation caused by cancer or cancer treatment. If your doctor has given … on the label. Check with your doctor before you use any non-prescription medicines for constipation. Do not use laxatives on a …
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… is a treatment to improve the look of the skin. It uses a wire brush or a diamond wheel with rough edges … of the skin. This process injures or wounds the skin and causes it to bleed. As the wound heals, new skin grows to … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
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… to the vital organs like your heart or brain. This may be caused by a sudden illness, an injury, or bleeding. Sometimes … a neck or back injury, gently roll the person's head, neck, shoulders, and body together as a unit (logroll). Stop any … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
