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… changes. They may also be called cyclic breast changes, because they come and go with your menstrual cycle. Fibrocystic … doctor about how often you need a breast checkup. What causes them? Experts think that fibrocystic breast changes are … If breast pain bothers you: Take an over-the-counter pain medicine like acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen …
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… feel the need to shift positions often. This is good because it improves your circulation. As your contractions get stronger: You may want to use comfort measures, such as breathing techniques or massage, to control pain and anxiety. Or you may want medicine for pain, such as epidural anesthesia . You may be …
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… (99.6°F) , and for most people it is 37°C (98.6°F) . What causes it? Hypothermia can occur when you are exposed to cold … generally is treated in the hospital, where doctors can use special techniques to warm the core body temperature. … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… iron from a meal. Get plenty of calcium. If you don't use milk or other dairy products, be sure to get calcium … and milk and yogurt. Get enough vitamin D. If you don't use milk or milk products, be sure to get enough vitamin D … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… melatonin and sleeping pills. Other treatments besides medicines have not been studied or have been studied very … not been thoroughly tested. Taking large doses of it may cause sleep disruption and daytime fatigue. If you have … warfarin (such as Coumadin), talk to your doctor before you use melatonin. The sleeping pills zolpidem (Sublinox) and …
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… pain. Pleurisy is sometimes called pleuritis. What causes it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower … Usually is on only one side of the chest. May extend to a shoulder or the belly. Is usually worse when you cough, … antibiotic. If a pulmonary embolism is present, you may get medicine to dissolve the clot or to prevent future blood …
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… Overview Tooth decay and cavities are caused by bacteria eating away the outer protective layer … is younger than 3 years, ask your dentist if it's okay to use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Use a … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine John Pope MD - Pediatrics Martin J. Gabica MD - …
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… nail bed. If you're healthy, the infection probably won't cause serious problems. What causes it? Fungal nail infections can be caused by yeasts, … get infected again. Treatment often starts with antifungal medicine. You can try an over-the-counter medicine that …
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… bah-RAY") is a problem with your nervous system . It causes muscle weakness, loss of reflexes, and numbness or … and other parts of your body. This rare condition can cause paralysis and lead to death. But most people get better … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam …
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… next reaction may be more severe or even deadly. What causes an allergic reaction to insect stings? An allergic … allergens in the sting. A few types of stinging insects cause most allergic reactions. They are: Bees. Wasps. Hornets. … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney …
