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… may not be known, or it may be related to allergies, infections, or nasal polyps. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … nose wash may relieve symptoms. If you have a bacterial infection, you may take antibiotics. Other medicines may be … inside the nose and sinuses get inflamed from a viral infection like a cold, they swell and make more mucus. This …
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… their own. Home treatment may help decrease pain, prevent infection, and help heal large or broken blisters. Bandage … or heart disease. Draining a blister increases your risk of infection. You think your blister is from a contagious … jelly and replace the bandage as needed. Watch for signs of infection. Watch for a skin infection while your blister …
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… gums. The antibiotic will help speed healing and prevent infection. The dentist will remove the fibres about 1 week … into the bloodstream. Gum tissue is also at risk of infection. You may need to take antibiotics before and after … have a condition that puts you at high risk for a severe infection or if infections are particularly dangerous for …
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… by infected mosquitoes. The West Nile virus is one type of infection that may be spread by mosquitoes. Most infections are mild. Symptoms usually appear within 3 to 15 … other illnesses caused by bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections. You may have malaria if you have symptoms of …
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… discharge may look like a symptom of a vaginal yeast infection . You can also have abnormal vaginal discharge … such as bacterial vaginosis (BV) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . BV or an STI can affect your pregnancy, … and get treatment. Note : If you have symptoms of a pelvic infection or think you may have an STI, do not have sexual …
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… like diarrhea, gas, and cramping. It may also lead to infections such as vaginal yeast and urinary tract infections. Taking probiotics may help replace the lost good bacteria. This may help prevent diarrhea and infections. Probiotics may also be used to help with: Other …
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… with the hepatitis C virus will develop long-term (chronic) infection. Some people who have chronic hepatitis C will go … you had when you were diagnosed. How long you've had the infection. Your age when you were infected. How much alcohol … with the hepatitis C virus will develop long-term (chronic) infection. Some people who have chronic hepatitis C will go …
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… after urination (post-void residual urine). A urinary tract infection (UTI) . But repeated urinary tract infections can also be caused by long-term inflammation or infection in the prostate (chronic prostatitis). Other …
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… around the brain and spinal cord. It's usually caused by an infection. The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young … influenzae type B (Hib) disease, and pneumococcal infection. Talk to the doctor about whether your child needs …
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… and caliciviruses. Noroviruses cause gastroenteritis , food infection, foodborne illness , and acute non-bacterial … go to the hospital. How are they diagnosed? Most norovirus infections are mild and pass in a few days. So most people … symptoms. A stool test is sometimes done. How are norovirus infections treated? You treat gastroenteritis caused by …
