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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Uterine Fibroid Embolization? Decision Point … to treat your symptoms. Choose another treatment, such as over-the-counter pain medicine, hormones, or surgery. This … and side effects. These include infection, early menopause , and pain that in rare cases could last for months. …
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… Breathing Problems: Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler Actionset Overview A metered-dose inhaler lets you breathe medicine … inhaler gives a measured amount of medicine each time you use it. A metered-dose inhaler gives medicine in the form of a liquid mist. Your doctor may want you to use a spacer with your inhaler. A spacer is a chamber that …
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… Eye Problems: Using Eyedrops and Eye Ointment Actionset Overview Many eye problems are treated with eyedrops or eye … with both. Even though drops and ointments are widely used, many people don't know the best way to put them in. … any surface. This will keep it free from bacteria. Do not use more drops or ointment than directed. If you have …
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… Substance Use: Helping Someone Get Treatment On this page: Overview Overview If you have a family … Tell the person that you are worried about their substance use and want to help. Give examples of how the person's …
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… Questions About Substance Use Treatment Programs On this page: Overview Overview When visiting a … special training in counselling people who have substance use problems. Are any medical doctors associated with the …
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… Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? Decision Point You may … Read and follow all instructions on the label. Healthy body weight . Stay at a weight that's healthy for you. Talk to … or a clinical social worker who specializes in pain management skills. Why might your doctor recommend epidural …
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… Multiple Sclerosis: Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS? Decision Point You … disease and do well without treatment. But many get worse over time. Medicines can reduce the severity of attacks of … system—the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It can cause problems with muscle control and strength, vision, …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Bypass Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … your symptoms will happen. You probably know what things cause your angina. For example, you know how much activity … eating healthy food, being active, staying at a healthy weight, managing other health problems, and not smoking. A …
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… Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? Decision Point You … and type of activity is right for you. Staying at a healthy weight or losing weight if you need to. Managing other … for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guidelines for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease. Journal …
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… Temporomandibular Disorder: Should I Have Surgery for Jaw Pain? Decision Point You may … surgery to correct temporomandibular disorder. Continue to use other treatments. Key points to remember Surgery for … of Medicine, 359(25): 2693–2705. Tucker MR, et al. (2013). Management of temporomandibular disorders. In JR Hupp et …
