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… hyperplasia (BPH) and gives you a score based on how severe your symptoms are. BPH is an enlarged prostate gland … more Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take Medicine? Citations McVary KT, et al. …
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… vomiting, retching, stomach cramping, and diarrhea. In more severe cases, dehydration, headache, muscle cramping, and … over in a few days. But it is not unusual for recovery to take longer in severe cases. How is it diagnosed? Staph … that are lost during diarrhea. These kinds of drinks should not be used to rehydrate. When you feel like eating …
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… with your stomach or esophagus. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it … during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the procedure and how … cramping when the probe is moved. If the discomfort is severe, alert your doctor with an agreed-upon signal or a …
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… using this medication, a parent or other responsible adult should supervise the child. If you have any questions, ask … that you close your eyes during use. Each treatment usually takes about 5 to 15 minutes. Use this medication only … serious side effects. Rarely, this medication may cause severe sudden worsening of breathing problems right after …
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… size, and response to treatment. Before each cycle, you should have blood tests to find the best dose for you and to … you receive this medication, your doctor may direct you to take a fever reducer, an antihistamine, and a corticosteroid … to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe reaction. Get medical help right away if you develop …
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… ("water pill") effects like other thiazides. Diazoxide should not be used to treat low blood sugar from poor nutrition/diet (functional hypoglycemia). How To Use Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, … itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a complete …
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… nose cleaned in the doctor's office a few times. Your nose should be healed 2 to 3 weeks after the nasal pack is … strenuous exercise, and bending forward for a few days. And take care not to injure your nose during exercise or other … a whistling sound when you inhale. In cases of long-term, severe perforation, the bridge of the nose can develop a …
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Shoulder Separation On this page: What is a shoulder separation? A shoulder separation is the partial or … A shoulder separation is classified according to how severely these ligaments are injured: In a type I injury , …
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… bloody diarrhea. Some strains of E. coli may also cause severe anemia or kidney failure, which can lead to death. … treated with chlorine. It can also happen when people mistakenly swallow contaminated water while swimming in a lake, … are clear or yellowish, with no trace of pink. Ground beef should be cooked until all pink colour is gone. Wash your …
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… receive care, and who will make decisions about your care should you not be able to make decisions yourself. You may … palliative care to help keep you comfortable, and you can take medicines or other treatments that might cure you. A … important to many health problems. Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? Advance …