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… Overview What is pain? Pain is your body's way of warning you that something may be wrong. Pain … having. A pain scale lets you rate your pain level as it changes. A pain diary is a record of your pain and how … works most of the time but that your pain flares up during extra activity or even for no clear reason. These …
Medications
… enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). Other Uses This section contains uses of this … unlikely but serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as hallucinations, depression, thoughts of … Newborn babies of mothers who use this medication late in pregnancy may have symptoms such as slow/shallow breathing, …
Medications
… enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). Other Uses This section contains uses of this … unlikely but serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as hallucinations, depression, thoughts of … Newborn babies of mothers who use this medication late in pregnancy may have symptoms such as slow/shallow breathing, …
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… it is the result of damage to the inner wall of the uterus during pregnancy, labour, delivery, or a surgical procedure. What … if medicine doesn't work and you don't want a hysterectomy. During these procedures, the doctor removes or shrinks …
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… They may be at their worst by age 12. Tics tend to decrease during teenage years. Sometimes they go away by adulthood. … for a person who has TS to feel an urge in some part of the body that builds and builds. This urge can only be relieved … for a person who has TS to feel an urge in some part of the body that builds and builds. This urge can only be relieved …
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… What are seasonal allergies? Allergies occur when your body's defence system (immune system) overreacts to certain … that have a small amount of certain allergens in them. Your body "gets used to" the allergen, so you react less to it … the time you spend outside when pollen counts are high (during midday and afternoon). Wear a pollen mask or dust …
Medical tests
… follicle-stimulating hormone levels rise and fall together during the monthly cycle. LH also stimulates the production … a part of the brain called the hypothalamus . Stress. Low body weight. Medical Tests: Questions to … a part of the brain called the hypothalamus . Stress. Low body weight. Medical Tests: Questions to …
Medications
… you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as confusion, hallucinations) ringing in the … may cause agitation/excitement instead of drowsiness. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as confusion, hallucinations) shaking trouble … drowsiness and confusion can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… when you have too much of the hormone cortisol in your body. Cortisol is especially important in controlling blood … and metabolism . But it affects almost every area of your body. Normally, your body keeps the level of cortisol in … the neck and upper part of the back ( buffalo hump ). Skin changes, such as thinning, bruising, acne, wounds that heal …