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… about herpes. For many people, herpes is a minor skin condition that comes and goes without causing problems. … (around the genitals, anus or mouth) or send you for a blood test. If the sores have already started to heal, a … help with the pain Wear loose-fitting clothing and cotton underwear Soak in warm water baths Keep the infected area …
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… other treatments (such as corticosteroids applied to the skin). Alitretinoin belongs to a class of drugs known as … go away nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop abdominal pain bloody/severe diarrhea bleeding from the rectum vision … problems (such as depression) thyroid disease Do not donate blood while taking this drug and for at least 1 month after …
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… diary help you and your doctor? Your doctor needs to understand your pain to treat it effectively. You can help … using heat or cold treatment: Don't apply heat or cold to skin that may be red or tender from radiation treatment. … skin. Don't use heat or cold in an area where you have poor blood flow. Gentle massage Simple touch or gentle massage …
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… should not use ribavirin because it can lower your red blood cell level (anemia). This may worsen your condition … side effects. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are … chest pain jaw/left arm pain stomach/lower back pain black/bloody stools A very serious allergic reaction to this drug …
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… South Asian descent. You have prediabetes . This means your blood sugar is above normal but is not high enough to be diabetes. You have high blood pressure . You have high cholesterol or other fats in … disease, or peripheral arterial disease (PAD). You have a skin problem called acanthosis nigricans . You have …
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… is a calcium channel blocker and is used to treat high blood pressure or prevent chest pain (angina). It works by … occurs. Use other medications (such as nitroglycerin placed under the tongue) to relieve chest pain as directed by your … including: nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop yellowing eyes/skin dark urine stomach/abdominal pain Although this …
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… whenever you might touch body fluids, such as saliva, blood, urine, or stool. Use a new pair of gloves when you … Gloves can also be used when you put medicines on the skin and when you give shots. Gloves do not protect you from … whenever you might touch body fluids, such as saliva, blood, urine, or stool. Use a new pair of gloves when you …
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… tiredness, dizziness, severe drowsiness, chills, blue/cold skin, muscle pain, fast/difficult breathing, slow/irregular … with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve …
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… symptoms Many people with asthma can get their symptoms under control by avoiding things that might cause an asthma … shortness of breath, and chest tightness. When symptoms are under control, many people with asthma can do all the things … symptoms Many people with asthma can get their symptoms under control by avoiding things that might cause an asthma …
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… its container. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are … change in skin color fainting easy bleeding/bruising bloody urine signs of an ovarian cyst (such as unusual … for some time after stopping treatment. Your doctor will do blood tests to decide when you can stop using birth control. …
