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… by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . You can lower your risk of STIs by using a condom when you have sex. What … How is it diagnosed? You may find a Bartholin gland cyst on your own, or your doctor may notice it during a physical … Infections Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… scarring and to promote healing. You may be able to do this yourself for minor wounds. You'll have to stop any bleeding, … If gloves aren't available, put something else between your hands and the wound. You can use many layers of clean … Cuts Adaptation Date: 9/12/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… 20 seconds after a sting, 90% of the venom is injected into your body. To quickly remove the stinger: Flick the stinger out with your finger. Scrape it out with something that is a … Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… medical care right away to prevent lasting damage to your eye. Some examples of prescription and over-the-counter … to treat depression (tricyclic antidepressants). Talk with your eye specialist about medicines that you should not … Errors Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… that control the eyelids. Drooping eyelids may cause your eyes to become dry and irritated. And they can prevent tears from draining normally, so tears may run down your cheeks. This tearing can also be a sign of increased … Problems Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… is the cause. Do not stop taking the antibiotic. Call your doctor to see whether your antibiotic can be adjusted. Most problems will go away … antibiotic. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… The following exercises will help strengthen the muscles in your neck as well as relieve existing neck pain . You don't … that increases pain. Do each exercise slowly. Talk to your doctor before doing any of these exercises. Side and … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… and mineral supplements, such as iron. If you think that your nausea or vomiting may be caused by a medicine: Call … taking a non-prescription medicine, stop taking it. Call your doctor if you feel you need to continue taking the medicine. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… or have moderate bleeding any time during pregnancy, call your doctor immediately. If possible, collect the tissue and bring it with you when you see your doctor. Pregnancy-Related Problems Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by others. Do not use your personal computer or device to read about this topic. … Abuse Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
