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… Sciatica On this page: Related Information What is sciatica? … by the nerve roots coming out of the spinal cord into the lower back. It goes down through the buttock, then its … can help with nerve pain, or even surgery for severe cases. Related Information Back Problems and Injuries Bone Spur …
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… can form in this type of aneurysm and can block blood flow in your leg. What increases your risk? Family history. … Being male. Men are more likely to have a leg aneurysm. High blood pressure. It increases the chance of an aneurysm … aneurysm may be found during tests for another, usually unrelated, condition. You may have regular tests to find out …
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… Allergic Rhinitis: Common Triggers On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When you have allergies, you … picks them up and carries them, often for long distances. Flowers also make pollen, which is spread by insects. … count measures the pollen in the air. When this number is high, you will be more likely to have an allergic reaction …
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… Medicines for Cluster Headaches On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Medicines may stop a … most often used to stop cluster headaches include: High-flow oxygen inhalation therapy. You breathe oxygen through a …
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… Severity of Back Injuries On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most back injuries are caused … serious problems. Severe back injuries may be caused by: High-energy injuries, such as car crashes, falls from … heights, and major sports-related injuries. Direct blows to the spine from moving objects. Blows that transmit …
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… Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support Related Information What is metastatic or … it was able to spread, the chances that it will return are lower. What causes it? Doctors don't know the exact cause of … and outside the bowel area. Radiation therapy This uses high-dose X-rays to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Related Information What is a urinary tract … look pink or red, or smell bad. You may feel pain in your lower belly or have flank pain . How is it diagnosed? To … or pus in your urine. Have symptoms of a UTI and you have diabetes. Have been taking antibiotics for a UTI but your …
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… your doctor may direct you to start taking this drug at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your … liver disease seizures bleeding problems low sodium in the blood (hyponatremia) personal or family history of glaucoma … sugar and/or aspartame. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that …
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… also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the … about addiction. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication, or if you take the … breathing problems (such as asthma, emphysema, sleep apnea) diabetes a certain eye problem (glaucoma) heart problems …
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… for Spinal Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview Related Information Treatment Overview The purpose of physiotherapy is to decrease your pain and help you slowly return to your normal activities. It may reduce pain … fitness, normal level of activity, and your amount of pain. Related Information Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Spinal …