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… of these medicines will affect your chances of conceiving. Oral medicines (by mouth) can make treating an erection … inhibitors (PDE-5 inhibitors) are commonly used oral medicines for erection problems. Examples include … do you need to make your decision? Check the facts 1. 1, Do oral medicines work well to treat erection problems? Yes …
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… values High levels of free catecholamines, vanillylmandelic acid (VMA), or metanephrine can mean that an adrenal gland … values High levels of free catecholamines, vanillylmandelic acid (VMA), or metanephrine can mean that an adrenal gland …
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… therapy (PDT). This uses medicine, such as aminolevulinic acid (ALA), that is put on the skin and then activated with … therapy (PDT). This uses medicine, such as aminolevulinic acid (ALA), that is put on the skin and then activated with …
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… sexual contact can spread Shigella bacteria. This includes: oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your … in untreated water Sexual contact Do not have unprotected oral-anal contact, especially if your partner has symptoms … Use a dam, plastic wrap or cut open a condom when having oral-anal sexual contact Right after sex, thoroughly wash …
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… are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by mouth (orally). A booster dose may be required every 3 months. … over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 2 … 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 6 …
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… nasal spray, gel, or drops (such as Claritin Allergy or Drixoral) to help a stuffy nose. Don't use a nasal decongestant … swell up more than before you used the spray. Try an oral decongestant for a stuffy nose or head. It provides … to your pharmacist or health care provider before using oral decongestants. Try using a medicine that thins mucus …
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… 1 About 5% to 10% of kidney stones are made of uric acid. footnote 1 Less than 1% of kidney stones are made of a … 1 About 5% to 10% of kidney stones are made of uric acid. footnote 1 Less than 1% of kidney stones are made of a …
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… and stomach ( lower esophageal sphincter ). The valve stops acid from backing up into the esophagus as easily. This … and stomach ( lower esophageal sphincter ). The valve stops acid from backing up into the esophagus as easily. This …
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… substances made up of smaller building blocks called amino acids . Proteins carry a positive or a negative electrical … substances made up of smaller building blocks called amino acids . Proteins carry a positive or a negative electrical …
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… called metabolic alkalosis can be caused by a loss of acid from your body (for example, from a loss of … called metabolic alkalosis can be caused by a loss of acid from your body (for example, from a loss of …