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… digestion If you've ever had an upset stomach or a case of heartburn, you know how painful digestive problems can be. … Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close … Problems Outside the Digestive Tract Crohn's Disease: When Surgery Is Needed Cryptosporidium Dementia: Bladder and …
Medications
… If you have certain side effects (such as severe headache) when you first start taking this medication, your doctor may … Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, heartburn, and dizziness may occur. Talk with your doctor if … This medication may interfere with certain medical/lab tests (such as chemical stress tests using …
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… pain is pain that lasts for 3 months or longer. It can make you sleep poorly, feel tired and irritable, and have a hard … think about pain so that your body and mind respond better when you have pain. Another technique, called acceptance and … It may take some time to change the way you think. You will need to practice healthy thinking every day. Notice and stop …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … the underlying adult tooth. The baby tooth or teeth may need to be removed. What can contribute to tooth decay? The … goes into the mouth and how long it stays in the mouth. When your child eats or drinks sugars, the germs (bacteria) …
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… known as corticosteroids. Hydrocortisone injection is used when a similar drug cannot be taken by mouth or when a very … problems swelling ankles/feet/hands fast/slow/irregular heartbeat unusual hair/skin growth Get medical help right … before having any immunizations, vaccinations, or skin tests. Avoid contact with people who have recently received …
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… Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. When used regularly, diltiazem can decrease the number and … changes that might benefit you. Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney/liver function, pulse, blood pressure, …
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… Estrogens and progestins should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia. In postmenopausal women, estrogen when used with a progestin can increase the risk of heart … This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including metyrapone test), possibly causing false …
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… Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Self-Care Condition … and photodynamic therapy . After treatment, you will need regular checkups. Health Tools Health Tools help you …
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… measure a child's weight compared to his or her height. If you are concerned that your child is—or could … or medicine. A family history of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or gallstones. Sleeping … Past efforts to manage weight. Physical examination and tests Your doctor will look for reasons for your child's …
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… (including naproxen) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time … bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for … pain/fever. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab …
