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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, vagina … 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 80% of cases of anal cancer. The HPV9 vaccine … Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) …
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… a lifelong battle with chronic pain . Women who have had a breast removed because of breast cancer may also feel phantom pain. Some people experience … include over-the-counter medicines like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Or you may need prescription medicines …
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… Breastfeeding your toddler Last updated January 25, 2018 All … of Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society - recommend breastfeeding for two years or longer. Breastfeeding or … chestfeeding for the parent Decreases the risk of certain cancers May decrease the risk of osteoporosis Costs less …
Medical tests
… bones. Check the response to antibiotic treatment. Diagnose inflammatory problems such as pulmonary fibrosis or sarcoidosis . Find certain types of cancer (such as lymphoma ). The scan also may be done to see … is working. How To Prepare If you will continue to breastfeed after the test, talk with your doctor about how …
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… Skin biopsies most often are done to diagnose skin cancer , which may be suspected when an abnormal area of … you to. If you are taking any medicines, particularly anti-inflammatory medicines such as prednisone, talk to your doctor. Anti-inflammatory medicines may change the way your biopsy looks …
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… tract) include: Regular use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) . Examples are aspirin and … can irritate the stomach lining and cause an ulcer . Inflammatory bowel disease . Colon polyps or colorectal cancer , especially in older adults. It is important to find …
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… Mastitis While Breastfeeding On this page: Prevention … Sore Nipples Acetaminophen Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Breast … Sore Nipples Acetaminophen Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Breast …
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… Reduced pain during ovulation. Reduced risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Reduced fibrocystic breast changes. Reduced risk of ectopic pregnancy . May … endometriosis . May protect against ovarian and endometrial cancer. Can be used after an abortion. Patches or vaginal …
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… They can make it hard to pass stools. Increased risk of cancer of the colon and rectum. This risk is higher than … such as scarring of the bile ducts and the pancreas . Inflammatory bowel disease, which also increases the risk of … belly pain along with diarrhea or constipation. Learn more Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Cancer Risk Irritable …
Medications
… blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with cancer. Zoledronic acid is also used with cancer … with multiple myeloma and other types of cancer (such as breast, lung) that have spread to the bones. Zoledronic acid … gentamicin, tobramycin) amphotericin B nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen) tacrolimus …
