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… body. No instruments are inserted in the body. Doctors can use MRC to find gallstones before surgery to remove the … (laparoscopic cholecystectomy). But the test is most useful for diagnosing complications of gallstones. These … abscesses . The disadvantage of MRC is that doctors can't use it to remove gallstones. With ERCP (endoscopic …
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… Overview Vasoconstrictor medicines are used to treat sudden (acute) bleeding from enlarged veins … to the liver (portal veins). These medicines also may be used along with endoscopic treatment. What are the side … headache, or dizziness. Other side effects from long-term use of these medicines may include diarrhea, too much sugar …
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… naturally become thinner as you grow older. This is because existing bone tissue is broken down faster than new bone … This is the most accurate way to measure bone density. It uses two different X-ray beams to estimate bone density in … as little as 2% of bone loss per year. It is fast and uses very low doses of radiation. Single-energy X-ray …
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… sure you know the benefits and side effects of a medicine. Use medicines only if non-medicine approaches are not … the minimum effective dose. When using a liquid medicine, use the measuring device that comes with the medicine. Call … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Information Overview A rubber (aspirating) bulb can be used to remove mucus from a baby's nose or mouth when a cold … make it hard for the baby to eat or sleep. It is best to use the rubber bulb to clean the baby's nose before feedings and before the baby goes to sleep. To use a rubber bulb correctly, follow these steps. Position …
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… cotton socks on his or her hands to prevent scratching. Or use light bandages over open blisters. Wash your child's … Distract your child when you find him or her scratching. Use loose-fitting cotton clothing. Change clothes and bedsheets daily. Use a household cleaner such as Lysol or Pine-Sol to wash …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Do not use unapproved, unproven, or potentially dangerous … treatments include: Gripe water. Varying ingredients are used in blends labelled as gripe water. In some batches, … pad on your baby's stomach. Babies burn easily—do not use heated items such as these. Quieting a baby with …
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… disease or another dementia are sometimes easily confused and may forget where they are, what day it is, and … common facts. The following tips will help avoid confusion. Use familiar objects, such as a favourite chair or … help the person recognize where he or she is. Label often-used rooms, such as the bathroom, and objects. Provide …
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… or a tendon injury (tendinopathy) in the shoulder can cause pain on the outside or front of the upper arm. Common … prolonged or repeated overhead reaching. But continue to use your shoulder. During specific sports activities: Use proper throwing techniques. Use a different swim stroke, …
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… Information Overview Benzoyl peroxide is a medicine you use to treat acne . It comes in different strengths in … may get red and peel. It's not a quick fix. You may need to use the product for as long as 4 to 6 weeks before your acne … or a burning feeling. Redness. Swelling. Who should not use this product? Talk to a doctor before allowing a child …
