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… the tablet. If your tablet comes in a blister, peel back the foil to carefully remove the tablet. Do not push … the tablet. Place the tablet in your mouth right away and allow it to dissolve. After the tablet has melted, it can be … of arms/legs yellowing eyes/skin severe stomach/abdominal pain trouble urinating interrupted breathing during sleep …
Medications
… of time it is used. This medication should be used at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest amount of time. … any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Peel off the backing from the patch and apply the patch to a clean, dry … irritation/itching/odor/discharge severe stomach/abdominal pain yellowing eyes/skin dark urine swelling …
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… For each item in the list, the generic name is first, followed by any brand names. levothyroxine (T4) (Eltroxin, … Synthroid) This is not a complete list of medicines for low thyroid. Why is levothyroxine used? Levothyroxine is … If you have heart disease, too much medicine can cause pain (angina) and irregular heartbeats. If your dose is too …
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… process of digestion by making the stomach smaller. It allows food to bypass part of the small intestine so that you … is duodenal switch. What To Expect You will have some belly pain and may need pain medicine for the first week or so … Most people need 2 to 4 weeks before they are ready to get back to their usual routine. Because the surgery makes your …
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… you or your child has sickle cell disease . Make and follow a plan for how to treat pain. Work with your doctor to make a plan that includes … water. Stay safe at high altitudes and during air travel. Low oxygen levels caused by high altitudes and plane flights …
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… broken. The most common cause of a broken rib is a direct blow to the chest, often from a car crash or a fall. Coughing … or cancer. What are the symptoms? A broken rib may cause pain in the injured area. It can make it hard to take a … have broken your ribs and you have not injured your neck or back, it is a good idea to lie on your injured side. This …
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… or bounce the stretch. You should feel a "stretch," not pain. Breathe out as you start the stretch, and breathe in … and how often you do a stretch may vary. The information below shows general guidelines. Always ask your doctor about … upper body. Here's a chest stretch you can try: Lie on your back. Extend your arms straight out to the sides with your …
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… occurs. The hair loss often comes and goes—hair will grow back over several months in one area but will fall out in … results in patches of hair loss, the hair usually grows back in a few months. footnote 1 Though the new hair is … on the scalp that may help hair to grow. A medicine is "painted" on the scalp once a week. This irritates the skin …
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… you can sometimes ask for food without MSG or salt. Slowly reducing salt will help you adjust to the taste. Take … mustard, or ketchup on your food, unless it is labelled "low-sodium" or "low-salt." Make your own salad dressings, … If you become short of breath or dizzy or have chest pain, stop, sit down, and rest. Do not exercise when you do …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … Repairing the hernia can also relieve the symptoms of pain and discomfort and make the bulge go away. The hernia … symptoms don't bother you much. The hernia can be pushed back into the belly or it goes away when you lie down. (If …
