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… much energy you burn when you are at rest. If you have a lower BMR, it is easier to gain weight. Your BMR can change … to certain conditions. For example, starvation or very low-calorie diets decrease your BMR, because you lose muscle … much energy you burn when you are at rest. If you have a lower BMR, it is easier to gain weight. Your BMR can change …
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… Regional anesthesia is the use of medicines to block pain from an area of the body such as an arm or a leg or the belly. It's a safe way to relieve pain during a procedure. It's often used with medicines to … relax you or make you fall asleep. It can also help relieve pain after surgery. And it may reduce your need for other …
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… known. What are the symptoms? The main symptom is a sharp pain in the centre or left side of your chest. The pain may … called colchicine. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Get plenty of rest. Avoid … activity. Ask your doctor when you can be active again. Follow your doctor's advice about what problems to watch for, …
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… of progression. Symptoms may include: Hip tenderness or pain and decreased movement during the early stages of the condition. Increased pain when the toes are turned in toward midline (internal … walking or running. Rest relieves this discomfort. Knee pain. Sometimes knee pain is the first symptom. Stiffness …
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… or clotted, hemorrhoid), a doctor may relieve your pain by removing the contents of the clot. The doctor will … will be instructed to take daily sitz baths (sit in a shallow tub of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes) and to gently … will be instructed to take daily sitz baths (sit in a shallow tub of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes) and to gently …
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… type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent … least 15 minutes after each dose before putting your lenses back in. Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the … any serious side effects, including: vision changes eye pain/swelling swelling/redness of the eyelids A very serious …
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… dropper, have another person give the drops if possible. To lower the risk of dizziness, hold the container in your hand … roll into the ear of an adult, hold the earlobe up and back. In children, hold the earlobe down and back. Keep the … after a few days. Stopping this medication too early may allow bacteria and fungi to continue to grow, which may result …
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… is most obvious during an erection. The curvature may cause pain for the person or their partner, or it may be so severe … the symptoms? Symptoms of Peyronie's disease may develop slowly or suddenly. Common symptoms include: A lump or … a picture of the structures within the penis. Doppler flow studies, which use sound waves to monitor blood-flow
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… patch. Why It Is Used Capsaicin is used to help relieve pain. Capsaicin works by first stimulating and then … psoriasis. Mouth sores due to chemotherapy or radiation. Follow the directions on the label. Lower-dose capsaicin skin patches (such as Salonpas) are …
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… What are migraine headaches? Migraines are painful, throbbing headaches that last from 4 to 72 hours. … help prevent migraine headaches. Try acupuncture or biofeedback. Some people find that these can help reduce how many … Take them as prescribed by your doctor. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Medicines to stop a …