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… food from your throat to your stomach. Esophagitis can be painful and can make it hard to swallow. What causes it? Gastroesophageal reflux disease , or … When you have GERD, stomach acid and juices flow backward into your esophagus. This can irritate the …
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… to cold or hot weather before temperature measurement Follow the best practices and the manufacturer's instructions … instructions carefully Gently tug on the ear, pulling it back. This will help straighten the ear canal, and make a … can cause the body's temperature to rise Medicine to reduce a fever is not always needed Sponge baths, alcohol …
Medications
… using this medication and each time you get a refill. Follow the illustrated directions for the proper use of this … the device to breathe out before inhaling. Do not exhale back into the device. If your prescribed dose is 2 puffs, … symptoms (such as weakness, weight loss, nausea, muscle pain, headache, tiredness, dizziness). To help prevent …
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… and widening the blood vessels in your lungs which allows the blood to flow more easily. Decreasing high blood … or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up … right away if these effects occur. Rarely, males may have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours. If …
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… testosterone. Uses This medication is used by men who have low or no testosterone due to certain medical conditions … daily. Some brands should not be chewed and should be swallowed whole for the best effect. Carefully follow your … that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) hands/ankles/feet …
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… many nonprescription and prescription medications (such as pain/fever drugs or cough-and-cold products). Check the … sweating, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, yellowing eyes/skin, and dark urine. Daily alcohol use, … on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, …
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… water. This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result … sexual ability easy bleeding or bruising stomach/abdominal pain yellowing of eyes/skin signs of kidney problems (such …
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… also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the … many nonprescription and prescription medications (such as pain/fever drugs or cough-and-cold products). Check the … body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. How To Use See also Warning section. Read …
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… On this page: Overview Overview A blow to the chest can cause a minor or serious injury. It is … a chest injury, it is important to determine whether your pain might be caused by a heart problem. If you do not have … can injure the lungs or the airway (trachea). A blow to the back of the chest can injure a kidney. A blow to the side of …
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… allergy medicine may help with some symptoms. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Managing your allergies … eyes ("allergic shiners"). Drainage from the nose down the back of the throat (post-nasal drip). Sore throat or … Allegra) or loratadine (such as Claritin). To help relieve pain, try acetaminophen or ibuprofen. How can you prevent …
