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… Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and impaired nerve function. … arsenic are present. Long-term exposure to even relatively low amounts of arsenic in drinking water over years or … drinking water even if the arsenic levels are slightly below the guideline. Data collected in Canada show that levels …
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… while flushing with cool water but may continue to be painful after you stop flushing. After flushing your eye, … and get stuck in the eye. Keeping the eye closed may help reduce pain. Do not apply any pressure to the eye or the area …
Medications
… of drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use … nose bleeds, tiredness, weight loss, headache, muscle/joint pain, trouble sleeping, change in taste, diarrhea, … vomit, vomit that looks like coffee grounds) sudden/severe back pain fast/irregular heartbeat severe dizziness fainting …
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… , or hammer, claw, or mallet toes —will not become severely painful or disabling if you wear shoes with a wide toe box … ball of your foot more room. Try to wear shoes that: Have low heels. Avoid high-heeled, narrow, or pointed-toe shoes. … more than 5 cm (2 in.) high. Alternate wearing these with low-heeled shoes. Have wide and deep toe boxes (the area …
Medical tests
… resonance imaging (MRI) test. Look for the cause of pain in the face. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing … of damage to cells or tissue from radiation, including the low levels of radiation used for this test. But the chance of damage from the X-rays is extremely low. It is not a reason to avoid the test. If you need an …
Medications
… professional. This medication may also be used for nerve pain. How To Use Read the Medication Guide provided by your … usually twice a day. The manufacturer directs to swallow this medication whole. However, many similar drugs … to treatment. Children's dosage is also based on weight. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you …
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… as alkylating agents. It works by killing cancer cells or slowing their growth. How To Use This medication is injected … your health care professional right away if you experience pain, irritation, redness, or swelling at the injection … your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as: low back/side pain (flank pain) signs of kidney problems (such …
Medications
… This drug may also be used for certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). How To Use Read the … you may not get the correct dose. The medication may be swallowed directly from the oral syringe or mixed in a small … be taking. Children's dosage is also based on weight. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you …
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… surgery to remove a cataract , you will most likely be allowed to return to your normal activities. But you need to … wear a rigid shield over your eye. Use an over-the-counter pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), if needed. Be … or into your face. Shampoo your hair by leaning your head back. Do not swim for about 3 weeks. …
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… that involves three glands. When your cortisol level gets low, a part of the brain called the hypothalamus releases a … The symptoms of Cushing's syndrome vary and often appear slowly over time. You may have: Weight gain, especially … face or extra fat around the neck and upper part of the back ( buffalo hump ). Skin changes, such as thinning, …
