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… kisses, are flat, pink patches that occur mainly on the back of the neck, the upper eyelids, the upper lip, or … smooth, flat, blue or blue-gray birthmarks, usually on the lower back and buttocks. They often look like bruises. They … signs of being infected. The signs can include: Increased pain, swelling, or warmth in the area. Red streaks extending …
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… regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an … and close your lips tightly around it. While breathing in slowly and deeply, press down on the canister with your … poor wound healing puffy face unexpected weight gain muscle pain/weakness mental/mood changes (such as depression, …
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… iodine is a medicine that you take one time. After you swallow it, it is taken up by your thyroid gland . Depending on … Doctors often use it if your hyperthyroidism comes back after you have been treated with antithyroid medicine. … Metallic taste in your mouth. Dry mouth. Sore throat. Neck pain. Radioactive iodine treatment can make your neck swell …
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… aspirin or some other blood thinner, ask your doctor if you should stop taking it before your test. Make sure that you … how soon before the biopsy to stop eating and drinking. Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and … Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If pain is starting to get you down, let people know when you … and will help you out. Chronic Pain Low Back Pain Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: …
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… the penis, vulva, or around the anus by burning them with a low-voltage electrified probe. Electrocautery is usually … a numbing medicine ( local anesthetic ) is usually used for pain control. Medicine that causes unconsciousness ( general … often works to remove warts. But warts may grow back. Risks Risks of electrocautery are: Bleeding. Blood …
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… was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine … a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… too little weight. This could be because: Your milk flow is too fast for your baby to take in enough milk during … leaking between feedings. Your breasts may spray. Breast pain. Breast engorgement . This can lead to blocked milk … the unused breast to make you more comfortable. Try leaning back and nursing "uphill" so that your baby is above the …
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… In general, doctors say it is usually safe to take the following. Prescription medicines Some medicines for high blood … medicines Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) for fever and pain Some allergy medicines, including loratadine (such as … This medicine is very likely to cause birth defects. It should not be taken by women who are pregnant or who may …
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… or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision … before replacing your contact lenses. Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a … effects, including: fast/pounding heartbeat eye or eyelid pain/burning/swelling extreme sensitivity to light vision …