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… Overview Overview Local anesthesia uses medicine (anesthetics) to block pain from a part of the body. The medicine affects only the area near where the medicine was …
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… Overview Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a procedure used to remove excess tissue in the throat to widen the … when breathing stops ( sleep apnea ), both related to the medicine (anesthesia) that made you sleep during surgery. … In NH Fiebach et al., eds., Principles of Ambulatory Medicine , 7th ed., pp. 1849–1864. Philadelphia: Lippincott …
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… narrowing again after angioplasty . They are coated with medicine that prevents scar tissue from growing into the … the artery and improve blood flow. Drug-eluting stents are used more often than bare-metal stents. To decide which type … about whether you can and want to take blood-thinning medicines for at least 1 year. How stents are placed in an …
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… regularly. They often have trouble getting pregnant. The medicine letrozole is commonly used to stimulate ovulation. But medicine doesn't work for some women who have PCOS. This is …
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… problems. These often can be improved by treatment with medicine. Parkinson's disease can affect the nerves that control the sexual organs. This may cause difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection and … in men. It can affect arousal in both men and women. Medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease or other …
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… Overview Regional anesthesia is the use of medicines to block pain from an area of the body such as an … to relieve pain during a procedure. It's often used with medicines to relax you or make you fall asleep. It can also …
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… often come with warnings. As with all over-the-counter medicine, be sure to follow the directions on the label . These products include: Appetite suppressants. These medicines often work by making you less hungry. Water-loss … can be dangerous. Appetite suppressants are meant to be used only for a few weeks. Do not use these medicines if you …
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… Soy for Menopause Symptoms On this page: Overview … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… Be sure to look at the eyeball for possible injury. Use ice or cold. Apply ice or cold packs for 15 minutes 3 or … is gone, warm compresses may relieve pain. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If the doctor gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed. If you are not …
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… day at home: Take a few walks or bike rides during the day. Use a free smartphone app or online exercise video. Take a … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney …
