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… for liver disease, such as hepatitis. Liver disease may cause symptoms. These may include pain in the upper belly, … disease. Keep track of the effects of cholesterol-lowering medicines and other medicines that can damage the liver. How To Prepare In …
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… or upper belly or in one or both shoulders or arms. What causes it? Angina happens when the heart muscle doesn't get … treated? Angina can be controlled with different types of medicine. You may take a quick-acting form of nitroglycerin … angina when it happens. You might also take a daily angina medicine. This type of medicine can prevent angina that …
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… as if it were a harmful germ or virus. Many things can cause this to happen. Examples include pollens, medicine, food, dust, animal dander, and mould. Your … Allergies can be mild or severe. Over-the-counter allergy medicine may help with some symptoms. Read and follow all …
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… is actinic keratosis? Actinic keratosis is a skin growth caused by sun damage. It can turn into skin cancer, but this … growths by freezing or scraping them off or by putting medicines on them. What are the symptoms? Actinic keratoses … (hypopigmentation). This colour change may not go away. Medicines put on the skin (topical therapy). These include …
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… is a pseudomonas infection? A pseudomonas infection is caused by a very common type of bacteria called Pseudomonas … the bacteria can resist many types of antibiotics, the medicines normally used to kill bacteria. What causes it? … because the bacteria are resistant to many of these medicines. In some cases, surgery is used to remove infected …
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… Test Overview A tilt table test is used to check people who have fainted or who often feel … drive you home after the test. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may … heartbeat. If you don't have any symptoms, you may be given medicine to speed up your heart rate. Then you will be …
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… behind the knee. It is also called a popliteal cyst. What causes it? A Baker's cyst is caused when excess joint fluid is … a lot of pain, your doctor may give you a shot of steroid medicine to reduce swelling. You may need to use a cane or … Ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, …
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… agency about the requirements in your province. Some drugs used to control epilepsy may make you drowsy. If you just … seizures are under control. Be sure to take antiepileptic medicine as prescribed. Taking it incorrectly makes it more … Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… help you deal with this problem: Encourage the person to use the bathroom on a regular schedule, such as every 2 … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Myron F. …
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… under the influence of alcohol or drugs (you may not have used protection). Tested positive for another sexually … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Peter Shalit MD, PhD - Internal Medicine Current as …
