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… suddenly with an injury or develop slowly over time because of wear and tear. A chip, crack, or break in the tooth … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine David …
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… about whether you are having breathing difficulties because of smoke inhalation. Smoke inhalation may occur in any … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine H. Michael …
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… Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Jean S. Kutner MD, MSPH - Geriatric Medicine, … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… treated? Iliotibial band syndrome is treated with rest, medicines to relieve swelling and pain, and stretching … exercises as instructed by a physiotherapist or sports medicine doctor. Steroid injections at the most tender spot … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… become thinner as you get older. Having gone through menopause. After menopause, the body makes less estrogen. This … osteoporosis. Taking corticosteroids or certain other medicines. Some medicines can cause bone thinning. Being inactive due to …
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… should be. In some cases, too much amniotic fluid doesn't cause problems. In other cases, it can cause problems, such as … extra fluid from the amniotic sac. Or you may be given medicine. Your doctor might do extra tests, like an … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… or high blood pressure. In some cases, illnesses can cause confusion or other signs of dementia. Whether there is a … believe that they may affect the risk of dementia. What medicines the person is taking. Some medicines can contribute to memory loss or mental …
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… levels of inflammation in your body. The hs-CRP can be used to find the risk for heart disease and stroke in people … is high, your doctor may recommend lifestyles changes or medicine to help lower your risk. How To Prepare In general, … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… Risks Treatment Overview Phototherapy is the supervised use of ultraviolet (UV) light to treat skin conditions, … Phototherapy may work better when used with ointments and medicines. UV light may help prevent bacterial infections, … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Ellen K. Roh …
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… your kidneys. Without treatment, that problem could cause kidney failure . So it's important to get treatment … Infections, such as HIV , hepatitis B , and hepatitis C . Medicines such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs . … is causing nephrotic syndrome. Some people may not need medicine if they are at low risk for problems or are getting …
