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… under a microscope. Several different methods may be used to obtain a skin sample, depending on the size and … unless your doctor tells you to. If you are taking any medicines, particularly anti-inflammatory medicines such as prednisone, talk to your doctor. …
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… depression? Depression is a mental health condition that causes you to feel sad, lose interest in activities that you … may not be recognized. Many older adults take many medicines, and certain medicines may cause symptoms that are similar to the …
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… include ammonia) may build up in the bloodstream and cause problems in your brain called encephalopathy. High … treated? Most cases of encephalopathy are treated using a medicine called lactulose. This drug helps prevent the … cases of encephalopathy, your doctor may give you another medicine called rifaximin. This medicine may be used with …
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… and peripheral arterial disease. You and your doctor can use your risk score to decide if you want to take steps to … lifestyle is important for everyone. Some people also take medicine to lower their risk. You and your doctor can work … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… team, including the anesthesiologist. This doctor gives you medicines to put you to sleep for the surgery and control … works and make note of any allergies you might have to medicines. You'll get a sedative to make you feel more … to a bag that will collect urine. If your surgeon plans to use parts of your leg veins for the bypass grafts, your legs …
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… They often look like an overgrown pimple. They are often caused by infected hair follicles. Bacteria from the infection … to take antibiotics for a longer time than normal. These medicines may help keep boils from coming back. Related … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… Overview Electrical nerve stimulation is a procedure that uses an electrical current to treat chronic pain . … the long term. And they may help reduce the use of pain medicine in some people. After initial pain relief, these … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. …
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… Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks What To Think About … and they are hard to avoid. Avoiding allergens and using medicine do not control symptoms, or you have to take medicine all the time to control symptoms. Side effects of …
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… in starting treatment. The classification criteria are used to evaluate people who have swelling in at least one … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… your risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. It focuses on eating more healthy foods and cutting back on foods … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam …
