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… teeth, difficulty chewing, and lack of self-confidence because of bad teeth or bad breath. To help get over being … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Arden …
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… defects in a fetus . It's done to find birth defects caused by an abnormal number of chromosomes . It also can … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Siobhan M. Dolan …
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… Basics What is ringworm? Ringworm is an infection caused by a fungus . It causes a rash that can appear on many … Follow the directions on the package. Don't stop using the medicine just because your symptoms go away. You most likely … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… and your workplace. (Front desk or security employees can use it to prevent your partner from entering.) Collect … texts or missed calls. Make a packing list. Include medicines and important documents (for you, your kids, and … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Christine R. …
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… valvotomy. It's a minimally invasive procedure. You may get medicine that relaxes you or puts you in a light sleep. You … pain when the catheter is put in the blood vessel. A doctor uses a thin flexible tube (catheter) that is inserted … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Michael P. Pignone …
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… This fluid buildup is called ascites . Ascites may be caused by infection, inflammation, an injury, or other … (bowel) are working. How To Prepare If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you … Or your doctor may tell you to keep taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other blood thinners.) Make …
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… causing swelling, pain, and possible infection. What causes it? A gallstone stuck in the cystic duct , a tube that … rest, fluids and antibiotics given through a vein, and pain medicine. The main treatment for acute cholecystitis is … rare cases of chronic cholecystitis, you may also receive medicine that dissolves gallstones over a period of time. …
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… but not others. Or scents may smell different than they used to. How can it affect your life? The sense of smell is … or sinusitis. Seasonal allergies. Smoking cigarettes. Some medicines. Head injuries. Some brain problems, such as a … of ability to smell gets better or if you stop taking a medicine that caused you to not be able to smell. If an …
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… age 35. 1 out of 40 at age 40. 1 out of 12 at age 45. Because of the increased risk as you age, your doctor or midwife … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones …
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… procedure can be done with laparoscopic surgery. This uses several small incisions instead of one large one. If … feel pain in the area for the first week or so. You'll get medicines to control the pain. You will probably be able to … or all of your pancreas is removed, you may need to take medicine to regulate your blood sugar. You may also need …
