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… as a wisdom tooth, has been removed (extracted). What causes it? Dry socket develops when the blood clot at the site … into the socket. He or she may also have you take pain medicine. How can you help prevent a dry socket? To prevent … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Arden …
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… or chewing tobacco Drinking alcohol Yelling at your spouse, children, or friends Taking a recreational drug, or misusing prescription medicine Avoiding family and friends Positive coping … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Christine R. …
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… of any major surgery, including: Reactions to anesthesia or medicines. Infection. Bleeding. Bilateral orchiectomy … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Christopher G. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Overview An angiogram of the lung is an X-ray test that uses a special dye and camera ( fluoroscopy ) to take … the test and for 1 day after the test. If you take these medicines, talk with your doctor. This test can be done as … (IV) line in a vein in your arm so your doctor can give you medicine or fluids if needed. A device called a pulse …
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… you have pain. Or it may be done if you have foot sores caused by circulation problems. Your doctor will use something … You will be asleep during the surgery. Or you will get medicine to numb your lower body and prevent pain. The … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… at all areas of your feet, including between your toes. Use a hand-held mirror or a magnifying mirror attached to … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine David C.W. Lau …
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… in foods to make acids and other substances that can cause problems and damage the teeth, gums, and bone. Acids can … Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Steven K. …
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… hair, or on the body, especially the chest and back. What causes it? Usually extra hair growth (hirsutism) is not a … body's hormone level. Antiandrogens. These are prescription medicines that lower the amount of male sex hormones in your … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Ellen K. Roh …
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… in the thyroid gland . This gland controls how your body uses energy. Most thyroid nodules are not cancer and do not … a liquid that you swallow. Or your doctor may have you take medicine (antithyroid pills) to slow down the hormone … that remain. After surgery, you may need to take thyroid medicine for the rest of your life. …
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… bacteria)? Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection caused by bacteria. It can destroy skin, fat, and the tissue … or other viral infections that cause a rash. Use steroid medicines, which can lower the body's resistance to … on how severe the infection is and where it has spread. Medicines (such as antibiotics ). These kill the bacteria …
