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… An angiogram of the head and neck 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. An angiogram can be done … (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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… new kidney stones. Drink plenty of water. The most common cause of kidney stones is not drinking enough fluids, … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… on a nerve root . It's often done as microdiscectomy, which uses a special microscope to view the disc and nerves. This … better see the herniated disc . You may be asleep or have medicine to relax you during surgery. And the area will be … conservative treatment for sciatica. New England Journal of Medicine , 356(22): 2245–2256. Current as of: …
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… pain. Pleurisy is sometimes called pleuritis. What causes it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower … antibiotic. If a pulmonary embolism is present, you may get medicine to dissolve the clot or to prevent future blood … have severe pain, you may need prescription cough or pain medicine. You may also be able to relieve pain by lying on …
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… stop the dizziness, fainting, and shortness of breath caused by a slow or unsteady heartbeat. A pacemaker is powered … in the heart could happen. Or a person might need emergency medicine or surgery. After the procedure Problems can also … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… Overview Tooth decay and cavities are caused by bacteria eating away the outer protective layer … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine John Pope MD - Pediatrics Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. Russo MD - Internal Medicine Steven K. …
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… if a person has a chance of getting certain diseases that cause the body to attack its own cells, such as autoimmune … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. Russo MD - Internal Medicine Current …
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… such as infection, inflammation, or cancer. The doctor may use the tube to take a sample of tissue from the area. This … may be cancelled. If your doctor told you to take your medicines on the day of the procedure, take them with only a … sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get home on …
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… nail bed. If you're healthy, the infection probably won't cause serious problems. What causes it? Fungal nail infections … get infected again. Treatment often starts with antifungal medicine. You can try an over-the-counter medicine that comes in a cream, lotion, or nail polish. Your …
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… bah-RAY") is a problem with your nervous system . It causes muscle weakness, loss of reflexes, and numbness or … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
