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… health needs. Uses Betahistine is used to treat dizziness caused by a certain disorder of the inner ear (Meniere's … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that … as diphenhydramine, meclizine) Check the labels on all your medicines (such as cough-and-cold products) because they may …
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… spleen (splenectomy). The liver or spleen may be enlarged because of a disease or may have an abnormal shape because a tumour is pressing against the organ. Certain types of tumours may cause large amounts of tracer to collect in the liver or …
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… the first infection is usually the worst. This infection causes stomach upset and diarrhea. Babies and very young … the area well. Don't give your child any over-the-counter medicines unless you've checked with the doctor first. Your … the area well. Don't give your child any over-the-counter medicines unless you've checked with the doctor first. Your …
Medical tests
… Hormone (TSH) Test How To Prepare If you are taking thyroid medicines, tell your doctor when you took your last dose. You may need to stop taking thyroid medicines for a short time before having this test. How It … High thyroid hormone levels ( hyperthyroidism ) may be caused by: Diseases of the thyroid gland, such as Graves' …
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… part of the other lobe. This is used for hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease . What To Expect Many people leave … once or twice. Hyperthyroidism can't be treated with medicines or radioactive iodine. Surgery is rarely used to … be done if you are pregnant or can't tolerate antithyroid medicines. You may have all or part of your thyroid gland …
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… blood vessels. What are the symptoms? Many leg aneurysms cause no symptoms. You may have symptoms if a blood clot … talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for … good. Manage blood pressure. A healthy lifestyle along with medicines may help you lower your blood pressure. Manage …
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… to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. Your doctor can help you choose the … use a condom to help protect against disease. The patch may cause changes in your period. You may have little bleeding, … to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. Your doctor can help you choose the …
Medications
… may also be used to reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy). How To Use … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. A product that may … cetirizine, diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) …
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… and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue damage. These infections are … (also known as iGAS). Severe forms of iGAS infection cause streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing …
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… There are things you can do to manage sleep problems caused by cancer or cancer treatment. For example, it may … hours before bed. If your doctor gave you instructions or medicines to treat sleep problems, be sure to follow them. … check with your doctor before using any over-the-counter medicines to help you sleep. Be sure to talk to your doctor …