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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis-MS. It is thought to work by preventing … Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than prescribed. Your condition will not improve … health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis-MS. It is thought to work by preventing …
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… may cause a headache. Neck movement may be limited, usually more to one side than the other. Neck pain means pain … together. Neck pain may be caused by an injury to one or more of these areas. Or it may have another cause. Home … a pinched nerve (nerve root compression). Shooting pain is more serious if it occurs in both arms or both hands rather …
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… Your Mind and Body What Increases Your Risk You may be more likely to get migraines if you have a family history of migraines. Females are more likely to get migraines than males. You may also be at … too often. Talk to your doctor if you are taking medicine more than 2 days a week to stop a headache. Taking medicine …
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… by: A recent immunization. Your child may be fussy, cry more than usual, and have a fever after getting a vaccine, … a healthy baby cries harder than expected in a "3" pattern: more than 3 hours a day at least 3 days a week for at least … breathing Is your child having trouble breathing (more than a stuffy nose)? The symptoms of difficulty …
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… in the face, hands, feet, and legs. But there are much more common illnesses that cause these same symptoms. Having … that occur as the disease gets worse. Where can you get more information? The following health organizations are … for more information. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) …
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… blood from a deep cut on the head. Some head injuries are more serious. This is called a traumatic brain injury (TBI). … the temple area or the side or back of the head, could be more serious. Yes Only swelling is bump or goose egg on … past 24 hours Loss of consciousness within past 24 hours More than 24 hours (1 full day) after the injury Loss of …
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… may stop as few as 5 times an hour (mild apnea) to 30 or more times an hour (severe apnea). Obstructive sleep apnea … These include: Obesity. People who have sleep apnea are more likely to be obese. Obesity is the factor most likely … apnea. The risk increases for a man whose neck measures more than 43 cm (17 in.) around and for a woman whose neck …
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… can prescribe medicine for problems like bloating or for more severe PMS symptoms. Health Tools Health Tools help you … greatly from cycle to cycle and be worse during times of more stress. Common physical symptoms include: Bloating, … hormones are low and don't rise and fall each month. Learn more Menopause and Perimenopause When to Call a Doctor Call …
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… needs. Uses Levonorgestrel is used by women to prevent pregnancy after birth control failure (such as a broken … control. Using this medication will not stop an existing pregnancy or protect you or your partner against sexually … effect can result in pregnancy. Talk to your doctor for more details and to see if this medication is right for you …
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… all that is needed. Types of cuts Some types of cuts are more serious and need to be checked and treated by a doctor. These more serious cuts include: Long or deep cuts. Cuts that open … to heal. Cuts from an animal or human bite. Infection is more likely with a bite injury. Cuts that have damage to …