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Multiple Sclerosis Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis

… Proton pump inhibitors, such as lansoprazole (Prevacid) and omeprazole. They help reduce inflammation in the esophagus. … Proton pump inhibitors, such as lansoprazole (Prevacid) and omeprazole. They help reduce inflammation in the esophagus. …
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Cervical Disc Herniation

… cause tiny tears or cracks in the outer layer (annulus or capsule) of the disc. The jelly-like material (nucleus) … disc may be forced out through the tears or cracks in the capsule. This causes the disc to bulge, break open … cause tiny tears or cracks in the outer layer (annulus or capsule) of the disc. The jelly-like material (nucleus) …
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How to take a temperature Children and adults

… Under the armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum … and the thermometer could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared thermometers … measurements than other thermometers (for example, oral and rectal thermometers, well-calibrated tympanic …
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Mouth Sores

… or by irritation from the jewellery used in the piercing. Oral cancer , which may develop in any part of the oral cavity. Your chances of getting oral cancer are increased if you smoke, use smokeless (spit) …
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Eczema and food allergy in babies and young children

… eczema even worse and need to be treated by a doctor. An oral antibiotic, antibiotic cream or very small amount of …
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Acid-Reducing Medicines

… (famotidine) Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Nexium (esomeprazole) Prevacid (lansoprazole) Prilosec, Zegerid (omeprazole) Protonix (pantoprazole) Aciphex (rabeprazole) … (famotidine) Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Nexium (esomeprazole) Prevacid (lansoprazole) Prilosec, Zegerid …
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Travellers diarrhea

… spread of germs . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help protect against traveller’s diarrhea … and the elderly, dehydration from diarrhea is a concern. Oral rehydration salts (ORS) should be considered. Oral rehydration salt (ORS) If diarrhea is severe or does …
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Surgery for an Achilles Tendon Rupture

… back together through the incision(s). Surgery may be delayed for about a week after the rupture. This delay lets … go away over time. These complications include pain, delayed wound healing, nerve damage, and problems with … back together through the incision(s). Surgery may be delayed for about a week after the rupture. This delay lets …