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… knees, or shoulders. A ganglion can grow out of a joint capsule, which surrounds the joint , or a tendon sheath, … Inflammation or irritation of the tendon sheath or joint capsule. An injury. Overuse or repetitive motions, such as … knees, or shoulders. A ganglion can grow out of a joint capsule, which surrounds the joint , or a tendon sheath, …
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… how serious your illness is. Temperatures in this topic are oral temperatures. Oral temperatures are usually taken in older children and … average body temperature of about 37°C (98.6°F) , measured orally (under the tongue). Your temperature may be as low as …
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… the medicine's side effects. It can also help you use less oral corticosteroid medicine. A spacer is recommended for … device is for children 6 years and older and adults. An SMI releases the medicine in a fine mist. The medicine comes out … device is for children 6 years and older and adults. An SMI releases the medicine in a fine mist. The medicine comes out …
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… inflammatory disease (PID) causes inflammation of the capsule covering the liver and the area around it. It causes … inflammatory disease (PID) causes inflammation of the capsule covering the liver and the area around it. It causes …
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… When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV … some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed tanning by making your skin produce more melanin. …
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… and adults. It helps control the bladder muscle that releases urine. Surgery. If the child has daytime wetting … and adults. It helps control the bladder muscle that releases urine. Surgery. If the child has daytime wetting …
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… of one. Many medicines should not be split, including timed-release pills and capsules. Talk to your pharmacist about how to split pills … of one. Many medicines should not be split, including timed-release pills and capsules. Talk to your pharmacist about …
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… or as shots. Some drugs are available as suppositories, as capsules that melt in your mouth, or as a patch that is … or as shots. Some drugs are available as suppositories, as capsules that melt in your mouth, or as a patch that is …
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… during intercourse. Urinary problems. For example, you may release urine without meaning to (incontinence). Or you may … the vagina. You have urinary symptoms, such as involuntary release of urine ( incontinence ), urinating often, having … during intercourse. Urinary problems. For example, you may release urine without meaning to (incontinence). Or you may …