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… Fluid Buildup in the Middle Ear? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 … tubes. Most children recover quickly and have little or no pain. Your child most likely will go home within 1 to 2 … middle ear and improve hearing. Can relieve pressure and pain in the middle ear. Can prevent future fluid buildup and …
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… Hydration and Nutrition? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 … may be changed every few days. Having an IV inserted can be painful. IV fluids can cause swelling in your arms and legs, … hydrated. I also receive nutritional supplements and my pain medication through an injection into my IV line. The IV …
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… Your bunion may not cause any symptoms. Or you may have pain in your big toe, red or irritated skin over the bunion, … used. How is it treated? Bunions are treated to help with pain and walking. Treatment starts with wearing shoes that … ways to relieve toe pain. Use non-prescription pain relief medicine. Examples include acetaminophen (such as …
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… or spotting between periods or after sexual intercourse Pain during vaginal sex It is also possible to have … getting pregnant, tubal pregnancies or ongoing pelvic pain. What is the treatment? Cervicitis that is caused by … care provider if another cause is identified. Will my birth control work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very …
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… Opioids are strong medicines. They can help you manage pain when you use them the right way. But they can cause … You might be able to manage your pain with other non-opioid options. These include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), … And over time, you may need a higher dose to get pain relief. This is called tolerance. Your body also gets used …
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… Overview Insect stings often cause minor swelling, redness, pain, and itching. Most bites and stings will heal on their … to a doctor. There are several things you can do to relieve pain and itching and prevent infection from a bite or sting. … site for comfort. Try a non-prescription medicine for the relief of itching, redness, and swelling. An antihistamine …
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… Surgery Now, or Should I Wait? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 … Repairing the hernia can also relieve the symptoms of pain and discomfort and make the bulge go away. The hernia … weaker and more tissue bulges through. In some cases small, painless hernias never need repair. What kinds of surgery …
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… After a Mastectomy? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 … has to be removed. Other problems sometimes occur, such as pain or discomfort in the breast area. Silicone implants can … has to be removed. Other problems sometimes occur, such as pain or discomfort in the breast area. Silicone implants can …
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… isn't treated, mild discomfort can progress to severe pain. Swelling and inflammation in the joint. This is caused … If episodes continue, the swelling may lead to chronic pain and destruction of the joint. An infant or child not … often recommend acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, for pain relief in people who have hemophilia. Don't take aspirin, …
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… as diabetes or irritable bowel syndrome. Medicines such as birth control methods. These may cause lighter, less … be serious. Yes Feels faint No Feels faint Do you have new pain in your lower belly, pelvis, or genital area that is … menstrual cramps? Yes Lower abdominal, pelvic, or genital pain No Lower abdominal, pelvic, or genital pain How bad is …
