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… Tums. Be careful when you take over-the-counter antacid medicines. Many of these medicines have aspirin in them. … says it is okay. Some non-prescription antacids are safe to use during pregnancy to treat heartburn symptoms. Antacids that contain sodium bicarbonate should not be taken during pregnancy because they can cause …
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… stop the dizziness, fainting, and shortness of breath caused by a slow or unsteady heartbeat. A pacemaker is powered … But for at least a few weeks after the surgery, you should avoid vigorous physical activity that involves your … in the heart could happen. Or a person might need emergency medicine or surgery. After the procedure Problems can also …
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… of an illness that will go away on its own. A rash may be caused by contact with a substance outside the body, such as … habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. … and very warm running water. If your child has a rash, they should not be in contact with other children or anyone who …
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… How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A laser can be used to destroy genital warts . Laser surgery may be done in … treated.) Why It Is Done Laser surgery may be done when: Medicine didn't work to remove the warts. Warts are … pregnancy. Talk with your doctor about when treatment should be done during pregnancy. How Well It Works Laser …
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… from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream. Find the cause of a child's failure to gain weight, especially when the … These foods include fruits, jams, jellies, and pastries. Medicines such as aspirin and indomethacin can interfere … before having this test. Children younger than 9 years old should not eat or drink anything except water for 4 hours …
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… by the kidneys. When the kidneys are working as they should, there may be a very small amount of albumin in the … it is called microalbuminuria. Albuminuria is most often caused by kidney damage from diabetes . But many other … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
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… eye movement. When the eye muscles don't work as they should, the eyes may become misaligned and the brain may not … after it has developed. Without treatment, strabismus can cause permanent vision problems. For example, if the child is … to make the weak eye stronger. Other treatments may include medicines and eye exercises. Surgery on the eye muscles can …
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… and the amount of time spent in each one. The diary should include: Crying and fussing periods. Who was present … when the baby was crying? What comfort measures were used? Was the baby being held when the crying began? … John Pope MD - Pediatrics Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Susan C. Kim …
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… attacks . The following statements summarize what you should know about asthma. If you do not know, or are not … to me. I know the symptoms of asthma. I know how my asthma medicines help me. I know what my asthma triggers are and … serious enough to call for emergency help. I know how to use my asthma action plan. I do what I enjoy doing, despite …
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… other ways of doing your activities—ways that don't cause pain or make other symptoms worse. Other therapies like … Information Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Physiotherapy Current as of: … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam …
