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… the vagina or an incision in the belly. It may involve use of either your tissue or artificial material. What To … and painful intercourse. Learn more Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It Works Surgery helps … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. …
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… Information Overview In most cases, there isn't a clear cause for back pain. Children can have back pain after an … that occurs right after an injury or an athletic event should be checked by a doctor. Back pain that is severe … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… At first, it may burn and feel uncomfortable. But this should get better after a few massage sessions. Sit with … for you. Put some massage oil on your fingers. Or you can use a water-soluble vaginal lubricant, such as Astroglide or … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones MD - …
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… main treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) . It's used for other conditions too. It is exposure to light that … for light therapy. People who have sensitive eyes or skin should not use light therapy without first talking with a … Aromatherapy (Essential Oils Therapy) Complementary Medicine Feeling Depressed Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) …
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… before. His doctor told him that an over-the-counter pain medicine like ibuprofen (such as Advil) could probably take care of the pain. "He said I should walk if possible and try to be active," Jack says. "I … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… normally and your nerves and muscles working as they should. What causes it? Hypokalemia may happen when the body loses large … fluids. Severe vomiting or diarrhea can cause it. So can medicines like certain diuretics and some types of …
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… Overview The Epley and Semont manoeuvres are exercises used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) . … the doctor will guide you back quickly so that your shoulders are on the table but your head is hanging over the … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… people who become infected don't have symptoms. This is because the immune system is usually able to fight the disease. … life. Your doctor can tell you if and when you need to take medicine to prevent the infection from reactivating. If your … avoid infection. If you are pregnant, you and your doctor should discuss your risk of toxoplasmosis. Your doctor may …
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… if there is any active virus in the blood. It's sometimes used to see how well treatment for hepatitis C is working. … on its own. Or it can happen if you were treated with medicines. If the virus is detectable, it means that you … C. If the viral load is checked during treatment, the level should go down. Hepatitis C …
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… cord. The inflammation may be ongoing (chronic). This can cause scar tissue near the spinal cord. It can cause nerve roots to stick together and not work as they should. Symptoms may include numbness, tingling, or pain in … way to reverse the scarring. Symptoms may be managed with medicine, physiotherapy, and counselling. Sometimes spinal …