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… effective during children's growth spurts. Orthodontists use growth modification devices (appliances) to change the … common devices are: Headgear. This is an appliance that uses pressure to guide teeth and jaw growth. Herbst device. … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine William F. …
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… is a yeast skin infection? A yeast infection is usually caused by a fungus called Candida albicans . This kind of … skin folds under the breasts, neck, belly, or groin. What causes it? Things that make it easier for too much yeast to … cause. A yeast skin infection is treated with an antifungal medicine. Your doctor may give you a prescription for the …
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… it too. It is sometimes called slapped-cheek disease because of the rash that some people get on the face. You spread … blood disorders, such as sickle cell disease. It can also cause problems for a developing fetus if exposure to the … or Motrin) for fever, headache, or joint pain. If you give medicine to your baby, follow your doctor's advice about …
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… changes. They may also be called cyclic breast changes, because they come and go with your menstrual cycle. Fibrocystic … doctor about how often you need a breast checkup. What causes them? Experts think that fibrocystic breast changes are … If breast pain bothers you: Take an over-the-counter pain medicine like acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen …
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… feel the need to shift positions often. This is good because it improves your circulation. As your contractions get stronger: You may want to use comfort measures, such as breathing techniques or massage, to control pain and anxiety. Or you may want medicine for pain, such as epidural anesthesia . You may be …
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… (99.6°F) , and for most people it is 37°C (98.6°F) . What causes it? Hypothermia can occur when you are exposed to cold … generally is treated in the hospital, where doctors can use special techniques to warm the core body temperature. … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… iron from a meal. Get plenty of calcium. If you don't use milk or other dairy products, be sure to get calcium … and milk and yogurt. Get enough vitamin D. If you don't use milk or milk products, be sure to get enough vitamin D … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… An angiogram of the head and neck is an X-ray test that uses a special dye and camera ( fluoroscopy ) to take … neck . An angiogram of the neck (carotid angiogram) can be used to look at the large arteries in the neck that lead to … the test and for 1 day after the test. If you take these medicines, talk with your doctor. An angiogram can be done …
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… melatonin and sleeping pills. Other treatments besides medicines have not been studied or have been studied very … not been thoroughly tested. Taking large doses of it may cause sleep disruption and daytime fatigue. If you have … warfarin (such as Coumadin), talk to your doctor before you use melatonin. The sleeping pills zolpidem (Sublinox) and …
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… pain. Pleurisy is sometimes called pleuritis. What causes it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower … Usually is on only one side of the chest. May extend to a shoulder or the belly. Is usually worse when you cough, … antibiotic. If a pulmonary embolism is present, you may get medicine to dissolve the clot or to prevent future blood …
