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… Overview Tooth decay and cavities are caused by bacteria eating away the outer protective layer … is younger than 3 years, ask your dentist if it's okay to use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Use a … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine John Pope MD - Pediatrics Martin J. Gabica MD - …
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… if a person has a chance of getting certain diseases that cause the body to attack its own cells, such as autoimmune … as a history of cancer, infections, high-risk behaviours, use of drugs, exposure to toxins, and foreign travel. This … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. Russo …
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… nail bed. If you're healthy, the infection probably won't cause serious problems. What causes it? Fungal nail infections can be caused by yeasts, … get infected again. Treatment often starts with antifungal medicine. You can try an over-the-counter medicine that …
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… bah-RAY") is a problem with your nervous system . It causes muscle weakness, loss of reflexes, and numbness or … and other parts of your body. This rare condition can cause paralysis and lead to death. But most people get better … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam …
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… next reaction may be more severe or even deadly. What causes an allergic reaction to insect stings? An allergic … allergens in the sting. A few types of stinging insects cause most allergic reactions. They are: Bees. Wasps. Hornets. … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney …
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… there are many other symptoms that heart failure can cause. These symptoms are typically less common because they often result from more severe heart failure, when … which causes decreased appetite and poor absorption of medicines and food. Abdominal cavity ascites, tenderness, or …
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… body responds to stress with muscle tension, which can cause pain or discomfort. In turn, tense muscles relay to the … fists, bend your arms at the elbows, and flex your biceps. Shoulders: Shrug them. Forehead: Wrinkle it into a deep … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Adam …
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… younger than 65. Botox injections also are frequently used to reduce other wrinkles on the face and neck, such as … Bruising. Other side effects include flu-like symptoms, nausea, temporary facial pain, redness at the injection site, … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Myron F. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
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… meals, naps, and play times. If your child is crying because they are overtired or overstimulated, try the following: … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine John Pope MD - … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
