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… What are the benefits of oophorectomy? For people at average risk—this means no personal or family history of ovarian … is no clear benefit to removing the ovaries at any age. If you have severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), … my biggest fears. I have severe PMS and don't plan to have children, so I decided to have a hysterectomy. And I'm going …
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… Extremity X-Ray On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … dislocated . It is also used to check for an injury or damage from conditions such as an infection, arthritis , bone growths (tumours), or other bone diseases, such as …
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… Chronic Pain On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … You may stop doing activities such as going to work or school. You may not be able to sleep, and you may feel very … This may include not being able to go to work or school. What Happens Chronic pain may be mild to severe. It …
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… different locations. This may result in permanent brain damage, physical disabilities or death. Even minor injuries to … die and as many as 80 percent have permanent brain damage. Shaking injuries do not occur during regular … 3 hours. Your baby may want to feed more frequently during growth spurts. Burp your baby after feeding Check your …
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… Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … for sickle cell disease . It's usually considered only for children younger than 16 who have severe complications from … the risk for serious problems increases with a person's age. But new methods of doing stem cell transplant are …
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… Aortic Aneurysm On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … in the lining of the artery wall that lead to tissue damage. Genetics. Certain inherited conditions can affect the … checkups. You will have regular tests to check the size and growth of the aneurysm. Talk with your doctor about how …
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… Skull X-Ray On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … may help find head injuries, bone fractures , or abnormal growths or changes in bone structure or size. Why It Is Done … have an injury. Risks There is always a slight chance of damage to cells or tissue from radiation, including the low …
Medications
… Loratadine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: lor-AT-a-deen Common Brand Name(s): … If you are using the tablets or capsules, do not use in children younger than 6 years unless directed by the doctor. …
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… Dextromethorphan Liquid - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: dex-trow-meth-OR-fan Common Brand … products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to …
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… Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide - Topical On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … acne pimples. Clindamycin is an antibiotic that stops the growth of acne-causing bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide can also … your pharmacist provides. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
