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… of the skin and on the hair. They grow best in warm, moist areas, such as locker rooms and swimming pools, and in skin … treatment seems to run in families. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and examine your skin and the rash. The doctor …
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… they can spread the virus to mosquitoes in their home areas. What are the symptoms? The main symptoms are fever … and may have similar symptoms. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and any recent travel. The doctor may order a …
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… holding it in. Most hernias are in the belly and groin areas. Common types of hernias include inguinal , femoral, … happens when tissue bulges through a weak spot in your groin area. When you have an inguinal hernia, you may … pregnancy. A very small hernia may not cause problems. But your doctor may recommend repairing the muscle. This helps …
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… tissue. But the surgical approach varies depending on the area of muscle wall to be repaired and the surgeon's … to drive again in about 2 weeks or when you have no pain in your groin. You can have sexual intercourse in about 3 … every 1 to 2 hours. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. Why It Is Done Surgical repair is recommended for …
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… aneurysm? A brain (cerebral) aneurysm is a bulging, weak area in the wall of an artery that supplies blood to the … and others can't. The following risk factors may increase your risk for an aneurysm or, if you already have an aneurysm, may increase your risk of it rupturing: Family history. People who have a …
Medical tests
… be done on urine samples or samples of body fluid from the area where the infection is suspected. Gonorrhea culture. … for at least 3 days after you finish treatment. footnote 1 Your sex partner or partners must also be treated for … back to you or to others. If you have gonorrhea, all of your sex partners from the last 60 days should be tested and …
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… type of birthmark. They are thin, flat, light pink or red areas of coloured skin that occur most frequently on the … of port-wine stains. If a port-wine stain makes you or your child feel shy or self-conscious, ask your doctor about treatment options and/or support groups …
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… (thrombosed, or clotted, hemorrhoid), a doctor may relieve your pain by removing the contents of the clot. The doctor will use a medicine to numb the anal area (local anesthetic). Then he or she will make a small … of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes) and to gently cleanse your anal area with a cleansing agent such as Balneol. Your …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … should avoid contact with the unwashed or unclothed area where the medication has been applied. Tell both of …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … Apply the medication to clean, dry skin on the upper thigh area as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Switch …
