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… Taking Care of Yourself Health Problems in Preterm Newborns Treatments a Preterm Infant May Need Getting to Know the … pregnancy. Often the cause is never known. What kind of treatments might a preterm infant need? Some preterm babies … their nose. Sick and very premature infants may need other treatments. Does preterm birth cause long-term problems? …
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… for High Blood Pressure Using Nitroglycerin for Angina Treatments Angioplasty for Coronary Artery Disease …
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… wide brimmed hat or use an umbrella for shade What are home treatments for mild heat-related illness? When recognized … alertness in someone who has been exposed to the heat. Home treatments for mild heat exhaustion include: Moving to a …
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… or surgery may be used to treat your prostate cancer. Both treatments work well. With either treatment, the chance of your cancer spreading is low. Both treatments have side effects, such as bladder, bowel, and … and make the choice that seems best to you. What are the treatments for localized prostate cancer? Surgery takes out …
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… of complementary medicine to treat osteoarthritis. These treatments are often used along with standard care to help relieve their arthritis symptoms. Some of these treatments may help you move more easily and deal with the … work. Be sure to tell your doctor about any complementary treatments you use or want to use. The doctor can tell you …
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… Surgery may relieve your pain faster than non-surgical treatments. For symptoms that have lasted at least 6 weeks … do your normal activities, surgery is an option when other treatments haven't helped. Over the long term, surgery and non-surgical treatments work about the same to reduce pain and other …
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… don't like the way they look, you may want to treat them. Treatments for warts don't always work. Warts may come back … and remove the layers of the skin that form the wart. These treatments include salicylic acid (such as Compound W and … Or you can have the wart cut out (curettage). If these treatments don't work, your doctor can try putting a …
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… Cancer Pain Actionset Overview Cancer and some of the treatments for it can cause pain. But having cancer does not … mean that you have to live with pain. Medicines and other treatments can reduce or stop your pain completely. Getting … Things you can try at home include heat and cold treatments, gentle massage, physical activity, and …
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… same day, and those with lice should be treated. Chemical treatments Shampoos, creams, rinses and sprays that contain … isopropyl myristate and dimethicone. Some chemical treatments may not be safe for infants, young children, … have to remove them, as nits are empty eggshells. Most treatments are repeated in 7 to 10 days to make sure that …
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… your doctor. It may take several types or combinations of treatments before you find relief. There are many treatments you can try to manage your pain. Often people … medicine to treat pain. But there are many non-medicine treatments that may be just as helpful. Treatment options …