What Is ingrown hair? An ingrown hair is a hair that doesn’t grow outward resulting in irritated, sensitive bumps. If mild or not infected, avoid shaving or removing the hair until the condition resolves. If folliculitis or cysts form, topical or oral antibiotics may be used along with proper cleaning and exfoliating of the skin. …
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What is wisdom teeth pain? Your dentist may direct you to take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication to handle any ongoing discomfort. Rinsing your mouth with warm salt water can also help soothe your gums. When your wisdom teeth come in, they do not always break through the gum line correctly. Teeth may start coming in at awkward angles. Sometimes …
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How do I know if my upper back pain is serious? Back pain may occur if you move, twist or lift something the wrong way. Back pain may be serious if it is severe or if it is accompanied by fever, tingling, numbness, weight loss or other symptoms. If you have upper and middle back pain without any other symptoms, …
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What Is a contusion? A contusion is a bruise which occurs when you sustain a blow or force causing trauma. Most bruises heal quickly without the need for treatment. Some steps you can take to speed the healing process are medication such as ibuprofen and home care following the RICE method of rest, ice, compress and elevate. Normally referred to …
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Signs and symptoms of a heart attack can include chest pain, nausea and arm pain.Source: iStock What should I know about heart attacks? Readers Comments 17 Share Your Story Heart Attack illustration – Myocardial Infarction What is a heart attack? A heart attack is the death of heart muscle due to the loss of blood supply. The loss of blood …
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What is Yosprala, and how does it work? Yosprala is a prescription medicine used: in people who have had heart problems or strokes caused by blood clots, to help reduce their risk of further heart problems or strokes, and who are at risk of developing stomach ulcers with aspirin. The aspirin in Yosprala is used: to help reduce the risk …
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What is Talicia, and how does it work? Talicia (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin) is a three-drug combination of: a proton pump inhibitor, a penicillin-class antibacterial, and a rifamycin antibacterial indicated for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in adults. What are the side effects of Talicia? Side effects of Talicia include: diarrhea, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, abnormally colored urine, …
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What is Optiray Injection, and how does it work? Optiray (ioversol) is a radiopaque contrast agent that contains iodine, a substance that absorbs x-rays, and is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the heart. What are the side effects of Optiray Injection? Common side effects of Optiray include fever, warmth and pain at the injection site, skin rash or …
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Generic drug: tasimelteon Brand name: Hetlioz LQ Hetlioz LQ (tasimelteon) is a melatonin receptor agonist used for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24). What are the side effects of Hetlioz? Common side effects of Hetlioz include: headache, elevated liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase, or ALT) in the blood, nightmares or abnormal dreams, disturbed night’s sleep, drowsiness, upper respiratory tract infections, or urinary …
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What is Entereg, and how does it work? Entereg (alvimopan) is an opioid receptor antagonist that works by preventing narcotic side effects without reducing the pain-relieving effects of the drug used to speed recovery of stomach and intestinal functions after a gastrointestinal surgery and to prevent side effects caused by narcotic medications. What are the side effects of Entereg? Common …
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