An open wound is an injury that includes an external or internal break in your body tissue Here are some right strategies that can be used to fasten the healing of your open wound. Wash your hands with soap and clean water before touching the wound. Avoid touching your wound directly with your fingers while …
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What is Cometriq, and how does it work? Cometriq (cabozantinib) is a prescription medicine used to treat people with medullary thyroid cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is not known if Cometriq is safe and effective in children. What are the side effects of Cometriq? WARNING PERFORATIONS AND FISTULAS, and HEMORRHAGE Perforations and fistulas: Gastrointestinal …
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Facts you should know about schizophrenia Symptoms of schizophrenia include positive, more overtly psychotic symptoms and negative symptoms, potentially less overtly psychotic. Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, debilitating mental illness that affects about 1% of the population — more than 2 million people in the United States alone. With the sudden onset of severe psychotic symptoms, the individual is said …
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What is Orilissa (elagolix) and how is it used? Orilissa is a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis. It is not known if Orilissa is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age. What are the side effects of Orilissa? Orilissa may cause serious side effects, including: bone loss (decreased bone mineral …
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Does Dexferrum (iron dextran) cause side effects? Dexferrum (iron dextran) is an injectable form of iron used to treat iron-deficiency anemia, a condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells because of a deficiency of available iron. Dexferrum is only used to treat patients who cannot be adequately treated with oral iron supplements. Iron is an …
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The procedure is usually done under anesthesia (spinal or general) and during the second trimester of pregnancy Cervical cerclage is a procedure used to stitch up the mouth of the uterus during pregnancy to prevent miscarriage or premature birth. The procedure is usually done under anesthesia (spinal or general) and during the second trimester of pregnancy (12-20 weeks). During a …
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Facts you should know about relapsing polychondritis Redness and swelling of the ears is a common sign of relapsing polychondritis. Relapsing polychondritis is an uncommon, chronic disorder of the cartilage. Relapsing polychondritis is characterized by recurrent episodes of painful inflammation. Relapsing polychondritis can involve all types of cartilage. Typical cartilage tissues affected include the ears, nose, and joints. There is …
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Facts you should know about spondylolisthesis Lower back pain is the most common symptom of spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis is a forward or backward slippage of one vertebra on an adjacent vertebra. Causes of spondylolisthesis include trauma, degenerative, tumor, and birth defects. Symptoms of spondylolisthesis include lower back or leg pain, hamstring tightness, and numbness and tingling in the legs. The diagnosis …
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Cesarean delivery is a surgery to deliver a baby through a surgical cut (incision) on the abdomen and uterus. Cesarean delivery is a surgery to deliver a baby through a surgical cut (incision) on the abdomen and uterus. It is generally a safe procedure for the mother and baby. There may, however, be a few risks to the health of …
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What is Rimso-50, and how does it work? Rimso-50 (dimethyl sulfoxide, also called DMSO) is an anti-inflammatory and bladder irrigating drug believed to reduce swelling and pain due to interstitial cystitis and improve blood supply to the treated area used to treat pain and swelling associated with bladder or urinary conditions including cystitis (bladder inflammation or irritation). What are the side …
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