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… Overview Some experts recommend boric acid capsules inserted into the vagina … footnote 1 If your doctor recommends boric acid treatment, you can buy boric acid vaginal … is it? When used in capsules as a vaginal suppository, boric acid is only known to …
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… 38c What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin … who could become pregnant to get enough folic acid. At least 3 months before becoming …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Rectal problems are common. Almost everyone will have some rectal itching, pain, or bleeding at some … go away on their own or with home treatment. Rectal itching Rectal itching (pruritus) …
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… Condition Basics What is rectal prolapse? In a rectal prolapse , part or all of the wall of … when you strain to have a bowel movement. Rectal prolapse is most common in older female …
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… area. Discharge from the vagina or penis. Rectal or genital bleeding. Anal tears or … gonorrhea , chlamydia , syphilis , or HIV . Rectal problems, including constipation, pain, … or sexual abuse that injures the abdominal or rectal area. An injury to the vagina or …
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… Overview You may be able to push a rectal prolapse back into place as soon as it … that the cold doesn't damage the skin. If the rectal tissue cannot be inserted easily into … anus, see your doctor. Related Information Rectal Prolapse Credits Current as of: March …
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… Overview What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs … vegetables, oranges, nuts, and beans. Folic acid is the man-made form. It's put into …
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… Overview Acid products include toilet cleaners, battery acid, bleach, chemicals used in industry for … etching, and chemicals that are added to gas. Acid solids and liquids can cause injury, …
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… Overview Salicylic acid to remove warts is available in many … follow your doctor's instructions. Salicylic acid may take weeks to months to cure a wart. … the wart in water before applying salicylic acid. This helps help loosen and soften the …
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… Overview Salicylic acid is an active ingredient in some … skin to peel. Products that contain salicylic acid may cause tingling and a mild redness of … very red or very dry. You'll find salicylic acid mainly in pads that you rub on your skin. …
