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… Overview What is video capsule endoscopy? Video capsule endoscopy is a procedure that allows a … is it done? For this procedure, you swallow a capsule that is about 23 millimetres (less …
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… home. Increased protein is a sign that your kidneys are being damaged. To test your urine … home. Increased protein is a sign that your kidneys are being damaged. To test your urine …
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… Mild laxative Antacid Antifungal ointment Antibacterial ointment 1% hydrocortisone ointment Medicine to prevent malaria, if you …
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… antifungal lotions, creams, or sprays usually are used first. These include … are creams, lotions, solutions, gels, sprays, ointments, swabs, or powders that you put on the skin (topical medicine). Treatment lasts from 1 to 6 …
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… Overview If you are pregnant and have vaginal infection symptoms, see your doctor. Do not use non-prescription yeast infection medicine unless you discuss it …
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… weaken the body's immune system . Certain medications, such as Prednisone, that weaken … weaken the body's immune system . Certain medications, such as Prednisone, that weaken …
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… Relieve itching with a cold pack or a cool bath. Do not wash your vulva more than once a … Relieve itching with a cold pack or a cool bath. Do not wash your vulva more than once a …
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… the unregulated drug supply can cause opioid poisoning. What is an opioid poisoning? An opioid poisoning (or overdose) happens when a …
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… absorbed through the skin can be toxic, especially to children. Don't give any … have other health problems, such as glaucoma, epilepsy, or an enlarged prostate. … first. In rare cases, diphenhydramine (especially forms of it that are applied to the …
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… 6 weeks to get back to a normal routine. Chemotherapy , which uses medicines to kill cancer … for most stages of ovarian cancer. Chemotherapy is usually started 1 to 4 weeks after … talk to your doctor about systemic estrogen therapy (ET) and other treatment options. To …