Strep throat, which causes a painful, scratchy sore throat, affects people of all ages. Most sore throats are caused by a virus and typically resolve on their own, but strep throat results from a bacterial infection of the throat and requires prompt treatment.
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Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that appear in the uterus. They are composed of muscle and other tissue. Fibroids are very common in women of child-bearing age and tend to disappear or shrink after menopause. Women with uterine fibroids generally have no symptoms and seldom require medical care.
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The bronchial tubes are the main air passages into the lungs. The bronchial tubes swell and become inflamed with the presence of an infection. A bronchial infection occurs after an upper respiratory infection, usually following a cold or occurs from irritants in the environment.
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An ulcer occurs when part of the lining of the stomach or intestines becomes deeply eroded. Most people who have an ulcer likely developed it from an infection by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. Ulcers can also be caused by regular usage of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs.
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A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS machine, provides pain relief by sending low-voltage electrical impulses through electrodes placed on the skin to a painful area on the body. A TENS unit can lessen pain without the use of medication. A TENS machine is generally considered safe.
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A miscarriage refers to the loss of a fetus before 20 weeks of pregnancy. Most miscarriages occur before the 12th week in pregnancy, as stated by the Mayo Clinic. Miscarriages generally occur from abnormalities to the fetus and certain maternal problems, although the cause can be unknown.
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Amoxicillin belongs to a group of drugs called penicillins. Clavulanate potassium promotes the efficacy of amoxicillin by protecting it from being destroyed by certain bacteria. Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium combined together form an antibiotic that treats many different infections caused by bacteria.
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