Complications of IUD Removal
Complications associated with IUD removal are rare but possible, including dizziness, lost or missing strings, breakage and device displacement.
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Dosage Amounts of the Medication Amoxicillin for Children
Amoxicillin is a chemically modified version of naturally occurring antibiotic penicillin, derived from Penicillium mold. Compared to penicillin, advantages of amoxicillin include better absorption from the digestive system and effectiveness against a broader range of bacteria.
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Side Effects Days After Plan B
Plan B, also known as the “morning after pill,” is actually two pills that contain the hormone levonorgestrel. The first pill is taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex; the second pill is taken 12 hours later. A newer formulation--Plan B OneStep--consists of one pill taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
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What Causes Low Blood Pressure in Children?
Low blood pressure is also known as hypotension. While low blood pressure in adults is a wellness goal, in children, lower-than-normal pressure can be dangerous. Hypotension may occur for a variety of reasons. On one end of the spectrum are relatively mild, reversible causes of hypotension such as dehydration.
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Epstein-Barr Neurological Symptoms
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a common virus: According to Dr. John Sullivan, writing in the medical database UpToDate, it is estimated that 90 to 95 percent of adults have evidence of being infected by the virus at some time. It commonly causes mononucleosis--infamously known as the "kissing disease"
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Effexor XR Withdrawal Symptoms
Effexor XR, also known as venlafaxine extended-release, is an antidepressant medication approved by the U. S. Federal Drug Administration to treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
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Bowel and Bladder Complications From a Herniated Lumbar Disc
The spine is composed of small bones called vertebrae that surround the spinal cord. Between each vertebra is a cushion called a disc. With time or trauma, the jelly-like center of the disc may shift and leak out through a crack in the tougher, outer covering. This is called a disc herniation or "slipped disc."
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Albuterol Side Effects in Children
Albuterol is a medication that is commonly used to treat acute asthma symptoms in children. Albuterol works by relaxing the bronchial muscles of the airways. It is often taken via an inhaler and begins working within just a few minutes of inhalation.
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Antidepressants That Don't Affect the Libido
Depression is a common mental health problem that is often treated by a class of medication called serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. Examples of SSRIs include fluoxetine--Prozac--and sertraline--Zoloft.
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Antidepressants That Cause High Blood Sugar
High blood sugar--abnormal, even dangerous levels of sugar in the blood--is known as hyperglycemia and is most often associated with the disease diabetes mellitus. However, different types of medications may also cause high blood sugar; this is sometimes known as medication-induced, or drug-induced, diabetes.
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Infiltrated IV Complications of Nerve Damage & Cellulitis
An intravenous catheter, often shortened to IV, is commonly used to gain access to the circulatory system. It is often placed in one of the blood veins of the arm or hand, and once in place, can be used to deliver fluids to a patient or to give medication that cannot be taken by mouth.
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What Are the Treatments for Hives in Children?
Hives (urticaria) are quite common in children. They may occur in response to a variety of substances, such as food, latex, medications or insect bites. Most hives are acute, meaning they disappear within a few days, but some cases are chronic and last weeks or longer.
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Heart Attack Symptoms With Numbness in the Arms and Hands
Numbness in your arms or hands can be caused by a variety of nerve or blood vessel conditions. However, some are more serious than others. Arm and hand numbness can be a sign of a heart attack -- a life-threatening condition. Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect you are having a heart attack.
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Brain Tumor Surgery After Effects
The National Cancer Institute describes a brain tumor as a mass of tissue that grows within the brain. Such tumors can either be malignant or benign. A malignant tumor contains cancer cells that may spread throughout the brain and spinal cord.
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The Effects of Alcohol & Caffeine on Dehydration
Dehydration is the term used to describe an imbalance between fluid needs and fluid loss: when more fluid is lost than is required for normal body processes, dehydration may occur. Symptoms indicating dehydration include feeling thirsty, dizzy or weak. Some people may notice that their eyes or mouth feel unusually dry.
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Beta Blocker Contraindications
Beta blockers are a class of medications that work by blocking a type of cell receptor known as a beta receptor.
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Disorders With Symptoms Similar to Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common neurological disorders to affect older people. In patients with Parkinson’s, the nerve cells, or neurons, that produce the neurotransmitter called dopamine are destroyed, causing many different symptoms.
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Hormones Involved in the Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle is an approximately 28-day cycle which results in the release of a mature egg from the ovary. This egg may then go on to become fertilized or may be released, unfertilized, along with the lining of the uterus.
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Side Effects of Vitamin D Tablets
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for good bone health because it helps in the absorption of calcium. Too little vitamin D results in bone weakening; in children this is called rickets and in adults, osteomalacia. Supplements are a good way to obtain the recommended amounts of vitamin D.
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Sodium Citrate's Side Effects
Sodium citrate is used to treat a condition called metabolic acidosis. In metabolic acidosis, the acidity of the blood, urine and other bodily fluids becomes too high; it occurs when the kidney is excreting too little acid, or the body is producing too much acid.
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