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Pain Relievers: Understanding Your OTC Options
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines you can buy at a store, without a prescription from your doctor. They can… than another. Path to improved health OTC pain relievers can be helpful in treating many types of pain. These can include headaches, arthritis pain, earaches,…
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Chlamydia
Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that often has no symptoms… or burning during urination Lower abdominal pain Painful sexual intercourse Genital discharge Irregular periods Testicular pain Rectal pain, discharge, or bleeding Reactive arthritis (pain and inflammation of the joints that develop…
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Chronic Pain
Chronic pain cannot often be cured but it can be treated with lifestyle changes and other means… pain can occur anywhere in the body. People with chronic pain may have these types of pain: Headaches Back pain Cancer pain Arthritis pain Pain resulting from nerve…
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Exercise and Seniors
Some form of regular exercise is important for older adults… old to exercise. Even most patients who have chronic illnesses can exercise safely. These include heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and arthritis. Many of these conditions are improved with exercise. If you are not sure if exercise is safe for…
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Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is caused by a fungus. People whose immune systems are weak due to an HIV infection or… germs or sickness. They may have other medical conditions, such as: Blood cancer Inflammatory or autoimmune diseases (for example, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis) Organ or…
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Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines
Prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines are stronger than over-the-counter medicines and can be used to treat a number of conditions… helps your body control its temperature. By reducing the level of prostaglandins in your body, NSAIDs help relieve pain from conditions like arthritis, muscle sprains, or…
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Obesity
Obesity is a complex, and increasingly common disease that is associated with many health risks such as high blood pressure,… An elevated BMI or diagnosis of obesity can also lead to other serious health conditions (e.g., type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, arthritis) that have symptoms…
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Drug-Nutrient Interactions and Drug-Supplement Interactions | Examples of Dietary Supplement Interactions
Some dietary supplements can cause interactions with prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Learn which ones you should watch out for… Almost half of all Americans say they have taken a dietary supplement. A dietary supplement is a vitamin, mineral, or herb that you take to improve…
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Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
Pleurisy is a medical condition that affects the lining of your lungs and chest, which can become irritated with the… What is pleurisy? Pleurisy is a medical condition that affects the lining of your lungs and chest. The lining can become inflamed or irritated…
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Helping Your Child Achieve a Healthy Weight
Excessive weight gain or obesity in childhood can lead to serious health problems later in life. A healthy diet and… Children need a certain number of calories to grow and develop. But if a child takes in more calories than he or she uses, the…
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Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM)
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a compression of the spinal cord in your neck… What is cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM)? Your spinal cord is a group of nerves that runs from your head to your lower back. The cervical spine is the part in your…
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Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a joint problem that usually affects the hip or knee. It also can occur in the… What is pigmented villonodular synovitis? Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a joint problem that usually affects the hip or knee. It also can occur…
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Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria. Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs. But it can also affect your joints, kidneys,… What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis, also called TB, is an infection caused by bacteria. Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs. But it can also affect other parts of the body. This…
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Knee Bracing: What Works?
Knee braces are supports to be worn when you have pain in your knee or to prevent injury. Some doctors… Knee braces are supports to be worn when you have pain in your knee. Some people use them to prevent knee injuries during sports. Braces…
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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist… What is de Quervain’s tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist. It occurs when the 2 tendons around the base of your…
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What You Can Do to Maintain Your Health
Good health can decrease your risk of developing certain conditions. Learn what you can do to maintain your health… A lot of factors play a role in staying healthy. In turn, good health can decrease your risk of developing certain diseases or conditions. These include…
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Ways to Manage Pain Outside of Opioids
Opioids are powerful medicines that treat pain. However, they can be addictive. Your doctor may be able to help you… You’ve probably heard of opioids. They’re powerful medicines that are prescribed to treat pain. However, extreme caution needs to be used if taking opioids…
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Hammer Toe
When a person has hammer toe, the end of their toe bends downward and the middle joint curls up. Over… What is hammer toe? When a person has hammer toe, the end of their toe bends downward and the middle joint curls up. Over…
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