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Health Encyclopedia Paget’s disease of the bone 11/23/2009
Osteitis deformans Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The cause of Paget's disease is unknown, although it might have to do with genes or a viral infection early in life. The disease occurs worldwide, but is more common in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. In people with Paget's disease, there is an abnormal breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation.
Women's Self Care Navigator Pain During Sexual Intercourse 05/08/2009
Health Encyclopedia Pain medications 05/02/2009
Pain medicines are also called analgesics. Every type of pain medicine has benefits and risks. Specific types of pain may respond better to one kind of medication than to another kind. What takes away your pain might not work for someone else. OVER-THE-COUNTER PAIN MEDICINES Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are good for many types of pain. OTC medicines include: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Acetaminophen is a non-aspirin pain reliever.
Pregnancy Health Center Pain relief during labor and delivery 10/22/2008
Childbirth classes can teach you breathing and relaxation techniques to help you cope with pain experienced during labor and delivery. The amount of pain felt during childbirth is different for every woman. For some women, the techniques learned in the childbirth classes are enough to relieve their pain, and medication is not necessary. For other women, the option of having pain relief medication available to them during labor and delivery is appealing and, when used, may help them experience a more comfortable childbirth.
Health Encyclopedia Painful menstrual periods 09/02/2009
Menstruation - painful; Dysmenorrhea; Periods - painful; Cramps - menstrual; Menstrual cramps Considerations: Painful menstruation affects many women. For a small number of women, the discomfort makes it difficult to perform normal household, job, or school-related activities for a few days during each menstrual cycle.
Health Encyclopedia Painful swallowing 10/20/2009
Swallowing - pain or burning; Odynophagia; Burning feeling when swallowing Considerations: Swallowing is a complex act that involves the mouth, throat area, and esophagus (the muscular tube that moves food to the stomach).
Women's Self Care Navigator Painful Urination (Dysuria) 05/08/2009
Health Encyclopedia Paints - emulsion type - poisoning 02/01/2010
Emulsion-based paints are usually known as "deck paints" and are sold for home use. This article discusses the harmful effects from swallowing such paints or breathing in their fumes. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Poisonous Ingredient: Acrylic-styrene polymer Where Found: Emulsion-based "deck" paints are sold under various brand names.
Health Encyclopedia Paints - lacquer and varnish remover - poisoning 02/01/2010
This article discusses the harmful effects from swallowing or breathing in (sniffing) products to remove paint, lacquer , or varnish . This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Poisonous Ingredient: Pain, lacquer, and varnish removers may contain the following poisonous ingredients: Benzyl alcohol Ethanol Formic acid Methyl alcohol Methylene hydrochloride Naphtha Xylene Where Found: Paint, lacquer, and varnish removers are sold under various brand names.
Health Encyclopedia Palatal myoclonus 10/10/2008
Palatal myoclonus is a rapid contraction (spasm) of the muscles in the roof of the mouth. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: It is usually due to lesions on brain nerve pathways, including multiple sclerosis . Symptoms: Clicking in the ear Popping in the ear Signs and tests: Treatment: Support Groups: Expectations (prognosis): Complications: Calling your health care provider: Prevention: References: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al.
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