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Once infection is eliminated, likelihood of additional ulcer caused by H. pylori very low
Tribune Media ServicesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently became extremely ill from what turned out to be a peptic ulcer caused by H. pylori. Until that time, I had no symptoms of acid reflux or pain. What causes peptic ulcers? What are the chances I will have a recurrence? ANSWER:...Tags: Pain, Hospitals and Clinics, Naproxen (drug), Osteoporosis, Acetaminophen (drug)
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Self-care measures helpful, but may not be enough to resolve Achilles tendinitis
Tribune Media ServicesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes Achilles tendinitis? Are there things I can do at home to help it heal more quickly? ANSWER: Although Achilles tendinitis is often associated with an increase in sports activity, any increase in stress on the tendon can...Tags: Advil (drug), Hospitals and Clinics, Tylenol (drug), Overweight, Health and Medical Professionals
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The Medicine Cabinet: Spinal stenosis may require a combination of treatments
Premium Health News ServiceQ: How successful are spinal injections for nerve pain in the legs caused by spinal stenosis? A: Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, the space in the back that surrounds and protects the spinal cord. The narrowing puts pressure on the...Tags: Arthritis, Health Treatments, Spinal Stenosis, Numbness, Health and Medical Professionals
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Treatment for rib fracture limited, but first rule out other underlying injuries
Tribune Media ServicesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband, 71, slipped on the stairs and now has a painful area on his rib cage. He has fractured a rib before and says there's no way to treat it, so he has not gone to the doctor. Is it true that nothing can be done? Does he need to...Tags: Internists, Advil (drug), Hospitals and Clinics, Tylenol (drug), Blood Transfusion
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Am I taking too much ibuprofen?
The Medicine CabinetQ: I've been taking a couple of over-the-counter ibuprofen tablets two or three times per day to ease pain and inflammation in my knees. Could it be harmful to do this for an extended period of time, say a year? A: Ibuprofen is one of the nonsteroidal...Tags: Advil (drug), Internists, Tylenol (drug), Boston, Naproxen (drug)
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Consumer Reports: Confusing OTC Meds
It’s one of the worst flu seasons in years, but when you go to the drugstore for some relief, sorting through all of the options can make your headache worse. Consumer Reports has advice on over-the-counter medication for the flu and other ailments....
Tags: Antihistamines, Drugs and Medicines, Flu, Acetaminophen (drug)
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Getting back to sleep
Q: I hate having to get up three or four times a night to urinate. Around 3 or 4 in the morning, I have trouble getting back to sleep. I have discovered that when I take ibuprofen for post-exercise soreness, I am much less likely to be awakened by my...
Tags: High Blood Pressure, Advil (drug), Voltaren (drug), Celebrex (drug), Simvastatin (drug)
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Surgery for thumb arthritis usually a last resort
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: Are there any effective treatments for thumb arthritis that do not require surgery? ANSWER: Surgery for arthritis of the thumb is usually a treatment of last resort. A variety of less-invasive treatment options are available. Although...Tags: Mayo Clinic, Arthritis, Hospitals and Clinics, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry
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What's Going Around: Sore throat
lmatter@kspr.com, tnguyen@kspr.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Has your throat been a little on the scratchy side lately? You might have a common sickness that is going around this week - the sore throat. Health officials with the Ozarks Community Hospital clinic in Springfield have seen an...Tags: Headaches, Hospitals and Clinics, Tylenol (drug), Symptoms, Viral Diseases and Infections
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Can you get headaches from headache medication?
Premium Health News ServiceQ. I have a long history of tension headaches and usually get relief by taking acetaminophen. Lately, the medication relieves the headache, but then the pain returns later in the day. Can acetaminophen lose its effectiveness, or could the problem be...Tags: Pain, Headaches, Drugs and Medicines, Men's Health, OxyContin (drug)
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Doctor says cold medicines don't work for young kids
When a young child comes down with a cold — congestion, a scratchy sore throat and runny nose, maybe with greenish goo — many parents head straight for the drugstore for a bottle of children's cold medicine. Don't bother. It's worth it...
Tags: High Blood Pressure, Authors, Flu, Coughing, Honey
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Don't panic amid flu frenzy
The Kid's Doctorhttp://www.kidsdr.com "Flu Frenzy" is rampant in Dallas, where I practice, and across the country. It's certainly been a very busy flu season and one that started earlier than usual in the southern part of the country. Texas has been hit especially hard....Tags: Drugs and Medicines, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Flu Vaccine, Flu, Preventative Medicine
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