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During Childbirth, Do You Plan on Getting an Epidural?

May 13, 2007 - No one needs to tell you that giving birth is a painful experience - we've all heard our fair share of horror stories. Thanks to modern science, an epidural is available if a woman doesn't want to or can't deal with the pain. It's basically a shot given in your spine that makes you have a loss of sensation and pain from your waist down. - 25 Comments

How Does Novocaine Work?

May 11, 2007 - When I have a cavity filled all I can say is praise to the Novocaine. When my dad was little, his dentist didn't use local anesthetics, and my poor dad had to sit in the chair knowing he was in for a whole lot of pain. My jaw hurts just thinking about it. - 10 Comments

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Procaine (Injection)

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Introduction Procaine Used before and during surgery, childbirth, or other procedures to cause numbness or loss of feeling in an area of your body. This medicine is a type of anesthesia. Brand Name(s) Novocain There may be other brand names for this medicine. - 0 Comments

Going to the Dentist: What's the Deal With Sedation?

Sep 18, 2007 - Even if you are one of those people who absolutely dreads going to the dentist, you know it is still really important to go regularly. You need to keep your teeth and gums healthy, so your dentist can prevent small problems from growing into dental disasters. Now many dentists offer sedation dentistry. - 13 Comments

Which Would You Rather Do?

Mar 07, 2009 - I just put myself through one hectic health care week. I went to the dentist, my OB/Gyn for my annual visit, and the optometrist. It was busy, but great to check all those appointments off my list. - 33 Comments

Aminohippurate sodium (Injection)

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Introduction Aminohippurate Sodium (a-mee-noe-HIP-yoor-ate SOE-dee-um) Used as part of a test of kidney function. Brand Name(s) There may be other brand names for this medicine. When This Medicine Should Not Be Used You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to aminohippurate. - 0 Comments

Belladonna/opium (Rectal)

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Introduction Belladonna Alkaloids (bell-a-DON-a AL-ka-loyds), Opium Alkaloids Treats moderate to severe pain. Belongs to a group of drugs called narcotic analgesics. Brand Name(s) B & O Supprettes 15a, B & O Supprettes 16a There may be other brand names for this medicine. - 0 Comments

Trimethobenzamide (Rectal)

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Introduction Benzocaine (BEN-zoe-kane), Trimethobenzamide (trye-meth-oh-BEN-za-mide) Treats nausea and vomiting. This medicine was withdrawn from the U.S. market on April 6, 2007, because it has not been found to be effective. - 0 Comments

Neuralgia

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

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Illustrations Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Neuralgia is pain that follows the path of a specific nerve. Alternative Names Nerve pain; Postherpetic neuralgia Causes, incidence, and risk factors The causes of neuralgia vary. Chemical irritation, inflammation, trauma (including surgery), compression of nerves by nearby structures (for instance, tumors), and infections may all lead to neuralgia. - 0 Comments

Drug allergies

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

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Illustrations Anaphylaxis Hives Allergic reactions to medication Dermatitis, contact Dermatitis, pustular contact Drug rash, Tegretol Fixed drug eruption Fixed drug eruption, bullous Fixed drug eruption on the cheek Drug rash on the back Antibodies HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by allergic reaction to a drug (medication). Alternative Names Allergic reaction - drug (medication) Causes, incidence, and risk factors In general, adverse reactions to drugs are not uncommon, and almost any drug can cause an adverse reaction. Reactions range from irritating or mild side effects such as nausea and vomiting to life-threatening anaphylaxis. - 0 Comments

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Novocaine

During Childbirth, Do You Plan on Getting an Epidural?

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Procaine (Injection)

Going to the Dentist: What's the Deal With Sedation?

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Aminohippurate sodium (Injection)

Belladonna/opium (Rectal)

Trimethobenzamide (Rectal)

Neuralgia

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