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what commonly causes damage to the spine?

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Varies : It varies.  Injuries, over use, arthritic degeneration can all lead to varying degrees of "damage" to the spine as can things like being overweight or smoking.

Question 2

what commonly leads to vertigo?

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Inner ear dysfnx: May be caused by multiple issues.

Question 3

does pinworm commonly occur in the us?

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Not as common: Although, pinworm infestation is more common than infestation with other parasites, it is not a common disease overall. I have to say in a lot of cases it may be asymptomatic and not dignosed for a while.

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what is the most commonly used drug in the u.s.?

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Not sure: but I bet analgesics are way up there.

Question 5

how safe are the commonly prescribed pain medications?

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Pretty safe: Nsaid's are more risky as we get older, ulcer, kidney damage, heart attacks.  There are the same as motrin, ibuprofen, naprosyn, Aleve (naproxen) otc.  There is tylanol, important not to take to much and not good for those with liver problems.  Opiates taken as prescribed have issues with addiction fatigue, constipation.  A thoughtful doctor can make a decision based on that particular person's situation.

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does malaria commonly occur in the us?

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No: Before ddt spraying began mosquito abatement, it was common in much of the usa, but nowadays transmission by mosquito is extremely rare.  People bring malaria in the us form overseas.  This may change as climate changes.

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where is diphtheria most commonly found?

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Former Soviet Union: Between 1990 and 1998, more than 80 percent of all cases of diphtheria in the world were reported from the former Soviet Union.

Question 8

what illnesses are commonly seen in veterans?

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Depends on a couple: of things. Age, sex, MOS, and personal habits like smoking &amp; drinking. Every service member in theater is screened in some manner for signs of PTSD, which manifests on a spectrum of severity. Hearing loss is very common, as are a variety of orthopedic and spinal column issues. Some illnesses are specific to exposure, like lung disease from yellow dust storms in Korea, or mesothelioma in sailors.

Question 9

how do people commonly feel after a hsg scan?

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May feel cramping: Which can usually be treated with over the counter meds such as motrin. For prolonged pain i would call the doctor who gave you the test.

Question 10

what is aspimed 75 mg commonly prescribed for?

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Aspimed: Acetylsalicylic acid.  Pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting, and for elevated temperatures.

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