Your sister is a hypochondriac and also a bit of a wimp. She has endometriosis (abnormal growth of the uterine wall) which is quite painful during menstruation. When she experiences this, she goes directly to the hospital to get a shot of Toradol, which she says is the only thing that works. How effective is Toradol overall—is your sister just experiencing the placebo effect? What is the advantage of the shot as opposed to the oral medication? What side effects might your sister have from this routine (as opposed to just using ibuprofen or something)?
How effective is Toradol overall—is your sister just experiencing the placebo effect?
The medicine toradol will reduce the pain during menstruation.It is NSAIDs most commonly used drug for the management of dysmenorrhea.But here ,she is having endometriosis,it should be treated.Periodic use of analgesics may be beneficial.
What is the advantage of the shot as opposed to the oral medication?
What side effects might your sister have from this routine (as opposed to just using ibuprofen or something)?
Head aches,heart burn,upset stomach,nausea,vomiting,diarrhea,stomach pain,bloating,gas,constipation,dizzines,sweating and ringing in the ears are the common side effects.
Your sister is a hypochondriac and also a bit of a wimp. She has endometriosis (abnormal growth...
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