Word: stomachal
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...after two periods of a tense, stomach-twisting goaltender’s duel, it appeared that whichever team first cashed in one of those opportunities would take the contest...
...stomach acid. Works best when taken for several days. RISKS: Stomach pain, mild rash, constipation. Can mask more severe problems such as gallstones or a narrowing of the esophagus. Increased the risk of developing pneumonia 89% in a recent study of elderly patients (presumably because the acids in the stomach were no longer strong enough to kill pneumonia-causing germs...
BENEFITS: Relieves pain, fever, redness and swelling. Can save your life if taken during a heart attack. May lower the risk of a future cardiac attack or stroke. RISKS: Stomach pain and gastrointestinal bleeding. Should not be given to children with fever or viral infections since a rare but serious blood disorder may result. Call your doctor immediately if you experience ringing in the ears, skin rash, difficulty breathing or signs of internal bleeding...
BENEFITS: Relieves pain and fever but not the stiffness, redness or swelling of arthritis. RISKS: Occasional stomach upset. Because so many products contain acetaminophen, it is relatively easy to overdose unintentionally. Administration of an antidote within eight hours provides the best chance for recovery. Although the mixture of any painkiller with alcohol may cause liver damage, doctors believe the combination with acetaminophen may be particularly problematic...
BENEFITS: Indirectly reduces production of stomach acid. RISKS: Headache, diarrhea, dizziness. May be less effective when used with antacids. The combination of Tagamet (cimetidine) and Valium can trigger confusion. Use of these drugs increased the risk of developing pneumonia 63% in a recent study...