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… Falls in Older Adults On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Every year, thousands of older adults … talk to your doctor about what might be most helpful for you. Taking care of yourself Exercise regularly to … Eyesight Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… and Prostate Cancer On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Both prostate cancer and its treatment … ( TURP ) may be done. Urinary problems caused by treatment for prostate cancer Because the prostate surrounds the … or Metastatic Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Your Child and the Dentist On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Choosing a dentist A visit to the dentist can be a scary thing for children. The odours, the tools, the sounds, and the big … Decay Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Diabetes Causes Blindness On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Diabetes damages small blood vessels … your vision. This bleeding can also cause scar tissue to form. The scar tissue can pull on the retina and cause the … Evaluation Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Causes Foot Problems On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When you have diabetes, your feet need … foot care, you can prevent most of these problems. Caring for your feet can be quick and easy. Most of the care can be … Neuropathy Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Menstrual Periods On this page: Related Information What are heavy menstrual periods? … or soaking through a regular sanitary product every hour for several hours). Bleed for more than 7 days. Heavy … Fibroids Adaptation Date: 6/13/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… Quick Tips: Making Fast, Healthy Meals On this page: Get started Get started Making … canned foods and foods with a long shelf life is helpful for those nights when you haven't had time to go to the … Onions and garlic. Let the grocery store do the prep work for you You can find many foods already cut, washed, and …
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… Autonomic Neuropathy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Diabetic autonomic neuropathy is damage … of the bladder, which increases the risk of infection. For men, trouble achieving or maintaining an erection during … Neuropathy Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… high blood sugar. High blood sugar can lead to problems for you and your baby. Insulin is given as a shot into the … insulin bottle or cartridge. When you use an insulin bottle for the first time, write the date on the bottle. Insulin … through blood. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Nursemaid's Elbow On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is nursemaid's elbow? … (The radius is one of two long bones in the lower arm, or forearm .) The ligament that supports the radial bone then … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
