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… your antibiotic or steroid pills. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: … your antibiotic or steroid pills. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Current as …
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… that can help maintain a normal blood pressure. Healthy kidneys keep the right amount of potassium in the blood to keep the heart beating at a steady pace. If you have kidney disease, potassium levels can rise and affect your …
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… vitamins and minerals. This can lead to problems such as anemia and osteoporosis . Some people get gallstones . Some people get kidney stones . You may gain the weight back a few years … vitamins and minerals. This can lead to problems such as anemia and osteoporosis . Some people get gallstones . Some …
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… improved after 2 to 4 months of treatment. Have long-term (chronic) low back pain. These programs are thought to be an effective approach to treating chronic low back pain. footnote 1 Have had back surgery. … Pain Citations Chou R (2010). Low back pain (chronic), search date April 2009. Online version of BMJ …
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… as Your Health Changes Eldercare Mediation End-Stage Renal Disease Funeral Planning Grief and Grieving Grief … CPR and Life Support? Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Treatment That Prolongs My Life? Kidney Failure: Should I Start Dialysis? Kidney Failure: …
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… rarely pretend to have pain. Many children who have chronic conditions experience pain and discomfort from the disease. The amount and type of pain is related to the type … rarely pretend to have pain. Many children who have chronic conditions experience pain and discomfort from the …
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… can be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as a chronic infection, inflammatory bowel disease , a malabsorption syndrome , or colorectal cancer . … can be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as a chronic infection, inflammatory bowel disease , a …
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… can also start with an injury to the jaw joint or a joint disease like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. What … care. Some people who have a TMD develop long-lasting (chronic) symptoms. Chronic pain or trouble moving the jaw may affect talking, …
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… people who have a long-term health condition, such as lung disease, are most at risk for getting MERS and for having a … risk is to people who are older than 65 and those who have chronic illnesses, such as diabetes or heart disease. How … risk is to people who are older than 65 and those who have chronic illnesses, such as diabetes or heart disease. How …
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… have any symptoms of TB right now and can't spread the disease to others. If you have latent TB, it can become … to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ. Have a chronic lung disease caused by breathing in tiny sand or … Urine culture . This test looks for TB infection in the kidneys (renal TB). Lumbar puncture . A sample of fluid …