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… in. This surgery is done only for people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or with certain types of emphysema. In the … options available for COPD. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Citations …
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… of amputation are diabetes and/or peripheral arterial disease that results in either painful, poor limb function … major medical problems, such as diabetes or heart, lung, or kidney problems must be carefully assessed and their medical … be overemphasized. People who have amputations are often chronically or seriously ill. And their risk of dying around …
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… heart failure. But other conditions, such as certain lung diseases, can cause the right ventricle to get weaker and … into the extremities, the liver, and the other organs. Chronic lung disease. Chronic lung disease includes chronic obstructive pulmonary …
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… anemia ). Problems with the heart, such as coronary artery disease or heart failure . Metabolic disorders, such as … thyroid gland. It regulates the way the body uses energy. Kidney disease and liver disease. Fatigue is a common … Do you think that the weakness or fatigue is related to a chronic illness that you already have? A few examples are …
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… or they could be a sign of a more serious problem such as chronic pain or arthritis. It's important to know what is … Cervical Spinal Stenosis Cervical Spondylosis Chiropractic Chronic Myofascial Pain Chronic Pain Chronic Pain Syndrome … Complications of Osteoarthritis Complications of Paget's Disease Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Congenital Torticollis …
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… conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 Cardiovascular diseases can increase your chance of heart attack, stroke … activity for high blood pressure (Topics F and G) and chronic heart failure (Topics M and N), which are intended … consists of handouts on physical activity for various chronic conditions, including atrial fibrillation, heart …
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… than you normally do (because of poor blood flow to the kidneys). Kidneys Feeling cold in arms, legs, hands, and … feel cold. These symptoms usually occur only in people with chronic, severe heart failure. If your extremities suddenly … arteries that supply blood to the heart (coronary artery disease) is often what causes heart failure in men who …
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… incontinence is the accidental release of urine. It's not a disease. It's a symptom of a problem with a man's urinary tract . Urine is made by the kidneys and stored in a sac made of muscle, called the … Urinary incontinence can be short-term or long-lasting (chronic). Short-term incontinence is often caused by other …
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… health benefits and can help to prevent and treat many chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. Newer evidence … on physical activity for general health and various chronic conditions. The handouts are intended to be used by …
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… that have collected over the summer are blown into the air. Chronic dry coughs are usually caused by irritation from … irritants, allergies, post-nasal drip, or asthma. Several chronic lung diseases also cause a dry, hacking cough. Some people cough …
