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… Dental Care for Older Adults On this page: Basic Care Denture Care Basic Care Dental care for older people is much the same as for younger adults. But older adults do have concerns that … toothbrush by wrapping a sponge, an elastic bandage, or adhesive tape around it. Push the toothbrush handle …
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… Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Urinary tract … immune system that isn't as strong as when the person was younger. A reduced ability to control urination and bowel … and cause an infection in the bladder. In men, partial blockage of the urinary tract by an enlarged prostate . Other …
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… Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … because they lose muscle mass and bone strength as they age. They also have more problems with vision and balance, … and how bad it is. How long ago the injury occurred. Your age, health condition, and activities (such as work, sports, …
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… High Cholesterol On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … foods include meats, whole milk, butter, and cheese. Your age and sex. After you reach age 20, your cholesterol … 40 or older. Your doctor may recommend this test if you are younger and have risk factors for heart disease. footnote 1 …
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… Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … invasive types of surgery may be another option. The damaged mitral valve is removed and replaced with a new heart … specific condition and general health prior to surgery. Younger, healthy people have a lower risk of problems while …
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… Gas (Flatus) On this page: Overview Overview Gas (flatus) is … gas with odour may be different for every person too. Constipation. This can cause bloating but generally does not … gas with odour may be different for every person too. Constipation. This can cause bloating but generally does not …
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… Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide On this page: Overview Overview Benzoyl peroxide … use this product? Talk to a doctor before allowing a child younger than 12 to use a product that contains benzoyl … in the grocery store or pharmacy. Look at the outside package to find products that have benzoyl peroxide as the …
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… Missed Periods and Endurance Training On this page: Overview Overview What is the … secondary amenorrhea. It's more likely to happen if you are younger and if your periods are irregular to begin with. It … secondary amenorrhea. It's more likely to happen if you are younger and if your periods are irregular to begin with. It …
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… Eye Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … eye problems Common types of eye problems include: Drainage from the eyes or excessive tearing. Blocked tear ducts. … Blood in the white of the eye (subconjunctival hemorrhage). Eyelid problems . Contact lens problems . Colour …
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… Arm Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … arm problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have arm problems because they are usually … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
