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… Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia On this page: Overview Overview … mild cognitive impairment, or MCI. It is not the same as dementia . People with the condition often know that their … People with MCI have a higher chance of one day getting dementia. But not all people who have it will get dementia. …
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… Bowel Resection for Colorectal Cancer On this page: Surgery … or complications from general anesthesia. Possible problems after a bowel resection include: Scar tissue ( … between the joined sections of the colon. Injury to the bladder, ureters, or blood vessels. Citations Eng …
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… Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) On this page: Health … Information What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a … it? It's not clear what causes IBS. It may be caused by problems with the way the brain communicates with the …
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… Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits On this page: Overview … Overview Constipation and hemorrhoids are common problems during pregnancy. Constipation Constipation causes less frequent and more strained bowel movements. The bowels commonly move more slowly when …
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… Treating a Twisting Bowel Obstruction On this page: Overview … Overview Doctors have several options for treating a bowel obstruction caused by twisting of the intestine … enough to have the other surgeries. Bowel Obstruction Current as of: March 22, 2023 …
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… Bladder Pain Syndrome (Interstitial Cystitis) On this page: … Basics What is bladder pain syndrome (BPS)? Bladder pain syndrome … He or she may also do a urine test to rule out other problems, such as a urinary tract infection . How is BPS …
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… Dementia: Medicines to Treat Behaviour Changes On this page: … Overview The decision to try medicine to treat behaviour problems in Alzheimer's disease is different for each … help you decide. Medicines for behaviour problems linked to dementia do not work very well for most people and may have …
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… Dementia: Helping a Person Avoid Confusion On this page: … Overview People who have Alzheimer's disease or another dementia are sometimes easily confused and may forget where … her own reflection. Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: …
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… Rectal Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … rectal itching include: Poor cleaning of the area after a bowel movement. Itching and discomfort may happen when … oily. This oil barrier protects against the irritation of bowel movements. Repeated cleaning or showering will remove …
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… Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Coping With Sundowning On this page: Overview … Overview People who have Alzheimer's disease or another dementia are sometimes easily confused. They may forget … the day. Discourage napping unless doing so causes more problems. Do not let the person drink or eat caffeine after …
