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… page: Overview Overview Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem for people who have diabetes. Diarrhea that occurs at night is also common. … solid food waste remains in the intestines. If these nerves have been damaged by high blood sugar levels, food and waste …
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… pressure in varices that bypass the liver. In people who have esophageal varices, beta-blockers have been shown to reduce the risk of having a first episode of bleeding. They also reduce risk in people who have had a variceal bleed. They are usually prescribed for …
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… starts when the body's immune system attacks the small intestine when gluten is eaten. The immune system is supposed … Breakfast cereals made with wheat, barley, or rye, or that have the term "malt" or "malted" in their names. Malt is … least at first. Oats may cause symptoms in some people who have celiac disease. This may be a result of contamination …
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… about how long you can use it. Once it is put in, you don't have to do anything else to prevent pregnancy. The implant … 1 out of 100 people who use the implant as directed will have an unplanned pregnancy. Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. The doctor can help you choose …
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… or exercising with resistance tubes or bands. If you haven’t done many strengthening activities before: Be sure … exercise equipment properly and safely before you begin. Have a qualified exercise professional show you the correct … Increase the amount of effort slowly so your muscles have a chance to adapt before moving onto anything more …
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… causing tooth decay. Things that make you more likely to have tooth decay include: Not brushing and flossing your … through your mouth. Older adults are more likely to have a dry mouth. Having diabetes. Smoking, using spit … teeth are still growing, are more likely than adults to have tooth decay. This is because the minerals in new teeth …
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… who: Are in good health. Are not greatly overweight. Do not have abnormalities of the pelvic organs, have never had abdominal or pelvic surgery, and have never had an infection of the pelvic organs such as …
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… pressure in your throat to keep your airway open. When you have sleep apnea, this can help you sleep better, feel … positive airway pressure." The CPAP machine will have one of the following: A mask that covers your nose and … If you use CPAP, you may: Be less sleepy when you wake up. Have lower blood pressure. Have a lower risk of accidents. …
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… that are not urgent. __ Breastfeed as soon as possible. __ Have my partner cut the umbilical cord. C-section If I have a C-section, I: __ Would like to see my baby coming … After the birth After delivering the baby, I'd like to: __ Have my partner be with the baby whenever I can't be. __ …
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… get older, it can be harder to eat in healthy ways. If you have health problems or can't be active, you may not feel as … make meals as often. Here are common problems older adults have with healthy eating, along with some ideas for how to … them. Solutions to eating problems that older adults may have If you have this problem: Try these ideas: You have a …