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… surgery. Key points to remember It's important to treat obstructive sleep apnea, because sleep apnea makes you more … irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and stroke. Your doctor will probably have you try … Losing weight may improve your sleep apnea. FAQs What is obstructive sleep apnea? Sleep apnea occurs when you often …
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… body digests food. Common examples include diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), reflux and … (HealthLinkBC File #68h) Lower fibre food choices Celiac disease Celiac disease is a condition where the small … Changing your diet Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) IBS is a chronic condition that affects how the gut works. The exact …
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… causes it? Dilated cardiomyopathy can be caused by many diseases or problems that may or may not be related to your … Stroke. Heart attack. A blood clot in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism . Sudden cardiac death (the heart … Stroke. Heart attack. A blood clot in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism . Sudden cardiac death (the heart …
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… risk, especially if other health problems exist, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or heart failure. It may take older …
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… such as lung cancer or fibrous tissue in the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis). Your doctor obtains lung tissue by … such as lung cancer or fibrous tissue in the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis). Your doctor obtains lung tissue by …
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… of amputation are diabetes and/or peripheral arterial disease that results in either painful, poor limb function … be overemphasized. People who have amputations are often chronically or seriously ill. And their risk of dying around … health of the person, the possibility for recovery and rehabilitation (rehab), and the probability of adequate …
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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 … Urinary incontinence can be short-term or long-lasting (chronic). Short-term incontinence is often caused by other … or treatments. This topic is about the different types of chronic urinary incontinence: Stress incontinence happens …
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… about a variety of health topics such as: Palliative care Chronic illness Mental health Overall health promotion and … various health conditions. These include diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, gastrointestinal … using evidence-informed frameworks and tools Providing prehabilitation and rehabilitation resources for preparation …
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… Fat clots or blood clots, which may travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and become life-threatening. Buildup of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema). This is most likely to occur when a large … Fat clots or blood clots, which may travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and become life-threatening. Buildup of …
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… Overview Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic disease in which the heart muscle grows abnormally, making … thicken. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is described as either obstructive or non-obstructive. Non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. …