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… Men On this page: Overview Overview If you have urge incontinence, you may feel a sudden urge to … gland, kidney or bladder stones, blockage from prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or brain conditions … gland, kidney or bladder stones, blockage from prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or brain conditions …
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… outside of the family, as well as disruptions to your family's normal routines. Here's how to cope. Try to … each other about your feelings. Let others know if you're scared, sad, or frustrated. Help them understand what you … feel better. Limit media time. It's easy to feel stressed when you spend too much time watching the news or on social …
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… Information Overview Disposable gloves are gloves that you use one time and then throw away. They can protect your … from spreading to you and to the other person. Use gloves whenever you might touch body fluids, such as saliva, blood, … Caregiving: Preventing Rashes in the Groin Area Caregiving: Reducing Germs and Infection in the Home Caregiving: Washing …
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… non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) . Examples are aspirin and ibuprofen. These medicines can irritate the … . Inflammatory bowel disease . Colon polyps or colorectal cancer , especially in older adults. It is important to find … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… reduce stress. The following suggestions can benefit both your relationships and your mental health. Visit with … child is in bed. Also consider taking bigger chunks of time when you are able to. Make new friends. Forming new contacts with …
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… Overview A body digit or limb, such as your finger and toe (digits) or hand and foot (limbs), can … such as bottles, jars, toys, pipes, railings, or fences. You may be able to free your digit or limb using home … the loss of your digit or limb. Remove your digit or limb carefully so that removal attempts do not cause injury. To …
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… can cause sleep problems. A few examples of these medicines are: Antidepressants. Cold medicines. Steroid medicines. … Many people may drink alcohol to help them go to sleep. But when you drink alcohol, you are more likely to awaken later in …
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… can be used to remove the dead skin from a callus or corn . Reducing the size of the callus or corn may result in less … the stone daily, and rinse the stone after each use. Soak your foot or other affected area in warm, soapy water for 5 … for 2 to 3 minutes. This will remove dead skin. Be careful when using a pumice stone. If you take off too much skin and …
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… Information Get started Exercise is one of the best things you can do to help keep your muscles strong and reduce joint … But you want to make sure that you don't hurt your joints when you exercise. Before you get started, ask your … all instructions on the label. Rest your joints if they are swollen. For example, if your knees are swollen, don't …
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… Caregiving: Washing Soiled Clothes and Linens On this page: … time, but it's worth the effort. It can help the person you're caring for stay healthy and feel clean. Clothes and bed linens become soiled when they come into contact with things like urine, stool, …