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… Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Acid-Reducing Medicines Adjustable Gastric Banding … Commode (Toilet) Causes of Bleeding in the Digestive Tract Celiac Disease Cholecystitis Chronic Constipation … Surgery Gastric Sleeve Surgery Gastritis Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease …
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… better without any problems. But it can be more serious in older adults and children and in people who have other … person gets it a few days after having an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold or influenza (flu). Sometimes … Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Tests for Lung Infections Using Antibiotics Wisely Current as of: …
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… in older adults. Health problems that can cause it include: Infections. Examples are urinary tract infections , respiratory infections , and sepsis. …
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… You have an infection, such as HIV or hepatitis C . Other infections that can cause a problem include cytomegalovirus … be tested to look for protein (a sign of pre-eclampsia) and urinary tract infections. Tests for genetic or other problems also …
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… TURP is more effective than watchful waiting in relieving urinary symptoms. Studies have found that: Men who had TURP … Kirby R (2011). Benign prostatic hyperplasia and male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). BMJ Clinical Evidence . …
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… the body. Examples are low levels of potassium or sodium. Infections, such as a urinary tract infection or a respiratory infection. Problems with …
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… What is elder abuse? Elder abuse is the mistreatment of an older person. It can be physical abuse, emotional abuse, or … the breasts or genital area. Venereal disease or genital infections that can't be explained. Vaginal or anal bleeding … Personal problems of caregivers. People who abuse older adults (often their adult children) may depend on the older …
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… who is using a poisonous product around children gets distracted by the doorbell, a phone, or some other … as suicide attempts. They always require medical care. Adults—especially older adults —are at risk for accidental and intentional …
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… vessels of the head, neck, and eye. Vision problems in older adults Some of the common vision problems that occur in older adults include: Cataracts . Glaucoma . Breakdown …
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… caused by a virus, such as a cold or influenza (flu). Infections caused by bacteria, such as a urinary infection or bacterial pneumonia, also can cause a … , and chickenpox . Bacterial infections , such as a urinary tract infection . Immunizations. Teething does not cause …
