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… for up to 2 weeks after surgery to prevent infection. A urinary catheter is used for about 1 day after surgery. Do … for up to 2 weeks after surgery to prevent infection. A urinary catheter is used for about 1 day after surgery. Do …
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… outside the prostate. It is sometimes used to relieve urinary obstruction in people with advanced cancer. But a … of a radical prostatectomy are: Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence). The urethra runs through the middle … outside the prostate. It is sometimes used to relieve urinary obstruction in people with advanced cancer. But a …
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… are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… Babies don't lose heat quickly, and they don't sweat well. Older adults don't sweat easily. And they often have other health … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… certain medicines, or by breathing through your mouth. Older adults are more likely to have a dry mouth. Having diabetes. … root canal removes the diseased pulp of a tooth. Removal (extraction) if the root of the tooth is severely damaged. The …
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… This is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults. Many other things can cause the blood vessel damage … Diseases such as lupus and certain cancers. Infections, such as HIV , hepatitis B , and hepatitis C . … lasting problems. Often treatment is not as successful in older children and adults. If your symptoms are severe or …
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… defect in the brain, such as an aneurysm . Parasitic infections, such as tapeworm or toxoplasmosis . Eclampsia , … 7 to 11 years 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 years or older 56 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… still have a tube that drains urine from your bladder (urinary catheter). And you will probably be getting fluids … to 1 year for you to fully recover. Some people, especially older people, are never able to move as well as they used … still have a tube that drains urine from your bladder (urinary catheter). And you will probably be getting fluids …
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… triggered by mucus that drains down the back of the throat. Infections. An infection of the lungs or upper airway … coughs from diseases or causes that usually don't affect adults, such as: Croup . Infection of the lower respiratory … less than 3 years 3 to 11 years 3 to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… second part of the surgery involves sewing your digestive tract back together. Sometimes the Whipple procedure can be … second part of the surgery involves sewing your digestive tract back together. Sometimes the Whipple procedure can be …
