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… What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or happen … than usual for you. You may feel like you need to have a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause … pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel unwell. Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. …
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… and the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if you have gonorrhea, you need to see … from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with stools, painful bowel movements and redness in the anal area. Gonorrhea … reactive arthritis which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of …
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… 2 to 12 months. More advanced symptoms include: Balance problems Difficulty with speech and movement Increased risk of pneumonia Dementia Coma and eventual death CJD is very rare, but … at https://alzheimer.ca/en/about-dementia/other-types-dementia/rare-types-dementia/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease . … …
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… throat and urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder). In women, the infection may also occur in the … from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with stools, painful bowel movements and redness in the anal area. For men, … reactive arthritis, which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of …
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… The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In a penis, the urethra … area can infect the urethra. Sometimes infections of the bladder or prostate, or recent procedures that may involve … back to you or your partner(s). It could cause health problems later. If this happens, talk with your health care …
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… to: Recognize when they are about to urinate or have a bowel movement Communicate what is about to happen and ask … go standing up later Assist with wiping, especially after bowel movements. This may be needed until preschool age. … they are toilet learning? Some children learn to control bowel movements and urination at the same time, but …
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… Have insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking … 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine …
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… can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, … to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems with eating, chewing and swallowing (dysphagia) can …
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… have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 … cord that causes weakness of the legs, backache, loss of bladder control or constipation. To confirm that you have …
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… or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild …