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… Don't take medicine. Instead, try watchful waiting and manage your symptoms at home. Urinary symptoms include needing … an enlarged prostate . It happens to almost all men as they age. It is not cancer. An enlarged prostate is usually … often causes problems with urination. About half of all men older than 75 have some symptoms. The most important thing …
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… by radiation treatments. Key points to remember For early-stage breast cancer, studies show that women who have … abnormal cells grow out of control in the breast. Early-stage breast cancer means that the cancer cells haven't spread … your doctor. Some women, such as those who are age 70 or older, may not need radiation. Does one type of surgery work …
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… CPAP. Or you might have surgery to improve an airway blockage so that you can tolerate CPAP better. … still need CPAP after surgery. Other problems may include pain, infection, speech problems, and a narrowing of the … The risks of nerve stimulation are: Sore throat, incision pain, and muscle soreness. Temporary tongue weakness or …
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… Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis On this page: Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … inflamed, swollen joints. This makes joints stiff and painful. Your child may have some pain and may walk with a … weakness in unused muscles. Follow a medicine schedule. An older child may find it easier to remember to take medicine …
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… Questions to Ask About Your Medicines On this page: Overview Overview It's important to … on this medicine? How much does the medicine cost? Is an older or less expensive generic version available? Will it … regular waking hours. Learn more Master List of Medicines Pain Diary Daily Medicine Schedule New Medicines: Questions …
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… options Use medicines to treat symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Have surgery to treat your symptoms. … side effects, such as trouble swallowing and permanent painful gas from not being able to burp. The best surgery … is heartburn, an uncomfortable feeling of burning or pain just behind the breastbone. Another common symptom is a …
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… type 2 diabetes. Take the medicine metformin (Glucophage) to help prevent type 2 diabetes. Key points to remember … In your feet, this nerve damage can cause slow healing and pain when you walk. Your immune system may become weak and … diabetes. footnote 1 , footnote 6 Many people age 60 and older benefit more from making major lifestyle changes. And …
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… Fat Emulsion - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever) pain/swelling/redness at injection site … that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) A very …
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… Tooth Decay On this page: … called a cavity. If not treated, tooth decay can cause pain, infection, and tooth loss. A tooth has three layers. … certain medicines, or by breathing through your mouth. Older adults are more likely to have a dry mouth. Having …
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… Prasugrel - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … nosebleeds that happen often or don't stop unusual pain/swelling/discomfort unusual bruising prolonged bleeding … or pharmacist about how much alcohol you may safely drink. Older adults (75 years or older) may be more sensitive to …
