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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel … celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care provider if any of the … in fibre for overall heatlh. You can find fibre in most plant-based foods. These include: Vegetables and fruit, …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is the Infants Act? The Infants Act explains the legal … One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that children may … to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care provider is sure that the treatment is in the child's …
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… Fibrosis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call … a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Getting Support Medicines Surgery Respiratory Therapy … CF, a team of health professionals will build a treatment plan. The plan is based on the child's specific health …
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… and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … if your symptoms are vague, it can be harder to figure out what the problem is. If you are slightly dehydrated , your … is affected by illness Do you and your doctor have a plan for what to do when you're sick ? Yes Diabetes illness …
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… for Parkinson's Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … It Is Done Pallidotomy may be an option when a person with advanced Parkinson's disease has: Severe motor problems. These include sudden, jerky movements and on-off responses. These …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Advice for Caregivers … stroke rehabilitation (rehab) if recommended. Your rehab plan will be based on your goals and how the stroke affected … Stroke: Speech and Language Problems Advance Care Planning Atrial Fibrillation Brain Aneurysm …
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… be used to treat sleep apnea include: Maxillo-mandibular advancement, which moves the upper and lower jaw forward to … airflow to the lungs. Nerve stimulation. A device is implanted in the upper chest. It senses the breathing pattern … Medical Reviewer Mark A. Rasmus MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer …
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… to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. Home … immune systems are at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by … weak immune systems Do not use buses, trains, taxis or airplanes Do not go to public places like work, school, church, …
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… Depression On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What … a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is postpartum … about death or suicide a lot, but you don't have a suicide plan. You are worried that your feelings of depression or …
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… energy. The person has been losing weight without trying. What happens when an older adult becomes frail? People who … them to recover when they get sick or injured. How can you care for a frail older adult? You can help care for a frail … and stay connected. You can also monitor medicines and plan extra time when you go places together. Having a …
