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… such as a heart attack, stroke, or broken hip or who have chronic pain. Those who are increasing their use of alcohol. … thyroid (hypothyroidism), or vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. Ask you about thoughts of suicide. But depression … in older adults are sometimes like symptoms of other diseases. So depression may not be recognized. Many older …
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… test can be done to find your potassium level. Healthy kidneys keep the right amount of potassium in the blood. … are working and certain medicines. Chronic Kidney Disease Heart Failure High Blood Pressure High-Potassium …
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… Getting a Second Opinion Getting Support When You Have a Chronic Condition Good-Health Attitude Grapefruit Juice and … CPR and Life Support? Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop … Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? Arthritis: Should I Have …
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… your dose if you are older, have low body weight, or have kidney problems. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs … risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, … bleeding or clotting problems blood disorders (such as anemia) heart disease (such as previous heart attack) high …
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… your dose if you are older, have low body weight, or have kidney problems. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs … risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, … bleeding or clotting problems blood disorders (such as anemia) heart disease (such as previous heart attack) high …
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… Certain natural health products. Chronic Kidney Disease Getting Enough Potassium Kidney Disease: Changing …
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… seizures) breathing problems (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) gallbladder disease kidney disease liver disease mental/mood disorders (such as … problems (such as fast/irregular heartbeat) sickle cell anemia Meperidine is usually used only for a short time. …
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… Making the Most of Remaining Abilities Alzheimer's Disease Apolipoprotein E-4 Genetic (DNA) Test Artificial … a Nursing Home Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) Chronic Pain Chronic Pain Syndrome Comparing Rheumatoid … CPR and Life Support? Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop …
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… than normal when you have COPD, and they get lower as the disease gets worse. These numbers are usually stated in the … grades of COPD, according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). footnote 1 The … health problems you may have. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Citations …
