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… health needs. Warning This medication may rarely cause kidney or liver damage. To decrease your risk, carefully … pain that keeps coming back or that is ongoing (such as for chronic back pain). It is not clearly known how it works to … problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) diabetes kidney problems liver problems high …
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… air pollutants. For more information, see  BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke . On this page: Emergency … their symptoms, but those with a history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), other … older adults, those who are pregnant, and those with chronic illnesses. It is recommended to seek medical …
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… symptoms should stop when the constipation is relieved. Chronic constipation For reasons that aren't always known, … that doesn't get better or go away with treatment (chronic constipation). This may be because of the painful … health problems, such as: Cystic fibrosis . Hirschsprung's disease . Lead poisoning . An overactive parathyroid gland ( …
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… about a variety of health topics such as: Palliative care Chronic illness Mental health Overall health promotion and … various health conditions. These include diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, gastrointestinal conditions, food …
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… or Ensure®) to recover from: Surgery Severe injury Serious disease Side effects of medical treatment Nutritional … is: Sodium restricted diet; $15.00 Diabetes; $60.00 Kidney dialysis; $50.00 Gluten-free diet; $65.00 Dysphagia … chemotherapy, surgical therapy or ongoing medical treatment chronic inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, Ulcerative …
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… commonly use humour therapy in the treatment of long-term (chronic) diseases, especially those that are made worse by stress … preventively or as part of treatment for any disease. Chronic diseases have a negative effect on mood and …
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… and other health problems People who have long-term (chronic) diseases such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, cancer, heart … also have depression. Depression also often occurs with chronic pain. Depression may occur with these problems …
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… injury caused by physical or sexual abuse. Nervous system diseases, such as Parkinson's disease , multiple sclerosis , … increase dehydration . If you have heart failure or kidney failure, talk to your doctor about what amount of … a different way to treat your constipation. Treating chronic constipation There are many ways to treat chronic
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… tissue covering the muscles within a very short time. The disease sometimes is called flesh-eating bacteria. When it … is higher if you: Have a weak immune system . Have chronic health problems such as diabetes, cancer, or liver or kidney disease. Have cuts in your skin, including surgical …
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… and raise your risk for having a heart attack or stroke. Kidney damage . It shares many of the risk factors for heart … to check for protein. Protein in the urine can be a sign of kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy). If you have signs of kidney damage, you may also have a higher risk for heart disease. Focus on good health. Work closely with your health …