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… in. This surgery is done only for people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or with certain types of emphysema. In the … options available for COPD. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Citations …
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… risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, … to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about … you have any very serious side effects, including: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, …
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… risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, … treatments and/or using other medications to treat your chronic pain. How To Use Read the Patient Information … you have any very serious side effects, including: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, …
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… of amputation are diabetes and/or peripheral arterial disease that results in either painful, poor limb function … major medical problems, such as diabetes or heart, lung, or kidney problems must be carefully assessed and their medical … be overemphasized. People who have amputations are often chronically or seriously ill. And their risk of dying around …
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… HCV. About 75% of people living with HCV will develop a chronic (lifelong) infection. People with chronic HCV may feel tired or have a low mood or stomach … some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), …
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… heart failure. But other conditions, such as certain lung diseases, can cause the right ventricle to get weaker and … into the extremities, the liver, and the other organs. Chronic lung disease. Chronic lung disease includes chronic obstructive pulmonary …
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… anemia ). Problems with the heart, such as coronary artery disease or heart failure . Metabolic disorders, such as … thyroid gland. It regulates the way the body uses energy. Kidney disease and liver disease. Fatigue is a common … Do you think that the weakness or fatigue is related to a chronic illness that you already have? A few examples are …
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… or they could be a sign of a more serious problem such as chronic pain or arthritis. It's important to know what is … Cervical Spinal Stenosis Cervical Spondylosis Chiropractic Chronic Myofascial Pain Chronic Pain Chronic Pain Syndrome … Complications of Osteoarthritis Complications of Paget's Disease Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Congenital Torticollis …
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… the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high … in the hands or feet vision changes signs of a kidney stone (such as pain in the back/side/abdomen, … history, especially of: lung disease (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) certain types of …
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… that require regular medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, …
