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… Gums Diabetes: Tracking My Feelings What are the potential complications? Complications can occur if diabetes is left untreated or not managed properly. Complications include heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, …
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… age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged … the influenza virus tend to be worse with a greater risk of complications. How can influenza be prevented? You can … also reduces the body's ability to fight other infections. Bacterial pneumonia, an infection of the lungs, is the most …
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… you at risk of other infections. These include viral or bacterial pneumonia which affect the lungs. The risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and … people are hospitalized and may die from influenza and its complications during years with widespread or epidemic …
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… could happen on its own, as is the case of miscarriage or spontaneous abortion. Many resources about abortion are …
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… first months of life as the brain matures. Your newborn's spontaneous movements generally affect both sides of the … first months of life as the brain matures. Your newborn's spontaneous movements generally affect both sides of the …
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… not able to convert ammonia to urea. This may be caused by cirrhosis or severe hepatitis . For this test, a blood … the success of treatment for severe liver disease, such as cirrhosis. Help identify a childhood disorder called Reye … in the blood may be caused by: Liver disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis . Reye syndrome . Heart failure . …
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… best way to protect your child against hepatitis B and its complications, including permanent liver damage, which can … can cause serious health problems including liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of …
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… or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic … the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent complications of the infection include brain damage and …
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… and your wishes will be taken into account. People with cirrhosis often have fluid in the abdomen (ascites) that … after it is repaired. Some surgeons advise people with cirrhosis not to have hernia surgery. Men who have extreme … and your wishes will be taken into account. People with cirrhosis often have fluid in the abdomen (ascites) that …
