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… arthritis and damage to the cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have trouble … absorbing nutrients. These types of severe or prolonged infections are rare. How is giardiasis diagnosed and … so you may have to submit more than 1 sample. Some Giardia infections get better without treatment. Your health care …
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… Electrical Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence On this page: Treatment Overview Why It … Treatment Overview Electrical stimulation is used to treat urinary incontinence by sending a mild electric current to … well understood. The stimulation may make the muscles contract, producing an effect similar to Kegel exercises, which …
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… Urinary Problems During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … pregnancy and to physical pressure on the bladder . Bladder infections are more common during pregnancy. When a bladder … Medicine & Kirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology … Urinary Problems During Pregnancy …
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… Urinary Problems and Prostate Cancer On this page: Overview … Overview Both prostate cancer and its treatment may cause urinary problems. Urinary problems caused by prostate cancer The urethra—the …
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… and those who have had cancer treatment may get serious infections. Young children and the elderly may be at greater … all times. See HealthlinkBC File #56 Preventing water-borne infections for people with weakened immune systems Do not …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: Cause Prevention … spreading yeast or bacteria from your anus to the vagina or urinary tract. Wear underwear that doesn't hold in warmth and …
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… Ulcerative Colitis: Problems Outside the Digestive Tract On this page: Overview … … Ulcerative Colitis Problems Outside the Digestive Tract …
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… Artificial Sphincter for Urinary Incontinence in Men On this page: Surgery Overview … is a device made of silicone rubber that is used to treat urinary incontinence . An artificial sphincter has an … Installation of an artificial sphincter may be done for: Urinary incontinence caused by the removal of the prostate. …
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… Urinary Symptoms After an Injury in Children On this page: … an injury to the genital area, it is important to watch for urinary problems. A visit to a health professional is … in his or her urine. An injury can also damage the urinary tract . The kidneys are not as protected by the rib cage in …
