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… 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 … the influenza virus tend to be worse with a greater risk of complications. Symptoms can begin about 1 to 4 days, average …
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… Molluscum Contagiosum Mononucleosis (Mono) Mononucleosis Complications Mumps Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Pleurisy … Ear, nose, and throat Bites and Stings: Flu-Like Symptoms Complications of Ear Infections Ear Infection: Should I Give …
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… cause the highest risk of early tissue damage and serious complications. The risk of amputation because of complications from these injected substances is high. … reaction in the first few days after injection but serious complications can become apparent after the first 3 days. …
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… cava). Why It Is Done Shunts are rarely used because of the complications they may cause. They are done only in medical … people who: Have relatively good liver function and serious complications of portal hypertension , especially recurrent … for more variceal banding treatments or paracenteses. Risks Complications of shunt surgery may include changes in mental …
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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 … in elderly people. Influenza can also lead to more complications for people who have heart, lung or other …
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… surgery. The surgeon will review the symptoms of possible complications, eye protection, activities, medicines, and … and again within a few weeks after surgery. If you have any complications, you should visit sooner and more often. Most … loss if the surgery is not successful or if there are complications. Some complications can be treated and vision …
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… gallbladder surgery is very low. The most serious possible complications include: Infection of an incision. Internal … during surgery. Risks of general anesthesia. Other uncommon complications may include: Gallstones that remain in the … liver being cut. More surgery may be needed to repair these complications. After gallbladder surgery, some people keep …
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… of farsightedness than higher levels. Risks The risk of complications from LASIK surgery is low and decreases with a … a corneal specialist or surgeon who does the surgery often. Complications and side effects from LASIK may include: … caused by wrinkling in the corneal flap or other flap complications. Loss of best corrected vision. (This is the …
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… can also be caused by many different diseases, including lupus and scleroderma . A sudden blockage that stops urine … can also be caused by many different diseases, including lupus and scleroderma . A sudden blockage that stops urine …
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… high blood pressure , heart failure , cirrhosis , and lupus . If early kidney damage is not treated, larger … high blood pressure , heart failure , cirrhosis , and lupus . If early kidney damage is not treated, larger …
