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… same for everyone who has atrial fibrillation. But on average, people who have atrial fibrillation are 5 times more … risk of a stroke. Things that can raise your risk include: Age. Being older than 65 raises your risk. Gender. Being a woman raises …
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… often cure it. After surgery you should have less urine leakage—or none at all—when you do things that put pressure on … infection, and problems linked to anesthesia. Your age and your health can also affect your risk. Don't have … visit, my doctor and I talked about many aspects of getting older: the leaking urine, the weaker bones, the change in my …
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… syncytial virus (RSV) may be a cause, especially in adults older than 65. Acute bronchitis can also be caused by … for my cough if necessary. This made sense to me. Paula, age 26 I have asthma. When I was diagnosed with acute … my doctor felt that because of the asthma, and my age, that I was at risk for pneumonia. He suggested a course …
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… Traveller's Diarrhea On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … Avoid drinking local water where you are travelling. Beverages that are usually safe to drink include: Tea and coffee … Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Travel Health Current as of: October 31, 2022 …
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… Scoliosis in Children and Teens On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … worse. During periods of growth, such as during the teenage growth spurt, the curves may get worse. Mild to moderate … believe that surgery should be delayed until the child is older. But even after surgery, the rest of the spine will …
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… a genetic condition or birth defect are higher than average. Even though amniocentesis can detect certain problems, … some risks, including a small chance of causing a miscarriage. FAQs What is amniocentesis? Amniocentesis is a test to … on a family disease to your baby. Your age. As you get older, you have a greater chance of having a baby with a …
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… Pimozide - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … heartbeat, pneumonia) when this drug is used by older adults with dementia. This drug is not approved for … slow movement of the gut/intestines (such as chronic constipation, blockage) kidney disease liver disease brain …
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… Perphenazine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved … does not improve or if it worsens. Side Effects Drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred …
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… Bladder Cancer On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … It happens most often in people who are in their 60s or older. What causes it? Experts don't know exactly what … and Vomiting From Chemotherapy Cancer: Home Treatment for Constipation Cancer: Home Treatment for Diarrhea Cancer: …
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… information section Health Topics Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abnormal Pap Test Abnormal Pap Test While Pregnant … Control Cervical Cell Changes on a Pap Test Cervical Cerclage Cervical Insufficiency Cervical Polyps Charting Your …
