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… how to use and care for the tube, and how to avoid common problems. A feeding tube is inserted during a surgery. After … all you can about how the tube works and how to avoid problems. Making tube feeding less of a mystery may help you … about changing your feedings or medicines if you are having problems with diarrhea, constipation, or vomiting. Using the …
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… or inflammation or can happen after eye surgery. What problems can happen when you have PVD? Posterior vitreous … as a normal part of aging usually does not cause any problems. But if the vitreous gel is strongly attached to … or inflammation or can happen after eye surgery. What problems can happen when you have PVD? Posterior vitreous …
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… into a state like a trance. This can last 4 to 6 hours. Problems of heroin use With repeated use, heroin causes the … is also called opioid use disorder. Several health problems can develop with heroin use. They can include: … vessels and heart valves. Liver or kidney disease. Lung problems, such as pneumonia and tuberculosis, from poor …
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… predict your risk of a fracture. Bisphosphonates can cause problems with the jaw or thigh bone. But most women do not … your medicine. If you start taking bisphosphonates and have problems with side effects, you can try other medicines. … Talk with your doctor. Bone side effects Certain bone problems have been reported in women taking bisphosphonates. …
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… the common cold. MERS can sometimes cause more serious lung problems like pneumonia. Experts believe MERS may have first … East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is spread mainly through contact with infected saliva or droplets from coughing. In general, you need to have close contact to become infected. Close contact includes living …
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… may have a hard time making decisions. Or they may have problems controlling their behaviour. Along with older … or physical restraints and force-feeding. Forced sexual contact. This includes rape, forced nudity, and sexual … isolation. Caregivers or family members may try to limit contact with others. This can make it easier to keep the …
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… it can be life-threatening or cause serious long-term problems. Often, environmental and physical conditions can … Exposure to a hot environment can cause many problems. Problems can be mild, like a heat rash, swelling in the …
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… In adults and older children, rashes are often caused by contact with a substance that irritates the skin ( contact dermatitis ). Contact dermatitis may cause mild … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware …
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… heart muscle damage, abnormal heartbeats, and other heart problems. Blood tests, including tests to see whether … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and … Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Heart Rate Problems: Should I Get a Pacemaker? Heart Rhythm Problems: …
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… of drugs known as corticosteroids. How To Use If you wear contact lenses, ask your doctor if you should wear them during … prolonged periods or in high doses may cause serious eye problems (such as high pressure inside the eyes and …