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… write down any thoughts that come to you. What if you had a disease that couldn't be cured? Would you want to be given … lead to your death if it's not treated? What if you had a disease that gets worse over time and affects your movement or memory, such as Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease? Would you want to be given …
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… to each other, such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and diabetes. When you have more than one health problem, you have different health care needs. One disease can make another disease worse, and the total effect of all the diseases may …
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… much acetaminophen may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 … (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, … diarrhea due to infection, paralytic ileus) liver disease kidney disease mental/mood disorders (such as …
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… (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) kidney disease liver disease mental/mood disorders (such as confusion, …
Medications
… if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, heavy alcohol use, if … you have any very serious side effects, including: signs of disease of the pancreas (such as severe stomach/abdominal … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease severe breathing problems (such as obstructive lung …
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… What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve . This nerve carries … with glaucoma may have very mild symptoms. But if the disease isn't treated, vision loss may get worse. It can … may have vision loss, but you may not notice it until the disease has become very serious. Any vision loss is most …
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… symptoms. It can also help lower your risk for heart disease, osteoporosis, and other long-term health problems. … so that they no longer function. Genetic and autoimmune diseases . Removal of both ovaries (oophorectomy). This … urinary tract infections. Higher risk of tooth loss and gum disease. When To Call Call your doctor if you have: …
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… may want to consider hospice palliative care if: You have a disease or illness that is expected to shorten your life. Treatment that tries to cure the disease or prolong your life has become more of a burden … may benefit from hospice palliative care when their disease has reached an advanced stage: Cancer AIDS ALS …
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… Repeated episodes may be caused by inflammatory bowel disease . Diarrhea may also be caused by malabsorption … or take medicine that weakens your immune system ? Yes Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems No Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems Do …
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… arthritis. Osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease) is the most common type of arthritis. Less common … diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical hardware in the area? "Hardware" … pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area No Diabetes, …
