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… such as the liver, pancreas , intestines , kidneys , bladder , adrenal glands , lungs, and heart. It also can … legs. Chest (thorax). A CT scan of the chest can look for problems with the lungs, the heart, the esophagus , or the … bleeding in the belly, diverticulitis , inflammatory bowel disease , and appendicitis . Urinary tract. A CT scan …
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… by being careful when cleaning it. Checking the skin for problems Check the person's skin every day for pressure … important for people who have problems controlling their bladder or bowels, or who wear adult protective underwear. Let the …
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… The mild form is the most common. It usually doesn't cause problems or need treatment. You can't see the defect, but … so they may not be able to move those parts of the body. Bladder or bowel problems, such as leaking urine or having a hard time …
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… can use the toilet, they must be able to control their bowel and bladder muscles. Some signs of this control are having bowel … the toilet, they must be able to control their bowel and bladder muscles. Some signs of this control are having bowel
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… some rest and following those instructions will help problems after surgery diminish over time. Why It Is Done … ( pulmonary embolus ). Injury to other organs, such as the bladder or bowel. A collection of blood at the surgical site …
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… are overly concerned about how often their child has bowel movements. That's because they've been taught that a healthy child has a bowel movement every day. But this isn't true. How often a … the stool is soft and the child doesn't seem to have other problems, this isn't a concern. Most children will be …
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… organs and structures in the belly, such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, and bladder. It is used to find … around the lungs or heart. Fluid is found around the liver, bowel, or other organ in the abdomen. A blood vessel is … system are present, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) , dementia , Alzheimer's disease , or herniated disc . Related …
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… is an X-ray test that provides pictures of the kidneys, the bladder, the ureters , and the urethra ( urinary tract ). An … stones , tumours, or infection. It is also used to look for problems with the structure of the urinary tract that were … an enema the morning of the test) to make sure that your bowels are empty. If you are breastfeeding, you may want to …
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… What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or happen … than usual for you. You may feel like you need to have a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause … pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel unwell. Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. …
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… and sexual function. Heart and circulatory system problems Diabetic autonomic neuropathy may damage the nerves … urination problems Nerve damage may cause problems with the bladder and sex organs. Common problems include: Trouble knowing when the bladder is full and difficulty emptying the bladder