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… Taking Medicines as Prescribed On this page: Overview How to Take Your Medicines Overcoming Barriers … may not know all the medicines you take. You're an older adult. As you age, your body slows down. Some medicines stay in your body …
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… based on your cholesterol levels, your blood pressure, your age and gender, and other things, including whether you … Your blood pressure. Whether you have diabetes. Your age, gender, and race. Whether you smoke. Your doctor might … more exercise and trying to lose some weight. Becky, age 56 My cholesterol is high, but I really don't like …
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… relieves pain. When your menstrual periods stop at around age 50 (menopause) and your estrogen levels drop, … estrogen also makes your bones start to thin at a younger age. This raises your risk of osteoporosis later in life. … number of women. A woman's increase in risk depends on her age, her personal risk, and when she starts ET. Some of the …
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… physical rehab. This topic is not meant for children or teenagers. Their bones have not stopped growing, so there are … remember Surgery may be done for most healthy adults of any age who want to keep up activities that require a strong, … knee. But this also depends on how badly your ACL was damaged. You might think about surgery if: Your ACL is …
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… overnight and go to college during the day. Kristeen, age 26 I never really considered hemodialysis. It just … But you get used to it, and then it's pretty easy. Saul, age 69 I am on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. In … It makes me feel less like a patient all the time. Georgia, age 34 I have been doing hemodialysis at home for about 2 …
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… Surgery for Glaucoma and a Cataract On this page: Overview Overview Cataracts may … in people who also have glaucoma . This commonly occurs in older adults. If you have glaucoma and cataracts, you may … in people who also have glaucoma . This commonly occurs in older adults. If you have glaucoma and cataracts, you may …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Splenic Sequestration On this page: Overview Overview Splenic … get trapped in the spleen. The spleen can enlarge, get damaged, and not work as it should. When the spleen doesn't … cell disease. It may follow a respiratory infection. In older children and adults, the spleen often doesn't work …
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… Medicines That Cause Hearing Loss On this page: Overview Overview Medicines that damage the ear and cause hearing loss are known as ototoxic … They are a common cause of hearing loss, especially in older adults who have to take medicine on a regular basis. …
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… Breastfeeding: Baby's Poor Weight Gain On this page: Overview Overview Most infants lose … week. Hasn't reached his or her birth weight by 2 weeks of age. Gains weight too slowly after 2 weeks of age. Poor weight gain in an infant may be due to: Poor …
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… Preventing Breath-Holding Spells in Children On this page: Overview Overview Parents may be … tasks, and afterward when your child does them well. Encourage your child to play alone. This will help your child develop a more positive self-image and can also reduce feelings of frustration. As children …
