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… conditions that often affect older adults: Alzheimer’s disease Cataracts: Should I have surgery? Coronary artery disease Dementia Hearing loss in adults (HealthLinkBC File #71c) High blood pressure Osteoporosis Parkinson's disease Stroke As you age, you may be at higher risk of …
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… , or nephrotic syndrome . An exudate may be caused by diseases, such as infection ( pneumonia ), chest injury, cancer, pancreatitis , autoimmune disease , or a pulmonary embolism (PE) . If an infection is …
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… if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, heavy alcohol use, if … diabetic. It may also be used by women with a certain disease of the ovaries (polycystic ovarian syndrome). … your body is stressed (such as due to fever, infection, injury, or surgery). Consult your doctor because increased …
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… if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, heavy alcohol use, if … of: severe breathing problems (such as obstructive lung disease, severe asthma) blood problems (such as anemia, … your body is stressed (such as due to fever, infection, injury, or surgery). Consult your doctor because increased …
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… pain while urinating Pioglitazone may rarely cause liver disease. Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms of liver disease, including: nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop dark … your body is stressed (such as due to fever, infection, injury, or surgery). Consult your doctor because increased …
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… muscles slightly but not to the point of serious damage or injury. Step 2: Recovery (rest). When you rest, your body … better posture and balance. It can help protect you from injury. Benefits of strength training Strength training has … muscles slightly but not to the point of serious damage or injury. Step 2: Recovery (rest). When you rest, your body …
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… own blood before surgery. Key points to remember Getting a disease from a blood transfusion is very rare in Canada. The … this choice to protect themselves from the risks of disease or mismatched blood that are linked to blood … but not the blood you banked. How likely are you to get a disease from a blood transfusion? Getting a viral infection, …
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… (such as heavy bleeding, vision problems, or brain injury) occur in very few people. Most complications can be … (such as heavy bleeding, vision problems, or brain injury) occur in very few people. Most complications can be …
