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… and swallowing (dysphagia) can increase the risk of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing … and food service staff. Family, volunteers, friends and any other caregivers also contribute to the health and safety of … Have recurrent pneumonia Do not want to eat in front of other people Have lost weight All members of the health care …
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… pictures of the knee . Muscles, ligaments , cartilage , and other joint structures are often best seen with an MRI. In … field. MRI can find changes in the structure of organs or other tissues. It also can find tissue damage or disease, … needed. MRI may also find a bone fracture when X-rays and other tests do not give a clear answer. MRI is done more …
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… Work that requires many hours of standing. There are two other types of skin ulcers that can happen on the lower leg … blood is moving through the lower leg. Your doctor may use other tests to check for problems related to venous skin … therapy helps your blood circulate and helps prevent other ulcers from forming. If your ulcer doesn't heal within …
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… can run in families. They may also be caused by other conditions, like obesity and diabetes. You may have … that you also take medicine. Your doctor will treat other health problems if they are causing high levels. … or not active. High triglycerides can also run in families. Other causes include certain diseases, such as …
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… to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery Physiotherapy and Rehab What is an Achilles … a torn tendon. A cast, splint, brace, walking boot, or other device may also be used. These devices keep the lower … follows both of these treatments. Exercise, in either physiotherapy or a rehab program, can also be used. Health Tools …
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… people have symptoms of a sexual problem at one time or another. For some, the symptoms are ongoing. But your symptoms are only a sexual problem if they bother you or cause problems in your relationship. There is … that what's normal at one stage of your life changes at another stage. For example, it's common for an exhausted …
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… loss. It may be a symptom of almost any ear disorder. Other possible causes of tinnitus include: Medicines, … You may need to see your doctor if tinnitus occurs with other symptoms, doesn't get better or go away, or is in only … that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or …
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… polyps. People with this gene are much more likely than others to get the kind of polyps that turn into colorectal … cause, which could be colon polyps, colorectal cancer, or another problem. Procedures that can look inside the colon and … during the test. If polyps are found during one of the other procedures, you may need a colonoscopy. If you've had …
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… has caused your anemia. Your doctor will have ruled out other causes of anemia. Anemia means that you do not have … have both anemia and chronic kidney disease and there is no other reason for anemia. Your doctor will do blood tests, … Both treatments can be given through an IV during dialysis. Other possible treatments include: Diet changes. Ask your …
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… memories of your trauma, may put you at a higher risk. Other things that can increase your risk for suicide … help. Talking to someone can help you see that there are other solutions. Tell a doctor, clergy member, friend, or … a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, get help right away. Call …
