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… infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating Headache Muscle pain Malaise (a general sick feeling) In … are rare. They are more likely to happen if you are an older adult or have a weakened immune system. People with … Q fever while pregnant are more likely to have a miscarriage. How is Q fever spread? Animals like goats, sheep, …
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… Worried About Using Opioids? On this page: Overview Overview Opioids are used … don't cure a health problem. But they may help you manage the pain and help you function better. Opioids or other … that increase the risk include being a teenager, being an older adult, having a history of mental illness, and taking …
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… Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) Toxins Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … growing and releasing toxins. C. diff is also common in older people who are in hospitals and nursing homes and in … growing and releasing toxins. C. diff is also common in older people who are in hospitals and nursing homes and in …
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… Exercise and Physical Activity Ideas On this page: Overview Overview Aerobic exercises … floors Washing the car with vigorous effort Sweeping the garage, sidewalk, or patio Washing the dog Mowing or raking the … muscle groups. Cross-training has some important advantages: It prevents boredom by providing variety. It can help …
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… Exercise During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview … will help you stay hydrated. Be careful To prevent fetal injury, avoid sports that can involve potential contact, … will help you stay hydrated. Be careful To prevent fetal injury, avoid sports that can involve potential contact, …
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… Tooth Extraction On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … Other reasons for removing a tooth include infection or injury. Removing the tooth can help keep an infection from … Other reasons for removing a tooth include infection or injury. Removing the tooth can help keep an infection from …
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… Pericardiocentesis On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … muscle, a dissecting aortic aneurysm , recent surgery, injury, or cancer. Medical Tests: … muscle, a dissecting aortic aneurysm , recent surgery, injury, or cancer. Medical Tests: …
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… kidneys, one on each side of the spine just below the rib cage. The kidneys main functions are to: Regulate the amount … pressure and red blood cell production There are five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In early stages (1 and … safe for most people. If you have a medical condition or an injury, check with your doctor or a qualified exercise …
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… One After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery On this page: Overview Overview People in … arm movements or a crash while driving could cause serious injury. But your loved one will need to go to frequent … arm movements or a crash while driving could cause serious injury. But your loved one will need to go to frequent …
