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… of place. At first, it may slip out of the anus only during bowel movements. Over time, this may occur when you stand or … It may slip out of the anus when you strain to have a bowel movement. Rectal prolapse is most common in older … the risk of rectal prolapse. These include straining during bowel movements because of constipation. Tissue damage …
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… it is important that we continue to stay active, eat healthy, and take care of our families and ourselves. Be … skin and itching Hypothermia and cold temperature exposure Healthy living during winter Healthy eating and physical activity promote and support social, …
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… for people who have problems controlling their bladder or bowels, or who wear adult protective underwear. Let the … take the place of turning the person. Keeping the skin healthy Keeping the person's skin clean and moisturized can help keep their skin healthy. Help them bathe as often as needed to be clean and …
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… Have asthma. Develop allergy symptoms within minutes of eating the food. If you or your child has a severe food … needs to avoid certain foods, he or she still needs to eat healthy foods. A dietitian can tell you which foods are … Citations Togias A, et al. (2017). Addendum guidelines for the prevention of peanut allergy in the …
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… Overview A laxative is a substance that helps you have a bowel movement. Laxatives are used to relieve and prevent … There are four types of products for preventing or treating constipation. Bulking agents. Food such as bran or … There are four types of products for preventing or treating constipation. Bulking agents. Food such as bran or …
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… the lining of the baby's intestines. Human milk helps healthy bacteria grow in the intestines while formula allows … is recovering from the birth. Is your baby full term and healthy? It's rare for healthy babies born at 38 weeks or … Does your baby have lots of heavy wet diapers and soft bowel movements (poopy diapers)? Could your baby be going …
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… is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema … of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps … product or what to expect after taking this product. Watery bowel movements usually begin about 1 hour after you start …
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… Diarrhea is described as an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or a decrease in the consistency of stools … can have many causes, including dietary changes, stress, irritable bowel syndrome , and certain medicines . … can have many causes, including dietary changes, stress, irritable bowel syndrome , and certain medicines . …
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… a Transplant At the Hospital After the Transplant Staying Healthy Becoming an Organ Donor … An organ transplant replaces a failing organ with a healthy organ from another person. Organs most often … regular blood tests. Follow your doctor's directions for eating and exercising. You also may want to talk with a …
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… the stool to soften the stool and increases the number of bowel movements. It is known as an osmotic-type laxative. … stomach/intestinal problems (such as bowel obstruction, irritable bowel syndrome) kidney disease Older adults may be … stomach/intestinal problems (such as bowel obstruction, irritable bowel syndrome) kidney disease Older adults may be …
