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… may include: Dehydration. Malnutrition. Untreated health problems. Pressure ulcers. Poor personal hygiene. Unsafe or … number of elder abuse cases are abuse by a spouse. Personal problems of caregivers. People who abuse older adults (often … help and other support. This is often due to personal problems such as mental illness. The risk of abuse seems …
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… if you have kidney disease or bone disease. It helps find problems with certain glands, such as the parathyroid … if you have kidney disease or bone disease. It helps find problems with certain glands, such as the parathyroid …
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… sour taste, or pain). Allow the esophagus to heal. Prevent problems caused by GERD. You may take: Antacids. These … in the diaphragm into the chest. Surgery for GERD can cause problems with swallowing, burping, and extra gas. You may need other procedures to fix these problems. Gastroesophageal Reflux …
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… taking over-the-counter medicines. If you develop health problems such as osteoarthritis, a herniated disc, or spinal … replace the disc that is removed. Back Problems and Injuries Low Back Pain Lumbar Herniated Disc Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Neck Pain Neck Problems and Injuries Obesity Current as of: …
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… makes you more likely to have high blood pressure, heart problems, and diabetes. These conditions make a heart attack … activities that used to make you happy. Manage other health problems. Health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high …
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… if you are seeing different specialists for multiple health problems. For most people, a certified family doctor is a … and pediatricians have knowledge about many common medical problems. Some women prefer to use a gynecologist as their … . These providers can diagnose and treat many basic health problems, and they often partner with a doctor as part of a …
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… Feeling unworthy or guilty without an obvious reason Having problems concentrating, remembering, or making decisions … mouth. Loss of appetite. Diarrhea or constipation. Sexual problems (loss of desire, erection problems). Headaches. Trouble falling asleep, or waking a …
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… either 16 or 24 hours. The 24-hour patch may cause sleep problems, such as trouble sleeping or unusually vivid … patch a few hours before you go to sleep may stop the sleep problems. Here's how to use the patch. Read the directions. … several locations and rotate among them. This will reduce problems with skin irritation. Change the patch every day, …
