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… not a normal part of aging. Older adults are more likely to have long-term medical problems, such as diabetes or … happen with diabetes, shingles, and sciatica, for example. Organs. Pain in your organs occurs because of injuries, … as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic pain, and stomach ulcers. You can have more than one …
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… vulva. Spasms or weakness of the muscles that support the organs of the pelvis . A family history of vulvodynia. In … your sexual history, and your symptoms. Then you will get a pelvic examination to rule out other possible causes for … your vulva. If a cause for your pain is not found, you may have vulvodynia. How is vulvodynia treated? There are many …
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… support and an emergency plan. What will happen if I have to evacuate my home in an emergency? If the police or … to immediately check on you after a disaster. What supplies should I have for an emergency? Planning ahead and thinking about …
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… Fortified foods, also called enriched foods, are foods that have specific nutrients added to them. Why is folate … with 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of folic acid every day. What should I look for when choosing a multivitamin with folic … such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis …
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… Endometrial Ablation On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … the procedure. What To Expect After the procedure, you may have some side effects, such as cramping, nausea, and … Infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries (pelvic infection). Bleeding (hemorrhage). Blood collecting …
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… Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … Overview Lung transplant is an option for a few people who have severe lung problems that are caused by cystic fibrosis … problems during the surgery and rejection of the donated organs. Infection and rejection of transplanted organs have
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… Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas , an organ in your belly that makes the hormones insulin and … may also spread to the middle of your back. Some people have other symptoms too, such as nausea, vomiting, a fever, … allergic to pork or who do not eat pork for other reasons should not take these enzymes, because they are made of pork …
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… What Happens Living With Heart Disease Medications Surgery Angioplasty Overview What is … cause of death of both men and women in Canada. When you have it, your heart muscle doesn't get enough blood. This … that are important to many health problems. Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or …
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… when something is wrong with genes or chromosomes , an organ, or body chemistry. A birth defect may have only a mild impact on a child's life, or it can have a … you have in your first trimester and second trimesters. Should you have birth defects tests? Pregnant women and …
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… incapable of deciding for yourself. Your advance care plan should include information for a variety of situations … home deaths In British Columbia, individuals have the right to choose to die at home. For information … care planning, caregiver support, end of life care, and organ donation, please visit: Advance care planning Advance …