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… Sepsis (Septic Shock) On this page: What is sepsis? … inflammation across large areas of the body and can damage tissue and organs. Sepsis requires immediate care in a … such as E. coli. Sepsis can occur in people of any age. But it is more common in infants, older adults, and …
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… Stroke Rehabilitation On this page: Overview Health Tools What to Expect After a Stroke … after your stroke. But you can keep getting better for years. It just may happen more slowly. And it may take a lot … activities, or doing other complex tasks. Acknowledging the physical impairments caused by your stroke. Perception. You …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation: Emotional Health Benefits On this page: Overview Overview Recovering from a heart problem means not only getting back your physical strength but also getting back your emotional and … your recovery and rehabilitation may help you recover physically, emotionally, and mentally. Remember that you are …
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… Lyme Disease Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … disease, your doctor will do a careful medical history and physical examination. Antibody tests can sometimes be used … formed, antibodies usually stay in your system for many years, even after successful treatment of the disease. …
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… Leukemia On this page: Health Tools … leukemia gets worse slowly and may not cause symptoms for years. It may be lymphocytic or myeloid. Lymphocytic (or … your past health and family history. Your doctor will do a physical examination and order blood tests. Imaging tests …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … and tests will you need? Your doctor or midwife will do a physical examination at each visit. The doctor or midwife … Bottle-Feeding Breastfeeding Caesarean Section Growth and Development, Newborn Pregnancy Premature (Preterm) Infant …
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… therapy (HT). Don't use HT. Try other treatment to manage your menopause symptoms. Key points to remember Hormone … medicines or cognitive-behavioural therapy to manage hot flashes. A lubricant gel or an estrogen cream, ring, … menopause. In most cases, menopause happens at around age 50, but everyone's body has its own timeline. As you get …
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… Preventing injuries Last updated January 7, 2025 Being physically active is one of the most important actions that … to maintain and improve their health and well-being. While physical activity has many health benefits, injuries and … Tool Free resources and training for recognition, management and recovery from concussion. They provide …
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… Checklist for Preventing Falls at Home On this page: Overview Overview Every year, thousands of older adults … one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who fall once are 2 to 3 times more … one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who fall once are 2 to 3 times more …
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… Grief: Helping Teens With Grief On this page: Overview Overview You may feel unsure of how to support … grief in private. Some may react strongly, even showing rage. They may need to be reassured that intense feelings are … thinking occur during the early, middle, and late teenage years. Understanding these may help you guide your teen in …