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… Bev's Story: Coping With Arthritis On this page: Bev's Story Bev's Story Bev isn't letting the pain of … joints in her hands. Bev has even found ways to modify some older tools to make them easier and more comfortable to use. … pain medicine, natural health products, massage, and acupuncture. But massage and acupuncture seem to …
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… Ear Examination On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … the child's head resting securely on the adult's chest. Older children and adults can sit with the head tilted … the child's head resting securely on the adult's chest. Older children and adults can sit with the head tilted …
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… Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … urologist) does the surgery. Orchiopexy may also be done on older boys. In rare cases, it may be done on teens and adult … Infection. Bleeding or blood clots in the scrotum. Damage to the vas deferens and the blood supply to the …
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… Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you … more likely, such as: Stomach problems, especially in older adults. These problems include stomach or intestinal … more likely, such as: Stomach problems, especially in older adults. These problems include stomach or intestinal …
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… 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, … (CCOHS): www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/qfever.html . Image … Q fever …
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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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… Bartholin Gland Cyst On this page: … sit, or move around. Swelling or redness on the vulva. Drainage from the cyst. Fever. How is it diagnosed? You may find … in the vulva area. In some cases, especially if you are older, your doctor may biopsy the cyst to make sure that it …
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… Needle Aponeurotomy for Dupuytren's Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … fingers throughout the day. You may have a few adhesive bandages on your hand at the site of the needle sticks. Your … It may not work as well for severe contractures. Are an older adult or can't have open surgery because of other …
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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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… Ethinyl Estradiol/Drospirenone 24/4 - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) … any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) …
