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Medications
… especially with longer use, higher doses, and in older adults. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about ways to … (such as calcium citrate) and vitamin D supplements. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … especially with longer use, higher doses, and in older adults. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about ways to …
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… surgical wounds. Recently had chickenpox or other viral infections that cause a rash. Use steroid medicines, which … kinds of bacteria. Some of these bacteria also cause infections such as strep throat and impetigo. Usually the infections caused by these bacteria are mild. But in rare …
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… neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections ( PANDAS ). In rare cases, untreated strep may … infection with certain strains of strep bacteria. These infections may include a strep infection of the skin (such … have symptoms of certain disorders that get worse following infections such as strep throat or scarlet fever . The …
Medications
… may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) …
Medications
… may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) …
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… tissue around your umbilical cord didn't close properly. In adults, umbilical hernias are more common in women who have … Patch use is becoming widespread in repairing hernias in adults. A patch may strengthen your abdominal wall, reduce … tissue around your umbilical cord didn't close properly. In adults, umbilical hernias are more common in women who have …
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HealthLinkBC files
… bacteria can also cause strep throat, scarlet fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully understood … see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . How is it spread? Group A streptococcus … There is no vaccine to prevent group A streptococcal infections. Antibiotics are recommended if you have close …
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… since the signs may be similar to those of aging. Older adults often take medicines, such as sleep medicines and … This can lead to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , including HIV . Increase the risk of … High blood pressure. Stomach or liver problems. Repeated infections. Sleep problems. Loss of appetite. Less interest …
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… slows and you no longer have the same interest in food. Urinary and bowel changes, such as dark or red urine and … slows and you no longer have the same interest in food. Urinary and bowel changes, such as dark or red urine and …
