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… one or more days in the hospital. You may go home with a urinary catheter in place. Your doctor will give you … your catheter at home. Learn more Care for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter Why It Is Done Simple prostatectomy usually … one or more days in the hospital. You may go home with a urinary catheter in place. Your doctor will give you …
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… side effects. Your doctor may adjust your dose if you are older, have low body weight, or have kidney problems. … if you take it for a long time. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for …
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… or it may come and go. Tinnitus is most common in people older than age 40. Men have it more often than women do. … neck. You may hear sounds such as your own pulse or the contractions of your muscles. Non-pulsatile tinnitus is caused … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… for pictures of the Heimlich manoeuvre for babies and for adults. For tips to avoid choking, see preventing choking . Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger . Head Injury, Age 4 and Older . Heart Attack and Unstable Angina . Poisoning . … the person does not respond, follow these steps. Adults and older children who have reached puberty For an adult or an …
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… syndrome need speech therapy and physiotherapy. Teens and adults with Down syndrome may need occupational therapy to … errors that create it. What Increases Your Risk Being older than 35 when pregnant or having a brother, sister, or … often lead to other problems, such as airway (respiratory) infections or hearing loss. But most of these problems can …
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… enough iron in the diet, or bleeding inside the intestinal tract (from ulcers , colon polyps , colon cancer , … enough iron in the diet, or bleeding inside the intestinal tract (from ulcers , colon polyps , colon cancer , …
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… group, screening is recommended every 3 years. Women 70 and older If you are in this age group and have had 3 negative … group, screening is recommended every 3 years. Women 70 and older If you are in this age group and have had 3 negative …
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… during pregnancy Sex during pregnancy Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy Pregnancy: Chemicals, cosmetics, … Pregnancy: Changes in bowel habits Braxton hicks contractions Fatigue during pregnancy Fever during pregnancy … Pregnancy: Pelvic and hip pain Swelling during pregnancy Urinary problems during pregnancy Morning sickness Many …
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… from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated influenza vaccine … disease. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against infections of the brain, bloodstream, lungs and ear. It is … of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can also occur after some …
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… loss of body fluids (dehydration), as well as if you are older than 65 years or are taking other drugs that may harm … certain defensive substances (antibodies), which help fight infections. It is also used to increase the blood count … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of the …
