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… common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical … after eating or drinking. It can also lead to pneumonia. Over time, eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties can … Do not want to eat in front of other people Have lost weight All members of the health care team, as well as …
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… take down their pants and underwear, and help if needed. Cover them with a sheet or blanket for privacy. Help get the … often so the bedpan and bed pad can be removed soon after use. Remove the bedpan carefully when the person is … using a disinfectant diluted with water. It may help to use a small sprayer that attaches to the toilet water …
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… Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Decision Point You may want to have a … sugar, you decrease your risk for other health problems caused by diabetes, such as eye problems, kidney disease, and nerve damage. Losing weight and increasing activity, along with taking diabetes …
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… Caregiving: Using Disposable Gloves On this page: Overview Overview Disposable gloves are gloves that you use one time and then throw away. They can protect your … gloves Be sure the gloves are the right size. They should fit close but should not be too tight. If the gloves …
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… Using Cold and Heat Therapies On this page: Overview Overview Cold and heat therapies are treatments that use cold or heat to help with pain, soreness, muscle spasms, … you can do cold and heat therapies. For example, you might use an ice pack for cold therapy or an electric heating pad …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … bother you. Surgery works well for most men. But it can cause side effects, including ejaculation problems and … Fitzpatrick JM (2012). Minimally invasive and endoscopic management of benign prostatic hyperplasia. In AJ Wein et …
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… Reactions On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Because your child is still developing, they may need your help … polite and respectful language. Encourage your child to pause before they react. When your child is upset, they may … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Warts: Using Salicylic Acid On this page: Overview Overview Salicylic acid to … salicylic acid on your unaffected skin. Salicylic acid should touch only the wart. Repeat the application as instructed. With repeated application, salicylic acid causes the wart tissue to become soft so that it can be rubbed …
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… Chronic Pain: Using Healthy Thinking Actionset Overview Living with pain can be hard, especially if it's … anxious. And these feelings may make your pain worse, because they can make it harder to manage your pain. Learning … that you are capable of having them, and more lie ahead. Should: People sometimes have set ideas about how they …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … have surgery. You can choose another treatment, such as over-the-counter pain medicine, hormones, or fibroid … and removing the uterus (hysterectomy). After menopause, fibroids usually get smaller or go away. If you are …
