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Older Adults

Constipation

Constipation is when your stools are painful or they don't happen often enough. It's the most common GI (gastrointestinal) problem.

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than three months. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Dehydration

Dehydration is when you don’t have enough water in your body. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)/Heartburn

GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a digestive disorder. It is caused when gastric acid from your stomach flows back up into your esophagus.

Gout

Gout is a condition that causes inflamed, painful joints. The symptoms are caused by deposits of urate crystals at the joints.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are when the veins or blood vessels in and around your anus and lower rectum become swollen and irritated. This happens when there is extra pressure on these veins.

Hypothermia

Hypothermia occurs when body temperature drops below 95°F (35°C). It is a medical emergency. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Indigestion

Indigestion (dyspepsia) is a pain or burning feeling in your upper belly or abdomen. It is common in adults.

Influenza (Flu)

Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory tract infection that spreads easily. It is caused by a virus.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of one or both of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or chemical irritants. It is a serious infection or inflammation in which the air sacs fill with pus and other liquid.

Shingles

Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a common infection of the nerves that is caused by a virus. It causes a painful rash or small blisters on an area of skin.

Vestibular Balance Disorder

Dizziness and a spinning sensation (vertigo) are classic symptoms of a vestibular balance disorder. These disorders can strike at any age. But they are most common as you get older.