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Adult health problems
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This chapter covers primary care and nursing of various conditions that adults may present with including frailty, skin infections (bacterial, fungal, and viral), skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis, pigmentation and hair problems, and allergies. It also covers deafness, mouth and throat problems, adrenal disorders, anal conditions, gastro-oesophageal reflux and disorders of the bowels, viral infection, and food-borne disease. It also covers bowel disease, coeliac disease, appendicitis, hernias, intestinal obstructions, problems of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, as well as common musculoskeletal problems, and bone and connective tissue disorders. Sexual health problems are extensively described, including how to conduct a consultation, sexually transmitted infections, sexual problems, and sexual health in the context of adults with learning difficulties. Breast and gynaecological cancers are covered, alongside problems with menstruation, the ovaries, uterus, and vagina. The final section covers issues relating to termination of pregnancy.
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(2020). Adult health problems. Oxford University Press eBooks, 677–790. https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198831822.003.0012
“Adult health problems.” Oxford University Press eBooks, 2020, pp. 677–790, https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198831822.003.0012.
2020. “Adult health problems.” Oxford University Press eBooks: 677–790. https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198831822.003.0012.
(2020) ‘Adult health problems’, Oxford University Press eBooks, pp. 677–790. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198831822.003.0012.
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