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Broken collarbone
This common injury is usually the result of falling, playing sports or being in a traffic accident.
Broken hand
You may be at higher risk of a broken hand if you participate in contact sports like football or hockey, or if you have a condition in which bones become thinner and more fragile (osteoporosis).
Broken wrist
The most common type of wrist fracture occurs when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.
Bullous pemphigoid
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and self-care strategies for this blistery skin condition that affects older adults.
C. difficile infection
Learn more about this diarrhea-causing infection that often occurs after antibiotic use. Many, but not all, people who get it are in health care facilities.
Cataracts
Are things starting to look fuzzy or blurry? Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for this common eye condition.
Cavities and tooth decay
These areas in the hard surface of your teeth are tiny openings or holes due to damage from tooth decay. This can lead to pain, infection and tooth loss.
Cervical spondylosis
As people age, the spinal disks in the neck shrink and bone spurs often develop. If symptoms occur, nonsurgical treatments are usually effective.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Learn about this cancer that forms in white blood cells called lymphocytes. Treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Claudication
Too little blood flow to the legs and arms can cause pain, especially during exercise. Learn more about diagnosing and treating intermittent claudication.
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