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What kind of treatment should elderly woman use for a shrinkage on her both sides of the backbone and also a shrinkage on the bottom of her foots.
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Aging and weight: It depends what is causing it. As one ages ones appetite decreases. One must determine if the shrinkage is pathological oris it just part of aging.
Answered 5/17/2014
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Exam: Check for nutitional, dietary, or medical conditions. Your question is too broad to answer in this forum. Seek a physician's examination.
Answered 5/17/2014
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