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What are the treatments for Nerve Disease and Bladder Control ? | Urine retention may occur either because the bladder wall muscles cannot contract or because the sphincter muscles cannot relax.
Catheter. A catheter is a thin tube that can be inserted through the urethra into the bladder to allow urine to flow into a collection bag. If you are able to place the cathe... |
What is (are) Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | Cyclic vomiting syndrome, sometimes referred to as CVS, is an increasingly recognized disorder with sudden, repeated attacksalso called episodesof severe nausea, vomiting, and physical exhaustion that occur with no apparent cause. The episodes can last from a few hours to several days. Episodes can be so severe that a ... |
What is (are) Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anusthe opening through which stool leaves the body. The body digests food using the movement of muscles in the GI tract, along with the release of hormones and enzymes. Cyclic vomiting syndrome affects the upper GI tract, w... |
What causes Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | The cause of cyclic vomiting syndrome is unknown. However, some experts believe that some possible problems with bodily functions may contribute to the cause, such as the following:
- gastrointestinal motilitythe way food moves through the digestive system - central nervous system functionincludes the... |
How many people are affected by Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | Cyclic vomiting syndrome is more common in children than adults, although reports of the syndrome in adults have increased in recent years.1 Usually, children are about 5 years old when diagnosed with cyclic vomiting syndrome, which occurs in every three out of 100,000 children.2 |
What are the symptoms of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | The main symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome are severe nausea and sudden vomiting lasting hours to days. A person may also experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- retching, or making an attempt to vomit - heaving or gagging - lack of appetite - abdominal pain - diarrhea - fever - di... |
What are the complications of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | The severe vomiting and retching that define cyclic vomiting syndrome increase the chance of developing several complications, including dehydration, esophagitis, a Mallory-Weiss tear, and tooth decay.
- Dehydration may occur when a person does not replace fluids that were lost because of vomiting and ... |
What are the symptoms of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | People who have any signs or symptoms of severe dehydration should call or see a health care provider right away:
- excessive thirst - dark-colored urine - infrequent urination - lethargy, dizziness, or faintness - dry skin
Infants, children, older adults, and people with weak immu... |
How to diagnose Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | A specific test to diagnose cyclic vomiting syndrome does not exist; instead, a health care provider will rule out other conditions and diagnose the syndrome based upon
- a medical and family history - a physical exam - a pattern or cycle of symptoms - blood tests - urine tests - imaging tests - ... |
What are the treatments for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | A health care provider may refer patients to a gastroenterologist for treatment.
People with cyclic vomiting syndrome should get plenty of rest and take medications to prevent a vomiting episode, stop an episode in progress, speed up recovery, or relieve associated symptoms.
The health... |
How to prevent Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | A person should stay away from known triggers, especially during the well phase, as well as
- get adequate sleep to prevent exhaustion - treat sinus problems or allergies - seek help on reducing stress and anxiety - avoid foods that trigger episodes or foods with additives
A health ... |
What to do for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | During the prodrome and vomiting phases of cyclic vomiting syndrome, a person will generally take in little or no nutrition by mouth. During the recovery phase, the person may be quite hungry as soon as the vomiting stops. As eating resumes, a person or his or her family should watch for the return of nausea. In some c... |
What to do for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | - Cyclic vomiting syndrome, sometimes referred to as CVS, is an increasingly recognized disorder with sudden, repeated attacksalso called episodesof severe nausea, vomiting, and physical exhaustion that occur with no apparent cause. - The disorder can affect a person for months, years, or decades. - The cause of cycl... |
What is (are) I Can Lower My Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide for American Indians ? | Diabetes causes blood glucose levels to be above normal. People with diabetes have problems converting food to energy. After food is eaten, it is broken down into a sugar called glucose. Glucose is then carried by the blood to cells throughout the body. The hormone insulin, made in the pancreas, helps the body change b... |
What are the symptoms of I Can Lower My Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide for American Indians ? | Many people have no visible signs or symptoms of diabetes. Symptoms can also be so mild that you might not notice them. More than 5 million people in the United States have type 2 diabetes and do not know it.
- increased thirst - increased hunger - fatigue - increased urination, especially at nigh... |
Who is at risk for I Can Lower My Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide for American Indians? ? | - My mother had diabetes when I was born. - I am overweight. - I have a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes. - My family background is American Indian. - I have had gestational diabetes, or I gave birth to at least one baby weighing more than 9 pounds. - My blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or higher, or I have ... |
Who is at risk for I Can Lower My Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide for American Indians? ? | - Reach and maintain a reasonable body weight. - Make wise food choices most of the time. - Be physically active every day. - Take your prescribed medicines.
Doing these things can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol on target also helps you st... |
What is (are) What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Infections are caused by microbesorganisms too small to be seen without a microscope. Bacteria * are the most common cause of UTIs. Normally, bacteria that enter the urinary tract are quickly removed by the body before they cause symptoms. But sometimes bacteria overcome the ... |
What causes What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | Most UTIs are caused by bacteria that live in the bowel, the part of the digestive tract where stool is changed from liquid to solid. The bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) causes most UTIs. The urinary tract has several systems to prevent infection. The points where the ureters attach to the bladder act like one-way... |
Who is at risk for What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection? ? | Any child can get a UTI, though girls get UTIs more often than boys.
Children with a condition called vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) are at higher risk for UTIs. VUR causes urine to reflux at the point where one or both ureters attach to the bladder. When urine stays in the urinary tract, bacteria have a ... |
What are the symptoms of What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | A child with a UTI may not have any symptoms. When symptoms are present, they can range from mild to severe. UTI symptoms can include
- fever - pain or burning during urination with only a few drops of urine at a time - irritability - not eating - nausea - diarrhea - vomiting - cloudy, dark, blo... |
How to diagnose What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | A UTI is diagnosed by testing a sample of your childs urine. The way the urine is collected depends on your childs age:
The health care provider looks at the urine sample with a microscope to check for bacteria or pus. The sample is also sent to a lab. The lab performs a urine culture by placing the sa... |
What are the treatments for What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | Bacteria-fighting medicines called antibiotics are used to treat a UTI. While the lab is doing the urine culture, the health care provider may begin treatment with an antibiotic that treats the bacteria most likely to be causing the infection. Once culture results are known, the health care provider may switch your chi... |
How to diagnose What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | Talk with your childs health care provider after your childs UTI is gone. The health care provider may want to do more tests to check for VUR or a blockage in the urinary tract. Repeated infections in an abnormal urinary tract may cause kidney damage. The kinds of tests ordered will depend on the child and the type of ... |
How to prevent What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | You can take the following steps to help prevent your child from getting a UTI:
- Teach your child not to hold in urine and to go to the bathroom whenever your child feels the urge. - Teach your child how to properly clean himself or herself after using the bathroom to keep bacteria from entering the ... |
What to do for What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | To help prevent a UTI, make sure your child drinks enough fluids each day. Talk with your childs health care provider to find out how much fluid your child should drink. |
What to do for What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | - A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in the urinary tract. Infections are caused by microbesorganisms too small to be seen without a microscope. - Most UTIs are caused by bacteria that live in the bowel, the part of the digestive tract where stool is changed from liquid to solid. - Any child can get a UT... |
What is (are) Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 ? | MEN1 is an inherited disorder that causes tumors in the endocrine glands and the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. MEN1 is sometimes called multiple endocrine adenomatosis or Wermer's syndrome, after one of the first doctors to recognize it. MEN1 is rare, occurring in about one in 30,000 people.1 The dis... |
What to do for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 ? | - Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is an inherited disorder that causes hormone-secreting tumors in the duodenum and the endocrine glands-most often the parathyroid, pancreas, and pituitary. - Overactive parathyroid glands can lead to tiredness, weakness, muscle or bone pain, constipation, indigestion, kidne... |
What is (are) Cushing's Syndrome ? | Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes called hypercortisolism, Cushing's syndrome is relatively rare and most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50. People who are obese and have type 2 diabetes, along with poorly c... |
What are the symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome ? | Signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome vary, but most people with the disorder have upper body obesity, a rounded face, increased fat around the neck, and relatively slender arms and legs. Children tend to be obese with slowed growth rates.
Other signs appear in the skin, which becomes fragile and th... |
What causes Cushing's Syndrome ? | Cushing's syndrome occurs when the body's tissues are exposed to high levels of cortisol for too long. Many people develop Cushing's syndrome because they take glucocorticoids-steroid hormones that are chemically similar to naturally produced cortisolsuch as prednisone for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other... |
How to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome ? | Diagnosis is based on a review of a person's medical history, a physical examination, and laboratory tests. X rays of the adrenal or pituitary glands can be useful in locating tumors.
Tests to Diagnose Cushing's Syndrome
No single lab test is perfect and usually several are needed. The... |
What are the treatments for Cushing's Syndrome ? | Treatment depends on the specific reason for excess cortisol and may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or the use of cortisol-inhibiting drugs. If the cause is long-term use of glucocorticoid hormones to treat another disorder, the doctor will gradually reduce the dosage to the lowest dose adequate for control ... |
What to do for Cushing's Syndrome ? | - Cushing's syndrome is a disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. - Typical signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome include upper body obesity, a rounded face, skin that bruises easily and heals poorly, weakened bones, excess body hair growth and menstrual i... |
What is (are) Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. The pancreas contains clusters of cells called islets. Beta cells within the islets make insulin and release it into the blood.
Insulin plays a major role in metabolismthe way the body uses digested food for energy. The dig... |
What is (are) Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body produces insulin but does not use it effectively. When people have insulin resistance, glucose builds up in the blood instead of being absorbed by the cells, leading to type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
Most people with insulin resistance don't know the... |
What causes Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Although the exact causes of insulin resistance are not completely understood, scientists think the major contributors to insulin resistance are excess weight and physical inactivity.
Excess Weight
Some experts believe obesity, especially excess fat around the waist, is a primary cause... |
What is (are) Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose or A1C levelswhich reflect average blood glucose levelsare higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Prediabetes is becoming more common in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that at least 86 million U... |
What are the symptoms of Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Insulin resistance and prediabetes usually have no symptoms. People may have one or both conditions for several years without knowing they have them. Even without symptoms, health care providers can identify people at high risk by their physical characteristics, also known as risk factors. The section "Who should be te... |
What is (are) Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Metabolic syndrome, also called insulin resistance syndrome, is a group of traits and medical conditions linked to overweight and obesity that puts people at risk for both CVD and type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is defined* as the presence of any three of the following2:
- large waist sizewaist mea... |
How to diagnose Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Health care providers use blood tests to determine whether a person has prediabetes, but they do not usually test specifically for insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can be assessed by measuring the level of insulin in the blood.
However, the test that most accurately measures insulin resistance, c... |
What to do for Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Adopting healthy eating habits can help people lose a modest amount of weight and reverse insulin resistance. Experts encourage people to slowly adopt healthy eating habits that they can maintain, rather than trying extreme weight-loss solutions. People may need to get help from a dietitian or join a weight-loss progra... |
What to do for Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | - Insulin is a hormone that helps cells throughout the body absorb glucose and use it for energy. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body produces insulin but does not use it effectively. - Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. - The major contributors to ins... |
What is (are) Proteinuria ? | Proteinuriaalso called albuminuria or urine albuminis a condition in which urine contains an abnormal amount of protein. Albumin is the main protein in the blood. Proteins are the building blocks for all body parts, including muscles, bones, hair, and nails. Proteins in the blood also perform a number of important func... |
Who is at risk for Proteinuria? ? | People with diabetes, hypertension, or certain family backgrounds are at risk for proteinuria. In the United States, diabetes is the leading cause of ESRD.1 In both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, albumin in the urine is one of the first signs of deteriorating kidney function. As kidney function declines, the amount of alb... |
What are the symptoms of Proteinuria ? | Proteinuria has no signs or symptoms in the early stages. Large amounts of protein in the urine may cause it to look foamy in the toilet. Also, because protein has left the body, the blood can no longer soak up enough fluid, so swelling in the hands, feet, abdomen, or face may occur. This swelling is called edema. Thes... |
How to diagnose Proteinuria ? | Until recently, an accurate protein measurement required a 24-hour urine collection. In a 24-hour collection, the patient urinates into a container, which is kept refrigerated between trips to the bathroom. The patient is instructed to begin collecting urine after the first trip to the bathroom in the morning. Every dr... |
How to diagnose Proteinuria ? | Tests that measure the amount of creatinine in the blood will show whether a persons kidneys are removing wastes efficiently. Having too much creatinine in the blood is a sign that a person has kidney damage. The doctor can use the creatinine measurement to estimate how efficiently the kidneys are filtering the blood. ... |
What to do for Proteinuria ? | - Proteinuria is a condition in which urine contains a detectable amount of protein. - Proteinuria is a sign of chronic kidney disease (CKD). - Groups at risk for proteinuria include African Americans, American Indians, Hispanics/Latinos, Pacific Islander Americans, older people, overweight people, people with diabet... |
What is (are) Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction ? | Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a rare condition with symptoms that resemble those caused by a blockage, or obstruction, of the intestines, also called the bowel. However, when a health care provider examines the intestines, no blockage exists. Instead, the symptoms are due to nerve or muscle problems that affect the ... |
What causes Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction ? | Problems with nerves, muscles, or interstitial cells of Cajal cause intestinal pseudo-obstruction. Interstitial cells of Cajal are called pacemaker cells because they set the pace of intestinal contractions. These cells convey messages from nerves to muscles.
Problems with nerves, muscles, or interstit... |
What are the symptoms of Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction ? | Intestinal pseudo-obstruction symptoms may include
- abdominal swelling or bloating, also called distension - abdominal pain - nausea - vomiting - constipation - diarrhea
Over time, the condition can cause malnutrition, bacterial overgrowth in the intestines, and weight loss. Maln... |
How to diagnose Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction ? | To diagnose intestinal pseudo-obstruction, a health care provider may suggest the person consult a gastroenterologista doctor who specializes in digestive diseases. A health care provider will perform a physical exam; take a complete medical history, imaging studies, and a biopsy; and perform blood tests. A health care... |
What are the treatments for Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction ? | A health care provider will treat intestinal pseudo-obstruction with nutritional support, medications, and, in some cases, decompression. Rarely, a person will need surgery. If an illness, a medication, or both cause intestinal pseudo-obstruction, a health care provider will treat the underlying illness, stop the medic... |
What to do for Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing intestinal pseudo-obstruction. Following special diets usually does not help improve the disorder. However, eating frequent, small meals with pureed foods or liquids may ease digestion. Vitamin and trace mineral supplements... |
What to do for Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction ? | - Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a rare condition with symptoms that resemble those caused by a blockage, or obstruction, of the intestines, also called the bowel. However, when a health care provider examines the intestines, no blockage exists. Instead, the symptoms are due to nerve or muscle problems that affect th... |
What is (are) Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | Benign prostatic hyperplasiaalso called BPHis a condition in men in which the prostate gland is enlarged and not cancerous. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic obstruction.
The prostate goes through two main growth periods as a man ages. The firs... |
What is (are) Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The main function of the prostate is to make a fluid that goes into semen. Prostate fluid is essential for a mans fertility. The gland surrounds the urethra at the neck of the bladder. The bladder neck is the area where the urethra join... |
What causes Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | The cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia is not well understood; however, it occurs mainly in older men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia does not develop in men whose testicles were removed before puberty. For this reason, some researchers believe factors related to aging and the testicles may cause benign prostatic hype... |
How many people are affected by Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the most common prostate problem for men older than age 50. In 2010, as many as 14 million men in the United States had lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia.1 Although benign prostatic hyperplasia rarely causes symptoms before age 40, the occurrence and... |
What are the symptoms of Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | Lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia may include
- urinary frequencyurination eight or more times a day - urinary urgencythe inability to delay urination - trouble starting a urine stream - a weak or an interrupted urine stream - dribbling at the end of urination ... |
What are the complications of Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | The complications of benign prostatic hyperplasia may include
- acute urinary retention - chronic, or long lasting, urinary retention - blood in the urine - urinary tract infections (UTIs) - bladder damage - kidney damage - bladder stones
Most men with benign prostatic hyperplasi... |
How to diagnose Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | A health care provider diagnoses benign prostatic hyperplasia based on
- a personal and family medical history - a physical exam - medical tests
Personal and Family Medical History
Taking a personal and family medical history is one of the first things a health care ... |
What are the treatments for Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | Treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia may include
- lifestyle changes - medications - minimally invasive procedures - surgery
A health care provider treats benign prostatic hyperplasia based on the severity of symptoms, how much the symptoms affect a mans daily life, an... |
What are the treatments for Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | The complications of benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment depend on the type of treatment.
Medications
Medications used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia may have side effects that sometimes can be serious. Men who are prescribed medications to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia ... |
How to prevent Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | Researchers have not found a way to prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia. Men with risk factors for benign prostatic hyperplasia should talk with a health care provider about any lower urinary tract symptoms and the need for regular prostate exams. Men can get early treatment and minimize benign prostatic hyperplasia e... |
What to do for Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, a health care provider can give information about how changes in eating, diet, or nutrition could help with treatment. Men should talk with a health care provider or dietitian about wh... |
What to do for Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | - Benign prostatic hyperplasiaalso called BPHis a condition in men in which the prostate gland is enlarged and not cancerous. - The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system. - The cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia is not well understood; however, it occurs mainly in older men... |
What is (are) What I need to know about Kidney Stones ? | A kidney* stone is a solid piece of material that forms in a kidney when there are high levels of certain substances in the urine. These substances are normally found in the urine and do not cause problems at lower levels.
A stone may stay in the kidney or travel down the urinary tract. Kidney stones v... |
What is (are) What I need to know about Kidney Stones ? | The urinary tract is the bodys drainage system for removing wastes and extra water. The urinary tract includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located near the middle of the back, just below the rib cage, one on each sid... |
What causes What I need to know about Kidney Stones ? | Kidney stones are caused by high levels of calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus in the urine. Some foods may cause kidney stones in certain people. You may be more likely to get a kidney stone if you have
- a condition that affects levels of substances in your urine that can cause stones to form - a famil... |
What is (are) What I need to know about Kidney Stones ? | Doctors have found four main types of kidney stones:
- The most common types of stones contain calcium. Calcium is a normal part of a healthy diet. Calcium that is not used by the bones and muscles goes to the kidneys. In most people, the kidneys flush out the extra calcium with the rest of the urine. ... |
What are the symptoms of What I need to know about Kidney Stones ? | You may have a kidney stone if you
- have pain while urinating - see blood in your urine - feel a sharp pain in your back or lower abdomenthe area between your chest and hips
The pain may last for a short or long time. You may have nausea and vomiting with the pain.
... |
How to diagnose What I need to know about Kidney Stones ? | To diagnose kidney stones, your doctor will do a physical exam and ask about your medical history. The doctor may ask if you have a family history of kidney stones and about your diet, digestive problems, and other health problems. The doctor may perform urine, blood, and imaging tests to complete the diagnosis.
... |
What are the treatments for What I need to know about Kidney Stones ? | The treatment for kidney stones usually depends on their size and what they are made of. Kidney stones may be treated by your regular doctor or by a urologista doctor who specializes in the urinary tract. You may need treatment if you have symptoms or if a kidney stone is blocking your urinary tract. Small stones dont ... |
How to prevent What I need to know about Kidney Stones ? | To prevent kidney stones, you need to know what caused your kidney stone. Your doctor may ask you to try to catch the kidney stone as it passes in your urine. The kidney stone can then be sent to a lab to find out what type of stone it is. If you have treatment in the hospital and the doctor removes the stone, it will ... |
What to do for What I need to know about Kidney Stones ? | You can help prevent kidney stones by making changes in how much you consume of the following:
- fluids - sodium - animal protein - calcium - oxalate
Drinking enough fluids each day is the best way to help prevent most types of kidney stones. You should drink 2 to 3 liters of fluid... |
What to do for What I need to know about Kidney Stones ? | - A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in a kidney when there are high levels of certain substances in the urine. These substances are normally found in the urine and do not cause problems at lower levels. - Kidney stones are caused by high levels of calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus in the urine. - ... |
What is (are) What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | Diarrhea is frequent, loose, and watery bowel movements. Bowel movements, also called stools, are body wastes passed through the rectum and anus. Stools contain what is left after your digestive system absorbs nutrients and fluids from what you eat and drink. If your body does not absorb the fluids, or if your digestiv... |
What causes What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | Causes of diarrhea include
- bacteria from contaminated food or water - viruses that cause illnesses such as the flu - parasites, which are tiny organisms found in contaminated food or water - medicines such as antibiotics - problems digesting certain foods - diseases that affect the stomach, smal... |
What are the symptoms of What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | In addition to passing frequent, loose stools, other possible symptoms include
- cramps or pain in the abdomenthe area between the chest and hips - an urgent need to use the bathroom - loss of bowel control
You may feel sick to your stomach or become dehydrated. If a virus or bacteri... |
How to diagnose What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | To find the cause of diarrhea, the health care provider may
- perform a physical exam - ask about any medicines you are taking - test your stool or blood to look for bacteria, parasites, or other signs of disease or infection - ask you to stop eating certain foods to see whether your diarrhea goes a... |
What are the treatments for What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | Diarrhea is treated by replacing lost fluids, salts, and minerals to prevent dehydration.
Taking medicine to stop diarrhea can be helpful in some cases. Medicines you can buy over the counter without a prescription include loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate). Stop ... |
What to do for What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | To prevent dehydration when you have diarrhea, it is important to drink plenty of water, but you also need to drink fluids that contain sodium, chloride, and potassium.
- Adults should drink water, fruit juices, sports drinks, sodas without caffeine, and salty broths. - Children should drink oral rehy... |
How to prevent What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | Two types of diarrhea can be preventedrotavirus diarrhea and travelers diarrhea.
Rotavirus Diarrhea
Two vaccines, RotaTeq and Rotarix, protect against rotavirusa common virus that causes diarrhea in babies and children. RotaTeq is given to babies in three doses at 2, 4, and 6 months of... |
What to do for What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | - Diarrhea is frequent, loose, and watery bowel movements. - Acute diarrhea is a common problem. It usually lasts only 1 or 2 days, but it may last longer. - Being dehydrated means your body does not have enough fluid to work properly. Dehydration can be serious, especially for children, older adults, and people with... |
What is (are) High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease ? | Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls as the heart pumps out blood, and high blood pressure, also called hypertension, is an increase in the amount of force that blood places on blood vessels as it moves through the body. Factors that can increase this force include higher blood volume... |
What is (are) High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease ? | The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Every day, the two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed of wastes and extra fluid. The urine flows from the kidneys... |
What are the symptoms of High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease ? | Most people with high blood pressure do not have symptoms. In rare cases, high blood pressure can cause headaches.
Kidney disease also does not have symptoms in the early stages. A person may have swelling called edema, which happens when the kidneys cannot get rid of extra fluid and salt. Edema can oc... |
How to diagnose High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease ? | A health care provider diagnoses high blood pressure when multiple blood pressure testsoften repeated over several visits to a health care providers officeshow that a systolic blood pressure is consistently above 140 or a diastolic blood pressure is consistently above 90. Health care providers measure blood pressure wi... |
How to prevent High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease ? | The best way to slow or prevent kidney disease from high blood pressure is to take steps to lower blood pressure. These steps include a combination of medication and lifestyle changes, such as
- healthy eating - physical activity - maintaining a healthy weight - quitting smoking - managing stress
... |
What to do for High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease ? | Following a healthy eating plan can help lower blood pressure. A health care provider may recommend the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan. DASH focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other foods that are heart healthy and lower in sodium, which often comes from salt. The DASH eating p... |
What to do for High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease ? | - Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls as the heart pumps out blood, and high blood pressure, also called hypertension, is an increase in the amount of force that blood places on blood vessels as it moves through the body. - High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the kidneys... |
What is (are) Cystocele ? | A cystocele, also called a prolapsed or dropped bladder, is the bulging or dropping of the bladder into the vagina. The bladder, located in the pelvis between the pelvic bones, is a hollow, muscular, balloon-shaped organ that expands as it fills with urine. During urination, also called voiding, the bladder empties thr... |
What causes Cystocele ? | A cystocele occurs when the muscles and supportive tissues between a womans bladder and vagina weaken and stretch, letting the bladder sag from its normal position and bulge into the vagina or through the vaginal opening. In a cystocele, the bladder tissue remains covered by the vaginal skin. A cystocele may result fro... |
What are the symptoms of Cystocele ? | The symptoms of a cystocele may include
- a vaginal bulge - the feeling that something is falling out of the vagina - the sensation of pelvic heaviness or fullness - difficulty starting a urine stream - a feeling of incomplete urination - frequent or urgent urination
Women who hav... |
How to diagnose Cystocele ? | Diagnosing a cystocele requires medical tests and a physical exam of the vagina. Medical tests take place in a health care providers office, an outpatient center, or a hospital. The health care provider will ask about symptoms and medical history. A health care provider uses a grading system to determine the severity o... |
What are the treatments for Cystocele ? | Cystocele treatment depends on the severity of the cystocele and whether a woman has symptoms. If a womans cystocele does not bother her, a health care provider may recommend only that she avoid heavy lifting or straining, which could worsen her cystocele. If a woman has symptoms that bother her and wants treatment, th... |
What to do for Cystocele ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing a cystocele. |
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