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How to prevent Thrombocytopenia ? | Whether you can prevent thrombocytopenia depends on its specific cause. Usually the condition can't be prevented. However, you can take steps to prevent health problems associated with thrombocytopenia. For example:
Avoid heavy drinking. Alcohol slows the production of platelets.
Try t... |
What is (are) Rh Incompatibility ? | Rh incompatibility is a condition that occurs during pregnancy if a woman has Rh-negative blood and her baby has Rh-positive blood.
"Rh-negative" and "Rh-positive" refer to whether your blood has Rh factor. Rh factor is a protein on red blood cells. If you have Rh factor, you're Rh-positive. If you don... |
What causes Rh Incompatibility ? | A difference in blood type between a pregnant woman and her baby causes Rh incompatibility. The condition occurs if a woman is Rh-negative and her baby is Rh-positive.
When you're pregnant, blood from your baby can cross into your bloodstream, especially during delivery. If you're Rh-negative and your ... |
Who is at risk for Rh Incompatibility? ? | An Rh-negative woman who conceives a child with an Rh-positive man is at risk for Rhincompatibility.
Rh factor is inherited (passed from parents to children through the genes). If you're Rh-negative and the father of your baby is Rh-positive, the baby has a 50 percent or more chance of having Rh-positi... |
What are the symptoms of Rh Incompatibility ? | Rh incompatibility doesn't cause signs or symptoms in a pregnant woman. In a baby, the condition can lead to hemolytic anemia. Hemolytic anemia is a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body can replace them.
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin (HEE-muh-glow-bin), an iron-ric... |
How to diagnose Rh Incompatibility ? | Rh incompatibility is diagnosed with blood tests. To find out whether a baby is developing hemolytic anemia and how serious it is, doctors may use more advanced tests, such as ultrasound.
Specialists Involved
An obstetrician will screen for Rh incompatibility. This is a doctor who spec... |
What are the treatments for Rh Incompatibility ? | Rh incompatibility is treated with a medicine called Rh immune globulin. Treatment for a baby who has hemolytic anemia will vary based on the severity of the condition.
Goals of Treatment
The goals of treating Rh incompatibility are to ensure that your baby is healthy and to lower your... |
How to prevent Rh Incompatibility ? | Rh incompatibility can be prevented with Rh immune globulin, as long as the medicine is given at the correct times. Once you have formed Rh antibodies, the medicine will no longer help.
Thus, a woman who has Rh-negative blood must be treated with Rh immune globulin during and after each pregnancy or af... |
What is (are) Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | Asbestos-related lung diseases are diseases caused by exposure to asbestos (as-BES-tos) fibers. Asbestos is a mineral that, in the past, was widely used in many industries.
Asbestos is made up of tiny fibers that can escape into the air. When breathed in, these fibers can stay in your lungs for a long ... |
What causes Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | Significant exposure to asbestos fibers causes asbestos-related lung diseases. "Significant" usually means you were exposed for at least several months to visible dust from the fibers.
Asbestos fibers are very small. When you breathe in, they can get stuck deep in your lungs. The fibers remain in your ... |
Who is at risk for Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases? ? | Until the late 1970s, asbestos was widely used in many industries in the United States. During that time, workplace rules to ensure workers' safety around asbestos weren't required by law.
Asbestos was used in or with many products. Examples include steam pipes, boilers, furnaces, and furnace ducts; wa... |
What are the symptoms of Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | The signs and symptoms of asbestos-related lung diseases vary. They depend on which disease you have and how much it has damaged your lungs. Signs and symptoms may not appear for 10 to 40 or more years after exposure to asbestos.
If you have pleural plaque, you may not have any signs or symptoms. Pleur... |
How to diagnose Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | Your doctor will diagnose an asbestos-related lung disease based on your past exposure to asbestos, your symptoms, a physical exam, and test results.
Specialists Involved
Your primary care doctor, such as a family doctor or internist, may provide ongoing care if you have an asbestos-re... |
What are the treatments for Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | No treatments can reverse the effects of asbestos on your lungs. However, treatments may help relieve symptoms and prevent or delay complications. If you have lung cancer, treatments may help slow the progress of the disease.
Treatments for Pleural Plaque, Pleural Effusion, and Asbestosis
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How to prevent Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | You can prevent asbestos-related lung diseases by limiting your exposure to asbestos fibers. If your job requires you to work around asbestos, make sure to follow workplace rules for handling it. For example, make sure that air levels are measured, and wear a proper respirator to avoid breathing in asbestos fibers.
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What is (are) Anemia ? | Espaol
Anemia (uh-NEE-me-uh) is a condition in which your blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells.
Anemia also can occur if your red blood cells don't contain enough hemoglobin (HEE-muh-glow-bin). Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color. This p... |
What causes Anemia ? | The three main causes of anemia are:
Blood loss
Lack of red blood cell production
High rates of red blood cell destruction
For some people, the condition is caused by more than one of these factors.
Blood Loss
Blood lo... |
Who is at risk for Anemia? ? | Anemia is a common condition. It occurs in all age, racial, and ethnic groups. Both men and women can have anemia. However, women of childbearing age are at higher risk for the condition because of blood loss from menstruation.
Anemia can develop during pregnancy due to low levels of iron and folic aci... |
What are the symptoms of Anemia ? | The most common symptom of anemia is fatigue (feeling tired or weak). If you have anemia, you may find it hard to find the energy to do normal activities.
Other signs and symptoms of anemia include:
Shortness of breath
Dizziness
Headache
... |
How to diagnose Anemia ? | Your doctor will diagnose anemia based on your medical and family histories, a physical exam, and results from tests and procedures.
Because anemia doesn't always cause symptoms, your doctor may find out you have it while checking for another condition.
Medical and Family Histories
... |
What are the treatments for Anemia ? | Treatment for anemia depends on the type, cause, and severity of the condition. Treatments may include dietary changes or supplements, medicines, procedures, or surgery to treat blood loss.
Goals of Treatment
The goal of treatment is to increase the amount of oxygen that your blood can... |
How to prevent Anemia ? | You might be able to prevent repeat episodes of some types of anemia, especially those caused by lack of iron or vitamins. Dietary changes or supplements can prevent these types of anemia from occurring again.
Treating anemia's underlying cause may prevent the condition (or prevent repeat episodes). Fo... |
What is (are) Narcolepsy ? | Narcolepsy (NAR-ko-lep-se) is a disorder that causes periods of extreme daytime sleepiness. The disorder also may cause muscle weakness.
Most people who have narcolepsy have trouble sleeping at night. Some people who have the disorder fall asleep suddenly, even if they're in the middle of talking, eati... |
What causes Narcolepsy ? | Most people who have narcolepsy have low levels of hypocretin. This is a chemical in the brain that helps promote wakefulness. What causes low hypocretin levels isn't well understood.
Researchers think that certain factors may work together to cause a lack of hypocretin. These factors may include:
... |
Who is at risk for Narcolepsy? ? | Narcolepsy affects men and women. Symptoms usually begin during the teen or young adult years. The disorder also can develop later in life or in children, but it's rare before age 5.
Researchers think that certain factors may work together to cause narcolepsy. If these factors affect you, you may be at... |
What are the symptoms of Narcolepsy ? | The four major signs and symptoms of narcolepsy are extreme daytime sleepiness, cataplexy (muscle weakness) while awake, and hallucinations and sleep paralysis during sleep.
If you have narcolepsy, you may have one or more of these symptoms. They can range from mild to severe. Less than one-third of pe... |
How to diagnose Narcolepsy ? | It can take as long as 10 to 15 years after the first symptoms appear before narcolepsy is recognized and diagnosed. This is because narcolepsy is fairly rare. Also, many narcolepsy symptoms are like symptoms of other illnesses, such as infections, depression, and sleep disorders.
Narcolepsy sometimes ... |
What are the treatments for Narcolepsy ? | Narcolepsy has no cure. However, medicines, lifestyle changes, and other therapies can relieve many of its symptoms. Treatment for narcolepsy is based on the type of symptoms you have and how severe they are.
Not all medicines and lifestyle changes work for everyone. It may take weeks to months for you... |
What is (are) Heart Attack ? | Espaol
A heart attack happens when the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a section of heart muscle suddenly becomes blocked and the heart cant get oxygen. If blood flow isnt restored quickly, the section of heart muscle begins to die.
Heart attack treatment works best when its given right a... |
What causes Heart Attack ? | Coronary Heart Disease
A heart attack happens if the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a section of heart muscle suddenly becomes blocked and the heart can't get oxygen. Most heart attacks occur as a result of coronary heart disease (CHD).
CHD is a condition in which a waxy substance called... |
Who is at risk for Heart Attack? ? | Certain risk factors make it more likely that you'll develop coronary heart disease (CHD) and have a heart attack. You can control many of these risk factors.
Risk Factors You Can Control
The major risk factors for a heart attack that you can control include:
Smoking
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What are the symptoms of Heart Attack ? | Not all heart attacks begin with the sudden, crushing chest pain that often is shown on TV or in the movies. In one study, for example, one-third of the patients who had heart attacks had no chest pain. These patients were more likely to be older, female, or diabetic.
The symptoms of a heart attack can... |
How to diagnose Heart Attack ? | Your doctor will diagnose a heart attack based on your signs and symptoms, your medical and family histories, and test results.
Diagnostic Tests
EKG (Electrocardiogram)
An EKG is a simple, painless test that detects and records the heart's electrical activity. The test... |
What are the treatments for Heart Attack ? | Early treatment for a heart attack can prevent or limit damage to the heart muscle. Acting fast, by calling 911 at the first symptoms of a heart attack, can save your life. Medical personnel can begin diagnosis and treatment even before you get to the hospital.
Immediate Treatment
Cert... |
How to prevent Heart Attack ? | Lowering your risk factors for coronary heart disease can help you prevent a heart attack. Even if you already have coronary heart disease, you still can take steps to lower your risk for a heart attack. These steps involve following a heart-healthy lifestyle and getting ongoingmedical care.
Heart-Heal... |
What is (are) Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors ? | Coronary heart disease risk factors are conditions or habits that raise your risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and heart attack. These risk factors also increase the chance that existing CHD will worsen.
CHD, also called coronary artery disease, is a condition in which a waxy substance called plaque... |
Who is at risk for Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors? ? | High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels
Cholesterol
High blood cholesterol is a condition in which your blood has too much cholesterola waxy, fat-like substance. The higher your blood cholesterol level, the greater your risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and heart attack.
... |
How to prevent Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors ? | You can prevent and control many coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors with heart-healthy lifestyle changes and medicines. Examples of risk factors you can control include high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and overweight and obesity. Only a few risk factorssuch as age, gender, and family historycant be c... |
What is (are) Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome ? | Obesity hypoventilation (HI-po-ven-tih-LA-shun) syndrome (OHS) is a breathing disorder that affects some obese people. In OHS, poor breathing results in too much carbon dioxide (hypoventilation) and too little oxygen in the blood (hypoxemia).
OHS sometimes is called Pickwickian syndrome.
... |
What causes Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome ? | Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is a breathing disorder that affects some obese people. Why these people develop OHS isn't fully known. Researchers think that several factors may work together to cause OHS. These factors include:
A respiratory (RES-pih-rah-tor-e) system that has to work harder t... |
Who is at risk for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome? ? | People who are obese are at risk for obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS). "Obesity" refers to having too much body fat. People who are obese have body weight that's greater than what is considered healthy for a certain height.
The most useful measure of obesity is body mass index (BMI). BMI is calcu... |
What are the symptoms of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome ? | Many of the signs and symptoms of obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) are the same as those of obstructive sleep apnea. This is because many people who have OHS also have obstructive sleep apnea.
One of the most common signs of obstructive sleep apnea is loud and chronic (ongoing) snoring. Pauses ma... |
How to diagnose Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome ? | Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is diagnosed based on your medical history, signs and symptoms, and test results.
Specialists Involved
A critical care specialist, pulmonologist (lung specialist), and/or sleep specialist may diagnose and treat your condition.
A s... |
What are the treatments for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome ? | Treatments for obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) include breathing support, weight loss, and medicines.
The goals of treating OHS may include:
Supporting and aiding your breathing
Achieving major weight loss
Treating underlying and related conditi... |
How to prevent Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome ? | You can prevent obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) by maintaining a healthy weight. However, not everyone who is obese develops OHS. Researchers don't fully know why only some people who are obese develop the condition.
Adopting healthy habits can help you maintain a healthy weight. Many lifestyle ... |
What is (are) Heart Valve Disease ? | Heart valve disease occurs if one or more of your heart valves don't work well. The heart has four valves: the tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral,and aortic valves.
These valves have tissue flaps that open and close with each heartbeat. The flaps make sure blood flows in the right direction through your hear... |
What causes Heart Valve Disease ? | Heart conditions and other disorders, age-related changes, rheumatic fever, or infections can cause acquired heart valve disease. These factors change the shape or flexibility of once-normal heart valves.
The cause of congenital heart valve disease isnt known. It occurs before birth as the heart is for... |
Who is at risk for Heart Valve Disease? ? | Older age is a risk factor for heart valve disease. As you age, your heart valves thicken and become stiffer. Also, people are living longer now than in the past. As a result, heart valve disease has become an increasing problem.
People who have a history of infective endocarditis (IE), rheumatic fever... |
What are the symptoms of Heart Valve Disease ? | Major Signs and Symptoms
The main sign of heart valve disease is an unusual heartbeat sound called a heart murmur. Your doctor can hear a heart murmur with a stethoscope.
However, many people have heart murmurs without having heart valve disease or any other heart problems. Others may ... |
How to diagnose Heart Valve Disease ? | Your primary care doctor may detect a heart murmur or other signs of heart valve disease. However, a cardiologist usually will diagnose the condition. A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart problems.
To diagnose heart valve disease, your doctor will ask about your s... |
What are the treatments for Heart Valve Disease ? | Currently, no medicines can cure heart valve disease. However, lifestyle changes and medicines often can treat symptoms successfully and delay problems for many years. Eventually, though, you may need surgery to repair or replace a faulty heart valve.
The goals of treating heart valve disease might inc... |
How to prevent Heart Valve Disease ? | To prevent heart valve disease caused by rheumatic fever, see your doctor if you have signs of a strep infection. These signs include a painful sore throat, fever, and white spots on your tonsils. If you do have a strep infection, be sure to take all medicines prescribed to treat it. Prompt treatment of strep infection... |
What is (are) Asthma ? | Espaol
Asthma (AZ-ma) is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning.
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What causes Asthma ? | The exact cause of asthma isn't known. Researchers think some genetic and environmental factors interact to cause asthma, most often early in life. These factors include:
An inherited tendency to develop allergies, called atopy (AT-o-pe)
Parents who have asthma
Certain... |
Who is at risk for Asthma? ? | Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts during childhood. In the United States, more than 22 million people are known to have asthma. Nearly 6 million of these people are children.
Young children who often wheeze and have respiratory infectionsas well as certain other risk factorsar... |
What are the symptoms of Asthma ? | Common signs and symptoms of asthma include:
Coughing. Coughing from asthma often is worse at night or early in the morning, making it hard to sleep.
Wheezing. Wheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound that occurs when you breathe.
Chest tightness. This may feel like so... |
How to diagnose Asthma ? | Your primary care doctor will diagnose asthma based on your medical and family histories, a physical exam, and test results.
Your doctor also will figure out the severity of your asthmathat is, whether it's intermittent, mild, moderate, or severe. The level of severity will determine what treatment you... |
What are the treatments for Asthma ? | Asthma is a long-term disease that has no cure. The goal of asthma treatment is to control the disease. Good asthma control will:
Prevent chronic and troublesome symptoms, such as coughing and shortness of breath
Reduce your need for quick-relief medicines (see below)
... |
How to prevent Asthma ? | You cant prevent asthma. However, you can take steps to control the disease and prevent its symptoms. For example:
Learn about your asthma and ways to control it.
Follow your written asthma action plan. (For a sample plan, go to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's "Asthma A... |
What is (are) Bronchitis ? | Espaol
Bronchitis (bron-KI-tis) is a condition in which the bronchial tubes become inflamed. These tubes carry air to your lungs. (For more information about the bronchial tubes and airways, go to the Diseases and Conditions Index How the Lungs Work article.)
People who have bronchitis... |
What causes Bronchitis ? | Acute Bronchitis
Infections or lung irritants cause acute bronchitis. The same viruses that cause colds and the flu are the most common cause of acute bronchitis. Sometimes bacteria can cause the condition.
Certain substances can irritate your lungs and airways and raise your risk for ... |
Who is at risk for Bronchitis? ? | Bronchitis is a very common condition. Millions of cases occur every year.
Elderly people, infants, and young children are at higher risk for acute bronchitis than people in other age groups.
People of all ages can develop chronic bronchitis, but it occurs more often in people who are ... |
What are the symptoms of Bronchitis ? | Acute Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis caused by an infection usually develops after you already have a cold or the flu. Symptoms of a cold or the flu include sore throat, fatigue (tiredness), fever, body aches, stuffy or runny nose, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The main symptom of acute bronchi... |
How to diagnose Bronchitis ? | Your doctor usually will diagnose bronchitis based on your signs and symptoms. He or she may ask questions about your cough, such as how long you've had it, what you're coughing up, and how much you cough.
Your doctor also will likely ask:
About your medical history
Wh... |
What are the treatments for Bronchitis ? | The main goals of treating acute and chronic bronchitis are to relieve symptoms and make breathing easier.
If you have acute bronchitis, your doctor may recommend rest, plenty of fluids, and aspirin (for adults) or acetaminophen to treat fever.
Antibiotics usually aren't prescribed for... |
How to prevent Bronchitis ? | You can't always prevent acute or chronic bronchitis. However, you can take steps to lower your risk for both conditions. The most important step is to quit smoking or not start smoking.
For more information about how to quit smoking, go to the Diseases and Conditions Index Smoking and Your Heart artic... |
What is (are) Aneurysm ? | An aneurysm (AN-u-rism) is a balloon-like bulge in an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your body.
Arteries have thick walls to withstand normal blood pressure. However, certain medical problems, genetic conditions, and trauma can damage or injure artery walls. The forc... |
What causes Aneurysm ? | The force of blood pushing against the walls of an artery combined with damage or injury to the arterys walls can cause an aneurysm.
Many conditions and factors can damage and weaken the walls of the aorta and cause aortic aneurysms. Examples include aging, smoking, high blood pressure, and atheroscler... |
Who is at risk for Aneurysm? ? | Certain factors put you at higher risk for an aortic aneurysm. These factors include:
Male gender. Men are more likely than women to have aortic aneurysms.
Age. The risk for abdominal aortic aneurysms increases as you get older. These aneurysms are more likely to occur in people who ar... |
What are the symptoms of Aneurysm ? | The signs and symptoms of an aortic aneurysm depend on the type and location of the aneurysm. Signs and symptoms also depend on whether the aneurysm has ruptured (burst) or is affecting other parts of the body.
Aneurysms can develop and grow for years without causing any signs or symptoms. They often d... |
How to diagnose Aneurysm ? | If you have an aortic aneurysm but no symptoms, your doctor may find it by chance during a routine physical exam. More often, doctors find aneurysms during tests done for other reasons, such as chest or abdominal pain.
If you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), your doctor may feel a throbbing mas... |
What are the treatments for Aneurysm ? | Aortic aneurysms are treated with medicines and surgery. Small aneurysms that are found early and arent causing symptoms may not need treatment. Other aneurysms need to be treated.
The goals of treatment may include:
Preventing the aneurysm from growing
Preventing or r... |
How to prevent Aneurysm ? | The best way to prevent an aortic aneurysm is to avoid the factors that put you at higher risk for one. You cant control all aortic aneurysm risk factors, but lifestyle changes can help you lower some risks.
For example, if you smoke, try to quit. Talk with your doctor about programs and products that ... |
What is (are) Coronary Heart Disease ? | Espaol
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle.
When plaque builds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis. The buildup of ... |
What causes Coronary Heart Disease ? | Research suggests that coronary heart disease (CHD) starts when certain factors damage the inner layers of the coronary arteries. These factors include:
Smoking
High levels of certain fats and cholesterol in the blood
High blood pressure
High levels of... |
Who is at risk for Coronary Heart Disease? ? | In the United States, coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death for both men and women. Each year, about 370,000 Americans die from coronary heart disease.
Certain traits, conditions, or habits may raise your risk for CHD. The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develo... |
What are the symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease ? | A common symptom of coronary heart disease (CHD) is angina. Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs if an area of your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood.
Angina may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. You also may feel it in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. An... |
How to diagnose Coronary Heart Disease ? | Your doctor will diagnose coronary heart disease (CHD) based on your medical and family histories, your risk factors for CHD, a physical exam, and the results from tests and procedures.
No single test can diagnose CHD. If your doctor thinks you have CHD, he or she may recommend one or more of the follo... |
What are the treatments for Coronary Heart Disease ? | Treatments for coronary heart disease include heart-healthy lifestyle changes, medicines, medical procedures and surgery, and cardiac rehabilitation. Treatment goals may include:
Lowering the risk of blood clots forming (blood clots can cause a heart attack)
Preventing complications of... |
How to prevent Coronary Heart Disease ? | You can prevent and control coronary heart disease (CHD)by taking action to control your risk factors with heart-healthy lifestyle changes and medicines. Examples of risk factors you can control include high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and overweight and obesity. Only a few risk factorssuch as age, gender, ... |
What is (are) Metabolic Syndrome ? | Metabolicsyndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke.
The term "metabolic" refers to the biochemical processes involved in the body's normal functioning. Risk factors are traits, conditions, or habits th... |
What causes Metabolic Syndrome ? | Metabolic syndrome has several causes that act together. You can control some of the causes, such as overweight and obesity, an inactive lifestyle, and insulin resistance.
You can't control other factors that may play a role in causing metabolic syndrome, such as growing older. Your risk for metabolic ... |
Who is at risk for Metabolic Syndrome? ? | People at greatest risk for metabolic syndrome have these underlying causes:
Abdominal obesity (a large waistline)
An inactive lifestyle
Insulin resistance
Some people are at risk for metabolic syndrome because they take medicines that cause weight gai... |
What are the symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome ? | Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke. These risk factors can increase your risk for health problems even if they're only moderately raised (borderline-high risk factors).
Most of the metabolic risk f... |
How to diagnose Metabolic Syndrome ? | Your doctor will diagnose metabolic syndrome based on the results of a physical exam and blood tests. You must have at least three of the five metabolic risk factors to be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic Risk Factors
A Large Waistline
Having a large waistl... |
What are the treatments for Metabolic Syndrome ? | Heart-healthy lifestyle changes are the first line of treatment for metabolic syndrome. Lifestyle changes include heart-healthy eating, losing and maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress, physical activity, and quittingsmoking.
If lifestyle changes arent enough, your doctor may prescribe medicine... |
How to prevent Metabolic Syndrome ? | Making heart-healthy lifestyle choices is the best way to prevent metabolic syndrome by:
Being physically active
Following a heart-healthy eating plan
Knowing your weight, waist measurement, and body mass index
Maintaining a healthy weight
... |
What is (are) Thalassemias ? | Thalassemias (thal-a-SE-me-ahs) are inherited blood disorders. "Inherited" means that the disorder is passed from parents to children through genes.
Thalassemias cause the body to make fewer healthy red blood cells and less hemoglobin (HEE-muh-glow-bin) than normal. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein i... |
What causes Thalassemias ? | Your body makes three types of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets (PLATE-lets). Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein that carries oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body. Hemoglobin also carries carbon dioxide (a waste gas) from your body to your lungs, where it'... |
Who is at risk for Thalassemias? ? | Family history and ancestry are the two risk factors for thalassemias.
Family History
Thalassemias are inheritedthat is, the genes for the disorders are passed from parents to their children. If your parents have missing or altered hemoglobin-making genes, you may have thalassemia.
... |
What are the symptoms of Thalassemias ? | A lack of oxygen in the bloodstream causes the signs and symptoms of thalassemias. The lack of oxygen occurs because the body doesn't make enough healthy red blood cells and hemoglobin. The severity of symptoms depends on the severity of the disorder.
No Symptoms
Alpha thalassemia sile... |
How to diagnose Thalassemias ? | Doctors diagnose thalassemias using blood tests, including a complete blood count (CBC) and special hemoglobin tests.
A CBC measures the amount of hemoglobin and the different kinds of blood cells, such as red blood cells, in a sample of blood. People who have thalassemias have fewer healthy red blood ... |
What are the treatments for Thalassemias ? | Treatments for thalassemias depend on the type and severity of the disorder. People who are carriers or who have alpha or beta thalassemia trait have mild or no symptoms. Theyll likely need little or no treatment.
Doctors use three standard treatments for moderate and severe forms of thalassemia. These... |
How to prevent Thalassemias ? | You cant prevent thalassemias because theyre inherited (passed from parents to children through genes). However, prenatal tests can detect these blood disorders before birth.
Family genetic studies may help find out whether people have missing or altered hemoglobin genes that cause thalassemias. (For m... |
What is (are) Heart Murmur ? | A heart murmur is an extra or unusual sound heard during a heartbeat. Murmurs range from very faint to very loud. Sometimes they sound like a whooshing or swishing noise.
Normal heartbeats make a "lub-DUPP" or "lub-DUB" sound. This is the sound of the heart valves closing as blood moves through the hea... |
What causes Heart Murmur ? | Innocent Heart Murmurs
Why some people have innocent heart murmurs and others do not isn't known. Innocent murmurs are simply sounds made by blood flowing through the heart's chambers and valves, or through blood vessels near the heart.
Extra blood flow through the heart also may cause... |
What are the symptoms of Heart Murmur ? | People who have innocent (harmless) heart murmurs don't have any signs or symptoms other than the murmur itself. This is because innocent heart murmurs aren't caused by heart problems.
People who have abnormal heart murmurs may have signs or symptoms of the heart problems causing the murmurs. These sig... |
How to diagnose Heart Murmur ? | Doctors use a stethoscope to listen to heart sounds and hear heart murmurs. They may detect heart murmurs during routine checkups or while checking for another condition.
If a congenital heart defect causes a murmur, it's often heard at birth or during infancy. Abnormal heart murmurs caused by other he... |
What are the treatments for Heart Murmur ? | A heart murmur isn't a disease. It's an extra or unusual sound heard during the heartbeat. Thus, murmurs themselves don't require treatment. However, if an underlying condition is causing a heart murmur, your doctor may recommend treatment for that condition.
Innocent (Harmless) Heart Murmurs
... |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | To understand high blood cholesterol (ko-LES-ter-ol), it helps to learn about cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance thats found in all cells of the body.
Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. Your body makes all the cho... |
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