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What are Abscessed Tooth Symptoms?
In some cases, the area around thetoothhurts, but not always. If it does, it’s usually a sharp, throbbing pain, especially when you put pressure on your tooth. It might also spread to your jaw or other parts of your face on the side that’s affected. You might also notice: • Swelling • Gum redness • Bad taste • Swollen lymph nodes • Sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures • Puffy gums • A bad odor when you chew with that tooth • A rush of fluid in your mouth that's salty, bad-tasting, or foul-smelling, followed by an easing of your pain. That means your abscess has ruptured. • The tooth feels loose
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What are Abscessed Tooth Treatment?
The goal is to get rid of the infection. To do that, the endodontist may try: • Antibiotics.If the infection has spread past the abscess site to your jaw or farther into your body, you’ll probably get them. However, they won’t cure the abscess. • Extraction.If the endodontist can’t save the tooth, it will have to come out. • Root canal.You may have heard about this common way to treat an abscess. It’s the best way to save your tooth. The endodontist drills into your tooth and cleans the pulp from inside it and the root canals that go down into your gum. They fill and seal the empty spaces. You’ll either get a filling or acrown. The restored tooth will look and work just like your other teeth. • Surgery.You may need it to drain a periodontal abscess.
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What are Abscessed Tooth Complications?
If you don't get treatment, a tooth abscess can lead to more serious problems.
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What are Abscessed Tooth Takeaways?
A tooth abscess is a pocket of infection in or around the root of your tooth. You might have pain and swollen gums, and the tooth may be sensitive to heat, cold, or pressure. You might see something that looks like a pimple on your gum. An abscess is a serious issue that needs attention from a dentist right away.
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What are Abscessed Tooth FAQs?
How do I know if my tooth is abscessed? Pain is your main clue. It might throb, or it might be a shooting pain. Your tooth might be sensitive to different temperatures. If your gums are swollen around the sore tooth, that's another sign you might have an abscess. What gets rid of a tooth abscess? You'll need a dentist to drain the abscess and then decide whether your tooth can be saved. If you take antibiotics, that will only help your body fight the infection. It won't get rid of the source, which is the abscessed tooth. How can I treat my tooth abscess at home?
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Absence of Menstruation, Primary: What Is Amenorrhea?
Amenorrhea is when you don’t get your period despite being old enough to have a menstrual cycle. It’s normal during certain stages of life, such as pregnancy or menopause.
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Absence of Menstruation, Primary: What Is Amenorrhea?
Amenorrhea is when you don’t get your period despite being old enough to have a menstrual cycle. It’s normal during certain stages of life, such as pregnancy or menopause.
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Absence of Menstruation, Primary: What about hyperthyroidism and amenorrhea?
On the flip side, hyperthyroidism — when your thyroid makes too much hormone — can also cause period problems. It might make your cycles lighter, less regular, or absent.
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Absence of Menstruation, Primary: How do I get my period back?
Treatment depends on what’s causing amenorrhea. If you have ovarian problems, hormone therapy can help get things back on track. Stress management, good nutrition, and maintaining a healthy weight may work in other cases. The best way to get your period back is to talk to your doctor.
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Absence of Menstruation, Primary: How much delay in periods is normal?
Most periods get off schedule every now and then. But you should talk to your doctor if you haven’t had a period for three months or more and you don’t know why, or if you’ve reached age 15 and are yet to get your first period.
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What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Amenorrhea Types?
There are two types of amenorrhea: Primary amenorrhea.This is when people assigned female at birth don’t get theirfirst periodby the age of 15. Secondary amenorrhea.This is when you’ve had periods in the past, but they stop for three or more months in a row.
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What are Causes of Primary Amenorrhea?
There are many reasons why you might not get yourfirst periodby the time you turn 15. Most of the time, it has to do with hormone levels or a problem with the reproductive system.
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What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea?
Common causes of secondary amenorrhea (when you’ve had normal periods but stop getting them) include: • Pregnancy • Breastfeeding • Perimenopause and menopause • Long-lastingbirth control, such as the shot, implant, or intrauterine devices (IUDs)
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What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Hypothalamic Amenorrhea?
Hypothalamic amenorrhea, or functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA), happens when your period stops because of problems with your hypothalamus. That’s a part of your brain that helps control your hormones, including the ones that manage your menstrual cycles. About 1.62 million women and people assigned female at birth get hypothalamic amenorrhea. It causes 20%-35% of cases where periods stop in people aged 18-44.
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What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Hypothyroidism and Amenorrhea?
Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone. This tiny gland in your neck plays a big role in controlling hormones that affect many body processes, such as your metabolism, heart rate, and menstrual cycle. When your thyroid hormone levels are low, your body may make more prolactin — the hormone that helps with making breast milk (lactation). High levels can interfere with ovulation — the process where your ovaries release an egg. If you don’t ovulate regularly, your periods might stop or become irregular. What about hyperthyroidism and amenorrhea? On the flip side, hyperthyroidism — when your thyroid makes too much hormone — can also cause period problems. It might make your cycles lighter, less regular, or absent.
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What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Amenorrhea Diagnosis?
Since many things can cause amenorrhea, it may take time to find the exact reason behind your missed periods.
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What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Amenorrhea Risk Factors?
Certain things can raise your chances of missing periods, whether it’s primary or secondary amenorrhea. You’re more likely to have amenorrhea if you have: • Family history of early menopause or missed periods • Past medical procedures that affect your uterus • Structural differences in your uterus, cervix, ovaries, or vagina • A change in the FMRI gene (Fragile X syndrome)
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What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Amenorrhea Treatment?
Treatment for amenorrhea will focus on the condition that causes it.Hormone replacement therapyorbirth control pillscan help start your menstrual cycle again. A thyroid or pituitary disorder can be treated with medication. Physical abnormalities may need surgery. If things such asstress, weight gain or loss, ordepressionare affecting your menstrual cycle, you can take an active role in your treatment by taking steps to manage it. Friends, family, or your doctor may be able to help you. You can help your doctor trace the cause of your amenorrhea by tracking changes in your cycle and symptoms and sharing this information with them. Tell them about your medications as well as changes in your diet,exercisehabits, and stress levels.
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What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Amenorrhea Complications?
You may not have any problems from a few missed periods. But untreated amenorrhea can sometimes lead to more serious health issues. Here’s what can happen: Fertility problems.If you don’t ovulate (release eggs), it’s harder to get pregnant.
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What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Takeaways?
Amenorrhea is when you don’t have a period, even though you’re old enough to have one. Natural causes include pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause. If you haven’t had a period in at least three months and don’t know why, see your regular doctor or OB/GYN. It could be a sign of a hidden health issue that needs treatment. Your doctor can help you figure out what’s going on and what to do next.
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What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Amenorrhea FAQs?
How do I get my period back? Treatment depends on what’s causing amenorrhea. If you have ovarian problems, hormone therapy can help get things back on track. Stress management, good nutrition, and maintaining a healthy weight may work in other cases. The best way to get your period back is to talk to your doctor. How much delay in periods is normal? Most periods get off schedule every now and then. But you should talk to your doctor if you haven’t had a period for three months or more and you don’t know why, or if you’ve reached age 15 and are yet to get your first period.
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What Is an Absence Seizure?
Affecting about two of every 1,000 people, absence seizures (formerly called ''petit mal''seizures) are caused by abnormal and intense electrical activity in thebrain.
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What Causes Absence Seizures?
Scientists are unsure of the underlying reasons for absence seizures; however, some research suggests that genetics may play a role.
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What Is Child Abuse?
Child abuse refers to harm done to a child by a parent or someone else responsible for them, such as a family member, teacher, babysitter, coach, religious leader, or friend.
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What are Abuse, Child the four main safeguarding issues?
The four major types of abuse that educators watch for are physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. Many abused children experience more than one type of abuse.
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How do children cope with abuse?
Children may deal with abuse in different ways. Some might pull away from their usual activities. Others may stop taking care of their hygiene. Older children, such as teens, might turn to drugs or alcohol to deal with what they’re going through.
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What is Abuse, Child multi-abuse?
Also called multi-type abuse, this happens when a child experiences more than one type of child abuse, such as physical abuse and sexual abuse.
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What are Signs of Child Abuse Aren’t Always Clear?
When you think of child abuse, your first thought may be of a child withbruisesor other marks that raise red flags. But the signs aren’t always so clear. Abuse can be physical, sexual, or emotional. A child may also be neglected, meaning their caregivers don’t fulfill their basic needs, such as food or safety.
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What are Types of Child Abuse?
Child abuse happens when someone harms a child’s body, emotional health, development, or well-being. There are four main types: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect.An abused child often experiences more than one type. “So many children who are experiencing one form of maltreatment will experience another form as well,” says Crichton, who works with The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s in Columbus, Ohio.
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What are Signs of Child Abuse?
Kids can get cuts andbruisesor showsigns of stressfor lots of reasons that are a normal part of childhood. So, it helps to know specific signs to look for, and trust your gut as you look at the whole picture of the child’s physical and emotional health.
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What are Effects of Child Abuse?
Child abuse harms children in many ways. It has both immediate and long-term effects that can last a lifetime. In some cases, child abuse can be fatal. “We know that we have about 2,000 kids every year that die in this country, so it can be life-threatening,” says Crichton. The impact depends on many factors, such as: • The type of abuse and its severity • The duration and frequency of the abuse • The relationship between the child and the abuser • Where the child was in their development when the abuse happened
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What are Child Abuse Prevention?
There’s plenty you can do to prevent child abuse, both in your own home and community. One critical step is to manage parental stress. If you have a baby, for example, be aware that the baby will cry, sometimes for a long time. That’s normal, even if it can be really frustrating and stressful. “I think just recognizing how challenging it is to be a caregiver to a young infant and kind of normalizing that is really important,” says Crichton. “We can prevent a lot of these really severe abusive head injuries by helping caregivers know it’s OK to give yourself a break.” As your child gets older, talk to them about their bodies and what’s OK and what isn’t OK in terms of contact with others.
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What are Abuse, Child What to Do if You Suspect Abuse?
If you suspect child abuse, it’s important to report it. It isn’t a private matter or a family problem. A child’s physical and emotional well-being, and maybe even their life, could be in danger.
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What are Abuse, Child Takeaways?
Child abuse can cause long-term physical and emotional harm. In some cases, it can even lead to death. Many children experience more than one type of abuse. The signs of child abuse can show up suddenly, but some may be subtle. Knowing about the signs can help identify children who are experiencing abuse. If you report the abuse, you could save a life.
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What are Child Abuse FAQs?
How to heal after childhood abuse This usually includes treating any injuries the child has and getting them help from a therapist who understands how abuse affects kids. The goal is to help the child heal both physically and emotionally. What are the four main safeguarding issues? The four major types of abuse that educators watch for are physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. Many abused children experience more than one type of abuse. How do children cope with abuse? Children may deal with abuse in different ways. Some might pull away from their usual activities. Others may stop taking care of their hygiene. Older children, such as teens, might turn to drugs or alcohol to deal with what they’re going through. What is multi-abuse? Also called multi-type abuse, this happens when a child experiences more than one type of child abuse, such as physical abuse and sexual abuse.
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What Is Epidermolysis Bullosa?
Epidermolysis bullosais a rare genetic condition that makesskinso fragile that it can tear orblisterat the slightest touch. Children born with it are often called “Butterfly Children” because their skin seems as fragile as a butterfly wing.
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What are Acantholysis Bullosa Types?
There are five major types of epidermolysis bullosa. The kind you have depends on where yourblisterstend to form. Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex:The most common type, it first shows up in newborns. It mainly affects the palms of the hands and soles of thefeet. Junctional epidermolysis bullosa: While it also first appears in babies, this is a more severe form that causes blistering in deep layers of the skin. Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa:If you have this type, your skin doesn’t havecollagento hold it together, or thecollagenyou do have doesn’t work well. This means the layers of your skin don’t seal together like they should. Sometimes this type doesn’t show up until early childhood.
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What are Acantholysis Bullosa Causes?
Almost all types of epidermolysis bullosa run in families. If you inherited certain gene glitches from your parents, you will have it. There’s one exception. Epidermolysis bullosa aquisita is the only type that’s not inherited. It happens because of a problem in yourimmune system.
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What are Acantholysis Bullosa Symptoms?
Usually, signs of epidermolysis bullosa first appear in babies ortoddlers. Painful skin blisters are the main symptom. They can form anywhere on the skin. Sometimes they also form on theeyes, or in parts of the throat,stomach, orbladder. If these blisters become infected or scar the skin, they cause more problems.
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What are Acantholysis Bullosa Diagnosis?
To confirm the condition, your doctor may take a small sample of skin and send it to a lab where experts will use a microscope to look at it.
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What are Acantholysis Bullosa Tips for At-Home Care?
To help prevent blisters, you have to take special care of your skin. Reduce friction.Use lotion to keep your skin moist and reduce friction. If you cover wounds, use only dressings that aren’t sticky, then loosely wrap again with rolled gauze. Wear loose-fitting clothes without tags, tight sleeves, or seams.
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What Is Acanthosis Nigricans?
Acanthosis nigricans(pronounced: ah-kan-THO-sis NY-gruh-kans)is a skin disorder that results in velvety, light-brown-to-black patches or marks that occur in areas of your skin that has folds, including the neck, armpits, groin, and under the breasts.
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Can Acanthosis Nigricans Be Prevented?
When acanthosis nigricans is related to obesity, weight management is an important part of prevention. A diet that contributes to reduced insulin also can help prevent acanthosis nigricans.
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Can acanthosis nigricans go away on its own?
No, acanthosis nigricans will not go away on its own. However, your dermatologist may recommend skin care treatments to improve your skin's look.
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What is the best treatment for acanthosis nigricans?
The best treatment for acanthosis nigricans is treating any underlying conditions causing it, like obesity or diabetes. If you have acanthosis nigricans for no obvious reason, creams, ointments, and other skin care products your dermatologist prescribes could be the best way to improve your symptoms.
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What skin condition is similar to acanthosis nigricans?
Terra firma-forme dermatosis, or Duncan's dirty dermatosis, looks like acanthosis nigricans. It is a rare skin disorder that causes velvety, dark brown-blackish patches that look like dirt spots.
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Can you have acanthosis nigricans on your face?
Yes, you can have acanthosis nigricans on your face, including your nose, mouth, and eyelids, but this is rare.
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What are Acanthosis Nigricans Symptoms?
One main sign of acanthosis nigricans is the thick, velvety, light-brown-to-black patch that often appears in the skin folds in the front or back of your neck, armpit, elbows, knees, belly button, or under your breast. Acanthosis nigricans might also feel itchy and smell, but it doesn't cause pain. Rarely, you might have it in your nose, mouth, throat, vocal cords, or eyelids. It might also show up on the nipples, areolae, and vulva and between your anus and vulva. If your acanthosis nigricans is related to cancer (which is rarely the case), you might have symptoms on your palms, soles of your feet, and lips. This skin condition shows up slowly, taking months to a year. If you suddenly see them on you, see a doctor or dermatologist immediately, as it could be a sign of cancer.
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What are Acanthosis Nigricans Causes?
Acanthosis nigricans can affect otherwise healthy people, or it can be associated with certain medical conditions. Sometimes, acanthosis nigricans is congenital (something a person is born with). It also can occur as a result of obesity or anendocrine(glandular) disorder. It is frequently found in people with obesity with diabetes or prediabetes and is most common among people of African descent. There are many other possible causes of acanthosis nigricans, including: • Addison's disease, a condition caused by a deficiency of hormones from the adrenal gland • Disorders of the pituitary gland within thebrain • Growthhormone therapy • Hypothyroidism(low levels of thyroid hormone caused by lowered activity of the thyroid gland) • Oral contraceptives • Polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal imbalance problem in people assigned female at birth • Corticosteroid medications • Autoimmune conditions like lupus and Sjogren's syndrome Most people with acanthosis nigricans have aninsulinlevel that is higher than that of people of the same weight who don't have acanthosis nigricans. Eating too much of the wrong foods, especially starches and sugars, can raise insulin levels. In rare cases, people with certain types ofcancercan also develop acanthosis nigricans.
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What are Acanthosis Nigricans Diagnosis?
A dermatologist can diagnose the condition by looking at your skin. Your doctor may also take your medical history and perform aphysical exam and blood teststo determine if another health condition, like prediabetes or thyroid disease, is causing your acanthosis nigricans. In rare cases, your doctor may also test a sample of your skin tissue if the other tests don't point to any obvious cause. This test is called a skin biopsy. They could also do it to confirm your symptoms are not from cancer.
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What are Acanthosis Nigricans Treatment?
Eating a special diet can help reduce circulatinginsulinand may lead to some improvement of the acanthosis nigricans. Treatments to improve skin appearance and lighten the skin area include Retin-A, 20% urea, alpha hydroxy acids, lactic acid, topicalvitamin D, and prescription-strengthsalicylic acid. These don't work very well, though. Your dermatologist may also recommend: • Laser treatment to reduce the skin's thickness • Antibiotics and antibacterial soaps to reduce the odor and itchiness
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What are Acanthosis Nigricans Takeaways?
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin disorder that may happen in otherwise healthy people but often shows up in people with obesity, prediabetes, or diabetes. It may also be a sign of other hormonal and autoimmune conditions, and rarely cancer. See a dermatologist if you notice light-brown-to-black patches on your skin, especially if they appear suddenly. Treating any underlying conditions may improve your skin's look. Your dermatologist may also recommend skin care products and laser therapy to improve your symptoms.
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What are Acanthosis Nigricans FAQs?
Can acanthosis nigricans go away on its own? No, acanthosis nigricans will not go away on its own. However, your dermatologist may recommend skin care treatments to improve your skin's look. What is the best treatment for acanthosis nigricans? The best treatment for acanthosis nigricans is treating any underlying conditions causing it, like obesity or diabetes. If you have acanthosis nigricans for no obvious reason, creams, ointments, and other skin care products your dermatologist prescribes could be the best way to improve your symptoms. What skin condition is similar to acanthosis nigricans? Terra firma-forme dermatosis, or Duncan's dirty dermatosis, looks like acanthosis nigricans. It is a rare skin disorder that causes velvety, dark brown-blackish patches that look like dirt spots. Can you have acanthosis nigricans on your face? Yes, you can have acanthosis nigricans on your face, including your nose, mouth, and eyelids, but this is rare.
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What Is Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare kind of cancer. It usually starts in the glands that make your saliva. There are four glands under yourtongue.
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How rare is adenoid carcinoma?
Adenoid cystic carcinoma is rare. Less than 1% of head and neck cancers are ACC. Every year in the U.S., about 1,200 people get it.
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Can you cure adenoid cystic carcinoma?
ACC often returns, in about 30% of cases. ACC can come back up to 20 years after treatment. It's also more likely to move or spread to other body parts.
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What is ACC -- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma stage 4 ACC cancer?
Stage 4 (IV) ACC usually means the tumor is in nearby tissues. It may be in your jawbone, ear canal, or your facial nerves. Sometimes, the cancer cells are in your other organs, like the base of your skull or lungs. ACC rarely gets into your lymph nodes --- only about 5% to 10% of the time.
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What are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Symptoms?
The first sign of ACC may be a painless lump inside your mouth. It's typically under your tongue or inside your cheek. These lumps usually grow slowly and don't hurt. You might have some trouble swallowing, or your voice might sound hoarse. With ACC symptoms, you may have: • Muscle weakness • Trouble breathing through your nose (congestion) • Nosebleeds • Vision changes This type of cancer can spread along your nerves, too. So, you might have some pain or numbness in your face. If you notice any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor. They'll help you figure out what may be going on.
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What are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Diagnosis?
After your doctor reviews your medical history, they'll examine your mouth. They'll look at your facial motion and how your jaw moves. Your doctor will ask about your past history of cancer. They'll also ask about pain and numbness, or if your lump has been getting bigger. Your doctor will measure the size of the lump in your mouth, too. They'll check out your scalp,skin, and neck. Your doctor will also look for anyswollen lymph nodesnear your tumor. Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped parts to help yourimmune systemfight off infection. Your doctor will look behind your ears and around your neck, too. Imaging for adenoid cystic carcinoma Your doctor may want to find out the size and place of your tumor, or if it's spread. To do this, you might have one of these tests: • MRI: Powerful magnets and radio waves make detailed images. • CT scan: Several X-rays taken from different angles can show more information. • PET scan: Radiation helps make three-dimensional color images. • Ultrasound: The use of high-intensity sound waves can show what's inside of your body.
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What are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Causes?
Doctors don't know the exact cause of adenoid cystic carcinoma. But they believe it comes from changes to your genes over time. "There are some genetic mutations that have been associated with adenoid cystic carcinoma, but they don't run in families," says Roche. "It's a genetic mutation that just happens all of a sudden." Your tumor fuses together two genes to make extra MYB protein. The protein helps your tumor grow. And higher protein levels show up in more than half of ACC tumors. But these gene changes are not inherited. That means the changes to your DNA can happen during your lifetime. They can happen from chemicals in your environment, like tobacco or workplace chemicals. Rarely, you can inherit genes that make you more sensitive to things like tobacco or chemicals. And it can increase your risk for certain cancers.
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What are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Treatment?
The usual treatment for adenoid cystic carcinoma is surgery. You'll likely get radiation therapy next. You could also havechemotherapyor targeted therapy.
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What are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Prognosis?
Recent studiesfor ACC point out that it isn't easy to predict how the tumor will grow or if it'll come back.Experts think it's in partbecauseACC is so rare. It may also be because there are so many different gene changes causing your tumor. It can be hard to get rid of the cancer entirely. Tumors may come back years later. They may be in the same place, or more likely somewhere new. ACC usually shows up in your lungs. How your medical condition progresses (prognosis) depends on your: • Place (location) of your tumor • Stage (grade) of your cancer (how big it is or if it's spread) • Perineural invasion (PNI) (spread of cancer along your nerves) After your treatment, you'll need regular checkups to look for signs of new tumors. This can mean X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs. But it depends on your diagnosis. Adenoid cystic carcinoma survival rate Everyone is different and how your body responds to treatment matters. Here are a few survival numbers after ACC has been diagnosed: • About 80 in 100 people live at least 5 years. • About 61 in 100 people live at least 10 years.
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What are ACC -- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Takeaways?
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare cancer, usually starting in your salivary glands. But ACC also forms in other areas, like your mouth, throat, or tear and sweat glands. Experts don't know the exact cause but gene changes may drive its growth. Doctors usually treat ACC with surgery, followed by radiation therapy.
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What are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma FAQ?
How rare is adenoid carcinoma? Adenoid cystic carcinoma is rare. Less than 1% of head and neck cancers are ACC. Every year in the U.S., about 1,200 people get it.
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Who Is a Candidate for a Corpus Callosotomy?
A corpus callosotomy, sometimes called split-brain surgery, may be performed in people with the most extreme and uncontrollable forms ofepilepsy, when frequent seizures affect both sides of the brain. People considered for corpus callosotomy are typically those who do not respond to treatment withantiseizure medications.
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What Happens Before a Corpus Callosotomy?
Candidates for corpus callosotomy undergo an extensive pre-surgery evaluation -- including seizure monitoring,electroencephalography(EEG),magnetic resonance imaging(MRI), andpositron emission tomography(PET). These tests help the doctor pinpoint where the seizures begin and how they spread in the brain. It also helps the doctor determine if a corpus callosotomy is an appropriate treatment.
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What Happens After a Corpus Callosotomy?
The patient generally stays in the hospital for two to four days. Most people having a corpus callosotomy will be able to return to their normal activities, including work or school, in six to eight weeks after surgery. Thehairnext to the incision will grow back over the area and hide the surgical scar. The person will continue taking antiseizure drugs.
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How Effective Is a Corpus Callosotomy?
Corpus callosotomy is successful in stopping drop attacks, oratonic seizuresin which a person suddenly loses muscle tone and falls to the ground, in about 50% to 75% of cases. This can decrease the risk of injury and improve the person's quality of life.
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ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita: What Is Hair Loss?
Hair loss can happen to anyone. Your genes, certain medical conditions, treatments for disease, and other factors can contribute to partial or, sometimes, total hair loss — not just on your head but on other parts of your body as well. Just as the types and causes of hair loss vary, so do the reactions of the many people who experience it.
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ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita: What Is Hair?
Hair grows everywhere on the human skin except on places such as the palms of our hands, the soles of our feet, our eyelids, and belly buttons, but many hair strands are so fine they’re virtually invisible.
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ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita: Doescreatinecause hair loss?
This supplement, often used by athletes to provide energy to their muscles, likely does not cause hair loss. No studies have shown that hair loss is a side effect of creatine.
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ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita: Do GLP-1 medications cause hair loss?
GLP-1 meds are popular weight loss drugs, but they do not cause hair loss. It does lead to rapid weight loss, which can trigger telogen effluvium, or stress shedding. This, in turn, can lead to thinning of your hair, but that typically does not last long before your hair regrows. Experts also think weight loss may affect your hormone levels (particularly in women) and that can cause hair loss, not necessarily the meds.
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ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita: Can lifestyle cause hair loss?
Yes, certain lifestyle factors can lead to hair loss. Stress, for example, can contribute to telogen effluvium, which causes excess shedding of hair. A poor diet also can lead to hair loss. This includes eating too few calories as well as having too little iron, protein, biotin, and zinc in your diet. Smoking can cause inflammation that makes hair loss worse. The harsh chemicals in certain hair care products, as well as how you style your hair, can also make hair loss more likely.
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ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita: How much hair loss is normal?
It’s normal to shed 50-150 hairs per day. That’s a tiny fraction of the approximately 100,000 hair follicles you have on your head.
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What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Hair Loss Causes?
Doctors don’t know why certain hair follicles are programmed to have a shorter growth period than others. But several factors may influence hair loss, such as: Hormones.Hormonal imbalance, such as abnormal levels of androgens (male hormones normally produced by both men and women), may lead to hair loss. Genes.Genes from both male and female parents may influence a person’s predisposition to male or female pattern baldness. Stress, illness, andchildbirth.These can cause temporary hair loss. Ringworm, caused by a fungal infection, can also cause hair loss. Drugs.Drugs, including chemotherapy drugs used in cancer treatment, blood thinners, beta-adrenergic blockers used to control blood pressure, and birth control pills, can cause temporary hair loss. Burns, injuries, and X-rays.These can cause temporary hair loss. In such cases, normal hair growth usually returns once the injury heals, unless a scar is produced. Then, hair will never regrow. Autoimmune disease.This may cause alopecia areata. In alopecia areata, the immune system becomes more active for unknown reasons and affects the hair follicles. In most people with alopecia areata, the hair grows back, although it may temporarily be very fine and possibly a lighter color before normal coloration and thickness return.
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What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Signs of Hair Loss?
Hair loss can be subtle and happen over a long period; it also can occur suddenly. The signs of hair loss depend on its causes and so does how you perceive your hair loss. These signs include: Gradual thinningof hair on the top of your head. This occurs as a result of pattern baldness, the most common type of hair loss. In men and people assigned male at birth (AMAB), this thinning typically begins at the hairline. In women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB), the thinning frequently occurs where they part their hair, but their hair also commonly thins at the hairline. Sudden hair loss, rather than gradual thinning, also can occur for a variety of reasons, such as alopecia areata and medical treatments, such as chemotherapy. Patchy bald spots(which are often round or oval in shape) are signs of alopecia areata, which can develop suddenly. Such patches may be large or small, and they can develop on your beard, eyelashes, and eyebrows. Most of the time, alopecia areata does not cause widespread hair loss over your entire head. But it’s possible to lose all the hair on your head and, very rarely, the rest of your body.
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What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Hair Loss Diagnosis?
Sometimes, hair loss occurs for obvious reasons, such as pattern baldness due to age, your genes, or chemotherapy. In some cases, though, identifying the cause of your hair loss can take some digging. Start the process as soon as you see signs of hair loss. The sooner your doctor identifies the cause, the sooner treatment can begin. “It is imperative to be diagnosed and treated early to prevent further complications,” says Michael Pan, MD, a dermatologist who specializes in hair loss at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. “Besides the emotional impact, hair loss can also expose the scalp to UV radiation, which can lead to skin cancers on the scalp.” Diagnosing hair loss will involve the following: • Physical exam and medical history to identify any underlying medical conditions • A scalp exam to look for signs of inflammation • Blood tests to evaluate your iron level, your vitamin D level, and your thyroid function • Family history to find out if any relatives also had hair loss and, if so, at what age • Trichoscopy, an imaging test to evaluate your scalp • Biopsy, the removal of skin samples from your scalp to evaluate for skin disease such as scarring alopecia
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What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Hair Loss Treatment?
Your doctor will treat your hair loss based on what caused it. Addressing that cause should solve the problem. But some types of hair loss are permanent. Treating the cause may prevent additional hair loss, but it won’t restore hair that you have already lost. For example, if you have lost hair because you have kept it tightly tied back, you won’t be able to regrow it, though changing how you tie your hair will protect the hair you still have. Most hair loss treatments target pattern baldness, or androgenic alopecia. Medications Your doctor may recommend first trying an over-the-counter topical medication, such asminoxidil(Rogaine), which you apply directly to your scalp. A prescription drug calledfinasteride(Propecia) has been approved for men and people AMAB with pattern baldness. If you have hair loss due to alopecia areata, lichen planopilaris, and discoid lupus erythematosus, prescription corticosteroids may help to regrow your hair.
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What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita How to Prevent Hair Loss?
Not all hair loss can be prevented. It may be coded into your genes, for example, or it may be an unavoidable side effect of a necessary medical treatment, such as chemotherapy. But you can take steps to protect yourself from some types of hair loss. “Eating a balanced, healthy diet, maintaining healthy hair care practices, and managing stress can assist,” says Abittan. Here’s what you can do: • Reduce or avoid your exposure to damaging chemicals found in hair dyes, permanents, and relaxers. • Eat a diet that contains adequate amounts of biotin (vitamin B7), protein, iron, and zinc. • Go easy on your hair. Don’t style it in a way that pulls it too tightly; avoid wrapping it around your fingers; and be gentle when you brush and comb it. • Limit or avoid heating your hair with hot oil treatments and heating devices such as curling irons and blow dryers (unless set on low), as heat damages your hair. • Wash your hair properly. Use a gentle shampoo followed by a moisturizing conditioner, ideally a leave-in conditioner. Dry with a towel rather than a blow dryer. Abittan also recommends seeing a dermatologist at the first sign of hair loss. Caught early, you may have more treatment options.
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What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Living With Hair Loss?
Hair loss affects different people in different ways. Some people may not be bothered by it, while others may find it traumatizing. “Hair loss can be very difficult to deal with on many levels,” says Abittan. It often depends on the type of hair loss as well as what caused it and where it occurs, says Abittan. He points to the loss of eyebrows and eyelashes as an example. “This often signals illness and can have a strong psychological and social impact,” he says, adding that complete hair loss also can be quite distressing. Pattern baldness, on the other hand, does not have the same association with illness and is generally more accepted as normal. The first thing to do if you experience hair loss is to see your doctor. Not only will this identify the cause and guide treatment, it also may help you emotionally. “Understanding the cause can help patients feel more in control,” says Abittan. If your hair loss does cause you emotional distress, talk to your doctor about this. Your treatment plan can address this as well as the hair loss itself.
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What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Takeaways?
Hair loss can happen for many reasons. In some cases, you can treat the cause and regrow your hair. But hair loss can be permanent, too. See your doctor at the first signs of hair loss to figure out the cause and how it can be treated and, possibly, prevented in the future.
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What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Hair Loss FAQs?
Doescreatinecause hair loss? This supplement, often used by athletes to provide energy to their muscles, likely does not cause hair loss. No studies have shown that hair loss is a side effect of creatine. Do GLP-1 medications cause hair loss? GLP-1 meds are popular weight loss drugs, but they do not cause hair loss. It does lead to rapid weight loss, which can trigger telogen effluvium, or stress shedding. This, in turn, can lead to thinning of your hair, but that typically does not last long before your hair regrows. Experts also think weight loss may affect your hormone levels (particularly in women) and that can cause hair loss, not necessarily the meds. Can lifestyle cause hair loss? Yes, certain lifestyle factors can lead to hair loss. Stress, for example, can contribute to telogen effluvium, which causes excess shedding of hair. A poor diet also can lead to hair loss. This includes eating too few calories as well as having too little iron, protein, biotin, and zinc in your diet. Smoking can cause inflammation that makes hair loss worse. The harsh chemicals in certain hair care products, as well as how you style your hair, can also make hair loss more likely.
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ACH: What Is Dwarfism?
Dwarfism is when a person is short in stature because of their genes or a medical reason. It’s defined by the advocacy groups Little People of the World Organization (LPOTW) and Little People of America (LPA) as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches or under, as a result of a medical or genetic condition. Other groups extend the criteria for certain forms of dwarfism to 5 feet, but the average height of an adult with dwarfism is 4 feet.
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What are ACH Dwarfism Symptoms?
Along with short stature, dwarfism has many other symptoms that can vary depending the type it is. Disproportionate dwarfism symptoms Disproportionate dwarfism usually doesn’t affect intellectual development unless a child has other rare conditions, includinghydrocephalus, or excess fluid around thebrain.
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What are ACH Dwarfism Causes?
There are about 400 types of dwarfism. Causes of proportionate dwarfism include metabolic and hormonal disorders such as growth hormone deficiency. The most common types of dwarfism, known as skeletal dysplasias, are genetic. Skeletal dysplasias are conditions of abnormal bone growth that cause disproportionate dwarfism. They include: Achondroplasia.The most common form of dwarfism – accounting for 70% of cases – achondroplasia occurs in about 1 out of 26,000 to 40,000 babies and is evident at birth. People with achondroplasia have a relatively long trunk and shortened upper parts of their arms and legs. Other features of achondroplasia include: • A large head with a prominent forehead • A flattened bridge of the nose • Protruding jaw • Crowded and misalignedteeth • Forward curvature of the lower spine • Bowed legs • Flat, short, broad feet • "Double-jointedness"
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What are ACH Dwarfism Genetics?
Skeletal dysplasiais caused by a genetic mutation. The gene mutation can occur spontaneously or can be inherited.
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What are ACH Dwarfism Diagnosis?
Some forms of dwarfism are evident in utero, at birth, or during infancy and can be diagnosed through X-rays and a physical exam. A diagnosis of achondroplasia, diastrophic dysplasia, or spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia can be confirmed throughgenetic testing. In some cases,prenatal testingis done if there is concern for specific conditions. Sometimes dwarfism doesn't become evident until later in a child's life, when dwarfism signs lead parents to seek a diagnosis. Here are signs and symptoms to look for in children that indicate a potential for dwarfism: • A larger head • Late development of certain motor skills, such as sitting up or walking • Breathing problems • Curvature of the spine • Bowed legs • Joint stiffness andarthritis • Lower back painand numbness in the legs • Crowding of teeth Doctors may also use these tests to help diagnose dwarfism: Appearance.Children with possible dwarfism may have changes to their skeleton or facial structures as they develop. Chart comparisons.At regular check-ups, your child’s height, weight, and head circumference will be measured and compared to percentiles for standard development for their age. If your child shows any signs of abnormal growth, they may need more frequent measurements. Imaging.Doctors may spot signs of achondroplasia, such as shorter limbs, or other causes of dwarfism on ultrasounds of a fetus during pregnancy. X-rays of babies or children may show that their arms or legs are not growing at a normal rate, or that their skeleton shows signs of dysplasia. MRI scans can show any problems with the pituitary gland or hypothalamus, which affect hormone production.
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What are ACH Dwarfism Treatments?
Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent or lessen some of the problems that come with dwarfism. People with dwarfism related to growth hormone deficiency can be treated with growth hormone. For children with achondroplasia who still have the potential for growth, the FDA has approvedvosoritide(Voxzogo) to help stimulate bone growth. In many cases, people with dwarfism have orthopedic or medical complications. Treatment of those can include: • Insertion of a shunt to drain excess fluid and relieve pressure on thebrain • A tracheotomy to improve breathing through small airways • Corrective surgeries for deformities such as cleft palate, club foot, or bowed legs • Surgery to removetonsilsoradenoidsto improve breathing problems related to large tonsils, small facial structures, and/or a small chest • Surgery to widen the spinal canal (the opening through which the spinal cord passes) to relieve spinal cord compression • Extended limb lengthening, a controversial surgery, due in part to its risks, involves several procedures. It is only done on adults. Other treatment may include: • Physical therapyto strengthen muscles and increase joint range of motion • Back braces to improve curvature ofthe spine • Placement of drainage tubes in the middle ear to help preventhearing lossdue to repeatedear infections • Orthodontic treatment to relieve crowding ofteethcaused by a small jaw • Nutritional guidance andexerciseto help prevent obesity, which can worsen skeletal problems
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What are ACH Dwarfism Complications?
Disproportionate dwarfism causes changes to the limbs, back, and head size that could cause complications like these: • Arthritis • Back pain or breathing difficulties due to a hunched or swayed back • Bowed legs • Crowded teeth • Delayed motor skills development • Frequent ear infections and possibly hearing loss • Hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain) • Pressure on the spine at the base of the skull • Sleep apnea • Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spine that may cause leg pain or numbness • Weight gain that may cause back problems
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What Is Achalasia?
Achalasia happens when the processes that move food to yourstomachdon’t work properly. For food and liquids to pass from your mouth to your stomach, two things need to happen after you swallow. First, theesophagus(the tube that carries food to your stomach) has to move the food along by squeezing and relaxing. Once the food reaches the stomach, a small muscle flap or valve at the bottom of the esophagus must open to allow the food to pass into the stomach.
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What is the main cause of achalasia?
Experts aren't sure what causes achalasia, but it may be related to autoimmune problems, viral infections, genetics, or a loss of nerve function.
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What is the life expectancy of someone with achalasia?
People with achalasia have the same life expectancy as the average population.
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Is it achalasia or GERD?
Achalasia can feel a lot like GERD, but they are different — in achalasia, food comes back up from the esophagus, while in GERD, it comes up from the stomach.
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What is the best drink for achalasia?
Drinking plenty of water while eating can help move food into the stomach. Carbonated drinks, like soda, may also help.
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What are Achalasia Causes?
Experts aren’t sure why achalasia happens. But possible causes are: • Genetics (it may be passed down from your parents) • Autoimmune problems • A viral infection • A loss of nerve function (neurodegenerative) Achalasia risk factors People of all races can get achalasia. It’s found equally in men and women, however in cases where the condition is inherited it seems to be twice as likely in men. It mainly happens in people aged 25-60 years old, although sometimes children have it. Achalasia is sometimes seen in people with Down syndrome.
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What are Types of Achalasia?
When you have achalasia, your esophagus muscles don't work properly, making it difficult for food to pass into the stomach. Other problems can happen depending on which of the three types of achalasia you have. Type 1 achalasia.It’s also called classic achalasia. It means that your esophagus muscles do almost nothing to help move food down to the stomach. Gravity is the only thing that pushes food through.
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What are Achalasia Symptoms?
The most common symptom of achalasia is trouble swallowing liquids and solid food. Food can also clog the esophagus, causing it to stretch and twist. People with the condition may also have: • Chest pain, especially after eating • Food coming back up into the throat • Heartburnand belching • Weight loss • Nighttime coughing • Vomiting • Pneumonia from breathing food into the lungs • Choking, or aspiration (caused by inhaling food or liquid into airways) • Hiccups or struggling to belch Having solid foods before going to bed may make symptoms worse. Foods such as meat and white or processed bread may also cause trouble.
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What are Achalasia Diagnosis?
Because the symptoms of achalasia look like those of other digestive disorders, such as heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), your doctor may treat you for something else first. If that doesn’t work, they probably will test you for achalasia using one of these methods. Manometry.This is considered the most helpful test to check your swallowing condition. A doctor runs a thin tube through your nose into your stomach to test the strength of the esophagus muscles as you swallow. It also measures how well your stomach valve works. Upperendoscopy.They may look down into your throat with a special tool called an endoscope. It has a tiny camera attached to a long tube so the doctor can see down your esophagus and in your stomach. They can look for narrowing or growths and remove abnormal tissue to perform a biopsy.
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What are Achalasia Treatment?
The goal of treatment is to relax and stretch the muscles in your lower esophagus. This should help food and liquids move into your stomach. Your age, symptoms, and other health conditions can also help doctors determine the best treatment. Surgery Surgery is the most successful achalasia treatment. With surgery, most people will get long-term relief from symptoms. One of the most common procedures is called a Heller myotomy. Most of the time, it’s done laparoscopically using a scope with a camera and a light, along with other instruments. The doctor makes several tiny cuts into theabdomenand uses the surgical tools to reach the area they need to work on. The goal is to open part of the lower esophagus to make swallowing easier.
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What are Living With Achalasia?
There is no special diet for the condition, but you may discover on your own which foods pass through your esophagus more easily. A food diary may help you keep track of which foods cause symptoms. Paying attention to how you eat your food, and when you eat your meals is important. These tips may also help: • Cut your food into small pieces. Eating small bites of food and chewing carefully can make swallowing easier. • Sit upright when you eat. This lets gravity help move food through your digestive tract. • Don't lie flat when eating. This can prevent you from breathing food into your airways. • Don't eat solid foods near bedtime. It's harder for food to move through your esophagus when you're lying down. • Be careful when eating or drinking very hot or cold food or liquids. They can cause muscle spasms for some people with achalasia. • Drink more water with meals. This can help food pass through your esophagus more easily.
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