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What are Macular Degeneration Prognosis?
Macular degeneration usually gets worse over time. But not everyone who has AMD gets it in both eyes or progresses to the late stages. The dry form of age-related macular degeneration tends to progress slowly over a period of years. The wet type, though, can come on suddenly.
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What are Age-Related Macular Degeneration Takeaways?
Having age-related macular degeneration doesn't mean you'll lose your sight. Timely treatment and healthy lifestyle changes can help protect your central vision. Even if you do lose some vision, steps like low-vision aids and therapy can help you stay independent and keep doing the things you enjoy.
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What Is Normal Aging?
Know what’s natural as you age and what’s not, and learn steps you can try to delay or lessen the changes.
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What are Top Search Terms for Healthy Aging?
• Essential Screenings & Vaccines • Staying Active • Preventing Hearing Loss • Sex After 50 • Proper Nutrition • Sleep Problems • Energy-Boosting Tips • Health Care Agent • Hearing Aids • Pill Splitting • Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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Aging, Sexuality and Physical Changes: What's Normal Aging?
You have a lot of say-so in how you feel as you grow older -- from yourheartandeyesto your skin and bones.
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What are Aging, Sexuality and Physical Changes Your Heart Works Harder?
As you get older, your blood vessels and arteries become stiffer. Your heart has to work harder to pump blood. This can lead to high blood pressure and other heart problems. Try this: Stay active. Walk, run, swim -- even a little moderateexerciseeach day can help you stay at a good weight and keep your blood pressure down. Eat lots of fruits,vegetables, and whole grains to keep your heart healthy.  Manage stress. Get enoughsleep. 7 to 8 hours of rest each night can help repair and heal your heart and blood vessels.
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What are Aging, Sexuality and Physical Changes Your Skin Feels Different?
You might notice that your skin feels drier and less supple than it once did. That’s because your skin makes less natural oil as you age.
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What are Aging, Sexuality and Physical Changes You Find It Harder to See and Hear?
You may find it hard to focus on objects up close. You might need reading glasses for the first time. Perhaps you see more glare or find it hard to adapt to abrupt changes of light. When it comes to your hearing, you could have a hard time following conversations in a crowded room or hearing at high frequencies. Try this:Get your vision and hearing checked regularly. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes outdoors. Wear earplugs to protect against or block loud noises.
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What are Aging, Sexuality and Physical Changes Your Teeth and Gums Change?
You might notice your gums seem to pull away from your teeth. Some medicines make your mouth feel drier. Dry mouth might put you at higher risk for tooth decay and infections. Try this: Each day, brush twice and floss once to get rid of food and plaque between your teeth. It’s the best way to help prevent gum disease and tooth loss.Also, see your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings.
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What are Aging, Sexuality and Physical Changes Your Bones Become More Brittle?
As early as your 40s and 50s, your bones begin to weaken. They become less dense and more brittle. This increases your risk of fracture. You might even notice you seem to be shorter. In fact, beginning in your 40s, you might get shorter by 1 to 2 inches. That happens when the disks in your spine shrink. Your joints might feel stiffer. Fluid and cartilage that line the joints can decrease or wear away with age. As the tissues between your joints break down, you may developarthritis.
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What are Aging, Sexuality and Physical Changes Going to the Bathroom?
You might find it harder to control your bladder. This is called “urinaryincontinence.” It happens to an estimated 10% of people 65 or older. Many of these people get a little leakage when they cough or sneeze, but some lose a large amount of pee before they can get to the bathroom.  For women,menopausecan be a factor. For men, an enlarged prostate might be the issue. You might also notice that you’re not as regular as you used to be. Some conditions, such as diabetes, can slow down your bowels. Some medicines might make you constipated. These include medicines that treat blood pressure, seizures, Parkinson disease, anddepression. Iron supplements and narcotic pain medicines can also lead toconstipation.
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What are Aging, Sexuality and Physical Changes It’s Harder Getting Around or Staying Strong?
As we age, we lose muscle mass, and that can lead to weakness and reduced activity. Try this: Get some moderate exercise every day, such as a brisk walk or lifting light weights. It will help with muscle strength and function. Check with your doctor to see how much activity is right for you. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins such as fish and chicken. Stay away from sugar and foods that are high in saturated fat. And eat smaller portions. You probably don’t need as many calories as you once did.
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What are Your Sex Life Changes, Too?
During menopause, a woman’s vaginal tissues become drier, thinner, and less elastic. It might make sex less pleasurable. Breasts lose tissue and fat and can seem smaller and less full. As men age, they may find it harder to get or keep an erection. This may be due to other health conditions as well as side effects of treatments. Try this: Talk to your doctor. They can prescribe medications to ease physical symptoms or ramp up your desire for sex. We can’t turn the clock backward. But with patience, care, and smart lifestyle changes, we can make the most of our bodies as we age.
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Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia (AMM): What Is Myelofibrosis?
Myelofibrosis is a rare kind ofblood cancerthat starts in your marrow, a spongy tissue inside your bones that makes blood cells. The disease causes scars called fibrosis, which affects how many blood cells your body can make.
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What are Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia (AMM) Symptoms of Myelofibrosis?
Myelofibrosis is long-lasting and usually gets worse slowly. You may be able to live with it for years without a problem. But some people’s condition changes more quickly and causes symptoms that need to be treated. These include: • Fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, or pale skin because of a low number of red blood cells (anemia) • Frequent infections because of a lowwhite blood cell count(neutropenia) • Easy bleeding or bruising because of a lack of platelets in your blood (thrombocytopenia) • Swollen liver (hepatomegaly) or spleen (splenomegaly) • Night sweats • Itchy skin • Fever • Bone or joint pain • Weight loss • Blood clots • Bleeding in your stomach oresophagus • High blood pressurein the portal veinand its branches that run through your liver(portal hypertension)
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What are Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia (AMM) Causes of Myelofibrosis?
A problem with one of your genes causes your body to make stem cells that don’t work the way they should. These are the cells that make blood in your bone marrow. With myelofibrosis, they get inflamed, andscartissue forms. About 90% of people who get this kind ofcancerhave a change in one of three genes: JAK2, CALR, or MPL. These genes change during your lifetime, but experts don’t know why. In most cases, you don’t get these gene problems from your parents, and you don’t pass them on to your children. These faulty genes make copies of themselves. The bad versions spread through your marrow and try to stop your body from making regular blood cells. There’s no way to prevent myelofibrosis. But researchers are trying to learn more about it.
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What are Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia (AMM) Risk Factors for Myelofibrosis?
Most people are diagnosed around age 60. About 18,000 people in the U.S. are living with myelofibrosis.
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What are Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia (AMM) Myelofibrosis Effects on the Body?
Blood cells.You have three types. They travel from your marrow to the rest of your body. Each has a special job to do. But if myelofibrosis slows production, that can’t happen. • Red blood cellsbring oxygen to your organs and tissues like your muscles. If you have too few, you might feel weak, short of breath, lightheaded, or really tired. You might have bone pain. • White blood cellshelp you fight off infections. If you have too many, your body can’t defend you from illness like it’s supposed to. • Plateletsmake yourblood clotwhen you get a cut so you can form a scab and heal. Without enough working platelets, it may be hard for you to stop bleeding.
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What are Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia (AMM) Diagnosis of Myelofibrosis?
No one test can diagnose myelofibrosis. Your doctor might spot problems during a routine checkup before you notice any symptoms. If you visit the doctor with symptoms, they’ll start by asking about your medical history and doing aphysical exam. They’ll check for signs of an enlarged spleen. They may also order exams including: • Blood tests.A complete blood count (CBC) measures the number of each type of blood cell. A technician might also look at the cells under a microscope. And a comprehensive metabolic panel measures the levels of certain materials that your body makes, likeelectrolytes, fats, proteins, and enzymes. • Imaging tests.UltrasoundandMRImake images of things inside your body. • Gene tests.These find the changes that are linked to myelofibrosis. • Bone marrow tests.Your doctor uses a needle to take a small sample of liquid marrow (called an aspiration) or bone (called abiopsy) for analysis in a lab.
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What are Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia (AMM) Treatment for Myelofibrosis?
Your treatment will depend on your case, including your symptoms. If you don’t have any, your doctor might recommend waiting and watching for changes. Most treatments focus on the conditions that myelofibrosis causes. If you have anemia, your doctor might recommend: • Glucocorticoid drugs such asprednisone • Human-made male hormones (androgens) likedanazol(Danocrine) • Drugs that affect your immune system (immunomodulators) such asinterferon alfa(Intron A,Pegasys,Roferon-A),lenalidomide(Revlimid), orthalidomide(Thalomid) • An oral kinase inhibitor such asfedratinib(Inrebic),pacritinib(Vonjo), orruxolitinib(Jakafi) • Chemotherapy drugs likecladribine(Leustatin,Mavenclad) andhydroxyurea(Hydrea) • Blood transfusions If your spleen is swollen, you may take: • Hydroxyurea • Interferon Ruxolitinib(Jakafi), the first drug approved by the FDA to treat intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis In severe cases, you could need surgery to remove your spleen (splenectomy) or radiation therapy. A transplant of stem cells orbone marrowfrom another person (called allogeneic) is the only treatment that might cure myelofibrosis. It replaces your diseased bone marrow with healthy cells. But it can have dangerous side effects, so experts recommend it mostly for younger people who have no other health problems. Talk with your doctor about the treatment plan that’s best for you.
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Agnosia, Primary Visual: What Is a Nervous Breakdown?
A nervous breakdown (also called a mental breakdown) is a term that describes a period of extreme mental or emotional stress. The stress is so great that the person is unable to perform normal day-to-day activities.
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What are Agnosia, Primary Visual Signs of a Nervous Breakdown?
A nervous breakdown leads to the inability to function normally, at least temporarily. Several signs, however, can indicate that you, or someone you know, might be on the path toward experiencing overwhelming stress. Here are some of the signs and symptoms to watch out for: Feeling Symptoms of Anxiety or Depression Anxious or depressive feelings and actions are common responses to stress. These include: • Low self-esteem • Fearfulness • Irritability • Worrying • Feeling helpless • Getting angry easily • Withdrawing from family and friends • Losing interest in your favorite activities • Difficulty breathing • Uncontrollable crying • Thoughts of self-harm or suicide When the stress becomes unbearable, it can lead to a nervous breakdown.
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What Is Agoraphobia?
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder. It triggers intense fear of being in situations outside your home where you might not be able to leave easily or get help, particularly if you have a panic attack.
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How common is agoraphobia?
Up to 2% of the population might get agoraphobia each year. But some researchers think the condition is underdiagnosed and undertreated in many people, so rates might be higher than that.
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What is having agoraphobia like?
Agoraphobia is different for everyone. Your anxiety can be mild or so intense that you can’t leave your home. Mentally, you may worry about your safety or feel trapped when you’re out in public. Physically, this kind of panic can give you a racing heart, chest pain, dizziness, or a sense that you can’t breathe.
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What is the main cause of agoraphobia?
Doctors aren’t sure what causes agoraphobia. You’re more likely to get it if someone else in your family has it, so your genes might play a role. Your odds are also higher if you’ve had a lot of stressful or traumatic life events.
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Can agoraphobia be treated?
Yes. Cognitive behavior therapy with exposure therapy is the most effective way to treat agoraphobia. Your doctor may also suggest medication, including antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
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What are Agoraphobia Causes and Risk Factors?
Doctors aren't sure what causes agoraphobia. Butyou’re more likely to get it if a sibling or other family member has it. This suggests your genes might play a role. Your odds of agoraphobia are also higher if you have a panic disorder or a history ofpanic attacks. These are episodes of intensemental and physical anxiety. They may come on suddenly and last only a few minutes. When you have one, you feel really scared or like you might die, even though you’re usually not in any major danger. If you have a lot of panic attacks, you may start to avoid the places you think will trigger one. You may develop agoraphobia as a result of this so-called anticipatory anxiety.
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What are Agoraphobia Symptoms?
If you have agoraphobia, you get intense anxiety in certain situations. This affects everyone differently. Here are some common signs and symptoms of agoraphobia to watch for. You might feel unsafe or panic when you are in: • Public transportation (buses, trains, ships, or planes) • Big, open spaces (parking lots, bridges, shopping centers) • Closed-in spaces (small shops or stores, movie theaters, elevators) • Crowds or standing in line • A car traveling • Any place outside your home, especially when you’re alone
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What are Agoraphobia Diagnosis?
Agoraphobia isn’t common and causes symptoms similar to those of other health conditions. As a result, your doctor may not diagnose you with it right away. To rule out other medical conditions, your doctor may: • Give you a physical exam and ask about all your symptoms • Take some blood to check for other health problems that cause anxiety • Run tests to check the health of your heart • Check your lungs or airways for breathing problems • Ask for your full physical and mental health history There isn’t a single agoraphobia test. If your regular doctor can’t find a physical cause for your symptoms, they may ask how your anxieties affect your daily life. Be prepared to answer questions such as: • Are you afraid to leave your house because of overwhelming anxiety? • Do you avoid certain places or situations out of fear? • How do you feel when you end up somewhere that scares you? • Does your anxiety interfere with your ability to work, travel, or have relationships?
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What are Agoraphobia Treatments?
Sometimes, anxiety or panic disorders get better on their own, but you should talk to your doctor about your symptoms. Treatment typically includestalk therapy, medication, or both. Agoraphobia therapies.The most effective treatment for agoraphobia is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure therapy. CBT is a short-term treatment (12-20 weeks) that helps you change the thoughts and behaviors that add to your anxiety. You may also learn relaxation and breathing exercises. During cognitive behavioral therapy, your therapist will teach you: • What things trigger your anxiety or panic attacks • What a panic disorder is • How you can manage physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety • How to challenge your thoughts that something bad will always happen When you’re able to handle exposure therapy, your doctor will help you start to slowly and safely do some of the things that make you anxious. Tell your doctor if your symptoms are so serious that you can’t leave your house. Many therapists offer virtual visits by computer or phone. Treatment inside a hospital may also be an option. You might be able to go during the day and return home at night. Sometimes, you can stay in the hospital the whole time you get agoraphobia treatment.
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What are Living With Agoraphobia?
There are ways to manage your anxiety or panic no matter how serious your symptoms are. Here are some tips to live well with agoraphobia: • Work with your doctor and stick with the treatment they suggest. • Learn calming strategies and use them even when you’re not anxious. • Practice going to places that cause anxiety. Ask friends and family to help. • Care for your mental health by avoiding alcohol and other drugs. • Join a support group for people with panic disorders or agoraphobia, If you’re working with a therapist, tell them exactly what agoraphobia keeps you from doing. They can help you come up with ways to manage your fears so that you can enjoy life.
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What are Agoraphobia For Friends and Family?
Accept that your loved one doesn’t have control over their fears. Be sensitive to how serious and life-limiting their symptoms are, even if you think they’re overreacting. Other tips for friends and family include: Learn all you can.Research the physical and emotional symptoms and behaviors linked to agoraphobia. This can help you recognize and understand when your loved one is in a situation that causes panic or anxiety. Validate their feelings.Even if you think your loved one is scared over something silly, it’s important that you recognize that their anxiety is real and help them feel safe. . Show concern.Be kind but honest with your loved one if their behavior worries you. Ask what you can do to help them feel less afraid. Offer to help with treatment.If they’re open to it, ask your loved one if you can call their doctor or therapist to set up an appointment. Offer to go with them to their visit if they’re afraid or unable to leave their home alone.
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What are Agoraphobia Complications?
If left untreated, agoraphobia can impact your life in big and little ways. Complications of agoraphobia include: • You can’t go to work, school, or run errands on your own. • You give up on hobbies or group activities like sports. • You depend on other people for money or to meet basic needs. • You lose close relationships. • You have to avoid any situation that might trigger a panic attack. • You become isolated because you can’t leave your home.
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What are Agoraphobia Takeaways?
Agoraphobia is a serious type of anxiety. If you have it, you get disabling fear when you’re in places or situations where you feel trapped or helpless. You may get so upset that you have a panic attack. Your doctor can help you gain control over your anxiety symptoms. Treatment for agoraphobia mainly includes cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy. Antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may also help.
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What are Agoraphobia FAQs?
What is having agoraphobia like? Agoraphobia is different for everyone. Your anxiety can be mild or so intense that you can’t leave your home. Mentally, you may worry about your safety or feel trapped when you’re out in public. Physically, this kind of panic can give you a racing heart, chest pain, dizziness, or a sense that you can’t breathe.
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): What Is HIV?
If you're just beginning to learn about HIV and AIDS, this is a good place to start.
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): What Are the Symptoms of HIV?
Learn about early and late symptoms of HIV and AIDS.
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): What Are Your Chances of Getting HIV?
HIV can affect anyone, no matter your age, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. But certain things make your risk go up.
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): Can You Spread HIV With an Undetectable Viral Load?
When you have HIV, your viral load is the amount of virus in your blood and body fluids.
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): What Does an HIV Treatment Plan Look Like?
With an  HIV diagnosis, you’ll want to start treatment right away. Early treatment gives you the chance to stay healthy.
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): What's the Link?
You’re more likely to have heart disease if you have the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS.
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): What Opportunistic Infections Do You Get With HIV?
Untreated HIV, over the course of years, will harm your immune system and can lead to opportunistic infections.
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What is AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Lymphocytopenia?
Lymphocytopenia is a condition in which your blood does not have a sufficient amount of white blood cells.
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): What Does the Law Say?
Your HIV status is personal medical information. There are laws that protect the privacy of your health information.
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): How Can You Prevent an HIV Infection?
Condoms are the best way to prevent HIV because the virus can't pass through the barrier. You must use them correctly.
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): What Is Treatment as Prevention?
HIV treatment as prevention means a person living with HIV takes meds to prevent passing the virus to someone without it.
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What are Top Search Terms for HIV & AIDS?
• HIV/AIDS Medications • Early Signs of HIV/AIDS • HIV/AIDS Prevention • HIV/AIDS in Women • HIV Viral Load • Symtuza for Treating HIV • Dovato for HIV Treatment • Cabenuva to Treat HIV
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Airsickness: Why Do I Get Motion Sickness?
The ancient Greeks and Romans knew about motion sickness. Even NASA has made note of it. So if you have this common ailment, you’re part of a long tradition.
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Airsickness: What Causes It?
You get motion sickness when there are conflicts among your senses. Say you’re on a ride at the fair, and it’s spinning you around and upside down. Your eyes see one thing, your muscles feel another, and your inner ears sense something else.
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Airsickness: Who Gets It?
Anybody can get motion sickness, but it’s most common in children andpregnantwomen. Unlike acold, you can’t spread it to other people. It’s not contagious.
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Airsickness: When Should I See a Doctor?
Motion sickness usually goes away once the journey is over. But if you’re still dizzy, have aheadache, continue to vomit, noticehearing lossorchest pain, call your doctor.
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What are Airsickness The Role of the Ears?
Your innerears, in particular, help control your sense of balance. They are part of a network called the vestibular system. This system includes three pairs of semicircular canals and two sacs, called the saccule and the utricle. They send information about what’s going on around you to thebrain. The semicircular canals hold a fluid that moves with the turns of your head. The saccule and utricle are sensitive to gravity. They tell thebrainwhether you’re standing up or lying down.
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What are Airsickness The Role of the Brain?
Yourbraintakes in all this data, and it usually comes together and makes sense. But sometimes your brain gets confusing signals. On a flying plane, for example, you feel like you’re moving, but youreyestell your brain that you don’t appear to be going anywhere. The opposite is true as well. After a long sea voyage, you can stand still on dry land but still feel like you’re moving. The result is the same: motion sickness.
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What are Airsickness Symptoms?
Motion sickness can strike quickly and make you break out in acoldsweat and feel like you need to throw up. Other common symptoms include: • Dizziness • Increase insalivaproduction • Loss of appetite • Paleskin In addition, some people getheadaches, feel verytired, or have shallowbreathing.
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What are Airsickness Tips to Ease It?
For most people, symptoms usually don’t last long. They often go away once you get used to the situation, whether it’s the rocking of a boat or the movement of a train. But there are some simple things you can do if the motion sickness isn’t going away on its own: • Relax. Find something to focus on, whether it’s taking deep breaths or counting backwards from 100. Closing youreyescan help, too. • Look at a stable object. If you’re on a boat, look at the horizon. If you’re in a car, look through the windshield. • Avoidalcohol. Eat lightly before travel but don’t fast. • Breathe fresh air -- and don’t smoke. • Avoid reading. If you can, get a seat over the wing if you’re flying, an upper-deck cabin if you’re sailing, or a front-seat spot if you’re in a car.
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What are Airsickness Medications?
If you’re still bothered by motion sickness, you can talk to your doctor about these: Dimenhydrinate(Dramamine).This over-the-counterantihistamine, used to easeallergies, helps with motion sickness, too. The first dose should be taken about an hour before traveling. More doses are taken every 4 to 6 hours. Scopolamine(Maldemar).This is a prescriptionmedication. Your wear a patch behind theear. You apply it 4 hours before needed. A dose lasts 3 days. Other drugs include: • Cyclizine(Marezine, Marzine, Emoquil) • Meclizine(Antivert,Bonine) • Promethazine(Phenadoz,Phenergan,Promethegan) All have side effects, including drowsiness anddry mouth.
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Albinism: What Is Hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentationis a common, often harmless skin condition caused by an increase in melanin, the substance that is responsible for color (pigment). This condition makes certain areas of the skin look darker than the rest. Depending on skin tone and cause, it can show up in different colors (from brown to black) and forms, such as freckles, age spots, or patches of darker skin.
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Albinism: What Is Hypopigmentation?
Hypopigmentation is a condition in which patches of skin appear lighter than others. It occurs when the body doesn’t produce as much melanin as it should.
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Albinism: How to treat hyperpigmentation on dark skin?
Skin lightening therapy can treat hyperpigmentation. If you have dark skin, your doctor may suggest using products containing retinol and azelaic acid and treatments such as laser therapy.
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Albinism: Is vitamin C good for hyperpigmentation?
Yes, vitamin C is good for hyperpigmentation. It can help brighten affected areas and protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
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Albinism: Can hyperpigmentation go away?
Hyperpigmentation doesn’t go away completely, but treatment can help reduce how noticeable it is.
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Albinism: Which hormone is responsible for hyperpigmentation?
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone is responsible for regulating your skin color.
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Albinism: What causes loss of pigment in the skin?
Your skin can permanently lose its pigment due to trauma, such as blisters, burns, or infections, or a health condition such as vitiligo.
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What are Albinism Hyperpigmentation Causes?
Many factors can contribute to your skin cells producing too much melanin. Some common ones include medical conditions, medications, and sun exposure.
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What are Albinism Melasma?
Melasma is a form of hyperpigmentation characterized by tan or brown patches and spots similar to freckles, most commonly on the face. Women with medium to dark skin tones are more likely to have melasma. It often occurs during pregnancy and is often called the "mask of pregnancy." However, men can also develop this condition. Melasma treatment Melasma sometimes goes away or fades on its own after pregnancy or stopping the medication that may trigger it (such as birth control pills); however, it can be long-lasting. Your doctor may recommend a plan that will likely include: Sun protection.Wearing a hat, finding shaded areas, and using sunscreens with an SPF of 30 or higher that contain blockers such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide can help protect you from the sun and prevent your skin from making more pigment.
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What are Albinism Sunspots?
Sunspots are small, flat, tan to dark brown patches on the skin. They are also called age spots or liver spots. You may have these spots from staying under the sun or sunburn. They often appear on the face, chest, and hands. Sunspots treatment You don’t need to treat sunspots because they’re merely a sign that you’ve exposed the skin area to the sun. However, if they bother you, you can see a dermatologist who may recommend lightening treatments such as creams, lotions, and gels containing hydroquinone, corticosteroids, or retinoids. They may also treat it with chemical peels or dermabrasion (a procedure that involves using a device or scrub to remove the top skin layer with the age spots).
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What are Albinism Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a type of hyperpigmentation that results from skin inflammation or injury, such as from burns, acne, or skin rashes. It happens more often in people with darker skin. Although these spots usually fade on their own, they can take months to years. You can see a dermatologist to treat it.
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What are Albinism Freckles?
Freckles are tan or brown spots that typically show up in childhood on sun-exposed skin. They tend to get darker and increase in number with more time spent in the sun and heat. But they also lighten up during winter. Freckles are common, harmless, and tend to run in families. You’ll likely find them on the face, neck, hands, arms, back, and upper chest. Freckles treatment If you have freckles, the first and most important thing to do is to wear sunscreen during the day and avoid the sun when possible. You can also see a dermatologist who may recommend treatments that make freckles less obvious on your face. These treatments include products you apply on the affected skin, which may contain retinol or retinoid, acid, chemical peels, and laser therapy to remove the topmost skin layer.
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What are Albinism Home Remedies for Hyperpigmentation?
You can try to manage hyperpigmentation at home by: Using sun protection.Wearing sunscreen and sun-protective clothing and avoiding the sun as much as possible can help prevent hyperpigmentation. It can also keep your hyperpigmentation from getting worse. Taking your vitamins.Hyperpigmentation may occur when you’re deficient in Vitamin B12, especially if you have a darker skin tone. Eating foods high in vitamin B12 and other essential nutrients, such as beef liver, salmon, yogurt, eggs, and tuna, can help manage hyperpigmentation. Talk to your doctor if you’re considering supplements.
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What are Albinism Vitiligo?
Vitiligo causes smooth, white patches on the skin that can be more obvious in people with darker skin. In some people, these patches can appear all over the body. It is anautoimmune disorderin which the pigment-producing cells are damaged. Anyone can have vitiligo at any age. It can start when you’re a child but often happens before age 30. You may be likely to have it if you or a family member has other autoimmune diseases such as Addison’s disease and type 1 diabetes. There is no cure for vitiligo, but several treatments exist, including cosmetic cover-ups, corticosteroid creams, calcineurin inhibitors (Elidelcream,Protopicointment), or ultraviolet light treatments. The Janus kinase inhibitorruxolitinib(Opzelura)has been approved to treat nonsegmental vitiligo in adults and kids aged 12 or older.
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What are Albinism?
Albinism is a rare inherited disorder caused by the absence of an enzyme that produces melanin. This results in a complete lack of pigmentation in skin,hair, andeyes.People with albinism have an abnormal gene that restricts the body from producing melanin. This disorder can occur in any race but is most common among white people.
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What are Albinism Tinea Versicolor?
Tinea versicolor is a common fungal skin infection that causes small, discolored scaly patches. These patches are caused by the fungus that makes azelaic acid, a substance that stops the skin from making pigment.
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What are Albinism Skin Trauma?
If you've had a skin infection,blisters, burns, or other trauma to your skin, you may have a loss of pigmentation in the affected area. The good news with this type of pigment loss is that it's usually not permanent, but it may take a long time to re-pigment.Cosmeticscan be used to cover the area, while the body regenerates the pigment.
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What are Albinism Other Causes of Hypopigmentation?
You may also have hypopigmentation due to other skin conditions, such as: • Eczema • Psoriasis • Pityriasis alba • Lichen sclerosus
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What are Albinism Home Remedies for Hypopigmentation?
You can make hypopigmentation less obvious and reduce your risk of more skin problems with the help of the following: Cosmetics.You can use makeup products such as concealers and foundation, skin dyes, and self-tanners on the affected areas to make them appear like the rest of your skin. Sunscreen and protective clothing.Hypopigmentation can increase your skin sensitivity to the sun and raise your risk of sun damage and skin cancer. Wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 during the day, avoid staying under the sun when you can, and wear protective clothing. Alternative remedies.Some experts recommend applying powdered bakuchi seeds in coconut oil and ginger on hypopigmented areas. However, doing this may cause your skin to have side effects such as burning, pain, and redness. Talk to your dermatologist before following any alternative remedies for your hypopigmentation.
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What are Albinism How to Prevent Hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation isn’t always preventable. But you can do a few things to reduce your risk of having it. • Apply sunscreen daily, every 2 hours. Wear it again after swimming or sweating. • When outside, wear protective clothing and accessories, such as a wide-brimmed hat, and always stay in the shade when possible. • Stay indoors when the sun is at its peak, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. • Follow a gentle and simple skin care routine that includes cleansing, moisturizing, and wearing sunscreen. Ask your dermatologist for the best routine for your case. • Diligently follow your treatment for whatever is causing the hyperpigmentation as your dermatologist prescribes.
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What are Albinism How to Prevent Hypopigmentation?
You can prevent hypopigmentation by: • Receiving immediate treatment for skin conditions that cause it, such aspsoriasis, eczema, and tinea versicolor • Reducing your exposure to chemicals that burn your skin or cause trauma • Treating skin infections as soon as you have them and following through with treatment • Wearing sunscreen and protective clothing at all times during the day
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What are Albinism Takeaways?
Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are skin conditions that involve problems with how your body produces melanin. They are often unpreventable, but getting treatment as soon as you start noticing symptoms can reduce how much and serious they appear. Treatments to improve skin discoloration may take a few months to a year. Keep using them even if you feel like they’re not working. Avoid staying under the sun as much as you can, and wear sunscreen and sun protection clothing when outdoors.
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What are Albinism Hyperpigmentation and Hypopigmentation FAQs?
How to treat hyperpigmentation on dark skin? Skin lightening therapy can treat hyperpigmentation. If you have dark skin, your doctor may suggest using products containing retinol and azelaic acid and treatments such as laser therapy. Is vitamin C good for hyperpigmentation? Yes, vitamin C is good for hyperpigmentation. It can help brighten affected areas and protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun. Can hyperpigmentation go away? Hyperpigmentation doesn’t go away completely, but treatment can help reduce how noticeable it is. Which hormone is responsible for hyperpigmentation?
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What Is Substance Abuse?
Substance abuse differs from addiction. Many people with substance abuse problems are able to quit or change their behavior.
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Alcohol Abuse: What Is Drug Addiction?
Addiction is a disease that affects your brain and behavior. With drug addiction, you can’t resist the urge to use them.
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What Is Alcohol Use Disorder?
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic illness in which you can’t stop or control your drinking.
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Do I Have an Alcohol Problem?
If you've had two or three of these symptoms in the past year, that’s a mild alcohol use disorder.
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Opioid Abuse Statistics: Who’s Affected and Why?
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 3.8 percent of American adults abuse opioids each year.
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What Is Marijuana Abuse?
Marijuana misuse can have dire consequences if left untreated. It’s possible to misuse it and get addicted to it.
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What Is Prescription Drug Abuse?
Prescription drug abuse is when you take a medication for a reason other than why the doctor prescribed it.
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Alcohol Abuse: Who's at Risk?
Addiction is a complex disease brought on by many reasons, including your lifestyle and genes.
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Alcohol Abuse: Should You Worry About Your Back Pain Meds?
Opioid meds do relieve back pain for short periods, but they're strong -- and they come with some serious risks.
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Alcohol Abuse: What Is Cocaine?
Cocaine is a highly addictive drug that ups your levels of alertness, attention, and energy.
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Alcohol Abuse: What Is Kratom?
Doctors believe some substances in kratom attach themselves to the same parts of a nerve cell as opioid painkillers.
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Alcohol Abuse: What Is Overeaters Anonymous?
Overeaters Anonymous are groups of individuals who come together to meet over a shared problem: compulsive overeating.
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Alcohol Abuse: How Does Smoking Marijuana Hurt Your Brain?
It messes with your mind while you’re high, but how does weed affect your brain in the long run?
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Alcohol Abuse: Why Is the Street Drug Flakka So Dangerous?
It’s also called "gravel" and the “zombie drug.” This drug makes people do crazy things and can be fatal.
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What are Top Search Terms for Substance Abuse and Addiction?
• Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms • Addiction and Recovery • Alcohol Detox • Barbiturates • Benzodiazepines • Cocaine • Marijuana • Street Drugs • Ketamine for Addiction
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What Is Alcohol?
The scientific name for alcohol that people drink is ethyl alcohol or ethanol. Beer, wine, and liquor all contain ethyl alcohol. Other types of alcohol, like rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol), are poisonous if consumed.
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What Happens When You Drink Alcohol?
After you drink analcoholicbeverage like beer or wine, the alcohol enters your bloodstream from yourstomachand small intestine. From there, it travels to yourbrain. There, it slows reaction time, makes you less coordinated, impairs your vision, and -- even at relatively low doses -- leads to unclear thinking and problems making good judgments.
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Is Alcohol Addictive?
Yes, alcohol is highly addictive. About 18 million adults are addicted to alcohol. This means they need to drink alcohol in order to function normally, and their drinking causes problems in their lives.
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Is One Type of Alcoholic Drink Safer than Another?
No. All alcoholic drinks contain alcohol, and all can be just as dangerous. The more alcohol you drink, the more you will be impaired. Beer, wine, and liquor all contain different amounts of alcohol. Beer is between 3% and 5% alcohol; wine is about 12%; and liquor usually is about 40% alcohol. One (12-ounce) beer has about the same amount of alcohol as one (5-ounce) glass of wine or one "shot" (1.5 ounces) of liquor.
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Why Do People Drink Alcohol?
Drinking alcohol, as with eating, is a social activity -- most people drink with friends. Because alcohol makes people feel less inhibited, they feel more at ease socializing when they drink. People also drink just because other people are drinking. For many people, it feels good to be doing what everybody else is doing. But drinking just because everybody else is drinking can lead to problems, especially if people are drinking too much and vehicles are involved.
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