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How do you treat alopecia naturally?
Vitamin D supplements and a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and protein could help strengthen hair and lessen hair loss.
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What are Alopecia Areata Symptoms?
The main and often the only symptom of alopecia is hair loss. You may notice: • Small bald patches on your scalp or other parts of your body. • Patches may get larger and grow together into a bald spot. • Hair grows back in one spot and falls out in another. • You lose a lot of hair over a short time. • More hair loss in cold weather. • Fingernails and toenails become red, brittle, and pitted.
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What are Alopecia Areata Causes and Risk Factors?
When you have anautoimmune disease, yourimmune systemattacks your body. With alopecia areata, it’s the hair follicles that are attacked. Doctors don’t know why it happens, but they think people who get it have something in their genes that makes it more likely. Then, something happens to trigger the hair loss. Learn more aboutwhat causes alopecia. You’re more likely to get alopecia areata if you have: • A family member who has it • Asthma • Down syndrome • Perniciousanemia • Seasonal allergies • Thyroid disease • Vitiligo
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What are Alopecia Areata Diagnosis?
If you think you have alopecia areata, you may want to see a skin specialist called a dermatologist. They will: • Talk to you about your symptoms • Take a close look at the areas where you have hair loss • Pull gently on the hairs at the edges of the bald patch to see if they come out easily • Check individual hairs and follicles to see if they’re abnormally shaped • Examine your nails Rarely, you may have abiopsy, in which a small piece of skin is removed from your scalp and looked at under a microscope. Many conditions can cause hair loss. So, your doctor may test your skin for afungal infectionor orderbloodtests to check forthyroid,hormone, or immune system problems.
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What are Alopecia Areata Treatment?
Alopecia areata can’t be cured. But it can be treated and hair can grow back. If you have it, there are several things to try: Corticosteroids. These are anti-inflammatorydrugsthat are prescribed for autoimmune diseases. They can be given as an injection into the scalp or other areas. They can also be given as a pill or rubbed on the skin as an ointment, cream, or foam. The downside is that it may take a long time to work.
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What are Alopecia Areata Home Remedies?
Apart from medications, there are other things you can try if you have alopecia areata.
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What are How to Prevent Alopecia Areata?
While you can't avoid alopecia areata, treatments can ease your symptoms. The condition may keep coming back for the rest of your life.
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What are Alopecia Areata Outlook?
Alopecia areata isn’t usually a serious medical condition, but it can cause a lot ofanxietyand sadness. Support groups are out there to help you deal with the psychological effects of the condition.
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What are Alopecia Areata Takeaways?
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that triggers hair loss ranging from small patches to complete baldness of the scalp or entire body. The condition can also affect your nails, causing brittleness and pitting. Doctors don't know the exact cause, but genetic factors and certain triggers, such as stress or other autoimmune disorders, may play a role. Diagnosis involves an exam by a dermatologist. While there's no cure for alopecia areata, treatments such as corticosteroids, topical immunotherapy, and minoxidil can help you manage symptoms and possibly regrow hair.
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What are Alopecia Areata FAQs?
What age does alopecia start? Alopecia areata can affect anyone, but you'll usually get the condition from your teenage years through your 30s. Kids younger than 10 who get the condition usually have a more serious form. How do you treat alopecia naturally? Vitamin D supplements and a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and protein could help strengthen hair and lessen hair loss.
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What Is an Altitude Headache?
When you're in the mountains to ski, hike, or just take in the view, you could get headpainfrom something called an altitudeheadache. It's a symptom of altitude sickness, which happens when you go to higher elevations.
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What are Altitude Headache Causes?
It's not exactly clear what causes altitude headaches. There's less oxygen as you go higher, and your body may not get enough to nourish all your tissues, a condition called hypoxia. Althoughhypoxiais part of altitude sickness, doctors still aren't sure if and how it relates to symptoms like headache. What experts do know is that the higher you go, the greater the odds of getting a headache. You can cut your chances if you gradually get your body used to the higher elevation. For example, if you live at sea level, you're more likely to get a headache when you travel to 8,500 feet than someone who already lives at the base of the mountain at, say, 5,000 feet. How fast you go up a peak matters, too. An 8-minute ski lift to the top of the mountain is more likely to give you a headache than a leisurely hike over several days that climbs to the same height. Just beware of pushing yourself too hard at higher altitudes, as withrunning, climbing, or skiing, which also raises your headache risk.
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What are Altitude Headache Symptoms?
Moderate headache pain typically starts as you get up to around 8,500 feet, most often on both sides of the head. You might notice that it worsens as you go higher or when youcough, push yourself hard, or bend over. Another clue that higher altitude caused your headache is that it goes away within 24 hours of getting back below 8,200 feet. Headache is the most common sign of altitude sickness, and one may happen without other symptoms. But there are other typical problems with this illness. You may also feeltired, weak, dizzy, nauseated, and havetrouble sleeping.
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What are Altitude Headache Prevention?
If you're headed to a higher elevation, the best way to prevent an altitude headache is to go up slowly. You're much more likely to get sick when you go up more than about 1,600 feet per day, especially if your body is working hard. It helps to drink plenty ofwater, 12 or more cups a day, as you head to higher elevations, and to increase the carbohydrates in yourdietto around three-quarters of your calories.Tobaccoandalcoholmake it harder for your body to get used to higher altitudes, as canmedicationslikebarbituratesand sleeping pills. Talk to your doctor about your medicine if you're unsure.
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What are Altitude Headache Treatment?
Getting to a lower elevation is the best treatment for altitude headache and altitude sickness in general. In more serious cases, it may help tobreathein some oxygen, which you can carry with you in small canisters, until you can get to a lower elevation. If you tend to get altitude headaches, you may be able to help prevent them if you take medications likefurosemide,acetazolamide(Diamox), or corticosteroids before you get to high altitudes. You'll need a doctor's prescription for these drugs. Over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen oraspirinmight help both before and after the headache starts. Themigrainemedicinesumatriptanalso helps some people. Talk to your doctor about what drugs are best for you if you know you get headaches at higher elevations.
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Alzheimer's: What Is Dementia?
There are many different types of dementia. Your loved one's treatments will depend on the type they have.
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Alzheimer's: Is It Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging?
Small memory lapses happen. They're a normal part of aging -- just like creaky knees, wrinkled skin, or blurry vision.
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Alzheimer's: Is Alzheimer’s Genetic?
No one knows the exact cause of Alzheimer's disease, but scientists do know that genes are involved.
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Alzheimer's: Which Medicines Treat Dementia?
When someone you care about has dementia, their memory loss is affecting their daily life. There are medicines that can help.
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What are Top Search Terms for Alzheimer's?
• Dementia • Lewy Body Dementia • Alzheimer's vs. Normal Aging • Sundown Syndrome • Stages of Alzheimer's • Is Alzheimer's Hereditary? • Dementia Treatment • Dementia Medications • Pick's Disease • Early-Onset Alzheimer's • Slowing Alzheimer's with Leqembi • Managing Alzheimer's Agitation with Rexulti
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What Is Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma?
Anaplastic large-celllymphoma(ALCL) is a rare type ofblood cancer. It's more common in young people, mostly boys. It doesn't run in families.
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What are Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma Causes?
Researchers don't know what causes ALCL, but they do know it isn't inherited.
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What are Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma Symptoms?
Often, the first sign of systemic ALCL is swelling in the neck,armpit, or groin, where your legs meet the trunk of your body. You may also have symptoms like: • Fatigue • Fever • Loss of appetite • Night sweats • Weight loss With cutaneous ALCL, you may first notice one or more raised, red bumps on the skin that don't go away. These are tumors. They can form open sores, and they may itch.
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What are Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma Getting a Diagnosis?
When you come in for a visit, your doctor will want to know: • When did you first notice changes? • Are there anyswollen glands? • Is there pain? Where? • What about appetite? Any weight loss? • More tired than usual? • Any skin bumps? Do they itch?
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What are Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma Treatment?
No matter what form of ALCL you have, there are treatments to help. And researchers are hopeful there will be new and better options in the future. Your treatment choices will depend on the type of ALCL you have and where it is in the body. Chemotherapyis the main treatment for systemic ALCL, when the cancer is in your lymph nodes and other parts of the body. A kind of chemotherapy called CHOP is used for both ALK-positive and ALK-negative ALCL. The therapy gets its name from the first letters of the drugs it uses:Cytoxan,hydroxydaunorubicin,Oncovin, andprednisolone.
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What are Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma Taking Care of Yourself?
Being diagnosed with cancer can make you feel like you've lost control. Remember that you're in charge of your treatment decisions and how you live your life. While you are getting treatment, you may not feel your best. Some treatments, like chemotherapy, have side effects. You may feel weak or tired, and you may be sick to yourstomach
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What are Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma What to Expect?
Every situation is different, but treatment to fight ALCL can work well. Sometimes, the cancer comes back. Ask your doctor what to watch for, and listen to your body.
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What are Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma Getting Support?
You can find out more information on anaplastic large-cell lymphoma on the web site of theLymphoma Research Foundation. It has links to help you find the support of people and families who have ALCL, and to information about clinical trials.
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What Is Angina?
Angina is chest pain that happens because there isn't enough blood going to part of your heart. It can feel like a heart attack, with pressure or squeezing in your chest. It's sometimes called angina pectoris or ischemic chest pain.
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Does angina mean a heart attack?
Angina means chest pain. It can sometimes signal a heart attack. Angina can be a sign of very serious heart issues. When you have chest pain, it's important to see a doctor right away.
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Angina: How can I remove gas trapped in my chest?
Gas can get trapped in your digestive system if you can't burp it out or pass it out. Sometimes, if it's in the upper part of your digestive tract, it can make your chest hurt. You need to find out the source of any of chest pain you may have. If you're having other symptoms that might mean you're having a heart attack or angina (see above), get medical help right away.
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What are Angina Types?
There are different types of angina: Stable angina This is the most common type of angina. Physical activity orstresscan trigger it. It usually lasts a few minutes, and it goes away when you rest. It isn't a heart attack, but it can be a sign that you're more likely to have one. Tell your doctor if this happens to you. Unstable angina You can have unstable angina while you're at rest or not very active. The pain can be strong and long-lasting, and it may come back again and again. It can be a signal that you're about to have a heart attack, so see a doctor right away. Microvascular angina With microvascular angina, you have chest pain but no coronary artery blockage. Instead, it happens because your smallest coronary arteries aren't working the way they should, so your heart doesn't get the blood it needs. The chest pain usually lasts more than 10 minutes. This type is more common in women. Prinzmetal's angina (variant angina) This type of angina is rare. It might happen at night while you're sleeping or resting. Your heart arteries suddenly tighten or narrow. It can cause a lot of pain, and you should get it treated.
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What are Angina Symptoms?
Chest pain is the symptom, but it affects people differently. You may have: • Aching • Burning • Discomfort • Dizziness • Fatigue • Feeling of fullness in your chest • Feeling of heaviness or pressure • Upset stomach or vomiting • Shortness of breath • Squeezing • Sweating You might mistake an aching or burning for heartburn or gas. You're likely to have pain behind your breastbone, which can spread to your shoulders, arms, neck, throat, jaw, or back. Stable angina often gets better with rest. Unstable angina may not, and it could get worse. It's an emergency that needs medical help right away. Angina symptoms by sex Men often feel pain in their chest, neck, and shoulders. Women may feel discomfort in their belly, neck, jaw, throat, or back. You may also have shortness of breath, sweating, or dizziness. One study found that women were more likely to use the words "pressing" or "crushing" to describe the feeling.
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What are Angina Heart Attack Symptoms?
You get aheart attackwhen blood flow to your heart muscle gets restricted or blocked, often by a clot in an artery. Without oxygen, your heart muscle gets damaged or could even die.
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What are Angina Causes?
Angina usually happens because of heart disease. A fatty substance called plaque builds up in your arteries, blocking blood flow to your heart muscle. This forces your heart to work with less oxygen, which causes pain. You may also have blood clots in the arteries of your heart, which can cause heart attacks. Less common causes of chest pain include: • A blockage in a major artery of your lungs (pulmonary embolism) • An enlarged or thickened heart (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) • Narrowing of a valve in the main part of your heart (aortic stenosis) • Swelling of the sac around your heart (pericarditis) • Tearing in the wall of your aorta, the largest artery in your body (aortic dissection)
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What are Angina Risk Factors?
Some things about you or your lifestyle could put you at a higher risk of angina, including: • Older age • Family history of heart disease • High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Diabetes • Obesity • Stress • Smoking • Not getting enoughexercise
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What are Angina Diagnosis?
Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask about your symptoms, risk factors, and family history. They might need to do tests including: • EKG.This test measures your heart's electrical activity and rhythm. • Stress test.This checks how your heart is working while you exercise. • Blood tests.Your doctor will check for proteins calledtroponins. Lots of them are released when your heart muscle is damaged, as in a heart attack. Your doctor may also do more general tests like a metabolic panel or complete blood count. • Imaging tests.Chest X-rays can rule out other things that might be causing your chest pain, like lung conditions. Echocardiograms and CT andMRIscans can create images of your heart to help your doctor spot problems. • Cardiac catheterization.Your doctor inserts a long, thin tube into an artery in your leg and threads it up to your heart to check your blood flow and pressure. • Coronary angiography.Your doctor injects dye into the blood vessels of your heart. The dye shows up on anX-ray, creating an image of your blood vessels. They may do this procedure during cardiac catheterization. Angina questions for your doctor • Do I need any more tests? • What type of angina do I have? • Do I have heart damage? • What treatment do you recommend? • How will it make me feel? • What can I do to try to prevent a heart attack? • Are there activities I shouldn't do? • Will changing my diet help?
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What are Angina Treatment?
Your treatment depends on how much damage there is to your heart. For people with mild angina, medicine andlifestyle changescan often help their blood flow better and control their symptoms. Medicines Your doctor might prescribe medicines including: • Nitrates or calcium channel blockers to relax and widen blood vessels, letting more blood flow to your heart • Beta-blockers to slow your heart down so it doesn't have to work as hard • Blood thinners or antiplatelet medications to prevent blood clots • Statins to lower your cholesterol levels and stabilize plaque Cardiac procedures If meds aren't enough, you may need to have blocked arteries opened with a medical procedure or surgery. This could be: Angioplasty/stenting.The doctor threads a tiny tube, with a balloon inside, through a blood vessel and up to your heart. Then, they inflate the balloon inside the narrowed artery to widen it and restore blood flow. They may insert a small tube called a stent inside your artery to help keep it open. The stent is permanent and usually made of metal. It can also be made of a material that your body absorbs over time. Somestentsalso have medicine that helps keep your artery from getting blocked again.
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What are Angina Outlook?
Angina raises your risk of having a heart attack. But it's treatable. Consider it a warning sign and make healthy choices.
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What are Angina Takeaways?
Angina is chest pain that happens when the flow of blood to your heart briefly decreases. • Angina does not cause permanent damage to your heart like a heart attack does. • It can be treated with medication or medical procedures like having a stent or a tiny balloon to help open the arteries. Sometimes, coronary bypass surgery is needed. • Getting exercise, eating a nutritious diet, and watching your stress level are among the things you can do that can help keep your heart healthier.
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What are Angina FAQs?
• Does angina mean a heart attack? Angina means chest pain. It can sometimes signal a heart attack. Angina can be a sign of very serious heart issues. When you have chest pain, it's important to see a doctor right away. • How can I remove gas trapped in my chest? Gas can get trapped in your digestive system if you can't burp it out or pass it out. Sometimes, if it's in the upper part of your digestive tract, it can make your chest hurt. You need to find out the source of any of chest pain you may have. If you're having other symptoms that might mean you're having a heart attack or angina (see above), get medical help right away. Chest pain from gas can come after you eat or drink something that causes the gas to form. Burping or passing the gas is the fastest way to get rid of it, but if it's trapped, you might try: • A heating pad to help relax your belly area • Over-the-counteranti-gasmedicine with simethicone • Ginger—in tea, candied, or even ginger powder in water • Gently rubbing your belly • Easy exercise, like walking or yoga poses
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What Is an Annual Physical Exam?
The physical exam is an essential part of any doctor's visit. Surprisingly, though, there are no absolutes in a routine physical. A good doctor may be thorough or brief, but they will spend time listening to your concerns and providing counseling for your particular complaints and risk factors. Your doctor can suggest preventive steps that may keep health problems at bay.
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What's Included in an Annual Physical Exam?
A yearly checkup will include some discussion with your doctor about your health and certain physical exams.
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Do You Even Need an Annual Physical Exam?
Many people and their doctors prefer the annual physical exam. But studies show that the actual exam isn't very helpful in discovering problems and may lead to unnecessary tests.
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What's the difference between an annual physical and a wellness exam?
The terminology can be confusing. A wellness exam focuses on maintaining your health and preventing future illnesses. If you've got a specific complaint -- your shoulder hurts, or you're worried about your blood pressure -- don't expect your doctor to deal with it during a wellness exam. A wellness exam also won't focus on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. It's about making sure you're getting all the screenings and vaccines you need to stay on top of your health.
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What are some normal physical examination findings?
You should come away from a physical exam knowing your height, weight, and blood pressure. Blood tests may check your cholesterol level and other numbers.
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Can you eat or drink before a physical exam?
If you're having blood work done, your doctor will tell you to fast for a certain number of hours before the tests.
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What are Male Physical Exam?
An annual physical exam for men or those assigned male at birth might also include: • Testicular exam: A doctor can check each testicle for lumps, tenderness, or changes in size. Most people withtesticular cancernotice a growth before seeing a doctor. • Herniaexam: The famous "turn your head andcough" exam checks for a weakness in the abdominal wall between theintestinesand scrotum. • Penisexam: A doctor might notice evidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such aswartsor ulcers on thepenis. • Prostate exam: Inserting a finger in the rectum lets a doctor feel theprostatefor its size and any suspicious areas.
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What are Female Physical Exam?
An annual exam for women or those assigned female at birth might include: • Breastexam. Feeling for abnormal lumps may detectbreast canceror benign breast conditions. The doctor will also check the lymph nodes in your underarm area and look for visual abnormalities in yourbreastsand nipples. • Pelvic exam: The pelvic exam allows examination of the vulva,vagina,cervix, uterus and ovaries. Routine checks for STIs are often done. APap testandHPV testcan screen for cervical cancer and help assess risk.
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What are Annual Physical Exam for Children?
Your child's annual exam might include: Immunizations.The doctor will make sure your child's vaccinations are up to date and provide any that are needed. Growth.The exam will check your child's height and weight to make sure their development is in line with expectations for their age. Blood pressure.Your child's blood pressure will be taken. Vision and hearing.The doctor may check your child's eyesight and hearing, and refer you to a specialist if needed. Physical exam.The doctor will look at your child's skin and listen to their heart and lungs. They may check your child's back for curvature of the spine. A parent or caretaker should always be present during this part of the exam. Depression.Some doctors routinely ask questions -- especially as kids enter puberty -- to screen for depression. Questions and answers.The doctor may ask about sleeping, eating, exercise, and other activities. The doctor also will discuss any questions you or your child have about their health or development.
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What are Laboratory Tests During Physical Exams?
There are no standard laboratory tests during an annual physical. However, some doctors will order certain tests routinely: • Complete blood count • Chemistry panel • Urinalysis (UA) However, unless symptoms already suggest a problem, these tests are unlikely to provide useful information. A screeninglipid panel(cholesteroltest) is recommended every 4-6 years, according to the American Heart Association. Your doctor might check more frequently if you have risk factors for heart disease. Abnormalcholesterol levelsincrease the risk forheart attacksand strokes. If you're overweight or have any risk factors for diabetes, your blood sugar probably will be checked. The American Diabetes Association recommends that all adults, beginning at age 45, should be tested for diabetes -- regardless of weight. The CDC recommends that everyone over the age of 18 get screened at some point for hepatitis C. This may happen during one of your physicals.
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What are Preparing for Your Annual Physical Exam?
You can steps to make sure you get the most out of your yearly physical. Make notes.Write down questions you have for your doctor or any concerns you'd like to discuss and take the list with you. This will help you make sure you cover everything you want to know. Know your medical history.Has anything changed since your last exam? Let your doctor know of any procedures or immunizations you've had in the last year. Have you received a diagnosis of a new condition from another doctor? Be sure to mention that.
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What are Annual Physical Exam Cost?
How much you'll pay for an exam depends on what type of health insurance you have, if any. When checking your benefits, it's important to understand the terminology your doctor's office and insurers use. You may hear the term "annual physical," "annual exam," "routine exam," "checkup," and "annual wellness visit." For children, you may hear the term "well-child visit." They may sound like they're all the same thing, but there are differences. Your insurance company can clarify what's covered and what isn't.
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What are Takeaways?
The annual physical exam is something you can do to maintain your health, but experts differ on whether they're necessary for healthy people. The annual exam is a chance to discuss any concerns with your doctor, see how well you're managing any chronic conditions, and set health goals. It also may include routine screenings such as blood tests. It helps your doctor understand the big picture regarding your health. If you don't have a primary care doctor, you may be able to get an annual exam at a clinic in your pharmacy, a community health clinic, or your public health department. What you'll pay depends on the type of insurance you have, but the U.S. government requires most health plans to cover some preventive health measures, screenings, and vaccines at no cost.
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What are Annual Physical Exam FAQs?
What's the difference between an annual physical and a wellness exam? The terminology can be confusing. A wellness exam focuses on maintaining your health and preventing future illnesses. If you've got a specific complaint -- your shoulder hurts, or you're worried about your blood pressure -- don't expect your doctor to deal with it during a wellness exam. A wellness exam also won't focus on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. It's about making sure you're getting all the screenings and vaccines you need to stay on top of your health.
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What Is Anorexia Nervosa?
What, exactly, does anorexia nervosa do inside the human body? The heart and bones suffer the most.
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What Are the Symptoms of Anorexia?
What, exactly, does anorexia nervosa do inside the human body? The heart and bones suffer the most.
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What Are the Treatments for Anorexia?
What, exactly, does anorexia nervosa do inside the human body? The heart and bones suffer the most.
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When Do Doctors Prescribe Antidepressants for Anorexia?
What, exactly, does anorexia nervosa do inside the human body? The heart and bones suffer the most.
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What are Top Search Terms for Anorexia Nervosa?
• Antidepressants for Anorexia • Signs of an Eating Disorder • Self-Care for Anorexia • Eating Disorders in Teens
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What Are Panic Disorders?
Panic disorder is a serious condition that strikes without reason or warning.
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What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like?
Panic attacks involve sudden feelings of terror that strike without warning.
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What are Top Search Terms for Anxiety & Panic Disorders?
• Social Anxiety Disorder • Panic Disorder • OCD • Panic Attack • Anxiety Symptoms • PTSD • What Is Anxiety • Dependent Personality Disorder • Performance Anxiety
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What are Causes of Apert Syndrome?
Apert syndrome is caused by a rare mutation on a single gene. This mutated gene is normally responsible for guiding bones to join together at the right time during development. In almost all cases, the Apert syndrome gene mutation seems to be random. Only about one in 65,000 babies is born with Apert syndrome.
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What are Apert Syndrome Symptoms?
The defective gene in babies with Apert syndrome allows the skull bones to fuse together prematurely, a process called craniosynostosis. Thebraincontinues to grow inside the abnormal skull, putting pressure on the bones in the skull and face. The abnormal skull and facial growth in Apert syndrome produce its main signs and symptoms: • A head that is long, with a high forehead • Wide-set, bulgingeyes, often with poorly-closing eyelids • A sunken middle face
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What are Apert Syndrome Diagnosis?
Doctors often suspect Apert syndrome or another craniosynostosis syndrome at birth because of a newborn's appearance. Genetic testing can usually identify Apert syndrome or another cause of abnormal skull formation.
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What are Apert Syndrome Prognosis?
Children with Apert syndrome usually require surgery for release of the skull bones to allow a chance for thebrainto develop normally. The older a child is before this surgery is performed, the lower the chance for reaching normal intellectual ability. Even with early surgery, certainbrainstructures may remain poorly developed, however. In general, children who are raised by their parents have a better chance of achieving normal intellectual ability. About four in 10 children with Apert syndrome who are raised in a healthy family environment reach a normal intelligence quotient (IQ). Among Apert syndrome children who are institutionalized, only about one in 18 achieves a normal IQ. In one study, three of 136 children with Apert syndrome eventually attended college.
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APLS: What Is Antiphospholipid Syndrome?
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a rare immune system disorder that can cause clots to form in your blood vessels. This raises your risk for several types of health problems, including heart attack, stroke, and miscarriage.
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APLS: How does antiphospholipid syndrome cause miscarriages?
Scientists think that blood clots in the placenta, the organ that provides nutrition and oxygen to the fetus during pregnancy, are to blame. The clots are thought to block the flow of nutrients through the placenta and into the umbilical cord, which keeps them from reaching the fetus.
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What is APLS the main cause of antiphospholipid syndrome?
Sometimes a health condition, such aslupusor another autoimmune disorder, causes you to develop APS. That's called secondary antiphospholipid syndrome. But you can get APS even if you don't have another condition (primary phospholipid syndrome). Scientists think genetics is at least partly to blame.
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What is APLS the life expectancy of someone with antiphospholipid syndrome?
Most people with APS can expect to live normal, active lives, especially if they get prompt treatment. Less than 1% of people with APS go on to develop catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS), which causes blood clots throughout the body that damage multiple organs. About half of those with CAPS die from these complications.
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APLS: Can antiphospholipid syndrome go away?
The condition affects different people in different ways. It's possible to have just one episode of APS symptoms and then get better. The abnormal antibodies that lead to APS can increase or decrease. A few people can even stop making these antibodies altogether.
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What are APLS Antiphospholipid Syndrome Causes and Risk Factors?
Antiphospholipid syndrome causes About 1%-5% of people in the U.S. have such abnormal antibodies in their blood that can lead to antiphospholipid syndrome. But some people with these antibodies never show any signs of the disease. To be diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome, you must have both the antibodies and APS symptoms.
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What are APLS Antiphospholipid Syndrome in Pregnancy?
Antiphospholipid syndrome affects five times as many women as men and is most often diagnosed in women in their 30s. That's one reason it’s linked to pregnancy complications.
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What are APLS Antiphospholipid Syndrome Symptoms?
Blood clots are the most common symptom of antiphospholipid syndrome.Their symptoms vary depending on where in your body the clot forms. They may include: • Pain in your chest • Nausea • Shortness of breath • Pain, redness, and swelling in your legs or arms • Changes in your speech pattern • Discomfort in your neck, back, arms, and jaws • Repeated miscarriages
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What are APLS Antiphospholipid Syndrome Complications?
Blood clots due to antiphospholipid syndrome can cause complications that may be serious, such as: • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT).It involves the formation of a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg (the ones closest to the bones), which carry a lot of blood to the heart. DVT can also occur in other areas, such as the arms and pelvis. APS causes 15%-20% of deep vein thrombosis cases. • Pulmonary embolism. A blood clot in your lungs can block one of the arteries there, causing this potentially life-threatening condition. It most often happens after a clot in a deep leg vein breaks off and travels to your lungs. APS can also lead to high blood pressure in your lungs. • Heart attack.This can happen when a blood clot in your heart blocks arteries there and stops blood and oxygen from flowing as it should. • Stroke. Strokes result fromclots in the blood vessels of the brain. They can cause speech loss, paralysis to parts of your body, and other issues that are sometimes permanent. APS can also lead to a less serioustransient ischemic attack(TIA) or mini-stroke. • Kidney damage.Reduced blood flow to your kidneys can result in kidney problems, including kidney failure.Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndromeis a very rare and dangerous complication in which many blood clots suddenly form throughout your body. This can damage multiple organs within a short time. Scientists don't know why this happens, but it sometimes follows an infection, injury, or surgery.
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What are APLS Antiphospholipid Syndrome Diagnosis?
Antiphospholipid antibody test If your doctor suspects you have APS, they'll give you blood tests to look for the three APS antibodies: • Anticardiolipin • Beta-2 glycoprotein I (β2GPI) • Lupus anticoagulant You'll need to be tested two times, at least 12 weeks apart. At least one of the three blood tests must come back positive twice for you to be diagnosed with APS. Antiphospholipid syndrome criteria Just having the antibodies doesn’t mean that you have antiphospholipid syndrome. You also must have a history of health problems related to it. Most cases of APS are diagnosed after a clotting incident or a series ofmiscarriages.
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What are APLS Antiphospholipid Syndrome Treatments?
There's no cure for antiphospholipid syndrome, but treatment can protect against complications. The goal of treatment is to stop new blood clots from forming and keep any you already have from growing larger. A combination of blood thinning drugs (anticoagulants) is the standard treatment. Most people take fast-heparin as a shot along with a slower-acting blood thinner in pill form called warfarin (Jantoven). Low-dose aspirin is another blood thinner. You're at higher risk for bleeding when you take these drugs, so your doctor will keep an eye on that.
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What are APLS Living With Antiphospholipid Syndrome?
If you have antiphospholipid syndrome, you'll probably need to take medication for the rest of your life. Warfarin can interact with many other medications, so inform your doctor about all prescription or over-the-counter drugs you take. If you take low-dose aspirin to treat APS, be careful about taking over-the-counter painkillers or cough medications that might also contain aspirin. Blood thinners can lead to excessive bleeding. So, call your doctor right away if you notice any of these signs: • Heavier-than-usual periods • Nosebleeds • Bleeding from your gums • Blood in yourpoopor poop that looks black • Vomit that's red or looks like coffee grounds • Sudden vision problems • Serious head or abdominal (belly) pain • Trouble moving your arms or legs
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What are APLS Takeaways?
Antiphospholipid syndrome is an immune system disorder that makes your blood more likely to clot. This can lead to several health problems. While there's no cure, treatment can protect you against complications.
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What are APLS Antiphospholipid Syndrome FAQs?
What is the main cause of antiphospholipid syndrome? Sometimes a health condition, such aslupusor another autoimmune disorder, causes you to develop APS. That's called secondary antiphospholipid syndrome. But you can get APS even if you don't have another condition (primary phospholipid syndrome). Scientists think genetics is at least partly to blame.
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Apnea, Infantile: Could Your Child Have Sleep Apnea?
This sleep disorder can cause serious health problems for kids.
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What are Apnea, Infantile Risk Factors for Children's Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea(OSA) is asleep-related breathing disorder affecting more than 18 million adults and 2% to 3% of children of all ages, even newborns, according to the National Sleep Foundation. It seems to run in families, and kids who have enlargedtonsilsand/oradenoids(lymph nodes in the throat behind the nose) have a higher risk of developing OSA. Other factors include being obese, having a small jaw or midface, or a larger-than-usualtongue, being exposed totobaccosmoke, and having less muscle tone (such as in children withDown syndrome,cerebral palsy, and/or neuromuscular disorders), explains Dennis Rosen, MD, associate medical director of the Center for PediatricSleep Disordersat Boston Children's Hospital.
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What are Apnea, Infantile Treating Children's Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea, derived from the Greek word for "without breath," is a serious condition. Breathing temporarily pauses during sleep for more than 10 seconds in adults and longer than two breath cycles in children, and this can happen up to 70 times an hour. Oxygen levels in thebloodplummet, and the body responds as if choking. Sometimes young children outgrow OSA as their throats get larger and airways stiffen, says Rosen. Those with large tonsils and adenoids may need surgery (adenotonsillectomy), which typically cures 80% to 90% of children, says Rosen. Joshua was diagnosed with OSA and needs additional treatment since tonsil surgery was unsuccessful. His parents are consulting another sleep specialist. "I'm relieved I have a diagnosis," says Chin-Lee. "A lot of people, and probably a lot of kids, havesleep apneaand don't know it."
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What are Apnea, Infantile Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?
Think your child might haveobstructive sleep apnea? Look for these symptoms, Rosen says. • Loudsnoring, often with gasping, choking, and snorts • Long pauses in breathing while sleeping (longer than two breath cycles) • Excessivesweatingat night because of the strain of trying to breathe • Waking up with headaches and daytime sleepiness, irritability, hyperactivity, and difficulty concentrating Find more articles, browse back issues, and read the current issue of"WebMD the Magazine."
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What Is Appendicitis?
Appendicitisis an inflammation of the appendix. It's a medical emergency that almost always requires surgery as soon as possible to remove the appendix. Luckily, you can live just fine without it.
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What Causes Appendicitis?
In the U.S., 1 in 20 people will getappendicitisat some point in their lives. Although it can strike at any age, appendicitis is rare in children younger than 2. It’s most likely to affect people between the ages of 10 and 30and people who were assigned male at birth. If appendicitis runs in your family, you might also be more likely to get it at some point. It’s not a condition that’s passed down, but some genetic factors could put you at a higher risk.
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How Is Appendicitis Diagnosed?
Diagnosing appendicitis can be tricky. Symptoms are often unclear or similar to those of other illnesses, including gallbladder problems, bladder orurinary tract infection, Crohn's disease, gastritis, kidney stones, intestinal infection, and ovary problems.
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What triggers appendicitis?
Can appendicitis resolve on its own?In rare cases, appendicitis can go away on its own. But you should always see a doctor if you think you have appendicitis — even if your pain levels start to improve.
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Can appendicitis resolve on its own?
How fast does appendicitis progress?Symptoms of appendicitis usually show up within the first 24 hours and progress quickly. If left untreated, the appendix can burst within 48-72 hours.
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How fast does appendicitis progress?
How to check for appendicitis at home?If yourabdominal paingets worse when you lie on your left side and extend your right hip, or when you flex and rotate your right hip, you may have appendicitis.
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How to check for appendicitis at home?
Which foods can cause appendicitis?Undigested seeds or nuts have triggered rare cases of appendicitis. A high-fiber diet may reduce your chances of having appendicitis.
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What are Appendicitis Appendix Location?
The appendix is a 3 1/2-inch-long tube of tissue that extends from your large intestine on the lower right side of your body. The appendix has specialized tissue that can make antibodies, but no one is completely sure what its function is.
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What are Appendicitis Symptoms?
The classic symptoms of appendicitis include: • Pain in your lower right belly or pain near your navel that moves lower. This is usually the first sign.The appendix pain location might be different for some people, depending on where your appendix is. If it’s behind your colon, for example, you may feel pain near your pelvis. If you’re pregnant, the pain might start higher up, as the appendix can move during pregnancy. • Loss of appetite • Nausea and vomitingsoon after belly pain begins • Swollen belly • Fever of 99-102 F • Inability to pass gas Other less common symptoms of appendicitis include: • Dull or sharp pain anywhere in your upper or lower belly, back, or rear end • Painful or difficult peeing • Vomiting before your belly pain starts • Severe cramps • Constipation or diarrhea with gas Atypical signs of appendicitis during pregnancy include: • Acid refluxand/or indigestion • Pelvic pain • Pain beneath your rib cage • Pain when urinating If you have any of these symptoms, see a doctor right away. Acute appendicitis comes on suddenly and develops quickly over 24 hours. Timely diagnosis and treatment are important. Don’t eat, drink, or use any pain remedies, antacids, laxatives, or heating pads.
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What are Appendicitis Treatment?
Appendicitis is almost always treated as an emergency. Surgery to remove the appendix, which is called an appendectomy, is the standard treatment for almost all cases of appendicitis. Generally, if your doctor suspects that you have appendicitis, they will quickly remove it to avoid a rupture. If you have anabscess, you may get two procedures: one to drain the abscess of pus and fluid, and a later one to take out the appendix. But some research shows that treating acute appendicitis with antibiotics may help you avoid surgery.
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What are Appendicitis Appendectomy Procedure?
Before your appendix is taken out, you’ll take antibiotics to fight infection. You’ll usually getgeneral anesthesia, meaning you’ll be asleep for the procedure.You won’t be able to eat or drink for 8 hours before the surgery, but you’ll get fluids through an IV line. There are two types of appendectomies:Laparoscopy This is the most common type of appendectomy because of its quick recovery time. During surgery, a doctor will use a tube to inflate your abdomen with gas so that they can see your appendix better. They will remove your appendix through a 4-inch-long cut or with a device called a laparoscope (a thin telescope-like tool that lets them see inside your belly). If you haveperitonitis, the surgeon will also clean out your belly and drain the pus. The surgeon will close the cut with either dissolvable or regular stitches. If you get regular stitches, you’ll need to visit your doctor 7-10 days after surgery to have them removed. You should be able to leave the hospital within 24 hours if there aren’t any complications.
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What are Appendicitis Complications?
If left untreated, an inflamed appendix will burst, spilling bacteria and debris into the abdominal cavity, the central part of your body that holds your liver, stomach, and intestines. This can lead to peritonitis, a serious infection of the abdominal cavity's lining (the peritoneum). It can be deadly unless it is treated quickly with strong antibiotics and surgery to remove the pus.
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What are Appendicitis Prevention?
There’s no way to prevent appendicitis. But it may be less common in people who eat foods high infiber, such as fresh fruits and vegetables.
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What are Appendicitis Takeaways?
Appendicitis is a medical emergency that requires surgery to remove. Fortunately, living without the appendix doesn’t create any health problems. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to avoid complications. If you think you have appendicitis, you should see a doctor immediately.
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What are Appendicitis FAQs?
What triggers appendicitis?Viruses, bacteria, or parasites in your digestive tract can cause appendicitis. Poop that blocks the opening of your appendix can also trigger it. Can appendicitis resolve on its own?In rare cases, appendicitis can go away on its own. But you should always see a doctor if you think you have appendicitis — even if your pain levels start to improve. How fast does appendicitis progress?Symptoms of appendicitis usually show up within the first 24 hours and progress quickly. If left untreated, the appendix can burst within 48-72 hours. How to check for appendicitis at home?If yourabdominal paingets worse when you lie on your left side and extend your right hip, or when you flex and rotate your right hip, you may have appendicitis. Which foods can cause appendicitis?Undigested seeds or nuts have triggered rare cases of appendicitis. A high-fiber diet may reduce your chances of having appendicitis.
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