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<s> [INST] What to do for Whipple Disease ?[/INST] A person with Whipple disease and malabsorption may need
- a diet high in calories and protein - vitamins - nutritional supplements</s> |
<s> [INST] What to do for Whipple Disease ?[/INST] - Whipple disease is a rare bacterial infection that primarily affects the small intestine. Left untreated, Whipple disease gets worse and is usually life threatening. - Bacteria called Tropheryma whipplei (T. whipplei) cause Whipple disease. T. whipplei infection can... |
<s> [INST] Who is at risk for Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes? ?[/INST] Risk factors are conditions that increase the chances of getting a particular disease. The more risk factors people have, the greater their chances of developing that disease or condition. Diabetic neuropathy and related sexual and urologi... |
<s> [INST] How to prevent Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes ?[/INST] People with diabetes can lower their risk of sexual and urologic problems by keeping their blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels close to the target numbers their health care provider recommends. Being physically active and main... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes ?[/INST] The nerve damage of diabetes may cause sexual or urologic problems.
- Sexual problems in men with diabetes include - erectile dysfunction - retrograde ejaculation - Sexual problems in women with diabetes include ... |
<s> [INST] What causes Nerve Disease and Bladder Control ?[/INST] Nerves that work poorly can lead to three different kinds of bladder control problems.
Overactive bladder. Damaged nerves may send signals to the bladder at the wrong time, causing its muscles to squeeze without warning. The symptoms of ... |
<s> [INST] What causes Nerve Disease and Bladder Control ?[/INST] Many events or conditions can damage nerves and nerve pathways. Some of the most common causes are
- vaginal childbirth - infections of the brain or spinal cord - diabetes - stroke - accidents that injure the brain or spinal cord - ... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Nerve Disease and Bladder Control ?[/INST] The treatment for a bladder control problem depends on the cause of the nerve damage and the type of voiding dysfunction that results.
In the case of overactive bladder, your doctor may suggest a number of strategies, inc... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Nerve Disease and Bladder Control ?[/INST] The job of the sphincter muscles is to hold urine in the bladder by squeezing the urethra shut. If the urethral sphincter fails to stay closed, urine may leak out of the bladder. When nerve signals are coordinated properly, the sphincter ... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Nerve Disease and Bladder Control ?[/INST] Urine retention may occur either because the bladder wall muscles cannot contract or because the sphincter muscles cannot relax.
Catheter. A catheter is a thin tube that can be inserted through the urethra into the bladde... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Kidney Failure: What to Expect ?[/INST] For people who are on dialysis or approaching total kidney failure, adequate nutrition is important for maintaining energy, strength, healthy sleep patterns, bone health, heart health, and good mental health. A persons treatment will dictate the type of ... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Kidney Failure: What to Expect ?[/INST] - Kidney failure can affect a persons health in several ways. - When the kidneys stop working, waste products build up in the blood, a condition known as uremia. - People with kidney failure can avoid most of the problems of uremia by having regular di... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Wilson Disease ?[/INST] Wilson disease is a genetic disease that prevents the body from removing extra copper. The body needs a small amount of copper from food to stay healthy; however, too much copper is poisonous. Normally, the liver filters extra copper and releases it into bile. Bile is a ... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Wilson Disease ?[/INST] The liver is the bodys largest internal organ. The liver is called the bodys metabolic factory because of the important role it plays in metabolismthe way cells change food into energy after food is digested and absorbed into the blood. The liver has many important funct... |
<s> [INST] What causes Wilson Disease ?[/INST] Wilson disease is caused by an inherited autosomal recessive mutation, or change, in the ATP7B gene. In an autosomal recessive disease, the child has to inherit the gene mutation from both parents to have an increased likelihood for the disease. The chance of a child inher... |
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Wilson Disease ?[/INST] The signs and symptoms of Wilson disease vary, depending on what organs of the body are affected. Wilson disease is present at birth; however, the signs and symptoms of the disease do not appear until the copper builds up in the liver, the brain, or other orga... |
<s> [INST] What are the complications of Wilson Disease ?[/INST] People who have Wilson disease that is not treated or diagnosed early can have serious complications, such as
- cirrhosisscarring of the liver - kidney damageas liver function decreases, the kidneys may be damaged - persistent nervous s... |
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Wilson Disease ?[/INST] A health care provider may use several tests and exams to diagnose Wilson disease, including the following:
- medical and family history - physical exam - blood tests - urine tests - liver biopsy - imaging tests
Health care provid... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Wilson Disease ?[/INST] A health care provider will treat Wilson disease with a lifelong effort to reduce and control the amount of copper in the body. Treatment may include
- medications - changes in eating, diet, and nutrition - a liver transplant
... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Wilson Disease ?[/INST] People with Wilson disease should reduce their dietary copper intake by avoiding foods that are high in copper, such as
- shellfish - liver - mushrooms - nuts - chocolate
People should not eat these foods during the initial treatmen... |
<s> [INST] How to prevent Wilson Disease ?[/INST] A person cannot prevent Wilson disease; however, people with a family history of Wilson disease, especially those with an affected sibling or parent, should talk with a health care provider about testing. A health care provider may be able to diagnose Wilson disease bef... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Wilson Disease ?[/INST] - Wilson disease is a genetic disease that prevents the body from removing extra copper. - Normally, the liver filters extra copper and releases it into bile. In Wilson disease, the liver does not filter copper correctly and copper builds up in the liver, brain, eyes, ... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Anemia of Inflammation and Chronic Disease ?[/INST] Anemia is a condition in which a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the red blood cells drops below normal, which prevents the bodys cells from getting enough oxygen. Hemoglobin is an iron-r... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Anemia of Inflammation and Chronic Disease ?[/INST] Anemia of inflammation and chronic disease is a type of anemia that commonly occurs with chronic, or long term, illnesses or infections. Cancer and inflammatory disorders, in which abnormal activation of the immune system occurs, can also caus... |
<s> [INST] Who is at risk for Anemia of Inflammation and Chronic Disease? ?[/INST] While AI/ACD can affect people at any age, older adults are especially at risk because they have the highest rates of chronic disease. AI/ACD is also common among hospitalized patients, particularly those with chronic illnesses.
... |
<s> [INST] What causes Anemia of Inflammation and Chronic Disease ?[/INST] Anemia of inflammation and chronic disease is caused by red blood cells not functioning normally, so they cannot absorb and use iron efficiently. In addition, the body cannot respond normally to erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone made by the kidney... |
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Anemia of Inflammation and Chronic Disease ?[/INST] Anemia of inflammation and chronic disease typically develops slowly and, because it is usually mild, may cause few or no symptoms. Symptoms of anemia may also be masked by the symptoms of the underlying disease. Sometimes, AI/ACD c... |
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Anemia of Inflammation and Chronic Disease ?[/INST] To diagnose AI/ACD, a health care provider orders a blood test called a complete blood count (CBC). A blood test involves drawing a persons blood at a health care providers office or commercial facility and sending the sample to a lab for an... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Anemia of Inflammation and Chronic Disease ?[/INST] Anemia of inflammation and chronic disease often is not treated separately from the condition with which it occurs. In general, health care providers focus on treating the underlying illness. If this treatment is successful, the ... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Anemia of Inflammation and Chronic Disease ?[/INST] People with anemia caused by iron, vitamin B12, or folic acid deficiencies are usually advised to include sources of these nutrients in their diets.
Dietary sources of iron include
- beans - breakfast cereal... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Anemia of Inflammation and Chronic Disease ?[/INST] - Anemia is a condition in which a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the red blood cells drops below normal, which prevents the bodys cells from getting enough oxygen. - Anemia of inflamm... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Urine Blockage in Newborns ?[/INST] The urinary tract is the bodys drainage system for removing wastes and extra fluid. The urinary tract includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just bel... |
<s> [INST] What causes Urine Blockage in Newborns ?[/INST] Many types of defects in the urinary tract can cause urine blockage:
- Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Most children with VUR are born with a ureter that did not grow long enough during development in the womb. The valve formed by the ureter press... |
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Urine Blockage in Newborns ?[/INST] Before leaving the hospital, a baby with urine blockage may urinate only small amounts or may not urinate at all. As part of the routine newborn exam, the health care provider may feel an enlarged kidney or find a closed urethra, which may indicate... |
<s> [INST] What are the complications of Urine Blockage in Newborns ?[/INST] When a defect in the urinary tract blocks the flow of urine, the urine backs up and causes the ureters to swell, called hydroureter, and hydronephrosis.
Hydronephrosis is the most common problem found during prenatal ultrasoun... |
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Urine Blockage in Newborns ?[/INST] Defects of the urinary tract may be diagnosed before or after the baby is born.
Diagnosis before Birth
Tests during pregnancy can help determine if the baby is developing normally in the womb.
- Ultrasound.... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Urine Blockage in Newborns ?[/INST] Treatment for urine blockage depends on the cause and severity of the blockage. Hydronephrosis discovered before the baby is born rarely requires immediate action, especially if it is only on one side. The condition often goes away without any t... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Urine Blockage in Newborns ?[/INST] Researchers have not found that a mothers eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing urine blockage in newborns.</s> |
<s> [INST] What to do for Urine Blockage in Newborns ?[/INST] - Many types of defects in the urinary tract can cause urine blockage: - vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) - ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction - bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), such as posterior urethral valves (PUV) - ureterocele - Some b... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Gas in the Digestive Tract ?[/INST] Gas is air in the digestive tractthe large, muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus, where the movement of muscles, along with the release of hormones and enzymes, allows for the digestion of food. Gas leaves the body when people burp through th... |
<s> [INST] What causes Gas in the Digestive Tract ?[/INST] Gas in the digestive tract is usually caused by swallowing air and by the breakdown of certain foods in the large intestine by bacteria.
Everyone swallows a small amount of air when eating and drinking. The amount of air swallowed increases whe... |
<s> [INST] What causes Gas in the Digestive Tract ?[/INST] Most foods that contain carbohydrates can cause gas. In contrast, fats and proteins cause little gas. Foods that produce gas in one person may not cause gas in someone else, depending on how well individuals digest carbohydrates and the type of bacteria present... |
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Gas in the Digestive Tract ?[/INST] The most common symptoms of gas are burping, passing gas, bloating, and abdominal pain or discomfort. However, not everyone experiences these symptoms.
Burping. Burping, or belching, once in a while, especially during and after mea... |
<s> [INST] What causes Gas in the Digestive Tract ?[/INST] People can try to find the cause of gas on their own by keeping a diary of what they eat and drink and how often they burp, pass gas, or have other symptoms. A diary may help identify specific foods that cause gas.
A health care provider should... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Gas in the Digestive Tract ?[/INST] Gas can be treated by reducing swallowed air, making dietary changes, or taking over-the-counter or prescription medications. People who think they have too much gas can try to treat gas on their own before seeing a health care provider. Health ... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Gas in the Digestive Tract ?[/INST] Peoples eating habits and diet affect the amount of gas they have. For example, eating and drinking too fast may increase the amount of air swallowed, and foods that contain carbohydrates may cause some people to have more gas.
Tracking eati... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Gas in the Digestive Tract ?[/INST] - Gas is air in the digestive tract. - Everyone has gas. However, many people think they pass gas too often and that they have too much gas. Having too much gas is rare. - Gas in the digestive tract is usually caused by swallowing air and by the breakdown ... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Proctitis ?[/INST] Proctitis is inflammation of the lining of the rectum, the lower end of the large intestine leading to the anus. The large intestine and anus are part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth ... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Proctitis ?[/INST] Proctitis is inflammation of the lining of the rectum, the lower end of the large intestine leading to the anus. The large intestine and anus are part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth ... |
<s> [INST] What causes Proctitis ?[/INST] Proctitis has many causes, including acute, or sudden and short-term, and chronic, or long-lasting, conditions. Among the causes are the following:
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STDs that can be passed when a person is receiving anal sex are a common ... |
<s> [INST] What causes Proctitis ?[/INST] Proctitis has many causes, including acute, or sudden and short-term, and chronic, or long-lasting, conditions. Among the causes are the following:
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STDs that can be passed when a person is receiving anal sex are a common ... |
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Proctitis ?[/INST] Tenesmusan uncomfortable and frequent urge to have a bowel movementis one of the most common symptoms of proctitis. Other symptoms may include
- bloody bowel movements - rectal bleeding - a feeling of rectal fullness - anal or rectal pain - cra... |
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Proctitis ?[/INST] To diagnose proctitis, a health care provider will take a complete medical history and do a physical exam. The health care provider will ask the patient about symptoms, current and past medical conditions, family history, and sexual behavior that increases the risk of STD-i... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Proctitis ?[/INST] Treatment of proctitis depends on its cause. The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation, control symptoms, and eliminate infection, if it is present. Only a doctor can determine the cause of proctitis and the best course of treatment. With proper medical at... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Proctitis ?[/INST] Drinking plenty of fluids is important when diarrhea or frequent passage of loose or liquid stools occurs.
Avoiding caffeine and foods that are greasy, high in fiber, or sweet may lessen diarrhea symptoms. Some people also have problems digesting lactosethe ... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Proctitis ?[/INST] Proctitis that is not treated or does not respond to treatment may lead to complications, including
- severe bleeding and anemiaa condition in which red blood cells are fewer or smaller than normal, which means less oxygen is carried to the body... |
<s> [INST] How to prevent Proctitis ?[/INST] People who receive anal sex can avoid getting STD-related proctitis by having their partner use a condom. If anorectal trauma caused proctitis, stopping the activity that triggered inflammation often will stop the inflammation and prevent recurrence.
Other c... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Proctitis ?[/INST] - Proctitis is inflammation of the lining of the rectum, the lower end of the large intestine leading to the anus. - Common causes of proctitis are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), non-STD infections, anorectal trauma, ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease, radiation t... |
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your eyes healthy ?[/INST] Often, no symptoms appear during the early stages of diabetes retina problems. As retina problems worsen, your symptoms might include
- blurry or double vision - rings, flashing lights, or blank spots in you... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your eyes healthy ?[/INST] You can help your diabetes retina problems by controlling your
- blood glucose - blood pressure - cholesterol and triglycerides, or types of blood fat
If your retinopathy still does not ... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Gastroparesis ?[/INST] Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder that slows or stops the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. Normally, the muscles of the stomach, which are controlled by the vagus nerve, contract to break up food and move it throug... |
<s> [INST] What causes Gastroparesis ?[/INST] Most people diagnosed with gastroparesis have idiopathic gastroparesis, which means a health care provider cannot identify the cause, even with medical tests. Diabetes is the most common known cause of gastroparesis. People with diabetes have high levels of blood glucose, a... |
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Gastroparesis ?[/INST] The most common symptoms of gastroparesis are nausea, a feeling of fullness after eating only a small amount of food, and vomiting undigested foodsometimes several hours after a meal. Other symptoms of gastroparesis include
- gastroesophageal r... |
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Gastroparesis ?[/INST] Gastroparesis is diagnosed through a physical exam, medical history, blood tests, tests to rule out blockage or structural problems in the GI tract, and gastric emptying tests. Tests may also identify a nutritional disorder or underlying disease. To rule out any blockag... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Gastroparesis ?[/INST] Treatment of gastroparesis depends on the severity of the persons symptoms. In most cases, treatment does not cure gastroparesis, which is usually a chronic, or long-lasting, condition. Gastroparesis is also a relapsing conditionthe symptoms can come and go ... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Gastroparesis ?[/INST] Changing eating habits can sometimes help control the severity of gastroparesis symptoms. A health care provider may suggest eating six small meals a day instead of three large ones. If less food enters the stomach each time a person eats, the stomach may not become over... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Gastroparesis ?[/INST] An elevated blood glucose level directly interferes with normal stomach emptying, so good blood glucose control in people with diabetes is important. However, gastroparesis can make blood glucose control difficult. When food that has been delayed in the stom... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Gastroparesis ?[/INST] The problems of gastroparesis can include
- severe dehydration due to persistent vomiting - gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is GER that occurs more than twice a week for a few weeks; GERD can lead to esophagitis irritation of the esophagus ... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Gastroparesis ?[/INST] - Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder that slows or stops the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. - Gastroparesis can occur when the vagus nerve is damaged by illness or injury and the stomach muscles stop working nor... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Abdominal Adhesions ?[/INST] Abdominal adhesions are bands of fibrous tissue that can form between abdominal tissues and organs. Normally, internal tissues and organs have slippery surfaces, preventing them from sticking together as the body moves. However, abdominal adhesions cause tissues an... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Abdominal Adhesions ?[/INST] The abdominal cavity is the internal area of the body between the chest and hips that contains the lower part of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The esophagus carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach, which slowly pumps th... |
<s> [INST] What causes Abdominal Adhesions ?[/INST] Abdominal surgery is the most frequent cause of abdominal adhesions. Surgery-related causes include
- cuts involving internal organs - handling of internal organs - drying out of internal organs and tissues - contact of internal tissues with forei... |
<s> [INST] Who is at risk for Abdominal Adhesions? ?[/INST] Of patients who undergo abdominal surgery, 93 percent develop abdominal adhesions.1 Surgery in the lower abdomen and pelvis, including bowel and gynecological operations, carries an even greater chance of abdominal adhesions. Abdominal adhesions can become lar... |
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Abdominal Adhesions ?[/INST] In most cases, abdominal adhesions do not cause symptoms. When symptoms are present, chronic abdominal pain is the most common.</s> |
<s> [INST] What are the complications of Abdominal Adhesions ?[/INST] Abdominal adhesions can cause intestinal obstruction and female infertilitythe inability to become pregnant after a year of trying.
Abdominal adhesions can lead to female infertility by preventing fertilized eggs from reaching the ut... |
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Abdominal Adhesions ?[/INST] A complete intestinal obstruction is life threatening and requires immediate medical attention and often surgery. Symptoms of an intestinal obstruction include
- severe abdominal pain or cramping - nausea - vomiting - bloating - loud... |
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Abdominal Adhesions ?[/INST] Abdominal adhesions cannot be detected by tests or seen through imaging techniques such as x rays or ultrasound. Most abdominal adhesions are found during surgery performed to examine the abdomen. However, abdominal x rays, a lower gastrointestinal (GI) series, an... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Abdominal Adhesions ?[/INST] Abdominal adhesions that do not cause symptoms generally do not require treatment. Surgery is the only way to treat abdominal adhesions that cause pain, intestinal obstruction, or fertility problems. More surgery, however, carries the risk of additiona... |
<s> [INST] How to prevent Abdominal Adhesions ?[/INST] Abdominal adhesions are diffi cult to prevent; however, certain surgical techniques can minimize abdominal adhesions.
Laparoscopic surgery decreases the potential for abdominal adhesions because several tiny incisions are made in the lower abdomen ... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Abdominal Adhesions ?[/INST] Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing abdominal adhesions. A person with a partial intestinal obstruction may relieve symptoms with a liquid or low- fiber diet, which is more easily broken down into smaller... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Abdominal Adhesions ?[/INST] - Abdominal adhesions are bands of fibrous tissue that can form between abdominal tissues and organs. Abdominal adhesions cause tissues and organs in the abdominal cavity to stick together. - Abdominal surgery is the most frequent cause of abdominal adhesions. Of ... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life ?[/INST] What is diabetes?
There are three main types of diabetes:
- Type 1 diabetes Your body does not make insulin. This is a problem because you need insulin to take the sugar (glucose) from the foods you eat and tur... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Causes of Diabetes ?[/INST] Diabetes is a complex group of diseases with a variety of causes. People with diabetes have high blood glucose, also called high blood sugar or hyperglycemia.
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolismthe way the body uses digested food for energy. The dig... |
<s> [INST] What causes Causes of Diabetes ?[/INST] Type 1 diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin due to the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. In type 1 diabetesan autoimmune diseasethe bodys immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells. Normally, the immune system protects the body from... |
<s> [INST] What causes Causes of Diabetes ?[/INST] Type 2 diabetesthe most common form of diabetesis caused by a combination of factors, including insulin resistance, a condition in which the bodys muscle, fat, and liver cells do not use insulin effectively. Type 2 diabetes develops when the body can no longer produce ... |
<s> [INST] What causes Causes of Diabetes ?[/INST] Insulin Resistance and Beta Cell Dysfunction
Hormones produced by the placenta and other pregnancy-related factors contribute to insulin resistance, which occurs in all women during late pregnancy. Insulin resistance increases the amount of insulin nee... |
<s> [INST] What causes Causes of Diabetes ?[/INST] Other types of diabetes have a variety of possible causes.
Genetic Mutations Affecting Beta Cells, Insulin, and Insulin Action
Some relatively uncommon forms of diabetes known as monogenic diabetes are caused by mutations, or changes, ... |
<s> [INST] What causes Causes of Diabetes ?[/INST] Other types of diabetes have a variety of possible causes.
Genetic Mutations Affecting Beta Cells, Insulin, and Insulin Action
Some relatively uncommon forms of diabetes known as monogenic diabetes are caused by mutations, or changes, ... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Causes of Diabetes ?[/INST] - Diabetes is a complex group of diseases with a variety of causes. Scientists believe genes and environmental factors interact to cause diabetes in most cases. - People with diabetes have high blood glucose, also called high blood sugar or hyperglycemia. Diabetes ... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Renal Artery Stenosis ?[/INST] Renal artery stenosis is the narrowing of one or both renal arteries. Renal means kidney and stenosis means narrowing. The renal arteries are blood vessels that carry blood to the kidneys from the aortathe main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to art... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Renal Artery Stenosis ?[/INST] The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Every day, the two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed of ... |
<s> [INST] What causes Renal Artery Stenosis ?[/INST] About 90 percent of RAS is caused by atherosclerosisclogging, narrowing, and hardening of the renal arteries.2 In these cases, RAS develops when plaquea sticky substance made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other material found in the bloodbuilds up on the inne... |
<s> [INST] Who is at risk for Renal Artery Stenosis? ?[/INST] People at risk for artherosclerosis are also at risk for RAS. Risk factors for RAS caused by artherosclerosis include
- high blood cholesterol levels - high blood pressure - smoking - insulin resistance - diabetes - being overweight or ... |
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Renal Artery Stenosis ?[/INST] In many cases, RAS has no symptoms until it becomes severe.
The signs of RAS are usually either high blood pressure or decreased kidney function, or both, but RAS is often overlooked as a cause of high blood pressure. RAS should be cons... |
<s> [INST] What are the complications of Renal Artery Stenosis ?[/INST] People with RAS are at increased risk for complications resulting from loss of kidney function or atherosclerosis occurring in other blood vessels, such as
- chronic kidney disease (CKD)reduced kidney function over a period of time... |
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Renal Artery Stenosis ?[/INST] A health care provider can diagnose RAS by listening to the abdomen with a stethoscope and performing imaging tests. When blood flows through a narrow artery, it sometimes makes a whooshing sound, called a bruit. The health care provider may place a stethoscope ... |
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Renal Artery Stenosis ?[/INST] Treatment for RAS includes lifestyle changes, medications, and surgery and aims to
- prevent RAS from getting worse - treat RVH - relieve the blockage of the renal arteries
RAS that has not led to RVH or caused a s... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Renal Artery Stenosis ?[/INST] Limiting intake of fats, cholesterol, sodium, and sugar can help prevent atherosclerosis, which can lead to RAS. Most sodium in the diet comes from salt. A healthy diet that prevents people from becoming overweight or obese can also help prevent atherosclerosis. ... |
<s> [INST] What to do for Renal Artery Stenosis ?[/INST] - Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is the narrowing of one or both renal arteries. The renal arteries are blood vessels that carry blood to the kidneys from the aortathe main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to arteries throughout the body. - Renovascul... |
<s> [INST] What is (are) Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your kidneys healthy ?[/INST] Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below your rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Every day, your two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1... |
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