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Is skin bleaching dangerous?
Skin bleaching is a cosmetic treatment to reduce the prominence of skin discolorations and even out the color of the skin. You can buy bleaching creams over the counter and by prescription. Some people apply skin lightener to their entire body to change their complexion, but this can be very risky. The active ingredien...
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How much water should I drink to avoid when working out?
A good general rule is to then drink this amount of water: 8 ounces about 20 to 30 minutes before working out 8 ounces every 10 to 20 minutes during your workout 8 ounces within a half hour of when your workout is done Eat a small meal or snack every 2 to 3 hours to keep a steady source of fuel for your body.
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How can I check the blood pressure of my child?
How to Check Your child's doctor will start to check blood pressure at age 3. Your child may need to have it checked sooner if he: Was born prematurely or had low birth weight Has congenital heart disease Takes medicine that can make blood pressure rise Has other medical conditions that can lead to high blood pressure ...
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How can I check my child's heart rate?
You should also check your child's pulse if he: Says his chest hurts or complains of things like a “racing” feeling or a “skipped” heartbeat Faints Has trouble breathing (not because of asthma) Becomes pale or his lips turn blue How to Check Make sure your child has been seated for at least 5 minutes before you...
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What are signs of respiratory distress in children?
Normal rate (breaths per minute): Infant (0-12 months): 30-60 Toddler (1-3 years): 24-40 Preschooler (3-5 years): 22-34 School-aged child (5-12 years): 18-30 Adolescent (12-18 years): 12-16 If your baby or child's pulse is fast or he has any of the following symptoms, it could mean he's having trouble breathing: Bluish...
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How can I check my child's respiratory rate?
How to Check Set a timer for 30 seconds and count the number of times your child's chest rises. Double that number to get his respiratory rate. Normal rate (breaths per minute): Infant (0-12 months): 30-60 Toddler (1-3 years): 24-40 Preschooler (3-5 years): 22-34 School-aged child (5-12 years): 18-30 Adolescent (12-18 ...
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What are normal levels of blood pressure for boys and girls 13 and older?
For boys: 1 year old: less than 98/52 2 years old: less than 100/55 3 years old: less than 101/58 4 years old: less than 102/60 5 years old: less than 103/63 6 years old: less than 105/66 7 years old: less than 106/68 8 years old: less than 107/69 9 years old: less than 107/70 10 years old: less than 108/72 11 years ol...
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How do I take an oral temperature for my child?
To take an oral temperature: Slip the end of the thermometer under your child's tongue. Have your child close his lips around the thermometer. Remove it when it beeps and check the temperature.
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What are normal levels of blood pressure in girls?
For boys: 1 year old: less than 98/52 2 years old: less than 100/55 3 years old: less than 101/58 4 years old: less than 102/60 5 years old: less than 103/63 6 years old: less than 105/66 7 years old: less than 106/68 8 years old: less than 107/69 9 years old: less than 107/70 10 years old: less than 108/72 11 years ol...
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What Is a biventricular pacemaker?
Leads are tiny wires implanted through a vein into the right ventricle and into the coronary sinus vein to pace or regulate the left ventricle. Usually (but not always), a lead is also implanted into the right atrium. This helps the heart beat in a more balanced way. Traditional pacemakers are used to treat slow heart ...
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Why would a doctor recommend combination implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and pacemaker therapy?
People with heart failure who have poor ejection fractions (measurement that shows how well the heart pumps with each beat) are at risk for fast irregular heart rhythms -- some of which can be life-threatening -- called arrhythmias. Currently, doctors use an ICD to prevent these dangerous rhythms. The device works by d...
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Will I stay in the hospital after my pacemaker is implanted?
Hospital stay: After the pacemaker implant, you will be admitted to the hospital overnight. The nurses will monitor your heart rate and rhythm. You will also have a monitor (a small recorder that is attached to your chest by small electrode patches). It will record your heart rhythm while you are in the hospital. This ...
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When will someone be able to go home after the pacemaker implant?
Usually, you will be able to go home the day after your pacemaker is implanted. Your doctor will discuss the results of the procedure and answer any questions you may have. A doctor or nurse will go over specific instructions for your care at home. Please ask a responsible adult to drive you home, as the medications yo...
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When can someone do normal activities after the pacemaker implant?
Call your doctor if you notice: Increased drainage or bleeding from the insertion site Increased opening of the incision Redness around the incision site Warmth along the incision Increased body temperature (fever or chills) After your pacemaker is implanted, you may move your arm normally and do not have to restrict i...
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What is cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)?
Cardiac resynchronization therapy ( CRT), also called biventricular pacing, uses a special kind of pacemaker -- a biventricular pacemaker -- that is designed to help the ventricles contract more normally. It keeps the right and left ventricles pumping together by sending small electrical impulses through the leads. Thi...
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What happens after the pacemaker check?
After your pacemaker check, an echocardiogram may be done to help determine if your pacemaker is on the correct settings. The technician nurse will be there during your echo and will change your pacemaker at least three times. The echo will be repeated with each change to evaluate heart function. The pacemaker will kee...
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How will I know if my pacemaker needs to be changed?
After getting a pacemaker, you will need to follow-up with the doctor and nurses in a pacemaker clinic and through phone check-ups. This will allow them to monitor your pacemaker's function and anticipate when it will need to be changed. In addition, the pacemaker may be programmed to beep when the battery is low. Your...
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How are the settings determined for your pacemaker?
After the leads are tested, the doctor will connect them to your pacemaker. Your doctor will determine the rate of your pacemaker and other settings. The final pacemaker settings are done after the implant using a special device called a "programmer."
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Why does someone have to stay in the hospital after the pacemaker implant?
Hospital stay: After the pacemaker implant, you will be admitted to the hospital overnight. The nurses will monitor your heart rate and rhythm. You will also have a monitor (a small recorder that is attached to your chest by small electrode patches). It will record your heart rhythm while you are in the hospital. This ...
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What will it feel like when the doctor puts in the pacemaker during the endocardial approach?
You will feel a pinching or burning feeling at first. Then the area will become numb. Once this occurs, an incision will be made to insert the pacemaker and leads. You may feel a pulling as the doctor makes a pocket in the tissue under your skin for the pacemaker. You should not feel pain. If you do, tell your nurse.
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What are leads that are implanted in the heart?
Leads are tiny wires implanted through a vein into the right ventricle and into the coronary sinus vein to pace or regulate the left ventricle. Usually (but not always), a lead is also implanted into the right atrium. This helps the heart beat in a more balanced way.
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What are arrhythmias?
People with heart failure who have poor ejection fractions (measurement that shows how well the heart pumps with each beat) are at risk for fast irregular heart rhythms -- some of which can be life-threatening -- called arrhythmias. Currently, doctors use an ICD to prevent these dangerous rhythms. The device works by d...
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How are pacemakers implanted inside of the heart?
The tip of the lead attaches to your heart muscle. The other end of the lead is attached to the pulse generator, which is placed under the skin in your upper chest. This technique is done under local anesthesia (you will not be asleep). Outside the heart (epicardial approach): Your chest will be opened and the lead tip...
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How effective are psoriasis laser treatments?
Because laser treatment for psoriasis is still a relatively new therapy, research is still underway to confirm its effectiveness. Some studies find that most people who are treated with lasers see real improvements in their skin that can last anywhere from several months to a year. Results are usually seen within 8 to ...
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What are side effects of psoriasis laser treatments?
Avoid laser treatments if you have: Lupus or scleroderma Sun sensitivity Xeroderma pigmentosum (an inherited disease that causes sensitivity to sunlight) Risks for, or a history of, skin cancer A condition that requires you to take medications that make you sensitive to the sun Laser therapy is generally safe, but some...
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Are excimer lasers used to treat psoriasis?
Today, there is another option for treating psoriasis: excimer lasers, which deliver ultraviolet light to localized areas of the skin. This treatment uses intense, focused doses of laser light to help control areas of mild to moderate psoriasis without harming healthy skin around them. Targeted laser therapy is similar...
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Where are psoriasis laser treatments done?
Excimer laser treatments are performed in the dermatologist's office. Each session takes only a few minutes. During the treatment, the doctor aims the laser directly at patches of psoriasis. You might feel some warmth at the site or a snapping sensation against the skin.
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What dose of laser light will treat my psoriasis?
Your doctor will determine your dose of laser light based on the thickness of your psoriasis plaques and your skin color (a lower dose is used on lighter skin). During the procedure, you will be given dark goggles to protect your eyes.
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What are the side effects of laser treatment for psoriasis?
Avoid laser treatments if you have: Lupus or scleroderma Sun sensitivity Xeroderma pigmentosum (an inherited disease that causes sensitivity to sunlight) Risks for, or a history of, skin cancer A condition that requires you to take medications that make you sensitive to the sun Laser therapy is generally safe, but some...
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When should I avoid psoriasis laser treatments?
Avoid laser treatments if you have: Lupus or scleroderma Sun sensitivity Xeroderma pigmentosum (an inherited disease that causes sensitivity to sunlight) Risks for, or a history of, skin cancer A condition that requires you to take medications that make you sensitive to the sun Laser therapy is generally safe, but some...
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What are some common treatment options for psoriasis?
If you're living with psoriasis, you know how uncomfortable and embarrassing the red, itchy, scaly skin can be. Treatment options for psoriasis include steroid cream or other medicated creams, oral medications, and light therapy. All of these treatments work well, but medications can have side effects and light therapy...
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How does psoriasis laser treatment work?
Excimer laser treatments are performed in the dermatologist's office. Each session takes only a few minutes. During the treatment, the doctor aims the laser directly at patches of psoriasis. You might feel some warmth at the site or a snapping sensation against the skin. Excimer lasers aim a high intensity ultraviolet ...
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How does excimer laser treatments work?
Excimer lasers aim a high intensity ultraviolet B ( UVB) light dose of a very specific wavelength -- 308 nanometers -- directly at the psoriasis plaques. Because the laser light never touches the surrounding skin, it reduces the risk of UV radiation exposure. Excimer lasers are used to treat mild-to-moderate psoriasis.
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Can psoriasis laser treatments increase the risk for skin cancer?
Avoid laser treatments if you have: Lupus or scleroderma Sun sensitivity Xeroderma pigmentosum (an inherited disease that causes sensitivity to sunlight) Risks for, or a history of, skin cancer A condition that requires you to take medications that make you sensitive to the sun Laser therapy is generally safe, but some...
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What levels of psoriasis can laser sessions treat?
Psoriasis laser treatments work well on people with mild-to-moderate psoriasis. But because the light is concentrated, it's not effective for people with psoriasis on large areas of the body.
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Why do people take turmeric?
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How much turmeric should you take?
Turmeric is an unproven treatment, though it has years of traditional use and some preliminary convincing research. There is no standard dosage. Ask your health care provider for advice.
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Can you get turmeric naturally from foods?
Turmeric, as a spice, is a common ingredient in Indian cooking. The spice (and supplement) comes from the underground stems (rhizomes) of the turmeric plant.
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How safe is turmeric?
Given the lack of evidence about its safety, children and women who are breastfeeding should only use turmeric supplements if a doctor recommends it.
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What can cause constipation?
Other causes of constipation include: Not drinking enough water A diet low in fiber Lack of exercise Travel or another change in routine Eating large amounts of dairy products Stress Resisting the urge to have a bowel movement Antacid medicines containing calcium or aluminum Other medicines (especially strong pain medi...
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When should I call my doctor about constipation?
Call your doctor if: Constipation is a new problem for you You have blood in your stool You are losing weight even though you are not trying to lose weight You have severe pain with bowel movements Your constipation has lasted more than 3 weeks
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What is constipation?
It occurs when bowel movements become difficult or less frequent. The normal length of time between bowel movements (also known as "stools") ranges widely from person to person. Some people have bowel movements three times a day; others only one to two times a week. Going longer than three days without a bowel movement...
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How much can I eat if I have type 2 diabetes?
Confused about how much you can eat when you have diabetes? First you need to know how much food is in a serving. It may be different from what you expect. Let's say you eat a cup of rice at dinner. But a serving is actually considered 1/3 cup. So you got three times as many carbs as you thought. To outsmart those mist...
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How many nuts, poultry, fish, eggs, dry beans, cheese, and meat are in a serving?
1/2 banana 1 small apple, orange, or pear 1/2 cup chopped, cooked, or canned fruit 1 cup raw leafy vegetables 1/2 cup other vegetables cooked, raw (chopped), or canned 1/2 cup vegetable juice 1 slice of bread 1/2 English muffin, bun, small bagel, or pita bread 1 6-inch tortilla 4-6 crackers 2 rice cakes 1 ounce ready-t...
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What is an example of one serving of bread, cereal, rice, starchy vegetables, and pasta?
1/2 banana 1 small apple, orange, or pear 1/2 cup chopped, cooked, or canned fruit 1 cup raw leafy vegetables 1/2 cup other vegetables cooked, raw (chopped), or canned 1/2 cup vegetable juice 1 slice of bread 1/2 English muffin, bun, small bagel, or pita bread 1 6-inch tortilla 4-6 crackers 2 rice cakes 1 ounce ready-t...
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What is an example of one serving of fruit?
1/2 banana 1 small apple, orange, or pear 1/2 cup chopped, cooked, or canned fruit 1 cup raw leafy vegetables 1/2 cup other vegetables cooked, raw (chopped), or canned 1/2 cup vegetable juice 1 slice of bread 1/2 English muffin, bun, small bagel, or pita bread 1 6-inch tortilla 4-6 crackers 2 rice cakes 1 ounce ready-t...
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How much bread, cereal, rice, starchy vegetables, and pasta are in a serving?
1/2 banana 1 small apple, orange, or pear 1/2 cup chopped, cooked, or canned fruit 1 cup raw leafy vegetables 1/2 cup other vegetables cooked, raw (chopped), or canned 1/2 cup vegetable juice 1 slice of bread 1/2 English muffin, bun, small bagel, or pita bread 1 6-inch tortilla 4-6 crackers 2 rice cakes 1 ounce ready-t...
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What is an example of one serving of milk and yogurt?
1/2 banana 1 small apple, orange, or pear 1/2 cup chopped, cooked, or canned fruit 1 cup raw leafy vegetables 1/2 cup other vegetables cooked, raw (chopped), or canned 1/2 cup vegetable juice 1 slice of bread 1/2 English muffin, bun, small bagel, or pita bread 1 6-inch tortilla 4-6 crackers 2 rice cakes 1 ounce ready-t...
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How can diet affect your risk for prostate cancer?
Research also suggests high dietary fat may be linked to prostate cancer. Men in countries with a high-fat diet tend to eat fewer fruits and vegetables.
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How can race affect your risk for prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer happens about 60% more often in African- American men than in white American men. And when it is diagnosed, the cancer is more likely to be advanced. But Japanese and African men living in their native countries have low rates of prostate cancer. Numbers for these groups rise sharply when the men immigr...
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How can family history affect your risk for prostate cancer?
Men whose relatives have had prostate cancer are considered to be at higher risk. Having a father or brother with the disease more than doubles your odds of having prostate cancer. Having a brother with prostate cancer appears to make it more likely than having an affected father does. Your chances go even higher when ...
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What questions should I ask my doctor about my rheumatoid arthritis?
You'll work closely with your doctor to manage your rheumatoid arthritis. These questions are a good starting point for your next checkup. Which RA medicines do you recommend for me, and why? How will we know if my treatment is working? What are the possible side effects? Would physical therapy or occupational therapy ...
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What does poison sumac look like?
Poison oak is more common in the western U. S. Poison sumac grows as a woody shrub, with each stem containing 7 to 13 leaves arranged in pairs. Poison sumac can be distinguished from harmless sumac by its drooping clusters of green berries. Harmless sumac has red, upright berry clusters. Poison sumac is more common in ...
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How long does a poison plant rash last?
Most rashes caused by poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac are mild and last from five to 12 days. In severe cases, the rash can last for 30 days or longer.
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How does the rash from poison ivy, oak, and sumac happen?
When initially exposed to urushiol, the skin alerts the immune system of the presence of the irritating chemical. However, it's common for no visible reaction will occur the first time a person comes in contact with a poison plant. The immune system then prepares a defensive reaction for the next time the skin encounte...
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What causes aplastic anemia?
Acquired causes include: Autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis Chemicals such as pesticides, arsenic, and benzene Infections including hepatitis, Epstein- Barr virus, and HIV Radiation and chemotherapy treatments for cancer Inherited conditions such as Fanconi anemia, Shwachman- Diamond syndrome, a...
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What are the symptoms of Fanconi anemia?
Symptoms of Fanconi anemia include: Abnormal thumbs Heart, kidney, and bone problems Skin color changes Small body, head, and eyes If you have Fanconi anemia, you're more likely to get a type of cancer called acute myeloid leukemia, or AML.
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What is Fanconi anemia?
Fanconi anemia makes your blood marrow produce too few blood cells. It's hereditary, meaning it's passed down from one of your parents through a gene mutation.
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What are the symptoms of aplastic anemia?
Symptoms of aplastic anemia can include everything from shortness of breath and dizziness to headaches, pale skin, chest pain, fast heart rate (tachycardia), and cold hands and feet.
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What causes myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)?
Some people are born with a gene that causes MDS. These genes are usually passed down from one or both parents. If you have certain inherited syndromes, including Fanconi anemia, Shwachman- Diamond syndrome, Diamond Blackfan anemia, familial platelet disorder, and severe congenital neutropenia, you could be more likely...
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What is megaloblastic anemia?
With this type of anemia, your bone marrow produces abnormally structured red blood cells that are too large and too young. Because they're not mature or healthy, they can't carry oxygen throughout your body very well.
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What are the complications of Fanconi anemia?
Symptoms of Fanconi anemia include: Abnormal thumbs Heart, kidney, and bone problems Skin color changes Small body, head, and eyes If you have Fanconi anemia, you're more likely to get a type of cancer called acute myeloid leukemia, or AML. Your odds of getting cancers of the head, neck, skin, GI tract, or genitals als...
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How is congenital dyserythropoietic anemia (CDA) treated?
Some people never need treatment. But depending on the severity of the disease, your doctor might recommend a blood transfusion, a stem cell transplant, or with medicines to lower iron levels or interferon alfa-2 A, a drug typically used for treating leukemia and melanoma.
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How is Diamond-Blackfan anemia treated?
Symptoms of Diamond- Blackfan anemia include: Fast heartbeat (tachycardia) Fatigue Heart murmur Pale skin Short height Weak bones Treatments include everything from steroids that can help produce more red blood cells to red blood cell transfusions and bone marrow transplants.
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What are the symptoms of autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
Symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, fast heartbeat (tachycardia), trouble breathing, chills, backache, and yellow skin (jaundice).
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How is autoimmune hemolytic anemia treated?
Treating the disease that caused the anemia can also stop your red blood cell damage. If you have an autoimmune disease, your doctor might treat you with steroid drugs to calm your immune system, which can help the anemia.
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How does aplastic anemia affect you?
Blood cells are made from stem cells in your bone marrow. When you have aplastic anemia, stem cells in your bone marrow are damaged and can't make enough new blood cells. You're either born with aplastic anemia, meaning you inherited a gene from your parents that caused it, or you develop it (acquired). Acquired aplast...
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How is megaloblastic anemia treated?
But once symptoms do appear, they're similar to other types of anemia, and include: Dizziness and fatigue Diarrhea, nausea Fast or irregular heartbeat (tachycardia) Muscle pain or weakness Pale skin Trouble breathing Doctors treat megaloblastic anemia with vitamin B9 and vitamin B12 supplements to replace what your bod...
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What are the symptoms of Diamond-Blackfan anemia?
Symptoms of Diamond- Blackfan anemia include: Fast heartbeat (tachycardia) Fatigue Heart murmur Pale skin Short height Weak bones Treatments include everything from steroids that can help produce more red blood cells to red blood cell transfusions and bone marrow transplants.
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What are the symptoms of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)?
Some people don't have symptoms with MDS, but others do, including: Bruising or bleeding Infection Fever Shortness of breath Weakness and fatigue Weight loss Oncologists (cancer doctors) and hematologists (blood doctors) treat MDS with chemotherapy, hematopoietic growth factors, and stem cell or bone marrow transplants...
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What causes megaloblastic anemia?
But once symptoms do appear, they're similar to other types of anemia, and include: Dizziness and fatigue Diarrhea, nausea Fast or irregular heartbeat (tachycardia) Muscle pain or weakness Pale skin Trouble breathing Doctors treat megaloblastic anemia with vitamin B9 and vitamin B12 supplements to replace what your bod...
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What are the symptoms of sideroblastic anemia?
Symptoms for both types include: Chest pain Fast heartbeat, or tachycardia Headaches Trouble breathing Weakness and fatigue Treatment for sideroblastic anemia depends on the cause.
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How are myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) treated?
Some people don't have symptoms with MDS, but others do, including: Bruising or bleeding Infection Fever Shortness of breath Weakness and fatigue Weight loss Oncologists (cancer doctors) and hematologists (blood doctors) treat MDS with chemotherapy, hematopoietic growth factors, and stem cell or bone marrow transplants...
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How is sideroblastic anemia treated?
Symptoms for both types include: Chest pain Fast heartbeat, or tachycardia Headaches Trouble breathing Weakness and fatigue Treatment for sideroblastic anemia depends on the cause. If you have acquired anemia, you'll need to avoid the chemical or drug that caused it. Other treatments include vitamin B6 therapy and bone...
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What are some other drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Also, you may not be able to take these drugs if you: Take nitrate drugs (for chest pain) Had a heart attack or stroke in the past six months Have kidney or liver disease Have retinitis pigmentosa (an eye disease) If erectile dysfunction pills are out of the question, or if pills haven't worked for you, don't worry. Th...
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How is a vacuum device used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED)?
This is typically a clear plastic cylinder with a bulb or plunger and a constriction band. You put your penis in the cylinder and start pumping. The suction creates a vacuum, so blood rushes in to fill the spaces in the spongy tissue of the penis, creating an erection. The erection lasts only as long as the blood stays...
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What should I know about erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments?
Even if your high blood pressure (or hypertension) has caused erectile dysfunction ( ED), you have every reason to be optimistic about the future and a healthy sex life. ED is a common problem associated with high blood pressure, but there are many proven treatments you can try.
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Who shouldn't take pills for erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Men whose blood pressure isn't under control and those who take alpha-blockers (for high blood pressure or prostate problems) shouldn't take Cialis, Levitra, Staxyn, or Viagra. Also, you may not be able to take these drugs if you: Take nitrate drugs (for chest pain) Had a heart attack or stroke in the past six months H...
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What herbs and supplements are believed to help with erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Currently, no herb or supplements have been proven to help with erectile dysfunction. Herbs and supplements that some believe are helpful for erection problems include: Ginseng Horny goat weed Ginkgo biloba Muira puama Pycnogenol L-arginine Damiana Before trying any alternative treatment, be sure to ask your doctor abo...
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What are some things to consider regarding surgery for erectile dysfunction (ED)?
You bend it up for sex or down for daily living. The other kind is an inflatable implant. The device stores fluid in a reservoir under the skin of your abdomen or scrotum. You press on the reservoir to pump fluid into cylinders in the penis. That creates an erection. A valve drains the fluid out of the penis when you'r...
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How will your doctor figure out what is the right treatment for my hyperthyroidism?
There are several different ways to treat an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Before choosing the one that's best for you, your doctor will consider what's causing it, your age, your overall heath, and how severe your symptoms are.
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What are possible side effects of beta-blockers?
Side effects may include: Headache Dizziness Digestive problems Surgery isn't typically recommended for an overactive thyroid.
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Will I need surgery to treat my hyperthyroidism?
Side effects may include: Headache Dizziness Digestive problems Surgery isn't typically recommended for an overactive thyroid. But if you can't take antithyroid medicines or get radioactive iodine therapy, your doctor may recommend a surgery called thyroidectomy. It means your thyroid will be completely removed.
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What are the side effects of antithyroid drug medications for hyperthyroidism?
Up to 3% of people who take antithyroid medications develop allergic reactions like rashes and hives. In rare cases, these medicines can cause a condition called agranulocytosis, which decreases the number of your white blood cells. When this happens, you're more likely to develop an infection. There's also the risk of...
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Do I need to cover up in the sun if I have had melanoma in the past?
Cover your skin with pants, long sleeves, and a wide-brimmed hat.
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Are condoms necessary while undergoing chemotherapy?
Chemo drugs can stay in semen or vaginal fluids for up to 3 days after you get them. Use a condom during that time (for oral sex, too) so you don't pass the chemicals to your partner.
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What drugs should I be weary of if I have had melanoma in the past?
Be extra careful if you're taking "photosensitive" drugs, which make you more sensitive to the sun. This includes some chemotherapy drugs.
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Can I still exercise if I have melanoma?
Exercise is one of the best things anyone can do for their health, and people with melanoma are no exception.
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How can I keep a normal life while having melanoma?
Cancer is a big deal, but it doesn't have to take over every second of every day of your life. Find places and times to put your disease on the back burner and keep things normal with schedules, family time, and hobbies. Celebrate all the successes in your cancer journey, big or small. You can schedule a special dinner...
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Does melanoma affect my stamina?
Keep in mind that melanoma treatment may have affected your stamina. Even if you were super active before the diagnosis, start out slowly when you're getting back to your workouts after treatment.
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How can I keep exercising if melanoma is causing fatigue?
If your treatment makes you tired, plan exercise at times of the day when you have the most energy.
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How should I chew my food to help treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea?
Chew food well and take your time to help digest your meals. It's better to let your teeth and saliva break down your food slowly than to wash it down with water or other drinks.
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Can peppermint oil help IBS-D symptoms?
Some researchers say this can ease muscle spasms that lead to pain as you digest your food. It could give you short-term relief from IBS- D pain, but it can also make heartburn worse.
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How can I change my diet to help ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea?
Some simple tweaks may help calm your symptoms. Sugary foods, sodas, caffeine, alcohol, and processed foods may be bad for your digestion. Instead, eat whole, natural foods. Fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats found in salmon or nuts are better choices.
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Does it help to keep a food journal if you have IBS?
If you think some eats or drinks may trigger your symptoms, keep a food diary for a few weeks. Write down what you eat and when you have stomach problems. You may discover which meals or treats make you feel worse.
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What are some changes I can make to my diet to help calm symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D)?
Some simple tweaks may help calm your symptoms. Sugary foods, sodas, caffeine, alcohol, and processed foods may be bad for your digestion. Instead, eat whole, natural foods. Fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats found in salmon or nuts are better choices. Be careful about getting too much fiber, includi...
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What are probiotics?
Millions of tiny bacteria live in your gut. The right mix of “good” bacteria in your intestines could help fight the bad bacteria. Foods or supplements with probiotics are one way to try and change the makeup in your gut.
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How does acupuncture help IBS-D symptoms?
This is a Chinese treatment that's been around for centuries. An acupuncturist or therapist will insert very thin needles into the surface of your skin at particular points. It's supposed to stimulate and regulate your flow of energy -- you may hear it called “qi” -- to ease pain and anxiety. Acupuncture may ease y...
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Do probiotics help treat IBS-D?
Millions of tiny bacteria live in your gut. The right mix of “good” bacteria in your intestines could help fight the bad bacteria. Foods or supplements with probiotics are one way to try and change the makeup in your gut. Some experts think those products can help you ease the gas, pain, bloating, and diarrhea that...
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Can ginger help IBS-D symptoms?
This pungent plant can ease your nausea and make your stomach feel better. It may help calm inflammation in your gut, or even make your stomach lining stronger.