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9aa7ac43cf0021b9bed1afc8fa56cc0c | What are symptoms of liver problems? | General symptoms of liver problems include: Dark urine or light-colored stool No desire to eat Swelling in your belly Throwing up or feeling like you might Weakness or feeling very tired Yellowish eyes or skin (jaundice) The test can also help your doctor see how bad an illness is getting or how well treatment is worki... |
e8f2f91c4795e4b488b1cb53749f5a3d | What happens during a liver test? | The test is a basic blood draw. Your doctor uses a thin needle to take a small amount of blood, usually from your arm near your elbow. You'll feel a pinch or stinging when the needle goes in. You may get some soreness or a bruise where the blood is taken, but that's usually it. Typically, these tests are done more than... |
b85ed21e92582e36a439fd75cc3973fd | What relaxation problems may be caused by adult ADHD? | 6: Restlessness, Trouble Relaxing While many children with ADHD are âhyperactive,â this ADHD symptom often appears differently in adults. Rather than bouncing off the walls, adults with ADHD are more likely to be restless or find they can't relax. If you have adult ADHD, others might describe you as edgy or tense. |
748efc0f8c87ab1cba2ef6a53b36ac10 | What timeliness issues might adult ADHD cause? | 8: Lateness There are many reasons for this. First, adults with ADHD are often distracted on the way to an event, maybe realizing the car needs to be washed and then noticing they're low on gas, and before they know it an hour has gone by. People with adult ADHD also tend to underestimate how much time it takes to fini... |
61b13faa412e90dfc8fcec6da7d961bb | Can adults get attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? | A lot of the time it's not hard to spot ADHD in kids. But adults can have more subtle symptoms. This means many adults struggle with ADHD and may not know they have it. They may not realize that many of the problems they face, including staying organized or being on time, relate back to ADHD. |
499323721889ce064f874e7595b539bd | What distraction issues might adult ADHD cause? | 4: Extremely Distractible ADHD is a problem with attention, so adult ADHD can make it hard to succeed in today's fast-paced, hustle-bustle world. Many people find that distractibility can lead to a history of career under-performance, especially in noisy or busy offices. If you have adult ADHD, you might find that phon... |
ef0545a48523b9beb32d29493434401e | What marriage issues might adult ADHD cause? | 3: Marital Trouble Many people without ADHD have marital problems, so a troubled marriage shouldn't necessarily be seen as a red flag for adult ADHD. But there are some marriage problems that are likely to affect the relationships of those with ADHD. Often, the partners of people with undiagnosed ADHD take poor listeni... |
95f7ba2b845e5c0435523f042e00ee67 | What driving problems might adult ADHD cause? | 2: Reckless Driving and Traffic Accidents ADHD makes it hard to keep your attention on a task, so spending time behind the wheel of a car can be hard. ADHD symptoms can make some people more likely to speed, have traffic accidents, and lose their driver's licenses. |
01a488939ca4699a4be0fa3d53ce7bea | What typically causes dissociative identity disorder? | While the causes of dissociative identity disorder are still vague, research indicates that it is likely a psychological response to interpersonal and environmental stresses, particularly during early childhood years when emotional neglect or abuse may interfere with personality development. |
0e0beba7b91f820f456bd3b8bde9c09f | What other psychiatric illnesses might occur with DID? | Along with the dissociation and multiple or split personalities, people with dissociative disorders may experience a number of other psychiatric problems, including symptoms: Depression Mood swings Suicidal tendencies Sleep disorders (insomnia, night terrors, and sleep walking) Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias (flas... |
de9e2bf69e7b7e7f08730593f9eac218 | What roles do the different personalities play in dissociative identity disorder? | The distinct personalities may serve diverse roles in helping the individual cope with life's dilemmas. For instance, there's an average of two to four personalities present when the patient is initially diagnosed. Then there's an average of 13 to 15 personalities that can become known over the course of treatment. Whi... |
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47cdf7d3aaf6be53694010d7bbfcfaf6 | How is dissociative identity disorder diagnosed? | Making the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder takes time. It's estimated that individuals with dissociative disorders have spent seven years in the mental health system prior to accurate diagnosis. This is common, because the list of symptoms that cause a person with a dissociative disorder to seek treatment i... |
0f4884380ee634fd616ce18294f6306f | What is identity confusion or identity alteration in dissociative identity disorder? | Identity confusion or identity alteration. Both of these involve a sense of confusion about who a person is. An example of identity confusion is when a person has trouble defining the things that interest them in life, or their political or religious or social viewpoints, or their sexual orientation, or their professio... |
be132895d28e741743412ade522362f4 | How can dissociated states affect daily life for someone with dissociative identity disorder? | It is now acknowledged that these dissociated states are not fully mature personalities, but rather they represent a disjointed sense of identity. With the amnesia typically associated with dissociative identity disorder, different identity states remember different aspects of autobiographical information. There is usu... |
ce1a23527a110ed302aa302d173cf6bf | What are the symptoms of dissociative identity disorder? | Dissociative identity disorder is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct or split identities or personality states that continually have power over the person's behavior. With dissociative identity disorder, there's also an inability to recall key personal information that is too far-reaching to be expla... |
059f9d635c7f8043279f1add3004af19 | How can amnesia happen in dissociative identity disorder? | This is the failure to recall significant personal information that is so extensive it cannot be blamed on ordinary forgetfulness. There can also be micro-amnesias where the discussion engaged in is not remembered, or the content of a meaningful conversation is forgotten from one second to the next. |
1625c135fd087247817ddde9577a54fe | What's the treatment plan for dissociative identity disorder? | Effective treatment includes: Psychotherapy: Also called talk therapy, the therapy is designed to work through whatever triggered and triggers the DID. The goal is to help âfuseâ the separate personality traits into one consolidated personality that can control the triggers. This therapy often includes involving fa... |
b6b8f075855475633769e06974852e09 | What is the criteria used to diagnose dissociative identity disorder? | The DSM-5 provides the following criteria to diagnose dissociative identity disorder: Two or more distinct identities or personality states are present, each with its own relatively enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and self. Amnesia must occur, defined as gaps in the recal... |
51001823500170eb3931c54dbd3bacb2 | What are the symptoms of fatigue related to rheumatoid arthritis? | Symptoms: Fatigue, morning stiffness, joint pain, inflamed joints Rheumatoid arthritis ( RA), a type of inflammatory arthritis, is another cause of excessive fatigue. |
e37fc6c02f2b3e0eecf071abf2747227 | What should you do if you are fatigued and are depressed or have anxiety? | Anxiety symptoms may include: agitation difficulty sleeping excessive worrying feeling "on alert" most of the time feeling of impending doom nervousness If you are depressed or have regular symptoms of anxiety, talk to your doctor and get a physical exam. If there is no physical cause for the depression or anxiety, you... |
99a5ea247930c98e56a640c9a896c1b7 | How can you tell if you have sleep apnea related to fatigue? | Talk with your doctor about a sleep study (polysomnogram) to determine if you have sleep apnea. |
059b14b2b4657e9d69ad9a2a7cd781c0 | What medications can be used to treat mild rheumatoid arthritis related to fatigue? | Medications that may be used early in mild RA include: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs) Other drugs used in more serious forms of RA include the anti-cytokine therapies (anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha agents), as well as injections and other forms of treat... |
f0f96ba6ebd8abab346ab7d88ad88d63 | How is an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) diagnosed relative to fatigue? | Blood tests known as T3 and T4 will detect thyroid hormones. If these hormones are low, synthetic hormones (medication) can bring you up to speed and you should begin to feel better fairly rapidly. |
89c8f9084eaf77df99ebb1dcf6783af9 | What are the symptoms of fatigue from heart disease? | Symptoms: Fatigue with an activity that should be easy If you find yourself becoming exhausted after an activity that used to be easy -- for example, walking up the steps -- it may be time to talk to your doctor about the possibility of heart disease. |
c4d98cd7f8835e0a1fd7dad611aaf15f | What is the treatment for type 2 diabetes related to fatigue? | Treatment for type 2 diabetes may include: losing excess weight increasing physical activity maintaining strict blood glucose control taking diabetes medications (insulin or other drugs) eating a low glycemic index carbohydrate diet, or, though controversial, a low-carbohydrate diet Other lifestyle measures are importa... |
76830a1c30a17f8beeb1bd697f0bee25 | What are the symptoms of fatigue related to type 2 diabetes? | Symptoms: Extreme fatigue, increased thirst and hunger, increased urination, unusual weight loss The incidence of type 2 diabetes is escalating in children and adults in the U. S. If you have symptoms of type 2 diabetes, call your doctor and ask to be tested. |
4120f62817f88bbc3a61eb0935053440 | What can you do to reduce fatigue related to allergic rhinitis? | One way to reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis -- including fatigue -- is to take steps to avoid the offending allergen. In addition, proper medication can help with symptoms. Drugs that might help include: Nasal steroids Oral antihistamines Nasal antihistamines Leukotriene modifiers Mast cell stabilizers Allergy shot... |
bf3c39276951e8834e5365198f0f7396 | How is anemia diagnosed? | To confirm a diagnosis of anemia, your doctor will give you a blood test. |
8e8010f090be3f8466b1e3919e79f941 | What are the symptoms of fatigue from an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)? | Symptoms: Extreme fatigue, sluggishness, feeling run down, depression, cold intolerance, weight gain The problem may be a slow or underactive thyroid. |
feef99fb609fc0784de3d6619073a636 | What are the symptoms of fatigue related to anemia? | Symptoms: Fatigue, dizziness, feeling cold, irritability Anemia is the most common blood condition in the U. S. It affects more than 3 million Americans. |
ff0013ca65b97f3f06b3cf82d12669d3 | What are the symptoms of anxiety related to fatigue? | Anxiety symptoms may include: agitation difficulty sleeping excessive worrying feeling "on alert" most of the time feeling of impending doom nervousness If you are depressed or have regular symptoms of anxiety, talk to your doctor and get a physical exam. |
043bfd8a4544706c937edf77b0355ed0 | What are the symptoms of fatigue related to depression and anxiety? | Symptoms: Sadness, feeling hopeless, worthless, and helpless, fatigue Sometimes, depression or anxiety is at the root of chronic fatigue. |
f56fcc8068a1b68614254bdb507ccac0 | How common is an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) related to fatigue? | According to the American Thyroid Foundation, approximately 17% of all women will have a thyroid disorder by age 60. And most won't know it. The most common cause is an autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Hashimoto's stops the gland from making enough thyroid hormones for the body to work the way it s... |
848a1c7e5fbe82423d25e7d30b5735c5 | Who is a candidate for hormone treatment for prostate cancer? | Hormone treatment can be used in men with various degrees of prostate cancer. For example, it is often used in men after surgery for better results, as well as in men who don't want to have any other type of treatment or who have an advanced case of prostate cancer. Factors to consider are quality of life, cost of the ... |
a4c00f18b9e21b7edab28b6b0fead874 | What are some tips to help prevent a schizophrenia relapse? | Take medicine as instructed. Do this even if schizophrenia symptoms have gone away. Stopping medicine is the most common cause of relapses. How quickly this happens varies. It can be days, weeks, or months after stopping. Work closely with your doctor to find the lowest dose to control symptoms, as well as the best met... |
3e10843d38e661bf4ec7551be674fc27 | What might help with triggering schizophrenia symptoms? | For people with schizophrenia, stress can trigger symptoms. When you feel overwhelmed, step back and take a break. If you're supporting a friend or relative with schizophrenia, try to help them find healthy ways to relax. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise each day. Some studies suggest that exercise, along with medication... |
98f897127f2d74a56fa4ec24f7fad7a0 | What are some later warning signs of a schizophrenia relapse? | Be alert to these early signs: Trouble sleeping Eating less Trouble concentrating or being disorganized Staying away from other people or disappearing unexpectedly Mood changes, nervousness, or irritability Having strange ideas or disorganized thinking Poor personal hygiene Speech that doesn't make sense Hearing voices... |
0151127587c047e164ddba2e14365147 | How does rheumatoid arthritis involve the immune system? | The immune system produces antibodies that attach to the linings of joints. Immune system cells then attack the joints, causing inflammation, swelling, and pain. If untreated, rheumatoid arthritis causes gradually causes permanent joint damage. Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis can include various oral or injectable ... |
202d484efdf2cdf7b0dcb65ad66d51e7 | How does Guillain-Barré syndrome affect the immune system? | The immune system attacks the nerves controlling muscles in the legs and sometimes the arms and upper body. Weakness results, which can sometimes be severe. Filtering the blood with a procedure called plasmapheresis is the main treatment for Guillain- Barre syndrome. |
67d7f0e0175bc5dd914b413f437f8684 | How does inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affect the immune system? | The immune system attacks the lining of the intestines, causing episodes of diarrhea, rectal bleeding, urgent bowel movements, abdominal pain, fever, and weight loss. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are the two major forms of IBD. Oral and injected immune-suppressing medicines can treat IBD. |
bfdbac41a0287fb1084bc495ef57b874 | How does myasthenia gravis affect the immune system? | Antibodies bind to nerves and make them unable to stimulate muscles properly. Weakness that gets worse with activity is the main symptom of myasthenia gravis. Mestinon (pyridostigmine) is the main medicine used to treat myasthenia gravis. |
06175fff07589b2daf0234241b2371e6 | How does type 1 diabetes mellitus affect the immune system? | Immune system antibodies attack and destroy insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. By young adulthood, people with type 1 diabetes require insulin injections to survive. |
9e47bbdf0a4c94ff7e98dcf25aee37f8 | What is the role of the immune system in the development of type 1 diabetes? | Immune system antibodies attack and destroy insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. By young adulthood, people with type 1 diabetes require insulin injections to survive. |
dc478867b4383e721224544ff4c8e81b | What is the role of the immune system in the development of Guillain-Barre syndrome? | The immune system attacks the nerves controlling muscles in the legs and sometimes the arms and upper body. Weakness results, which can sometimes be severe. |
cd2770a9337a08679374d92fa724dff5 | What is the role of the immune system in the development of Graves' disease? | The immune system produces antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland to release excess amounts of thyroid hormone into the blood (hyperthyroidism). Symptoms of Graves' disease can include bulging eyes as well as weight loss, nervousness, irritability, rapid heart rate, weakness, and brittle hair. |
a776f88400994c259cde28b74164a78e | How does vasculitis involve the immune system? | The immune system attacks and damages blood vessels in this group of autoimmune diseases. Vasculitis can affect any organ, so symptoms vary widely and can occur almost anywhere in the body. Treatment includes reducing immune system activity, usually with prednisone or another corticosteroid. |
a7b30100f9b68b3a09b4d657b241e660 | How does Grave's disease involve the immune system? | The immune system produces antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland to release excess amounts of thyroid hormone into the blood (hyperthyroidism). Symptoms of Graves' disease can include bulging eyes as well as weight loss, nervousness, irritability, rapid heart rate, weakness, and brittle hair. Destruction or remov... |
787aed7c8c89a5f824120e4b8a114fb3 | What is the role of the immune system in the development of rheumatoid arthritis? | Examples of autoimmune diseases include: Rheumatoid arthritis. The immune system produces antibodies that attach to the linings of joints. Immune system cells then attack the joints, causing inflammation, swelling, and pain. |
0cb3a3f30d2e3cad1e460cdbe0452d7f | What is the role of the immune system in the development of vasculitis? | The immune system attacks and damages blood vessels in this group of autoimmune diseases. Vasculitis can affect any organ, so symptoms vary widely and can occur almost anywhere in the body. |
72e4e3b1ae1528d0e45096fffde5c265 | What is the role of the immune system in the development of Hashimoto's thyroiditis? | Antibodies produced by the immune system attack the thyroid gland, slowly destroying the cells that produce thyroid hormone. Low levels of thyroid hormone develop (hypothyroidism), usually over months to years. Symptoms include fatigue, constipation, weight gain, depression, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. |
a0a596036512acdd8e7647e38a04199e | Can feeling better right away be a sign that your medication for depression is not right for you? | You feel better right away: It might sound strange, but this could be a sign your medication isn't working the way it should. Feeling like you're instantly better may be a placebo effect -- you think it's helping. Real help won't happen that fast. It takes weeks for your medicine to start working. |
128c121b4284005dfe10572a978cd3df | Can big mood swings be a sign that your medication for depression is not right for you? | Big mood swings: Any serious changes in your emotions, positive or negative, can be a sign that you need to change your medication. |
891a672ba02473ce7144f246fd06910c | How long does it take medication for depression to start working? | No relief after 12 weeks: While you won't notice changes from these medications overnight, you should start to feel some difference in 4 to 6 weeks, with the best results sometimes coming in 8 to 12 weeks. If you don't feel better by 3 months or your symptoms get worse, let your doctor know. |
e9f1cc9dfb24aa12ef9497d1554a0581 | What can happen if you have pancreatic cancer? | For this reason, most cases of pancreatic cancer are difficult to treat. |
68cf0280aa85bc336dab28dc662ffef9 | What can affect your risk for pancreatic cancer? | A few risk factors for pancreatic cancer have been identified, but many people who get pancreatic cancer have no risk factors. Cigarette smoking is one controllable risk factor for pancreatic cancer. People who smoke are about twice as likely to get pancreatic cancer as are nonsmokers. Fortunately, the reverse is also ... |
7bb86b71328a8d34cc5109f3c9ca1773 | Does obesity affect your risk for pancreatic cancer? | A few risk factors for pancreatic cancer have been identified, but many people who get pancreatic cancer have no risk factors. Cigarette smoking is one controllable risk factor for pancreatic cancer. People who smoke are about twice as likely to get pancreatic cancer as are nonsmokers. |
b4d64d4f9158eaf160f75bff633db465 | What can reduce the risk of developing pancreatic cancer? | However, not smoking, exercising, and eating a proper diet is the best lifestyle choice for overall health. |
0f7a483f6ce3dd75e404b1a3a5b9a629 | What factors do and do not have an impact on reducing the risk of pancreatic cancer? | Other factors such as coffee and alcohol consumption and use of aspirin and NSAIDs have not been consistently shown to increase (or decrease) the risk of pancreatic cancer. Exercising, keeping a healthy weight, and not smoking should somewhat reduce the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. |
80aa77cf4fa510530bd5c4b7ac9654a2 | How does cigarette smoking affect the risk for pancreatic cancer? | Cigarette smoking is one controllable risk factor for pancreatic cancer. People who smoke are about twice as likely to get pancreatic cancer as are nonsmokers. Fortunately, the reverse is also true. After quitting smoking, the risk for pancreatic cancer steadily falls, eventually falling to the same risk as a nonsmoker... |
50027ae82983a96c1b0acc602a3f4099 | Why is pancreatic cancer difficult to treat? | For this reason, most cases of pancreatic cancer are difficult to treat. |
958fbf498b204d3da4065f0a85342a84 | Is there any way to prevent pancreatic cancer? | Bottom line: There is no definite technique to prevent pancreas cancer. However, not smoking, exercising, and eating a proper diet is the best lifestyle choice for overall health. |
1855811f97cee04cb0ad7ddf96f039a5 | Does hepatitis B go away? | This means you can give the disease to someone else through: Unprotected sex Contact with your blood or an open sore Sharing needles or syringes Doctors don't know why, but the disease does go away in a small number of carriers. For others, it becomes what's known as chronic. That means you have an ongoing liver infect... |
2b312cdb5a9ee3cf62d3c523911e3a94 | Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine? | All newborn babies should get vaccinated. You should also get the shot if you: Come in contact with infected blood or body fluids of friends or family members Use needles to take recreational drugs Have sex with more than one person Are a health care worker Work in a day care center, school, or jail There is no cure fo... |
6017fcae3b23ddc3af2b05a332352cff | How soon do hepatitis B symptoms show up after you catch the virus? | Light-colored poop Fever Fatigue that persists for weeks or months Stomach trouble like loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting Belly pain Symptoms may not show up until 1 to 6 months after you catch the virus. You might not feel anything. About a third of the people who have this disease don't. They only find out throu... |
663fe2df2287ce18d9bad71984db66bd | Can you pass hepatitis B to your baby if you're pregnant? | Chronic hepatitis B can lead to: Cirrhosis or scarring of the liver Liver cancer Liver failure Kidney disease Blood vessel problems If you're pregnant, you might pass the virus to your baby at birth. It's less likely to happen during your pregnancy. If your baby gets the virus and isn't treated, he could have long-term... |
2ff81714c695149eed024f808c57e972 | Can people recover from mental illness? | With early diagnosis and treatment, many people fully recover from their mental illness or can manage their symptoms. Although some people become disabled because of a chronic or severe mental illness, many others are able to live full and productive lives. The key is to get help as soon as the symptoms start and to ke... |
6957e676ee27e9893347a304420175e2 | How do I know if appendicitis is causing my cramps? | What it is: It's irritation and swelling of a small pouch (appendix) on the end of your large intestine. What the cramps feel like: You may notice pain around your belly button at first. Then, it gets worse and moves to the right lower side of your stomach. Cramps get bad fast, and they may wake you up. It could hurt i... |
a1a78c569ec1ea0efa8ce5dd7da38cab | What other symptoms are related to cramps from an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? | Other symptoms: Which ones you have depend on the specific type of IBD. They include: Severe changes in bowel movements (diarrhea, constipation) Urgent need to pass a bowel movement Feeling that your bowels aren't completely empty after you go Blood in your poop Weight loss Fever Fatigue What it is: If you haven't gone... |
b143c79922a3bc6e1af79a6f6d2fc0c0 | How do I know if my cramps are caused by a miscarriage? | What it is: It's the loss of an unborn baby before the 20th week of pregnancy. What the cramps feel like: They might start out like period pains, and then get more severe. Other symptoms: You may have vaginal bleeding or spotting. Some pregnant women have these symptoms but don't miscarry. |
5e8529534000610ecc19d18be6212905 | How do I know if an ectopic pregnancy is causing my cramps? | What it is: This is when a baby grows somewhere other than your womb. Most often it happens in one of your two fallopian tubes. It's life-threatening for the mother and can't result in a live birth. What the cramps feel like: You may have mild cramps followed by sudden, sharp, stabbing pains on one side of your lower b... |
614f892f522563d50f478180cba4bf10 | How do I know if irritable bowel syndrome is causing my cramps? | What it is: This disorder causes stomach pain and bloating with diarrhea, constipation, or both. What the cramps feel like: They're sudden and in your belly. They might go away after you poop. Your specific pain will depend on whether you have constipation or diarrhea. You might go back and forth between the two or onl... |
832aac984dfef8d6ce7812131b8bc87b | How do you know if interstitial cystitis is causing your cramps? | What it is: This long-term condition affects your bladder. Some doctors call it "painful bladder syndrome." What the cramps feel like: You'll notice them in your lower stomach (pelvic) area and in your genitals, along with pain and tenderness. They'll get worse as your bladder gets full and when it's almost time for yo... |
6eb4add54f83396fa69aa6df278cbedf | How do I know if a ruptured ovarian cyst is causing my cramps? | What it is: A cyst is a sac of fluid. Sometimes they form on your ovaries. One type, called a follicular cyst, breaks open to release an egg and later dissolves in your body. If this doesn't happen, a different cyst can form. Most are harmless. But if one grows large, it could burst. What the cramps feel like: A ruptur... |
7e3eb892b63c50d2c9e6bac15f8788b6 | How can an inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) lead to cramps? | What it is: You get long-term (chronic) swelling and irritation in different parts of your digestive tract. It happens when something goes haywire in your immune system. It isn't the same as irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS). Crohn's can affect any part of your digestive tract (including your mouth). Ulcerative colitis i... |
8659652d2be4846afff16d568e0bfa5f | How do I know if I have cramps from ovulation? | They include: Severe changes in bowel movements (diarrhea, constipation) Urgent need to pass a bowel movement Feeling that your bowels aren't completely empty after you go Blood in your poop Weight loss Fever Fatigue What it is: If you haven't gone through menopause and still have your ovaries, you might get cramps mid... |
4acbee6fc44fc6f9e20a83904c0c2005 | How do I know if my cramps are caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? | What it is: It's a bacterial infection that's usually spread by sex. It affects the parts that help you conceive and grow a baby. This includes your fallopian tubes, womb, ovaries, vagina, and cervix. What the cramps feel like: You'll have pain on both sides of your lower belly and lower back. It can happen any time of... |
db42374bfd50b2a5e590519e6d0a2547 | How do I know if pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is causing my cramps? | What it is: Severe spasms happen in the muscles that support your bladder, womb, vagina, and rectum. It can happen after you have trauma with vaginal childbirth or after an injury, like a car accident. What the cramps feel like: They're severe -- like sudden leg cramps in your lower belly. You may also have ongoing pai... |
b00fd6375a36d84b2788983bb39b2dde | How do I know if my cramps are caused by endometriosis? | What it is: This is a long-term (chronic) condition in which tissue similar to your womb's lining attach to other organs and begin to grow. What the cramps feel like: They seem like regular period cramps, but they can happen any time of month. You may also have cramps and pain in your low back and stomach below your be... |
ceb42a82f1fa358c2d30c820aa23c012 | What will a speech-language therapist teach me if I have dysarthria? | Your therapist will teach you: Exercises to strengthen the muscles of your mouth and jaw Ways to speak more clearly, such as talking more slowly or pausing to catch your breath How to control your breath to make your voice louder How to use devices like an amplifier to improve the sound of your voice Your therapist als... |
e09d55fa7882e07736bc8967723ef5d3 | How is dysarthria diagnosed? | Conditions that cause this speech problem include: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease Brain injury Brain tumors Cerebral palsy Huntington's disease Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's disease Stroke If you have trouble speaking, you should see a speech-language pathologist ( SLP). She'll ask about... |
201093ffcc8ef8bd09ed32b47d2043b8 | How do you take opioids? | But there are several ways to get opioids: Pill or liquid by mouth Nasal spray Skin patch Tablet dissolved under the tongue or between the gum and cheek Suppository Shot into a vein Shot into a muscle Shot into the space surrounding the spinal cord Implanted pump Opioids can be short-acting or long-acting. |
f8680a42e2a3c41ffbfdbf0837f91f29 | What are symptoms of opioid withdrawal? | Common side effects include: Constipation Drowsiness Nausea Thought and memory problems Vomiting It's common to develop a dependence on certain medications if you use them for a long time. If you physically depend on a medication, you'll have withdrawal symptoms if you stop using it. Symptoms of opioid withdrawal inclu... |
eea0332a293041d4ccb2ceba3bfd6da4 | What are common side effects of opioids? | Common side effects include: Constipation Drowsiness Nausea Thought and memory problems Vomiting It's common to develop a dependence on certain medications if you use them for a long time. |
244103cde29fd1389f0b2b4b8e5ba46f | Do oopiods affect your breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate? | Examples of opioids are: Codeine Fentanyl Hydrocodone Methadone Morphine Oxycodone Oxymorphone Tapentadol Opioids can slow your breathing, and lower your heart rate and blood pressure, so talk to your doctor and make sure these medications are safe for you, especially if you're taking other medications. |
c31b455ff529b553ebdfef5a64d398a7 | What are examples of opioids? | Examples of opioids are: Codeine Fentanyl Hydrocodone Methadone Morphine Oxycodone Oxymorphone Tapentadol Opioids can slow your breathing, and lower your heart rate and blood pressure, so talk to your doctor and make sure these medications are safe for you, especially if you're taking other medications. |
3e183420a0c84585c60066a9cea1f853 | When should you start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for chest injury? | If the person is unresponsive, has stopped breathing, or is gasping for air: For a child, start CPR for children. For an adult, start adult CPR. |
f45faea022e468604ad14d7d1849fafc | Why do people take elderberries? | Elderberries contain natural substances called flavonoids. They seem to help reduce swelling, fight inflammation, and boost the immune system. Limited studies have found that elderberry eases flu symptoms like fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, cough, and body aches. The benefits seem to be greatest when started wi... |
122c8ff8cd294a7d50a3d60fa24aa9ea | What are interactions of elderberry? | If you take any drugs or supplements regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using elderberry supplements. They could interact with chemotherapy for cancer, immunosuppressant drugs, diuretics, and laxatives. |
f43e08998f8697d84e734ff0352aca01 | How much elderberry should you take? | For flu, some studies have used 1 tablespoon of an elderberry syrup extract four times a day. Another common form of elderberry is a lozenge, often with zinc, that is taken numerous times daily after a cold begins. Ask your health care provider for advice. |
315db8138f5740a772fc3122212fa72c | What are side effects of taking elderberry? | Elderberry supplements seem to have few risks when used daily for up to five days. The safety of its long-term use is unknown. |
9dbf589e8bd879ad884e10fafad2c074 | What are elderberry supplements? | Elderberry supplements are made from the fruit or flowers of elderberry plants, and are often used for colds or flu. |
4dd4b7b3a8ce896e990a866bc8e57c05 | How common is lung disease? | !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } Lung diseases are some of the m... |
2e102313debba47d19472ccfce6c1de5 | What is the structure of trachea (windpipe)? | The trachea (windpipe) branches into tubes called bronchi, which in turn branch to become progressively smaller tubes throughout the lungs. |
0f83bcb5caa3ceb5f8a340b0da51f76c | What lung diseases affect the interstitium? | The interstitium is the microscopically thin, delicate lining between the lungs' air sacs (alveoli). Tiny blood vessels run through the interstitium and allow gas exchange between the alveoli and the blood. Various lung diseases affect the interstitium: Interstitial lung disease ( ILD): A broad collection of lung condi... |
5f50170238b46a9fa94203c32cd7329f | What is the main function of the lungs and how do you get lung disease? | The lungs are part of a complex apparatus, expanding and relaxing thousands of times each day to bring in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide. Lung disease can result from problems in any part of this system. |
3318bf6328b987c178ce63d643d97cea | What type of lung diseases can affect the airways? | Diseases that affect the airways include: Asthma: The airways are persistently inflamed, and may occasionally spasm, causing wheezing and shortness of breath. Allergies, infections, or pollution can trigger asthma's symptoms. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD): Lung conditions defined by an inability to exha... |
77a1e825138156c0039c2a65733e317d | What treatment will I get if I'm hospitalized for depression? | While in the hospital you will usually be seen by one or more psychiatrists or a physician's assistant daily, although such one-on-one visits in the hospital tend to be brief. Formal individual psychotherapy generally doesn't occur while in the hospital, although various forms of group therapy are common, focusing on s... |
8470b38ee7596d212ee0598ab897c2b0 | What is the goal of hospitalization for depression? | Keep in mind that most hospital stays for depression are brief and voluntary. The goal of hospitalization is to get you on the right track by starting treatments that can be continued on an outpatient basis. When you leave the hospital you should be safe and stable and on the path to recovery. |
404e7d415ab7fae429d0baa1b3e99da4 | How long are people hospitalized for depression? | The length of your stay is determined by the staff based on your clinical condition, although insurance companies can independently decide if they no longer believe continued hospitalization is "medically necessary." In this situation, they may refuse to pay for ongoing treatment in the hospital. |
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