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5d092aebc3788a25676618e5989855fa | What is treatment like for nursemaid's elbow in kids? | Most kids can use the arm without pain within 10 to 15 minutes. But some kids may be afraid to use the arm because they remember that it hurt before. If this happens, your doctor may recommend pain medicine and then observation for the next hour to make sure the child moves the arm. |
401edbd27d4aadc007185e12a3beca0a | What is the treatment for nursemaid's elbow? | Treatment depends on your child's age and overall health. The doctor will examine the child and make sure the bone is not broken. X-rays are not usually necessary to diagnose this. Over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen ( Tylenol) or ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin), may be given. Make sure you ask your health... |
97d69c3cf74b77ccfb51d8c3c7ad731a | What are the symptoms of nursemaid's elbow? | Nursemaid's elbow may happen if you: Catch a child by the hand to stop a fall Lift a child up by the hands or wrists Pull a child's arm through a jacket sleeve Swing a child by the arms or hands Yank on a child's arm to make him or her walk faster Sometimes nursemaid's elbow may happen if: An infant rolls over onto the... |
1d75e8972a3c78a76576381398eb9bf6 | What causes nursemaid's elbow? | Nursemaid's elbow can happen if you tug or pull on a child's lower arm or hand, especially if the arm is twisted. It doesn't take much force for the injury to happen. The most common cause of nursemaid's elbow is a pulling-type injury. Nursemaid's elbow may happen if you: Catch a child by the hand to stop a fall Lift a... |
0c8aa790de1c4f1b48030c823fbf0c22 | How effective are treatments for nursemaid's elbow? | Sometimes, the first attempt at reduction does not work. It may take two or more times to put the elbow back into the correct position. Surgery is rarely needed. |
ac661bf9bdd96ec39e3d22d7dbdff824 | Who gets nursemaid's elbow? | Your doctor or nurse may use other terms for nursemaid's elbow, such as: Pulled elbow Radial head subluxation Nursemaid's elbow is a common injury among toddlers and preschoolers. The injury is not often seen in kids older than 5 or 6. That's because as children grow, their bones harden and the ligaments get tighter an... |
75ee56c059892fc78e10a0f473fe052a | What are the symptoms of depression? | They can include: Trouble concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions Fatigue Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and helplessness Pessimism and hopelessness Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or sleeping too much Irritability Restlessness Loss of interest in things once pleasurable, including sex Overeati... |
6c27247a3c6c584e0a8be8e1e86f3479 | How is depression diagnosed? | They can include: Trouble concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions Fatigue Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and helplessness Pessimism and hopelessness Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or sleeping too much Irritability Restlessness Loss of interest in things once pleasurable, including sex Overeati... |
e2d5528cad705df5012daf5ffaf60313 | Does electroconvulsive therapy treat symptoms of depression? | Electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, is a treatment option for people whose symptoms don't get better with medicine or who have severe depression and need treatment immediately. |
5709b766d9d223094545c378f01db52f | How is depression treated? | If your doctor rules out a physical cause for your symptoms, he may start you on a treatment or refer you to a mental health professional. This specialist will figure out the best course of treatment. That may include medicines (such as antidepressants), a type of therapy called psychotherapy, or both. |
20075f360dbbcc4d0ef7b4517d48d4ba | Are there warning signs of suicide with depression? | Warning signs include: A sudden switch from sadness to extreme calmness, or appearing to be happy Always talking or thinking about death Clinical depression (deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating) that gets worse Taking risks that could lead to death, such as driving through red lights Making comm... |
df7d8e486687e446a6c077641b1bcccb | Should I take cough medicine? | However, a persistent cough should be diagnosed and treated specifically. On the shelf you'll find numerous cough medicines with various combinations of decongestants, antihistamines, analgesics/antipyretics, cough suppressants, and expectorants. Ask your pharmacist which combination, if any, would be right for you. |
5115792ce890b8071d10d8d376b3a073 | Is it better to take a decongestant or an antihistamine? | If you have nasal or sinus congestion, then a decongestant can be helpful. If you have drainage -- either a runny nose or postnasal drip or itchy, watery eyes -- then an antihistamine may be helpful. Over-the-counter antihistamines often make people drowsy; decongestants can make people hyper or keep them awake. Antihi... |
fa0b693c2fcfa8743b95fdeb6c3bf772 | How often should I use nasal spray? | Nasal decongestants work fast to open breathing passages. But if you use them for more than three days in a row, you may suffer a "rebound effect," and end up more congested than you were at the start. Some doctors suggest using a saline spray instead of a medicated spray. Saline spray works more slowly but has no rebo... |
2944a93e774d4ca44dee7371b783aaab | What are soluble fibers? | All types of soluble fibers slow digestion, so it takes longer for your body to absorb sugar (glucose) from the foods you eat. This helps prevent quick spikes in your blood sugar levels -- an important part of managing diabetes. Soluble fibers also bind with fatty acids, flushing them out of the body and helping to low... |
3700424d8eaf51d8429a318074b7cffb | How much fiber do I need? | Women 50 and younger should try to get 25 grams a day, and men should shoot for 38 grams. |
cbaf6378ddd76aca7c64f3221cc17590 | How can a yeast infection cause a rash on your penis? | A painful rash and redness on the underside of your penis or the head of your penis can signal a yeast infection. Yeast is a common fungus, but when it grows too much, it can cause problems. A number of things can cause it to multiply, like humid conditions or if you have a weak immune system. Certain antibiotics can k... |
157eacfe4cd483beee4400f865d2c1b2 | How can sexually transmitted diseases cause a rash on your penis? | If you have sex with someone who has an infection or disease on their genitals, you can get it, too. Common STDs that might cause you to develop a rash on your penis include: Scabies . These tiny mites burrow under your skin and lay eggs, causing an acne-like rash and fierce itching. You get scabies by having skin-on-s... |
664385c6161c734a346bbac8fae78307 | How can a drug rash appear on your penis? | Certain medications can trigger a rash. You might be allergic, or it could be a side effect of the medication. Anti-inflammatory medications, antibiotics, and pain relievers like Tylenol can cause what doctors call âfixed drug eruptions.â These affect the genitals and can cause swollen, red plaques with a gray cent... |
cec35b399bef9210d5378fc694d379b3 | What should you know about a rash on your penis? | It can happen, and many things can cause it. A rash can show up as red, itchy patches on the tip of your penis or on the shaft. It might appear as smooth, pink splotches, tiny bumps, or puffy welts. Rashes may be harmless or serious. They can come and go quickly, or linger. |
95b96ef89dae14cbd7eb296bfe5895f8 | What is the role of brain messenger chemicals in the development of schizophrenia? | Others believe that inflammation in the brain may damage cells that are used for thinking and perception. |
96b1cb04f8b7a9c2820329a98140e2ad | How can schizophrenia affect your brain? | But what happens inside the brain of someone who has schizophrenia? Scientists are working to understand that. They've found that people who have the disorder may be more likely to have glitches in their genes that may disrupt brain development. There's another key brain difference. Studies show that certain brain chem... |
caabf566304213e4e6094a6e2451ff29 | What is the role of glutamate in schizophrenia? | Glutamate is a chemical involved in the part of the brain that forms memories and helps us learn new things. It also tells parts of the brain what to do. One study found that people who are at risk for developing schizophrenia may have too much glutamate activity in certain areas of the brain at first. As the disease p... |
6ffbc872aec797675af34bc41f7433dc | How does dopamine behave in people with schizophrenia? | Two brain chemicals, dopamine and glutamate, carry messages to cells along brain pathways that doctors believe control thinking, perception, and motivation. Dopamine gets a lot of attention in brain research because it's been linked to addiction. |
0710baf8529b634965aee77c231ad5bf | Are vaccines available for prostate cancer? | Now in clinical trials are several types of vaccines for boosting the body's immune system against prostate cancer cells. Provenge is the only vaccine available on the market. |
c233528e4d1e7c498a134c1aa185b177 | What treatments can help relieve symptoms of bone pain in prostate cancer? | When PSA test results suggest that the cancer has come back or continued to spread, X-rays or other imaging tests (such as a bone scan) may be done, depending on your situation and symptoms. |
11aa9594556d679bef9818e26f0df953 | What type of follow-up treatments are available for recurrent prostate cancer? | If prostate cancer recurs, follow-up treatment depends on what treatment you have already had, the extent of your cancer, the site of recurrence, other illnesses, your age, and other aspects of your medical situation. One possible treatment might include hormone therapy. Researchers are working on new drugs to block th... |
1fc2c48f0923d3a7bbae22b09edad2f4 | What tests may be done if prostate cancer comes back? | When PSA test results suggest that the cancer has come back or continued to spread, X-rays or other imaging tests (such as a bone scan) may be done, depending on your situation and symptoms. Your doctor may use a radioactive tracer called Axumin with a PET scan to help detect and localize any recurrent cancer so that i... |
0ff052a9a2d34e7577616df6ffc1d384 | What factors raise your chances for recurrent prostate cancer? | Several signs can point to a prostate cancer that has come back or spread, including: Lymph node involvement. Men who have cancer cells in the lymph nodes in the pelvic region may be more likely to have a recurrence. Tumor size. In general, the larger the tumor, the greater the chance of recurrence. Gleason score. The ... |
eb32070f0d6eabccf20bf25e90e92a5f | How is recurrence of prostate cancer found? | More than 90% of the time prostate cancer is discovered while it is either confined to the prostate gland or has spread beyond the prostate only to a small degree, referred to as regional spread. Among the less than 10% of men whose prostate cancers have already spread to distant part of the body at the time of diagnos... |
b378e5e7ba3d4ab3511d944af387b3d7 | Where can prostate cancer recur? | The cancer may also affect the surrounding lymph nodes in the pelvis or lymph nodes outside this area. Prostate cancer can also spread to tissues next to the prostate, such as the muscles that help control urination, the rectum, or the wall of the pelvis. It also can travel through the bloodstream and recur distantly i... |
30d776b02ccf0da1f97a019df0068499 | What is the prognosis of prostate cancer? | According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 100% of men with low- to intermediate-grade prostate cancer ( the most common types) can expect to live at least five years after the initial diagnosis. Since many men who get prostate cancer are already elderly, they are more likely to die from causes other than the can... |
79218a6b6b785bb01e1ea5381317a021 | What will happen if my results show that my prostate cancer has recurred? | When PSA test results suggest that the cancer has come back or continued to spread, X-rays or other imaging tests (such as a bone scan) may be done, depending on your situation and symptoms. Your doctor may use a radioactive tracer called Axumin with a PET scan to help detect and localize any recurrent cancer so that i... |
25eb578469628c22c7c539455203d321 | What are signs that my prostate cancer has came back or spread? | Several signs can point to a prostate cancer that has come back or spread, including: Lymph node involvement. Men who have cancer cells in the lymph nodes in the pelvic region may be more likely to have a recurrence. Tumor size. In general, the larger the tumor, the greater the chance of recurrence. Gleason score. The ... |
1e6b3af35b3cba1690fb1b12c637b64b | What are the survival rates with prostate cancer? | According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 100% of men with low- to intermediate-grade prostate cancer ( the most common types) can expect to live at least five years after the initial diagnosis. Since many men who get prostate cancer are already elderly, they are more likely to die from causes other than the can... |
cbd4d4a8b1fac66b5c644d4a3f8ffcbb | What are the side effects of heart pump medication for heart failure? | Tell your doctor or nurse right away the first time any of these side effects happen: Headache Increased heart rate High blood pressure Nausea Vomiting Shortness of breath Faintness, dizziness, or lightheadedness Mild leg cramps or tingling sensation If any of the following side effects happen, stop the infusion and ca... |
b109bf138c3ce6340f299eda5333a038 | What guidelines should you follow while taking heart pump medication? | Keep all appointments so your doctor can see how well the medicine is working. Always have enough infusion bags of your medication. Check your supply before vacations, holidays, or other occasions when you may not be able to get it. Never get other intravenous medications through the same intravenous line. Take precaut... |
77adc7a1b91ed4a0bf0c9f1be90c1ea0 | What are some guidelines for inotropic therapy for heart failure? | Keep all appointments so your doctor can see how well the medicine is working. Always have enough infusion bags of your medication. Check your supply before vacations, holidays, or other occasions when you may not be able to get it. Never get other intravenous medications through the same intravenous line. Take precaut... |
a52ae0430f4d6f08e24709bd0b4e0d79 | How is heart pump medication used for heart failure? | It's used to make the heart muscle's contractions stronger. It may also speed the heart's rhythm. It's used in end-stage heart failure to help relieve and control symptoms so you can perform your daily activities better. These medications are only used when other drugs don't control heart failure symptoms anymore. |
1e84a7c757380c3e1033dea5ed5c2e59 | How should I take heart pump medications for heart failure? | Heart pump medications include: Dobutamine ( Dobutrex) Milrinone ( Primacor) The first time you get them will be in a hospital where you can be closely watched. Dobutamine and milrinone are IV medications given through an infusion pump into your vein. This helps make sure the dose is accurate. You might get them contin... |
021738514ad81ca74c6c8fb24728863f | What are types of heart pump drugs? | Heart pump medications include: Dobutamine ( Dobutrex) Milrinone ( Primacor) The first time you get them will be in a hospital where you can be closely watched. |
f0dd90c53a77805af7e9187baf0a3ff5 | When should you immediately stop the infusion of heart pump drugs and call your doctor? | Tell your doctor or nurse right away the first time any of these side effects happen: Headache Increased heart rate High blood pressure Nausea Vomiting Shortness of breath Faintness, dizziness, or lightheadedness Mild leg cramps or tingling sensation If any of the following side effects happen, stop the infusion and ca... |
02b8fcef5b90137602644a2ee7d510ec | How are heart pump drugs for heart failure given? | Heart pump drugs are sometimes given in the short term to people waiting for a heart transplant. The risk of death rises if they're taken long term. Heart pump medications include: Dobutamine ( Dobutrex) Milrinone ( Primacor) The first time you get them will be in a hospital where you can be closely watched. |
6fb0f2d1ae8260c21dfe82bb83516b2d | What does heart pump medication do, and when might you need it? | Heart pump medication, also called inotropic therapy, makes an injured or weakened heart pump harder. It's used to make the heart muscle's contractions stronger. It may also speed the heart's rhythm. It's used in end-stage heart failure to help relieve and control symptoms so you can perform your daily activities bette... |
f93290fb843e3576b68354366f00c7dc | When should you call the doctor about the side effects of heart pump medication for heart failure? | Tell your doctor or nurse right away the first time any of these side effects happen: Headache Increased heart rate High blood pressure Nausea Vomiting Shortness of breath Faintness, dizziness, or lightheadedness Mild leg cramps or tingling sensation If any of the following side effects happen, stop the infusion and ca... |
ae96f862af9362f3961bbd93806e0174 | What side effects of heart pump medications should you tell your doctor about right away? | Tell your doctor or nurse right away the first time any of these side effects happen: Headache Increased heart rate High blood pressure Nausea Vomiting Shortness of breath Faintness, dizziness, or lightheadedness Mild leg cramps or tingling sensation If any of the following side effects happen, stop the infusion and ca... |
541a9d0f13ce74038b34c51f14a94439 | How can your doctor help you with fibromyalgia? | If you have fibromyalgia, your doctor may give you pain relievers, antidepressants, muscle relaxers, or drugs that help you sleep, depending on your symptoms. |
b799adad528079e9bb2e19548091c680 | How can pregabalin (Lyrica) help with treating fibromyalgia? | The FDA has approved three prescription medications to help treat fibromyalgia pain: Pregabalin ( Lyrica) was first used to treat seizures and nerve pain linked to diabetes. It affects nerve cells that help send pain signals. But it can cause side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, blurred vision, and trouble concentr... |
6a9309e49f05d82edb9c8f990d5101b9 | How common is rejection in transplants? | Organ rejection can be acute or chronic. It's fairly common to have an episode of acute rejection within a year of your transplant. Sometimes, acute rejection leads to chronic rejection. This is when an organ slowly loses its ability to function. Rejection becomes less likely over time. But you're never quite out of th... |
b0c939e757e19902bc7ff3579ca19225 | What are the signs of rejection in a transplant? | Symptoms vary depending on the kind of organ transplant you've had. General signs include: Pain at the site of the transplant Feeling unwell Crankiness (in children) Flu-like symptoms Fever Weight changes Swelling Change in heart rate Urinating less often See your health care provider right away if you have any of thes... |
1600690dc3d4d8541fba604229a38a8b | What are the symptoms of mitral valve prolapse? | Most people with mitral valve prolapse have no symptoms. They also never experience any health problems due to mitral valve prolapse. Chest pain is the most frequent symptom in people who have symptoms with mitral valve prolapse. The chest pain may be very bothersome and frightening, but it does not increase the risk o... |
4883d34a40556b961403d1d266079057 | How does mitral valve prolapse happen? | The mitral valve is a valve that lets blood flow from one chamber of the heart, the left atrium, to another called the left ventricle. In mitral valve prolapse, part of the mitral valve slips backward loosely into the chamber called the left atrium. This happens when the main heart muscle, called the left ventricle, sq... |
f4fee6180ab826ea50aa5a9dd5dbbfe9 | Should you take antibiotics if you have mitral valve prolapse? | In the past, doctors recommended that people with mitral valve prolapse take antibiotics before medical or dental procedures to prevent infection of the heart valve, known as endocarditis. The American Heart Association has determined that taking antibiotics before procedures is not helpful for people with mitral valve... |
8efe477da14fe7282876285bae262c30 | What does the treatment for mitral valve prolapse include? | If no mitral regurgitation is present on echocardiogram, symptoms of mitral valve prolapse rarely pose any risk. The best treatment for each person may vary, but can include: Exercise Pain relievers Relaxation and stress reduction techniques Avoidance of caffeine and other stimulants Beta-blockers, which are medication... |
733fe683ec3824b8b3b83fdf3030c6ec | What are other symptoms associated with mitral valve prolapse? | Symptoms of congestive heart failure include: Shortness of breath with exertion Swelling in the legs and feet Mitral valve prolapse has also been associated with other symptoms: Fluttering or rapid heartbeat called palpitations Shortness of breath, especially with exercise Dizziness Passing out or fainting , known as s... |
78c35ad9a3b03d9c6152ea776b5e26cd | What are the signs and symptoms of bronchial asthma? | Bronchial asthma triggers may include: Smoking and secondhand smoke Infections such as colds, flu, or pneumonia Allergens such as food, pollen, mold, dust mites, and pet dander Exercise Air pollution and toxins Weather, especially extreme changes in temperature Drugs (such as aspirin, NSAIDs, and beta-blockers) Food ad... |
43c032dadc566043512af8471493b392 | What is bronchial asthma? | These cells, along with other inflammatory cells, are involved in the development of airway inflammation in asthma that contributes to the airway hyperresponsiveness, airflow limitation, respiratory symptoms, and chronic disease. |
e86c3e27744b87d9a6c913e08362ed9e | How common is bronchial asthma? | According to the CDC, more than 25 million Americans, including 6.8 million children under age 18, suffer with asthma today. |
0c1b70de2fedb16f08e4967ce63514e2 | What is associated with bronchial asthma? | Mast cells are the allergy-causing cells that release chemicals like histamine. Histamine is the substance that causes nasal stuffiness and dripping in a cold or hay fever, constriction of airways in asthma, and itchy areas in a skin allergy. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell associated with allergic disease. ... |
af04d773c01bc1aa004e79716650d565 | What do you need to do before having a computed tomography (CT) scan to diagnose ulcerative colitis? | Like the other tests, you'll get ready for the CT scan the night before. Again, your doctor will give you instructions. They usually involve drinking only clear liquids after midnight and eating nothing for 4 hours before the test. You may need to drink something called a contrast solution, or have it injected into a v... |
83e1f863bf7e8611ee27e0f050c4975c | How can blood test help diagnose ulcerative colitis? | A blood test can show if you have anemia, which is a symptom of ulcerative colitis. Anemia happens when your red blood cells decrease and there aren't enough of them to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues. A blood test will also help identify or rule out other infections. The blood test can also detect an increase in... |
765e601e702763263a53879a6cfb5394 | Is strength training beneficial if I have rheumatoid arthritis? | You can also use machines at a gym or hand-held weights at home. Try out resistance bands, too. It'll take time to get stronger. Make your strength training workouts harder over time. Do them every other day. If you're new to weightlifting, book a few sessions with a physical therapist or a trainer for pointers. |
79ceb1c53d4115eae36a98e4cb1e5d1d | Is cardio beneficial if I have rheumatoid arthritis? | Anything that gets your heart rate up counts. If you want to succeed, do what you enjoy. Whether it's hiking, low-impact aerobics, rowing, swimming, or dancing, it's all fair game. Aim for 30 minutes on most days of the week. |
8126497159de4ac95b68bc0ee3a4b997 | Should I make an exercise plan if I have rheumatoid arthritis? | To give your body everything it needs, make sure your exercise plan covers these basics: Cardio (aerobic exercise). |
fd68be78830ad23d72b8cea33994f703 | How are denser bones beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis? | Arthritis-related inflammation, and some of the drugs that treat it, can make your bones more fragile and more likely to break. Working out boosts bone density, which could mean fewer fractures. |
9253db2f5d6dba3702308b5e5bfda3f3 | Does exercising if I have rheumatoid arthritis make me feel better? | A good workout boosts your mood, gives you more energy, helps you sleep better, and can make you feel better about yourself. |
c5b08695096d50aae7c66a0f34a60d9a | How are stronger muscles beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis? | Moving your joints helps relieve stiffness and keeps them flexible. |
79bc4449f05b5a8a8b708e0990508dee | Should I check with the doctor before I exercise with rheumatoid arthritis? | Check with your doctor first. Ask if any activities are off-limits. You may be able to do more than you think. |
c743600cfd3ce418a8c5a506fb2d5e0d | How is a healthier heart beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis? | Exercise is good for everyone's ticker. If you have RA, that's especially important, since the condition makes you more likely to get heart disease. |
d6d86586c683ec9db82182d7884aaf8f | How is better flexibility good for rheumatoid arthritis? | Moving your joints helps relieve stiffness and keeps them flexible. |
7b153b6e70fb586c03aef0dfa8abd25b | Are there benefits of exercising when I have rheumatoid arthritis? | The perks include: Better flexibility. |
81b59b0360f86cf3e81a9614b6f85338 | Is flexibility beneficial if I have rheumatoid arthritis? | They should be relaxing, and they shouldn't hurt. They'll help you stay limber and move better. |
87333fe79b034a5729c3f3a13d050f32 | What skin conditions can be treated with oregano oil? | Oregano oil in an oral or inhaled form is also used to try to treat respiratory tract conditions such as: Coughs Asthma Croup Bronchitis Oregano oil is also marketed as an aid for: Urinary tract infections Indigestion Heartburn Oregano oil, in a form that can be applied to the skin, has been used to try to treat: Acne ... |
802e799fb1ec319113d0bd051d7eba81 | When should you call your doctor after a lumpectomy? | While you're recovering, call your doctor right away if you notice swelling in your arm or hand (lymphedema), a buildup of fluid under the skin, redness, or any symptoms of an infection. |
2496f97456c7e1945c331e28d7a789c3 | What does the doctor check for during a lumpectomy? | They may check your lymph nodes during the surgery, too. During a procedure called sentinel node biopsy, they'll inject a radioactive tracer or blue dye into the area around the tumor. The tracer or dye travels the same path that the cancer cells would take. That helps doctors spot any lymph nodes that need to be taken... |
d9168d7bbe09f1d14b51c00cdd0f5bea | What are symptoms of food poisoning? | Usually, it causes: Stomach pain Vomiting Diarrhea Stomach cramps Often, food poisoning can feel like the flu, because you might have fever, headache, and body aches along with your other things. |
44d4bb0fa502b6b08c5f0c26bde992e5 | What is campylobacter? | Campylobacter: You get this bacteria mainly through contaminated chicken or unpasteurized foods. It's unlikely to cause long-term problems for you and your baby, unless you have it at the time you give birth and pass it to your newborn. |
f04f085e9205a90dba7c432536c7e503 | Do I have food poisoning? | It can be tricky to know when food poisoning is to blame for your sickness. Sometimes, germs from food can make you sick right away. Other times, they hang around in your body for days or even weeks before you have symptoms. |
8b44802a95634697aba4339c7370888c | How can you treat food poisoning at home? | If your case is mild enough to treat at home, work on rest and rehydration. Get fluids however you can: ice chips, small sips of water or clear liquids, or by drinking a sports drink with electrolytes in it. Wait until you're sure your vomiting is over before you try to eat. Take your first foods slowly and stick with ... |
2ce37ab6b097fcf63c5f32fa0c826a0c | How can you get food poisoning? | You can get food poisoning when you eat foods contaminated with: Parasites Viruses Certain chemicals One of the most common forms of food poisoning in pregnant women is something called listeriosis, which comes from the bacteria listeria. |
58de52a8bca6a5fc613062f5c64c89f1 | What Is the most common form of food poisoning in pregnant women? | You can get food poisoning when you eat foods contaminated with: Parasites Viruses Certain chemicals One of the most common forms of food poisoning in pregnant women is something called listeriosis, which comes from the bacteria listeria. Pregnant women are 13 times more likely to get listeriosis than other people. It ... |
f836cfda7f1b66d84e965eff9f2ad50e | What is Escherichia coli (E. coli)? | You can also get food poisoning from other things like: Escherichia coli ( E. coli): This bacteria lives in your gut naturally. Still, you can get sick if you eat contaminated fruits and vegetables, raw or undercooked meats, or unpasteurized milk and fruit juices with certain types of E. coli. |
845420708f82821fc7aaec7fd0706c17 | How is food poisoning treated by a doctor? | She'll do tests on your blood or stool to find out what's making you sick. You may need treatment with antibiotics. She'll also want to be sure your body has enough fluids. You may need an IV to help your body rehydrate. |
7c74b4cfee1519b8adb95933756b1031 | When should you see a doctor about food poisoning? | Your food poisoning needs professional treatment if you're having: Signs of dehydration like excessive thirst, dry lips, little to no urine, or dizziness Vomiting or diarrhea that won't stop Severe pain in your abdomen A fever higher than 101 F Blood or pus in your stool Black or tarry stool Call your doctor right away... |
a314772babd2250496c7c9d834cb2de6 | What is circadian rhythm disorder? | As always, maintaining good "sleep hygiene," or sleep-promoting behavior, is important to treating any sleep problem, including circadian rhythm disorders. Here are some tips: Go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day. |
307fe96165e18df566049b3c0d34a6ed | What is chronotherapy for circadian rhythm disorder? | This behavioral treatment consists of gradually shifting the sleep time in accordance with your desired schedule. For example, if you have trouble getting to sleep at your desired bedtime, you would delay your bedtime by a few hours each night until you reach your desired bedtime hour. The reverse would be true if you ... |
3c2a4495a7a3ca991368444572cabdc7 | How does gabapentin (Neurontin) work to treat fibromyalgia? | A small study shows that this muscle relaxant eases pain, fatigue, and tenderness. |
a8b604c8242b2d929b5fd23d5b5e95f5 | How do anti-seizure medicines work to treat fibromyalgia? | Antidepressants can sometimes give you a bunch of different side effects, like: Nausea Fatigue Dry mouth Blurred vision Constipation Dizziness Change in appetite Drugs that treat epilepsy seizures may also help ease your fibromyalgia pain. These medications prevent sensitive nerves from sending too many pain signals to... |
45404fdd707f3836ccefcdad9864a945 | How do serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors help to treat fibromyalgia? | They can help with pain, sleep problems, and sad moods. The two main SNRI drugs for fibromyalgia are duloxetine ( Cymbalta) and milnacipran ( Savella). |
f4d80dbcf3475b8c862dd949d6d9aa00 | How do tricyclics work to treat fibromyalgia? | They're an older form of antidepressant. Amitriptyline ( Elavil) is one of them. Low doses of these drugs relieve pain and fatigue, as well as improve sleep. But you may get side effects like drowsiness and weight gain. |
1b41e3f2df1ce01e84a4e534d75e0d27 | Should you take supplements to get more omega-3s? | Fish oil has both EPA and DHA. Algae oil has DHA and may be a good option for people who don't eat fish. Talk to your doctor about taking a supplement first. He or she may have specific recommendations, or warnings, depending on your health and the other medicines you take. There are also Omega 3 prescriptions availabl... |
e6b4f839d158eacb8545b402f3327bb3 | How much omega-3s should people with heart disease take? | People with heart disease are usually advised to take 1 gram (1,000 milligrams) daily of a combination DHA / EPA from fish oil. |
dc3be4f17c13afd9b0eb7c226cded194 | How do omega-3 fatty acids help rheumatoid arthritis? | Fish oil supplements ( EPA+ DHA) may curb stiffness and joint pain. Omega-3 supplements also seem to boost the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory drugs. |
395923e554bb8303d73577b94f7d1b0f | How do omega-3 fatty acids help depression? | Some researchers have found that cultures that eat foods with high levels of omega-3s have lower levels of depression. The effects of Fish oil supplements on depression has been mixed. More research is needed to see if it can make a difference. |
ffc159e96abd9876718f858e1f4388f5 | Do omega-3 fatty acids affect bleeding conditions? | Omega-3 supplements ( DHA/ EPA) can make bleeding more likely. If you have a bleeding condition -- or take medicines that could increase bleeding, like apixaban ( Eliquis), betrixaban ( Bevyxxa), chopidogrel ( Plavix), prasugrel ( Effient), rivaroxaban ( Xarelto), ticagrelor ( Brilinta), warfarin ( Coumadin), and some ... |
6efda65ff0e4756656669b17d3bf91f4 | If I have heart disease or a heart condition, how much omega-3 fatty acid should I consume? | People with heart disease are usually advised to take 1 gram (1,000 milligrams) daily of a combination DHA / EPA from fish oil. People with some health conditions may take doses of up to 4 grams a day -- but only under a doctor's supervision. |
19d80908e79d607cbb02136c020e0c89 | Should I get omega-3 through a supplement? | He or she may have specific recommendations, or warnings, depending on your health and the other medicines you take. There are also Omega 3 prescriptions available. Epanova, Lovaza, Omtryg, and Vascepa contain DHA/ DPA and are recommended for adults with triglycerides 500 mg/dl or above. Unlike fish oil supplements, th... |
7a191e8ed1ed8156ffd225ac21195402 | How do omega-3 fatty acids help baby development? | DHA appears to be important for visual and neurological development in infants. |
9e6c266f2a84d8351908bf826a404e87 | What are side effects of omega-3 supplements? | Omega-3 supplements ( DHA/ EPA) can make bleeding more likely. If you have a bleeding condition -- or take medicines that could increase bleeding, like apixaban ( Eliquis), betrixaban ( Bevyxxa), chopidogrel ( Plavix), prasugrel ( Effient), rivaroxaban ( Xarelto), ticagrelor ( Brilinta), warfarin ( Coumadin), and some ... |
3bbdbb7277a449601fd7003f2bfe8520 | Do omega-3 fatty acids induce side effects? | The most common side effects from fish oil are indigestion and gas. Getting a supplement with a coating might help. |
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