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How are night terrors managed?
No adequate treatment exists for night terrors. Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful. In severe cases in which daily activities (school performance, peer or family relations) are affected, a low-dose benzodiazepine or an antid...
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Are there hidden dangers if you're allergic to shellfish?
Similarly, there is a potential for cross contamination at your grocery store's fish counter, so make sure you instruct the counter worker to use different utensils to handle your fresh fish order. Watch for hidden trouble. Fish stock and flavorings like fish sauce (common in Asian dishes) may include fish protein. Som...
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If I'm allergic to shellfish, how can I prevent cross contamination?
If shellfish is on the menu, tell the server about your allergy. Ask him to make sure the kitchen staff uses separate utensils and work surfaces to make your food. Similarly, there is a potential for cross contamination at your grocery store's fish counter, so make sure you instruct the counter worker to use different ...
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Can zoledronic acid help treat osteoporosis?
Zoledronic acid ( Reclast, Zometa) is a once-yearly 15-minute infusion you get through a vein. It is a bisphosphonate that can increase bone strength and reduce fractures in the hip, spine, wrist, arm, leg, or rib. The most common side effects include bone pain, nausea, and vomiting. People whose kidneys don't work ver...
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How can human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) affect tuberculosis?
When your immune system is weak, TB germs can multiply and cause symptoms. Someone infected with both HIV and TB is at least 10 times more likely to develop active TB, especially when their CD4 count is under 200. Regardless of your CD4 count, having both infections also means you have AIDS, the advanced stage of HIV. ...
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How do drugs for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) interact?
To treat active tuberculosis, you'll take a combination of drugs for several months that commonly include: Ethambutol, or EMB ( Myambutol) Isoniazid, or INH ( Nydrazid) Pyrazinamide, or PZA ( Tebrazid) Rifampin, or RIF ( Rifadin) Drugs for HIV and for TB don't always work well together. Your doctor will decide which co...
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What are serious health issues that may occur when you have pitting edema?
For some people, pitting edema can be a sign of a more serious health issue, such as: Blood clot: One of these in a deep vein can cause edema in the region of the clot.
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When should I call the doctor if I have pitting edema?
If you notice signs of pitting edema, see your doctor as soon as you can. He'll look at it and ask about other symptoms. He may test your blood or urine to check your liver or kidney function. You might have an electrocardiogram and other tests to check your heart. Get emergency medical help right away if you have ches...
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What causes edema?
This can happen for many reasons. You may have been standing or sitting too long, for instance like during a plane flight. It could also be an allergic reaction to or side effect of a medicine. Some drugs for diabetes and high blood pressure can cause pitting edema. So can estrogen pills and over-the-counter pain relie...
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What is the treatment for edema?
If something serious is the cause of your edema, your doctor will focus on treating the underlying cause. But you may need to eat less salt. Table salt and processed foods with a lot of sodium can make your swelling worse. You also may need to take a drug called a diuretic that helps your body get rid of extra fluid. C...
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What is an A1c test?
An A1c test is key if you have diabetes or if your doctor thinks you might have a chance of getting it. It's a common blood test that gives information about your blood sugar. It's the main way to find out if someone has diabetes and how they're managing it. You might hear it called the hemoglobin A1c, Hb A1c, or glyco...
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Why are A1c tests important?
Your red blood cells have something called hemoglobin that carries oxygen from your lungs to cells all over your body. Glucose goes into your red blood cells and coats molecules of hemoglobin. The more glucose you have in your blood, the more coated hemoglobin molecules you have. The A1c measures how much of your hemog...
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How does an A1c test work?
Your red blood cells have something called hemoglobin that carries oxygen from your lungs to cells all over your body. Glucose goes into your red blood cells and coats molecules of hemoglobin. The more glucose you have in your blood, the more coated hemoglobin molecules you have. The A1c measures how much of your hemog...
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When will a doctor give me an A1c test?
Your doctor probably will have you take the A1c test as soon as you're diagnosed with diabetes. You'll also have the test if your doctor thinks you may get diabetes. The test will set a baseline level so you can see how well you're controlling your blood sugar.
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What can I do to help me deal with restless legs syndrome?
Here are a few ways to take control: Work with your doctor. A different drug or combinations of drugs are often necessary to control symptoms. Join a support group. www.rls.org can get you started. If you feel overwhelmed by RLS, talk with someone who treats mental health, like a psychologist or psychiatrist.
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How does iron relate to restless legs syndrome?
Not enough iron in the diet is one cause of restless legs syndrome. Taking iron pills may improve RLS in these people. Even in people who are not anemic and have normal iron levels, iron levels may be involved. Studies show a "brain iron deficiency" in many people with restless legs syndrome. A doctor may prescribe iro...
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How can I ease my restless legs syndrome symptoms to get a good night sleep?
Cut down on alcohol. Stop smoking, or at least cut back. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day, including weekends. Exercise regularly, but moderately (heavy exercise can worsen symptoms). Apply heat or ice, or soak in a hot bath.
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What are the main risk factors for type 1 diabetes?
This type usually starts in childhood. Your pancreas stops making insulin. You have type 1 diabetes for life. The main things that lead to it are: Family history. If you have relatives with diabetes, chances are higher that you'll get it, too. Anyone who has a mother, father, sister, or brother with type 1 diabetes sho...
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What are some things that can lead to gestational diabetes?
Diabetes when you're expecting affects about 4% of all U. S. pregnancies. It's caused by hormones the placenta makes or by too little insulin. High blood sugar from the mother causes high blood sugar in the baby. That can lead to growth and development problems if left untreated. Things that can lead to gestational dia...
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How many Americans have diabetes?
That amounts to about 7 million Americans.
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What should I do if I am at risk for diabetes?
Keep your weight within or near a healthy range.
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What causes gestational diabetes?
Diabetes when you're expecting affects about 4% of all U. S. pregnancies. It's caused by hormones the placenta makes or by too little insulin. High blood sugar from the mother causes high blood sugar in the baby. That can lead to growth and development problems if left untreated.
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How can you prevent smothering or suffocation related to SIDS?
Firm Bed, No Soft Toys or Bedding To prevent smothering or suffocation, always lay your baby down to sleep on either a firm mattress or surface in a crib or bassinet. All your baby's crib needs is the fitted sheet -- don't put blankets, quilts, pillows, sheepskin, stuffed toys, or crib bumpers in your baby's crib. To c...
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Should you sleep in the same bed as your baby to prevent SIDS?
Keep Your Sleeping Baby Close, but Not in Your Bed When a baby sleeps in the same room as mom, studies show it lowers the risk of SIDS. But it's dangerous for a baby to sleep with another child or an adult in the same bed, in an armchair, and on a couch. If you bring your baby into your bed for comforting or breastfeed...
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How can honey affect your baby's risk for SIDS?
Don't Give Honey to an Infant Under 1 Year Old Because honey can lead to botulism in very young children, never give honey to a child under 1 year old. Botulism and the bacteria that cause it may be linked to SIDS.
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Does rolling over affect your baby's risk of SIDS?
Once your baby can roll over both ways, which usually happens around 6 months, he may not stay on his back. That's OK. It's fine to let him choose his own sleep position once he knows how to roll over.
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What are the symptoms of panic attacks?
The fear and terror that a person experiences during a panic attack are not in proportion to the true situation and may be unrelated to what is happening around them. Most people with panic attacks experience several of the following symptoms: " Racing" heart Feeling weak, faint, or dizzy Tingling or numbness in the ha...
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How is panic disorder treated?
Fortunately, panic disorder is a treatable condition. Psychotherapy and medications have both been used, either singly or in combination, for successful treatment of panic disorder. If medication is necessary, your doctor may prescribe anti-anxiety medications, certain antidepressants or sometimes certain anticonvulsan...
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What causes panic disorder?
It is not clear what causes panic disorder. In many people who have the biological vulnerability to panic attacks, they may develop in association with major life changes (such as getting married, having a child, starting a first job, etc.) and major lifestyle stressors. There is also some evidence that suggests that t...
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What medical treatments can cause hair loss in men?
Hair loss could be a side effect of certain drugs you take for: Cancer Arthritis Depression High blood pressure Heart problems Radiation treatment or chemotherapy can cause widespread hair loss, but usually your hair will grow back with time, once the treatments end.
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What role does genetics play in hair loss in men?
Male pattern baldness -- you may hear it called androgenetic alopecia -- is triggered by the genes you got from your parents. Exactly how it is inherited isn't clear, but it does tend to run in families. So if you have close relatives who are balding, you're more likely to have it, too. Doctors don't fully understand w...
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How can infections cause hair loss in men?
Things like ringworm can create scaly patches on the scalp and bald spots. The hair usually grows back after treatment.
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Are Epsom salts the same as Dead Sea salts?
It's not the same as Dead Sea salts, a blend of minerals found only in the Dead Sea in the Middle East. The water and light there supposedly help skin diseases, arthritis, and other health problems.
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How effective are Epsom salt baths?
People use Epsom salt baths as a home treatment for: Arthritis pain and swelling Bruises and sprains Fibromyalgia, a condition that makes your muscles, ligaments, and tendons hurt, and causes tender points throughout your body Ingrown toenails Insomnia Psoriasis, a disease that causes red, itchy, scaly skin Sore muscle...
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What does Epsom salt do to your body?
Don't use Epsom salt in a hot tub, whirlpool, or other tub with jets unless the manufacturer says it's OK. Keep the part of your body that hurts in the water for at least 12 minutes.
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Are Epsom salts the same as bath crystals?
They may not be made from the same chemicals. Plus they often have oils, colors, and perfumes to relax you and soften your skin. In water, it breaks down into magnesium and sulfate. The theory is that when you soak in an Epsom salt bath, these get into your body through your skin.
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How can you take an Epsom salt bath?
The water should be very warm -- not hot, but comfortable to the touch. Add the Epsom salt while the water is running to help it dissolve. For a standard-sized tub, use the amount suggested on the package, usually 1 to 2 cups, or the amount recommended by your doctor. Don't use Epsom salt in a hot tub, whirlpool, or ot...
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How long should and how often should you take an Epsom salt bath?
Don't use Epsom salt in a hot tub, whirlpool, or other tub with jets unless the manufacturer says it's OK. Keep the part of your body that hurts in the water for at least 12 minutes. Just relax. Check with your doctor about how long and how often you should soak. You may need to do it just once for an ingrown toenail, ...
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Where can you get Epsom salt?
You can find it in most drugstores, usually around the aspirin and laxatives. Many grocery and natural food stores also carry it. A large box costs just a few dollars.
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What are Epsom salt baths used for?
People use Epsom salt baths as a home treatment for: Arthritis pain and swelling Bruises and sprains Fibromyalgia, a condition that makes your muscles, ligaments, and tendons hurt, and causes tender points throughout your body Ingrown toenails Insomnia Psoriasis, a disease that causes red, itchy, scaly skin Sore muscle...
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How does Epsom salt work for aches and pains?
In water, it breaks down into magnesium and sulfate. The theory is that when you soak in an Epsom salt bath, these get into your body through your skin. That hasn't been proven, but just soaking in warm water can help relax muscles and loosen stiff joints.
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Where can you buy Epsom salt?
Many grocery and natural food stores also carry it. A large box costs just a few dollars.
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How do Epsom salt baths work?
In water, it breaks down into magnesium and sulfate. The theory is that when you soak in an Epsom salt bath, these get into your body through your skin. That hasn't been proven, but just soaking in warm water can help relax muscles and loosen stiff joints.
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What can Epsom salt baths treat?
People use Epsom salt baths as a home treatment for: Arthritis pain and swelling Bruises and sprains Fibromyalgia, a condition that makes your muscles, ligaments, and tendons hurt, and causes tender points throughout your body Ingrown toenails Insomnia Psoriasis, a disease that causes red, itchy, scaly skin Sore muscle...
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How do you take an Epsom salt bath?
Taking this type of bath probably won't hurt you, but if you have health concerns, check with your doctor first. The water should be very warm -- not hot, but comfortable to the touch. Add the Epsom salt while the water is running to help it dissolve. For a standard-sized tub, use the amount suggested on the package, u...
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Is Epsom salt the same as Dead Sea salts?
It's not the same as Dead Sea salts, a blend of minerals found only in the Dead Sea in the Middle East. The water and light there supposedly help skin diseases, arthritis, and other health problems.
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Is Epsom salt a type of bath crystal?
Epsom salt is also different from fancy bath crystals. They may not be made from the same chemicals. Plus they often have oils, colors, and perfumes to relax you and soften your skin.
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What are the side effects of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) when you use them to treat metastatic renal cell carcinoma?
Side effects from these drugs include: Nausea Diarrhea High blood pressure Pain in the hands and feet Liver problems m TOR inhibitors are medicines that target the m TOR protein, which helps cancer cells grow.
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What are the side effects of radiation treatment for metastatic renal cell carcinoma?
Side effects of radiation treatment include: Fatigue Skin redness Upset stomach Diarrhea Chemotherapy uses medicine to kill cancer cells all over your body.
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What are the side effects of mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors when you use them to treat metastatic renal cell carcinoma?
Side effects from m TOR inhibitors include: Mouth sores Rash Weakness Not feeling hungry Fluid buildup in the face or legs High blood sugar and cholesterol This treatment uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells.
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What are the side effects of interferon alpha when you use it to treat metastatic renal cell carcinoma?
Side effects of this treatment include: Flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills Nausea Fatigue Checkpoint inhibitors.
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What are the treatments for metastatic renal cell carcinoma?
Treatments for metastatic renal cell cancer include: Surgery Immunotherapy Targeted therapy Radiation therapy Chemotherapy Talk about all your options with your doctor.
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How do you take interleukin-2 (IL-2) to treat metastatic renal cell carcinoma?
You can take IL-2 in one of two ways: Through a thin tube that goes into a vein ( IV). You get it in a hospital. As a shot under your skin. You can get this in a doctor's office or give it to yourself at home.
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What are the side effects of nivolumab (Opdivo) when you use it to treat metastatic renal cell carcinoma?
Side effects of Opdivo include: Red patches or a rash on your skin Feeling tired Diarrhea Belly pain Trouble breathing, cough, or chest pain Nausea Sore or dry mouth Headache These medicines target parts of cancer cells that help them grow and survive.
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How is permanent (chronic) atrial fibrillation treated?
This can't be corrected by treatments. If you have this type, you and your doctor will decide if you need long-term medication to control your heart rate and lower your odds of having a stroke.
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What is long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation?
This means your AFib has lasted for more than a year and doesn't go away. Medicine and treatment like electrical cardioversion may not stop the AFib. Doctors can use another kind of treatment, such as ablation (which burns certain areas of your heart's electrical system) to restore your normal heart rhythm.
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What can cause eye floaters?
It's rare, but floaters can also result from: Eye disease Eye injury Diabetic retinopathy Crystal-like deposits that form in the vitreous Eye tumors Serious eye disorders associated with floaters include: Detached retina Torn retina Bleeding in your vitreous Inflamed vitreous or retina caused by infections or an autoim...
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What serious eye disorders are known to occur with eye floaters?
It's rare, but floaters can also result from: Eye disease Eye injury Diabetic retinopathy Crystal-like deposits that form in the vitreous Eye tumors Serious eye disorders associated with floaters include: Detached retina Torn retina Bleeding in your vitreous Inflamed vitreous or retina caused by infections or an autoim...
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Where do eye floaters come from?
It's rare, but floaters can also result from: Eye disease Eye injury Diabetic retinopathy Crystal-like deposits that form in the vitreous Eye tumors Serious eye disorders associated with floaters include: Detached retina Torn retina Bleeding in your vitreous Inflamed vitreous or retina caused by infections or an autoim...
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How do I choose a doctor for eye floaters?
Go to the doctor ASAP if you notice: A sudden increase in the number of floaters Flashes of light A loss of side vision Changes that come on quickly and get worse over time Floaters after eye surgery or eye trauma Eye pain Choose a doctor who has experience with retina problems. If you don't get help right away, you co...
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What complications can I get from eye floaters?
You might have complications like: Detached retina Torn retina Cataracts The risk is low, but if these problems happen, they can permanently damage your vision.
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How can I be treated if I have a lot of eye floaters?
If you have so many that they block your vision, your eye doctor may suggest surgery called a vitrectomy. He'll remove the vitreous and replace it with a salt solution.
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When should you visit a doctor for eye floaters?
Go to the doctor ASAP if you notice: A sudden increase in the number of floaters Flashes of light A loss of side vision Changes that come on quickly and get worse over time Floaters after eye surgery or eye trauma Eye pain Choose a doctor who has experience with retina problems. If you don't get help right away, you co...
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What eye disorders are associated with eye floaters?
It's rare, but floaters can also result from: Eye disease Eye injury Diabetic retinopathy Crystal-like deposits that form in the vitreous Eye tumors Serious eye disorders associated with floaters include: Detached retina Torn retina Bleeding in your vitreous Inflamed vitreous or retina caused by infections or an autoim...
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Could my gender cause me to pee so much at night?
Your gender can play a role, too: Men: An enlarged prostate is common when you're an older guy. It usually isn't serious, but it can keep you from emptying your bladder. Women: After menopause, you make less estrogen. That can cause changes in the urinary tract that make you have to go more often. If you've had childre...
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Is peeing at night a sign of old age?
As you age, your body produces less of a hormone that helps concentrate urine so that you can hold it until the morning. When you're older you're also more likely to have other health problems that make you need to pee overnight.
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How can polysomnography help in the diagnosis of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder?
Polysomnography Polysomnographic video recording is the single most important diagnostic test in persons with RBD. This test is usually conducted in a sleep study center. The person undergoing testing is required to sleep at the center while the following parameters are monitored: Electrical activity of the brain (elec...
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Why do you get a neurologic exam to help diagnose REM sleep behavior disorder?
Neurologic exam When trying to diagnose REM sleep behavior disorder, or RBD, the neurologic exam is often normal. However, symptoms and signs of Parkinson's disease, such as hand tremor at rest, slowness in movement, and muscle stiffness (rigidity) that may suggest an underlying neurologic cause of RBD, should be consi...
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What is coxsackievirus?
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What are the types of coxsackieviruses and what can they cause?
Types A and B are the most common. Type A viruses cause herpangina (sores in the throat) and hand, foot, and mouth disease, common among children. Children will get painful blisters in their mouth, and small tender lesions on the palms of their hands and bottom of their feet. It goes away on its own, but can cause comp...
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What is the American Lung Association?
American Cancer Society Information on all aspects of respiratory health, including lung cancer and emphysema.
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What is the American Society of Clinical Oncology?
American Society of Clinical Oncology
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What is the National Comprehensive Cancer Network?
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is a nonprofit alliance of 26 cancer centers throughout the U. S. that treats all cancers.
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What is the treatment for advanced breast cancer?
But once cancer has spread, the most common treatments are ones that travel through your blood to treat your whole body. These include hormones that shrink tumors, chemotherapy and medicines that target certain types of cancer cells. Chemo shrinks tumors faster than hormones, but it has more side effects and may stop w...
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How does breast cancer spread?
Doctors think this happens because cancer cells spread to other organs through the blood or lymph system.
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What can I do to help myself manage advanced breast cancer?
Most people with advanced breast cancer have common concerns. Here are some tips that may help: Stay ahead of pain. Not everyone will have pain from their disease or treatment. If you do, don't assume that you just have to live with it. There are almost always ways to control it. If you hurt, talk to your doctor. You m...
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Who can get advanced breast cancer and is there anything that can help it?
Advanced breast cancer mainly affects women, but men can get it, too. For anyone, it can turn life upside down. There's no cure for the disease, but there are treatments that can control it.
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What kinds of desserts can trigger heartburn?
Omega-3 fatty acids = .1 g Omega-6 fatty acids = .2 g Rich desserts and desserts with chocolate or peppermint may trigger heartburn in some people.
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What is angular cheilitis?
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How is angular cheilitis diagnosed?
To find out if you have angular cheilitis, your doctor will examine your mouth closely to look at any cracks, redness, swelling, or blisters. He'll also ask you about habits you might have that could affect your lips. Other conditions (such as herpes labialis and erosive lichen planus) can cause symptoms similar to ang...
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Does diabetes put you at risk for angular cheilitis?
Certain medical conditions can put you at a higher risk, such as: Anemia Cancers of the blood Diabetes Down syndrome Immune disorders, like HIV Kidney, liver, lung, or pancreatic cancer It's common for people with diabetes to get fungal infections like angular cheilitis. This is because fungi like Candida feed off gluc...
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How is angular cheilitis treated?
Your doctor will recommend an antifungal cream to treat fungal infections. Some are: nystatin ( Mycostatin) ketoconazole ( Extina) clotrimazole ( Lotrimin) miconazole ( Lotrimin AF, Micatin, Monistat Derm) If your infection is bacterial, your doctor will prescribe an antibacterial medication, such as: mupirocin ( Bactr...
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How is angular cheilitis treated it it isn't caused by a fungal or bacterial infection?
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How can you prevent MRSA in children?
Here's what you can do: Teach your children to wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 15 seconds. This includes after playing with pets or other children. Have your children use alcohol-based hand sanitizers or wipes when washing isn't possible. Teach your children not to share towels, uniforms, or oth...
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What is MRSA?
It is one of many strains of a bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus -- or staph, for short. Staph bacteria are common on skin and inside nostrils. Staph infection was first reported in humans more than 40 years ago. In the past, staph rarely caused problems, except for minor skin infections. And these infections coul...
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What are the "Five Cs" that make MRSA more likely?
Remember: although MRSA can show up anywhere, it is more likely when these " Five Cs" are present: Crowding Contact between skin Compromised skin (cuts or scrapes) Contaminated items Cleanliness lacking If you suspect your child has a MRSA infection, seek medical attention right away.
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How can you prevent the spread of MRSA infection?
To help prevent the spread of MRSA infection, do this: Change any bandages often. Do it before you can see any drainage through the bandage. Wear gloves while cleaning a wound or changing bandages. Carefully dispose of used bandages. Wash your hands thoroughly after you finish or use an alcohol-based sanitizer. Clean s...
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Why is MRSA in kids a concern?
MRSA is a concern today because it can be harder to treat than other infections, and it's infecting healthy people -- not just those with weakened immune systems as in the past. This type of MRSA is called community-associated MRSA ( CA- MRSA). That's because it affects people in the community, outside of hospitals and...
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What are treatments for MRSA in children?
Your child or other family member also has a fever or feels sick Skin infections are passing between family members or friends Treatment for MRSA may include: Draining any skin abscesses Prescribing antibiotics to prevent widespread infection Do not try to drain infections yourself. This can worsen the infection and sp...
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What causes rotator cuff tendinitis?
This can happen because of an injury to your shoulder. You might fall on your outstretched arm. Or it could be from repeated motions in sports or on the job, especially if your work involves heavy lifting or a lot of reaching over your head.
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What is rotator cuff tendinitis?
Each of your shoulders is made up by a group of muscles and tendons called a rotator cuff. This keeps your upper arm inside your shoulder socket. It also gives you the strength and motion to rotate and lift your arms. If the tendons in your rotator cuff are swollen or damaged, you could have rotator cuff tendinitis.
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Who is most likely to get rotator cuff tendinitis?
People older than age 40 are most likely to have rotator cuff problems, in general. Genes may also play a part. If someone else in your family has shoulder issues, then you may be prone to get them, too.
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What are symptoms of rotator cuff tendinitis?
If you have rotator cuff tendinopathy, you will notice pain in the outer part of your upper arm, as well as the front and top of your shoulder. This could be worse when you raise your hands above your head or reach behind you.
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How can you prevent broken toenails?
Be on the lookout for any sign of infection, especially if you have diabetes or another condition that causes slow healing: Pain gets worse or lasts for more than a couple of days Fever Pus Bleeding More redness or swelling around the toe or spreading into your foot A long toenail or a rough edge can catch on the corne...
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What are some tips to treat broken toenails at home?
Trim off the loose part so that it won't catch on clothes, carpeting, or anything else and rip more. Use a clean pair of scissors or nail clippers and snip along the line of the tear to make an even edge. If the nail has cracked off from side to side -- without leaving a rough edge -- you can skip the trimming. Protect...
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When can you treat broken toenails at home?
You can care for a ripped toenail at home if: The tear isn't too far down toward your foot, and the nail is still attached to the nail bed. Any bleeding stops quickly. You have little, if any, blood pooling under the remaining nail (it will look like a blue-black spot), and it doesn't hurt much. The toe itself looks no...
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What allergy tests are used to find the cause of breathing problems?
One of them is the prick technique. In this test, the doctor first puts a tiny drop of allergen on your skin. Then the doctor makes a puncture with a needle directly in the drop of allergen extract. If you are allergic to the specific allergen, your body will react to it by turning red at the site. You may also experie...
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Do ocular or retinal migraines cause vision problems?
Most common types of migraine are Migraine without aura: one sided pain, pulsating, increased pain with activity, nausea, vomiting, light sensitivity Migraine with aura: same pain symptoms but also with fully reversible auras (described above) Often, temporary vision loss or distortion in one eye occurs with retinal mi...
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What are the emergency symptoms of a migraine headache?
Call your doctor right away if you have the following migraine symptoms: A change in frequency, severity, or features from your usual migraine A headache that lasts for days, getting progressively worse A headache brought on by coughing, sneezing, bearing down, or straining while on the toilet Call 911 or go to a hospi...
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How can I manage pinkeye that is tied with allergies?
If your pinkeye is tied to allergies, avoid your triggers. Don't rub your eyes. This makes it worse. Splash your face and eyes with cold water. Use aqueous-based “artificial tears” .