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What can you do if you have eyestrain?
If they're still weary after a few days, check with your doctor to make sure it isn't another problem. You might have allergies, dry eyes, or just be better off with glasses.
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What is nystagmus?
If over-the-counter eye drops and rest don't clear it up, see your doctor. With nystagmus, the eye moves or "jiggles" all the time on its own.
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How do cataracts develop?
They don't cause symptoms like pain, redness, or tearing in the eye. Some stay small and don't affect your sight. If they do progress and affect your vision, surgery almost always works to bring it back. A common form is primary open angle glaucoma.
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Why do I have a lazy eye?
Most people have eye problems at one time or another. Is it hard to see at night, especially while driving? It's found in infants, children, and adults, and rarely affects both eyes. Treatment needs to be sought immediately for infants and children.
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What does it mean when its hard for me to see at night?
Is it tough to find your way around in dark places, such as movie theaters? That sounds like night blindness. It's a symptom, not a problem in its own right. Nearsightedness, cataracts, keratoconus, and a lack of vitamin A all cause a type of night blindness that doctors can fix. The result: You can't see as well and m...
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Does everyone get eye problems?
Some are minor and will go away on their own, or are easy to treat at home. Others need a specialist's care. Whether your vision isn't what it used to be, or never was that great, there are things you can do to get your eye health back on track. And always check with a doctor if your symptoms are really bad or don't cl...
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Is excess tearing a serious problem?
It's important to get an early diagnosis and have these conditions treated. That can make an infection more likely.
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How can you know if you have uveitis?
They don't cause symptoms like pain, redness, or tearing in the eye. There are different types: Age-related macular degeneration refers to a breakdown of a small portion of the retina called the macula.
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What is formaldehyde, and can it cause cancer?
It may be a substance in the air, a product you use, or a chemical in foods and drinks. Studies show that rats who took in acrylamide in their drinking water got cancer, so researchers think humans do, too.
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What is asbestos, and can it cause cancer?
A carcinogen is something that can cause you to have cancer. But if it builds up indoors and you breathe it in, radon breaks down the lining of your lungs. Studies of people and animals have shown that asbestos is a carcinogen. If you come into contact with it at your job, wear protective gear. If it's in your home and...
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What should you keep in mind when exercising if you have Parkinson's disease?
Always warm-up before beginning your exercise routine and cool down at the end. If you plan to workout for 30 minutes, start with 10-minute sessions and work your way up. If you have difficulty balancing, exercise within reach of a grab bar or rail. If you have trouble standing or getting up, try exercising in bed rath...
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What is plicated or scrotal tongue?
If you have fissures in your tongue, it's likely no cause for concern. In fact, certain types of grooves or cracks are considered simply a variation of a normal tongue. However, it's rarely a good idea to diagnose yourself. However, if you have symptoms or any complications of Melkersson- Rosenthal syndrome, your denti...
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What do I need to do if I have a fissured tongue?
These are the characteristics of a fissured tongue: Cracks, grooves, or clefts appear on the top and sides of the tongue. If a fissured tongue causes any symptoms, your dentist may encourage you to brush your tongue. This may help remove debris that has built up in deep fissures, causing irritation. In almost all cases...
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How common is a fissured tongue?
These are the characteristics of a fissured tongue: Cracks, grooves, or clefts appear on the top and sides of the tongue. And, just as wrinkles can deepen with age, fissures can also become more pronounced as you get older. About 2% to 5% of the U. S. population has a fissured tongue. A fissured tongue may affect men s...
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How is a fissured tongue diagnosed?
Sometimes called a plicated or scrotal tongue, this condition is often harmless. These are the characteristics of a fissured tongue: Cracks, grooves, or clefts appear on the top and sides of the tongue. Fissures may first appear during childhood. However, fissures are more common in adults. And, just as wrinkles can de...
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What conditions can cause a fissured tongue?
Because a fissured tongue can cluster in families, it may be genetically inherited. Although other causes of fissured tongue are unknown, it may appear along with other conditions such as these: Geographic tongue, also known as benign migratory glossitis ( BMG). This benign condition often shows up along with fissured ...
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What are the characteristics of a fissured tongue?
Sometimes called a plicated or scrotal tongue, this condition is often harmless. Grooves may connect with other grooves, separating the tongue into small lobes or sections. Unless debris builds up in these fissures, you are unlikely to have any symptoms.
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What tests do doctors use to diagnose cystitis?
Your doctor inserts a cystoscope – a thin tube with a camera -- into your urethra to look for problems or to get a tissue sample for more testing (biopsy). Imaging. An ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI can show tumors, kidney stones, and other issues. Intravenous urogram ( IVU). It's an X-ray that uses contrast dye to tak...
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How is de Quervain's disease diagnosed?
When the swollen tendons rub against the narrow tunnel they pass through, it causes pain at the base of your thumb and into the lower arm. Next, you'll get the Finkelstein test. The doctor will ask you to bend your thumb across your palm. See your doctor if you think you have de Quervain's.
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How is de Quervain's diagnosed?
When the swollen tendons rub against the narrow tunnel they pass through, it causes pain at the base of your thumb and into the lower arm. The doctor will ask you to bend your thumb across your palm. See your doctor if you think you have de Quervain's.
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What is the treatment for de Quervain's disease?
You'll start with over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or naproxen to ease the swelling. You'll wear it 24 hours a day for 4 to 6 weeks. But try these methods at home to feel better and keep your thumb healthy: Ice the area to ease inflammation. Stop doing anything that makes it worse.
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Who can get de Quervain's disease?
Its proper name is de Quervain's tenosynovitis, but you could also hear it called de Quervain's disease or de Quervain's syndrome. Women are 8 to 10 times more likely to get it than men. It often happens just after pregnancy.
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What will your doctor recommend for the treatment of de Quervain's disease?
You'll wear it 24 hours a day for 4 to 6 weeks. Stop doing anything that makes it worse.
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How can you treat symptoms of de Quervain's disease?
You'll start with over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or naproxen to ease the swelling. But try these methods at home to feel better and keep your thumb healthy: Ice the area to ease inflammation.
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How can you recover from de Quervain's disease?
Its proper name is de Quervain's tenosynovitis, but you could also hear it called de Quervain's disease or de Quervain's syndrome. It may be hard and painful to move your thumb, particularly when you try to pinch or grasp things.
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What medications can help with treating rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD)?
Clonazepam ( Klonopin) is highly effective in the treatment of REM sleep behavior disorder ( RBD), relieving symptoms in nearly 90% of patients with little evidence of tolerance or abuse. The treatment should be continued for as long as your doctor says. Other drugs, such as tricyclic antidepressants, may be effective ...
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Can you prevent juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
Systemic-onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is the rarest form. It's believed to run in families though, so family medical history can give you a clue.
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How can exercising regularly help with tension headaches?
Activities that put your body in awkward positions can lead to headaches. The boost in your heart rate also protects your body from pain.
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How should you rest up to help with tension headaches?
When you feel stressed out, anxious, or angry, the way you handle those feelings may make a difference in whether you get a tension headache or not. Create good sleeping habits. Go to bed at the same time every night. Wake up at the same time every morning. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep a night. She may use a local anesth...
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What can you do to lower your risk of getting deep vein thrombosis?
You can't change many of the things that could lead to DVT. But try these 6 tips to keep your blood moving through your body the way it should: Don't sit for too long. Get up and stretch or walk around at least every 2 hours. It can also help to move your legs while you're seated. If you think you're at risk for DVT, y...
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What are home remedies for poison ivy, oak, or sumac?
To help with oozing problems, try over-the-counter creams or lotions that you put on the rash, such as: Calamine lotion Zinc carbonate Zinc oxide For itchiness, apply baking soda or colloidal oatmeal to your skin. And for an oozing rash, give aluminum acetate a try. Your skin will feel better if you soak in a bathtub w...
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How can you get tension headaches?
This type of headache can: Start at the back of your head and spread forward Become a band of dull pressure or squeezing pain around your entire head Affect both sides of your head equally Make the muscles in your neck, shoulders, and jaw feel tight and sore There's no single cause for them. This muscle tension can com...
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What drugs can prevent tension headaches?
Up to 80% of adults in the U. S. get them from time to time. People with the chronic kind can use some of these drugs to prevent headaches.
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What are tension headaches?
But it's not to say that someone with a tension headache can't have a severe headache. Most of the time, they're triggered by stress, whether from work, school, family, friends, or other relationships. It can hurt all over your head, but you'll most likely feel a band of pain around your forehead or the back of your he...
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Can certain drugs prevent tension headaches?
Up to 80% of adults in the U. S. get them from time to time. People with the chronic kind can use some of these drugs to prevent headaches.
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What are episodic tension headaches?
Often called stress headaches, they're the most common type for adults. Chronic tension headaches happen more than 15 days a month.
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How can you tell if a baby is in pain?
Here are signs that a baby may be in pain. For example, crying that can't be soothed with a bottle, diaper change, or cuddling could signal pain. Crying while nursing. Prolonged, intense crying, often at the same time each day. This behavior is common with colic. Crying and drawing the legs up to the abdomen. Chronic p...
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What do pain in young children and teenagers mean?
Chronic or recurrent pain is common in children and adolescents. Pain that comes on suddenly can be caused by viral infections or by something more serious like appendicitis. Recurrent stomachaches and headaches. Recurrent body aches, usually along with trouble falling or staying asleep, could mean your child is depres...
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When should you see a doctor about hyperventilation?
If you hyperventilate often, your doctor may tell you that you have hyperventilation syndrome. Do the same for anyone else who's hyperventilating. If this isn't your first time hyperventilating and the problem gets in the way of your normal activities, you may have hyperventilation syndrome or an anxiety problem. Your ...
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Who is at risk for hyperventilation?
When this happens, it's called hyperventilation, or overbreathing. It can come about when you feel nervous, anxious, or stressed. If you hyperventilate often, your doctor may tell you that you have hyperventilation syndrome. Women hyperventilate more often than men do. It may happen more often when a woman is pregnant,...
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What causes autonomic dysreflexia?
You can get autonomic dysreflexia if you've injured your spinal cord around the bottom of the shoulder blades or above. You can lose feeling and muscle control below the damaged spot. But the nerves there still try to send signals back to the brain. That can make your body do the wrong thing. Sometimes, even a full bla...
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What is the risk of HPV infection in men?
Both of these cancer types are rare, especially in men with a healthy immune system. Men who have HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are also at higher risk of getting this cancer. Most cancers that are found in the back of the throat, including at the base of the tongue and in the tonsils, are HPV related. In fact, th...
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What should you know about HPV infection in men?
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What are the symptoms of HPV in men?
Other types of HPV virus rarely cause cancer in men, but they do cause genital warts. Genital warts are the first symptom you may see with low-risk HPV strains that cause warts but not cancer.
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What gadgets can I use to make my life easier with multiple sclerosis?
Put Gadgets to Work for You Put a fan at your desk to keep cool while you work. Get a motorized scooter to make shopping easier. Put hand controls in your car so you can speed up and apply the brakes without using your feet. Wear a cooling vest when you go outside in the summer. Wear lightweight shoes with good tread t...
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What are symptoms of stroke?
Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side of the body) Trouble speaking or understanding words or simple sentences Sudden blurred vision or worse vision in one or both eyes Sudden trouble swallowing Dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination Brief loss of consciousness Sudden...
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What usually causes stroke?
Others include smoking cigarettes and high levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Have your blood pressure checked.
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How does basal cell carcinoma spread?
Several treatments can keep that from happening and get rid of the cancer. You're most likely to get one of these drugs if your basal cell carcinoma has spread to other parts of your body.
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What are the goals of treatment for basal cell carcinoma?
To choose the best treatment, your doctor will consider the size and place of the cancer, and how long you've had it. He'll also take into account the chance of scarring, as well as your overall health. Wear a broad-brimmed hat and cover up as much as possible, such as long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
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What is basal cell carcinoma?
It's natural to feel worried when your doctor tells you that you have it, but keep in mind that it's the least risky type of skin cancer. As long as you catch it early, you can be cured. You're most likely to get one of these drugs if your basal cell carcinoma has spread to other parts of your body.
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What are symptoms of basal cell carcinoma?
It's natural to feel worried when your doctor tells you that you have it, but keep in mind that it's the least risky type of skin cancer. At first, a basal cell carcinoma comes up like a small "pearly" bump that looks like a flesh-colored mole or a pimple that doesn't go away. Sometimes these growths can look dark. Or ...
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What are ways to deal with stress?
But when it's not, it can build up and become more than you can handle. Many of us feel like we have to handle stress on our own.
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Do I need to cut people out of my life to help manage my stress?
We all have our own ways of dealing with everyday stress, like getting a little more sleep, working out, or maybe even just blowing off some steam with friends. But there's a big case for exercise as a stress reducer. It makes your body produce endorphins (“feel-good hormones”), boosts your mood, and makes you conc...
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How should I be screened for prostate cancer?
Prostate Cancer. Some doctors and organizations recommend regular screening while others don't. Routine screening in men between ages 40 and 54 at average risk is not recommended. To reduce the harms of screening, a routine screening interval of two years or more may be preferred over annual screening in those men who ...
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What are the risk factors associated with prostate cancer?
About two out of every three men with prostate cancer are over age 65. Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles your risk. African- American men are more likely to get prostate cancer than Caucasians, and the cancer is usually more advanced when discovered.
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What does your prostate do?
Because prostate cancer is usually slow growing, only about one in 35 men will die of prostate cancer. It sits just below the bladder and surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine through the penis. The prostate's job is to make fluid for semen.
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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
The prostate's job is to make fluid for semen. Possible symptoms include: Pain urinating or ejaculating Fever and chills Pelvic pain Needing to urinate more often Cloudy urine Prostate cancer often has no symptoms. It is often discovered after screening with a lab test called prostate specific antigen ( PSA). This symp...
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What are the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia ( BPH). The prostate's job is to make fluid for semen. The prostate grows naturally with age, usually without problems. In some men, the enlarged prostate compresses the urethra, making urination difficult and causing benign prostatic hyperplasia ( BPH). BPH symptoms include: Urinating freq...
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How can I look good while I get treated for cervical cancer?
Some medications can change your appearance and that can affect how you feel about yourself. Talk to your doctor about your specific treatment plan and whether it will make you lose your hair. If you do, he should be able to write a prescription for a hair prosthesis so your insurance company will cover the cost of a w...
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What are good foods to eat if you have cervical cancer?
Making good food choices during treatment can help you feel better, tolerate side effects, lower your chances of infection, and even heal faster. One important way to do this is to eat a variety of foods so you get the nutrients you need, including: Antioxidants (vitamins A, C, and E) Carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables,...
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How can I keep my child from spitting up?
After that, he may stop spitting up. Keep your baby upright for 30 minutes after a feeding to let gravity help keep things down. Burp him after every feeding. Sometimes these simple steps help enough to keep your little one a happy spitter. If not, your pediatrician may suggest medications that can help. Each has possi...
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How soon can you get back in the game after a groin pull?
But not always. Everyone wants to know how quickly they can get back in the game after a groin pull -- and how soon the pain will go away. Recovery time depends on how serious your groin pull is. It may take 4 to 6 weeks, but that's just a rough estimate. People heal at different rates. In the meantime, switch to a new...
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How can I prevent groin pulls?
And if you get further groin pulls, they may be harder to treat and take longer to heal. You should: Always warm up your legs and groin muscles before physical activity. A light jog or other activities to increase body temperature have been shown to reduce risk of muscle stains. Wear shoes with good support that fit we...
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How do vitamin A derivatives work in the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis?
Methotrexate can be given by pill, liquid, or injection. How it works: These drugs help control how fast skin cells multiply.
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What biologic drugs are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis?
These are antibodies that bind to interleukin-17 A, a protein that is involved in inflammation. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockers, including adalimumab ( Humira), etanercept ( Enbrel), and infliximab ( Remicade). These drugs block a chemical messenger of the immune system called TNF-alpha. People with psoriasis have...
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How do vitamin A derivatives treat moderate or severe psoriasis?
Medications that you take by pill or injection affect the whole body. How it works: These drugs help control how fast skin cells multiply.
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How do doctors usually start treatments for psoriasis?
If the first treatment doesn't work, you'll move up to stronger and stronger treatments until you find one that clears or controls your psoriasis. Even though everyone with psoriasis is different, doctors have a few standard treatments that they try in people with moderate to severe psoriasis.
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What are the side effects of apremilast (Otezla) for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis?
Side effects can include redness, blistering, bruising, or scarring. These side effects may stop with continued treatment. In studies, a small number of people stopped taking Apremilast because of an adverse reaction. Some participants also had unexplained weight loss. It's recommended that those taking the drug have t...
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What is cyclothymia (cyclothymic disorder)?
Cyclothymia -- or cyclothymic disorder -- is a relatively mild mood disorder. In cyclothymic disorder, moods swing between short periods of mild depression and hypomania, an elevated mood. Depressive symptoms in cyclothymic disorder never reach the criteria for major depression. In fact, some people resist the idea of ...
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What are hyaluronan injections for knee osteoarthritis?
They are injected directly into the joint. They include: 1% Sodium hyaluronate ( Euflexxa) Sodium hyaluronate ( Hyalgan) High-molecular-weighthyaluronan ( Orthovisc) Sodium hyaluronate ( Supartz) Hylan G- F20 ( Synvisc) 1% Sodium hyaluronate ( Nuflexxa) They can help reduce the pain in a knee affected by osteoarthritis...
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What can prevent a mom from breastfeeding?
It doesn't work for every mother, but if it does for you, then it can be the only food or liquid she needs for the first 6 months. Little ones born before their digestive systems are fully developed are more likely to have health problems later on. Not every mother can breastfeed. Among them are: Diseases like HIV and ...
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If I'm breastfeeding, why do the medicines I take matter?
If you come down with a virus while you're breastfeeding, you're probably going to pass it on to your baby. That means you and your doctor should talk about your meds to be sure you aren't taking anything that's bad for the baby. That includes vitamins, herbs, and over-the-counter drugs.
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How can sigmoidoscopy help diagnose ulcerative colitis?
Your doctor will use a sigmoidoscope to look at your rectal lining and lower large intestine, or colon. You may be given medicine to help you relax while they do it. Your doctor will be able to see your intestinal tissue immediately, detecting inflammation and bleeding, and may be able to tell if you have ulcerative co...
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How is small lymphocytic lymphoma diagnosed?
When symptoms appear, they may include: Painless swelling in the neck, armpit, or groin Loss of appetite Fatigue Night sweats Fever Weight loss Your doctor will do a physical exam and may ask you questions such as: Have you ever noticed any swelling in your neck, armpit, or groin? Your doctor may also ask you to get a ...
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What are symptoms of small lymphocytic lymphoma?
You might not have any obvious symptoms when you're diagnosed with SLL. When symptoms appear, they may include: Painless swelling in the neck, armpit, or groin Loss of appetite Fatigue Night sweats Fever Weight loss Your doctor will do a physical exam and may ask you questions such as: Have you ever noticed any swellin...
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What tests diagnose small lymphocytic lymphoma?
This is the main test to diagnose SLL. Your doctor removes the lymph node and checks it under a microscope for signs of cancer. Your doctor may also do two bone marrow tests -- a bone marrow aspiration and a biopsy -- to find out how advanced your cancer is. They are usually done together as part of a single procedure ...
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What causes small lymphocytic lymphoma?
Doctors don't know exactly what causes it. The average age that people get diagnosed with the disease is 65. And it affects men more than women. A few things are linked to a higher risk of getting SLL: You have a condition that causes you to have a weak immune system, like HIV/ AIDS. If that doesn't work out, you need ...
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What is small lymphocytic lymphoma?
Small lymphocytic lymphoma ( SLL) is a cancer that affects a type of white blood cell called a "lymphocyte," which helps your body fight infection. You may hear your doctor refer to SLL as a "non- Hodgkin's lymphoma," which is a group of cancers that affect lymphocytes. When you have SLL, too many ineffective lymphocyt...
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How is small lymphocytic lymphoma treated?
You might not have any obvious symptoms when you're diagnosed with SLL. During this period, he'll monitor you and start treatment if the disease starts to get worse. If you need treatment, you have several options: Chemotherapy. Targeted therapy. Your doctor can tell you if one of these trials might be a good fit for y...
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How can you protect yourself from meningitis?
A combination of vaccines and commonsense steps like washing hands can cut the odds that you'll catch the disease. Children need it to protect them from meningitis that can develop from measles and mumps.
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Is cancer treatment the same for everyone?
There are many things that affect how long your cancer treatment could last, including: What type of cancer you have Your treatment schedule or plan How often your cancer has come back How aggressive it is Your age Your overall health How well you handle treatment How well the cancer responds to treatment The types of ...
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Have cancer treatments improved?
As a result, people are treating -- and living with -- cancer longer. Even when a cure isn't available, you can often live and thrive for years. Cancer is moving into a new category: manageable chronic disease. It can be more expensive than IV chemotherapy. There's lots of support these days for the families of people ...
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What are the most common types of immunotherapy?
The most common types are: Monoclonal antibodies: These are molecules made in a laboratory. Personalized medicine uses your genetic code to help predict how cancer will act in your body.
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What affects the duration and symptoms of chronic cancer?
Often they don't have a cure, but you can live with them and manage their symptoms. There are many things that affect how long your cancer treatment could last, including: What type of cancer you have Your treatment schedule or plan How often your cancer has come back How aggressive it is Your age Your overall health H...
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Is it possible to take chemotherapy in pill form?
The disease can also go through cycles of growing, shrinking, and staying the same. Chemo to Go: In the past, many cancers needed chemotherapy or other IV drug treatment. Now, in some cases, you can get the same or better results with pills you can take at home. That means fewer trips to the doctor. However, taking che...
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Why does my child cough?
But if it's caused by a virus, antibiotics won't make it stop. Viral infections have to run their course. Those symptoms, body aches, and a fever often come with the flu. But call the doctor if your child: Is not drinking or eating enough Makes a whooping sound when he breathes Runs a high fever Wheezes when he breathe...
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What factors increase the chance of getting osteoarthritis (OA)?
By age 65, more than half of us will have X-ray evidence of osteoarthritis, a disease in which the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones at the joints breaks down and bony overgrowth occurs. For many, the result is stiffness and pain in the joint. Suffering a joint injury when you are young predisposes you to ost...
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How do you take care of a nebulizer?
Every third day, after washing your equipment, disinfect the equipment using either a vinegar/water solution or the disinfectant solution your equipment supplier suggests. Storing Cover the compressor with a clean cloth when not in use. Keep it clean by wiping it with a clean, damp cloth as needed. Do not put the air c...
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How do you get a nebulizer?
To obtain a nebulizer, you need a prescription from your doctor, or it can be dispensed from your pediatrician's office. Portable nebulizers usually cost a little more than home nebulizers. Both are usually covered under the durable medical equipment portion of health insurance policies. But, most insurance companies w...
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How can I avoid a latex allergy while at home?
Use non-latex gloves for cleaning, washing dishes, and other household chores. Check your clothes for elastic waistbands or rubber soles. Check your bathroom for latex condoms, rubber bath-mats, and rubber grips on toothbrushes. Don't use erasers, either. If you know you might have a serious allergic reaction , carry t...
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How can you sleep better with bipolar disorder?
Include information about: How long it takes to go to sleep How many times you wake up during the night How long you sleep all night When you take medication or use caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine When you exercise and for how long Certain bipolar medications may also affect sleep as a side effect. Steps like these may ...
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When should I seek emergency help for an ice pick headache?
It's not clear what causes ice pick headaches. But other brain conditions that are could make you feel similar pains. If you have brief headaches that feel like stabbing, see your doctor to rule out other health concerns.
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What does an ice pick headache feel like?
It's like someone's stabbing your face with an ice pick. That's why they're also called stabbing headaches. Many people from time to time feel quick jabs or jolts of severe pain around one of their eyes or at their temple. They usually last only a few seconds. Write down when you have an ice pick headache and what happ...
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When should you seek emergency help for ice pick headaches?
It's not clear what causes ice pick headaches. But other brain conditions that are could make you feel similar pains. If you have brief headaches that feel like stabbing, see your doctor to rule out other health concerns.
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What are some ways to ease fatigue from psoriatic arthritis?
Studies show close to 80% of people with psoriatic arthritis have some degree of fatigue. The joint pain and skin rashes that can come with this type of arthritis may also keep you from getting a good night's sleep. A medication might help you get better rest. If you have psoriatic arthritis and need a nap to get throu...
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Why should you not use your phone before bedtime?
Stay active. Don't eat for 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
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How does chondroitin interact with other drugs?
If you're interested in using chondroitin for arthritis pain, talk to your doctor about the latest evidence. They could interact with drugs like blood thinners and NSAID painkillers or supplements like ginkgo biloba, garlic, and saw palmetto. Given the lack of evidence about its safety, chondroitin supplements are not ...
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How can I use exercise to boost my metabolism?
You need to challenge your muscles often in these two ways: 1. Amp up your workout. Try intervals. The basic idea is to switch back and forth between higher and lower intensity. You make it really challenging, and then back down your pace, and repeat. Lift weights. Because muscle uses more calories than fat, strengthen...
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What does behavioral therapy of ADHD involve?
The main components of this approach are medications, behavioral therapy, and education. This may involve helping the child learn to organize time and activities. It may also involve helping the child control his or her impulses and responses to emotional stimuli.
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What mental health problems are linked to Parkinson's disease?
It's common in people with Parkinson's disease. Depression can sometimes make your Parkinson's symptoms worse. Some mental health issues are side effects of Parkinson's treatments, like hallucinations, paranoia, and delusions. An example of paranoia is when you think someone is following you when they are not. A delusi...