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Is rheumatoid arthritis related to rheumatoid factor?
But even if the test results show you have a high level of it, your doctor will want to do other tests before he makes a diagnosis. He will also examine you and may order other types of lab tests, such as X-rays, an MRI, an ultrasound, or other scans. Remember, sometimes the rheumatoid factor is also found in the blood...
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What does it mean if someone has high levels of rheumatoid factor?
But even if the test results show you have a high level of it, your doctor will want to do other tests before he makes a diagnosis. He will also examine you and may order other types of lab tests, such as X-rays, an MRI, an ultrasound, or other scans. Remember, sometimes the rheumatoid factor is also found in the blood...
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How does ultrasound imaging work?
Ultrasound, also called sonography, uses sound waves to develop ultrasound images of what's going on inside the body. An instrument called a transducer emits high-frequency sound, inaudible to human ears, and then records the echoes as the sound waves bounce back to determine the size, shape, and consistency of soft ti...
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What should I do if I have a psoriasis flare-up on my hands or feet?
He'll work with you until you find something that helps. Psoriasis on these areas is most likely to show up on the palms and soles. This is called palmar-plantar psoriasis. But it can also appear on the tops of your feet, backs of your hands, and on knuckles and nails. Hands and feet psoriasis ( HFP) can also cause you...
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What foods and drinks should you avoid if you have acute myeloid leukemia?
Ask your doctor if you should avoid alcohol, which can interfere with some chemotherapy drugs. Avoid deli meats. Get plenty of rest.
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What do you need to know about acute myeloid leukemia?
Eat right, stay active, and get support if you need it. Also, drink plenty of fluids so you don't get dehydrated, especially if you're vomiting or you have diarrhea. Exercise might be the furthest thing from your mind if you feel weak and weary. If your cancer and its treatment feel overwhelming, get help.
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What should you eat if you have acute myeloid leukemia and you need to gain weight?
Eat right, stay active, and get support if you need it. And if it hurts to eat, drink high-protein, high-calorie shakes or smoothies.
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What tests are done to diagnose scleritis?
You also might feel tenderness in your eye, along with pain that goes from your eye to your jaw, face, or head. He'll look closely at the inside and outside of your eye with a special lamp that shines a beam of light into your eye. He may work with your primary care doctor to use blood tests or imaging tests to check f...
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What is anterior scleritis?
Posterior: This is when the back of your sclera is inflamed. Most of the time, though, a prescription medication called a corticosteroid is needed to treat the inflammation.
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What causes scleritis?
Some of those that are linked to scleritis include: Rheumatoid arthritis Lupus Sjogren's syndrome Scleroderma Wegener's granuloma Inflammatory bowel disease It also can be caused by an eye infection, an injury to your eye, or a fungus or parasite. If an autoimmune disorder is causing your scleritis, your doctor may giv...
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What are interactions of SAM-e?
SAM-e has also been used to treat depression for many years. If you have any medical issues, check with a doctor before you start using SAM-e supplements. SAM-e could also interact with some prescription painkillers, cough medicines, and treatments for diabetes and Parkinson's disease. Patients taking MAOIs should not ...
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How should you prepare for shoulder replacement surgery?
Before you get your new shoulder, you'll likely get a full physical exam and X-rays or other imaging tests so the surgeon can get a look at the joint. Talk to your doctor about any other conditions you have and any medications you take. You'll have to stop taking certain drugs, especially narcotic painkillers, several ...
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What happens after shoulder replacement surgery?
It's a major surgery that'll keep you in the hospital for several days. Before you get your new shoulder, you'll likely get a full physical exam and X-rays or other imaging tests so the surgeon can get a look at the joint. Your arm will be in a sling for most of your recovery. It may be 6 weeks or more before you can d...
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What are possible side effects from 3-D conformal radiation therapy for prostate cancer?
See Radioactive Seed Implants for more about this type of radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Hair loss may occur in the area being radiated. Nausea and vomiting are uncommon unless the upper abdominal areas are radiated. Mild fatigue. Frequent urination, a weak urine stream, or a mild burning with urination. Diarrh...
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How does radiation therapy treat prostate cancer?
Internal radiation therapy places radioactive implants directly into the tumor. See Radioactive Seed Implants for more about this type of radiation therapy for prostate cancer. These skin reactions are common and temporary. This therapy may be able to deliver more radiation specifically to a prostate cancer tumor with ...
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What mouth infections are linked to dentures?
Some people who wear dentures get mouth infections, such as: Cheilitis. Both cheilitis and stomatitis can be treated with medicine and proper denture care.
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What are tips for when you first start to wear dentures?
Here are some ways to treat various denture problems: Make sure your dentures fit. Never try to adjust your dentures yourself. Speak slowly. If you are having trouble eating, follow these tips: Take small bites of soft foods, such as eggs and yogurt. Don't eat anything sticky. Chew your food slowly. In time, you should...
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What is stage fright (performance anxiety)?
Athletes, musicians, actors, and public speakers often get performance anxiety. Performance anxiety can prevent you from doing what you enjoy and can affect your career. Worst of all, performance anxiety can negatively affect your self-esteem and self-confidence. Although it may be impossible to totally overcome perfor...
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How can you overcome performance anxiety?
Although it may be impossible to totally overcome performance anxiety, there are many things you can do to control your emotions and reduce anxiety. There are also mental tricks you can play to help you perform with less anxiety. These include: Focus on the friendliest faces in the audience. Laugh when you can, it can ...
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What should you know about mold problems?
Whether or not you're allergic to molds, mold exposure can irritate your eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs. In people with asthma who are allergic to mold, breathing in spores can also cause asthma attacks. Avoid leaving damp towels on the floor or in laundry hamper.
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How can you protect your nose after perforated nasal septum surgery?
Typically, he'll take tissue from your nose, or even your mouth, to cover the hole. They'll stay in for a week or two. To protect your nose as it heals, it's best to: Not lift heavy things or bend over Not pick your nose or blow it too hard Rinse with saline as often as your doctor tells you to Sneeze with your mouth o...
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Is there a vaccine to prevent genital warts?
You get it as three injections over a 6-month period. You must get the shots before you're exposed to HPV in order for it to work. The vaccine won't protect you if you've already been infected with certain HPV strains, but it can protect you from many other, but not all types of HPV you have not been exposed to. Get th...
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How common is asthma in children?
But sometimes they can cause dangerous asthma attacks that result in a trip to the hospital. It affects about 7 million children in the United States and, for unknown reasons, is steadily increasing.
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When should you get medical help for a nose bleed?
You should get medical care immediately if: You're injured or go through something traumatic, like a car accident. There's more blood than you expect for a nosebleed. The bleeding won't stop, even after two attempts to put pressure on his nose for 10 minutes at a time.
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How are vaginal creams used to treat vaginal yeast infection?
You can treat most vaginal yeast infections with an over-the-counter vaginal cream or suppository. Some of these products may come with a cream that you put on the opening of the vagina and surrounding tissue (called the "vulva") and not into the vagina. This type of cream may ease itching and treat the skin tissues wh...
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What are some safety tips for using over-the-counter treatments for vaginal yeast infection?
Read all package directions carefully first. When you use a vaginal cream that's oil-based, you may need to use birth control that's not a condom or diaphragm, or skip sex. These products often come packaged with a plastic "inserter" that helps you get the medication to the right place. Antifungal medications can chang...
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How does your immune system get stronger over time?
Your immune system should know that there's a problem. Your white blood cells aim to destroy the unwelcome guests. The first time your body comes into contact with a certain type of germ, your immune response may take a while. You might need several days to make and use all the germ-fighting parts you need to get rid o...
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How do people die from radiation sickness?
Most of the other people who have died from it were scientists or technicians in U. S. or Soviet nuclear plants during the Cold War. Radiation damages your stomach and intestines, blood vessels, and bone marrow, which makes blood cells. Damage to bone marrow lowers the number of disease-fighting white blood cells in yo...
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How is endometriosis diagnosed?
Also tell your doctor if you have: Pain during or after sex Pain when you pee Pain with bowel movements Heavy bleeding during your period Irregular bleeding Constipation Bloating Nausea Infertility Bleeding or spotting between periods Mood changes due to pain If you have symptoms, call your gynecologist. You may get te...
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What is a vesicular infection?
If the blisters burst, you could get a bacterial infection and need antibiotics. This type of infection is usually very painful.
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Are headache part of nicotine withdrawal symptoms?
The result is that the medication you're counting on to give you pain relief won't work as well, just when you need it the most. It's due to nicotine withdrawal. These withdrawal symptoms, including headaches, are usually worse during the first week after you quit tobacco. But don't let that get in the way of your no-s...
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How can smoke cause headaches?
The substance nicotine is no longer linked to migraines. Nicotine is a chemical in tobacco products. It causes the blood vessels in your body to narrow. This reduces blood flow to your brain. Nicotine can make it harder for you to get rid of your headache once it starts. That's because the chemical affects your liver's...
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Will quitting smoking stop headaches?
The chemicals in tobacco and the smell of the smoke are a big part of the problem. But if you take the right steps you can help keep some of your headaches at bay. For example, if you get cluster headaches, which causes sudden and severe pain around one eye or on one side of your head, you may notice improvement if you...
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What causes pseudobulbar affect (PBA)?
Scientists believe that pseudobulbar affect may result from damage to the prefrontal cortex, the area of your brain that helps control emotions. Damage to other parts of the brain as well as changes in brain chemicals linked to depression and hyper moods (mania) could also play a role. An injury or disease that affects...
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How can you live with pseudobulbar affect?
To help you and your loved ones ease anxiety during a PBA episode, and to feel more in control of your health, try these steps: Talk to people around you about PBA and how it affects you and your family. This will help keep them from being surprised or confused when an episode happens. If you feel a laughing or crying ...
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Is there a reason for laughing or crying suddenly, and uncontrollably?
Pseudobulbar affect is a nervous system disorder that can make you laugh, cry, or become angry without being able to control when it happens. The emotional toll of the condition can greatly affect recovery and quality of life.
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What is pediatric palliative care (PAC)?
PAC teams offer a host of support services to families of children at any phase of a chronic or life-limiting condition. But just how beneficial palliative care can be is not always appreciated. The services provide families and patients with the support and comfort they need to get through intensive treatments and hos...
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What are symptoms of infertility due to a hormone problem in women?
Sometimes no cause is found. In this case, symptoms can also include: Skin changes, including more acne Changes in sex drive and desire Dark hair growth on the lips, chest, and chin Loss of hair or thinning hair Weight gain Other symptoms of disorders that may lead to infertility include: Milky white discharge from nip...
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Can smoking raise your risk for weaker bones later in life?
You build about 90% of your bone mass by the time you're ages 18 to 20. Quitting smoking appears to lower this risk over time.
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Why should I bring someone with me to my cancer appointment?
Here are some questions to ask before you partner with a doctor in your cancer treatment. Obviously, a friend or loved one can provide moral support during a tense conversation. Or he or she may prompt you to ask important questions that you forgot.
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What questions should I ask my doctor about my cancer?
What stage is it? What are my cancer treatment options? Are these cancer treatments proven or experimental? Are these cancer treatments covered by insurance? What should I expect from my cancer treatment? How long will it take? What side effects or complications could I face from my cancer treatment? Should I make any ...
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How is an open splenectomy performed?
The surgeon makes three or four small cuts in the abdomen, and inserts the laparoscope through one of them. The surgeon disconnects the spleen from surrounding structures and the body's blood supply, and then removes it through the largest surgical opening. The surgical openings are closed using stitches or sutures. So...
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Who needs a splenectomy?
Rarely, a piece of the spleen may break off with trauma, such as after a car accident. You may need to have your spleen removed if you have an injury that damages the organ, causing its covering to break open, or rupture. In some cases, an illness, such as sickle cell disease, can cause the spleen to shrivel up and sto...
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What should I do if exercise is painful and I have depression?
It appears that any form of exercise can help depression. Never ignore pain. You may cause stress and damage to your joints and muscles if you continue exercising through pain. If you still feel pain a couple hours after exercising, you have probably overexerted yourself and need to decrease your activity level. If you...
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Can joining a group exercise be helpful with managing depression?
Research has shown that exercise is an effective but often underused treatment for mild to moderate depression. Some examples of moderate exercise include: Biking Dancing Gardening Golf (walking instead of using the cart) Housework, especially sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming Jogging at a moderate pace Low-impact aerobi...
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What tips can help me start exercising if I have depression?
When you first start your exercise program, you should plan a routine that is easy to follow and maintain. When you start feeling comfortable with your routine, then you can start varying your exercise times and activities. Here are some tips to help you get started: Choose an activity you enjoy. Put your exercise rout...
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What are the different kinds of bronchitis?
There are two kinds: Acute bronchitis. In this article, we're looking at acute bronchitis. Pneumonia is another infection in your lungs, but instead of the bronchial tubes, you get it in tiny air sacs in your lungs called alveoli. Most of the time, acute bronchitis goes away on its own within a couple of weeks. If it's...
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What problems can sleep apnea create?
Sleep apnea creates several problems, including: Long interruptions of breathing (more than 10 seconds) during sleep caused by partial or total obstruction or blockage of the airway. Frequent waking from sleep, even though you may not realize it. Light sleeping. Prolonged suffering from obstructive sleep apnea often re...
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What is a catheter?
If you have trouble peeing or can't control when you pee, a urinary catheter that goes into your bladder can get rid of urine for you. If you need blood or medicine, your doctor might use an intravenous catheter that's connected to one of your veins with a needle. For example, if you had cancer and needed chemotherapy,...
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What are some things that call for special eyeglasses?
It can come from long hours staring at a computer screen or focusing and refocusing at different distances. Driving: Your options include: Special "driving sunglasses" with polarized lenses to block the light Glasses with both your lens prescription for distance vision and an anti-reflective coating Reading: These are ...
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How do eyeglasses work?
That depends on whether your eyes change or not. It's a major part of keeping your eyes healthy. When you focus intently, you blink less and your eyes can dry out.
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What are types of safety eyewear might you see in the workplace?
If problems don't go away, tell your eye doctor. Safety eyewear should be comfortable and fit well. It can include: Goggles, which are more impact resistant than safety glasses Safety glasses with side protection/shields Face shields, including welding helmets Full-face respirators, which include face shields At home: ...
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How do I know if I have hepatitis C?
Your doctor could find it when he checks your blood and sees that your level of certain liver enzymes is high. If that happens, he'll follow up with other tests to confirm you have the disease. Treatment can suppress the virus and maybe even cure you.
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How reliable is the antibody test for hepatitis C?
They usually show up about 12 weeks after infection. Non- Reactive or negative: You don't have hep C. If you've been exposed in the last 6 months, you'll need to be retested. If your antibody test is positive, you'll get this test: RNA: It measures the number of viral RNA (genetic material from the hepatitis virus) par...
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How can you treat digestive problems from cystic fibrosis?
Treating Digestive Problems People with CF need to eat a well-balanced, high-calorie, high-protein diet. Those with severe digestive problems may need supplemental feedings with specialized, high-calorie formulas either with a feeding tube or, in rare cases, through a vein.
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What are tips for daily hygiene while I’m being treated for cancer?
Some doctors say it's OK as long as you wash the produce very well. Take a shower or bath every day. Pay special attention to your feet, armpits, and other sweaty areas. When you're done, use lotion so your skin doesn't get dry and crack. Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft toothbrush. Ask if it's OK to floss gent...
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Do I have treatment options if I have stage II breast cancer?
Several treatments may help. You would likely use a combination of them. In either case, the surgeon will likely remove some of the lymph nodes.
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When is radiation therapy used to treat stage II breast cancer?
It can kill cancer cells that were missed during surgery. Some women who get a mastectomy will also have radiation, especially if the tumor was large or there were cancer cells in the lymph nodes. Biological therapy is a newer approach.
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Are clinical trials available to help treat my stage II breast cancer?
In stage II, the cancer is still contained within the breast and in some cases in nearby lymph nodes. Several treatments may help. Many new therapies -- new drugs, new treatments, and new combinations -- are in clinical trials now. Keep in mind that any successful treatment we have now started out in a clinical trial.
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What are symptoms of shellfish poisoning?
Shellfish poisoning can occur after eating clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, cockles, starfish, and crustaceans that consume dinoflagellates during a red tide. Symptoms of shellfish poisoning begin 30 minutes to 2 hours after eating and include: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Abdominal pain Numbness of the lips, tongue, and...
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How do you get shellfish poisoning?
Shellfish poisoning can occur after eating clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, cockles, starfish, and crustaceans that consume dinoflagellates during a red tide. During a red tide, sea waters turn a reddish color because large numbers of red organisms (dinoflagellates) are present. Shellfish that is contaminated during ...
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What can happen if you have shellfish poisoning?
Shellfish poisoning can occur after eating clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, cockles, starfish, and crustaceans that consume dinoflagellates during a red tide. The person who has been poisoned may also develop the following conditions: Headache Lower-back pain Vertigo (dizziness) Loss of balance Drooling Blurred visio...
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How can you prevent status asthmaticus?
Status asthmaticus is respiratory failure that comes with the worst form of acute severe asthma, or an asthma attack. It's important to follow the asthma action plan that you made with your doctor, avoid your triggers, take your medicine, and keep up with your doctor appointments. You might be surprised to learn that y...
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What causes status asthmaticus?
Status asthmaticus is respiratory failure that comes with the worst form of acute severe asthma, or an asthma attack. Doctors don't know why some people get severe asthma attacks. It may be more likely if: You don't often see your doctor, so your asthma isn't under good control. You come in contact with your asthma tri...
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How is anosmia caused by nasal congestion treated?
Nasal congestion from a cold, allergy, sinus infection, or poor air quality is the most common cause of anosmia. Short-term use of over-the-counter decongestants may open up your nasal passages so that you can breathe easier. However, if the congestion gets worse or does not go away after a few days, see your doctor. Y...
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What are symptoms of agoraphobia?
If you end up in one, you can become very anxious. Symptoms may include: Fast, pounding heart Sweating, trembling, shaking Breathing problems Feeling hot or cold Nausea or diarrhea Chest pain Problems swallowing Dizziness or feeling faint Fear of dying A lot of these symptoms are the same for other medical conditions l...
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What might your doctor do to find out if you have agoraphobia?
But when your fears keep you from getting out into the world, and you avoid places because you think you'll feel trapped and not be able to get help, you may have agoraphobia. Symptoms may include: Fast, pounding heart Sweating, trembling, shaking Breathing problems Feeling hot or cold Nausea or diarrhea Chest pain Pro...
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How can ointments help with treating eczema?
There are three types of moisturizers: lotions, creams, and ointments. They help it hold on to moisture. Some people like to use them overnight. This gives your skin time to absorb them fully. Petroleum jelly and mineral oil are examples.
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Is it OK to use moisturizer if you have eczema?
Pat your skin dry. The best options are: Fragrance free (not just unscented) Perfume free Dye free Unscented products may have still fragrances, so they can still irritate you skin. Check the label if you know you're allergic to a certain ingredient. Dab a pea-sized bit of any new product onto the crook of your elbow o...
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What are non-drug options for easing pain due to an illness?
There are a number of non-drug tools for coping with pain. They can be used on their own or in combination with drug therapies. Pet therapy.
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How long do cluster headaches last?
Men get them more than women do. Short duration: Cluster headaches usually only last 30 to 90 minutes.
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Who is at risk for cluster headaches?
Men get them more than women do. Frequent: Most people will get daily headaches for 2 weeks to 3 months; in between these periods, they'll be pain-free for at least 2 weeks. When that happens, you may notice: Discomfort or a mild burning sensation Swollen or drooping eye Smaller pupil in the eye Eye redness or watering...
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What are episodic cluster headaches?
It's so bad that most people can't sit still and will often pace during an attack. They can be as short as 15 minutes or as long as 3 hours, but then they disappear. You'll probably get one to three of these headaches a day. Frequent: Most people will get daily headaches for 2 weeks to 3 months; in between these period...
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What is an episodic cluster headache?
It's so bad that most people can't sit still and will often pace during an attack. They can be as short as 15 minutes or as long as 3 hours, but then they disappear. You'll probably get one to three of these headaches a day. Frequent: Most people will get daily headaches for 2 weeks to 3 months; in between these period...
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What are some symptoms of cluster headaches?
Pain: It's almost always one-sided, and it stays on the same side during a period, the time when you're getting daily attacks. You'll feel it behind or around one eye. When that happens, you may notice: Discomfort or a mild burning sensation Swollen or drooping eye Smaller pupil in the eye Eye redness or watering Runny...
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What are the symptoms of cluster headaches?
Pain: It's almost always one-sided, and it stays on the same side during a period, the time when you're getting daily attacks. You'll feel it behind or around one eye. When that happens, you may notice: Discomfort or a mild burning sensation Swollen or drooping eye Smaller pupil in the eye Eye redness or watering Runny...
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When can cluster headaches happen?
Cluster headaches are a series of relatively short but extremely painful headaches every day for weeks or months at a time. You tend to get them at the same time each year, such as the spring or fall. Cluster headaches can be more severe than a migraine, but they usually don't last as long. Men get them more than women...
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How can I tell if I might have cluster headaches?
When you're in the middle of a cluster period, any of these can bring on a headache: Cigarette smoke Alcohol Strong smells You have several options when it comes to treating these headaches: Medications Acute attack treatments: These help when the headache hits. Alternative Treatments Talk to your doctor about: Capsaic...
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How is smallpox treated?
There's only one known drug that can treat smallpox. Beyond that, medical care aims to ease symptoms like fever and body aches, and control any other illnesses that a person can get when their immune system is weak. Antibiotics can help if someone gets a bacterial infection while they have smallpox. The vaccine prompts...
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What are some potential risks of the smallpox vaccine>
The vaccine prompts the body's immune system to make the tools, called antibodies, it needs to protect against the variola virus and help prevent smallpox disease. Some of its side effects can be dangerous, especially for people with weak immune systems. Some people would have a higher risk of a reaction to the vaccine...
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What can my doctor do to help my smallpox?
There's only one known drug that can treat smallpox. Beyond that, medical care aims to ease symptoms like fever and body aches, and control any other illnesses that a person can get when their immune system is weak. Antibiotics can help if someone gets a bacterial infection while they have smallpox.
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What are warnings about radiofrequency ablation (RFA)?
You will need to bring someone with you to drive you home after the procedure. Tell the emergency room staff that you just had RFA. A doctor must evaluate you for bleeding and injection complications.
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How do I prepare for radiofrequency ablation (RFA)?
If you have diabetes and use insulin, you must adjust the dosage of insulin the day of the procedure. Your primary care doctor will help you with this adjustment. Bring your diabetes medication with you so you can take it after the procedure. Continue to take all other medications with a small sip of water. Bring all m...
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What should you expect from pancreatic cancer?
Pancreatic cancer's tendency to spread silently before diagnosis makes it one of the most deadly cancer diagnoses, with more than 43,000 people expected to die of the disease in 2017. Exocrine Pancreatic Cancer Although there are several different types of exocrine pancreatic cancer, 95% of cases are due to pancreatic ...
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How is pancreatic cancer diagnosed?
In 2017, about 53,670 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. These tests include: Ultrasound CT scanning MRI Endoscopic ultrasonography Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography ( ERCP) A definitive diagnosis of pancreatic cancer only comes from removal of tissue (biopsy) for examination in a lab. Thi...
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What can you do to live longer with pancreatic cancer?
Pancreatic cancer's tendency to spread silently before diagnosis makes it one of the most deadly cancer diagnoses, with more than 43,000 people expected to die of the disease in 2017. Exocrine Pancreatic Cancer Although there are several different types of exocrine pancreatic cancer, 95% of cases are due to pancreatic ...
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Can I get a flu vaccine that's made without eggs?
When you' or your children are allergic to them, you need to know what to look for on food labels and what you can use instead when you cook or bake. Someone who is allergic to eggs is not at an increased risk of experiencing an adverse reaction to the flu vaccine. it is no longer necessary to: See an allergy specialis...
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What do you need to know about egg allergy?
Most people with egg allergies react to the egg whites, not the yolk. To be safe, don't eat either part. Even if you separate them, the yolk is likely to have some of the white's proteins in it. If you see these ingredients on food labels, it means the food may contain egg proteins: Albumin Globulin Lecithin Lysozyme O...
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What can HPV vaccines protect against?
HPV infects at least 50% of sexually active people at some point in their lives. The virus often clears from the body on its own. If it persists, it can lead to cervical, anal, and throat cancers and to genital warts. They do not protect against all of the 100-plus types of HPV.
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What are some easy exercises for people with diabetes?
And here's a little secret: You don't have to do 30 minutes all at once. Here are some easy daily activities that count toward your daily goal. Or get some work buddies to join you in a lunchtime stroll. Rake leaves, mow the lawn, or dig in the dirt to clean up your garden. Play tag with your children or grandchildren....
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What is palliative care with cancer?
That's where palliative care comes in. Its goal is to give you relief from pain and discomfort when you have a serious illness. You may also hear it called comfort care, supportive care, or symptom management. It focuses on easing symptoms like nausea, pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath. And it helps you manage the...
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What is the goal of palliative care during treatment for cancer?
That's where palliative care comes in. Its goal is to give you relief from pain and discomfort when you have a serious illness. You may also hear it called comfort care, supportive care, or symptom management. People who pair it with their cancer treatment have a better quality of life and mood than those who don't get...
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What can you use for flavor when cooking if you have diabetes?
Some oils have stronger flavors that may affect the taste. For many dishes, you can use 25% to 33% less fat than what the recipe says. Cinnamon, for example, may help lower blood sugar levels. You can also cut the amount of salt in a recipe, unless the recipe includes yeast, which needs the salt for rising. Or skip the...
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Can I still eat good food if I have diabetes?
You can lower the fat content without compromising taste. If you have favorite recipes that you'd like to make diabetes-friendly, ask your doctor for a referral to a dietitian.
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Who can help me with making my recipes diabetes-friendly?
So don't throw out your cookbooks or toss your favorite recipes. If you're cooking with nuts, check that they aren't salted.
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How do you know if you have seroma from breast cancer surgery?
Look for swelling of the arm or hand on the side of the surgery. Usually, fluid is absorbed by the body. If it doesn't go down on its own, your doctor may need to drain the area, using a needle.
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What problems can happen in breast cancer surgery?
A build-up of blood under your skin Seroma. Many women opt to get their breast reconstructed right after their cancer is removed.
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What causes eye allergies?
The immune system makes antibodies that cause your eyes to release histamine and other substances. This causes itching and red, watery eyes. Perennial allergies happen year-round.
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What medications help with eye allergies?
Prescription treatments can provide both short- and long-term help. Sterile saline rinses and eye lubricants can soothe irritated eyes and help flush out allergens. Decongestant eyedrops can curb eye redness by constricting blood vessels in the eyes. Eyedrops containing ketotifen can ease allergy symptoms for up to 12 ...
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What can I do to help prevent eye allergies?
Stay indoors when pollen counts are highest, usually in mid-morning and early evening. Close the windows and run the air conditioner (window fans can draw in pollen and mold spores). Keep the windows closed and run the air conditioner. To limit your exposure to dust mites, use special pillow covers that keep allergens ...