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ec43caf62656df35788a86c98c4c9d1a | What do you need to know about surgery for kidney cancer? | The surgery for stage IV renal cell carcinoma is called a radical nephrectomy. If your cancer has spread to other organs, you will probably need another treatment besides surgery. If you're not healthy enough for surgery, you have another option. Shrinking the tumor can make it easier to do the surgery. Your doctor mig... |
775b80cfb4ef3c972ba531b4ea9c3d91 | How long will it take to heal from radical nephrectomy? | This medicine will make you sleep and keep you from feeling pain during the surgery. About 2 weeks later, you'll see your surgeon to check on your progress. If your cancer has spread to other organs, you will probably need another treatment besides surgery. Your doctor might give you targeted therapy or immunotherapy. ... |
9c10dba08f272cde54138ad1ffcb909f | How can I help my 8- to 12-month-old baby developing baby who creeps or crawls on their tummy? | During this time, she may start crawling, creeping on her tummy, or scooting on her bottom. Don't worry about her style. As long as she uses arms and legs on both sides of her body to move, it's OK. Encourage motoring by putting an interesting toy just beyond her reach. Ask relatives to let baby make the first move. |
6e2f87b81468cd5893ddeded2cde3cb4 | Can an 8- to 12-month-old baby get into a sitting position without help? | Help him develop skills like clapping with patty-cake and other hand games. Around new people or in new places, hold him and give him time to adjust. |
63b87df23dfa0d61d98c66206c607092 | In general, when do babies start to stand on their own? | When she can sit well without support (usually about 7 months), your baby will learn to lean over onto all fours. Rolling over, sitting up on her own, and crawling has boosted her confidence. Make sure toxic products and medicines are locked away and safety gates are up. |
3a88aed875806023dc30dba1a02c6c13 | How can I help my 8- to 12-month-old baby walk safely while holding onto furniture? | Hold your baby's hands while he walks to help him practice. Or let him push a sturdy walking toy with supervision. His first steps alone are just around the corner. Make sure toxic products and medicines are locked away and safety gates are up. |
5b534dec391d0d3734774796152652d2 | Why do babies shake, bang, and throw things? | Your baby's hands are busy, putting objects in and out of containers and banging them together. Play together with texture books, balls, and squeeze toys. Add a twist to peek-a-boo: Throw a blanket over your head and let her pull it off to find you. |
1baca46f05fb76112f54c805cd36facb | How can I help my 8- to 12-month-old baby crawl? | Soon, she'll push off with her knees to crawl. As she becomes agile, set out pillows, cushions, and boxes for her to crawl over and around. Always supervise this activity, and make sure your home is baby-proof! At around 8-12 months, your baby's torso and leg muscles are strong enough for her to stand without assistanc... |
0500c0b00fc6878970334cbce7294868 | How can I help a developing baby who is shy or anxious with strangers? | Your baby is on the move! Stranger anxiety is one of baby's first emotional milestones. Around new people or in new places, hold him and give him time to adjust. Ask relatives to let baby make the first move. |
b8b6fc8ed8595d09612569dbbda4d9e8 | How common is panic disorder? | 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. Panic disorder is fairly common and affects about 6 million adults in the U. S. Women are twice as likely as men to develop the condition, and its sympto... |
e612620a7e4d98b0127a97c38df09ead | What are symptoms of vision problems related to multiple sclerosis? | You might notice: Blurry vision Colors appear dull Pain in your eye, especially when you move it Numbness & Tingling: It usually affects your legs. As you rest and cool down, these symptoms are likely to go away. |
6ab550ae082db87a4e6612697e4ba231 | How do vision problems from multiple sclerosis happen? | People with multiple sclerosis ( MS) tend to have their first symptoms between the ages of 20 and 40. The most common symptoms in CIS are: Optic neuritis: This condition damages the nerve that connects your eye to your brain. It usually affects just one eye, but in rare cases, it involves both. |
026368b5286f638e9ae8ea6fe6b4a848 | What tests might my doctor suggest to deal with the symptoms of multiple sclerosis? | If you have another CIS or other MS symptoms later, your doctor will do a test called an MRI that takes a picture of your brain to look for them. The most common symptoms are: Bladder and bowel problems: You may have to pee more often, need to go at night, or have trouble emptying your bladder fully. |
4a7083d5ee8a42146ee4d3a9e5146f41 | Does multiple sclerosis cause fatigue? | Heat-related problems: You might notice them as you warm up during exercise. They're an early symptom for almost half the people with MS. If you have trouble walking and are often fatigued, you're likely to become less active. |
fbe58b2f5720fcb8b9920859a7cfa93d | What vision problems are caused by multiple sclerosis? | People with multiple sclerosis ( MS) tend to have their first symptoms between the ages of 20 and 40. The most common symptoms in CIS are: Optic neuritis: This condition damages the nerve that connects your eye to your brain. It usually affects just one eye, but in rare cases, it involves both. You might notice: Blurry... |
2a8bda1b63d904ac5b99af89d64ddb10 | What should you do if your ruptured eardrum takes long to heal? | It may also require surgery to repair the damage to the eardrum. If the ruptured eardrum is causing you pain, the doctor may recommend using an over-the-counter pain medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. The surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis. During the procedure, which usually takes a couple of h... |
c7f6b086ed96cb0a32d741ad1270f7f3 | What is a ruptured eardrum? | A ruptured eardrum -- also known as a perforated eardrum or a tympanic membrane perforation -- can lead to complications such as middle ear infections and hearing loss. That membrane, known as the tympanic membrane, is made of tissue that resembles skin. |
3fac26da0a4e3679bf8376e123064732 | What is a barotrauma? | A ruptured eardrum -- also known as a perforated eardrum or a tympanic membrane perforation -- can lead to complications such as middle ear infections and hearing loss. When the pressure gets too great, it can cause the eardrum to perforate. When that happens, you may suddenly notice that the pain and pressure you've f... |
a1bff96fd446e5fc10b2bf1b1739032d | What are the symptoms of bladder infections? | The most common sign of cystitis (the medical term for a bladder infection) is a burning feeling when you pee. Peeing only in small amounts at a time Cloudy or bloody urine Urine that smells worse than it should Pain around your pelvis Fever (a sign that the infection might have spread to your kidneys) In older people,... |
f89f5feaf42bcf38fdd918a0b50157a2 | How can I avoid smoking when I drink? | The idea is to shake up your habits so they won't trigger you into smoking again. I Smoke When I Drink. Booze is a common trigger for smoking, so drinking makes you less likely to stick to your new, smoke-free life. |
f58f228c51076cf1f6ef0bf9e8480411 | How can bowel resection with colostomy help treat diverticulitis? | Other tests might include: Blood and urine tests, which can point to an infection Liver tests A pregnancy test A stool test, if your diarrhea is one of your symptoms If you have a mild case and see your doctor right away, it's pretty easy to treat. Your doctor will create an opening in your abdomenal wall so waste can ... |
b08cd885f0c0e29500589f3e98f4a866 | How can you prevent diverticulitis? | Your doctor may also suggest that you take a mild pain reliever like acetaminophen. This reduces pressure in your digestive tract. It may lower your chances of diverticula forming and becoming inflamed. |
0361237df1aeaa79e16410edb3acdfbb | How is brain swelling diagnosed? | It depends on the cause. Common exams and tests used in the diagnosis include: Head and neck exam Neurologic exam CT scan of the head to identify the extent and location of the swelling MRI of the head to identify the extent and location of the swelling Blood tests to check for causes of the swelling Minor cases of bra... |
1eb51f99ffcfe9cad5db734bcb49da41 | What are the long-term effects of brain swelling? | It depends on the cause. Symptoms may be noticed with any of the following: Sleeping Thinking and attention skills Headaches Depression Communication skills Movement Your health care team is available to help you deal with these challenges. While some problems may continue to diminish over time, others may require ongo... |
289912476d70035211b5fb3e95a50c9f | What is brain swelling? | Your brain can also swell as a result of injury, illness, or other reasons. The body's response to the injury may also increase swelling. |
25869b94f37690ed3931fb65facc83b8 | What are some side effects of potassium and magnesium supplements? | Examples of potassium supplements include: Kaochlor 10% Kaon CL Kay Ciel K- Dur K- Lor Klotrix K- Lyte Slow- K Magnesium supplements include: Magnesium glycinate Mag- Ox Uro- Mag Take potassium and magnesium supplements right after meals or with food. If you take controlled-release tablets or capsules and have severe v... |
d6c6dd41767e228cfd34af22c88ed3f7 | Why are potassium and magnesium prescribed to heart patients? | They replace the electrolytes you lose because of the water pills. You are using ACE inhibitors or certain diuretics. |
6998bc1669503eca43816b3184477253 | When should someone call their doctor when experiencing side effects of potassium and magnesium supplements? | If you take controlled-release tablets or capsules and have severe vomiting, vomit blood, or have abdominal pain or swelling, stop taking the medication and call your doctor right away. Black, tarry, or bloody stools. You should also call your doctor if you have: Confusion Irregular or slow heartbeat Numbness Tingling ... |
7bad50c5fb1936d7d8983f49f5eb8f9e | What are treatments for diarrhea? | Do you have a fever? Some other good choices include: Potatoes Smooth peanut butter Skinless chicken or turkey Yogurt Avoid foods that can make diarrhea or gas worse, like: Fatty or fried foods Raw fruits and vegetables Spicy foods Caffeinated drinks, such as coffee and soda Beans Cabbage Most of the time diarrhea does... |
9b8d0ee275e4f8d3e586c2f4c3afe558 | Why is a colonoscopy used to see what is causing diarrhea? | The best way for your doctor to figure out what's causing your diarrhea is to get some information from you. If your doctor thinks a specific food is causing your problem, he may ask you to stay away from that item for a while to see if it helps. |
662a3baed7ffe57a87a381069a71c688 | How is intertrigo treated? | Intertrigo can occur: Between toes and fingers In armpits In the inner thighs In the groin and at the scrotum On the underside of your breasts or belly In the crease of your neck Between the buttocks If you have any symptoms of intertrigo, be sure to see your doctor. A barrier cream may be recommended to help protect s... |
1c2c7c1a6a099d445fa35d64f36f7f0e | What are some lifestyle changes for chronic back pain and sleep problems? | Here are some tips for getting a good night's sleep with chronic back pain: Minimize stress. Limit or eliminate caffeine. Avoid eating heavily before bedtime. Don't self-medicate with alcohol. Do some soothing exercises. Choose a comfortable mattress and pillow. Sleep in a comfortable position, although try not to slee... |
a1189d9e6ef875c199973941edc5a404 | How can I prevent mallet finger? | Take care not to injure the finger even more. If a cut has been repaired, you may need to go back to the doctor in 10 days to have the sutures removed. To help prevent injuries from happening again to the same finger, leave the splint on for the entire time the doctor has recommended. |
fd7638017b80b1250ccca238977929df | What is mallet finger? | Basketball and baseball players routinely experience jammed fingers, but the injury can occur because of a crushing accident on the job or even because of a cut finger while working in the kitchen. With mallet finger, the tendon on the back of the finger (not the palm side) is separated from the muscles it connects. Wi... |
4e6fbb07d1b8e2ee1b947f49ec7ba04d | How do exams and tests help doctors in diagnosing mallet finger? | Imaging studies may also help the doctor see any foreign debris in the cut. If your finger is not broken or cut, or if only a small fracture is present, the doctor will apply a splint to the end of the finger so it remains extended. |
5a2fbc11bd1f5256e48f4e6a5d997f43 | Do hot temperatures affect multiple sclerosis symptoms? | Doctors believe that this occurs because heat causes nerves (whose myelin covering has been destroyed from MS) to conduct electrical signals even less efficiently. Most people with MS avoid hot baths, hot showers, and heated swimming pools. Extreme temperatures may worsen your symptoms of multiple sclerosis. |
86b753149db26199177a03b124d1fc32 | Is it important to diagnose glaucoma early? | That is why it's so important to have your eye doctor test you regularly for glaucoma. Once diagnosed, glaucoma is usually controlled with eye drops that reduce eye pressure. Glaucoma is a life-long condition and needs continual follow-up with your eye doctor. If the high pressure in the eye is not relieved quickly, bl... |
1519d0ed602e50ce48f10f80d43c155d | What is the appropriate treatment for glaucoma? | Treatment of open-angle glaucoma -- the most common form of the disease -- requires lowering the eye's pressure by increasing the drainage of aqueous humor fluid or decreasing the production of that fluid. On the other hand, treatments for acute angle-closure glaucoma -- usually laser treatment -- are permanent and do ... |
673afe192e4903382128f03bceace41c | Will I need surgery if I have glaucoma? | Be candid and tell the doctor if you cannot follow the medication schedule or if the eye drops cause unwanted side effects. This relatively brief procedure can often be done in an ophthalmologist's clinic. Trabeculectomy is a surgical procedure that creates a new channel for fluid outflow in cases in which the intraocu... |
989a51427e3446ab6ff41fae8bff3e4f | Should I try natural remedies with my cancer treatment? | If you're sick of -- and from -- taking medicine, you might look to natural remedies to ease your symptoms. The best way to know if a natural remedy is smart and safe for you is to talk to your health care team. If you plan to do research first, keep these things in mind: Unlike medicines, supplements don't have to be ... |
7675f7d1c079959c535bd4538ac413c4 | How can I treat my headache without drugs? | The good news is there are several simple things you can do to ease the pain without a trip to the doctor or drugstore. Keep the compress on your head for 15 minutes, then take a break for 15 minutes. If you have a tension headache, place a heating pad on your neck or the back of your head. If you have a sinus headache... |
8ff269b738c35373abe686d3ea0783d7 | How is psoriasis treated when you have other conditions? | If you have psoriasis, you may have other health problems, too. The itchy skin rash is caused by an issue with your immune system. Your doctor should know about any other health problems you have and any medicines you take. Psoriasis can make you more likely to get type 2 diabetes, especially if your skin disease is se... |
76ee9319b6e538887a725c8a9252abc0 | How is psoriasis treated if you have inflammatory bowel disease? | People who have psoriasis seem likely to have other conditions linked to inflammation like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome. One study found that one in 10 women with psoriasis also have a form of inflammatory bowel disease. Two of the biologic drugs used to tr... |
4050c93aa6c2c403ab5ddaa6e3accd18 | How is psoriasis treated if you are pregnant? | That can let it build up to dangerous levels. Steroid creams also appear to be safe. But you should avoid tazarotene, a topical retinoid made from vitamin A. Retinoids in pill form are extremely dangerous if you're pregnant. Acitretin can cause serious birth defects. Because it stays in your system a while, you shouldn... |
07d3e397b44d8a3ba4148fc17aac9f02 | How is psoriasis treated if you have cancer? | If your natural infection-fighting system is weak because of certain diseases (such as HIV) or medications (such as chemotherapy), it can be dangerous to take drugs that affect your immune system. So you shouldn't take systemic psoriasis drugs if you're getting cancer treatment. People with skin cancer also should avoi... |
40f26a6f0d5e681b2a653e9fd3bfb8d9 | How is psoriasis treated if you have a weak immune system? | Radiation and chemotherapy weaken your immune system. When you take a drug that slows down your immune system, like cyclosporine, methotrexate, or biologic drugs, your body can't fight off infection like it normally would. |
cc60eec2c777edd148d9bdba19e3440d | How is psoriasis treated if you have kidney disease? | Psoriasis can make you more likely to get type 2 diabetes, especially if your skin disease is serious. If you have severe kidney problems, you shouldn't take acitretin, cyclosporine, or methotrexate, and you should take a smaller-than-normal dose of apremilast ( Otezla). |
5a6c5b4650583f83c4f3bcfeeefb78fe | How is psoriasis treated if you have an infection? | If your natural infection-fighting system is weak because of certain diseases (such as HIV) or medications (such as chemotherapy), it can be dangerous to take drugs that affect your immune system. If you have an active serious infection, you shouldn't take these. You should also be tested to see if you've been exposed ... |
25a533450b96b10641942e2250d38a9a | What are the symptoms of a brain tumor in adults? | The second most common type of adult brain tumors are meningeal tumors. Because different areas of the brain control different functions of the body, where the tumor lies affects the way symptoms are manifested. Some tumors have no symptoms until they are quite large and then cause a serious, rapid decline in health. O... |
8a98351d7d32162aa8165f3538fa1be6 | How do primary brain tumors happen? | A primary brain tumor is one that originates in the brain, and most primary brain tumors are benign. The most common types of adult brain tumors are gliomas as in astrocytic tumors. These tumors form from astrocytes and other types of glial cells, which are cells that help keep nerves healthy. |
8fd6148732adbc2fbdd14f429ecc5889 | What is a solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN)? | Generally, a pulmonary nodule must grow to at least 1 cm in diameter before it can be seen on a chest X-ray. An SPN is surrounded by normal lung tissue and is not associated with any other abnormality in the lung or nearby lymph nodes (small, bean-shaped structures found throughout the body). However, the accuracy decr... |
7fd13867a466c93ed49d5c8ec3b7d4c0 | How is hormone therapy used to treat advanced prostate cancer? | The goal is to cut the supply of hormones that fuel your prostate cancer. Hormone therapy shuts down this process. It will: Dramatically lower your testosterone levels Prevent prostate cancer cells from using low levels of androgens Most doctors think it makes sense to start this type of treatment as soon as prostate c... |
c4bbd233da7dac694e9fcbd9db96f6a9 | What are newer types of hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer? | Newer types of hormone therapy include: Abiraterone acetate ( Zytiga). It's approved for men with advanced prostate cancer who have tried other hormone therapies. Enzalutamide ( Xtandi): It's a pill that blocks cells from receiving androgens. It's approved for men with advanced prostate cancer who have tried other horm... |
5258441dac8cf200e9c546a455b6e922 | How do you take hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer? | There are several hormone therapy drugs. Doctors implant others under your skin. Your doctor will set your drug schedule based on your particular needs and how your cancer responds. If you become resistant to hormone therapy or have problems with side effects, your doctor may try "intermittent therapy." This means you'... |
123b03f1640f8bdf0cd3c30c45a8244c | How is immunotherapy used to treat advanced prostate cancer? | It uses your immune system -- your body's defense against germs -- to attack the cancer cells. Sipuleucel- T ( Provenge) is used to treat advanced prostate cancer. To make it, the doctor removes white blood cells from your blood. These go to a lab, where experts genetically engineer them to fight your prostate cancer. ... |
77af711e702c1cb0681b0ffc1edbcaa7 | Are there in-home tests I can take to figure out if I have HIV? | A rapid antibody/antigen test can give you results in 20 minutes. One option is to prick your finger to get a small blood sample that you send to a lab. You call to get your result within a few business days, and it's anonymous (you don't have to give your name). Maybe 1 in 12 people who are infected get a false negati... |
f66ff049d3aa6bcbd2244873b663eda7 | How do antibody/antigen combination tests help diagnose HIV? | The CDC recommends these blood tests. They can detect HIV earlier than antibody screening tests. They check for HIV antigen, a protein called p24 that's part of the virus that shows up 2-4 weeks after infection. They also check for HIV antibodies. You get a result in 20 minutes. |
943cce459f57a0573bb41978367b41a8 | How do I know if I have HIV? | Most can't detect HIV right away, because it takes time for your body to make antibodies or for enough virus to grow inside you. It may be up to 6 months before you'll see a positive result, which means an early test could be negative even though you're infected. If you do have the virus, finding out quickly means you ... |
b8a287ad2419d699359070f377b24069 | How does an RNA test help diagnose HIV? | Usually, a technician will take a small blood sample and send it to a lab for testing. You call to get your result within a few business days, and it's anonymous (you don't have to give your name). If you had a lab test, more detailed tests on your blood sample can help confirm the diagnosis: Western blot or indirect i... |
268366b9c48207649c5639a63ac383de | What are the benefits of kicking the tobacco habit? | Regardless of how long you have used tobacco products, quitting now can greatly reduce serious risks to your health. Eleven years after quitting, former smokers' likelihood of having periodontal (gum) disease was not significantly different from people who never smoked. They state that: About 90% of people with cancer ... |
33fb4b97a9e8d9108a4bd398fa5330c7 | Are smokeless tobacco products less likely to harm your dental health than cigarettes? | Like cigars and cigarettes, smokeless tobacco products (for example, snuff and chewing tobacco) contain at least 28 chemicals that have been shown to increase the risk of oral cancer and cancer of the throat and esophagus. In fact, chewing tobacco contains higher levels of nicotine than cigarettes, making it harder to ... |
4afe3097c49c2984e1572ab5f870f4bf | How do you know if you have heart failure or a heart attack? | A lot of things go on inside you that set up your troubles, but here's the big picture. It happens when your heart doesn't pump enough blood through your body to meet its needs. Other things that play a role in heart failure are: Genetics Infections Alcohol or drug abuse Chemotherapy Long-term diseases like diabetes, H... |
2709fe4f7f891589f1f66638023e4443 | What does heart failure feel like? | When they do appear, they can include things like: Shortness of breath Persistent cough or wheeze Swelling in your feet, ankles, legs, or belly Weight gain Fatigue Lack of appetite or nausea Faster heart rate Any one of these on their own may not signal heart failure, but talk to your doctor if you have more than one s... |
0db1ae684dd65261c8a1b1d279200c31 | What is osteopenia? | !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } Think of it as a midpoint betwe... |
0143fa0fda72a1dd6e241bab571ff3cf | What can you do to slow osteopenia? | But even if you already have osteopenia, it's not too late for you to stop it from turning into osteoporosis with these strategies: Get enough calcium and vitamin D: This may be the most important thing you can do for your bones at any stage of life. Some foods, including orange juice, cereal, and bread, have added cal... |
6c5f0ce4a983cc06a9ba212f37bc46db | Can you prevent osteopenia? | Problems in your diet, lack of exercise, and unhealthy habits can contribute to this condition. Watch out for: A lack of calcium or vitamin D Not enough exercise, especially strength training Smoking Too much alcohol Carbonated beverages Osteopenia usually doesn't have any symptoms. Talk with your doctor about an exerc... |
e1a0ae4bc3cd4744c9a73a47e9794f69 | Who gets osteopenia? | Osteopenia, if it happens at all, usually occurs after age 50. The exact age depends how strong your bones are when you're young. You're also more likely to get it if you're a woman. Calcium is the key to keeping bones healthy. Hormone changes that happen at menopause increase the chance for osteopenia for women, and m... |
ead3ad06a7a17027eb7821143aac05ee | What should you do if you're claustrophobic and is about to take the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test? | It's a type of scan that uses a magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to create detailed pictures of the inside of your body. You may still be able to get the test. But keep these concerns in mind: Claustrophobia: Tell your doctor if you have fear of tight spaces. You may need to take medicine before the test to ... |
b1b7571930d0f42a08590eb4c10354c2 | What should you do if you have allergic reaction and is about to take the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test? | It's a type of scan that uses a magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to create detailed pictures of the inside of your body. It's called a contrast agent, and it helps make the images of your knee even clearer. Allergic reaction: If you get the contrast dye before the exam, there is a small risk you could have a... |
db75936966b2257bdfc356cf9635de7a | How is arachnoiditis diagnosed? | Infection from bacteria or viruses: Infections such as viral and fungal meningitis or tuberculosis can affect the spine. A test called an electromyogram ( EMG) can assess the severity of the ongoing damage to affected nerve roots by using electrical impulses to check nerve function. Note: Myelograms with the radiograph... |
85e43a69b9edb52858935c30e7c550cc | What is arachnoiditis? | It is characterized by severe stinging, burning pain, and neurological problems. Inflammation of the arachnoid can lead to the formation of scar tissue and can cause the spinal nerves to stick together and malfunction. |
1dd6d57eccaa1ce63b317d3d38998594 | What is porphyria? | If your doctor tells you that you have porphyria, it means you have one of a group of disorders that can cause nerve or skin problems. There's no cure, but you can get treatments that will help you manage your symptoms. If you have porphyria that affects your skin, you'll hear your doctor call it a "cutaneous porphyria... |
9d6eaaf2916798c414b4204de8af223b | What causes porphyria cutanea tarda? | Most types of porphyria are inherited. That means one or both of your parents passes a mutated gene to you that leads to the disease. These triggers can be things like: Drinking alcohol Estrogen use by women Hepatitis C HIV Smoking Episodes of acute porphyria, which rarely happen before puberty, can be set off by takin... |
4d2d5df66fcfd62d8309a4389cf7af72 | What causes porphyria? | No matter what kind of porphyria you have, it has the same root cause: a problem with how your body makes a substance called heme. Heme is part of the "hemoglobin" in your blood -- proteins that carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of your body. Heme has iron and gives blood its red color. It's made in your liver an... |
7ec0fd1130470544b25ba15d9b633854 | How common is male sexual dysfunction? | Problems with sexual functioning are common, affecting more than half of all couples at some time. If your sexual problem only occurs under a particular set of circumstances, or only with certain sexual partners, then your condition is considered to be "situational" rather than "generalized" (occurring regardless of th... |
8d24228d8cdf028fab59352982d01eb5 | How common is diabetes and how often does diabetes cause complications? | Having the disease makes you more likely to get some serious complications. The combination of the two can even make some health problems worse. Doctors still have a lot to learn about the connection, but the best way to reduce your odds of getting it is to keep your diabetes under control. |
50288954d769b97c92ce8e4001dd63e3 | Can diabetes put me at risk for having the flu? | That's because both diabetes and age weaken your immune system, making you less able to fight infections. If you come down with the flu, call the doctor. |
63e30ac35ac29a6f6d53ae5c1758b6fb | What is macular degeneration? | More than 2 million adult Americans suffer from glaucoma, making it one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss. Because the symptoms usually do not appear in people under 55 years of age, the disorder is more accurately referred to as age-related macular degeneration ( AMD). Since the macula is the central p... |
9c6991f4e74e36223eaac3b82d1edd79 | What are the different types of glaucoma? | Nearsightedness and farsightedness have to do with the way the eye brings images into focus on the back of the eyeball, where 10 layers of delicate nerve tissue make up the retina. More than 2 million adult Americans suffer from glaucoma, making it one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss. Types of glaucom... |
3202c42bcf56d3a301e92224240084c9 | What are the risk factors for retinal detachment? | If the retina is not reattached to the eye wall promptly, retinal cells starve and permanent blindness can result. Risk factors for retinal detachment include the following: Moderate or extreme nearsightedness Previous eye surgery or injury Previous retinal detachment Inherited thinness of retinal tissue Color blindnes... |
b17868538bc21ad1b022ecdd8febf3e1 | What is nearsightedness and farsightedness like? | The further away images focus from the retina, the blurrier they appear. Damage to the delicate nerve layers of the retina are caused by elevated pressure inside the eye. |
f57bb25acb1a95aeb403ae0d09a396e3 | What are the symptoms of an acute closed-angle glaucoma? | Closed-angle glaucoma can be either chronic and acute. If you have sudden, severe pain in your eyes, blurred vision, or rainbow halos -- along with headache, nausea, or vomiting. |
d58b7d664ce9eabd0689d5d7af043436 | What other eye conditions can lead to vision problems? | Retinal detachment, macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma are disorders of the functional eye and its processing units. There are other eye conditions that respond in varying degrees to medical and surgical treatment. The most common of these eye problems include: Cataracts Conjunctivitis, or pink eye Glaucoma ... |
d7067aa998f71935f4dd288a306c386f | What are vision problems? | The most common forms of vision impairment are errors of refraction -- the way light rays are focused inside the eye so images can be transmitted to the brain. Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are examples of refractive disorders and often occur when the eyes are otherwise healthy. Refractive errors are... |
8dac11742189b7b786e101554b6d2459 | What causes amblyopia (lazy eye)? | Only infants and children develop amblyopia; and the vision loss can be reversed by various treatment strategies which force the child to use the "lazy" eye if the contributing eye problem is corrected early enough during childhood -- typically before the age of 7. As long as the underlying eye problem remains untreate... |
035d4eb23be926c3aeb455e2597f3410 | How do I know if I have acute closed-angle glaucoma? | Closed-angle glaucoma can be either chronic and acute. If you have sudden, severe pain in your eyes, blurred vision, or rainbow halos -- along with headache, nausea, or vomiting. |
867716ed4473bae62ecebf405f0c7acb | What is chronic open-angle glaucoma? | Nearsightedness and farsightedness have to do with the way the eye brings images into focus on the back of the eyeball, where 10 layers of delicate nerve tissue make up the retina. Types of glaucoma include the following: Chronic open-angle glaucoma ( COAG), which accounts for 90% of all cases in the U. S., usually app... |
feee3741c814169a466f041672a7d9ce | Who can get macular degeneration? | More than 2 million adult Americans suffer from glaucoma, making it one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss. Because the symptoms usually do not appear in people under 55 years of age, the disorder is more accurately referred to as age-related macular degeneration ( AMD). |
2f22fc9bb1fa383dbf3be97d000727e8 | What could happen if the retina is detached? | If the retina is not reattached to the eye wall promptly, retinal cells starve and permanent blindness can result. Risk factors for retinal detachment include the following: Moderate or extreme nearsightedness Previous eye surgery or injury Previous retinal detachment Inherited thinness of retinal tissue Color blindnes... |
c8e17245bbe5dc70870e48238ac4f2f1 | What is opthalmia neonatorum? | It must be treated immediately by a doctor to prevent permanent eye damage or blindness. These infants may have infections elsewhere, such as in the lungs. Congenital glaucoma is a rare problem in babies and requires surgery to preserve eyesight. |
1f6295a490d9909dcb324540ae702269 | What happens if amblyopia is not treated? | Only infants and children develop amblyopia; and the vision loss can be reversed by various treatment strategies which force the child to use the "lazy" eye if the contributing eye problem is corrected early enough during childhood -- typically before the age of 7. As long as the underlying eye problem remains untreate... |
69189538fb55aa426a2d6daf08f7ff23 | What is retinal detachment? | Nearsightedness and farsightedness have to do with the way the eye brings images into focus on the back of the eyeball, where 10 layers of delicate nerve tissue make up the retina. Unlike wallpaper, however, there is no glue. Small holes can develop in areas where the retina is exceptionally thin or damaged. If that ha... |
f007bcc92e9d045f5dd539b3d9a069c4 | How can estrogen pills, gel, or patch prevent menstrual migraine attacks? | A menstrual migraine can strike around the start of your period. You can prevent them by taking a steady dose of estrogen throughout your menstrual cycle. If you have migraine with aura, talk to your doctor before you start taking estrogen -- it may raise your odds for a stroke. |
c0f26f57cba612a050a40233b1ca7c6f | How can magnesium help with menstrual migraines? | Some of the medicines that relieve the pain of regular migraine symptoms don't work on menstrual migraine. You can prevent them by taking a steady dose of estrogen throughout your menstrual cycle. You start them 2 days before you usually get a migraine and keep taking them for 6 to 7 days total. |
397651f12f7715f4e106f20d16dd9a64 | How can you prevent migraines during your period? | Some of the medicines that relieve the pain of regular migraine symptoms don't work on menstrual migraine. You can try a few different approaches to preventing your menstrual migraine. Work with your doctor to figure out which one is best for you. Talk to your doctor about whether these medications might help you stop ... |
3fab7c28dbc18500d73cf0fa82246108 | What medications can you use to prevent menstrual migraines? | Talk to your doctor about whether these medications might help you stop your headaches before they start. Triptans. |
43df8c5eadc9ccf63d2c27a9e21e1006 | What drugs can prevent menstrual migraine headaches? | Take estrogen during the days when you'd normally skip pills or take inactive ones. If your periods don't come on schedule or you also get migraine headaches at other times in your menstrual cycle, you can take preventive medicine every day. Drugs that prevent migraine headaches include: Some types of antidepressants S... |
effcf5030ec36859e21d683d4637c842 | What are indoor cycling classes? | Many gyms offer indoor cycling classes. Or you can join one of the popular cycling boutiques, like Flywheel, which combines indoor cycling with a weighted workout for your arms, or Soul Cycle, which adds mind-body exercise to its bike routine. By the end of the workout, you may feel like you've been through a real adve... |
28e1abbe9b7677cd5393c8e69ae79cba | How can I get the most out of an indoor cycling class? | Plan to do 3-5 classes a week for best results. Sometimes you'll get off the saddle and pedal in a standing position. There's a bike for each person in the class. They usually face the same direction, either toward the instructor or a mirror. Your heart rate will soar and stay elevated for 45-60 minutes. There will be ... |
b62ee0eab25153f4b105fced07f8955f | What is muscular dystrophy? | This group of rare diseases affects adult men and women. The disease progresses slowly and causes less severe muscle weakness than some other forms of muscular dystrophy. |
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