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How can you get bladder pain from a urinary tract infection?
This treatment is thought to work by reducing inflammation and decreasing the sensation of pain. The urinary tract is normally sterile, but sometimes bacteria can sneak in through the urethra, which connects the bladder with the outside of the body.
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Are cancer support groups recommended for people with thyroid cancer?
Most do very well with thyroid hormone therapy. Even with lots of help from family and friends, you might want to check out support groups in your area. One of the main reasons people join is to be with others who face the same type of cancer. Some research shows that cancer support groups not only help you feel more h...
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Does benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) increase your risk of developing prostate cancer?
However, BPH and prostate cancer have similar symptoms, and a man who has BPH may have undetected cancer at the same time. The entire procedure is computer-controlled, based on temperature recordings obtained in the urethra and rectum.
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What is white matter disease?
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How is white matter disease diagnosed?
White matter disease happens in older or elderly people. You may need more tests to rule out other causes. The goal is to treat the cause of the damage and stop the disease from getting worse. That can lead to white matter changes.
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What are balance and coordination exercises you can do following an ankle sprain?
You can also try these exercises: Step-ups. Do this one near a chair, table, or in a doorway so you'll have support if you need it. Stand and balance on just your injured leg for 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times a day. Try to work up to 3 minutes. To make it harder, close your eyes. Heel walk. Walk forward and backward as fa...
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How do I do inward and outward bends to strengthen my ankle after a sprain?
Sit in a chair, feet together and flat on the floor, so your big toes and heels touch. Turn your injured foot inward while resisting with your other foot. Hold 5 to 10 seconds. Now, you'll move your foot outward. Use a nearby wall or even a couch to provide resistance. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds. Repeat 5 to 10 times.
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What should you do before you go to the doctor for stitches?
You'll likely need stitches if the wound: Bleeds enough to soak through a bandage Keeps bleeding even after you apply direct pressure for 5 to 10 minutes Spurts blood What caused it? If you have an object, such as a nail, stuck through your skin, leave it there. It may keep the bleeding from getting worse. Don't eat or...
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When do schizophrenia symptoms usually start?
On average, men are diagnosed in their late teens to early 20s. Late-onset schizophrenia is diagnosed after the person is 45.
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Why does schizophrenia usually show up in late adolescence?
These shifts might trigger the disease in people who are at risk for it. Some scientists believe it has to do with development in an area of the brain called the frontal cortex. Others think it has to do with too many connections between nerve cells being eliminated as the brain matures. Hormones also play a major role...
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Why is schizophrenia hard to diagnose?
Schizophrenia can be hard to diagnose for a few reasons. One is that people with the disorder often don't realize they're ill, so they're unlikely to go to a doctor for help. Another issue is that many of the changes leading up to schizophrenia, called the prodome, can mirror other normal life changes. For example, a t...
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Should I pace myself to help treat fatigue from multiple sclerosis?
Pace yourself. Alternate sitting and standing. Audiotapes that teach deep breathing or visualization can help reduce stress.
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Should I prioritize my activities to help deal with fatigue from multiple sclerosis?
MS-related fatigue tends to get worse as the day goes on, is often aggravated by heat and humidity, and comes on more easily and suddenly than normal fatigue. Note what you think may be contributing factors.
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How can I treat golfer's elbow?
Apply ice to your elbow for 15-20 minutes three to four times per day. Conservative treatments usually work for golfer's elbow. But if you're still having pain after three to six months, you may need surgery.
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How can I relieve congestion at night?
Steamy showers moisturize your nasal passages and may help you relax. If the angle is too awkward, try placing the pillows between the mattress and the box springs to create a more gradual slope.
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What's the best way to gargle for a sore throat?
A decongestant, like Sudafed, restricts flow to the blood vessels in your nose and throat. Here's a popular recipe: Mix 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in 8 ounces of warm water. Let the mixture cool to room temperature before gargling. Add one teaspoon of honey and one small shot (about 1 ounce) of whis...
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What is the cure rate in most cases of chlamydia?
Pregnant women should also be tested as part of their routine lab work. Women with serious infections, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, may require a longer course of antibiotics or hospitalization for intravenous antibiotics.
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What are the treatments for chlamydia?
In most cases of chlamydia, the cure rate is 95%. If you are diagnosed with chlamydia, your doctor will prescribe oral antibiotics. A single dose of azithromycin or taking doxycycline twice daily for 7 to 14 days are the most common treatments and are the same for those with or without HIV. With treatment, the infectio...
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What causes prion diseases?
But like Alzheimer's, there is no cure for prion diseases. Most people get prion diseases like CJD for no apparent reason. It's possible to get VCJD if you eat beef infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease. When mad cow disease broke out in cattle in Europe in the 1990s, a small number of peop...
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How do doctors diagnose prion disease?
If you have symptoms like dementia, your doctor might first rule out other possible causes. The following tests may show if your symptoms are caused by a stroke, brain tumor, or inflammation: Spinal tap (also called lumbar puncture): A doctor puts a needle between two of your vertebrae (bones in your back) to take a sa...
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What is a male condom?
A condom is a thin, fitted tube that a man wears over his penis during sex or a woman inserts into her vagina before sex. There are many types of male condoms, including: Latex, plastic, or lambskin.
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What are symptoms of panic attacks?
Your heart begins to pound and you hyperventilate, sweat, and tremble. Usually, a panic attack comes with a few of these: A sense of approaching danger Quick, intense, heartbeat Nausea Chills Cramps in your belly Headache Numbness or tingling Shortness of breath Throat tightness Trembling Hot flashes A feeling that you...
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What can low pressure in your eyes cause?
Low pressure. Others can see just fine with it.
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What is the single most important thing that predicts diabetes?
There are people who aren't overweight who have type 2 diabetes. The study results showed that over 16 years, regular exercise -- at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week -- and a low-fat, high-fiber diet helped prevent it.
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Is there medication you can take if you have prediabetes to prevent type 2 diabetes?
If you're at high risk for the disease, your doctor may recommend taking medication to hold it off. Several studies show that various types of diabetes drugs, along with a healthy lifestyle, can cut the odds that you'll get it One study showed that people most likely to get it could lower their odds by 31%. They took t...
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My doctor just told me I have prediabetes. What does this mean?
There are plenty of things you can do to try to prevent it. Focus on the things you can change, like your diet and how active you are. That's good.
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What is the treatment for mitral valve prolapse?
Most people with mitral valve prolapse have no symptoms. People who develop severe mitral regurgitation due to mitral valve prolapse often can benefit from surgery to repair or replace the leaky valve. For people with symptoms of congestive heart failure caused by mitral valve prolapse with mitral regurgitation, surger...
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What is mitral valve prolapse?
Most cases of mitral valve prolapse are not serious and only need to be monitored. Mitral valve prolapse is the most common cause of mitral regurgitation.
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What types of therapy can help kids with autism communicate better?
They find it hard to make eye contact. Younger kids start with behavior therapy, and the doctor may prescribe medication if symptoms don't improve enough.
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What should parents do if they think their child has ADHD or autism?
And you can have both. You can start with your pediatrician, who may refer you to a specialist. There's no one-size-fits-all way to deal with ADHD.
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What is the difference between autism and ADHD?
And you can have both. There's no one-size-fits-all way to deal with ADHD.
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What is the best way to protect yourself from the flu?
The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the influenza virus. The flu shot becomes effective about 2 weeks after you get it. Some people should make sure it's OK to get vaccinated.
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What happens to your airways during an asthma attack?
Asthma is associated with inflammation of the lower airways inside your lungs called the bronchial tubes. During normal breathing, the bands of muscle that surround the airways are relaxed. During an asthma attack, three main changes occur that stop air from moving easily through the airways: The bands of muscle that s...
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How can an asthma action plan help you manage asthma and colds?
If you have asthma, catching a cold may worsen or trigger your symptoms. It may also include adding a prevention inhaler (like a steroid inhaler) when you get a cold even if you aren't having asthma symptoms yet. Your plan will specify when symptoms warrant a call to your doctor.
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How can coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) help when you have atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
But if you take digoxin to help control your heart rate, magnesium supplements may interfere with how it gets absorbed by your body so the medicine won't work as well. Co Q10 levels go down as you get older. It may be low in people with heart problems. If you're on the blood thinner warfarin, you probably already know ...
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How can fish oil help when you have atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
It may also help lower high blood pressure. The jury is out on whether the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil supplements are linked to a lower chance of AFib. The best way to get omega-3s is to eat at least two servings of fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, or tuna every week.
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How does Crohn's disease affect the bowel?
Crohn's disease is part of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD). Symptoms: Nausea Weight loss Loss of appetite Vomiting (if narrow segments of bowel are obstructed) This type of the disease causes areas of inflammation in the jejunum, which is the middle part of your small intestine.
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What does Crohn's disease affect?
It affects the small intestine, known as the ileum, and the colon. This form affects the stomach and duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine.
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What can I do to manage Crohn's disease?
Sometimes more than one area of your digestive tract is affected. This makes the walls thicker and can form strictures, or narrowed areas, that lead to blockages. Penetrating: Crohn's causes fistulas, perianal ulcers, inflammatory masses, or abscesses Uncomplicated It is very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, ...
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What are the types of Crohn's disease?
There are five types of Crohn's disease, each with its own set of symptoms. Sometimes more than one area of your digestive tract is affected. For Crohn's, these are based on: Your age when you were diagnosed: Child Young adult Elderly The affected body part: Terminal ileum Colon Ileocolon Upper gastrointestinal tract H...
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What foods should I eat if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
You need regular blood tests to see how you're doing and spot possible side effects of your treatment. You'll find it in: Leafy vegetables Beans Whole grains You can also take it as a supplement. Make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D, too. Load up on omega-3 fatty acids, which are in things like salmon and tun...
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What do you need to know about skin allergies?
Your allergist has the final call, but it's possible you've got a skin allergy. A bunch of things can cause an allergic reaction when you brush up against them. Whether your allergy trigger is a plant like poison ivy or a chemical in your makeup, your best defense is to keep your distance. If you're allergic to nickel ...
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How can clothing cause skin allergies?
The sap from rubber trees is mixed with a chemical and used to make products like: Rubber gloves Condoms Erasers Elastic waistbands and bras Balloons Your allergy might be mild, like a rash on your hands when you take off gloves, or it could be life-threatening. A rash on your trunk after you wear a shirt, or on your f...
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How can medications cause skin allergies?
A severe reaction, called anaphylaxis, might quickly spread throughout your body and make it hard to breathe. Look for these drugs on labels for products that treat cuts, scrapes, burns, itching, insect bites and stings, cold sores, toothaches, and earaches, as well as cough drops: Bacitracin Benzocaine Hydrocortisone ...
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How can symptoms of asthma vary?
The narrowed airway makes it more difficult for air to move in and out of the lungs. As a result, people with asthma feel they cannot get enough air. Common symptoms of asthma include: Frequent cough, especially at night Shortness of breath Wheezing Chest tightness, pain, or pressure Not every person with asthma has th...
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What are asthma triggers?
The narrowed airway makes it more difficult for air to move in and out of the lungs. You may not have all of these asthma symptoms, or you may have different symptoms at different times. The airways in a person with asthma are very sensitive and react to many things, which are referred to as "triggers." Coming into con...
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What is the treatment for asthma?
The narrowed airway makes it more difficult for air to move in and out of the lungs. It is important to recognize and treat even mild symptoms to help prevent severe episodes and keep asthma in control. By avoiding asthma triggers, taking medication, and carefully monitoring daily asthma symptoms, asthma attacks can be...
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How can leukotriene modifiers treat asthma?
You may not have all of these asthma symptoms, or you may have different symptoms at different times. Mild asthma episodes are generally more common. Leukotriene modifiers used for asthma treatment include the drugs Accolate, Singulair, and Zyflo. Leukotrienes are chemicals that occur naturally in our bodies and cause ...
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What are common asthma triggers?
You may not have all of these asthma symptoms, or you may have different symptoms at different times. The airways in a person with asthma are very sensitive and react to many things, which are referred to as "triggers." Common asthma triggers include: Infections: colds, flu, sinus infections Exercise: very common in ch...
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Which anti-inflammatory drugs can treat asthma?
These asthma drugs, which include inhaled corticosteroids such as Alvesco, Arnuity Ellipta, Asmanex, Azmacort, Flovent, Qvar, and Pulmicort, reduce swelling and mucus production in the airways. As a result, airways are less sensitive and less likely to react to triggers. If taken every day, they can control or prevent ...
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What is allergic asthma?
Asthma is a disease of the branches of the windpipe (bronchial tubes), which carry air in and out of the lungs. Allergic asthma is a type of asthma that is triggered by an allergy (for example, pollen or mold spores). The narrowed airway makes it more difficult for air to move in and out of the lungs. As a result, peop...
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What are the early warning signs of an asthma attack?
The narrowed airway makes it more difficult for air to move in and out of the lungs. As a result, people with asthma feel they cannot get enough air. Early warning signs and symptoms of an asthma attack include: Frequent cough, especially at night Losing your breath easily or shortness of breath Feeling very tired or w...
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What are the most common symptoms of asthma?
The narrowed airway makes it more difficult for air to move in and out of the lungs. As a result, people with asthma feel they cannot get enough air. Common symptoms of asthma include: Frequent cough, especially at night Shortness of breath Wheezing Chest tightness, pain, or pressure Not every person with asthma has th...
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How can whole-wheat bread help with losing pregnancy weight for new moms?
DHA is crucial to the development of your baby's nervous system. Folic acid is an important nutrient in your breast milk that your baby needs for good health, and it's crucial you eat enough for your own well-being, too. Enriched whole-grain breads and pastas are fortified with it, and also give you a healthy dose of f...
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How can oranges help with losing pregnancy weight for new moms?
Iron-rich beans, particularly dark-colored ones like black beans and kidney beans, are a great breastfeeding food, especially for vegetarians. Oranges and other citrus fruits are excellent breastfeeding foods, since nursing moms need more vitamin C than pregnant women.
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How can drinking water help with losing pregnancy weight for new moms?
Iron-rich beans, particularly dark-colored ones like black beans and kidney beans, are a great breastfeeding food, especially for vegetarians. Mix healthy, whole-grain carbs like brown rice into your diet to keep your energy levels up. You can vary your options and meet some of your fluid requirements by drinking juice...
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What can help with losing pregnancy weight for new moms?
If you're breastfeeding, your milk is loaded with calcium to help your baby's bones develop, so it's important for you to eat enough calcium to meet your own needs. Boost your energy as a new mom with iron-rich foods like lean beef. Lean beef is an excellent source for both. Foods like brown rice provide your body the ...
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How can whole-grain cereal help with losing pregnancy weight for new moms?
Milk delivers a boost of bone-strengthening vitamin D. In addition to providing protein and B vitamins, dairy products are one of the best sources of calcium. Many cold cereals are fortified with essential vitamins and nutrients to help you meet your daily needs. Whip up a healthy, hot breakfast by stirring blueberries...
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How many sessions of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are required in treating depression?
For some people with severe or hard-to-treat depression, electroconvulsive therapy ( ECT) is the best treatment. Studies have shown that ECT works for many people who have treatment-resistant depression.
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How can I prevent nosebleeds?
You can't always prevent nosebleeds from happening, but there are certain things you can do to help lower your chances of getting them: Keep the inside of your nose moist. Dryness can cause nosebleeds. Use a cotton swab to gently smear a thin layer petroleum jelly in your nostrils three times a day, including before yo...
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How do you treat fungal meningitis?
Viral meningitis is usually much less severe than other types. If your teen has fungal meningitis, he'll get antifungal medications in the hospital that can fight this rare type of infection. He'll also need to get liquids to prevent dehydration and drugs to control pain and fever.
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How do you test for meningitis?
It's a key way to get a diagnosis. Your teen's doctor may also need to get samples of his blood or urine. The bacterial form of meningitis can be life-threatening and needs to be treated quickly. Your teen will likely stay in a hospital to get antibiotics put into his veins through an IV until the doctor gets the resul...
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How do I treat a minor cut or scratch around my child's eye?
Hold gauze on the wound for 10 minutes. Cover the eye with a cloth for protection, and wash the area with clean water for a few minutes. Ask your pediatrician whether you should use antibiotic ointment if the wound is close to the eye or eyelid. Give child-formula acetaminophen ( Tylenol) or ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin) ...
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What should I do if an object is stuck in my child's eye?
Tape a paper cup over the eye. Do not try to remove the object. Ask your pediatrician whether you should use antibiotic ointment if the wound is close to the eye or eyelid.
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What should I do if my child's eye has been exposed to chemicals?
Hold the child's head over a sink, facing down and to the side, and hold the eye open. If you suspect broken bones, damage to the eye, or a head injury, take the child to the emergency room. Keep the child from rubbing the affected eye. If outside, use whatever water is closest -- water fountain, garden hose. Pour wate...
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How should I treat my child's bruised or swollen eye?
But serious eye injuries need immediate medical care. If you suspect broken bones, damage to the eye, or a head injury, take the child to the emergency room. If the black eye was caused by something hitting the eye, call your pediatrician. Put an ice pack on the area for 20 minutes each hour to lessen swelling. Repeat ...
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How should I treat my child's minor eye irritation?
Wash your hands. Keep the child from rubbing the eye. Hold the child's head over a sink, facing down and to the side, and hold the eye open. Gently pour water over the eye for five minutes and see whether the object is out. Repeat up to two more times if the object does not come out of the eye. If the object is still i...
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How does a parent treat chemical exposure?
If you suspect broken bones, damage to the eye, or a head injury, take the child to the emergency room. Wash your hands. Keep the child from rubbing the affected eye. Hold the child's head over a sink, facing down and to the side, and hold the eye open. If outside, use whatever water is closest -- water fountain, garde...
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Is there a cure for asthma?
In fact, it's highly advisable to avoid any treatment or product -- natural or otherwise -- that claims to be a "cure" for asthma. Even though there's no natural cure for asthma, your symptoms can be treated and controlled with several asthma medications.
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Which specialists can best work with schizophrenics?
It helps to know what symptoms to watch for and when you should check with your doctor. A psychiatrist has special training in how to diagnose and treat schizophrenia.
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How can you recognize schizophrenia in teens?
It helps to know what symptoms to watch for and when you should check with your doctor. The diagnosis can be tough news to hear.
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Can smoking make primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) worse?
If swelling is a problem, ask your doctor if you should drink less. It can make many symptoms worse, including fatigue.
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How can exercise help you feel better when you have primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)?
The disease can change your metabolism, too, so you may be eating less because you just don't feel hungry. Primary biliary cholangitis affects your immune system, so you're more likely to get this kind of infection. The dry mouth that comes with PBC can raise your odds of problems like tooth decay.
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What drugs are used to treat Felty's syndrome?
Doctors aren't sure what causes FS. It can cause some side effects, such as nausea and mouth ulcers. You'll also need regular tests to make sure MTX isn't hurting your liver. Other drugs your doctor might advise you to take include glucocorticoids or disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs) that are used to trea...
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I’ve been diagnosed with cancer. What are some tips for coping with the stress associated with that?
You may find yourself having trouble sleeping at night, your body aches, your head hurts, and you just feel exhausted. Here are some tips that may help, but it is also important to talk to a member of your cancer care team about how you are feeling. Here are some tips for reducing stress: Keep a positive attitude. Acce...
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What are advance directives, and what do they include?
These are special documents that describe your wishes regarding your medical care, and include the following: Living will. This document exercises your right to accept or refuse medical treatment that artificially prolongs your life. This is a document in which you appoint a person to speak on your behalf if you should...
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I’m coping with cancer. Where can I get more support?
There are many resources available to provide support for cancer patients and their families. Among them are: Patient navigators and Social workers. They can provide education, counseling regarding lifestyle changes, and referrals to community or national agencies and support groups. They can also help your family find...
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What are the three main types of dental bridges?
A bridge is made up of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap -- these two or more anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth -- and a false tooth/teeth in between. Traditional bridges are the most common type of bridge and are made of either porcelain fused to metal or ceramics. Cantilever bridges a...
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Will the dental bridge change how I speak?
Cantilever bridges are used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth. Wearing a dental bridge with the anterior teeth in their proper relationship will help you speak properly.
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Why is it important to talk to your doctor about the side effects of antidepressants?
In fact, side effects are one of the main reasons that people with depression stop taking their medicine during their recovery. If your medicine upsets your stomach, ask your doctor if you should take it with a meal or if the risk may be less with a brand rather than a generic form of a drug. Don't stop taking your med...
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How can side effects of antidepressants affect your treatment for depression?
In fact, side effects are one of the main reasons that people with depression stop taking their medicine during their recovery. Yet it's important to keep in mind that antidepressants can help you recover. The American Psychiatric Association recommends that people keep taking their medicine at least for four to five m...
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What can you do about the side effects of antidepressants?
Like any medication, antidepressants can cause side effects. You and your doctor should work together to figure out the right balance. Keep in mind that many side effects might be worse when you first start a medicine or when you increase the dose. They may get better as your body adjusts. So if your side effects are m...
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What happens during angioplasty?
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What should you avoid after an angioplasty?
You may stay in the hospital overnight for observation. If your catheter was put into the artery at your wrist or arm, your doctor will put a special bandage on to make sure it heals properly. You'll wear this for a couple of hours. The doctor or a nurse will remove it and check to see if your artery has healed enough.
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Can angioplasty cure coronary artery disease?
These are often placed during angioplasty to help keep the coronary artery open. You'll need to take aspirin before the procedure. You'll be given an exercise program to follow. You may need to take one or more medicines, too.
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What can I expect before an angioplasty?
Most people will need a routine blood test and electrocardiogram. Please tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking diuretics (water pills), insulin, or warfarin ( Coumadin). You'll need to take aspirin before the procedure. Make sure to tell your doctor or nurse if you didn't. You should be able to resume your normal...
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What can help your decision on getting a male mastectomy?
Discuss all your options with your doctor and find out about the benefits and risks of surgery and other treatments before you make a decision. Your medical team will show you how to care for and empty the drains and measure the fluid that comes out.
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How common is reconstructive surgery after a male mastectomy?
Because men have so little breast tissue, doctors usually remove the whole breast. If you have a mastectomy, your doctor can do another surgery afterward to help afterward to help reconstruct the area. Modified radical mastectomy removes the whole breast and nipple and many of the lymph nodes under your arm.
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What are the risks of a male mastectomy?
This is also called breast-conserving surgery. Possible side effects include: Pain Swelling Bleeding Infection Change in the look of your chest Swelling of your arm, called lymphedema (caused by taking out lymph nodes) Trouble moving your arm and shoulder Buildup of blood in the wound, called hematoma Buildup of fluid ...
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How can you treat opioid constipation?
Constipation, or trouble pooping, is the most common side effect of the pain meds called opioids. Most people who take them will need to also take specific medications to get more regular bowel movements. But some simple habits you can start at home can make a difference, too. Try these tips to get relief. Drink more w...
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When should you call 911 for severe asthma?
That's often possible when you avoid your triggers, take your medicine, and follow the asthma action plan that you made with your doctor. Don't drive yourself to the hospital. It's not safe.
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Can eating too many salty foods lead to a headache or a migraine?
Eating too many salty foods could also lead to headaches. It's wise to limit the amount of salt you eat around the time of your period. There are a few methods your doctor might suggest.
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Are alternative treatments used to treat migraines?
An over-the-counter pain reliever like acetaminophen should be safe, but check with your doctor before you take it. Biofeedback. Magnesium.
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What are reasons my doctor might not want me to take birth control to help treat my migraines?
If you're prone to hormonal migraines, taking birth control that contains low amounts of estrogen or only progestin may help. Taking it could make you more likely to have a stroke. Other reasons your doctor may not want you to take birth control for your menstrual migraines: A history of smoking High blood pressure Obe...
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Why would I not be able to take birth control for my headaches during my period?
If you're prone to hormonal migraines, taking birth control that contains low amounts of estrogen or only progestin may help. Taking it could make you more likely to have a stroke. Other reasons your doctor may not want you to take birth control for your menstrual migraines: A history of smoking High blood pressure Obe...
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How often do I need to get chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is a common treatment for all kinds of cancer. Store your drugs properly and take them on schedule. The breaks give the drugs time to do their job. Rest also gives your body time to heal so you can handle side effects like nausea, hair loss, or fatigue. Each set of doses is called a cycle.
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What forms of chemotherapy can I get?
Pills or liquids that you swallow Shots into your muscles or under your skin Infusion directly into an organ or your spine IV infusions into your veins If you take your drugs by pill or liquid at home, follow your doctor's instructions carefully. These are small metal or plastic discs that your nurse places under your ...
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What kind of cancer is chemotherapy used for?
Pills or liquids that you swallow Shots into your muscles or under your skin Infusion directly into an organ or your spine IV infusions into your veins If you take your drugs by pill or liquid at home, follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Store your drugs properly and take them on schedule. You can have chemoth...
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Does smoking affect cholesterol levels?
Yes, there are medications that can help you bring your levels to a healthier range. The carbon monoxide you inhale from cigarettes increases the level of cholesterol that builds up along the walls of your arteries. If you need help to kick the habit, talk to your doctor about medicines or counseling programs that can ...
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How important is diet in lowering high cholesterol levels?
Yes, there are medications that can help you bring your levels to a healthier range. Not only are they low in cholesterol, they're high in fiber. That'll keep things moving through your digestive tract. Fish, nuts, low-fat dairy, and lean poultry are good choices, too. Talk to your doctor about what kinds and how much ...