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What are some ways to relax if you have ulcerative colitis?
Try 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes before you go to bed. Include some "me time" on your to-do list. Read a book. Spend some time in a park or your garden. Call a good friend. Take a yoga class. Try a new recipe. Use a foam roller or a tennis ball to unknot tense muscles. Take a warm shower or bath.
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Is exercise good for stress from ulcerative colitis?
Take several deep breaths whenever you feel stressed out. Studies show that exercise can also lower stress and relieve some UC symptoms. Depending on how severe your condition is, you may need to limit how much and how hard you exercise. Don't overdo it. Even a moderate 10-minute walk each day counts, and you'll feel b...
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Does stress trigger ulcerative colitis?
So make it a priority to notice and manage the things that get to you. Take a good look at how you respond. Then use these simple tips to tap into relaxation and relief. Studies show that exercise can also lower stress and relieve some UC symptoms.
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What lifestyle changes can help lower my triglyceride levels?
Your doctor will ask you to take a blood test, after fasting, to check your blood's triglyceride level. These simple steps may help: Lose extra weight. If you're overweight, work with your doctor to reach and keep a healthier weight. If you drink too much alcohol, your triglyceride levels may rise. In some people, even...
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Why do I need to be concerned about my triglyceride levels?
The good news is that you can do a lot to manage that risk. Did anyone in your family have a heart attack or stroke before age 50?
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How can you treat baby eczema with mild, unscented, laundry soaps?
Think scratchy wool clothes, polyester, perfumes, body soaps, and laundry soaps. Perfumed, deodorant, and antibacterial soaps can be rough on a baby's sensitive skin.
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What can make eczema worse?
Not sure if your baby's itchy, irritated rash is eczema? But there are some common eczema triggers to avoid, including: Dry skin . It can make a baby more itchy. Low humidity, especially during winter when homes are well-heated and the air is dry, is a cause. Irritants. Think scratchy wool clothes, polyester, perfumes,...
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When should you call your doctor about your baby's eczema?
Some over-the-counter products, such as hydrocortisone creams and ointments, target itching and inflammation. It may be time for a prescription medicine. Also check with your doctor if yellow or light brown crust or pus-filled blisters appear on top of the eczema. This could be the sign of a bacterial infection that ne...
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What medicines can you use to treat baby eczema?
The skin is almost always itchy and rough, too. But there are some key differences. Make the call if your baby's eczema doesn't begin to get better within a week of starting over-the-counter hydrocortisone creams.
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How can you tell if your baby has eczema and not cradle cap?
It's easy to confuse baby eczema (also called infant eczema or atopic dermatitis) with cradle cap. Cradle cap is much less red and scaly. But there are some common eczema triggers to avoid, including: Dry skin . These are available over the counter and by prescription.
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What can you do to treat baby eczema at home?
Give your little one's skin some TLC. Clean carefully. Use soap only where your baby may be dirty, such as the genitals, hands, and feet. Simply rinse off the rest of your child's body. Dry off. Pat skin dry. Don't rub.
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How is inflammatory breast cancer treated?
Inflammatory breast cancer ( IBC) is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer that often appears as a rash or an irritated area of skin. This type of cancer is usually in one of three stages: Stage IIIB: All Inflammatory breast cancers start in this stage since they involve the skin of your breast. It may include: C...
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What tests are used to diagnose inflammatory breast cancer?
When compared to other forms of the disease, inflammatory breast cancer: Looks different -- often there are no lumps, but your breast might appear red, swollen, or inflamed Is harder to diagnose -- it doesn't show up well on a mammogram Is more aggressive and spreads more quickly than other types Tends to be diagnosed ...
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How does Crohn's disease occur?
The disease, though, can occur in any part of the gastrointestinal system. Thus, the disorder may affect the large or small intestine, the stomach, the esophagus, or even the mouth. Crohn's can occur at any age. It is most commonly diagnosed in people who are between the ages of 15 and 30. An upper endoscopy may also b...
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What kinds of drugs are used to treat Crohn's disease?
The first step usually involves reducing inflammation. Many people are first treated with sulfasalazine ( Azulfidine). Mesalamine ( Asacol, Canasa, Pentasa) is another 5-aminosalicylic acid, or 5- ASA medication. Possible side effects of sulfasalazine and other mesalamine-containing drugs may include: nausea vomiting d...
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What can I do to help allergy-proof my home?
If you can, choose wooden blinds instead of drapes. Consider hardwood floors instead of wall-to-wall carpeting or rugs, which can trap allergens. Don't clean the bedroom in the evening. It can take 2 hours or more for the dust to settle after a clean-up gets it moving. You love them, but the dander in their fur can set...
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What tests are used for diagnosing headaches?
Possible additional tests you may be given include diagnostic tests. Keep in mind that most of these laboratory tests are not helpful in diagnosing migraine, cluster, or tension headaches. Blood Chemistry and Urinalysis.
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When will the doctor be able to determine the cause of my headache?
After completing the headache history portion of the evaluation, the doctor will perform a complete physical and neurological exam. Possible additional tests you may be given include diagnostic tests.
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Should I watch over my blood sugar while exercising with diabetes?
You'll want to work closely with your doctor or diabetes educator, because your blood sugar, insulin, and medications will need special attention while you're losing weight. To help yourself lose weight you'll need to do more physical activity.
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If I have diabetes and want to lose weight, how often should I work out?
You'll want to work closely with your doctor or diabetes educator, because your blood sugar, insulin, and medications will need special attention while you're losing weight. She can let you know if there are any limits on what you can do. You should also do strength training at least twice a week. You can use weight ma...
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If I have diabetes, which exercise can affect my blood sugar?
If you're overweight and have type 2 diabetes, you will lower your blood sugar, improve your health, and feel better if you lose some of your extra pounds. Weightlifting or working out hard for a long time may affect your blood sugar level many hours later. This can be a problem, especially if you're driving a car afte...
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What is premature menopause?
In the U. S., the average age of onset for "natural" menopause is 51. Menopause that occurs before this age, whether natural or induced, is known as "premature" menopause. However, compared with women who go through natural menopause, women undergoing premature menopause spend a greater portion of their lives without t...
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What is a post-void residual urine test?
There are two ways to do a post-void residual urine test: Catheter: A nurse slides a thin, flexible tube called a catheter through your urethra (where pee comes out) and into your bladder, then takes out the urine. For example, if you're obese, the machine may not be able to get clear pictures of your bladder.
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How does the ultrasound method for a post-void residual urine test work?
Ultrasound: A machine uses sound waves to show live images of your bladder so your doctor can see how much urine is there. A nurse will ask you to pee right before the test. Pictures of your bladder will show up on a monitor, and your doctor will use them to measure the urine there. This method has a few advantages ove...
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When is fistula surgery done for anal abscesses?
Surgery is needed to cure almost all anal fistulas. So fistula surgery is usually a separate procedure that can be performed on an outpatient basis or with a short hospital stay.
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What causes an anal abscess?
In some cases, an anal fistula causes persistent drainage. These include: An anal fissure, a tear in the anal canal, that becomes infected Sexually transmitted infections Blocked anal glands Risk factors for anal abscesses include: Colitis Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis Diabete...
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What are triglycerides and how are they linked to heart disease?
So you can be completely unaware that your cholesterol levels are getting too high. In addition to the numbers, the doctor will factor in your age, blood pressure, smoking history, and use of blood pressure medicines.
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How do you find out what your cholesterol numbers are?
Your blood is supposed to carry oxygen to all parts of your body, including your heart muscle. The test will show you your: Total cholesterol level LDL level HDL level Triglycerides level Your numbers will help you and your doctor determine not only your risk for heart disease but also the best options for lowering it....
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What are non medical causes of hair loss?
In some cases, hair loss can be a symptom of too much vitamin A. Many newborns lose their hair during the first few months of life, and baby hair is replaced by permanent hair. Between 3 and 6 months of age, many babies have a bald spot resulting from friction with the crib mattress or car seat. Once your child starts ...
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How do you know if your mole is a sign of skin cancer?
Moles that are of greater medical concern include those that look different than other existing moles or those that first appear in adulthood. If you notice changes in a mole's color or appearance, you should have a dermatologist evaluate it. You also should have moles checked if they bleed, ooze, itch, appear scaly, o...
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What should you look for when examining your moles for skin cancer?
Moles can be linked to skin cancer. If a mole displays any of the signs listed below, have it checked immediately by a dermatologist: Asymmetry: One half of the mole does not match the other half Border: The border or edges of the mole are ragged, blurred, or irregular Color: The mole has different colors or it has sha...
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Why do people take cordyceps?
Cordyceps has long been a traditional treatment in Chinese medicine. However, more research is needed to determine if cordyceps has real benefit on human health. The best dose of cordyceps hasn't been set for any condition. Ask your health care provider for advice.
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What are risks of taking cordyceps?
Side effects. Cordyceps is generally safe, but it may cause upset stomach, nausea, and dry mouth in some people. Don't take cordyceps if you have cancer, diabetes, or a bleeding disorder. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and children should avoid cordyceps. We don't know if cordyceps is safe for them. If you tak...
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What is cordyceps?
In Chinese medicine, people take cordyceps as a daily treatment for good health. Studies have also shown that cordyceps may boost athletic endurance and tolerance to high-intensity exercise.
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What are side effects of taking cordyceps?
Side effects. Cordyceps is generally safe, but it may cause upset stomach, nausea, and dry mouth in some people. Don't take cordyceps if you have cancer, diabetes, or a bleeding disorder. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and children should avoid cordyceps. We don't know if cordyceps is safe for them. If you tak...
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What are some precautions about taking cordyceps?
Cordyceps has long been a traditional treatment in Chinese medicine. It comes from a bizarre source: a fungus that grows on caterpillars. Some people use it to try to boost energy and improve well-being. However, we don't have much research about whether cordyceps has health benefits. Cordyceps is generally safe, but i...
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What is cordyceps and why do people take it?
Cordyceps has long been a traditional treatment in Chinese medicine. It comes from a bizarre source: a fungus that grows on caterpillars. Studies have also shown that cordyceps may boost athletic endurance and tolerance to high-intensity exercise. This makes it hard to set a standard dose. Cordyceps is not found in foo...
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How can applying heat and cold help with psoriatic arthritis?
You want to do something about your sore and swollen joints. Moist heat can also help relax aching muscles and ease soreness and stiffness. Use a warm towel, heat pack, or paraffin bath, or take a warm (not hot) bath or shower. Cold therapy can bring down swelling and numb pain. Use a bag of ice or frozen vegetables wr...
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How can relieving stress help with psoriatic arthritis?
Before you start a new kind of exercise, talk to your doctor to make sure it's safe for you. Spas and clinics offer massages, or you could have a massage therapist come to your home. Little day-to-day things can add up. Exercise can help you work off stress and boost your mood. Meditation can help you feel calm and cle...
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How may clinical trials help with invasive breast cancer?
Some women may have a combination of both or a different type of invasive breast cancer. These trials test new drugs or treatment combinations to see if they are safe and if they work. Your doctor can tell you if one of these trials might be a good fit for you.
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What are the signs of invasive breast cancer?
Women in the U. S. have a 1 in 8 chance of developing an invasive form of breast cancer during their lifetime. Or cancer cells may spread anywhere in the body. By doing a regular self-check of your breast, you can become familiar with the normal changes in your breasts.
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How likely are women to get invasive breast cancer?
It can then spread into the nearby lymph nodes and beyond. ILC starts in the lobules or milk glands and then spreads. With ILC, most women feel a thickening instead of a lump in their breast.
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What does the treatment for invasive breast cancer include?
There are effective treatments. They include: Surgery. A lumpectomy is a surgical procedure in which a surgeon removes the cancer and a small area of healthy tissue around it. A mastectomy may be performed after chemotherapy. This procedure removes all of your breast. Chemotherapy. This drug treatment may be done befor...
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What increases the risk of invasive breast cancer?
There's no way to know if you'll develop an invasive form of breast cancer, but there are things that increase your chances, many of which you can't change. Older women are at higher risk. About 10% of women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer are under age 45. Also, you're at higher risk if you're obese, your breast...
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Are there nonsurgical treatment options for spinal compression fractures?
But the pain usually improves significantly in a matter of days or weeks. Pain management may include analgesic pain medicines, bed rest, back bracing, and physical activity. " We do everything we can to make the operation go as smoothly as possible," says Marco. "
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Are vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty used to treat spinal compression fractures?
But with two small incisions we can take care of something that needed a huge operation in the past but without really good results." And a special x-ray machine helps us get the needle into the bone and assure that cement goes into the bone and stays in the bone."
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Is osteoporosis treatment used to treat spinal compression fractures?
Some may need further treatment, such as surgery. This is a critical part of treatment to help prevent further compression fractures.
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Is back bracing used to treat spinal compression fractures?
A back brace provides external support to limit the motion of fractured vertebrae -- much like applying a cast on a broken wrist. The rigid style of a back brace limits spine-related motion significantly, which may help reduce pain. However, braces should be used cautiously and only under a doctor's supervision. Weaken...
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What is the surgical treatment for spinal compression fractures?
Activity modification. Surgical procedures used to treat spinal fractures are: Vertebroplasty Kyphoplasty Spinal fusion surgery These procedures for spinal compression fractures involve small, minimally invasive incisions, so they require very little healing time.
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What are some non-surgical treatments for spinal compression fractures?
But the pain usually improves significantly in a matter of days or weeks. Pain management may include analgesic pain medicines, bed rest, back bracing, and physical activity. " We do everything we can to make the operation go as smoothly as possible," says Marco. "
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Do the majority of spinal compression fractures heal quickly?
Some may need further treatment, such as surgery. Pain medications.
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Is activity modification used to treat spinal compression fractures?
If osteoporosis has caused a spinal compression fracture, the treatment should address the pain, the fracture, and the underlying osteoporosis to prevent future fractures. Doctors may recommend a short period of bed rest for no more than a few days. However, prolonged inactivity should be avoided.
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How is triple-negative breast cancer treated?
One other thing about this kind of cancer: It doesn't respond to some of the medications that work for other types. This is called a biopsy. Triple-negative breast cancer is typically treated with a combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Surgery can be one of two types.
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When do you need surgery to treat triple-negative breast cancer?
Your doctor can use chemo in one of two ways: Neoadjuvant therapy is when you get chemo before surgery to help shrink the tumor and make the operation easier. Many doctors think that because triple-negative breast cancer is aggressive, it's best to do a mastectomy to remove the entire breast. This tends to happen if: Y...
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How is chemotherapy used to treat triple-negative breast cancer?
This is called a biopsy. It might take a couple of weeks to get biopsy results. Chemotherapy, a medicine that kills cancer cells, will likely be the first thing your doctor tries. You can get it by a needle into a vein or in a pill. When it's caught early, this type of cancer may respond better to chemo than others do....
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Where can you get support for triple-negative breast cancer?
What type of surgery will I need? In addition to information about the disease, organizations like the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) and the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (www.tnbcfoundation.org) can connect you with support groups. You can also check online for groups that meet locally, either th...
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What should you expect if you have triple-negative breast cancer?
Treatment may make triple-negative breast cancer go away. It depends on the size of your tumor, how quickly your cancer grows, and whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of your body. The treatments may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, pain, fatigue, or mental fuzziness (which is somet...
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What is the role of hormones in women?
Some women get the disease at times when their sex hormones are shifting, such as after pregnancy or before menopause. If you're pregnant, your RA may improve, but it might flare again after you have your baby. One study shows that women who breastfed for 2 years or more cut their risk of getting the disease in half.
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Why is it important to drink liquids when you're sick?
A sore throat can make it less than fun to swallow. A fever draws moisture out of your body. Plus, you lose fluid as your body makes mucus and it drains away. And that over-the-counter cold medicine you're taking to dry up your head? A side benefit: All that liquid helps loosen up the mucus in your nose and head. Stay ...
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Can you get sick from not sleeping enough?
Once you have a cold, you need to catch enough Zzz's to help your body fight off the virus. Take it extra easy during the first 3 days. Too little shut-eye can also make you more likely to get a cold. One study found that people who got less than 7 hours of sleep a night were nearly three times more likely to get sick ...
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What are symptoms of diabetic retinopathy?
It's the leading cause of blindness for all adults in the U. S. You might not have any signs of diabetic retinopathy until it becomes serious. When you do have symptoms, you might notice: Loss of central vision, which is used when you read or drive Not being able to see colors Blurry vision Holes or black spots in your...
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What are the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy?
It's the leading cause of blindness for all adults in the U. S. You might not have any signs of diabetic retinopathy until it becomes serious. When you do have symptoms, you might notice: Loss of central vision, which is used when you read or drive Not being able to see colors Blurry vision Holes or black spots in your...
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What is laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy?
It can make your vision blurry. Your eye doctor can usually tell if you have diabetic retinopathy during your eye exam. It shows if any of your blood vessels are leaking or damaged.
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How is diabetic retinopathy treated?
It can make your vision blurry. It shows if any of your blood vessels are leaking or damaged. Scatter laser surgery. If blood vessels leak into your retina and vitreous humor and your vision clouds, you may need to have this procedure. It removes the leaked blood so you can see better. This can treat cloudy vision. You...
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Is it common to get diabetic retinopathy?
When you do have symptoms, you might notice: Loss of central vision, which is used when you read or drive Not being able to see colors Blurry vision Holes or black spots in your vision Floaters, or small spots in your vision caused by bleeding If your blood glucose level (blood sugar) is too high for too long, it block...
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What sticky, chewy foods should your child avoid to keep his teeth healthy?
Raisins, dried figs, granola bars, oatmeal or peanut butter cookies, jelly beans, caramel, honey, molasses, and syrup stick to teeth making it difficult for saliva to wash away. If your child consumes these types of products, have him or her brush their teeth immediately after eating. Avoid sugary foods that linger on ...
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Are pinworm infections contagious?
It's also easily spread to family members and caregivers. People who live in crowded spaces, like institutions, have a higher risk of getting pinworm infections. He might also prescribe medication to everyone in your household to prevent infection and re-infection.
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How can I prevent pinworm infection?
Female pinworms move to your anus area to lay their eggs. Wash your anal area in the morning to reduce the number of eggs on your body. Shower to prevent possible re-contamination in bath water. Don't bathe with anyone or share towels during treatment and for two weeks after final treatment. Change your underwear and b...
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How can stress and your emotions trigger migraine headaches?
Some people say they get migraine when their stress eases. Over the course of a few months, it can help you find patterns in when you get headaches and help you pinpoint what kinds of stress may make it more likely for you get them.
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What do blood thinners do?
They can protect against heart attacks and strokes. But they also come with risks: For example, they'll cause you to bleed more than usual when you cut yourself. Types of Blood Thinners There are two. But they do keep blood from forming new clots. They're often prescribed to people at risk for future blood clots, rathe...
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What are some considerations associated with taking blood thinners?
The lifesaving benefits of these drugs often outweigh the potential dangers. ( DVT is a dangerous type of blood clot that often forms in the leg.) If you get a dangerous bleeding problem while taking warfarin, doctors can turn to an "antidote" of vitamin K or a combination of prothrombin complex concentrate ( PCC) and ...
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How can exercise help depression?
You can do any activity. If your depression is more severe, being active is still a good idea, though you may need other treatments, too. Depression can keep you awake, and a lack of sleep can make you feel depressed. For people with SAD, this treatment can work just as well as antidepressants. In TMS, doctors use a ma...
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Is palliative care the same thing as hospice?
It's a range of therapies that help you feel better, and help you manage your cancer and treatments. It's designed to make you feel comfortable, treat your pain, or to create a peaceful setting. Palliative care is part of hospice. But you don't have to be in hospice or at the end of your life to need or get it.
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What palliative care can help you get extra oxygen if you have lung cancer?
This can help you get enough oxygen when you breathe. This can be done at home. It can help ease fluid buildup so you can breathe.
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How can lung cancer affect you?
When you're living with lung cancer, both the disease and the treatments for it can take a toll on your quality of life. If you can't get enough oxygen, you can become very weak and tired. It can help ease fluid buildup so you can breathe.
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What palliative care treatments can help with lung cancer?
It's a range of therapies that help you feel better, and help you manage your cancer and treatments. Your doctor can draw out some of the fluid in your lungs or put in stents that hold open your airways. This can help you get enough oxygen when you breathe. Some drugs can help open your air passages or calm swelling. O...
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Where do you get palliative care for lung cancer?
Your family members and loved ones can get palliative care too. Your palliative care may include radiation or chemotherapy too. This can be done at home. You may get palliative care treatments from many other specialists too. You can also get palliative care while you're in the hospital, at an outpatient clinic or doct...
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How do I prepare for my doctor's visit for peeing so much at night?
It may hurt when you pee, your stomach may ache, and you might have a fever. Your doctor will want to know: How you're sleeping Whether you feel tired during the day What medications you take Any other symptoms you have
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Could sleeping problems make me pee so much at night?
When you're older you're also more likely to have other health problems that make you need to pee overnight. That can happen if you have restless legs syndrome, hot flashes, ongoing (chronic) pain, or depression. There's also a connection between sleep apnea and having to go at night. Treating the sleep disorder usuall...
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What is a corpus callosotomy?
The corpus callosum is a band of nerve fibers located deep in the brain that connects the two halves (hemispheres) of the brain. It helps the hemispheres share information, but it also contributes to the spread of seizure impulses from one side of the brain to the other. However, the seizures usually become less severe...
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Are there different types of uveitis?
There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye. Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body. That causes inflammation. During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in ...
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What can I do about uveitis?
You might have it for a short time or for many years. Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision. If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as wel...
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Do home lead test kits work?
They're less expensive than a full inspection or assessment, their accuracy is questionable, and they don't provide the detail that an inspection or a risk assessment gives. You may also collect your own paint samples and send them to a lab for analysis. However, the samples you collect may not be as complete as the sa...
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What does a risk assessment report tell you about lead paint in your home?
Risk assessment A risk assessment locates deteriorating paint in your home and evaluates the extent and cause of the deterioration. Painted surfaces in good condition are not tested. If there is a probability, the report will recommend a risk assessment.
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What are symptoms of being allergic to nickel?
Sometimes blisters follow. They may break, leaving crusts and scales. If left untreated, your skin may become darker, leathery, and cracked. Most likely, the rash is only on the part of your skin in direct contact with the nickel. In serious cases, the rash may spread. Sweating can make it worse. If your skin becomes i...
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What are 7 ways to avoid nickel?
If you're allergic to nickel, your skin will likely show a reaction after that amount of time. But there are ways to ease your symptoms. It's a good idea to avoid piercing guns, since they could contain nickel and can cause bacterial infections. Make sure your jewelry is made of surgical-grade stainless steel or either...
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How can you tell if you may be allergic to nickel?
It's one of the most common skin allergies, in part because nickel is used so many things, including jewelry, cell phones, coins, zippers, eyeglass frames, belt buckles, and keys. If you're allergic to nickel, your skin will likely show a reaction after that amount of time.
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Does diabetes cause slow healing time and what does that mean for oral health?
If you wear dentures, smoke, or take antibiotics, you may be even more likely to get thrush. That's a byproduct of both diabetes and getting older. At the same time, your risk of infection goes up. That plus slower healing means that if something does go wrong with your gums or teeth, it'll take longer to get better. A...
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What is thrush and how is it related to diabetes?
Gum disease is the most common oral health problem among people with diabetes. Saliva makes the enzymes that attack bacteria. Thrush can cause white or red patches on your tongue and inside your cheeks. Sometimes they turn into open sores.
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What are the risks of diabetes-associated dry mouth?
When it builds up, it leads to tooth decay and gum disease. Bacteria aren't the only organisms that like sugar. Both thrush and dry mouth can lead to burning mouth syndrome.
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What are the symptoms of burning mouth syndrome?
Both thrush and dry mouth can lead to burning mouth syndrome. You might lose some of your ability to taste. This can also result from aging.
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What other risk factors put me at risk for thrush other than diabetes?
If you have diabetes, you're more likely to have oral health problems like cavities and gum disease. Bacteria aren't the only organisms that like sugar.
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What things can be done at home to help with symptoms of carcinoid syndrome?
You can take steps to improve these symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.
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When should I go to the doctor for symptoms of carcinoid tumor?
You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. Severe sympt...
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What do you need to know about menopause and sleep problems?
There are many steps you can take to get yourself sleeping soundly through the night. If your insomnia is a result of menopausal symptoms, you may also want to talk to your doctor about taking hormone replacement therapy ( HRT) for a short period of time.
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How safe are natural therapies in the treatment for bipolar disorder?
In addition, always discuss any alternative remedy or dietary supplement with your doctor to avoid an herb/drug interaction, which could be medically dangerous. No matter what the advertising flyer claims at the natural food store, even the most popular medicinal herbs with pharmaceutical compounds have ingredients tha...
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How safe is St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) in treating bipolar disorder?
But St. John's wort is not recommended for the treatment of bipolar disorder. In addition, St. John's wort may cause serious herb-drug reactions if taken with other SSRI medications such as Prozac.
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How is papillary thyroid carcinoma diagnosed?
You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer. Physical exam. Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have. Blood tests. You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked. Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features. Your docto...
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What happens during surgery to treat papillary thyroid carcinoma?
In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely. It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer com...
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What is papillary thyroid carcinoma?
It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured. This is a hormo...