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5201749280585069335fb833b6152aa3 | How can I control my depression? | Keep a journal to help you learn what triggers your anxiety. Even if not, talk to a counselor or therapist if you have any of these other symptoms. Some people also find relief from their depression with antidepressant medicine. |
b7e83ac1ae61d867ccd848e69e8d59ae | I'm perimenopausal and have been told I should be taking low-dose birth control pills. Why? | Compared to regular birth control pills, the lower dose of estrogen in very-low-dose pills may be safer for perimenopausal women. ( Perimenopause typically begins several years before your final period.) While regular birth control pills contain 30 to 50 micrograms of estrogen, these low-dose pills contain only 0.3 to ... |
b2b2522ae03083f6a633e0c179e267ac | What can I do about painful sex since menopause? | The pain you are experiencing during sex is may be due to vaginal dryness associated with declining estrogen levels during menopause. Talk to your doctor about possible causes of painful intercourse. There are a number of lubricants you can try to relieve the symptoms. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a suggestion. Th... |
53e00911bbcd8ba5f79d4c0a7c15a732 | Should I be concerned about birth control now that I've begun menopause? | Until you have gone one year without a period, you should still use birth control if you do not want to become pregnant. After menopause, you should continue to practice safe sex techniques by using latex condoms to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections. |
2906f2eafa6c2ddf1bf72f28b8912793 | Are hot flashes different for different women? | While hot flashes (or flushes) are very common in perimenopause, not all women experience them, and not all flashes are of the same intensity. Hot flashes can be as mild as a light blush or severe enough to wake you from a sound sleep and be associated with perspiration (called night sweats). Most hot flashes last 30 s... |
716902bd6ebb3c92c18703efe3e4fb16 | What are some of the benefits of taking low-dose birth control pills? | In addition to preventing pregnancy, the pills can often regulate heavy or irregular menstrual periods and may provide protection from ovarian and uterine cancer. The pills may also prevent bone loss, which can lead to osteoporosis. However, women with a history of breast cancer, blood clots, or heart disease, or women... |
6abb002791eae6b3e03eb7857c1177a3 | Besides hormone replacement therapy, how can I treat hot flashes? | While HRT relieves hot flashes for many women, there are other drug treatments that may offer relief. These include both over-the-counter and prescription therapies you may recognize for their more common medical uses. Over-the-counter therapies include various vitamins, ibuprofen products, and soy protein found in foo... |
7d882cc091ae9f668858c1f53acf7f67 | What can I do about facial hair caused by menopause? | You should always check with your doctor before using any of these supplements. There are a number of lubricants you can try to relieve the symptoms. |
eb7fd0403419110956adbbf4865d13cb | What alternative treatments are available for menopause symptoms? | You should always check with your doctor before using any of these supplements. Botanical supplements containing compounds that act like estrogens -- such as soy -- may provide some of the benefits of estrogen in relieving menopausal symptoms, but research results are contradictory. Other botanicals, including black co... |
b36b0c49d131fbd86b05a4b9e50f9083 | Who is more likely to get open-angle glaucoma? | Open-angle glaucoma usually happens to people over 50. You often get it in both eyes, but one eye isn't as bad as the other. Family history. You're more likely to get it if other family members have it. Race. African- Americans and Hispanics get it more often than whites. It tends to affect African- Americans earlier, ... |
3c4dab9e3bea3d29961aea6885abeb7b | Can birth defects cause osteoarthritis? | Some people are born with abnormally formed joints (congenital abnormalities) that are vulnerable to mechanical wear, causing early degeneration and loss of joint cartilage. |
ec35da24e9fe1a9143f9ad2b3d9d72e5 | What causes primary osteoarthritis? | Repetitive use of the joints over the years causes damage to the cartilage that leads to joint pain and swelling. In fact, next to aging, obesity is the most powerful risk factor for osteoarthritis of the knees. |
1f483d71d0baf3c9ea71e4d3d9ef689d | Can obesity cause osteoarthritis? | Repetitive use of the joints over the years causes damage to the cartilage that leads to joint pain and swelling. In fact, next to aging, obesity is the most powerful risk factor for osteoarthritis of the knees. |
335d9ab3cf6dee67249eb37ef72a055e | How can I avoid scorpion stings? | To avoid stings: Wear shoes, particularly at night. Put on gloves when you work in the yard, lift rocks and logs, or collect firewood. When you camp, don't sleep on the bare ground. Shake out your shoes before you put them on, especially if you've left them outside or in a basement or garage. |
b219feeab04b903a9de7c40033a3ee92 | How can a scorpion sting affect you? | A jab from this critter's curvy tail is painful, but it rarely causes an allergic reaction. The bark scorpion, which is common in this area, has venom that causes symptoms like fast breaths, high blood pressure, a racing heart, weakness, and muscle twitches. They're light tan with a little darker back, about 2-3 inches... |
f52ba3f76c5e8531fecf54354c5f22f0 | How are punctal plugs used to treat Sjögren's syndrome? | Tiny plugs can be placed in the tear duct by your eye doctor to keep more lubrication on your eyes. It usually takes a couple of minutes in the exam chair. Surgery to slow the disappearance of tears by sealing the tear ducts with cautery is another treatment option for more severe cases when artificial tears are not su... |
52feea001aeb563a4ec651966d5ac092 | How can punctal plugs help with Sjögren's syndrome? | Tiny plugs can be placed in the tear duct by your eye doctor to keep more lubrication on your eyes. It usually takes a couple of minutes in the exam chair. |
80509a7c4b087991ce5d1344987fb26d | How can good oral hygiene help with Sjögren's syndrome? | Good mouth care may not prevent a dry mouth, but it helps prevent infection and cavities. Toothpastes and oral gels are available for people with dry mouth symptoms. These products contain low doses of peroxide. ( High amounts can cause more severe dryness.) These products also may have antibacterial action to reduce t... |
f187ab8af2dca21a3b5dc074bb4aeeb9 | What medications are used to treat Sjögren's syndrome? | Two prescription drugs, Evoxac and Salagen, stimulate saliva production and may relieve the dry mouth symptoms. In some patients, the anti-rheumatic drug Plaquenil has been beneficial in decreasing pain and salivary gland swelling. For patients with generalized symptoms, particularly when the disease affects internal o... |
e8c8156685c7137430c7aab05e84c29e | How is good oral hygiene used to treat Sjögren's syndrome? | Good mouth care may not prevent a dry mouth, but it helps prevent infection and cavities. Toothpastes and oral gels are available for people with dry mouth symptoms. These products contain low doses of peroxide. ( High amounts can cause more severe dryness.) These products also may have antibacterial action to reduce t... |
b8bcb648129bae50db4765c77b915752 | How can increasing eye moisture help with Sjögren's syndrome? | Toothpastes and oral gels are available for people with dry mouth symptoms. Artificial tears must be used regularly and more often in dry environmental conditions such as on airplanes, in air-conditioned buildings, and on windy days. While artificial tears are helpful, they often do not last long enough. Thicker prepar... |
5056f3518e788a2d72be57f97c72d9f2 | Is there a cure for Sjögren's syndrome? | Sjögren's syndrome occurs in two basic forms: primary Sjögren's syndrome -- the disease by itself and not associated with any other illness; and secondary Sjögren's syndrome -- disease that develops in the presence of another autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or vasculitis. The goals of treatme... |
af1b7e29f38b951470528d27daee89b9 | How is secondary Sjögren's syndrome diagnosed? | Sjögren's syndrome occurs in two basic forms: primary Sjögren's syndrome -- the disease by itself and not associated with any other illness; and secondary Sjögren's syndrome -- disease that develops in the presence of another autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or vasculitis. Biopsy of the inner ... |
1611cdcd4edf6a82d710d8e71d08b601 | What is the first aid for seizures? | Seizure first aid is a matter of taking precautions. You're most likely to need it for a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Keep other people out of the way. Clear hard or sharp objects away from the person. Don't try to hold her down or stop the movements. Place her on her side, to help keep her airway clear. Look at y... |
6e7b780ae2e2aaaffab3bf1cc1fb844b | What is the sequence of events of tonic-clonic seizures? | They have a set sequence of events: The person may become unresponsive. She doesn't answer if you call. She won't react if you wave a hand in her face or shake her. She may suddenly collapse. Her muscles clench and she becomes rigid as a board. This is the tonic phase. It lasts a few seconds. Next, a series of jerking ... |
5fe96f1f8078af3ca064a45f8e99a2c6 | How can I treat my allergies? | Many types of allergy pills or nasal spray are available with or without a prescription. Both work best if you use them before you're around your triggers. |
9caa5ec6035770d35edbb7d635261ece | What are the different nasal sprays for allergies? | Saline spray . |
0ae2e4c63e6634978a17fd6271867fad | What are the different types of allergy pills? | Many types of allergy pills or nasal spray are available with or without a prescription. You may want to try these on their own or with a nasal spray to get allergy relief. But they don't ease congestion. Decongestants . They shrink swollen nasal tissues and relieve stuffy noses. Decongestants don't usually work as qui... |
d61efcf59b6055f509b59505eef96aa4 | What should you eat to help treat psoriasis? | There's no solid evidence that any one food makes psoriasis better or worse. At the same time, many say their sores got better after they cut back on foods like sugar, white flour, or caffeine. It won't hurt to try, especially if you cut out not so healthy foods. |
d6145c013998d2ee0ecf741141096e1e | How can quitting smoking help treat your psoriasis? | You can add psoriasis to the long list of health problems this habit makes worse. In one study, people who smoked more than a pack a day were twice as likely to have a serious case as those who smoked half a pack or less. The effects were even stronger in women who already had psoriasis. Kicking the habit is one of the... |
b4cdf3edce466bfbd5b336f62dcc5267 | Can smoking make psoriasis worse? | You can add psoriasis to the long list of health problems this habit makes worse. In one study, people who smoked more than a pack a day were twice as likely to have a serious case as those who smoked half a pack or less. The effects were even stronger in women who already had psoriasis. Kicking the habit is one of the... |
575d4237d757279dc66b838209dfa279 | How should I bathe if I have psoriasis? | Baths and showers can dry your skin. To keep that from happening: Make sure the water's not too hot. Lukewarm is best. Add non-fragrance salts or oil or finely ground oatmeal to bathwater after you've soaked for a minute. Plain water can suck moisture out. Take fewer showers and baths. They can strip your skin of natur... |
9366e755837ca4f50df5242a80e2a68d | How can I keep psoriasis from affecting my emotional health? | Don't let your condition affect your self-esteem. Ask for help if you find it's taking a toll on you. Talk to a therapist such as a psychologist or social worker or join a support group. Time with other people who understand what you're going through can help. |
97378977a91c927c7900224d11b99473 | How should you tend to your mental health to help with psoriasis? | Don't let your condition affect your self-esteem. Ask for help if you find it's taking a toll on you. Talk to a therapist such as a psychologist or social worker or join a support group. Time with other people who understand what you're going through can help. |
cb929c7efbe94511cd1c710bf5f0a9bd | How should you keep your skin moist to treat psoriasis? | Medicines work best, but you can do things to treat your psoriasis without a prescription. After putting on thick lotions or creams, seal in the moisture with ointments like petroleum jelly, shortening, or olive oil. Sweat mixed with thick creams can make your psoriasis worse. Right after your bath or shower, pat yours... |
ff8805add8a31daf1229b57eddaf962e | Should I drink at all if I have psoriasis? | Limit how much sun you get. Psoriasis is more common in people who drink heavily. Alcohol may affect men's psoriasis more than women's. Women should have no more than one drink a day, and men should stop at two. |
5156258725d4b9ca6c6263292aff9fef | How should you get some sun to take care of your psoriasis? | But stick with it. Use a sunscreen that contains zinc oxide and has an SPF of 30 or higher on areas that don't have psoriasis. Limit how much sun you get. Twenty minutes a day 3 days a week is a good start. Talk to your doctor first, though. |
724e055a0c3a1778653d535a41662284 | Can sunlight help with psoriasis? | But stick with it. Use a sunscreen that contains zinc oxide and has an SPF of 30 or higher on areas that don't have psoriasis. Limit how much sun you get. Twenty minutes a day 3 days a week is a good start. Talk to your doctor first, though. |
ff3ae9a18a54c426a06e120b5d14b24a | What is an angina or chest pain? | Angina -- or chest pain -- occurs because the heart is not receiving enough oxygen. The pain is usually in the chest and may also be felt in the shoulder, arm, or jaw. Not all chest pain is angina and it may be difficult to determine the cause of chest pain. |
1232fd205f1b944f5ec968683e454715 | What should I do if I feel chest pains at home? | Stop doing whatever it is that causes your symptoms, remain calm, and call 911. Immediate help and intervention is your best chance for survival if you are having a heart attack or other serious problem. Lie down in a comfortable position with your head up. If you have regular adult aspirin or its equivalent, chew one ... |
65022706ecc65af6c56ffff7735a0a4b | How can an injury cause keratitis? | Light may hurt your eyes, and you also may have: Blurry vision Lots of tears or a discharge Swelling Several things can lead to keratitis: Injury: Most of the time, keratitis comes from damage to your cornea. You might have been poked in the eye or scratched your eye with your fingernail. It also can happen if you wear... |
3f459032189786db7f953f6ba931da86 | What are some other causes of keratitis? | Other causes: A lack of vitamin A, some illnesses that involve a problem with your immune system, and diseases that cause very dry eyes can lead to keratitis. |
1f546147c9b167776924ee168a4d42b8 | How do doctors treat keratitis? | If your keratitis is caused by an injury, it usually clears up on its own as your eye heals. You may get an antibiotic ointment to help with symptoms and prevent infection. Infections are treated with prescription eye drops and sometimes antibiotics or antiviral medicine. Keratitis is usually easy to treat and clears u... |
20a72ceecbd8c936f48438dea5a8ca2c | How can a fungus cause keratitis? | Fungus: It's also very rare to get a fungal infection in your eye. It usually comes from being scratched in the eye by a branch or from contaminated contacts. Eye surgery also can cause this. |
f972cde7d1beaeb4b8b132bb35068fc1 | What is keratitis? | Doctors sometimes use the term "corneal ulcer." It's usually caused by an injury or infection. See your doctor right away if you have a problem with your eyes. Keratitis can become serious quickly. The first sign of keratitis is usually eye pain and redness. |
935ab21ccc2787e84d29ccf866e44439 | How can a parasite cause keratitis? | Parasite: Acanthamoeba is a microorganism that lives just about everywhere -- in the air, soil, and bodies of water. It's even found in tap water. It's harmless most of the time. But it can cause an eye infection, especially if you wear contacts. It's very rare, but also very hard to treat. |
f4ec7bdc23706d3fda6e19aea32dc632 | How can a bacterial infection cause keratitis? | Bacterial infection: This happens less often, but it can be a problem for people who wear contact lenses. Bacteria can grow on your contacts or contact case if you don't clean and store them properly. Extended-wear lenses, the kind you sleep in for days or even weeks at a time, are most likely to lead to this. Infectio... |
2772298ea6730aa7803f21512f14dd98 | How can a viral infection cause keratitis? | Viral infection: This is usually herpes simplex, the chicken pox virus, or the common cold. If you're sick, be careful about touching your eyes and keep your hands clean. |
75eefc57e0b39e03215d350dca688b57 | How is keratitis diagnosed? | See your doctor right away if you have a problem with your eyes. She also may swab under your eyelid to get a sample to test for infection. Don't wear your contacts until you find out what's wrong. |
7a48334fb340b1fa97898c9871551ff1 | What are the symptoms of keratitis? | Keratitis is painful inflammation of your cornea -- the clear covering over the pupil and colored part of your eye. Your eye may burn or feel irritated, like you have something in it. You may not even be able to open it. Light may hurt your eyes, and you also may have: Blurry vision Lots of tears or a discharge Swellin... |
bdabeca458165277ee14c80cae1a6aea | What are the side effects of radiation for bronchial adenoma? | Radiation can cause side effects such as: Fatigue Skin redness in the area where you got treatment Sore throat and mouth Cough Shortness of breath These problems should go away once you stop the treatment. |
d605c247f9e3d84e9a1a908028e0f45d | What are the symptoms of carcinoid tumors related to bronchial adenoma? | Carcinoid tumor symptoms include: Cough, sometimes with blood Wheezing Shortness of breath Chest pain Flushing of the face Infections such as pneumonia Adenoid cystic carcinoma symptoms include: Lump on the roof of the mouth, under the tongue, or in the bottom of the mouth Trouble swallowing Hoarse voice Numbness in th... |
47e4d5a5717389aa76fcb7f1fcacbd9f | How is targeted therapy used to treat bronchial adenoma? | These treatments look for proteins or genes that are unique to your cancer, and that help it grow. Then it targets those substances to stop the cancer from spreading. |
d5ca0c2bf69072b27d3a7d9c811fe1b6 | What are the different types of bronchial adenoma? | These include: Carcinoid tumors affect hormone-producing cells and nerve cells. They can form in the lungs, or in the stomach and intestines. Adenoid cystic carcinoma usually starts in the salivary glands in the mouth and throat. It also can affect the trachea, tear glands in the eyes, sweat glands, or a woman's uterus... |
6d5b770dd1916202209b0f155032bc64 | What are the symptoms of adenoid cystic carcinoma? | Carcinoid tumor symptoms include: Cough, sometimes with blood Wheezing Shortness of breath Chest pain Flushing of the face Infections such as pneumonia Adenoid cystic carcinoma symptoms include: Lump on the roof of the mouth, under the tongue, or in the bottom of the mouth Trouble swallowing Hoarse voice Numbness in th... |
60c32b71f2c7d97c2a8aa8cc5fe0bb02 | How is a bronchial adenoma diagnosed? | Carcinoid tumor symptoms include: Cough, sometimes with blood Wheezing Shortness of breath Chest pain Flushing of the face Infections such as pneumonia Adenoid cystic carcinoma symptoms include: Lump on the roof of the mouth, under the tongue, or in the bottom of the mouth Trouble swallowing Hoarse voice Numbness in th... |
7892b91b7afb9a0442958393edbac8e2 | Are there symptoms of bronchial adenoma? | You may not have any symptoms at first, because carcinoid tumors and some other types of bronchial adenomas grow slowly. Which kinds of symptoms you eventually get depends on where the cancer is located. |
5c7a906f3abacd0ce4c4bf30dac9bf49 | How is radiation used to treat bronchial adenoma? | This treatment uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells. It can relieve symptoms and help you feel better. You also can get it after surgery to kill any cancer cells left behind. |
18c89472c7b02c6e94e4591ff87a4c30 | What are possible side effects of chemotherapy used to treat bronchial adenoma? | Possible side effects from chemo include: Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Hair loss Loss of appetite Diarrhea Increased risk of infection Immunotherapy. |
c083f0ee9c6a0de8e6b105bfc83562cb | What does your treatment for bronchial adenoma depend on? | Which treatment you get depends on your: Type and stage of cancer Age Health Preferences Options include: Surgery. |
f614ff1d6068e969fe70c06509d213af | What are the symptoms of a bronchial adenoma? | You may not have any symptoms at first, because carcinoid tumors and some other types of bronchial adenomas grow slowly. Which kinds of symptoms you eventually get depends on where the cancer is located. |
9f4024c1a4ecfe7029dc433b63db1cfb | What are the side effects of chemotherapy for bronchial adenoma? | Possible side effects from chemo include: Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Hair loss Loss of appetite Diarrhea Increased risk of infection Immunotherapy. |
d4c746e87f1f64fcd5f359c40b7097f5 | Where can you get support for your bronchial adenoma? | Treatment for bronchial adenoma can be stressful. It's important to talk openly about your feelings with your doctors, nurses, and the other members of your treatment team. A therapist, psychologist, or counselor can help you get through some of the concerns and emotions you may feel. You may also want to look for a su... |
b43c6ed77a0aa4828b93147416669ebc | What is a bronchial adenoma? | Although the word "adenoma" means a noncancerous tumor, most bronchial adenomas are cancer and can spread to other parts of the body. Yet they often grow slowly and are treatable, so if you have one, keep in mind that they have a good outlook. Adenoid cystic carcinoma usually starts in the salivary glands in the mouth ... |
0f274885fd9af87be8d35ffb859fac42 | What should you expect from treatment of bronchial adenoma? | You may get a liquid to drink, or into a vein before the test. This means your doctors can't find any cancer left in your body and you have no symptoms. Bronchial adenomas can come back even after they are treated. This is called a recurrence. You'll see your doctor for regular checkups, blood tests, and scans to check... |
af1fd7aba42ebecd33b8b61c1ce3465b | What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? | In the other types, the muscular left ventricle becomes very thick. High blood pressure may cause your left ventricle to enlarge (a type known as hypertrophy). The thickening (which doctors call hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) can also be inherited. |
626afe045bfda4309601fa48ac58f80d | How does an echocardiogram help diagnose an enlarged heart? | An ultrasound of your heart -- you may hear it called an echocardiogram -- is the best way to diagnose it. There's no pain or risk from it. It measures the heart's: Size Muscle thickness Pumping function In some cases, it can help your doctor figure out what's causing your enlarged heart. |
96087a2de2411a4cbe45e7ede27eb3ca | What is dilated cardiomyopathy? | Dilated cardiomyopathy is the main type of enlarged heart. The walls of both sides (also known as ventricles) become thin and stretched. This enlarges your heart. |
25f247bf5393a73e4913a5578e3929c0 | What causes an enlarged heart? | But it's usually the result of high blood pressure or coronary artery disease. Most often, an enlarged heart causes no symptoms. |
287a383d06dfc34e3b822cf932893e44 | What are the symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)? | Guillain- Barre syndrome strikes quickly. You usually feel it first in your arms and legs. You may notice muscle weakness or a âpins and needlesâ tingling in your hands and feet, which later moves toward your midsection. You may also feel unusually tired. Your reflexes may slow. Some people feel only a mild weaknes... |
9c56fb4a7e4fa26b8f69ab49b9eb912b | What causes Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)? | No one's sure if a germ or virus, like the Zika virus, causes GBS . It could be that some illnesses alter your nerve cells, so your immune system starts to view them as threats. Others think your immune system forgets which cells it shouldn't attack. |
069c9fcdaeb974f10c4b819cbd7cbb12 | What are the treatments for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)? | In some cases, in order to speed recovery, the doctor will take blood from your body, âcleanâ it, and then return it to you. This process is called plasmapheresis. Your doctor may give you immunoglobulin, or antibodies. You'll get high doses of healthy cells through an IV. These help lessen your immune system's att... |
b229fccb622958924232cdfcf6e9a1a1 | What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)? | It can cause muscle weakness, reflex loss, and numbness or tingling in parts of your body. It can lead to paralysis, which is usually temporary. !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, mo... |
2674e9a1283afb11731ca30316c81a40 | How long is the recovery period for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)? | You usually feel it first in your arms and legs. It may take a while for you to feel like yourself again. After a hospital stay, you may still feel weak and need a wheelchair or walker to get around. You may have physical therapy to build up your strength . A small number of people also have permanent nerve damage. If ... |
79c12575ded923567948ce95e757edfb | What type of breathing problem is kussmaul breathing? | This pattern of fast, deep breaths sometimes happens in people who have a problem related to diabetes known as diabetic ketoacidosis. When you have diabetes, your body doesn't use sugar for energy the way it should. Instead, it burns stored fat for energy. That raises the level of acid in your blood. Your body tries to... |
ff71f60d822645ca1c20cc7e8a9e29fa | What type of breathing problem is bradypnea? | This is when you feel âshort of breath,â like your body can't get enough air. Bradypnea can be a sign of a condition that affects your metabolism or another problem, like sleep apnea, carbon monoxide poisoning, or a drug overdose. It means you're breathing faster than normal. |
94704e957836567390d4d7f4cf954bec | How can you tell if you have reached a healthy weight? | Yet stepping on your bathroom scale alone won't tell you if you're at a healthy weight, since it doesn't take your height into account. At 150 pounds, you're overweight if you measure 5 feet 2 inches tall, but just right if you're 6 feet 2 inches. A more accurate measure is your body mass index ( BMI), which calculates... |
f838e14773a29d871bcc8cc53bdba709 | What does it mean when your doctor tells you to 'eat more whole grains'? | What It Means: When doctors talk about "whole grains," they mean grains that haven't been refined. The grains in white bread and white rice have had their nutrient-dense outer layers removed. What's left behind is mainly empty carbs. Whole wheat, brown rice, and steel-cut oats have kept their outer layers, which are pa... |
0f3789fb35b7ec829fed5e0657e29938 | How many servings of whole grains should you eat in a day? | Ideally, you want to eat at least 3 ounces of whole grains daily. One slice of whole-grain bread or 1/2 cup of cooked brown rice counts as an ounce. To spot whole grains when you shop, look for "100% whole grains" on the food's label. |
351be6c94adb1c17c8d0e64e66e3a9c8 | How do your blood sugar levels change as you eat? | Then it dips a few hours later as insulin moves glucose into your cells. Between meals, your blood sugar should be less than 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). This is called your fasting blood sugar level. |
3e51d685ca8cd9f1f88d5d8f3d62a8b9 | What goes wrong in the body with type 1 and type 2 diabetes? | There are two types of diabetes: In type 1 diabetes, your body doesn't have enough insulin. The immune system attacks and destroys cells of the pancreas, where insulin is made. In type 2 diabetes, the cells don't respond to insulin like they should. So the pancreas needs to make more and more insulin to move glucose in... |
2850dc2258abff6b6775fe7baddfa529 | What are the two types of diabetes? | There are two types of diabetes: In type 1 diabetes, your body doesn't have enough insulin. The immune system attacks and destroys cells of the pancreas, where insulin is made. In type 2 diabetes, the cells don't respond to insulin like they should. So the pancreas needs to make more and more insulin to move glucose in... |
eb6d8610780b5718aa8ed13343208fa7 | How does the body make glucose? | It mainly comes from foods rich in carbohydrates, like bread, potatoes, and fruit. As you eat, food travels down your esophagus to your stomach. There, acids and enzymes break it down into tiny pieces. During that process, glucose is released. It goes into your intestines where it's absorbed. From there, it passes into... |
aa910193723632060c853f2cd6f031b5 | Why is too much glucose in the bloodstream bad? | Too much glucose in your bloodstream for a long period of time can damage the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your organs. High blood sugar can increase your risk for: Heart disease, heart attack, and stroke Kidney disease Nerve damage Eye disease called retinopathy People with diabetes need to test their blood... |
abff2610231799eadeee611ad78ac425 | How does your blood glucose level drop and how does it store glucose? | After you haven't eaten for a few hours, your blood glucose level drops. Your pancreas stops churning out insulin. Alpha cells in the pancreas begin to produce a different hormone called glucagon. It signals the liver to break down stored glycogen and turn it back into glucose. That travels to your bloodstream to reple... |
1af4846b6dd5cfe3380f95af9be5a126 | How does your body use glucose? | From there, it passes into your bloodstream. Insulin acts like a key, unlocking muscle, fat, and liver cells so glucose can get inside them. Most of the cells in your body use glucose along with amino acids (the building blocks of protein) and fats for energy. After your body has used the energy it needs, the leftover ... |
52c7ad863464f1b38a9029ff9184e91b | What is glucose? | As it travels through your bloodstream to your cells, it's called blood glucose or blood sugar. Insulin is a hormone that moves glucose from your blood into the cells for energy and storage. Your blood sugar level normally rises after you eat. |
88f09c224a6f261d3318eb1d628ec012 | How does autologous (AUTO) stem cell transplant work to treat cancer? | In an autologous ( AUTO) transplant, doctors take healthy stem cells from your bone marrow or blood. They're frozen and carefully stored. Since they're outside your body, they aren't harmed during the chemotherapy or radiation treatments you'll need to get rid of your cancer cells. After your treatment ends, your thawe... |
1c38ac10c6604ac257edade43a8b3992 | How can stem cell treatments for cancer be harder for older patients? | Still, if you're older, it can be harder for you to manage side effects. Also, it's more likely you'll have another health condition like high blood pressure or diabetes. Your doctor may want you to have a reduced-intensity, or âmini,â stem cell transplant. |
40c947749933f4dae7eaabbae9bc6bf8 | What are stem cells? | They grow inside your marrow, the soft tissue of your bones. They're also in your blood, as well as blood from umbilical cords. As they mature, blood stem cells change into three types of cells your body needs: Platelets that help your blood clot Red blood cells that give your body oxygen White blood cells that fight o... |
3f6af71eb48d8bd6659aebbf8c65ee1a | How will my cancer treatment change before I get stem cell treatment? | You'll start out with a lower dose of chemo and radiation before you get the stem cells. It's less taxing on your body, and new cells can still grow and fight your cancer. |
fbf7f5b1017b8f075c043e23222ea71d | What if my doctor can't find a donor for allogeneic transplant? | If your doctor can't find a donor, he may use cells from donated umbilical cord blood. After a baby is born, blood rich in stem cells remains in the discarded cord and placenta. It can be frozen and stored in a cord blood bank until its stem cells are needed. Cord blood is tested before it's banked. This lets doctors q... |
fc470c05cf4ec94873606fc8148b63d5 | What are cancer stem cells? | They're cells that advance cancer. Experts used to think all cancer cells were the same. Now, there's reason to believe that special, fast-growing cancer stem cells keep your disease alive by reproducing. If that's true, in the next few years, the focus of treatments could shift from trying to shrink tumors to trying t... |
d8cb12a026cae595bbb9107a06e715a3 | Why would I need a stem cell transplant for leukemia or lymphoma? | For some, it may be the best -- or only -- approach. Since they're outside your body, they aren't harmed during the chemotherapy or radiation treatments you'll need to get rid of your cancer cells. Your doctor may want you to have a reduced-intensity, or âmini,â stem cell transplant. They're cells that advance canc... |
97809d1ac930e4d301059add6c128f97 | Is there risk of stem cell transplant rejection in stem cell treatment of cancer? | In an allogeneic, or ALLO, transplant, you get healthy stem cells from a donor. It's when your body fights to get rid of the new cells, or the cells launch an attack against you. It could happen right after the transplant or not until a year later. Thanks to strides in the matching process in the past decade or so, you... |
ecaba4de80f4e19a924680d8a011a092 | How does allogeneic, or ALLO, stem cell transplant work to treat cancer? | In an allogeneic, or ALLO, transplant, you get healthy stem cells from a donor. It's important that the donor's bone marrow closely matches yours. If it doesn't, your body may reject their cells. Before an ALLO transplant, you'll get chemotherapy, radiation, or both. It's less taxing on your body, and new cells can sti... |
d2c92ffe1a2332daf52d71883a3500e1 | What are the side effects of stem cell treatments for cancer? | If you have leukemia or lymphoma, you may need a stem cell transplant. What and how severe they are depend on the dose. You might have: Nausea Vomiting Fatigue Bleeding Severe infections That doesn't sound great, but advances in cancer treatment can make them easier to live with. Still, if you're older, it can be harde... |
298ff2002f4d76cafda7a3282288e585 | What are the treatments for myasthenia gravis? | You may be put on a drug called pyridostigmine ( Mestinon), that increases the amount of acetylcholine available to stimulate the receptors. If you continue to have symptoms on pyridostigmine, an immunotherapeutic agent is usually added. These include azathioprine ( Imuran), cyclosporine ( Neoral), eculizumab ( Solaris... |
ee888ec191f21382dac9f7c2fd341f32 | What situations affect myasthenia gravis? | Situations that affect myasthenia gravis include: Changes in thyroid function Surgery Radiation therapy Infection Certain medications can exacerbate symptoms of myasthenia gravis, including: Antibiotics (particularly those called aminoglycosides) Narcotic drugs Penicillamine Magnesium Anesthesia Muscle relaxants Beta-b... |
30d9f92a42119322ec92e153935da646 | What are some breakfast ideas for kids who need to lower their cholesterol? | For breakfast: Fruit, non-sugary cereal, oatmeal, and low-fat yogurt are among the good choices for breakfast foods. Use skim or 1% milk rather than whole or 2% milk (after age 2, or as recommended by your doctor). |
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