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0bc17ca2f0ad0883308114fb2e84351f | Can you still work during breast cancer chemotherapy? | Together, you and your doctor will decide when to start chemotherapy, what drugs to use, and a schedule for taking them. Ask what side effects you can expect from the medication. |
0e8ebc97fb41bfc18fba86344e3af957 | How can you receive chemotherapy for breast cancer? | Some of the most common include: AC: Adriamycin and Cytoxan AT: Adriamycin and Taxotere CMF: Cytoxan, methotrexate, and fluorouracil FAC: Fluorouracil, Adriamycin, and Cytoxan CAF: Cytoxan, Adriamycin, and fluorouracil ( FAC and CAF use the same medicines but in different doses and frequencies) You get chemotherapy as ... |
0577977927503bd74dfbad942970dd87 | How does chemotherapy help with breast cancer? | For breast cancer treatment, it has three major purposes: To prevent cancer from coming back after surgery and radiation. When chemotherapy is used this way, it's called adjuvant therapy. To shrink a tumor before surgery to make it easier to remove. This is called neo-adjuvant therapy. To kill cancer cells that have sp... |
bb2a2e00c83d7fe34956c8df24d8e7d4 | How can I treat my migraines if I am pregnant? | Your headaches may ease up during your second and third trimesters. If you have severe migraines, your doctor may suggest that you first try a treatment that's not a drug -- such as biofeedback, relaxation therapy, or stress management training. He may also recommend a preventive drug that has the lowest risk possible.... |
936a74173e707a68965a2012a3954879 | When should I avoid preventive medicine for migraine headaches? | Other health conditions keep you from taking preventive drugs. Those drugs could mix badly with other medicines you take. You prefer treatments that don't involve meds. |
d7b22fdcaaa40c1aa5ac22e4cd0b5a43 | Are tricyclic antidepressants used to treat migraines? | Your doctor may prescribe amitriptyline ( Aventyl) or nortriptyline ( Pamelor). Research suggests duloxetine ( Cymbalta) and venlafaxine ( Effexor XR) may be helpful in preventing migraines. |
79d66da811bb9df747dde824326dcea3 | Can headaches increase during pregnancy? | Your headaches may ease up during your second and third trimesters. |
949b82d6a60b8f713ea5dbd66c6db0d5 | If I am pregnant and have severe migraines, what are my treatment options? | If you have severe migraines, your doctor may suggest that you first try a treatment that's not a drug -- such as biofeedback, relaxation therapy, or stress management training. He may also recommend a preventive drug that has the lowest risk possible. |
0be2d3109a43f2d35f858ff9b8dec045 | When should I consider medication to prevent migraines? | You may want to consider medicine to prevent migraines if you: Have pain that hampers your life despite treatment Get at more than three moderate to severe headaches per month Take a lot of painkillers Don't get enough relief from meds you now take Have side effects from your headache drugs Have uncommon migraine condi... |
cf39e6db26524bd7deebb1621308cecb | When should I consider using medications to prevent migraines? | You may want to consider medicine to prevent migraines if you: Have pain that hampers your life despite treatment Get at more than three moderate to severe headaches per month Take a lot of painkillers Don't get enough relief from meds you now take Have side effects from your headache drugs Have uncommon migraine condi... |
b92d778db89bf81e5b75c36f74f5bb2c | What beta-blockers are used to treat migraines? | These relax your blood vessels. Your doctor may suggest metoprolol ( Lopressor, Toprol XL) or propranolol ( Inderal, Innopran XL). |
922e8e55560bcacb26633f96730f572b | How can I learn about the risks and benefits of taking preventive migraine medications? | Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of taking preventive medications for migraine. Together, you can decide the best approach for you. |
96c20b3ab3870f4a1e2d74950f827d0e | What prescription drugs can help stop a migraine before it starts? | To do that, your doctor may consider these types of prescription drugs. Beta-blockers. These relax your blood vessels. Your doctor may suggest metoprolol ( Lopressor, Toprol XL) or propranolol ( Inderal, Innopran XL). Botulinum toxin ( Botox). A doctor can inject small amounts around your face and scalp every 3 months ... |
bf9f98633d08ff540028ca3e178c87f0 | How do I recover from abdominal surgery to prevent inguinal hernia? | Try not to strain when you poop. You could have a direct inguinal hernia if you: Hurt when you cough, bend, or lift something heavy Feel pressure or weakness in your groin Have swelling around your testicles You may be able to gently push the bump back up into your abdomen to relieve some of the discomfort. |
0ffe72687231ef60d6a810848866af04 | Who gets inguinal hernia? | It happens in 2% to 3% of male babies, but less than 1% of baby girls. About 1 in 4 males will have one at some time in their life. It's most common in men over the age of 40. Abdominal surgery can make you more likely to develop a direct inguinal hernia. A family history of this condition raises your odds, too. Smoker... |
59eafecb40515e6ba4ccc3b0e3deaa7b | What are symptoms of an inguinal hernia? | You could have a direct inguinal hernia if you: Hurt when you cough, bend, or lift something heavy Feel pressure or weakness in your groin Have swelling around your testicles You may be able to gently push the bump back up into your abdomen to relieve some of the discomfort. |
9c172e1f61f8975125ddf27696359bbe | How does inguinal hernia form in older adults? | Older adults usually get a direct inguinal hernia because the muscles of their abdominal wall can weaken. |
236e7a893fc7f931ae0a454c13c0f618 | What's the treatment for inguinal hernia? | Surgery can prevent strangulation, and it's the only way to fix an inguinal hernia. The doctor will push the bulging tissue back inside and strengthen your abdominal wall with stitches and perhaps mesh. She might be able to do this through a small cut in your belly using a special tool -- a procedure called laparoscopy... |
addc00dd0060cc883ddb7a1974cc91fb | How is inguinal hernia prevented? | You can't prevent being born with a weaker abdominal wall. But you can take steps to avoid having problems because of it, such as not smoking and keeping your weight in check. |
9eae600f9fc9c6e276f1061533b057f5 | How does inguinal hernia form in babies? | A baby can get an indirect inguinal hernia if the lining of their abdomen doesn't fully close while they're developing. What's left is an opening at the upper part of the inguinal canal. That's where a hernia can take shape. |
e1679e8be01f4c877bfea8d7f76a7fa2 | How do doctors diagnose an inguinal hernia? | You could have a direct inguinal hernia if you: Hurt when you cough, bend, or lift something heavy Feel pressure or weakness in your groin Have swelling around your testicles You may be able to gently push the bump back up into your abdomen to relieve some of the discomfort. He'll probably ask you to stand and cough. T... |
16747f7e4126e87c641835c3f4584a51 | Why do people take forskolin? | But very little substantial evidence exists to back its use for any health condition. |
f56e0200929ab272d3fc4692c5be8c13 | How is forskolin used to treat people with idiopathic congestive cardiomyopathy? | Another potential use of forskolin is for people with idiopathic congestive cardiomyopathy, which can cause heart failure. In a small study, patients who took forskolin through an IV showed improved heart function. |
645021eb574941f826abba1b5a73bcfb | What are the risks of taking forskolin? | It is not known whether taking forskolin is safe, because it has not been thoroughly studied. Some negative reactions to forskolin have been reported. These include: Flushing, fast heart beats, and low blood pressure when taken through an IV Upper respiratory tract irritation, cough, tremor, and restlessness when inhal... |
c16f7bc292415b75ca89fa6f1694c2e7 | How is forskolin used to treat glaucoma? | A small study indicates that forskolin may help relieve pressure in the eyes, which is often seen in glaucoma. It has also been found to be a safe alternative to beta blockers in glaucoma patients having concomitant asthma. |
fb4e5c8e9d4fc952c082249fbd709b01 | How can forskolin help with asthma? | Forskolin has a long history as a folk remedy for asthma. Some research supports that. Forskolin appears to work in a way similar to certain types of conventional asthma drugs, by boosting the levels of a compound called cyclic AMP. This helps relax the muscles around the bronchial tubes to make breathing easier. |
37d01372f74d7a6d88736777580df484 | What are optimal doses for forskolin? | Optimal doses for forskolin have not been established for any condition. Also, as with supplements generally, the quality of the active ingredients and the level of concentration in products that contain forskolin vary from maker to maker. Some experts recommend that forskolin only be taken under the supervision of a h... |
633cdcb8c8512b7136bcf408eac2a22c | What drugs can adversely interact with forskolin? | These include: Flushing, fast heart beats, and low blood pressure when taken through an IV Upper respiratory tract irritation, cough, tremor, and restlessness when inhaled Stinging of the eyes and enlarging of the blood vessels in the eyes Headache People taking blood thinners or anti-platelet drugs should not take for... |
60bf08b00528099838e79495ce6a3203 | What is forskolin? | !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } Forskolin is made from the root... |
a705f0e9440e84f92d999b2b94301b3e | How can forskolin help with weight loss and muscle building? | After 12 weeks, they lost more body fat and had a greater increase in testosterone levels compared to similar men taking a placebo. But more research must be done to confirm these results and establish its safety. Some research supports that. In a small study, patients who took forskolin through an IV showed improved h... |
9d253e2869112895a8382b181c5f3dc3 | Why is cystoscopy performed? | A cystoscopy is a test to check the health of your urethra and bladder. |
8a1e398259f0153d2ae0d2d296acaea9 | What happens during a cystoscopy? | Flexible cystoscope. The doctor will help you find a comfortable position. The scope goes through the urethra and into your bladder. When your bladder is full of water, it stretches. This lets the doctor see your entire bladder wall. They'll ask you how it feels when it's full. |
20c2ffeaa7806f9dcd274c9e0ed26058 | What is cystoscopy? | You might also hear it called a cystourethroscopy or, more simply, a bladder scope. If you're a man, the opening is at the end of your penis. The test lets your doctor check the complete length of your urethra and the bladder for polyps, narrow areas called strictures, abnormal growths, and other problems. |
6db018fe960491eda322bfa5c9268789 | How does the cystoscopy test work? | They have lights and cameras that let your doctor examine the interior of your urinary tract. There are two types of cystoscopes: a standard rigid cystoscope and a flexible cystoscope. The choice of which scope to use depends on the purpose of the exam. You'll lie on your back with your knees up and apart. They'll clea... |
d9bba194e9e6ee9284c09f166a660f76 | How long does a cystoscopy take? | The procedure generally takes about 15 to 20 minutes. They'll call this a biopsy or tissue sample. |
568ff38ce07ae4a5c95f6bc44d4852a2 | Can iron supplements affect your stomach? | It's usually treated with supplements, but those can cause stomach pain and constipation and irritate your esophagus -- the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. |
4be8e0eb8727ecc1b9bab1ae7c587137 | Can opioid painkillers affect your stomach? | Powerful opioid painkillers, like oxycodone or hydrocodone, can make you feel nauseous or have constipation, belly cramps, or bloating. Most over-the-counter laxatives don't help with this, but your doctor may be able to give you something that will. |
86ef0b429a42cddfeac8c93599797bda | Can over-the-counter painkillers affect your stomach? | Aspirin can affect the lining of your stomach and cause belly pain and other problems. Other pain relievers, like ibuprofen and naproxen, can lead to heartburn, irritation, and other stomach trouble, too. If that happens, you might try taking these with food or with a drug that treats heartburn. |
f564375b147b0a728e4eca03688ebaa8 | Can cholesterol drugs affect your stomach? | If your blood has high levels of cholesterol, which can cause heart problems, your doctor might recommend medicine to bring those down. Some of those can affect your digestion and cause problems like gas, constipation, or diarrhea. It's rare, but cholesterol drugs known as statins can cause problems with your liver, to... |
c9330094cc2fc5fac2dc7571d490410f | Can medicine for pain cause stomach problems? | But some can upset your stomach or cause other trouble with your digestive system. If you have issues like this, talk with your doctor. She might suggest something else or suggest you change your dose. Powerful opioid painkillers, like oxycodone or hydrocodone, can make you feel nauseous or have constipation, belly cra... |
5999d7a0c5a60c3c297554ee00cb85c7 | Can antibiotics affect your stomach? | But some can upset your stomach or cause other trouble with your digestive system. Doctors use these to clear up infections caused by bacteria, but some people have nausea, diarrhea, and gas when they take them. |
f485245d8fea64835bb1eae6fc5478ef | Is there a cure for testicular cancer? | Most cases of testicular cancer can be cured, even if the cancer has spread. |
06c2b46a451c8cb8d8bf9c0e5439ddae | What should I expect when I go to the doctor with suspected testicular cancer? | During your visit, you will be asked to talk about symptoms and any illnesses you have had in the past. The doctor will feel the scrotum for lumps. Samples of blood and urine may be taken for testing. An ultrasound exam of the scrotum and its contents may be performed. ( Ultrasound is a painless test that creates image... |
fd10736a4df8ea2ac7c475b393f2e602 | What should I do if I think I have testicular cancer? | Low back pain Swollen breasts If you have symptoms of testicular cancer, don't panic. Many times, changes in the testicles are not cancer. But, you should contact your doctor to find the cause of your symptoms. |
4b0420946118f254a5b173e2ae67390b | Can testicular cancer be cured? | Most cases of testicular cancer can be cured, even if the cancer has spread. |
389cda8ec8d1d507a0d0e1127aeee22e | What are the symptoms of testicular cancer? | A sudden gathering of fluid in the scrotum. |
d9dbed6f15153baa452aab34a6e98923 | What does testicular cancer mean? | The scrotum is located behind the penis. This type of cancer, although relatively rare, mostly affects men between ages 15 and 35 (although it can affect males at any age), and in a man's 60s. Many times, changes in the testicles are not cancer. When testicular cancer is present, the testicle typically is removed. |
d1f853d210fa6757c822a045b285697b | How can someone prevent testicular cancer? | To do a self-exam, follow these steps. Do the exam after a warm shower or bath. The warmth relaxes the skin of the scrotum, making it easier to feel for anything unusual. Use both hands to examine each testicle. Place your index and middle fingers underneath the testicle and your thumbs on top. Roll the testicle betwee... |
4599476ad793098173d5737d77cff559 | What should I expect when I go to the doctor for testicular cancer? | After a while, you will know how your testicles feel and will be more alert to any changes. The doctor will feel the scrotum for lumps. Samples of blood and urine may be taken for testing. An ultrasound exam of the scrotum and its contents may be performed. ( Ultrasound is a painless test that creates images by using h... |
2146c090a2f96a175a09417179739356 | What should I expect if testicular cancer is found in me? | Testicular cancer is a malignant tumor in a testicle. In most men, removing the testicle should not lead to problems with having children or sex. The remaining testicle will continue making sperm and the male hormone testosterone. To re-establish a normal appearance, a man may be able to have a testicular prosthesis su... |
57e4b7554a4eff842a221c6f8d7e44a8 | What happens when testicular cancer is present? | Testicular cancer is a malignant tumor in a testicle. In most men, removing the testicle should not lead to problems with having children or sex. The remaining testicle will continue making sperm and the male hormone testosterone. To re-establish a normal appearance, a man may be able to have a testicular prosthesis su... |
ee3c19cd7b4d5ca91b1c455dafbf9119 | How can blood sugar affect the eyes of people with diabetes? | A test called fluorescein angiography can reveal changes in the structure and function of the retinal blood vessels. |
422e380b9d9a8ec5e3bfe717fb1e1e2f | How do doctors get a better look at the inside of the eye for diabetic retinopathy? | Your medical doctor can help you better control blood sugar and can treat other complications of diabetes that may worsen diabetic retinopathy, such as impaired kidney or heart function. Your ophthalmologist can directly treat retinopathy with a laser or a surgical procedure called vitrectomy, to prevent further vascul... |
06c9153e833ff12d6e275ed95fe89ce1 | How can you lower your chances of getting diabetic retinopathy? | Studies have shown that maintaining near-normal blood sugar can decrease the chance of developing retinopathy and can help keep existing retinopathy from getting worse. Your doctor can provide you with guidelines that may include insulin and other medications, dietary modifications, and exercise. |
ca02fedcce56fcb1edb7989f6b0dc539 | How can diabetic retinopathy be detected early? | Routine screening offers the best hope for early detection of diabetic retinopathy. People with type 1 diabetes should have a complete eye exam within five years of diagnosis; those with type 2 should have an eye exam at the time their diabetes is diagnosed. After these initial exams, all people with diabetes should ha... |
a7ed6d03aa3c734ecb00efd6313680bd | Does treatment for diabetic retinopathy restore lost vision? | Although both of these treatments can be very effective, your expectations for either treatment should be realistic. Typically laser or surgical treatment will not restore lost vision; however, treatment can prevent any additional loss of eyesight. If you already have vision loss, your doctor can counsel you about opti... |
29eb188f2e009ac1d0809d82f5849d54 | What exams can help to diagnose diabetic retinopathy? | Some of the features of diabetic retinopathy cannot be seen during a basic eye exam and require special exams. To get a better look at the inside of the eye, your doctor might administer drops to dilate your pupils and will then view the retina with lenses and a special light called a slit lamp. |
ed62119e4696b5445ec40abf9bf5c701 | Are there complications of treatment for diabetic retinopathy? | Rare complications of treatment may include blurred vision, headache, glaucoma, difficulty seeing in the dark, decreased peripheral and color vision, and bleeding. In most cases when treatment is recommended, the benefits outweigh the risks. |
4432e804c4e3c4f6354222a082e2367e | Can I get retinopathy if I have gestational diabetes? | Women who suddenly develop diabetes during a pregnancy (gestational diabetes) are not at risk of developing retinopathy during the pregnancy. |
77f1169a33c929e713168a76d9eed7a0 | What raises your chances of getting diabetic retinopathy? | High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and obesity can all promote diabetic retinopathy and should be treated. Smoking is also a culprit: Consult with your doctor about methods for quitting. Never ignore the symptoms of infection, which can worsen diabetic retinopathy. Cataract surgery can affect existing retinop... |
7cda6a2391a949740149595728a23641 | How can I be treated for diabetic retinopathy? | Treatment for diabetic retinopathy should involve both a medical doctor and an ophthalmologist. Your medical doctor can help you better control blood sugar and can treat other complications of diabetes that may worsen diabetic retinopathy, such as impaired kidney or heart function. |
52fcee899359db8e205927e2359d01b7 | What causes macular edema? | Frequently, fluid accumulates in the part of the retina used in tasks such as reading; this condition is called macular edema. |
e116ac7fe4e0b90aefcab8094d40c9dc | What is checked in an eye exam if you have diabetes? | In people with diabetes, high blood sugar damages the walls of the small blood vessels in the eye, altering their structure and function. |
cebd8d8184a0f8a52fc0876383d8ef28 | When should you call your doctor about diabetic retinopathy? | You or your child has been diagnosed with diabetes and you have not discussed retinopathy and routine eye exams with your doctor. You experience either gradual or sudden loss of vision. You have diabetes and are considering pregnancy. You are having trouble sticking to your doctor's recommendations for controlling bloo... |
c79016b324b8f5dec198409e16f90361 | How often should I get an eye exam if I am having a baby and have diabetes? | Some of the features of diabetic retinopathy cannot be seen during a basic eye exam and require special exams. |
b61c18f8392457f2f372ddc05513ee8e | What does diabetic retinopathy affect? | High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and obesity can all promote diabetic retinopathy and should be treated. Smoking is also a culprit: Consult with your doctor about methods for quitting. Never ignore the symptoms of infection, which can worsen diabetic retinopathy. Cataract surgery can affect existing retinop... |
f559d4ab32dedfd36db25cf698d02429 | How do doctors test for diabetic retinopathy? | A test called fluorescein angiography can reveal changes in the structure and function of the retinal blood vessels. For this test, the doctor injects a fluorescent yellow dye into one of your veins and then photographs your retina as the dye outlines the blood vessels. |
8feeb5f7616befd7488f456cabd9d2b6 | How can I decrease the chances of developing diabetic retinopathy? | In people with diabetes, high blood sugar damages the walls of the small blood vessels in the eye, altering their structure and function. Studies have shown that maintaining near-normal blood sugar can decrease the chance of developing retinopathy and can help keep existing retinopathy from getting worse. Your doctor c... |
f5f8eefd082a5908dcb19f3db9fbe467 | What is neovascularization? | In people with diabetes, high blood sugar damages the walls of the small blood vessels in the eye, altering their structure and function. These fragile vessels can bleed, creating vision-impairing hemorrhages, scar tissue, and separation of the retina from the back of the eye (retinal detachment). The new vessels can a... |
1730774ae828dcba03fb622ad9a49868 | Are there drugs or surgeries that can prevent diabetic retinopathy? | Your doctor can provide you with guidelines that may include insulin and other medications, dietary modifications, and exercise. Depending on the severity of your diabetes and related complications, you may also want to discuss the options of pancreas and kidney transplants, which may protect against retinopathy. |
7a403fd32b6ae5295b5008d60f5baa49 | How does laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy work? | You may have to wait several months to find out if this treatment is improving your condition. Depending on the severity of your diabetes and related complications, you may also want to discuss the options of pancreas and kidney transplants, which may protect against retinopathy. |
2a23874328b60279ddf82de24903d20a | How can I decrease the chances of diabetic retinopathy? | You may have to wait several months to find out if this treatment is improving your condition. Your doctor can provide you with guidelines that may include insulin and other medications, dietary modifications, and exercise. |
78819637c38bdfff341cec92a44ed19a | Are there any complications of treatment for diabetic retinopathy? | In people with diabetes, high blood sugar damages the walls of the small blood vessels in the eye, altering their structure and function. Rare complications of treatment may include blurred vision, headache, glaucoma, difficulty seeing in the dark, decreased peripheral and color vision, and bleeding. In most cases when... |
140b598a9f9a6f573afa0b72431feb69 | What happens in an eye exam for diabetic retinopathy? | When you visit an ophthalmologist, he or she will question you about your medical history and vision and will ask you to read an eye chart. Treatment for diabetic retinopathy should involve both a medical doctor and an ophthalmologist. You or your child has been diagnosed with diabetes and you have not discussed retino... |
bd3072b0f2b7ca89f5db1128f089456d | What causes diabetic retinopathy? | A test called fluorescein angiography can reveal changes in the structure and function of the retinal blood vessels. The vitreous fluid is then replaced with a substitute fluid. |
20d1887d79664e26d79c4ba4a3cdff38 | What treatments are available for diabetic retinopathy? | Your doctor can provide you with guidelines that may include insulin and other medications, dietary modifications, and exercise. Depending on the severity of your diabetes and related complications, you may also want to discuss the options of pancreas and kidney transplants, which may protect against retinopathy. |
d203f3d9d1f5813172763dd26fc4c8dd | Does pregnancy affect diabetic retinopathy? | In people with diabetes, high blood sugar damages the walls of the small blood vessels in the eye, altering their structure and function. Your doctor can provide you with guidelines that may include insulin and other medications, dietary modifications, and exercise. You experience either gradual or sudden loss of visio... |
47c651925993f39bda473e6ef60d0ca9 | What causes advanced diabetic retinopathy? | In advanced cases, the retina is robbed of its blood supply and grows new, but defective, vessels -- a process called neovascularization. These fragile vessels can bleed, creating vision-impairing hemorrhages, scar tissue, and separation of the retina from the back of the eye (retinal detachment). The new vessels can a... |
9fef73cdbe9bdfb56cd3d7d47892f656 | How much treatments do I need to treat diabetic retinopathy? | You may have to wait several months to find out if this treatment is improving your condition. Depending on the severity of your diabetes and related complications, you may also want to discuss the options of pancreas and kidney transplants, which may protect against retinopathy. |
dafdb2f3bd5ea70d8ce967cdd1806e33 | Is diabetic retinopathy preventable? | Diabetic retinopathy can be minimized with a combination of strict blood sugar control and routine screening with eye exams -- though even with optimal medical care, it is not always possible to prevent or slow retinal damage. You are having trouble sticking to your doctor's recommendations for controlling blood sugar. |
30da69032ad92673d3fb2ccafd247279 | How can I be tested for diabetic retinopathy? | Some of the features of diabetic retinopathy cannot be seen during a basic eye exam and require special exams. It's not always easy to stick to the disciplined lifestyle necessary to control your blood sugar; don't hesitate to tell your doctor if you need extra support to adhere to his guidelines. After these initial e... |
50499d754e8f5a47c4473cce8852a69b | Can diabetic retinopathy be directly treated? | In people with diabetes, high blood sugar damages the walls of the small blood vessels in the eye, altering their structure and function. Your ophthalmologist can directly treat retinopathy with a laser or a surgical procedure called vitrectomy, to prevent further vascular changes and preserve vision. Don't be surprise... |
c83137ad0803cc515da50380382c84f2 | How often should you be tested for high triglycerides? | Normal: Less than 150 mg/d L, or less than 1.7 mmol/ L Borderline high: 150 to 199 mg/d L or 1.8 to 2.2 mmol/ L High: 200 to 499 mg/d L or 2.3 to 5.6 mmol/ L Very high: 500 mg/d L or above or 5.7 mmol/ L or above If you're a healthy adult, you should get a lipid profile every 4-6 years. Children should have it done at ... |
1320b2f15bb2932c7cce38e933a917ee | What do triglycerides results mean? | Your triglyceride levels are measured in one of two ways: milligrams per deciliter (mg/d L) or millimoles per liter (mmol/ L). Normal: Less than 150 mg/d L, or less than 1.7 mmol/ L Borderline high: 150 to 199 mg/d L or 1.8 to 2.2 mmol/ L High: 200 to 499 mg/d L or 2.3 to 5.6 mmol/ L Very high: 500 mg/d L or above or 5... |
bdc77b31378d65c4b2c8b0e6b07bff81 | How is antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) treated? | When treatment is sought, behavioral therapy or psychotherapy in individual or group settings may help. Doctors sometimes use certain psychiatric medications like mood stabilizers or some atypical antipsychotics to treat symptoms like impulsive aggression. The FDA has not approved any medications specifically for antis... |
19ee20c8c16ff8b91d65e90c87dbe95c | How is antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) diagnosed? | To be diagnosed with ASPD, a person would have to have shown symptoms before age 15. A diagnosis can't be made until age 18, though. Symptoms are usually at their worst during a person's late teenage years and in their 20s, but may improve on their own over time. The disorder is hard to treat. People with ASPD rarely s... |
ef96f7a168aaa8fd5a3bc45090fec100 | What conditions are related to antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)? | ASPD makes people uncaring. Modern diagnostic systems consider ASPD to include two related but not identical conditions: A "psychopath" is someone whose hurtful actions toward others tend to reflect calculation, manipulation and cunning; they also tend not to feel emotion and mimic (rather than experience) empathy for ... |
678fb8a6e7c9d2051234769dba3b9dd1 | How long does a spinal x-ray last? | An X-ray takes about 5 minutes to complete. But you may in the room for longer, depending on how many images and views your doctor needs. When your X-ray session is done, the technician will process the images. He may ask you to wait a few minutes to make sure the pictures are clear. |
fe2b4230774859d67ed49359eb5cf168 | What is a rare complication of impetigo? | The most common cause of impetigo is bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. |
d0a944f238bc4c0f50524088cf2ef924 | What are causes of impetigo? | A rare complication of impetigo is a severe kidney disease called post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. The most common cause of impetigo is bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. Another bacteria source is group A streptococcus. These bacteria lurk everywhere. The most common way for your child to get impetigo is whe... |
1032712ad4221aea8bf11b43e005fa08 | What is impetigo? | !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } If your child gets red sores, e... |
fc99de232fa17333108027589b8237e2 | Do you need allergy shots for insect sting allergies? | Insect sting allergies: Again, the best thing is to try to avoid getting stung. But allergy shots can make a reaction less severe. If you're highly allergic and anaphylaxis is a possibility, your doctor will prescribe an emergency kit with an epinephrine shot. Carry two with you at all times if your doctor prescribes t... |
7e630a4747314ea29cd479ce2dd36132 | Which over-the-counter antihistamines can help with treating allergies? | Antihistamines , which you can get over the counter, block the effects of chemicals your body makes that cause the allergic reactions. |
a2c103bed1cbfa04d9a90422697a22b0 | How do results of allergy tests vary? | Results can differ from one test or one lab to another. Your doctor can help figure out which tests are best for you and help you understand what the results mean. |
8004260576821501dced86d4c8fde451 | What helps if you have food allergies? | Food allergies: Your best bet is to stay away from the problem food. If your reaction is mild -- the food makes you itch or makes your eyes water -- antihistamines or topical creams might be all you need. If you're highly allergic and likely to go into anaphylactic shock, your doctor will prescribe an emergency kit and... |
49ddaf2241f9e092f83b535db613cfb9 | How can an epinephrine shot help with treating allergies? | If you're highly allergic and anaphylaxis is a possibility, your doctor will prescribe an emergency kit with an epinephrine shot. |
04ef95fd3bfdf624437cf5b2016f3aff | What is the most common test for allergies? | The most common test for respiratory, penicillin, insect sting, skin, and food allergies is a skin prick or scratch test. The doctor scratches a small amount of the allergen into your skin and watches for swelling, itchiness, and redness in that area. Other tests look for signs in the blood that are linked to allergies... |
2fa0f80dab2d7cb1331b8576ae8d9ac0 | How can allergy shots help with treating allergies? | Allergy shots -- also called immunotherapy or allergy desensitization therapy -- may help ease attacks. You'll get small amounts of things that trigger your symptoms, like pollen. They'll help your body get used to that allergen. It may take a year before they really start to work. |
d169a77c1d24cfc6cf046cfbcd04b325 | How can antihistamines help with treating allergies? | Antihistamines , which you can get over the counter, block the effects of chemicals your body makes that cause the allergic reactions. |
704b87486079a37571209d0fdb325919 | Is adrenal fatigue real? | Do you crave salty foods? Maybe you've been to several doctors and none of them can say what's wrong with you. If you see a naturopathic (a system of alternative medicine based on the theory that diseases can be successfully treated or prevented without the use of drugs, by techniques such as control of diet, exercise,... |
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