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What is the theory behind adrenal fatigue?
Your body's immune system responds by revving up when you're under stress. Your adrenal glands, which are small organs above your kidneys, respond to stress by releasing hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones are part of your "fight or flight" response. They increase your blood pressure and your heart ra...
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What is the treatment for adrenal fatigue?
The suggested treatments for healthy adrenal function are a diet low in sugar, caffeine, and junk food, and “targeted nutritional supplementation” that includes vitamins and minerals: Vitamins B5, B6, and B12 Vitamin C Magnesium There's no science to back it up.
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Is adrenal fatigue a myth?
The suggested treatments for healthy adrenal function are a diet low in sugar, caffeine, and junk food, and “targeted nutritional supplementation” that includes vitamins and minerals: Vitamins B5, B6, and B12 Vitamin C Magnesium There's no science to back it up. The Endocrine Society, the world's largest organizati...
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What is adrenal fatigue?
The term "adrenal fatigue" was coined in 1998 by James Wilson, Ph D, a naturopath and expert in alternative medicine. He describes it as a "group of related signs and symptoms (a syndrome) that results when the adrenal glands function below the necessary level." He says it's usually associated with intense stress and o...
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What are some hormonal imbalances of pancreatic cancer?
A few rare types of pancreatic cancer cause hormonal imbalances that produce their own symptoms, which might include: Episodes of weakness, sweating, rapid heartbeat, irritability, or skin flushing related to low blood sugar Severe watery diarrhea A new, unusual skin rash Severe gastrointestinal symptoms, such as stoma...
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What symptoms of pancreatic cancer may arise as the cancer progresses?
Symptoms that may arise include: Significant weight loss accompanied by abdominal pain -- the most likely warning signs. Vague but gradually worsening abdominal pain that may decrease when leaning forward and increase when lying down. Pain is often severe at night and may radiate to the lower back. Digestive or bowel c...
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What are symptoms of hormonal imbalances caused by pancreatic cancer?
A few rare types of pancreatic cancer cause hormonal imbalances that produce their own symptoms, which might include: Episodes of weakness, sweating, rapid heartbeat, irritability, or skin flushing related to low blood sugar Severe watery diarrhea A new, unusual skin rash Severe gastrointestinal symptoms, such as stoma...
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Why is pancreatic cancer usually not detected until late?
Because signs and symptoms of most pancreatic cancer may be mistaken for less-serious digestive problems, the disease is rarely detected before it has spread to nearby tissues or distant organs via the bloodstream or lymphatic system. A few rare types of pancreatic cancer cause hormonal imbalances that produce their ow...
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How can you keep someone from Alzheimer's disease from becoming constipated?
Some Alzheimer's medications can cause constipation. It can also happen if someone doesn't eat or drink enough. Make sure your loved one: Gets plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in her diet. These are great sources of fiber, which can help curb constipation. Drinks enough water and other fluids. Stays activ...
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How can you ease dry mouth for someone with Alzheimer's disease?
Remind your loved one to drink water, and try other ways to avoid dry mouth: Dunk breads, toast, cookies, or crackers in milk, hot chocolate, or tea to soften them. Remind her to take a drink after each bite of food to moisten her mouth and help her swallow. Add broth or sauces to foods to make them softer and wetter. ...
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Can good nutrition ese symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease?
There's no special diet for people with Alzheimer's disease, but good nutrition can ease some symptoms and help them feel good.
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How can I keep the weight up of someone with Alzheimer's disease?
To help your loved one keep up her weight and get the right nutrients: Offer smaller meals or snacks more often. Give her a daily multivitamin. Help her focus on the more nutritious, higher-calorie foods in the meal first. Prepare things that are easy to eat. Make meals enjoyable. Trouble chewing or swallowing could be...
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How is fatigue a symptom of heart failure?
When your heart doesn't pump right, the body starts to move blood from less vital parts like your arms and legs to the centers for survival -- the heart and brain. This can leave you feeling exhausted after everyday activities.
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What does it mean if you get fatigue if you have heart failure?
When your heart doesn't pump right, the body starts to move blood from less vital parts like your arms and legs to the centers for survival -- the heart and brain. This can leave you feeling exhausted after everyday activities.
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Can I stop heart treatment failure if my symptoms go away?
But even you've been carefully following doctor's orders, it's crucial to keep an eye out for the return of symptoms. That's because heart failure can be under control for a time and then become an issue again.
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What does it mean if you have a lack of appetite or nausea if you have heart failure?
Because blood is being moved away from your digestive system, your appetite may not be as big as it usually is. You might also feel sick to your stomach.
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What does it mean if you have an increased heart rate if you have heart failure?
When your heart doesn't pump right, the body starts to move blood from less vital parts like your arms and legs to the centers for survival -- the heart and brain. This can lead to palpitations, which could cause your heart to race or feel like it's fluttering or throbbing.
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How is a persistent cough a symptom of heart failure?
This causes fluid to leak into your lungs. Fluid can build up in your tissues just like it does in your lungs.
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What does it mean if you have trouble breathing or shortness of breath if you have heart failure?
This causes fluid to leak into your lungs. Your doctor may call it pulmonary edema. This can make it hard to breathe during activities, rest, or even sleep. A sudden lack of breath might wake you up. You may need to prop yourself up with extra pillows to breathe easier. This constant search for air can leave you tired ...
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How can an increased heart rate be a symptom of heart failure?
When your heart doesn't pump right, the body starts to move blood from less vital parts like your arms and legs to the centers for survival -- the heart and brain. This can lead to palpitations, which could cause your heart to race or feel like it's fluttering or throbbing.
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What is the best diet to treat hiatal hernia?
Oil and butter The following foods are low-acid-producing foods and are less likely to aggravate your hiatal hernia symptoms: Bananas and apples Green beans, peas, carrots, and broccoli Grains, like cereals (bran and oatmeal), bread, rice, pasta, and crackers Low-fat or skim milk and low-fat yogurt Fat-free cheeses, cr...
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What foods are less likely to aggravate symptoms of hiatal hernia?
Oil and butter The following foods are low-acid-producing foods and are less likely to aggravate your hiatal hernia symptoms: Bananas and apples Green beans, peas, carrots, and broccoli Grains, like cereals (bran and oatmeal), bread, rice, pasta, and crackers Low-fat or skim milk and low-fat yogurt Fat-free cheeses, cr...
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When should I talk to a doctor about managing hiatal hernia?
If these diet and lifestyle tips don't help, or you need additional relief, over-the-counter antacids and acid-reducing or blocking drugs may help control your heartburn symptoms. Talk to your doctor to learn more about over-the-counter or prescription medications to treat your symptoms. Surgery may be needed in rare c...
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What foods may cause symptoms of hiatal hernia?
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Who's more likely to have HPV?
In women, an increased risk of a persistent HPV infection is associated with: Early initiation of sexual activity Having multiple sex partners Having a partner who has had multiple sex partners Having sex with an uncircumcised man Because a pelvic exam is usually normal in women with cervical dysplasia, a Pap test is n...
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With cervical dysplasia, how are abnormal cells removed?
During LEEP, the doctor cuts out abnormal tissue with a thin, low-voltage electrified wire loop.
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What are the treatments for cervical dysplasia?
Mild cervical dysplasia sometimes resolves without treatment, and may only require careful observation with Pap tests every three or six months. But moderate-to-severe cervical dysplasia -- and mild cervical dysplasia that persists for two years -- usually requires treatment to remove the abnormal cells and reduce the ...
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How is smoking linked to cervical dysplasia?
Among women with a chronic HPV infection, smokers are twice as likely as nonsmokers to develop severe cervical dysplasia, because smoking suppresses the immune system.
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What vaccines can help prevent cervical dysplasia?
Three vaccines -- Gardasil, Gardasil-9, and Cervarix -- have been approved by the FDA to help prevent infection with some types of HPV, including the types that cause most cases of cervical cancer. According to guidelines endorsed by the CDC and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, boys and girls bo...
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How can women lower the risk of getting cervical dysplasia?
Women can lower their risk of cervical dysplasia by avoiding the high-risk sexual behaviors associated with HPV infection, such as early sexual initiation and having multiple sexual partners. Sexually active women whose male partners correctly use condoms during every sexual encounter may have up to a 70% reduced risk ...
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What is a cervical dysplasia?
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What is the cause of cervical dysplasia?
In many women with cervical dysplasia, HPV is found in cervical cells. Of the more than 100 different strains of HPV, more than one-third of them can be sexually transmitted, and two particular types -- HPV 16 and HPV 18 -- are strongly associated with cervical cancer.
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How can non-verbal communication help if you have trouble speaking with Parkinson's disease?
Use expressions and gestures to communicate. Non-verbal communication can help people with speech difficulties actually speak better by: Reducing the frustration and stress of being unable to communicate. Alleviating the pressure to speak. Allowing the person to be more relaxed and come across in a more understandable ...
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Are multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis different?
That's not so with multiple sclerosis.
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Is multiple sclerosis diagnosed earlier in life than amoytrophic lateral sclerosis?
It's usually discovered between the ages of 20 and 40. ALS is often diagnosed between 40 and 70.
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How does amoytrophic lateral sclerosis attack the nerve cells?
ALS breaks down the actual nerve cells in your brain and spinal cord. These cells, called motor neurons, are in charge of the voluntary muscles in your arms, legs, and face. You lose control of your motor functions, and as the motor neurons break down, the myelin sheaths harden.
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What is the prevalence of multiple sclerosis and amoytrophic lateral sclerosis among races?
MS is most common in Caucasians. ALS affects all ethnic groups equally.
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Are multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis inherited diseases?
ALS can be inherited, but MS can't. Up to 10% of ALS cases are passed down directly through genes. That's not so with multiple sclerosis.
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What are the later stage symptoms of amoytrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
As ALS attacks the nerves that deal with movement, your symptoms will get worse. In the later stages of the disease, you can have: Slurred speech Shortness of breath Trouble breathing Trouble swallowing An inability to move (paralysis) Most people with ALS live 5 years or less after their diagnosis, but some live much ...
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Does multiple sclerosis affect other parts of the body besides the nerves?
Unlike ALS, which affects only nerves involved in movement, MS can also affect your: Senses -- taste, smell, touch, sight Bladder control Mental and emotional health Sensitivity to temperature Because of complications related to the disease, the life expectancy of someone with MS is about 7 years less than someone with...
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What is the prognosis for people with amoytrophic lateral sclerosis?
In the later stages of the disease, you can have: Slurred speech Shortness of breath Trouble breathing Trouble swallowing An inability to move (paralysis) Most people with ALS live 5 years or less after their diagnosis, but some live much longer. Research is underway to find treatments to extend and improve the quality...
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What are the similarities between multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
They both: Affect your muscles and your ability to move your body Attack your brain and spinal cord Have “sclerosis” in their name Cause scarring or hardening around nerve cells They have some key differences, though.
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What is the life expectancy of someone with multiple sclerosis?
Unlike ALS, which affects only nerves involved in movement, MS can also affect your: Senses -- taste, smell, touch, sight Bladder control Mental and emotional health Sensitivity to temperature Because of complications related to the disease, the life expectancy of someone with MS is about 7 years less than someone with...
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How does multiple sclerosis affect myelin sheaths?
When you have MS, your body attacks the myelin sheaths in your brain and spinal cord. When myelin sheaths are damaged, signals from your brain to other parts of your body get short-circuited.
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What does amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and multiple sclerosis cause?
Sclerosis” comes the Greek word for “scar.” Both ALS and MS cause scarring of the covering of nerve fibers. But the process of how that happens is different for each. Nerve cells in your body are wrapped in thin coverings called myelin sheaths. They protect these cells, similar to how insulation protects electric...
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How long do people live after diagnosing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
In the later stages of the disease, you can have: Slurred speech Shortness of breath Trouble breathing Trouble swallowing An inability to move (paralysis) Most people with ALS live 5 years or less after their diagnosis, but some live much longer. Research is underway to find treatments to extend and improve the quality...
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What are the differences between multiple sclerosis and amoytrophic lateral sclerosis?
MS is an autoimmune disease that causes your body to attack itself. ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a nervous system disorder that wears away nerve cells in your brain and spinal cord. Both are treated differently. "
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What can multiple sclerosis affect?
Unlike ALS, which affects only nerves involved in movement, MS can also affect your: Senses -- taste, smell, touch, sight Bladder control Mental and emotional health Sensitivity to temperature Because of complications related to the disease, the life expectancy of someone with MS is about 7 years less than someone with...
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What is the course of multiple sclerosis?
With MS, the course of the disease is harder to predict. Your symptoms may come and go, and may even disappear for months or years at a time.
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What are the symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in later stages?
As ALS attacks the nerves that deal with movement, your symptoms will get worse. In the later stages of the disease, you can have: Slurred speech Shortness of breath Trouble breathing Trouble swallowing An inability to move (paralysis) Most people with ALS live 5 years or less after their diagnosis, but some live much ...
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What are the differences between amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and multiple sclerosis?
MS is diagnosed earlier in life than ALS. It's usually discovered between the ages of 20 and 40. ALS is often diagnosed between 40 and 70. They affect genders differently. More women than men get MS. ALS is more common in men. MS is most common in Caucasians. ALS affects all ethnic groups equally. ALS can be inherited,...
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How does sclerosis damage nerve cells?
Sclerosis” comes the Greek word for “scar.” Both ALS and MS cause scarring of the covering of nerve fibers. They protect these cells, similar to how insulation protects electrical wires. When you have MS, your body attacks the myelin sheaths in your brain and spinal cord.
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What's the difference between amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and multiple sclerosis?
They both: Affect your muscles and your ability to move your body Attack your brain and spinal cord Have “sclerosis” in their name Cause scarring or hardening around nerve cells They have some key differences, though. MS is an autoimmune disease that causes your body to attack itself. ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's ...
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Are the early stage symptoms of amoytrophic lateral sclerosis similar to those of multiple sclerosis?
These include: Stiff, weak muscles Twitching or spasms Fatigue Trouble walking If you're having these symptoms, don't try to guess what's going on. See a doctor and get a diagnosis. ALS can be inherited, but MS can't.
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Do multiple sclerosis and amoytrophic lateral sclerosis affect genders differently?
Both are treated differently. " More women than men get MS. ALS is more common in men.
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What should I do before checking my blood pressure?
Find a quiet place to check your blood pressure. You will need to listen for your heartbeat. Make sure that you are comfortable and relaxed with a recently emptied bladder (a full bladder may affect your reading). Roll up the sleeve on your arm or remove any tight-sleeved clothing. Rest in a chair next to a table for 5...
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What should I know about checking my blood pressure at home?
This is especially important if your doctor recommends that you monitor your blood pressure on a regular basis. At least once a year, and especially after you first purchase your blood pressure monitor, bring your monitor with you to your doctor's visit to check the machine's accuracy.
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How can Gardasil help prevent human papillomavirus (HPV)?
Gardasil prevents HPV-16 and HPV-18, which is responsible for 70% of all cervical cancers, as well as HPV- 6 and HPV-11, which are known to cause 90% of all genital warts. Gardasil 9 also protects against these four HPV strains, as well as five others.
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Are there vaccines for the human papillomavirus (HPV)?
Three vaccines are available to protect against the types of HPV that cause most cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile and anal cancers. They are Gardasil, and Gardasil 9. They also protect against most genital warts. Whichever of these vaccines you and your doctor choose, you should stick with the same vaccine for all thr...
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What side effects can the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine cause?
You could have side effects, but they should be mild. Most people who complain of symptoms after getting the HPV shot have minor issues like pain or swelling at the site of the shot, fever, headache, and nausea. Sometimes people faint after getting the HPV vaccine or any other vaccination. Sitting down after getting th...
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Does insurance cover the cost of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?
Check with your insurance company just to be sure. If your family doesn't have health insurance or you're on Medicaid, you should be able to get the HPV vaccine for free through the Vaccines for Children ( VFC) program.
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How does the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protect me for life?
However, even women who have received the vaccine should see their gynecologist regularly for a Pap test to check for cervical cancer, because the vaccine doesn't protect against all HPV types that can cause cervical cancer.
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When should you get vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV)?
The best time to get the HPV vaccine is before you've started having sexual activity. That's why the CDC recommends that both boys and girls get their vaccination at age 11 or 12, although they can get the vaccine as early as age 9. If you're 13 or older and you haven't already been vaccinated, you can still get the va...
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How safe are human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines?
The HPV vaccines were tested on thousands of people and shown to be safe before they were released to the public. These vaccines have been used for years now, and experts say the chance of them causing a serious reaction is very slim. The HPV vaccine does not contain mercury or the preservative thimerosal.
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Can the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine help if you already have the virus?
However, if you have one type of HPV, the vaccine may prevent you from getting another type of the virus.
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What is the recommended dosage for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?
Whichever of these vaccines you and your doctor choose, you should stick with the same vaccine for all three shots. You need to take all three doses to be completely protected. You'll get the second shot about 1 to 2 months after the first, and the third shot 6 months after the first. Once you've started with a vaccine...
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What is the human papillomavirus (HPV)?
When the FDA approved the first human papillomavirus ( HPV) vaccine in 2006, it was big news. It's a virus that can be transmitted through sexual contact. During intercourse or oral sex, HPV can make its way into the genitals, mouth, or throat and cause infection. Sexually transmitted HPV comes in more than 40 differen...
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What are the symptoms of human papillomavirus (HPV)?
It's a virus that can be transmitted through sexual contact. Certain types of HPV cause genital warts. There's no sore throat or fever to let you know you've been infected. Most people clear the infection on their own. In fact, you might have absolutely no idea you've been infected until you develop genital warts or ha...
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Who can catch the human papillomavirus (HPV)?
It's a virus that can be transmitted through sexual contact. Certain types of HPV cause genital warts. Though HPV might not be as well known among sexually transmitted infections ( STIs) as herpes or syphilis, it is actually the most common STI. If you're sexually active, there's a very good chance of being infected wi...
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How is type 1 diabetes treated?
Your doctor may start you out with two injections a day of two different types of insulin. You may progress to three or four shots a day. Most insulin comes in a small glass bottle called a vial. You draw it out with a syringe that has a needle on the end, and give yourself the shot. Some now comes in a prefilled pen. ...
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How do people manage type 1 diabetes?
Many people with type 1 diabetes live long, healthy lives. The key to good health is to keep your blood sugar levels within the range your doctor gives you. You'll need to check them often and adjust insulin, food, and activities to make that happen.
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What are the signs of an emergency with type 1 diabetes?
They include: Heavy thirst Increased hunger (especially after eating) Dry mouth Nausea and vomiting Pain in your belly Frequent urination Unexplained weight loss (even though you're eating and feel hungry) Fatigue (weak, tired feeling) Blurred vision Heavy, labored breathing (your doctor will call this Kussmaul respira...
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What do people with type 1 diabetes use to control their blood sugar?
All people with type 1 diabetes must use insulin injections to control their blood sugar.
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What should you know about insulin and type 1 diabetes?
When your doctor talks about insulin, he'll mention three main things: " Onset" is the length of time before it reaches your bloodstream and begins lowering blood sugar. " Peak time" is the time when insulin is doing the most work in terms of lowering blood sugar. " Duration" is how long it keeps working after onset.
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What types of insulin are available for people with type 1 diabetes?
Several types of insulin are available. Rapid-acting starts to work in about 15 minutes. It peaks around 1 hour after you take it and continues to work for 2 to 4 hours. Regular or short-acting gets to work in about 30 minutes. It peaks between 2 and 3 hours and keeps working for 3 to 6 hours. Intermediate-acting won't...
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What types of insulin are available for type 1 diabetes?
Rapid-acting starts to work in about 15 minutes. It peaks around 1 hour after you take it and continues to work for 2 to 4 hours. Regular or short-acting gets to work in about 30 minutes. It peaks between 2 and 3 hours and keeps working for 3 to 6 hours. Intermediate-acting won't get into your bloodstream for 2 to 4 ho...
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How can food be used to treat type 1 diabetes?
You'll also need to understand how food affects your blood sugar. Once you know the roles that carbs, fats, and protein play, you can build a healthy eating plan that helps keep your levels where they should be. A diabetes educator or registered dietitian can help you get started.
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How can checking your blood sugar help treat type 1 diabetes?
Check your blood sugar before, during, and after an activity to find out how it affects you. Some things will make your levels go up; others won't. You can lower your insulin or have a snack with carbs to prevent it from dropping too low. If your test is high, test for ketones -- acids that can result from high sugar l...
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What should I do if I have high blood sugar with type 1 diabetes?
If your test is high, test for ketones -- acids that can result from high sugar levels. If they're OK, you should be good to go. If they're high, skip the workout.
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How can type 1 diabetes affect the eye?
This eye problem happens in about 80% of adults who have had type 1 diabetes for more than 15 years. It's rare before puberty no matter how long you've had the disease. To prevent it -- and keep your eyesight -- keep good control of blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides.
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What terms will my doctor use when talking about insulin in type 1 diabetes patients?
When your doctor talks about insulin, he'll mention three main things: " Onset" is the length of time before it reaches your bloodstream and begins lowering blood sugar. " Peak time" is the time when insulin is doing the most work in terms of lowering blood sugar. "
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How is type 1 diabetes diagnosed?
They include: Heavy thirst Increased hunger (especially after eating) Dry mouth Nausea and vomiting Pain in your belly Frequent urination Unexplained weight loss (even though you're eating and feel hungry) Fatigue (weak, tired feeling) Blurred vision Heavy, labored breathing (your doctor will call this Kussmaul respira...
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When should I check my blood sugar if I have type 1 diabetes?
Check your blood sugar before, during, and after an activity to find out how it affects you. Some things will make your levels go up; others won't. You can lower your insulin or have a snack with carbs to prevent it from dropping too low.
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How can type 1 diabetes affect the kidney?
About 20% to 30% of people with type 1 diabetes get a condition called nephropathy. The chances grow over time. It's most likely to show up 15 to 25 years after the onset of diabetes. It can lead to other serious problems like kidney failure and heart disease.
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How does high blood sugar affect hydration?
This causes high blood sugar, which can lead to: Dehydration. When there's extra sugar in your blood, you pee more. That's your body's way of getting rid of it. A large amount of water goes out with that urine, causing your body to dry out.
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What does insulin do?
Type 1 diabetes happens when your immune system destroys cells in your pancreas called beta cells. Insulin is a hormone that helps move sugar, or glucose, into your body's tissues. Glucose doesn't move into your cells because insulin isn't there to do it. This causes high blood sugar, which can lead to: Dehydration. Wh...
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What is secondary diabetes?
It's similar to type 1, except the immune system doesn't destroy your beta cells. They're wiped out by something else, like a disease or an injury to your pancreas. About 20% to 30% of people with type 1 diabetes get a condition called nephropathy.
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Who gets type 1 diabetes?
It's more common in whites than in African- Americans. It affects men and women equally. Although the disease usually starts in people under 20, it can happen at any age. Several types of insulin are available. About 20% to 30% of people with type 1 diabetes get a condition called nephropathy.
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How does type 1 diabetes happen?
It's similar to type 1, except the immune system doesn't destroy your beta cells. If they're high, skip the workout.
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What problems can peanuts cause if you have an allergy?
Symptoms of an allergic response to peanuts will usually start within minutes of exposure, and they can include: Tightening in the throat Shortness of breath or wheezing Skin reaction such as hives or redness Tingling or itching in the mouth or throat Diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps or vomiting A runny nose This is a ...
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What is the severe reaction to peanuts known as anaphylaxis?
Symptoms of an allergic response to peanuts will usually start within minutes of exposure, and they can include: Tightening in the throat Shortness of breath or wheezing Skin reaction such as hives or redness Tingling or itching in the mouth or throat Diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps or vomiting A runny nose This is a ...
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How is dengue fever transmitted?
In 2014, an outbreak of dengue fever was identified in Hawaii with other outbreaks in 2013 in Brownsville, Texas and Key West, Fla. Dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes mosquito infected with a dengue virus. The mosquito becomes infected when it bites a person with dengue virus in their blood. It can't b...
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What serious problems can develop from dengue fever?
These include dengue hemorrhagic fever, a rare complication characterized by high fever, damage to lymph and blood vessels, bleeding from the nose and gums, enlargement of the liver, and failure of the circulatory system. The symptoms may progress to massive bleeding, shock, and death. This is called dengue shock syndr...
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How common is dengue fever?
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What are the symptoms of dengue fever?
Symptoms, which usually begin four to six days after infection and last for up to 10 days, may include Sudden, high fever Severe headaches Pain behind the eyes Severe joint and muscle pain Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Skin rash, which appears two to five days after the onset of fever Mild bleeding (such a nose bleed, bleedi...
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How can you reduce the mosquito population to prevent dengue fever?
To reduce the mosquito population, get rid of places where mosquitoes can breed. These include old tires, cans, or flower pots that collect rain. Regularly change the water in outdoor bird baths and pets' water dishes.
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What can you do to protect yourself from someone with dengue fever?
If someone in your home gets dengue fever, be especially vigilant about efforts to protect yourself and other family members from mosquitoes. Mosquitoes that bite the infected family member could spread the infection to others in your home.
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What is dengue fever?
These viruses are related to the viruses that cause West Nile infection and yellow fever.
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What is the treatment for dengue fever?
There is no specific medicine to treat dengue infection. If you think you may have dengue fever, you should use pain relievers with acetaminophen and avoid medicines with aspirin, which could worsen bleeding. You should also rest, drink plenty of fluids, and see your doctor. If you start to feel worse in the first 24 h...
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What can you do to protect yourself from dengue fever?
When indoors, use air conditioning if available. Make sure window and door screens are secure and free of holes. If sleeping areas are not screened or air conditioned, use mosquito nets. If you have symptoms of dengue, speak to your doctor.