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b8756f3c696addb614d61549183372c7 | Who is at greater risk for developing dengue hemorrhagic fever? | People with weakened immune systems as well as those with a second or subsequent dengue infection are believed to be at greater risk for developing dengue hemorrhagic fever. |
54496c4df40ebf3684df9974a6b85bb1 | Is there a vaccine to prevent dengue fever? | The best way to prevent the disease is to prevent bites by infected mosquitoes, particularly if you are living in or traveling to a tropical area. This involves protecting yourself and making efforts to keep the mosquito population down. In 2019, the FDA approved a vaccine called Dengvaxia to help prevent the disease f... |
d65d5caa49c72d96ffd9892ed241e892 | How is dengue fever diagnosed? | The mosquito becomes infected when it bites a person with dengue virus in their blood. If you become sick after traveling to a tropical area, let your doctor know. This will allow your doctor to evaluate the possibility that your symptoms were caused by a dengue infection. |
db0654d616637e3d2f46c03ae9707067 | What is acute and chronic sinusitis? | Acute sinusitis lasts up to 4 weeks. Chronic sinusitis lasts at least several weeks and can linger for years. Its cause can be hard to pin down -- and hard to treat. Sinusitis might start because of a cold or allergies. Fungus can cause it for people who have weak immune systems. Sometimes, chronic sinusitis is due to ... |
570d9b63c46c1519f65ccf97c870fb57 | When should you call the doctor about sinusitis symptoms? | But many people who have it use treatments that aren't likely to help. But call your doctor if you've had sinus symptoms for more than a few days or if they're really bad. The sooner you start the right treatment, the sooner you'll feel better again. |
fcc563e6d1e846fffc1b8c80e3881d32 | What is sundowning in people with Alzheimer's disease? | Many people with the disease get confused, anxious, and agitated at dusk and into the evening hours. It's called sundown syndrome, or sundowning. The problems may last a few hours or throughout the night. |
47898c1a73c6ed81cd667d30606edd21 | How can Alzheimer's disease affect your sex life? | No one has studied sexuality in Alzheimer's. But many people with disease also have a mood disorder, such as depression, or other medical problem, which can lead to sexual problems. Medications that treat these conditions can also affect someone's sex life. People with dementia often feel less interested in many areas ... |
1b54b6417c061a0c5e3f9b4719b8964a | Is gingko biloba helpful if you have Alzheimer's disease? | For many years, people thought this extract from the ginkgo tree might be a memory booster. But there's no evidence that it works in treating or preventing Alzheimer's. In fact, it may be harmful. One large study showed that taking it every day may cause dangerous side effects, such as too much bleeding, and that ginkg... |
62d17225b33eafd7e84b5d6e13774463 | How can I help someone with Alzheimer's disease who is getting more confused? | If you have to make changes, do it gradually. Make things simple, and avoid situations where she has to make decisions. Describe the events for the day to her. Put large labels (with words or pictures) on drawers and shelves so she'll know what's in or on them. If she doesn't seem to understand something you've said, u... |
6a56adcdfff1c3756b9aad4c042a5694 | What can I do to help my loved one with Alzheimer's disease to get the right amount of food to eat? | Try some of these tips: Talk to your loved one's doctor. Don't force her to eat. Offer smaller meals more often instead of three large ones. Encourage her to walk, garden, or do other things that get her moving to boost her appetite. Serve finger foods that are easier for her to handle and eat. Prepare meals that offer... |
63e81d7adbbd8f77c09238a6e1a3d961 | Is exercise good for someone who has Alzheimer's disease? | Try some of these tips: Talk to your loved one's doctor. It can also give your loved one more energy and improve his mood and sleep. It can make the brain work better, too. Someone in the early stages of the disease may enjoy walking, bowling, dancing, golf, and swimming. As the disease gets worse, he may need more sup... |
730112c45d7766459aa667c22d3fb16c | What are bad side effects of medications for Alzheimer's disease? | They may also react with other Alzheimer's meds. The problems may last a few hours or throughout the night. They might help her relax. |
8f05660e8760edb381fd14dc9c020e76 | What is a cholesterol diary? | It's important to know your cholesterol levels through a simple blood test. Your doctor may suggest you track your progress toward healthy cholesterol levels with the use of a cholesterol diary. The diary will show the progress you have made in improving your cholesterol. Even after you achieve your goal, you should ke... |
408726679d27f1b1ba5a67e0d20de497 | What are possible complications of a hysterectomy? | Complications are rare, but can include excessive bleeding, infection, or damage to your urinary system or intestines. |
f9e38aead3b72a2b6d440b6ec087b6f7 | Is radical hysterectomy performed through the abdomen or vagina? | Most of the time, this surgery is performed through your abdomen. But your doctor may be able to use laparoscopy to remove your uterus through your vagina. This results in less blood loss, and maybe a shorter hospital stay. |
4e5348a0581ffcf69a6ba73829e9b61c | Why would I need a catheter for cervical cancer? | And, depending on where the cancer has spread, he may take your bladder, vagina, rectum, and part of your colon. If your doctor has to remove part of your bladder or colon, he'll have to create a new way for you to remove waste. You may have to have a catheter. Or, he'll attach a plastic bag to the front of your abdome... |
7d8bcc95e28fa7d09bc98982f069312c | What happens during a pelvic exenteration for cervical cancer? | If you've had cervical cancer that came back, your doctor may suggest this as a surgical option. He'll remove your cervix, uterus, and surrounding organs and tissues. He'll also remove nearby lymph nodes. And, depending on where the cancer has spread, he may take your bladder, vagina, rectum, and part of your colon. |
b774a541cd64832714f948bea14d5b6d | What is the chance of cervical cancer returning after trachelectomy? | The chance of your cancer coming back after this operation is very low. Studies show that women who have a trachelectomy have a 50% chance of getting pregnant 5 years later. But they also are at a higher risk of miscarriage than women who haven't had this surgery. |
6ae4193de540b41e0e42f4b7e4a6658b | What is laser surgery for cervical cancer? | This is performed in your doctor's office or clinic and is usually reserved for stage 0 cervical cancer. Your doctor uses a laser beam to burn off the cancer cells on your cervix. He may also cut a small piece of tissue to examine in a lab. He'll numb your cervix so you won't have any pain. |
79199f43bb39b570fc2feaebd0271fe4 | What happens during radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer? | During this surgery, the surgeon removes your uterus and the tissues next to it. He'll also remove about 1 inch of the vagina next to your cervix. And, he may take some of the lymph nodes from your pelvic area. These are pockets of immune system tissue that are about the size of a pea. He'll leave your ovaries and fall... |
ebb3d31947f99ba9dffa229084c2c549 | How does cryosurgery treat cervical cancer? | Your doctor uses a gas called liquid nitrogen to freeze the abnormal cancer cells on your cervix. An âice ballâ forms, and the bad cells die. Your doctor can perform this procedure in his office or clinic. |
cfa433aabd3cd822aa357494ae162d92 | How are hysterectomies performed? | Surgeons perform hysterectomies in one of three ways: through a cut in the abdomen (abdominal hysterectomy); through the vagina (vaginal hysterectomy); or with the help of robotic instruments (laparoscopic hysterectomy). |
85271dbe2dfb84587f0498e26d385bfa | What is the recovery time for radical hysterectomy? | Full recovery time is 4 to 6 weeks. Call your doctor right away if you have excessive bleeding, trouble peeing, or believe your wound is infected. |
31d84c18660d2c451795ddf7f4edd73e | How long does pelvic exenteration recovery take? | Recovery from pelvic exenteration can take 6 months or more. |
2f75f5389b40b0c109c973e9491ac149 | What does hysterectomy for cervical cancer consist of? | In this procedure, a surgeon removes your uterus and cervix. Your other reproductive organs -- your ovaries and fallopian tubes -- are left in place, unless there's a medical reason they should be removed, too. |
dcc96af220ce4cc7fad591ab68ad1d5d | What does the type of cervical cancer treatment depend on? | Which one he recommends will depend on what type of cervical cancer you have, your age, and whether or not you might want to have children in the future. It will also depend on whether, or how far, the cancer has spread. If you've had cervical cancer that came back, your doctor may suggest this as a surgical option. |
02afb7aa3389f0decf9a7115c9e5cf04 | What does trachelectomy for cervical cancer consist of? | If you want to be able to have kids later, it may be the only treatment he recommends. The surgeon removes your cervix and the top part of your vagina, but he leaves your uterus intact. He places a stitch, or a band, where your cervix had been. This opening leads to your uterus. He may also remove the lymph nodes near ... |
f940fd7e2b446c1d3d92011d38aed5f9 | What is conization for cervical cancer? | Your doctor may do this before he recommends chemotherapy or radiation. Your doctor uses a surgical or laser knife to remove a cone-shaped piece of tissue from your cervix. He may also use a thin wire heated by electricity. You may have to have a catheter. |
91ebd4b00a97420cab19ffa9f1628556 | Who are the best candidates for a tummy tuck? | A tummy tuck is suitable for men and women who are in good health. Women who have had several pregnancies may find the procedure useful for tightening their abdominal muscles and reducing skin. A tummy tuck is also an option for men or women who were once obese and still have excess fat deposits or loose skin around th... |
14020d1e17c5251201dd4224a4ae20d3 | Can you diet before getting a tummy tuck? | Don't try a drastic diet before the surgery. Eat well-balanced, complete meals. A healthy diet may help you heal better. |
22c57908e24eaaa3bd3b4538695cc26e | Can you take medication before getting a tummy tuck? | Tell your doctor about everything you take, including prescription drugs, herbal medicines, and other supplements. Your surgeon may instruct you to stop taking certain medications for a time before and after the surgery. |
530b45907c5182a74218a885aae33068 | Can you smoke before getting a tummy tuck? | If you smoke, your doctor will ask that you quit smoking from at least two weeks before the surgery until two weeks after the surgery. It is not enough to just cut down on smoking. You must stop completely since smoking makes complications more likely and slows healing. |
36e798ee35301fbb695d144613b1e3b8 | How should you prepare your home before getting a tummy tuck? | Before getting the surgery, get your home ready. You'll need: Ice packs Loose, comfortable clothing that can be put on and off very easily Petroleum jelly Hand-held shower head and bathroom chair You'll also need someone to drive you home after the tummy tuck. If you live alone, you'll want someone to stay with you for... |
c9a7e602ceac7d0c1db28a2b854a61af | What is a tummy tuck? | This surgery flattens the abdomen by removing extra fat and skin, and tightening muscles in your abdominal wall. It's not the same as liposuction, although you may choose to get liposuction along with a tummy tuck. This is a major surgery, so if you're considering it, you should know the facts before you decide whether... |
5858b0f9698220d14ee4aafdb05a08ba | What are the effects of multiple sclerosis? | The effects are often different for everyone who has the disease. Some people have mild symptoms and don't need treatment. Others will have trouble getting around and doing daily tasks. |
cfd71b2872d9c0ebdafaab007611b94b | What can your doctor do to help with multiple sclerosis (MS)? | Your doctor can also prescribe drugs that may slow the course of the disease, prevent or treat attacks, ease your symptoms, or help you manage the stress that can come with the condition. |
e038813c6bdf71fe406983be11dcbc6d | Is there a cure for multiple sclerosis? | There is no cure for MS right now, but a number of treatments can improve how you feel and keep your body working well. |
97513015d80065fed44a3c8be07a6471 | When do the first symptoms of multiple sclerosis start? | As a result, you may have symptoms like: Trouble walking Feeling tired Muscle weakness or spasms Blurred or double vision Numbness and tingling Sexual problems Poor bladder or bowel control Pain Depression Problems focusing or remembering The first symptoms often start between ages 20 and 40. Most people with MS have a... |
aa077a8bb2d519305a5fca6960650c80 | Are there drugs that can slow the course of multiple sclerosis? | Your doctor can also prescribe drugs that may slow the course of the disease, prevent or treat attacks, ease your symptoms, or help you manage the stress that can come with the condition. Drugs that may slow your MS or help nerve damage include: Beta interferon ( Avonex, Betaseron, and Rebif) Copolymer-1 ( Copaxone) Da... |
077b0f13e1dc48bd971b560bf533ad38 | What causes multiple sclerosis (MS)? | Doctors don't know for sure what causes MS, but there are many things that seem to make the disease more likely. People with certain genes may have higher chances of getting it. Smoking also may raise the risk. |
4d562df2da12db7d3c96e357df764d70 | What are the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)? | The damage means your brain can't send signals through your body correctly. Your nerves also don't work as they should to help you move and feel. As a result, you may have symptoms like: Trouble walking Feeling tired Muscle weakness or spasms Blurred or double vision Numbness and tingling Sexual problems Poor bladder o... |
d9ab1f65dda81d6ab0f2c8ba59c783ea | What is the outlook for multiple sclerosis (MS)? | Support groups are also great places to connect with other people living with MS. Research is giving doctors more treatment options for the condition, a better idea of what causes it, and the ability to diagnose it earlier. Stem-cell and genetic research may soon help doctors repair damaged nerves or stop the disease b... |
cb9edba30dda496948f302ead750b9c8 | How can therapy help with multiple sclerosis (MS)? | An occupational therapist can teach you new ways to do certain tasks to make it easier to work and take care of yourself. If you have trouble getting around, a cane, walker, or braces can help you walk more easily. |
22d3be9db7089deb88b5a974b55bef41 | Is vitamin D used to treat multiple sclerosis? | MS happens when your immune system attacks a fatty material called myelin, which wraps around your nerve fibers to protect them. People with certain genes may have higher chances of getting it. |
78a9a3c64272e7b6d98dccc1fda30289 | What tests help diagnose multiple sclerosis? | There's no single test that can prove you have MS. Your doctor will use a few different ones to check you. These may include: Blood tests to rule out diseases that cause similar symptoms, like Lyme disease and AIDS. People with MS usually have specific proteins in their CSF. Tests (called evoked potentials) that measur... |
ac9bd51d3b2bbd569e91d6a1756f510f | What lifestyle changes can I implement to treat multiple sclerosis? | You can also try other drugs, like muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, or botulinum toxin ( Botox), to ease muscle spasms and treat some of the other symptoms. Get regular exercise and avoid too much heat to boost your energy. Ask your doctor about trying yoga to ease fatigue or stress. Take care of your emotional health,... |
0187da8a62940d661ece13d74b9e428d | What tests are used to diagnose multiple sclerosis? | There's no single test that can prove you have MS. Your doctor will use a few different ones to check you. Analysis of the liquid that cushions your brain and spinal cord, called cerebrospinal fluid ( CSF). People with MS usually have specific proteins in their CSF. Tests (called evoked potentials) that measure the ele... |
2f0077c31c446617d69528ae5f71719d | What should you remove before going into the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) room? | Remove all of these before you go into the MRI room: Cell phone Coins Dentures Eyeglasses Hearing aids Keys Underwire bra Watch Wig If you don't like enclosed spaces or you're nervous about the test, tell your doctor. |
6a19e2d74b429b136e927d4e66d4156b | What is functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)? | A MRI of the brain and spinal cord looks for: Blood vessel damage Brain injury Cancer Multiple sclerosis Spinal cord injuries Stroke A MRI of the heart and blood vessels looks for: Blocked blood vessels Damage caused by a heart attack Heart disease Problems with the structure of the heart A MRI of the bones and joints ... |
b5ff8e32409fa2f3f1000e00809a9876 | What organs can a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) check? | A MRI of the brain and spinal cord looks for: Blood vessel damage Brain injury Cancer Multiple sclerosis Spinal cord injuries Stroke A MRI of the heart and blood vessels looks for: Blocked blood vessels Damage caused by a heart attack Heart disease Problems with the structure of the heart A MRI of the bones and joints ... |
d510e8428f75163ea2e3b44a4d7f72d4 | What should you let your doctor know before your magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)? | Before your MRI, let your doctor know if you: Have any health problems, such as kidney or liver disease Recently had surgery Have any allergies to food or medicine, or if you have asthma Are pregnant, or might be pregnant No metal is allowed in the MRI room, because the magnetic field in the machine can attract metal. |
96381b505846c8d76b87e29f6f3dc1e4 | What happens during a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test? | Before some MRIs, you'll get contrast dye into a vein in your arm or hand. This dye helps the doctor more clearly see structures inside your body. The dye often used in MRIs is called gadolinium. It can leave a metal taste in your mouth. You will lie on a table that slides into the MRI machine. Straps might be used to ... |
febea14beec14aa66b1b644888adf8f5 | What do your magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results mean? | Certain people with metal inside their body can't get this test, including those with: Some clips used to treat brain aneurysms Pacemakers and cardiac defibrillators Cochlear implants Certain metal coils placed in blood vessels A specially trained doctor called a radiologist will read the results of your MRI and send t... |
4804ba313a89b0c51896c2d4f8485b04 | Who shouldn't get magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)? | Pregnant women should not get a MRI during their first trimester unless they absolutely need the test. The first trimester is when the baby's organs develop. You also shouldn't get contrast dye when you're pregnant. Don't get contrast dye if you've had an allergic reaction to it in the past or you have severe kidney di... |
b565070de664c08e1a013683b56c7d1c | What does a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the bones and joints look for? | A MRI of the brain and spinal cord looks for: Blood vessel damage Brain injury Cancer Multiple sclerosis Spinal cord injuries Stroke A MRI of the heart and blood vessels looks for: Blocked blood vessels Damage caused by a heart attack Heart disease Problems with the structure of the heart A MRI of the bones and joints ... |
cb5bba89ccc8712f17d6c8f280117175 | What does a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart and blood vessels look for? | A MRI of the brain and spinal cord looks for: Blood vessel damage Brain injury Cancer Multiple sclerosis Spinal cord injuries Stroke A MRI of the heart and blood vessels looks for: Blocked blood vessels Damage caused by a heart attack Heart disease Problems with the structure of the heart A MRI of the bones and joints ... |
60a80e8efe77e13b8cbc01ebb077d7ef | Why would you need magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)? | A MRI helps a doctor diagnose a disease or injury, and it can monitor how well you're doing with a treatment. MRIs can be done on different parts of your body. |
7e30da48b870cf1f7d735d8ceef50c69 | What is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)? | Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI) is a test that uses powerful magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make detailed pictures inside your body. Your doctor can use this test to diagnose you or to see how well you've responded to treatment. Unlike X-rays and computed tomography ( CT) scans, MRIs do not use the damaging ... |
778bf3bdbfe20d20907bc222636299ae | What does magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment look like? | You lie on a table that slides all the way into the tube. In a short-bore system, you are not totally inside the MRI machine. Only the part of your body that's being scanned is inside. The rest of your body is outside the machine. An open MRI is open on all sides. This type of machine may be best if you have claustroph... |
0412132306f27613d442167a4044afa7 | What causes plantar fasciitis? | You're at greater risk of plantar fasciitis if you: Are female Are 40 to 60 years old Are obese Have flat feet or high arches Have tight Achilles tendons, or âheel cordsâ Have an unusual walk or foot position Often wear high-heeled shoes Spend many hours standing each day Wear worn-out shoes with thin soles Your do... |
5ea57950d66f62b6ffc197da77a21b57 | What is plantar fasciitis? | Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick band of tissue (also called a fascia) at the bottom of your foot that runs from your heel to your toes. Your fascia supports the muscles and arch of your foot. When it's overly stretched, you can get tiny tears in its surface. This can bring on pain and inflammation. |
4891009c974b01e171cf04720e5d7a7c | What are hyaluronic acid joint injections? | People with arthritis get these shots to help lubricate their joints so that they work more smoothly. Your doctor can let you know if it would help you based on your symptoms and other treatments you've tried. Though the shots have been available for more than a decade, studies on how effective they are have shown mixe... |
23c883206b246360f32d88d560b3bd24 | How does spirometry help with the diagnosis of asthma? | Spirometry. This is a simple breathing test that measures how much and how fast you can blow air out of your lungs. Airway obstruction due to asthma or COPD is quickly revealed. Spirometry can be done before and after you inhale the asthma drug albuterol, a bronchodilator. Albuterol delivered in an asthma inhaler helps... |
8f74f41ce6a4cff0e89aa3b3e747ed9a | How do lung function tests help diagnose asthma? | Lung function tests (pulmonary function tests or PFTs) include several simple breathing tests to diagnose lung problems. The two most common are spirometry and methacholine challenge tests. These two tests, along with a history and physical exam, are the standards for making the diagnosis of asthma. |
d73b55bd4f200ebce6d4529e718872ac | How is chest X-ray used to diagnose asthma? | By viewing your lungs on an X-ray, your doctor can see if you have another health condition that may be causing asthma-like symptoms. Asthma may cause a small increase in the size of your lungs (called hyperinflation), but a person with asthma will usually have a normal chest X-ray. Patients with COPD will also have hy... |
6c386186e78a16002df6680eaa0158ee | How can diffusing capacity (DLCO) test help with the diagnosis of asthma? | This is a simple breathing test that measures how much and how fast you can blow air out of your lungs. The DLCO is normal in people with asthma and low in smokers who have COPD. Asthma may cause a small increase in the size of your lungs (called hyperinflation), but a person with asthma will usually have a normal ches... |
264f9662271764fc86bd1b4a8a13023a | How can methacholine challenge test (MCT) help diagnose asthma? | Methacholine challenge test ( MCT). During this test, you inhale increasing amounts of a mist of methacholine before and after spirometry. If lung function drops by 20% or more after a low dose of methacholine, that indicates you have asthma. |
fe01f0b621b7ff09290efb5ad53a786e | How do you diagnose persistent depressive disorder? | It is marked by a depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, for at least 2 years. In children and teens, moods can be irritable for at least 1 year to be called Persistent Depressive Disorder. |
a7c613ba15ae09559bdc66c9ba6af9c6 | How do you treat cyclothymic disorder? | Some people with mild symptoms of cyclothymia are able to live successful, fulfilling lives. Others find their relationships troubled by depression, impulsive actions, and strong emotions. For these people, short-term medications may bring relief. Mood stabilizers include antiseizure drugs such as lithium, Depakote, Te... |
99e22979265a9a67bcbcc518a8c3c565 | How do you treat persistent depressive disorder? | Antidepressants , such as selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors ( SNRIs), or tricyclic antidepressants, are often used to treat PDD. You may need to try more than one medication to find the one that works best. Doctors believe treatment for PDD is effective with ... |
b862a0a43055daeb8a78fc9ad114629c | Should you get treatment for persistent depressive disorder? | Staying in a constant state of moodiness is no way to live. Another is that PDD can also increase your risk for physical diseases. If left untreated, this mood disorder can develop into more severe depression. It can also increase your risk for attempting suicide. |
07562b2267ab69720b51311d24b2473a | What are symptoms of cyclothymic disorder? | PDD can occur alone or with other psychiatric or mood disorders, although not with mania or hypomania. With cyclothymic disorder, you have low-grade high periods (hypomanias) as well as brief, fleeting periods of depression that don't last as long (less than 2 weeks at a time) as in a major depressive episode. Symptoms... |
36303d84f8161b82fe54627cf7b16a1b | What is persistent depressive disorder? | Although less extreme, Persistent Depressive Disorder ( PDD) causes chronic or long-lasting moodiness that ranges in severity. PDD can occur alone or with other psychiatric or mood disorders, although not with mania or hypomania. As with depression, PDD is more common in women than in men. This mood disorder tends to a... |
a994b6f815100aa72ae4bda6c761b6f1 | Who gets cyclothymic disorder? | Up to 4% of the general population is affected by PDD. But know that it may take several weeks or longer to take effect. Its cause is unknown, but genetics may play a role; cyclothymia is more common in people with relatives who have bipolar disorder. Symptoms usually appear in adolescence or young adulthood. But becau... |
18566c302ec2672ec20df1b9af9ad0c6 | Can cyclothymic disorder become bipolar disorder? | Persistent Depressive Disorder is a less severe form of depression. The hypomanias in cyclothymic disorder are similar to those seen in bipolar II disorder, and do not progress to full-blown manias. In some cases, cyclothymic disorder progresses to full-blown bipolar disease. |
51e7443409f43223dac676fbde2d1908 | What is cyclothymic disorder? | Persistent Depressive Disorder is a less severe form of depression. With cyclothymic disorder, you have low-grade high periods (hypomanias) as well as brief, fleeting periods of depression that don't last as long (less than 2 weeks at a time) as in a major depressive episode. The hypomanias in cyclothymic disorder are ... |
ca3bdbb7b4e702edf2e70580a86c7320 | What are side effects of palbociclib and ribociclib in treating breast cancer? | Common side effects include: Pain where you get the shot Nausea and vomiting Loss of appetite Weakness and fatigue Hot flashes Cough Muscle, joint, and bone pain Constipation Shortness of breath |
578e01671c9a9ba9162d3910e0d45345 | What are side effects of tamoxifen? | For women, the side effects of tamoxifen are similar to some of the symptoms of menopause. Two of the most common ones are hot flashes and vaginal discharge. Other problems for women may include: Vaginal dryness or itching Irregular periods Headache Nausea and vomiting Skin rash Fatigue Water retention and weight gain ... |
87740dbe229654f4194a305f9dd3f71d | Does tamoxifen raise the risk of cataracts? | Tamoxifen seems to give some women a higher chance of having this condition, which clouds the lens inside the eye. People have also reported eye problems such as corneal scarring or retinal changes. |
7b245531b0ce3413e98b36c2e3bb225e | Can tamoxifen prevent breast cancer? | A large study by the National Cancer Institute looked at whether tamoxifen lowered cases of breast cancer in healthy women who were known to be likely to get the disease. The results of the trial showed a 50% reduction in breast cancer in the women who took the drug. Studies have also shown that tamoxifen lessens the r... |
df697c63021f02eb37257b8c2b1a59d8 | What are goserelin (Zoladex) and leuprorelin (Lupron) used for in breast cancer patients? | There are two types of hormone therapy for breast cancer: Drugs that stop estrogen and progesterone from helping breast cancer cells grow Drugs or surgery to keep the ovaries from making the hormones Hormone therapy is different from hormone replacement therapy ( HRT), a treatment that adds hormones to the body to coun... |
09f43b7499e36bf058ad58a4f8f21196 | What are the side effects of palbociclib to treat breast cancer? | Common side effects include: Pain where you get the shot Nausea and vomiting Loss of appetite Weakness and fatigue Hot flashes Cough Muscle, joint, and bone pain Constipation Shortness of breath |
25c6ccee2d2b083aeecec902e44b9c8d | How does tamoxifen treat breast cancer? | Common hormone therapy drugs for breast cancer treatment include: Anastrozole ( Arimidex) Exemestane ( Aromasin) Fulvestrant ( Faslodex) Goserelin ( Zoladex) Letrozole ( Femara) Leuprorelin, leuprolide acetate ( Lupron) Megestrol ( Megace) Tamoxifen ( Nolvadex, Soltamox) Toremifene ( Fareston) Tamoxifen is a pill that ... |
0b7fccc12bffb5b1ee9a1de1a029ed51 | Does tamoxifen produce side effects in men? | For men, tamoxifen can cause: Headache Nausea and vomiting Skin rash Sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction or a lower sex drive Yes. |
adfe7a6aeb4dbd1325d0b66e2146484a | What are the side effects of goserelin (Zoladex) and leuprorelin (Lupron) for breast cancer? | Common side effects include: Pain where you get the shot Nausea and vomiting Loss of appetite Weakness and fatigue Hot flashes Cough Muscle, joint, and bone pain Constipation Shortness of breath |
55d93d6eb3769ceea0dcd337630e0f0b | Which hormones fuel some types of breast cancer? | Hormones that every woman has in her body -- estrogen and progesterone -- can be fuel for some types of breast cancer. They help the cells grow and spread. Hormone therapy, also called endocrine therapy, adds, blocks, or removes those chemicals to treat the disease. |
42d2f9c05275346c2be051cb1c6befb9 | What are aromatase inhibitors? | Aromatase inhibitors: This type of hormone therapy drug keeps your body from breaking down testosterone into estrogen. They include: Anastrozole ( Arimidex) Exemestane ( Aromasin) Letrozole ( Femara) Aromatase inhibitors keep breast cancer from getting worse for longer than tamoxifen in women who have the advanced dise... |
1df7e68b8f66875a1bc7003f73964f66 | What are the side effects of tamoxifen as a treatment for breast cancer? | For women, the side effects of tamoxifen are similar to some of the symptoms of menopause. Two of the most common ones are hot flashes and vaginal discharge. Other problems for women may include: Vaginal dryness or itching Irregular periods Headache Nausea and vomiting Skin rash Fatigue Water retention and weight gain ... |
6c57e164c40db78b5be4a5b3c81df79f | How can tamoxifen cause high risk of blood clots? | Women who take tamoxifen may have a slightly higher risk of blood clots in their lungs or large veins. It's an even bigger risk for smokers. |
cf14689e8c228e0993b865a38b6fc2d8 | Does tamoxifen help if you had ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)? | Studies have also shown that tamoxifen lessens the risk of breast cancer returning in women who have had the earliest form of the disease, ductal carcinoma in situ ( DCIS). |
9c46f2678e74d7ae4374090c08f28ed1 | What are two types of hormone therapy for breast cancer? | There are two types of hormone therapy for breast cancer: Drugs that stop estrogen and progesterone from helping breast cancer cells grow Drugs or surgery to keep the ovaries from making the hormones Hormone therapy is different from hormone replacement therapy ( HRT), a treatment that adds hormones to the body to coun... |
836ab595050f76d5aec7510c1ccf7372 | What are symptoms of tamoxifen for men? | For men, tamoxifen can cause: Headache Nausea and vomiting Skin rash Sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction or a lower sex drive Yes. |
624935a1efb26e4cf55c37984195e46d | What are the two types of hormone therapy for breast cancer? | There are two types of hormone therapy for breast cancer: Drugs that stop estrogen and progesterone from helping breast cancer cells grow Drugs or surgery to keep the ovaries from making the hormones Hormone therapy is different from hormone replacement therapy ( HRT), a treatment that adds hormones to the body to coun... |
ca1276ae2e26f55b7ac2c5ace2361bf0 | How can aromatase inhibitors help with treating breast cancer? | Aromatase inhibitors: This type of hormone therapy drug keeps your body from breaking down testosterone into estrogen. They include: Anastrozole ( Arimidex) Exemestane ( Aromasin) Letrozole ( Femara) Aromatase inhibitors keep breast cancer from getting worse for longer than tamoxifen in women who have the advanced dise... |
06ec0c1c9f5a6aa15a3502c6e017f8a7 | When did doctors first use tamoxifen to treat breast cancer? | Doctors first used tamoxifen to treat women whose breast cancer had spread in their bodies because it slowed or stopped the growth of the disease. The drug also lowers the chance that some early stage breast cancers will come back. And it can lower the risk that a woman will get cancer in her other breast later on. |
ecc984cfbf3f7a13a13d6d33ed189846 | What are common hormone therapy drugs for breast cancer? | Common hormone therapy drugs for breast cancer treatment include: Anastrozole ( Arimidex) Exemestane ( Aromasin) Fulvestrant ( Faslodex) Goserelin ( Zoladex) Letrozole ( Femara) Leuprorelin, leuprolide acetate ( Lupron) Megestrol ( Megace) Tamoxifen ( Nolvadex, Soltamox) Toremifene ( Fareston) Tamoxifen is a pill that ... |
467e3ac455bec828a8cf160c1a719cb3 | Does tamoxifen raise the risk of uterine cancer? | But this risk is small, and it may be outweighed by the benefits of tamoxifen for breast cancer treatment. Talk to your doctor to know for sure. |
e1b514e38983a6ccd871d8e23126b6b5 | What are the side effects of exemestane to treat breast cancer? | Other problems for women may include: Vaginal dryness or itching Irregular periods Headache Nausea and vomiting Skin rash Fatigue Water retention and weight gain The side effects may be similar to menopause, but tamoxifen doesn't trigger menopause. |
a433e6d3166993dfa073d8d81f4c7422 | How does tamoxifen affect medications in breast cancer patients? | They can change how the drug works and affect the breast cancer. |
dbca0b2213acdba2dd8c0f4eafe737a2 | Can tamoxifen affect the fertility of women using it to treat breast cancer? | But it might harm a growing baby, so it's important to use some form of barrier birth control while you're taking it, like condoms or a diaphragm. Don't use birth control pills. They can change how the drug works and affect the breast cancer. Tell your doctor right away if you think you've become pregnant while you're ... |
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