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What can I do to help my infant with acid reflux?
You can try a few lifestyle changes to help a child with acid reflux: For infants: Raise the head of the baby's crib or bassinet Hold him upright for 30 minutes after a feeding Thicken his bottle feedings with cereal (ask your doctor before you try this) Change his feeding schedule Try giving him solid food (with your ...
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How is acid reflux diagnosed in kids?
Usually, the doctor can diagnose acid reflux based on the symptoms you describe and your child's medical history, especially if the problem happens regularly and causes discomfort. Sometimes, your child may need more tests, such as: Barium swallow or upper GI series. Gastric emptying study.
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Can ED medications cause vision problems?
You should also stop these medications and call your doctor right away if you have vision loss. A rare vision problem called NAION -- short for “nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy” -- has been reported by a few men using these drugs.
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How do I take erectile dysfunction medication?
Also, make sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain anything you don't understand. Take these drugs exactly as directed.
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Are there any side effects of erectile dysfunction medication?
Side effects are not common, but they can happen. You may get: • A headache • Upset stomach or heartburn • Feeling of warmth • Nasal congestion • Changes in vision (lights tinged with color, glare) • Back pain • Hearing loss You may need emergency treatment if you get an erection that lasts for more than ...
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Do you have to take medication to treat erectile dysfunction?
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When do you need emergency treatment for erectile dysfunction medication?
You may get: • A headache • Upset stomach or heartburn • Feeling of warmth • Nasal congestion • Changes in vision (lights tinged with color, glare) • Back pain • Hearing loss You may need emergency treatment if you get an erection that lasts for more than 4 hours and happens without any sexual excitement....
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Can you switch between erectile dysfunction medications?
You may find that one works better for your schedule or that there are differences in the side effects for you. But these medications work the same basic way, so you're likely to have similar results.
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Where should I store erectile dysfunction medication?
People who have a higher chance for NAION include those who: Are more than 50 years old Smoke Have heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol levels Have certain other eye problems Keep them in their original container and out of reach of children. Store them away from heat and moisture (not in t...
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What medications treat erectile dysfunction?
But others find they may need medication to get and keep an erection. The FDA has approved several prescription drugs you take orally to treat ED. All of these work by relaxing your muscles and boosting blood flow to your penis, making erections easier to get and maintain. They are: avanafil ( Stendra) sildenafil ( Via...
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What are the precautions for taking ED medications?
Again, do not use these ED medications if you take nitrates, such as nitroglycerin or a similar medicine, for chest pain. But there are other situations that may make these medications unsafe as well. Before you take Viagra or one of the others, tell your doctor: If you are allergic to any medications, including other ...
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Who gets nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy?
But others find they may need medication to get and keep an erection. The condition causes a sudden loss of eyesight because blood flow is blocked to the optic nerve. People who have a higher chance for NAION include those who: Are more than 50 years old Smoke Have heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or high ...
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What are some symptoms of varicose veins?
If you have varicose veins, you'll notice: Swollen ankles and feet Throbbing or cramping in your legs Itchy lower legs or ankles Achy, painful legs Heaviness in your legs Varicose veins aren't serious. Talk to your doctor about treatments.
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What causes deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
You can get DVT at any age, and several things can cause it. Some of them are: Injury to a vein Bed rest Sitting for a long time, such as on a flight Birth control pills Hormone replacement therapy Pregnancy Chronic diseases like heart disease, lung disease, cancer, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis Family history...
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What is superficial thrombophlebitis?
Symptoms include: Unequal swelling, where one leg is larger than the other Pain or tenderness when you stand or walk Warmth Red or discolored skin About half of the people who get it won't have any signs. Call 911 right away if you have: Shortness of breath Pain when you take a deep breath Coughing up blood Racing hear...
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What should I do if my leg is red, swollen, painful, or warm?
If one of your legs is red, swollen, painful, or warm, see a doctor right away. A number of conditions can cause these symptoms. Some of them are harmless, but others are much more serious. You get this when the arteries in your legs become hard and narrow.
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How would I know if I had a silent heart attack?
It can be a challenge. In some cases, you'll get symptoms after the heart attack, including: Feeling very tired Heartburn that won't go away Swelling in your legs Trouble breathing when you never had it before Other times, it's just chance that you find out you had a heart attack. You could go to your doctor months lat...
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How is the hemoglobin A1c test used in people with diabetes?
People who have diabetes need this test regularly to see if their levels are staying within range. It can tell if you need to adjust your diabetes medicines. The A1c test is also used to diagnose diabetes.
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Is it possible get misleading A1c test results?
People with diseases affecting hemoglobin, such as anemia, may get misleading results with this test. Other things that can affect the results of the hemoglobin A1c include supplements such as vitamins C and E and high cholesterol levels. Kidney disease and liver disease may also affect the test.
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What is the target A1c level for people with diabetes?
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What is the target hemoglobin A1c level for people with diabetes?
$('.ua_type_mobile .article table').css('width','100%'); The target A1c level for people with diabetes is usually less than 7%. The higher the hemoglobin A1c, the higher your risk of having complications related to diabetes.
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What can affect the results of a hemoglobin A1c test?
People with diseases affecting hemoglobin, such as anemia, may get misleading results with this test. Other things that can affect the results of the hemoglobin A1c include supplements such as vitamins C and E and high cholesterol levels. Kidney disease and liver disease may also affect the test.
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What is a normal hemoglobin A1c test?
For people without diabetes, the normal range for the hemoglobin A1c level is between 4% and 5.6%. Hemoglobin A1c levels between 5.7% and 6.4% mean you have a higher chance of getting diabetes. Levels of 6.5% or higher mean you have diabetes.
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How does the hemoglobin A1c test work?
The sugar in your blood is called glucose. When glucose builds up in your blood, it binds to the hemoglobin in your red blood cells. The A1c test measures how much glucose is bound. Red blood cells live for about 3 months, so the test shows the average level of glucose in your blood for the past 3 months. If your gluco...
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What is a normal hemoglobin A1c test result?
For people without diabetes, the normal range for the hemoglobin A1c level is between 4% and 5.6%. Hemoglobin A1c levels between 5.7% and 6.4% mean you have a higher chance of getting diabetes. Levels of 6.5% or higher mean you have diabetes.
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How often should people with diabetes get a hemoglobin A1c test?
People with diabetes should have an A1c test every 3 months to make sure their blood sugar is in their target range. If your diabetes is under good control, you may be able to wait longer between the blood tests. But experts recommend checking at least two times a year.
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What is the hemoglobin A1c test for diabetes?
The hemoglobin A1c test tells you your average level of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. It's also called Hb A1c, glycated hemoglobin test, and glycohemoglobin. People who have diabetes need this test regularly to see if their levels are staying within range. It can tell if you need to adjust your diabetes medi...
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How often should people with diabetes have an A1c test?
People with diabetes should have an A1c test every 3 months to make sure their blood sugar is in their target range. If your diabetes is under good control, you may be able to wait longer between the blood tests. But experts recommend checking at least two times a year.
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What type of tests can diagnose paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
You might have some of the following tests: Electrocardiogram, also known as an EKG, which records your heart's rate, rhythm, and electrical impulses Echocardiogram, which uses sound waves to make a picture of your heart X-ray to look for signs of related heart problems Blood tests to look for signs of other illnesses ...
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What questions will my doctor ask me about my paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
If your doctor thinks you have atrial fibrillation, he'll give you an exam and ask questions about your medical and family history. He'll also ask about your symptoms and if you smoke or drink caffeine or alcohol.
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How often can paroxysmal atrial fibrillation occur?
It can happen a few times a year or as often as every day. It often becomes a permanent condition that needs regular treatment.
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What should I do if I feel chest pain or pressure with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
You might feel: Heat palpitations -- a flutter in your chest or rapid heartbeat Chest pain or pressure Confused Weak or short of energy Dizzy Short of breath Like you have to pee more often Like it's hard to exercise Tired You may feel chest pain or pressure. If you do, call 911 right away. You may be having a heart at...
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What treatment options are available if I have serious symptoms of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
You may need other drugs. Get more exercise: More physical activity strengthens your heart And make other changes to lower your odds of heart disease: Quit smoking Stay at, or try to reach, a healthy weight Control your blood pressure Manage your cholesterol Drink alcohol in moderation Keep doctor appointments
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What are my treatment options for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Generally, your doctor will try to keep your heartbeat steady and prevent problems like blood clots. Heart rate control: The most common way to treat atrial fibrillation is with drugs that control your heartbeat. Blood clots and stroke prevention: These medications thin your blood to lower your chance of having these c...
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What are my options if other treatments don't work for my paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
When it reaches the area that's causing the arrhythmia, it sends out electrical signals that destroy those cells. AV node ablation: You might get this procedure if: You don't respond to medications You can't take medications because of side effects You aren't a good candidates for a procedure that cures you Your doctor...
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What are symptoms of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation ( AFib) is a type of irregular heartbeat. You might feel: Heat palpitations -- a flutter in your chest or rapid heartbeat Chest pain or pressure Confused Weak or short of energy Dizzy Short of breath Like you have to pee more often Like it's hard to exercise Tired You may feel chest pain or pressure...
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What causes paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
It often happens because things like coronary heart disease or high blood pressure damage your heart. If that damage affects the part of your heart that sends the electrical pulses that control your heartbeat, those pulses can come too fast or at the wrong time. Doctors don't know, though, why this happens.
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What are heart palpitations?
It often becomes a permanent condition that needs regular treatment. The surgeon makes small cuts in the upper part of the heart. She'll send radiofrequency energy through the catheter to destroy the AV node. It delivers painless electric pulses that make your heart beat.
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How is a prostate biopsy done?
Once your doctor decides to do a prostate biopsy, it's a simple, 10-minute procedure. He inserts a needle through the wall of your rectum and into the prostate to extract the cells for testing. Doctors usually take a dozen samples from various parts of the prostate. The idea of such a procedure can make men nervous and...
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What are treatment options for prostate cancer?
Other treatment options include: Radiation Cryotherapy (using very cold temperatures to freeze cancer cells) Hormone therapy Chemotherapy Some men with the disease might only need “active surveillance,” also called "watchful waiting." This means regular blood tests, rectal exams and possibly biopsies to keep an eye...
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When do I need biopsy for my prostate?
Your doctor may order a biopsy if your prostate-specific antigen ( PSA) level in your blood work is elevated or there is an abnormal lump found during a digital rectal exam. During a digital rectal exam, your doctor inserts a finger up your bottom to feel if your prostate is enlarged or has bumps. Another option before...
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What does my prostate do?
( That's the tube that carries pee and semen out of the penis). Here's what it does: It produces fluid for semen, which includes sperm produced in the testicles. It prevents urine from being included during ejaculation. He inserts a needle through the wall of your rectum and into the prostate to extract the cells for t...
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How long do you need to take ringworm mecicine?
Some of the most popular include: Clotrimazole ( Lotrimin, Mycelex) Miconazole ( Aloe Vesta Antifungal, Azolen, Baza Antifungal, Carrington Antifungal, Critic Aid Clear, Cruex Prescription Strength, Derma Fungal, Desenex, Fungoid Tincture, Micaderm, Micatin, Micro- Guard, Miranel, Mitrazol, Podactin, Remedy Antifungal,...
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What are the most popular over-the-counter treatments for ringworm?
If the infection is on your skin – as in the case of athlete's foot or jock itch – your doctor will likely suggest an OTC antifungal cream, lotion, or powder. Some of the most popular include: Clotrimazole ( Lotrimin, Mycelex) Miconazole ( Aloe Vesta Antifungal, Azolen, Baza Antifungal, Carrington Antifungal, Criti...
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Are there prescription medications for ringworm?
Griseofulvin ( Grifulvin V, Gris- PEG), Terbinafine, and Itraconazole are the oral medicines doctors prescribe most often for ringworm. Terbinafine. If your doctor puts you on these tablets, you'll have to take them once a day for 4 weeks. Griseofulvin. You'd have to take this for 8 to 10 weeks. It's also available as ...
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What are goals of using medications to treat epilepsy?
The goals of using medications to treat epilepsy include: Having no or few seizures Having no or few side effects Using only one epilepsy medication, called monotherapy Which epilepsy medication is best for you depends on many factors, including: Type of epilepsy.
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How do you take medicine for epilepsy?
Most epilepsy medications are taken by mouth. Depending on the type of drug, you may have to take it several times a day. Talk to your doctor about when you will need to take the medication, and how this affects your lifestyle. In rare cases, epilepsy medicine may be given by injection. This is most often done when sei...
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How to you find the right epilepsy medication?
The goals of using medications to treat epilepsy include: Having no or few seizures Having no or few side effects Using only one epilepsy medication, called monotherapy Which epilepsy medication is best for you depends on many factors, including: Type of epilepsy. There are different forms of epilepsy, and each may cau...
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What should I do if the epilepsy medication did not work?
You may need to change your medication or adjust your dose. Birth control pills, for instance, may not work as well if you take certain epilepsy medications. Together, you and your doctor will decide which epilepsy medication might be best for you. For children with epilepsy, the doctor may suggest a special diet.
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What are epilepsy medications?
Other names used are anticonvulsants or antiseizure drugs. Sometimes, the drugs are just called seizure drugs. These medications help suppress the faulty signaling in the brain that leads to seizures. You must take epilepsy medication every day as directed, even when you aren't having symptoms. Some people need to take...
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What questions should I ask my doctor about epilepsy medication?
Here are some questions to ask your doctor about epilepsy medication: How and when do I take this medicine? What side effects might it have? Will this medicine cause any long-term health risks? Can I safely take this drug with the other medications I take? I take birth control pills. Will this drug affect how they work...
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What side effects can epilepsy medications cause?
Side effects. Older adults are often more sensitive to these side effects. What side effects might it have?
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How might lupus lead to mood swings and personality changes?
People with lupus may experience unpredictable changes in moods and personality traits. This can include feeling of anger and irritability.
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How can living with lupus affect you?
Either way, you are likely to have experienced mental and physical problems such as difficulty concentrating or sleeping. These feelings are common. Having a chronic illness like lupus may make it difficult to take care of your home or family the way you would like to or feel you should. Don't make lupus the focus of y...
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How might lupus affect your mental abilities?
They may describe these problems as feeling “fuzzy-headed” or being in a “lupus fog.” These problems often coincide with periods of increased disease activity, or flares. But cognitive problems can also be symptoms of depression. Often it is difficult for doctors to sort out the actual cause.
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What are some outward signs can have from lupus or its treatments?
Visible problems such as a facial rash or weight gain from corticosteroids used to treat lupus can affect your physical appearance and self-esteem. This can affect the pleasure you get from your job, your sense of purpose, and your income. Emotionally, this can lead to frustration and feelings of hopelessness.
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How might lupus affect you professionally, socially, and emotionally?
The disease or its treatment may make it necessary to cut back at work or even leave your job completely. This can affect the pleasure you get from your job, your sense of purpose, and your income. Simply living with pain and other symptoms every day can wear you down. Emotionally, this can lead to frustration and feel...
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What lifestyle habits can help with my lupus?
Exercise regularly; eat a healthy, balanced diet; get enough rest; and avoid alcoholic beverages, particularly if you are depressed. Alcohol is a natural depressant. A mental health professional can teach you techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and meditation, that you can use regularly t...
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What are treatments for dry eyes and mouth caused by primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)?
Dry eyes and mouth: Start with over-the-counter artificial tears. If they don't work, see your eye doctor for prescription drops. You can also find saliva substitutes to help with a dry mouth. Prescription options are available if they don't do the trick. You can also suck on hard candy or chew gum to help with dry mou...
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What are treatments for itchy skin caused by primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)?
If it isn't too bad, try over-the-counter antihistamines that contain diphenhydramine. They can make you sleepy, so you might try them if itching keeps you awake at night. If they don't help, your doctor can prescribe something else like cholestyramine ( Novo- Cholamine, Prevalite, Questran), naltrexone ( Revia), rifam...
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What are medications for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)?
It's a natural bile acid that helps move bile out of your liver and into your small intestine. If your doctor prescribes it, you may have to take it every day for the rest of your life. You might take it alone or along with UDCA. But it might take years.
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What are the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA)?
Often makes joints feel stiffer in the morning Can lead to fatigue, low-grade fever, and weight loss Psoriatic arthritis: Can affect joints in the back and pelvis in addition to the ones in fingers and toes Often affects only one side of your body; that means it's asymmetric. Sometimes causes foot pain, especially on t...
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What are symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA)?
Often makes joints feel stiffer in the morning Can lead to fatigue, low-grade fever, and weight loss Psoriatic arthritis: Can affect joints in the back and pelvis in addition to the ones in fingers and toes Often affects only one side of your body; that means it's asymmetric. Sometimes causes foot pain, especially on t...
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How do the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) appear?
Both rheumatoid arthritis ( RA) and psoriatic arthritis ( Ps A) are conditions that damage your joints, causing swelling, stiffness, and pain. Rheumatoid arthritis: Often starts in the smaller joints, like the ones in your fingers and toes; over time, it may affect other joints, too, like your wrists, knees, hips, and ...
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How are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosed?
Both are autoimmune diseases, which means your immune system attacks healthy parts of your body by mistake. Because these two conditions share similar symptoms, it's important to get an accurate diagnosis from a rheumatologist. A rheumatoid factor ( RF) blood test is one way your doctor can tell which condition you hav...
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What are symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA)?
Both rheumatoid arthritis ( RA) and psoriatic arthritis ( Ps A) are conditions that damage your joints, causing swelling, stiffness, and pain. Both are autoimmune diseases, which means your immune system attacks healthy parts of your body by mistake. Both RA and Ps A cause joint swelling, stiffness, and pain. And each ...
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Does the Protein Power diet work?
The Final Word It's a simple dieting approach that essentially eliminates one major food group, and, like any restrictive diet, it is difficult for most people to sustain for a long time, . This diet will help you lose weight, but if you have a specific nutritional need this may not be the diet for you. You may need to...
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How well does the Protein Power diet work?
A high-protein diet will help you lose weight. A number of studies show that diets higher in protein keep you fuller better than other types of diets. Other studies show that restricting carbs, as a result of a high-protein diet, causes more weight loss. But calories still count!
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How do you treat abdominal epilepsy?
Dilantin (phenytoin) is often used. Since no controlled studies exist, though, other drugs might be equally effective. In the known cases of abdominal epilepsy, treatment with epilepsy drugs has usually significantly reduced abdominal symptoms. That's not proof that the abdominal symptoms were caused by seizures, thoug...
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What are symptoms of abdominal epilepsy?
With abdominal epilepsy, it's thought that seizures occur that primarily affect the digestive system. Gastrointestinal symptoms are the result. Those symptoms include: abdominal pain, usually sharp or cramping and lasting seconds to minutes nausea and/or vomiting fatigue, lethargy, or sleep following seizures altered l...
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What is abdominal epilepsy?
For example, it may cause pain and nausea. Anticonvulsant medications can improve the symptoms. Abdominal epilepsy is so uncommon that some experts question whether it exists. Abdominal pain is common in people with epilepsy as well as without. So it could be that the abdominal pain is only coincidental, not caused by ...
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How do you diagnose abdominal epilepsy?
Diagnosing abdominal epilepsy can involve a chicken-or-the-egg debate. These patterns of symptoms are called auras. Just before a seizure, some people with epilepsy might smell something that's not there. Auras with abdominal symptoms are common in epilepsy. You can call it a gut feeling. But are the abdominal symptoms...
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Why is physical rehab so important?
When you build up strength in the muscles around your new joint, it will help you get back to your normal activities. For example, when you have hip replacement surgery, every time you sit down and stand up you're working on your joint's range of motion. This is can keep the muscles around the joint strong long after s...
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When do eye freckles form?
There are two types of eye freckles.
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What causes eye freckles?
Doctors don't know why some people have them and others don't, but a couple of things may affect your chances: Race: Choroidal nevi -- in the back of your eye -- are much more common in white people or people with lighter skin tones than in black people. Sun exposure: It's possible that sun damage might raise your chan...
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What are iris freckles?
The other type of eye freckles are called iris freckles. These are tiny flecks in the colored part of your eye. They're more like the freckles on your skin than moles -- they're only on the surface of your eye and don't affect its shape. About half of all people have iris freckles.
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What are other reasons to see an eye doctor for eye freckles?
Other reasons to see an eye doctor include: A freckle in your eye that's grown or changed its shape or color Eye pain You see flashing lights Other changes in your vision To protect your eyes, wear sunglasses that block at least 99% of UV rays when you're outside.
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Do eye freckles need treatment?
Most don't -- they're harmless, just like most moles and freckles on your skin. They're not likely to affect your vision or cause any problems. The only reason you might need treatment for an eye freckle is if your doctor thinks it might be a melanoma.
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How can eye freckles vary by color?
They have different names depending on where they are: Conjunctival nevus: On the surface of your eye Iris nevus: In the colored part of your eye Choroidal nevus: Under your retina (in back of your eye) Nevi can be yellow, brown, gray, or a combination of colors. They're made by special cells called melanocytes, which ...
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How can I protect my eyes from eye freckles?
Other reasons to see an eye doctor include: A freckle in your eye that's grown or changed its shape or color Eye pain You see flashing lights Other changes in your vision To protect your eyes, wear sunglasses that block at least 99% of UV rays when you're outside. While we don't know for sure, sunglasses might lower of...
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What are the different names for eye freckles?
But others are hidden in the back of your eye, where no one but your eye doctor will ever see them. They have different names depending on where they are: Conjunctival nevus: On the surface of your eye Iris nevus: In the colored part of your eye Choroidal nevus: Under your retina (in back of your eye) Nevi can be yello...
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When should I see a doctor about eye freckles?
Maybe you've had a little spot on your eye since you were a kid. But it's important to get it checked out by an eye doctor (optometrist or an ophthalmologist). During your appointment, your doctor may want to take a photo of the freckle and possibly do some imaging scans to look at it more closely. You may need to go b...
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What are the different types of eye freckles?
One is technically known as a nevus. “ Nevus” means “mole.” Some of these nevi (the plural of nevus) are easy to spot. The other type of eye freckles are called iris freckles.
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What does it mean if you have eye freckles?
Maybe you've had a little spot on your eye since you were a kid. If you have one, your eye doctor may want to watch it over time. It's rare, but they can turn into a type of cancer called melanoma. So whether they're old or new, it's always a good idea to get them checked out. Most don't -- they're harmless, just like ...
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What are the different types of birth control pills?
Most birth control pills use the same type of estrogen in various doses, but each brand of pill may offer a slightly different type of the hormone progestin, at different doses. The result? Potentially different side effects. Whichever one you try, give it at least 3 months for any side effects to pass. When birth cont...
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Will birth control pills make me gain weight?
It's often a temporary side effect that's due to fluid retention, not extra fat. A review of 44 studies showed no evidence that birth control pills caused weight gain in most women. And, as with other possible side effects of the pill, any weight gain is generally minimal and goes away within 2 to 3 months. If you happ...
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How are today's birth control pills different?
Most birth control pills use the same type of estrogen in various doses, but each brand of pill may offer a slightly different type of the hormone progestin, at different doses. Estrogen in high doses can cause weight gain due to increased appetite and fluid retention. So, 50 years ago they may indeed have caused weigh...
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What should I look for when buying eye protection?
And try these tips: Buy eye guards at a sports store or optical store, and have someone familiar with your eyesight and the sport fit them for you. Make sure lenses are secure. If one pops inward, it could damage your eye. Look for cushioning along your eyebrows and the edge of your nose so they don't cut or scratch yo...
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Do I need eye protection when I play sports?
You take extra steps to prevent concussions, broken bones, bruises, and chipped teeth, so why not do the same to guard against vision loss, a scratched cornea, or a fractured eye socket? Broken bones and bruises will heal, but a serious eye injury can put you on the disabled list for the rest of your life.
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What are other tips to treat conjunctivitis (pink eye)?
Don't touch or rub the affected eye(s). Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. Wash your bed linens, pillowcases, and towels in hot water and detergent to reduce allergens. Avoid wearing eye makeup. Don't share eye makeup with anyone else. Never wear another person's contact lens. Wear glasses instead of conta...
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How is allergic conjunctivitis (pink eye) treated?
Allergy-associated pink eye may disappear completely, either when the allergy is treated with antihistamines, or when the allergen is removed. So, the first line of treatment is allergen removal. This may include things like wearing a hat outside and washing your face frequently during allergy season. Your doctor also ...
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What is conjunctivitis (pink eye)?
Often called "pink eye," it is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid and the white of the eyeball, and helps keep the eyelid and eyeball moist. Symptoms of allergic pink eye include: Redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid Increased amount of tears Itchy eyes Blurred...
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How are the symptoms of allergic pink eye relieved?
Place cold compresses on your eyes. Try nonprescription "artificial tears," a type of eye drop that may help relieve itching and burning (note: Other types of eye drops may irritate the eyes and should not be used). Do not use the same bottle of drops in the other eye if it is not affected. The best defense against all...
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What do I need to know about the rights for people with mental illness?
People with mental illness are entitled to fair treatment, and they should: Be treated with respect and dignity Have their privacy protected Receive services appropriate for their age and culture Understand treatment options and alternatives Get care that doesn't discriminate on the basis of age, race, or type of illne...
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What are tumors?
Tumors: Tumors are clumps of cells that grow abnormally from normal tissue. Some tumors in the brain are noncancerous, or benign. Others are cancerous. They may start in the brain, or they may spread from elsewhere in the body (metastatic). They may grow quickly or they may remain stable.
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How can I find out more about brain lesions?
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for lesions that are cancerous Medication to fight infections, such as antibiotics or other antimicrobial drugs Medication to calm the immune system or otherwise change the immune system's response Medication or other therapies to relieve symptoms associated with the brain lesion Brai...
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What are brain abscesses?
Abscesses: Brain abscesses are areas of infection, including pus and inflamed tissue. They are not common, but they are life threatening. Brain abscesses often occur after an infection, usually in a nearby area, such as an ear, sinus, or dental infection. They can also appear after injury or surgery to the skull.
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What are arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)?
Arteriovenous malformations ( AVMs): An AVM is a type of brain lesion that occurs during early development. Arteries and veins in the brain grow in a tangle and become connected by tube-like structures called fistulae. The arteries are not as strong as normal arteries. The veins are often enlarge because of the constan...
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What is a cerebral infarction?
Cerebral infarction: Infarction refers to death of tissue. A cerebral infarction, or stroke, is a brain lesion in which a cluster of brain cells die when they don't get enough blood.
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What is cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy : This type of brain lesion occurs when a baby is still in the mother's womb. Cerebral palsy does not progress over time. The brain lesions affect the child's ability to move, which can also make communication and related skills difficult. However, many children with cerebral palsy have normal intellectu...