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What antibiotics are known to cause rashes?
Antibiotics Penicillins Cephalosporins Sulfonamides 3.
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What ACE inhibitors are known to cause rashes?
ACE Inhibitors: Captopril ( Capoten) Enalopril ( Vasotec) Fosinopril ( Monopril) Lisinopril ( Prinvil, Zestril) 2.
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What are tips for exercising outside in hot or cold weather if you have allergies?
The humidity also fuels mold growth, which can trigger symptoms for some people. But chlorine from indoor pools can be irritating to some people, so use caution and leave the area if you have trouble breathing. Call 911 if you continue to have any trouble breathing. Running in cold weather also can trigger symptoms. Wi...
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What are pollen levels?
There are different readings for different types of pollens. A tree pollen level at or above 90 is high, for example, while 1 to 14 is considered low. Check a web site that tracks pollen counts for trees, mold, weeds, and grass across the U. S. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's site does this, fo...
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How does colchicine treat gout?
These include: Colchicine is an gout medicine that's most effective if taken right away. Stomach problems are common side effects, but more serious ones can happen too.
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How does staying hydrated manage gout?
It's thought that drinking plenty of water can help flush out uric acid and keep your kidneys working well. A good goal is to down 64 ounces a day, roughly eight glasses. Drink more when you're exercising.
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If I have diabetes, what medicines may help prevent gout?
People with diabetes should have a uric acid level at or below 6 mg/d L to reduce the risk. Ask your doctor to test your blood if you don't know your number. Your doctor may suggest medication to help you make less uric acid or help your kidneys get rid of more of it. Treatments may include: Uricosuric agents to help y...
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What other health problems can cause gout?
High blood pressure, kidney disease, and obesity raise uric acid levels and can bring on a gout flare. Make sure you're seeing your doctor regularly and following your treatment plan if you have any of these conditions.
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How does age relate to diabetes and gout?
If you're older than 45, you have a bigger risk for both.
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How does hydrating affect gout and diabetes?
It's thought that drinking plenty of water can help flush out uric acid and keep your kidneys working well. A good goal is to down 64 ounces a day, roughly eight glasses. Drink more when you're exercising.
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What triggers gout?
Something that causes a flare in one person might not do it in another. But common triggers include: Heavy alcohol use, especially drinking beer and hard liquor Foods high in purines, including red meat, organ meat (like liver), and some seafood, including shellfish Sugary sodas and foods with fructose, a type of sugar...
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What is the link between diabetes and gout?
People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to have hyperuricemia, and people with gout and high uric acid may be more likely to get diabetes. Not everyone with hyperuricemia gets gout, but your chances go up as uric acid levels rise. Type 2 diabetes happens when your body doesn't use insulin well and sugar stays in th...
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How do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs treat gout?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDS) include ibuprofen and naproxen. Don't take aspirin. It can make the pain worse.
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How does obesity relate to diabetes and gout?
Almost 90% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. People who are obese are four times more likely to get gout than a person of normal weight. Carrying extra pounds slows down your kidneys' ability to remove uric acid.
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What is the link between gout and diabetes?
People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to have hyperuricemia, and people with gout and high uric acid may be more likely to get diabetes. Not everyone with hyperuricemia gets gout, but your chances go up as uric acid levels rise. Type 2 diabetes happens when your body doesn't use insulin well and sugar stays in th...
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How does exercise manage gout?
Get moving. Regular exercise helps control blood sugar and can help you lose weight, which can help your body remove excess uric acid. Talk to your doctor about what kinds of activities can benefit both conditions.
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How do other health conditions relate to diabetes and gout?
About 80% of people with type 2 diabetes also have high blood pressure. That raises acid levels and is also linked to insulin resistance. Gout and diabetes are linked to kidney damage and heart disease, too.
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How does taking control of other health problems manage gout?
High blood pressure, kidney disease, and obesity raise uric acid levels and can bring on a gout flare. Make sure you're seeing your doctor regularly and following your treatment plan if you have any of these conditions.
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What do the studies suggest about gout and diabetes?
A 2010 study published in The American Journal of Medicine examined thousands of adults and their children. The researchers found that those with higher uric acid levels were more likely to get type 2 diabetes. A 2014 study in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases found the gout-diabetes connection was especially strong...
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How do doctors treat gout?
People with diabetes should have a uric acid level at or below 6 mg/d L to reduce the risk. Ask your doctor to test your blood if you don't know your number. Your doctor may suggest medication to help you make less uric acid or help your kidneys get rid of more of it. Treatments may include: Uricosuric agents to help y...
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What causes gout?
It usually shows up first in the big toe, but it can occur in other joints too. Normally, the acid dissolves in your blood, passes through your kidneys, and leaves when you pee. If your body makes extra uric acid, or if the kidneys can't clear enough of it, the levels of the acid in your blood get too high. With time, ...
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What is gout, and do I have a higher chance of getting it if I have diabetes?
Some things raise your risk for both diabetes and gout, but you can manage many of the causes of these conditions. Gout usually happens when uric acid builds up in the blood (a condition called hyperuricemia). Something that causes a flare in one person might not do it in another. It can make the pain worse. Make sure ...
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What is gout?
If you have type 2 diabetes, your chances of getting gout are higher. It usually shows up first in the big toe, but it can occur in other joints too. The pain can be intense. Some things raise your risk for both diabetes and gout, but you can manage many of the causes of these conditions. Something that causes a flare ...
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How long does the first attack of gout last?
It's estimated that almost 85% of people who have it once have another episode within 3 years. Gout often runs in families. Limit or eliminate alcohol to prevent another attack.
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When should I flush out my eye?
Try it if: A speck in your eye won't come out There's more than one speck in your eye Chemicals get into your eye (in this case, use water only, and keep flushing for 15 to 20 minutes) Fill a container or eye cup (you can get eye cups at the drugstore).
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If I have an object stuck in my eye, how should I prepare the solution to flush out my eye?
Try it if: A speck in your eye won't come out There's more than one speck in your eye Chemicals get into your eye (in this case, use water only, and keep flushing for 15 to 20 minutes) Fill a container or eye cup (you can get eye cups at the drugstore). Dunk your eye in it, then open and close your eye a few times.
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When should I flush out an object from my eye?
Sometimes, you'll need the help of clean water or saline. Try it if: A speck in your eye won't come out There's more than one speck in your eye Chemicals get into your eye (in this case, use water only, and keep flushing for 15 to 20 minutes) Fill a container or eye cup (you can get eye cups at the drugstore).
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What shouldn't I do if there's something in my eye?
Before you get started, there are a few things to keep in mind: Don't rub your eye. It can cause a scratch on the surface of your eye called a corneal abrasion. Don't use cotton swabs or sharp things like tweezers to touch your eyeball. Always wash your hands before you try to get something out of your eye. If you wear...
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Will the doctor put anything in my eye?
He may put different kinds of drops in your eyes, like: Medication to make your eye numb Dye so he can see any scratches on your eyeball Meds to widen your pupils Your doctor might try to get the object out of your eye by flushing it out, or he may use needles or other instruments. If the object has pierced your eyebal...
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What should I do if something is stuck in my upper eyelid?
If the thing in your eye is a small speck like dirt, sand, a bit of makeup, or a fiber, there are a few things you can do to try and get it out: If the speck is stuck in your upper eyelid, pull your upper eyelid down over your lower eyelid and let go. When your upper eyelid slides back, the speck might come out.
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When should I see a doctor about something in my eye?
If the thing in your eye is a small speck like dirt, sand, a bit of makeup, or a fiber, there are a few things you can do to try and get it out: If the speck is stuck in your upper eyelid, pull your upper eyelid down over your lower eyelid and let go. If you can see the speck, you can try to get it out with a damp cott...
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Does a myringotomy require surgery?
Tubes also: Reduce pain Improve hearing Cut down on the number of infections your child may have When younger children get these ear tubes, it's surgery. They will need to go to the hospital and take something to sleep during the procedure, which usually lasts about 15 minutes. Older children and adults can have it don...
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What are indications of a myringotomy?
If an infection causes serious complications, fluid remains in the ear for a long time, or your child has ear infections that keep coming back, your doctor might want to do a procedure called a myringotomy.
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What will happen if I go to the doctor for an earache?
She will look at the eardrum with an instrument called an otoscope for signs of infection.
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Is it normal to have cold symptoms along with an earache?
You or your child may have a sore throat, stuffy nose, or fever along with an earache. These are signs of a possible infection. Call your doctor so she can find out for sure what's going on. If it is an infection, she can recommend the best treatment for your case.
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How effective is myringotomy typically?
If the tubes come out and the infections return, talk to your doctor about more treatments.
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What is a myringotomy?
She creates a small hole in the eardrum so fluids such as water, blood, or pus can drain out. In many cases, she will put in a tube so it won't get backed up again. The tube, which will usually fall out on its own in about 6 to 18 months, lets the fluid out and air flow through to keep the middle ear dry. Tubes also: R...
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Do I need to take all my ear infection antibiotics?
Take all of the doses even if you or your child are feeling better. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you skip a dose or feel sick from the medicine. If you don't take the whole course, your infection could come back and become resistant to more treatments.
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What are at-home treatments for an ear infection?
You can do things at home to ease your symptoms. Talk to your doctor first about these tips: Warmth: You may find a heated compress brings comfort. Feedings: If you feed your baby with a bottle, do it standing up. Don't put your infant to bed with one. Try to take your child off it as soon as the doctor thinks he's rea...
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How are ear infections treated?
Often, a virus causes an ear infection, in which case antibiotics won't help. If, based on the history, your doctor suspects that bacteria may have caused the infection, she will prescribe an antibiotic. You may also talk to your doctor about things you can do at home.
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Why do children get ear infections so often?
Adults get them, too, but youngsters have them much more often. That's because they don't fight off viruses and bacteria as well, and their little ears aren't good at draining fluids yet.
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How can I relieve ear infection pain?
Your doctor may recommend a pain reliever, typically acetaminophen ( Tylenol) or ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin), which also helps reduce a fever. Aspirin should be avoided in children because of the threat of Reye's syndrome, a rare condition that can cause swelling in the brain or liver. Pain can also be reduced by using ...
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Who can get ear infections?
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How is drainage used to treat ear infections?
If an infection causes serious complications, fluid remains in the ear for a long time, or your child has ear infections that keep coming back, your doctor might want to do a procedure called a myringotomy. She creates a small hole in the eardrum so fluids such as water, blood, or pus can drain out. In many cases, she ...
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How do you know if you have an ear infection?
You or your child may have a sore throat, stuffy nose, or fever along with an earache. These are signs of a possible infection. Call your doctor so she can find out for sure what's going on. If it is an infection, she can recommend the best treatment for your case.
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How effective is drainage for treating ear infections?
If the tubes come out and the infections return, talk to your doctor about more treatments.
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How is an ear infection treated?
Often, a virus causes an ear infection, in which case antibiotics won't help. If, based on the history, your doctor suspects that bacteria may have caused the infection, she will prescribe an antibiotic. You may also talk to your doctor about things you can do at home.
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How is drainage performed to treat ear infections in younger children?
Tubes also: Reduce pain Improve hearing Cut down on the number of infections your child may have When younger children get these ear tubes, it's surgery. They will need to go to the hospital and take something to sleep during the procedure, which usually lasts about 15 minutes.
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How does a doctor check for fluid or blockage in the ear?
She will look at the eardrum with an instrument called an otoscope for signs of infection. With fluid in the middle ear, the eardrum is more rigid and doesn't move back and forth. She might also look for signs of infection with another instrument. It's called a tympanometer, and it uses sound and air pressure to check ...
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Is walking helpful for people with diabetes?
Being active doesn't have to mean lacing up new sneakers and signing up for a marathon. Start with a single step. Walking is less strenuous and safe for most people with diabetes. From there, you can work your way up to more intense exercise.
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How can you stay motivated to exercise if you have diabetes?
You've heard it a million times: Exercise is really important, especially since you have diabetes. But even if you know it's true, sometimes it takes more than that to get motivated. If you aren't already active, you need a workout plan that works for you.
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How can I set realistic plans for exercising if I have diabetes?
But don't set goals you know you can't meet. If you've never been able to wake up early to spend an hour at the gym before work, that shouldn't be your plan now. Doctors recommend 30 to 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity almost every day, but you don't have to find time to do it all at once. Break it up into 1...
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How can my doctor help me with a workout plan if I have diabetes?
Ask your doctor or nurse what activities are best for you and how intense they should be. Cranking up the treadmill or hitting the heavy weights right away isn't a good idea if you haven't exercised in a while, or ever. It might even be dangerous. If you take insulin or other diabetes medication, physical activity may ...
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How should I track my exercising if I have diabetes?
Chart out a routine -- the days, times, and length of your workout sessions. Keep a log of your exercise and your blood sugar levels, too. That will help you track your progress and see how your workouts are making a difference. It will also make you more accountable for times you miss a session or when you might not h...
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What can you do to be accountable for your exercise to help with diabetes?
Chart out a routine -- the days, times, and length of your workout sessions. Keep a log of your exercise and your blood sugar levels, too. That will help you track your progress and see how your workouts are making a difference. It will also make you more accountable for times you miss a session or when you might not h...
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What can you do to stick to a workout routine for diabetes?
But don't set goals you know you can't meet. If you've never been able to wake up early to spend an hour at the gym before work, that shouldn't be your plan now. Feel like a hamster on the treadmill? Try a new exercise class. Tired of the gym? Ride your bike outside. Simple tweaks like that can pull you out of your fun...
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How can talking to your doctor help you exercise for diabetes?
Cranking up the treadmill or hitting the heavy weights right away isn't a good idea if you haven't exercised in a while, or ever. It might even be dangerous. If you take insulin or other diabetes medication, physical activity may make your blood sugar to drop too low. That will help you track your progress and see how ...
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How can I keep from getting bored with my exercise routine?
If you've never been able to wake up early to spend an hour at the gym before work, that shouldn't be your plan now. But don't give up! Try new ways to freshen up your workout: Switch it up. Feel like a hamster on the treadmill? Try a new exercise class. Tired of the gym? Ride your bike outside. Simple tweaks like that...
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What are some personality traits that someone with narcissistic personality disorder has?
Someone with narcissistic personality disorder might also: Think about himself most of the time and talk about himself a lot Crave attention and admiration Exaggerate his talents and achievements Believe he's special Set unrealistic goals Have wide, fast mood swings Have a hard time taking others' feelings seriously St...
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What are treatments for narcissistic personality disorder?
There is no cure, but therapy can help. The goal is to build up the person's poor self-esteem and have more realistic expectations of others. There aren't drugs to treat this mental disorder, but depression and anxiety sometimes go hand in hand with narcissism, and there are helpful drugs for those conditions. If the n...
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What might you see in someone with narcissistic personality disorder?
The word comes from a Greek myth in which a handsome young man named Narcissus sees his own reflection in a pool of water and falls in love with it. Sound like someone you know? Are people often upset with him? Is it hard for him to keep relationships? Does he tend put himself first and think he knows the only “right...
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What are the causes of narcissistic personality disorder?
The exact cause is not known, but there are several theories. Many think it's a mix of things, from how the person handles stress to how he was raised. Parents who put their children on a pedestal and shower them with endless praise can plant a seed of narcissism, a recent study found. There's a line between being nurt...
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How is narcissistic personality disorder diagnosed?
Many professionals use the Narcissistic Personality Inventory, a list of 40 questions that measures things such as how much attention and power someone craves. Personality disorders are longstanding, ingrained, dysfunctional patterns of thinking, behaving and relating to other people that can show up as early as age 8,...
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How soon do birth control pills work?
When taken as directed, birth control pills are usually effective the first month you begin taking them. To be safe, some doctors recommend the use of another form of birth control, such as condoms and foam, during the first month. After the first month, you can just rely on the pill for birth control.
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What are some points to keep in mind when taking birth control pills?
Keep another form of birth control, like spermicidal foam and condoms, on hand in case you forget to take a pill. Carry your pills with you if you don't always sleep at the same place. Take your pill at the same time every day. If you are using the patch, replace your patch weekly on the same day. If you are using the ...
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What are mini birth control pills?
These are pills that contain only one hormone (progestin). They do not contain estrogen and may be prescribed in women who are breastfeeding or in women who experience nausea or other side effects of estrogen.
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What should you consider about the side effects of birth control pills?
They include: Abdominal pain (stomach pain) Chest pain Headaches (severe) Eye problems (blurred vision) Swelling or aching in the legs and thighs Birth control pills that contain drospirenone, including YAZ and Yasmin, have been investigated by the FDA because of the possibility that they may cause an increased risk fo...
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How does hormonal contraception work?
A woman becomes pregnant when an egg released from her ovary (the organ that holds her eggs) is fertilized by a man's sperm. The fertilized egg attaches to the inside of a woman's womb (uterus), where it receives nourishment and develops into a baby. Hormones in the woman's body control the release of the egg from the ...
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When do I start another birth control pill pack?
If you are on the 21-day pill pack, start the new pill pack seven days after you finished the old pill pack. If you are on the 28-day pill pack, begin the new pack after taking the last pill in the old pack. Start your new pill pack on schedule whether or not you get your period or are still having your period.
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Can any woman take birth control pills?
Birth control pills can be taken safely by most women. They are not recommended, though, for women over age 35 who smoke. If you don't smoke, you can use hormonal contraceptives until menopause. In addition, you should not take hormonal contraceptives if you have had: Blood clots in the arms, legs, or lungs Serious hea...
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How effective are mini birth control pills?
When taken as directed, birth control pills are usually effective the first month you begin taking them.
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How are birth control pills packaged?
You will receive a set of pills packaged in a thin case. Pill packs containing regular birth control pills have either 21 or 28 pills. Twenty-one-day pill packs contain 21 active pills. Twenty-eight day pill packs contain 21 active pills and seven inactive (placebo) pills. The pill packs are marked with the days of the...
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How do extended-cycle hormonal contraceptives work?
Another option for hormonal contraceptives is the extended-cycle pill, such as Seasonale, which was the first one to be approved. Seasonale contains the same hormones as other birth control pills, but the hormones are taken in a longer cycle. That reduces the number of menstrual periods from 13 periods a year to only f...
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Where can I get birth control pills?
Birth control pills are only available with a doctor's prescription.
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How do I begin taking birth control pills?
Ask your doctor when you should start birth control pills. If you are still having your period on the day that you have been told to start your pill pack, go ahead and start the pill pack anyway. You will get your next period about 25 days after starting the pill pack. It's best to take the pills at the same time every...
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How are birth control pills taken?
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Are there side effects of taking birth control pills?
Side effects include: Nausea Weight gain Sore or swollen breasts Small amounts of blood, or spotting, between periods Lighter periods Mood changes The following side effects, easily remembered by the word " ACHES," are less common but more serious. If you experience any of these, contact your doctor immediately. If you...
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What can happen if you forget to take your birth control pills?
Some newer pills have only 2 inactive pills or even no inactive pills in the pack. It's best to take the pills at the same time every day. If you forget to take a birth control pill, take it as soon as you remember. If you are taking a pill with drospirenone, talk with your doctor about your risk.
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Is it OK to take other drugs while taking birth control pills?
The drugs are still available. Tell your doctor about all of the medications and over-the-counter agents (including herbs) that you take.
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How do mini birth control pills work?
Hormones in the woman's body control the release of the egg from the ovary -- called ovulation -- and prepare the body to accept the fertilized egg. Hormonal contraceptives also change the cervical mucus to make it difficult for the sperm to go through the cervix and find an egg. Hormonal contraceptives can also preven...
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What if I forget to take a birth control pill?
If you forget to take your pills for two days, take two pills the day you remember and two pills the next day. You will then be back on schedule. If you miss more than two pills, call your doctor. You may be told to take one pill daily until Sunday then start a new pill pack or to discard the rest of the pill pack and ...
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What are birth control pills?
These hormones work to inhibit the body's natural cyclical hormones to prevent pregnancy. Other extended-cycle pills, such as Seasonique and Lo Seasonique use a different configuration of the same hormones.
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How can end-stage heart failure cause anxiety?
This disease can make you worry about your health. You may even have physical symptoms like sweating, shortness of breath, or fatigue. Depression or anxiety may be even more likely with advanced heart failure. Talk to your doctor about ways to get help.
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What are the symptoms of end-stage heart failure?
Some are easy to confuse with normal aging or other diseases. The more advanced your heart failure, the more likely you are to have many symptoms, or the changes that you've noticed in yourself will worsen.
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How can end-stage heart failure cause you to eat less?
Advanced heart failure can make this more pronounced. You may not lose weight, either.
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How can end-stage heart failure cause shortness of breath?
Heart failure can make it hard to breathe when you walk up a flight of stairs. With advanced heart failure, you may get winded in a shorter period of time, or you may have trouble even when you're sitting still.
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How can end-stage heart failure cause more bathroom visits?
You may have trouble nodding off to sleep, or you might wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air. That's one way your body can get rid of that extra fluid. With advanced heart disease, it's even more likely you'll make frequent bathroom trips.
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How can end-stage heart failure cause sleep problems?
Heart failure can make it hard to breathe when you walk up a flight of stairs. You may have trouble nodding off to sleep, or you might wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air. Try sleeping while propped up on two or more pillows instead of lying flat. Advanced heart failure makes it even more likely you'll h...
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What happens when you have end-stage heart failure?
Your heart pumps blood around your body to supply all of your organs with oxygen. Your ticker may not be strong enough to gather enough oxygen from your lungs, or to pump oxygen-rich blood around your body. Either way, heart failure causes health problems and must be treated by a doctor. Drugs and lifestyle changes may...
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Should I call the doctor because of a fever?
If you've had a fever for more than several days, a high fever, or if you have fever and other symptoms like severe vomiting, diarrhea, earache, or cough, call your doctor. Always call a doctor for any fever in infants three months of age or younger. Also see your doctor if a child under age 3 has a fever above 102 F o...
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Can getting a flu shot weaken your immune system and make you more likely to get the flu?
Getting a flu vaccine prepares your immune system for the flu. A flu vaccine teaches your immune system to recognize that virus as a threat. While some people may still get the flu after having a flu shot, they'll probably have a milder form of the illness. That's because antibodies made in response to the vaccine can ...
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Is stress bad for your health?
Over time, it can make you more vulnerable to illnesses, from colds and flu to chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Chronic stress seems to age the immune system, studies show, making you more likely to get a cold or the flu, and to develop diabetes and heart disease.
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Does having a fever when you're sick weaken your immune system?
What you do every day can help, or hamper, your immune system. A fever can help your immune system fight infections in two ways. A higher temperature in the body speeds up the functioning of cells, including the ones that fight illness. They can respond to invading germs faster. Also, higher body temperatures make it h...
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Why does the health of your immune system matter?
A fever can help your immune system fight infections in two ways. Also, higher body temperatures make it harder for bacteria and viruses to thrive in the body.
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Are allergies caused by the immune system?
While some people may still get the flu after having a flu shot, they'll probably have a milder form of the illness. Also, higher body temperatures make it harder for bacteria and viruses to thrive in the body. People can inherit a tendency toward allergies; if you have allergies, your children have a greater chance of...
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Does your diet affect your immune system?
What you do every day can help, or hamper, your immune system. While no single food will upgrade your immune system, poor nutrition can have a negative effect on the immune system. What counts is having a balanced diet. Just about everyone could stand to eat more fruits and vegetables. If you're thinking about getting ...
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What is urinary stress incontinence?
Urinary stress incontinence occurs when an activity such as coughing, sneezing, or exercising causes a small amount of urine to leak from the urethra, which is the tube urine passes through. Stress incontinence ( SI) is the most common type of incontinence suffered by women, especially older women. In addition, women w...
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How can a pessary help treat stress incontinence?
Device: The doctor can insert a device called a pessary into the vagina to stop stress incontinence. A pessary is a ring that, when inserted, puts pressure on the urethra in order to keep it in its normal location. Doing so can reduce urine leakage. Possible side effects from using a pessary include vaginal discharge a...
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How can bladder training help treat stress incontinence?
Bladder training: In bladder training, you "stretch out" the intervals at which you go to the bathroom by waiting a little longer before you go. For instance, to start, you can plan to go to the bathroom once an hour. You follow this pattern for a period of time. Then you change the schedule to going to the bathroom ev...
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How can bulking agent help treat stress incontinence?
Injections: Bulking agents are substances that are injected into the lining of the urethra. They increase the size of the urethra lining. Increasing the size creates resistance against the flow of urine. Collagen is one bulking agent that is commonly used.