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How are anxiety disorders diagnosed?
If you have symptoms, your doctor will examine you and ask for your medical history. She may run tests to rule out medical illnesses that might be causing your symptoms. No lab tests can specifically diagnose anxiety disorders. If your doctor doesn't find any medical reason for how you're feeling, she may send you to a...
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What are the symptoms of anxiety disorders?
All anxiety disorders share some general symptoms: Panic, fear, and uneasiness Sleep problems Not being able to stay calm and still Cold, sweaty, numb or tingling hands or feet Shortness of breath Heart palpitations Dry mouth Nausea Tense muscles Dizziness Researchers don't know exactly what brings on anxiety disorders...
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What causes anxiety disorders?
All anxiety disorders share some general symptoms: Panic, fear, and uneasiness Sleep problems Not being able to stay calm and still Cold, sweaty, numb or tingling hands or feet Shortness of breath Heart palpitations Dry mouth Nausea Tense muscles Dizziness Researchers don't know exactly what brings on anxiety disorders...
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How is psychotherapy used to treat anxiety disorders?
Psychotherapy: This is a type of counseling that addresses the emotional response to mental illness. A mental health specialist helps you by talking about how to understand and deal with your anxiety disorder. Cognitive behavioral therapy: This is a certain type of psychotherapy that teaches you how to recognize and ch...
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How are medications used to treat anxiety disorders?
Most people with the condition try one or more of these therapies: Medication: Many antidepressants can work for anxiety disorders. They include escitalopram ( Lexapro) and fluoxetine ( Prozac). Certain anticonvulsant medicines (typically taken for epilepsy) and low-dose antipsychotic drugs can be added to help make ot...
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What are the different types of anxiety disorders?
Anxiety disorder is an umbrella term that includes different conditions: Panic disorder. You feel terror that strikes at random. During a panic attack, you may also sweat, have chest pain, and feel palpitations (unusually strong or irregular heartbeats). Sometimes you may feel like you're choking or having a heart atta...
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What can help to manage the symptoms of anxiety disorders?
If you have symptoms, your doctor will examine you and ask for your medical history. Caffeine is a mood-altering drug, and it may make symptoms of anxiety disorders worse. Eat right, exercise, and get better sleep. Brisk aerobic exercises like jogging and biking help release brain chemicals that cut stress and improve ...
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What are some symptoms of colorectal cancer?
Unfortunately, colorectal cancer may strike without symptoms. However, not all colorectal cancers are without symptoms. One of the early symptoms of colon cancer may be bleeding. Often, tumors bleed only small amounts, off and on, and evidence of the blood is found only during chemical testing of the stool. When tumors...
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How is severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) diagnosed?
If you have symptoms like a high fever, chest pain, or difficulty breathing, you should see a doctor, especially if you've just come back from a trip overseas. If your doctor suspects you have SARS, she can confirm it with lab tests and images from an X-ray or CT scan.
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What can trigger a relapse when I'm trying to quit smoking?
They can happen when you: · Drink your morning tea or coffee Have a beer, cocktail, or glass of wine Drive Get up during intermission at a show Check your texts or email Feel bored, sad, angry, or stressed Talk on the phone Need a break from work Even positive feelings of happiness or pleasure can be triggers.
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How can I fight smoking triggers that I can't avoid?
Bring along something else to put in your mouth instead of a cigarette, such as a mint-flavored toothpick or some carrot sticks. On a walk, take deep breaths and focus on how good the fresh air feels in your lungs. To ride out a craving, you could also sip ice-cold water, take deep breaths, keep your hands busy by sque...
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How can you learn your smoking triggers?
Learn to Spot Your Smoking Triggers Once you know yours, you can prepare to avoid or manage them. Before you quit, keep a journal for a few days or a week. Use your smartphone or a small notebook that you can easily carry with you. Every time you light a cigarette, record: The time of day How intense your craving feels...
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What are my odds of getting atherosclerosis?
If you're 40 and generally healthy, you have about a 50% chance of getting serious atherosclerosis in your lifetime. The risk goes up as you get older. Most adults older than 60 have some atherosclerosis, but most don't have noticeable symptoms.
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Can aspirin prevent atherosclerosis?
You might not have symptoms until your artery is nearly closed or until you have a heart attack or stroke. Stenting helps ease symptoms, but it does not prevent heart attacks. Bypass surgery: Your doctor takes a healthy blood vessel, often from your leg or chest, and uses it to go around a blocked segment. These proced...
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How effective are nonsurgical procedures for treating bowel incontinence?
These minimally invasive procedures can reduce bowel incontinence in some people, without the risks of surgery. Because they are relatively new, their long-term effectiveness and safety aren't as well known as other treatments.
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What are the treatments for bowel incontinence?
Many effective treatments can help people with bowel incontinence. These include: medicine surgery minimally invasive procedures Talking to your doctor is the first step toward freedom from bowel incontinence.
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How is a colostomy done to treat bowel incontinence?
Surgery to redirect the colon through an opening created in the skin of the belly. Colostomy is only considered when bowel incontinence persists despite all other treatments.
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How is an endoscopy used to diagnose bowel incontinence?
A tube with a camera on its tip is inserted into the anus. This identifies any potential problems in the anal canal or colon. A short, rigid tube (anoscopy) or a longer, flexible tube (sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy) may be used.
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How are nerve tests used to diagnose bowel incontinence?
These tests measure the responsiveness of the nerves controlling the sphincter muscles. They can detect nerve damage that can cause bowel incontinence.
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How is bowel incontinence treated?
Bowel incontinence is usually treatable. In many cases, it can be cured completely. Recommended treatments vary according to the cause of bowel incontinence. Often, more than one treatment method may be required to control symptoms. Nonsurgical treatments are often recommended as initial treatment for bowel incontinenc...
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How is radiofrequency anal sphincter remodeling done to treat bowel incontinence?
A probe inserted into the anus directs controlled amounts of heat energy into the anal wall. Radiofrequency remodeling creates a mild injury to the sphincter muscles, which become thicker as they heal.
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How is sphincter cuff device used to treat bowel incontinence?
Sphincter cuff device. A surgeon can implant an inflatable cuff that surrounds the anal sphincter. A person deflates the cuff during bowel movements and reinflates it to prevent bowel incontinence.
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How is a sacral nerve stimulator used to treat bowel incontinence?
A surgeon implants a device that stimulates the pelvic nerves. This procedure may be most effective in people with bowel incontinence due to nerve damage.
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How is sphincter surgery done to treat bowel incontinence?
A surgeon can stitch the anal muscles more tightly together (sphincteroplasty). Or the surgeon takes muscle from the pelvis or buttock to support the weak anal muscles (muscle transposition). These surgeries can cure many people with bowel incontinence that's due to a tear of the anal sphincter muscles.
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How does biofeedback treat bowel incontinence?
A sensor is placed inside the anus and on the abdominal wall. This provides feedback as a person does exercises to improve bowel control.
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How is stool testing used to diagnose bowel incontinence?
If diarrhea is present, stool testing may identify an infection or other cause.
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What is bowel incontinence?
Accidental bowel leakage is usually not a serious medical problem. For people with a specific cause of diarrhea, such as inflammatory bowel syndrome, other medications may also help. A person deflates the cuff during bowel movements and reinflates it to prevent bowel incontinence.
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How will your doctor find out if you have heart failure?
If you have systolic heart failure, you can have: Shortness of breath Tiredness, weakness Swelling in feet, ankles, legs, or abdomen Lasting cough or wheezing Fast or irregular heartbeat Dizziness Confusion More need to pee at night Nausea Lack of appetite To figure out if you have heart failure, your doctor will: Exam...
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What medications can help manage systolic heart failure?
Common medicines for systolic heart failure are: Diuretics (water pills), which help ease swelling ACE inhibitors, ARB, or ARNI to widen blood vessels and lower blood pressure, making it easier for your heart to work Beta-blockers to help slow heart rate and lower blood pressure Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, a...
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What surgeries and devices can help manage systolic heart failure?
Common medicines for systolic heart failure are: Diuretics (water pills), which help ease swelling ACE inhibitors, ARB, or ARNI to widen blood vessels and lower blood pressure, making it easier for your heart to work Beta-blockers to help slow heart rate and lower blood pressure Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, a...
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Can high blood pressure cause systolic heart failure?
With that extra work, your heart muscle gets thicker and doesn't work as well. In those cases, the heart has to pump harder to get blood through your body.
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What are the symptoms of osteomyelitis?
Acute osteomyelitis develops rapidly over a period of seven to 10 days. The symptoms for acute and chronic osteomyelitis are very similar and include: Fever, irritability, fatigue Nausea Tenderness, redness, and warmth in the area of the infection Swelling around the affected bone Lost range of motion Osteomyelitis in ...
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How can you recover from osteomyelitis?
The sooner you treat osteomyelitis, the better. In cases of acute osteomyelitis, early treatment prevents the condition from becoming a chronic problem that requires ongoing treatment. Besides the pain and inconvenience of repeated infections, getting osteomyelitis under control early provides the best chance for recov...
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How can you prevent osteomyelitis?
The best way to prevent osteomyelitis is to keep things clean. If you or your child has a cut, especially a deep cut, wash it completely. Flush out any open wound under running water for five minutes, then bandage it in sterile bandages.
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How is osteomyelitis treated?
Antibiotics help bring the infection under control and often make it possible to avoid surgery. People with osteomyelitis usually get antibiotics for several weeks through an IV, and then switch to a pill. More serious or chronic osteomyelitis requires surgery to remove the infected tissue and bone. Osteomyelitis surge...
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What should you do if you have chronic osteomyelitis?
If you have chronic osteomyelitis, make sure your doctor knows about your medical history so you can work together to keep the condition under control. If you have diabetes, pay close attention to your feet and contact your doctor at the first sign of infection.
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What is osteomyelitis?
Bones can become infected in a number of ways: Infection in one part of the body may spread through the bloodstream into the bone, or an open fracture or surgery may expose the bone to infection.
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Who gets osteomyelitis?
Only 2 out of every 10,000 people get osteomyelitis. The condition affects children and adults, although in different ways. Certain conditions and behaviors that weaken the immune system increase a person's risk for osteomyelitis, including: Diabetes (most cases of osteomyelitis stem from diabetes) Sickle cell disease ...
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What is osteomyelitis like in children?
In children, osteomyelitis is usually acute. Acute osteomyelitis comes on quickly, is easier to treat, and overall turns out better than chronic osteomyelitis. In children, osteomyelitis usually shows up in arm or leg bones.
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What is osteomyelitis like in adults?
In adults, osteomyelitis can be either acute or chronic. People with diabetes, HIV, or peripheral vascular disease are more prone to chronic osteomyelitis, which persists or recurs, despite treatment. Whether chronic or acute, osteomyelitis often affects an adult's pelvis or vertebrae of the spine. It can also occur in...
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What causes osteomyelitis?
Certain conditions and behaviors that weaken the immune system increase a person's risk for osteomyelitis, including: Diabetes (most cases of osteomyelitis stem from diabetes) Sickle cell disease HIV or AIDS Rheumatoid arthritis Intravenous drug use Alcoholism Long-term use of steroids Hemodialysis Poor blood supply Re...
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Where am I most likely to get nail fungus?
Speaking of the gym, it's a bad idea to kick off your shoes in places with lots of germs, like locker rooms, swimming pools, or public showers. If you visit a nail salon, it should be clean and licensed. Make sure the technician uses sterilized or single-use instruments (or bring your own). The same goes for polish -- ...
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Who is most likely to get nail fungus?
But there are telltale signs when a fungal nail infection starts to settle in. Seniors tend to have slower-growing nails, reduced blood circulation, and a longer history of exposure to fungi. Men are also more likely than women to have nail fungus -- maybe because they're more in the habit of walking around barefoot at...
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What is a 24-hour esophageal pH test?
Instead of having to have a tube placed down your nose for 24 hours, your doctor will place a disposable capsule into the esophagus using an endoscope.
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How is a BRAVO device used during an esophageal pH test?
A device known as BRAVO may make monitoring the p H level easier. Instead of having to have a tube placed down your nose for 24 hours, your doctor will place a disposable capsule into the esophagus using an endoscope. The capsule then wirelessly transmits information about esophageal acid activity to a receiver worn ar...
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Can I resume a normal diet after an esophageal pH test?
Record the following: The time when you start eating The time when you finish eating The time when you start lying down The time when you finish lying down You may resume your normal diet and activities after the esophageal p H test. If your throat feels sore following the test, suck on lozenges.
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What are antiviral drugs used for?
These medications may reduce the duration of flu by one to two days and prevent severe flu complications.
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When should antiviral medication for the flu be taken?
All four antivirals are most effective when given within 48 hours of the onset of flu symptoms, although they may still prevent severe flu complications when given more than 48 hours after symptoms appear.
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When should I talk to my doctor about antiviral medications for the flu?
Ideally, you should talk to your doctor about the flu vaccine and antiviral drugs, including side effects, before the flu season begins. When you do get flu symptoms, it's important to call your doctor soon after symptoms appear. Flu drugs are most effective when taken within the first 48 hours of flu symptoms, althoug...
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How are antivirals used in preventing the flu?
After you read this, talk to your doctor to see if antiviral drugs can help you feel better. However, the CDC discourages this as a routine practice, as it can lead to drug-resistant strains of the virus. Instead, the CDC recommends that people at risk of severe flu -- such as pregnant women or people with asthma, diab...
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What are antiviral drugs?
Antiviral drugs are prescription medications that may help prevent flu complications or shorten the severity and duration of flu once you have it. When used as directed, antiviral drugs may help reduce the duration of flu symptoms in otherwise healthy children and adults and may reduce the severity of common flu sympto...
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How is a loop stoma made in fecal diversion?
To make the loop stoma, a small loop of intestine will be brought up through the abdominal wall to skin level. A plastic rod will be passed underneath the loop to keep the new stoma in place. The loop will be cut half way through to make the site for the bowel opening. Each open end of the bowel created by this cut wil...
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How is a stoma created during fecal diversion?
An end stoma can be made in the ileum (end of the small intestine, called "end ileostomy") or colon ("end colostomy"). First, a small disk of skin will be removed from the stoma site. Next, your surgeon will bring 1-2 inches of healthy bowel up through the abdominal wall to skin level. If you are having a colostomy, th...
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Do I need treatment if I am diagnosed with prostate cancer?
Many prostate tumors grow slowly, so you might not need to make decisions right away. Some men decide -- with their doctors -- that "watchful waiting" for symptoms, and "active surveillance," keeping close track of the cancer with tests, biopsies, and regular doctor's visits, are better options than surgery, chemo, or ...
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How can I treat my child's sore throat from a virus?
That means antibiotics, drugs used to treat bacterial infections, won't help your child get better any faster. If you think your child may have strep, you should see a doctor to find out. If the sore throat stems from a cold virus, it's going to need to run its course. Try these home remedies to help your child feel be...
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Do antibiotics help for sore throats?
There's one exception: strep throat. Bacteria does cause that condition, so antibiotics will help. If you think your child may have strep, you should see a doctor to find out. But they won't help your child get better any faster.
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How long does it take to recover from a Stage 4 pressure sore?
Recovery time: A Stage 4 pressure sore could take anywhere from 3 months or much longer, even years, to heal.
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What do stages mean when you have pressure sores?
The stages are based on how deep the sores are, which can affect their treatment.
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How do you treat a Stage 1 pressure sore?
What to do: The first and most important thing to do with any pressure sore is to stop the pressure. Change your position or use foam pads, pillows, or mattresses. If you spend a lot of time in bed, try to move at least once every 2 hours. If you're sitting, move every 15 minutes. You may need someone to help you. Wash...
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How long does it take to recover from a Stage 1 pressure sore?
Recovery time: A Stage 1 pressure sore may go away in as little as 2 or 3 days. If it hasn't, call your doctor.
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How long does it take to recover from a Stage 2 pressure sore?
Recovery time: A Stage 2 pressure sore should get better in 3 days to 3 weeks.
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How do you treat a Stage 3 pressure sore?
She may remove any dead tissue and prescribe antibiotics to fight infection. You may also be able to get a special bed or mattress through your insurance.
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What is a pressure sore?
You may know pressure sores by their more common name: bed sores. They happen when you lie or sit in one position too long and the weight of your body against the surface of the bed or chair cuts off blood supply. You might get them if you're on bed rest or in a wheelchair.
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How long does it take to recover from a Stage 3 pressure sore?
Recovery time: A Stage 1 pressure sore may go away in as little as 2 or 3 days. Recovery time: A Stage 3 pressure sore will take at least one month, and up to 4 months, to heal.
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What should I do if I have a Stage 2 pressure sore?
What to do: The first and most important thing to do with any pressure sore is to stop the pressure. Change your position or use foam pads, pillows, or mattresses. If you spend a lot of time in bed, try to move at least once every 2 hours. If you're sitting, move every 15 minutes. You may need someone to help you. Wash...
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How often will someone need to get checkups in between eye exams?
You'll need to get checkups more often if you have health conditions or a family history of vision problems likes glaucoma, macular degeneration, or corneal diseases. When else should you see the eye doctor? If you have a sudden vision change, eye pain, or severe irritation.
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Why are vision tests important during an eye exam?
The doctor will check your close and distance vision. You'll read from charts of random letters. She may also test other aspects of your vision -- like your ability to see in 3- D, your side vision (called peripheral vision), and color perception.
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What other conditions could an eye exam discover?
Eye exams can help spot early signs of glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis. If the doctor finds anything odd, you may need a follow-up with your regular doctor or a specialist.
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What is an eye exam?
She'll check all the parts of your eye. You may need drops to dilate -- or widen -- your pupils. This gives the doctor a clear view of the inside of your eye. These drops makes your eyes sensitive to light for a few hours. You'll need to wear sunglasses until they wear off. You may need someone to drive you home. The d...
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How should I choose an eye doctor?
Should you choose an optometrist ( OD) or an ophthalmologist ( MD) for your initial eye exam? If this is a routine checkup, you can go with either one. If you have or think you might have an eye problem like cataracts or glaucoma, or a health condition like diabetes, choose an ophthalmologist.
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What should I bring to an eye doctor appointment?
Your glasses or contacts (if you wear them). Ask if you should stop wearing your contacts for a few days before the visit. A list of any health conditions or allergies A list of all medications and supplements you take A list of any specific questions you have about your eye health Your medical insurance information. M...
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What should someone do before leaving their eye exam?
Make sure you have a copy of your eyeglasses prescription, if you need one. Understand where you should go to get your glasses or contacts prescription filled. Make sure you have instructions about how to use any medication if you need it. Make sure you have a copy of your glasses prescription, if you need one. Ask whe...
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How often should I get an eye exam?
Everyone needs eye exams. Different medical organizations have different recommendations for how often you need to go. A good rule of thumb: Young adults: Once in your 20s and twice in your 30s. Adults: At age 40 with regular follow-ups, depending on your health. Adults 65 and older: Every 1-2 years. Children: At birth...
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Why is patient history important in an eye exam?
Your doctor will ask about your general health and any family history of eye diseases.
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How long will an eye exam take?
If it's been more than a few years since your last visit, or if you've never had one, it's time get one on the calendar now. That includes time to get the exam and to get fitted for a prescription if you need it. Later appointments won't take as much time.
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Why are eye doctor appointments important?
Eye exams aren't only for people with poor vision. They're an important way to find eye problems before symptoms show up. Your eye doctor can also catch other problems, like diabetes, early on. If it's been more than a few years since your last visit, or if you've never had one, it's time get one on the calendar now. W...
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How can psychotherapy help treat depression relapse?
Psychotherapy Counseling, or "talk therapy," can help you to understand your problems, including new issues that have arisen since you were last treated for depression. You'll explore better ways to cope or to solve problems. Through psychotherapy, you can also learn how to manage your own thoughts and actions so that ...
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Who should I talk to if I am having a depression relapse?
Talk to your doctor about whether you need maintenance therapy.
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How can maintenance treatment help in treating depression relapse?
After patients have been treated for an acute bout of depression, doctors sometimes place them on maintenance therapy to try to prevent another episode, especially if they're at high risk for a recurrence. Talk to your doctor about whether you need maintenance therapy. For this type of ongoing treatment, which can last...
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How is depression relapse treated?
A depression relapse or recurrence can be treated in various ways, sometimes through a combination of therapies. For example, your doctor may recommend both antidepressant treatment and psychotherapy.
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How often do people get depression?
For this type of ongoing treatment, which can last one year or longer, you may continue taking an antidepressant, with or without psychotherapy. Try to spend time with other people.
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What are depression relapses and recurrences?
A recurrence is a new episode that comes after six months or longer since the previous episode has resolved. Regardless of the timeline, it can be demoralizing to feel depression symptoms, such as sadness, fatigue, and irritability, creeping back into your life. After patients have been treated for an acute bout of dep...
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How can I help myself treat depression relapse?
Be sure to get the right amount of sleep and steer clear of alcohol and illegal drugs, which can worsen depression. Expect your mood to improve gradually, not immediately.
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How are inhalers used to treat asthma?
Asthma Inhalers Asthma inhalers are the most common and effective way to deliver asthma medicine to the lungs. They're available in several types that work in different ways. Some deliver one medication.
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How is a nebulizer used to treat asthma?
Asthma Nebulizer If you're having trouble using small inhalers, your doctor may prescribe an asthma nebulizer. This machine changes asthma medications from a liquid to a mist so it's easier to get the medicine into your lungs. It also has a mouthpiece or mask that makes it a good option for infants, small children, old...
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How are steroids and other anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat asthma?
These medications work over the long term to treat symptoms and prevent asthma attacks. As a result, the airways are less sensitive and less likely to react to asthma triggers. Asthma Inhalers Asthma inhalers are the most common and effective way to deliver asthma medicine to the lungs.
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What is a free gingival graft for gum tissue?
Similar to a connective-tissue graft, free gingival grafts involve the use of tissue from the roof of the mouth. But instead of making a flap and removing tissue under the top layer of flesh, a small amount of tissue is removed directly from the roof of the mouth and then attached to the gum area being treated. This me...
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How much will a gum tissue graft cost?
Call your dentist if you experience any unusual symptoms following surgery, including: Bleeding that won't stop after applying pressure for 20 minutes More pain, swelling, and bruising than your dentist said to expect Many dental insurance companies will pay a portion of the cost of gum grafts. If you don't have insura...
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When should you call the dentist after a gum tissue graft?
Call your dentist if you experience any unusual symptoms following surgery, including: Bleeding that won't stop after applying pressure for 20 minutes More pain, swelling, and bruising than your dentist said to expect Many dental insurance companies will pay a portion of the cost of gum grafts.
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How long does it take to heal from a gum tissue graft?
A gum graft may be necessary to protect your teeth from the damaging effects of gum recession, or you may choose to have one to improve the appearance of your smile.
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What is recovery like from a gum tissue graft?
However, if your dentist gives you a sedative to help you relax, you will need to make arrangements to have someone else drive you home. Your dentist will give specific instructions regarding postoperative care, such as diet, physical activity, and medications. Do not floss or brush the gum line that was repaired until...
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Is a gum tissue graft painful?
But instead of making a flap and removing tissue under the top layer of flesh, a small amount of tissue is removed directly from the roof of the mouth and then attached to the gum area being treated. If no tissue is removed from your palate, you should have little to no discomfort. However, if tissue is removed from yo...
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How can stretching and strength training help your back pain?
“ One good exercise is to sit on the edge of the bed with one leg extended and the other one on the floor. “ I recommend that patients use whichever they find comforting as long as their skin is protected.” The amount of rest you get is important, and so is the position you get it in.
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How can Pilates help your back pain?
I couldn't bend down or sleep — I was petrified I would never feel normal again.” Mary Ann Wilmarth, DPT, a spokeswoman for the American Physical Therapy Association and chief of physical therapy at Harvard University, says it is critical that people address any back pain or injury right away. Here are 12 ways to h...
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How can Feldenkrais method help your back pain?
Here are 12 ways to help alleviate back pain: Studies show that people with short-term low-back pain who rest feel more pain and have a harder time with daily tasks than those who stay active. “ One good exercise is to sit on the edge of the bed with one leg extended and the other one on the floor.
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How is a minimally invasive procedure (MIP) hysterectomy done?
There are several approaches that can be used for an MIP hysterectomy: Vaginal hysterectomy: The surgeon makes a cut in the vagina and removes the uterus through this incision. The incision is closed, leaving no visible scar. Laparoscopic hysterectomy: This surgery is done using a laparoscope, which is a tube with a li...
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How can you tell the difference between an ankle sprain or fracture?
A sprain may occur silently, or in severe cases there may be a popping sound. With a fracture, you might hear a crack. Is your ankle misshapen? While swelling is a symptom of both injuries, if your ankle looks clearly “off,” it's most likely because a bone is broken. Does your ankle feel numb? With a sprain, you fe...
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How is an ankle sprain treated?
Most sprains will clear up on their own. You may take anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin) or naproxen ( Aleve). And your doctor may advise you to try the “ RICE” method to ease your inflammation: Rest Ice Compression (with an elastic bandage) Elevation (ankle above the heart) You may need phy...
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What is an ankle fracture?
This happens when at least one of three bones in your ankle breaks. If just one bone is broken, you may not realize how bad the injury is. But if multiple bones break at once, you will lose stability in your ankle and may not be able to walk. An ankle fracture can also lead to ligament damage.
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What is recovery like for an ankle sprain or fracture?
It could be a sprain, or it might be broken. Most sprains will clear up on their own. You should start range of motion exercises once the pain and swelling subside.