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What's the treatment for joints that bleed because of hemophilia?
The most common include: Treating bleeding joints Monitoring physical activities For bleeding joints, you must get treatment with clotting factor to avoid joint damage. Your doctor may also recommend resting and icing the affected joint to decrease pain and swelling. As pain and swelling subsides, physical therapy may ...
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How are antihistamines and decongestants used to treat postnasal drip?
They can also be effective, along with steroid nasal sprays, for postnasal drip caused by allergies. The older, over-the-counter antihistamines, including diphenhydramine ( Benadryl) and chlorpheniramine ( Chlor- Trimeton), might not be the best choices for postnasal drip. When they dry out mucus, they can actually thi...
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What causes postnasal drip?
The excess mucus that triggers it has many possible causes, including: Colds Flu Allergies , also called allergic postnasal drip Sinus infection or sinusitis , which is an inflammation of the sinuses Object stuck in the nose (most common in children) Pregnancy Certain medications , including some for birth control and ...
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What else can cause postnasal drip?
The excess mucus that triggers it has many possible causes, including: Colds Flu Allergies , also called allergic postnasal drip Sinus infection or sinusitis , which is an inflammation of the sinuses Object stuck in the nose (most common in children) Pregnancy Certain medications , including some for birth control and ...
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How can you reduce triggers of postnasal drip?
You can also try propping up your pillows at night so that the mucus doesn't pool or collect in the back of your throat. If you have allergies, here are some other ways to reduce your triggers: Cover your mattresses and pillowcases with dust mite proof covers. Wash all sheets, pillowcases, and mattress covers often in ...
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When should you call the doctor about postnasal drip?
Call your doctor if the drainage is bad smelling, you have a fever, you're wheezing, or your symptoms are severe or last for 10 days or more. You might have a bacterial infection. Let your doctor know right away if you notice blood in your postnasal drip. If medication doesn't relieve your symptoms, you might need to s...
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What are other methods to treat postnasal drip?
Other methods you can try include: Take a medication such as guaifenesin ( Mucinex). Use saline nasal sprays or irrigation, like a neti pot, to flush mucus, bacteria, allergens, and other irritating things out of the sinuses. Turn on a vaporizer or humidifier to increase the moisture in the air.
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How do you treat postnasal drip?
How you treat postnasal drip depends on what's causing it. Antibiotics can clear up a bacterial infection. However, green or yellow mucus is not proof of a bacterial infection. Colds can also turn the mucus these colors, and they are caused by viruses, which don't respond to antibiotics.
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What is postnasal drip?
Your nose alone makes about a quart of it each day. Mucus is a thick, wet substance that moistens these areas and helps trap and destroy foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses before they cause infection. var s_context; s_context= s_context || {}; s_context['wb.modimp'] = 'vidfloat'; if(webmd.useragent && webmd.use...
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How can you thin your mucus to treat postnasal drip?
Another option is to thin your mucus. A simple way to thin it out is to drink more water.
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Can chicken soup cure postnasal drip?
When the mucus runs down the back of your nose to your throat, it's called postnasal drip. It works because the steam from the hot liquid opens up your stuffy nose and throat. And because it's a fluid, the hot soup will help prevent dehydration, which will make you feel better too.
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What are the symptoms of postnasal drip?
Swallowing problems can cause a buildup of liquids in the throat, which can feel like postnasal drip. It also can trigger a cough, which often gets worse at night. In fact, postnasal drip is one of the most common causes of a cough that just won't go away. Too much mucus may also make you feel hoarse and give you a sor...
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Can nasal sprays be used for children?
A lot of over-the-counter decongestants, including these sprays, aren't recommended for children. Read the labels carefully and talk to your pediatrician.
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What are decongestant nasal sprays?
You can buy these over the counter or with a prescription from your doctor. They get rid of your stuffiness by narrowing blood vessels in the lining of your nose, which shrinks swollen tissues. Don't use them for more than 3 days, or your cold symptoms could get worse.
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What are steroid nasal sprays?
You can get these over the counter or with a prescription. They're approved to relieve allergy symptoms, but they're sometimes used to help clear a stuffed-up nose that comes from a sinus infection.
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Are different nasal sprays used differently?
Some sprays may have different instructions on the label, so use those or follow your doctor's directions. Don't use it for longer than recommended by your doctor or the maker of the nasal spray.
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What are the side effects of nasal sprays?
Decongestant products, including nasal sprays, can raise blood pressure and pulse rate. They can also cause you to feel nervous or dizzy, or make it hard for you to get to sleep. Some decongestants may interfere with other medications you take. Check with your doctor before you use them.
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What are salt-water solutions, or saline nasal sprays?
Salt-water solutions. They're also called "saline" nasal sprays, and you can buy them without a prescription. They loosen up your mucus and keep it from getting crusty. Since they don't contain any medications, feel free to use them as often you like.
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What medical conditions should stop someone from using nasal spray?
You might want to avoid some nasal sprays if you have high blood pressure, a heart condition, diabetes, thyroid problems, or urinary problems from an enlarged prostate.
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What are nasal sprays used for?
It can make the difference between success and failure in clearing up that blockage. They're approved to relieve allergy symptoms, but they're sometimes used to help clear a stuffed-up nose that comes from a sinus infection. The first thing you need to do is to blow your nose to clear up the passageways as much as you ...
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Should you drink water and go to the bathroom frequently if you have nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
All adults and children with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus should take frequent bathroom breaks. This helps to avoid over-distending the bladder, which can cause long-term problems, though rarely. The most important treatment for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is to ensure constant access to lots of water. Not keeping...
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How are my kidneys involved in my nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
In nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, enough ADH is produced. But the kidneys are partially or completely blind to it. Typically, the kidneys' ADH sensors are missing or defective. As a result, ADH flows by without effect. The kidneys don't absorb enough water. Instead, they excrete abundant dilute urine as if no ADH were...
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Can nephrogenic diabetes insipidus cause me to use the bathroom frequently?
Symptoms of electrolyte imbalances include: Unexplained weakness Lethargy Muscle pains Irritability For someone without nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, the extreme thirst it creates can be hard to understand. Some people need to drink a large glass of liquid every 15 minutes, all day, every day. And since the kidneys a...
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What causes nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Diabetes insipidus is caused by problems related to a hormone called antidiuretic hormone or ADH. ADH is produced in a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. It's stored in the pituitary gland. Release of ADH is triggered by fluid loss or dehydration. When it's released, it causes the kidneys to retain water. This ...
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What are mechanisms by which nephrogenic diabetes insipidus works?
Diabetes insipidus is caused by problems related to a hormone called antidiuretic hormone or ADH. ADH is produced in a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. It's stored in the pituitary gland. Release of ADH is triggered by fluid loss or dehydration. When it's released, it causes the kidneys to retain water. This ...
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What are symptoms of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
The lack of ability by the kidneys to conserve water leads to the symptoms of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. They include: Excessive thirst Excessive urine production (polyuria).
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How do I know if my nephrogenic diabetes insipidus caused an electrolyte imbalance?
In some people, these symptoms can become extreme and cause dehydration. Excessive fluid losses can also cause electrolyte imbalances. Symptoms of electrolyte imbalances include: Unexplained weakness Lethargy Muscle pains Irritability For someone without nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, the extreme thirst it creates can...
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Can my nephrogenic diabetes insipidus be treated?
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus can be challenging to treat. Since the kidneys can't respond to ADH, giving more ADH doesn't help. There's no good way to get the kidneys to respond to the ADH that's there. In fact, treatment options are limited.
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How is nephrogenic diabetes insipidus treated?
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus can be challenging to treat. Since the kidneys can't respond to ADH, giving more ADH doesn't help. There's no good way to get the kidneys to respond to the ADH that's there. In fact, treatment options are limited. If a drug like lithium is responsible, switching medicines might improve ne...
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How can you make a child comfortable when they have a cough?
Let the child rest. Avoid irritants, such as cigarette smoke. Don't give cough medicine to a child under age 4 unless your pediatrician suggests it.
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How can you prevent dehydration from coughing in babies and children?
Give older children water or juice mixed with water.
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How can you relieve your child's congestion?
Thin mucus in a stuffy nose with saline nose drops. Remove mucus from a baby's nose with a suction bulb. Use a humidifier in your child's room or take your child into the bathroom with a steamy shower running.
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What if my partner reacts badly to the news that I have genital herpes?
In that case, don't get defensive. Allow him or her some time to think it over in private, calm down, and come to terms with it. It may not be the first challenge you've faced together, and if the relationship is valuable enough to continue, it won't be the last.
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How do I tell my partner I have genital herpes?
You must tell your partner you have genital herpes. Think about how you want your partner to take the news. Be prepared to present the facts. Also explain what it means to have it. It's also possible that your partner might take the news badly no matter how well you deliver it.
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When should I send medications to school for my child with asthma?
Most kids can better manage their asthma symptoms if they carry and know how to use their asthma inhalers and other medications at school. At the same time, schools must follow state laws and policies about whether students can carry and use inhalers and other treatments, like epinephrine auto-injectors. If your child'...
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How can I prevent asthma problems for my child at school?
The most important thing is to talk to your child and explain to him as much about asthma as he can understand at his age. Ideally, he should be able to keep track of when it's time to take his medicine and know how to use an inhaler. You should also brief school officials on the details of your child's asthma. They sh...
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Who should manage my child's asthma at school?
The more teachers and other adults at school who know about your child's asthma, the better. He could have an asthma attack in art or music class, in the hallway, or another area where his classroom teacher isn't around. So make sure a few different adults know how to help: Classroom teacher.
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How can the school nurse help my child with asthma?
Also, it is very important to make sure the school nurse has all the medicines that your child might need during school hours, along with instructions for giving them. Remember that for some inhalers, there's often no way to tell if the device still has medicine in it or not. You will need to keep track of the date whe...
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How does an asthma action plan help my child in school?
You may want to schedule a conference with teachers and other school officials to go over the plan and any other details they should know, including correct inhaler use, location of the inhaler, and signs of trouble breathing Also, look around your child's classroom and other areas he might go at the school to see if t...
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How can you manage sinus pressure from nasal allergy symptoms?
Your sinuses are small spaces behind your forehead, cheeks, and eyes. If mucus builds up in these areas because of allergies, you may feel pressure or pain. You can try a few things to help clear up your stuffed-up sinuses. Put a moist, warm cloth on your face, or breathe in steam a few times each day. You can also try...
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How can you manage postnasal drip from nasal allergy symptoms?
If mucus builds up in these areas because of allergies, you may feel pressure or pain. It can also feel like a lump in your throat and can lead to pain or irritation there. You can get some relief if you drink extra fluids, use antihistamines, decongestants or use saline nasal spray to thin the mucus.
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How can you manage itchy eyes from nasal allergy symptoms?
For example, stay inside when pollen counts are high if that's a source of your allergies. If you can't avoid the allergy trigger that makes you sneeze, or if that doesn't help, try an over-the-counter antihistamine. Try not to rub your eyes, since this can irritate them, and don't wear contact lenses. To soothe the it...
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How can you manage sneezing from nasal allergy symptoms?
Make sure you read and follow the directions on the labels. Your doctor may prescribe other remedies if these don't help. Over-the-counter or prescription allergy meds or eye drops that contain an antihistamine can also help relieve symptoms.
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What is moodiness like in periods?
You love everybody. You can't stand anybody. All at the same time. Hello hormones. Before and during your period, hormones are hard at work moving your body through each phase. When those hormones rise and fall, so does your mood. During PMS and your period, expect to feel everything from crabbiness and anger to feelin...
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How do blood loss and blood clots happen in periods?
Though it can vary from month to month, periods usually start off with a light flow, get heavier, then taper off. On average, women lose about 2 to 4 tablespoons of blood during each period. In terms of pads or tampons, that means changing them out every 2 hours or more. If you need to change out less than every 2 hour...
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What should you know about common period problems?
The process happens about 450 times over your lifetime. From the inside, periods don't feel as awesome. For a few days every month, you can feel like a different person, both physically and emotionally. And not in a good way. Don't let those days derail your life. You can still do everything that you would during the r...
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How does cramping happen in periods?
Cramps can start before your period and last throughout the bleeding process. If they feel mild, like someone's giving your ovaries a solid squeeze, it's normal. Try an over-the-counter medication for pain relief. If they take your breath away or have you doubled over in pain, check in with your doctor. You can't avoid...
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Should I tell my coworkers that I have eczema?
If your co-workers aren't familiar with eczema, you may worry about what they think about your skin issues. Your co-workers may not know that eczema is a chronic skin condition that isn't contagious. They might not realize it can cause problems (like pain and bleeding, cracking skin) -- or even that it can show up on a...
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How might eczema affect my job?
That's especially true if yours is severe or appears on your hands. The itching, burning, and open, oozing wounds that eczema causes can make it hard to use your hands. During a flare-up, you might not be as productive as you'd like. You may not be able to do all the tasks that you'd normally do. You may also need to t...
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How does eczema affect my job?
The itching, burning, and open, oozing wounds that eczema causes can make it hard to use your hands. During a flare-up, you might not be as productive as you'd like. You may not be able to do all the tasks that you'd normally do. You may also need to take time off while you heal or go to doctor's appointments. If your ...
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How can people with eczema steer clear of triggers in the workplace?
You may also need to take time off while you heal or go to doctor's appointments. Keep them off your skin. Also try to make sure irritating substances stay off your clothes, other work gear, or your work surface. ( If your work area gets cleaned with these things, you may ask to wash your work area yourself, or wipe it...
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What should you tell your coworkers about your eczema?
That's especially true if yours is severe or appears on your hands. The itching, burning, and open, oozing wounds that eczema causes can make it hard to use your hands. If your co-workers aren't familiar with eczema, you may worry about what they think about your skin issues. They might not realize it can cause problem...
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What are common eczema triggers in the workplace?
The itching, burning, and open, oozing wounds that eczema causes can make it hard to use your hands. Common eczema triggers include: Regular exposure to water (like washing dishes or frequent hand-washing) Antibacterial products, cleansers, or other products that contain alcohol or solvents. If you can, avoid triggers ...
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How can I avoid mold allergy symptoms?
And the best way to avoid mold is to avoid moisture. Keep the house dry -- don't let water build up anywhere, ventilate damp rooms, wipe shower walls and doors after use. Don't leave wet clothes in the washing machine where mold can quickly grow. Wash shower curtains and bathroom tiles regularly with mold-killing produ...
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How can adenomatous polyps lead to colorectal cancer?
During a screening with sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy, polyps can be seen and removed. The type of polyp can be determined in a lab.
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How can inflammatory bowel disease related to colorectal cancer be treated?
Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Many people with chronic inflammatory disease of the bowel, such as ulcerative colitis, can be followed with regular colonoscopy to look for signs of colon cancer. If cancer is found, it can be treated appropriately. Some patients elect to undergo prophylactic colectomy possibly with the cre...
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What is the Sugar Busters! Diet?
You can lose weight with a high-fiber diet made up of the right kinds of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains. But you have to give up refined sugar and flour and make other tweaks to the way you eat. The plan emphasizes foods with a low glycemic index ( GI), which help keep your blood sugar levels steady. Fo...
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How compatible is the Sugar Busters! diet with low-salt diet?
Low-salt diet: You can try Sugar Busters! if you're on a salt-restricted diet. Too much salt can be bad for your heart, and the authors warn that salt is often added to processed foods. They suggest that you don't need to add salt to your food when cooking. But you'll still need to check the sodium on food labels.
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How compatible is the Sugar Busters! diet with low-fat diet?
Low-fat diet: You can't follow a typical low-fat, high-carb diet if you're following Sugar Busters! because low-fat foods are often high in refined sugars. The diet requires you to get 30%-40% of calories from fat. But you should eat low-fat dairy products and lean cuts of meat.
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What can't you eat in a Sugar Busters! diet?
Forbidden foods: You'll have to give up white potatoes, white rice, white bread, white flour, corn, beets, soda, candy, baked goods, and refined sugar.
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What can you eat in a Sugar Busters! diet?
Fruits and vegetables: You can eat dozens of fruits and vegetables, but steer clear of a few (like parsnips, watermelon, and pineapple). Grains: Whole-grain bread and pasta, brown rice, and oatmeal are allowed. Protein: You can eat low-fat dairy like milk, cheese, and yogurt; eggs; nuts; fish and shellfish; and many le...
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How can the Sugar Busters! diet affect certain conditions?
The diet promises to lower your cholesterol, help you achieve optimal wellness, increase your energy, and help treat diabetes and other diseases. Controlling blood sugars with low-glycemic foods and cutting out sugar and refined grains is a formula that should work for most people with diabetes or insulin resistance. W...
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How effective is the Sugar Busters! diet?
Forbidden foods: You'll have to give up white potatoes, white rice, white bread, white flour, corn, beets, soda, candy, baked goods, and refined sugar. Sugar Busters! works by cutting calories from added sugars and processed foods, and by adding foods that help you feel full. A diet rich in high-fiber vegetables, stone...
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What is an otolaryngologist with a rhinology specialization?
Rhinology: These doctors focus on your nose and sinuses. They treat sinusitis, nose bleeds, loss of smell, stuffy nose, and unusual growths.
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What are the common problems that pediatric otolaryngologists see?
Common problems include ear infections, tonsillitis, asthma, and allergies. Pediatric ENT's also care for children with birth defects of the head and neck. They also can help figure out if your child has a speech or language problem.
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What conditions do otolaryngologists treat?
ENT's can do surgery and treat many different medical conditions. You would see one if you have a problem involving: An ear condition, such as an infection, hearing loss, or trouble with balance Nose and nasal issues like allergies, sinusitis, or growths Throat problems like tonsillitis, difficulty swallowing, and voic...
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What is an otolaryngologist with a sleep medicine specialization?
Sleep medicine: Some ENT's specialize in sleep problems that involve your breathing, for instance snoring or sleep apnea. Your doctor may order a sleep study to see if you have trouble breathing at times during the night.
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How do I find an otolaryngologist?
Finally, they need to pass an exam to be certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Look for one that specializes in your specific problem.
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What is the history of otolaryngology?
That's someone who treats issues in your ears, nose, or throat as well as related areas in your head and neck. They made special tools to take a closer look at those areas and came up with ways to treat problems.
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How can exercise help impulsivity in children with ADHD?
If you've ever sent your child outside to burn off some energy when he or she was misbehaving, you were on the right track. Studies find that exercise helps control impulses and other behavior problems in kids with ADHD. Think about signing your child up for a sports team, such as basketball, soccer, or baseball. Playi...
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Is it normal for my child to be impulsive due to ADHD?
When he keeps his impulses in check, reward him. Any behavior skills your child learns at the therapist's office or at home need to be reinforced at school.
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How can I gain more control in raising a child with ADHD?
Keep in close touch with all of your child's teachers. You'll feel more in control if you take an active part in your child's treatment. Join a support group to learn from other parents who have been through the same problems. Finally, don't give up. You'll find solutions to your child's impulse problems if you stay co...
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How can I make sure behavior therapies for impulsivity in my child with ADHD carry into school?
Any behavior skills your child learns at the therapist's office or at home need to be reinforced at school. Make teachers your allies. Work with teachers to find solutions for any problems that come up.
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How are colon polyps treated?
During a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy, your doctor uses forceps or a wire loop to remove polyps. This is called a polypectomy. If the polyp is too large to take out this way, you may need surgery to remove it. Once it's out, a pathologist tests it for cancer. If you have a genetic condition like familial adeno...
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What causes colon polyps?
Doctors don't know exactly why they form. Normally, healthy cells grow and divide in a specific way. Polyps may happen when cells grow and divide more than they should. Anyone can get colon polyps, but certain things make you more likely to have them, including if you: Are overweight or obese Are age 50 or older Smoke ...
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How can you prevent colon polyps?
Healthy habits can lower your odds of having colon polyps. For example, you should: Eat a diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, and fiber-rich foods like beans, lentils, peas, and high-fiber cereal. Lose weight if you're overweight. Limit red meat, processed meats, and foods that are high in fat. Talk to your doctor ab...
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What are the symptoms of colon polyps?
These could be signs of bleeding inside your colon. A bowel movement that's black or has red streaks, which may mean there's blood in it Constipation or diarrhea that lasts longer than a week Belly pain Fatigue or shortness of breath. These can be signs that your body doesn't have enough iron, which can happen if polyp...
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What causes mental illness in children?
Children's symptoms vary depending on the type of mental illness, but some of the general symptoms include: Changes in school performance, such as poor grades despite good efforts Abuse of drugs and/or alcohol Inability to cope with daily problems and activities Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits Excessive compla...
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What mental illnesses do kids get?
Some of these illnesses, such as anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood disorders, and schizophrenia, can occur in adults as well as children. It is not unusual for a child to have more than one disorder.
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How do you treat mental illness in children?
Experts are still exploring which treatments work best for which conditions in children. Creative therapies: Certain therapies, such as art therapy or play therapy, may be helpful, especially with young children who may have trouble communicating their thoughts and feelings.
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How common is Tourette's syndrome compared to ADHD?
Also, Tourette's syndrome is rare. The CDC found that about 138,000 kids in the U. S. have been diagnosed with it, while about 6.4 million have ever been diagnosed with ADHD.
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How does Tourette's syndrome differ from ADHD?
Tics from Tourette's syndrome are different from the movements or noises that kids with ADHD might make. They almost always involve fast, repeated face or shoulder movements or sounds, which happen the same way each time. Often, kids with ADHD won't have any tic-like movements. Instead, they have trouble staying focuse...
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How are ADHD and Tourette's syndrome alike?
Signs of both conditions tend to show up around the same age. Symptoms of ADHD can start to appear between ages 3 and 6. Most kids are diagnosed during elementary school. On average, Tourette's syndrome begins around 7 years old. And some children have both conditions. More than 60% of those with Tourette's syndrome al...
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What does the treatment for ADHD involve?
Treatment for kids with ADHD often includes a mix of medication and behavior therapy. Stimulants are the drugs that are most commonly prescribed for the condition, but other drugs, like atomoxetine, guanfacine, clonidine, and antidepressants, can help, too. In behavior therapy for ADHD, kids learn or build on positive ...
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How is Tourette syndrome or ADHD diagnosed?
Your doctor will be able to tell whether your child's symptoms belong to ADHD, Tourette's syndrome, both, or something else. There's no special test to diagnose either condition. Your doctor will ask about symptoms and when they started. He might do a blood test and medical exam to see if anything else could be causing...
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How are ADHD and Tourette's syndrome treated in the same person?
If your child has Tourette's syndrome, his doctor will likely suggest that he take medication to help with his tics. That may ease stress and improve attention, which can sometimes strengthen a kid's ability to control his tics.
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What are the symptoms of Tourette's syndrome?
They can also be complex, like shoulder shrugging, facial expressions, head movements, or repeating words or phrases. The tics usually happen several times each day. They almost always involve fast, repeated face or shoulder movements or sounds, which happen the same way each time. Also, Tourette's syndrome is rare.
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How common is a migraine without aura?
A migraine without aura is the most common type of migraine headache. They account for about 75% of all migraines. Another name you might hear is "common migraine." It doesn't have the early symptoms, called an aura, that some people have before a migraine begins, like vision changes, dizziness, confusion, feeling pric...
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Should I reduce physical triggers to treat a migraine without aura?
Illnesses, missing meals, and being too tired can all trigger migraines. So can overdoing exercise, motion, and head injuries. Even menstruation can set off migraines. To curb the effect of these things, know how they affect you, keep a regular routine, treat illnesses quickly, and take steps to avoid other physical tr...
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What are the goals of treatment for a migraine without aura?
Your doctor may also use some tests to be sure that your headache isn't caused by something else: Blood tests Imaging tests such as X-ray, CT scan, or MRI Tests for infection, bleeding, or other medical problems that could cause similar symptoms Treatment for migraines without aura has two goals: Relieve your symptoms ...
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How can keeping a headache diary help with migraines without aura?
It will help you spot anything that might trigger your migraines. Diary entries should include the date and time of your headache, any foods you ate, what you did, and medication you took just before the headache began. It may take 6 to 8 weeks or longer to begin to see patterns and triggers.
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Should I look for environmental triggers to treat a migraine without aura?
Some people are sensitive to flickering lights, fluorescent lights, changes in air pressure or altitude, or even bold visual patterns. Use your headache diary to spot any possible triggers in your environment -- and then take steps to get rid of them or avoid them.
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How can I help relieve symptoms of a migraine without aura?
Take pain-relieving medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, ketorolac ( Toradol), or naproxen. ( Do not use aspirin in anyone under the age of 19) Or take prescription drugs, such as almotriptan ( Axert), eletriptan ( Relpax), frovatriptan ( Frova), naratriptan ( Amerge), rizatriptan ( Maxalt), and sumat...
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Should I keep a headache diary to treat a migraine without aura?
It will help you spot anything that might trigger your migraines. Diary entries should include the date and time of your headache, any foods you ate, what you did, and medication you took just before the headache began. It may take 6 to 8 weeks or longer to begin to see patterns and triggers.
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What tests are used to diagnose a migraine without aura?
Your doctor may also use some tests to be sure that your headache isn't caused by something else: Blood tests Imaging tests such as X-ray, CT scan, or MRI Tests for infection, bleeding, or other medical problems that could cause similar symptoms Treatment for migraines without aura has two goals: Relieve your symptoms ...
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What will your doctor ask about when diagnosing a migraine without aura?
You might also have any of these other symptoms: Nausea Vomiting Yawning Irritability Low blood pressure Feeling "hyper" Sensitivity to light, sounds, or motion Dark circles under your eyes Your doctor will want to be sure that there are no other causes for your headache. So, it's likely she'll do physical and perhaps ...
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What common foods can trigger a migraine without aura?
Chocolate Cheese Red wine or other alcohol Citrus fruits Avocados Bananas Raisins Plums Artificial sweeteners Food preservatives, such as nitrates, nitrites, and monosodium glutamate ( MSG) Ice cream or other cold foods Avoid medication triggers.
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How is a migraine without aura diagnosed?
You might also have any of these other symptoms: Nausea Vomiting Yawning Irritability Low blood pressure Feeling "hyper" Sensitivity to light, sounds, or motion Dark circles under your eyes Your doctor will want to be sure that there are no other causes for your headache. So, it's likely she'll do physical and perhaps ...
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When do migraines often begin?
Migraines often begin in childhood and get worse through adolescence. Although more boys than girls have migraines, more adult women than adult men have them. But they usually happen less over time.
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Who can get a migraine without aura?
Migraines often begin in childhood and get worse through adolescence. Although more boys than girls have migraines, more adult women than adult men have them. But they usually happen less over time. Migraines become rare after age 50.