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What can trigger plaque psoriasis?
You can do a few things to deal with it better: Avoid triggers: Things like stress and smoking don't cause psoriasis. But they can make it worse. Try to figure out what triggers your flare-ups. You may be affected by: Alcohol Allergies Cold, dry weather Hormones Watch your diet : There's no proof that specific foods ma...
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How is plaque psoriasis diagnosed?
A dermatologist (skin doctor) can usually tell if you have plaque psoriasis just by talking with you about your medical history and looking at your skin. In some cases, he may need to do a biopsy to know for sure. He'll take a tiny sample of your skin and look at the cells under a microscope.
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How are eye drops used for LASIK eye surgery?
LASIK eye surgery: It can help if you're nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism. You'll get eye drops before to numb your eye and prevent pain. After surgery, eye drops can help you heal and prevent infection.
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How can eye drops help kids?
Eye drops can help kids with: Allergies. There are two types that treat symptoms: Artificial tears, which are safe and OK for children of all ages. Eye drops with antihistamines alone or antihistamines/mast cell stabilizers. They're OK for kids 3 and older.
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How are eye drops used in eye exams?
Eye exams : During a complete eye exam, the eye doctor may use: Drops to dilate your pupils -- make them bigger so she can see inside your eye Drops to numb your eye while she checks for glaucoma Glaucoma: This condition is often associated with increased fluid pressure inside your eyes.
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How can eye drops help with eye allergies?
Eye allergies: Drops can help with symptoms like itchy eyes, tearing, redness, watery discharge, stinging, and burning. You might try artificial tears, which don't have medication, or drops that contain: Antihistamines: They provide short-term relief.
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Are eye drops safe?
Some over-the-counter products that ease allergy symptoms or get rid of red eyes contain a type of decongestant called a vasoconstrictor. They can cause "rebound" swelling and redness, which may lead to chronic eye redness. The redness may even get worse with continued use. Ask your eye doctor which eye drops are safes...
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How do eye drops help kids with lazy eye (amblyopia)?
This means one eye is stronger than the other. It happens most often to kids 6 or younger. Some doctors use medicated drops to blur the strong eye, so the weak one has to work harder. It's easier for kids than the usual treatment -- a patch over the strong eye.
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How are eye drops used for dry eye?
Dry eye: As you get older, your body makes fewer, lower-quality tears. You may have more than you used to -- these are called reflex tears. But they don't stick around long enough to get your eye wet. Other signs of dry eyes are: Sandy or scratchy feeling Burning or stinging Pain Redness Stringy discharge Heavy eyelids...
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How are eye drops used for corneal transplant surgery?
Corneal transplant surgery: You'll get drops after this operation, in which the doctor replaces your diseased or scarred cornea with a clear one (usually from an eye bank). The drops help with healing and prevent rejection of the donor tissue.
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How are eye drops used for glaucoma?
Eye exams : During a complete eye exam, the eye doctor may use: Drops to dilate your pupils -- make them bigger so she can see inside your eye Drops to numb your eye while she checks for glaucoma Glaucoma: This condition is often associated with increased fluid pressure inside your eyes. It can cause serious optic nerv...
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What type of eye drops should I use to treat eye allergies?
You might try artificial tears, which don't have medication, or drops that contain: Antihistamines: They provide short-term relief. Mast cell stabilizers: They're similar to antihistamines but give longer relief. Some eye drops have both antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers for quick and long-lived relief. Deconges...
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Are eye drops addictive?
It is not possible to become overly dependent on artificial tears without preservatives. Because these eye drops contain harmless moisturizers and no medication, they're very safe no matter how often they are used. Some eye drops contain benzalkonium chloride preservative, which can cause hypersensitivity reactions. Di...
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What are some tips for using eye drops?
All eye drops should be sterile when you use them. Check each bottle you buy to be sure the seal is intact. Don't let the applicator touch your eye's surface or anything else. This is key with preservative-free eye drops. If you use two or more different types, don't apply them together. Use one, wait 5 minutes, and us...
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How are eye drops used for contact lens rewetting?
Contact lens rewetting : If your eyes feel dry when you wear your contacts, drops can help. Choose a product that says it's made for use with contacts. Other drops could discolor your lenses or temporarily change their fit.
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How do eye drops help kids with allergies?
Eye drops can help kids with: Allergies. There are two types that treat symptoms: Artificial tears, which are safe and OK for children of all ages. Eye drops with antihistamines alone or antihistamines/mast cell stabilizers. They're OK for kids 3 and older.
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How do you treat dry eyes?
Other signs of dry eyes are: Sandy or scratchy feeling Burning or stinging Pain Redness Stringy discharge Heavy eyelids Changes in vision Over-the-counter artificial tears can help, but you should use them only during the day. Other treatments can help more severe cases.
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What are eye drops?
They can keep your eyes wet and get the red out. Sometimes, they're medicine.
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Are there new types of eye drops?
Scientists have come up with a way to get tiny doses of medicine into your eye. These nanoparticles, as they're called, are so small that millions of them could fit onto an ant. You place the particles into your eye just once. They break down over time and release the medication as they dissolve.
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How are eye drops used for cataract surgery?
You might get them for: Cataract surgery: Before this operation, you'll use eye drops to prevent infection, make your pupil larger, and numb the area. After the doctor removes your cloudy lens and replaces it with a man-made model, drops can lower the chances of infection and help you heal.
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Are artificial tears safe?
But check with your doctor if: You're allergic to any type of preservative. You've ever had an unexpected or allergic reaction to the ingredients in artificial tears. Try several brands to find one that works best for you.
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What is the treatment for pleurisy?
In order to treat your pleurisy the right way, your doctor first must find out what's causing it: If it's bacteria, antibiotics can make you better. If it's a fungus, he'll likely prescribe an antifungal drug. If it's a virus, you'll improve without the help of drugs.
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What causes pleurisy?
Bacterial infections such as pneumonia often cause pleurisy. It can also be caused by a virus such as the flu, or by a fungus. Some other things that can cause pleurisy to strike are: Lung cancer A blood clot in the lung Other types of cancer that affect the lungs or pleura An autoimmune disease, such as lupus or rheum...
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What are the symptoms of pleurisy?
Some other things that can cause pleurisy to strike are: Lung cancer A blood clot in the lung Other types of cancer that affect the lungs or pleura An autoimmune disease, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis The chest pain that's due to pleurisy has telltale signs that often make it easy for your doctor to know that y...
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What tests are used to diagnose pleurisy?
Your doctor will want you to describe the type of pain you feel when you breathe or cough, and he'll ask whether it gets better or worse as the day goes on. He'll listen to your lungs with a stethoscope to see if they're making any strange noises. ( Doctors often can hear the pleura rubbing against each other.) You may...
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What can lead to pleurisy?
Most of the time, it happens because of an infection. If your doctor treats your infection, that can make the pleurisy -- and the pain -- go away.
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What can help with the treatment for pleurisy?
Painkillers can help to curb the pain that you feel while you're getting better. If coughing hurts too much, your doctor might prescribe a drug (codeine) that can reduce the amount that you cough. You may feel better if you lie on the side that's causing you pain. As the pain starts to go away, try to breathe more deep...
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How is fluid removed in those with pleurisy?
Some people with pleurisy have too much fluid built up between their two layers of pleura. Your doctor may need to remove some of the fluid. He may insert a thin needle into the space between your pleura to do this.
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What happens in pleurisy?
When the pleura are swollen and inflamed, they rub against each other in a very painful way each time that your lungs expand as you take a breath. When you inhale deeply, cough, sneeze or laugh, you'll likely feel a sharp, stabbing pain in the area of this inflammation.
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What are non-melanomas?
The most common skin cancers, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, are nonmelanomas and rarely life threatening. They grow slowly, seldom spread beyond the skin, are easily found, and usually are cured. Basal cell carcinoma, which accounts for nearly 3 out of 4 skin cancers, is the slowest growing. Squamou...
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Who gets skin cancer?
Regularly working around certain chemicals and other things known to cause cancer may raise the odds of getting a nonmelanoma skin cancer, including: Coal tar Radium Insecticides with inorganic arsenic compounds Skin cancer tends to affect people of light skin color because they're born with the least amount of protect...
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What are the different types of skin cancer?
Skin cancers fall into two major categories: melanoma and nonmelanoma.
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Who is more likely to get skin cancer?
The odds are highest if you're: Redheaded A blue-eyed blonde Someone with a pigment disorder, such as albinism People with many freckles or moles, particularly odd-looking ones, may be vulnerable to melanoma. It's possible for dark-skinned people to get skin cancer, but it's rare and usually on lighter areas of their b...
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What are melanomas?
The other type of skin cancer, melanoma, is a potentially aggressive, life-threatening cancer. It can start in dark skin tissue, such as a mole or birthmark, as well as in normally pigmented skin. For men, it generally shows up first on your head, neck, or between your shoulders and hips. Women tend to get it on their ...
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What is surgical menopause?
Surgical menopause occurs when a premenopausal woman has her ovaries surgically removed in a procedure called a bilateral oophorectomy. This causes an abrupt menopause, with women often experiencing more severe menopausal symptoms than they would if they were to experience menopause naturally. In most cases, bilateral ...
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What medical treatments can cause menopause?
Medical treatments such as chemotherapy and pelvic radiation therapy can cause menopause by damaging the ovaries. However, not all premenopausal women undergoing these procedures will experience induced menopause. Additionally, even if the ovaries are damaged, the damage is not always permanent.
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How does menopause vary?
Some women experience induced menopause as a result of surgery or medical treatments, such as chemotherapy and pelvic radiation therapy.
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Are sippy cups bad for teeth?
A sippy cup can help kids move from a bottle to a glass, but don't let him drink from it all day long. Using it too much can lead to decay on the back of the front teeth if the drinks are sugary.
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Can medications affect my child's teeth?
If they stick on the teeth, the chance of cavities goes up. Children on medications for chronic conditions such as asthma and heart problems often have a higher decay rate. Antibiotics and some asthma medications can cause an overgrowth of candida (yeast), which can lead to a fungal infection called oral thrush. Signs ...
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Are pacifiers safe for my child's teeth?
There are lots of good reasons to let your child use a pacifier, but in the long term it can affect how his teeth line up. It can also change the shape of the mouth. Talk to your doctor if he's still using a pacifier past age 3.
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How do I get my child to brush their teeth?
Some tips to coax your reluctant child to brush on his own or get your little one to let you help: Be patient. Kids can start brushing their teeth with help from a grownup around 2 or 3. But they may not be ready to go it alone until about age 6. And it can take until around age 10 until children perfect their flossing...
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How is a UTI diagnosed?
You'll take a urine test. Your doctor will test it for bacteria and red and white blood cells. A urine culture may also be checked.
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What are the symptoms of a UTI?
If you have a UTI, you may have: An urgent need to pee, or peeing more often Trouble with peeing A burning sensation or cramps in your lower back or lower belly A burning feeling when you pee Urine that looks cloudy or has an odor Hormones are one reason.
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Where does a UTI happen?
A urinary tract infection happens in the body's urinary system, which includes your: Kidneys Ureters (tubes that carries urine from your kidneys to your bladder) Bladder Urethra (a short tube that carries urine from your bladder to outside your body) Bacteria cause most UTIs.
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What tests diagnose Tylenol overdose?
A blood level of acetaminophen will aid in determining if a toxic dose was taken. The doctor may order more than one blood level of acetaminophen and test for other drugs taken.
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What is adult testing for cystic fibrosis (CF)?
If your doctor thinks you might have CF and you weren't tested at birth, he may suggest that you have both a genetic test and a sweat test. Repeated bouts of pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas), nasal polyps, or frequent sinus and lung infections, are some things that may trigger your doctor's concern.
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What is a "sweat test" to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF)?
A “sweat test” is thought to be the most reliable way to tell if someone has CF. It checks the amount of salt in your sweat. People with CF have higher levels of chloride, a compound in salt. This test can be done on people of any age. But some babies might not sweat enough and may need to be tested more than once.
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What happens in a sweat test for cystic fibrosis (CF)?
To do it, a doctor rubs a small area of the skin on your arm with a special gel that activates the sweat glands. He'll use a weak electrical current to push this medicine into the skin. It doesn't hurt, but may cause a tingling, warm feeling. Sweat will collect for 30 minutes in a special sweat collection device that i...
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How can doctors check for cystic fibrosis during prenatal testing?
This can be done by: Amniocentesis: Your doctor checks the amniotic fluid (which surrounds your baby in the womb) for any signs of birth defects. This is often done between the 15th and 20th week of pregnancy. Chorionic villus sampling ( CVS): A sample of tissue from the placenta can also be checked for the faulty CF g...
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Do headaches run in families?
Headaches, especially migraine headaches, tend to run in families. Most children and teens (90%) who have migraines have other family members who get them. When both parents have a history of migraines, there is a 70% chance their child will also have them. If only one parent has a history of these headaches, the risk ...
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What should you do if your headaches get worse?
If your headache symptoms get worse or happen more often despite treatment, ask your doctor to refer you to a headache specialist.
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How do you get headaches from stress?
Emotional stress and depression as well as alcohol use, skipping meals, changes in sleep patterns, and taking too much medication.
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How do you get a diagnosis for your headache?
The first step is to talk to your doctor about your headaches. They'll give you a physical exam and ask you about the symptoms you have and how often they happen. It's important to be as complete as possible with these descriptions. Give your doctor a list of things that cause your headaches, things that make them wors...
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Can physical activity trigger migraines?
Too much physical activity can also trigger a migraine in adults.
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What are hormone headaches?
Hormone Headaches You can get headaches from shifting hormone levels during your periods, pregnancy, and menopause. The hormone changes from birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy can also trigger headaches.
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How are headaches treated?
The type of headache treatment you need will depend on a lot of things, including the type of headache you get, how often, and its cause. Some people don't need medical help at all. But those who do might get medications, electronic medical devices, counseling, stress management, and biofeedback. Your doctor will make ...
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What is a sinus headache?
It's usually one of the four types of primary headache: Chronic migraine Chronic tension headache New daily persistent headache Hemicrania continua Sinus Headaches With sinus headaches, you feel a deep and constant pain in your cheekbones, forehead, or on the bridge of your nose. They happen when cavities in your head,...
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What should I do after I start headache treatment?
Once you start a treatment program, keep track of how well it's working. A headache diary can help you note any patterns or changes in how you feel. Know that it may take some time for you and your doctor to find the best treatment plan, so try to be patient. Be honest with them about what is and isn't working for you....
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Do doctors know what causes a migraine?
Doctors don't know exactly what causes migraines. A popular theory is that triggers cause unusual brain activity, which leads to changes in the blood vessels there. Some forms of migraines are linked to genetic problems in certain parts of the brain.
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What causes headaches?
Specific nerves in your blood vessels and head muscles switch on and send pain signals to your brain. But it isn't clear how these signals get turned on in the first place.
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What should you know about headaches?
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How do you get headaches from your environment?
Your environment, including secondhand tobacco smoke, strong smells from household chemicals or perfumes, allergens, and certain foods. Stress, pollution, noise, lighting, and weather changes are other possible triggers.
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What are flu epidemics or pandemics?
Outbreaks are grouped in two ways: Epidemics happen in a set area. Pandemics take place on a worldwide scale. The CDC says winter flu epidemics affect 300,000 to 600,000 people each year. About 200,000 people wind up in the hospital and between 3,000 and 49,000 don't survive.
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How can I avoid getting the flu?
Wash them often to remove germs. And get a flu shot. The CDC makes a flu vaccine based on the type A strain that it believes will be most prevalent in the coming flu season.
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What causes the flu?
This illness is different from a cold. While more than 100 different viruses can cause a cold, only influenza virus types A, B, and C cause the flu. Type A and B viruses cause the large seasonal outbreaks. Type C usually causes milder respiratory symptoms. While the flu vaccine can help protect you from types A and B, ...
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How long am I contagious if I have the flu?
You can spread the flu 7 days after symptoms start. The virus can live in your mucus and spit up to 24 hours before you start to feel bad. This means you might give it to someone else a full day before your symptoms begin. Young children can still spread the flu even into the second week of illness.
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Why is the flu more common in the winter?
Many things may play a role: The virus lives longer indoors in winter, because the air is less humid than outside. While it's alive and in the air, it's easy for people to inhale it, or for it to land on the eyes, nose, or mouth. We spend more time indoors and have closer contact with each other, which makes it easier ...
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Can animals get flu viruses?
Type A flu viruses are also found in many different animals, including ducks, chickens, pigs, whales, horses, and seals. Type B viruses only affect people.
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How can you avoid dehydration from diarrhea?
It can follow close on the heels of diarrhea, especially when symptoms linger, or if you vomit. As soon as you realize diarrhea is on its way, make fluids a top priority. When you have diarrhea, drink plenty of water. Also get fluids that will boost your sodium and electrolyte levels. Examples include: Broth Soup Fruit...
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What should you do when symptoms of diarrhea get serious?
Call your doctor right away if you have: Severe abdominal or rectal pain Blood in your stool Black, tarry stools High fever (greater than 101.3 F) Signs of dehydration These can be warning signs of things like: Infection Inflammatory bowel disease Pancreatitis Colon cancer Also, be sure to let your doctor know about yo...
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What should you do when diarrhea won't go away?
If you still have diarrhea after 4 weeks, then you have chronic diarrhea. To figure out the cause, your doctor will want to know your symptoms and medical history. You'll get the most out of your appointment if you can tell him: How long you've had diarrhea Whether your diarrhea comes and goes, or is continuous If you ...
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What can you do to treat diarrhea?
You may also have: Cramping Abdominal pain Bloating Nausea Fever Vomiting Even without medicine, diarrhea usually goes away on its own within 48 hours. The most important things you can do in the meantime are: Stay hydrated while the diarrhea runs its course. Avoid foods that will make your symptoms worse.
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What are the symptoms of diarrhea?
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What are ways syphilis cannot be spread?
Syphilis cannot be spread by toilet seats, door knobs, swimming pools, hot tubs, bath tubs, shared clothing, or eating utensils.
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What is the tertiary stage of syphilis?
If the infection isn't treated, it may then progress to a stage characterized by severe problems with the heart, brain, and nerves that can result in paralysis, blindness, dementia, deafness, impotence, and even death if it's not treated.
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Can pregnant women transfer syphilis to their baby?
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How is syphilis diagnosed?
Syphilis was once a major public health threat, commonly causing serious long-term health problems such as arthritis, brain damage, and blindness.
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What are signs of early or primary syphilis?
People with primary syphilis will develop one or more sores. The sores are usually small painless ulcers. They occur on the genitals or in or around the mouth somewhere between 10-90 days (average three weeks) after exposure.
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What causes syphilis?
Syphilis is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.
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How can you prevent the dehydration that rotavirus can bring to your child?
During that time, give your child plenty of fluids to offset dehydration, including: Water Broth Ginger ale, or clear sodas Ice chips Bland foods, such as crackers, are best.
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Is there a cure for rotavirus?
While there are medications to help with the symptoms, there is no medicine that can cure rotavirus.
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What foods should my child avoid if they have rotavirus?
During that time, give your child plenty of fluids to offset dehydration, including: Water Broth Ginger ale, or clear sodas Ice chips Bland foods, such as crackers, are best. Steer clear of apple juice, milk, cheese, sugary foods, and anything else that might increase vomiting or diarrhea.
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What are symptoms of rotavirus?
It usually starts with a fever, vomiting, and stomach pain, which fades just as diarrhea begins. As the virus works its way through your child's system, the diarrhea can hang on for 5 to 7 days. Adults often have similar symptoms, but they tend to be less severe.
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How can rotavirus cause dehydration?
Check in with your doctor if your child has the following symptoms: Lethargy and drinking less fluids Frequent vomiting Stools that are black or contain blood or pus Any temperature in a baby younger than 6 months A temperature for more than 24 hours, if your child is older than 6 months With all the vomiting and diarr...
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How does rotavirus spread?
If your child has rotavirus, it's present in their poop before symptoms start and up to 10 days after they taper off. During that time, when your child wipes after using the toilet, rotavirus can spread to his hands. If he doesn't wash his hands, the virus can spread to everything he touches, including things such as: ...
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How is hydrotherapy done for treatment of fibromyalgia?
Your physical therapist may recommend that you use moist heat for a few minutes just before and after stretching or doing resistance or aerobic exercise. Doing so may make the exercise less painful and more effective. If you want to use moist heat to decrease fibromyalgia pain, you might try it twice daily, about 15 mi...
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Where can I find physical therapists for fibromyalgia?
Physical therapists can be found in many places, including: doctor's offices fitness facilities home health agencies hospitals nursing homes outpatient clinics schools
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How can I find a licensed physical therapist to help me treat my fibromyalgia?
The physical therapist may use different types of tools with fibromyalgia patients including: deep tissue massage low-impact aerobic conditioning (water aerobics) pain relief exercise stretching and strengthening exercises TENS units (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) ultrasound In looking for a physical the...
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Why does a physical therapist use hydrotherapy to treat fibromyalgia?
Cold compresses may reduce the pain of an injury, such as a sprain or strain. Moist heat may give relief to fibromyalgia's chronic muscle pain or trigger point pain. You may use a moist heating pad, a warm, damp towel, or a hydrocollator pack. You can also stand or sit on a stool in the shower and let warm water hit th...
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What tools does a physical therapist use for fibromyalgia?
The physical therapist may use different types of tools with fibromyalgia patients including: deep tissue massage low-impact aerobic conditioning (water aerobics) pain relief exercise stretching and strengthening exercises TENS units (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) ultrasound In looking for a physical the...
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What is the focus of physical therapy for fibromyalgia?
Regular physical therapy programs may help you regain control of your fibromyalgia as you focus on lifestyle changes rather than on the chronic problems of pain, stiffness, and fatigue. Proper posture, which your physical therapist will help you with, allows efficient muscle function. That results in your being able to...
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What should you do when you have Parkinson's but you're too tired to eat?
If you don't have energy for meals later in the day, you can: Pick foods that are easy to fix, and save your energy for eating. If you live with your family, let them help you make your meal. Look into a delivery service. Some grocery stores have them. Or you can check if you might be able to get food delivered from yo...
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How should you eat if you have Parkinson's disease?
Eat a variety of foods from each food category, like fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. If you think you need vitamin supplements, check with your doctor first. Keep your weight in the healthy range for your age and height with exercise and a good diet. Load up on fiber with foods like broccoli, peas, apples, cooked s...
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Should you take your drugs and food together if you have Parkinson's disease?
Levodopa is the best medication for Parkinson's. Ideally, you should take it on an empty stomach, about 30 minutes before eating or at least one hour after a meal. But that can cause nausea in some people. Your doctor may prescribe something else or a different mix of drugs, which may not always make the nausea go away...
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What causes apraxia of speech?
It is often accompanied by other language or cognitive deficits, which may cause: Limited vocabulary Grammatical problems Problems with coordination and fine motor skills Difficulties chewing and swallowing Clumsiness Acquired apraxia results from brain damage to those areas of the brain that control the ability to spe...
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Are there different types of apraxia of speech?
There are two forms of apraxia of speech -- acquired apraxia and childhood apraxia of speech. Acquired apraxia can occur in people of all ages. Typically, though, it is found in adults. This condition causes people to lose the speech-making abilities they once possessed. Childhood apraxia of speech is a motor speech di...
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Are there tests to diagnose apraxia of speech?
There is not a single test or procedure that is used to diagnose childhood apraxia of speech. Diagnosis is complicated by the fact that speech-language pathologists have different opinions about which symptoms indicate the condition. Most experts, though, look for the presence of multiple, common apraxia symptoms. They...
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Are there treatments for apraxia of speech?
There are various treatment approaches used for apraxia. How effective they are can vary from person to person. For the best results, apraxia treatment must be developed to meet a given individual's needs. Most children with apraxia of speech benefit from meeting one on one with a speech-language pathologist three to f...
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What are beneficial treatments for apraxia?
Exercises may include: Repeatedly practicing the formation and pronunciation of sounds and words Practicing stringing together sounds to make speech Working with rhythms or melodies Using multisensory approaches, such as watching in a mirror while trying to form words or touching the face while talking Many therapists ...
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What should you avoid in a psoriasis diet?
He'll probably tell you any diet that cuts down on the amount of junk food and alcohol you eat and drink is OK. Stay away from extreme diets that claim to cure psoriasis. They won't work. Avoid those that require you to fast, get enemas, or take other extreme steps. These diets can be time-consuming, expensive, hard to...