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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 is a multiple sclerosis (MS) hug?
If you have multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, you might have felt a band of pain around your torso. It's often called the “ MS hug.” Like most MS symptoms, it's different for each person.
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What are the symptoms of a multiple sclerosis (MS) hug?
It's often called the “ MS hug.” Like most MS symptoms, it's different for each person. You might feel it right under your rib cage, in your chest, or anywhere between your neck and waistline. It can be: Burning Dull and achy pain Hard to breathe Pain on one side of your body Pressure Sharp pain Tickling Tightness ...
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How does a multiple sclerosis (MS) hug happen?
They hold your rib cage together and help it expand when you move, bend, or breathe. If these muscles have spasms, you feel painful, tightening pressure.
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What is happening when I feel pain from an MS hug?
They hold your rib cage together and help it expand when you move, bend, or breathe. If these muscles have spasms, you feel painful, tightening pressure.
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What should you do if you have a multiple sclerosis (MS) hug?
If you think you're having an MS hug, talk to your neurologist or main doctor right away. The symptoms can seem like those of a heart attack, so it's important to make sure that's not the case and to rule out any other causes of the pressure. Your doctor will most likely give you an MRI to look for other things, like g...
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What does it feel like to have an MS hug?
It's often called the “ MS hug.” Like most MS symptoms, it's different for each person. You might feel it right under your rib cage, in your chest, or anywhere between your neck and waistline. It can be: Burning Dull and achy pain Hard to breathe Pain on one side of your body Pressure Sharp pain Tickling Tightness ...
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What is "the MS hug?"
If you have multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, you might have felt a band of pain around your torso. It's often called the “ MS hug.” Like most MS symptoms, it's different for each person.
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How is meningioma diagnosed?
The most common symptoms include: Headaches Seizures Blurred vision Weakness in arms or legs Numbness Speech problems Meningiomas are rarely diagnosed before they begin to cause symptoms. If symptoms indicate the possibility of a tumor, a doctor may order a brain scan: an MRI and/or a CT scan. These will allow the doct...
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How is meningioma treated?
Regular brain scans will be performed to determine if the tumor is growing. If the tumor's growth threatens to cause problems or if symptoms begin to develop, surgery may be necessary. If surgery is required, a craniotomy will typically be performed. The procedure involves removing a piece of bone from the skull. This ...
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Can mindfullness help me lose weight?
With food, you have multiple chances to be mindful: Do a gut check to see if you're really hungry before you eat. Focus on each bite, savoring its flavor and texture. Notice if what you're saying to yourself is helpful. Do another gut check to see how full you are. That way you can stop eating when you feel full instea...
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How can the symptoms of interstitial cystitis vary?
These vary from person to person with IC. They can change every day or week or linger for months or years. They might even go away without any treatment.
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What are common symptoms of interstitial cystitis?
Common symptoms: Bladder pressure and pain that gets worse as your bladder fills up. Pain in your lower tummy, lower back, pelvis, or urethra (the tube that carries pee from your bladder out of your body) For women, pain in the vulva, vagina, or the area behind the vagina For men, pain in the scrotum, testicles, penis,...
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What causes interstitial cystitis?
It's not clear why it happens, but there are several ideas: A problem with bladder tissue lets things in your pee irritate your bladder. Inflammation causes your body to release chemicals that cause symptoms. Something in your urine damages your bladder. A nerve problem makes your bladder feel pain from things that usu...
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What are the second-line treatments for interstitial cystitis?
If lifestyle changes aren't enough, then try the next line of treatments: Physical therapy. To help relax your pelvic muscles. Amitriptyline. This drug controls bladder spasms. It's the most widely used oral medication for IC. Pentosan ( Elmiron). It's not clear how this drug works, but it might help rebuild the bladde...
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What is the first stage of treatment for interstitial cystitis?
The first stage of treatment is to try to avoid triggers and try lifestyle changes that may help ease symptoms. Retrain your bladder to hold more urine. For example, if you feel the need to pee every 30 minutes, try to stretch it out to 45 minutes. Cut down on stress. It can be a trigger. Taking 5 minutes a day to do s...
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What are final steps in interstitial cystitis treatment?
When all else fails, here's what you could try: Cyclosporine. This drug suppresses your immune system. Surgery. In very rare cases when nothing else works, this may be an option. This is a complex operation that diverts your urine away from your bladder.
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What tests are used to rule out other conditions related to interstitial cystitis?
These tests can rule out other conditions: Urinalysis and urine culture. You'll be asked to pee in a cup. It'll be sent to a lab to check for infection. Postvoid residual urine volume. Using an ultrasound, this test measures the amount of pee that remains in your bladder after you go to the bathroom. Cystoscopy. A thin...
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What foods should you avoid to help with interstitial cystitis?
Common triggers: Citrus fruits like oranges and lemons Tomatoes Chocolate Caffeinated drinks like coffee and sodas Carbonated drinks Alcohol Spicy foods Artificial sweeteners Talk to your doctor about an elimination diet, which could help you figure out what's affecting your bladder.
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What is interstitial cystitis?
IC is a chronic bladder problem. Your bladder holds pee after your kidneys have filtered it but before you pee it out. This condition causes pain and pressure below your belly button. Symptoms can come and go. Or they may be constant. Interstitial cystitis causes urgent, often painful bathroom trips. You may have to pe...
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How can you recognize and prevent depression in bipolar disorder?
If you are thinking about suicide or hurting yourself: Tell someone who can help you right now Call your mental health professional Call your doctor Call 911 or go to the emergency room The manic and depressive phases of bipolar disorder don't necessarily follow a pattern. You can have a few bouts of depression before ...
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What are the symptoms of depression in bipolar disorder?
During the depression phase of bipolar disorder, you might: Feel sad, worried, or empty Have little to no energy Feel like you can't enjoy anything Sleep too little or too much Have a hard time getting out of bed Eat too little or too much Have trouble focusing or remembering things Have a hard time making decisions Th...
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What are other steps to fight depression in bipolar disorder?
You can take other steps to fight depression, too: Don't drink alcohol or use drugs. They can make your mood worse and keep your medications from working. Stick to a routine. Try to go to bed, wake up, exercise, and take your medicines at the same time every day. Don't make major life changes while you're depressed. Yo...
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What should you do if you are thinking about suicide or hurting yourself if you have depression in bipolar disorder?
If you are thinking about suicide or hurting yourself: Tell someone who can help you right now Call your mental health professional Call your doctor Call 911 or go to the emergency room The manic and depressive phases of bipolar disorder don't necessarily follow a pattern.
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Should I find someone for my child to talk to about multiple sclerosis?
You may want to get professional help for your child if she: Is depressed Has severe behavior problems or ones that don't go away Can't sleep or has nightmares for over a month Isn't hungry or eats too much Loses interest in schoolwork or hobbies Has mood swings or changes in her personality Find someone else your chil...
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What reactions to multiple sclerosis should I watch for in my children?
Here are some signs to watch for in your child: More focus on her own body and wellness Not wanting to spend time with close friends Higher anxiety and stress Trying to act older or younger than she is Behaving badly in public Lying to friends about your illness Temper tantrums Waiting until you're tired at the end of ...
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Should I talk to my children about multiple sclerosis?
Once you learn you have multiple sclerosis ( MS), it may take you some time to adjust to your symptoms and to know what to expect from your disease. The same goes for your children. They might be even less sure of what to expect than you are. They might also feel scared, sad, angry, or helpless about your diagnosis. Th...
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Should I include my child in family decisions about multiple sclerosis?
Include your child in family decisions. Whether you're divvying up the household chores or going to the hospital for treatment, it's important to involve your child in some decisions. It will give her a sense of control and belonging.
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What should you know about panic disorder?
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How long does an attack last in panic disorder?
You'll have four or more of these signs: Pounding or fast heartbeat Sweating Trembling or shaking Shortness of breath or a feeling of being smothered A choking feeling Chest pain Nausea or stomach pains Feeling dizzy or faint Chills or hot flashes Numbness or tingling in the body Feeling unreal or detached A fear of lo...
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How is panic disorder diagnosed?
There isn't a lab test specifically for panic disorder. Your doctor probably will examine you and rule out other health issues. If you've had two or more random panic attacks and live in fear of a repeat episode, you likely have panic disorder.
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What has been shown about changing the ingredients of vision supplements for eye health?
This study sought to see if adding other vitamins and mineral to the supplement would improve results of the AREDS. The first addition was omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil), and the second was a combination of two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, which are found in leafy green vegetables and highly colored fruits and v...
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What has been shown to contribute to chronic dry eye syndrome in vision supplements for healthy eyes?
In another example, studies have shown that deficiencies of antioxidants contribute to the development of chronic dry eye syndrome. Nutritional supplements containing the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 are available to help restore and maintain tear formation and eye lubrication. Again, check with your docto...
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What are good multivitamins and vitamin supplements to help my vision?
Lutein: None Calcium: 1000 mg- men and women : 1200 mg- women over 51 and men over 71 Thiamin: men - 1.2 mg, women - 1.1 mg. (1.4 mg if pregnant or nursing) Folic acid: Adult: 400 mcg Dietary Folate Equivalents (600 mcg DFE is pregnant, 500 mcg DFE if breat feeding) Omega-3 essential fatty acids (including flaxseed oil...
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What can you do to protect your eye health and eyesight using vision supplements?
Important: Your doctor is your first resource for information about your health. Regardless of dosage, supplements are not a cure for health problems or a substitute for medication your doctor has recommended. Always check with your doctor before beginning to take any dietary supplement, including vision supplements.
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What specialists can work as a team for palliative care for lung cancer?
They'll work as a team, and they could be: Nurses or nurse practitioners Home health aides Social workers Psychologists Respiratory therapists Pharmacists Dietitians Clergy Volunteers Hospice is care that's given at the end of your life.
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How can surgery help when you get it as palliative care for lung cancer?
Palliative care treatments like surgery can help you breathe better. Your doctor can draw out some of the fluid in your lungs or put in stents that hold open your airways. This can help you get enough oxygen when you breathe.
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What are examples of palliative care for your lung cancer?
Palliative care for your lung cancer may include: Anti-nausea drugs Counseling to deal with your emotions or fears Drugs to treat bloody coughs Oxygen therapy or a portable oxygen tank Pain medicine like morphine Steroids or other drugs to ease swelling in your lungs Treatments to ease your cough Treatments to boost yo...
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What does palliative care for lung cancer include?
Your palliative care may include radiation or chemotherapy too. Brachytherapy, or radiation seeds that are planted inside your lungs, can open up narrow air passages and help you breathe. Palliative chemotherapy can help ease your pain or cough. You can get extra oxygen through small tubes that go into your nose. This ...
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What are some palliative care options for lung cancer, and how can they help you feel better?
Some drugs can help open your air passages or calm swelling. Others control blood clots that can block your airways. You may also need medications to help ease your anxiety or depression. Your palliative care may include radiation or chemotherapy too. Brachytherapy, or radiation seeds that are planted inside your lungs...
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When can you get palliative care for lung cancer?
This special form of medical treatment can help you handle lung cancer issues like: Pain from your tumor or cancer surgery Stress, depression, guilt, or anxiety Chemotherapy, radiation, or other treatment side effects Shortness of breath Not getting enough oxygen Nausea Loss of appetite Constipation Fatigue Confusion W...
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Who provides palliative care for lung cancer?
Palliative care for your lung cancer may include: Anti-nausea drugs Counseling to deal with your emotions or fears Drugs to treat bloody coughs Oxygen therapy or a portable oxygen tank Pain medicine like morphine Steroids or other drugs to ease swelling in your lungs Treatments to ease your cough Treatments to boost yo...
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Who should get palliative care for lung cancer?
Anyone with lung cancer can get palliative care to ease pain, poor breathing, fatigue, or anxiety. Get palliative care sooner rather than later so you have the best results. Your family members and loved ones can get palliative care too. Counseling can help them cope with their stress or fears. They can also get advice...
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What is palliative care for lung cancer?
You may need extra help with it comes to managing severe pain, nausea, fatigue, depression, or other symptoms. That's where palliative care comes in. It can help ease those symptoms and improve your daily life. It's a range of therapies that help you feel better, and help you manage your cancer and treatments. You may ...
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Will insurance cover palliative care for lung cancer?
Medicare and Medicaid also cover some palliative care and hospice treatment. Talk to your insurance provider to find out what your policy covers. In some states, laws allow you to turn some life insurance policy death benefits into money to use for palliative care while you're alive. A social worker, insurance agent, o...
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How is palliative care for lung cancer different from hospice?
It's designed to make you feel comfortable, treat your pain, or to create a peaceful setting. Palliative care is part of hospice. But you don't have to be in hospice or at the end of your life to need or get it.
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How does palliative care for lung cancer help?
This special form of medical treatment can help you handle lung cancer issues like: Pain from your tumor or cancer surgery Stress, depression, guilt, or anxiety Chemotherapy, radiation, or other treatment side effects Shortness of breath Not getting enough oxygen Nausea Loss of appetite Constipation Fatigue Confusion W...
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Do other drugs besides regular medications treat severe headaches?
Along with traditional headache medications, other drugs -- like antidepressants -- can help you have fewer and less-severe headaches.
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How can over-the-counter (OTC) drugs cause heart failure?
Other types of drugs that can bring on heart failure include: Antifungal medications Cancer medications Stimulants Antidepressants Tumor necrosis factor ( TNF) inhibitors You may not think twice about taking over-the-counter ( OTC) drugs for minor things like a headache or stuffy nose. But if you're at risk of heart fa...
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What are some precautions for taking natural supplements to prevent heart failure?
In the meantime: Don't take vitamins or supplements to prevent cardiovascular problems or improve heart failure symptoms. Avoid products that contain ephedra (you may see ephedrine as part of their name). They affect your blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid products that can interact with heart medications, like digox...
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What are some tips for medications that can cause heart failure?
Keep everyone on your health care team in the loop about the drugs and supplements you take. This keeps your risk low. It's also a good idea to limit any drugs or supplements you don't need. Some tips: At each doctor visit, provide a list of each drug and supplement you take. Include the dose and how often you take it....
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How can blood pressure medicine cause heart failure?
Calcium channel blockers can worsen edema or fluid that stays in your body's tissues. Central agonists (clonidine, moxonidine) cause changes in the way your body releases hormones that affect your heart.
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How can natural supplements cause heart failure?
There's no government regulation of natural supplements, so you can't always be sure the package contains what the label says it does. Some can cause serious risks, especially if you have a health condition. That goes for vitamins, too. They seem harmless because they occur naturally in food. But in pill form, it's a d...
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How can prescription drugs cause heart failure?
Some drugs and natural supplements cause or worsen heart failure because they: Are toxic to your heart Affect the strength of heart muscle contractions Make high blood pressure worse Prevent heart failure medications from working well People with heart failure take an average of 6.8 prescription medicines a day. The mo...
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How can medications cause heart failure?
Some drugs and natural supplements cause or worsen heart failure because they: Are toxic to your heart Affect the strength of heart muscle contractions Make high blood pressure worse Prevent heart failure medications from working well People with heart failure take an average of 6.8 prescription medicines a day.
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What other types of drugs can cause heart failure?
Other types of drugs that can bring on heart failure include: Antifungal medications Cancer medications Stimulants Antidepressants Tumor necrosis factor ( TNF) inhibitors You may not think twice about taking over-the-counter ( OTC) drugs for minor things like a headache or stuffy nose.
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How can nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause heart failure?
These drugs can raise your risk of heart failure or related problems: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs). Prescription NSAIDs include diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, and ketorolac. More than 70 million prescriptions are written every year for this type of pain reliever. NSAIDs can boost heart failure o...
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When do growing pains usually hit?
The pain is usually felt in the late afternoon and evening, right before dinner time, and at bedtime. The leg pains may hurt so much that they may wake your child from sleep. If your child seems perfectly fine in the morning, don't be quick to think he or she was faking. Growing pains disappear in the morning. They usu...
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When are leg pains not growing pains?
Call your child's doctor or nurse if leg pain occurs with the following symptoms. They aren't symptoms of growing pains, but your doctor will need to examine your child and run tests: injury, such as a fall fever loss of appetite limping or difficulty walking rash red, warm, painful, swollen joints tiredness weakness w...
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How can I ease my child's growing pains?
Stretching the leg muscles. This may be difficult for younger kids. Placing a warm cloth or heating pad on the sore leg. Be careful not to burn the skin and do not use during sleep. If the pain does not get better, ask your health care provider if it's OK to give your child an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as ac...
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How do I know my child has growing pains and not something else?
When deciding whether to call the doctor, it's important to remember that growing pains are almost always felt in both legs. Pain that is only in one leg may be a sign of a more serious condition. Call your health care provider if this happens. It's also important to remember that growing pains affect muscles, not join...
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How do growing pains affect children?
Growing pains are different for everyone. Some kids have a lot of pain, others do not. Most kids do not have pain every day. Growing pains can come and go. They may be experienced for months or even years. Most kids outgrow growing pains within a few years.
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Do growing pains affect children later in life?
Studies suggest that children who have growing pains may be more sensitive to pain. Children who have growing pains are also more likely to have headaches and abdominal pain.
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What's causing my child's growing pains?
Despite the name "growing pains," there is no firm evidence that growing pains are linked to growth spurts. Instead, growing pains may simply be muscle aches due to intense childhood activities that can wear your child's muscles out. These activities include running, jumping, and climbing. Growing pains seem to be more...
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Which body parts are affected by growing pains?
In general, growing pains are felt in both legs, especially in the front of the thighs, back of legs (calves), or behind the knees.
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What should I do before a spinal tap?
Tell your doctor about any medications you take, including over-the counter and prescription drugs. Also tell your doctor if you're allergic to any medicine. Do not stop taking your medications without talking with your primary doctor and the doctor who orders the spinal tap. Tell your doctor if you're pregnant (or thi...
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Can I eat before a spinal tap?
You may be allowed to eat a light breakfast the morning of the test, or you may be told to fast.
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What should I do if I have diabetes and am having a spinal tap?
Your doctor will likely tell you to take your usual dose of insulin and eat a light breakfast on the morning of your test. When you arrive for the test, be sure to remind the doctor that you have diabetes.
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What should you do before a spinal tap if you have diabetes?
Your doctor will likely tell you to take your usual dose of insulin and eat a light breakfast on the morning of your test. When you arrive for the test, be sure to remind the doctor that you have diabetes.
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What should you do before a spinal tap?
Tell your doctor about any medications you take, including over-the counter and prescription drugs. Also tell your doctor if you're allergic to any medicine. Do not stop taking your medications without talking with your primary doctor and the doctor who orders the spinal tap. Tell your doctor if you're pregnant (or thi...
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Are there different types of spinal cord injury?
In a complete injury, a person loses all ability to feel and voluntarily move below the level of the injury. In an incomplete injury, there is some functioning or feeling below the level of the injury.
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How is spinal cord injury different from back injury?
Spinal cord injury is not the same as back injury.
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What happens when the spinal cord is injured?
Spinal cord injury can be caused by direct trauma to the spinal cord or the result of compression, damage from inflammation, infections, bleeds or clots, neoplasms, or spinal arthritis. Spinal cord damage results in a loss of function, such as mobility or feeling. In most people who have acute, traumatic spinal cord in...
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What is the first step in diffusing a child's temper tantrum?
The first step in diffusing a temper tantrum is to keep your own temper in check. You're not going to get anywhere with your child if both of you are screaming at each other. Spanking your child is also not a good option, and it will only make the tantrum worse. Take a deep breath, gain control over your emotions, and ...
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What can trigger my herpes symptoms?
Remember that triggers may not be the same for everyone, and doctors are not certain how much lifestyle affects herpes symptoms. If you think one triggers your symptoms, ask your doctor what you should do about it.
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How can you immobilize a broken arm?
For less serious injuries: Cut away the sleeve if it cannot be removed without moving the injured arm. If you can without moving the arm, carefully tape it to rolled-up newspaper or a ruler with first aid tape.
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How can you reduce the swelling of a broken arm?
Apply ice. Elevate the arm above the heart, if possible.
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What are the risks associated with taking over-the-counter decongestants?
Pseudoephedrine may increase blood pressure and heart rate. Do not take it without first checking with a doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, prostate problems, diabetes, or thyroid problems. Over-the-counter decongestants containing phenylpropanolamine have been pulled voluntarily from the shelves be...
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Which herbs are not helpful for colds?
Little research exists to support the use of other herbs, such as astragalus, eyebright, elder flower, garlic, ginseng, goldenseal, or yarrow.
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What is the point of treating a cold?
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How do you treat a sore throat from a cold?
Otherwise, allow yourself to cough as you need to (always covering your mouth as you do), because coughing removes mucus and germs from your throat and lungs.
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What should I consider before taking over-the-counter cold and flu medications?
Think twice before using heavily advertised over-the-counter cold and flu medications, which likely contain drugs for symptoms you don't have and therefore may result in needless overtreatment. The FDA and manufacturers now say that over-the-counter cough and cold drugs should not be given to children under age 4.
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Does vitamin C help for preventing or treating a cold?
After much research, vitamin C is believed to have a small effect in preventing colds, and no benefit in treating a cold.
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How do you treat aches and pains from a cold?
No specific treatment exists for the virus that is causing your cold, but in treating the symptoms you can find relief. For aches and pains accompanied by a fever of 100.5 degrees or higher, give Tylenol rather than aspirin in children to avoid the risk of Reye syndrome, a sometimes fatal condition that may occur in ch...
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Do over-the-counter medicines for coughing work?
Over-the-counter cough suppressants, such as those containing dextromethorphan, can be helpful if your cough is so severe that it interferes with sleeping or talking. Otherwise, allow yourself to cough as you need to (always covering your mouth as you do), because coughing removes mucus and germs from your throat and l...
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How much rest do you need to fight a cold?
Lots of rest is the key treating a cold. You may find you need 12 hours of sleep each night, so don't set that alarm. You'll be most comfortable in a warm, humid environment. It's also important to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and avoiding alcohol and caffeine.
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What is the best nutrition to get to fight a cold?
Both vitamin C and zinc are essential for production of infection-fighting neutrophils; without adequate levels, you're an easy mark for all types of infections. Evidence shows zinc may shorten the duration of a cold, especially in adults if taken within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. Avoid zinc nasal spray as it m...
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Is eating soup good for fighting colds?
Recent scientific evidence shows mild support for the notion that chicken soup reduces cold symptoms, especially congestion. Asian healing treatments often use hot soups to treat upper respiratory infections, making use of red pepper, lemongrass, and ginger, in particular. Any food spicy enough to make your eyes water ...
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Is it effective to take echinacea to prevent colds?
Echinacea may help strengthen the immune system by stimulating the activity of white blood cells, but there is little evidence that it can prevent colds in particular. Several studies show adults using echinacea at the first sign of a cold suffered shorter and less severe illness. Because herbs are so poorly regulated ...
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How common is diabetic neuropathy?
Anywhere from 60%-70% of people with diabetes have some sort of neuropathy. Most get it after having the disease for 10 years or more. There are many types.
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What is peripheral neuropathy?
This is the most common form of diabetic joint pain. It can affect your legs, arms, hands, feet, fingers, and toes. With ongoing diabetes, joints can no longer respond like they should to the strain and stress placed on them. As a result, they sustain small traumas and even tiny breaks called microfractures.
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What is diabetic nerve pain?
It could be: Muscle strains or sprains A broken or dislocated bone Gout Hypothyroidism Leukemia Lupus Osteoarthritis Rickets Lyme disease Rheumatoid arthritis Your doctor might call it diabetic neuropathy. It's pain in your nerves, not in your bones. It happens when high blood sugar harms the nerve fibers. You can get ...
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What are causes of joint pain?
If you have it, you'll probably notice changes to your joint like: Stiffness Less range in motion Swelling Redness Tenderness or warmth A tougher time using it A difference in shape The causes of joint pain vary greatly. It could be: Muscle strains or sprains A broken or dislocated bone Gout Hypothyroidism Leukemia Lup...
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What is joint pain and how common is it?
It's the leading cause of disability in the U. S. It affects more than 50 million adults. Often referred to as arthritis, it's broadly defined as discomfort where two or more bones meet. Though often mild, sometimes sporadic, and rarely an emergency, the pain can be severe, making it hard to move the joint.
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What does it feel like to have joint pain?
If you have it, you'll probably notice changes to your joint like: Stiffness Less range in motion Swelling Redness Tenderness or warmth A tougher time using it A difference in shape The causes of joint pain vary greatly.
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What is autonomic neuropathy?
This affects the part of your nervous system that controls your heart, lungs, bladder, digestive tract, sex organs, and eyes. It also goes after your blood vessels and can increase blood flow to your limbs.
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What are the symptoms of autonomic neuropathy?
Symptoms include: Bladder problems, including incontinence and urinary tract infections Constipation Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Trouble swallowing Erectile dysfunction in men Vaginal dryness in women Increased or decreased sweating Lack of awareness of lower blood sugar levels Sharp drops in blood pressure Increased ...
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What is mandibular/maxillary advancement surgery?
The surgeon moves the jaw bone and face bones forward to make more room in the back of the throat. It's an intricate procedure that doctors only do for people who have severe sleep apnea and problems with their head or face.
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What are symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea in children?
Symptoms in children may not be as obvious. They may include: Bedwetting Choking or drooling Sweating a lot at night Ribcage moves inward when they exhale Learning and behavior disorders Problems at school Sluggishness or sleepiness (often misinterpreted as laziness in the classroom) Snoring Teeth grinding Restlessness...