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| How to prevent Diabetic Kidney Disease ? | People can prevent or slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease by
- taking medications to control high blood pressure - managing blood glucose levels - making changes in their eating, diet, and nutrition - losing weight if they are overweight or obese - getting regular physical activity
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| What are the treatments for Diabetic Kidney Disease ? | A health care provider may treat kidney failure due to diabetic kidney disease with dialysis or a kidney transplant. In some cases, people with diabetic kidney disease receive kidney and pancreas transplants.
In most cases, people with diabetic kidney disease start dialysis earlier than people with kid... |
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| What are the treatments for Diabetic Kidney Disease ? | People with diabetes should work with their health care team to prevent or manage CKD through the following steps:
- measure A1C levelsa blood test that provides information about a persons average blood glucose levels for the previous 3 months at least twice a year and keep A1C levels below 7 percent ... |
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| What to do for Diabetic Kidney Disease ? | - Diabetic kidney disease, also called diabetic nephropathy, is kidney disease caused by diabetes. - People with diabetes have high blood glucose, also called high blood sugar or hyperglycemia. - At the onset of diabetes, blood flow into the kidneys increases, which may strain the glomeruli and lessen their ability t... |
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| What is (are) Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke ? | Diabetes is a disorder of metabolismthe way our bodies use digested food for energy. Most of the food we eat is broken down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the body's main source of fuel.
After digestion, glucose enters the bloodstream. Then glucose goes to cells throughou... |
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| What is (are) Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke ? | Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Prediabetes is also called impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance. Many people with prediabetes develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years. In addition, they are at risk for hear... |
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| What is (are) Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke ? | If you have diabetes, you are at least twice as likely as someone who does not have diabetes to have heart disease or a stroke. People with diabetes also tend to develop heart disease or have strokes at an earlier age than other people. If you are middle-aged and have type 2 diabetes, some studies suggest that your cha... |
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| What is (are) Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke ? | If you have diabetes, you are at least twice as likely as someone who does not have diabetes to have heart disease or a stroke. People with diabetes also tend to develop heart disease or have strokes at an earlier age than other people. If you are middle-aged and have type 2 diabetes, some studies suggest that your cha... |
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| Who is at risk for Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke? ? | Diabetes itself is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Also, many people with diabetes have other conditions that increase their chance of developing heart disease and stroke. These conditions are called risk factors. One risk factor for heart disease and stroke is having a family history of heart disease. If o... |
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| What is (are) Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke ? | Metabolic syndrome is a grouping of traits and medical conditions that puts people at risk for both heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It is defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program as having any three of the following five traits and medical conditions:
Traits and Medical Conditions De... |
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| How to prevent Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke ? | Even if you are at high risk for heart disease and stroke, you can help keep your heart and blood vessels healthy. You can do so by taking the following steps:
- Make sure that your diet is "heart-healthy." Meet with a registered dietitian to plan a diet that meets these goals: - Include... |
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| What are the treatments for Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke ? | You can keep track of the ABCs of diabetes to make sure your treatment is working. Talk with your health care provider about the best targets for you.
A stands for A1C (a test that measures blood glucose control). Have an A1C test at least twice a year. It shows your average blood glucose level over th... |
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| What is (are) Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke ? | Two major types of heart and blood vessel disease, also called cardiovascular disease, are common in people with diabetes: coronary artery disease (CAD) and cerebral vascular disease. People with diabetes are also at risk for heart failure. Narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels in the legs, a condition called peri... |
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| What are the treatments for Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke ? | Treatment for heart disease includes meal planning to ensure a heart-healthy diet and physical activity. In addition, you may need medications to treat heart damage or to lower your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol. If you are not already taking a low dose of aspirin every day, your doctor may suggest it.... |
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| What are the treatments for Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke ? | At the first sign of a stroke, you should get medical care right away. If blood vessels to your brain are blocked by blood clots, the doctor can give you a "clot-busting" drug. The drug must be given soon after a stroke to be effective. Subsequent treatment for stroke includes medications and physical therapy... |
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| What to do for Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke ? | - If you have diabetes, you are at least twice as likely as other people to have heart disease or a stroke. - Controlling the ABCs of diabetesA1C (blood glucose), blood pressure, and cholesterol-can cut your risk of heart disease and stroke. - Choosing foods wisely, quitting smoking, and taking medications (if needed... |
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| What to do for Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke ? | - If you have diabetes, you are at least twice as likely as other people to have heart disease or a stroke. - Controlling the ABCs of diabetesA1C (blood glucose), blood pressure, and cholesterol-can cut your risk of heart disease and stroke. - Choosing foods wisely, quitting smoking, and taking medications (if needed... |
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| What is (are) Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. The pancreas contains clusters of cells called islets. Beta cells within the islets make insulin and release it into the blood.
Insulin plays a major role in metabolismthe way the body uses digested food for energy. The dig... |
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| What is (are) Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body produces insulin but does not use it effectively. When people have insulin resistance, glucose builds up in the blood instead of being absorbed by the cells, leading to type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
Most people with insulin resistance don't kno... |
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| What causes Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Although the exact causes of insulin resistance are not completely understood, scientists think the major contributors to insulin resistance are excess weight and physical inactivity.
Excess Weight
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| What is (are) Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose or A1C levelswhich reflect average blood glucose levelsare higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Prediabetes is becoming more common in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that at least 86 million U... |
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| What are the symptoms of Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Insulin resistance and prediabetes usually have no symptoms. People may have one or both conditions for several years without knowing they have them. Even without symptoms, health care providers can identify people at high risk by their physical characteristics, also known as risk factors. The section "Who should ... |
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| What is (are) Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Metabolic syndrome, also called insulin resistance syndrome, is a group of traits and medical conditions linked to overweight and obesity that puts people at risk for both CVD and type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is defined* as the presence of any three of the following2:
- large waist sizewaist mea... |
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| How to diagnose Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Health care providers use blood tests to determine whether a person has prediabetes, but they do not usually test specifically for insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can be assessed by measuring the level of insulin in the blood.
However, the test that most accurately measures insulin resistance, c... |
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| What to do for Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Adopting healthy eating habits can help people lose a modest amount of weight and reverse insulin resistance. Experts encourage people to slowly adopt healthy eating habits that they can maintain, rather than trying extreme weight-loss solutions. People may need to get help from a dietitian or join a weight-loss progra... |
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| What to do for Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | - Insulin is a hormone that helps cells throughout the body absorb glucose and use it for energy. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body produces insulin but does not use it effectively. - Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. - The major contributors to ins... |
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| What is (are) Kidney Dysplasia ? | Kidney dysplasia is a condition in which the internal structures of one or both of a fetus kidneys do not develop normally while in the womb. During normal development, two thin tubes of muscle called ureters grow into the kidneys and branch out to form a network of tiny structures called tubules. The tubules collect u... |
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| What is (are) Kidney Dysplasia ? | The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Every day, the two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, which is composed of wastes and extra fluid. Children produce less u... |
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| What causes Kidney Dysplasia ? | Genetic factors can cause kidney dysplasia. Genes pass information from both parents to the child and determine the childs traits. Sometimes, parents may pass a gene that has changed, or mutated, causing kidney dysplasia.
Genetic syndromes that affect multiple body systems can also cause kidney dysplas... |
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| How many people are affected by Kidney Dysplasia ? | Kidney dysplasia is a common condition. Scientists estimate that kidney dysplasia affects about one in 4,000 babies.1 This estimate may be low because some people with kidney dysplasia are never diagnosed with the condition. About half of the babies diagnosed with this condition have other urinary tract defects.2 |
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| What are the symptoms of Kidney Dysplasia ? | Many babies with kidney dysplasia in only one kidney have no signs of the condition. In some cases, the affected kidney may be enlarged at birth and may cause pain. |
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| What are the complications of Kidney Dysplasia ? | The complications of kidney dysplasia can include
- hydronephrosis of the working kidney. A baby with kidney dysplasia in only one kidney might have other urinary tract defects. When other defects in the urinary tract block the flow of urine, the urine backs up and causes the kidneys and ureters to swe... |
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| How to diagnose Kidney Dysplasia ? | Health care providers may be able to diagnose kidney dysplasia during a womans pregnancy using a fetal ultrasound, also called a fetal sonogram. Ultrasound uses a device, called a transducer, that bounces safe, painless sound waves off organs to create an image of their structure. Fetal ultrasound is a test done during... |
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| What are the treatments for Kidney Dysplasia ? | If the condition is limited to one kidney and the baby has no signs of kidney dysplasia, no treatment may be necessary. However, the baby should have regular checkups that include
- checking blood pressure. - testing blood to measure kidney function. - testing urine for albumin, a protein most often ... |
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| How to prevent Kidney Dysplasia ? | Researchers have not found a way to prevent kidney dysplasia caused by genetic factors or certain genetic syndromes. Pregnant women can prevent kidney dysplasia by avoiding the use of certain prescription medications or illegal drugs during pregnancy. Pregnant women should talk with their health care provider before ta... |
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| What is the outlook for Kidney Dysplasia ? | The long-term outlook for a child with kidney dysplasia in only one kidney is generally good. A person with one working kidney, a condition called solitary kidney, can grow normally and may have few, if any, health problems.
The affected kidney may shrink as the child grows. By age 10,3 the affected ki... |
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| What is the outlook for Kidney Dysplasia ? | The long-term outlook for a child with kidney dysplasia in both kidneys is different from the long-term outlook for a child with one dysplastic kidney. A child with kidney dysplasia in both kidneys
- is more likely to develop CKD. - needs close follow-up with a pediatric nephrologista doctor who speci... |
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| What to do for Kidney Dysplasia ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing kidney dysplasia. |
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| What to do for Kidney Dysplasia ? | - Kidney dysplasia is a condition in which the internal structures of one or both of a fetus kidneys do not develop normally while in the womb. - Genetic factors can cause kidney dysplasia. - Genetic syndromes that affect multiple body systems can also cause kidney dysplasia. - A baby may also develop kidney dysplas... |
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| What is (are) Foodborne Illnesses ? | Foodborne illnesses are infections or irritations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract caused by food or beverages that contain harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses, or chemicals. The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus. Common symptoms of foodborne illnesses i... |
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| What causes Foodborne Illnesses ? | The majority of foodborne illnesses are caused by harmful bacteria and viruses.2 Some parasites and chemicals also cause foodborne illnesses.
Bacteria
Bacteria are tiny organisms that can cause infections of the GI tract. Not all bacteria are harmful to humans.
Some ha... |
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| Who is at risk for Foodborne Illnesses? ? | Anyone can get a foodborne illness. However, some people are more likely to develop foodborne illnesses than others, including
- infants and children - pregnant women and their fetuses - older adults - people with weak immune systems
These groups also have a greater risk of developi... |
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| What are the symptoms of Foodborne Illnesses ? | Symptoms of foodborne illnesses depend on the cause. Common symptoms of many foodborne illnesses include
- vomiting - diarrhea or bloody diarrhea - abdominal pain - fever - chills
Symptoms can range from mild to serious and can last from a few hours to several days.
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| What are the complications of Foodborne Illnesses ? | Foodborne illnesses may lead to dehydration, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and other complications. Acute foodborne illnesses may also lead to chronicor long lastinghealth problems.
Dehydration
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| How to diagnose Foodborne Illnesses ? | To diagnose foodborne illnesses, health care providers ask about symptoms, foods and beverages recently consumed, and medical history. Health care providers will also perform a physical examination to look for signs of illness.
Diagnostic tests for foodborne illnesses may include a stool culture, in wh... |
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| What are the treatments for Foodborne Illnesses ? | The only treatment needed for most foodborne illnesses is replacing lost fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration.
Over-the-counter medications such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol and Kaopectate) may help stop diarrhea in adults. However, people with bloody diarrh... |
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| What to do for Foodborne Illnesses ? | The following steps may help relieve the symptoms of foodborne illnesses and prevent dehydration in adults:
- drinking plenty of liquids such as fruit juices, sports drinks, caffeine-free soft drinks, and broths to replace fluids and electrolytes - sipping small amounts of clear liquids or sucking on ... |
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| How to prevent Foodborne Illnesses ? | Foodborne illnesses can be prevented by properly storing, cooking, cleaning, and handling foods.
- Raw and cooked perishable foodsfoods that can spoilshould be refrigerated or frozen promptly. If perishable foods stand at room temperature for more than 2 hours, they may not be safe to eat. Refrigerator... |
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| What to do for Foodborne Illnesses ? | - Foodborne illnesses are infections or irritations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract caused by food or beverages that contain harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses, or chemicals. - Anyone can get a foodborne illness. However, some people are more likely to develop foodborne illnesses than others, including infants an... |
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| What is (are) Abdominal Adhesions ? | Abdominal adhesions are bands of fibrous tissue that can form between abdominal tissues and organs. Normally, internal tissues and organs have slippery surfaces, preventing them from sticking together as the body moves. However, abdominal adhesions cause tissues and organs in the abdominal cavity to stick together. |
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| What is (are) Abdominal Adhesions ? | The abdominal cavity is the internal area of the body between the chest and hips that contains the lower part of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The esophagus carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach, which slowly pumps them into the small and large intestines. Abdominal adhe... |
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| What causes Abdominal Adhesions ? | Abdominal surgery is the most frequent cause of abdominal adhesions. Surgery-related causes include
- cuts involving internal organs - handling of internal organs - drying out of internal organs and tissues - contact of internal tissues with foreign materials, such as gauze, surgical gloves, and st... |
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| Who is at risk for Abdominal Adhesions? ? | Of patients who undergo abdominal surgery, 93 percent develop abdominal adhesions.1 Surgery in the lower abdomen and pelvis, including bowel and gynecological operations, carries an even greater chance of abdominal adhesions. Abdominal adhesions can become larger and tighter as time passes, sometimes causing problems y... |
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| What are the symptoms of Abdominal Adhesions ? | In most cases, abdominal adhesions do not cause symptoms. When symptoms are present, chronic abdominal pain is the most common. |
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| What are the complications of Abdominal Adhesions ? | Abdominal adhesions can cause intestinal obstruction and female infertilitythe inability to become pregnant after a year of trying.
Abdominal adhesions can lead to female infertility by preventing fertilized eggs from reaching the uterus, where fetal development takes place. Women with abdominal adhesi... |
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| What are the symptoms of Abdominal Adhesions ? | A complete intestinal obstruction is life threatening and requires immediate medical attention and often surgery. Symptoms of an intestinal obstruction include
- severe abdominal pain or cramping - nausea - vomiting - bloating - loud bowel sounds - abdominal swelling - the inability to have a bo... |
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| How to diagnose Abdominal Adhesions ? | Abdominal adhesions cannot be detected by tests or seen through imaging techniques such as x rays or ultrasound. Most abdominal adhesions are found during surgery performed to examine the abdomen. However, abdominal x rays, a lower gastrointestinal (GI) series, and computerized tomography (CT) scans can diagnose intest... |
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| What are the treatments for Abdominal Adhesions ? | Abdominal adhesions that do not cause symptoms generally do not require treatment. Surgery is the only way to treat abdominal adhesions that cause pain, intestinal obstruction, or fertility problems. More surgery, however, carries the risk of additional abdominal adhesions. People should speak with their health care pr... |
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| How to prevent Abdominal Adhesions ? | Abdominal adhesions are diffi cult to prevent; however, certain surgical techniques can minimize abdominal adhesions.
Laparoscopic surgery decreases the potential for abdominal adhesions because several tiny incisions are made in the lower abdomen instead of one large incision. The surgeon inserts a la... |
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| What to do for Abdominal Adhesions ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing abdominal adhesions. A person with a partial intestinal obstruction may relieve symptoms with a liquid or low- fiber diet, which is more easily broken down into smaller particles by the digestive system. |
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| What to do for Abdominal Adhesions ? | - Abdominal adhesions are bands of fibrous tissue that can form between abdominal tissues and organs. Abdominal adhesions cause tissues and organs in the abdominal cavity to stick together. - Abdominal surgery is the most frequent cause of abdominal adhesions. Of patients who undergo abdominal surgery, 93 percent deve... |
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| What is (are) Mntriers Disease ? | Mntriers disease causes the ridges along the inside of the stomach wallcalled rugaeto enlarge, forming giant folds in the stomach lining. The rugae enlarge because of an overgrowth of mucous cells in the stomach wall.
In a normal stomach, mucous cells in the rugae release protein-containing mucus. The ... |
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| What causes Mntriers Disease ? | Scientists are unsure about what causes Mntriers disease; however, researchers think that most people acquire, rather than inherit, the disease. In extremely rare cases, siblings have developed Mntriers disease as children, suggesting a genetic link.
Studies suggest that people with Mntriers disease ha... |
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| Who is at risk for Mntriers Disease? ? | Mntriers disease is rare. The disease is more common in men than in women. The average age at diagnosis is 55.2 |
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| What are the symptoms of Mntriers Disease ? | The most common symptom of Mntriers disease is pain in the upper middle part of the abdomen. The abdomen is the area between the chest and hips.
Other signs and symptoms of Mntriers disease may include
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| How to diagnose Mntriers Disease ? | Health care providers base the diagnosis of Mntriers disease on a combination of symptoms, lab findings, findings on upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, and stomach biopsy results. A health care provider will begin the diagnosis of Mntriers disease by taking a patients medical and family history and performing a phy... |
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| What are the treatments for Mntriers Disease ? | Treatment may include medications, IV protein, blood transfusions, and surgery.
Medications
Health care providers may prescribe the anticancer medication cetuximab (Erbitux) to treat Mntriers disease. Studies have shown that cetuximab blocks the activity of epidermal growth factor rece... |
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| What to do for Mntriers Disease ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing Mntriers disease. In some cases, a health care provider may prescribe a high-protein diet to offset the loss of protein due to Mntriers disease. Some people with severe malnutrition may require IV nutrition, which is called... |
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| What to do for Mntriers Disease ? | - Mntriers disease causes the ridges along the inside of the stomach wallcalled rugaeto enlarge, forming giant folds in the stomach lining. The rugae enlarge because of an overgrowth of mucous cells in the stomach wall. - Scientists are unsure about what causes Mntriers disease; however, researchers think that most pe... |
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| What is (are) Cystocele ? | A cystocele, also called a prolapsed or dropped bladder, is the bulging or dropping of the bladder into the vagina. The bladder, located in the pelvis between the pelvic bones, is a hollow, muscular, balloon-shaped organ that expands as it fills with urine. During urination, also called voiding, the bladder empties thr... |
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| What causes Cystocele ? | A cystocele occurs when the muscles and supportive tissues between a womans bladder and vagina weaken and stretch, letting the bladder sag from its normal position and bulge into the vagina or through the vaginal opening. In a cystocele, the bladder tissue remains covered by the vaginal skin. A cystocele may result fro... |
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| What are the symptoms of Cystocele ? | The symptoms of a cystocele may include
- a vaginal bulge - the feeling that something is falling out of the vagina - the sensation of pelvic heaviness or fullness - difficulty starting a urine stream - a feeling of incomplete urination - frequent or urgent urination
Women who hav... |
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| How to diagnose Cystocele ? | Diagnosing a cystocele requires medical tests and a physical exam of the vagina. Medical tests take place in a health care providers office, an outpatient center, or a hospital. The health care provider will ask about symptoms and medical history. A health care provider uses a grading system to determine the severity o... |
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| What are the treatments for Cystocele ? | Cystocele treatment depends on the severity of the cystocele and whether a woman has symptoms. If a womans cystocele does not bother her, a health care provider may recommend only that she avoid heavy lifting or straining, which could worsen her cystocele. If a woman has symptoms that bother her and wants treatment, th... |
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| What to do for Cystocele ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing a cystocele. |
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| What to do for Cystocele ? | - A cystocele, also called a prolapsed or dropped bladder, is the bulging or dropping of the bladder into the vagina. - A cystocele occurs when the muscles and supportive tissues between a womans bladder and vagina weaken and stretch, letting the bladder sag from its normal position and bulge into the vagina or throug... |
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| What is (are) What I need to know about Preparing for Pregnancy if I Have Diabetes ? | If you have diabetes,* the best time to control your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is before you get pregnant. High blood glucose levels can be harmful to your baby during the first weeks of pregnancyeven before you know you are pregnant. Blood glucose targets are different for women who are trying to get pre... |
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| What to do for What I need to know about Preparing for Pregnancy if I Have Diabetes ? | - If you have diabetes, the best time to control your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is before you get pregnant. High blood glucose levels can be harmful to your baby during the first weeks of pregnancyeven before you know you are pregnant. - Keeping your blood glucose as close to normal as possible before an... |
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| What is (are) Viral Gastroenteritis ? | Viral gastroenteritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Several different viruses can cause viral gastroenteritis, which is highly contagious and extremely common. Viral gastroenteritis causes millions of cases of diarrhea each year.
Anyone can get vira... |
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| What are the symptoms of Viral Gastroenteritis ? | The main symptoms of viral gastroenteritis are
- watery diarrhea - vomiting
Other symptoms include
- headache - fever - chills - abdominal pain
Symptoms usually appear within 12 to 48 hours after exposure to a gastroenteritis-causing virus and last... |
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| What are the complications of Viral Gastroenteritis ? | Dehydration is the most common complication of viral gastroenteritis. When someone does not drink enough fluids to replace those that are lost through vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration can result. When dehydrated, the body does not have enough fluids to keep the proper balance of important salts or minerals, known as ... |
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| What causes Viral Gastroenteritis ? | Four types of viruses cause most cases of viral gastroenteritis.
Rotavirus
Rotavirus is the leading cause of gastroenteritis among infants and young children. Rotavirus infections are most common in infants 3 to 15 months old. Symptoms usually appear 1 to 3 days after exposure. Rotavir... |
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| How to diagnose Viral Gastroenteritis ? | Viral gastroenteritis is usually diagnosed based on symptoms alone. People who have symptoms that are severe or last for more than a few days may want to see a health care provider for additional tests. A health care provider may ask for a stool sample to test for rotavirus or norovirus or to rule out bacteria or paras... |
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| What are the treatments for Viral Gastroenteritis ? | Most cases of viral gastroenteritis resolve over time without specific treatment. Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections. The primary goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms and prevent complications.
Over-the-counter medicines such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pep... |
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| What to do for Viral Gastroenteritis ? | The following steps may help relieve the symptoms of viral gastroenteritis in adults:
- drinking plenty of liquids such as fruit juices, sports drinks, caffeine-free soft drinks, and broths to replace fluids and electrolytes - sipping small amounts of clear liquids or sucking on ice chips if vomiting ... |
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| How to prevent Viral Gastroenteritis ? | People can reduce their chances of getting or spreading viral gastroenteritis if they
- wash their hands thoroughly with soap and warm water for 20 seconds after using the bathroom or changing diapers and before eating or handling food - disinfect contaminated surfaces such as countertops and baby cha... |
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| What to do for Viral Gastroenteritis ? | - Viral gastroenteritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Several different viruses can cause viral gastroenteritis, which is highly contagious and extremely common. - The main symptoms of viral gastroenteritis are watery diarrhea and vomiting. - Dehydration is the mo... |
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| What is (are) Hyperthyroidism ? | Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormone than the body needs. Hyperthyroidism is sometimes called thyrotoxicosis, the technical term for too much thyroid hormone in the blood. Thyroid hormones circulate throughout the body in the bloodstream and act on virtually every ... |
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| What is (are) Hyperthyroidism ? | The thyroid is a 2-inch-long, butterfly-shaped gland weighing less than 1 ounce. Located in the front of the neck below the larynx, or voice box, it has two lobes, one on each side of the windpipe. The thyroid is one of the glands that make up the endocrine system. The glands of the endocrine system produce, store, and... |
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| What causes Hyperthyroidism ? | Hyperthyroidism has several causes, including
- Graves disease - thyroid nodules - thyroiditis, or inflammation of the thyroid - consuming too much iodine - overmedicating with synthetic thyroid hormone, which is used to treat underactive thyroid
Rarely, hyperthyroidism is caused b... |
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| What are the symptoms of Hyperthyroidism ? | Hyperthyroidism has many symptoms that can vary from person to person. Some common symptoms of hyperthyroidism are
- nervousness or irritability - fatigue or muscle weakness - heat intolerance - trouble sleeping - hand tremors - rapid and irregular heartbeat - frequent bowel movements or diarrhea... |
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| How to diagnose Hyperthyroidism ? | Many symptoms of hyperthyroidism are the same as those of other diseases, so hyperthyroidism usually cannot be diagnosed based on symptoms alone. With suspected hyperthyroidism, health care providers take a medical history and perform a thorough physical exam. Health care providers may then use several blood tests, suc... |
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| What are the treatments for Hyperthyroidism ? | Health care providers treat hyperthyroidism with medications, radioiodine therapy, or thyroid surgery. The aim of treatment is to bring thyroid hormone levels to a normal state, thus preventing long-term complications, and to relieve uncomfortable symptoms. No single treatment works for everyone.
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| What to do for Hyperthyroidism ? | Experts recommend that people eat a balanced diet to obtain most nutrients. More information about diet and nutrition is provided by the National Agricultural Library at www.nutrition.gov.
Dietary Supplements
Iodine is an essential mineral for the thyroid. However, people with autoimmu... |
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| What to do for Hyperthyroidism ? | - Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormone than the body needs. - Hyperthyroidism is most often caused by Graves disease, an autoimmune disorder. Other causes include thyroid nodules, thyroiditis, consuming too much iodine, and overmedicating with synthetic thyroid ho... |
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| What are the symptoms of Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your eyes healthy ? | Often, no symptoms appear during the early stages of diabetes retina problems. As retina problems worsen, your symptoms might include
- blurry or double vision - rings, flashing lights, or blank spots in your vision - dark or floating spots in your vision - pain or pressure in one or both of your ey... |
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| What are the treatments for Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your eyes healthy ? | You can help your diabetes retina problems by controlling your
- blood glucose - blood pressure - cholesterol and triglycerides, or types of blood fat
If your retinopathy still does not improve, then you may need other treatments. You will need to see an ophthalmologist who can decid... |
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| What is (are) Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children ? | Hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, is a kidney condition that happens when red blood cells are destroyed and block the kidneys' filtering system. Red blood cells contain hemoglobinan iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color and carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body.
When t... |
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| What is (are) Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children ? | The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Every day, the two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed of wastes and extra fluid. Children produce less urine than... |
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| What causes Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children ? | The most common cause of hemolytic uremic syndrome in children is an Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection of the digestive system. The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal, or GI, tracta series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anusand other organs that help the body ... |
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