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What to do for What I need to know about Kidney Stones ? | You can help prevent kidney stones by making changes in how much you consume of the following:
- fluids - sodium - animal protein - calcium - oxalate
Drinking enough fluids each day is the best way to help prevent most types of kidney stones. You should drink 2 to 3 liters of fluid... | What I need to know about Kidney Stones |
What to do for What I need to know about Kidney Stones ? | #NAME? | What I need to know about Kidney Stones |
What is (are) Indigestion ? | Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term used to describe one or more symptoms including a feeling of fullness during a meal, uncomfortable fullness after a meal, and burning or pain in the upper abdomen.
Indigestion is common in adults and can occur once in a while or as often as every day. | Indigestion |
What causes Indigestion ? | Indigestion can be caused by a condition in the digestive tract such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, cancer, or abnormality of the pancreas or bile ducts. If the condition improves or resolves, the symptoms of indigestion usually improve.
Sometimes a person has indigest... | Indigestion |
What are the symptoms of Indigestion ? | Most people with indigestion experience more than one of the following symptoms:
- Fullness during a meal. The person feels overly full soon after the meal starts and cannot finish the meal. - Bothersome fullness after a meal. The person feels overly full after a mealit may feel like the food is stayi... | Indigestion |
How to diagnose Indigestion ? | To diagnose indigestion, the doctor asks about the person's current symptoms and medical history and performs a physical examination. The doctor may order x rays of the stomach and small intestine.
The doctor may perform blood, breath, or stool tests if the type of bacteria that causes peptic ulcer dis... | Indigestion |
What are the treatments for Indigestion ? | Some people may experience relief from symptoms of indigestion by
- eating several small, low-fat meals throughout the day at a slow pace - refraining from smoking - abstaining from consuming coffee, carbonated beverages, and alcohol - stopping use of medications that may irritate the stomach lining... | Indigestion |
What to do for Indigestion ? | - Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term used to describe one or more symptoms including a feeling of fullness during a meal, uncomfortable fullness after a meal, and burning or pain in the upper abdomen. - Indigestion can be caused by a condition in the digestive tract such as gastroesophageal reflux disease... | Indigestion |
What is (are) Kidney Stones in Adults ? | A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in a kidney when substances that are normally found in the urine become highly concentrated. A stone may stay in the kidney or travel down the urinary tract. Kidney stones vary in size. A small stone may pass on its own, causing little or no pain. A larger stone ma... | Kidney Stones in Adults |
What is (are) Kidney Stones in Adults ? | The urinary tract is the bodys drainage system for removing wastes and extra water. The urinary tract includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located near the middle of the back, just below the rib cage, one on each sid... | Kidney Stones in Adults |
Who is at risk for Kidney Stones in Adults? ? | Anyone can get a kidney stone, but some people are more likely to get one. Men are affected more often than women, and kidney stones are more common in non-Hispanic white people than in non-Hispanic black people and Mexican Americans. Overweight and obese people are more likely to get a kidney stone than people of norm... | Kidney Stones in Adults |
What causes Kidney Stones in Adults ? | Kidney stones can form when substances in the urinesuch as calcium, oxalate, and phosphorusbecome highly concentrated. Certain foods may promote stone formation in people who are susceptible, but scientists do not believe that eating any specific food causes stones to form in people who are not susceptible. People who ... | Kidney Stones in Adults |
What is (are) Kidney Stones in Adults ? | Four major types of kidney stones can form:
- Calcium stones are the most common type of kidney stone and occur in two major forms: calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate. Calcium oxalate stones are more common. Calcium oxalate stone formation may be caused by high calcium and high oxalate excretion. Ca... | Kidney Stones in Adults |
What are the symptoms of Kidney Stones in Adults ? | People with kidney stones may have pain while urinating, see blood in the urine, or feel a sharp pain in the back or lower abdomen. The pain may last for a short or long time. People may experience nausea and vomiting with the pain. However, people who have small stones that pass easily through the urinary tract may no... | Kidney Stones in Adults |
How to diagnose Kidney Stones in Adults ? | To diagnose kidney stones, the health care provider will perform a physical exam and take a medical history. The medical history may include questions about family history of kidney stones, diet, GI problems, and other diseases and disorders. The health care provider may perform urine, blood, and imaging tests, such as... | Kidney Stones in Adults |
What are the treatments for Kidney Stones in Adults ? | Treatment for kidney stones usually depends on their size and what they are made of, as well as whether they are causing pain or obstructing the urinary tract. Kidney stones may be treated by a general practitioner or by a urologista doctor who specializes in the urinary tract. Small stones usually pass through the uri... | Kidney Stones in Adults |
How to prevent Kidney Stones in Adults ? | The first step in preventing kidney stones is to understand what is causing the stones to form. The health care provider may ask the person to try to catch the kidney stone as it passes, so it can be sent to a lab for analysis. Stones that are retrieved surgically can also be sent to a lab for analysis.
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What to do for Kidney Stones in Adults ? | #NAME? | Kidney Stones in Adults |
What is (are) What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | Hirschsprung* disease (HD) is a disease of the large intestine that causes severe constipation or intestinal obstruction. Constipation means stool moves through the intestines slower than usual. Bowel movements occur less often than normal and stools are difficult to pass. Some children with HD cant pass stool at all, ... | What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease |
What is (are) What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | The large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum, is the last part of the digestive tract. The large intestines main job is to absorb water and hold stool. The rectum connects the colon to the anus. Stool passes out of the body through the anus. At birth, the large intestine is about 2 feet long. An adults larg... | What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease |
What causes What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | People with HD have constipation because they lack nerve cells in a part or all of the large intestine. The nerve cells signal muscles in the large intestine to push stool toward the anus. Without a signal to push stool along, stool will remain in the large intestine.
How severe HD is depends on how mu... | What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease |
What causes What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | Before birth, a childs nerve cells normally grow along the intestines in the direction of the anus. With HD, the nerve cells stop growing too soon. Why the nerve cells stop growing is unclear. Some HD is inherited, meaning it is passed from parent to child through genes. HD is not caused by anything a mother did while ... | What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease |
What are the symptoms of What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | The main symptoms of HD are constipation or intestinal obstruction, usually appearing shortly after birth. Constipation in infants and children is common and usually comes and goes, but if your child has had ongoing constipation since birth, HD may be the problem.
Symptoms in Newborns
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How to diagnose What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | HD is diagnosed based on symptoms and test results.
A doctor will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your childs bowel movements. HD is much less likely if parents can identify a time when their childs bowel habits were normal.
If HD is suspected, the doctor will do one or... | What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease |
What are the treatments for What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | Pull-through Procedure
HD is treated with surgery called a pull-through procedure. A surgeon removes the segment of the large intestine lacking nerve cells and connects the healthy segment to the anus. The pull-through procedure is usually done soon after diagnosis.
Ostomy surgery
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What to do for What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | - Hirschsprung disease (HD) is a disease of the large intestine that causes severe constipation or intestinal obstruction. People with HD are born with it. - The large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum, is the last part of the digestive tract. - The cause of HD is unclear. HD is not caused by anything a ... | What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease |
What is (are) Gallstones ? | Gallstones are hard particles that develop in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located in the upper right abdomenthe area between the chest and hipsbelow the liver.
Gallstones can range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. The gallbladder can develop a single large... | Gallstones |
What is (are) Gallstones ? | The biliary tract consists of the gallbladder and the bile ducts. The bile ducts carry bile and other digestive enzymes from the liver and pancreas to the duodenumthe fi rst part of the small intestine.
The liver produces bilea fl uid that carries toxins and waste products out of the body and helps the... | Gallstones |
What causes Gallstones ? | Imbalances in the substances that make up bile cause gallstones. Gallstones may form if bile contains too much cholesterol, too much bilirubin, or not enough bile salts. Scientists do not fully understand why these imbalances occur. Gallstones also may form if the gallbladder does not empty completely or often enough.
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Who is at risk for Gallstones? ? | Certain people have a higher risk of developing gallstones than others:2
- Women are more likely to develop gallstones than men. Extra estrogen can increase cholesterol levels in bile and decrease gallbladder contractions, which may cause gallstones to form. Women may have extra estrogen due to pregnan... | Gallstones |
What are the symptoms of Gallstones ? | Many people with gallstones do not have symptoms. Gallstones that do not cause symptoms are called asymptomatic, or silent, gallstones. Silent gallstones do not interfere with the function of the gallbladder, liver, or pancreas.
If gallstones block the bile ducts, pressure increases in the gallbladder,... | Gallstones |
What is (are) Gallstones ? | People who think they have had a gallbladder attack should notify their health care provider. Although these attacks usually resolve as gallstones move, complications can develop if the bile ducts remain blocked.
People with any of the following symptoms during or after a gallbladder attack should see ... | Gallstones |
How to diagnose Gallstones ? | A health care provider will usually order an ultrasound exam to diagnose gallstones. Other imaging tests may also be used.
- Ultrasound exam. Ultrasound uses a device, called a transducer, that bounces safe, painless sound waves off organs to create an image of their structure. A specially trained tech... | Gallstones |
What are the treatments for Gallstones ? | If gallstones are not causing symptoms, treatment is usually not needed. However, if a person has a gallbladder attack or other symptoms, a health care provider will usually recommend treatment. A person may be referred to a gastroenterologista doctor who specializes in digestive diseasesfor treatment. If a person has ... | Gallstones |
What to do for Gallstones ? | Factors related to eating, diet, and nutrition that increase the risk of gallstones include
- obesity - rapid weight loss - diets high in calories and refi ned carbohydrates and low in fi ber
People can decrease their risk of gallstones by maintaining a healthy weight through prope... | Gallstones |
What to do for Gallstones ? | - Gallstones are hard particles that develop in the gallbladder. - Imbalances in the substances that make up bile cause gallstones. Gallstones may form if bile contains too much cholesterol, too much bilirubin, or not enough bile salts. Scientists do not fully understand why these imbalances occur. - Women, people o... | Gallstones |
What is (are) Smoking and the Digestive System ? | The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal (GI) tractalso called the digestive tractand the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus. The hollow organs that make up the GI tract are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, ... | Smoking and the Digestive System |
Who is at risk for Smoking and the Digestive System? ? | Smoking has been found to increase the risk of cancers of the3
- mouth - esophagus - stomach - pancreas
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More information about the link between ... | Smoking and the Digestive System |
What is (are) Smoking and the Digestive System ? | Smoking contributes to many common disorders of the digestive system, such as heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and some liver diseases. Smoking increases the risk of Crohns disease, colon polyps, and pancreatitis, and it may increase the risk of gallstones. | Smoking and the Digestive System |
What to do for Smoking and the Digestive System ? | Eating, diet, and nutrition can play a role in causing, preventing, and treating some of the diseases and disorders of the digestive system that are affected by smoking, including heartburn and GERD, liver diseases, Crohns disease, colon polyps, pancreatitis, and gallstones. More information about eating, diet, and nut... | Smoking and the Digestive System |
What to do for Smoking and the Digestive System ? | - Smoking has been found to increase the risk of cancers of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and pancreas. Research suggests that smoking may also increase the risk of cancers of the liver, colon, and rectum. - Smoking increases the risk of heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). - Smoking increases the r... | Smoking and the Digestive System |
What is (are) Graves' Disease ? | Graves disease, also known as toxic diffuse goiter, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States. Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormone than the body needs.
The Thyroid
The thyroid is a 2-inch-long, butterfly-sha... | Graves' Disease |
What are the symptoms of Graves' Disease ? | People with Graves disease may have common symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as
- nervousness or irritability - fatigue or muscle weakness - heat intolerance - trouble sleeping - hand tremors - rapid and irregular heartbeat - frequent bowel movements or diarrhea - weight loss - goiter, which is ... | Graves' Disease |
What is (are) Graves' Disease ? | Graves ophthalmopathy is a condition associated with Graves disease that occurs when cells from the immune system attack the muscles and other tissues around the eyes.
The result is inflammation and a buildup of tissue and fat behind the eye socket, causing the eyeballs to bulge out. Rarely, inflammati... | Graves' Disease |
How to diagnose Graves' Disease ? | Health care providers can sometimes diagnose Graves disease based only on a physical examination and a medical history. Blood tests and other diagnostic tests, such as the following, then confirm the diagnosis.
TSH test. The ultrasensitive TSH test is usually the first test performed. This test detects... | Graves' Disease |
What are the treatments for Graves' Disease ? | People with Graves disease have three treatment options: radioiodine therapy, medications, and thyroid surgery. Radioiodine therapy is the most common treatment for Graves disease in the United States. Graves disease is often diagnosed and treated by an endocrinologista doctor who specializes in the bodys hormone- secr... | Graves' Disease |
What are the treatments for Graves' Disease ? | Treatment for Graves disease can sometimes affect pregnancy. After treatment with surgery or radioactive iodine, TSI antibodies can still be present in the blood, even when thyroid levels are normal. If a pregnant woman has received either of these treatments prior to becoming pregnant, the antibodies she produces may ... | Graves' Disease |
What to do for Graves' Disease ? | 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 available at www.nutrition.gov.
Dietary Supplements
Iodine is an essential mineral for the thyroid. However, people wit... | Graves' Disease |
What to do for Graves' Disease ? | - Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States. - In Graves disease, the immune system stimulates the thyroid gland to make too much thyroid hormone. - Common symptoms of hyperthyroidism include nervousness or irritability, fatigue or muscle weakness, heat intolerance, trouble sleep... | Graves' Disease |
Who is at risk for Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes? ? | Risk factors are conditions that increase the chances of getting a particular disease. The more risk factors people have, the greater their chances of developing that disease or condition. Diabetic neuropathy and related sexual and urologic problems appear to be more common in people who
- have poor bl... | Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes |
How to prevent Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes ? | People with diabetes can lower their risk of sexual and urologic problems by keeping their blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels close to the target numbers their health care provider recommends. Being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight can also help prevent the long-term complications o... | Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes |
What to do for Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes ? | The nerve damage of diabetes may cause sexual or urologic problems.
- Sexual problems in men with diabetes include - erectile dysfunction - retrograde ejaculation - Sexual problems in women with diabetes include - decreased vaginal lubrication and uncomfortable or painful intercourse ... | Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes |
What is (are) What I need to know about Gas ? | Gas is air in the digestive tract. Gas leaves the body when people burp through the mouth or pass gas through the anus*the opening at the end of the digestive tract where stool leaves the body.
Everyone has gas. Burping and passing gas are normal. Many people believe that they burp or pass gas too ofte... | What I need to know about Gas |
What causes What I need to know about Gas ? | Gas in the digestive tract is usually caused by swallowing air and the breakdown of certain foods in the large intestine.
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You typically swallow a small amount of air when you eat and drink. You swallow more air w... | What I need to know about Gas |
What causes What I need to know about Gas ? | Most foods that contain carbohydrates can cause gas. Foods that cause gas for one person may not cause gas for someone else. Some foods that contain carbohydrates and may cause gas are
- beans - vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, onions, mushrooms, artichokes, and asp... | What I need to know about Gas |
What are the symptoms of What I need to know about Gas ? | The most common symptoms of gas are:
- Burping. Burping once in awhile, especially during and after meals, is normal. If you burp very often, you may be swallowing too much air. Some people with digestive problems swallow air on purpose and burp because they believe it will help them feel better. - Pa... | What I need to know about Gas |
What causes What I need to know about Gas ? | You can try to find the cause of gas by keeping a diary of what you eat and drink and how often you burp, pass gas, or have other symptoms. The diary may help you identify the foods that cause you to have gas.
Talk with your health care provider if
- gas symptoms often bother you - yo... | What I need to know about Gas |
What are the treatments for What I need to know about Gas ? | You can try to treat gas on your own, before seeing your health care provider, if you think you have too much.
Swallowing less air and changing what you eat can help prevent or reduce gas. Try the following tips:
- Eat more slowly. - If you smoke, quit or cut down. - If you wear dent... | What I need to know about Gas |
What to do for What I need to know about Gas ? | Your eating habits and diet affect the amount of gas you have. For example, eating and drinking too fast can cause you to swallow more air. And you may have more gas after you eat certain carbohydrates.
Track what you eat and your gas symptoms to find out what foods cause you to have more gas. Avoid or... | What I need to know about Gas |
What to do for What I need to know about Gas ? | #NAME? | What I need to know about Gas |
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 throughout the... | Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke |
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... | Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke |
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... | Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke |
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... | Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke |
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... | Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke |
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... | Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke |
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 at least ... | Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke |
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... | Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke |
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... | Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke |
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.... | Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke |
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, as well ... | Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke |
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... | Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke |
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... | Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke |
What is (are) What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Infections are caused by microbesorganisms too small to be seen without a microscope. Bacteria * are the most common cause of UTIs. Normally, bacteria that enter the urinary tract are quickly removed by the body before they cause symptoms. But sometimes bacteria overcome the ... | What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection |
What causes What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | Most UTIs are caused by bacteria that live in the bowel, the part of the digestive tract where stool is changed from liquid to solid. The bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) causes most UTIs. The urinary tract has several systems to prevent infection. The points where the ureters attach to the bladder act like one-way... | What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection |
Who is at risk for What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection? ? | Any child can get a UTI, though girls get UTIs more often than boys.
Children with a condition called vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) are at higher risk for UTIs. VUR causes urine to reflux at the point where one or both ureters attach to the bladder. When urine stays in the urinary tract, bacteria have a ... | What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection |
What are the symptoms of What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | A child with a UTI may not have any symptoms. When symptoms are present, they can range from mild to severe. UTI symptoms can include
- fever - pain or burning during urination with only a few drops of urine at a time - irritability - not eating - nausea - diarrhea - vomiting - cloudy, dark, blo... | What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection |
How to diagnose What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | A UTI is diagnosed by testing a sample of your childs urine. The way the urine is collected depends on your childs age:
The health care provider looks at the urine sample with a microscope to check for bacteria or pus. The sample is also sent to a lab. The lab performs a urine culture by placing the sa... | What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection |
What are the treatments for What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | Bacteria-fighting medicines called antibiotics are used to treat a UTI. While the lab is doing the urine culture, the health care provider may begin treatment with an antibiotic that treats the bacteria most likely to be causing the infection. Once culture results are known, the health care provider may switch your chi... | What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection |
How to diagnose What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | Talk with your childs health care provider after your childs UTI is gone. The health care provider may want to do more tests to check for VUR or a blockage in the urinary tract. Repeated infections in an abnormal urinary tract may cause kidney damage. The kinds of tests ordered will depend on the child and the type of ... | What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection |
How to prevent What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | You can take the following steps to help prevent your child from getting a UTI:
- Teach your child not to hold in urine and to go to the bathroom whenever your child feels the urge. - Teach your child how to properly clean himself or herself after using the bathroom to keep bacteria from entering the ... | What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection |
What to do for What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | To help prevent a UTI, make sure your child drinks enough fluids each day. Talk with your childs health care provider to find out how much fluid your child should drink. | What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection |
What to do for What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection ? | #NAME? | What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection |
What is (are) Hypoglycemia ? | Hypoglycemia, also called low blood glucose or low blood sugar, occurs when blood glucose drops below normal levels. Glucose, an important source of energy for the body, comes from food. Carbohydrates are the main dietary source of glucose. Rice, potatoes, bread, tortillas, cereal, milk, fruit, and sweets are all carbo... | Hypoglycemia |
What is (are) Hypoglycemia ? | Hypoglycemia, also called low blood glucose or low blood sugar, occurs when blood glucose drops below normal levels. Glucose, an important source of energy for the body, comes from food. Carbohydrates are the main dietary source of glucose. Rice, potatoes, bread, tortillas, cereal, milk, fruit, and sweets are all carbo... | Hypoglycemia |
What are the symptoms of Hypoglycemia ? | Hypoglycemia causes symptoms such as
- hunger - shakiness - nervousness - sweating - dizziness or light-headedness - sleepiness - confusion - difficulty speaking - anxiety - weakness
Hypoglycemia can also happen during sleep. Some signs of hypoglycemia during sleep include
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What are the symptoms of Hypoglycemia ? | Hypoglycemia causes symptoms such as
- hunger - shakiness - nervousness - sweating - dizziness or light-headedness - sleepiness - confusion - difficulty speaking - anxiety - weakness
Hypoglycemia can also happen during sleep. Some signs of hypoglycemia during sleep include
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What causes Hypoglycemia ? | Diabetes Medications
Hypoglycemia can occur as a side effect of some diabetes medications, including insulin and oral diabetes medicationspillsthat increase insulin production, such as
- chlorpropamide (Diabinese) - glimepiride (Amaryl) - glipizide (Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL) - glybur... | Hypoglycemia |
What causes Hypoglycemia ? | Diabetes Medications
Hypoglycemia can occur as a side effect of some diabetes medications, including insulin and oral diabetes medicationspillsthat increase insulin production, such as
- chlorpropamide (Diabinese) - glimepiride (Amaryl) - glipizide (Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL) - glybur... | Hypoglycemia |
How to prevent Hypoglycemia ? | Diabetes treatment plans are designed to match the dose and timing of medication to a person's usual schedule of meals and activities. Mismatches could result in hypoglycemia. For example, taking a dose of insulinor other medication that increases insulin levelsbut then skipping a meal could result in hypoglycemia.
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What are the treatments for Hypoglycemia ? | Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia vary from person to person. People with diabetes should get to know their signs and symptoms and describe them to their friends and family so they can help if needed. School staff should be told how to recognize a child's signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and how to treat it.
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What are the treatments for Hypoglycemia ? | Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia vary from person to person. People with diabetes should get to know their signs and symptoms and describe them to their friends and family so they can help if needed. School staff should be told how to recognize a child's signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and how to treat it.
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What to do for Hypoglycemia ? | Two types of hypoglycemia can occur in people who do not have diabetes:
- Reactive hypoglycemia, also called postprandial hypoglycemia, occurs within 4 hours after meals. - Fasting hypoglycemia, also called postabsorptive hypoglycemia, is often related to an underlying disease.
Sympto... | Hypoglycemia |
What to do for Hypoglycemia ? | Diabetes-related Hypoglycemia
- When people with diabetes think their blood glucose level is low, they should check it and treat the problem right away. - To treat hypoglycemia, people should have a serving of a quick-fix food, wait 15 minutes, and check their blood glucose again. They should repeat t... | Hypoglycemia |
What is (are) Overview of Kidney Disease 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... | Overview of Kidney Disease in Children |
What causes Overview of Kidney Disease in Children ? | Kidney disease in children can be caused by
- birth defects - hereditary diseases - infection - nephrotic syndrome - systemic diseases - trauma - urine blockage or reflux
From birth to age 4, birth defects and hereditary diseases are the leading causes of kidney failure. Between ... | Overview of Kidney Disease in Children |
How to diagnose Overview of Kidney Disease in Children ? | A health care provider diagnoses kidney disease in children by completing a physical exam, asking for a medical history, and reviewing signs and symptoms. To confirm diagnosis, the health care provider may order one or more of the following tests:
Urine Tests
Dipstick test for albumin.... | Overview of Kidney Disease in Children |
What are the treatments for Overview of Kidney Disease in Children ? | Treatment for kidney disease in children depends on the cause of the illness. A child may be referred to a pediatric nephrologista doctor who specializes in treating kidney diseases and kidney failure in childrenfor treatment.
Children with a kidney disease that is causing high blood pressure may need ... | Overview of Kidney Disease in Children |
What to do for Overview of Kidney Disease in Children ? | For children with CKD, learning about nutrition is vital because their diet can affect how well their kidneys work. Parents or guardians should always consult with their childs health care team before making any dietary changes. Staying healthy with CKD requires paying close attention to the following elements of a die... | Overview of Kidney Disease in Children |
What to do for Overview of Kidney Disease in Children ? | - Kidney disease can affect children in various ways, ranging from treatable disorders without long-term consequences to life-threatening conditions. Acute kidney disease develops suddenly, lasts a short time, and can be serious with long-lasting consequences, or may go away completely once the underlying cause has bee... | Overview of Kidney Disease in Children |
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