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How to diagnose Proteinuria ? | Until recently, an accurate protein measurement required a 24-hour urine collection. In a 24-hour collection, the patient urinates into a container, which is kept refrigerated between trips to the bathroom. The patient is instructed to begin collecting urine after the first trip to the bathroom in the morning. Every dr... | Proteinuria |
How to diagnose Proteinuria ? | Tests that measure the amount of creatinine in the blood will show whether a persons kidneys are removing wastes efficiently. Having too much creatinine in the blood is a sign that a person has kidney damage. The doctor can use the creatinine measurement to estimate how efficiently the kidneys are filtering the blood. ... | Proteinuria |
What to do for Proteinuria ? | - Proteinuria is a condition in which urine contains a detectable amount of protein. - Proteinuria is a sign of chronic kidney disease (CKD). - Groups at risk for proteinuria include African Americans, American Indians, Hispanics/Latinos, Pacific Islander Americans, older people, overweight people, people with diabet... | Proteinuria |
What is (are) Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | Benign prostatic hyperplasiaalso called BPHis a condition in men in which the prostate gland is enlarged and not cancerous. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or benign prostatic obstruction.
The prostate goes through two main growth periods as a man ages. The firs... | Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
What is (are) Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The main function of the prostate is to make a fluid that goes into semen. Prostate fluid is essential for a mans fertility. The gland surrounds the urethra at the neck of the bladder. The bladder neck is the area where the urethra join... | Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
What causes Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | The cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia is not well understood; however, it occurs mainly in older men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia does not develop in men whose testicles were removed before puberty. For this reason, some researchers believe factors related to aging and the testicles may cause benign prostatic hype... | Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
How many people are affected by Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the most common prostate problem for men older than age 50. In 2010, as many as 14 million men in the United States had lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia.1 Although benign prostatic hyperplasia rarely causes symptoms before age 40, the occurrence and... | Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
What are the symptoms of Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | Lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia may include
- urinary frequencyurination eight or more times a day - urinary urgencythe inability to delay urination - trouble starting a urine stream - a weak or an interrupted urine stream - dribbling at the end of urination ... | Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
What are the complications of Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | The complications of benign prostatic hyperplasia may include
- acute urinary retention - chronic, or long lasting, urinary retention - blood in the urine - urinary tract infections (UTIs) - bladder damage - kidney damage - bladder stones
Most men with benign prostatic hyperplasi... | Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
How to diagnose Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | A health care provider diagnoses benign prostatic hyperplasia based on
- a personal and family medical history - a physical exam - medical tests
Personal and Family Medical History
Taking a personal and family medical history is one of the first things a health care ... | Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
What are the treatments for Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | Treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia may include
- lifestyle changes - medications - minimally invasive procedures - surgery
A health care provider treats benign prostatic hyperplasia based on the severity of symptoms, how much the symptoms affect a mans daily life, an... | Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
What are the treatments for Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | The complications of benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment depend on the type of treatment.
Medications
Medications used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia may have side effects that sometimes can be serious. Men who are prescribed medications to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia ... | Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
How to prevent Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | Researchers have not found a way to prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia. Men with risk factors for benign prostatic hyperplasia should talk with a health care provider about any lower urinary tract symptoms and the need for regular prostate exams. Men can get early treatment and minimize benign prostatic hyperplasia e... | Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
What to do for Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, a health care provider can give information about how changes in eating, diet, or nutrition could help with treatment. Men should talk with a health care provider or dietitian about wh... | Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
What to do for Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ? | - Benign prostatic hyperplasiaalso called BPHis a condition in men in which the prostate gland is enlarged and not cancerous. - The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system. - The cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia is not well understood; however, it occurs mainly in older men... | Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
What is (are) Causes of Diabetes ? | Diabetes is a complex group of diseases with a variety of causes. People with diabetes have high blood glucose, also called high blood sugar or hyperglycemia.
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolismthe way the body uses digested food for energy. The digestive tract breaks down carbohydratessugars and star... | Causes of Diabetes |
What causes Causes of Diabetes ? | Type 1 diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin due to the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. In type 1 diabetesan autoimmune diseasethe bodys immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells. Normally, the immune system protects the body from infection by identifying and destroying bacteria, ... | Causes of Diabetes |
What causes Causes of Diabetes ? | Type 2 diabetesthe most common form of diabetesis caused by a combination of factors, including insulin resistance, a condition in which the bodys muscle, fat, and liver cells do not use insulin effectively. Type 2 diabetes develops when the body can no longer produce enough insulin to compensate for the impaired abili... | Causes of Diabetes |
What causes Causes of Diabetes ? | Insulin Resistance and Beta Cell Dysfunction
Hormones produced by the placenta and other pregnancy-related factors contribute to insulin resistance, which occurs in all women during late pregnancy. Insulin resistance increases the amount of insulin needed to control blood glucose levels. If the pancrea... | Causes of Diabetes |
What causes Causes of Diabetes ? | Other types of diabetes have a variety of possible causes.
Genetic Mutations Affecting Beta Cells, Insulin, and Insulin Action
Some relatively uncommon forms of diabetes known as monogenic diabetes are caused by mutations, or changes, in a single gene. These mutations are usually inher... | Causes of Diabetes |
What causes Causes of Diabetes ? | Other types of diabetes have a variety of possible causes.
Genetic Mutations Affecting Beta Cells, Insulin, and Insulin Action
Some relatively uncommon forms of diabetes known as monogenic diabetes are caused by mutations, or changes, in a single gene. These mutations are usually inher... | Causes of Diabetes |
What to do for Causes of Diabetes ? | - Diabetes is a complex group of diseases with a variety of causes. Scientists believe genes and environmental factors interact to cause diabetes in most cases. - People with diabetes have high blood glucose, also called high blood sugar or hyperglycemia. Diabetes develops when the body doesnt make enough insulin or i... | Causes of Diabetes |
What is (are) Dumping Syndrome ? | Dumping syndrome occurs when food, especially sugar, moves too fast from the stomach to the duodenumthe first part of the small intestinein the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This condition is also called rapid gastric emptying. Dumping syndrome has two forms, based on when symptoms occur:
- early ... | Dumping Syndrome |
What is (are) Dumping Syndrome ? | The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anusthe opening where stool leaves the body. The body digests food using the movement of muscles in the GI tract, along with the release of hormones and enzymes. The upper GI tract includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, duo... | Dumping Syndrome |
What causes Dumping Syndrome ? | Dumping syndrome is caused by problems with the storage of food particles in the stomach and emptying of particles into the duodenum. Early dumping syndrome results from rapid movement of fluid into the intestine following a sudden addition of a large amount of food from the stomach. Late dumping syndrome results from ... | Dumping Syndrome |
What are the symptoms of Dumping Syndrome ? | The symptoms of early and late dumping syndrome are different and vary from person to person. Early dumping syndrome symptoms may include
- nausea - vomiting - abdominal pain and cramping - diarrhea - feeling uncomfortably full or bloated after a meal - sweating - weakness - dizziness - flushin... | Dumping Syndrome |
How to diagnose Dumping Syndrome ? | A health care provider will diagnose dumping syndrome primarily on the basis of symptoms. A scoring system helps differentiate dumping syndrome from other GI problems. The scoring system assigns points to each symptom and the total points result in a score. A person with a score above 7 likely has dumping syndrome.
... | Dumping Syndrome |
What are the treatments for Dumping Syndrome ? | Treatment for dumping syndrome includes changes in eating, diet, and nutrition; medication; and, in some cases, surgery. Many people with dumping syndrome have mild symptoms that improve over time with simple dietary changes. | Dumping Syndrome |
What to do for Dumping Syndrome ? | The first step to minimizing symptoms of dumping syndrome involves changes in eating, diet, and nutrition, and may include
- eating five or six small meals a day instead of three larger meals - delaying liquid intake until at least 30 minutes after a meal - increasing intake of protein, fiber, and co... | Dumping Syndrome |
What to do for Dumping Syndrome ? | - Dumping syndrome occurs when food, especially sugar, moves too fast from the stomach to the duodenumthe first part of the small intestinein the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. - Dumping syndrome has two forms, based on when symptoms occur: - early dumping syndromeoccurs 10 to 30 minutes after a meal - lat... | Dumping Syndrome |
What is (are) Renal Tubular Acidosis ? | Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is a disease that occurs when the kidneys fail to excrete acids into the urine, which causes a person's blood to remain too acidic. Without proper treatment, chronic acidity of the blood leads to growth retardation, kidney stones, bone disease, chronic kidney disease, and possibly total kid... | Renal Tubular Acidosis |
What is (are) Renal Tubular Acidosis ? | Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is a disease that occurs when the kidneys fail to excrete acids into the urine, which causes a person's blood to remain too acidic. Without proper treatment, chronic acidity of the blood leads to growth retardation, kidney stones, bone disease, chronic kidney disease, and possibly total kid... | Renal Tubular Acidosis |
How to diagnose Renal Tubular Acidosis ? | To diagnose RTA, doctors check the acid-base balance in blood and urine samples. If the blood is more acidic than it should be and the urine less acidic than it should be, RTA may be the reason, but additional information is needed to rule out other causes. If RTA is the reason, additional information about the sodium,... | Renal Tubular Acidosis |
How to diagnose Renal Tubular Acidosis ? | To diagnose RTA, doctors check the acid-base balance in blood and urine samples. If the blood is more acidic than it should be and the urine less acidic than it should be, RTA may be the reason, but additional information is needed to rule out other causes. If RTA is the reason, additional information about the sodium,... | Renal Tubular Acidosis |
What is (are) Renal Tubular Acidosis ? | Type 1: Classical Distal RTA
Type 1 is also called classical distal RTA. "Distal," which means distant, refers to the point in the urine-forming tube of the kidney where the defect occursrelatively distant from the point where fluid from the blood enters the tiny tube, or tubule, that collects fluid an... | Renal Tubular Acidosis |
What is (are) Renal Tubular Acidosis ? | Type 1: Classical Distal RTA
Type 1 is also called classical distal RTA. "Distal," which means distant, refers to the point in the urine-forming tube of the kidney where the defect occursrelatively distant from the point where fluid from the blood enters the tiny tube, or tubule, that collects fluid an... | Renal Tubular Acidosis |
What to do for Renal Tubular Acidosis ? | - Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is a disease that occurs when the kidneys fail to excrete acids into the urine, which causes a person's blood to remain too acidic. - Without proper treatment, chronic acidity of the blood leads to growth retardation, kidney stones, bone disease, chronic kidney disease, and possibly tota... | Renal Tubular Acidosis |
What to do for Renal Tubular Acidosis ? | - Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is a disease that occurs when the kidneys fail to excrete acids into the urine, which causes a person's blood to remain too acidic. - Without proper treatment, chronic acidity of the blood leads to growth retardation, kidney stones, bone disease, chronic kidney disease, and possibly tota... | Renal Tubular Acidosis |
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... | Kidney Dysplasia |
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... | Kidney Dysplasia |
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... | Kidney Dysplasia |
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 | Kidney Dysplasia |
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. | Kidney Dysplasia |
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... | Kidney Dysplasia |
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... | Kidney Dysplasia |
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 ... | Kidney Dysplasia |
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... | Kidney Dysplasia |
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... | Kidney Dysplasia |
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... | Kidney Dysplasia |
What to do for Kidney Dysplasia ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing kidney dysplasia. | Kidney Dysplasia |
What to do for Kidney Dysplasia ? | #NAME? | Kidney Dysplasia |
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... | Viral Gastroenteritis |
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... | Viral Gastroenteritis |
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 ... | Viral Gastroenteritis |
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... | Viral Gastroenteritis |
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... | Viral Gastroenteritis |
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... | Viral Gastroenteritis |
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 ... | Viral Gastroenteritis |
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... | Viral Gastroenteritis |
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... | Viral Gastroenteritis |
What is (are) Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your mouth healthy ? | The following chart shows the most common mouth problems from diabetes.
Problem What It Is Symptoms Treatment gingivitis - unhealthy or inflamed gums - red, swollen, and bleeding gums - daily bru... | Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your mouth healthy |
What is (are) Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults ? | CKD usually takes a long time to develop and does not go away. In CKD, the kidneys continue to workjust not as well as they should. Wastes may build up so gradually that the body becomes used to having those wastes in the blood. Salts containing phosphorus and potassium may rise to unsafe levels, causing heart and bone... | Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults |
Who is at risk for Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults? ? | Millions of Americans are at risk for developing CKD because they have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both. High blood glucose levels put people with diabetes at risk for heart disease, stroke, amputation, and eye and kidney problems. People with high blood pressure are at risk for damaged blood vessels, including t... | Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults |
What is (are) Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults ? | People with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes must choose foods carefully to control their blood glucose, the bodys main source of energy. Following a meal plan to keep blood glucose at a healthy level may prevent CKD from developing.
People with diabetes should talk with their health care provider abou... | Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults |
What is (are) Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults ? | As blood pressure rises, the risk of damage to the arteries, heart, brain, and kidneys increases. Controlling blood pressure through healthy food choices and regular physical activity can delay or prevent the development of CKD.
Blood pressure is expressed as two numbers. The top number represents the ... | Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults |
What is (are) Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults ? | MNT is the use of nutrition counseling by a registered dietitian to help promote a medical or health goal. A doctor may refer a patient to a registered dietitian to help with the patients food plan. Many insurance policies cover MNT when recommended by a doctor. Anyone who qualifies for Medicare can receive a benefit f... | Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults |
What to do for Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults ? | - Controlling blood glucose and blood pressure through healthy food choices is an important step toward slowing or stopping the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). - The kidneys remove wastes and extra water from the blood and make urine. - Millions of Americans are at risk for developing CKD because they ha... | Nutrition for Early Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults |
What is (are) Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes ? | Diabetes is a complex group of diseases with a variety of causes. People with diabetes have high blood glucose, also called high blood sugar or hyperglycemia.
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolismthe way the body uses digested food for energy. The digestive tract breaks down carbohydratessugars and star... | Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes |
What is (are) Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes ? | Prediabetes is when blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Prediabetes means a person is at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, as well as for heart disease and stroke. Many people with prediabetes develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years.
... | Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes |
How to diagnose Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes ? | Blood tests are used to diagnosis diabetes and prediabetes because early in the disease type 2 diabetes may have no symptoms. All diabetes blood tests involve drawing blood at a health care providers office or commercial facility and sending the sample to a lab for analysis. Lab analysis of blood is needed to ensure te... | Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes |
How to diagnose Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes ? | Health care providers test for gestational diabetes using the OGTT. Women may be tested during their first visit to the health care provider after becoming pregnant or between 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy depending on their risk factors and symptoms. Women found to have diabetes at the first visit to the health care pro... | Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes |
How to prevent Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes ? | A major research study, the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), proved that people with prediabetes were able to sharply reduce their risk of developing diabetes during the study by losing 5 to 7 percent of their body weight through dietary changes and increased physical activity.
Study participants fol... | Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes |
What are the treatments for Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes ? | People can manage their diabetes with meal planning, physical activity, and if needed, medications. More information about taking care of type 1 or type 2 diabetes is provided in the NIDDK health topics:
- What I need to know about Diabetes Medicines - What I need to know about Eating and Diabetes - ... | Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes |
What to do for Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes ? | - Tests used for diagnosing diabetes and prediabetes include the A1C testfor type 2 diabetes and prediabetesthe fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test, and the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Another blood test, the random plasma glucose (RPG) test, is sometimes used to diagnose diabetes when symptoms are present during... | Diagnosis of Diabetes and Prediabetes |
What causes Nerve Disease and Bladder Control ? | Nerves that work poorly can lead to three different kinds of bladder control problems.
Overactive bladder. Damaged nerves may send signals to the bladder at the wrong time, causing its muscles to squeeze without warning. The symptoms of overactive bladder include
- urinary frequencydef... | Nerve Disease and Bladder Control |
What causes Nerve Disease and Bladder Control ? | Many events or conditions can damage nerves and nerve pathways. Some of the most common causes are
- vaginal childbirth - infections of the brain or spinal cord - diabetes - stroke - accidents that injure the brain or spinal cord - multiple sclerosis - heavy metal poisoning
In ad... | Nerve Disease and Bladder Control |
What are the treatments for Nerve Disease and Bladder Control ? | The treatment for a bladder control problem depends on the cause of the nerve damage and the type of voiding dysfunction that results.
In the case of overactive bladder, your doctor may suggest a number of strategies, including bladder training, electrical stimulation, drug therapy, and, in severe case... | Nerve Disease and Bladder Control |
What are the treatments for Nerve Disease and Bladder Control ? | The job of the sphincter muscles is to hold urine in the bladder by squeezing the urethra shut. If the urethral sphincter fails to stay closed, urine may leak out of the bladder. When nerve signals are coordinated properly, the sphincter muscles relax to allow urine to pass through the urethra as the bladder contracts ... | Nerve Disease and Bladder Control |
What are the treatments for Nerve Disease and Bladder Control ? | Urine retention may occur either because the bladder wall muscles cannot contract or because the sphincter muscles cannot relax.
Catheter. A catheter is a thin tube that can be inserted through the urethra into the bladder to allow urine to flow into a collection bag. If you are able to place the cathe... | Nerve Disease and Bladder Control |
What to do for Kidney Failure: What to Expect ? | For people who are on dialysis or approaching total kidney failure, adequate nutrition is important for maintaining energy, strength, healthy sleep patterns, bone health, heart health, and good mental health. A persons treatment will dictate the type of diet that should be followed:
- People on hemodia... | Kidney Failure: What to Expect |
What to do for Kidney Failure: What to Expect ? | #NAME? | Kidney Failure: What to Expect |
What is (are) What I need to know about Hepatitis A ? | Hepatitis* A is a virus, or infection, that causes liver disease and inflammation of the liver. Viruses can cause sickness. For example, the flu is caused by a virus. People can pass viruses to each other.
Inflammation is swelling that occurs when tissues of the body become injured or infected. Inflamm... | What I need to know about Hepatitis A |
What is (are) What I need to know about Hepatitis A ? | The liver is an organ that does many important things. You cannot live without a liver.
*See the Pronunciation Guide for tips on how to say the words in bold type.
The liver
- removes harmful chemicals from your blood - fights infection - helps digest food - stores ... | What I need to know about Hepatitis A |
Who is at risk for What I need to know about Hepatitis A? ? | Anyone can get hepatitis A, but those more likely to are people who
- travel to developing countries - live with someone who currently has an active hepatitis A infection - use illegal drugs, including noninjection drugs - have unprotected sex with an infected person - provide child care
... | What I need to know about Hepatitis A |
What are the symptoms of What I need to know about Hepatitis A ? | Most people do not have any symptoms of hepatitis A. If symptoms of hepatitis A occur, they include
- feeling tired - muscle soreness - upset stomach - fever - loss of appetite - stomach pain - diarrhea - dark-yellow urine - light-colored stools - yellowish eyes and skin, called jaundice
... | What I need to know about Hepatitis A |
How to diagnose What I need to know about Hepatitis A ? | A blood test will show if you have hepatitis A. Blood tests are done at a doctors office or outpatient facility. A blood sample is taken using a needle inserted into a vein in your arm or hand. The blood sample is sent to a lab to test for hepatitis A. | What I need to know about Hepatitis A |
What are the treatments for What I need to know about Hepatitis A ? | Hepatitis A usually gets better in a few weeks without treatment. However, some people can have symptoms for up to 6 months. Your doctor may suggest medicines to help relieve your symptoms. Talk with your doctor before taking prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
See your doctor regularly to mak... | What I need to know about Hepatitis A |
What to do for What I need to know about Hepatitis A ? | If you have hepatitis A, you should do things to take care of yourself, including eating a healthy diet. Avoid drinking alcohol, which can harm the liver. Talk with your doctor before taking vitamins and other supplements. | What I need to know about Hepatitis A |
What to do for What I need to know about Hepatitis A ? | - Hepatitis A is a virus, or infection, that causes inflammation of the liver. - Anyone can get hepatitis A, but some people are more likely to than others. - You could get hepatitis A through contact with an infected persons stool. - Most people do not have any symptoms of hepatitis A. - Children younger than age ... | What I need to know about Hepatitis A |
What is (are) Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your diabetes under control ? | Diabetes problems are health problems that can happen when you have diabetes. If your diabetes is not under control, you will have too much glucose*, also called sugar, in your blood. Having too much glucose in your blood for a long time can affect many important parts of your body, such as your
- bloo... | Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your diabetes under control |
What is (are) Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your diabetes under control ? | The A1C test, also called the hemoglobin A1C test, HbA1C, or glycohemoglobin test, is a blood test that reflects the average level of glucose in your blood during the past 3 months. Your A1C test result is given in percents. Your doctor might use the A1C test to help diagnose your diabetes. Your doctor will draw a samp... | Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your diabetes under control |
What to do for Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your diabetes under control ? | Following a healthy eating plan is a key step in living with diabetes and preventing diabetes problems. Your health care team will help you make a healthy eating plan.
More information is provided in the NIDDK health topic, What I need to know about Eating and Diabetes or call 18008608747. | Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your diabetes under control |
How to prevent Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your diabetes under control ? | You can take steps each day to prevent diabetes problems.
Steps Healthy Eating - Follow the healthy eating plan that you and your doctor or dietitian have made. - Learn what to eat to keep your blood glucose levels under control. - Make wise food choices to help y... | Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your diabetes under control |
How to diagnose Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your diabetes under control ? | This chart lists important tests, exams, and vaccines to get at least once or twice a year.
Tests, Exams, and Vaccines to Get at Least Once or Twice a Year Make Sure to A1C test - Have this blood test at least twice a year. Your result will tell you what your average blood gluco... | Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your diabetes under control |
What is (are) What I need to know about Hepatitis C ? | Hepatitis* C is a virus, or infection, that causes liver disease and inflammation of the liver. Viruses can cause sickness. For example, the flu is caused by a virus. People can pass viruses to each other.
Inflammation is swelling that occurs when tissues of the body become injured or infected. Inflamm... | What I need to know about Hepatitis C |
What is (are) What I need to know about Hepatitis C ? | The liver is an organ that does many important things. You cannot live without a liver.
*See the Pronunciation Guide for tips on how to say the words in bold type.
The liver
- removes harmful chemicals from your blood - fights infection - helps digest food - stores ... | What I need to know about Hepatitis C |
Who is at risk for What I need to know about Hepatitis C? ? | Anyone can get hepatitis C, but those more likely to are people who
- were born to a mother with hepatitis C - are in contact with blood or infected needles at work - have had more than one sex partner in the last 6 months or have a history of sexually transmitted disease - are on kidney dialysisthe... | What I need to know about Hepatitis C |
What are the symptoms of What I need to know about Hepatitis C ? | Most people do not have any symptoms until the hepatitis C virus causes liver damage, which can take 10 or more years to happen. Others may have one or more of the following symptoms:
- feeling tired - muscle soreness - upset stomach - stomach pain - fever - loss of appetite - diarrhea - dark-ye... | What I need to know about Hepatitis C |
What is (are) What I need to know about Hepatitis C ? | Acute hepatitis C is a short-term infection with the hepatitis C virus. Symptoms can last up to 6 months. The infection sometimes clears up because your body is able to fight off the infection and get rid of the virus. | What I need to know about Hepatitis C |
What is (are) What I need to know about Hepatitis C ? | Chronic hepatitis C is a long-lasting infection with the hepatitis C virus. Chronic hepatitis C occurs when the body cant get rid of the hepatitis C virus. Most hepatitis C infections become chronic.
Without treatment, chronic hepatitis C can cause liver cancer or severe liver damage that leads to live... | What I need to know about Hepatitis C |
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