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What causes Urinary Incontinence ? | Leaking urine can happen for many reasons. Sometimes urinary incontinence happens for a little while. Short periods of leaking urine can happen because of - urinary tract infections - constipation - some medicines. urinary tract infections constipation some medicines. When leaking urine lasts longer, it may be due... | Urinary Incontinence |
How to diagnose Urinary Incontinence ? | The first step in treating urinary incontinence is to see a health care provider. He or she will give you a physical exam and take your medical history. The provider will ask about your symptoms and the medicines you use. He or she will want to know if you have been sick recently or have had surgery. Your provider also... | Urinary Incontinence |
What are the treatments for Urinary Incontinence ? | Today, there are more treatments for urinary incontinence than ever before. The choice of treatment depends on the type of bladder control problem you have, how serious it is, and what best fits your lifestyle. As a general rule, the simplest and safest treatments should be tried first. Treatment may include - bladder ... | Urinary Incontinence |
What are the treatments for Urinary Incontinence ? | Even after treatment, some people still leak urine from time to time. There are products that can help you cope with leaking urine. These products may make leaking urine bother you a little less. - Pads. You can wear disposable pads in your underwear to absorb urine when it leaks and keep your clothes from getting wet.... | Urinary Incontinence |
What is (are) Stroke ? | Stroke -- A Serious Event A stroke is serious, just like a heart attack. Each year in the United States, approximately 795,000 people have a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes. On average, one American dies from stroke every four minutes. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United St... | Stroke |
What are the symptoms of Stroke ? | Know the Signs Knowing the warning signs of stroke and controlling stroke's risk factors can lower your risk of death or disability. If you suffer a stroke, you may not realize it at first. The people around you might not know it, either. Your family, friends, or neighbors may think you are unaware or confused. You may... | Stroke |
Who is at risk for Stroke? ? | A risk factor is a condition or behavior that increases your chances of getting a disease. Having a risk factor for stroke doesn't mean you'll have a stroke. On the other hand, not having a risk factor doesn't mean you'll avoid a stroke. But your risk of stroke grows as the number and severity of risk factors increase.... | Stroke |
How to prevent Stroke ? | Stroke is preventable and treatable. A better understanding of the causes of stroke has helped people make lifestyle changes that have cut the stroke death rate nearly in half in the last two decades. Preventing Stroke While family history of stroke plays a role in your risk, there are many risk factors you can control... | Stroke |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Stroke ? | The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke sponsors a wide range of basic and clinical research aimed at finding better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat stroke, and to restore functions lost as a result of stroke. Preventing Secondary Brain Damage Currently, scientists are studying the risk factors... | Stroke |
What is (are) Stroke ? | Some brain cells die because they stop getting the oxygen and nutrients they need to function. Other brain cells die because they are damaged by sudden bleeding into or around the brain. The brain cells that don't die immediately remain at risk for death. These cells can linger in a compromised or weakened state for se... | Stroke |
Who is at risk for Stroke? ? | Stroke occurs in all age groups, in both sexes, and in all races in every country. It can even occur before birth, when the fetus is still in the womb. Studies show the risk of stroke doubles for each decade between the ages of 55 and 85. However, a recent study found that stroke rates are on the rise for people under ... | Stroke |
What is (are) Stroke ? | There are two kinds of stroke. The most common kind of stroke is called ischemic stroke. It accounts for approximately 80 percent of all strokes. An ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. The other kind of stroke is called hemorrhagic stroke. A hemorrhagic stroke is ... | Stroke |
What are the symptoms of Stroke ? | Warning signs are clues your body sends to tell you that your brain is not receiving enough oxygen. These are warning signs of a stroke, or brain attack: - sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body - sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding - sudden trouble se... | Stroke |
What is (are) Stroke ? | Transient ischemic attacks, or TIAs, occur when the warning signs of stroke last only a few moments and then disappear. These brief episodes are also sometimes called "mini-strokes." Although brief, they identify an underlying serious condition that isn't going away without medical help. Unfortunately, since they clear... | Stroke |
Who is at risk for Stroke? ? | A risk factor is a condition or behavior that increases your chances of getting a disease. Having a risk factor for stroke doesn't mean you'll have a stroke. On the other hand, not having a risk factor doesn't mean you'll avoid a stroke. But your risk of stroke grows as the number and severity of risk factors increase.... | Stroke |
What is (are) Stroke ? | Atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries, is the most common blood vessel disease. It is caused by the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, and is a risk factor for stroke. | Stroke |
How to prevent Stroke ? | Yes. Stroke is preventable. A better understanding of the causes of stroke has helped people make lifestyle changes that have cut the stroke death rate nearly in half in the last two decades. While family history of stroke plays a role in your risk, there are many risk factors you can control: - If you have high blood ... | Stroke |
How to diagnose Stroke ? | Doctors have several techniques and imaging tools to help diagnose stroke quickly and accurately. The first step in diagnosis is a short neurological examination, or an evaluation of the nervous system. When a possible stroke patient arrives at a hospital, a health care professional, usually a doctor or nurse, will ask... | Stroke |
What is (are) Stroke ? | One test that helps doctors judge the severity of a stroke is the standardized NIH Stroke Scale, developed by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health, or NIH. Health care professionals use the NIH Stroke Scale to measure a patient's neurological deficits by askin... | Stroke |
What is (are) Stroke ? | The most commonly used imaging procedure is the computed tomography or CT scan, also known as a CAT scan. A CT scan is comprised of a series of cross-sectional images of the head and brain. Because it is readily available at all hours at most major hospitals, produces images quickly, and is good for ruling out hemorrha... | Stroke |
What is (are) Stroke ? | Another imaging technique used for stroke patients is the magnetic resonance imaging or MRI scan. MRI uses magnetic fields to detect a variety of changes in the brain and blood vessels caused by a stroke. One effect of ischemic stroke is the slowing of water movement through the injured brain tissue. An MRI can show th... | Stroke |
What are the treatments for Stroke ? | With stroke, treatment depends on the stage of the disease. There are three treatment stages for stroke: prevention, therapy immediately after stroke, and rehabilitation after stroke. Stroke treatments include medications, surgery, and rehabilitation. | Stroke |
What are the treatments for Stroke ? | Medication or drug therapy is the most common treatment for stroke. The most popular kinds of drugs to prevent or treat stroke are antithrombotics -- which include antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants -- and thrombolytics. Antithrombotics prevent the formation of blood clots that can become stuck in an artery of the ... | Stroke |
What are the treatments for Stroke ? | Surgery Surgery can be used to prevent stroke, to treat stroke, or to repair damage to the blood vessels or malformations in and around the brain. - Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure in which a surgeon removes fatty deposits, or plaque, from the inside of one of the carotid arteries. The procedure is perfo... | Stroke |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Stroke ? | The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke sponsors a wide range of basic and clinical research aimed at finding better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat stroke, and to restore functions lost as a result of stroke. Currently, scientists are conducting stroke studies in animals. By studying stroke in... | Stroke |
What is (are) Stroke ? | Brain plasticity is the brain's ability to learn and change, allowing it to adapt to deficits and injury and to take over the functions of damaged cells. When cells in an area of the brain responsible for a particular function die after a stroke, the patient becomes unable to perform that function. However, the brain's... | Stroke |
What is (are) Stroke ? | For more information on stroke, including research sponsored by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, call 1-800-352-9424 or visit the Web site at www.ninds.nih.gov. | Stroke |
What is (are) Psoriasis ? | Psoriasis (sow RYE uh sis) is a chronic skin disease. Chronic means that it lasts a long time, often a lifetime. Psoriasis affects more than 5 million adults in the United States. It appears about equally in males and females. Psoriasis occurs when the skin cells grow too quickly. The body does not shed these excess ce... | Psoriasis |
What causes Psoriasis ? | Although the cause of psoriasis is not completely understood, scientists believe it is related to a problem with a type of blood cells called T cells. These cells normally travel through the bloodstream to help fight an infection, but in people with psoriasis, they attack the bodys skin cells by mistake. Genes Play a R... | Psoriasis |
What are the symptoms of Psoriasis ? | Different forms of psoriasis have different symptoms. In many cases your doctor can diagnose psoriasis based on the signs seen in the physical exam as well as the symptoms you describe. Symptoms The most common symptoms of psoriasis are - patches of thick, red skin - skin inflammation - silvery scales - itching - ... | Psoriasis |
What are the treatments for Psoriasis ? | The goals of psoriasis treatment are to change the course of the disease by interfering with the increased production of skin cells, and to remove scales and smooth rough skin. There are many types of treatments. Many are medicines and other treatments your doctor will have to prescribe. But there are other types of tr... | Psoriasis |
What are the treatments for Psoriasis ? | While many psoriasis treatments are applied directly to the skin, your doctor may prescribe others that must be taken by mouth or injected. There are also some natural treatments, taken by mouth or applied to the skin, that you can try on your own. Systemic Therapies These therapies, prescribed by your doctor, work in ... | Psoriasis |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Psoriasis ? | Scientists who are working to better understand and treat psoriasis are making headway in several different areas. The Role of T Cells Scientists believe that psoriasis occurs when white blood cells called T cells, which normally help fight infections, attack the bodys skin cells by mistake. Scientists are working to u... | Psoriasis |
What is (are) Psoriasis ? | Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease. Chronic means that it lasts a long time, often a lifetime. Psoriasis affects more than 5 million adults in the United States. It appears about equally in males and females. Psoriasis occurs when the skin cells grow too quickly. The body does not shed these excess cells and they buil... | Psoriasis |
What is (are) Psoriasis ? | The most common form of psoriasis is called plaque psoriasis. It appears as raised red patches covered in silvery white scales. Plaque psoriasis usually shows up on the scalp, knees, elbows, and lower back. The patches may itch or be painful. They can also crack and bleed. | Psoriasis |
What causes Psoriasis ? | Although the cause of psoriasis is not completely understood, scientists believe it is related to a problem with a type of blood cells called T cells. These cells normally travel through the bloodstream to help fight an infection, but in people with psoriasis, they attack the bodys skin cells by mistake. | Psoriasis |
How to diagnose Psoriasis ? | In most cases, your primary care doctor can diagnose psoriasis simply by examining your skin. If your doctor isn't sure if you have psoriasis, he or she may order a biopsy. This involves removing a small sample of skin and looking at it under a microscope. | Psoriasis |
What are the treatments for Psoriasis ? | The goals of psoriasis treatment are to change the course of the disease by interfering with the increased production of skin cells, and to remove scales and smooth rough skin. | Psoriasis |
What are the treatments for Psoriasis ? | There are many types of treatments. Many are medicines and other treatments your doctor will have to prescribe. But there are other types of treatments you can buy without a prescription or try on your own. Some treatments for psoriasis are applied to the directly to the skin. Some use light to treat skin lesions. Othe... | Psoriasis |
What are the treatments for Psoriasis ? | Topical treatments are those that are applied directly to the skin. Topical treatments for psoriasis include - salicylic acid, - steroid-based creams - calcipotriene-containing ointment - anthralin - coal-tar ointments and shampoos - and vitamin D analogues. salicylic acid, steroid-based creams calcipotriene-cont... | Psoriasis |
What is (are) Psoriasis ? | Oral or injected medications for psoriasis include methotrexate, cycloclosporine, oral retinoids, and biologics. These therapies, prescribed by your doctor, work in different ways to help control the underlying disease process. | Psoriasis |
What is (are) Psoriasis ? | Light therapy, also called phototherapy, uses ultraviolet light to treat skin lesions. Laser therapy delivers intense, focused doses of light to specific areas of the skin to clear lesions without harming surrounding tissues. | Psoriasis |
What are the treatments for Psoriasis ? | For many people, natural treatments can help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis. There are many natural treatments you can try on your own, but you should never use them to replace the treatment your doctor prescribes. Some natural treatments you may want to try are - sunlight - aloe - fish oil - Dead Sea salts - ca... | Psoriasis |
What is (are) Psoriasis ? | Having psoriasis may cause you to feel self-conscious, particularly if it affects a part of the body that others can see. Some people plan their clothing such as long skirts vs. knee-length or long-sleeve instead of short-sleeve shirts to hide affected skin. Others withdraw from sports and other activities where affe... | Psoriasis |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Psoriasis ? | Scientists who are working to better understand and treat psoriasis are making headway in several different areas, including the role of T cells, new treatments, psoriasis genes, psoriasis-related conditions, and stress-reduction treatment. | Psoriasis |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your liver makes. It is also found in some foods that come from animals. Cholesterol is found in all parts of your body. It plays a vital role in your body. It makes hormones, helps you digest food, and supports the workings of all the cells in your bo... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What causes High Blood Cholesterol ? | Many things can affect the level of cholesterol in your blood. You can control some of these things but not others. What You Can Control You can control - what you eat - your weight - your activity level. what you eat your weight your activity level. Your Diet Certain foods have several types of fat that raise your c... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What are the symptoms of High Blood Cholesterol ? | High blood cholesterol usually does not have any signs or symptoms. Many people don't know that their cholesterol levels are too high. Who Should Be Tested Everyone age 20 and older should have their cholesterol levels checked at least once every 5 years. If your cholesterol level is high, you will have to be tested mo... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your liver makes. It is also found in some foods that come from animals. | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | LDL stands for low-density lipoproteins. (Lipoproteins are molecules that carry cholesterol through your bloodstream.) LDL cholesterol is sometimes called bad cholesterol because it can build up in the walls of your arteries and make them narrower. This buildup of cholesterol is called plaque. Over time, plaque can bui... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | HDL stands for high-density lipoproteins. (Lipoproteins are molecules that carry cholesterol through your bloodstream.) HDL cholesterol is sometimes called good cholesterol because it helps remove cholesterol from your artery walls and carries it to your liver. The liver then removes the cholesterol from your body. The... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | Too much cholesterol in your blood is called high blood cholesterol. It can be serious. People with high blood cholesterol have a greater chance of getting heart disease. High blood cholesterol does not cause symptoms, so you may not be aware that your cholesterol level is too high. | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | Triglycerides are another kind of fat that your liver makes. They can also signal an increased chance of developing heart disease. | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | Cholesterol can build up in the walls of your arteries. This buildup of cholesterol is called plaque. Over time, the plaque can build up so much that the arteries become narrower. This is called atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. It can slow down or block the flow of blood to your heart. | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | The coronary arteries bring blood to your heart. If plaque builds up in these arteries, the blood may not be able to bring enough oxygen to the heart muscle. This is called coronary heart disease. | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | You can control - what you eat. Foods containing saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol raise your cholesterol. what you eat. Foods containing saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol raise your cholesterol. - your weight. Being overweight tends to increase your LDL level, reduce your HDL level, and increas... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | You cannot control - heredity. High blood cholesterol can run in families. - age. As we get older, our cholesterol levels rise. - sex. Before menopause, women tend to have lower total cholesterol levels than men of the same age. After menopause, women's LDL (bad) cholesterol levels tend to increase. heredity. High bl... | High Blood Cholesterol |
How to diagnose High Blood Cholesterol ? | The recommended blood test for checking your cholesterol levels is called a fasting lipoprotein profile. It will show your - total cholesterol - low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol -- the main source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries - high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholestero... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | A desirable level for total cholesterol is less than 200 mg/dL. Here are the ranges for total cholesterol levels. Do you know how your total cholesterol level compares? | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | A desirable level for LDL (bad) cholesterol is under 100 mg/dL. Here are the ranges for LDL cholesterol levels. Do you know how your LDL level compares? | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | An HDL (good) cholesterol level more than 60 mg/dL is desirable for most people. Here are the ranges for HDL cholesterol levels. Do you know how your HDL cholesterol level compares? | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | A lipoprotein profile will also show the level of triglycerides in your blood. A desirable level is less than 150mg/dL. If the triglycerides in your blood are borderline high (150-199 mg/dL), or high (200 mg/dL or more), you may need treatment. | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | Your LDL goal is how low your LDL cholesterol level should be to reduce your risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack. The higher your risk, the lower your goal LDL should be. Your doctor will set your LDL goal using your medical history and the number of risk factors that you have. | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | Your LDL cholesterol goal level depends on your risk for developing heart disease or having a heart attack at the time you start treatment. Major risk factors that affect your LDL goal include - cigarette smoking - high blood pressure (140/90 mmHg or higher), or being on blood pressure medicine - low HDL cholesterol ... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What are the treatments for High Blood Cholesterol ? | The main goal of cholesterol-lowering treatment is to lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol level enough to reduce your risk of having a heart attack or diseases caused by narrowing of the arteries. | High Blood Cholesterol |
What are the treatments for High Blood Cholesterol ? | There are two main ways to lower your cholesterol: Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes and medicines. | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | TLC stands for Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes. It is a set of lifestyle changes that can help you lower your LDL cholesterol. TLC has three main parts: a cholesterol-lowering diet, weight management, and physical activity. The TLC Diet recommends - reducing the amount of saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol you eat... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | If TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) cannot lower your LDL cholesterol level enough by itself, your doctor may prescribe cholesterol-lowering medicines. The following medicines are used together with TLC to help lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol level. - statins - ezetimibe - bile acid sequestrants - nicotinic acid... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) ? | Arteries Clogged With Plaque Peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) is a disease in which plaque (plak) builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue, and other substances in the blood. When plaque builds up in the body's arterie... | Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) |
How to prevent Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) ? | What Causes P.A.D.? The most common cause of P.A.D. is atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque in the arteries. The exact cause of atherosclerosis isn't known. Certain people are at higher risk for developing atherosclerosis. The disease may start if certain factors damage the inner layers of the arteries. These factors i... | Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) |
What are the symptoms of Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) ? | Common Symptoms Some people with P.A.D. do not have any symptoms. Others may have a number of signs and symptoms. People who have P.A.D. may notice symptoms when walking or climbing stairs. These symptoms may include pain, aching, or heaviness in the leg muscles. Symptoms may also include - pain - aching, or heaviness... | Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) |
How to diagnose Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) ? | Your Family and Medical History P.A.D. is diagnosed based on a person's medical and family histories, a physical exam, and results from medical tests. To learn about your medical and family histories, your doctor may ask about - your risk factors for P.A.D. For example, he or she may ask whether you smoke or have diabe... | Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) |
What is (are) Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) ? | Peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) is a disease in which plaque (plak) builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue, and other substances in the blood. P.A.D. currently affects millions of Americans, and about 1 in every 20 ... | Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) |
What causes Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) ? | The most common cause of P.A.D. is atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque in the arteries. Over time, plaque can harden and narrow the arteries. This limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your organs and other parts of your body. | Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) |
Who is at risk for Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.)? ? | Smoking is the main risk factor for P.A.D. Your risk of P.A.D. increases four times if you smoke. Smoking also raises your risk for other diseases, such as coronary heart disease (CHD). On average, smokers who develop P.A.D. have symptoms 10 years earlier than nonsmokers who develop P.A.D. As you get older, your risk f... | Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) |
What are the symptoms of Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) ? | People who have P.A.D. may have symptoms when walking or climbing stairs. These may include pain, numbness, aching, or heaviness in the leg muscles. Symptoms may also include cramping in the affected leg(s) and in the buttocks, thighs, calves, and feet. Some possible signs of P.A.D. include - weak or absent pulses in t... | Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) |
How to diagnose Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) ? | There are several tests used to diagnose P.A.D. These include - an ankle-brachial index (ABI). This test compares blood pressure in your ankle to blood pressure in your arm. It shows how well blood is flowing in your limbs. - a Doppler ultrasound. This test uses sound waves to show whether a blood vessel is blocked. A... | Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) |
How to prevent Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) ? | Treatment and prevention for P.A.D. often includes making long-lasting lifestyle changes, such as - quitting smoking - lowering blood pressure - lowering high blood cholesterol levels - lowering high blood glucose levels if you have diabetes - getting regular physical activity - following a healthy eating plan tha... | Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) |
What are the treatments for Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) ? | Yes. In some people, lifestyle changes are not enough to control P.A.D. Surgery and other procedures may be needed. These may include bypass grafting surgery, angioplasty, a stent, or a procedure called atherectomy (ath-eh-REK-to-mee). - Your doctor may recommend bypass grafting surgery if blood flow in your limb is bl... | Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) ? | The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) supports research aimed at learning more about peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.). For example, NHLBI-supported research on P.A.D. includes studies that - explore whether group walking sessions increase physical activity in people who have P.A.D. - compare how ef... | Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) |
What is (are) Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) ? | Here are links to more information about P.A.D. from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. - What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease? - Atherosclerosis - The DASH Eating Plan - Facts about P.A.D. - Facts about P.A.D. (Spanish) - Facts About P.A.D. for African Americans - Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Rec... | Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) |
How to prevent Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | Many Reasons for Abuse Drug abuse, whether prescription or illicit drugs, can have serious consequences, particularly for older adults. That is why prevention is key. However, there are many different reasons why people abuse drugs and become addicted to them. These reasons need to be taken into account when considerin... | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What is (are) Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | Addiction is a chronic disease in which a person craves, seeks, and continues to abuse a legal (medication, alcohol, tobacco) or an illicit (illegal) drug, despite harmful consequences. People who are addicted continue to abuse the substance even though it can harm their physical or mental health, lead to accidents, or... | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What is (are) Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | Physical dependence is a normal process that can happen to anyone taking a medication for a long time. It means that the body (including the brain) is adapting to the presence of the drug, and the person may require a higher dosage or a different medication to get relief; this condition is known as tolerance. They may ... | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What are the symptoms of Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | A persons behavior, especially changes in behavior, can signal a possible substance abuse problem. For example, you may notice that an older adult seems worried about whether a medicine is really working, or complains that a doctor refuses to write a prescription. He or she may have new problems doing everyday tasks or... | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What is (are) Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | The prescription medications most commonly abused by people of any age are opioids (painkillers), depressants, and stimulants. Doctors prescribe opioids to relieve pain and, sometimes, to treat severe coughs and diarrhea. Common opioid prescription medications include the following: - morphine (MS Contin, Kadian, Avinz... | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What causes Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | Medications affect older people differently than younger people because aging changes how the body and brain handle these substances. As we age, our bodies change and cannot break down and get rid of substances as easily as before. This means that even a small amount of a medicine or a drug can have a strong effect. If... | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What is (are) Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | Marijuana is the most abused illicit drug among people 50 and older. | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What are the treatments for Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | Although under federal law, marijuana is illegal to use under any circumstance, in some states doctors are allowed to prescribe it for medical use. However, solid data on marijuanas health benefits is lacking, and for smoked marijuana many health experts have concerns about the potential negative effects on the lungs a... | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What are the symptoms of Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | Not always. Some warning signs, such as sleep problems, falls, mood swings, anxiety, depression, and memory problems -- can also be signs of other health conditions. As a result, doctors and family members often do not realize that an older person has a drug problem, and people may not get the help they need. | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What are the treatments for Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | Depending on the substance(s) involved, treatment may include medications, behavioral treatments, or a combination. A doctor, substance abuse counselor, or other health professional can determine the right treatment for an individual. Treatment helps people reduce the powerful effects of drugs on the body and brain. In... | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What are the treatments for Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | People can receive treatment as outpatients (they live at home and visit the doctor or other provider) or through inpatient services (they live temporarily at a special facility where they get treatment). The support of family and friends is important during the treatment process. | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What are the treatments for Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | The first step in a substance treatment program is often detoxification (detox), the process of allowing the body to get rid of the substance. Detoxification under medical supervision allows the symptoms of withdrawal to be treated, but is not addiction treatment in and of itself. (Withdrawal is the sick, sometimes unb... | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What are the treatments for Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | Different types of medications may be useful at different stages of treatment to help a person stop abusing a substance, stay in treatment, focus on learning new behavioral skills, and avoid relapse. Currently, medications are available to treat addiction to opiates, nicotine, and alcohol, but none are yet approved for... | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What are the treatments for Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | Behavioral treatment helps people change the way they think about the abused substance and teaches them how to handle or avoid situations that trigger strong drug cravings. Behavioral therapies can make treatment medications more effective, help people stay in treatment longer, and prevent relapse. There are four main ... | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What are the treatments for Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse ? | Recovering from addiction is hard. Even with treatment, many people return to substance abuse, sometimes months or years after having stopped drug use. This is commonly referred to as relapse. As with most chronic diseases, relapse in addiction is not unusual, and signals a need to restart, adjust, or modify the treatm... | Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse |
What is (are) Cataract ? | A Clouding of the Lens in the Eye A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. The lens is a clear part of the eye that helps to focus light, or an image, on the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. In a normal eye, light passes through the transparent lens to... | Cataract |
Who is at risk for Cataract? ? | Age-related cataracts develop in two ways. - Clumps of protein reduce the sharpness of the image reaching the retina. - The clear lens slowly changes to a yellowish/brownish color, adding a brownish tint to vision. Clumps of protein reduce the sharpness of the image reaching the retina. The clear lens slowly changes t... | Cataract |
Who is at risk for Cataract? ? | There are several things you can do to lower your risk for cataract. They include - having regular eye exams - quitting smoking - wearing sunglasses - taking care of other health problems - maintaining a healthy weight - choosing a healthy diet. having regular eye exams quitting smoking wearing sunglasses taking c... | Cataract |
What are the symptoms of Cataract ? | Common Symptoms The most common symptoms of a cataract are - cloudy or blurry vision and poor night vision - glare -- headlights, lamps, or sunlight may appear too bright or a halo may appear around lights - double vision or multiple images in one eye - frequent prescription changes in your eyeglasses or contact len... | Cataract |
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