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How to diagnose Vasculitis ? | Your doctor will diagnose vasculitis based on your signs and symptoms, your medical history, a physical exam, and test results.
Specialists Involved
Depending on the type of vasculitis you have and the organs affected, your doctor may refer you to various specialists, including:
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What are the treatments for Vasculitis ? | Treatment for vasculitis will depend on the type of vasculitis you have, which organs are affected, and the severity of the condition.
People who have severe vasculitis are treated with prescription medicines. Rarely, surgery may be done. People who have mild vasculitis may find relief with over-the-co... | Vasculitis |
How to prevent Vasculitis ? | You can't prevent vasculitis. However, treatment can help prevent or delay the complications of vasculitis.
People who have severe vasculitis are treated with prescription medicines. Rarely, surgery may be done. People who have mild vasculitis may find relief with over-the-counter pain medicines, such ... | Vasculitis |
What is (are) High Blood Cholesterol ? | To understand high blood cholesterol (ko-LES-ter-ol), it helps to learn about cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance thats found in all cells of the body.
Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. Your body makes all the cho... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What causes High Blood Cholesterol ? | Many factors can affect the cholesterol levels in your blood. You can control some factors, but not others.
Factors You Can Control
Diet
Cholesterol is found in foods that come from animal sources, such as egg yolks, meat, and cheese. Some foods have fats that raise yo... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What are the symptoms of High Blood Cholesterol ? | High blood cholesterol usually has no signs or symptoms. Thus, many people don't know that their cholesterol levels are too high.
If you're 20 years old or older, have your cholesterol levels checked at least once every 5 years. Talk with your doctor about how often you should be tested. | High Blood Cholesterol |
How to diagnose High Blood Cholesterol ? | Your doctor will diagnose high blood cholesterol by checking the cholesterol levels in your blood. A blood test called a lipoprotein panel can measure your cholesterol levels. Before the test, youll need to fast (not eat or drink anything but water) for 9 to 12 hours.
The lipoprotein panel will give yo... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What are the treatments for High Blood Cholesterol ? | High blood cholesterol is treated with lifestyle changes and medicines. The main goal of treatment is to lower your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level enough to reduce your risk for coronary heart disease, heart attack, and other related health problems.
Your risk for heart disease and hea... | High Blood Cholesterol |
What is (are) Patent Ductus Arteriosus ? | Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a heart problem that occurs soon after birth in some babies. In PDA, abnormal blood flow occurs between two of the major arteries connected to the heart.
Before birth, the two major arteriesthe aorta and the pulmonary (PULL-mun-ary) arteryare connected by a blood vesse... | Patent Ductus Arteriosus |
What causes Patent Ductus Arteriosus ? | If your child has patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), you may think you did something wrong during your pregnancy to cause the problem. However, the cause of patent ductus arteriosus isn't known.
Genetics may play a role in causing the condition. A defect in one or more genes might prevent the ductus arter... | Patent Ductus Arteriosus |
Who is at risk for Patent Ductus Arteriosus? ? | Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a relatively common congenital heart defect in the United States.
The condition occurs more often in premature infants (on average, occurring in about 8 of every 1,000 births). However, PDA also occurs in full-term infants (on average, occurring in about 2 of every 1,0... | Patent Ductus Arteriosus |
What are the symptoms of Patent Ductus Arteriosus ? | A heart murmur may be the only sign that a baby has patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). A heart murmur is an extra or unusual sound heard during the heartbeat. Heart murmurs also have other causes besides PDA, and most murmurs are harmless.
Some infants may develop signs or symptoms of volume overload on t... | Patent Ductus Arteriosus |
How to diagnose Patent Ductus Arteriosus ? | In full-term infants, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) usually is first suspected when the baby's doctor hears a heart murmur during a regular checkup.
A heart murmur is an extra or unusual sound heard during the heartbeat. Heart murmurs also have other causes besides PDA, and most murmurs are harmless.
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What are the treatments for Patent Ductus Arteriosus ? | Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is treated with medicines, catheter-based procedures, and surgery. The goal of treatment is to close the PDA. Closure will help prevent complications and reverse the effects of increased blood volume.
Small PDAs often close without treatment. For full-term infants, treatm... | Patent Ductus Arteriosus |
What is (are) Heart Valve Disease ? | Heart valve disease occurs if one or more of your heart valves don't work well. The heart has four valves: the tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral,and aortic valves.
These valves have tissue flaps that open and close with each heartbeat. The flaps make sure blood flows in the right direction through your hear... | Heart Valve Disease |
What causes Heart Valve Disease ? | Heart conditions and other disorders, age-related changes, rheumatic fever, or infections can cause acquired heart valve disease. These factors change the shape or flexibility of once-normal heart valves.
The cause of congenital heart valve disease isnt known. It occurs before birth as the heart is for... | Heart Valve Disease |
Who is at risk for Heart Valve Disease? ? | Older age is a risk factor for heart valve disease. As you age, your heart valves thicken and become stiffer. Also, people are living longer now than in the past. As a result, heart valve disease has become an increasing problem.
People who have a history of infective endocarditis (IE), rheumatic fever... | Heart Valve Disease |
What are the symptoms of Heart Valve Disease ? | Major Signs and Symptoms
The main sign of heart valve disease is an unusual heartbeat sound called a heart murmur. Your doctor can hear a heart murmur with a stethoscope.
However, many people have heart murmurs without having heart valve disease or any other heart problems. Others may ... | Heart Valve Disease |
How to diagnose Heart Valve Disease ? | Your primary care doctor may detect a heart murmur or other signs of heart valve disease. However, a cardiologist usually will diagnose the condition. A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart problems.
To diagnose heart valve disease, your doctor will ask about your s... | Heart Valve Disease |
What are the treatments for Heart Valve Disease ? | Currently, no medicines can cure heart valve disease. However, lifestyle changes and medicines often can treat symptoms successfully and delay problems for many years. Eventually, though, you may need surgery to repair or replace a faulty heart valve.
The goals of treating heart valve disease might inc... | Heart Valve Disease |
How to prevent Heart Valve Disease ? | To prevent heart valve disease caused by rheumatic fever, see your doctor if you have signs of a strep infection. These signs include a painful sore throat, fever, and white spots on your tonsils. If you do have a strep infection, be sure to take all medicines prescribed to treat it. Prompt treatment of strep infection... | Heart Valve Disease |
What is (are) Hypotension ? | Hypotension (HI-po-TEN-shun) is abnormally low blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood.
Blood pressure is measured as systolic (sis-TOL-ik) and diastolic (di-a-STOL-ik) pressures. "Systolic" refers to blood pressure whe... | Hypotension |
What causes Hypotension ? | Conditions or factors that disrupt the body's ability to control blood pressure cause hypotension. The different types of hypotension have different causes.
Orthostatic Hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension has many causes. Sometimes two or more factors combine to cause this type of low ... | Hypotension |
Who is at risk for Hypotension? ? | Hypotension can affect people of all ages. However, people in certain age groups are more likely to have certain types of hypotension.
Older adults are more likely to have orthostatic and postprandial hypotension. Children and young adults are more likely to have neurally mediated hypotension.
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What are the symptoms of Hypotension ? | Orthostatic Hypotension and Neurally Mediated Hypotension
The signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension and neurally mediated hypotension (NMH) are similar. They include:
Dizziness or light-headedness
Blurry vision
Confusion
Weakne... | Hypotension |
How to diagnose Hypotension ? | Hypotension is diagnosed based on your medical history, a physical exam, and test results. Your doctor will want to know:
The type of hypotension you have and how severe it is
Whether an underlying condition is causing the hypotension
Specialists Involved
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What are the treatments for Hypotension ? | Treatment depends on the type of hypotension you have and the severity of your signs and symptoms. The goal of treatment is to bring blood pressure back to normal to relieve signs and symptoms. Another goal is to manage any underlying condition causing the hypotension.
Your response to treatment depend... | Hypotension |
What is (are) Heart Block ? | Heart block is a problem that occurs with the heart's electrical system. This system controls the rate and rhythm of heartbeats. ("Rate" refers to the number of times your heart beats per minute. "Rhythm" refers to the pattern of regular or irregular pulses produced as the heart beats.)
With each heart... | Heart Block |
What causes Heart Block ? | Heart block has many causes. Some people are born with the disorder (congenital), while others develop it during their lifetimes (acquired).
Congenital Heart Block
One form of congenital heart block occurs in babies whose mothers have autoimmune diseases, such as lupus. People who have... | Heart Block |
Who is at risk for Heart Block? ? | The risk factors for congenital and acquired heart block are different.
Congenital Heart Block
If a pregnant woman has an autoimmune disease, such as lupus, her fetus is at risk for heart block.
Autoimmune diseases can cause the body to make proteins called antibodies ... | Heart Block |
What are the symptoms of Heart Block ? | Signs and symptoms depend on the type of heart block you have. First-degree heart block may not cause any symptoms.
Signs and symptoms of second- and third-degree heart block include:
Fainting
Dizziness or light-headedness
Fatigue (tiredness)
... | Heart Block |
How to diagnose Heart Block ? | Heart block might be diagnosed as part of a routine doctor's visit or during an emergency situation. (Third-degree heart block often is an emergency.)
Your doctor will diagnose heart block based on your family and medical histories, a physical exam, and test results.
Specialists Involv... | Heart Block |
What are the treatments for Heart Block ? | Treatment depends on the type of heart block you have. If you have first-degree heart block, you may not need treatment.
If you have second-degree heart block, you may need a pacemaker. A pacemaker is a small device that's placed under the skin of your chest or abdomen. This device uses electrical puls... | Heart Block |
What is (are) Carotid Artery Disease ? | Carotid artery disease is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries. You have two common carotid arteries, one on each side of your neck. They each divide into internal and external carotid arteries.
The internal carotid arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to... | Carotid Artery Disease |
What causes Carotid Artery Disease ? | Carotid artery disease seems to start when damage occurs to the inner layers of the carotid arteries. Major factors that contribute to damage include:
Smoking
High levels of certain fats and cholesterol in the blood
High blood pressure
High levels of s... | Carotid Artery Disease |
Who is at risk for Carotid Artery Disease? ? | The major risk factors for carotid artery disease, listed below, also are the major risk factors for coronary heart disease (also called coronary artery disease) and peripheral artery disease.
Diabetes. With this disease, the bodys blood sugar level is too high because the body doesnt make enough insul... | Carotid Artery Disease |
What are the symptoms of Carotid Artery Disease ? | Carotid artery disease may not cause signs or symptoms until it severely narrows or blocks a carotid artery. Signs and symptoms may include a bruit, a transient ischemic attack(TIA), or a stroke.
Bruit
During a physical exam, your doctor may listen to your carotid arteries with a steth... | Carotid Artery Disease |
How to diagnose Carotid Artery Disease ? | Your doctor will diagnose carotid artery disease based on your medical history, a physical exam, and test results.
Medical History
Your doctor will find out whether you have any of the major risk factors for carotid artery disease. He or she also will ask whether you've had any signs o... | Carotid Artery Disease |
What are the treatments for Carotid Artery Disease ? | Treatments for carotid artery disease may include healthy lifestyle changes, medicines, and medical procedures. The goals of treatment are to stop the disease from getting worse and to prevent a stroke. Your treatment will depend on your symptoms, how severe the disease is, and your age and overall health.
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How to prevent Carotid Artery Disease ? | Taking action to control your risk factors can help prevent or delay carotid artery disease and stroke. Your risk for carotid artery disease increases with the number of risk factors you have.
One step you can take is to adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle, which can include:
Heart-Healthy... | Carotid Artery Disease |
What is (are) Sudden Cardiac Arrest ? | Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. If this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs.
SCA usually causes death if it's not treated within minutes.
Overview
To understand SCA, it ... | Sudden Cardiac Arrest |
What causes Sudden Cardiac Arrest ? | Ventricular fibrillation (v-fib) causes most sudden cardiac arrests (SCAs). V-fib is a type of arrhythmia.
During v-fib, the ventricles (the heart's lower chambers) don't beat normally. Instead, they quiver very rapidly and irregularly. When this happens, the heart pumps little or no blood to the body.... | Sudden Cardiac Arrest |
Who is at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest? ? | The risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) increases:
With age
If you are a man. Men are more likely than women to have SCA.
Some studies show that blacksparticularly those with underlying conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, and chronic kidney... | Sudden Cardiac Arrest |
What are the symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest ? | Usually, the first sign of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is loss of consciousness (fainting). At the same time, no heartbeat (or pulse) can be felt.
Some people may have a racing heartbeat or feel dizzy or light-headed just before they faint. Within an hour before SCA, some people have chest pain, shortn... | Sudden Cardiac Arrest |
How to diagnose Sudden Cardiac Arrest ? | Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) happens without warning and requires emergency treatment. Doctors rarely diagnose SCA with medical tests as it's happening. Instead, SCA often is diagnosed after it happens. Doctors do this by ruling out other causes of a person's sudden collapse.
Specialists Involved
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What are the treatments for Sudden Cardiac Arrest ? | Emergency Treatment
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is an emergency. A person having SCA needs to be treated with a defibrillator right away. This device sends an electric shock to the heart. The electric shock can restore a normal rhythm to a heart that's stopped beating.
To work well, de... | Sudden Cardiac Arrest |
How to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest ? | Ways to prevent death due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) differ depending on whether:
You've already had SCA
You've never had SCA but are at high risk for the condition
You've never had SCA and have no known risk factors for the condition
For People Wh... | Sudden Cardiac Arrest |
What is (are) Electrocardiogram ? | An electrocardiogram (e-lek-tro-KAR-de-o-gram), also called an EKG or ECG, is a simple, painless test that records the heart's electrical activity. To understand this test, it helps to understand how the heart works.
With each heartbeat, an electrical signal spreads from the top of the heart to the bot... | Electrocardiogram |
What is the outlook for Electrocardiogram ? | You don't need to take any special steps before having an electrocardiogram (EKG). However, tell your doctor or his or her staff about the medicines you're taking. Some medicines can affect EKG results. | Electrocardiogram |
What is the outlook for Electrocardiogram ? | An electrocardiogram (EKG) is painless and harmless. A nurse or technician will attach soft, sticky patches called electrodes to the skin of your chest, arms, and legs. The patches are about the size of a quarter.
Often, 12 patches are attached to your body. This helps detect your heart's electrical ac... | Electrocardiogram |
What is the outlook for Electrocardiogram ? | After an electrocardiogram (EKG), the nurse or technician will remove the electrodes (soft patches) from your skin. You may develop a rash or redness where the EKG patches were attached. This mild rash often goes away without treatment.
You usually can go back to your normal daily routine after an EKG. | Electrocardiogram |
Who is at risk for Electrocardiogram? ? | An electrocardiogram (EKG) has no serious risks. It's a harmless, painless test that detects the heart's electrical activity. EKGs don't give off electrical charges, such as shocks.
You may develop a mild rash where the electrodes (soft patches) were attached. This rash often goes away without treatmen... | Electrocardiogram |
What is (are) Pericarditis ? | Pericarditis (PER-i-kar-DI-tis) is a condition in which the membrane, or sac, around your heart is inflamed. This sac is called the pericardium (per-i-KAR-de-um).
The pericardium holds the heart in place and helps it work properly. The sac is made of two thin layers of tissue that enclose your heart. B... | Pericarditis |
What causes Pericarditis ? | In many cases, the cause of pericarditis (both acute and chronic) is unknown.
Viral infections are likely a common cause of pericarditis, although the virus may never be found. Pericarditis often occurs after a respiratory infection. Bacterial, fungal, and other infections also can cause pericarditis.
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Who is at risk for Pericarditis? ? | Pericarditis occurs in people of all ages. However, men aged 20 to 50 are more likely to develop it than others.
People who are treated for acute pericarditis may get it again. This may happen in 15 to 30 percent of people who have the condition. A small number of these people go on to develop chronic ... | Pericarditis |
What are the symptoms of Pericarditis ? | The most common sign of acute pericarditis is sharp, stabbing chest pain. The pain usually comes on quickly. It often is felt in the middle or left side of the chest or over the front of the chest. You also may feel pain in one or both shoulders, the neck, back, and abdomen.
The pain tends to ease when... | Pericarditis |
How to diagnose Pericarditis ? | Your doctor will diagnose pericarditis based on your medical history, a physical exam, and the results from tests.
Specialists Involved
Primary care doctorssuch as a family doctor, internist, or pediatricianoften diagnose and treat pericarditis. Other types of doctors also may be invol... | Pericarditis |
What are the treatments for Pericarditis ? | Most cases of pericarditis are mild; they clear up on their own or with rest and simple treatment. Other times, more intense treatment is needed to prevent complications. Treatment may include medicines and, less often, procedures or surgery.
The goals of treatment include:
Reducing pa... | Pericarditis |
How to prevent Pericarditis ? | You usually can't prevent acute pericarditis. You can take steps to reduce your chance of having another acute episode, having complications, or getting chronic pericarditis.
These steps include getting prompt treatment, following your treatment plan, and having ongoing medical care (as your doctor adv... | Pericarditis |
What is (are) Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | Asbestos-related lung diseases are diseases caused by exposure to asbestos (as-BES-tos) fibers. Asbestos is a mineral that, in the past, was widely used in many industries.
Asbestos is made up of tiny fibers that can escape into the air. When breathed in, these fibers can stay in your lungs for a long ... | Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases |
What causes Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | Significant exposure to asbestos fibers causes asbestos-related lung diseases. "Significant" usually means you were exposed for at least several months to visible dust from the fibers.
Asbestos fibers are very small. When you breathe in, they can get stuck deep in your lungs. The fibers remain in your ... | Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases |
Who is at risk for Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases? ? | Until the late 1970s, asbestos was widely used in many industries in the United States. During that time, workplace rules to ensure workers' safety around asbestos weren't required by law.
Asbestos was used in or with many products. Examples include steam pipes, boilers, furnaces, and furnace ducts; wa... | Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases |
What are the symptoms of Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | The signs and symptoms of asbestos-related lung diseases vary. They depend on which disease you have and how much it has damaged your lungs. Signs and symptoms may not appear for 10 to 40 or more years after exposure to asbestos.
If you have pleural plaque, you may not have any signs or symptoms. Pleur... | Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases |
How to diagnose Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | Your doctor will diagnose an asbestos-related lung disease based on your past exposure to asbestos, your symptoms, a physical exam, and test results.
Specialists Involved
Your primary care doctor, such as a family doctor or internist, may provide ongoing care if you have an asbestos-re... | Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases |
What are the treatments for Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | No treatments can reverse the effects of asbestos on your lungs. However, treatments may help relieve symptoms and prevent or delay complications. If you have lung cancer, treatments may help slow the progress of the disease.
Treatments for Pleural Plaque, Pleural Effusion, and Asbestosis
... | Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases |
How to prevent Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases ? | You can prevent asbestos-related lung diseases by limiting your exposure to asbestos fibers. If your job requires you to work around asbestos, make sure to follow workplace rules for handling it. For example, make sure that air levels are measured, and wear a proper respirator to avoid breathing in asbestos fibers.
... | Asbestos-Related Lung Diseases |
What is (are) Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis ? | Pulmonary fibrosis (PULL-mun-ary fi-BRO-sis) is a disease in which tissue deep in your lungs becomes thick and stiff, or scarred, over time. The formation of scar tissue is called fibrosis.
As the lung tissue thickens, your lungs can't properly move oxygen into your bloodstream. As a result, your brain... | Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis |
What causes Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis ? | Sometimes doctors can find out what is causing pulmonary fibrosis (lung scarring). For example, exposure to environmental pollutants and certain medicines can cause the disease.
Environmental pollutants include inorganic dust (silica and hard metal dusts) and organic dust (bacteria and animal proteins)... | Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis |
What are the symptoms of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis ? | The signs and symptoms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) develop over time. They may not even begin to appear until the disease has done serious damage to your lungs. Once they occur, they're likely to get worse over time.
The most common signs and symptoms are:
Shortness of breat... | Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis |
How to diagnose Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis ? | Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) causes the same kind of scarring and symptoms as some other lung diseases. This makes it hard to diagnose.
Seeking medical help as soon as you have symptoms is important. If possible, seek care from a pulmonologist. This is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and ... | Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis |
What are the treatments for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis ? | Doctors may prescribe medicines, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), and lung transplant to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Medicines
Currently, no medicines are proven to slow the progression of IPF.
Prednisone, azathioprine (A-zah-THI-o-preen), ... | Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis |
What is (are) Overweight and Obesity ? | Espaol
The terms "overweight" and "obesity" refer to body weight thats greater than what is considered healthy for a certain height.
The most useful measure of overweight and obesity is body mass index (BMI). BMI is calculated from your height and weight. For more information about BMI... | Overweight and Obesity |
What causes Overweight and Obesity ? | Lack of Energy Balance
A lack of energy balance most often causes overweight and obesity. Energy balance means that your energy IN equals your energy OUT.
Energy IN is the amount of energy or calories you get from food and drinks. Energy OUT is the amount of energy your body uses for t... | Overweight and Obesity |
Who is at risk for Overweight and Obesity? ? | Being overweight or obese isn't a cosmetic problem. These conditions greatly raise your risk for other health problems.
Overweight and Obesity-Related Health Problems in Adults
Coronary Heart Disease
As your body mass index rises, so does your risk for coronary heart d... | Overweight and Obesity |
Who is at risk for Overweight and Obesity? ? | Overweight and obesity affect Americans of all ages, sexes, and racial/ethnic groups. This serious health problem has been growing over the last 30 years.
Adults
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 20092010, almost 70 percent of Americans are over... | Overweight and Obesity |
What are the symptoms of Overweight and Obesity ? | Weight gain usually happens over time. Most people know when they've gained weight. Some of the signs of overweight or obesity include:
Clothes feeling tight and needing a larger size.
The scale showing that you've gained weight.
Having extra fat around the waist.
... | Overweight and Obesity |
How to diagnose Overweight and Obesity ? | The most common way to find out whether you're overweight or obese is to figure out your body mass index (BMI). BMI is an estimate of body fat, and it's a good gauge of your risk for diseases that occur with more body fat.
BMI is calculated from your height and weight. You can use the chart below or th... | Overweight and Obesity |
What are the treatments for Overweight and Obesity ? | Successful weight-loss treatments include setting goals and making lifestyle changes, such as eating fewer calories and being physically active. Medicines and weight-loss surgery also are options for some people if lifestyle changes aren't enough.
Set Realistic Goals
Setting realistic ... | Overweight and Obesity |
How to prevent Overweight and Obesity ? | Following a healthy lifestyle can help you prevent overweight and obesity. Many lifestyle habits begin during childhood. Thus, parents and families should encourage their children to make healthy choices, such as following a healthy diet and being physically active.
Make following a healthy lifestyle a... | Overweight and Obesity |
What is (are) Iron-Deficiency Anemia ? | Espaol
Iron-deficiency anemia is a common, easily treated condition that occurs if you don't have enough iron in your body. Low iron levels usually are due to blood loss, poor diet, or an inability to absorb enough iron from food.
Overview
Iron-deficiency anemia is a c... | Iron-Deficiency Anemia |
What causes Iron-Deficiency Anemia ? | Not having enough iron in your body causes iron-deficiency anemia. Lack of iron usually is due to blood loss, poor diet, or an inability to absorb enough iron from food.
Blood Loss
When you lose blood, you lose iron. If you don't have enough iron stored in your body to make up for the ... | Iron-Deficiency Anemia |
Who is at risk for Iron-Deficiency Anemia? ? | Infants and Young Children
Infants and young children need a lot of iron to grow and develop. The iron that full-term infants have stored in their bodies is used up in the first 4 to 6 months of life.
Premature and low-birth-weight babies (weighing less than 5.5 pounds) are at even gre... | Iron-Deficiency Anemia |
What are the symptoms of Iron-Deficiency Anemia ? | The signs and symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia depend on its severity. Mild to moderate iron-deficiency anemia may have no signs or symptoms.
When signs and symptoms do occur, they can range from mild to severe. Many of the signs and symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia apply to all types of anemia.
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How to diagnose Iron-Deficiency Anemia ? | Your doctor will diagnose iron-deficiency anemia based on your medical history, a physical exam, and the results from tests and procedures.
Once your doctor knows the cause and severity of the condition, he or she can create a treatment plan for you.
Mild to moderate iron-deficiency an... | Iron-Deficiency Anemia |
What are the treatments for Iron-Deficiency Anemia ? | Treatment for iron-deficiency anemia will depend on its cause and severity. Treatments may include dietary changes and supplements, medicines, and surgery.
Severe iron-deficiency anemia may require a blood transfusion, iron injections, or intravenous (IV) iron therapy. Treatment may need to be done in ... | Iron-Deficiency Anemia |
How to prevent Iron-Deficiency Anemia ? | Eating a well-balanced diet that includes iron-rich foods may help you prevent iron-deficiency anemia.
Taking iron supplements also may lower your risk for the condition if you're not able to get enough iron from food. Large amounts of iron can be harmful, so take iron supplements only as your doctor p... | Iron-Deficiency Anemia |
What is (are) Atrial Fibrillation ? | Atrial fibrillation (A-tre-al fi-bri-LA-shun), or AF, is the most common type of arrhythmia (ah-RITH-me-ah). An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm.
AF occurs if rapid, disorganized el... | Atrial Fibrillation |
What causes Atrial Fibrillation ? | Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs if the heart's electrical signals don't travel through the heart in a normal way. Instead, they become very rapid and disorganized.
Damage to the heart's electrical system causes AF. The damage most often is the result of other conditions that affect the health of the he... | Atrial Fibrillation |
Who is at risk for Atrial Fibrillation? ? | Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects millions of people, and the number is rising. Men are more likely than women to have the condition. In the United States, AF is more common among Whites than African Americans or Hispanic Americans.
The risk of AF increases as you age. This is mostly because your risk f... | Atrial Fibrillation |
What are the symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation ? | Atrial fibrillation (AF) usually causes the heart's lower chambers, the ventricles, to contract faster than normal.
When this happens, the ventricles can't completely fill with blood. Thus, they may not be able to pump enough blood to the lungs and body. This can lead to signs and symptoms, such as:
... | Atrial Fibrillation |
How to diagnose Atrial Fibrillation ? | Atrial fibrillation (AF) is diagnosed based on your medical and family histories, a physical exam, and the results from tests and procedures.
Sometimes AF doesn't cause signs or symptoms. Thus, it may be found during a physical exam or EKG (electrocardiogram) test done for another purpose.
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What are the treatments for Atrial Fibrillation ? | Treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) depends on how often you have symptoms, how severe they are, and whether you already have heart disease. General treatment options include medicines, medical procedures, and lifestyle changes.
Goals of Treatment
The goals of treating AF include:
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How to prevent Atrial Fibrillation ? | Following a healthy lifestyle and taking steps to lower your risk for heart disease may help you prevent atrial fibrillation (AF). These steps include:
Following a heart healthy diet that's low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol. A healthy diet includes a variety of whole grains, fruits, and ... | Atrial Fibrillation |
What is (are) Tetralogy of Fallot ? | Tetralogy (teh-TRAL-o-je) of Fallot (fah-LO) is a congenital heart defect. This is a problem with the heart's structure that's present at birth. Congenital heart defects change the normal flow of blood through the heart.
Tetralogy of Fallot is a rare, complex heart defect. It occurs in about 5out of ev... | Tetralogy of Fallot |
What causes Tetralogy of Fallot ? | Doctors often don't know what causes tetralogy of Fallot and other congenital heart defects.
Some conditions or factors that occur during pregnancy may raise your risk of having a child who has tetralogy of Fallot. These conditions and factors include:
German measles (rubella) and some... | Tetralogy of Fallot |
What are the symptoms of Tetralogy of Fallot ? | Cyanosis is an important sign of tetralogy of Fallot. Cyanosis is a bluish tint to the skin, lips, and fingernails. Low oxygen levels in the blood cause cyanosis.
Babies who have unrepaired tetralogy of Fallot sometimes have "tet spells." These spells happen in response to an activity like crying or ha... | Tetralogy of Fallot |
How to diagnose Tetralogy of Fallot ? | Doctors diagnose tetralogy of Fallot based on a baby's signs and symptoms, a physical exam, and the results from tests and procedures.
Signs and symptoms of the heart defect usually occur during the first weeks of life. Your infant's doctor may notice signs or symptoms during a routine checkup. Some pa... | Tetralogy of Fallot |
What are the treatments for Tetralogy of Fallot ? | Tetralogy of Fallot is repaired with open-heart surgery, either soon after birth or later in infancy. The goal of surgery is to repair the four defects of tetralogy of Fallot so the heart can work as normally as possible. Repairing the defects can greatly improve a child's health and quality of life.
T... | Tetralogy of Fallot |
What is (are) Heart Murmur ? | A heart murmur is an extra or unusual sound heard during a heartbeat. Murmurs range from very faint to very loud. Sometimes they sound like a whooshing or swishing noise.
Normal heartbeats make a "lub-DUPP" or "lub-DUB" sound. This is the sound of the heart valves closing as blood moves through the hea... | Heart Murmur |
What causes Heart Murmur ? | Innocent Heart Murmurs
Why some people have innocent heart murmurs and others do not isn't known. Innocent murmurs are simply sounds made by blood flowing through the heart's chambers and valves, or through blood vessels near the heart.
Extra blood flow through the heart also may cause... | Heart Murmur |
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