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5f0c0e783c025eb9a122fed21aa12af2 | When should you call a doctor about chlamydia? | When symptoms are present, common ones include: In men: A clear or whitish yellow discharge from the tip of the penis A frequent urge to urinate or a burning sensation while urinating Redness at the tip of the penis Painful or tender testicles In women: Mild discomfort that you may mistake for menstrual cramps Vaginal discharge that may have a bad smell Bleeding between periods Painful periods Pain when having sex Itching or burning in or around the vagina Pain when urinating You are a woman and you experience high fever and other flu-like symptoms, such as chills, backache, weight loss, and diarrhea, along with severe pelvic pain, bleeding after intercourse, severe nausea, or recurring back pain; you may have developed pelvic inflammatory disease, a serious complication of chlamydia that can result in sterility. You develop any of the symptoms listed above; chlamydia requires urgent medical treatment to avoid serious complications that can lead to sterility, especially in women. Rarely, genital chlamydial infection can cause arthritis accompanied by skin lesions and inflammation of the eye and urethra, a condition known as Reiter's syndrome. |
ffe6e05422b4e55f609d0472ff3e949b | What are symptoms of chlamydia in women? | Often chlamydia will present no symptoms. When symptoms are present, common ones include: In men: A clear or whitish yellow discharge from the tip of the penis A frequent urge to urinate or a burning sensation while urinating Redness at the tip of the penis Painful or tender testicles In women: Mild discomfort that you may mistake for menstrual cramps Vaginal discharge that may have a bad smell Bleeding between periods Painful periods Pain when having sex Itching or burning in or around the vagina Pain when urinating You are a woman and you experience high fever and other flu-like symptoms, such as chills, backache, weight loss, and diarrhea, along with severe pelvic pain, bleeding after intercourse, severe nausea, or recurring back pain; you may have developed pelvic inflammatory disease, a serious complication of chlamydia that can result in sterility. |
e93f0a80c44618d6c3e019a42aa537bf | When should you see a doctor about a red spot in your eye? | Get treated if your red spot is caused by an eye injury. |
0be4cc0f60b001bafdcc7bf45433994a | What will the doctor do if the red spot on an eye keeps coming back? | If a red spot keeps coming back, your doctor may: Ask you questions about your general health and symptoms Do an eye exam Take your blood pressure Do a routine blood test to make sure you don't have a serious bleeding disorder In most cases, there are no complications. |
51c51c74eda4b7086b8b8513891eaa9b | What causes a red spot on an eye? | Most happen when your blood pressure spikes due to: Strong sneezing Straining Powerful coughing Vomiting Some red spots result from an injury or illness, like: Roughly rubbing your eye Trauma, like a foreign object stuck in your eye Contact lenses Viral infection Surgery Less common causes include: Diabetes High blood pressure Medicines that make you bleed easily (such as aspirin or blood thinners like coumadin) Blood clotting disorders Your doctor can tell you have a subconjunctival hemorrhage just from looking at your eye. |
3fd41eb86abb74bfc3e4a2071bb9c719 | What complications can happen if you have a red spot on your eye? | If a red spot keeps coming back, your doctor may: Ask you questions about your general health and symptoms Do an eye exam Take your blood pressure Do a routine blood test to make sure you don't have a serious bleeding disorder In most cases, there are no complications. It's rare, but a total subconjunctival hemorrhage may be a sign of a serious vascular disorder in older people. |
5f36ba4b67f05ab94294386375b73cff | Does sunlight affect eczema? | Know how the sun affects you. Sunlight can be a salve for eczema. In fact, people with severe cases can benefit from ultraviolet ray treatments. But others find that sunlight is a trigger. If you're one of them, shield yourself with clothes and a hat. |
3f88de7ee299d4bb766c4f5d2cf589ef | What tests might a doctor prescribe to diagnose a spinal compression? | Your doctor may also prescribe tests such as: A spinal X-ray to determine whether a vertebra has collapsed A CT scan to provide detail of the fractured bone and the nerves around it An MRI scan to show greater detail of nerves and nearby discs Also, a bone biopsy may be done because a small percentage of patients have compression fractures caused by cancer. |
93a73493951b7b9d98e2b714428171a8 | What are usual treatments for psychotic disorders? | Partly because shared psychotic disorders are rare, effective treatments are not well-established. Usually, treatment involves separating the person who has the shared psychotic disorder from the person who has the psychotic disorder. Treatments for the person with the shared psychotic disorder might include: Psychotherapy: This type of counseling can help someone recognize the delusions and get back to healthy thinking. |
7f1f88b5073f96105b9fbe1985ff7d59 | What can happen if shared psychotic disorder is untreated? | If they're not treated, shared psychotic disorders can become an ongoing problem. People with a delusional disorder often don't realize that they need treatment and may choose not to take prescribed medications. But with treatment, a person with a shared psychotic disorder often may have a good chance for recovery. |
98e8fb7f088730796c975ef9cd3b9568 | How does psychotic disorder affect people? | People with psychotic disorders have trouble staying in touch with reality and often can't handle daily life. The most obvious symptoms are hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't real) and delusions (believing things that aren't true, even when they get the facts). |
47883020e671f022744298cfbe5d005e | How can managing stress help with sun-damaged skin? | Inner turmoil takes a huge toll on skin. Part of the reason is that stress increases the hormone cortisol. It keeps skin from holding on to water and triggers a spike in blood sugar that damages collagen and elastin. Any type of exercise can tame tension, but yoga seems to be an especially good way to lower cortisol levels. |
3ab95960f9c442a574944e898dd90d98 | How can being active help with sun-damaged skin? | When you boost your heart rate and blood flow, you help your body undo skin aging by delivering more nutrients to cells that repair damage. A sweat session also makes your skin more taut and toned. Want proof? In a recent study, researchers found that people over 40 who were active for at least 3 hours a week had skin that was similar to that of people in their 20s and 30s -- even in someone up to age 65. As a bonus, exercise also helps you keep a healthy weight, which is key since extra pounds weaken your skin's support structure and lead to sagging. |
1a0c02b9203b6d501c2bfe435036e92e | How can reducing stress help sun-damaged skin? | Inner turmoil takes a huge toll on skin. Part of the reason is that stress increases the hormone cortisol. It keeps skin from holding on to water and triggers a spike in blood sugar that damages collagen and elastin. Any type of exercise can tame tension, but yoga seems to be an especially good way to lower cortisol levels. |
022993bc59d830134631e3452a858f90 | How can limiting alcohol help sun-damaged skin? | When you get too much, it triggers a process called glycation that destroys collagen and elastin. It also saps skin's hydration, which makes wrinkles more noticeable, and causes spidery capillaries to show up on your face. |
42166d6d7b898103f66182112d5e1e85 | How can alcohol affect sun-damaged skin? | Sure, alcohol has antioxidants that help protect skin from damage. But it's high in sugar, too. When you get too much, it triggers a process called glycation that destroys collagen and elastin. It also saps skin's hydration, which makes wrinkles more noticeable, and causes spidery capillaries to show up on your face. For most people, a daily beer or glass of wine won't have a visible effect on skin. |
f26c60995bef10d6a3bf94be448d2a6f | How can sleep help sun-damaged skin? | Nighttime is when skin does the bulk of its repair work, such as making new cells and mending or shedding old, damaged ones. This is also when it makes the most of any creams and lotions you apply. Skin gets warmer at night, so products seep in better and yield faster results. |
1e2f11ecaf52cb01cdfcdd6c556e0902 | How can vitamin A help sun-damaged skin? | When it comes to reversing sun damage, no skin care ingredient is better than retinoids, a form of vitamin A. They do everything from smoothing fine lines and fading dark spots to making pores look smaller. |
3f04fbc9d0bce49a62428028821e4247 | How can eating better help with sun-damaged skin? | Nutrition is just as important for your skin as it is for the rest of your body. In one study, people with sun damage who ate more vegetables, olive oil, fish, and legumes -- and less butter, meat, dairy, and sugar -- had fewer wrinkles. The results were similar for women with diets high in vitamin C, like citrus fruits, broccoli, strawberries, and leafy greens. Vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds have another nutrient, a fatty acid called linoleic acid, which moisturizes skin. And since antioxidants offer UV protection from the inside out, foods high in lycopene (tomatoes), polyphenols (green tea), and flavanols (cocoa) can be part of your skin-saving strategy. |
3e8dc563fbd5deca5e525ceff543b5f5 | How can vitamin A help with sun-damaged skin? | When it comes to reversing sun damage, no skin care ingredient is better than retinoids, a form of vitamin A. They do everything from smoothing fine lines and fading dark spots to making pores look smaller. You can start with an over-the-counter form -- look for retinol on the ingredients list. Or ask your doctor for a stronger prescription. Use the product at night since sunlight makes retinoids inactive. They can irritate your skin, so it's best to ease them into your skin care routine. Apply every third night to start, and slowly work up to nightly use. During the day, use a cream with antioxidants like vitamin C, coffeeberry extract, or green tea. They defend against the sun's damage to collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep skin firm and supple, and improve existing signs of aging. |
a04ef50415d6c32b4d155e0c72f0dcd2 | What is your vision like after an epi-on procedure of corneal cross-linking? | With epi-on, your doctor loosens your epithelium with eyedrops or a sponge before she puts the eyedrops in. |
c309472fa9f8087dd7605e7c9cbe8c82 | What are side effects epi-on corneal cross-linking? | There may be fewer side effects, but some experts question whether the epi-on treatment can stop keratoconus. |
cd99a0bc5bc662d236fc9cae21250ab6 | What is the goal of corneal cross-linking? | The goal of corneal cross-linking is to slow your disease and prevent future vision problems, but in some cases, your eyesight may get better over time. |
083b5e657710b94913232872d3735bb8 | What are side effects of epi-off corneal cross-linking? | Like most surgeries, corneal cross-linking can sometimes cause problems, such as: An eye infection Eye pain or swelling Damage to the cornea or epithelium Blurred vision, hazy vision, or other vision problems Before you have the procedure, ask your doctor about your chances of having these issues. |
e7296401f96670e1dfc7bfb46068c518 | What are some symptoms of toenail fungus? | It can make your nails look yellow, thick, and cracked. They might hurt when you try to wear shoes. Toenail fungus can be hard to treat. And if you don't take care of it, there's a chance it can lead to a more serious infection. |
36dbbc34c4271327bafca77a82f01f47 | Can changing your socks and shoes often help prevent toenail fungus? | Put on a clean pair of socks every day. Give your shoes a rest and wear different pairs often, too. If your feet get sweaty when you walk or work out, change your socks and shoes as soon as you get a chance. |
1892e398a3e5e9c61405e21c38256434 | Can using foot powder help prevent toenail fungus? | Sprinkle some on after you shower and dry your feet. Some people like cornstarch. But medicated powder is a better choice. It will help protect you against fungus, including athlete's foot. |
73298433583b6f2d96780446f4a80c18 | Can choosing a clean nail salon help prevent toenail fungus? | Look for a salon that's licensed by your state and looks well-kept. Make sure they sterilize all their tools after each use and before each new customer. Or you can bring your own sterilized tools. |
c26eaafe54cff00e5928bd7328947465 | How can wearing shoes in public help prevent toenail fungus? | Don't go barefoot in public. Fungus loves to grow in warm, wet places. It also spreads easily from person to person. That's why it's key to wear shower shoes or flip flops around public pools, locker rooms, and showers. |
ec9e46dc260d3d94e554bf22a590c761 | Why do poor habits cause bad breath? | If you don't brush and floss teeth daily, food particles can remain in your mouth, promoting bacterial growth between teeth, around the gums, and on the tongue. This causes bad breath. Antibacterial mouth rinses also can help reduce bacteria. In addition, odor-causing bacteria and food particles can cause bad breath if dentures are not properly cleaned. |
bffba5dc3f4d63c1a1129746c3b4bc46 | Who treats bad breath? | If your dentist determines that your mouth is healthy and the odor is not of oral origin, you may be referred to your family doctor or to a specialist to determine the odor source and treatment plan. If the odor is due to gum disease, for example, your dentist can either treat the disease or refer you to a periodontist, a dentist who specializes in treating gum conditions. |
acd745bb10cd2da21cccac2d393b9ea5 | How does what you eat affect breath? | !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } Basically, all the food eaten begins to be broken down in your mouth. If you eat foods with strong odors (such as garlic or onions), brushing and flossing -- even mouthwash -- merely covers up the odor temporarily. The odor will not go away completely until the foods have passed through your body. |
76d059476233bb313d93e3cb5c895892 | How can you prevent bad breath by practicing oral hygiene? | Bad breath can be reduced or prevented if you: Practice good oral hygiene. Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to remove food debris and plaque. Brush teeth after you eat (keep a toothbrush at work or school to brush after lunch). Don't forget to brush the tongue, too. Replace your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months or after an illness. Use floss or an interdental cleaner to remove food particles and plaque between teeth once a day. Rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash twice a day. Dentures should be removed at night and cleaned thoroughly before being placed in your mouth the next morning. |
06751316facf8ea18a0719fae97e54cb | What are other dental causes of bad breath? | Bad breath, medically called halitosis, can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. |
6d2b576fe3cc0ace7afd1ac3f405aca4 | What are some diseases and illnesses that can cause bad breath? | Many other diseases and illnesses may cause bad breath. Here are some to be aware of: respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis, chronic sinus infections, postnasal drip, diabetes, chronic acid reflux, and liver or kidney problems. |
ebba8f694516ec5ae2cb5419da5f7c89 | Should I see my dentist about bad breath? | See your dentist regularly -- at least twice a year. He or she will conduct an oral exam and professional teeth cleaning and will be able to detect and treat periodontal disease, dry mouth, or other problems that may be the cause of bad mouth odor. |
b2b4535029e3552ebd8242423330d80a | What products can I use to eliminate bad breath? | An antiseptic mouthwash can help eliminate bacteria that cause bad breath. Ask your dentist about which product is best for you. |
00385c6b1f52af40d9855851d7a15d19 | Does smoking or chewing tobacco cause bad breath? | Smoking or chewing tobacco-based products also can cause bad breath, stain teeth, reduce your ability to taste foods, and irritate your gums. |
505134956eb05b0e5f2fe75fc3adf3b8 | Can ADHD be prevented or cured? | ADHD can't be prevented or cured. But spotting it early, plus having a good treatment and education plan, can help a child or adult with ADHD manage their symptoms. |
6adbe42d659da6f8d97bb558aff6c90b | What supplements can benefit attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? | These include: Atomoxetine ( Strattera) Clonidine ( Kapvay) Guanfacine ( Intuniv) Dietary supplements with omega 3s have shown some benefit. Vayarin, a non-pharmaceutical supplement that contains omega-3s, is available by prescription only. |
786c41db3e15f4d67edd2c2169d4601e | What medications are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? | Medication: Medications called stimulants can help control hyperactive and impulsive behavior and increase attention span. They include: Amphetamine ( Adzenys XR ODT, Dyanavel) Dexmethylphenidate ( Focalin) Dextroamphetamine ( Adderall, Dexedrine) Lisdexamfetamine ( Vyvanse) Methylphenidate ( Aptensio, Cotempla, Concerta, Daytrana, Jornay, PM, Metadate, Methylin, Quillivant, Ritalin) Stimulant medications don't work for everyone with ADHD. |
c764272d6a34aa93beb171e68080b80c | What should you expect if you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? | Many people with ADHD live successful, happy, full lives. Treatment helps. It's important to pay attention to symptoms and see a doctor regularly. Sometimes, medication and treatments that were once effective stop working. You may need to change the treatment plan. For many people, the symptoms of ADHD get better in early adulthood, and some are able to stop treatment. |
f4da9b73e3f1dd8f23410ee71a2370a4 | What causes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? | ADHD tends to run in families. Chemical imbalance. Brain chemicals in people with ADHD may be out of balance. Brain changes. Areas of the brain that control attention are less active in children with ADHD. Poor nutrition, infections, smoking, drinking, and substance abuse during pregnancy. These things can affect a baby's brain development. Toxins, such as lead. They may affect a child's brain development. A brain injury or a brain disorder. Damage to the front of the brain, called the frontal lobe, can cause problems with controlling impulses and emotions. |
38f56c199b74f8dae058d8d921804689 | What are the symptoms of inattention in a child with ADHD? | A child with ADHD: Is easily distracted Doesn't follow directions or finish tasks Doesn't appear to be listening Doesn't pay attention and makes careless mistakes Forgets about daily activities Has problems organizing daily tasks Doesn't like to do things that require sitting still Often loses things Tends to daydream Hyperactivity. |
b08accb2434f785e40ce0c97b1e2d15b | What types of therapy treatments help with ADHD? | Special education helps a child learn at school. Having structure and a routine can help children with ADHD a lot. Behavior modification teaches ways to replace bad behaviors with good ones. Psychotherapy (counseling) can help someone with ADHD learn better ways to handle their emotions and frustration. It can also help improve their self-esteem. Counseling may also help family members better understand the child or adult with ADHD. Social skills training can teach behaviors, such as taking turns and sharing. |
7f7062fe1e3e7b2c1bce6d9020d7ced7 | How can carbidopa help with treating Parkinson's disease? | To curb nausea and other possible side effects from levodopa, doctors usually suggest you take a drug called carbidopa along with it. A combination drug with both medicines is called Sinemet. Rarely, some people can't handle carbidopa and need to take levodopa alone. If that's the case for you, it's important not to take it at the same time as food or vitamins that have vitamin B6, which can affect how well your medicine works. |
b783e3038c2d9b7e5bb828984f54ef8e | What are side effects of anticholinergic drugs for Parkinson's disease? | If you take these drugs when you're older, you're more likely to get side effect such as: Dizziness Confusion Dry mouth Blurry vision Nausea Trouble peeing or having bowel movements Some people with Parkinson's have surgery called deep brain stimulation ( DBS). |
9325c289b4318b88d17ad87046b62344 | How can monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitors help with treating Parkinson's disease? | They also block the action of an enzyme that breaks down dopamine. You can take them alone early in Parkinson's disease or with other drugs as your disease moves to a later stage. MAO- B inhibitors include selegiline ( Eldepryl) and rasagaline ( Azilect). You usually take them alone because you can get side effects when you combine them with other drugs. |
59b34126771964db9dcd6d1dc64bc8a4 | What is a VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery) lobectomy? | Your surgeon does this operation through two to four small cuts in the side of your chest, one about 2 ½ inches long, and the others about a half-inch long. He uses a tube with a tiny video camera to see inside and guide his tools. Unlike open surgery, you don't get a big cut in your chest, so you're likely to heal faster with less pain. |
dd2a6eebc77a37b0d202fbc0aea88f14 | What is a robotic surgery lobectomy? | Your surgeon sits at a console next to you and controls robotic arms that do the operation. The procedure uses three or four half-inch cuts between your ribs, so you may have less bleeding, a lower chance of infection, and a faster recovery. |
e401288279dc8690b4eb977227b25f43 | How do I prepare for a lobectomy? | Your doctor will ask you to take tests that check the health of your lungs. Based on the results, he may suggest a program to improve your breathing, called pulmonary rehabilitation, before your operation. You may have more of this rehab or physical therapy after your surgery, too. Your doctor will also ask you to: Stop smoking at least a month before surgery. If you smoke, you won't heal quickly, and you'll be more likely to have problems after the operation. Exercise every day. It helps your lungs work better. Stop taking medicines that thin your blood, like aspirin. |
1f346f85aa44acc4f67e068e56ebe7b2 | What happens in a lobectomy? | Doctors can do the surgery in a few different ways. The one that's right for you depends on the type and location of your lung problem as well as your overall health. |
57a9c6416d55534971ebbcaaa39f064c | What are the risks of lobectomy? | A lobectomy is a major surgery and it has some risks, such as: Infection A collapsed lung, which prevents your lung from filling with air when you breathe in Air or fluid leaking into your chest Pus that forms in the space between your lungs and the wall of your chest Your chances of having problems after a lobectomy depend on how healthy you are overall, among other things. |
22441ab1c44da1c0b39b8e850cb884a6 | What is an open surgery lobectomy? | The types include: Open surgery, called a thoracotomy. Your surgeon makes a long cut along the side of your chest. He spreads your ribs apart so he can easily see and remove the affected lobe of your lung. |
cdd2d4dedb75ab4ce4ec8c6ec657897e | What are the risks of a lobectomy? | A lobectomy is a major surgery and it has some risks, such as: Infection A collapsed lung, which prevents your lung from filling with air when you breathe in Air or fluid leaking into your chest Pus that forms in the space between your lungs and the wall of your chest Your chances of having problems after a lobectomy depend on how healthy you are overall, among other things. Be sure to talk to your doctor about the risks that might affect you. |
b0203a76fcb61f36b6b4cf010f4436fc | How do you prepare for a lobectomy? | Your doctor will ask you to take tests that check the health of your lungs. Based on the results, he may suggest a program to improve your breathing, called pulmonary rehabilitation, before your operation. You may have more of this rehab or physical therapy after your surgery, too. Your doctor will also ask you to: Stop smoking at least a month before surgery. If you smoke, you won't heal quickly, and you'll be more likely to have problems after the operation. Exercise every day. It helps your lungs work better. Stop taking medicines that thin your blood, like aspirin. |
af944f614fe0e1dbad9ab0f1ad20d058 | What does a lobectomy accomplish? | The surgery may also help people who have other diseases in one part of their lungs, like: Tuberculosis Emphysema Tumors that aren't cancer Fungal infections Pus that fills one area, called an abscess When you have the damaged lobe removed, other parts of your lungs expand, making it easier to breathe. |
99f6f6b6f14b58ab08fc41bfcd440525 | What are the chances of complications after a lobectomy? | A lobectomy is a major surgery and it has some risks, such as: Infection A collapsed lung, which prevents your lung from filling with air when you breathe in Air or fluid leaking into your chest Pus that forms in the space between your lungs and the wall of your chest Your chances of having problems after a lobectomy depend on how healthy you are overall, among other things. Be sure to talk to your doctor about the risks that might affect you. |
00f6e77ce2465663b99d952bb9db9f6f | What is the recovery procedure for a lobectomy? | If you have open surgery, you may spend up to a week in the hospital. You'll go home sooner if you have VATS or robotic surgery. Other things to think about: Pain . Most people have some discomfort the first few months after surgery. You'll get pain pills when you leave the hospital, but you'll need them less over time. Warm showers are a good way to ease muscle soreness. Fatigue. You'll feel tired and out of breath at first. That's normal and should get better in a few weeks. Constipation. Pain pills and not moving much can cause this problem. Things should return to normal when you stop taking pain medicine. In the meantime, be sure to take the laxatives and stool softeners your doctor prescribes. Exercise. You'll need to walk every day to regain your strength and keep your lungs healthy and clear. |
796a7ab1f13aed190fca6dc5ff0c5b83 | Why would you need a lobectomy? | It's usually the main treatment for people with the early stages of lung cancer, when there's a tumor in just one part of the lung. In that case, a lobectomy offers the best chance for a cure and may be the only treatment you need. But it doesn't help when cancer has spread to your whole lung or to other parts of your body. The surgery may also help people who have other diseases in one part of their lungs, like: Tuberculosis Emphysema Tumors that aren't cancer Fungal infections Pus that fills one area, called an abscess When you have the damaged lobe removed, other parts of your lungs expand, making it easier to breathe. |
a3162849dedf9be6f6179a41480e5a40 | What are calcium channel blockers? | Calcium channel blockers are typically used to treat high blood pressure or heart problems. Some have also been studied experimentally to treat mania or depression in bipolar disorder. Thus far, there is still uncertainty about whether or not they are effective for treating bipolar disorder. |
7ffb6c4c2c3090e49d0c77d9353f1493 | Should you see a doctor for a boxer's fracture? | Any time you have an injury and a fracture is suspected, contact your doctor for instructions. |
051b71b324d53b5895b94066e168ce0c | What causes a boxer's fracture? | Boxer's fractures received their name from one of their most common causes-punching an object with a closed fist. This occurs commonly during fist fights or from punching a hard object such as a wall or filing cabinet. Although these breaks usually occur when the hand is closed into a fist, they can also occur when the hand is not clenched and strikes a hard object. |
c1c4f14165cde4ee14bc65ddf6511253 | What are diet pills and supplements for rapid weight loss? | Diet Pills and Supplements Dozens of diet supplements promise to speed weight loss. Generally, they claim either to block absorption of nutrients, increase metabolism, or burn fat. |
6aa07422e622af38d792a61e5288cacb | Does rapid weight loss work? | Aside from the very low-calorie diet and weight loss surgery, no other product, pill, or diet has been proven to work for fast weight loss. There are prescription medications for weight loss, although none is intended for rapid weight loss, and there can be side effects. In any rapid weight loss program, what really burns fat is not a pill or type of food. |
d83e9d4d1807b60c37f8ba4d179a0e09 | When should you call your doctor about irregular periods? | You get your period more often than every 21 days. |
206fdcd5dc1db54ad4418d9de9c1061d | What can cause irregular periods? | You may have irregular periods if: The time between each period starts to change You lose more or less blood during a period than usual The number of days that your period lasts varies a lot Many things can cause irregular periods. Changes in your body's level of the hormones estrogen and progesterone can disrupt the normal pattern of your period. That's why young girls going through puberty and women approaching menopause commonly have irregular periods. Other common causes of irregular periods include: Having an intrauterine device ( IUD) Changing birth control pills or using certain medications Too much exercise Polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS) Pregnancy or breastfeeding Stress Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Thickening of or polyps on the uterine lining Uterine fibroids A less common cause is severe scarring (adhesions) of the lining of the uterus, a condition that doctors call Asherman syndrome. |
bd915b14a4b33e7f89560f9ec90e6a2e | When might you have irregular periods? | You may have irregular periods if: The time between each period starts to change You lose more or less blood during a period than usual The number of days that your period lasts varies a lot Many things can cause irregular periods. |
05476ea550fb0c60220a9395c938f8e1 | How can hormone therapy help with irregular periods? | An irregular menstrual cycle is often due to a lack of or imbalance in certain hormones in the body. Doctors often prescribe birth control pills (oral contraceptives) containing the hormones estrogen and progesterone to help control irregular periods. A hormone medication called progestin can also help trigger periods in women who don't get them. If you have irregular periods and are trying to get pregnant, your doctor may prescribe other hormone treatments. |
1ea61752fe7279bbe7375640a8334dfb | What happens to my heart during a premature atrial contraction (PAC)? | The upper two are the âatria.â If your heart's electrical system triggers the early or extra beat in the atria, the result is a premature atrial contraction. A similar condition -- premature ventricular contraction ( PVC) -- starts in the lower chambers, called âventricles,â of your heart. Any time your heart shifts out of its usual rhythm, doctors call it an âarrhythmia.â There are lots of different kinds, including PACs. |
69c447b1615628d2f8b55d487a1dcf81 | What causes premature atrial contractions (PAC)? | When you have a PAC, you might notice: A flutter in your chest Fatigue after exercise Shortness of breath or chest pain Lightheadedness or dizziness Doctors don't always know the cause. But these things can make PACs more likely: Pregnancy High blood pressure, heart disease, or hyperthyroidism Stress or fatigue Caffeine Alcohol Smoking Cold or hay fever medicine Asthma medicine Dehydration Usually, premature atrial contractions have no clear cause and no health risks. In most cases, premature atrial contractions aren't a sign of heart disease and just happen naturally. |
e3f8fc7a45c36b8736bf9c74a6bbbd7c | What heart conditions are related to premature atrial contractions (PAC)? | But some people who have PACs turn out to have related heart conditions, such as: Cardiomyopathy (a weakened heart muscle) Coronary heart disease (fatty deposits in your blood vessels) If your doctor finds that you have a condition related to the premature heartbeats, you'll work together to make a treatment plan. |
1626712aeea2d14d30fe436fae95e57f | What are premature atrial contractions? | You might also hear it called atrial ectopic beats or atrial premature beats. They're common, and most of the time, they don't need treatment. |
399f82201fe051585e0251007044d84f | What tests can be used to diagnose premature atrial contractions (PAC)? | Based on your symptoms, your doctor may order one or more of these tests: Electrocardiogram, or EKG . This test will show if you have arrhythmia. Holter monitor. This is a portable version of an EKG that you'll wear for 1 or 2 days. It tracks all the electric activity of your heart for your doctor to study. Exercise stress test . This test has you attached to an EKG while doing physical activity like running or walking on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike. Echocardiogram. This test uses sound waves to measure how well your heart valves and muscles work. |
190200df887bbd9a7a8ada33715a189e | When should I seek medical treatment for premature atrial contractions (PAC)? | When you have single or occasional PACs, there's usually no need to seek medical treatment. But if you have PACs often or if they really bother you, see a doctor. |
2137f47aeece9daa6d4f21bf6b38ed53 | What are symptoms of premature atrial contractions (PAC)? | When you have a PAC, you might notice: A flutter in your chest Fatigue after exercise Shortness of breath or chest pain Lightheadedness or dizziness Doctors don't always know the cause. |
2bb9c74ec1a93c9b83d35b9d8417e222 | What are the treatments for premature atrial contractions (PAC)? | If your test results show that you have other heart-related problems, your doctor will recommend a treatment plan for you. Most of the time, though, PACs don't need treatment. If you have severe symptoms or find them bothersome, treatments can include: Lifestyle changes. Lower stress, stop smoking, cut back on caffeine, and treat other health issues like sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Medicines for arrhythmia. Take medications that are used to cut down on or end premature heartbeats. |
650e525923b973c646f7ea726d0c81d5 | How much radiation exposure do you get from medical treatments or other man-made sources? | Man-made sources of radiation from things like X-rays add about another 3 m Sv. A CT (computerized tomography) scan, which involves several X-rays taken from different angles, delivers about 10 m Sv. People who work in the nuclear industry aren't allowed to be exposed to more than 50 m Sv a year. |
d092b3e55c1d22306208567b366bb71b | How much radiation exposure is needed to develop radiation sickness? | The amount of radiation your body gets is measured in an international unit called a sievert ( Sv). Symptoms of radiation sickness show up when you're exposed to levels of more than 500 millisieverts (m Sv), or half a sievert. More than 4 to 5 Sv is likely to be fatal. The workers who got radiation sickness at Chernobyl received doses that measured 700 m Sv to 13 Sv. |
982e28f726660c71b4491ab270652a91 | How will my doctor treat me if I have radiation sickness? | Your doctor will try to help you fight off infections. He might give you blood transfusions to replace lost blood cells. Or he may give you medications to try to help your bone marrow recover. Or he may try a transplant. He also will give you fluids and treat other injuries like burns. Recovery from radiation sickness can take up to 2 years. But you'll still be at risk of other health problems after recovery. For example, your odds of getting cancer are higher. |
a9679bedd29bf913b6c0a9e64a40b7f4 | What is the history of radiation sickness cases? | It's not clear how many of the 150,000 to 250,000 people killed in those attacks died from radiation sickness. But estimates at the time put the number in the hundreds or thousands. Since then, about 50 people have died from radiation sickness. That includes 28 workers and firefighters who were killed at the 1986 nuclear accident at Chernobyl in what is now Ukraine. More than 100 others at Chernobyl were diagnosed with acute radiation syndrome but survived. Most of the other people who have died from it were scientists or technicians in U. S. or Soviet nuclear plants during the Cold War. But in 1999, three workers got radiation sickness after an accident involving nuclear fuel in Japan; two of them died. No cases of radiation sickness were reported after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident in 2011. |
71463174198751066ff3ca9fff2966b7 | How can I treat dehydration caused by a norovirus infection? | To prevent dehydration, make sure to drink plenty of liquids, especially water and juices. Give children an oral rehydration solution (such as Pedialyte) to replace lost fluids and electrolytes. Avoid sugary drinks, which can make diarrhea worse, as well as alcohol and caffeinated beverages, which can dehydrate you further. Symptoms of dehydration include dizziness when standing, dry mouth, and peeing less. Children who are dehydrated may be unusually sleepy or fussy and produce few or no tears when they cry. â Some people get listless, lethargic, not acting like themselves -- that could indicate compromised electrolyte balance from dehydration, and that requires medical attention,â says Gaydos. If severe dehydration develops, contact your doctor. Severe dehydration is sometimes treated with intravenous ( IV) fluids. |
189706dcf5b9b42042a7f15a306b2731 | Who is most likely to catch norovirus? | Young children, the elderly, and people who have a weakened immune system are particularly susceptible to catching noroviruses. The spread of the virus can be hard to control because it's contagious before symptoms appear. In other words, you can spread the infection before you know you're sick. â If you get one or two kids in the classroom with it, then it can wipe out the whole class and other classrooms,â says Gaydos. â It's just like at home where if one person gets it, the whole family gets it.â If you come down with a norovirus infection, you'll probably go from feeling completely healthy to absolutely miserable within a day or two after being exposed. |
5a61d1206531fc0e44a73e069600d7b4 | What are some other symptoms of norovirus? | Other norovirus symptoms include: Low-grade fever Chills Headache Muscle aches Fatigue Most of these symptoms aren't serious, but diarrhea and vomiting can deplete your body of the fluid it needs, and you can become dehydrated. Children and the elderly are most susceptible to dehydration, as well as malnutrition from not getting enough nutrients. |
9f83288f63d5bb57c286019b4147d490 | What's the treatment for a norovirus infection? | No antiviral drug can treat noroviruses, but in healthy people, the illness should go away on its own within a couple of days. Most people don't have any long-term problems from the virus. |
617bcadc7cb914754ba1bd9ac3620fe3 | What causes infection from norovirus? | People become infected with noroviruses when they eat or drink contaminated foods and beverages. Raw or undercooked oysters and raw fruits and vegetables have been implicated in some outbreaks. You can also get infected if you touch an object or surface that has been infected with the virus and then touch your nose, mouth, or eyes. |
55378c22f6108595249a3fb21d2803f5 | What should I know about norovirus? | The highly contagious norovirus can tear through cruise ships, classrooms, and other crowded spaces, leaving vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps in its wake. It spreads easily through food and drink and can have a big impact on people's health. The CDC estimates that noroviruses are responsible for more than half of all food-borne disease outbreaks each year. |
4b0743f6f3898adb152a7c408ea582e5 | How is a norovirus infection diagnosed? | If you have norovirus symptoms, your doctor can give you a stool test to confirm that you have the illness. However, norovirus diagnosis is usually made based only on symptoms. |
84cc7204cdd82803cffa3a551e7196aa | When should I call or visit the doctor for a norovirus infection? | â Whenever you're sick, your resistance is down and you have an increased chance that you'll pick up something else.â In most cases, you will get better on your own after 1 to 3 days. Call your doctor's office if you have symptoms after 3 days, Gaydos says. Also, pay attention for symptoms of dehydration, which may also require a doctor's attention. In rare cases, your vomiting could mean something more serious than norovirus. If your vomit is green or yellow, that could be a sign of a bowel obstruction. See a doctor right away. |
82782cb4c18cafdd40a73602e3daf644 | What are ticks? | In fact, they're second only to mosquitoes in spreading disease to humans. Ticks are related to spiders, so they have eight legs. They have flat, oval bodies that swell when they eat. And they feed on the blood of all kinds of animals, from birds to deer to humans. They're also very small. Even adult ticks are only about the size of an apple seed, unless they've just fed. That means they're hard to spot, which is partly why they're so good at passing along illnesses without getting caught. |
c92482657cf5cb23a5ed8ddfa14b9bd3 | How can you get Powassan virus from ticks? | Powassan virus: This isn't common, but you can get it from blacklegged tick and groundhog ticks in the Great Lakes region and the Northeast. It can cause memory loss, confusion, and seizures. |
cd1ebf866ba534fd88be447a59aea9a3 | How can you get ehrlichiosis from ticks? | Ehrlichiosis: The lone star tick in the south-central and eastern United States causes this one. You get the typical symptoms and, sometimes, a rash. It's treated with antibiotics. |
03dc86c81abd666a9f61bd49a49c27f3 | How can you get 364D rickettsiosis from ticks? | 364 D rickettsiosis: This is a newer disease found in California from the Pacific Coast tick. It causes fever and a dark scab where you were bitten. |
f80f2c889842f6ed59a569411ddb0236 | How can you get babesiosis from ticks? | Babesiosis: Another disease from the blacklegged tick in the Northeast and Upper Midwest, this time you get parasites in your red blood cells. It can be life-threatening if you are elderly, had your spleen removed, or have a weak immune system. |
ba95da48cf152a6433fe6a4e0a71e94d | How can you get Colorado tick fever? | Colorado Tick Fever: Caused by the Rocky Mountain wood tick, you can get this in Rocky Mountain states at heights of 4,000 to 10,500 feet. You may get a fever for several days, then feel fine for a while, then have a fever for a few more days. For most, it's a mild illness. |
c113ce9c446854e75252cb5bc8bb7dd0 | How can you get Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis from ticks? | Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis: You get this one from the Gulf Coast tick in the South and East, especially along the coast. You get a dark scab where you were bitten, and maybe a rash. It's treated with antibiotics. |
1b82dd4cf3198115d0a196844522ea48 | How can you get southern tick-associated rash illness (STARI) from ticks? | Southern tick-associated rash illness ( STARI): This comes from the lone star tick. The symptoms are a lot like Lyme disease -- joint pain and a similar rash. But where Lyme disease is caused by bacteria, experts don't know what causes STARI. |
d1c880dd19b9c03655c652d6afca6cee | What are treatments for Lyme disease from ticks? | If you don't treat Lyme disease, it can lead to severe problems, such as: Brain and nervous system problems Joint pain that doesn't go away Heart issues Problems with memory and thinking clearly It's usually treated with antibiotics, and the sooner you start, the better. |
3cda50a31edb210f0372f2ec1004a9d4 | How can ticks spread disease? | Ticks spread disease by passing along bacteria, viruses, and parasites (organisms that feed off their hosts). Most of these illnesses give you the typical flulike symptoms, such as chills, fever, headache, and muscle aches. |
3ff8a6dd87c6217dd7e1ad764de4bb4d | How can you get Lyme disease from ticks? | Lyme disease: Probably the most widely known disease from ticks, you get Lyme from blacklegged ticks in the Upper Midwest and Northeast and the western blacklegged tick on the West Coast. In the United States, the tick can give you two different bacteria, each of which causes Lyme disease. |
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