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03c7fda9f458a550b7ff75b4dac9297a | What should I do if my child who has autism wakes up repeatedly or has difficulty in sleeping? | To know for sure, make an appointment with your child's pediatrician. The doctor may refer you to a sleep specialist or an ear, nose and throat doctor. It can help to keep a sleep diary for a week to track how much and when your child is sleeping. You may include any snoring, changes in breathing patterns, unusual movements, or difficulty breathing. |
b2ba3650ad91f655c1dee8a025343a76 | What are the biggest sleep problems among children with autism? | Researchers estimate that between 40% and 80% of children with ASD have difficulty sleeping. The biggest sleep problems among these children include: Difficulty falling asleep Inconsistent sleep routines Restlessness or poor sleep quality Waking early and waking frequently A lack of a good night's sleep can affect not only the child but everyone in his or her family. |
e5d8b467be8c4e2b99539d5668cc0d2f | How do H2 blockers treat heartburn and reflux? | In prescription form (usually higher doses than the over-the-counter versions), H2 blockers can generally relieve heartburn and treat reflux, especially if you've never had treatment before. These drugs are particularly useful at alleviating heartburn, but may not be as good for treating esophagitis (inflammation that occurs in the esophagus) that is the result of GERD. Histamine stimulates acid production, especially after meals, so H2 blockers are best taken 30 minutes before meals. They can also be taken at bedtime to suppress nighttime production of acid. Examples of prescription H2 blockers: Famotidine ( Pepcid) Cimetidine Ranitidine ( Zantac) Side effects can include headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, gas, sore throat, runny nose, and dizziness. |
cada1039fdfba16ede17d9d84b712b68 | How do proton pump inhibitors treat heartburn and reflux? | Depending on the source of your heartburn or reflux, your doctor can prescribe drugs that block acid production more effectively and for a longer period of time than the H2 blockers, namely the family of medications doctors call proton pump inhibitors. PPIs are best taken an hour before meals. They include: Rabeprazole ( Aciphex) Esomeprazole ( Nexium) Lansoprazole ( Prevacid) Omeprazole ( Prilosec, Zegerid) Pantoprazole ( Protonix) Dexlansoprazole ( Dexilant) Most doctors do not believe that one drug is significantly more effective than the others in managing GERD. |
4a2476c043aa970116e38fb1ae2f3afe | How do promotility agents treat heartburn and reflux? | Promotility agents work by stimulating the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, which may help prevent acids from staying in the stomach too long, and strengthening the lower esophageal sphincter, reducing reflux into the esophagus. Metoclopramide ( Reglan) is a promotility agent occasionally used to treat heartburn associated with GERD. |
10aa523f2f96f0726bc6ac913bc8bbf8 | When should you call your doctor about vaginal infections and vaginitis? | You should call your doctor when: Your vaginal discharge changes color, is heavier, or smells different. |
7ef827456928918c995d44cc59b5c68b | How do you know if you have a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis? | Two of the most common causes are related to organisms that live in your vagina. They can have very similar symptoms. Yeast infections are an overgrowth of the yeast that you normally have in your body. Bacterial vaginosis happens when the balance of bacteria is thrown off. With both conditions, you may notice white or grayish discharge. How can you tell them apart? If there's a fishy smell, bacterial vaginosis is a better guess. If your discharge looks like cottage cheese, a yeast infection may be to blame. That's also more likely to cause itching and burning, though bacterial vaginosis might make you itchy, too. And you could have both at the same time. |
d58c4ad11db6f6c82bfd9ba5d63de659 | How can you prevent vaginitis? | Keep yourself clean and dry. But doctors don't recommend vaginal sprays or heavily perfumed soaps for this area. Douching may cause irritation, too, and more importantly, could hide or spread an infection. It also removes the healthy bacteria that do the housekeeping in your vagina. Douching is never recommended. Avoid clothes that hold in heat and moisture. Nylon underwear, tight jeans, non-breathable gym shorts and leggings, and pantyhose without a cotton panel can lead to yeast infections. Eating yogurt with active cultures (check the label) might help you get fewer infections. Condoms are the best way to prevent passing infections between sexual partners. Get a complete gynecologic exam every year, including a Pap smear if your doctor recommends it. |
324068ad811dff36355f83b65556bb16 | What are the different types of vaginitis? | Doctors refer to the various conditions that cause an infection or inflammation of the vagina as "vaginitis." The most common kinds are: Bacterial vaginosis Candida or "yeast" infections Chlamydia Gonorrhea Reactions or allergies (non-infectious vaginitis) Trichomoniasis Viral vaginitis Although they may have different symptoms, a diagnosis can be tricky even for an experienced doctor. |
aa315492a882aa1c64d4bb4da89f01be | What should you do if you have HPV (human papillomavirus) and are pregnant or are trying to conceive? | If you're pregnant or trying to conceive, tell your doctor before you start HPV treatment, which could affect your pregnancy. Your doctor may want to delay treatment until after you have your baby. |
5ad63b3150717496212e34ad8bd36241 | What are genital warts in HPV (human papillomavirus)? | These growths, which are caused by HPV infection, can be raised or flat. They can be small or large. They may be pink or the color of your skin. Genital warts can appear on the cervix, vulva, scrotum, groin, thigh, anus, or penis. |
534ae7326e135daeb08725bf24da70b0 | What happens if you have HPV (human papillomavirus) that can lead to cancer? | If your doctor finds that you have a type of HPV that can lead to cancer, she may suggest you get Pap tests more often to watch for signs of abnormal cell changes in the genital area. Abnormal cell changes in the cervix may be a warning sign cervical cancer. Your doctor may also do a test called a colposcopy, in which she uses a special magnifying device called a colposcope to look closely at your cervix, vagina, and vulva as well as take biopsies if needed. |
4eda1e0142c1dcf9aa519b36e1b955fe | How are abnormal cells in HPV (human papillomavirus) treated? | If your doctor decides to treat the abnormal cells, she may use one of these methods: Cryotherapy. This involves freezing the abnormal cells with liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide. Conization . This procedure removes the abnormal areas. Laser therapy. This uses light to burn away abnormal cells. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure ( LEEP). The abnormal cells are removed with an electrical current. The goal is to remove all the abnormal cells, including most or all of the cells with HPV. |
c647bb1a9fed1a7c8632777c04a9a00a | Do genital warts from HPV (human papillomavirus) go away? | HPV types 6 and 11, which are linked to genital warts, tend to grow for about 6 months, then stabilize. Sometimes, visible genital warts go away without treatment. |
62f073946d3d6bea33f0917cec43b93f | What is temporal arteritis? | It can start with a severe headache, pain when you chew, and tenderness in your temple. A few weeks later, you might have a sudden vision loss in one eye, followed quickly by the second. Other symptoms include joint pain, weight loss, and a low-grade fever. Doctors think a damaged immune system causes it. Early diagnosis and treatment with medication can help prevent vision loss. If you suddenly can't see, get to the doctor as soon as you can. It's an emergency. |
850f9c9d0ae235e961aee733b990a1e5 | How is a pulmonary embolism diagnosed? | Your doctor will order different types tests, including lung tests, to check for a PE. |
edd479508108fff614fe5d6a3bab27ac | What are the symptoms of a pulmonary embolism? | PE won't always cause symptoms. You might have: Chest pain, which may get worse with a deep breath Sudden shortness of breath or rapid breathing Fast heartbeat Sudden cough Coughing up blood Lightheadedness or fainting Anxiety Call 911 if you notice these symptoms. They could also be symptoms of a heart attack, pneumonia, or other serious problems. |
d25a79c2ae45e0cfe64e08502440148f | How can you avoid a pulmonary embolism? | You and your doctor should figure out what may have caused your DVT, so you can take steps to avoid getting more clots. |
f5746c29caa50ff1f5e96aceb223b6d3 | What is the treatment for a pulmonary embolism? | Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may give you a drug called a thrombolytic to dissolve the clot. These medicines can save your life, but they can also cause bleeding that's hard to stop. You'll have to be in the hospital, and the staff will watch you carefully. For some very serious cases, a specialist may need to do surgery to break up and remove the clot. If your symptoms aren't life-threatening, or if using a thrombolytic would be too dangerous, your doctor will give you medication that interrupts the clotting process or stops platelets in your blood from sticking together. They don't break down the clot, but they'll keep it from getting bigger while your body works on dissolving it. Afterward, you'll probably take a blood thinner pill for at least 3 months. |
522defae31ee929da0f5c933a1851124 | What is a pulmonary embolism? | A pulmonary embolism ( PE) usually happens when a blood clot called a deep vein thrombosis ( DVT), often in your leg, travels to your lungs and blocks a blood vessel. That leads to low oxygen levels in your blood. It can damage the lung and other organs and cause heart failure, too. |
20872a154c7f4ee61dac475861ddb999 | What causes gastroenteritis? | There are many ways gastroenteritis can be spread: Contact with someone who has the virus Contaminated food or water Unwashed hands after going to the bathroom or changing a diaper The most common cause of gastroenteritis is a virus. Gastroenteritis flu can be caused by many different kinds of viruses. The main types are rotavirus and norovirus. |
a484462cc38d688003acbcdd1206f3b7 | Is smoking during pregnancy bad? | These conditions have been linked to secondhand smoke exposure in children: Sudden infant death syndrome ( SIDS) More respiratory infections (such as bronchitis and pneumonia) More severe and frequent asthma attacks Ear infections Chronic cough Smoking during pregnancy is especially dangerous to the developing baby. It's tied to premature delivery, low birth weight, SIDS, limited mental ability, trouble with learning, and ADHD. |
16030668c03f13cb4abf323669001f4e | What are the dangers of secondhand smoke for children? | Kids are particularly at risk for the effects of secondhand smoke because their bodies are still growing and they breathe at a faster rate than adults. These conditions have been linked to secondhand smoke exposure in children: Sudden infant death syndrome ( SIDS) More respiratory infections (such as bronchitis and pneumonia) More severe and frequent asthma attacks Ear infections Chronic cough Smoking during pregnancy is especially dangerous to the developing baby. |
6a412b333cea1f6d2a8b3abee265dbc8 | What is the gallbladder? | Gallbladder The gallbladder is a storage sac for excess bile. Bile made in the liver travels to the small intestine via the bile ducts. If the intestine doesn't need it, the bile travels into the gallbladder, where it awaits the signal from the intestines that food is present. Bile serves two main purposes. First, it helps absorb fats in the diet, and secondly, it carries waste from the liver that cannot go through the kidneys. |
91189fe2144d4a97c87855842a98cd80 | What is digestion? | Digestion is the complex process of turning the food you eat into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth and cell repair needed to survive. The digestion process also involves creating waste to be eliminated. The digestive tract (or gastrointestinal tract) is a long twisting tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. It is made up of a series of muscles that coordinate the movement of food and other cells that produce enzymes and hormones to aid in the breakdown of food. Along the way are three other organs that are needed for digestion: the liver, gallbladder, and the pancreas. |
47897fa220dd61593c48d290ded9f80f | What does the liver do? | Liver The liver has multiple functions, but two of its main functions within the digestive system are to make and secrete an important substance called bile and to process the blood coming from the small intestine containing the nutrients just absorbed. The liver purifies this blood of many impurities before traveling to the rest of the body. |
dee4c8a79c5ff3c71c5b5d81849d454a | What other things play a role in heart failure? | Other things that play a role in heart failure are: Genetics Infections Alcohol or drug abuse Chemotherapy Long-term diseases like diabetes, HIV, hypertension, and hypothyroidism Abnormal heart rhythms All these can cause the heart to work in overdrive, weakening it over time. |
71fff993a8ad7ce4dd656b7c74091961 | How does a normal heart work? | When your heart is healthy, it works like a well-organized pump. It moves blood steadily through your lungs to pick up oxygen, then back out into the rest of your body. When everything goes smoothly, the right side of your heart pumps blood from the body and shuttles it over to the lungs. Meantime, the left side moves oxygen-rich blood back through the heart and out. |
52195ea712cf1427aabdd9840477fd2f | What causes a heart attack? | Something called "coronary heart disease" sets you on the path to it. Over the course of your life, waxy plaque builds up on the insides of your blood vessels, which gradually narrows the passageway. You may hear your doctor call this process atherosclerosis. It speeds up if you're obese, you smoke, or have high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Sometimes plaque gathers in the coronary arteries -- the pipelines that carry oxygen-rich blood from your lungs to your heart. Sometimes all or part of the plaque breaks off the inside of your vessel wall, where it's been lodged, and causes a blood clot. If it gets big enough, it can completely cut off the blood flow through the artery. Since your blood no longer carries oxygen from the lungs to the heart, cells in the heart can die. If your heart muscle isn't getting enough oxygen or nutrients, it's called ischemia. When part of your heart muscle gets damaged as a result, it's called a heart attack. Less often, a heart attack is caused by a severe spasm in your coronary artery, without any signs of atherosclerosis. That happens most often in people who smoke or have high cholesterol or high blood pressure. |
01ff97ddbe6e0304edbff088ae49e9d9 | What does a heart attack feel like? | You may get some of these: Chest discomfort. You may have a sense of squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of your chest. It could last for more than a few minutes, or it might go away and come back. Pain in your upper body. You might hurt or feel uncomfortable in one or both arms or your back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Shortness of breath. This may happen to you with or without chest discomfort. You may also break out in a cold sweat, feel nauseous, or get light-headed. |
38600bd8a6e466e576f1710b8030c69c | Are heart failure and a heart attack different? | Whether it's heart failure or a heart attack, your ticker isn't working the way it should. But there are big differences in what causes these conditions and how they make you feel. And which one you have will guide your doctor when he makes a treatment plan. A lot of things go on inside you that set up your troubles, but here's the big picture. When you have a heart attack, the flow of blood to your ticker is suddenly blocked. Heart failure, on the other hand, is a long-term problem. It happens when your heart doesn't pump enough blood through your body to meet its needs. |
1f3c74bacad4d27562d2488140e22215 | What is coronary heart disease? | Over the course of your life, waxy plaque builds up on the insides of your blood vessels, which gradually narrows the passageway. |
06ed16ee27cc11590e068d97570a7426 | What is ischemia and how can it cause a heart attack? | If your heart muscle isn't getting enough oxygen or nutrients, it's called ischemia. When part of your heart muscle gets damaged as a result, it's called a heart attack. |
3b21c3cec04538184a98aaf6ec65bca8 | Can plaque cause a heart attack? | Sometimes all or part of the plaque breaks off the inside of your vessel wall, where it's been lodged, and causes a blood clot. If it gets big enough, it can completely cut off the blood flow through the artery. |
2bb03cc3a8e7c11bf71c41de7015a7ee | Can a heart attack be caused by a severe spasm? | Less often, a heart attack is caused by a severe spasm in your coronary artery, without any signs of atherosclerosis. That happens most often in people who smoke or have high cholesterol or high blood pressure. |
2300198db5000d664d154f2997712bae | What are the first symptoms of heart attack? | You may get some of these: Chest discomfort. You may have a sense of squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of your chest. It could last for more than a few minutes, or it might go away and come back. Pain in your upper body. You might hurt or feel uncomfortable in one or both arms or your back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Shortness of breath. This may happen to you with or without chest discomfort. You may also break out in a cold sweat, feel nauseous, or get light-headed. |
f3ef13ff5bfe9cfdb861c780deef3ffd | Should I stay away from my silent migraine triggers? | Once you figure out your triggers, try to stay away from them. If your symptoms are severe or regular, your doctor may suggest a medication or device to help prevent your migraine headaches. |
d738415cb76a9e8a061fc87d394e2cc5 | What general well-being factors can trigger silent migraines? | Your general well-being is also important. Stress, either physical or emotional Lack of sleep Skipped meals Headache experts say keeping a daily diary is an important step. |
7237e26006a8825cf4eb1006982869a9 | Are the aura and the pain of a headache two different things? | Researchers are now looking at aura and pain as two distinct things. In the past, experts thought migraine was mainly a problem with blood flow in your brain. Now they believe the headaches involve the way nerve cells are firing in your brain and how that activity relates to the blood flow. |
d97c3205d633da1ae8c4ea2be1951496 | What are the visual symptoms of the aura phase of a silent migraine? | During the phase that warns you a migraine is coming, called the prodrome phase, you could: Get "hyper" or cranky Have food cravings Be tired and yawn more Feel stiff, especially in your neck Need to pee more often Get constipated or have diarrhea Next, the aura phase usually lasts about an hour. It's best known for its unusual visual symptoms, such as seeing: Wavy or jagged lines Flashing lights Dots or spots in your vision Blind spots Tunnel vision But it can also affect your other senses, movement, and speech. |
06d457621247c672ac4993be89ca9a40 | Are there medications that can treat silent migraines? | More than 100 medications can treat migraine. Be prepared to try different drugs to find the right one for you. Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take to avoid problems with how any of them work and side effects. |
f749154626541efd159142f6fe6476f4 | What hormone changes in women can trigger silent migraines? | What and how you eat are common triggers, such as: Caffeine Alcohol Chocolate Nuts Pickled foods Foods or drinks with the amino acid tyramine, such as red wine and aged cheese It could be something happening around you: Bright or flickering lights Loud noise Weather and extreme heat or cold Changes in your hormone levels -- during menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause, or when taking birth control pills -- may affect women. |
56a446aefde2f115219911a056b89d41 | How can you treat silent migraines? | Your doctor may suggest medications or devices that can treat the problem. You can also help yourself by avoiding your migraine triggers. |
72b7f8940daaf546dc6b3febfffe8bb1 | How can your well-being affect your chance of getting silent migraines? | Your general well-being is also important. Stress, either physical or emotional Lack of sleep Skipped meals Headache experts say keeping a daily diary is an important step. |
357390360c9779a493c382a9e6533b4d | How can women get silent migraines? | What and how you eat are common triggers, such as: Caffeine Alcohol Chocolate Nuts Pickled foods Foods or drinks with the amino acid tyramine, such as red wine and aged cheese It could be something happening around you: Bright or flickering lights Loud noise Weather and extreme heat or cold Changes in your hormone levels -- during menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause, or when taking birth control pills -- may affect women. |
476ed19fc3bf7311d3755547af46e1d7 | Are the triggers of silent migraines similar to the triggers of regular migraines? | Silent migraine can be set off by the same things that cause painful ones. |
4d4b39eb9f92068fdb9f686eb04b9c90 | How can you prevent silent migraines? | Once you figure out your triggers, try to stay away from them. If your symptoms are severe or regular, your doctor may suggest a medication or device to help prevent your migraine headaches. Eat well, get plenty of rest, exercise most days, and find ways to manage your stress. |
4c0472c4322396c7631115d3659a7cdf | How can silent migraines affect you? | It's best known for its unusual visual symptoms, such as seeing: Wavy or jagged lines Flashing lights Dots or spots in your vision Blind spots Tunnel vision But it can also affect your other senses, movement, and speech. You may have: Trouble hearing, or hear things that aren't there Strange smells or tastes Numbness, tingling, or a pins-and-needles feeling Weakness Trouble remembering or saying a word Even though your head doesn't hurt, a silent migraine may affect your body in other ways: Upset stomach or vomiting Hot flashes and chills Stuffy or runny nose Dizziness or spinning (called vertigo) Sore neck or jaw Sensitivity to light, sounds, smells, touch, or motion Confusion Afterward, you may feel wiped out and have the blahs for as long as a day. Not all migraine attacks follow the same pattern. Even for the same person, the symptoms can be unpredictable. |
7cc3eb50b32606256e903611a87b1bfe | What are the symptoms of silent migraines? | You can have symptoms that go along with any phase of a migraine, but without the classic pain around your temples. |
7df39505419720a87e561973ee08d540 | Are the symptoms of silent migraines similar to a migraine? | You can have symptoms that go along with any phase of a migraine, but without the classic pain around your temples. |
43eb1ca898add0864c6978023b19a88b | How are silent migraines diagnosed? | Stress, either physical or emotional Lack of sleep Skipped meals Headache experts say keeping a daily diary is an important step. Try to track everything you eat and drink, changes in your sleep or stress levels, and other possible triggers. Also, keep tabs on your symptoms and the times they begin and end. Your diary and your medical history will help your doctor figure out what's going on. In rare cases, your symptoms could be a sign of a different, more-serious medical problem, such as a stroke or bleeding in the brain. To rule these out, your doctor may want to do more tests, such as a CT scan or MRI, or have you see a specialist called a neurologist for an exam. |
bbc057516d7a5bea6be5813556afa2ad | What causes silent migraines? | Researchers are now looking at aura and pain as two distinct things. In the past, experts thought migraine was mainly a problem with blood flow in your brain. Now they believe the headaches involve the way nerve cells are firing in your brain and how that activity relates to the blood flow. |
8c653b377242930c26fbc27d73ead11e | Do all migraines follow the same pattern? | Not all migraine attacks follow the same pattern. Even for the same person, the symptoms can be unpredictable. |
e84cddc17accd4cb9f63e342eed6fc9f | What triggers silent migraines? | Silent migraine can be set off by the same things that cause painful ones. What and how you eat are common triggers, such as: Caffeine Alcohol Chocolate Nuts Pickled foods Foods or drinks with the amino acid tyramine, such as red wine and aged cheese It could be something happening around you: Bright or flickering lights Loud noise Weather and extreme heat or cold Changes in your hormone levels -- during menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause, or when taking birth control pills -- may affect women. |
241b200519ff01ce1c81a5db4b8bb0eb | What situational triggers can cause silent migraines? | What and how you eat are common triggers, such as: Caffeine Alcohol Chocolate Nuts Pickled foods Foods or drinks with the amino acid tyramine, such as red wine and aged cheese It could be something happening around you: Bright or flickering lights Loud noise Weather and extreme heat or cold Changes in your hormone levels -- during menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause, or when taking birth control pills -- may affect women. |
00c243a4c236c99c18e302beab0b225c | What are symptoms of the aura phase in silent migraines? | During the phase that warns you a migraine is coming, called the prodrome phase, you could: Get "hyper" or cranky Have food cravings Be tired and yawn more Feel stiff, especially in your neck Need to pee more often Get constipated or have diarrhea Next, the aura phase usually lasts about an hour. It's best known for its unusual visual symptoms, such as seeing: Wavy or jagged lines Flashing lights Dots or spots in your vision Blind spots Tunnel vision But it can also affect your other senses, movement, and speech. |
52e47e0999e88e15f0320a75bbc115cd | How can a silent headache affect the rest of my body? | You may have: Trouble hearing, or hear things that aren't there Strange smells or tastes Numbness, tingling, or a pins-and-needles feeling Weakness Trouble remembering or saying a word Even though your head doesn't hurt, a silent migraine may affect your body in other ways: Upset stomach or vomiting Hot flashes and chills Stuffy or runny nose Dizziness or spinning (called vertigo) Sore neck or jaw Sensitivity to light, sounds, smells, touch, or motion Confusion Afterward, you may feel wiped out and have the blahs for as long as a day. |
e093021e0dacb5f8634344fb15d780e4 | How is a silent migraine diagnosed? | Stress, either physical or emotional Lack of sleep Skipped meals Headache experts say keeping a daily diary is an important step. Try to track everything you eat and drink, changes in your sleep or stress levels, and other possible triggers. Also, keep tabs on your symptoms and the times they begin and end. Your diary and your medical history will help your doctor figure out what's going on. In rare cases, your symptoms could be a sign of a different, more-serious medical problem, such as a stroke or bleeding in the brain. To rule these out, your doctor may want to do more tests, such as a CT scan or MRI, or have you see a specialist called a neurologist for an exam. |
9ad70d4dfffbe4fd746594436a805db5 | What should I prepare my family and friends for after being diagnosed with lung cancer? | Depending on what you feel comfortable with, you could try: Counseling Organizations that will match you with someone who's had the same kind of lung cancer Telephone and email cancer helplines Support groups, either online or in person Talk to your family and friends. Chances are there will be a few changes in your routine. There may be days when it's harder to do the things you normally do. You might need a hand with things like cooking, cleaning, or running errands. Sit down with your loved ones and let them know what you might need help with. |
0a2c3153a714aef18e815404937babaf | Should I bring someone with me when choosing a treatment center for lung cancer? | You might have a few choices, so find out about some of the practical things, like: Where it is and how you're going to get there and back How often the center works with your type of cancer If there's a place for you and your family to stay if it's far away or you have to stay overnight What services it can offer you and your family If you're going to have chemotherapy, many cancer centers will let someone sit with you when you go in for treatment. Think about who could come along. This person can help you ask questions and take notes, or just keep you company. |
fdd4b96e97383fe59f48cc8173c9b36c | What factors should I consider when choosing a treatment center for lung cancer? | Your doctor will have ideas about which cancer treatment centers are a good match for you. You might have a few choices, so find out about some of the practical things, like: Where it is and how you're going to get there and back How often the center works with your type of cancer If there's a place for you and your family to stay if it's far away or you have to stay overnight What services it can offer you and your family If you're going to have chemotherapy, many cancer centers will let someone sit with you when you go in for treatment. |
4674d37be61416d92fa918faa8cc7377 | Where should I organize my health records after being diagnosed with lung cancer? | You could do this on paper that you put in a binder. Keep it in a fireproof box in a safe place. You could also go high-tech and keep it on your computer. Just make sure you back it up. |
bab1f5976be4bfe6c993b72ae83ee31f | Where can I learn more about my lung cancer diagnosis and treatment? | Your doctor is the best place to start for this info, but you can also read about your type of lung cancer. Make sure the sources you're searching are well-known and reliable. Your health care team can recommend some good ones. |
105446464376cc787a6972d01be21d0e | How should I deal with health insurance after being diagnosed with lung cancer? | Your past health history Your family's health history Sort out your health insurance. Find out what your copayments and deductibles are. Set up a system to help you keep track of your claims and payments. You could include this with your health record. By law, most people should have health insurance. If you don't, find out if you can get some or if you're eligible for Medicare or Medicaid. |
1415abe4405884a6dd4962de9c47bd35 | What health records do I need to keep after being diagnosed with lung cancer? | Your health records should include: Your diagnosis Test results Treatment information, including the names and doses of drugs you take, and the dates you got treatment The names, phone numbers, and addresses of all your doctors, not just those you see for cancer. |
a000cf414f656545e1fdfa23faed676c | Does keeping a health journal help with maintaining weight loss? | Be honest and accurate; otherwise, the journal is not as helpful. The journal will help you see when you're reaching for higher-calorie foods, so you can make adjustments. You can also record when you exercise (and how long). Notice any trends -- for example, if you're gaining weight because you're eating the same but stopped exercising. Stay committed to a healthy diet. |
0cfaac911825f0a3059c037a34e33207 | Is weighing yourself bad if you are trying to maintain weight loss? | Weigh yourself daily. A daily weigh-in may seem like overkill, but research shows the method is more effective than getting on the scales less frequently. |
f6032ce529da5205263e5d2b07b30376 | Does being active help maintain weight loss? | You still want to exercise most days of the week. Physical activity is one of the most important aspects of keeping weight off, so make sure you're building it into your daily routine. |
d7386487e26fc26c2fe836a5620a1cc7 | Is skipping meals bad if you are trying to maintain weight loss? | Use these five tips to help you stay on track: Don't skip meals. Skipping meals can slow your metabolism down. Skipping meals can also cause overeating later in the day. |
359f5cefa0e1e2d320c7c7159b345a5d | What is a rotablation procedure? | Rotablation: A special catheter, with an acorn-shaped, diamond-coated tip, is guided to the point of the narrowing in your coronary artery. The tip spins at a high speed and grinds away the plaque on your artery walls. The microscopic particles are washed away in your bloodstream. This process is repeated as needed to improve blood flow. This is rarely used because balloon angioplasty and stenting have much better results. |
14d1ae0dda3dc1aad85529e40cf521c0 | What should you let your doctor or nurse know about after an angioplasty? | Let your doctor or nurse know right away if you get a fever or have: Chest pain Swelling Pain in your groin or leg If your groin starts to bleed after you get back home, call 911 and lie down right away. Take the dressing off and push down where you can feel your pulse in the affected area. |
453aba5421819a0fbc7e30915c5edad6 | What should you tell your doctor that you are allergic to before having an angioplasty? | Also let them know if you are allergic to anything, especially: Iodine Shellfish X-ray dye Latex or rubber products (such as rubber gloves or balloons) Penicillin-type medications. |
2229009178c77275c7ef4f97c98bac5f | What is the cutting balloon procedure? | Cutting balloon: This catheter has a special balloon tip with small blades. When the balloon is inflated, the blades are activated. The small blades score the plaque, then the balloon presses the plaque against the artery wall. |
6f320945183556aa2325477e63e28dc7 | How long will it take to go back to regular activities after an angioplasty? | You should be able to resume your normal stuff after about a week. |
591a42855505a20bd83474567825db91 | What happens after an angioplasty? | After the sheath is removed, you'll have to lie flat for about 6 hours to prevent bleeding, but your nurse can raise your head about two pillows high after 2 hours. Your nurse will tell you when you can get out of bed. It may be sooner than 6 hours if a collagen "plug" was put into your artery. Your team will let you know. |
bbe09488c818918535cb89cc7e801211 | How long does an angioplasty last? | The whole thing lasts from 1 to 3 hours, but the preparation and recovery can add much more time. You may stay in the hospital overnight for observation. |
683ab1d3e7f107760e6cef529ee54fda | What is atherectomy? | Atherectomy: The catheter used here has a hollow cylinder on the tip with an open window on one side and a balloon on the other. When the catheter is put into the narrowed artery, the balloon is inflated, pushing the window against the plaque. A blade in the cylinder rotates and shaves off any plaque that protrudes into the window. The shavings are caught in the catheter chamber and removed. This process is repeated as needed to allow for better blood flow. Like rotablation, this procedure isn't used much. |
b3ffabccab07e01feb76b0f643207630 | What is a balloon procedure in angioplasty? | They include: Balloon: A catheter with a small balloon tip is guided to the narrowing in your artery. Once in place, the balloon is inflated to push the plaque and stretch the artery open to boost blood flow to the heart. |
5ee5b35d8a2eb964be9ccfd19e7c55cb | What can cause anemia from blood loss? | This can happen slowly over a long period of time, and you might not notice. Causes can include: Gastrointestinal conditions such as ulcers, hemorrhoids, gastritis (inflammation of your stomach), and cancer Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, which can cause ulcers and gastritis A woman's period, especially if there's too much bleeding Anemia Caused by Decreased or Faulty Red Blood Cell Production With this type of anemia, your body may not create enough blood cells, or they may not work the way they should. |
076008fcbd8703f458fbb5811c96ce74 | What is sickle cell anemia? | Iron-deficiency anemia can be caused by: A diet without enough iron, especially in infants, children, teens, vegans, and vegetarians Certain drugs, foods, and caffeinated drinks Digestive conditions such as Crohn's disease, or if you've had part of your stomach or small intestine removed Donating blood often Endurance training Pregnancy and breastfeeding using up iron in your body Your period Sickle cell anemia is a disorder that, in the U. S., affects mainly African Americans and Hispanic Americans. Your red blood cells, which are usually round, become crescent-shaped because of a problem in your genes. They break down quickly, so oxygen doesn't get to your organs, causing anemia. The crescent-shaped red blood cells can also get stuck in tiny blood vessels and cause pain. |
e4e29936530b37d0799362e68aba25bc | What is anemia? | Hemoglobin is a main part of red blood cells. It carries oxygen. If something is wrong with your red blood cells, if you don't have enough of them, or if your hemoglobin is low, your cells won't get enough oxygen. Symptoms of anemia -- like fatigue or pain -- happen because your organs aren't getting what they need to work the way they should. |
921b6942f0073a1c8f6ceac0abd37da5 | What should you know about anemia? | Anemia is the most common blood condition in the U. S. It affects almost 6% of the population. Women, young children, and people with long-term diseases are more likely to have anemia. Important things to remember are: Certain forms of anemia are passed down through your genes, and infants may have it from birth. Women are at risk of iron-deficiency anemia because of blood loss from their periods and higher blood supply demands during pregnancy. Older adults have a greater risk of anemia because of other medical conditions or because they don't eat as well as they should. |
bae261272bea1d43299c41a3a78fb786 | What conditions are associated with anemia caused by decreased or faulty red blood cell production? | Causes can include: Gastrointestinal conditions such as ulcers, hemorrhoids, gastritis (inflammation of your stomach), and cancer Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, which can cause ulcers and gastritis A woman's period, especially if there's too much bleeding Anemia Caused by Decreased or Faulty Red Blood Cell Production With this type of anemia, your body may not create enough blood cells, or they may not work the way they should. This can happen because there's something wrong with your red blood cells or because you don't have enough minerals and vitamins for your red blood cells to work well. Conditions associated with these causes of anemia include: Bone marrow and stem cell problems Iron-deficiency anemia Sickle cell anemia Vitamin-deficiency anemia Bone marrow and stem cell problems may keep your body from producing enough red blood cells. |
819490c5e749364fdcaf35afa9e112b3 | What conditions cause anemia related to hormones? | Anemia associated with other conditions usually happens when your body doesn't have enough hormones to make red blood cells. Conditions that cause this type of anemia include: Advanced kidney disease Hypothyroidism Old age Long-term diseases, such as cancer, infection, lupus, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis Anemia Caused by Destruction of Red Blood Cells When red blood cells are fragile and can't handle the stress of traveling through your body, they may burst, causing what's called hemolytic anemia. |
ecc17c3fd84318f6f6bd98ebd1536ad1 | What is pulmonary hypertension? | Pulmonary hypertension: High blood pressure in your pulmonary arteries. |
dc88fdcfa66eb21dbc0d0af6fee5f89d | What is coronary artery bypass graft? | Coronary artery bypass graft: If your coronary artery disease results from heart failure, a doctor can take arteries or veins (called grafts) from other parts of your body to reroute blood flow around blocked heart arteries. |
8285f7c45524f69bc5fe06a69e36ce37 | What is carotid artery disease? | Carotid artery disease: A progressive disease that involves the buildup of plaque in your carotid arteries. It can lead to a stroke. |
3ce7b5ad105ccf76d48c52928fdff803 | What is atherosclerosis | Atherosclerosis ("hardening of the arteries"): Plaque builds up inside your arteries and can lead to coronary artery disease and other problems. |
4716940f06f0748fcb45aa98e155e80a | What is commissurotomy? | Commissurotomy: A surgical procedure that helps open blocked or defective heart valves. |
d61610999861cafac031d102b6d76a04 | What is the definition of carotid artery disease? | Carotid artery disease: A progressive disease that involves the buildup of plaque in your carotid arteries. It can lead to a stroke. |
8324c236524609f89a945105564ea655 | What is the definition of atherectomy (directional coronary atherectomy, or DCA)? | Atherectomy (directional coronary atherectomy, or DCA): A procedure used to clean out clogged arteries. The doctor inserts a catheter with a balloon on one end into a narrowed artery. The balloon is inflated to unclog the artery. A blade inside the catheter rotates to shave off any plaque. The shavings are caught inside the catheter and removed. |
b79b745a46168227404e468b3a7466f9 | What is a myocardial biopsy? | Myocardial biopsy (cardiac biopsy): When your doctor cuts out a tiny piece of heart muscle tissue for analysis. |
668e6fb1688e184dcca068bb58649ca3 | What is congestive heart failure? | Congestive heart failure ( CHF or heart failure): A chronic condition in which your heart muscle weakens and can't pump enough blood through your body. |
e1f7597cb6654f7db4f0430b659dc6ec | What is valvuloplasty | Valvuloplasty: This procedure improves valve function by reshaping the heart valve. |
98a0925c7077aa7c413336ecca9b7ce7 | What is angina? | Angina (also called angina pectoris): Discomfort or pressure, usually in the chest. It's a temporary feeling that happens when your heart muscle doesn't get enough blood. You may also feel pain in your neck, jaw, or arms. |
75183901b6f628d691273e53300b2a9f | What is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator? | Implantable cardioverter defibrillator ( ICD): An implant that monitors your heart rate and rhythm. When it finds a very fast, abnormal rhythm, it gives the heart muscle an electrical shock so it can beat in a normal rhythm again. |
a0b5f5e26935f0a33b897dcff313fbf4 | What is a heart-lung bypass machine? | Heart-lung bypass machine: It puts oxygen into your blood and helps it move through your body during open-heart surgery. |
2a6961c026e0fe8bfb3beee508551c21 | What is cardioversion | Cardioversion: A procedure used to return an irregular heart rhythm to normal through an electric shock or drugs. It can be used in emergencies. |
0ed5660375879422b134ddee4c29032f | What is a pacemaker? | Pacemaker: A small electronic device implanted under your skin. It sends electrical impulses to the heart muscle to regulate your heart rhythm. |
fe7113ff5cd041811ceea7592ef165aa | What is cardiac arrest? | Cardiac arrest: When your heart's electrical system malfunctions and it stops beating. It's not the same thing as a heart attack. |
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