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62a92a1d2dc62cd7477573b22ed6b0d2 | What should you expect if you have triple-negative breast cancer? | Treatment may make triple-negative breast cancer go away. It depends on the size of your tumor, how quickly your cancer grows, and whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of your body. The treatments may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, pain, fatigue, or mental fuzziness (which is sometimes called âchemo brainâ). In general, about 90% of all women with breast cancer are still alive 5 years after diagnosis. While there isn't much data for specific types of breast cancer, 5-year survival rates are tracked by stage at diagnosis -- or how far the cancer has spread: Regional (cancer has spread to lymph nodes near the breast): 85.3% Distant (cancer has metastasized): 27% Although triple-negative breast cancer is more likely to return to another part of your body than other forms, the risk that this will happen drops over time. |
0975cd01fcc06ec5a86fa5daa970f668 | How does rheumatoid arthritis affect women? | In one study, researchers found that women with RA reported more symptoms and more severe ones. Women in the study also didn't do as well when taking the same treatment as men. Early in the disease, women with RA are also less likely than men to reach "remission," which means they have no symptoms. |
1379cf7cbb30860fd351f906adcd38d6 | Does rheumatoid arthritis affect women more than men? | About 1.5 million Americans have RA -- and about three times more women have it than men. The disease acts differently in each gender, too. |
58a90fdf071c1890508e89b358db7b85 | What is the role of hormones in women? | Some women get the disease at times when their sex hormones are shifting, such as after pregnancy or before menopause. If you're pregnant, your RA may improve, but it might flare again after you have your baby. One study shows that women who breastfed for 2 years or more cut their risk of getting the disease in half. |
ca3cb26599721ed9196aa2e6a0206bb7 | Why isn't my cold going away with treatment? | You might treat a supposed cold for a few weeks, only to realize that the reason you aren't getting better is because you're under the weather with something else, like allergies. |
1eb4687e1f72df3121235d185d75df1b | Do antibiotics work for colds? | It isn't just natural treatments that don't work for colds. Antibiotics won't help either, because a virus causes these illnesses. The best way to treat your cold is to manage the symptoms. Save the antibiotics for strep throat or a sinus infection. |
87912afdb6757e9f10e69a5ec697bffd | Does zinc work for colds? | Echinacea is one of the first natural treatments people suggest when you have a cold, but most studies show it just doesn't work. |
b3ab19baf7b2068b2b3d3a6516226de2 | How do I know if I have a cold or allergies? | Here's how to tell them apart: Cold symptoms usually take a few days to fully show up. Allergies can come on quickly, and they last for as long as you come in contact with the allergen. Both cause a cough, runny nose, and sneezing, but a cold is more likely to give you aches and pains or a fever. |
96cae15b4daede5776f3e26c6564be3f | Can I still work out with a cold? | It's OK to be active if your cold symptoms are all above your neck, like a runny nose, stuffy head, sneezing or sore throat. Consider ramping down from a run to a walk, though. But if you have symptoms below the neck, like chest congestion, a hacking cough, an upset tummy, fever, muscle aches or fatigue, give yourself permission to sit it out. Rest is what gives your immune system time to recharge. |
22832f78230d021f8438379c46461a5f | Does echinacea help for colds? | Echinacea is one of the first natural treatments people suggest when you have a cold, but most studies show it just doesn't work. |
dbfae71b34fe35a67713f124260f44c4 | Does vitamin C help treat colds? | Echinacea is one of the first natural treatments people suggest when you have a cold, but most studies show it just doesn't work. |
8073bb998abed34b1a51f76c717b59bb | Can stress make you sick? | When you're freaked out about life, work, or whatever, it takes a toll on your immune system. You can't fight off viruses as well as you should. That makes you more likely to get a cold, and once that happens, your symptoms are going to be worse. Ongoing stress makes your body less able to respond to cortisol, a hormone that controls your body's response to threats like the virus that causes the common cold. |
76e8ef740626e7824bcf97103b265554 | Why is it important to drink liquids when you're sick? | A sore throat can make it less than fun to swallow. A fever draws moisture out of your body. Plus, you lose fluid as your body makes mucus and it drains away. And that over-the-counter cold medicine you're taking to dry up your head? A side benefit: All that liquid helps loosen up the mucus in your nose and head. Stay away from booze, coffee, and caffeine when you're looking for things to sip though. They pull out more liquid than they leave behind. It's easy to confuse a cold with other ailments. |
3b6718e7edd67ff3b89615d710ae144c | Can you get sick from not sleeping enough? | Once you have a cold, you need to catch enough Zzz's to help your body fight off the virus. Take it extra easy during the first 3 days. Too little shut-eye can also make you more likely to get a cold. One study found that people who got less than 7 hours of sleep a night were nearly three times more likely to get sick than people who slept for 8 hours or more. Rest is what gives your immune system time to recharge. |
84cfb14dfa225ba9aa9ea9912ddb9aba | How can you manage stress to avoid headaches? | Keep track of things like: When your headache begins, where you have pain, how long it lasts, and whether treatment works What and how much you eat Any vitamins or supplements you take Exercise Social and work activities Details of your menstrual cycle How you're feeling each day and your level of stress Amount of sleep you get Try to identify what types of stressful situations or events trigger your headache, and take steps to avoid them. Other tips you can try: Eat healthy foods. Get 30 minutes of exercise a day. Try relaxation techniques like meditation. Get enough sleep. Turn to family and friends for support. Smile and laugh to ease your tension. |
1039953797aa4e8710fd1816e822c1c6 | How can I manage stress to avoid headaches? | Keep track of things like: When your headache begins, where you have pain, how long it lasts, and whether treatment works What and how much you eat Any vitamins or supplements you take Exercise Social and work activities Details of your menstrual cycle How you're feeling each day and your level of stress Amount of sleep you get Try to identify what types of stressful situations or events trigger your headache, and take steps to avoid them. Other tips you can try: Eat healthy foods. Get 30 minutes of exercise a day. Try relaxation techniques like meditation. Get enough sleep. Turn to family and friends for support. Smile and laugh to ease your tension. |
ccadea73d67ba65be2e0eb48ac6fcc55 | What are some stressful situations that may trigger your migraine? | Some stressful situations that may trigger your migraine are: Tension at work Marriage or relationship problems Unemployment, financial problems, or low income Childhood trauma, including your parents' divorce, physical abuse, or hospital stays Anxiety, tension, and nervousness Changes in your life, such as having a baby, switching jobs, or moving to a new home Juggling responsibilities or struggling to balance work and life Lack of sleep Stress about your surroundings, such as loud noises or harsh lights New routines or travel A migraine headache itself can cause stress, which in turn triggers more headaches later on. |
76c3b921d74ead7ee032898223dd0d42 | How do I know if stress is triggering my migraine? | Research shows that a stressful event or a particularly stressful day often occurs 2 to 3 days before a migraine attack. To see if this is true for you, keep a migraine diary. Over the course of a few months, it can help you find patterns in when you get headaches and help you pinpoint what kinds of stress may make it more likely for you get them. |
e6865ddc451f2c306c965c6afbf5b666 | How do you know if stress is triggering your migraine? | Research shows that a stressful event or a particularly stressful day often occurs 2 to 3 days before a migraine attack. To see if this is true for you, keep a migraine diary. Over the course of a few months, it can help you find patterns in when you get headaches and help you pinpoint what kinds of stress may make it more likely for you get them. |
7495154740f97504dfbafb85c3757797 | How can stress and your emotions trigger migraine headaches? | Some people say they get migraine when their stress eases. Over the course of a few months, it can help you find patterns in when you get headaches and help you pinpoint what kinds of stress may make it more likely for you get them. |
8fe8e8fa6bf12f2e2481e3d5a90678f4 | What specialists can work as a team for palliative care for lung cancer? | They'll work as a team, and they could be: Nurses or nurse practitioners Home health aides Social workers Psychologists Respiratory therapists Pharmacists Dietitians Clergy Volunteers Hospice is care that's given at the end of your life. |
95d143bc2739dd2b94c1e464db2f2ee5 | How can surgery help when you get it as palliative care for lung cancer? | Palliative care treatments like surgery can help you breathe better. Your doctor can draw out some of the fluid in your lungs or put in stents that hold open your airways. This can help you get enough oxygen when you breathe. |
c3575879a78002f1f2d8de57eb1968ac | What are examples of palliative care for your lung cancer? | Palliative care for your lung cancer may include: Anti-nausea drugs Counseling to deal with your emotions or fears Drugs to treat bloody coughs Oxygen therapy or a portable oxygen tank Pain medicine like morphine Steroids or other drugs to ease swelling in your lungs Treatments to ease your cough Treatments to boost your appetite or keep your weight up Treatments to ease pain or discomfort from cancer surgery Doctors who are specially trained in palliative care will manage your treatment. |
db291a7cf05ae5244aa9130226f3d787 | What does palliative care for lung cancer include? | Your palliative care may include radiation or chemotherapy too. Brachytherapy, or radiation seeds that are planted inside your lungs, can open up narrow air passages and help you breathe. Palliative chemotherapy can help ease your pain or cough. You can get extra oxygen through small tubes that go into your nose. This can be done at home. It can help ease fluid buildup so you can breathe. Palliative care for your lung cancer may include: Anti-nausea drugs Counseling to deal with your emotions or fears Drugs to treat bloody coughs Oxygen therapy or a portable oxygen tank Pain medicine like morphine Steroids or other drugs to ease swelling in your lungs Treatments to ease your cough Treatments to boost your appetite or keep your weight up Treatments to ease pain or discomfort from cancer surgery Doctors who are specially trained in palliative care will manage your treatment. |
a4add329d81ccb3603df070713417f63 | What are some palliative care options for lung cancer, and how can they help you feel better? | Some drugs can help open your air passages or calm swelling. Others control blood clots that can block your airways. You may also need medications to help ease your anxiety or depression. Your palliative care may include radiation or chemotherapy too. Brachytherapy, or radiation seeds that are planted inside your lungs, can open up narrow air passages and help you breathe. Palliative chemotherapy can help ease your pain or cough. |
ec3500eeb5ea77b0d6275eb384099637 | When can you get palliative care for lung cancer? | This special form of medical treatment can help you handle lung cancer issues like: Pain from your tumor or cancer surgery Stress, depression, guilt, or anxiety Chemotherapy, radiation, or other treatment side effects Shortness of breath Not getting enough oxygen Nausea Loss of appetite Constipation Fatigue Confusion Weight loss If your cancer can't be treated, you can get palliative care to ease your pain and make you more comfortable. But this type of treatment isn't just something you get once you're in hospice or at the end of your life. You can get it anytime you need it. |
73981ece30c13782a10666c7382ca0a2 | Who provides palliative care for lung cancer? | Palliative care for your lung cancer may include: Anti-nausea drugs Counseling to deal with your emotions or fears Drugs to treat bloody coughs Oxygen therapy or a portable oxygen tank Pain medicine like morphine Steroids or other drugs to ease swelling in your lungs Treatments to ease your cough Treatments to boost your appetite or keep your weight up Treatments to ease pain or discomfort from cancer surgery Doctors who are specially trained in palliative care will manage your treatment. They'll keep your oncologist (cancer doctor) or primary-care doctor up to date on your progress. You may get palliative care treatments from many other specialists too. They'll work as a team, and they could be: Nurses or nurse practitioners Home health aides Social workers Psychologists Respiratory therapists Pharmacists Dietitians Clergy Volunteers Hospice is care that's given at the end of your life. |
5691c75cced4c9c60cb3badb5fd2abb4 | Who should get palliative care for lung cancer? | Anyone with lung cancer can get palliative care to ease pain, poor breathing, fatigue, or anxiety. Get palliative care sooner rather than later so you have the best results. Your family members and loved ones can get palliative care too. Counseling can help them cope with their stress or fears. They can also get advice on how to deal with decisions they need to make about your cancer treatment or end-of-life care. |
875ba7f39ce88695c061a5b8b7568410 | What is palliative care for lung cancer? | You may need extra help with it comes to managing severe pain, nausea, fatigue, depression, or other symptoms. That's where palliative care comes in. It can help ease those symptoms and improve your daily life. It's a range of therapies that help you feel better, and help you manage your cancer and treatments. You may also hear it called supportive care. |
d927276052ac6090499fb53201105e28 | Will insurance cover palliative care for lung cancer? | Medicare and Medicaid also cover some palliative care and hospice treatment. Talk to your insurance provider to find out what your policy covers. In some states, laws allow you to turn some life insurance policy death benefits into money to use for palliative care while you're alive. A social worker, insurance agent, or financial consultant can also advise you on ways to pay for your palliative care. |
d11725c8b4d24ec4ac4d5bb77397b1f6 | How is palliative care for lung cancer different from hospice? | It's designed to make you feel comfortable, treat your pain, or to create a peaceful setting. Palliative care is part of hospice. But you don't have to be in hospice or at the end of your life to need or get it. |
4594e5ce226dda7f774c3f84bd603403 | How does palliative care for lung cancer help? | This special form of medical treatment can help you handle lung cancer issues like: Pain from your tumor or cancer surgery Stress, depression, guilt, or anxiety Chemotherapy, radiation, or other treatment side effects Shortness of breath Not getting enough oxygen Nausea Loss of appetite Constipation Fatigue Confusion Weight loss If your cancer can't be treated, you can get palliative care to ease your pain and make you more comfortable. But this type of treatment isn't just something you get once you're in hospice or at the end of your life. You can get it anytime you need it. |
1652625e6389fee67ccbf0feceaeac53 | Is palliative care the same thing as hospice? | It's a range of therapies that help you feel better, and help you manage your cancer and treatments. It's designed to make you feel comfortable, treat your pain, or to create a peaceful setting. Palliative care is part of hospice. But you don't have to be in hospice or at the end of your life to need or get it. |
03a77498296c9bd21b5eb1a585c2cd09 | What palliative care can help you get extra oxygen if you have lung cancer? | This can help you get enough oxygen when you breathe. This can be done at home. It can help ease fluid buildup so you can breathe. |
aa7f6cc9d842c050f13800d7906f52c3 | How can lung cancer affect you? | When you're living with lung cancer, both the disease and the treatments for it can take a toll on your quality of life. If you can't get enough oxygen, you can become very weak and tired. It can help ease fluid buildup so you can breathe. |
a20ec569059356b4b67d471bd2d0762d | What palliative care treatments can help with lung cancer? | It's a range of therapies that help you feel better, and help you manage your cancer and treatments. Your doctor can draw out some of the fluid in your lungs or put in stents that hold open your airways. This can help you get enough oxygen when you breathe. Some drugs can help open your air passages or calm swelling. Others control blood clots that can block your airways. You may also need medications to help ease your anxiety or depression. |
f24c7209f41f38671e3751a73ecf490a | Where do you get palliative care for lung cancer? | Your family members and loved ones can get palliative care too. Your palliative care may include radiation or chemotherapy too. This can be done at home. You may get palliative care treatments from many other specialists too. You can also get palliative care while you're in the hospital, at an outpatient clinic or doctor's office, at a nursing home or skilled nursing facility, or in a hospice. |
4d39b65df4661f314da0097b3b5c8271 | Why does testicular cancer happen? | But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage. It is rarely life-threatening. Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival. |
2257a68c8fd3046303b30d15a18a9f55 | How is HIV infection linked to testicular cancer? | HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. |
2ef9e559999a9ab6eef8ef5e81cac815 | Can cryptorchidism cause testicular cancer? | They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should âdropâ down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early. |
be8847e3937fabc510c8df15f65d1323 | Am I at a higher risk for testicular cancer if I am infertile? | Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. |
1e1e820657a7cefb118e4fc7080a70ca | How are issues before birth linked to testicular cancer? | Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. |
45dd7a8f5232d0ac747d9bf9f2c528eb | Could issues before birth put me at risk for testicular cancer? | Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it. |
644ba3bec36df7d323c2bace6bc18874 | How is a previous diagnosis related to testicular cancer? | Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. |
a2048ce461c3b269e886c977a25c0294 | How are fertility problems linked to testicular cancer? | Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. |
24e1404e22d73832782b7c36ced7c28c | Am I at a higher risk for testicular cancer if I have HIV? | HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. |
5cf4ec71dfc185c6b187723a5a08485b | What is testicular cancer? | Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. |
1ff8cca6ab6effe811cde8fd8382be7d | How is family history related to testicular cancer? | Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it. |
95dff2ae40fe6a917ffcf72a2f4361aa | What causes testicular cancer? | But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. |
0bc0a494a391735a7d8919df38952b52 | Can I get testicular cancer again if I have had it before? | Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. |
0db391ae2127c9d8cd25cf21b3443e57 | Where does testicular cancer occur? | Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. |
9436e69ccd1ee2354ef7d6f5617354ce | Why should I see a doctor about uveitis? | What if it comes back? |
71527ccb8a46b42fb727250ada5772b8 | What are the symptoms of uveitis? | It can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may come on quickly. If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist. |
975bea2033c0a1b186c54cf86be52f5a | How does a doctor check your eyes for uveitis? | During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye. This is called a slit lamp exam. She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see. She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis. |
7cc34b9bdfcc17f43c133c59edb4a44b | Who gets uveitis? | Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it. How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated. You might only have minor problems with your sight. Or it could cause serious vision loss. |
a37012c75c8a25a66a06d6e9911407e9 | How long will I have uveitis? | It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment. You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again. Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye. |
26308fc0c82656345caf7bef58bdb680 | How is uveitis diagnosed? | If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist. She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain? Where? How is your vision? Have you noticed any changes? Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place? Does anything make your symptoms better or worse? Have you injured your eye or your face recently? Do you have any other medical conditions? |
df440d807314bcfd803c6185c33c66bd | Are there different types of uveitis? | There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye. Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body. That causes inflammation. During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye. |
eeee198868d74265ab89cadc43ac36ea | What can I do about uveitis? | You might have it for a short time or for many years. Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision. If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well. Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye. |
463c913c2c2110235ddf5c2dd0b42007 | What are cavernous hemangiomas? | Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated. They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood. Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age. |
4645781556f95c59d02ceac91cf1a48f | What are salmon patches? | Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies. These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin. They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck. Often, these marks fade as the infant grows. |
576a69767d1267c576d87978698854c2 | Do birthmarks need to be treated? | Most birthmarks need no treatment. They usually remain stable as a child grows older. However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location. For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see. In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines. |
4c0f256e277a96cbf27fff1f8495afce | What are strawberry hemangiomas? | Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest. They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels. They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward. They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside. In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old. |
c25bf45cc81f6d4db7dc03a1b11d3892 | What are signs of red birthmarks? | Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin. |
255ca57543480cc67de201a181d32a10 | What are hemangiomas? | The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark. It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known. |
ba3450bc82cbf2c897aa26511b7ab7f4 | How is carcinoid syndrome diagnosed? | These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors. |
f682c0fa8a2ef4f00d5b5a718f61a2d5 | Is carcinoid syndrome common in people with a carcinoid tumor? | Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor. |
4f6fa822d0238cf304ed2e430e5dccbe | What is carcinoid syndrome? | This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung. Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor. |
ab73a61e36460854be12fd979261d3fd | How is the spread of carcinoid tumors treated? | Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. |
4460d08ba261f2a2ace6ed36e4dc0b71 | What are the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome? | In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms. In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms. |
61e7c03955413bd1a9d589eb4c565395 | Other than octreotide and lanreotide, what drugs can control specific symptoms of carcinoid syndrome? | Other drugs control specific symptoms. Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. |
b605365882cf36b407b58a841ccae21b | Can surgery cure carcinoid syndrome? | Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor. Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue. |
a8d537aa9486d7895a796782d242fed9 | How are somatostatin analogues used to treat carcinoid syndrome? | Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide is one example of this type of drug. It is typically given by injection. Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly. Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms. These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth. |
5eda8646bb177fcbb760d908ae5c8f58 | How are carcinoid tumors treated? | Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors. |
0e552f22d310488465b3218b9fd05219 | What things can be done at home to help with symptoms of carcinoid syndrome? | You can take steps to improve these symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods. |
1ee3d2f4e954a0d9a2678923fba781b0 | When should I go to the doctor for symptoms of carcinoid tumor? | You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. |
6574741851a103d9da1acd7f3677f054 | How safe are natural therapies in the treatment for bipolar disorder? | In addition, always discuss any alternative remedy or dietary supplement with your doctor to avoid an herb/drug interaction, which could be medically dangerous. No matter what the advertising flyer claims at the natural food store, even the most popular medicinal herbs with pharmaceutical compounds have ingredients that have not been tested and are not scrutinized by FDA. Unlike products that have FDA approval, many herbal products have not gone through clinical trials to show that they are safe and effective before going onto the market. |
a4c17d3bfdda6a16dd95fd7baf482de4 | How safe is St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) in treating bipolar disorder? | But St. John's wort is not recommended for the treatment of bipolar disorder. In addition, St. John's wort may cause serious herb-drug reactions if taken with other SSRI medications such as Prozac. |
aa158076f24d838f2a9b137063cf6aea | What is radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation for papillary thyroid carcinoma? | Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step. After the operation, your thyroid gets tested. The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning. This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine. Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them. It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up. |
b18e7146a7e77f230df68605709d0686 | What are symptoms of papillary thyroid carcinoma? | Often, you won't have any. You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem. Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid. Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid. They're very common and often don't cause any trouble. But about 1 in 20 are cancer. |
a980d87c3d1a387edb8a8f00ac71010e | What are symptoms of papillary thyroid carcinoma as a nodule gets bigger? | As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure. |
2c86c7d848ba67f64bf9afca4dc5c8e6 | What might raise your chances of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma? | You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions. Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds. Family history. In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. Radiation therapy. If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances. Gender. It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why. |
74fe59b30a7246da0e2303cbb0b47a5d | Who might need radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation for papillary thyroid carcinoma? | You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills. |
d700002c43c5f756fc57b6d0b1b8cf86 | What follow-up care will you need after getting papillary thyroid carcinoma treatment? | At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months. This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back. |
f6238c511108fcb122b98ea83a60bc1c | How is papillary thyroid carcinoma diagnosed? | You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer. Physical exam. Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have. Blood tests. You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked. Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features. Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer. Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months. |
323b4684a2fb20dcde5791dee9edb3fc | What happens during surgery to treat papillary thyroid carcinoma? | In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely. It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back. |
42049e230a1c5702684e2d71aeb1f852 | What is papillary thyroid carcinoma? | It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured. This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones. |
e0e1b1d7df1e4c69fe7d603c63297257 | How do thyroid hormone pills help treat papillary thyroid carcinoma? | If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. You start taking these after surgery. It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed. You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life. The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH). And that would raise the odds that cancer could return. |
21b8c5d3e96ecd751a70e9af873da5c2 | How does vasectomy reversal affect my sex life? | But don't have sex or ejaculate until your doctor gives you the âall clear.â Most doctors recommend that you wait 2 to 3 weeks to have sex. |
9e45e8b14493dac690bf86518369ab69 | How Is a vasectomy reversed? | This can be done using one of two methods. The first is through vasovasostomy, where your doctor sews the ends of the vas deferens from the testes to the penis back together. The second method is vasoepididymostomy. Here, the doctor attaches the vas deferens to the small organ at the back of each testicle that holds sperm. It's far more difficult than a vasovasostomy. Your doctor may only choose this method if you can't have a vasovasostomy or if he doesn't think it will work. |
ef38a6b35ec946a51c23d1d81f8071d4 | How do I know if reverse vasectomy worked? | You'll know your vasectomy reversal was successful if sperm appear in your semen after a few months. And if you had a vasoepididymostomy, it may take even longer than a year for sperm to appear in your semen. |
8b40f00a806cfa6b0546e030d4035e83 | When should you call the doctor about dehydration in a child? | Dehydration can be serious in a baby or young child. If you notice these signs, see a doctor right away: Extreme sleepiness Less responsive than usual Few wet diapers Cold and blotchy hands and feet No tears when crying Dark yellow pee Very dry mouth Usually, dehydration is easy to treat at home if you get out of the heat and drink plenty of liquids. But once you're thirsty, you're probably already dehydrated, so it's best to drink plenty of fluids regularly. |
8b498dc215cb608dac80703df3f3ac27 | What causes dehydration? | You can become dehydrated for many different reasons. It could be from sweating too much. Vomiting or diarrhea can quickly remove fluids from your body, too. So can medicines that make you pee a lot. All of these things can cause you to lose more water and electrolytes (essential minerals in your blood and body fluids) than are good for you. If you don't have enough, your body has trouble doing the things it's supposed to do. There's really only one way to treat dehydration -- replace the fluids and electrolytes your body has lost. |
6e67d2a1249dad95fa3a7b19905bc4ff | What are alternative treatments for ankylosing spondylitis? | Ask your doctor about how these techniques can help ease pain and stiffness in addition to your other treatments: Acupuncture Massage Yoga Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Things you can do at home to improve your AS symptoms include: Exercise daily. |
8e4f1a44f48d1c5a7b0f2512562a6efe | What is axial ankylosing spondylitis? | There are two types of AS. Axial AS causes lower back pain. Peripheral AS causes pain and swelling in joints other than your spine. |
eb6d05338909561a7b3d4ed02a7f1d5d | What can I do to improve quality of life with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)? | Heat and cold therapy. Healthy lifestyle and food choices. Take your drugs as prescribed, don't smoke, and exercise daily to help ease your inflammation and prevent spine fusion or organ damage. |
29730c1185ce46217f0f18fe4f7c9967 | What are the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis? | Pain and stiffness. You might also feel pain in other joints such as your knees, shoulders, and jaw. |
c4988c53dddb4276c77a571cfc54e8bf | Who gets ankylosing spondylitis? | It tends to start between your teens and 30s. You can inherit it from your parents. One gene, called HLA- B27, is common in people with AS. There are two types of AS. |
5cffd14b680a483f5ed1d83c84befa9c | How can older adults avoid falls at home? | Get a friend or family member to help you clear your walkways of anything you can trip over. Make sure your light switches are easy to reach, and at the bottom and top of any stairs. Turn the lights on before you get up to move around. Use self-adhesive, non-skid mats or safety treads in bathtubs, showers, and pools. Put non-skid rugs on bathroom floors and pads under rugs on bare floors. Grab hold. Put handrails in the shower and wherever else you need them. Move it where you use it. Wear sturdy shoes inside and outside. |
78135ac129947f3c3a32d81a8100436c | How can I prevent night terrors? | If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one. Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime. Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes. You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate. Continue this routine for a week. |
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