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850b65e60cfca592ff52ffe3997ea457 | What can you do to improve your posture? | Some of these muscles move your torso by flexing, extending, or rotating your spine. Others stabilize your pelvis and spine in a natural, neutral position. Old-style sit-ups used only a few of these muscles, often with jerky momentum. Today's yoga, Pilates, and core fitness programs target your entire core with slow, controlled movements to get the most out of your workout. Repeat five to 10 times, adding more as your core gets stronger Increase the Intensity: The closer your straight leg is to the floor, the harder the work for your core. |
9cf83414b851aa05776cea56c750595b | What is the current solution for antibiotic resistance? | In 2015, the White House created a National Action Plan for Combatting Antibiotic Resistance. Its recommendations include: Scientists should step up the development of new antibiotics and vaccines as well as diagnostic tests to identify drug-resistant bacteria. Public health officials should monitor antibiotic resistance and track its spread. Doctors should help stop unnecessary antibiotic use and develop safer practices in hospitals and clinics. Farmers should stop giving animals antibiotics needed to treat diseases in people. |
f1fb0eb594c76cdce65bf21471932b4f | How do bacteria become antibiotic resistant? | Some bacteria can naturally resist certain kinds of antibiotics. Others can become resistant if their genes change or they get drug-resistant genes from other bacteria. The longer and more often antibiotics are used, the less effective they are against those bacteria. |
cc48436b819389a2df0e910355d56a0d | How many infections are resistance to antibiotics? | Each year, an estimated 2 million people in the U. S. develop infections that are resistant to antibiotics. In some cases, these infections result in death. |
44ed00d37c78a6e170bf117e8089a2ca | How can antibiotic resistance affect chronic diseases? | Resistance also makes it more difficult to care for people with chronic diseases. Some people need medical treatments like chemotherapy, surgery, or dialysis, and they sometimes take antibiotics to help reduce the risk of infection. |
631ed6fc82b7cea8d38724ead6a8db1d | What are the potential benefits of digital mammography? | More analysis. Because digital mammograms are stored electronically, they can be analyzed by computers as well as by radiologists. Easier second opinions. They can easily be sent electronically for analysis. More to see. The images can be manipulated for better clarity and visibility. Film mammogram can't. Lower average radiation dosage. Digital mammograms often take more views of each breast than the film kind -- but they use about 25% less radiation. That's because smaller areas of the breast are imaged in each view. Easier to store. The digital images stay on a computer. |
7a45bcc7085625a9a39561349394f345 | How common are digital mammograms? | Most mammogram facilities in the U. S. now have digital capabilities. But If you can't get the digital kind, that doesn't mean you should skip getting a film mammogram. |
fc53f4bc1574ffdedb1136af592a2bc8 | How well do digital mammograms work? | The women were screened using both types of tests. Breast cancer was found in 335 of the women. The researchers determined that digital mammograms did a better job with detection for three groups of women: Under age 50 Had dense breasts Hadn't yet gone through menopause, or had been in menopause less than a year If you fall into one of these groups, talk with your doctor about having a digital mammogram. |
d637cd8f1b6634f441898d67a153f285 | What are popular screening methods for breast cancer? | Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the U. The images are checked for anything irregular, and doctors also look for changes from previous tests. The images were recorded on film for many years. But now digital mammograms can store and analyze the information using a computer. She then takes images of your breast from top to bottom and side to side. |
20891a5133687fa78d6edf818d2b1c4b | How common is breast cancer in the United States? | Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the U. The images are checked for anything irregular, and doctors also look for changes from previous tests. Breast cancer was found in 335 of the women. |
31966ab0cfe6772d1bccde548abbbacb | What else should you know about orlistat (Xenical) as a prescription weight loss drug? | What else you should know: You should be on a low-fat diet (less than 30% of your daily calories from fat) before taking orlistat. Also, take a multivitamin at least 2 hours before or after taking orlistat, because the drug temporarily makes it harder for your body to absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K. Orlistat is the only drug of its kind that's approved in the U. S. All other prescription weight loss drugs curb your appetite, including the following. |
47d2725c836098d02c36be69a98ae772 | What are the side effects of Saxenda as a prescription weight loss drug? | Side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, and increased appetite. Serious side effects can include raised heart rate, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney problems, and suicidal thoughts. |
091dbfe60ff61ebb85be0ee96742fc28 | What else should you know about Belviq as a prescription weight loss drug? | What else you should know: If you don't lose 5% of your weight after 12 weeks of taking Contrave, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it, because it's unlikely to work for you, the FDA says. |
15771880da351e1649209b5137c7bd68 | What are the side effect of Qsymia as a prescription weight loss drug? | Side effects: The most common side effects are tingling hands and feet, dizziness, altered sense of taste, insomnia, constipation, and dry mouth. Serious side effects include certain birth defects (cleft lip and cleft palate), faster heart rate, suicidal thoughts or actions, and eye problems that could lead to permanent vision loss if not treated. |
5cd332d8c07bb8cde6ad7c4c79ebc56d | What are the side effects of orlistat (Xenical) as a prescription weight loss drug? | Side effects include abdominal cramping, passing gas, leaking oily stool, having more bowel movements, and not being able to control bowel movements. These side effects are generally mild and temporary. |
db1dc8628af1ff5356e94da75ffc9365 | What prescription weight loss drugs are most common? | Here's what you should know about the most common prescription weight loss drugs: orlistat, Belviq, Contrave, Saxenda, phentermine, and Qsymia. |
a85656ddcac3de346e3db864396339d7 | What are the side effects of Contrave as a prescription weight loss drug? | Side effects: The most common side effects include nausea, constipation, headache, vomiting, dizziness, insomnia, and dry mouth. Contrave has a boxed warning about the increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors associated with bupropion. The warning also notes that serious neuropsychiatric issues linked to bupropion have been reported. Contrave can cause seizures and must not be used in patients who have seizure disorders. The drug can also increase blood pressure and heart rate. |
1c16cd8183465ba2c0de870de56a04aa | What are the side effects of Belviq as a prescription weight loss drug? | Side effects: The most common side effects in people who don't have diabetes include headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, and constipation. The most common side effects in those who have diabetes are low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), headache, back pain, cough, and fatigue. People taking some depression medications with lorcaserin need to be monitored very closely for a rare but serious reaction that includes fever and confusion. |
1059cd52008dc796cdb7946a37e1dfc4 | What else should you know about Qsymia as a prescription weight loss drug? | What else you should know: If you don't lose at least 3% of your weight after 12 weeks on Qsymia, the FDA recommends that you stop taking it or that your doctor increase your dose for the next 12 weeks -- and if that doesn't work, you should gradually stop taking it. |
59e505320fba898371ad5fb412b2b886 | How does Belviq work as a prescription weight loss drug? | Approved for long-term use? How it works: Curbs your appetite. |
2e0d96a68001cd983e2c20e5ed52fba5 | How does orlistat (Xenical) work as a prescription weight loss drug? | How it works: Blocks your body from absorbing about a third of the fat you eat. When a doctor prescribes orlistat, it's called Xenical. If you get it without a prescription, it's called Alli, which has half of Xenical's dose. Approved for long-term use? |
969ead38e854a7d891fdfb4241e76d00 | What are the side effect of phentermine as a prescription weight loss drug? | Also, take a multivitamin at least 2 hours before or after taking orlistat, because the drug temporarily makes it harder for your body to absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K. Orlistat is the only drug of its kind that's approved in the U. S. All other prescription weight loss drugs curb your appetite, including the following. Side effects: The most common side effects include nausea, constipation, headache, vomiting, dizziness, insomnia, and dry mouth. The drug can also increase blood pressure and heart rate. What else you should know: If you don't lose 5% of your weight after 12 weeks of taking Contrave, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it, because it's unlikely to work for you, the FDA says. Liraglutide has been shown in studies to cause thyroid tumors in animals, but it is not yet known if it can cause thyroid cancer in humans. |
7dbd0f27ef91d18c84ef0dc9ba1f9293 | How does Saxenda work as a prescription weight loss drug? | Approved for long-term use? How it works: Liraglutide is a higher dose of the type 2 diabetes drug Victoza. It mimics an intestinal hormone that tells the brain your stomach is full. |
86f20d4ea607a51144c7480c4f915f0e | How can working around harmful chemicals cause bladder cancer? | People who work in certain industries (painters, machinists, printers, hairdressers, and truck drivers, among others) may be exposed to harmful chemicals for long periods of time. This can increase their risk of disease. |
efc74c27d59b8c471919ba1d083a7f2e | What is the outlook for people with bladder cancer? | The 5-year survival rate for bladder cancer is about 77%. That means that about 7 out of 10 people who are diagnosed with the disease will still be alive 5 years later. But that's just an estimate. Your outcome is based on your unique situation. That includes things like your age, overall health, how early the cancer was found, and how well it responds to treatment. |
4c0c64cc7c3d49a337320d3aad4e5a2d | How can chronic bladder inflammation cause bladder cancer? | If you have bladder infections that keep coming back or another condition that causes your bladder to be irritated for long periods of time, you stand a better chance of getting bladder cancer. |
a0022f547e98c8f6a7e120b3cfd9a991 | What causes bladder cancer? | It accounts for just 5% of all new cancers in the U. S. Doctors aren't sure. But they do know that several things increase your risk for the disease. They include: Genetic makeup, race, and family history. |
b7a807a47dee477a1a943afa6161ea5b | How can genes cause bladder cancer? | Bladder cancer is most common in white men over age 55. If you or someone in your immediate family (parents or siblings) has had cancer of the bladder or the urinary tract before, you're more likely to get it. |
d3a0f07a02b8c5cb91fa846be3b1dadd | How can smoking cause bladder cancer? | Research shows that smoking is the cause of about 50% of all bladder cancers. Working around harmful chemicals. |
899d6df6248611eae80fd2937ba90a06 | What is the role of the bladder? | Tubes called ureters carry the pee from your kidneys to your bladder. When you use the bathroom, the muscles in your bladder push the urine out through a tube called the urethra. In severe cases, it can spread to distant parts of your body, including your bones, lungs, or liver. |
9c188ba75ab86e6ae2394018af0d22ee | How common is bladder cancer? | It accounts for just 5% of all new cancers in the U. S. Doctors aren't sure. The 5-year survival rate for bladder cancer is about 77%. |
7dd8e043f4a6308ab61ef87e39817599 | How can taking certain diabetes medications cause bladder cancer? | If you have bladder infections that keep coming back or another condition that causes your bladder to be irritated for long periods of time, you stand a better chance of getting bladder cancer. Other diabetes meds that contain pioglitazone ( Actoplus Met and Duetact) can also raise your risk. |
5345a9cd28b5fc5028196d98863faa54 | How can prior chemo or radiation therapy cause bladder cancer? | If you or someone in your immediate family (parents or siblings) has had cancer of the bladder or the urinary tract before, you're more likely to get it. If you've taken pioglitazone ( Actos) for more than a year, you may stand a greater chance of getting bladder cancer. |
369c56345a53c7d260da8211811f64e4 | How can you get bladder cancer? | Over time, a tumor forms. It can spread to nearby lymph nodes and other organs. In severe cases, it can spread to distant parts of your body, including your bones, lungs, or liver. If you have bladder infections that keep coming back or another condition that causes your bladder to be irritated for long periods of time, you stand a better chance of getting bladder cancer. |
8a0b557d26cd34d7d59b3eb31c1df7a3 | What should one expect after a root canal? | For the first few days following the completion of a root canal, the tooth may feel sensitive due to natural tissue inflammation, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure. This sensitivity or discomfort usually can be controlled with over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin) or naproxen ( Aleve). Most patients can return to their normal activities the next day. Until your root canal procedure is completely finished -- that is to say, the permanent filling is in place and/or the crown, it's wise to minimize chewing on the tooth under repair. This step will help avoid recontamination of the interior of the tooth and also may prevent a fragile tooth from breaking before the tooth can be fully restored. Embed Asset Override As far as oral health care is concerned, brush, floss, and use an antiseptic mouthwash as you regularly would and see your dentist at normally scheduled intervals. |
346836ae63e218f5e6fc38b5add886d8 | How successful are root canals? | The root canal procedure is the treatment of choice. The only alternative to a root canal procedure is having the tooth extracted and replaced with a bridge, implant, or removable partial denture to restore chewing function and prevent adjacent teeth from shifting. |
b213a064e8efc218fa94e2cc27c1daf1 | How can you prevent a root canal? | Embed Asset Override Since some of the reasons why the nerve of a tooth and its pulp become inflamed and infected are due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures on a tooth and/or large fillings, following good oral hygiene practices (brushing twice a day, flossing at least once a day, and scheduling regular dental visits) may reduce the need for a root canal procedure. Trauma resulting from a sports-related injury can be reduced by wearing a mouth guard. |
b961d85bf3bc778ee0cfa0e5b1dba47c | Why does tooth pulp need to be removed? | When a tooth's nerve tissue or pulp is damaged, it breaks down and bacteria begin to multiply within the pulp chamber. The bacteria and other decayed debris can cause an infection or abscessed tooth. An abscess is a pus-filled pocket that forms at the end of the roots of the tooth. An abscess occurs when the infection spreads all the way past the ends of the roots of the tooth. In addition to an abscess, an infection in the root canal of a tooth can cause: Embed Asset Override Swelling that may spread to other areas of the face, neck, or head Bone loss around the tip of the root Drainage problems extending outward from the root. A hole can occur through the side of the tooth with drainage into the gums or through the cheek with drainage into the skin. |
8f78aa560e6f832460578856a5a1b2a6 | What does a root canal require? | A root canal requires one or more office visits and can be performed by a dentist or endodontist. An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the human dental pulp or the nerve of the tooth. The choice of which type of dentist to use depends to some degree on the difficulty of the root canal procedure needed in your particular tooth and the general dentist's comfort level in working on your tooth. Your dentist will discuss who might be best suited to perform the work in your particular case. |
f68cb7aa3eb79c692b50df3d9f059f16 | What are potential complications after a root canal? | Despite your dentist's best efforts to clean and seal a tooth, new infections might emerge after a root canal. Among the likely reasons for this include: Embed Asset Override More than the normally anticipated number of root canals in a tooth (leaving one of them uncleaned) An undetected crack in the root of a tooth A defective or inadequate dental restoration that has allowed bacteria to get past the restoration into the inner aspects of the tooth and recontaminate the area A breakdown of the inner sealing material over time, allowing bacteria to recontaminate the inner aspects of the tooth Sometimes retreatment can be successful, other times endodontic surgery must be tried in order to save the tooth. |
9dd79bf5859fe37ac910203604425963 | What are alternatives to a root canal? | The only alternative to a root canal procedure is having the tooth extracted and replaced with a bridge, implant, or removable partial denture to restore chewing function and prevent adjacent teeth from shifting. These alternatives not only are more expensive than a root canal procedure but require more treatment time and additional procedures to adjacent teeth and supporting tissues. |
fa859361b6686d2da25cb2f6846e41ae | How is the tooth filled in a root canal? | If the root canal is not completed on the same day, a temporary filling is placed in the exterior hole in the tooth to keep out contaminants like saliva and food between appointments. At the next appointment, to fill the interior of the tooth, a sealer paste and a rubber compound called gutta percha is placed into the tooth's root canal. To fill the exterior access hole created at the beginning of treatment, a filling is placed. |
d378cafb01f8a3cd57da826e3e346371 | What damages a tooth's nerve and pulp in the first place? | A tooth's nerve and pulp can become irritated, inflamed, and infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures on a tooth, and/or large fillings, a crack or chip in the tooth, or trauma to the face. |
ed85203c0c03fc682152a95e56f5071d | What is a root canal? | !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(); }); } A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form. " Root canal" is the term used to describe the natural cavity within the center of the tooth. The pulp or pulp chamber is the soft area within the root canal. The tooth's nerve lies within the root canal. |
ff3749fab76def5222329c497565bbc4 | What is the cost of a root canal? | A ballpark estimate for the root canal treatment itself (not including a dental restoration following the procedure) performed by a general dentist could range from $500 to $1,000 for an incisor and $800 to $1,500 for a molar. The fees charged by endodontists could be up to 50% higher. |
30931f3c649cde7972727d0a08cba863 | What happens in a root canal? | In addition to an abscess, an infection in the root canal of a tooth can cause: Embed Asset Override Swelling that may spread to other areas of the face, neck, or head Bone loss around the tip of the root Drainage problems extending outward from the root. Your dentist or endodontist will then use local anesthesia to numb the area near the tooth. An access hole will then be drilled into the tooth. The pulp along with bacteria, the decayed nerve tissue and related debris is removed from the tooth. The cleaning out process is accomplished using root canal files. A series of these files of increasing diameter are each subsequently placed into the access hole and worked down the full length of the tooth to scrape and scrub the sides of the root canals. Water or sodium hypochlorite is used periodically to flush away the debris. At the next appointment, to fill the interior of the tooth, a sealer paste and a rubber compound called gutta percha is placed into the tooth's root canal. These alternatives not only are more expensive than a root canal procedure but require more treatment time and additional procedures to adjacent teeth and supporting tissues. |
d9f764f86a74f0146ff6c5ff0f7c7613 | What are the final steps in a root canal? | Your dentist will discuss the need for any additional dental work with you. Also, because the final step of the root canal procedure is application of a restoration such as a crown or a filling, it will not be obvious to onlookers that a root canal was performed. |
aa4d696f2b846ab61c7105892fae067f | How does a doctor diagnose abnormal vaginal discharge? | Types of Abnormal Discharge and Their Possible Causes Type of Discharge What It Might Mean Other Symptoms Bloody or brown Irregular menstrual cycles, or less often, cervical or endometrial cancer Abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain Cloudy or yellow Gonorrhea Bleeding between periods, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain Frothy, yellow or greenish with a bad smell Trichomoniasis Pain and itching while urinating Pink Shedding of the uterine lining after childbirth (lochia) Thick, white, cheesy Yeast infection Swelling and pain around the vulva, itching, painful sexual intercourse White, gray, or yellow with fishy odor Bacterial vaginosis Itching or burning, redness and swelling of the vagina or vulva The doctor will start by taking a health history and asking about your symptoms. Questions may include: When did the abnormal discharge begin? What color is the discharge? Is there any smell? Do you have any itching, pain, or burning in or around the vagina? Do you have more than one sexual partner? Do you douche? |
4848e5fc3fbd68460450593d2d36e7f4 | What is a normal vaginal discharge? | !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(); }); } Vaginal discharge serves an important housekeeping function in the female reproductive system. Fluid made by glands inside the vagina and cervix carries away dead cells and bacteria. This keeps the vagina clean and helps prevent infection. Most of the time, vaginal discharge is perfectly normal. The amount can vary, as can odor and color (which can range from clear to a milky white-ish), depending on the time in your menstrual cycle. For example, there will be more discharge when you're ovulating, breastfeeding, or sexually aroused. It may smell different when you're pregnant or you've been letting your personal hygiene slide. None of those changes is cause for alarm. However, if the color, smell, or consistency seems quite different than usual, especially if you also have vaginal itching or burning, you could be dealing with an infection or other condition. |
03f3d4b601eeebc0a58329cf6e8eb967 | What are some tips for preventing abnormal vaginal discharge? | These are a few of the things that can upset that balance: Antibiotic or steroid use Bacterial vaginosis, a bacterial infection more common in pregnant women or women who have multiple sexual partners Birth control pills Cervical cancer Chlamydia or gonorrhea ( STDs), sexually transmitted infections Diabetes Douches, scented soaps or lotions, bubble bath Pelvic infection after surgery Pelvic inflammatory disease ( PID) Trichomoniasis, a parasitic infection typically contracted and caused by having unprotected sex Vaginal atrophy, the thinning and drying out of the vaginal walls during menopause Vaginitis, irritation in or around the vagina Yeast infections See the chart below to learn more about what a particular type of discharge might mean. Never use scented soaps and feminine products or douche. Also avoid feminine sprays and bubble baths. After going to the bathroom, always wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria from getting into the vagina and causing an infection. Wear 100% cotton underpants, and avoid overly tight clothing. |
3e2150962592b5fccb83318a873cf919 | How is abnormal vaginal discharge treated? | What color is the discharge? Bacterial vaginosis is treated with antibiotic pills or creams. Trichomoniasis is usually treated with the drug metronidazole ( Flagyl) or tinidazole ( Tindamax). |
fda162934503c7fc800008cdb039c7e6 | What causes abnormal vaginal discharge? | These are a few of the things that can upset that balance: Antibiotic or steroid use Bacterial vaginosis, a bacterial infection more common in pregnant women or women who have multiple sexual partners Birth control pills Cervical cancer Chlamydia or gonorrhea ( STDs), sexually transmitted infections Diabetes Douches, scented soaps or lotions, bubble bath Pelvic infection after surgery Pelvic inflammatory disease ( PID) Trichomoniasis, a parasitic infection typically contracted and caused by having unprotected sex Vaginal atrophy, the thinning and drying out of the vaginal walls during menopause Vaginitis, irritation in or around the vagina Yeast infections See the chart below to learn more about what a particular type of discharge might mean. Do you have any itching, pain, or burning in or around the vagina? |
5ba532828a54103b5b11b5e19e76172b | Does endovenous ablation therapy for varicose and spider veins have risks? | Endovenous ablation therapy is minimally invasive and generally safe and complication-free. There are, though, risks, including infection, damage to the blood vessel, inflammation of the vein, and, rarely, heat damage to nerves, although this typically goes away in a short time. In extremely rare cases, blood clots that form in the veins can travel to the lungs. |
6124f8adff3acd2dbafc4a5f89b9af1d | What are symptoms of varicose and spider veins? | Although varicose veins and spider veins are common, many people find them unsightly. Varicose veins can also cause unpleasant symptoms, such as tiredness, itching, burning, throbbing, tingling, heaviness, soreness, or swelling in the legs. |
4d9f74f33999eaa1bd09e3d656cfccca | How can ambulatory phlebectomy help in treating varicose and spider veins? | Ambulatory phlebectomy Ambulatory phlebectomy removes varicose veins closest to the surface of the skin through slit-like incisions. You'll remain awake during the procedure, but the area around the vein will be numbed. It's an outpatient procedure, meaning there is no overnight stay. |
03db398ecc4440cc0f0675bc0f92555c | Can varicose veins cause medical problems? | But in some people, they can lead to pain that interferes with walking or standing. They can also cause blood clots, skin ulcers, infections, and other troubles. If lifestyle changes don't help, if varicose veins become more severe, or if you're bothered by the appearance of your varicose or spider veins, talk to your doctor about what medical treatments are available. |
cb39d809507eb414098a9f9df9a2901a | How can endovenous ablation therapy help in treating varicose and spider veins? | Endovenous ablation therapy In this procedure, doctors close off varicose veins by using lasers or high-frequency radio waves within the vein to create intense heat. Your doctor will make a tiny cut near the vein and insert a small catheter. A device at the tip of the catheter heats up the inside of the vessel and closes it off. Compared to an older procedure called vein stripping and ligation, in which veins are tied shut and removed through small cuts in the skin, ablation therapy closes off varicose veins but leaves them in place, resulting in minimal bleeding and bruising. |
20ab0c0ae71efe583c080c12b4eaf33b | What are some lifestyle changes that can improve symptoms of varicose and spider veins? | Some things you can try include: Not standing or sitting for long periods without taking a break. Losing extra weight to improve blood flow and ease pressure on your veins. Not wearing tight clothing, especially around your waist, upper thighs, and legs. Avoiding crossing your legs at your knees and ankles. Doing physical activities that move your legs, which will improve muscle tone. |
028d5552dcdcc20494f5e35ab1b4eaa7 | How can compression stockings help in treating varicose and spider veins? | That keeps blood from pooling in veins and also curbs leg swelling. You can buy compression stockings in pharmacies and medical supply stores. If lifestyle changes don't help, if varicose veins become more severe, or if you're bothered by the appearance of your varicose or spider veins, talk to your doctor about what medical treatments are available. A device at the tip of the catheter heats up the inside of the vessel and closes it off. |
895415bb9b23dda58e9cec67ef0d2e7b | How can you match your strengths to your job if you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? | ADHD symptoms can differ from person to person. The disorder can make you restless and easily distracted. Or it can make you so focused on a task that it's hard for you to shift your attention to other things. The trick is to seek jobs where your ADHD traits may be your strengths: 1. |
576faca157c95fcb0b888045d24ce063 | Are there drugs that exist to help with quitting smoking? | There are also two drugs your doctor can prescribe that may help: Chantix and Zyban. When using any of these products, follow the directions on the package and report any side effects to your doctor. Don't use more than one type, and don't smoke while using nicotine replacement products, since doing so can cause serious side effects. |
564eeb56cfee4944f32de8461f3a7458 | What kinds of non-drug nicotine replacement therapies exist? | You can also ask your doctor if nicotine replacement therapy might help. Nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, and nasal sprays are four ways to curb cravings for nicotine without a prescription. You wear the patch on your skin, between the neck and waist. It steadily supplies small amounts of nicotine. The gum lets you control the amount of nicotine you get each day. Use it for up to 30 minutes at a time. The nasal spray provides fast relief from nicotine cravings but requires a prescription. The lozenges also control the amount of nicotine you get each day. |
e16d83165bad7ba9650862f8b0db27a2 | How does smoking affect people with diabetes? | And since diabetes makes you more likely to get heart disease, you definitely don't want the extra risk that comes from smoking. No matter how much or how long you have smoked, quitting helps your health. You'll feel better, look better (since smoking gives you wrinkles before you're old), and you'll save money, too. If you have diabetes, here are some tips to help you quit, based on guidelines from the American Cancer Society. |
0b405e2c00ae3b22a736ed3f28bf5f4d | What are tips for people with diabetes to quit smoking? | You don't have to quit immediately. If you know it's more realistic for you to kick the habit after a big event or deadline, make that your quit date. Tell your doctor the date. You'll have built-in support. Don't have anything you need to smoke on hand, like ash trays, lighters, or matches. Breathe deeply when you crave a cigarette. Hold your breath for 10 seconds, and then exhale slowly. Spend time in places where you can't smoke because it's banned, such as a library, theater, or museum. Hang out with friends who are also working on kicking the habit. Go to places that don't allow smoking. Reach for low-calorie, good-for-you foods instead of smoking. Choose fresh fruit and crisp, crunchy vegetables. Exercise to ease your stress instead of lighting up. Pass up coffee, soft drinks that have caffeine, and alcohol, as they all can increase the urge to smoke. Draw, text, type, or knit, for examples. Hack your habits. If you always had a cigarette on your work break, take a walk, talk to a friend, or do something else instead. It will be harder to get one. You'll have time to notice what you're doing and stop. Let your family and friends know you're quitting smoking. Ask for their support. If they smoke, tell them not to do so around you. If they do, leave. Be good to yourself. Do things that you enjoy. You'll notice that you don't need a cigarette to have fun. |
7f2422da3914701463718e511b08c097 | What are some tips to help you quit smoking? | You don't have to quit immediately. If you know it's more realistic for you to kick the habit after a big event or deadline, make that your quit date. Tell your doctor the date. You'll have built-in support. Don't have anything you need to smoke on hand, like ash trays, lighters, or matches. Breathe deeply when you crave a cigarette. Hold your breath for 10 seconds, and then exhale slowly. Spend time in places where you can't smoke because it's banned, such as a library, theater, or museum. Hang out with friends who are also working on kicking the habit. Go to places that don't allow smoking. Choose fresh fruit and crisp, crunchy vegetables. Exercise to ease your stress instead of lighting up. Pass up coffee, soft drinks that have caffeine, and alcohol, as they all can increase the urge to smoke. Draw, text, type, or knit, for examples. Hack your habits. If you always had a cigarette on your work break, take a walk, talk to a friend, or do something else instead. It will be harder to get one. You'll have time to notice what you're doing and stop. Let your family and friends know you're quitting smoking. Ask for their support. If they smoke, tell them not to do so around you. If they do, leave. Be good to yourself. Do things that you enjoy. You'll notice that you don't need a cigarette to have fun. |
81f4e2e47919466d35dd987c51c09ca8 | What are the different options of nicotine replacement therapy? | Nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, and nasal sprays are four ways to curb cravings for nicotine without a prescription. There are also two drugs your doctor can prescribe that may help: Chantix and Zyban. |
e96be90c2b9fdf3d4149b54ba3bb6855 | Where can you get carcinoid syndrome? | You could get carcinoid syndrome from tumors in the lungs, testes, or ovaries. In those cases, the extra hormones go directly into your bloodstream. |
52dadb02a6eea843df186db8b8cf70fa | How is radiation used to treat carcinoid syndrome? | This treatment can destroy cancer cells or keep them from multiplying. The radiation can come from a machine outside your body, or your doctor may place a small amount of radioactive material inside your body, in or near the tumor. |
dfda035baed297320b6c38f4c1b21716 | Is there a cure for carcinoid syndrome? | Although often there's no cure for carcinoid tumors, treatments can help you live longer and better. ( Sometimes it can be surgically removed and cured if found early.) You can also take steps to relieve the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome and feel more comfortable. You have control over decisions about your treatment and your life. Find people you can talk to about your plans, your fears, and your feelings. Ask your doctor about support groups, where you can meet people who understand what you're going through. |
df19bbafa1af3f5d7ecd21fcfcd8ffc4 | How is drug therapy used to treat carcinoid syndrome? | Injected drugs such as lanreotide and octreotide can help with skin flushing. They may also have a small effect on stopping tumor growth. Diarrhea is a common side effect of carcinoid syndrome and taking telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) along with lanreotide or octreotide can often give relief. Lanreotide and octreotide work by attaching to carcinoid cells and cutting down on the amount of chemicals they make. Their side effects can include nausea, gallstones, and pain or bruising where you inject it. In some cases, doctors give octreotide with a low-dose injection of a man-made protein called alpha interferon to boost your body's response. |
99d2d5bc5f6b6228e34448e5c141ee2b | How are biologic drugs used to treat carcinoid syndrome? | This type of treatment, which is also called immunotherapy, strengthens your body's defense system. Doctors inject drugs into your body that help your immune system kill cancer cells. |
25d2c0d4475dac02592469eeb03c0716 | How do you get carcinoid syndrome? | You get carcinoid syndrome when your carcinoid tumors release hormones and proteins into your body. Where your tumors are will determine what substances they make. |
2771e9cdfee3d9223b3c95282678e3b3 | How is carcinoid syndrome treated? | To treat carcinoid syndrome, your doctors will need to treat your tumors. You could need just one or a combination of treatments. Medication may help with your related symptoms. |
08031794ef608ef0cab05d512a9765b8 | What foods should you avoid to prevent carcinoid syndrome? | You can make changes on your own to curb the effects of carcinoid syndrome. For instance, avoid certain foods and drinks that can trigger symptoms: Alcohol Nuts Cheese Chili peppers Hot liquids It might take some trial and error to see which are triggers for you. |
80c62689ae6eb96cebb79c0fa6c2627d | What complications can happen from carcinoid syndrome? | People with carcinoid syndrome may have: Skin that turns a pink, red, or purple color Small, widened blood vessels on their face Diarrhea Shortness of breath or wheezing Rapid heart rate Sudden drops in blood pressure Carcinoid syndrome can also cause complications. It's rare, but you could get heart disease. Your heart valves may get thick and leak. Medicine can help, and in some cases you might need surgery. |
53c1a00ddea40b47331172fc5997f9f3 | What questions will your doctor ask to diagnose carcinoid syndrome? | You may have episodes when your skin suddenly gets red and warm, you have trouble breathing, or you have a rapid heartbeat, for example. Do you often have diarrhea? Have you been short of breath? Do you sometimes wheeze? |
555b66a6023a56dbb32f2cb197565f6a | Where can you get support for carcinoid syndrome? | You can also take steps to relieve the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome and feel more comfortable. It also has information about how to join support groups in your area. |
50ea491f003aa3d663290c4b1711f41e | What does a kidney stone feel like? | When you have a kidney stone, you may not have any symptoms -- that is, until the stone starts to stir. It can move around within your kidney or into your ureter, the tube that connects your kidney to your bladder. Symptoms can vary and can be mild or severe. The most common one is pain. You may feel it: In your side or back, below the ribs -- and the pain can be very intense In your groin and lower abdomen Come and go and get better or worse As you pee -- and you might have to go more often than usual The pain can shift around in your body, from your belly or back down to your groin. This means the stone is making its way from your kidney through the ureter and closer to your bladder. When this happens, you are more likely to feel a burning when you pee or have more urges to go. |
e3663c0721d05c83275b966df3b5c9c6 | Does the size of your kidney stone matter? | This means the stone is making its way from your kidney through the ureter and closer to your bladder. Sometimes smaller stones can hurt the worst, while big stones might just give you a dull ache. |
da52cda14761956128d24bcd323c459a | What should you know about kidney stones? | !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(); }); } But other times, you'll know about it. That's because flushing one out of your body as you pee can hurt, sometimes enormously. That pain you feel as you pass a stone is the main sign that you might be taking in too much minerals and not enough fluids. That imbalance is one reason these pebble-like objects might form. The stones can be brown or yellow, and smooth or rough. Sometimes smaller stones can hurt the worst, while big stones might just give you a dull ache. |
86ea37d25e260a0de58085b1517d2c2e | What are the symptoms of edema in a small area from infection or inflammation? | Your symptoms will depend on the amount of swelling you have and where you have it. Edema in a small area from an infection or inflammation (like a mosquito bite) may cause no symptoms. On the other hand, a large allergic reaction (such as from a bee sting) may cause edema on your entire arm that can bring pain and limit your arm's movement. |
8ae1dea01a04bac3187fa92247714548 | What are symptoms of leg edema? | Leg edema can make the legs feel heavy. This can affect walking. In edema and heart disease, for example, the legs may easily weigh an extra 5 or 10 pounds each. Severe leg edema can interfere with blood flow, leading to ulcers on the skin. |
f302f658b8c3535c787dde1c42b426ed | How does an edema happen? | Edema happens when your small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues. That extra fluid builds up, which makes the tissue swell. |
1643955e4c7ab41d3e264f2075796688 | How do you know if your edema is caused by a critical illness? | Burns, life-threatening infections, or other critical illnesses can cause a reaction that allows fluid to leak into tissues almost everywhere. This can cause edema all over your body. |
45741c9568a9af151e47e380a7635eff | How is leg edema treated? | Leg edema related to congestive heart failure or liver disease can be treated with a diuretic (sometimes called a ''water pill'') like furosemide ( Lasix). When you can pee more, fluid from the legs can flow back into the blood. Limiting how much sodium you eat can also help. |
ec0da9b053d63c3a0cd081c185b3f3d2 | How do you know if your edema is caused by pregnancy? | Mild leg edema is common during pregnancy. But serious complications of pregnancy like deep vein thrombosis and preeclampsia can also cause edema. |
07832cc679aca0393d6b40551833b653 | How do you know if you have cerebral edema (brain edema)? | Head trauma , low blood sodium (called hyponatremia), high altitudes, brain tumors, and a block in fluid drainage in the brain (known as hydrocephalus) can cause cerebral edema. So can headaches, confusion, unconsciousness, and coma. |
409cfe71c1eb7b06f7130ceff2130f53 | How do you know if your edema is caused by allergic reactions? | Edema is a part of most allergic reactions. In response to the allergen, nearby blood vessels leak fluid into the affected area. |
39146933f5f025324cf4e574c7c04adb | How is edema treated? | For example, you might take allergy medications to treat swelling from allergies. Edema from a block in fluid drainage can sometimes be treated by getting the drainage flowing again. A blood clot in the leg is treated with blood thinners. They break down the clot and get drainage back to normal. A tumor that blocks blood or lymph can sometimes be shrunk or removed with surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. |
a06cf1b8ebda7e1c356d205b8a8c9776 | What medications can cause edema? | Many medicines can cause edema, including: NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen and naproxen) Calcium channel blockers Corticosteroids (like prednisone and methylprednisolone) Pioglitazone and rosiglitazone Pramipexole When they cause swelling, usually it's mild leg edema. |
8e78c2bcaaba7a8918d00e8be3fbdb75 | How do you know if your edema is caused by obstruction of flow? | If drainage of fluid from a part of your body is blocked, fluid can back up. A blood clot in the deep veins of your leg can cause leg edema. A tumor blocking the flow of blood or another fluid called lymph can cause edema. |
c22a9b242b8e9d04a521804157afb54f | How do you know if your edema is caused by kidney disease? | A kidney condition called nephrotic syndrome can cause severe leg edema and sometimes whole-body edema. |
9e0c59bd444becf198bc9987600a6d0b | How do you know if your edema is caused by liver disease? | Severe liver disease, such as cirrhosis, causes you to retain fluid. Cirrhosis also leads to low levels of albumin and other proteins in your blood. Fluid leaks into the abdomen and can also cause leg edema. |
df45bd8c547e8ea3a3602d18ba64f4e6 | What does edema mean? | It can affect a small area or the entire body. Medications, pregnancy, infections, and many other medical problems can cause edema. Edema in a small area from an infection or inflammation (like a mosquito bite) may cause no symptoms. For example, you might take allergy medications to treat swelling from allergies. |
3c7635c5caca350e7ef5bc175b0d4c24 | How do you know if your edema is caused by heart disease (congestive heart failure)? | If fluid builds up quickly, you can get fluid in the lungs. If your heart failure is on the right side of your heart, edema can develop in the abdomen. Fluid leaks into the abdomen and can also cause leg edema. |
6494c2097ee4c76ff05f6153ccaba57e | What causes an edema? | In some cases, like an infection, this may be helpful. More fluid from your blood vessels puts more infection-fighting white blood cells in the swollen area. Edema can also come from other conditions or from when the balance of substances in your blood is off. Kidney disease. Edema in a small area from an infection or inflammation (like a mosquito bite) may cause no symptoms. |
3f905436fc077f1d6624bc255b35fc6c | What are symptoms of pulmonary edema? | Pulmonary edema. Some people with pulmonary edema may have a cough. |
e7fa083fa537d5d550eabc70734a03d9 | When should someone call their doctor about breast cancer? | One or both breasts develop an abnormal lump or pain that doesn't go away, or look or feel abnormal. The cause often is something other than cancer, but a doctor should check it. You have swollen lymph nodes in your armpits. Any swelling could be from cancer. |
0177c026a4af353712ec9709299a9c68 | What are the early symptoms of breast cancer? | As a tumor grows, you may notice these signs: A lump in your breast or underarm that doesn't go away after your period. This is often the first symptom of breast cancer. Lumps associated with breast cancer are usually painless, although some may cause a prickly sensation. Lumps are usually visible on a mammogram long before you can see or feel them. Swelling in your armpit or collarbone could mean breast cancer has spread to lymph nodes in that area. Although lumps are usually painless, pain or tenderness can be a sign of breast cancer. This could be a tumor that you can't see or feel. You might notice a difference in the size, contour, texture, or temperature of your breast. A reddish, pitted surface like the skin of an orange could be a sign of advanced breast cancer. It could: Pull inward Get dimpled Burn Itch Develop sores You might notice an unusual discharge from your nipple. It could be clear, bloody, or another color. This area will feel different from any other part of either breast. |
c4ffef08f7894ff974e2d3139420be16 | How does the body clear clots? | When your body senses that you've healed, it calls on a protein called plasmin. Here's the clever part: Plasmin is actually built into the clot itself. It's there the whole time, but it's turned off. It just hangs out and waits. To turn it on, your body releases a substance known as an activator. It wakes up plasmin and tells it to get to work tearing things down. That mainly means breaking up the mesh-like structure that helps the clot work so well. |
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