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67339ae686837991632da867a0815ff5 | How can someone get lung cancer with asbestos? | When you breathe it in, the fibers get stuck deep in your lungs and over time may lead to lung cancer. The more you're in contact with asbestos, the higher your risk. It sometimes lurks in older homes in places like steam pipes or tiles. It's not a hazard unless the material gets damaged and releases fibers. Hire a trained professional if you need to repair or remove it. |
06a93d30b16daacedc170d16ff3ea8b1 | Why do certain foods cause lung cancer? | Experts aren't exactly sure why a high-glycemic diet may be connected with lung cancer. One possible reason is that it raises your blood sugar, which increases levels of proteins called insulin-like growth factors. Earlier studies suggest they may play a role in the development of the disease. |
be63a3badcf88f3c5d1b92d436c98086 | What are the symptoms of hypertension? | Hypertension symptoms? Often there aren't any. High blood pressure is often called the "silent" disease, because it may have no noticeable symptoms. |
77c0f9430f2cabb5c44ad5d6bdcd9f49 | How do you take medications to treat type 2 diabetes? | You can take these medications by themselves or in combination with others, including insulin. Some pills have more than one kind of drug. |
a69cf2ca24ec08df195d15253f736a05 | What medicines help with food digestion in people with diabetes? | Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors slow the digestion of food with complex carbohydrates like bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, and corn. This keeps your blood sugar from shooting up after you eat. SGLT2 inhibitors work by letting your kidneys pee out extra sugar. Bile acid sequestrants lower your cholesterol and can also help lower your blood glucose. You can take these medications by themselves or in combination with others, including insulin. Some pills have more than one kind of drug. |
f56c82b1b06e9122ebc7ab6e3697b311 | Can weight loss surgery help with type 2 diabetes? | Weight loss surgery gets rid of extra pounds. And that alone will help control your blood sugar. But it also raises the level of hormones in your gut called incretins. These tell your pancreas to make insulin. Over time, you may be able to take less medication. |
cdf5def53690059c7658762df7935cc0 | How do injectable drugs help treat type 2 diabetes? | Injectable drugs slow how quickly food leaves your stomach and make you feel full. And they tell your liver to back off making glucose around mealtimes. GLP-1 receptor agonists help your pancreas make insulin. Some of them you take every day, while others last a week. Pramlintide ( Symlin) acts like a hormone, amylin, that your pancreas sends out with insulin. You only take it if you're also using insulin. |
b0be95d5b5660d22a8a54b6fc8acaf7f | How are types of insulin for type 2 diabetes grouped? | Types of insulin are grouped by how fast they start to work and how long their effects last. You might have to use more than one kind of insulin. Some insulins come pre-mixed. |
0174c1779dbe3ee8fc4f1dde7c6e1c33 | How do you treat type 2 diabetes? | You have lots of options to manage diabetes. Food, exercise, and medication work together to bring your blood sugar under control. Your doctor will help you figure out if you need to take medicine, which kind is right for you, and how often you should take it. Over your lifetime, you'll probably handle your disease in different ways. Sometimes medications stop working, and you'll have to switch. You'll need to adjust to changes in your body as you age. And researchers are looking for new diabetes medicines and ways to treat it. |
1e37d999adb40f937c031a4fbae7f56d | How are pills used to treat type 2 diabetes? | M edications are often the first kind of medicine people with type 2 diabetes try when diet and exercise alone aren't enough to keep their blood sugar in a healthy range. There are many of them, and they work in different ways. |
eee61b19f76d740a6a17f1f6eb219ba4 | How can physical activity help with type 2 diabetes? | From working out to doing chores, activity lowers your blood sugar. It helps your cells use insulin. It also helps your muscles use glucose. Make sure you check your blood sugar before and after exercise. |
42c5b6cab9e5d0b92fd9d8b833ead99c | What medications are used to treat type 2 diabete and how do they work? | This group includes metformin, one of the most commonly used drugs to treat diabetes. It tells your liver to hang on to some of the glucose it makes. Meglitinides and sulfonylureas. These medications tell your pancreas to make more insulin. DPP-4 inhibitors keep your body from breaking down hormones that give your pancreas the "go" signal for insulin. This means they work longer when you need to lower your blood sugar after a meal. Thiazolidinediones, TZDs, or glitazones. These medicines help insulin work better. They lower insulin resistance from your cells so your pancreas doesn't have to work as hard. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors slow the digestion of food with complex carbohydrates like bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, and corn. This keeps your blood sugar from shooting up after you eat. SGLT2 inhibitors work by letting your kidneys pee out extra sugar. Bile acid sequestrants lower your cholesterol and can also help lower your blood glucose. |
19c62d944070526f6d95df8dc89f0aeb | How does age affect your production of hormones and blood sugar? | Your body also starts making less of some hormones, including the human growth hormone. Women will create less estrogen and progesterone, and men often produce less of the sex hormone testosterone. And as you get older, you may be more prone to illness and infections that can spike your blood sugar. |
a0db2dfeb67d57f0cdf4ab6a36a4cd8c | Is there anything I can take if menopause is affecting my blood sugar too much? | Testosterone therapy can improve your blood sugar levels. |
a78451091421c69f8c7a2488e9b5ac79 | How does diabetes affect the timing of menopause? | You may reach menopause early if you have type 1 diabetes, but if you're overweight and have type 2, your changes could start later. That's because estrogen doesn't drop as quickly in heavier women. |
8fbe7de5b78e617e38574b194ae99488 | How do I know if my symptoms are due to menopause or blood sugar if I have diabetes? | The only way to know for sure -- and the safest thing to do -- is to test it. But checking too often can take an emotional toll. If you're worried, your doctor or diabetes educator can help you figure out how often to do it. |
ff5637a5ef667f62227863086c342bfc | Can menopause affect type 1 diabetes? | This can be a sign that your hormones are going down and you may need less insulin. It's important to know the difference between low blood sugar and moodiness or other perimenopause symptoms. You may reach menopause early if you have type 1 diabetes, but if you're overweight and have type 2, your changes could start later. |
411eb4cb38c5a4de42c611beaf17c109 | Are menopause symptoms similar to high or low blood sugar symptoms? | As your body's changing, it's easy to confuse signs of menopause with symptoms of high or low blood sugar. Dizziness, sweating, irritability, and trouble concentrating could all result from hormonal changes or from blood sugar that's too high or too low. |
4dfd96f49ac3dc0a3d0dff93dfeb1f4f | Does menopause affect blood sugar in people with diabetes? | As women get older, hormone changes before and during menopause often cause hot flashes, irritability, and trouble sleeping. Not only do these drops or spikes in the hormones impact your mood and life, but they can also affect your blood sugar. These ups and downs mean may mean you have to test your levels and make adjustments more often. |
e93e205e34acf58da1cab5bd854d9eb6 | How can calcium help prevent high blood pressure? | Populations with low calcium intakes have high rates of high blood pressure. However, it has not been proven that taking calcium tablets will prevent high blood pressure. But it is important to be sure to get at least the recommended amount of calcium -- 1,000 milligrams per day for adults 19 to 50 years old and 1,200 mg for those over 50 (pregnant and breastfeeding women also need more) -- from the foods you eat. Dairy foods like low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese are good sources of calcium. Low-fat and nonfat dairy products have even more calcium than the high-fat types. |
ee904c9e7d3b8ee3327a025ac780e793 | How can garlic help prevent high blood pressure? | Garlic. There has been some evidence to suggest garlic's effect in lowering blood pressure, in addition to improving cholesterol and reducing some cancers. Further research is being conducted to fully assess garlic's potential health benefits. Always talk to your doctor before taking a dietary supplement or alternative herbal treatment. Some may interact with other medications you may be taking or have harmful side effects. |
befb4e90c6399971d2b725209b1dbdc8 | How can maintaining a healthy weight help prevent high blood pressure? | Being overweight can make you two to six times more likely to develop high blood pressure than if you are at your desirable weight. Even small amounts of weight loss can make a big difference in helping to prevent and treat high blood pressure. |
3f42b6051b1779cd21a569b6906d3a2c | How can fish oils help prevent high blood pressure? | Large amounts of fish oils may help reduce high blood pressure, but their role in prevention is unclear. Taking fish oil pills is not routinely recommended, primarily because it is unclear whether supplements can make a difference; getting omega 3's as part of a heart healthy diet is best. Most fish, if not fried or made with added fat, is low in saturated fat and calories and can be eaten often. |
e33975da23e8825bd7218f4d15408a92 | How can drinking less alcohol help prevent high blood pressure? | Drinking alcohol in moderation, if at all: Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. To help prevent high blood pressure, limit how much alcohol you drink to no more than two drinks a day. The " Dietary Guidelines for Americans" recommends that for overall health, women should limit their alcohol to no more than one drink a day. |
74be338afa38a947a67ad86efa60b942 | How can lowering stress help prevent high blood pressure? | Reduce stress: Stress can make blood pressure go up, and over time may contribute to the cause of high blood pressure. |
79527e0739df0bde42e8e58e63cee382 | How many American adults have high blood pressure? | About 1 in every 4 American adults has high blood pressure, also called hypertension, which is a major risk factor for heart and kidney diseases, stroke, and heart failure. High blood pressure is especially dangerous because it often gives no warning signs or symptoms. Fortunately, you can find out if you have high blood pressure by having your blood pressure checked regularly. If it is high, you can take steps to lower it. Just as important, if your blood pressure is normal, you can learn how to keep it from rising. |
ed49103cf9d2969f0385633de68fdaaf | How can regular exercise help prevent high blood pressure? | Getting regular exercise: People who are physically active have a lower risk of getting high blood pressure -- 20% to 50% lower -- than people who are not active. You don't have to be a marathon runner to benefit from physical activity. Even light activities, if done daily, can help lower your risk. |
6c7e203dc4bd4c384a18297d60c28491 | How can eating less salt help prevent high blood pressure? | Reducing salt intake: Often, when people with high blood pressure cut back on salt, their blood pressure falls. Cutting back on salt also prevents blood pressure from rising. |
479cae5fb48091e5a4190f850896fecf | Can misaligned bones cause runner's knee? | If any of the bones from your hips to your ankles are out of their correct position, including the kneecap, that can put too much pressure on certain spots. Then your kneecap won't move smoothly through its groove, which can cause pain. |
e3032b78130d7fa345fd5cc88ed5984f | When can I go back to my old level of activity after runner's knee? | Don't return to your old level of physical activity until: You can fully bend and straighten your knee without pain. You feel no pain in your knee when you walk, jog, sprint, or jump. Your knee is as strong as your uninjured knee. |
2ff8e1577f0fc2e869f16f59da03b705 | What is runner's knee? | !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(); }); } First, it isn't just for runners. Also, it isn't really a specific injury. Runner's knee is a broad term used to describe the pain you feel if you have one of several knee problems. You might hear a doctor call it patellofemoral pain syndrome. |
9f852be8cec29dcabc383743aaf0cdbe | What is chondromalacia patella? | Chondromalacia patella, a condition in which the cartilage under your kneecap breaks down The main thing is pain. |
ff6172baca2b800cb83b790d28b990d4 | What are the symptoms of runner's knee? | Chondromalacia patella, a condition in which the cartilage under your kneecap breaks down The main thing is pain. You might notice it: Usually in front of your kneecap, though it could be around or behind it When you bend your knee to walk, squat, kneel, run, or even get up from a chair Getting worse when you walk downstairs or downhill The area around your knee could swell, or you might hear popping or have a grinding feeling in the knee. |
a0eb3fcdf2ea0a161d1d79e60fd9ff1b | What do I do if my runner's knee doesn't get better? | If you try these techniques and your knee still hurts, ask your doctor if you need to see a specialist, like an orthopedic surgeon. It's rare, but you may need surgery for severe cases of runner's knee. An orthopedic surgeon can remove or replace damaged cartilage and, in extreme cases, correct the position of your kneecap to send stress through the joint more evenly. |
3e85dade94720fb75cb9151f6f1704cb | When will my runner's knee get better? | Your recovery time depends on your body and your injury. |
539f3207844616c3ef1f8995f57b161a | Can problems with your feet cause runner's knee? | Problems with your feet, like hypermobile feet (when the joints in and around them move more than they should), fallen arches (flat feet), or overpronation (which means your foot rolls down and inward when you step). |
6d2467fd9d3750acfede3e3275ba462c | What causes runner's knee? | Problems with your feet, like hypermobile feet (when the joints in and around them move more than they should), fallen arches (flat feet), or overpronation (which means your foot rolls down and inward when you step). |
bce2edb9950d14057e2e87b0a8b79625 | How can I treat my injured shoulder at home and what are the signs that I need to call my doctor? | You can treat some shoulder injuries at home for a few days with rest and ice. You can bandage it to hold it in place if necessary, and elevate it above the heart. But some injuries need professional help. Here are signs that you need to see a doctor right away: Your shoulder joint looks deformed. You can't use your shoulder at all. The pain is intense. The shoulder is swelling suddenly. Your arm or hand is weak or numb. |
f36788064508891886232c72923ece8f | How can frozen shoulder cause shoulder pain? | This condition limits how much your joint will move. Abnormal bands of tissue (adhesions) build up in the joint and keep your shoulder from moving freely. Your shoulder might âfreezeâ because pain or surgery have made you use it less, allowing the adhesions to build up. |
1715f1407d18afaa75fb56b7af4afadc | How can joint separation cause shoulder pain? | This injury affects the joint where your collarbone and shoulder blade come together. It's called the acromioclavicular ( AC) joint. A fall or hard blow tears the ligaments holding it together. If your collarbone gets pushed out of place, you'll have a bump on top of your shoulder. |
13057d3a0b1c80666fcbb1fde2e8aa38 | How can shoulder joint tear cause shoulder pain? | You can injure the cartilage (the rubbery padding) that goes around the rim of your shoulder joint. It can happen after doing the same motion over and over. You can also hurt it in a fall, or anytime your shoulder absorbs a lot of force. With this type of injury, you might feel pain when you reach over your head, and your shoulder could seem weak. It might also feel like it's catching, locking, or grinding. |
bc044110a11945ead8e89d29cd0a4437 | How can bursitis cause shoulder pain? | The bursa (a fluid-filled sac that cushions in your joint) can get swollen and irritated if you repeat the same motions over and over again. But it can also be caused by a fall or another injury. If you have bursitis, you may notice the pain most when you move your shoulder. |
3211318cac9f9140ec47948ec8470701 | How can you prevent food poisoning from vegetables? | Vegetables: These can also be the source of food poisoning, particularly sprouts of all kinds (alfalfa, mung, clover, and radish). This is because sprouting requires warmer temperatures, which are ideal for bacterial growth. Avoid raw sprouts if you are pregnant or have a weakened immune system. |
5b11347e3eee4f47aa0def84bb1f34b7 | Who is at risk for stress fractures? | Stress fractures are much more likely to develop in people who have just started a new exercise or abruptly stepped up the intensity of their work out. When the muscles aren't conditioned, they tire easily and can't support and cushion the bones as well. Increased pressure is exerted directly on the bones, which can lead to a fracture. |
41b1f826d91282f783a659b98b46e6ea | What's a healthy waist measurement? | For your best health, your waist should be less than 40 inches around for men, and less than 35 inches for women. If it's larger than that, you may want to talk with your doctor about what your next steps are, including losing weight. |
b6fa8625d4b8bfbbf5ce57de8269ef89 | How do you measure your waist? | Start at the top of your hip bone, then bring the tape measure all the way around your body, level with your belly button. Make sure it's not too tight and that it's straight, even at the back. Don't hold your breath while measuring. Check the number on the tape measure right after you exhale. |
f37b453b5d4b13b46396fcf5eaf0ec6f | Can you reverse a vasectomy? | The procedure itself is simple, but reversing it is difficult, expensive, and can be unsuccessful. But, it is possible to store semen in a sperm bank to preserve the possibility of producing a pregnancy at some future date. However, doing this is costly, and the sperm in stored semen do not always remain viable (able to cause pregnancy). |
39ef24b415695314228ad14f0b8eb3e1 | Who should get a vasectomy? | For all of these reasons, doctors advise that a vasectomy be undertaken only by men who are prepared to accept the fact that they will no longer be able to father a child. |
d1e14b4528b1453b1da0673e713cd8ed | How long does it take to recover from a vasectomy? | After a vasectomy, you will probably feel sore for a few days. You should rest for at least one day. However, you can expect to recover completely in less than a week. Many men have the procedure on a Friday and return to work on Monday. |
70f66dcb781e769e1be7b7949d05584c | How should you follow up after leaving the hospital or doctor's office with a broken hand? | Follow-up After you leave the hospital or doctor's office, you can make your healing process as successful as possible by following this advice. Read any instructions given to you by the hospital and ask questions about those that you do not understand. Several studies have shown that instructional material is often not read or incompletely understood. If you are placed in a splint, do not remove it until you are told to do so. Take the pain medicine as recommended. Often, a hand injury will throb all night, keeping you awake. Keep the hand elevated as much as possible. This will reduce pain and decrease swelling. Keep your follow-up appointments and take all medicines as directed. |
df6084ee7cb8176332da30d28ab0d8ce | How can you treat a broken hand through self-care at home? | Generally, any hand injury -- except for the most minor one -- should be seen by a doctor. Simple first aid, however, can help prevent further injury. Control any bleeding by placing a clean cloth or gauze pad over the wound. As soon as the injury has occurred, apply ice to the injured area to decrease pain and reduce swelling. Remove any jewelry immediately. The hand may swell dramatically, and jewelry will be almost impossible to remove after the swelling has started. Contact your doctor, who will often refer you to an emergency department for diagnosis and treatment. If the hand is obviously deformed, try to support the injured hand by placing it on a pillow and carrying the pillow with you to the hospital or doctor's office. Take acetaminophen ( Tylenol) or ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin) as directed on the label for pain. |
5a36fe8211e3b65c68a620e10ce4aa13 | What are synonyms and keywords for a broken hand? | fractured hand, hand injury, broken hand |
d11f571770df5a682ed0b7e9945ebfdb | What is the most common cause of a broken hand? | The hand is composed of 27 bones, including those in the wrist. Broken bones most commonly result from a direct blow to the hand or a fall onto the hand. Common injuries include fractures of the fingertip, or of the pinkie side of the palm, or of the thumb. |
bd3c7960c0284a169bb75e1ad2384373 | How can you prevent a broken hand? | Practice household safety measures, especially with small children, to decrease the chances of all injuries, including those to the hands. Get timely medical evaluation and treatment to prevent the long-term disability of a hand injury. Avoid using your hands to punch, hit, or pound any objects in anger. Many injuries to the hands are self-inflicted in this manner. |
1877dd37e296e0e7506616a2356dc434 | What are the terms that doctors use to describe bones in the hand? | When doctors describe the bones in the hand, they use several terms. Carpals are the 8 bones in the wrist. They are not actually part of the hand but are vital for its function. Metacarpals are the 5 bones that form the palm of the hand. Phalanges are the 14 small bones that, when strung together, form the thumb and fingers. The thumb has 2 phalanges. The other 4 fingers are made of 3 phalanges each. The knuckles of the hand are referred to as the MCP joint, which stands for metacarpal-phalangeal joint (because the fingers, composed of phalanges, join the palm, made of metacarpals). The joints in the fingers are called the PIP and DIP joints. The PIP joint is the proximal interphalangeal joint and is the joint closest to the palm. The DIP joint is the distal interphalangeal joint and is the joint closest to the fingertip. The fingers are called the thumb, index finger, middle (or long) finger, ring finger, and pinky (or small) finger. The handedness (right or left) of the person is called the dominance of the hand. If you are left-handed, then you are left-hand dominant. |
e4d98f950279fe03e4e31ae80aa3eb3f | What medical treatment is there for a broken hand? | Because of the complexity of the hand, treatment of hand injuries can become involved. The procedure is usually as follows: The doctor will usually obtain an X-ray. Your hand may be partially numbed by injecting the nerves at the wrist or at the base of a finger. Wounds will be carefully irrigated and explored. Any cuts usually will be closed carefully (whether with stitches or other means). You may be given antibiotics to keep the wound from becoming infected. The injured part will be immobilized in a splint to hold it in a particular position. You may be referred to a hand specialist (orthopedic or plastic surgeon). You may receive pain medicine to use for several days after the injury. |
df964dbc95240cd70603bd4905585f72 | How can you prevent a broken hand while playing sports? | Use appropriate safety equipment while playing sports to prevent or limit the extent of fractures. Hand and wrist guards are appropriate when playing certain sports (rollerblading, lacrosse, hockey). Sports that involve a ball (football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball) are more likely to cause hand injuries. Take special care when playing these games. |
5eccd28b8cad9333d6def492a3791f8a | What are symptoms of a broken hand? | Most injuries of the hand are fairly obvious. The symptoms may include the following: A history of injury Swelling Bruising Pain Misalignment of the fingers Weakness Inability to grasp Reduced range of motion of fingers Your hands are central to being able to function, and you should be certain that no permanent damage has been done. |
2df97b012d934ea5a30adad23bfc57ec | What causes a broken hand? | The most common causes of hand injuries include workplace injuries, improper use of tools, crush injuries, falls, and sports injuries. The vast majority of injuries can be prevented. |
fe75f1b0c468a7e5ebee7db7d6298b8b | When should you seek medical care for a broken hand? | The symptoms may include the following: A history of injury Swelling Bruising Pain Misalignment of the fingers Weakness Inability to grasp Reduced range of motion of fingers Your hands are central to being able to function, and you should be certain that no permanent damage has been done. Because your hands are so important, a doctor should see any hand injury, except the most minor. Contact your doctor, who may refer you to the emergency department for diagnosis and treatment. |
1f138300cb1c3bd97bb0c635a26f4c58 | How can you prevent a broken hand while working? | The vast majority of injuries can be prevented. To prevent hand injuries on the job: Look for hand hazards before an accident can happen. Don't use your hands to wipe away debris in a machine, use a brush that is designed for that purpose. Check your equipment and machinery before you start and after you finish. Be sure that it is in good operating condition. Before you repair or clean machinery, be sure that the power is disconnected and follow all safety procedures. Do not wear gloves, jewelry, or loose clothing when working near a machine with moving parts. Wear the correct protective equipment-gloves, guards, forearm cuffs-for the work you are doing. Be sure your gloves fit properly and are meant for the work you are doing. |
36fb52f76d81d08437dfad73bbf1673b | When should I get medical help for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? | PID can cause serious problems if it's not treated. For example, you might have trouble getting pregnant or have pain in your pelvic area that doesn't go away. In some cases, PID can bring on more intense symptoms, and you'll need to go to the emergency room. Get medical help right away if you have: Severe pain in your lower belly Signs of shock, like fainting Vomiting Fever higher than 101 F Some of these also can be signs of other serious medical conditions, like appendicitis or an ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy that happens in a fallopian tube outside the womb). You would need medical help right away for these as well. |
ea4954f3d29ba8aadc569653e9a3a257 | What are the signs of an sexually transmitted infection (STI) relative to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? | Treating an STI right away can help keep you from getting PID. Symptoms of STI are a lot like those of PID. They include heavy discharge from your vagina with an unpleasant odor, pain when you pee, and bleeding between periods. Call your doctor as soon as you notice any of these to lower your chances of PID. |
ecfe123f1bb4aec66dfaee59968c5f06 | What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? | !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(); }); } Pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID, is an infection of the organs of a women's reproductive system. They include the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and cervix. It's usually caused by a sexually transmitted infection ( STI), like chlamydia or gonorrhea, and is treated with antibiotics. |
5b7b67db202ec8ead9d7742d3944aba7 | How does pioglitazone (Actos) work? | Your doctor may call this type of drug a âmeglitinide.â Side effects of meglitinides include: Low blood sugar Stomach upset Pioglitazone ( Actos) How it works: Helps insulin work better in muscle and fat. It lowers the amount of sugar the liver releases and makes fat cells more sensitive to insulin's effects. It may take a few weeks for these drugs to lower blood sugar. Your doctor should talk with you about heart risks with this type of drug, which he may call âthiazolidinediones.â Side effects from this type of drug are rare but may include: Higher than normal levels of liver enzymes Liver failure Respiratory infection Headache Fluid retention Repaglinide ( Prandin) How it works: Makes the pancreas release more insulin, but only if your blood sugar levels are too high. |
5ba6e269257e7d1455c52a89f395989b | How does empagliflozin (Jardiance) work? | Your doctor may call this type of drug a â SGLT2 inhibitor.â Empagliflozin ( Jardiance) How it works: Boosts how much glucose leaves your body in urine, and blocks your kidney from reabsorbing glucose. Your doctor may call this type of drug a â SGLT2 inhibitor.â Glimepiride ( Amaryl) How it works: Lowers blood sugar by prompting the pancreas to release more insulin. |
7d539c70b18756cbbd3e4abc5c62659a | How does canagliflozin (Invokana) work to treat type 2 diabetes? | Canagliflozin ( Invokana) How it works: Boosts how much glucose leaves your body in urine, and blocks your kidney from reabsorbing glucose. Your doctor may call this type of drug a â SGLT2 inhibitor.â Side effects can include: Vaginal yeast infections Urinary tract infections Dizziness, fainting Ketoacidosis or ketosis Increased risk of bone fracture Decreased bone mineral density Chlorpropamide ( Diabinese) How it works: Lowers blood sugar by prompting the pancreas to release more insulin. |
628ddc89dc0a91997b0c9ee90536d2ba | How does nateglinide (Starlix) work to treat type 2 diabetes? | Nateglinide ( Starlix) How it works: Makes the pancreas release more insulin, but only if your blood sugar levels are too high. Your doctor may call this type of drug a âmeglitinide.â Side effects of meglitinides include: Low blood sugar Stomach upset Pioglitazone ( Actos) How it works: Helps insulin work better in muscle and fat. |
a1a65fcf3e3e385e60406ec9c0e63a75 | What are the side effects of glimepiride (Amaryl)? | Side effects of this kind of drug include: Low blood sugar Upset stomach Skin rash or itching Weight gain Tolbutamide How it works: Lowers blood sugar by prompting the pancreas to release more insulin. |
45903a60f782b60cafb50d40a97c3592 | What are the side effects of canagliflozin (Inovkana)? | Your doctor may call this type of drug a â SGLT2 inhibitor.â Side effects can include: Vaginal yeast infections Urinary tract infections Dizziness, fainting Ketoacidosis or ketosis Increased risk of bone fracture Decreased bone mineral density Chlorpropamide ( Diabinese) How it works: Lowers blood sugar by prompting the pancreas to release more insulin. |
4a8e05e5f780d595ebcc8931ce8ff53e | How does tolazamide work to treat type 2 diabetes? | Tolazamide How it works: Lowers blood sugar by prompting the pancreas to release more insulin. Your doctor may call this type of drug âsulfonylureas.â This drug is not used as often as newer sulfonylureas. Side effects of this kind of drug include: Low blood sugar Upset stomach Skin rash or itching Weight gain Tolbutamide How it works: Lowers blood sugar by prompting the pancreas to release more insulin. Your doctor may call this type of drug âsulfonylureas.â This drug is not used as often as newer sulfonylureas. |
b410a59f47e18ade39f3aa881eb756ab | How do you take inhaled insulin (Afrezza) to treat type 2 diabetes? | Your doctor may call this type of drug âsulfonylureas.â Side effects of sulfonylureas include: Low blood sugar Upset stomach Skin rash or itching Weight gain Inhaled Insulin ( Afrezza) How you take it: You put a cartridge, which contains a dose of this powdered, rapid-acting insulin, into an inhaler, and you use it before meals or soon after you start to eat. |
e87f18c2ff9c0fd5fac7171ca64deb6f | How does chlorpropamide (Diabinese) work to treat type 2 diabetes? | Tolazamide How it works: Lowers blood sugar by prompting the pancreas to release more insulin. Your doctor may call this type of drug âsulfonylureas.â This drug is not used as often as newer sulfonylureas. Side effects of this kind of drug include: Low blood sugar Upset stomach Skin rash or itching Weight gain Tolbutamide How it works: Lowers blood sugar by prompting the pancreas to release more insulin. Your doctor may call this type of drug âsulfonylureas.â This drug is not used as often as newer sulfonylureas. |
349f3108cca2bb411cbec33844dbb2de | Besides injections, how else can you take medicines for type 2 diabetes? | But there are others that you take as a pill or that you inhale. Your doctor will consider exactly what you need, which may include more than one type of diabetes medicine. The goal is to get your best blood sugar control, and the oral drugs do that in several ways. |
db71135f5f222ed08e7e7121e7bc39cc | How does bromocriptine mesylate (Cycloset, Parlodel) work to treat type 2 diabetes? | Bromocriptine mesylate ( Cycloset, Parlodel) How it works: This tablet raises the level of dopamine, a brain chemical. It's approved help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise. It's not used to treat type 1 diabetes. |
ec35d62bc2b8b7a782dfe9427365c108 | How does inhaled insulin (Afrezza) work to treat type 2 diabetes? | How it works: The insulin quickly moves from lung cells into the bloodstream. It doesn't replace long-acting insulin (which you can't inhale). You should not use it if you have a long-term lung disease, such as asthma or COPD, or if you smoke. It's not recommended for treating diabetic ketoacidosis. |
22c53b270d8e2d68ebe8aad2b6cf4b0b | How does rosiglitazone (Avandia) work to treat type 2 diabetes? | Your doctor may call this type of drug a âmeglitinide.â Side effects of this type of drug include: Low blood sugar Stomach upset Rosiglitazone ( Avandia) How it works: Helps insulin work better in muscle and fat. It lowers the amount of sugar the liver releases and makes fat cells more sensitive to insulin's effects. It may take a few weeks for this kind of drug to lower blood sugar. Your doctor should talk with you about heart risks with this type of drug, which he may call âthiazolidinediones.â Side effects for thiazolidinediones are rare but may include: Higher than normal levels of liver enzymes Liver failure Respiratory infection Headache Fluid retention Saxagliptin ( Onglyza) How it works: Boosts insulin levels when blood sugars are too high, and tells the liver to cut back on making sugars. |
e5448b5289813820812fb97b8d8178b1 | How does acarbose (Precose) work to treat type 2 diabetes? | Acarbose ( Precose) How it works: Blocks enzymes that help digest starches, slowing the rise in blood sugar. It belongs to a group of drugs called âalpha-glucosidase inhibitors.â Side effects for these kinds of drugs include stomach upset (gas, diarrhea, nausea, cramps). |
d2ae765d43747e86b510b7e112a4c6cb | How do you identify asthma triggers? | Your doctor may also do blood testing or ask you to use a device called a peak flow meter. It measures how much air you exhale and how quickly it comes out. It can alert you to changes in your breathing and the onset of asthma symptoms. |
f6b8034e95ecc37731ec9742acd0ccdb | Can allergies trigger asthma? | Eighty percent of people with asthma have allergies to things in the air, like tree, grass, and weed pollens, mold, animal dander, dust mites, and cockroach droppings. In one study, children with high levels of cockroach poop in their homes were four times more likely to have childhood asthma than children with low levels. |
e3491057c7173ffbe418aff01bf85f13 | What causes mental illness in children? | Children's symptoms vary depending on the type of mental illness, but some of the general symptoms include: Changes in school performance, such as poor grades despite good efforts Abuse of drugs and/or alcohol Inability to cope with daily problems and activities Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits Excessive complaints of physical ailments Defying authority, skipping school, stealing, or damaging property Intense fear of gaining weight Long-lasting negative moods, often accompanied by poor appetite and thoughts of death Frequent outbursts of anger Loss of interest in friends and activities they usually enjoy Significant increase in time spent alone Excessive worrying or anxiety Hyperactivity Persistent nightmares or night terrors Persistent disobedience or aggressive behavior Frequent temper tantrums Hearing voices or seeing things that are not there (hallucinations) The exact cause of most mental illnesses is not known, but research suggests that a combination of factors, including heredity, biology, psychological trauma, and environmental stress, may be involved. |
709eb4ce7b4594ee3199d558c1611e43 | What will my child with ADHD learn in a social skills group or program? | The children in these sessions do special activities, like role-playing, to learn how to: Greet other kids Start and hold a conversation Take turns when playing Ask for help when they need it Many schools have these groups. |
79ab3f421a8548a654206605f3c5167e | Are there groups or programs dedicated to social skills that can help my child with ADHD? | A school psychologist or speech therapist usually leads them. They're also small. Typically, there aren't more than eight kids in a group. The children in these sessions do special activities, like role-playing, to learn how to: Greet other kids Start and hold a conversation Take turns when playing Ask for help when they need it Many schools have these groups. There are also privately run programs. |
a6fb5d7852814da389debd7694fe39ce | What can I tell my child with ADHD before an event to ease nervousness? | Talk with your child about what to do if she gets teased or picked on. |
0315c89aacaa79b0a8346835f72af078 | How can hobbies help my child with ADHD in their social life? | Look for hobbies that center around your child's interests. It can be things like art, video games, sports, or whatever. Instead of signing up for what you think is best, let your child help you decide. Look for programs that have kids with ADHD in mind. |
ec0138dc9c123601ec9ccb7a8e8570c3 | What drugs can be used to treat symptoms of tardive dyskinesia? | There are two FDA-approved medicines to treat tardive dyskinesia: Valbenazine ( Ingrezza) Deutetrabenazine ( Austedo) Both of these medicines work in similar ways to regulate the amount of dopamine flow in brain areas that control certain kinds of movements. |
9c82121acdc499cb6479879c85276ec2 | What natural remedies can be used to treat tardive dyskinesia? | Your doctor can take you off the medicine that caused the movements, or lower the dose. |
1a878e2442a2deddaa16bf03a04898d5 | Who is more likely to get tardive dyskinesia? | These include: Metoclopramide ( Reglan) Prochlorperazine ( Compazine) You're more likely to get it if you: Are a woman who has gone through menopause Are over age 55 Abuse alcohol or drugs Are African- American or Asian- American TD can be hard to diagnose. |
125c960c160e03fe30c49f99cfe9a136 | What older antipsychotics can cause tardive dyskinesia? | Antipsychotic medications that can cause tardive dyskinesia include older antipsychotics like: Chlorpromazine ( Thorazine) Fluphenazine ( Prolixin) Haloperidol ( Haldol) Thioridazine ( Mellaril) Trifluoperazine ( Stelazine) Your chances of getting TD go up the longer you take an antipsychotic medicine. |
65a40bbd4bd122165634b5b6400de5cd | What does tardive dyskinesia cause? | TD causes stiff, jerky movements of your face and body that you can't control. You might blink your eyes, stick out your tongue, or wave your arms without meaning to do so. |
7476ae6b15e06ba00be88f447b899dc8 | What drugs that treat nausea can cause tardive dyskinesia? | Some drugs that treat nausea, reflux, and other stomach problems can also cause TD if you take them for more than 3 months. These include: Metoclopramide ( Reglan) Prochlorperazine ( Compazine) You're more likely to get it if you: Are a woman who has gone through menopause Are over age 55 Abuse alcohol or drugs Are African- American or Asian- American TD can be hard to diagnose. |
42018f489cd29f4c1e476c736dc63d48 | How is tardive dyskinesia diagnosed? | These include: Metoclopramide ( Reglan) Prochlorperazine ( Compazine) You're more likely to get it if you: Are a woman who has gone through menopause Are over age 55 Abuse alcohol or drugs Are African- American or Asian- American TD can be hard to diagnose. Symptoms might not appear until months or years after you start taking antipsychotic medicine. Or you might first notice the movements after you've already stopped taking the drug. The timing can make it hard to know whether the medicine caused your symptoms. |
d3c3564c0e2dd8a9709cf2e9aed059d7 | How can your chances of getting tardive dyskinesia increase? | Antipsychotic medications that can cause tardive dyskinesia include older antipsychotics like: Chlorpromazine ( Thorazine) Fluphenazine ( Prolixin) Haloperidol ( Haldol) Thioridazine ( Mellaril) Trifluoperazine ( Stelazine) Your chances of getting TD go up the longer you take an antipsychotic medicine. |
924d373fc9b192a18a73b007033d2c0e | What medications are used to treat vertigo? | In some cases, medication may be given to relieve symptoms such as nausea or motion sickness associated with vertigo. If vertigo is caused by an infection or inflammation, antibiotics or steroids may reduce swelling and cure infection. For Meniere's disease, diuretics (water pills) may be prescribed to reduce pressure from fluid buildup. |
9f615da225227e957256c1dde9bbf623 | How do you know if your vertigo is caused by vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis? | This is an inner ear problem usually related to infection (usually viral). The infection causes inflammation in the inner ear around nerves that are important for helping the body sense balance Less often vertigo may be associated with: Head or neck injury Brain problems such as stroke or tumor Certain medications that cause ear damage Migraine headaches Vertigo is often triggered by a change in the position of your head. |
8c5c60bcd40df7d28f24dba06ea892ba | How is vertigo treated by canalith repositioning maneuvers? | Guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology recommend a series of specific head and body movements for BPPV. The movements are done to move the calcium deposits out of the canal into an inner ear chamber so they can be absorbed by the body. You will likely have vertigo symptoms during the procedure as the canaliths move. A doctor or physical therapist can guide you through the movements. |
5d80518c3aa02240bc9fa11c28cae972 | How do you know if your vertigo is caused by Meniere's disease? | This is an inner ear disorder thought to be caused by a buildup of fluid and changing pressure in the ear. It can cause episodes of vertigo along with ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and hearing loss. |
ba22e0a845fa7dba78caa3921d1a50aa | What is vertigo associated with? | The infection causes inflammation in the inner ear around nerves that are important for helping the body sense balance Less often vertigo may be associated with: Head or neck injury Brain problems such as stroke or tumor Certain medications that cause ear damage Migraine headaches Vertigo is often triggered by a change in the position of your head. |
724e1b1b9f8a50fbc9d2f6abd86466f9 | How is surgery used to treat vertigo? | In a few cases, surgery may be needed for vertigo. If vertigo is caused by a more serious underlying problem, such as a tumor or injury to the brain or neck, treatment for those problems may help to alleviate the vertigo. |
54a5ef39e2dc9224cc20bb56b7e1d837 | What happens when you get ureteroscopy to treat kidney stones? | Your doctor inserts a thin, flexible scope through your urethra, bladder and then into your ureter to reach the stone. If the stone is small, she can use a basket to remove it. If the stone is larger, a laser passed through the scope can break it up. |
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