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0631fa148ae3a632d30e549d98c20275 | What complementary and alternative therapies work for epilepsy? | Some people with epilepsy turn to complementary therapies like acupuncture, vitamins, and supplements, and stress-relief techniques to help manage seizures. There isn't a lot of research to show whether many of these treatments work. If you're thinking of trying one, always check with your doctor to make sure it's safe for you. And use them only as an add-on to your regular epilepsy treatment -- not as a replacement for it. |
229b89462206a8bd2e2422106a4f0746 | How does Marfan syndrome affect your emotions? | Learning you have Marfan syndrome may cause you to feel angry, frightened or sad. You may need to make changes in your lifestyle and adjust to having careful medical follow-up the rest of your life. You may have financial concerns. You also need to consider the risk to your future children. The National Marfan Foundation can provide support. |
3b21f4a26a3aca8792781a772b041d32 | What prescription medicines treat Marfan syndrome? | The approach depends on the structures affected and the severity: Medications Medications are typically not used to treat Marfan syndrome. However, your doctor may prescribe a beta-blocker, which decreases the forcefulness of the heartbeat and the pressure within the arteries, thus preventing or slowing the enlargement of the aorta. Beta-blocker therapy is usually started when the person with Marfan syndrome is young. Some people are unable to take beta-blockers because they have asthma or because of the medication's side effects, which may include drowsiness or weakness, headaches, slowed heartbeat, swelling of the hands and feet or trouble breathing and sleeping. |
83e95f55e63cd16b0e801d2563dc0741 | Who gets Marfan syndrome? | In most cases, Marfan syndrome is inherited from a parent, but 1 in 4 cases occurs in people with no known family history of the disease. It occurs equally in men and women, who have a 50% risk of passing on the gene to their children. Marfan syndrome is present at birth, but may not be diagnosed until adolescence or later. Everyone with Marfan syndrome has the same abnormal gene, but not everyone experiences the same symptoms to the same degree. |
9aa4df78883995f77dc6f7ce8f285ae0 | How is amblyopia (lazy eye) treated? | If detected early, amblyopia can be reversed by first treating the underlying cause. Then, with patching and/or eye drops applied to the better eye, the weaker eye can be forced to recover useful function. |
902ff80b241a2314d12cde972c1a1d92 | What causes misalignment of the eyes? | Simply stated, the eye doctor needs to determine how well each eye sees and why the eyes do not appear straight. Parents will be relieved to know that the eye doctor's exam can find the answers without any help from the baby! Any problems that are identified need to be addressed in order to preserve good eyesight in both eyes. Misalignment of the eyes may also be the result of the following: Birth trauma Brain injury Cerebral palsy Congenital maldevelopment Neurologic problems Refractive error - undiagnosed need for glasses in one or both eyes Hydrocephalus Strabismus The medical term for misaligned eyes is strabismus. |
f20c06e3203756fd44432de2a1671a87 | What are the symptoms of eyestrain? | Familiar symptoms of eyestrain include: Headache Brow-ache Eye fatigue A pulling sensation Eyestrain quickly goes away if the eyes are given a chance to rest or the refractive problem is resolved. |
ec8bb0cf4bb02267324cd61cf4e5c9cb | What causes secondary glaucoma? | Secondary glaucoma is the result of another eye disease or medical disorder, including the following: Uveitis (inflammation of the inner eye) Eye injury Bleeding inside the eye Eye tumor (extremely rare) Diabetes (neovascular glaucoma) Congenital problems An extremely mature cataract Steroid medications People with diabetes are susceptible to neovascular glaucoma, a particularly severe form of secondary glaucoma caused by an abnormal proliferation of blood vessels. Congenital glaucoma is a rare problem in babies and requires surgery to preserve eyesight. |
a7a381a7b02fc988b7c68ec9b302a63b | How common are cataracts? | Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness, accounting for more than 20 million cases worldwide. Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgery in the U. S. with about 3 million procedures performed every year. Surgery successfully restores vision loss caused by cataract in almost every case. Once the cloudy lens is removed, the surgeon implants a transparent artificial lens to take its place. |
9ea73ea15c658485e7b752e1994cd5ab | Who can develop amblyopia? | Only infants and children develop amblyopia; and the vision loss can be reversed by various treatment strategies which force the child to use the "lazy" eye if the contributing eye problem is corrected early enough during childhood -- typically before the age of 7. |
bc5da0181baa6ffb247b053e30d3fb88 | What is viral conjunctivitis? | Viral conjunctivitis usually starts in one eye, causing lots of tears and a watery discharge. The other eye follows a few days later. Like a common cold, this infection will clear up without treatment. |
729b9f8255b91d085fdb9bd7889afd8a | How do you know if you have eyestrain? | Familiar symptoms of eyestrain include: Headache Brow-ache Eye fatigue A pulling sensation Eyestrain quickly goes away if the eyes are given a chance to rest or the refractive problem is resolved. |
0b8b7c4405cad3dc98ad130589efe735 | How does a baby's eyesight develop? | As your baby grows and develops, so do his eyes. During the first few months of life, an infant does not have crisp, clear vision. Thereafter, the eye's focusing mechanisms and eye movements rapidly develop as the eye and brain develop the visual apparatus. By about the age of 6 months, both eyes should consistently work together, allowing your baby to see both near and far away targets. The infant's eyes should be aligned, both looking at the same object. |
c38f65240f4927165f3c89c2fc90dd18 | How else can you get a lazy eye? | Lazy eye can also result from other eye problems, such as: Ptosis (drooping of the eyelid). A significant refractive error in one eye. If an infant has one eye that has significantly more uncorrected nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism than the fellow eye, amblyopia can develop. |
d58d57972ab2ea4e82358df49f50e36a | What does astigmatic mean? | Light rays entering the eye first cross the clear cornea. Surprisingly, nearly two-thirds of the eye's focusing power occurs along its front surface (tear film or cornea). The normal cornea should have a semi-spherical contour similar to a baseball. This permits the eye to create a single focused image. If the central cornea is not symmetrical or uniform we say it is "astigmatic." |
78409f8fc79dce17b18dc725f0772b38 | How can you get secondary glaucoma? | Secondary glaucoma is the result of another eye disease or medical disorder, including the following: Uveitis (inflammation of the inner eye) Eye injury Bleeding inside the eye Eye tumor (extremely rare) Diabetes (neovascular glaucoma) Congenital problems An extremely mature cataract Steroid medications People with diabetes are susceptible to neovascular glaucoma, a particularly severe form of secondary glaucoma caused by an abnormal proliferation of blood vessels. |
7e4b66c78c7d5e580e80e675d8e46868 | Who can be affected by color blindness? | You have probably seen how paint colors are mixed at the hardware store. Color vision works much the same way because visible light is a mixture of different light rays (wavelengths). Color perception problems occur much more often in men, afflicting 8% of the male population. Females tend to be the "carrier" of the trait. It is extremely rare for someone to be totally color-blind, that is, able to see only shades of gray. |
6cc25ea3424fed646e49f0b876bfe99a | What should I do if my baby's eyes do not work together? | However, in some situations the eyes do not appear to work together. One eye may tend to drift inward or outward some or all of the time. Prompt evaluation by an eye specialist is essential to determine whether any suspected drifting is due to a muscle imbalance or an internal eye problem that interferes with good eyesight. |
1f793293e2ec5df3379ecdaebd80fe3b | How can you treat cataracts? | Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness, accounting for more than 20 million cases worldwide. Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgery in the U. S. with about 3 million procedures performed every year. Surgery successfully restores vision loss caused by cataract in almost every case. Once the cloudy lens is removed, the surgeon implants a transparent artificial lens to take its place. |
36a6fa0f70761ed0c999fc60477e3a64 | How does amblyopia (lazy eye) develop? | Amblyopia ( Lazy Eye) If strabismus happens to an adult, perhaps after a trauma to the head or after a stroke, the person is likely to experience double vision. Double vision occurs because the two eyes are looking at different images. In an infant or a child, the brain will not tolerate double images and will shutdown the vision in the weaker eye. This involuntary loss of vision is called "lazy eye" or amblyopia. Here's another way to say it: Amblyopia is a healthy eye that does not see. Only infants and children develop amblyopia; and the vision loss can be reversed by various treatment strategies which force the child to use the "lazy" eye if the contributing eye problem is corrected early enough during childhood -- typically before the age of 7. Not every case of strabismus develops amblyopia, and not all cases of amblyopia are due to strabismus. For example, an infant with a dense congenital cataract in one eye will develop "lazy eye" unless the cloudy lens is removed. |
dfc5f3a81716b93f273e38ee8f6f6e45 | What are the different forms of infectious conjunctivitis? | There are several forms of infectious conjunctivitis: Bacterial conjunctivitis usually infects both eyes and produces a heavy discharge of pus and mucus. It is treated with antibiotic eye drops. Viral conjunctivitis usually starts in one eye, causing lots of tears and a watery discharge. The other eye follows a few days later. Like a common cold, this infection will clear up without treatment. Ophthalmia neonatorum is a rare acute form of conjunctivitis in newborn babies. The infection is acquired from the mother during delivery. It must be treated immediately by a doctor to prevent permanent eye damage or blindness. These infants may have infections elsewhere, such as in the lungs. |
d2e30733da4f9b27288233de107d4b31 | What is acute closed-angle glaucoma? | Closed-angle glaucoma can be either chronic and acute. Chronic is a slow progression of the disease, but it can turn into a sudden emergency. With acute, there is sudden pain and blurred vision, and you need immediate medical attention. |
c25e7856b3c1b4b2c16fb670ae53ebb2 | Does strabismus always cause amblyopia? | Not every case of strabismus develops amblyopia, and not all cases of amblyopia are due to strabismus. For example, an infant with a dense congenital cataract in one eye will develop "lazy eye" unless the cloudy lens is removed. |
8d14856ed84c4543bb0dd9ce19274025 | What other eye conditions lead to vision problems? | There are other eye conditions that respond in varying degrees to medical and surgical treatment. The most common of these eye problems include: Cataracts Conjunctivitis, or pink eye Glaucoma Crossed or out-turned eyes (strabismus) Lazy eye (amblyopia) Macular degeneration The lens of the human eye focuses light so that you can see objects clearly at various distances. |
b89a68e1834cc4a6210b86b9761f3aff | How can you get double vision? | Amblyopia ( Lazy Eye) If strabismus happens to an adult, perhaps after a trauma to the head or after a stroke, the person is likely to experience double vision. Double vision occurs because the two eyes are looking at different images. |
8ae81f2278b0a5c9603aa43d4e6ccfcf | How do I know if I need new glasses? | If you wear prescription glasses, recurring eyestrain may be an indication that you need updated glasses or a new prescription. Resting the eyes every hour helps relieve eyestrain, especially when working with computers. |
98820a0e61c7f3669c774686f09bd330 | Can amblyopia be reversed? | If detected early, amblyopia can be reversed by first treating the underlying cause. Then, with patching and/or eye drops applied to the better eye, the weaker eye can be forced to recover useful function. |
0befeaa5a3af8de738771a3f5548371c | How do you get rid of eyestrain? | Familiar symptoms of eyestrain include: Headache Brow-ache Eye fatigue A pulling sensation Eyestrain quickly goes away if the eyes are given a chance to rest or the refractive problem is resolved. Prolonged focusing can lead to eyestrain, such as working at the computer for hours. |
68664abe217eb5f8ee27614a5c9c7c0f | How can your child get crossed eyes? | As your baby grows and develops, so do his eyes. During the first few months of life, an infant does not have crisp, clear vision. Thereafter, the eye's focusing mechanisms and eye movements rapidly develop as the eye and brain develop the visual apparatus. By about the age of 6 months, both eyes should consistently work together, allowing your baby to see both near and far away targets. The infant's eyes should be aligned, both looking at the same object. However, in some situations the eyes do not appear to work together. One eye may tend to drift inward or outward some or all of the time. Prompt evaluation by an eye specialist is essential to determine whether any suspected drifting is due to a muscle imbalance or an internal eye problem that interferes with good eyesight. |
0e573aee52ef14b6e35fd6f02709f4f8 | How does eyestrain occur? | There are many different forms of night blindness, but it may be linked to these conditions: Liver disorder Vitamin- A deficiency Inherited disease of the retina, such as retinitis pigmentosa Cataracts Eyestrain can occur simply from overusing your eyes for long periods of time. Eyestrain is discomfort that can also be due to an uncorrected refractive problem. This common vision problem may occur while you are performing distant visual activities like driving or watching a movie or during close-up tasks like reading and computer use. |
022a71f3306615e60c9a6baf2e1efd2a | How can you treat eyestrain? | Familiar symptoms of eyestrain include: Headache Brow-ache Eye fatigue A pulling sensation Eyestrain quickly goes away if the eyes are given a chance to rest or the refractive problem is resolved. Prolonged focusing can lead to eyestrain, such as working at the computer for hours. Children have a far more flexible focusing capacity. How often do you ever hear a child complain of eyestrain while playing video games? If you wear prescription glasses, recurring eyestrain may be an indication that you need updated glasses or a new prescription. Resting the eyes every hour helps relieve eyestrain, especially when working with computers. |
e768063dbf2c575d1696719b6f17b04a | How does color blindness happen? | Risk factors for retinal detachment include the following: Moderate or extreme nearsightedness Previous eye surgery or injury Previous retinal detachment Inherited thinness of retinal tissue Color blindness is most commonly a disorder of the retina's light-sensitive photoreceptor cells, which respond to different colored light rays. There are two kinds of photoreceptors: Cones work best in bright light Rods work best in dim light Each photoreceptor produces pigments that respond to specific colors of light. Color vision is affected if those pigments are absent or defective or if they respond to the wrong wavelengths. |
a771f26abe966694de55021e3405f27a | What are common vision problems related to eye disease? | Retinal detachment, macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma are disorders of the functional eye and its processing units. These problems can lead to blurry or defective vision. The goals of treatment depend on the eye disease and may include restoring vision, halting vision loss, and preserving remaining eyesight. |
0627f1cdd64c941c67af14abf20c6b09 | Who can get chronic open-angle glaucoma? | Types of glaucoma include the following: Chronic open-angle glaucoma ( COAG), which accounts for 90% of all cases in the U. S., usually appears in middle age and seems to have a genetic component. |
1c1b6bb21e7bc4f7042bcdf6c53d9f6a | What are common vision problems? | The most common forms of vision impairment are errors of refraction -- the way light rays are focused inside the eye so images can be transmitted to the brain. Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are examples of refractive disorders and often occur when the eyes are otherwise healthy. Refractive errors are correctable usually with glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery, such as LASIK. |
0bfba6d4f444592f75f120d979e0685d | What is nearsightedness? | It is the result of images being focused in front of the retina rather than on it, so distant objects appear blurred. A nearsighted person whose eyesight has not been corrected holds a book closer to the eyes when reading and has to sit in the front of the classroom or movie theater to see clearly. The condition runs in families and affects men and women equally, usually appearing in childhood and stabilizing in the 20s. Farsightedness, or hyperopia, is the opposite of nearsightedness. |
f559de3aab0295aca1bd3792307739ea | What is bacterial conjunctivitis? | There are several forms of infectious conjunctivitis: Bacterial conjunctivitis usually infects both eyes and produces a heavy discharge of pus and mucus. It is treated with antibiotic eye drops. |
e0dade2da5bd8a9a42f858f7324a241f | How many people are affected by glaucoma? | More than 2 million adult Americans suffer from glaucoma, making it one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss. |
235c5e39ccc33c8cf4ab711ddcd2f442 | What conditions may night blindness be linked to? | There are many different forms of night blindness, but it may be linked to these conditions: Liver disorder Vitamin- A deficiency Inherited disease of the retina, such as retinitis pigmentosa Cataracts Eyestrain can occur simply from overusing your eyes for long periods of time. |
8705a26fefc413f0d953a5969ac89e77 | How does macular degeneration affect your eyes? | Since the macula is the central part of the retina, AMD affects central vision, the detailed vision you need for driving, reading, and close work like sewing. If you were looking at a photograph, you would not be able to see the middle of the picture but could still see the edges (preserved peripheral vision). The disorder occurs in two forms, dry and wet. The less common wet form of AMD requires immediate medical attention. Any delay in treatment may result in loss of your central vision. |
25e768e23c49e4c12ae7ca83ce3f3782 | What are some good sources of nonheme iron? | Very good sources of nonheme iron, with 3.5 milligrams or more per serving, include: Breakfast cereals enriched with iron One cup of cooked beans One-half cup of tofu Good sources of nonheme iron, with 2.1 milligrams or more per serving, include: One-half cup of canned lima beans, red kidney beans, or chickpeas One cup of dried apricots One medium baked potato One cup of cooked enriched egg noodles One-fourth cup of wheat germ 1 ounce of pumpkin, sesame, or squash seeds Other sources of nonheme iron, with 0.7 milligrams or more, include: One-half cup of cooked split peas 1 ounce of peanuts, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, roasted almonds, roasted cashews, or sunflower seeds One-half cup of dried seedless raisins, peaches, or prunes One medium stalk of broccoli One cup of raw spinach One cup of pasta (cooked, it becomes 3-4 cups) One slice of bread, half of a small pumpernickel bagel, or bran muffin One cup of brown or enriched rice Some foods can help your body absorb iron from iron-rich foods; others can hinder it. |
8e169b3b86eaf79eccddfcc7408c3ae9 | What are some other sources of nonheme iron? | Very good sources of nonheme iron, with 3.5 milligrams or more per serving, include: Breakfast cereals enriched with iron One cup of cooked beans One-half cup of tofu Good sources of nonheme iron, with 2.1 milligrams or more per serving, include: One-half cup of canned lima beans, red kidney beans, or chickpeas One cup of dried apricots One medium baked potato One cup of cooked enriched egg noodles One-fourth cup of wheat germ 1 ounce of pumpkin, sesame, or squash seeds Other sources of nonheme iron, with 0.7 milligrams or more, include: One-half cup of cooked split peas 1 ounce of peanuts, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, roasted almonds, roasted cashews, or sunflower seeds One-half cup of dried seedless raisins, peaches, or prunes One medium stalk of broccoli One cup of raw spinach One cup of pasta (cooked, it becomes 3-4 cups) One slice of bread, half of a small pumpernickel bagel, or bran muffin One cup of brown or enriched rice Some foods can help your body absorb iron from iron-rich foods; others can hinder it. |
221e851de7a1cfe05e1566c356d88d0a | What do you need to know about spinach and iron deficiency? | This is the form of iron added to iron-enriched and iron-fortified foods. |
1f33ec84415aae84c3d42b06ab67ed1f | What are the best sources of heme iron? | Very good sources of heme iron, with 3.5 milligrams or more per serving, include: 3 ounces of beef or chicken liver 3 ounces of clams or mussels 3 ounces of oysters Good sources of heme iron, with 2.1 milligrams or more per serving, include: 3 ounces of cooked beef 3 ounces of canned sardines, canned in oil Other sources of heme iron, with 0.6 milligrams or more per serving, include: 3 ounces of chicken 3 ounces of cooked turkey 3 ounces of ham 3 ounces of veal Other sources of heme iron, with 0.3 milligrams or more per serving, include: 3 ounces of halibut, haddock, perch, salmon, or tuna Iron in plant foods such as lentils, beans, and spinach is nonheme iron. |
28ee3f48e0e571b5d98293854a896249 | What are the best sources of nonheme iron? | Very good sources of nonheme iron, with 3.5 milligrams or more per serving, include: Breakfast cereals enriched with iron One cup of cooked beans One-half cup of tofu Good sources of nonheme iron, with 2.1 milligrams or more per serving, include: One-half cup of canned lima beans, red kidney beans, or chickpeas One cup of dried apricots One medium baked potato One cup of cooked enriched egg noodles One-fourth cup of wheat germ 1 ounce of pumpkin, sesame, or squash seeds Other sources of nonheme iron, with 0.7 milligrams or more, include: One-half cup of cooked split peas 1 ounce of peanuts, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, roasted almonds, roasted cashews, or sunflower seeds One-half cup of dried seedless raisins, peaches, or prunes One medium stalk of broccoli One cup of raw spinach One cup of pasta (cooked, it becomes 3-4 cups) One slice of bread, half of a small pumpernickel bagel, or bran muffin One cup of brown or enriched rice Some foods can help your body absorb iron from iron-rich foods; others can hinder it. |
d251f4e229cfa84723ea4f64997972f0 | How common is iron-deficiency anemia? | !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(); }); } Iron-deficiency anemia, the most common form of anemia, is a decrease in the number of red blood cells caused by too little iron. Without sufficient iron, your body can't produce enough hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that makes it possible for them to carry oxygen to the body's tissues. As a result, you may feel weak, tired, and irritable. About 20% of women, 50% of pregnant women, and 3% of men do not have enough iron in their body. The solution, in many cases, is to consume more foods high in iron. |
849136eea6ab7f398a3eca9d021cda91 | How can getting a tattoo cause infections? | Your tattoo can become infected for a variety of reasons, including the use of contaminated tools. This is why it's important to find an artist and a facility you trust. Dirty tools can pass bacterial infections like staph and impetigo, and in rare cases, serious diseases like HIV and hepatitis, from person to person. |
914ff273606c4fcec3a6dd2c798a9b01 | What are symptoms of infections from tattoo? | Symptoms to look out for: Tenderness and pain Swelling Pus or any substance draining from the tattoo Fever Luckily, there are many ways you can minimize your chances of having a bad reaction to your tattoo: Do your research and choose a professional tattoo parlor. |
018d3d618b432f2b9cbbb275423f5dc2 | What are allergic reactions to tattoo? | Allergic reactions to red tattoo pigments are the most common. If you are having an allergic reaction to your tattoo, you might get a rash that is usually red, bumpy, or itchy. These symptoms can crop up in the days after you first get your tattoo or can appear months or years later. You can most likely treat the area with a topical steroid ointment. |
e3a848a7ee29717979d06c098c70dc21 | What are symptoms of mallet finger? | Symptoms may include the following: Pain, tenderness, and swelling at the outermost joint immediately after the injury Swelling and redness soon after the injury Inability to completely extend the finger while still being able to move it with help Call a doctor immediately to evaluate the injury to determine the need for X-rays and to repair any deep cuts. |
bac9c662e0d7d36615bab129c8882e2d | When is surgery needed for mallet finger? | You may need to have surgery if the injury involves a large fracture that is causing tendon damage. A hand specialist or surgeon will perform this surgery. |
8242ce07227b37a5673383ac0000381e | What are the symptoms of botulism? | Some other possible, common symptoms of a variety of food poisonings might include: Bloating and gas Fever Muscle aches Weakness Abdominal pain and cramping You've probably heard of the some of the bad bugs that can cause food poisoning: Campylobacter E. coli Listeria Salmonella Shigella You've probably also heard of one of the nastiest: botulism, a rare but severe type of bacterial food poisoning. Symptoms of botulism might include: Slurred speech or blurred vision Muscle weakness Hard time swallowing Dry mouth Muscle paralysis from the head down through the body Vomiting Call 911 if you see any symptoms of botulism in yourself or a loved one. |
770e8f1c4cbfb3451a4319f2d5ab851b | When should I call a doctor about the symptoms of food poisoning? | A mild case usually passes on its own with just rest and lots of fluids. You should call a doctor, however, if you or a loved one have: Any signs of dehydration: dry mouth, little or no urination, dizziness, or sunken eyes Any diarrhea in a newborn or infant Inability to hold down liquids without vomiting Diarrhea that lasts longer than 2 days (1 day in a child) or is severe Severe gut pain or vomiting Fever of 102 F or higher, or a rectal temperature of 100.4 F in a baby younger than 3 months Stools that are black, tarry, or bloody Muscle weakness Tingling in your arms Blurry vision Confusion Diarrhea or flulike illness in pregnant women Jaundice (yellow skin), which can be a sign of hepatitis A |
4981e165147ed2ed609b9fac5a619200 | What are the symptoms of food poisoning? | That will depend on the kind of bacteria, virus, or parasite that's infected you, how much is in your system, and how well your immune system is fighting it off. |
88f2f67df2e4388b8f7ad4fd48a252f0 | How can I tell if I have food poisoning? | Despite the wide range of types, most cases of food poisoning cause some mix of the following: Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting If you have a mild case, you might think you have a stomach flu or virus. You may get better without any treatment. |
1b313a89b3e2acb801c90f6a5e3ea7de | What are some bathing aids for people with multiple sclerosis? | Bathing Tub bench Hand-held shower head Grab bars in the shower or tub Using the Toilet Bedside commode Grab bars near the toilet Toilet seat with armrests (you can put a raised seat over a regular toilet) Dressing Velcro, buttons, zippers, and hooks on clothing Sock pull Long-handled shoehorn Buttonhook A stool to sit while you get dressed Cooking Utility cart with wheels Electric can opener Pot stabilizer Reacher devices Eating Special utensils, such as large-handled spoons and forks, rocker knives, and âsporksâ (a mix of a spoon and fork) Plate guard Wrist supports Writing Special grips for pens and pencils Wrist supports Sleeping Electric beds or mattresses |
401041c293c253e97f42bc82a1c58fac | What are some writing aids to help treat multiple sclerosis? | Bathing Tub bench Hand-held shower head Grab bars in the shower or tub Using the Toilet Bedside commode Grab bars near the toilet Toilet seat with armrests (you can put a raised seat over a regular toilet) Dressing Velcro, buttons, zippers, and hooks on clothing Sock pull Long-handled shoehorn Buttonhook A stool to sit while you get dressed Cooking Utility cart with wheels Electric can opener Pot stabilizer Reacher devices Eating Special utensils, such as large-handled spoons and forks, rocker knives, and âsporksâ (a mix of a spoon and fork) Plate guard Wrist supports Writing Special grips for pens and pencils Wrist supports Sleeping Electric beds or mattresses |
baa782a97bf7abf1a42d26d1c51c8578 | What are aids for using the toilet to help multiple sclerosis? | Bathing Tub bench Hand-held shower head Grab bars in the shower or tub Using the Toilet Bedside commode Grab bars near the toilet Toilet seat with armrests (you can put a raised seat over a regular toilet) Dressing Velcro, buttons, zippers, and hooks on clothing Sock pull Long-handled shoehorn Buttonhook A stool to sit while you get dressed Cooking Utility cart with wheels Electric can opener Pot stabilizer Reacher devices Eating Special utensils, such as large-handled spoons and forks, rocker knives, and âsporksâ (a mix of a spoon and fork) Plate guard Wrist supports Writing Special grips for pens and pencils Wrist supports Sleeping Electric beds or mattresses |
89ec9fbce0bb221abb61bbdb5e639ea9 | How do wheelchairs or scooters help treat the symptoms of multiple sclerosis? | Wheelchairs or scooters: They can give you more freedom to go where you need to if it's getting harder for you to get around on your own. They're usually best if you have serious fatigue, are very unsteady on your feet, or you fall some times. |
cba669a2547531050132dd17e8ef2cf5 | How do orthotics help treat the symptoms of multiple sclerosis? | Some of these devices may help you get around: Orthotics: These are lightweight inserts you wear inside your shoes that can keep you more stable and ease fatigue. They also can brace your feet, which helps if you have spasticity in your feet. |
98ea9a07ec890d151fb30d791fc8a474 | What are some eating aids to help treat multiple sclerosis? | Bathing Tub bench Hand-held shower head Grab bars in the shower or tub Using the Toilet Bedside commode Grab bars near the toilet Toilet seat with armrests (you can put a raised seat over a regular toilet) Dressing Velcro, buttons, zippers, and hooks on clothing Sock pull Long-handled shoehorn Buttonhook A stool to sit while you get dressed Cooking Utility cart with wheels Electric can opener Pot stabilizer Reacher devices Eating Special utensils, such as large-handled spoons and forks, rocker knives, and âsporksâ (a mix of a spoon and fork) Plate guard Wrist supports Writing Special grips for pens and pencils Wrist supports Sleeping Electric beds or mattresses |
744a91ec9b5ac104f6b7081542692a29 | What are some sleeping aids to help treat multiple sclerosis? | It fits into a regular shoe and keeps your toes from dragging. |
ab95c025a3fdcdc8eb136d4e1df52537 | What assistive devices for sleeping could best help people with multiple sclerosis (MS)? | It's a good idea to have a session with a physical therapist to learn how to properly use your cane or any other assistive device. |
3230133b33ce865be1082613c3bef8c4 | What assistive devices for dressing help people with multiple sclerosis (MS)? | Bathing Tub bench Hand-held shower head Grab bars in the shower or tub Using the Toilet Bedside commode Grab bars near the toilet Toilet seat with armrests (you can put a raised seat over a regular toilet) Dressing Velcro, buttons, zippers, and hooks on clothing Sock pull Long-handled shoehorn Buttonhook A stool to sit while you get dressed Cooking Utility cart with wheels Electric can opener Pot stabilizer Reacher devices Eating Special utensils, such as large-handled spoons and forks, rocker knives, and âsporksâ (a mix of a spoon and fork) Plate guard Wrist supports Writing Special grips for pens and pencils Wrist supports Sleeping Electric beds or mattresses |
94766a2643704b824a15d91dca85a746 | How can wheelchairs or scooters help with multiple sclerosis (MS)? | Wheelchairs or scooters: They can give you more freedom to go where you need to if it's getting harder for you to get around on your own. They're usually best if you have serious fatigue, are very unsteady on your feet, or you fall some times. |
862fdb1bdcf0ee89a6651e5e2732c3b9 | How can assistive devices for eating help people with multiple sclerosis (MS)? | Bathing Tub bench Hand-held shower head Grab bars in the shower or tub Using the Toilet Bedside commode Grab bars near the toilet Toilet seat with armrests (you can put a raised seat over a regular toilet) Dressing Velcro, buttons, zippers, and hooks on clothing Sock pull Long-handled shoehorn Buttonhook A stool to sit while you get dressed Cooking Utility cart with wheels Electric can opener Pot stabilizer Reacher devices Eating Special utensils, such as large-handled spoons and forks, rocker knives, and âsporksâ (a mix of a spoon and fork) Plate guard Wrist supports Writing Special grips for pens and pencils Wrist supports Sleeping Electric beds or mattresses |
2725e3fa8a01fb99c82b9f98281531fa | How can orthotics help treat multiple sclerosis (MS)? | Some of these devices may help you get around: Orthotics: These are lightweight inserts you wear inside your shoes that can keep you more stable and ease fatigue. They also can brace your feet, which helps if you have spasticity in your feet. |
27afb1984ee04a6747ba21dfaf65090f | How can walkers help with multiple sclerosis (MS)? | Walkers: These are best if you have a lot of leg weakness or a balance problem. You can add wheels or platforms to the walker if you need to. |
9123f45ba4ba85d6d71d58f7c8c28e78 | What are some assistive devices that can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) write well? | Bathing Tub bench Hand-held shower head Grab bars in the shower or tub Using the Toilet Bedside commode Grab bars near the toilet Toilet seat with armrests (you can put a raised seat over a regular toilet) Dressing Velcro, buttons, zippers, and hooks on clothing Sock pull Long-handled shoehorn Buttonhook A stool to sit while you get dressed Cooking Utility cart with wheels Electric can opener Pot stabilizer Reacher devices Eating Special utensils, such as large-handled spoons and forks, rocker knives, and âsporksâ (a mix of a spoon and fork) Plate guard Wrist supports Writing Special grips for pens and pencils Wrist supports Sleeping Electric beds or mattresses |
521ab40b675efc1579bb5591cc67b34a | What causes neck pain? | Causes of neck pain include: Abnormalities in the bone or joints Trauma Poor posture Degenerative diseases Tumors Muscle strain The shoulder is a ball and socket joint with a large range of movement. |
b9a3ac3864ce07c20f93b72c8d9f2f7a | What causes shoulder pain? | Causes of neck pain include: Abnormalities in the bone or joints Trauma Poor posture Degenerative diseases Tumors Muscle strain The shoulder is a ball and socket joint with a large range of movement. Such a mobile joint tends to be more susceptible to injury. Shoulder pain can stem from one or more of the following causes: Strains from overexertion Tendonitis from overuse Shoulder joint instability Dislocation Collar or upper arm bone fractures Frozen shoulder Pinched nerves (also called radiculopathy) X-rays: Plain X-rays can reveal narrowing of the space between two spinal bones, arthritis-like diseases, tumors, slipped discs, narrowing of the spinal canal, fractures and instability of the spinal column. |
82c41aecd7947b54287f485f4577b438 | Who gets juvenile retinoschisis? | Causes: The abnormal gene at fault is linked to the X chromosome. That means it behaves differently in women and men: There's a 50% chance that women who carry the gene will pass it on to their daughters, who will become carriers. They also have a 50% chance of passing it to their sons, who will get the disease. Men with the disease always pass it to their daughters, who then become carriers. But they can't pass the gene to their sons. |
edcda0ba090bf0d0a458d857064ea1ac | Who gets Stargardt's disease? | Causes: Researchers blame a specific gene for the disease. If both parents carry one mutated form of the gene and one normal gene, their children have a 25% chance of getting the disease. Children who inherit only one mutated gene won't get it. But they can pass it on without knowing it. |
c6022a6689b44cc1d26fcc25032c14a4 | What is juvenile macular degeneration (JMD)? | Juvenile macular degeneration ( JMD) is the term for several inherited and rare diseases that affect children and young adults. They include Stargardt's disease, Best disease, and juvenile retinoschisis. They can cause central vision loss that often starts in childhood or young adulthood. |
27311ee88f4c5268f350ad0f6be19568 | What is Best disease relative to juvenile macular degeneration (JMD)? | It's the second-most common type of JMD. You might also hear it called Best vitelliform macular dystrophy. It was discovered in 1905 by Friedrich Best, another German eye doctor. It may show up on an eye exam between ages 3 and 15, but symptoms may not show up until later. |
ccd515b9ea7d1de7cd6b42259c942e74 | What are the signs of Best disease? | Signs: The eye doctor will see a bright yellow fluid-filled sac, or cyst, under your macula. It looks like a sunny-side-up egg. Your vision may be normal or near normal at this stage. Eventually, the sac bursts, and the fluid spreads throughout your macula. The doctor can spot it with an instrument called an ophthalmoscope. |
e33d49ebaec726b2ee28f39964688230 | How does Stargardt's disease in juvenile macular degeneration affect my vision? | It doesn't affect peripheral, or side, vision. You probably won't lose night vision, but you might have trouble when you have to switch from dark to light places. Color vision goes away in later stages of the disease. |
4ca46ae85a40e02cf57ce48f619c6e28 | What is Stargardt's disease in juvenile macular degeneration? | It's the most common form of JMD. It's named after German eye doctor Karl Stargardt, who discovered it in 1901. It affects about one in 10,000 children in the U. S. Although the disease starts before age 20, you may not notice vision loss until age 30 to 40. |
dd48b2b8995ef71451af06383e655c82 | How is juvenile macular degeneration treated? | Unfortunately, there's no treatment. Visual aids, adaptive training, and other tools can help young people with vision loss remain active. Researchers continue to look for ways to prevent and treat JMD. Genetic counseling can teach parents about these eye problems and sort out the risks for their children. Counseling also helps families understand how their loved one's vision is affected. |
74aa36cf25f501ba1e2298bca70bcc85 | What causes juvenile macular degeneration (JMD)? | Causes: Researchers blame a specific gene for the disease. If both parents carry one mutated form of the gene and one normal gene, their children have a 25% chance of getting the disease. Children who inherit only one mutated gene won't get it. |
50d3dfbe2a40b60cb69f00a269e41b63 | What causes Best disease? | If one parent has Best disease and one doesn't, there's a 50% chance their kids will get it. Children who don't develop the disease can't pass it on to their children. |
09eb596024f358bc79df65b1e8b382a2 | What is juvenile macular degeneration? | Juvenile macular degeneration ( JMD) is the term for several inherited and rare diseases that affect children and young adults. They include Stargardt's disease, Best disease, and juvenile retinoschisis. They can cause central vision loss that often starts in childhood or young adulthood. |
83fc6108fe8d1e65134e9c08b95d3f33 | Who gets Best disease? | If one parent has Best disease and one doesn't, there's a 50% chance their kids will get it. Children who don't develop the disease can't pass it on to their children. |
3c3c36b96c0f1f112b9e2ec555c378ed | How does someone get juvenile macular degeneration (JMD)? | These conditions come from gene changes passed down in families. Unfortunately, there's no treatment. Visual aids, adaptive training, and other tools can help young people with vision loss remain active. Researchers continue to look for ways to prevent and treat JMD. |
6f0b8b64e59adc2d230c73e6805ed125 | How does Best disease affect vision? | Symptoms: Show up in stages over a period of years. Early on, there's no change. Later stages involve central vision loss in one or both eyes. Things will look blurry or warped. Your central vision could drop to 20/100 in later stages. But you might not have serious vision loss. Or you could lose vision in one eye, but not the other. |
9d2c890e0c6b7537fd5e7172f9b0d1d4 | What are the signs of Stargardt's disease in juvenile macular degeneration? | Signs: It's usually diagnosed by yellow-white spots that appear in and around the macula. If they cover the back of the eye, then it is called fundus flavimaculatus. These deposits are an abnormal buildup of a fatty substance produced during normal cell activity. |
5cddc834847deeee1b2ed967944db081 | What causes juvenile retinoschisis? | Causes: The abnormal gene at fault is linked to the X chromosome. That means it behaves differently in women and men: There's a 50% chance that women who carry the gene will pass it on to their daughters, who will become carriers. They also have a 50% chance of passing it to their sons, who will get the disease. Men with the disease always pass it to their daughters, who then become carriers. But they can't pass the gene to their sons. As with other types of juvenile macular degeneration, there is no treatment. |
f24273b5bc3376db2c4487c0314c8cfd | What is Best disease? | It's the second-most common type of JMD. You might also hear it called Best vitelliform macular dystrophy. It was discovered in 1905 by Friedrich Best, another German eye doctor. It may show up on an eye exam between ages 3 and 15, but symptoms may not show up until later. |
903c677d12f9bf09339a82061943d5f0 | How does juvenile retinoschisis affect vision? | Symptoms: It causes central vision loss between 20/60 and 20/120. You might find it hard to focus both eyes on one object (strabismus). Or your eye might move on its own (nystagmus). About half of people with the disease lose side vision. By age 60 or older, you might be legally blind. |
5f9daf44c87e0102da49e08f50718a58 | What is juvenile retinoschisis? | Also called X-linked retinoschisis, it mostly affects young males. Vision loss happens between ages 10 and 20 and remains stable until around age 50 or 60. |
6269b56e414cbda5c7fdc0f8429dd7c7 | Does deep breathing help with stress if you have ulcerative colitis? | You do it 24-7, usually without noticing it at all. Take a moment to tune in to your breathing. It's an easy, do-it-anywhere way to soothe your body and mind. Take a slow, deep breath, filling your lungs with air. Then let it out slowly and fully, feeling your muscles loosen up as you do. Take several deep breaths whenever you feel stressed out. Deep breathing not only relaxes your mind, but it also sends more blood flowing through your body. |
0ecaca8746d31279a5e4ee4d4a62f555 | What are some problems you'll notice when you have Parkinson's disease? | Walking and balance problems. |
6a690b5d001a034a5359b1a5fa6a4639 | How is Parkinson's disease diagnosed? | A lot of it's based on your symptoms and health history, but it could take some time to figure it out. And part of the process is ruling out other conditions that look like Parkinson's. That's one reason it's important to go to a doctor who knows a lot about it. Early on, it's easy to miss. If you do have it, your doctor might use what's called the Hoehn and Yahr scale to tell you what stage of the disease you're in. It ranks how severe your symptoms are from 1 to 5, where 5 is the most serious. |
86eaaecb8599d32a24b1aa9c47396d9f | What happens once colorectal cancer surgery begins? | Your surgeon will begin the main intestinal surgery by closing the larger blood vessels serving the diseased section of the small or large intestine. Next, he or she will separate the fatty tissue that holds the intestine in place. Once the diseased section of intestine is freed from its supporting structures, it can be removed. The procedure occasionally requires the creation of a temporary or permanent stoma (an opening of part of the intestine to the outside surface of the abdomen). The stoma acts as an artificial passageway through which stool can pass from the intestine to outside the body where it collects in an external pouch, which is attached to the stoma and must be worn at all times. Most of the time, the surgeon will reconnect the two ends of intestines. The intestine can be rejoined in a number of ways. One method uses a stapling device that places stainless steel or titanium staples to join the ends of the intestine. The surgeon may pull the intestinal ends up through one of the small incisions and stitch the ends together. Your surgeon will choose the best method at the time of your surgery. Finally, your surgeon will check that there are no areas of bleeding, rinse out the abdominal cavity, release the gas from the abdomen and close the small incisions. |
ce07c5e200db79e24c315028c917f45d | What do you need to do the night before colorectal cancer surgery? | You will need to take the prescribed laxative medicine the evening before surgery. It is important to follow the directions carefully and take all of this medicine. This step will decrease your risk of developing an infection from bacteria normally present in the intestine. Do not eat or drink anything by mouth after midnight the evening before surgery. |
cb0526a482fb043c85f350c3ce1137b6 | What needs to happen after colorectal cancer surgery? | The tube that was passed from a nostril into your stomach (a nasogastric tube) during surgery will be removed in the recovery room. You may begin to drink liquids the morning after surgery. Once you have passed gas or have had a bowel movement, you will resume a solid diet. If you become nauseated or begin to vomit, your nasogastric tube may be reinserted. If this happens, don't be alarmed. Nausea and vomiting are common and occur because your intestines are temporarily disabled from the surgery and the effects of anesthesia. For this reason, food and drink are given slowly for the first few days after surgery. |
baa0c28455fac70d71ba06f2ad524a78 | What happens the day of colorectal cancer surgery? | An intravenous ( IV) tube will be inserted into a vein in your arm to deliver drugs and fluids. Once the surgeon is ready for you, you will be taken to the operating room. When you arrive in the operating room, the nurses will help you onto the operating table. The anesthesiologist will inject medicine into your IV that will put you to sleep. After you are asleep, the nurses will clean your abdomen with antibacterial soap and cover you with sterile drapes. |
c0c3b348439b6414a6897c0fa6ee21c9 | What happens before starting colorectal cancer surgery? | Before starting the surgery, your surgeon will take a thorough look at your abdominal cavity to make sure that laparoscopy will be safe for you. Some reasons why laparoscopy may not be done include multiple adhesions (scars that causes organs to stick together), infection, or any spread of abdominal disease. If your surgeon decides that laparoscopic surgery can be safely performed, additional small puncture incisions will be made for the other instruments needed to do the operation. If needed, one of these small incisions may be enlarged to enable your surgeon to remove the diseased section of intestine, or to create a connection between two ends of your intestine. |
e07c74b864dbf461f20e98b38f75b492 | How can you recover from colorectal cancer surgery at home? | You will be encouraged to steadily increase your activity level once you are home after surgery. Walking is great exercise! Walking will help your general recovery by strengthening your muscles, keeping your blood circulating to prevent blood clots, and helping your lungs remain clear. If you are fit and did regular exercise before surgery, you may resume exercising when you feel comfortable and your doctor gives the approval. However, strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and abdominal exercises such as sit-ups should be avoided for six weeks after surgery. |
b6fa2d1827e091007cf5eae3f3c3308c | Does improper storage cause birth control pills to fail? | Birth control pills should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, so don't keep them in your bathroom. Make sure to keep them in their original packaging so that they're protected. |
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