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Question: how can i gain weight?
Answer: eat more! that’s what nearly all weight gain strategies come down to although it’s not always quite that simple. people with certain health conditions are at risk for poor nutrition: celiac disease inflammatory bowel disease cystic fibrosis cancer chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infection many others. people who are losing weight with these conditions should ask their doctor for a referral to a nutritionist. a low appetite is often part of the illness and eating higher-calorie foods is advised. some of these illnesses can also cause poor absorption of nutrients and testing and treatment can address this. in any medical condition if muscle mass has been lost it’s important to include protein in the diet to help rebuild muscles. healthy young men and teenage boys often want to gain weight usually in the form of muscle. their challenge is usually eating enough to keep up with the calories they’re burning in their active lifestyles. to gain weight by building muscle it’s necessary to eat a lot of protein. weight-training athletes may require 75 to 100 grams of protein or more daily. healthy lean protein sources include chicken eggs fish and beans. whey protein supplements can be mixed in with drinks soups or sauces. soy protein supplements are not advised except in small amounts because some of the soy may be converted to estrogen in the body. it’s best to talk to your doctor or a nutritionist before starting a high protein diet if you have any health conditions especially liver or kidney disease. gaining weight can be just as difficult as losing weight for some people. an essential component of weight gain is eating enough calories each day. a registered dietitian will be able to calculate and estimate your calorie needs using the harris-benedict equation or there are also websites available to help you do this on your own. in order to gain weight theoretically you need to eat more calories than what would normally be necessary for you to maintain your current weight. keep in mind it’s still important to eat healthy and make the right food choices. don’t use this as an excuse to eat whatever you want because you’ll end up gaining fat that way. you’ll need to exercise too especially by incorporating strength-building exercise which will help to build muscle mass to add to your weight. the surgeon general recommends at least two days per week of strength training exercising each major muscle group. of course the more exercise that you do the greater the benefits you should notice. keep in mind however that you do need rest to allow your muscles to recover. make sure that you’re getting enough protein in your diet as well. only protein has the essential amino acids necessary for muscle growth and development. a registered dietitian can also help you to determine your protein requirements. ask your doctor before taking protein supplements or beginning a high protein diet. i’ve recommended a good article for more information: <link>
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Question: how can i get enough choline in my diet if i don't eat eggs or liver?
Answer: choline is a nutrient important for brain development so it is vital during pregnancy. while eggs are one of the most concentrated sources other food sources of choline include salmon wheat germ and vegetables such as broccoli and spinach.
Question: what is the importance of getting enough folic acid during pregnancy?
Answer: folic acid or folate is important for overall health. but it is especially important for women during their childbearing years to help prevent neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida. folic acid is found in melons strawberries bananas citrus fruit and drinks beans legumes eggs liver and green leafy vegetables. you can also find it in breads cereals and other types of products that are fortified and enriched.
Question: what foods do you know of that can trigger gout attacks?
Answer: first make sure you are seeing a physician who specializes in gout management such as a rheumatologist. there are medications to treat the inflammation associated with gout flares. there are also medications that exist to treat the underlying metabolic condition called hyperuricimia which is too much uric acid in the blood. dietary management of gout is limited but important to help control the buildup of uric acid in the blood. a low-purine diet is often recommended for people with gout. laura rall phd nutrition researcher at tufts university in boston says "begin by eliminating foods in the 'high-purine' category while reducing your intake of foods in the 'moderate-purine' category. if you don't have gout attacks after trying this you may add more foods from the 'moderate' category or occasionally try a food from the 'high' category. using these guidelines you may be able to determine a safe level of purine consumption and enjoy some of your favorite foods without experiencing attacks. " foods considered high in purine content include all types of alcoholic beverages; some fish seafood and shellfish such as anchovies sardines herring mussels codfish scallops trout and haddock; and certain meats such as bacon turkey veal venison and organ meats like liver. foods considered moderate in purine content include meats such as beef chicken duck pork and crab lobster oysters and shrimp; and vegetables and beans such as asparagus kidney beans lentils lima beans mushrooms and spinach.
Question: my doctor said i cant marry someone with my same blood type after i took a blood test why is this?
Answer: hello i have no idea why you would be told this informaiton. certainly people don't check blood types before they fall in love! the only blood type related problem that affects couples is related to the "rh" factor. if the father of a child in a couple is rh positive and the mother is rh negative the mother can develop antibodies to the baby duing the pregnancy. this is treated by giving any rh negative mother an injection of medication called rhogam once during the pregnancy (at about 28 weeks) and again within 72 hours of delivery. laurie anderson rnp
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Question: is it safe to take buspar and drink alcohol?
Answer: caution should be the watchword here. any med taken with alcohol can be a problem because almost all meds have to go through the liver to be broken down and that's exactly where the alcohol goes too. so there's a fight in the liver for passage and because of this the med builds up in your system since it can't be broken down. the result is something like a massive dose of the med and this has consequences. it's never a good idea to drink alcohol when you're taking any type of psychotropic med. some of them can have extremely bad effects but not everyone is aware enough of this. the best advice is to avoid alcohol.
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Question: should i be concerned about getting a tattoo if i’m taking any certain medications?
Answer: any medication that can thin the blood such as coumadin should be avoided. drinking alcohol should also be avoided for this reason. keep in mind that getting a tattoo is like having a wound that needs to heal appropriately. proper care should be taken in consideration. you should also consult with your health care professional about contraindications that may interfere with your immune system or healing time such as diabetes heart conditions allergies or any viral conditions. extra precautions may need to be taken under these circumstances. make sure you are up to date with your immunizations especially hepatitis and tetanus.
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Question: how long after drinking a margarita do you have to wait before taking a vicoden for muscle pain?
Answer: the liver is responsible for metabolizing vicoden and alcohol. the liver can metabolize only a certain amount of alcohol per hour regardless of the amount that has been consumed. the rate of alcohol metabolism depends in part on the amount of metabolizing enzymes in the liver which varies among individuals and appears to have genetic determinants. in general after the consumption of one standard drink the amount of alcohol in a drinker's blood (blood alcohol concentration or bac) peaks within 30 to 45 minutes. (a standard drink is defined as 12 oz of beer 5 oz of wine or 1. 5 oz of 80-proof distilled spirits all of which contain the same amount of alcohol. ) alcohol is metabolized more slowly than it is absorbed. since the metabolism of alcohol is slow consumption needs to be controlled to prevent accumulation in the body and intoxication. everyone’s metabolism by the liver can vary depending on several different factors including age food consumption body weight gender and most importantly and most controllably drug-drug interactions. alcohol has a drug-drug interaction with acetaminophen (tylenol). many studies have shown that liver damage can occur with the combination of acetaminophen and alcohol.
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Question: can i mix vicodin with fioricet?
Answer: let's look at the ingredients of each of these medications separately. vicodin contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen. fioricet contains acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine. i would be cautious in using both products in order to prevent overdosing of acetaminophen. this medication while safe as an over-the-counter medication can cause damage to the liver at extreme doses. if you need to take both medications consult your local pharmacist to discuss the correct dose for you.
Question: is it wise to use a nebulizer for nasal congestion?
Answer: nebulizers are used to deliver vapors to the lungs. nebulizers are also used to help deliver asthmatic medications to the lungs for infants and other patients that have a difficult time using inhalers with spacers. the medications used are not for nasal congestion but for asthma. nasal congestion medications should not be poured into the nebulizers without supervision or recommendation form you health- care provider. check with your health-care providers prior to doing so.
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Question: what is an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (icd)?
Answer: an icd is a sophisticated device used primarily to treat ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation two life-threatening heart rhythms. the icd constantly monitors the heart rhythm. when it detects a very fast abnormal heart rhythm it delivers energy to the heart muscle to cause the heart to beat in a normal rhythm again. there are several ways the icd can be used to restore normal heart rhythm. they include: anti-tachycardia pacing (atp). when the heart beats too fast a series of small electrical impulses may be delivered to the heart muscle to restore a normal heart rate and rhythm. cardioversion. a low energy shock may be delivered at the same time as the heart beats to restore normal heart rhythm. defibrillation. when the heart is beating dangerously fast or irregularly a higher energy shock may be delivered to the heart muscle to restore a normal rhythm. anti-bradycardia pacing. many icds provide back-up pacing to maintain heart rhythm if it slows too much.
Question: what is catheter ablation for the heart?
Answer: during an ablation high-frequency electrical energy is delivered through a catheter to a small area of tissue inside the heart that causes the abnormal heart rhythm. this energy "disconnects" the pathway of the abnormal rhythm. ablation is used to treat most psvts atrial flutter atrial fibrillation and some atrial and ventricular tachycardias. ablation may be combined with other procedures to achieve optimal treatment.
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Question: what is electrical cardioversion?
Answer: if drugs are not able to control a persistent irregular heart rhythm (such as atrial fibrillation) cardioversion may be required. after administration of a short-acting anesthesia an electrical shock is delivered to your chest wall that synchronizes the heart and allows the normal rhythm to restart.
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Question: what is the average penis size?
Answer: most research studies have found that the average erect penis size is between 5 and 6 inches so you are larger than average in length. yea. right around 6 inches. but don't start obsessing about size or you can develop some sexual issues. just keep it clean and healthy and your penis no matter the size will add significant pleasure to your life. you might want to use a penis health creme called man1 man oil. it delivers key vitamins and nutrients directly to the penis which will improve its overall health and appearance. hope this helps!
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Question: im on cumdine = so i cant eat any dark leafy veggies -what other foods cant i eat? . i need a guide= to what i can eat and cant eat- on cumidine? '. . can i eat peanuts? . can i eat potatoes? . if i eat veggies? how much each day or do i alternate= with a salad. . i eat a handful since i do not know if a cup a day- is just vegetable or includes green salad- a cupful?
Answer: the good news is that most people do not have to drastically change their diet when they start on the blood-thinner warfarin (coumadin). but you do have to pay close attention to what you are eating. the goal is to keep the level of vitamin k about the same from day to day. you can do this by knowing which foods have a lot of vitamin k and not making any big changes in how much of them you are eating each day. foods that have a lot of vitamin k include most of the green leafy vegetables like spinach kale lettuce cabbage swiss chard endive and seaweed. greens such as turnip collard and mustard are all high in vitamin k as well. other vegetables that contain a lot of vitamin k are cauliflower broccoli and asparagus. liver is also high in vitamin k. other things to watch out for include green tea canola oil and soybean oil. peanuts and potatoes do not have a large amount of vitamin k. but watch out for cashews and pine nuts. they have a bit more vitamin k so eat them sparingly. so what does all this mean? if you have always had a salad for lunch then it is probably fine to keep eating one every day as long as it is ok with your doctor. if you want broccoli or asparagus with your dinner for a change then it would be best to skip the salad that day. and remember to keep your portions small. liver has a lot of cholesterol so i would recommend skipping that altogether. if your doctor has recommended a multivitamin make sure you take it every day. they usually have vitamin k in them as well so you want to be consistent. talk to your doctor before making any changes in your diet. do not take any over-the-counter medicines or supplements without checking with your doctor first. some of them may interfere with your medicine. also be sure to get all blood tests done on time. don’t be overwhelmed! it may seem like a lot to do at first but it will become second nature before you know it.
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Question: what kinds of the otc products are best for getting rid of liver spots?
Answer: brown spots on the hands and face have been called liver spots. but there is no connection whatsoever between these spots and the liver. these brown areas of pigmentation are actually due to sun exposure and skin aging. hydroquinone is a bleaching molecule that can help lighten the spots. however it is only available in only 2% strength over the counter. if this kind of product does not work for you see your physician to obtain a prescription for a 4% hydroquinone treatment which may work faster and more effectively. lastly laser treatments may ultimately be the best way to resolve these brown spots.
Question: how do lasers work in dentistry?
Answer: all lasers work by delivering energy in the form of light. when used for surgical and dental procedures the laser acts as a cutting instrument or a vaporizer of tissue that it comes in contact with. when used for "curing" a filling the laser helps to strengthen the bond between the filling and the tooth. when used in teeth whitening procedures the laser acts as a heat source and enhances the effect of tooth beaching agents.
Question: how do the new recommendations for pap smears benefit patients?
Answer: the primary benefit for reduced pap smear screening would be less over treatment -- especially in younger patients. in the 1980s i can remember young women being sent for laser destruction of cervical tissue for what we now consider to be mild dysplasia or cin 1. some of the more aggressive treatments can remove a significant amount of cervical tissue. if the removal of cervical tissue is extensive (removal of tissue can range from a few millimeters to slightly less than an inch) it can undermine the ability of the cervix to remain closed until full-term delivery. fortunately studies were done that demonstrated young women with a healthy immune system were able to clear many mild cervical cell changes on their own. this was true in about 60% of mild cases. more frequent pap smears in this group for one to two years after diagnosis would identify the small group that did not spontaneously clear.
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Question: what are the risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse?
Answer: the most consistently cited risk factors are: increasing age being overweight and increased number of vaginal deliveries. number of deliveries by c-section does not increase prolapse risk. other associated factors can include irritable bowel syndrome constipation and overall poor health. african-american women are less likely to have symptomatic pelvic prolapse. one small study even found that having a history of stretch marks doubled one's risk for prolapse. "stretch marks " you might be thinking "why would that be? " the bones of the female pelvis do a great job protecting lower abdominal contents but they do not provide support. the pelvic organs are supported by the muscles in the pelvic floor and the ligaments which can attach from the organs to the bones. it has been theorized that pelvic muscle and ligament strength may be linked to strength of collagen. collagen along with fibrillin is decreased in women with stretch marks.
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Question: what are some common sources of vitamin d?
Answer: vitamin d is made when uv-b rays strike the skin. one general recommendation has been to have 20 minutes of sun exposure to [the] face arms legs or back twice a week during the most intense times for sun exposure (10:00 a. m. through 3:00 p. m. ). alas the amount of vitamin d that can be obtained this way can be limited by several factors. if one has dark skin uses an eight or greater spf sunscreen wears occlusive clothing or gets sun exposure only through window glass -- the amount of vitamin d is greatly decreased. if one lives above the 42nd parallel the months of november through february do not produce sufficient vitamin d even when the sun is not hidden by clouds. cloud cover shade and air pollution will further reduce the amount of uv-b. many of us prefer to get vitamins naturally from whole foods as opposed to supplements. some of the highest sources of vitamin d are listed below: cod liver oil one tablespoon = 1 360 iu. cooked salmon 3. 5 ounces = 400 iu. sardines in oil drained 1. 75 ounces = 250 iu. tuna in oil drained 3 ounces = 200 iu. vitamin d fortified orange juice 1 cup = 142 iu. vitamin d fortified milk 1 cup = 98 iu. vitamin d fortified yogurts 6 ounces = 80 iu. egg yolk one = 20 iu. for comparison the usual amount of vitamin d in a multivitamin pill is 400 iu (international units).
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Question: is all vitamin d the same?
Answer: vitamin d from sunlight foods and even vitamin supplements is not biologically active. it has to undergo two processes the first occurring in the liver which converts vitamin d to the 25(oh)d form also known as calcidiol or vitamin d². the kidney then makes the most active form 1 25(oh)²d also known as calcitriol or vitamin d³. if you check your bottle of vitamins or calcium + vitamin d supplements you can see which type you have been taking. currently the preferred supplement form may be vitamin d³ as it increases the amount of active vitamin d while increasing the time vitamin d is active in the blood and tissues.
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Question: can you get pregnant after gastric bypass surgery?
Answer: assuming you were fertile before the surgery yes. in standard gastric bypass surgery the surgeon makes an incision in the belly and cuts out most of the stomach. a portion of the small intestine is also cut and reattached to the new small stomach. all this cutting takes place well away from the reproductive organs (ovaries fallopian tubes uterus and vagina). direct damage to these organs is extremely unlikely and infertility is not considered to be a risk of weight loss surgery. on the contrary experts suspect that fertility sometimes goes up after gastric bypass surgery. there’s no proof that gastric bypass surgery directly increases fertility but it’s known that weight loss in general improves fertility. women are usually counseled to avoid pregnancy for a year or more after gastric bypass surgery to achieve maximum weight loss. the delay also allows time to correct any nutritional deficiencies that occur after the surgery. women who get pregnant after gastric bypass surgery usually have healthy pregnancies and deliver healthy babies. their rates of pregnancy complications may be lower than severely obese women who have not had weight loss surgery. yes i've done it
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Question: what is fluoroscopy?
Answer: fluoroscopy is a continuous x-ray (think of it as an x-ray video). doctors use fluoroscopy to see inside the body in real-time during medical procedures. fluoroscopy machines vary in shape and size but they are usually quite large. as during a regular x-ray two plates are positioned in front and back of the person. the one in front is moveable and is positioned in front of the appropriate body area. during the procedure the doctor periodically activates the fluoroscopy machine and live x-ray images are displayed on a video screen. fluoroscopy delivers radiation to the body. the radiation risk from fluoroscopy is low. although fluoroscopy theoretically can increase the risk for cancer later in life the risk of not doing the appropriate procedure must be considered as well. the national cancer institute states that the benefits of properly performed fluoroscopy almost always outweigh the radiation risk to an individual.
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