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Question: can all types of hepatitis be spread by sexual contact?
Answer: hepatitis a b and c can all be sexually transmitted although sexual transmission of hepatitis c is less common. hepatitis a spreads via fecal-oral contact which can occur if there is direct oral-anal contact or contact with fingers or objects that have been in or near the anus of an infected person. if even a microscopic amount of virus-laden feces gets into the mouth infection can result. hepatitis b spreads via contact with blood semen vaginal secretions and other body fluids of someone who is infected with the virus. the hepatitis b virus is 50 to 100 times more infectious than hiv the virus that causes aids and is easily transmitted during sexual activity. hepatitis c is spread through contact with an infected person’s blood -- which may be present because of genital sores or cuts or menstruation.
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Question: can all types of hepatitis be spread by sexual contact?
Answer: no
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Question: how can i make sure my partner is free of hepatitis before we have sex?
Answer: there is no surefire symptom or sign to indicate that someone has hepatitis. some infected people look perfectly healthy even in advanced stages of illness. experts recommend talking openly with sex partners about the risk of hepatitis and other sexually transmitted infections. of course if you notice that someone has yellowing of the skin or eyes (a condition known as jaundice) consider that a red flag. other symptoms of hepatitis include fever fatigue loss of appetite nausea vomiting joint or abdominal pain and clay-colored bowel movements. blood tests are available to help determine if someone has hepatitis that could spread through sex.
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Question: are men and women equally at risk of getting and spreading hepatitis through sex?
Answer: the risk is determined by a person’s behavior not his/her gender. men who have sex with men are 10 to 15 times more likely than the general population to be infected with hepatitis b. viral hepatitis is also more common among people who come from parts of the world where the disease is endemic including asia sub-saharan africa eastern europe and the middle east. infection is also more common among current or former users of inhaled or injected drugs. people with tattoos or piercings are also more likely to be infected because the needles used to create these body decorations sometimes harbor the hepatitis virus. of course just because someone belongs to one of these risk groups doesn’t mean he or she is infected. and just because someone doesn’t belong to a risk group doesn’t mean he or she is free of infection.
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Question: what is chronic hepatitis?
Answer: chronic hepatitis is an ongoing infection of the liver that can lead to cirrhosis a hardening of the liver that causes liver tissue to scar and stop working.
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Question: can a pregnant woman give hepatitis to her baby?
Answer: yes. a pregnant woman can spread the hepatitis b virus to her baby at the time of birth. (it is unlikely that an infected woman will spread the virus to her baby during pregnancy. ) many babies infected with hepatitis b develop long-term liver problems. all newborn babies should be given the vaccine for hepatitis at birth and two additional booster injections during their first year of life.
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Question: how can i prevent getting hepatitis?
Answer: the keys to avoiding the condition depend on the type of hepatitis. many types of hepatitis can be prevented by making informed lifestyle choices. vaccinations are available for hepatitis a and b. adequate sanitation and clean personal habits will help reduce the spread of hepatitis a and hepatitis e. in areas where sanitation is questionable boil water. cook all food well and peel all fruit. health care workers or caregivers involved in the treatment of patients with contagious forms of hepatitis should wash their hands utensils bedding and clothing with soap and hot water. people planning to travel to countries where hepatitis is widespread are advised to have immune serum globulin shots or vaccinations before leaving. immune serum globulin may prevent infection from some types of hepatitis after exposure if administered within a certain timeframe. to prevent the spread of hepatitis b avoid exposure to infectious blood or body fluids. do not have intimate contact or share razors scissors nail files toothbrushes or needles with anyone who has the disease. if you suspect that you have been exposed to either hepatitis a or b you should receive immune serum globulin and vaccinations for the viruses as soon as possible. in the u. s. all children are advised to receive a hepatitis b vaccine before starting school. the hepatitis a vaccine is also recommended for children in areas with high prevalence of disease.
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Question: what is hepatitis and how can it be prevented?
Answer: hepatitis is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver. it can be either acute (lasting less than six months) or chronic (lasting more than six months). several viruses are known to cause hepatitis including hepatitis a b and c. to reduce your chances of getting hepatitis: get the vaccines for hepatitis a and hepatitis b (there is currently no vaccine available for hepatitis c). use a latex condom during sex. don't share needles or take drugs. practice good personal hygiene such as thorough hand-washing. don't use an infected person's personal items such as razors or toothbrushes. take precautions when getting any tattoos or body piercings. take precaution when traveling to areas of the world with poor sanitation. make sure you get immunized against hepatitis a.
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Question: what is hepatitis?
Answer: the term "hepatitis" simply means inflammation of the liver. hepatitis may be caused by a virus or a toxin such as alcohol. other viruses that can cause injury to liver cells include the hepatitis a and hepatitis c viruses. these viruses are not related to each other or to hepatitis b virus and differ in their structure the ways they are spread among individuals the severity of symptoms they can cause the way they are treated and the outcome of the infection.
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Question: what is delta hepatitis?
Answer: delta hepatitis is caused by a virus that only infects people who already have hepatitis b. the delta hepatitis virus (also known as hepatitis d or hdv) is an rna virus meaning that its genetic material is made up of ribonucleic acid. it is spread through exposure to contaminated blood especially with illicit intravenous drug use and by sexual contact. delta hepatitis can be acquired at the same time as acute hepatitis b. when this happens infected people are quite sick but more than 95% are eventually able to eliminate the viruses from their bodies. people who already have chronic hepatitis b can acquire delta hepatitis as well. this often causes severe inflammation of the liver and the viruses are less likely to be cleared. delta hepatitis makes chronic hepatitis b much worse. it increases the risk of complications especially cirrhosis which occurs in up to two-thirds of patients. there is no vaccine against delta hepatitis. interferon treatment may cause improvement in the hepatitis but relapse is common after therapy is stopped. prevention includes avoiding contaminated needles and practicing safer sex (abstaining or limiting the number of partners using barrier methods of contraception). universal vaccination of newborns with hepatitis b vaccine effectively prevents delta hepatitis because the delta hepatitis virus only causes disease in the presence of hepatitis b virus.
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Question: what is the prognosis for hepatitis?
Answer: most people recover from acute hepatitis even though it may take several months for the liver to heal. to help improve your health and to help speed up recovery: avoid alcohol. practice good nutrition. if you feel sick rest. take any medicine prescribed for you. check with your doctor before taking any new medications including over-the-counter drugs herbs and dietary supplements.
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Question: what is the prognosis for hepatitis?
Answer: what medications are given for hepatitis or liver involvement?
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Question: can hepatitis be treated?
Answer: there are no treatments that will cure hepatitis a other than to monitor carefully the liver's function. hepatitis b where chronic can often be treated successfully. interferon lamivudine adefovir and entecavir are all used to treat hepatitis b. for hepatitis c some people (approximately 40%-80%) respond to a combination of the medications peginterferon alpha and ribavirin. however there are many side effects to this treatment including severe anemia (low red blood cells) and birth defects.
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Question: how is hepatitis diagnosed?
Answer: there are numerous blood tests that can diagnose viral hepatitis.
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Question: how is hepatitis diagnosed?
Answer: viral hepatitis such as hepatitis c (hcv) hepatitis b (hbv) and hepatitis a (hav) is diagnosed by your symptoms a physical exam blood tests and other studies such as fibrosure.
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Question: what are the symptoms of hepatitis?
Answer: the most common symptoms of hepatitis include: dark urine (hepatitis a b c) stomach pain (hepatitis a b c) yellow skin or eye whites (hepatitis a b c) pale or clay-colored stool (hepatitis a b c) low-grade fever (hepatitis a b c) loss of appetite (hepatitis a b c) fatigue (hepatitis a b c) feeling sick to the stomach (hepatitis a b c) lack of nutrition (hepatitis a b c) aching joints (hepatitis b) if you have any or a combination of these symptoms contact your health care provider as soon as possible.
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Question: how does someone get or spread hepatitis?
Answer: the answer to that question depends on the form of hepatitis. hepatitis a a person can get hepatitis a from eating food or drinking water carrying the virus. infected food is usually a problem in developing nations where poor sanitation is common. hepatitis b hepatitis b may be transmitted by: having sex with an infected person. sharing dirty needles. being in direct contact with infected blood. getting needle stick injuries. mother to unborn child. being in contact with an infected person's body fluids. hepatitis c a person can get hepatitis c from: sharing dirty needles. being in direct contact with infected blood. getting needle stick injuries. having sex with an infected person (less common). blood products are currently tested for hepatitis b and c so it's unlikely that a person will get hepatitis from receiving blood products. however blood transfusions or organ transplants before 1992 may have not been tested for hepatitis c. if you received a transfusion of blood products before this date you may want to get tested for hepatitis c.
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Question: how do you get hepatitis?
Answer: you are at a higher risk of developing hepatitis if you: share needles to take drugs. practice unprotected oral vaginal or anal sex. have many sex partners. drink a lot of alcohol. have poor nutrition. work in a hospital. work in a nursing home. receive long-term kidney dialysis. travel to areas with poor sanitation.
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Question: what is acute fulminant hepatitis?
Answer: rarely individuals with acute infections with hepatitis a and hepatitis b develop severe inflammation and the liver fails (acute fulminant hepatitis). these patients are extremely ill with the symptoms of acute hepatitis and the additional problems of confusion or coma (due to the liver's failure to detoxify chemicals) and bruising or bleeding (due to a lack of blood clotting factors). in fact up to 80% of people with acute fulminant hepatitis can die within days to weeks; therefore it is fortunate that acute fulminant hepatitis is rare. for example less than 0. 5% of adults with acute infection with hepatitis b will develop acute fulminant hepatitis.
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Question: can a woman give birth 5 months after her due date? . a male acquaintance was told he got a girl pregnant in november 2013. the baby was due 7/29/2014. later changed to <negative_smiley>20/2014. then changed to <negative_smiley>10/2014. on <negative_smiley>5/2014 the girl went to the hospital and according to her dilated five centimeters. she claimed to have stayed for two weeks. no baby. in 11/2014 she called and said she was in the hospital and dilated two centimeters. on 12/20/2014 she called and told him she had given birth. i am not an ob/gyn but this sounds impossible to me.
Answer: that story raised my skeptical eyebrows as well. it is not likely that someone would deliver five months after her due date unless of course that due date was very very wrong. i don't know of any human 14 month pregnancies.
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Question: i have hair loss and more and more my eyes are getting yellow weight gain and just generally feel sluggish. . i've had blood work done and nothing was found.
Answer: these combination of symptoms are generally due to thyroid hormone imbalance or liver disorder. if all your blood test are normal as you have mentioned here we advise you to get a repeat test done for thyroid and liver functions with some good laboratory. meanwhile you can start with some good multivitamin after consulting your doctor.
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Question: what causes hair loss?
Answer: hair is susceptible to hormonal changes irritation chemicals and other damage. the hair follicles will experience shorter growth phases and the hair they produce will become thinner and shorter. aging is the most common cause of hair loss. in both male and female-pattern baldness (also called androgenetic alopecia) the growth period each hair follicle is shorter and the resulting hair is not as thick nor as strong. heredity will determine whether you will experience any degree of alopecia and it will also determine the age at which you experience it. certain disease states like ringworm can cause hair loss as can medications medical treatments as well as poor nutrition. people who routinely follow severe fad diets often experience a significant degree of hair loss. hormonal changes are also responsible for hair loss. during pregnancy women will have thicker stronger hair but after delivery will see a very significant loss of hair for about three months as their hormones restabilize.
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Question: what should i know before i start taking ibuprofen m?
Answer: before taking ibuprofen tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to aspirin or other nsaids (such as naproxen celecoxib); or if you have any other allergies. this product may contain inactive ingredients which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. talk to your pharmacist for more details. before taking this medication tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history especially of: asthma (including a history of worsening breathing after taking aspirin or other nsaids) blood disorders (such as anemia bleeding/clotting problems) growths in the nose (nasal polyps) heart disease (such as congestive heart failure previous heart attack) high blood pressure kidney disease liver disease severe loss of body water (dehydration) stroke throat/stomach/intestinal problems (such as bleeding heartburn ulcers). this drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. do not drive use machinery or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. limit alcoholic beverages. this medicine may cause stomach bleeding. daily use of alcohol and tobacco especially when combined with this medicine may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. limit alcohol and stop smoking. consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information. this medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. avoid prolonged sun exposure tanning booths or sunlamps. use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. before having surgery tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs nonprescription drugs and herbal products). older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug especially stomach/intestinal bleeding. before using this medication women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the benefits and risks (such as miscarriage). tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. during pregnancy this medication should be used only when clearly needed. it is not recommended for use during the first and last trimesters of pregnancy due to possible harm to the unborn baby and interference with normal labor/delivery. this medication passes into breast milk but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Question: will i have a high risk pregnancy. i was pregnant before not high risk. my daughter had fetal growth restriction and had growth problem her whole life. she passed away less than two weeks after her first birthday. she was having seizures and swelling of the brain still dont know why it happened. i really want to have another baby.
Answer: hi found you this info from <link> it should help you to work out how to go forward but have you discuss this with your doctor or obstetrician? risk factors the risk assessment must always be individualised and take into account the previous medical and obstetric history and current pregnancy history. the progression of a disease or starting medical treatment may increase the risk. the following are risk factors to be considered at the time of the booking assessment in the first trimester. [ 1 ] major risk factors maternal age over 40 years; smoker of 11 cigarettes or more per day; cocaine use; daily vigorous exercise previous sga baby; previous stillbirth maternal sga chronic hypertension diabetes and vascular disease renal impairment antiphospholipid syndrome heavy bleeding similar to menstrual periods fetal echogenic bowel pre-eclampsia severe pregnancy-induced hypertension unexplained antepartum haemorrhage low maternal weight pregnancy-associated plasma protein a (papp-a); a low level of the first trimester marker papp-a is a major risk factor for delivery of an sga neonate. minor risk factors maternal age 35 years or older; nulliparity; bmi <20; bmi 25-29. 9; smokes 1-10 cigarettes per day; low fruit intake pre-pregnancy pregnancy interval less than six months; pregnancy interval 30 months or greater paternal sga do hope this helps you. good luck
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Question: can a pregnant woman with vitamin d difficiency take "biodal" given that her level is only 11? . my wife is 35 and is 1. 5 months through pregnancy. her vitamin d level is only 11. a doctor recommended biodal (vitamin d 50 000 iu per pill) once per week for the next 4 months. should she go ahead with biodal and if not what is the vitamin d dose she should take to compensate for her deficiency while not making a risk to the fetus?
Answer: hi this below is from drug. com on biodal side effects. pregnancy category c animal reproduction studies have shown fetal abnormalities in several species associated with hypervitaminosis d. these are similar to the supravalvular aortic stenosis syndrome described in infants by black in england (1963). this syndrome was characterized by supravalvular aortic stenosis elfin facies and mental retardation. for the protection of the fetus therefore the use of vitamin d in excess of the recommended dietary allowance during normal pregnancy should be avoided unless in the judgment of the physician potential benefits in a specific unique case outweigh the significant hazards involved. the safety in excess of 400 usp units of vitamin d daily during pregnancy has not been established. look for now if you live somewhere where the sun shines get her out there laying in the sun but no sunscreens she need minimum 15 minutes a day they say but anything longer than that will do her vitamin levels the world of good its works by the blood picking up the suns rays and this get converted in the liver all very good for her and very natural if you live somewhere private the tell her to just au'natural it will do her even better. do hoper this helps you and your wife. good luck ps when it comes to vitamin d pills just read up about them on line product by product you just google the name and side effects.
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Question: is swelling in face and hands normal during pregnancy? . i am 37 weeks pregnant and my face and hands have been swollen everyday for a few days now. my hands are so swollen when i wake up in the morning that they hurt! my face is swollen and eyes have such dark circles around them the past few days also (not sure if that is/can be related to the swelling) i have drank at least 5 bottles of water today and still no change. is this normal for this late in pregnancy?
Answer: a certain amount of edema (tissue fluid buildup) in the arms hands ankles and feet is a normal occurrence for a woman in her 3rd trimester of pregnancy. drinking additional amounts of water can be a helpful form of treatment for your edematous condition. i recommend that you contact your doctor about the swelling of your face and puffiness around your eyes. it is important to eliminate a serious medical condition as the cause for your facial and eye symptoms. one of those serious medical conditions is called preeclampsia. preeclampsia can cause a spike in blood pressure and result in kidney function irregularities. conclusion: most women experience swelling of the arms hands legs ankles and feet during pregnancy. a sudden swelling of the face and puffiness around the eyes should be assessed by a medical professional. i hope that this answer has been helpful. best wishes for the upcoming birth of your child. may labor and delivery be a positive experience full of joy.
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Question: can i be pregnant even with spotting. i had a period in may. nothing in june. then for maybe a few hours extremely light spotting in july. me and my husband had sex a lot in those three months. now i have tender breast and my husband said they are a lot bigger and swollen. different then when im ready to start. im sick to my stomach but more towards early evening. the bottom of my stomach feels alittle tight but not hard. i don't really care the very little spotting i had in july and it was like a darker color not red. can i be preg.
Answer: most helpful answer very much so! you can be pregnant and still have your period. i did for the first 4 months. i'd no idea i was pregnant until i went to my doctors for feeling run down and bloated and i'm a doctor! when my doctor told me i was pregnant i was so surprised i said like a dope wow i wonder how that happened? he gave me a look which made me feel about 2" high! i thought i had the flu and here he tells me i have the 9 month flu! should have seen my husbands face as we had needed fertility medication to get our first child and now god just blessed us with one and we were through the first trimester without all that worry too so some things can be a blessing in the long run. i'm sure you've read about women who actually deliver and never knew they were pregnant (or at least that's what they say i've had 4 sons and i've no idea how you could not know you are pregnant once the little one starts tap dancing on your insides! mine wouldn't even let me read in bed. i would prop the book on my stomach as i really had nowhere else to prop it and holding it in mid air that high would have made my arms ache but as soon as the baby felt the book on my abdomen he would kick at it bounce his feet off it and try to get it off of my stomach by any way possible. it really was funny but after a while a little annoying too! be well aylagh macannadh m. d.
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