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How is hypertensive heart disease treated?
Hypertensive heart disease is the No. He or she will treat it with a variety of drugs, including diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin receptor blockers, and vasodilators.
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How can the diode laser help my dental health?
That's the instrument they poke around with in your mouth during a checkup. When it "sticks" in a tooth, they look closer to see if they find decay. Many dentists are now switching to the diode laser, a higher-tech option for detecting tooth decay. When healthy teeth are exposed to the wavelength of the diode laser, they don't glow or fluoresce, so the reading on the digital display is low. The diode laser doesn't always work with teeth that already have fillings, but for other teeth, it could mean earlier detection of cavities. Note also that the diode laser does not replace X-rays; it detects decay in grooves on the chewing surface, while bitewing X-rays can find decay between and inside teeth.
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How does a digital dental X-ray work?
In many dental offices, digitized X-rays (think digital camera) are replacing traditional radiographs. First, an electronic sensor or phosphor plate (instead of film) is placed in the patient's mouth to capture the image. The digital image is then relayed or scanned to a computer, where it is available for viewing. The procedure is much faster than processing conventional film. Your dentist can also store digital images on the computer and compare them with previous or future images to see how your dental health is being maintained. And because the sensor and phosphor plates are more sensitive to X-rays than film is, the radiation dose is significantly reduced.
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What medicines do doctors use to treat delusional disorder?
The primary medications used to attempt to treat delusional disorder are called antipsychotics. Antidepressants might be used to treat depression, which often happens in people with delusional disorder Psychotherapy can also be helpful, along with medications, as a way to help people better manage and cope with the stresses related to their delusional beliefs and its impact on their lives. Psychotherapies that may be helpful in delusional disorder include: Individual psychotherapy can help the person recognize and correct the thinking that has become distorted.
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What causes delusional disorder?
This is unlike people with other psychotic disorders, who also might have delusions as a symptom of their disorder. But researchers are looking at the role of genetic, biological, environmental, or psychological factors that make it more likely.
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What is delusional disorder?
Delusional disorder, previously called paranoid disorder, is a type of serious mental illness called a psychotic disorder. They're unshakable beliefs in something that isn't true or based on reality. Delusional disorder involves delusions that aren't bizarre, having to do with situations that could happen in real life, like being followed, poisoned, deceived, conspired against, or loved from a distance.
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What may your doctor prescribe to treat guttate psoriasis?
Your symptoms may clear up more quickly in summer. They include: Cortisone cream for itching and swelling Dandruff shampoo for your scalp Lotions with coal tar to soothe your skin Moisturizers Prescription medicines with or vitamin AIf your case is more serious, your doctor may give you a prescription to take by mouth. These include: Corticosteroids Methotrexate Apremilast ( Otezla) Phototherapy. Also known as light therapy, this is another option. Sometimes, just going out into the sunshine can help.
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Can vomiting cause bodily injury?
The timing of the nausea or vomiting can indicate the cause. If the esophagus is ruptured, this is called Boerhaave's syndrome, and is a medical emergency.
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Is vomiting harmful?
Some examples of serious conditions that may result in nausea or vomiting include concussions, meningitis (infection of the membrane linings of the brain), intestinal blockage, appendicitis, and brain tumors. Call a doctor about nausea and vomiting: If the nausea lasts for more than a few days or if there is a possibility of being pregnant If home treatment is not working, dehydration is present, or a known injury has occurred (such as head injury or infection) that may be causing the vomiting Adults should consult a doctor if vomiting occurs for more than one day, diarrhea and vomiting last more than 24 hours, or there are signs of dehydration.
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Should I time my traveling right if I have rheumatoid arthritis
Try to plan an extra day at the start of your vacation to prepare and another at the end to rest and recover before you go back to work or regular activities. When possible, choose nonstop flights.
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How can chemotherapy affect your hair?
If you lost some or all of your hair after chemo, it will typically start to grow back in a month or two. Over time, as the effects of the chemo on your hair follicles wear off, your hair will probably go back to the way it was before treatment. In rare cases, such as after years of strong chemotherapy, your hair follicles could shut down. This can prevent new hair from growing, and you may become permanently bald.
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How can chemotherapy affect your energy?
You may find that the weight stays on even when your treatment ends. You probably remember the fatigue that hit you while you were getting chemo. If you're having long-term effects from chemo, talk to your doctor to get tips on how to manage them.
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How long do side effects of chemotherapy last?
But others can linger for months or years, or may never completely go away. Watch out for signs of chemo's long-term changes, and let your doctor know how you feel. He can suggest ways to manage your symptoms. You may stop having regular menstrual cycles after treatment.
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How should I clean a wound?
Do this before you touch your wound or treat someone else's burn, cut, or scrape. You don't need hydrogen peroxide or iodine products to thoroughly clean a simple cut or scrape. Just follow these steps: Rinse the wound in clear water to loosen and remove dirt and debris. Use a soft washcloth and mild soap to clean around the wound. Don't place soap in the wound. Use tweezers to remove any dirt or debris that still appears after washing. Clean the tweezers first with isopropyl alcohol. If the wound can't be cleaned, call a doctor.
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What are infections that can cause fewer platelets leading to thrombocytopenia?
If you have thrombocytopenia, you don't have enough platelets in your blood. If your thrombocytopenia is not due to ITP, your body might have fewer platelets because of these causes: Viral infections (including chickenpox, parvovirus, hepatitis C, Epstein- Barr, and HIV) Systemic lupus erythematosus ( SLE) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia ( CLL) Drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia Sepsis, a severe bacterial infection in your blood Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori), a bacteria that can live in your digestive system Medicines Medication side effects, including drugs for heart problems, seizures, and infections Heparin, a blood thinner used to prevent blood clots Chemotherapy Work with your doctor to figure out if a drug is causing your platelet count to drop.
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What are the side effects of rituximab while treating thrombocytopenia and immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)?
One of the most common causes of low platelets is a condition called immune thrombocytopenia ( ITP). Side effects for rituximab include: Fever Chills Weakness Nausea Headaches Weakened immune system Rho( D) immune globulin.
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What is rituximab (rituxan) and how can it help in treating thrombocytopenia and immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)?
Thrombocytopenia has many causes. This measures the amount of your red and white blood cells and platelets. Rituximab ( Rituxan). It's sometimes used if you have severe ITP despite treatment with steroids and you aren't able to have surgery to remove your spleen. Your doctor may also suggest it if you've had your spleen removed but you still have low platelet counts.
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What are the questions my doctor might ask to help diagnose thrombocytopenia?
If you have thrombocytopenia, you don't have enough platelets in your blood. Thrombocytopenia is often found by chance when your doctor does a routine blood test. They might ask you: What symptoms (including bleeding) have you noticed? When did you first see them? Does anything make them better? Or worse? What medications and supplements are you taking? Have you had any shots in the last month, a blood transfusion, or used drugs with a needle? Does anyone in your family have a problem with their immune system, bleeding, or bruising? What have you eaten recently?
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What tests can diagnose thrombocytopenia?
If you have thrombocytopenia, you don't have enough platelets in your blood. This measures the amount of your red and white blood cells and platelets. Blood smear. This shows how your platelets look under a microscope. Bone marrow test. Your doctor uses a very fine needle to draw a small amount of liquid bone marrow and check it for cells that may not be working right. Or you may get a biopsy, using a different kind of needle, so your doctor can check the types and numbers of cells in the bone marrow.
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What are treatments my doctor will likely suggest for immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)?
If you have thrombocytopenia, you don't have enough platelets in your blood. Your doctor will likely suggest these treatments for ITP first: Corticosteroids. Dexamethasone or prednisone is typically prescribed to raise your platelet count. If you can't get your platelet count up with prednisone, if you cannot tolerate steroids, or if your count drops after you're done with your treatment, your doctor may suggest IVIG. That's the organ that destroys your platelets, so taking it out can give your platelet count a boost. This drug is a type of treatment known as biologic therapy. Side effects for rituximab include: Fever Chills Weakness Nausea Headaches Weakened immune system Rho( D) immune globulin.
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What is a Rho(D) immune globulin and how does it treat thrombocytopenia?
The advantage of IVIG is that it can raise your platelet count quickly. This treatment, which you also take through an IV, is an alternative to traditional IVIG in people who have Rh+ blood.
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What medical conditions can cause thrombocytopenia?
If you have thrombocytopenia, you don't have enough platelets in your blood. Other Treatments Heart bypass surgery Radiation treatment on your bone marrow Medical Conditions Blood cancer such as leukemia or lymphoma A problem with your bone marrow, like toxicity from drinking too much alcohol Vitamin B12 or folate (vitamin B9) deficiency Pregnancy. Up to 5% of healthy women get it during pregnancy, and it usually gets better on its own after your baby is born. But it can also be a sign of something more concerning, like preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome. An enlarged spleen Your body uses too many platelets, leaving you without enough of them. That can happen if you have an autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Rare disorders like hemolytic uremic syndrome and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura ( TTP), which uses a lot of platelets to make small blood clots throughout your body Usually, thrombocytopenia has no symptoms.
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What are some side effects of prednisone to treat thrombocytopenia?
Dexamethasone or prednisone is typically prescribed to raise your platelet count. Even after a short time, you can get irritable, have stomach upsets, and have other problems such as: Sleep problems Weight gain Puffy cheeks Peeing a lot Lower bone density Acne Besides side effects, another disadvantage to prednisone is that your platelet count may drop once you've finished your treatment.
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What are medicines that can cause fewer platelets leading to thrombocytopenia?
If you have thrombocytopenia, you don't have enough platelets in your blood. If your thrombocytopenia is not due to ITP, your body might have fewer platelets because of these causes: Viral infections (including chickenpox, parvovirus, hepatitis C, Epstein- Barr, and HIV) Systemic lupus erythematosus ( SLE) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia ( CLL) Drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia Sepsis, a severe bacterial infection in your blood Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori), a bacteria that can live in your digestive system Medicines Medication side effects, including drugs for heart problems, seizures, and infections Heparin, a blood thinner used to prevent blood clots Chemotherapy Work with your doctor to figure out if a drug is causing your platelet count to drop.
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What diseases can lead to erectile dysfunction?
Sometimes, another disease will lead to ED, including the following: Diabetes: Nerves and blood vessels that aid in getting you ready for sex are damaged by this. Kidney disease : Along with the other issues associated with kidney disease, your hormones, blood flow to your penis, and your nervous system -- all vital for getting an erection -- are affected. Things like stroke, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease disrupt vital signals. Blood vessel diseases: These can slow the flow of blood, making your body's preparation for sex difficult. Prostate enlargement : It's a normal part of aging for many men.
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What can lead to erectile dysfunction?
If all goes well, you're ready for sex. Stress, depression, anxiety, and alcohol use can often trigger it. In other cases, physical factors are the culprit. Venous leak: To keep an erection, the blood that flows into your penis has to stay a while.
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What physical problems can lead to erectile dysfunction?
Blood then flows into your penis. Nerve and brain disorders: You can't get an erection without help from your nervous system. Other reasons for ED can include: Surgery: Nerves and tissue needed for an erection can be affected during procedures to treat prostate and bladder cancer. If it flows out too quickly, you'll lose your erection. Injury or disease can cause this. If you think you may have it, talk with your doctor and figure out the plan that's best for you.
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What happens in an endometrial ablation?
Still, endometrial ablation isn't right for everyone. Instead, she will insert very thin tools through your vagina to reach your uterus. The types will depend on what kind of ablation she does. It could make you bleed more.
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What is an endometrial ablation?
An endometrial ablation is a procedure your doctor might consider if you bleed between your menstrual periods, have a heavy flow, or have periods that last a long time. It can curb the bleeding or stop it totally. Heavy menstrual bleeding can have many causes. Changing hormones might be the reason. Or it could be fibroids and polyps growing in your uterus. Endometrial ablation removes the endometrium, which is the lining of the uterus. In most cases, this stops you from having periods. If it doesn't completely stop your periods, your flow should at least return to normal or be very light. If you have any of these signs, call your doctor right away: Strong-smelling discharge from your vagina Fever Chills Intense cramping or stomach pain Heavy bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop 2 days after your ablation Trouble peeing The results of endometrial ablation don't always last.
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What are the risks of an endometrial ablation?
The tools your doctor uses for your ablation could also create a hole in your uterus, cause burns, or harm nearby organs. But these problems don't happen very often. The chances that you'll get hurt during an endometrial ablation are low. If you have any of these signs, call your doctor right away: Strong-smelling discharge from your vagina Fever Chills Intense cramping or stomach pain Heavy bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop 2 days after your ablation Trouble peeing The results of endometrial ablation don't always last.
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What checkpoint inhibitor drugs treat metastatic bladder cancer?
There are now several immunotherapy drugs used to treat metastatic bladder cancer. These drugs are called checkpoint inhibitors. The FDA has approved several checkpoint inhibitor drugs for advanced bladder cancer that has gotten worse during of after chemotherapy. These include: Atezolizumab ( Tecentriq) Avelumab ( Bavencio) Durvalumab ( Imfinzi) Nivolumab ( Opdivo) Pembrolizumab ( Keytruda) These drugs are given every 2-3 weeks by infusion, which means through a tube (an IV) that goes into a vein.
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How can I manage my hot flashes?
Wear lightweight, looser-fitting clothes made with natural fibers such as cotton. Try deep, slow abdominal breathing (6 to 8 breaths per minute). Practice deep breathing for 15 minutes in the morning, 15 minutes in the evening, and when a hot flash starts. Exercise daily. Walking, swimming, bicycling, and dancing are all good choices. Plant estrogens, found in soy products, may have weak estrogen-like effects that could cut hot flashes. Doctors recommend you get your soy from foods like tofu and edamame rather than supplements. Some studies suggest black cohosh may be helpful for 6 months or less. Botanicals and herbs may have side effects or change how other medications work, so ask your doctor first. Some women can wait out hot flashes with no treatment. If HRT isn't right for you, other treatments may offer relief.
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When do you need surgery for eye problems caused by Graves' disease?
It's also possible to have bulging eyes -- because your muscles swell and your eyes are pushed out -- and pressure may build up in your eye socket. If you think you may be developing Graves' ophthalmopathy, you may need to see both an endocrinologist (a doctor who specializes in problems with hormones) and an ophthalmologist (eye doctor).
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What eye problems does Graves' disease cause?
About half of people with Graves' disease notice some eye issues, and some have severe vision problems. Experts think this happens because the tissues in your eyes have proteins like ones in your thyroid gland. The problem is known as Graves' eye disease or Graves' ophthalmopathy. Doctors don't think it can be prevented, but you're more likely to get it -- and have a worse case of it -- if you smoke. It's also possible to have bulging eyes -- because your muscles swell and your eyes are pushed out -- and pressure may build up in your eye socket. In the rare cases when these don't work, your doctor might recommend surgery to remove some tissue from your eye socket or radiation therapy, where high-energy X-rays are aimed at the eye muscle.
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Can drugs that target your immune system help treat Crohn's disease?
Besides that, they can help prevent flare-ups. Drugs that affect your immune system, and treatments like steroids and antibiotics, can treat that process.
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How does methotrexate work for Crohn's disease and what are its side effects?
There are several reasons your doctor might want you to try immune system drugs to treat your Crohn's: Because other drugs don't work. Its side effects include: Nausea and diarrhea Fatigue Scarring of the liver if used long-term Your doctor may use these drugs aggressively to treat your symptoms.
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What are the five basic stages of breast cancer?
Before you start a treatment, your doctor will want to know the size of the tumor and how far it has spread in your body, called the stage of the cancer. There are five basic stages, 0 through IV, and a number of sub-stages. Stage 0 breast cancer is early stage cancer.
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Does menopause change your breast size?
As your milk system starts to shut down, glandular tissue in your breasts shrinks. That causes them to become less dense and more fatty, which can lead to sagging. You may also notice that your breasts aren't as full as they used to be, and their size may change. Although there's no proven way to reverse sagging, exercise makes your breasts look better by developing and toning the muscles underneath. Some lingerie styles, such as a pushup or underwire bra, can give you a youthful lift. For maximum boost and support, make sure your bra fits correctly: By some estimates, up 70% of women are wearing the wrong size.
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How does menopause affect breasts?
You may also notice that they feel tender and achy at unexpected times. Or they may be lumpier than they used to be. Changes in breast size and shape Why It Happens: As you near menopause, your levels of estrogen drop dramatically.
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What causes Parkinson's disease?
They do know that if you have the illness, the trouble starts in some of your brain cells. It acts like a messenger that tells another area of your brain when you want to move a part of your body. When the cells that make dopamine start to die, your dopamine level drops. When it gets too low, you can't control your movements as well and you start to get Parkinson's symptoms.
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What role does the environment play in Parkinson's disease?
Your environment is a hard one to pin down. Not only that, but it could take years for the effects from something in your environment to show up. So far, doctors have a lot of clues but no smoking gun. So you could have people who live or work in an area around chemicals tied to Parkinson's, but many of them don't get it. Where you live.
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How can stem cell or bone marrow transplants cure sickle cell disease?
That can make you more likely to get pneumonia and other infections. They're the only way to cure sickle cell disease. Stem cells are immature cells in your bone marrow that grow into new red or white blood cells and platelets (cells that help form blood clots). Transplants are usually done in children under age 16 who've had sickle cell complications like pain and strokes.
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How is anemia from sickle cell disease treated?
You'll get healthy red blood cells from a donor whose blood has been screened for infections and matched to your type and needs. The normal red blood cells from your donor's blood are separated from the rest of the blood. The new red blood cells are added to your own blood through an IV in your arm, or a port if you have one. Exchange transfusion. You may need a rapid exchange transfusion.
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What can relieve the pain from sickle cell disease?
Drinking lots of fluids helps, too. You can also try: A heating pad or hot baths Massage Acupuncture Relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation If you're in severe pain, you may need to go to a hospital for a day or more. If you catch an infection and your fever is over 101 F, you'll need to get treated with antibiotics right away.
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What is the link between schizophrenia and violent or dangerous crimes?
2: Most people with schizophrenia are violent or dangerous. 5: People with schizophrenia aren't smart.
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How necessary are mental health facilities for people with schizophrenia?
Or sometimes people use stereotypes when talking about this mental illness. But now that experts know more about this disease, fewer people need to be placed in long-term mental health facilities. Most people with schizophrenia live with family or in supportive housing in the community.
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What are some causes of schizophrenia?
Mothers, in particular, often get blamed. Mistakes you've made as a parent won't give your child this condition.
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Is it possible to treat psoriasis on your hands and feet?
If they're inflamed with psoriasis, simple tasks can become hard to do. With the right treatment, you can control your symptoms and get relief for your hands, feet, and nails. They can show up anywhere on your body, but mostly on the palms of your hands and soles of your feet. In some cases, you can use an ointment to take care of a flare-up on your skin, but your thickened nail may keep those treatments from sinking in to the problem area.
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What can happen if you have relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)?
An attack is followed by a time of recovery when you have few or no symptoms, called remission. It can last weeks, months, or longer. The disease doesn't get worse during these breaks. After 10 to 20 years, RRMS usually changes to a different type of MS called secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. These are called disease-modifying drugs ( DMDs). If you have severe symptoms, your doctor may recommend steroids.
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When does relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) change into secondary progressive multiple sclerosis?
Most people with multiple sclerosis ( MS) have a type called relapsing-remitting MS ( RRMS). It can involve: One or many symptoms An existing problem that gets worse A new symptom Tell your doctor about signs of a relapse as soon as possible.
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Should you try therapy again if it didn't seem to help your depression the first time?
You and your therapist might come up with goals. Here are some things to consider before you try again: Think about the reasons you didn't find therapy useful in the past. Why didn't it work? What did you need from therapy that you weren't getting? Decide what you want out of therapy now. Consider trying someone new. Make sure that the therapist you're seeing has training and expertise in psychotherapy forms that are specific to the treatment of depression. Once you've settled on a therapist, give therapy a chance to work. Don't give up after a few sessions.
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What are the side effects of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for high blood pressure?
Diuretics may cause these side effects: Extra urination. If you have this side effect, the doctor may prescribe another type of medication. Skin rash and a loss of taste are two other possible side effects of ACE inhibitors. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers ( ARBs) These high blood pressure medications shield blood vessels from a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow.
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What is a pharmacologic stress test?
Also called an exercise electrocardiogram, treadmill test, graded exercise test, or stress ECG, an exercise stress test can tell your doctor how well your heart handles physical activity. Besides the exercise stress test, other kinds include: Pharmacologic stress test: This test is used for people who can't exercise. They take a drug such as adenosine, dipyridamole, or dobutamine to make their heart respond as if they were exercising.
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What can you use to treat cluster headaches if triptans don't work for you?
If you can't use these treatments, or if they don't work for you, your doctor may suggest: Octreotide . You take it through an IV in your vein. Lidocaine . You spray it up your nose on the painful side of your head. Ergot alkaloids. There's another form of this drug called DHE that you usually take through an IV. You take them at the start of a cluster episode.
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When should I start treating my cluster headache?
Oxygen and prescription drugs that doctors call triptans are the two most common treatments for clusters that have already started. If your doctor prescribes oxygen, you'll breathe through a mask connected to an oxygen tank for 15-20 minutes. It's a safe, effective way to ease this type of pain. You need to take them at the first sign of a cluster in order for them to work.
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If I can't use triptans, what other treatments can help my cluster headache?
This drug is a lab-made form of somatostatin, a growth hormone. You take it through an IV in your vein. Lidocaine . This is an anesthetic, or a "numbing" drug. You spray it up your nose on the painful side of your head. Ergot alkaloids. These meds are tablets that dissolve under your tongue. You need to take them at the first sign of a cluster in order for them to work. There's another form of this drug called DHE that you usually take through an IV. Medicines for cluster headache prevention include: Verapamil ( Calan, Covera HS, Verelan).
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Can I take cold medicines if I have heart disease?
It can sometimes lead to complications that can cause some serious problems. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before you try any over-the counter cold medicine to make sure it doesn't interfere with your other medications.
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How can I make sure my child with ADHD won't be overwhelmed with school assignments?
Ask his school if you can get an extra set of textbooks to keep at home. Find out how much homework the teacher plans to assign each night. Figure out how you and the teacher will stay in touch during the school year.
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How can I help my child with ADHD stay organized in a new year?
Great tools for organizing include: A calendar or daily planner A dry-erase or bulletin board to post due dates and reminders A desk organizer and storage bins for school supplies to keep his study space neat and free from distractions Color-coded folders or a multi-pocket binder to keep assignments straight Let him help make a shopping list for supplies for the coming year. Ask the guidance counselor to take you and your child on a tour of the new school.
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How should I organize a calendar or planner for a child with ADHD?
Include things like after-school clubs, sports, music lessons, and regular play dates. Add special projects and tests as they come up. Leave room in each day for homework, plus some time to relax and have fun. Let her help design the schedule, so she feels a sense of control and ownership. Go over the schedule each day until she understands the routine. Put a list of the daily morning activities on the fridge or somewhere your child will see it.
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Is it normal for kids with ADHD to struggle with going back to school after summer vacation?
No kid wants to trade vacation for the structure and routine of the school year. Although kids with ADHD can have a hard time getting used to classrooms and homework again, you can take steps to make the transition easier for both of you. Leave room in each day for homework, plus some time to relax and have fun.
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What nutritional supplements can help people with ADHD?
They say there's no scientific evidence that vitamin or mineral supplements help all children who have the disorder. While a multivitamin may be OK when children, teens, and adults don't eat balanced diets, mega-doses of vitamins can be toxic. Avoid them. Some experts recommend that people with ADHD avoid these substances: Artificial colors, especially red and yellow Food additives such as aspartame, MSG (monosodium glutamate), and nitrites.
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Where can I find high-protein foods for my ADHD diet?
Experts say that whatever is good for the brain is likely to be good for ADHD. Eat these kinds of foods in the morning and for after-school snacks. It may improve concentration and possibly make ADHD medications work longer.
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Does your diet cause ADHD?
But certain foods may play at least some role in affecting symptoms in a small group of people, research suggests. They say there's no scientific evidence that vitamin or mineral supplements help all children who have the disorder.
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What carbohydrates work best for my ADHD diet?
Load up on vegetables and some fruits, including oranges, tangerines, pears, grapefruit, apples, and kiwi. Eat this type of food in the evening, and it may help you sleep. Cut down on how many of these you eat: Candy Corn syrup Honey Sugar Products made from white flour White rice Potatoes without the skins.
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How do elimination diets for ADHD work?
Elimination diets: These involve not eating foods or ingredients that you think might be triggering certain behaviors or making your symptoms worse. Eat this type of food in the evening, and it may help you sleep. If the symptoms get better or go away, then you keep avoiding that food.
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What happens when you get stitches (sutures)?
Once a health care provider has assessed your injury and determined that you need stitches, the first steps he or she will take in treating the wound are to clean and numb the area, though not necessarily in that order. If you cut yourself on a piece of glass or sharp metal, for instance, it's crucial to ensure that there are no remaining shards inside the cut. The doctor may remove any dead tissues to help the healing process. He or she will then pull the edges of the cut together and, for each stitch, loop thread through either side of the cut and tie a knot to hold the wound closed. The doctor may also have special instructions for you after the stitches are removed, which may help minimize scarring.
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What lifestyle changes can you do to reduce urge incontinence symptoms?
You may not be able to make it to the bathroom without peeing when you get an intense urge to go. On the other hand, it's a good idea not to pressure the bladder by drinking too much liquid at once. They also help reconnect nerve impulse communication between the bladder and the brain. Tension, diet, and being overweight can all contribute to urinary incontinence. The good news is that you can do something about all three: Eat more vegetables and fiber. Fiber helps you avoid constipation, which may help reduce pressure on your bladder. Reduce tension. Tense situations can make you to feel as if you need to pee. Deep breathing exercises are one of the tools that can ease tension. Exercise. If you're overweight, losing weight will keep extra pounds from adding to the pressure on your bladder. Exercise may aggravate stress incontinence, though. Sit back on the toilet. Don't lean forward, since this may put unwanted stress on the urethra and bladder.
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When do I need surgery for a kidney stone?
You're in a lot of pain. The stone is blocking the flow of urine out of your kidney. You have had many urinary tract infections because of the stone. But if your stone is very large or it can't be removed or crushed with other treatments, surgery might be an option.
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What should you know about treating a kidney stone?
They start small, but they can grow bigger as more minerals stick to them. Some kidney stones often pass on their own without treatment. Other stones that are painful or that get stuck in your urinary tract sometimes need to be removed with surgery. The procedure can cause side effects such as cramps or blood in your urine.
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How is open surgery done to treat kidney stones?
Your surgeon will make a small cut in your back or side and place a thin scope into the hole. Risks from this surgery include: Infection Bleeding Damage to the bladder, bowel, ureter, kidney, or liver Open surgery is rarely done for kidney stones anymore. But if your stone is very large or it can't be removed or crushed with other treatments, surgery might be an option. Surgery may also help if: One of the stones is stuck in your ureter. You're in a lot of pain. The stone is blocking your urine flow. You're bleeding or you have an infection. She will remove the stone through the opening. A stent is placed in the ureter to help urine drain. You may need to stay in the hospital for a few days. It can take 4 to 6 weeks to fully heal after open surgery.
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What can I do if my ADHD medication causes tics?
They can give you back your focus and a feeling of control. Usually these fade over time, but talk to your doctor if they don't go away.
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How can you avoid nausea from treating adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
They can give you back your focus and a feeling of control. If you're supposed to take it in the morning and you're not a breakfast person, you may want to find something you can eat anyway.
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What can I do if my ADHD medication makes me nauseous?
They can give you back your focus and a feeling of control. If you're supposed to take it in the morning and you're not a breakfast person, you may want to find something you can eat anyway.
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What can happen if you're taking medications for adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
If you're an adult with ADHD, medications can help a lot. They can give you back your focus and a feeling of control. But for many people, these perks come with a price -- side effects. Most of the time, they're mild and fade after a few weeks or months of treatment. Both types have similar side effects: Dizziness Dry Mouth Headaches Loss of Appetite Moodiness Tics Trouble sleeping There are simple things you can do to make taking these medications less of a problem.
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What can I do if my ADHD medication causes dizziness?
Check with your doctor. It's usually just a small amount, but tell your doctor if you think you're losing too much weight.
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Who gets trigger finger?
Most of the time, it comes from a repeated movement or forceful use of your finger or thumb. Sex: It's more common in women than men. Job: It's common among farmers, industrial workers, musicians, and anyone else who repeats finger and thumb movements.
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How is trigger finger diagnosed?
Your doctor will start with a physical exam of your hand and fingers. The finger may be swollen, stiff, and painful. There are no X-rays or lab tests to diagnose trigger finger.
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What are the symptoms of trigger finger?
You might notice: A painful clicking or snapping when you bend or straighten your finger. Stiffness in your finger, especially in the morning Soreness or a bump at the base of the finger or thumb. It's often worse: In the morning When you grasp something firmly When you try to straighten your finger Things that make you more likely to get trigger finger include: Age: It usually shows up between ages 40 and 60. Or it could be locked in a bent position.
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What is trigger finger?
Trigger finger is a painful condition that makes your fingers or thumb catch or lock when you bend them. When it affects your thumb, it's called trigger thumb..
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How is trigger finger treated?
Most of the time, you'll start with: Rest: Try not to move the finger or thumb. Splint: The doctor can give you one designed to keep your finger still. NSAIDs: Your doctor may suggest over-the-counter drugs that fight inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen. Steroid injections: She might give you a steroid shot into the tendon sheath. If you have severe symptoms or if other treatments don't work, your doctor may suggest a procedure.
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What changes can make a difference for insulin resistance?
You can't tell that you have insulin resistance by how you feel. This test measures your blood sugar after you haven't eaten for at least 8 hours. If you don't make changes in the way you eat and exercise, your blood sugar levels will rise until you have prediabetes. Get to a healthy weight . If you're not sure what you should weigh or how to reach a weight loss goal, ask your doctor. You may also want to talk with a nutritionist and a certified personal trainer. Eat a healthy diet. Think fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, fish, legumes, and other lean protein.
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What does insulin resistance mean?
Over time, your blood sugar levels go up. It could affect as many as 1 in 3 Americans. When you have insulin resistance, your pancreas makes extra insulin to make up for it. Eat a healthy diet.
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What should I do if I have insulin resistance?
You may need to take the test again to confirm the results. Go for at least 30 minutes a day of moderate activity (like brisk walking) 5 or more days a week. If you're not active now, work up to that. Think fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, fish, legumes, and other lean protein.
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What should you know about lab tests for lupus?
However, when certain clinical criteria are met, lab tests can help confirm a diagnosis of lupus. Blood work and other tests can also help monitor the disease and show the effects of treatment. Positive results are often seen with some other diseases and in a smaller percentage of people without lupus or other autoimmune disorders. Limitations of the test: Like other antibodies, the fact that the test is not positive in many people with lupus means it can't be used to diagnose lupus.
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Which urine tests are used for lupus?
C- Reactive Protein ( CRP) What it is: CRP is a protein in the body that can be a marker of inflammation. Chemistry Panel What it is: A chemistry panel is a test to assess kidney function and liver function. Besides blood tests used to diagnose and monitor lupus, doctors use urine tests to diagnose and monitor the effects of lupus on the kidneys. These tests include the following: Urine Protein/ Microalbuminuria. Creatinine Clearance: This test measures how effective the kidneys are at filtering the blood to eliminate waste products. It is conducted on urine collected over a 24-hour period. Urinalysis: Urinalysis can be used in screening for kidney disease. The presence of protein, red blood cells, white blood cells, and cellular casts may all indicate kidney disease.
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How can your child with diabetes avoid dangerous blood sugar levels?
Testing is the best way to avoid dangerously high and low levels. You might not notice symptoms, and your child may not be able to explain what's happening. Your doctor will help you figure out what levels are right for your child.
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What is secondary lymphedema?
The buildup of lymph, a fluid your body makes, happens when lymph vessels or nodes that the fluid travels through are missing, damaged, or removed. It can develop not only after breast cancer surgery, but can also come from an infection, scar tissue formation, trauma, deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot in a vein), radiation, or other cancer treatments.
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What is ashwagandha?
It is high in iron and has been shown to help increase hemoglobin levels. In some parts of the world, people eat ashwagandha shoots, seeds, and fruit.
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What complication's can hypospadias cause?
But boys with hypospadias are born with the location of the opening ranging anywhere within the head or shaft of penis, the scrotum, or perineum Hypospadias is pretty common and can sometimes be left as is. Depending on where the opening is on your son's penis, he cmight have problems having children because his sperm might not be able to effectively fertilize an egg. Keeping it clean may be hard, too. If his hypospadias isn't corrected early, a boy may have to sit down when he pees. There are three kinds, depending on where the urethra opening is located: Near the head of the penis (subcoronal) Along the shaft of the penis (midshaft) Where the penis and scrotum meet, or on the scrotum (penoscrotal) If the location of the opening is near the tip, the penis often works well enough to leave it alone.
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What is the procedure for surgery to treat hypospadias?
But doctors can do surgery to fix the problem when needed. There are three kinds, depending on where the urethra opening is located: Near the head of the penis (subcoronal) Along the shaft of the penis (midshaft) Where the penis and scrotum meet, or on the scrotum (penoscrotal) If the location of the opening is near the tip, the penis often works well enough to leave it alone. Children who get this surgery are usually between 3 months and 18 months old. The child is anesthetized -- not awake -- during the surgery.
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What causes hypospadias?
They think some of the reasons could be: Genetics. It's more likely if the boy has a father or brother who were born with it. Fertility treatments. The mother may have used hormone therapy or medicine to help her get pregnant.. There's more chance a baby will be born with hypospadia if his mom is overweight and over age 35, has diabetes prior to her pregnancy Expsoure to smoking or pesticides Premature You can reduce your baby's chances of hypospadias while you're pregnant. There are three kinds, depending on where the urethra opening is located: Near the head of the penis (subcoronal) Along the shaft of the penis (midshaft) Where the penis and scrotum meet, or on the scrotum (penoscrotal) If the location of the opening is near the tip, the penis often works well enough to leave it alone.
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What do practitioners recommend when doing progressive muscle relaxation (PMR)?
Progressive muscle relaxation is based upon the simple practice of tensing, or tightening, one muscle group at a time followed by a relaxation phase with release of the tension. You can practice this technique seated or lying down, and you should try to practice with comfortable clothing on, and in a quiet place free of all distractions.
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What should I know about Tdap vaccination?
Td is a booster vaccine for tetanus and diphtheria. Tdap stands for tetanus and diphtheria toxoids with acellular pertussis. It is marketed under the brand names Adacel and Boostrix. Tdap is an inactive vaccine, which means it is made using dead bacteria. The dead germs cannot make you sick. Tdap is not the same as DTa P, the vaccine used for children to prevent the same diseases.
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Can adults have allergic reactions to Tdap or Td vaccines?
You should not receive the vaccine if you have had: A serious allergic reaction to any of the vaccine ingredients in the past A coma or seizures within a week of receiving childhood vaccinations for pertussis (such as DTa P), unless the vaccine was not the cause; Td can be used in these cases. This generally happens in less than one in a million doses. Most of the time, such reactions occur within a few minutes of receiving the vaccine. The following can be signs of a severe allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis: Behavior changes Breathing difficulty, including wheezing Dizziness Hoarse voice High fever Hives Pale skin Rapid heart beat Weakness Seek immediate medical care if you notice any of these signs after receiving the Tdap or Td vaccines.
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How common is pertussis?
Waning immunity and inadequate vaccination -- many parents choose not to vaccinate their children -- have led to a resurgence of the disease in the U. S. in recent years. Outbreaks of pertussis among adolescents and adults have been reported in several states. Only one shot is needed.
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How is eye stroke diagnosed?
She may ask you to read an eye chart. She'll also put drops in your eyes to open up your pupils and use an ophthalmoscope to check your retina for any blockages or bleeding. Your doctor will massage your closed eyelid with a finger to dislodge the clot.
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Can you have a stroke in your eye?
It can cause blurry vision and even blindness. Arteries carry blood to the retina from the heart. Without blood flow, the cells in the retina don't get enough oxygen. They can start to die within minutes or hours. An eye stroke is an emergency. If you don't get treated right away, you can damage your vision permanently. This reduces pressure, which may increase blood flow in the retina.
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What are the symptoms of a migraine headache caused by alcohol?
But if you're prone to migraine headaches, drinking even a small amount of alcohol can bring on an attack. You could get a headache within 30 minutes to 3 hours of drinking. You don't have to chug a large amount for this to happen. Some people only sip a glass or two of wine before their head starts to throb. Or you might be fine until after your blood alcohol level returns to normal. This is called a delayed alcohol-induced headache ( DAIH). It may not show up until the morning after you drink. This type of headache can happen to anyone, but people with migraines are more likely to get one. It can happen even if you drink less than people who don't get migraine headaches.
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Does alcohol trigger migraine headaches?
Drinking a small amount of alcohol may be good for you. This may lower the chance of bringing on a migraine.