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Question: What are the symptoms of anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency?
Answer: People with an iron deficiency may experience these symptoms: A hunger for strange substances such as paper, ice, or dirt (a condition called pica) Upward curvature of the nails, referred to as koilonychias Soreness of the mouth with cracks at the corners People whose anemia is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B12 may have these symptoms: A tingling, "pins and needles" sensation in the hands or feet Lost sense of touch A wobbly gait and difficulty walking Clumsiness and stiffness of the arms and legs Dementia Chronic lead poisoning may lead to these symptoms: A blue-black line on the gums referred to as a lead line Abdominal pain Constipation Vomiting Anemia caused by chronic red blood cell destruction may include these symptoms: Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) Brown or red urine Leg ulcers Failure to thrive in infancy Symptoms of gallstones Symptoms of sickle cell anemia may include: Fatigue Susceptibility to infection Delayed growth and development in children Episodes of severe pain, especially in the joints, abdomen, and limbs Symptoms of anemia caused by sudden red blood cell destruction may include: Abdominal pain Brown or red urine Jaundice (yellow skin) Small bruises under the skin Seizures Symptoms of kidney failure Talk to your doctor if you have risk factors for anemia or notice any signs or symptoms of anemia including: Persistent fatigue, breathlessness, rapid heart rate, pale skin, or any other symptoms of anemia; seek emergency care for any trouble breathing or change in your heart beat.
Question: Can a journal help me figure out my IBS triggers?
Answer: An irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS) symptom journal can help you and your doctor figure out what triggers your IBS, and how to deal with those triggers. Remember, a variety of factors can set off IBS: Certain types of food, the volume of food, stress, medicines, your menstrual cycle, and your environment. You may find, for instance, that you tend to feel bloated after eating snacks during office meetings. Knowing what influences your eating and what causes you distress can help in developing prevention strategies.
Question: How is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral load measured?
Answer: HIV viral load predicts how fast the disease will progress, while other tests, like the CD4 count, indicate how much damage the virus has already caused. They add an enzyme, a kind of protein, to make more copies of the RNA. This makes it easier to measure how much HIV is in your blood sample. These RT- PCR (real-time polymerase chain reaction) tests are much more sensitive than HIV tests used in the past. They can find as few as 20 copies of HIV RNA in a milliliter of blood.
Question: What do the results from a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral load test mean?
Answer: Your viral load gives you an idea of how much of the HIV virus is in your body. HIV viral load tests look for RNA, the part of HIV that has the recipe for reproducing itself. A high viral load is generally considered about 100,000 copies, but you could have 1 million or more. The virus is at work making copies of itself, and the disease may progress quickly. A lower HIV viral load is below 10,000 copies. The virus probably isn't actively reproducing as fast, and damage to your immune system may be slowed, but this is not optimal.
Question: What is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral load?
Answer: Your test results help your doctor follow what's happening with your infection, how well your treatment is working, and guide treatment choices. HIV viral load predicts how fast the disease will progress, while other tests, like the CD4 count, indicate how much damage the virus has already caused. They can find as few as 20 copies of HIV RNA in a milliliter of blood. Unfortunately, the virus is still able to survive in various cells in the body.
Question: Does sinus surgery help people with cystic fibrosis?
Answer: These might include: Sinus surgery: Many people with CF have inflamed or infected sinuses. Your doctor may need to remove nasal polyps (growths inside your nasal passages). She can also do a procedure called an âendoscopy and lavageâ that suctions mucus from your airways. This will make it easier for you to breathe.
Question: Should you exercise if you have cystic fibrosis (CF)?
Answer: But many treatments can reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life. For instance, clapping or pounding on your chest and back helps loosen mucus so you can cough more of it out. When you work out, you breathe faster and harder, which helps you cough up more mucus. Check with your doctor first about what types of activities are safe for you.
Question: What causes a chalazion?
Answer: You have glands throughout your body. They make things that your cells, tissues, and organs need to work properly. The meibomian glands in your upper and lower eyelids make oil that mixes with your tears to moisten and protect your eyes. If the oil gets too thick or if the glands are plugged because of inflammation, you may get a chalazion. Sometimes an infection can cause a chalazion, though this is rare.
Question: When should you call a doctor about a chalazion?
Answer: Make the call if you think you have a chalazion. Your doctor may want to check it and tell you how to take care of it to help it heal. He may also suggest you use eye drops or creams. If the more simple treatments don't work, your doctor may prescribe medicines or give you injections to help clear up the problem
Question: What is a chalazion?
Answer: Doctors call it a âchalazionâ -- âchalaziaâ if you have more than one. It's one of the most common types of eyelid lumps. Chalazia are more likely to appear on your upper eyelid, though they sometimes show up on the lower eyelid. Your doctor may want to check it and tell you how to take care of it to help it heal.
Question: Can I treat chalazia at home?
Answer: After a few days the pain usually goes away and a bump or lump remains. One home remedy is to apply warm, moist heat to the area. Your doctor or nurse can give you instructions. Make sure you know how long and how often you should do this. With clean hands, gently push on the chalazia to help it naturally drain. Make the call if you think you have a chalazion. Your doctor may want to check it and tell you how to take care of it to help it heal.
Question: What is the home treatment for a chalazion?
Answer: After a few days the pain usually goes away and a bump or lump remains. One home remedy is to apply warm, moist heat to the area. Your doctor or nurse can give you instructions. Make sure you know how long and how often you should do this. With clean hands, gently push on the chalazia to help it naturally drain. Make the call if you think you have a chalazion. Your doctor may want to check it and tell you how to take care of it to help it heal.
Question: How is a chalazion diagnosed?
Answer: There are no special tests. Your doctor usually just checks your eyes. He'll probably ask you questions about your symptoms, past eye problems, and your health history in general. You may see either an ophthalmologist or optometrist, who'll check the chalazia to rule out other eye problems.
Question: How is invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) diagnosed?
Answer: But you might notice: Thickening or hardening in the breast (as opposed to a distinct lump) An area of swelling or fullness A change to the texture of skin on your breast or nipple, like dimples or an irritated, red or scaly area Your nipple turns inward Pain in your breast or nipple Nipple discharge that isn't milk A lump under your arm Often, ILC can't be found by a mammogram. If you have a suspicious area, your doctor should order a biopsy to analyze cells. Most biopsies use a needle to extract a sample of cells from the breast. In some instances, though, the doctor will remove a larger sample -- or the entire tumor -- for analysis. The biopsy will help the doctor decide whether you have invasive lobular carcinoma and how aggressive it may be. Invasive lobular carcinoma spreads.
Question: What is invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC)?
Answer: ILC is the second most common form of invasive breast cancer. It begins in one of the breast lobules, then spreads to other parts of the breast. It's more likely to be found in both breasts than other types of breast cancer. It can also spread to other areas in the body.
Question: How is lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) treated?
Answer: Some women with LCIS won't need immediate treatment with surgery or medicines. Instead, the doctor may recommend keeping a close eye on your condition. That means regular breast self-exams, office visits, and routine mammograms or other tests such as MRIs. If you have a family history of breast cancer and are at an increased risk, your doctor may suggest you take medications such as anastrozole ( Arimidex), exemestane ( Aromasin), raloxifene ( Evista), tamoxifen ( Nolvadex). These drugs may lower the chance that you'll develop invasive breast cancer.
Question: How is invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) treated?
Answer: Most women with invasive lobular carcinoma have surgery to remove the cancer from the breast. In most cases, the cancer can be taken out without removing the entire breast. It will depend on the size of your tumor and how much it has spread throughout your breast and surrounding lymph nodes. Your doctor may also recommend treating it with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or some combination of the three. Chemotherapy and hormone therapy are systemic treatments. They target cancer cells throughout your entire body. Radiation specifically focuses on the area around your breast cancer. Cells in invasive lobular carcinoma often contain estrogen and progesterone receptors. Hormone treatments specifically target these cells. Other targeted therapy may be helpful if the cancer is HER2-positive.
Question: What tests are done to diagnose prostate cancer spread?
Answer: If that's a possibility, you may be asked to take a test like a: Bone scan MRI Ultrasound CT scan PET scan Knowing if your cancer has spread will help your doctor work with you to choose your best treatment.
Question: How can megestrol acetate (Megace) help with treating AIDS wasting syndrome?
Answer: Testosterone and anabolic steroids may help you build muscle, but because they're related to sex hormones, they can cause male infertility or irregular periods.
Question: How can marijuana help with treating AIDS wasting syndrome?
Answer: Marijuana is legal for medical uses in some states. It can make you hungry, soothe nausea, and lessen pain. But it can cause breathing problems such as bronchitis.
Question: How is AIDS wasting syndrome diagnosed?
Answer: Your doctor will ask you questions about your diet, the medications you're taking, and your recent moods. If your doctor wants to check the tissues in your body, you'll need a body composition test. Bioelectrical impedance analysis ( BIA) is one example of this kind of test: While you're lying down, someone will measure how well a painless electrical signal travels through your body. You should have this testing done somewhere that has experience with AIDS wasting syndrome. You may also need tests to help you doctor find out if you have problems absorbing nutrients.
Question: Which nutritional supplements can help with treating AIDS wasting syndrome?
Answer: Nutritional supplements (like Advera and Ensure) may help if you're not getting enough nutrients.
Question: How can dronabinol (Marinol) help with treating AIDS wasting syndrome?
Answer: Dronabinol ( Marinol), a man-made form of an active ingredient in marijuana, has similar effects as marijuana and may improve your mood and stabilize your weight. However, insurance companies often don't pay for it.
Question: How can testosterone and anabolic steroids help with treating AIDS wasting syndrome?
Answer: Some doctors don't recommend it though, because it can build body fat and slow the release of hormones from sex glands. They can also lower your good cholesterol ( HDL).
Question: What areas of the body are targeted by tai chi and qi gong?
Answer: Core: Yes. You won't be doing moves like crunches, but you'll be using your core muscles as you flow from move to move. Arms: Yes. Your arms are part of the movements in these gentle martial arts. Legs: Yes. You do the movements standing up, so tai chi and qi gong do use your leg muscles, but not in an intense way. Glutes: Yes. The exercises don't include positions that specifically target the glutes, but those muscles will be working as you move. Back: Yes. Tai chi and qi gong use your whole body, including the muscles in your back.
Question: What exercise types are improved by tai chi and qi gong?
Answer: Flexibility: Yes. The movements help improve flexibility. Aerobic: No. These are moving meditations, not cardio workouts. Strength: Yes. When you do qi gong and tai chi, you're building strength in a subtle way. Your body weight is all you need. It's not about powering through muscular poses, but about engaging your whole body. Sport: No. It is not a sport. Low- Impact: Yes. The gentle movements put minimal stress on the muscles and joints.
Question: How does tai chi and qi gong work to benefit my body?
Answer: The routines were not designed to burn calories or raise yourheart rate. Instead, both tai chi and qi gong are martial arts that can help your circulation, balance, and alignment. They can also help restore your energy, called chi or qi (pronounced "chee"). Qi gong and tai chi are relaxing ways to improve your flexibility and balance.
Question: How does guttate psoriasis start?
Answer: This type often starts in children or young adults. It happens in less than 2% of cases.
Question: What are the symptoms of generalized pustular psoriasis?
Answer: Sometimes it covers most of your body, which is called "generalized" pustular psoriasis.
Question: How common is nail psoriasis?
Answer: Up to half of those with psoriasis have nail changes. Nail psoriasis is even more common in people who have psoriatic arthritis, which affects your joints.
Question: What is the outlook for guttate psoriasis?
Answer: They often appear on your: Trunk Upper arms Thighs Scalp This type of psoriasis may go away within a few weeks, even without treatment. Some cases, though, are more stubborn and require treatment.
Question: What does plaque psoriasis cause?
Answer: Symptoms: Plaque psoriasis causes raised, inflamed, red skin covered with silvery, white scales. These patches may itch and burn. It can appear anywhere on your body, but it often pops up in these areas: Elbows Knees Scalp Lower back Treatments: Topical treatments: These go on your skin and are usually the first thing doctors try.
Question: What triggers guttate psoriasis?
Answer: Triggers include: Suddenly stopping your systemic psoriasis treatment An allergic drug reaction Severe sunburn Infection Medications such as lithium, antimalarial drugs, cortisone, or strong coal tar products Erythrodermic psoriasis may also happen if your psoriasis is hard to control.
Question: Should I attempt to stop psoriasis?
Answer: Knowing which kind of psoriasis you have helps you and your doctor make a treatment plan. Most people have only one type at a time. Sometimes, after your symptoms go away, a new form of psoriasis will crop up in response to a trigger.
Question: Where does guttate psoriasis often appear?
Answer: Guttate psoriasis causes small, pink-red spots on your skin. They often appear on your: Trunk Upper arms Thighs Scalp This type of psoriasis may go away within a few weeks, even without treatment.
Question: What can pustural psoriasis cause?
Answer: Symptoms include: Fever Chills Nausea Fast heart rate Muscle weakness Triggers include: Topical medicine (ointments you put on your skin) or systemic medicine (drugs that treat your whole body), especially steroids Suddenly stopping systemic drugs or strong topical steroids that you used over a large area of your body Getting too much ultraviolet ( UV) light without using sunscreen Pregnancy Infection Stress Exposure to certain chemicals This type is the least common, but it's very serious.
Question: What are common symptoms of psoriatic arthritis?
Answer: Symptoms: Painful, stiff joints that are worse in the morning and after rest Sausage-like swelling of the fingers and toes Warm joints that may be discolored
Question: What should you do if you have symptoms of erythrodermic psoriasis?
Answer: Other symptoms include: Severe itching, burning, or peeling A faster heart rate Changes in body temperature If you have these symptoms, see your doctor right away. You may need to get treated in a hospital. This type of psoriasis can cause severe illness from protein and fluid loss. You may also get an infection, pneumonia, or congestive heart failure.
Question: What triggers pustular psoriasis?
Answer: Symptoms include: Fever Chills Nausea Fast heart rate Muscle weakness Triggers include: Topical medicine (ointments you put on your skin) or systemic medicine (drugs that treat your whole body), especially steroids Suddenly stopping systemic drugs or strong topical steroids that you used over a large area of your body Getting too much ultraviolet ( UV) light without using sunscreen Pregnancy Infection Stress Exposure to certain chemicals This type is the least common, but it's very serious.
Question: What are the symptoms of guttate psoriasis?
Answer: Guttate psoriasis causes small, pink-red spots on your skin. They often appear on your: Trunk Upper arms Thighs Scalp This type of psoriasis may go away within a few weeks, even without treatment.
Question: Where does inverse psoriasis usually appear?
Answer: This type usually found in these locations: Armpits Groin Under the breasts Skin folds around the genitals and buttocks Symptoms include: Patches of skin that are bright red, smooth, and shiny, but don't have scales Getting worse with sweating and rubbing Common triggers are: Friction Sweating Fungal infections This kind of psoriasis is uncommon and mostly appears in adults.
Question: What is nail psoriasis?
Answer: Up to half of those with psoriasis have nail changes. Nail psoriasis is even more common in people who have psoriatic arthritis, which affects your joints.
Question: What triggers erythrodermic psoriasis?
Answer: Triggers include: Suddenly stopping your systemic psoriasis treatment An allergic drug reaction Severe sunburn Infection Medications such as lithium, antimalarial drugs, cortisone, or strong coal tar products Erythrodermic psoriasis may also happen if your psoriasis is hard to control.
Question: How can inverse psoriasis worsen?
Answer: This type usually found in these locations: Armpits Groin Under the breasts Skin folds around the genitals and buttocks Symptoms include: Patches of skin that are bright red, smooth, and shiny, but don't have scales Getting worse with sweating and rubbing Common triggers are: Friction Sweating Fungal infections This kind of psoriasis is uncommon and mostly appears in adults.
Question: Where does pustular psoriasis usually appear?
Answer: This is the most common type. When this happens, it can be very serious, so get medical attention right away.
Question: What should you know about the different types of psoriasis?
Answer: This is the most common type. You may hear your doctor call it "psoriasis vulgaris." Up to half of those with psoriasis have nail changes.
Question: What are bunions?
Answer: If you're like many people, your big toe may lean slightly toward your other toes. Over time, the base of the big toe pushes outward against the first metatarsal bone, which is directly behind it. var s_context; s_context= s_context || {}; s_context['wb.modimp'] = 'vidfloat'; if(webmd.useragent && webmd.useragent.ua.type === 'desktop'){ webmd.ads2.disable Initial Load(); webmd.ads2.disable Ads Init = true; $(function() { webmd.p.pim.increment(); $('.responsive-video-container').insert After('.module-social-share-container'); require(['video2/1/responsive-player/video-loader'], function(video Loader) { video Loader.init({ autoplay: webmd.useragent.ua.type === 'desktop' && ! !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } The result is a bunion -- a bony, often painful hump at the base of the big toe.
Question: When should you call a doctor about bunions?
Answer: If you see a bony bump there with your big toe headed in the opposite direction, you probably have a bunion.
Question: What are the symptoms of bunions?
Answer: See where the bottom of your big toe connects to your foot? If you see a bony bump there with your big toe headed in the opposite direction, you probably have a bunion. It may sometimes swell, turn red, feel tender to the touch, or even hurt. Over time, it may also become shiny and feel warm when you touch it.
Question: What causes bunions?
Answer: Bunions form at a joint. If one of your legs is longer than the other, you may develop a bunion on the big toe of the longer one. Women are more likely to get them than men. That's because wearing tight shoes -- and especially high heels -- pushes the foot bones into an unnatural shape over time.
Question: What is neurodermatitis?
Answer: Neurodermatitis is a skin condition that's also known as lichen simplex chronicus. It causes patches of itchy skin that lead to scratching, which makes you feel even itchier. You may also have patches around your vagina that are leathery, scaly, raised, rough, red, or darker than the rest of your skin. The condition isn't contagious. It may be due to something that irritates your skin, like a bug bite or tight clothes that trigger the itch-scratch cycle Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition where patches of skin become white and get thinner.
Question: What is molluscum contagiosum?
Answer: This is a virus that causes a skin infection. It leads to patches of small, red, and shiny bumps that can occur on many parts of the body, including your pubic area. The bumps don't hurt or itch. But they can get infected and become red, swollen, and uncomfortable. The virus is spread through skin-to-skin contact with someone who has it. You can also get it by touching an object (like a towel) that has the virus on it.
Question: How can diabetes cause infections to develop quickly?
Answer: Diabetes can slow down your body's ability to fight infection. The high sugar levels in your blood and tissues allow bacteria to grow and help infections develop more quickly. Common sites for these problems are your bladder, kidneys, vagina, gums, feet, and skin. Early treatment can prevent more serious issues later on.
Question: If I have an infections caused by diabetes, what symptoms should I tell my doctor about?
Answer: Most infections in people with diabetes can be treated. But you have to be able to spot the symptoms.
Question: What are symptoms of infections in people with diabetes?
Answer: But you have to be able to spot the symptoms. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following: Fever over 101 FSweating or chills Skin rash Pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling Wound or cut that won't heal Red, warm, or draining sore Sore throat, scratchy throat, or pain when you swallow Sinus drainage, nasal congestion, headaches, or tenderness along upper cheekbones Dry or moist cough that lasts more than 2 days White patches in your mouth or on your tongue Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Flu-like symptoms (chills, aches, headache, or fatigue) or generally feeling "lousy" Vaginal itching Painful or frequent peeing or a constant urge to go Bloody, cloudy, or foul-smelling pee
Question: What should you do if you have HPV (human papillomavirus) and are pregnant or are trying to conceive?
Answer: If you're pregnant or trying to conceive, tell your doctor before you start HPV treatment, which could affect your pregnancy. Your doctor may want to delay treatment until after you have your baby.