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Question: Does gargling help with a sore throat?
Answer: It can moisten a flaming throat and bring short-term relief. Dissolve a teaspoon of salt in warm water and gargle with this mix four times a day. You can also try a thick mix made with honey, a popular folk treatment. Steep 1 tablespoon of raspberry leaves or lemon juice in 2 cups of hot water; mix with 1 teaspoon of honey. Let the liquid cool to room temperature before you gargle.
Question: How can I treat congestion naturally?
Answer: One natural remedy is to drink more water. It makes mucus thinner and easier to get rid of when you cough or blow. Your sinuses drain better when you're not all dried out, and if the stuff in them is moving, it's less likely to get infected.
Question: How can I soothe a dry cough naturally?
Answer: So if you run a slight fever for a day or two, you could get well faster. Hot drinks also open your chest and head. Plus they count toward all that liquid you're supposed to be drinking every day. Make a cup of hot herbal tea and add a teaspoon of honey if you like it sweet. Keep the flu to yourself.
Question: Does everyone who gets sudden drops in blood pressure have heart failure?
Answer: This doesn't mean that everyone who gets sudden drops in blood pressure has -- or will have -- heart failure. Scientists need to do more research before they understand the connection and if it can predict the problem later on.
Question: Why might your blood pressure drop when you stand up?
Answer: Some people who have it won't notice it, but most commonly, you'll have symptoms for a few seconds after you stand, including: Feeling lightheaded or dizzy Blurry vision Weakness Fainting Confusion Nausea Your legs buckle Headaches Chest, head, or neck pain A fast, irregular heartbeat There are many reasons this shift can happen. You might be dehydrated, have low blood sugar, or be taking medication that changes your blood pressure. But some research suggests it could be an early sign that your heart isn't pumping blood as well as it should.
Question: What type of diet can help control symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Answer: What you put on your plate may help you manage the way RA makes you feel. Food won't cure your disease, but a meal plan like the Mediterranean diet can lower inflammation and control some of your symptoms.
Question: Does diet affect rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: What you put on your plate may help you manage the way RA makes you feel. Food won't cure your disease, but a meal plan like the Mediterranean diet can lower inflammation and control some of your symptoms.
Question: Does going gluten-free help ease symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: If you decide to give up gluten, RA shouldn't be the reason. There's no evidence that it can improve the condition or ease your symptoms.
Question: Why does the Mediterranean diet help treat rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: It's loaded with fruits, veggies, whole grains, healthy fats, beans, and fish. These foods have natural chemicals that help keep your inflammation in check. A Mediterranean diet also relies on olive oil, another healthy fat, to take the place of full-fat dairy products like butter. That's good if you have RA because olive oil can also lower levels of the chemicals that cause inflammation. The fruits and vegetables in the Mediterranean diet are full of antioxidants that also help curb inflammation.
Question: How does going gluten free help rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: If you decide to give up gluten, RA shouldn't be the reason. There's no evidence that it can improve the condition or ease your symptoms. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, and in many packaged and restaurant foods. If you have celiac disease and eat gluten, your small intestine gets inflamed, so you can't absorb some nutrients. RA is separate from that, and it has different causes. If you want to ditch gluten, talk to your doctor or a dietitian for tips so you get all the nutrients you need.
Question: What are some additional benefits of the Mediterranean diet for rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: That's good if you have RA because olive oil can also lower levels of the chemicals that cause inflammation. The fruits and vegetables in the Mediterranean diet are full of antioxidants that also help curb inflammation. To change things up, add spices like turmeric and ginger. These spices aren't part of the Mediterranean diet, but studies show they naturally lower inflammation. If you take blood thinners, talk to you doctor first, since turmeric can prevent blood from clotting. Red wine is a classic part of this eating plan, but check with your doctor to see if it's OK for you. If you take methotrexate, you should avoid alcohol because it increases the chance of liver damage.
Question: Can primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) cause weak bones?
Answer: Weak bones: Your bones could become thin, weak, and easier to break. You could get osteoporosis. Your doctor will prescribe calcium and vitamin D to help keep your bones strong and prevent problems.
Question: Can primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) cause enlarged veins?
Answer: Enlarged veins: When blood can't flow freely through your portal vein, it can back up elsewhere, especially your stomach and esophagus. That leads to more pressure in your veins, which can trigger bleeding and enlarged blood vessels, called varices. This is serious, and you'd need to see a doctor right away.
Question: How can primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) cause gallstone and bile duct stones?
Answer: Gallstone and bile duct stones: When bile backs up and can't flow through the ducts, it can harden and turn into stones. You could also get stones if bile can't flow easily to and from your gallbladder. They're often painful and can lead to infections.
Question: Can primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) cause portal hypertension?
Answer: Some of those issues include: Portal hypertension: Your portal vein carries blood from your stomach, intestines, spleen, gallbladder, and pancreas to your liver. Scar tissue from cholangitis blocks normal circulation and can boost pressure in your portal vein. If there's too much, you could get a serious infection called bacterial peritonitis.
Question: What is involved in stage III prostate cancer?
Answer: Stage IIIB The cancer has spread outside the prostate but hasn't made it to the lymph nodes or to distant sites in the body. The Gleason score is 8 or less and the PSA is any level.
Question: How will my doctor know what medication will help treat my prostate cancer?
Answer: Generally speaking, the higher your Gleason score, the more aggressive the cancer. That means it's more likely to grow and spread to other parts of your body. Doctors use this information, along with the stage of the cancer, to choose the best treatment for you.
Question: How does the staging system work to diagnose my prostate cancer?
Answer: TNM System T ( Tumor): The extent of the primary tumor is determined by describing its size and location. If the tumor can't be assessed, the stage is TX. If no tumor is found, the stage is T0. As the size and spread increase, so does the stage -- T1, T2, T3, or T4. In addition to the basic categories, doctors may use subcategories like T1a or T1b to add more description. N ( Nodes): This determines if the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes near your bladder. If the nodes can't be assessed, the stage is NX. If no nodes are affected, the stage is N0. If there is cancer in the nodes, a number is placed after the N (such as N1, N2, or N3) indicating the number, size and location of nearby lymph nodes involved. M ( Metastasis): The cancer has either spread to the bones or other organs ( M1) or hasn't ( M0). Doctors may also use subsets like M1a for distant lymph nodes or M1b for bones, or M1c for other sites.
Question: How can I find out how aggressive my prostate cancer is?
Answer: Doctors add your primary and secondary numbers together to form your total Gleason score. That tells you how aggressive the cancer is. The lowest score for a cancer is 6, which is a low-grade cancer. A Gleason score of 7 is a medium-grade cancer, and a score of 8, 9, or 10 is a high-grade cancer.
Question: What happens during a biopsy for prostate cancer?
Answer: He'll insert a thin, a hollow needle through the wall of your rectum and remove about a dozen tiny pieces of prostate tissue. The procedure, which only takes about 10 minutes, may cause some discomfort, but not serious pain.
Question: What is involved in stage I prostate cancer?
Answer: Stage I The cancer is growing in your prostate, but hasn't yet spread beyond it. In most cases, the tumor can't be felt during a digital rectal exam ( DRE) or seen in imaging tests. The Gleason score is 6 or less and the PSA level is less than 10. The tumor is in one-half or less of only one side of the prostate.
Question: What does cancer look like in a biopsy for prostate cancer?
Answer: Cancer cells don't look the same as healthy cells. The more different they appear, the more aggressive the cancer tends to be.
Question: How can my doctor tell how advanced my prostate cancer is?
Answer: Doctors combine the T, N, and M results with the Gleason score (grade) and PSA level in a process called stage grouping. The overall stage is expressed in Roman numerals from I (the least advanced) to IV (the furthest along). Doctors use the stage to help determine the best course of treatment for you.
Question: What test will tell me if I have prostate cancer?
Answer: If the results of your prostate-specific antigen ( PSA) test or digital rectal exam ( DRE) suggest that you may have prostate cancer, your doctor will perform a biopsy to find out for sure.
Question: What happens after my biopsy test for prostate cancer?
Answer: If the results of your prostate-specific antigen ( PSA) test or digital rectal exam ( DRE) suggest that you may have prostate cancer, your doctor will perform a biopsy to find out for sure. If she finds cancer, she'll grade it using a method called the Gleason Scoring System.
Question: What is involved in stage IV prostate cancer?
Answer: The Gleason score is 8 or less and the PSA is any level. Stage IV A The cancer has or has not spread to tissues outside the prostate.
Question: How does my doctor know if my prostate cancer has spread?
Answer: The Gleason system uses the numbers 1 to 5 to grade the most common (primary) and second most common (secondary) patterns of cells found in a tissue sample. That tells you how aggressive the cancer is. It uses a number system to show how big the tumor is and how far the cancer has spread.
Question: How can my biopsy indicate that I have prostate cancer?
Answer: The Gleason system uses the numbers 1 to 5 to grade the most common (primary) and second most common (secondary) patterns of cells found in a tissue sample. Grade 5: Most cells look very different from normal.
Question: What is a COPD flare-up?
Answer: When you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, your usual symptoms might become worse rather quickly -- or you may even get new ones. 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(); }); } You may hear your doctor or nurse call this an âexacerbation.â Think of it as a flare-up. During one of these bouts, you may suddenly have more trouble breathing or make more noise when you do.
Question: What causes a COPD flare-up?
Answer: Smoggy or dirty air can also make your symptoms get worse in a hurry. It's important to know the warning signs that a flare-up is coming on so that you can avoid it if possible. These exacerbations can cause your COPD to get worse or put you in the hospital. These symptoms are linked to problems with your heart or lungs.
Question: What are some early signs of a COPD flare-up?
Answer: When you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, your usual symptoms might become worse rather quickly -- or you may even get new ones. One obvious sign of an oncoming flare-up is shortness of breath. Swollen ankles or legs or belly pain. You should call your doctor at once if you or a loved one with COPD are showing symptoms of a flare-up.
Question: How long will it take for botox to work?
Answer: You should also stop taking aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications two weeks before treatment to reduce bruising.
Question: How long does botox work on wrinkles?
Answer: The effects from Botox will last three to six months. As muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to reappear and need to be treated again. The lines and wrinkles often appear less severe with time because the muscles are shrinking.
Question: What are side effects of botox?
Answer: Temporary bruising is the most common side effect of Botox. Headaches, which end in 24 to 48 hours, can happen, but this is rare. A small percentage of patients may develop eyelid drooping. This usually ends within three weeks. Drooping usually happens when the Botox moves around, so don't rub the treated area for 12 hours after injection or lie down for three to four hours.
Question: How do I get botox?
Answer: Botox is injected with a fine needle into specific muscles with only minor discomfort.
Question: How does botox get rid of wrinkles?
Answer: Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle can't contract. That makes the wrinkles relax and soften. Botox is most often used on forehead lines, crow's feet (lines around the eye), and frown lines. Wrinkles caused by sun damage and gravity will not respond to Botox.
Question: How will my health insurance pay for botox?
Answer: Wrinkles caused by sun damage and gravity will not respond to Botox. Check with your health insurance company for coverage details.
Question: What should you avoid in a psoriasis diet?
Answer: He'll probably tell you any diet that cuts down on the amount of junk food and alcohol you eat and drink is OK. Stay away from extreme diets that claim to cure psoriasis. They won't work. Avoid those that require you to fast, get enemas, or take other extreme steps. These diets can be time-consuming, expensive, hard to stick with, and in some cases, even dangerous. Don't assume that supplements you buy in the supermarket are helpful or even safe. Taking supplements in extremely high doses, which some shady psoriasis "diet experts" suggest, can be toxic. Always talk to your doctor before going on any diets or using any supplements or alternative medicines. You may feel so frustrated with your psoriasis that you're ready to try anything. Be careful. Never let desperation make you gullible.
Question: What is the best dietary advice for psoriasis treatment?
Answer: According to most experts, the best dietary advice for people with psoriasis is the same as for anyone else: Eat a diet low in fats and sweets and high in fruits and vegetables, lean meats or other proteins like beans and legumes. While you're at it, get regular exercise -- being overweight can make psoriasis worse and keep your medication from working like it should. Watch how much you drink -- alcohol can aggravate psoriasis, too. Still, you shouldn't ignore your own experience with psoriasis. If your skin gets worse after you eat certain foods, then stop eating them and see what happens. That food could be a trigger for you.
Question: What should you know about diets for psoriasis?
Answer: Even though there's no proof, you'll find dozens of psoriasis diets described in books and on websites. At some point almost every food has been blamed for an outbreak -- sugar, junk food, wheat products, tomatoes, coffee, and eggs are often called out. There are just as many theories about what foods might be good, among them herbal teas, some fruit juices, and fish oil supplements. It's no surprise that psoriasis diets disagree about what's good and what's bad.
Question: Can supplements or dietary changes help treat ADHD?
Answer: Some kids with ADHD may benefit from changes in what they eat, such as going gluten-free or avoiding certain food dyes and additives, although research is limited on how well this works. Omega-3 supplements may also help some children, and one is available by prescription. Talk to your doctor to find out if a supplement, or a change in diet, may be a good option for your child. Both can be used along with other treatments, but only under the guidance of a doctor.
Question: Can a child take medication for both ADHD and depression?
Answer: For some kids, taking these two different types of drugs together can best manage behavior problems.
Question: How do stimulants and nonstimulant drugs differ and are they effectively used together to treat ADHD?
Answer: Despite the name, stimulants don't make a child excitable. They help them focus their thoughts and ignore distractions. They boost and balance certain brain chemicals. They stimulate the part of the brain that controls impulses. Nonstimulants can improve concentration and impulse control. They tend to have a longer-lasting, smoother effect than stimulants. For some kids, taking these two different types of drugs together can best manage behavior problems.
Question: Should stimulants and anti-depressants be used together for ADHD if my child doesn't have depression?
Answer: Even if your child doesn't have a mood disorder like depression, your doctor may still suggest a combination of these two types of drugs to help with your child's symptoms.
Question: Can stimulants and non-stimulants be used together for treatment of ADHD?
Answer: It may sound strange to take these medications at the same time, but this form of adjunctive therapy has worked for many kids.
Question: What types of drugs do doctors prescribe for ADHD?
Answer: Other kids may start out with a medication to help control symptoms. There are different types of drugs used for ADHD: stimulants, nonstimulants, and antidepressants.
Question: How much does timing of ADHD medication matter?
Answer: You need to make sure she takes her meds exactly as the doctor prescribes. Your child won't get the most benefit if you break from it. Be aware of how long each medication should stay in her system. Some are short-acting, but some work for as long as 24 hours. Make note of any changes in behavior or symptoms. Let the doctor know if you see anything that concerns you.
Question: How is ADHD adjunctive therapy used?
Answer: This is adjunctive therapy. You may also hear it called combination therapy or complementary therapy. For some children with ADHD, the first treatment may be behavioral therapy, which gives the child, parents, and teachers training and tools to deal with symptoms. Even if your child doesn't have a mood disorder like depression, your doctor may still suggest a combination of these two types of drugs to help with your child's symptoms. You need to make sure she takes her meds exactly as the doctor prescribes.
Question: Is hearing loss a common part of aging?
Answer: Think of how a person's first silver strands may only show in a certain light. The start of an age-related hearing problem can be just as subtle. But it's important to pay attention to those first signs. People with untreated hearing loss are more likely to be depressed, feel isolated, and have memory problems later on. If any of these symptoms sound familiar, talk to your doctor or an audiologist about getting a hearing test.
Question: How does hearing loss make kids' voices sound muffled or unclear?
Answer: When aging takes a toll on your cochlea, the inner ear organ that helps you hear, the cells that detect high-pitched sounds are usually the first to fail. This can make it harder to understand anyone with a high-pitched voice, like children and women. It's also the reason you may not hear your microwave beep or the crickets chirping at sunset.
Question: Does hearing loss make you feel tired when you socialize?
Answer: You're exhausted after social events. When you can't hear all the sounds of speech, your brain has to fill in the gaps to make sense of what others are saying. That takes a great deal of focus, especially when there's more than one person speaking at a time. All this effort may leave you tired after social events. If this sounds like you, talk to your doctor or an audiologist. Professionally fit hearing aids could ease the strain.
Question: How can hearing loss make you feel that you're ears are clogged?
Answer: Age-related changes in how the brain processes sound can also make it harder to ignore background noise. Your ears feel clogged. If others in your house complain that the TV is too loud, it's time to get your hearing checked.
Question: How can hearing loss make it harder to follow a conversation in noisy places?
Answer: This can make it harder to understand anyone with a high-pitched voice, like children and women. If you have trouble hearing the high tones, you will hear the noise better than the speech of people around you. Age-related changes in how the brain processes sound can also make it harder to ignore background noise.
Question: Are are some signs of hearing loss?
Answer: The start of an age-related hearing problem can be just as subtle. Children's voices sound muffled or unclear. When aging takes a toll on your cochlea, the inner ear organ that helps you hear, the cells that detect high-pitched sounds are usually the first to fail. You can't follow the conversation in noisy places. You're exhausted after social events. You're watching people's lips instead of making eye contact. Your ears feel clogged. The volume on your TV keeps creeping up.
Question: What are symptoms of restrictive cardiomyopathy?
Answer: Many people with this have none or just minor ones, and they live a normal life. Other people have ones that get more severe as the heart gets worse. Symptoms can happen at any age and may include: Shortness of breath (at first with exercise, but eventually at rest, too) Fatigue Inability to exercise Swelling of the legs and feet Weight gain Nausea, bloating, and poor appetite Palpitations (fluttering in the chest due to abnormal heart rhythms) Fainting Chest pain or pressure Its cause is often unknown but may include: Buildup of scar tissue Buildup of proteins in the heart muscle (your doctor may call this amyloidosis) Chemotherapy or chest exposure to radiation Too much iron in the heart (also called hemochromatosis) Other diseases In some cases, restrictive cardiomyopathy may be confused with something called constrictive pericarditis.
Question: Should people with restrictive cardiomyopathy exercise?
Answer: Exercise: Your doctor will let you know if it's a good idea for you to exercise. While being active is generally good for the heart, people with this may get very tired and short of breath, even after just a little bit of activity. Therefore, experts suggest you: Take frequent breaks. Exercise at a time of day when you have the most energy. Start slow, gradually building up strength and endurance.
Question: What medications can help with treating restrictive cardiomyopathy?
Answer: Medications: Some people may get better by taking types of drugs called beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors. If symptoms are still around, your doctor may add other medicines like digoxin, diuretics, and aldosterone inhibitors.
Question: How can the right diet help with treating restrictive cardiomyopathy?
Answer: Lifestyle changes might include: Diet: Once you have symptoms like shortness of breath or fatigue, how much sodium you get from food becomes important. You'll be told how strict you need to be. It's a good idea to follow those instructions even when your symptoms get better.