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Question: What are some other ways to combat cancer-related fatigue?
Answer: Plan ahead and organize your work. Change storage of items to reduce trips or reaching. Delegate tasks when needed. Combine activities and simplify details. Schedule times to rest. Balance periods of rest and work. Rest before you become fatigued. Remember that frequent, short rests are beneficial. Pace yourself. A moderate pace is better than rushing through activities. Alternate sitting and standing.
Question: How does limiting work combat cancer-related fatigue?
Answer: Limit work that requires reaching over your head. Use long-handled tools, store items lower and delegate activities. Limit work that increases muscle tension (isometric work).
Question: How does talking to the doctor combat cancer-related fatigue?
Answer: Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer and its treatment. Other times, there may be medical interventions to assist in controlling some of the causes of fatigue.
Question: How does a tumor-induced hypermetabolic state cause cancer-related fatigue?
Answer: In addition to fatigue, weight loss and decreased appetite are common effects of this condition. Hemoglobin is a substance in the red blood cells that enables the blood to transport oxygen through the body.
Question: How do pain and stress cause cancer-related fatigue?
Answer: When the blood can't transport enough oxygen to the body, fatigue can result. Research shows that chronic, severe pain increases fatigue.
Question: How does fatigue affect cancer patients?
Answer: It can be acute (lasting a month or less) or chronic (lasting from one month to six months or longer). Fatigue can prevent a person from functioning normally and impacts a person's quality of life. Fatigue warning signs may include tired eyes, tired legs, whole-body tiredness, stiff shoulders, decreased energy or a lack of energy, inability to concentrate, weakness or malaise, boredom or lack of motivation, sleepiness, increased irritability, nervousness, anxiety, or impatience.
Question: How does stress management combat cancer-related fatigue?
Answer: Stress. The following are some suggestions to manage stress: Adjust your expectations. For example, if you have a list of ten things you want to accomplish today, pare it down to two and leave the rest for other days. A sense of accomplishment goes a long way to reducing stress. Help others understand and support you. Family and friends can be helpful if they can "put themselves in your shoes" and understand what fatigue means to you. Cancer support groups can be a source of support as well. Other people with cancer understand what you are going through. Relaxation techniques, such as audiotapes that teach deep breathing or visualization, can help reduce stress. Activities that divert your attention away from fatigue can also be helpful. For example, activities such as knitting, reading, or listening to music require little physical energy but require attention. If your stress seems out of control, talk to a health care professional. They are here to help.
Question: How does tiredness affect cancer patients?
Answer: Usually, you know why you are tired and a good night's sleep solves the problem. More than one cancer treatment at the same time or one after the other increases the chances of developing fatigue.
Question: How does biologic therapy cause cancer-related fatigue?
Answer: These cytokines carry messages that regulate other elements of the immune and endocrine systems. In high amounts, these cytokines can be toxic and lead to persistent fatigue. Hemoglobin is a substance in the red blood cells that enables the blood to transport oxygen through the body.
Question: What can someone do to combat their fatigue?
Answer: The exact reason is unknown. Hypothyroidism. The best way to combat fatigue is to treat the underlying medical cause. The following are tips you can use to combat fatigue. Other times, there may be medical interventions to assist in controlling some of the causes of fatigue.
Question: How does identifying your environment combat cancer-related fatigue?
Answer: Eliminate smoke or harmful fumes. Avoid long, hot showers or baths. Finally, there may be suggestions that are more specific to your situation that would help in combating your fatigue.
Question: How does drinking plenty of fluids combat cancer-related fatigue?
Answer: person needs 75 to 90 grams of protein per day; active people need 1-1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight. The best sources of protein include foods from the dairy group (8 oz. Of course, water is fine, too. Beverages containing caffeine do NOT count. Keep in mind that you'll need more fluids if you have treatment side effects such as vomiting or diarrhea. In warm climates, 96 ounces of fluids should be the minimum daily intake. A dietitian can also suggest ways to maximize calories and include proteins in smaller amounts of food (such as powdered milk, instant breakfast drinks, other commercial supplements, or food additives).
Question: How can I stop the bleeding from a puncture wound?
Answer: Apply firm, direct pressure with sterile gauze or clean cloth until bleeding stops.
Question: When should you call or see a doctor about a puncture wound right away?
Answer: The object that caused the puncture wound cannot be easily removed The puncture wound is deep, on the face, or touching bone The wound is visibly dirty The wound is an animal or human bite The wound occurred through the bottom of a shoe -- stepping on a nail, for example If the object that caused the puncture is small and you can easily remove it, do so.
Question: How can I clean and protect a puncture wound, and whatâs the follow-up for treatment?
Answer: The object that caused the puncture wound cannot be easily removed The puncture wound is deep, on the face, or touching bone The wound is visibly dirty The wound is an animal or human bite The wound occurred through the bottom of a shoe -- stepping on a nail, for example If the object that caused the puncture is small and you can easily remove it, do so. Rinse the wound under clean water for several minutes. Then wash the area with mild soap and water and rinse again. Apply an antibiotic cream. See a healthcare provider for any signs of infection: redness, increasing pain, swelling, or pus at the site. Ask the health care provider if a tetanus shot is needed.
Question: What tips can I tell a young child to follow at school to avoid getting sick?
Answer: Also follow these tips: Tell your child not to share cups, glasses, and forks and spoons. Keep him at home when he's sick. Make sure he gets enough sleep, eats a healthy diet, and gets plenty of time to play outdoors. Replace his toothbrush and make sure he doesn't borrow one from his brother or sister.
Question: What advice should I give a student in dorms for preventing sickness?
Answer: Tell your student to follow some of the same advice he needed back when he was in preschool: Wash hands often, eat healthy foods, and get as much sleep as possible.
Question: What can older adults do to prevent catching colds?
Answer: As you get older, especially from age 65 and on, you're at more risk for getting colds, and they may stick around longer, too. To stay healthy, eat right, get plenty of exercise, drink lots of water, and get enough rest. Wash your hands thoroughly several times a day, and especially before eating and after you go to the bathroom. Also, never share a toothbrush, and make sure you replace your toothbrush regularly.
Question: Are colds and sicknesses common in young kids?
Answer: Most you kids get five to seven -- or more -- colds each year. And that's not all. Ear infections are common, especially for kids with brothers and sisters or who spend time with their friends in day care. For this age group, there's no big mystery about how colds spread. If your kid touches his runny nose and then puts his hands on a toy, those cold germs are still around when another child picks it up.
Question: Will breastfeeding prevent my child from getting sick?
Answer: To help your newborn from getting sick, breastfeed him if possible. It gives him antibodies that fight germs. If you bottle-feed, sterilize the bottles and nipples between feedings. To do this, boil them or put them in the dishwasher.
Question: When is a newborn most at risk for sickness?
Answer: Your little one is at higher risk for colds and other infections for the first 4 to 6 weeks. That's because his immune system -- the body's defense against germs -- isn't working at full speed yet.
Question: How should I teach my children to wash their hands?
Answer: Colds can spread easily in day care, so you'll want to take some extra steps to keep your child healthy. Teach him to wash his hands the right way. Make sure he gets them wet with water and plain soap and rubs for 20 to 30 seconds. An easy way for him to get the timing right -- sing " Happy Birthday" twice while he washes. Remind him to wash up before eating and after going to the bathroom.
Question: What can I do to prevent my newborn from catching a virus from someone?
Answer: Keep your little one away from anyone who's sick. If possible, avoid crowds and public transportation when you go out with your baby.
Question: How can I prevent colds if I have a weakened immune system?
Answer: Your little one is at higher risk for colds and other infections for the first 4 to 6 weeks. That's the case if you have AIDS, get chemotherapy, or just had an organ transplant. Make sure everyone in your family is up to date with their vaccines. Your visitors may need to wear gloves and masks so they don't spread their germs to you. And like anyone who wants to keep germs at bay, try to have a nutritious diet and get enough rest.
Question: What is a cystectomy and how can it treat bladder cancer?
Answer: If cancer has spread to the muscle layer of your bladder and is still small, your doctor may be able to perform a partial cystectomy. But most people who have cancer that has grown into the muscle of the bladder will need a more extensive surgery instead. If the cancer is large or has spread to more than one part of your bladder, your doctor will likely remove the entire organ and the nearby lymph nodes. This is a radical cystectomy.
Question: What is bladder cancer treatment like?
Answer: For both of these procedures, you'll be given medication so that you won't be awake. You may have to stay in the hospital for up to a week afterward. Usually, you can go back to your normal routine in a few weeks.
Question: What is intravesical therapy to treat bladder cancer?
Answer: This treatment is also used for early-stage cancers. Your doctor uses a catheter to inject a liquid medication right into your bladder. He'll choose between two different types of medications -- immunotherapy or chemotherapy (âchemoâ). Immunotherapy. In this method, your body's own immune system attacks the cancer cells. Your doctor will inject a germ called Bacillus Calmette- Guerin ( BCG) into your bladder through a catheter. This germ is related to the one that causes tuberculosis. This draws your body's immune cells to your bladder. There, they're activated by the BCG and begin to fight the cancer cells. Your doctor may start this treatment a few weeks after you have a TURBT. Intravesical chemotherapy (âchemoâ). If your doctor and you decide on this treatment, he'll inject cancer-fighting medications into your bladder through a catheter. The chemo works to kill the harmful cells. Systemic chemo. Your doctor will give you chemo through an IV. That means the medication travels through your bloodstream to other parts of your body. It can kill cancer cells that may have spread beyond your bladder.
Question: What is radiation therapy to help treat bladder cancer?
Answer: This treatment involves using high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells. It's a lot like getting an X-ray -- only much stronger. It doesn't hurt. You might need to get radiation 5 days a week for several weeks. Your doctor may recommend it for one of the following reasons: You have early-stage bladder cancer You have early-stage cancer but can't have surgery As a follow-up to TURBT or partial bladder removal surgery To prevent or treat symptoms of advanced bladder cancer
Question: How can surgery help treat bladder cancer?
Answer: This procedure is done in a hospital, but you should be able to go home the same day or the next. Your doctor will put an instrument called a resectoscope into your bladder through your urethra. That's the tube that urine flows through when you go to the bathroom. The resectoscope has a wire loop at the end. Your doctor will use it to remove abnormal tissues or tumors. If you still have cancer after the tumor is removed, your doctor can destroy it using a laser and another tool called a cystoscope. Your doctor may recommend it for one of the following reasons: You have early-stage bladder cancer You have early-stage cancer but can't have surgery As a follow-up to TURBT or partial bladder removal surgery To prevent or treat symptoms of advanced bladder cancer
Question: How does tea tree oil treat foot fungus?
Answer: Tea Tree Oil This oil comes from a tree in Australia. It's a popular treatment for many conditions, including foot fungus. Research shows it works as well as clotrimazole, which is found in many OTC treatments.
Question: How does undecylenic acid treat foot fungus?
Answer: Although these may not be as effective as medicines your doctor can prescribe, they might be worth a try: Undecylenic Acid This fungus fighter is the main ingredient in many over-the-counter ( OTC) products. You can buy it at your local drugstore as a liquid or a polish you paint onto your nails. It eases the raw, irritated skin that can come with a fungus.
Question: How does baking soda treat foot fungus?
Answer: Baking Soda In the lab, plain old sodium bicarbonate limited growth of the most common types of fungi that cause skin and nail infections. You probably have a box in your pantry already.
Question: How does ozonized sunflower oil treat foot fungus?
Answer: Ozonized Sunflower Oil Who knew sunflower oil can also fight germs? One study found that this natural remedy worked against yeasts that cause foot fungus. There's more work to do, but so far, researchers don't see any side effects.
Question: How does eucalyptus oil treat foot fungus?
Answer: Eucalyptus Oil People love this popular plant because of its fresh scent. But it does more than smell good. It also works on toenail fungus. Scientists say it may work just as well as treatments you get from your doctor.
Question: How does clotrimazole treat foot fungus?
Answer: Clotrimazole You'll find this in many OTC yeast infection creams. But it's also used to treat toenail fungus. Scientists in the U. K. found it worked for most of the patients who used it in a 12-week trial. You can buy it as a cream or lotion.
Question: How do home tests for a urinary tract infection (UTI) work?
Answer: You can buy over-the-counter UTI dipstick tests at your local drugstore or online. They work much like a pregnancy test: Each kit comes with a testing strip (usually three to a kit). You wet a test strip by holding it in your urine stream for a few seconds. Or, you can collect urine in a clean cup and dip the strip into the sample. Wait 1 to 2 minutes for the color of the test strip to change. This will vary depending on the brand you use. Check the chart on the home test kit to find out if you've tested positive for a UTI. Home test kits might be useful if you have UTIs that keep coming back. They check for white blood cells and bacteria in the urine. But the results can be affected by a number of things, like medications you're taking. And studies show that urine cultures are far more reliable for showing whether you have a UTI. The bottom line: See your doctor to be sure, no matter what your UTI home test reveals.
Question: What should you know about a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Answer: UTIs are most often caused by bacteria, but they can also be brought on by fungi, or viruses. Normally, your body gets rid of these germs before they cause a problem. But if the germs win, you can get a painful UTI. If you've ever had one, you know the telltale signs: an intense urge to pee, having to pee more often, peeing very little when you go, and a burning sensation during urination. If you think you have a UTI, see your doctor. He'll find out whether your symptoms are caused by that or another infection. He'll also be able to prescribe antibiotics to treat it. Can't wait to find out if you have a UTI? A home test can help you find out faster.
Question: What if I never want to cook during chemotherapy?
Answer: Plan ahead and keep your pantry stocked with easy-to-prepare foods. On days you feel well enough to cook, make extra portions and freeze them for later. Ask friends and family to help you shop and prepare meals, or consider getting your meals delivered.
Question: How can I make myself eat more during meals during chemotherapy?
Answer: Make mealtimes an event. You tend to eat more when you're distracted. Eat while you watch TV or listen to music. Or invite a friend over to keep you company during meals.
Question: Is it bad to eat unhealthy foods during chemotherapy?
Answer: Eat your favorite foods. Your appetite, and the foods that appeal to you, can change from day to day. It's OK to eat high-fat, high-calorie foods you normally try to stay away from, or to eat, say, breakfast foods for dinner. For now, eat what sounds good, when it sounds good.
Question: What if I never want to eat big meals during chemotherapy?
Answer: Try small meals. Many people who get chemo find they have more of an appetite when they eat every few hours. Try having six to eight small meals a day rather than three big ones.
Question: What if drinking water for chemotherapy is making me less hungry?
Answer: Sip liquids throughout the day. Staying hydrated helps your body get rid of toxins, but drinking too much at once can make you too full to eat. Try to drink most of your fluids between meals, rather than during. It's best to make sure you get plenty of water.
Question: Can a specialist help me with eating during chemotherapy?
Answer: Try foods you've never eaten before, so you won't notice if they taste âoff.â Get help from an expert. Ask your doctor about seeing a registered dietitian. She can make an eating plan, suggest vitamins and supplements, and help you deal with side effects.
Question: What if nothing tastes good during chemotherapy?
Answer: Your appetite, and the foods that appeal to you, can change from day to day. Make mealtimes an event. Maybe you get a bitter, metallic taste with some foods. To solve this, try plastic silverware rather than metal. Choose frozen or fresh vegetables and fruit over canned. Try foods you've never eaten before, so you won't notice if they taste âoff.â Get help from an expert.
Question: How can I make healthy foods more caloric during chemotherapy?
Answer: Nutritious food keeps up your strength, fights fatigue, and helps your body heal. It's OK to eat high-fat, high-calorie foods you normally try to stay away from, or to eat, say, breakfast foods for dinner. Top salads with avocado or seeds, and add olive oil to rice and pasta or dip your bread into it. Liquid meal replacements can be another good option.
Question: Is it normal to not feel hungry during chemotherapy?
Answer: It helps repair body tissue and keeps your immune system healthy. You tend to eat more when you're distracted.
Question: Can exercise help my appetite during chemotherapy?
Answer: Your appetite, and the foods that appeal to you, can change from day to day. Maybe you get a bitter, metallic taste with some foods.
Question: What conditions do people believe oolong tea can help?
Answer: Some people drink oolong tea because of a belief that it helps with other conditions, such as: Heart disease Hyperlipidemia Osteoporosis Dermatitis Atherosclerosis High blood pressure Tooth decay But studies done in these areas have been inconsistent and not conclusive.
Question: Is there a set dosage for probiotics?
Answer: Because there are so many different probiotic organisms, there is no set dosage. Ask your health care provider for advice. Some probiotics are dosed by the number of live organisms they contain. For instance, a typical dosage of Lactobacillus acidophilus ranges between 1 billion to 10 billion live organisms split into three or four doses. Dosage may also be indicated as colony forming units ( CFU).
Question: How many probiotics should I take?
Answer: Because there are so many different probiotic organisms, there is no set dosage. Ask your health care provider for advice. Some probiotics are dosed by the number of live organisms they contain. For instance, a typical dosage of Lactobacillus acidophilus ranges between 1 billion to 10 billion live organisms split into three or four doses. Dosage may also be indicated as colony forming units ( CFU).
Question: How can probiotics prevent disease?
Answer: They may also be used with antibiotics to help prevent diarrhea that may come with taking antibiotics. In addition, researchers are studying probiotics to determine if they may help certain types of stomach ulcers (those caused by H. pylori), infections (including urinary tract, vaginal, GI, sinus, and respiratory), dental disease, allergies, and diseases of the liver. However, more research is needed to determine if probiotics are safe and effective for these conditions.
Question: What kinds of probiotics exist?
Answer: There are many types of probiotics. They include lactobacilli (like Lactobacillus acidophilusand Lactobacillus GG), bifidobacteria (like Bifidobacterium bifidus) and some yeasts (like Saccharomyces boulardii). Different probiotics have different effects. So while one may help treat diarrhea or a vaginal infection, another may have no effect. Before you start taking a probiotic supplement, talk to your health care provider to make sure that you get the treatment most likely to help.
Question: How do probiotics differ from prebiotics?
Answer: Probiotics are different from prebiotics. Prebiotics are non-digestible ingredients in foods that are used to spur the growth of probiotic bacteria in the body by providing a suitable environment in which the probiotics themselves can flourish. Synbiotics are combinations of prebiotics with probiotics.
Question: Why do people take probiotics?
Answer: Probiotics work by balancing the levels of microorganisms in the intestines. They drive down the numbers of harmful bacteria. They also seem to boost the body's immune system. Although research is ongoing, there's good evidence that some probiotics may be helpful in treating irritable bowel syndrome, some types of diarrhea, colitis (particularly ulcerative colitis and and a complication of surgery for ulcerative colitis called pouchitis), acne, and eczema in children. They may also be used with antibiotics to help prevent diarrhea that may come with taking antibiotics.
Question: What interactions can occur when ingesting probiotics?
Answer: Before you start taking a probiotic supplement, talk to your health care provider to make sure that you get the treatment most likely to help. They could interact with medicines such as antibiotics or immunosuppressive drugs.
Question: How does bronchial artery embolization help treat coughing up blood (hemoptysis)?
Answer: A doctor advances a catheter through the leg into an artery supplying blood to the lungs. By injecting dye and viewing the arteries on a video screen, the doctor identifies the source of bleeding. That artery is then blocked, using metal coils or another substance. Bleeding usually stops, and other arteries compensate for the newly blocked artery.
Question: How does yellow fever spread?
Answer: Yellow fever is typically spread to humans from bites by infected mosquitoes. People cannot spread yellow fever among themselves through casual contact, although the infection can be transmitted directly into the blood through contaminated needles. A few different species of mosquitoes transmit the yellow fever virus; some breed in urban areas, others in jungles. Mosquitoes that breed in the jungle also transmit yelllow fever to monkeys, who, in addition to humans, are a host for the disease.