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Question: What happens after a transesophageal echocardiogram?
Answer: Your doctor will discuss the test results with you. When completed, the probe is withdrawn. You will be monitored for about 20-30 minutes after the test, which takes about 10-30 minutes to perform. Someone will need to drive you home after the test. You should not eat or drink until the anesthetic wears off -- about an hour after the test.
Question: How do I reduce swelling and prevent injury of an area affected by fracture or dislocation?
Answer: Apply firm pressure to wound with clean cloth until bleeding stops. Elevate the injured area if possible.
Question: When do I need eye protection?
Answer: Sports like ice hockey, racquetball, and lacrosse can also lead to eye injury. Wear eye protection. Helmets with protective face masks or sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses will shield your eyes.
Question: What happens when you stare at a screen for too long?
Answer: Staring at a computer or phone screen for too long can cause: Eyestrain Blurry vision Trouble focusing at a distance Dry eyes Headaches Neck, back, and shoulder pain To protect your eyes: Make sure your glasses or contacts prescription is up to date and good for looking at a computer screen.
Question: Does smoking damage eyes?
Answer: It makes you more likely to get cataracts, damage to your optic nerve, and macular degeneration, among many other medical problems. If you've tried to kick the habit before only to start again, keep at it. The more times you try to quit, the more likely you are to succeed. Ask your doctor for help.
Question: What nutrients are good for eyes when you're older?
Answer: Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems like macular degeneration and cataracts.
Question: What's a good diet for healthy eyes?
Answer: Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems like macular degeneration and cataracts. To get them, fill your plate with: Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and collards Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish Eggs, nuts, beans, and other nonmeat protein sources Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices Oysters and pork A well-balanced diet also helps you stay at a healthy weight. That lowers your odds of obesity and related diseases like type 2 diabetes, which is the leading cause of blindness in adults.
Question: How can a well-balanced diet keep your eyes healthy?
Answer: To get them, fill your plate with: Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and collards Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish Eggs, nuts, beans, and other nonmeat protein sources Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices Oysters and pork A well-balanced diet also helps you stay at a healthy weight. That lowers your odds of obesity and related diseases like type 2 diabetes, which is the leading cause of blindness in adults.
Question: Are there different types of eye doctors?
Answer: Depending on your eye health needs, you can see one of two types of doctors: Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in eye care. They can provide general eye care, treat eye diseases, and perform eye surgery. Optometrists have had 4 years of specialized training after college. They provide general eye care and treat the most common eye diseases. They don't do eye surgery.
Question: How can you protect your eyes from looking at a computer screen?
Answer: Staring at a computer or phone screen for too long can cause: Eyestrain Blurry vision Trouble focusing at a distance Dry eyes Headaches Neck, back, and shoulder pain To protect your eyes: Make sure your glasses or contacts prescription is up to date and good for looking at a computer screen. If your eye strain won't go away, talk to your doctor about computer glasses. Move the screen so your eyes are level with the top of the monitor. That lets you look slightly down at the screen. Try to avoid glare from windows and lights. Use an anti-glare screen if needed. Choose a comfortable, supportive chair. Position it so that your feet are flat on the floor. If your eyes are dry, blink more. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes. Look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Get up at least every 2 hours and take a 15-minute break.
Question: What should you eat to keep your eyes healthy?
Answer: To get them, fill your plate with: Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and collards Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish Eggs, nuts, beans, and other nonmeat protein sources Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices Oysters and pork A well-balanced diet also helps you stay at a healthy weight.
Question: How can wearing sunglasses help keep your eyes healthy?
Answer: The right pair of shades will help protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet ( UV) rays. Too much UV exposure boosts your chances of cataracts and macular degeneration. Choose a pair that blocks 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Wraparound lenses help protect your eyes from the side. Polarized lenses reduce glare while you drive. If you wear contact lenses, some offer UV protection. It's still a good idea to wear sunglasses for an extra layer.
Question: How can eating well help keep your eyes healthy?
Answer: Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems like macular degeneration and cataracts.
Question: What does a comprehensive eye exam include to keep your eyes healthy?
Answer: It makes you more likely to get cataracts, damage to your optic nerve, and macular degeneration, among many other medical problems.
Question: What kind of sunglasses protect eyes from UV rays?
Answer: Too much UV exposure boosts your chances of cataracts and macular degeneration. Choose a pair that blocks 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Wraparound lenses help protect your eyes from the side. Polarized lenses reduce glare while you drive. If you wear contact lenses, some offer UV protection. It's still a good idea to wear sunglasses for an extra layer.
Question: How do I protect my eyes while looking at a computer screen?
Answer: The more times you try to quit, the more likely you are to succeed. Staring at a computer or phone screen for too long can cause: Eyestrain Blurry vision Trouble focusing at a distance Dry eyes Headaches Neck, back, and shoulder pain To protect your eyes: Make sure your glasses or contacts prescription is up to date and good for looking at a computer screen. That lets you look slightly down at the screen. Use an anti-glare screen if needed. Position it so that your feet are flat on the floor. If your eyes are dry, blink more. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes. Look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Get up at least every 2 hours and take a 15-minute break.
Question: What are symptoms of bread dough poisoning in dogs?
Answer: If your dog has eaten bread dough, he may have these symptoms: Swollen belly Abdominal pain You'll know your dog has abdominal pain if he has symptoms such as: Doesn't want to lie down Stretches front legs out with chest down and rear up Yelps when abdomen is touched Doesn't want to eat While caffeine may give you a sense of wakefulness and energy, it's toxic to your dog.
Question: What are symptoms of avocado poisoning in dogs?
Answer: Avocado poisoning in dogs can cause symptoms such as: Vomiting Diarrhea Keep bones from chicken, roasts, and other meats away from your dog.
Question: Why shouldn't dogs have xylitol?
Answer: The symptoms of macadamia nut poisoning often begin with: Weakness Vomiting Stumbling Shaking Fever This is used as a sweetener in gum, candy, many other foods and drinks, and toothpaste. Fruits, vegetables, and mushrooms also contain small amounts of xylitol. In dogs, this ingredient can cause insulin, a hormone, to soar. This causes their blood sugar to drop steeply. Xylitol can also cause liver damage. Dogs often vomit after they eat or drink xylitol. Other symptoms include: Weakness Clumsiness Seizures
Question: What are symptoms of alcohol poisoning in dogs?
Answer: Symptoms of alcohol poisoning in dogs include: Vomiting Excited behavior Clumsy movements Lack of energy Avocados and their seed and leaves contain a toxin called persin.
Question: What are symptoms of chocolate poisoning in dogs?
Answer: Symptoms from eating a small amount of chocolate include: Vomiting Diarrhea If your dog eats larger amounts it can also lead to: Hyperactivity Tremors and seizures Irregular heartbeat Garlic and onions contain a chemical that breaks down into a substance that damages the red blood cells of dogs.
Question: Why shouldn't dogs eat bones?
Answer: Avocado poisoning in dogs can cause symptoms such as: Vomiting Diarrhea Keep bones from chicken, roasts, and other meats away from your dog. He can choke while eating bones. Also, bones can break into sharp pieces that may cause bleeding and infection inside your dog.
Question: Why shouldn't dogs eat grapes and raisins?
Answer: Symptoms after eating these foods can include: Vomiting Diarrhea Drooling More symptoms may begin days later, such as: Stumbling Lack of interest in eating Dark urine Grapes, and the raisins made from them, can cause kidney failure in dogs. This doesn't affect every dog that eats grapes or raisins. Experts still aren't sure which ingredient in the fruit may cause this problem.
Question: Can dogs have caffeine?
Answer: If your dog has eaten bread dough, he may have these symptoms: Swollen belly Abdominal pain You'll know your dog has abdominal pain if he has symptoms such as: Doesn't want to lie down Stretches front legs out with chest down and rear up Yelps when abdomen is touched Doesn't want to eat While caffeine may give you a sense of wakefulness and energy, it's toxic to your dog. Keep these items away from him: Coffee or coffee grounds Tea Soda Energy drinks Tablets containing caffeine If your dog has caffeine poisoning he may have these symptoms: Hyperactive behavior Panting Clumsiness Muscle quivers Chocolate contains caffeine and a related chemical called theobromine that is also harmful to dogs.
Question: What are symptoms of grape and raisin poisoning in dogs?
Answer: Symptoms after eating these foods can include: Vomiting Diarrhea Drooling More symptoms may begin days later, such as: Stumbling Lack of interest in eating Dark urine Grapes, and the raisins made from them, can cause kidney failure in dogs. The most common symptom is vomiting. Later symptoms of kidney failure include pain in the belly and less urine.
Question: How do blood tests work for allergies?
Answer: A small amount of your blood is taken and analyzed. A lab checks for proteins called antibodies that your immune system might make in response to something you're allergic to. These blood tests may not give you results as specific as those from a skin test. They also tend to be more expensive. Talk to your doctor to see if they're the right thing for you to get to the bottom of your allergies.
Question: How many deaths were caused by swine flu in the U.S.?
Answer: Swine flu -- A new type that spread worldwide during 2009-2010, causing the first flu pandemic -- global outbreak of disease -- caused by a new flu virus in more than 40 years.
Question: What is the youngest age that you can have a flu shot?
Answer: 6 months -- The youngest age for which the CDC recommends a flu shot.
Question: How many flu vaccines are usually prepared in the U.S. each year?
Answer: December to February -- Peak flu season in the U. S. 171 million to 179 million -- Number of flu vaccine doses expected to be available in the U. S. for the 2015-2016 flu season.
Question: How many people die from the flu each year in the U.S.?
Answer: 3,000 to 49,000 -- Number of people who die each year from flu-related causes in the U. S. $10 billion+ -- Average costs of hospitalizations and outpatient doctor visits related to the flu.
Question: When is flu season in the U.S.?
Answer: December to February -- Peak flu season in the U. S. 171 million to 179 million -- Number of flu vaccine doses expected to be available in the U. S. for the 2015-2016 flu season.
Question: How long does it take for the flu to go away?
Answer: 3 to 7 days -- Time it takes for a regular case of the illness to go away. You might have a cough and fatigue for more than 2 weeks, though.
Question: How many people are hospitalized due to the flu each year in the U.S.?
Answer: 200,000 -- Average number of Americans hospitalized each year because of problems with the illness.
Question: How long does it take for flu symptoms to show up?
Answer: 1 to 4 days -- Typical time it takes for symptoms to show up once you've caught the virus. Adults can be contagious from the day before symptoms begin through 5 to 10 days after the illness starts.
Question: How long does it take for a flu vaccine to work?
Answer: 2 weeks -- Time it takes after vaccination for an adult to develop disease-fighting antibodies against the flu.
Question: What are the cons of taking NSAIDs for arthritis pain?
Answer: Like over-the-counter NSAIDs, taking these medications for a long time may cause serious side effects like a heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and stomach irritation and bleeding for some people, especially in those who are older. If you take a daily aspirin, you should also talk with your doctor about whether it's safe for you to take other NSAIDs. NSAIDs you rub on your skin, such as diclofenac cream, also work well for hand and knee arthritis and are less likely to cause side effects than pills that you swallow.
Question: What are some over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications for arthritis?
Answer: Acetaminophen can ease mild and moderate arthritis pain. But you have to take it carefully. Many other types of medications also have acetaminophen, so it's easy to take too much without realizing it. Make sure you don't take more than 3,000 milligrams per day. NSAIDs also lower swelling and ease pain. Most healthy people can safely take them for short periods without any problems. But NSAIDs can raise your odds of having a heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, and kidney disease. Skin creams made from capsaicin, an extract from chili peppers, may help relieve mild arthritis pain.
Question: What are some nondrug treatments arthritis pain?
Answer: But you have to do it regularly. Like most treatments, if you don't stick with exercise, the benefits go away. It also relieves pain and helps your joints work better. Losing at least 10% of your body weight (20 pounds in a 200-pound person) can cut your pain in half. Walking aids, such as canes, and knee braces also help, especially if your knee is out of alignment. Splints can help with OA of the thumb. Ask your doctor or physical therapist about any other devices that may help. Your doctor will decide if you need these drugs to treat your pain.
Question: Can I take steroids for arthritis pain?
Answer: They may not get rid of your pain totally, but they can often ease it enough for you to do the things you want and need to do. But you have to do it regularly. Pain relief drugs you can buy at the pharmacy, like acetaminophen and NSAIDs (such as or ), are usually easy to get and don't cost a lot. The most common side effect is pain where the needle went in.
Question: What are some pros and cons of using opioids for arthritis pain?
Answer: Like over-the-counter NSAIDs, taking these medications for a long time may cause serious side effects like a heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and stomach irritation and bleeding for some people, especially in those who are older. If other treatments don't work, your doctor may prescribe a medication related to opioids called tramadol ( Ultram). Keep in mind that they can cause some serious side effects if you use them for a long time, including dependence and addiction. Yet when you take them exactly as prescribed, these pain relievers can be safe and work well against pain. Injections of hyaluronic acid into joints may help relieve pain in some people with mild to moderate knee OA.
Question: How is milk thistle used?
Answer: Milk thistle is sometimes used as a natural treatment for liver problems. These liver problems include cirrhosis, jaundice, hepatitis, and gallbladder disorders. Some claim milk thistle may also: Provide heart benefits by lowering cholesterol levels Help diabetes in people who have type 2 diabetes and cirrhosis Silymarin is the main active ingredient in milk thistle.
Question: How does milk thistle (silymarin) affect the liver?
Answer: At this point, there is not enough scientific data to say whether or not milk thistle can help liver problems. Some early research suggests milk thistle may aid people with alcohol-related liver disease. Other studies show no improvement in liver function in this group of people. Some studies also show milk thistle may offer a possible benefit for people whose liver is damaged by industrial toxins, such as toluene and xylene. More information is needed before doctors can say milk thistle actually benefits the liver.
Question: Does milk thistle work?
Answer: It's unclear what benefits, if any, this may have in the body.
Question: What can milk thistle (silymarin) do?
Answer: Some claim milk thistle may also: Provide heart benefits by lowering cholesterol levels Help diabetes in people who have type 2 diabetes and cirrhosis Silymarin is the main active ingredient in milk thistle.
Question: Who should avoid using milk thistle (silymarin)?
Answer: If you have a ragweed allergy, you should also avoid milk thistle. Milk thistle may cause a rash or lead to severe allergic reaction. Since milk thistle may mimic the effects of estrogen, some women should avoid this herb. This includes women who have fibroid tumors or endometriosis. Additionally, women with breast, uterine, and ovarian cancers should not take milk thistle.
Question: Does milk thistle (silymarin) work?
Answer: Some claim milk thistle may also: Provide heart benefits by lowering cholesterol levels Help diabetes in people who have type 2 diabetes and cirrhosis Silymarin is the main active ingredient in milk thistle. Silymarin is both an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It's unclear what benefits, if any, this may have in the body.
Question: Is milk thistle (silymarin) good for the heart?
Answer: By lowering LDL "bad" cholesterol levels, milk thistle may help decrease the chance of developing heart disease. However, studies on possible heart benefits only have been done in people with diabetes. People with diabetes often have high cholesterol. It's unclear if milk thistle may have the same effects in other people. Milk thistle can also be taken in conjunction with cholesterol lowering medications, like statins. It can help prevent elevation of liver enzymes, which can be a side effect of the medication.
Question: Can milk thistle help people with diabetes?
Answer: Medical research does suggest that milk thistle, combined with traditional treatment, can improve diabetes. Studies have shown a decrease in blood sugar levels and an improvement in cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers also have found that milk thistle improved insulin resistance, a key characteristic of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a serious condition. Talk to your doctor before taking any supplements, as they may interfere with your medication.
Question: What is milk thistle (silymarin)?
Answer: Some people also call it Mary thistle and holy thistle. Silymarin is both an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Question: What is milk thistle?
Answer: Some people also call it Mary thistle and holy thistle. Silymarin is both an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Question: How do you take milk thistle (silymarin)?
Answer: Milk thistle can also be taken in conjunction with cholesterol lowering medications, like statins. Milk thistle can be combined with other herbs.
Question: What should you tell your doctor if you're taking milk thistle (silymarin)?
Answer: Talk to your doctor before taking any supplements, as they may interfere with your medication. Milk thistle can also be taken in conjunction with cholesterol lowering medications, like statins.
Question: What are symptoms of migraine headaches?
Answer: You may also notice: Moderate to severe pain (often described as pounding, throbbing pain) that can affect the whole head, or can shift from one side of the head to the other Sensitivity to light, noise or odors Blurred vision Nausea or vomiting, stomach upset, abdominal pain Loss of appetite Sensations of being very warm or cold Paleness Fatigue Dizziness Fever (rare) Bright flashing dots or lights, blind spots, wavy or jagged lines (aura) If you feel a steady pain in the area behind your face that gets worse if you bend forward -- and if you also have nasal congestion -- you may have a sinus headache.
Question: What are the symptoms of chronic tension headaches?
Answer: Pain usually begins gradually, and often occurs in the middle of the day Pain may last from 30 minutes to several days Chronic Tension Headaches (occur more than 15 days per month) Pain may vary in intensity throughout the day, but the pain is almost always present Pain comes and goes over a prolonged period of time Associated Symptoms of Tension Headaches include: Headache upon awakening Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep Chronic fatigue Irritability Disturbed concentration Mild sensitivity to light or noise General muscle aching With this type of headache, you'll probably notice: Intense pain on one side of your head.
Question: What are symptoms of sinus headaches?
Answer: This type can lead to: Deep and constant pain in the cheekbones, forehead or bridge of the nose Pain that gets worse with sudden head movement or straining Pain along with other sinus symptoms, like nasal discharge, a feeling of fullness in the ears, fever, and facial swelling.
Question: What are the symptoms of sinus headaches?
Answer: This type can lead to: Deep and constant pain in the cheekbones, forehead or bridge of the nose Pain that gets worse with sudden head movement or straining Pain along with other sinus symptoms, like nasal discharge, a feeling of fullness in the ears, fever, and facial swelling.
Question: What happens when you have headaches?
Answer: Although not all headaches are the same, they all share at least one thing in common -- they cause pain. But many headaches also cause other unwanted symptoms, including nausea and vomiting. There are different types: Episodic Tension Headaches (occur less than 15 days per month) Pain is mild to moderate, constant band-like pain or pressure Pain affects the front, top or sides of the head.
Question: If I have diabetes, can I wear dressy or uncomfortable shoes occasionally?
Answer: Enjoy Occasional Fancy Feet Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to wear sensible shoes every day for the rest of your life. " The need for being careful depends on how advanced the neuropathy is," Lee says. " The risks vary significantly depending on how advanced the disease is and how numb or how bad circulation is." If you have normal feeling and blood flow, it might even be OK to wear dressy shoes like high heels or pointy wing-tips for short periods of time, Lee says. Ask your foot doctor what's best for your feet, though.
Question: If I have diabetes, can I wear pointed toe shoes?
Answer: Look for shoes that don't have pointed toes. Instead, choose ones with a spacious "toe box," so your toes have plenty of wiggle room. That way they won't be crushed together. You'll have less chance of corns, calluses, and blisters that can turn into ulcers.
Question: If I have diabetes, can I buy shoes that I plan on breaking into?
Answer: Don't buy shoes that aren't comfortable, planning to break them in as you wear them. Shoes should feel good when you first try them on. If you take off new shoes after wearing them a couple of hours and find red, tender spots, don't wear them again.
Question: If I have diabetes and my feet hurt, how can I tell if it's because of the size of my shoe?
Answer: Your foot should fit comfortably on top of it with no overlap. If your foot is bigger than the insole, it will be crammed inside the shoe when you wear it. Choose a different shoe.