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Question: What are things loved ones can do to help me with a life-threatening illness?
Answer: What do you say? If you know what that is, it's a good idea to tell them, or they will come up with their own ideas of how to help, which may or may not be what you need. You might want: Someone to sit with you and hold your hand during times of day that are particularly tough for you To talk a lot about your diagnosis and condition To talk about anything but your diagnosis and condition People to help you get out and participate in activities you enjoy Friends to help you with mundane daily activities, or with caring for children or pets What if you have to share the news of a life-threatening illness with your child or grandchild?
Question: How is the brain affected from sleeping less?
Answer: Skimping on sleep sets your brain up to make bad decisions. You don't have the mental clarity to make good decisions. Plus, when you're overtired, your brain's reward centers rev up, looking for something that feels good. So while you might be able to squash comfort food cravings when you're well-rested, your sleep-deprived brain may have trouble saying no to a second slice of cake. Add it all together, and a sleepy brain appears to crave junk food while also lacking the impulse control to say no. Sleep is like nutrition for the brain.
Question: What skin conditions can be treated with oregano oil?
Answer: Oregano oil in an oral or inhaled form is also used to try to treat respiratory tract conditions such as: Coughs Asthma Croup Bronchitis Oregano oil is also marketed as an aid for: Urinary tract infections Indigestion Heartburn Oregano oil, in a form that can be applied to the skin, has been used to try to treat: Acne Athlete's foot Dandruff Warts Gum disease Toothaches Skin infections Wounds Marketers of oregano oil claim a host of other applications as well.
Question: What are the benefits of oregano oil?
Answer: But there is little evidence to suggest that it is effective for any condition. It is not a condition that is recognized by conventional medicine. And there is no evidence that oregano oil helps treat these symptoms. Oregano oil in an oral or inhaled form is also used to try to treat respiratory tract conditions such as: Coughs Asthma Croup Bronchitis Oregano oil is also marketed as an aid for: Urinary tract infections Indigestion Heartburn Oregano oil, in a form that can be applied to the skin, has been used to try to treat: Acne Athlete's foot Dandruff Warts Gum disease Toothaches Skin infections Wounds Marketers of oregano oil claim a host of other applications as well.
Question: Can oils ease nerve pain?
Answer: Some studies have shown that applying botanical oils such as geranium oil can reduce the pain of postherpetic neuralgia. Other oils, such as lavender oil, have been shown to help relax people, which may also help take the mind off nerve pain.
Question: Can meditating ease nerve pain?
Answer: Techniques such as guided imagery, meditation, biofeedback, and hypnosis help some people with nerve pain live better. Finding the right professional at a reasonable price can be challenging. Do your homework and ask for a referral from your doctor or someone whose advice you trust.
Question: Can capsaicin ease nerve pain?
Answer: Capsaicin cream, made from hot chili peppers, causes an uncomfortable burning sensation when initially applied. Some individuals find the burning sensation to be intolerable, especially when they are already suffering from a painful condition. But those who stick with it for weeks often report improvement in nerve pain (and less burning over time).
Question: Can sleep ease nerve pain?
Answer: Nerve pain can worsen at night, disrupting sleep and making it more difficult to cope with pain. Help break the cycle with good sleep habits. Limit afternoon caffeine intake, keep a consistent bedtime that allows for eight hours of sleep, and reserve the bedroom for sleep and sex.
Question: Does alcohol make nerve pain worse?
Answer: There's no magic number for how many alcoholic beverages you can have and still avoid nerve pain, but some experts advise four drinks or less per week. Sleep on it. Nerve pain can worsen at night, disrupting sleep and making it more difficult to cope with pain.
Question: Can lidocaine ease nerve pain?
Answer: The anesthetic lidocaine -- in gel, ointment, or patches -- is available in prescription and over-the-counter preparations. The relief from lidocaine is satisfying, although temporary.
Question: Are there home remedies for nerve pain in your legs and feet?
Answer: Exercise releases natural painkillers called endorphins. Exercise also promotes blood flow to the nerves in the legs and feet. Researchers believe that regular exercise may create a long-lasting expansion in blood vessels in the feet, nourishing damaged nerves back to health. Start with a daily walk, gradually increasing pace and distance. Pamper your feet. Nerve pain usually means impaired sensation, making injuries and infections more likely. Reduce the risk by examining your feet daily, wearing comfortable shoes, and seeing a podiatrist regularly. No wound or injury to your feet is too minor for a consultation with a doctor. Warm water temporarily increases blood flow to the legs and can help ease stress as well.
Question: What causes vaginal cancer?
Answer: The following things can also increase your chances of developing vaginal cancer: Drinking alcohol Having cervical cancer or pre-cancer Having HIV Smoking Many cases of vaginal cancer aren't linked to any specific causes.
Question: How is vaginal cancer diagnosed and treated?
Answer: If a pelvic exam or a Pap test shows there might be cancer, your doctor may want to take a closer look with a procedure called colposcopy. She'll use a lighted magnifying instrument -- a colposcope -- to check your vagina and cervix for anything abnormal. She might take tissue samples at the same time. A specialist will study the samples under a microscope. This is called a biopsy. If she finds cancer, your doctor will choose a treatment based on many factors. These include how close the cancer is to other organs, which type of cancer is present, how advanced it is, whether you've had a hysterectomy, and if you've had radiation treatment in your pelvic area.
Question: When does vaginal cancer happen?
Answer: It's a very uncommon disease. The vagina -- also known as the birth canal -- is a hollow channel that goes from the opening of your uterus to the outside of your body. There are two main types of vaginal cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma : This is by far the more common of the two. It happens when cancer forms in the flat, thin cells that line the vagina.
Question: How does chemotherapy treat vaginal cancer?
Answer: This kills or stops the growth of cancer cells using medications. You might take them by mouth or get them through an IV. If you have squamous cell vaginal cancer, your doctor might prescribe a chemo treatment in lotion or cream form. Many patients lose their sex drive when they get chemo. Plus, the physical side effects, like nausea, hair loss, and changes in body weight can cause feelings of insecurity. Knowing that the physical side effects will improve when treatment stops can help a lot.
Question: What is adenocarcinoma of the vagina?
Answer: Adenocarcinoma: This type starts in the glandular cells in the lining of the vagina. These cells make mucus and other fluids. Of the two main types, it's the more likely to spread to other areas. These include the lymph nodes (organs that filter harmful substances in the body) in the groin area and the lungs.
Question: How is clear cell carcinoma linked to vaginal cancer?
Answer: Clear cell carcinoma: This is an even rarer form of adenocarcinoma. It's been linked with women whose mothers took a hormone called diethylstilbestrol ( DES) in the early months of pregnancy. Between 1938 and 1971, doctors often prescribed this medication to pregnant women to prevent miscarriage and other problems. Doctors stopped using it in 1971. But just how long do you remain at risk if your mother was given DES? That remains unknown. Women who haven't been exposed to it can still get vaginal cancer, but the chances are very small. If DES isn't a factor, clear cell carcinoma is most likely to happen after menopause.
Question: What are the symptoms of vaginal cancer?
Answer: But the disease often doesn't come with any warning signs. Your doctor might find it during a routine exam or Pap test. Other symptoms can include feeling a lump in your vagina, pain in your pelvis, and painful sex. If you notice any of these things, it doesn't mean you have vaginal cancer. You could just have an infection. But it's important to get it checked out.
Question: How can vaginal cancer be prevented?
Answer: An HPV infection most often goes away on its own, but if the infection lingers, it can lead to cervical and vaginal cancers. The best way to guard against it is to avoid being exposed to HPV. The FDA has approved the Gardasil 9 vaccine to prevent HPV-related diseases, including the four most common types of HPV. If you don't want the vaccine, you might try the following lifestyle changes. Studies show they may help to reduce your risk of vaginal cancer: Wait to have sex until your late teen years or beyond. If you smoke, stop.
Question: What are boils?
Answer: This is the most common type of skin infection. It's usually caused by staph bacteria. It's a pocket of pus that forms over a hair follicle or oil gland. Your skin gets red and swollen. If it breaks open, pus likely will drain out.
Question: What are treatments for skin infections?
Answer: If you have an infection, your doctor may prescribe medicine. What he gives you depends on the type of infection: Antibiotics fight a bacterial infection. Antivirals treat viral infections. Antifungal creams, ointments, or powders treat fungal infections. If you have a major skin wound, especially one with stitches, check with your doctor for proper care instructions.
Question: Can antipsychotic drugs cause weight gain and increase cholesterol levels?
Answer: Antipsychotics used to treat bipolar disorder include: aripiprazole ( Abilify) asenapine ( Saphris) cariprazine ( Vraylar) clozapine ( Clozaril) lurasidone ( Latuda) olanzapine ( Zyprexa) quetiapine ( Seroquel) risperidone ( Risperdal) ziprasidone ( Geodon) Certain antipsychotic drugs cause significant weight gain and high cholesterol levels, and they may increase the risk of diabetes. People considering an antipsychotic for bipolar disorder should be screened for their risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, according to a study published in Diabetes Care.
Question: Can antipsychotic drugs stabilize moods on their own?
Answer: As a result, they may be used alone as long-term treatment for people who don't tolerate or respond to lithium and anticonvulsants.
Question: What are common side effects of antipsychotic medications?
Answer: Common side effects of antipsychotic medications include: Blurred vision Dry mouth Drowsiness Muscle spasms or tremors Weight gain Note: Clozaril is not used often, despite its effectiveness for bipolar disorder.
Question: What are the types of antipsychotics that treat bipolar disorder?
Answer: Antipsychotics used to treat bipolar disorder include: aripiprazole ( Abilify) asenapine ( Saphris) cariprazine ( Vraylar) clozapine ( Clozaril) lurasidone ( Latuda) olanzapine ( Zyprexa) quetiapine ( Seroquel) risperidone ( Risperdal) ziprasidone ( Geodon) Certain antipsychotic drugs cause significant weight gain and high cholesterol levels, and they may increase the risk of diabetes.
Question: For people with bipolar disorder, what are antipsychotics used for?
Answer: In people with bipolar disorder, antipsychotics are also used "off label" as sedatives, for insomnia, for anxiety, and/or for agitation. Often, they are taken with a mood-stabilizing drug and can decrease symptoms of mania until mood stabilizers take full effect.
Question: Why are older antipsychotic drugs not used as much?
Answer: Antipsychotic medications are used as a short-term treatment for bipolar disorder to control psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, or mania symptoms. However, they may be helpful if a person has troublesome side effects or doesn't respond to the newer drugs. Older antipsychotics include chlorpromazine ( Thorazine), haloperidol ( Haldol), and perphenazine ( Trilafon). These drugs may cause a serious long-term side effect called tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movement like lip smacking, protruding the tongue, or grimacing. Newer atypical antipsychotics also have the potential to cause this side effect, but are thought to have a relatively lower risk than the older conventional antipsychotics.
Question: What are antipsychotic medications used to treat?
Answer: These symptoms may occur during acute mania or severe depression. Some also treat bipolar depression, and several have demonstrated long-term value in preventing future episodes of mania or depression. Older antipsychotic drugs are also generally not used as a first-line treatment for bipolar disorder, and they are less established for treating depressive symptoms or preventing episodes during long-term use.
Question: How do antipsychotic drugs work?
Answer: Often, they are taken with a mood-stabilizing drug and can decrease symptoms of mania until mood stabilizers take full effect. It is not clear exactly how these drugs work, but they usually improve manic episodes quickly.
Question: How quickly do antipsychotic drugs start working?
Answer: More normal thinking often is restored within a few weeks. Newer atypical antipsychotics also have the potential to cause this side effect, but are thought to have a relatively lower risk than the older conventional antipsychotics.
Question: When should you call your doctor about a hemorrhoidectomy?
Answer: Call your doctor right away if you: Are bleeding a lot Can't pee or poop Have a fever
Question: What is a hemorrhoidectomy?
Answer: Surgery to remove hemorrhoids is called hemorrhoidectomy. The doctor makes small cuts around the anus to slice them away. You may get local anesthesia (the area being operated on is numb, and you're awake though relaxed) or general anesthesia (you're put to sleep). Hemorrhoidectomy is often an outpatient procedure, and you can usually go home the same day.
Question: What are the risks of a hemorrhoidectomy?
Answer: Hemorrhoid surgery is safe and effective most of the time. However, any surgery has some risks including: Bleeding Infection Reaction to anesthesia You might have some trouble peeing afterward because of swelling or muscle spasms. If your anal sphincter gets damaged during surgery, you could have accidental bowel or gas leaks, a condition called fecal incontinence.
Question: Is hemorrhoid surgery safe?
Answer: But you'll still need to eat a high-fiber diet, avoid constipation, and take care of your bottom to help prevent new hemorrhoid flare-ups. Talk to your doctor to figure out what's right for you. The procedure is effective and virtually painless.
Question: What is a procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH)?
Answer: Surgery to remove hemorrhoids is called hemorrhoidectomy. The doctor will use a stapler-like device to reposition the hemorrhoids and cut off their blood supply. Without blood, they'll eventually shrivel and die. It can treat hemorrhoids that have and have not prolapsed, or slipped down out of the anus.
Question: Do androgens affect dry eye?
Answer: Dry eye may also be made better or worse by androgens, "male" hormones like testosterone, which both men and women make. For instance, women with polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS) often have dry eye. The disorder causes cysts and problems with ovulation because of too much androgens. Whether you're a man or woman, lower androgen levels may affect how well certain glands make tears or the oily film that keeps the surface of your eye moist.
Question: How do sex hormones make dry eye more likely in women?
Answer: If you're a woman, you're more likely to get dry eye, especially as you get older. That's because your levels of estrogen and other sex hormones change so much over your lifetime. For instance, you have a greater chance of getting dry eye when you go through menopause.
Question: How can the thyroid hormone cause dry eyes?
Answer: These chemical messengers travel all over the body, so it's no surprise they can also affect your eyes. Changes in your levels of thyroid hormone, which is made by the thyroid gland in your neck, can also cause dry eye. The changes can be due to a thyroid-related autoimmune disease. If you have one, the immune system -- your body's defense against germs -- mistakenly thinks your thyroid gland is an enemy and attacks it. For instance, Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that's linked in its early stages with high thyroid levels, but over time or after treatment may have low thyroid levels. People who have it may have trouble closing their eyelids, don't blink often enough, and also can't keep their tear levels up. The eyes may actually bulge forward. All of these problems can lead to dry eye. Hashimoto's disease is another autoimmune disorder that causes low thyroid levels and dry eye.
Question: How does testosterone cause dry eyes?
Answer: These chemical messengers travel all over the body, so it's no surprise they can also affect your eyes. Dry eye may also be made better or worse by androgens, "male" hormones like testosterone, which both men and women make. For instance, women with polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS) often have dry eye. The disorder causes cysts and problems with ovulation because of too much androgens. Whether you're a man or woman, lower androgen levels may affect how well certain glands make tears or the oily film that keeps the surface of your eye moist.
Question: How does insulin cause dry eyes?
Answer: These chemical messengers travel all over the body, so it's no surprise they can also affect your eyes. If you have diabetes, either type 1 or type 2, there's a good chance you'll also get dry eye. The reason may have to do with the amount of insulin you have. Low insulin levels make it harder for your lacrimal gland to make tears. Taking insulin may reverse some of these problems.
Question: How do hormones cause dry eyes?
Answer: These chemical messengers travel all over the body, so it's no surprise they can also affect your eyes. It does seem that women who take only estrogen are more likely to get dry eye, while those who take a combo of estrogen and progesterone (another female sex hormone) are less likely to get it. The changes can be due to a thyroid-related autoimmune disease.
Question: How do female sex hormones cause dry eyes?
Answer: That's because your levels of estrogen and other sex hormones change so much over your lifetime. If you're pregnant, you're also more likely to get dry eye because of hormone changes. Experts aren't sure exactly how changing hormones affect dry eye.
Question: How is a colonoscopy performed?
Answer: You'll get sedatives through an IV in your arm, and you'll go to sleep. During the procedure, the doctor puts a tube-like instrument called a colonoscope into your rectum. It's long but only about a half-inch across. It has a light and video camera on the tip so the doctor can see the lining of your colon and tell if there is any problem. The colonoscope also includes a tube that lets your doctor pump in air and inflate your colon. This will give him a better view of your colon and its lining. During the exam, your doctor can use a small snare in the colonoscope to take tiny samples of your colon for testing, which is called a biopsy. He can also use it to take out abnormal growths called polyps.
Question: Why do I need a heart biopsy?
Answer: Your doctor uses a heart biopsy to: Evaluate or confirm the presence of rejection after a heart transplant. Diagnose myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) or certain other cardiac disorders such as cardiomyopathy or cardiac amyloidosis if common diagnostic tools like echocardiogram, EKG, or chest X-rays are not as helpful, or if a patient's heart condition is dramatically worsening without apparent cause.
Question: What are the risks of a heart biopsy?
Answer: The bioptome is used to obtain samples of the heart muscle.
Question: What is a heart biopsy?
Answer: A heart biopsy, also called myocardial biopsy or cardiac biopsy, is an invasive procedure to detect heart disease.
Question: What can I expect after a heart biopsy?
Answer: Before you go home, a health care provider will tell you how to care for the wound site and when you can return to your regular activities. When the results of the heart biopsy are available, your doctor will discuss them with you. If the results are negative, it means the heart tissue that was analyzed looked normal. A positive biopsy result could mean a cause of heart failure was found, such as inflammation due to an infection. If the biopsy followed a heart transplant, it may indicate the presence of rejection cells.
Question: What can I expect during a heart biopsy?
Answer: Ask your doctor what medications should be taken on the day of your heart biopsy. A mild sedative medication will be given before the procedure to help you relax, but you will be awake during the procedure. The doctor will use a local anesthetic to numb the area of your neck. A plastic introducer sheath (a short, hollow tube through which the catheter is placed) is inserted through a small incision and into a blood vessel in the neck. A bioptome is inserted through the sheath and threaded to the right ventricle. X-rays, called fluoroscopy, are used to position the bioptome properly. The bioptome is used to obtain samples of the heart muscle. When the samples have been collected, the catheter and sheath will be removed and firm pressure will be held over the area to stop bleeding.
Question: How should I prepare for a heart biopsy?
Answer: Your doctor or nurse will give you specific instructions about what you can and cannot eat or drink before the procedure. Please bring a list of all of your medications and the current dosages with you. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor how to adjust your medications the day of your test. Tell your doctor and/or nurses if you are allergic to anything. Arrange for someone to drive you home after the test, as you may be groggy from the sedative given to numb the site where the catheter is inserted.
Question: How can staying active help you if you have psoriatic arthritis?
Answer: It's good for your mood as well as your joints. If simple activities like walking are hard, get in the pool. The water supports your weight, so you can move more easily and without impact on your joints. Consider yoga, tai chi, or qi gong, too. These gentle, meditative practices help you find a sense of centered calm and keep you flexible.
Question: What is Felbamate (Felbatol)?
Answer: Felbamate ( Felbatol) Treats partial seizures alone and some partial and generalized seizures in Lennox- Gastaut Syndrome; is used rarely and only when no other medications have been effective. Side effects include decreased appetite, weight loss, inability to sleep, headache, and depression. Although rare, the drug may cause bone marrow or liver failure. Therefore, the use of the drug is limited and patients taking it must have blood cell counts and liver tests regularly during therapy. Lacosamide ( VIMPAT) This drug is approved to treat partial-onset seizures in adults with epilepsy.
Question: What is Carbamazepine (Carbatrol or Tegretol)?
Answer: Carbamazepine ( Carbatrol or Tegretol) First choice for partial, generalized tonic-clonic and mixed seizures Common adverse effects include fatigue, vision changes, nausea, dizziness, rash. Lacosamide ( VIMPAT) This drug is approved to treat partial-onset seizures in adults with epilepsy. Side effects include dizziness, headache, and nausea.