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Question: How is cupping therapy done?
Answer: One of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, the Ebers Papyrus, describes how the ancient Egyptians used cupping therapy in 1,550 B. C. There are different methods of cupping, including: Dry Wet During both types of cupping, your therapist will put a flammable substance such as alcohol, herbs, or paper in a cup and set it on fire. As the fire goes out, he puts the cup upside down on your skin. As the air inside the cup cools, it creates a vacuum. This causes your skin to rise and redden as your blood vessels expand. The cup is generally left in place for up to 3 minutes. A more modern version of cupping uses a rubber pump instead of fire to create the vacuum inside the cup.
Question: How many cups do you use in cupping therapy?
Answer: Or you might just try one to see how it goes. Some people also get âneedle cupping,â in which the therapist first inserts acupuncture needles and then puts cups over them.
Question: When should you call a doctor about chlamydia?
Answer: When symptoms are present, common ones include: In men: A clear or whitish yellow discharge from the tip of the penis A frequent urge to urinate or a burning sensation while urinating Redness at the tip of the penis Painful or tender testicles In women: Mild discomfort that you may mistake for menstrual cramps Vaginal discharge that may have a bad smell Bleeding between periods Painful periods Pain when having sex Itching or burning in or around the vagina Pain when urinating You are a woman and you experience high fever and other flu-like symptoms, such as chills, backache, weight loss, and diarrhea, along with severe pelvic pain, bleeding after intercourse, severe nausea, or recurring back pain; you may have developed pelvic inflammatory disease, a serious complication of chlamydia that can result in sterility. You develop any of the symptoms listed above; chlamydia requires urgent medical treatment to avoid serious complications that can lead to sterility, especially in women. Rarely, genital chlamydial infection can cause arthritis accompanied by skin lesions and inflammation of the eye and urethra, a condition known as Reiter's syndrome.
Question: What are symptoms of chlamydia in women?
Answer: Often chlamydia will present no symptoms. When symptoms are present, common ones include: In men: A clear or whitish yellow discharge from the tip of the penis A frequent urge to urinate or a burning sensation while urinating Redness at the tip of the penis Painful or tender testicles In women: Mild discomfort that you may mistake for menstrual cramps Vaginal discharge that may have a bad smell Bleeding between periods Painful periods Pain when having sex Itching or burning in or around the vagina Pain when urinating You are a woman and you experience high fever and other flu-like symptoms, such as chills, backache, weight loss, and diarrhea, along with severe pelvic pain, bleeding after intercourse, severe nausea, or recurring back pain; you may have developed pelvic inflammatory disease, a serious complication of chlamydia that can result in sterility.
Question: Can a stress test cause discomfort?
Answer: Tell them if you feel: Chest or arm discomfort Short of breath Dizzy Lightheaded Any other unusual symptoms It's normal for your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and perspiration to increase during the test.
Question: How long does an exercise stress test appointment last?
Answer: Although the appointment lasts about 60 minutes, the exercise time is usually between 7 and 12 minutes.
Question: What should I wear the day of a stress test?
Answer: Wear soft-soled shoes suitable for walking and comfortable clothes. Don't bring valuables.
Question: What is a dobutamine or adenosine stress test?
Answer: Dobutamine or adenosine stress test: This is for people unable to exercise. You'll take a drug to make the heart respond as if you were exercising. This way, the doctor can still determine if there are blockages in the arteries.
Question: What is a nuclear stress test?
Answer: Nuclear stress test: This helps figure out which parts of the heart are not working well. A small amount of radioactive substance will be injected into you. Your doctor will use a special camera to see rays emitted from the substance in your body. This will give him clear pictures of the heart tissue on a monitor. These pictures are done at rest and after exercise. Your doctor will be able to spot areas of your heart that aren't getting enough blood. The test could last to up to 4 hours to allow enough time for the radioactive substance to flow through your body.
Question: What happens after an exercise stress test?
Answer: After the test, you'll walk or pedal slowly for a couple of minutes to cool down. Your heart rate, blood pressure, and EKG will continue to be monitored until the levels begin returning to normal.
Question: Why do I need an exercise stress test?
Answer: Your doctor uses the test to: Help to assess symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations, to determine whether they are coming from the heart See if enough blood flows to your heart as you get more active Learn how your heart medications are working Find out if it's likely that you have coronary heart disease and need more testing Identify abnormal heart rhythms See how well your heart valves are working Help you develop a safe exercise program Don't eat or drink anything except water for 4 hours before the test.
Question: How do I prepare for an exercise stress test?
Answer: Don't drink or eat anything with caffeine for 12 hours before the test. Don't take the following heart medications on the day of your test, unless your doctor tells you otherwise or the medication is needed to treat chest discomfort the day of the test: Isosorbide dinitrate (for example, Isordil, Dilatrate SR) Isosorbide mononitrate (for example, ISMO, Imdur, Monoket) Nitroglycerin (for example, Deponit, Nitrostat, Nitro- Bid) If you use an inhaler for your breathing, bring it to the test. Don't discontinue any drug without checking with him first. Ask your doctor about any specific instructions. If you take insulin to control your blood sugar , ask your doctor how much you should take the day of the test.
Question: What is an exercise stress test?
Answer: He'll learn how much your heart can manage before an abnormal rhythm starts or blood flow to your heart muscle drops. There are different types of these. You'll walk on a treadmill or pedal a stationary bike. It'll get more difficult as you go. Your electrocardiogram, heart rate, and blood pressure will be tracked throughout. Your doctor uses the test to: Help to assess symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations, to determine whether they are coming from the heart See if enough blood flows to your heart as you get more active Learn how your heart medications are working Find out if it's likely that you have coronary heart disease and need more testing Identify abnormal heart rhythms See how well your heart valves are working Help you develop a safe exercise program Don't eat or drink anything except water for 4 hours before the test.
Question: How can I treat aches and fever from the flu?
Answer: Treat it and the aches that come with it with over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Ask your doctor which is right for you. Never give aspirin to anyone younger than 19. It's linked to a condition known as Reye's syndrome, a serious illness that can damage the brain and liver.
Question: How can I treat a cough because of the flu?
Answer: Over-the-counter treatments can calm your hack. Try an expectorant, which turns mucus into liquid so you can cough it up. Don't give over-the-counter cough or cold medicine to children under 4.
Question: What flu symptoms should cause me to call my doctor?
Answer: Oseltamivir ( Tamiflu) or zanamivir ( Relenza) can also help prevent the flu in someone who has been exposed.. Also, call the doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: Earache or drainage from your ear Pain in your face or forehead along with thick yellow or green mucus for more than a week A temperature 100.4 F or higher in an infant less than 3 months of age Temperature higher than 102 F in older children or adults Hoarseness, sore throat, or a cough that won't go away Wheezing Shortness of breath Vomiting Symptoms that get worse or won't go away Call 911 for trouble breathing or increased shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion, seizure, fainting, extreme fussiness in a baby, or trouble waking.
Question: Are saline nose drops or sprays effective?
Answer: Saline nose drops or sprays are available over-the-counter at any drug or grocery store. They work, they're safe -- even for kids. Put several drops into one nostril, and gently blow the mucus and saline out. Repeat the process on the other side until both are unblocked.
Question: Is there a cure for the flu?
Answer: There's no cure, but there are some natural ways to ease your symptoms.
Question: How are throat lozenges used for the flu?
Answer: That's good -- if it builds up in your lungs it could lead to an infection.
Question: Do antivirals work for the flu?
Answer: You take these drugsas soon as symptoms start. They can lessen and shorten the flu. Call your doctor if you have signs of the flu and are at a higher risk for complications. That includes people who are 65 and older or those younger than 2 years of age. It also includes those with certain chronic conditions including problems with lungs, heart, kidney, liver or a weak immune system. Native Americans and Alaska Natives are also at higher risk for complications. The CDC recommends baloxavir marboxil ( Xofluza), oseltamivir ( Tamiflu), peramivir ( Rapivab), or zanamivir ( Relenza). The drugs work best when you get them within 48 hours of your first symptoms. They may shorten the time you are sick and make your symptoms milder if you take the medicine early on. Some you take for 5 days and the newer one, baloxavir marboxil ( Xofluza), is just a single dose. Oseltamivir ( Tamiflu) or zanamivir ( Relenza) can also help prevent the flu in someone who has been exposed.. Also, call the doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: Earache or drainage from your ear Pain in your face or forehead along with thick yellow or green mucus for more than a week A temperature 100.4 F or higher in an infant less than 3 months of age Temperature higher than 102 F in older children or adults Hoarseness, sore throat, or a cough that won't go away Wheezing Shortness of breath Vomiting Symptoms that get worse or won't go away Call 911 for trouble breathing or increased shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion, seizure, fainting, extreme fussiness in a baby, or trouble waking.
Question: What causes a sore or bumpy tongue?
Answer: There are many things that can make your tongue to become sore or cause painful bumps to form, including: Trauma.
Question: How can oral lichen planus cause a white tongue?
Answer: A network of raised white lines on your tongue with a lace-like appearance can be a sign of this condition. Doctors often can't pinpoint its cause, but it usually gets better on its own. You can do some things that might help: Practice proper dental hygiene, avoid tobacco, and cut back on foods that irritate your mouth.
Question: How can oral cancer cause a sore or bumpy tongue?
Answer: If the condition makes your tongue sore or uncomfortable, you may be prescribed topical medications to ease discomfort.
Question: How can enlarged papillae cause a sore or bumpy tongue?
Answer: If one or more of your taste buds becomes inflamed or irritated, it can swell and form a painful bump on your tongue.
Question: Which medical conditions can cause a sore or bumpy tongue?
Answer: Medical conditions, including diabetes and anemia, can have a sore tongue as a symptom.
Question: How can canker sores cause a sore or bumpy tongue?
Answer: Many people will develop these mouth ulcers on the tongue eventually. The cause is unknown, although they can be worse during periods of heightened stress.
Question: How can you treat pain all over your body from multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Treatment: Your doctor will consider what kind of medicine you need. You might take a pain reliever like acetaminophen or use a skin gel with a pain reliever like lidocaine. Your doctor could prescribe medications for seizures or depression. They affect how your central nervous system reacts to pain. You can also try warm compresses or pressure gloves. They help change the pain to warmth.
Question: What is the treatment for muscle pain from multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Treatment: Your doctor may recommend pain relievers and drugs to ease muscle spasms. Even Botox shots can help by temporarily paralyzing a muscle or nerve. Stretches and range-of-motion exercises may also help.
Question: What are specific methods for helping to deal with pain from multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Those might include: Drugs that also treat depression Botox to relax certain muscles in your head You may want to ask your doctor about other methods, like hypnosis, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, in which you learn new ways to respond to problems. It's also important to reach out to your loved ones. Social support is good for you! So let them know what's going on and how they can help.
Question: What is the treatment for all-over pain from multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Treatment: Your doctor will consider what kind of medicine you need. You might take a pain reliever like acetaminophen or use a skin gel with a pain reliever like lidocaine. Your doctor could prescribe medications for seizures or depression. They affect how your central nervous system reacts to pain. You can also try warm compresses or pressure gloves.
Question: What is the treatment for back and bone pain from multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Treatment: You can work with a physical therapist. Also try massage and heat. Practice meditation, tai chi, or yoga. Over-the-counter pain-relievers like ibuprofen and aspirin can help.
Question: What can you do to treat multiple sclerosis pain?
Answer: Those might include: Drugs that also treat depression Botox to relax certain muscles in your head You may want to ask your doctor about other methods, like hypnosis, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, in which you learn new ways to respond to problems. It's also important to reach out to your loved ones. Social support is good for you! So let them know what's going on and how they can help.
Question: What is multiple sclerosis pain like in your neck?
Answer: You may feel a brief shock when you nod your head forward. It can travel down your spine and into your arms and legs.
Question: How is multiple sclerosis pain treated in your back and bones?
Answer: Treatment: You can work with a physical therapist. Also try massage and heat. Practice meditation, tai chi, or yoga. Over-the-counter pain-relievers like ibuprofen and aspirin can help.
Question: How is multiple sclerosis pain in your muscles treated?
Answer: Treatment: Your doctor may recommend pain relievers and drugs to ease muscle spasms. Even Botox shots can help by temporarily paralyzing a muscle or nerve. Stretches and range-of-motion exercises may also help.
Question: What is multiple sclerosis pain like all over your body?
Answer: Your feet, legs, and arms might burn and ache. In the early stages of the disease, you might feel a tightness around your belly or chest that gets worse at night, after exercise, or with changes in temperature.
Question: How can you treat multiple sclerosis pain on your face?
Answer: Treatment: Your doctor may prescribe anti-seizure drugs. If your case is severe and medicine doesn't help, you may need minor surgery to block those pain pathways.
Question: How is multiple sclerosis pain in your neck treated?
Answer: Treatment: The simplest, most effective treatment is to wear a soft neck collar to hold your head steady. Your doctor may prescribe an anti-seizure drug.
Question: What is multiple sclerosis pain like in your muscles?
Answer: You may be gripped by a sudden spasm, in which your arm tightens, your hand claws at the air, or your leg kicks out. These painful movements generally happen in the later stages of MS. Triggers include touch, movement, and emotion.
Question: What is the treatment for face or head pain from multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Treatment: Your doctor may prescribe anti-seizure drugs. If your case is severe and medicine doesn't help, you may need minor surgery to block those pain pathways.
Question: What is the treatment for aching head pain caused by multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Treatment: Talk to your doctor or a headache specialist about the best medications. Those might include: Drugs that also treat depression Botox to relax certain muscles in your head You may want to ask your doctor about other methods, like hypnosis, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, in which you learn new ways to respond to problems.
Question: Does multiple sclerosis cause pain throughout the body?
Answer: Your feet, legs, and arms might burn and ache. In the early stages of the disease, you might feel a tightness around your belly or chest that gets worse at night, after exercise, or with changes in temperature. It's called the â MS hug.â It could make surprising things uncomfortable, such as the feel of your bedcovers or getting dressed.
Question: Where does the pain from multiple sclerosis come from?
Answer: The pain can affect different places in your body. It depends on the cause: Damage to the neurons in your brain and spine Aches in your bones, joints, and muscles Lots of things affect what you feel, including how long you've had MS, your age, and how active you are.
Question: Does multiple sclerosis cause muscle pain?
Answer: You may be gripped by a sudden spasm, in which your arm tightens, your hand claws at the air, or your leg kicks out. These painful movements generally happen in the later stages of MS. Triggers include touch, movement, and emotion.
Question: How is multiple sclerosis pain in your head treated?
Answer: Treatment: Talk to your doctor or a headache specialist about the best medications. Those might include: Drugs that also treat depression Botox to relax certain muscles in your head You may want to ask your doctor about other methods, like hypnosis, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, in which you learn new ways to respond to problems.
Question: Does multiple sclerosis cause aching head pain?
Answer: It could be a migraine. People with MS are three times more likely to have them.
Question: What causes pain in multiple sclerosis?
Answer: The pain can affect different places in your body. It depends on the cause: Damage to the neurons in your brain and spine Aches in your bones, joints, and muscles Lots of things affect what you feel, including how long you've had MS, your age, and how active you are. This may stem from too much pressure on your bones, joints, and muscles.
Question: What is multiple sclerosis pain like on your face?
Answer: Or it could be a stabbing pain in your eye, cheek, or jaw. It may last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Instead, it's the result of nerve damage.
Question: How can pain vary in multiple sclerosis?
Answer: You might not have any at all. Or you could feel a tingle, stab, or spasm. The pain can affect different places in your body. People with MS are three times more likely to have them.
Question: Does multiple sclerosis cause face or head pain?
Answer: You might not have any at all. It's called the â MS hug.â It could make surprising things uncomfortable, such as the feel of your bedcovers or getting dressed. Or it could be a stabbing pain in your eye, cheek, or jaw. It may last from a few seconds to a few minutes.
Question: Does multiple sclerosis cause pain in your back and bones?
Answer: It depends on the cause: Damage to the neurons in your brain and spine Aches in your bones, joints, and muscles Lots of things affect what you feel, including how long you've had MS, your age, and how active you are. It happens when you push your body to move. You can get it if you have a hard time walking or other movement problems.
Question: How is a latex allergy treated?
Answer: Take an antihistamine or try a soothing lotion like calamine or a 1% hydrocortisone cream. Skip antihistamine creams or gels. They might make your skin feel worse. These symptoms can be life-threatening: Trouble breathing or swallowing Feeling sick to your stomach Chest pain Drop in blood pressure Wheezing Tightness in your chest If you have an epinephrine auto-injector, use it and then call 911. You still need to go to the hospital even if the shot worked.
Question: What are the symptoms of a latex allergy?
Answer: Watch for these uncomfortable -- but not dangerous -- symptoms: Red, itchy rash where your skin touched latex Swelling around the skin where it touched you Sneezing, runny nose, or teary eyes If your skin is red and itchy at the spot where you touched latex, or your nose gets stuffy and you sneeze, don't worry too much. Symptoms can show up anywhere from 12-36 hours later. These symptoms can be life-threatening: Trouble breathing or swallowing Feeling sick to your stomach Chest pain Drop in blood pressure Wheezing Tightness in your chest If you have an epinephrine auto-injector, use it and then call 911.
Question: What are ways to cope with erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Answer: The first step in addressing your concerns about ED is to be honest with yourself, your partner, and your doctor. Once ED has been brought out into the open, coping with it as you go through treatment will be easier and less stressful. It is also important to know that the treatment you choose may not work the first time or may not work every time. For some couples, sex therapy may be necessary to help you and your partner cope. It may also help you to hear from some men who have ED and learn about their experiences.
Question: What increases your chances of getting tongue cancer?
Answer: Other things that may raise your chances of getting tongue cancer include: Tobacco use Alcohol use Jagged teeth Not taking care of your teeth and gums Your genes also may play a role in whether you're likely to get tongue cancer.
Question: What is tongue cancer?
Answer: This is one of several kinds of oral (mouth) cancers. Like other cancers, it happens when cells divide out of control and form a growth, or tumor.
Question: Other than surgery, how is tongue cancer treated?
Answer: If the cancer is on the back of your tongue, you may have radiation therapy ( X-rays and other radiation). Sometimes the best treatment is a combination of chemotherapy, or cancer-fighting drugs, and radiation. You might need therapy afterward to help you chew, move your tongue, swallow, and speak better. You'll need regular checkups to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.
Question: How is tongue cancer prevented?
Answer: We know that many cases of base-of-the-tongue cancer are caused by HPV. Some things that may make you less likely to get this type of cancer are: If you're not sexually active, get vaccinated for HPV. If you are sexually active, use latex condoms every time you have sex. Don't use tobacco in any form. Avoid heavy or frequent alcohol use. Take good care of your teeth and gums.
Question: Does tongue cancer require surgery?
Answer: Your treatment will depend on where your tumor is and how big it is. Surgery is often the best way to remove a tumor from the part of your tongue you can see. Your doctor will probably take out some healthy tissue and nearby lymph nodes as well, to make sure all the cancer is gone.
Question: How does tongue cancer develop?
Answer: This is one of several kinds of oral (mouth) cancers. Like other cancers, it happens when cells divide out of control and form a growth, or tumor. There are two types. One is called oral tongue cancer because it affects the part you can stick out. The other happens at the base of your tongue, where it connects to your throat. This type is often diagnosed after it has spread to the lymph nodes in your neck. Tongue cancer is less common than many other types. Most people who get it are older adults. It's rare in children.