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Question: What should I know about creatinine and creatinine clearance blood tests?
Answer: Doctors measure the blood creatinine level as a test of kidney function. The kidneys' ability to handle creatinine is called the creatinine clearance rate, which helps to estimate the glomerular filtration rate ( GFR) -- the rate of blood flow through the kidneys. The fluid and waste products that the kidneys don't reabsorb are excreted as urine. Creatinine is a waste product that is produced continuously during normal muscle breakdown.
Question: When should you call your healthcare provider about a stye?
Answer: In most cases, styes don't require medical care. Call your health care provider if: The stye doesn't heal in a week or 10 days. The stye becomes more painful or swollen after several days of home treatment. The person also has fever or chills. The person develops vision problems. The person has recurring styes. The entire eyelid or eye itself is red or swollen. Redness spreads to around the eye or the cheek. The person has an abnormal immune system (for example, people with diabetes or HIV, patients receiving treatment for cancer, organ transplant recipients).
Question: How can you protect yourself from infections if you have a stye?
Answer: Keep the area clean and avoid touching or rubbing the eyes. Don't squeeze the sty. Don't use eye make-up or wear contact lenses.
Question: When should I see a doctor about my stye?
Answer: In most cases, styes don't require medical care. Call your health care provider if: The stye doesn't heal in a week or 10 days. The stye becomes more painful or swollen after several days of home treatment.
Question: How do I protect my eyes from infection when I have a stye?
Answer: Keep the area clean and avoid touching or rubbing the eyes. Don't squeeze the sty. Don't use eye make-up or wear contact lenses.
Question: How are the symptoms of styes treated?
Answer: Apply a warm compress for 5 to 10 minutes several times a day. Use a clean washcloth or towel soaked in warm water. Keep eyes closed. In most cases, styes don't require medical care.
Question: How should I treat a stye?
Answer: Apply a warm compress for 5 to 10 minutes several times a day. Use a clean washcloth or towel soaked in warm water. Keep eyes closed. In most cases, styes don't require medical care.
Question: What are body lice?
Answer: Body lice ( Pediculus humanus corporis) are nearly identical in appearance to head lice but may be more difficult to find. Adults grow to 2.3 to 3.6 mm long. When not feeding, they tend to hide in the seams of clothing and folds of bedding. If the lice are not treated, the person can develop complications such as skin sores or bacterial infection of the affected area. Body lice can also spread blood infections. Lice are found all over the world, wherever people gather in close proximity, such as in schools.
Question: How big are head lice?
Answer: Eggs can barely be seen; these tiny white particles attach so firmly to hair shafts that they are not removed by normal washing. Adults grow to 2.3 to 3.6 mm long.
Question: Which drugs are used to treat nausea from migraine headaches?
Answer: Almotriptan ( Axert) Eletriptan ( Relpax) Frovatriptan ( Frova) Naratriptan ( Amerge) Rizatriptan ( Maxalt) Sumatriptan ( Alsuma, Imitrex, Onzetra, Sumavel, Zembrace) Zolmitriptan ( Zomig) The following drugs are also used for treatment: Acetaminophen -isometheptene-dichloralphenazone ( Midrin) Dihydroergotamine ( D. H. E. 45 Injection, Migranal Nasal Spray) Ergotamine tartrate ( Cafergot) Over- the-counter medications such as Advil Migraine (containing ibuprofen), Excedrin Migraine (containing aspirin, acetaminophen,caffeine), and Motrin Migraine Pain (containing ibuprofen) The following drugs are sometimes used for nausea related to migraine headaches, in addition to migraine treatment: Chlorpromazine Droperidol Metoclopramide ( Reglan) Prochlorperazine ( Compro,) Some drugs are used for headache pain, but are not specific for migraines.
Question: How can drugs help with treating migraine headache?
Answer: The goal is to lessen the frequency and severity of the migraine attacks.
Question: How can Spring TMS help prevent migraine headaches?
Answer: Spring TM may be another option. You hold it at the back of your head at the first sign of a headache, and it gives off a magnetic pulse that stimulates part of the brain.
Question: Which medications can prevent migraine headaches?
Answer: Preventive treatment medications include the following: Medications used to treat high blood pressure: beta-blockers (propranolol, timolol, metoprolol)calcium channel blockers (verapamil) Antidepressants: amitriptyline, nortriptyline ( Aventyl, Pamelor) Antiseizure medications: gabapentin ( Neurontin), topiramate ( Topamax), valproic acid ( Depakote) CGRP inhibitors used to block the calcitonin gene-related peptide: Erenumab ( Aimovi), fremanezumab ( Ajovy) Botox Some nontraditional supplement treatments for migraine prevention includecertified PA-free butterbur, coenzyme Q10, and feverfew.
Question: How should I treat my headache after exercise?
Answer: It has been found that most exertional headaches are benign and respond to usual headache treatments.
Question: What is an exertional headache?
Answer: This causes the blood vessels to dilate, which can lead to a condition called exertional headaches.
Question: If a family member has migraines, am I susceptible to headaches after exercise?
Answer: Headaches that most frequently occur due to exercise or over-exertion include jogger's headache and orgasmic headache (sex headache). While these may occur in isolation, they are most common in people who have an inherited susceptibility to migraine (one or both parents have migraines).
Question: What causes my headaches after I work out?
Answer: This causes the blood vessels to dilate, which can lead to a condition called exertional headaches.
Question: What is a continuous glucose monitor?
Answer: This FDA-approved system tracks your blood sugar levels day and night. It collects readings automatically every 5 to 15 minutes. It can help detect trends and patterns that give you and your doctor a more complete picture of your diabetes. The data can help you find ways to better manage your condition. Several devices are available for adults and children. You need a prescription from your doctor to get one.
Question: What is the future of continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?
Answer: Scientists are testing new and better kinds of CGM systems in clinical trials. The technology is also a key part of researchers' efforts to build an artificial pancreas, which could mimic the body's natural process of controlling insulin.
Question: What is the future of continuous glucose monitors?
Answer: Scientists are testing new and better kinds of CGM systems in clinical trials. The technology is also a key part of researchers' efforts to build an artificial pancreas, which could mimic the body's natural process of controlling insulin.
Question: Who should use a continuous glucose monitor?
Answer: Your doctor may recommend CGM if you have: Major highs and lows in your blood sugar levels for no clear reason Gestational diabetes, which happens during pregnancy An insulin pump Blood sugar levels that are very low, called hypoglycemia, or very high, called hyperglycemia The device can be used by adults and children ages 2 and older. The FDA recently approved smartphone apps to pair with the CGM.
Question: What is continuous glucose monitor reading data used for?
Answer: The information can help you and your doctor make the best plan for managing your diabetes, including: How much insulin you should take An exercise plan that's right for you The number of meals and snacks you need each day The correct types and doses of medications CGM doesn't replace traditional home monitors.
Question: Will a continuous glucose monitor work with an insulin pump?
Answer: If you use an insulin pump, you can also link it to your CGM system for continuous care. You won't need to manually program the pump as with the other finger-prick methods. This is called a âsensor-augmented pump.â Unlike traditional glucose meters, CGM records your blood sugar levels throughout the entire day and night, showing your highs and lows throughout the whole week.
Question: When is a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) recommended?
Answer: Your doctor may recommend CGM if you have: Major highs and lows in your blood sugar levels for no clear reason Gestational diabetes, which happens during pregnancy An insulin pump Blood sugar levels that are very low, called hypoglycemia, or very high, called hyperglycemia The device can be used by adults and children ages 2 and older.
Question: Why should you use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?
Answer: This is called a âsensor-augmented pump.â Unlike traditional glucose meters, CGM records your blood sugar levels throughout the entire day and night, showing your highs and lows throughout the whole week. The systems can help: Record dangerously low overnight blood sugar levels, which often go undetected Track high levels between meals Show early morning spikes in blood sugar Evaluate how diet and exercise affect you Determine if your treatment plan works on a day-to-day basis CGM isn't right for every person with diabetes, though. They're more expensive than glucose meters and your insurance or Medicaid might not cover one. You may also need some extra training and practice to use the technology correctly. Talk to your doctor about whether CGM is a good fit for you.
Question: How can a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) be used?
Answer: CGM measures the amount of glucose in the fluid inside your body. Now anyone can use the devices as part of at-home diabetes care. You can download data on your computer, tablet, or smartphone to see patterns and trends in your sugar levels. The information can help you and your doctor make the best plan for managing your diabetes, including: How much insulin you should take An exercise plan that's right for you The number of meals and snacks you need each day The correct types and doses of medications CGM doesn't replace traditional home monitors.
Question: How can play time help with parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder?
Answer: Apart from the medical care and therapies that you may line up to help your son or daughter, there are simple, everyday things that make a difference.
Question: How can staying on a schedule help when parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder?
Answer: People on the spectrum like routines. Make sure they get consistent guidance and interaction, so they can practice what they learn from therapy. This can make learning new skills and behaviors easier, and help them apply their knowledge in different situations. Talk to their teachers and therapists and try to align on a consistent set of techniques and methods of interaction so you can bring what they're learning home.
Question: How can respite care help when parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder?
Answer: This is when another caregiver looks after your child for a period of time to give you a short break. You'll need it, especially if your child has intense needs due to ASD. This can give you a chance to do things that restore your own health and that you enjoy, so that you come back home ready to help.
Question: How can you get support when you're parenting child with autism spectrum disorder?
Answer: Support groups can be a good way to share advice and information and to meet other parents dealing with similar challenges. Individual, marital, or family counseling can be helpful, too. Think about what might make your life a little easier, and ask for help.
Question: How can positive reinforcement help when parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder?
Answer: Just like anyone else, children with autism spectrum disorder often respond well to positive reinforcement. That means when you praise them for the behaviors they're doing well, it will make them (and you) feel good. Be specific, so that they know exactly what you liked about their behavior. Find ways to reward them, either with extra playtime or a small prize like a sticker.
Question: Why is it a good idea to take your child with autism spectrum disorder along for everyday activities?
Answer: That means when you praise them for the behaviors they're doing well, it will make them (and you) feel good. But when you take them on everyday errands like grocery shopping or a post office run, it may help them get them used to the world around them.
Question: How can I reassure my children as I recover from a bout of depression?
Answer: If you have children, they may have been frightened and confused when you were depressed. Now is the time to explain what happened. Discuss it in terms that they can understand. Explain that you were sick but that you're getting help and feeling better.
Question: How can I reconnect to my loved ones after a bout of depression?
Answer: During your depression, you may have isolated yourself. Sometimes when people are depressed they just stay at home alone and stop picking up the phone. But now that you're feeling better, it's important to reconnect to your friends and family. Don't let your relationships fade away -- the support of your loved ones is crucial to staying well. If you're nervous, start slowly. Just call a friend and ask to meet for a quick visit, maybe for a cup of coffee. Or get together for a walk. You may find that talking about what you've been through will help you feel better while you are recovering.
Question: How can setting boundaries help relationships work after a bout of depression?
Answer: After you've been depressed, the people around you are likely to be worried that you'll become depressed again. Their concern is understandable. But it's important to set limits -- so they aren't monitoring your every move. For instance, if your family becomes alarmed every single time you get angry or upset, you're going to get frustrated. Explain that while you appreciate their concern, you need them to give you some space. In return, they might want assurance that you will reach out if you really do need their help.
Question: How can your loved ones help you cope as you recover from a bout of depression?
Answer: Readjusting to your life can be tricky. So ask your loved ones for help. While you may worry about being a burden, the fact is that your friends and family may actually want to help -- but they may just not know what to do. Help doesn't just mean only emotional support. You might need a hand with practical chores like shopping or watching the kids.
Question: How should I handle any sexual issues that affect my relationship as a result of depression?
Answer: Depression can have a huge effect on your relationships. You and your partner should talk openly about it. If you ignore the problem, you may just make things worse. Also, don't be afraid to talk with your doctor. If your medication is affecting your sex drive, your doctor may be able to change your prescription or recommend other medicines that may counteract sexual side effects.
Question: How should you treat a bee or wasp sting with mild allergic symptoms?
Answer: With mild allergic symptoms such as a rash and itching over your body but no problems with breathing or other vital signs, you may be treated with an antihistamine. You may also be given steroids. In some cases, the doctor will give you an epinephrine (adrenaline) injection. Treatment may be started at the scene or in the ambulance by the emergency medics. If you are doing well, you may be sent home after observation in the emergency department.
Question: How should you treat multiple bee or wasp stings?
Answer: With multiple stings -- more than 10-20 -- but no evidence of an allergic reaction, you may still need prolonged observation in the emergency department or admission to the hospital. At that point, the doctor may order multiple blood tests.
Question: How are bee and wasp stings treated normally?
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Question: What are the steps to take after someone who is allergic has been stung by a bee or wasp?
Answer: Here are the steps you need to take after someone who is allergic has been stung: Remove any stingers immediately. Some experts recommend scraping out the stinger with a credit card. Applying ice to the site may provide some mild relief. Apply ice for 20 minutes once every hour as needed. Wrap the ice in a towel or keep a cloth between the ice and skin to keep from freezing the skin. Taking an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine ( Benadryl) or a nonsedating one such as loratadine ( Claritin) will help with itching and swelling. Take acetaminophen ( Tylenol) or ibuprofen ( Motrin)for pain relief as needed. Wash the sting site with soap and water. Placing hydrocortisone cream on the sting can help relieve redness, itching, and swelling. If it's been more than 10 years since your last tetanus booster, get a booster within the next few days. Most insect stings require no additional medical care.
Question: If you know you may be allergic to bee or wasp stings, what should you take as soon as possible?
Answer: Taking an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine ( Benadryl) or a nonsedating one such as loratadine ( Claritin) will help with itching and swelling. If you have a more moderate allergic reaction such as a rash all over the body and some mild problems breathing, you will likely receive injections of antihistamines, steroids, and epinephrine. If you are stung inside the mouth or throat, you may may need to remain in the emergency department for observation, or you may need more intensive management if complications develop.
Question: How should you treat a bee or wasp sting with no allergic symptoms?
Answer: Here are the steps you need to take after someone who is allergic has been stung: Remove any stingers immediately. The doctor may also tell you to use ibuprofen ( Motrin) or acetaminophen ( Tylenol) for pain. If your tetanus immunization is not current, you'll receive a booster shot. With mild allergic symptoms such as a rash and itching over your body but no problems with breathing or other vital signs, you may be treated with an antihistamine. You may also be given steroids.
Question: How should you treat a bee or wasp sting with moderate allergic symptoms?
Answer: Treatment may be started at the scene or in the ambulance by the emergency medics. You will likely be given injections of antihistamines, steroids, and epinephrine. You will be closely monitored in the emergency department and likely be admitted to the hospital -- perhaps the intensive care unit.
Question: How should you treat a bee or wasp sting on the mouth, or eyeball?
Answer: If you are doing well, you may be sent home after observation in the emergency department. If you are stung inside the mouth or throat, you may may need to remain in the emergency department for observation, or you may need more intensive management if complications develop.
Question: How should you treat a bee or wasp sting with severe allergic symptoms?
Answer: If you have a more moderate allergic reaction such as a rash all over the body and some mild problems breathing, you will likely receive injections of antihistamines, steroids, and epinephrine. Treatment may include placing a breathing tube into your trachea. You will likely be given injections of antihistamines, steroids, and epinephrine. Intravenous fluids may also be given. Some of these treatments may start at the scene or in the ambulance. You will be closely monitored in the emergency department and likely be admitted to the hospital -- perhaps the intensive care unit.
Question: How much does Medicare cover for therapeutic footwear for people with diabetes?
Answer: Medicare will pay for 80% of the Medicare-approved amount either directly to the patient or by reimbursement after the Part B deductible is met. The patient is responsible for a minimum of 20% of the total payment amount and possibly more if the dispenser does not accept Medicare assignment and if the dispenser's usual fee is higher than the payment amount.
Question: How can I meet Medicare requirements for therapeutic footwear for people with diabetes?
Answer: In order to receive payment for therapeutic shoes and inserts, Medicare also requires: A podiatrist or other qualified doctor to prescribe the shoes A doctor or other qualified professional, such as a pedorthist, orthotist, or prosthetist fits and provides the shoes Note that in most cases the certifying physician and the prescribing physician will be two different individuals.
Question: How does a radiofrequency ablation work to treat colon cancer with liver metastasis?
Answer: Radiofrequency ablation uses heat from radio waves to destroy cancer cells if your liver tumors are small.
Question: How is chemotherapy done to treat colon cancer with liver metastasis?
Answer: Chemotherapy Before surgery, you may get a type of medicine called chemotherapy, or "chemo," to kill cancer cells. There are different kinds of chemo drugs, and your doctor will pick those that are right for your type of cancer. Chemo shrinks the tumor so it's easier to remove. You may get chemotherapy after surgery, too, to kill any cancer cells that are left behind.
Question: How can you get support for living with colon cancer with liver metastasis?
Answer: Make sure you get the emotional support you need during this time, too. Friends, family members, social workers, and therapists can all be a big help. They may not be sure what to offer, so let them know what would be helpful. Ask them to listen when you've had a tough day or to do something fun with you when you have the energy for it.
Question: When do you need radiation to treat colon cancer with liver metastasis?
Answer: Radiation Radiation uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells. You may get this treatment if your tumor can't be removed with surgery or to relieve your symptoms.
Question: What clinical trials exist for colon cancer with liver metastasis?
Answer: Scientists also are doing clinical trials to look for new ways to treat colon cancer that has spread. These trials test new drugs to see if they're safe and if they work. They often are a way for people to try new medicine that isn't available to everyone. Your doctor can tell you if one of these trials might be a good fit.
Question: How is surgery done to treat colon cancer with liver metastasis?
Answer: Surgery The main treatment for colon cancer that has spread to the liver is surgery when possible. The surgeon will take out as much of the cancer as possible from both the liver and colon. People who have just one cancer tumor in the liver have the highest survival rates. Sometimes, the tumor can block the intestine. If this happens, your doctor can do surgery to put in a tube called a stent to open up the blockage.
Question: How are targeted therapies used for colon cancer with liver metastasis?
Answer: Monoclonal antibodies, or targeted therapies, are lab-made versions of proteins that can be targeted to the cancer. You get some of these drugs through an IV. One drug comes in a pill form. They attach to certain other proteins in your body and change the way they work.