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Question: What are ways to feel better when you have lichen sclerosus?
Answer: Add a few inches of warm water to your bathtub and relax. A bath can help with discomfort caused by itching and scratching. Talk to your doctor about over-the-counter antihistamine skin creams to help with any discomfort. Avoid tight clothing, perfumed genital sprays, harsh skin cleansers, and scented dryer or fabric sheets. It may also help to wear cotton underwear during the day and no underwear when sleeping at night.
Question: What should I do for lichen sclerosus on the genitals?
Answer: Although there's no cure for lichen sclerosus, there are treatments that can help. If you have it on your genitals, you should get it treated, even if you don't have symptoms. When left untreated, it can lead to problems with sex or urination. Patches on other parts of the body usually go away with time.
Question: What are treatments for lichen sclerosus?
Answer: Your doctor will probably first give you a steroid cream to put on the problem area. This can stop the itching. But it may take longer -- a few weeks or months --for the skin to return to a more normal appearance. You may need to use these creams or ointments for a long period of time to keep the condition from coming back. You'll need to keep up with your doctor appointments, since long-term use of steroid creams or ointments can make the skin become red or thin and cause stretch marks. The treatment can also cause genital yeast infections.
Question: What causes lichen sclerosus?
Answer: Doctors don't know why some people get lichen sclerosus. They think it may be due to genes, hormones, an infection, or some combination of these things. Another theory is that your immune system attacks your skin. It may even be caused by an old skin injury.
Question: How is lichen sclerosus diagnosed?
Answer: Your doctor may do a physical exam and check on how your skin looks. He may order a biopsy, too. That means he will remove a small piece of your skin and send it to a lab to be viewed under a microscope. This will confirm or rule out the diagnosis.
Question: What is lichen sclerosus?
Answer: The condition mostly affects adult women after menopause. But other people can get it, too. Although there's no cure, there are treatments to manage your symptoms. Another theory is that your immune system attacks your skin.
Question: How can I avoid extreme jaw movements to treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Answer: Keep yawning and chewing (especially gum or ice) to a minimum and don't yell, sing, or do anything that forces you to open wide.
Question: What causes temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Answer: We don't know what causes TMD. Dentists believe symptoms arise from problems with the muscles of your jaw or with the parts of the joint itself. Injury to your jaw, the joint, or the muscles of your head and neck -- like from a heavy blow or whiplash -- can lead to TMD. Other causes include: Grinding or clenching your teeth, which puts a lot of pressure on the joint Movement of the soft cushion or disc between the ball and socket of the joint Arthritis in the joint Stress, which can cause you to tighten facial and jaw muscles or clench the teeth TMD often causes severe pain and discomfort.
Question: How can trigger-point injections treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Answer: Pain medication or anesthesia is injected into tender facial muscles called "trigger points" to give relief.
Question: What are the symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Answer: Other causes include: Grinding or clenching your teeth, which puts a lot of pressure on the joint Movement of the soft cushion or disc between the ball and socket of the joint Arthritis in the joint Stress, which can cause you to tighten facial and jaw muscles or clench the teeth TMD often causes severe pain and discomfort. It can be temporary or last many years. It might affect one or both sides of your face. More women than men have it, and it's most common among people between the ages of 20 and 40. Common symptoms include: Pain or tenderness in your face, jaw joint area, neck and shoulders, and in or around the ear when you chew, speak, or open your mouth wide Problems when you try to open your mouth wide Jaws that get "stuck" or "lock" in the open- or closed-mouth position Clicking, popping, or grating sounds in the jaw joint when you open or close your mouth or chew. This may or may not be painful. A tired feeling in your face Trouble chewing or a sudden uncomfortable bite -- as if the upper and lower teeth are not fitting together properly Swelling on the side of your face You may also have toothaches, headaches, neck aches, dizziness, earaches, hearing problems, upper shoulder pain, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
Question: How can radio wave therapy treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Answer: Other causes include: Grinding or clenching your teeth, which puts a lot of pressure on the joint Movement of the soft cushion or disc between the ball and socket of the joint Arthritis in the joint Stress, which can cause you to tighten facial and jaw muscles or clench the teeth TMD often causes severe pain and discomfort.
Question: Which foods should you eat if you have temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Answer: Cut foods into small pieces so you chew less. Skip hard, crunchy foods (like pretzels and raw carrots), chewy foods (like caramels and taffy), and thick or large bites that require you to open wide.
Question: How should I apply moist heat or cold packs to treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Answer: Use moist heat or cold packs. Apply an ice pack to the side of your face and temple area for about 10 minutes. Do a few simple jaw stretches (if your dentist or physical therapist OKs them). When you're done, hold a warm towel or washcloth to the side of your face for about 5 minutes. Perform this routine a few times each day.
Question: How does transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Answer: This therapy uses low-level electrical currents to provide pain relief by relaxing your jaw joint and facial muscles. It can be done at the dentist's office or at home.
Question: How can a splint or night guard treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Answer: These plastic mouthpieces fit over your upper and lower teeth so they don't touch. They lessen the effects of clenching or grinding and correct your bite by putting your teeth in a more correct position. What's the difference between them? You wear night guards while you sleep. You use a splint all the time. Your dentist will tell you which type you need.
Question: How can low-level laser therapy treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Answer: This lowers pain and inflammation and helps you move your neck more freely and open your mouth wider.
Question: How is arthroscopy used to treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Answer: Arthroscopy is surgery done with an arthroscope. This special tool has a lens and a light on it. It lets your doctor see inside your joint. You'll get general anesthesia, then the doctor will make a small cut in front of your ear and insert the tool. It'll be hooked up to a video screen, so he can examine your joint and the area around it. He may remove inflamed tissue or realign the disc or joint. This type of surgery, known as minimally invasive, leaves a smaller scar, has fewer complications, and requires a shorter recovery time than a major operation.
Question: When do I need surgery to treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Answer: Arthroscopy is surgery done with an arthroscope. It'll be hooked up to a video screen, so he can examine your joint and the area around it.
Question: When is open-joint surgery used to treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD)?
Answer: This may or may not be painful. You may need this type of surgery if: The bony structures in your jaw joint are wearing down You have tumors in or around the joint Your joint is scarred or full of bone chips You'll get general anesthesia, then the doctor will open up the entire area around the joint so he can get a full view and better access. You'll need longer to heal after open-joint surgery, and there is a greater chance of scarring and nerve injury.
Question: When should you call a doctor about insomnia?
Answer: You have begun taking a new medication that could be interrupting your sleep. You notice an uncomfortable, painful, "crawling" sensation in your legs when trying to sleep or when your legs are not moving for prolonged periods (such as when driving or on an airplane flight). You have noticed changes in your mood (such as feeling depressed), energy and appetite -- clues that insomnia may be a possible of a broader health problem such as clinical depression.
Question: What should I eat to protect my heart?
Answer: It really does make a difference if you eat heart-healthy meals. Simple tweaks to your diet can have big benefits whether you want to prevent future problems, already live with high cholesterol or blood pressure, or have heart trouble like atrial fibrillation. Focus on lean meats, vegetables, and whole grains to get long-term benefits for your ticker and your waistline.
Question: How can smaller servings of food help protect my heart?
Answer: Studies show that more people have heart attacks after big meals. Watch out for restaurant portion sizes. The CDC says the amount of food in an average restaurant meal today is like four restaurant meals from the 1950s. Studies show that the bigger the portion you're served, the more you'll eat. The solution? Get in the habit of eating only half of what's on your plate. You can take the rest home. You probably know it's good for you, but not all fish is equal.
Question: How do I choose meats wisely to help protect my heart?
Answer: It absorbs fat while you digest your food and cuts down swelling in your arteries. Or choose pork tenderloin, turkey, or chicken breast instead. Add more fish to your diet. Grill or roast fish that's high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, trout, and sardines. Deli meats are often packed with salts, nitrates, and preservatives that can be bad for your heart. Whole chicken breasts and in-house roasted turkey are better.
Question: How much salt should I eat to help protect my heart?
Answer: Simple tweaks to your diet can have big benefits whether you want to prevent future problems, already live with high cholesterol or blood pressure, or have heart trouble like atrial fibrillation. Studies show that more people have heart attacks after big meals. You probably know it's good for you, but not all fish is equal. It has the same amount of sodium. Any type of salt raises your blood pressure. Salt doesn't just come from the shaker. Up to 75% of the salt you eat is from processed foods like soups and frozen meals. Always check the label to find out how much sodium is in it. More than one drink a day for women or two for men raises your odds for heart problems.
Question: What are healthy protein alternatives?
Answer: Other healthy protein alternatives include dried beans and peas, nuts and seeds, low-fat dairy products, and soy products. Protein does not have to come from meat.
Question: Can rinsing and spitting after surgery cause dry socket?
Answer: That includes people who: smoke have poor oral hygiene have wisdom teeth pulled have greater-than-usual trauma during the tooth extraction surgery use birth control pills have a history of dry socket after having teeth pulled Rinsing and spitting a lot or drinking through a straw after having a tooth extracted also can raise your risk of getting dry socket.
Question: What are the symptoms of dry socket?
Answer: Instead of a dark blood clot, there will just be whitish bone. The pain typically starts about 2 days after the tooth was pulled. Over time it becomes more severe and can radiate to your ear. Other symptoms of dry socket include bad breath and an unpleasant smell and taste in your mouth.
Question: How does dry socket develop?
Answer: The socket is the hole in the bone where the tooth has been removed. After a tooth is pulled, a blood clot forms in the socket to protect the bone and nerves underneath. Sometimes that clot can become dislodged or dissolve a couple of days after the extraction. That leaves the bone and nerve exposed to air, food, fluid, and anything else that enters the mouth. This can lead to infection and severe pain that can last for 5 or 6 days.
Question: What happens to my heart during a premature atrial contraction (PAC)?
Answer: The upper two are the âatria.â If your heart's electrical system triggers the early or extra beat in the atria, the result is a premature atrial contraction. A similar condition -- premature ventricular contraction ( PVC) -- starts in the lower chambers, called âventricles,â of your heart. Any time your heart shifts out of its usual rhythm, doctors call it an âarrhythmia.â There are lots of different kinds, including PACs.
Question: What causes premature atrial contractions (PAC)?
Answer: When you have a PAC, you might notice: A flutter in your chest Fatigue after exercise Shortness of breath or chest pain Lightheadedness or dizziness Doctors don't always know the cause. But these things can make PACs more likely: Pregnancy High blood pressure, heart disease, or hyperthyroidism Stress or fatigue Caffeine Alcohol Smoking Cold or hay fever medicine Asthma medicine Dehydration Usually, premature atrial contractions have no clear cause and no health risks. In most cases, premature atrial contractions aren't a sign of heart disease and just happen naturally.
Question: What heart conditions are related to premature atrial contractions (PAC)?
Answer: But some people who have PACs turn out to have related heart conditions, such as: Cardiomyopathy (a weakened heart muscle) Coronary heart disease (fatty deposits in your blood vessels) If your doctor finds that you have a condition related to the premature heartbeats, you'll work together to make a treatment plan.
Question: What are premature atrial contractions?
Answer: You might also hear it called atrial ectopic beats or atrial premature beats. They're common, and most of the time, they don't need treatment.
Question: What tests can be used to diagnose premature atrial contractions (PAC)?
Answer: Based on your symptoms, your doctor may order one or more of these tests: Electrocardiogram, or EKG . This test will show if you have arrhythmia. Holter monitor. This is a portable version of an EKG that you'll wear for 1 or 2 days. It tracks all the electric activity of your heart for your doctor to study. Exercise stress test . This test has you attached to an EKG while doing physical activity like running or walking on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike. Echocardiogram. This test uses sound waves to measure how well your heart valves and muscles work.
Question: When should I seek medical treatment for premature atrial contractions (PAC)?
Answer: When you have single or occasional PACs, there's usually no need to seek medical treatment. But if you have PACs often or if they really bother you, see a doctor.
Question: What are symptoms of premature atrial contractions (PAC)?
Answer: When you have a PAC, you might notice: A flutter in your chest Fatigue after exercise Shortness of breath or chest pain Lightheadedness or dizziness Doctors don't always know the cause.
Question: What are the treatments for premature atrial contractions (PAC)?
Answer: If your test results show that you have other heart-related problems, your doctor will recommend a treatment plan for you. Most of the time, though, PACs don't need treatment. If you have severe symptoms or find them bothersome, treatments can include: Lifestyle changes. Lower stress, stop smoking, cut back on caffeine, and treat other health issues like sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Medicines for arrhythmia. Take medications that are used to cut down on or end premature heartbeats.
Question: What relaxation problems may be caused by adult ADHD?
Answer: 6: Restlessness, Trouble Relaxing While many children with ADHD are âhyperactive,â this ADHD symptom often appears differently in adults. Rather than bouncing off the walls, adults with ADHD are more likely to be restless or find they can't relax. If you have adult ADHD, others might describe you as edgy or tense.
Question: What timeliness issues might adult ADHD cause?
Answer: 8: Lateness There are many reasons for this. First, adults with ADHD are often distracted on the way to an event, maybe realizing the car needs to be washed and then noticing they're low on gas, and before they know it an hour has gone by. People with adult ADHD also tend to underestimate how much time it takes to finish a task, whether it's a major assignment at work or a simple home repair.
Question: Can adults get attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
Answer: A lot of the time it's not hard to spot ADHD in kids. But adults can have more subtle symptoms. This means many adults struggle with ADHD and may not know they have it. They may not realize that many of the problems they face, including staying organized or being on time, relate back to ADHD.
Question: What distraction issues might adult ADHD cause?
Answer: 4: Extremely Distractible ADHD is a problem with attention, so adult ADHD can make it hard to succeed in today's fast-paced, hustle-bustle world. Many people find that distractibility can lead to a history of career under-performance, especially in noisy or busy offices. If you have adult ADHD, you might find that phone calls or email derail your attention, making it hard for you to finish tasks.
Question: What marriage issues might adult ADHD cause?
Answer: 3: Marital Trouble Many people without ADHD have marital problems, so a troubled marriage shouldn't necessarily be seen as a red flag for adult ADHD. But there are some marriage problems that are likely to affect the relationships of those with ADHD. Often, the partners of people with undiagnosed ADHD take poor listening skills and an inability to honor commitments as a sign that their partner doesn't care. If you're the person with ADHD, you may not understand why your partner is upset, and you may feel you're being nagged or blamed for something that's not your fault.
Question: What driving problems might adult ADHD cause?
Answer: 2: Reckless Driving and Traffic Accidents ADHD makes it hard to keep your attention on a task, so spending time behind the wheel of a car can be hard. ADHD symptoms can make some people more likely to speed, have traffic accidents, and lose their driver's licenses.
Question: What are the top ten warning signs of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
Answer: Here are 10 potential warning signs of adult ADHD: No. 1: Trouble Getting Organized For people with ADHD, the responsibilities of adulthood -- bills, jobs, and children, to name a few -- can make problems with organization more obvious and more problematic than in childhood. If you think you have adult ADHD, get examined by a trained and experienced mental health professional. It can be hard to diagnose because some possible symptoms -- like poor concentration or motivation, or relationship problems -- can also be signs of other conditions. Depression or substance abuse can have similar symptoms. Once you get checked out, you can get the best help for you and start feeling better.
Question: How is male "menopause" diagnosed?
Answer: To make the diagnosis of male "menopause," the doctor will: Perform a physical exam Ask about symptoms Order tests to rule out medical problems that may be contributing to the condition Order blood tests, which may include measuring testosterone level If testosterone levels are low, testosterone replacement therapy may help relieve symptoms such as: Loss of interest in sex (decreased libido) Depression Fatigue Just as with hormone replacement therapy in women, testosterone replacement therapy has potential risks and side effects.
Question: What is male "menopause?"
Answer: Because men do not go through a well-defined period referred to as menopause, some doctors refer to this problem as androgen (testosterone) decline in the aging male -- or what some people call low testosterone. It is normal for men to experience a decline in the production of the male hormone testosterone with aging, but this also occurs with conditions such as diabetes.
Question: Can male "menopause" be treated?
Answer: To make the diagnosis of male "menopause," the doctor will: Perform a physical exam Ask about symptoms Order tests to rule out medical problems that may be contributing to the condition Order blood tests, which may include measuring testosterone level If testosterone levels are low, testosterone replacement therapy may help relieve symptoms such as: Loss of interest in sex (decreased libido) Depression Fatigue Just as with hormone replacement therapy in women, testosterone replacement therapy has potential risks and side effects. Replacing testosterone may worsen prostate cancer and increase the risk of heart disease, for example.
Question: What are symptoms of male "menopause?"
Answer: Along with the decline in testosterone, some men experience symptoms that include: Fatigue Weakness Depression Sexual problems The relationship of these symptoms to decreased testosterone levels is still controversial.
Question: What are lifestyle changes to help symptoms of male "menopause?"
Answer: To make the diagnosis of male "menopause," the doctor will: Perform a physical exam Ask about symptoms Order tests to rule out medical problems that may be contributing to the condition Order blood tests, which may include measuring testosterone level If testosterone levels are low, testosterone replacement therapy may help relieve symptoms such as: Loss of interest in sex (decreased libido) Depression Fatigue Just as with hormone replacement therapy in women, testosterone replacement therapy has potential risks and side effects. Your doctor may also recommend certain lifestyle or other changes to help with some symptoms of male menopause. These include: Diet Exercise program Medications, such as an antidepressant
Question: How quickly does male "menopause" happen?
Answer: It is normal for men to experience a decline in the production of the male hormone testosterone with aging, but this also occurs with conditions such as diabetes. The testes, unlike the ovaries, do not run out of the substance it needs to make testosterone. A healthy man may be able to make sperm well into his 80s or later. However, as a result of disease, subtle changes in the function of the testes may occur as early as age 45 to 50 and more dramatically after the age of 70 in some men.
Question: What is yohimbe?
Answer: The active ingredient from the bark of yohimbe -- yohimbine -- is used in some prescription drugs for erectile dysfunction. Yohimbine drugs have also been used to ease the sexual side effects of antidepressants and to treat low sex drive in women. However, it's not clear that yohimbe -- the natural product -- has the same benefits as yohimbine. There is no standard dose. The bark extract is sometimes used to make a tea.
Question: How are social and emotional developmental delays in children treated?
Answer: There is no known cure for these conditions. However, treatment may include: special types of behavioral and skill-oriented therapy medication may help some problematic behaviors As with most types of delays, early treatment can make a big difference in the progress your child makes. Depending upon the diagnosis, treatment may also include play therapy or steps to aid attachment between parent and child.