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Question: Can my child take a break from ADHD medication to try other medicines?
Answer: For some children, talk therapy or neurofeedback may work as well as medication. If your child isn't taking medication, it's easier to tell if another treatment is working.
Question: How can I manage ADHD symptoms in my child during a break from medication?
Answer: If you decide that she should take a break from all medications, other treatments, like talk therapy or neurofeedback, can help her manage her symptoms.
Question: Are children with ADHD supposed to take breaks from the medication?
Answer: Most kids who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) take medication to manage their symptoms. You may have heard that there are benefits of taking breaks from the medicine.
Question: Will it take longer for ADHD medication to work if my child takes a break from it?
Answer: It might take a while for your child's medication to work again. Some nonstimulant medications take several days or even weeks to work the way they're supposed to.
Question: Is taking a break from medication the only way to know if the medication is still effective?
Answer: Taking a break from medication isn't the only option. Your doctor may recommend lowering your child's dosage or switching to another medication instead.
Question: How should my parenting change if my child takes a break from ADHD medication?
Answer: You'll need to be extra attentive. Medication helps kids with ADHD pay attention during tough tasks like driving. It may even lower the chances that your child will do risky things, like smoke and drink. You should be prepared to watch your child more than usual during a medication break.
Question: If my child stops taking ADHD medication will the symptoms reappear?
Answer: It may make your child's ADHD symptoms reappear or get worse. Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention may become problems again within a day or 2 of stopping medication.
Question: When is the best time for my child to take a break from ADHD medication?
Answer: Weekends, holidays, summer vacations, and other âslow timesâ are the best time to take a medication break. That way, if your child is struggling with her symptoms, it won't affect her schoolwork. You may also have more time to pay attention to how she's doing and help her.
Question: How do I know if my child is ready for a break from ADHD medication?
Answer: Your child may be ready if: She's been symptom-free for more than a year while on medication. Her symptoms were not a big problem when she forgot a dose or two of medication. She seems to be concentrating better than ever.
Question: Will a break from ADHD medication boost my child's growth?
Answer: It may boost your child's growth. Some ADHD medications can slow a child's growth in height, especially during the first 2 years of taking it. While height delays are temporary and kids typically catch up later, going off medication may lead to fewer growth delays.
Question: Who should I talk to before my child takes a break from ADHD medication?
Answer: It may be a good idea for some kids, but talk with the doctor about what's right for your child. You'll want to make sure they understand what she's going through and will tell you if her behavior changes. Your doctor may recommend lowering your child's dosage or switching to another medication instead.
Question: Will a break from ADHD medication ease side effects?
Answer: A medication break can ease side effects. But it won't make them sick or cause other side effects.
Question: How does other cancer in the family increase the risk for breast cancer?
Answer: If a family member had ovarian cancer under age 50, your risk is increased.
Question: How do breast lesions increase the risk for breast cancer?
Answer: A previous breast biopsy result of atypical hyperplasia (lobular or ductal) or lobular carcinoma in situ increases a woman's breast cancer risk by four to five times.
Question: How does alcohol increase the risk for breast cancer?
Answer: Alcohol. Use of alcohol is linked to increased risk of developing breast cancer. Compared with nondrinkers, women who consume one alcoholic drink a day have a very small increase in risk, and those who have 2 to 5 drinks daily have about 1.5 times the risk of women who do not drink.
Question: How could my heritage increase my risk for breast cancer?
Answer: Female descendants of Eastern and Central European Jews ( Ashkenazi) are at increased risk.
Question: How does direct family history increase the risk for breast cancer?
Answer: Having a mother, sister, or daughter ("first-degree" relative) who has breast cancer puts a woman at higher risk for the disease. The risk is even greater if this relative developed breast cancer before menopause and had cancer in both breasts. Having one first-degree relative with breast cancer approximately doubles a woman's risk, and having two first-degree relatives triples her risk. Having a male blood relative with breast cancer will also increase a woman's risk of the disease.
Question: How does early menstruation increase my risk for breast cancer?
Answer: Longer lifetime exposure to endogenous (your own) estrogen increases your risk, such as starting to menstruate before age 12, starting menopause after age 55, and never having had a pregnancy.
Question: How does my age at childbirth increase my risk for breast cancer?
Answer: Having your first child after age 35 or never having children puts you at higher risk.
Question: How does excessive radiation increase my risk for breast cancer?
Answer: Excessive radiation . This is especially true for women who were exposed to a large amount of radiation before age 30 -- usually as treatment for cancers such as lymphoma.
Question: How does race increase the risk for breast cancer?
Answer: Caucasian women are at a slightly higher risk of developing breast cancer than are African- American, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American women. The exception to this is African- American women, who are more likely than Caucasians to have breast cancer under age 40.
Question: How do genetics increase the risk for breast cancer?
Answer: About 5% to 10% of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary. Carriers of alterations in either of two familial breast cancer genes called BRCA1 or BRCA2 are at higher risk. Women with an inherited alteration in the BRCA1 gene have about a 72% chance of developing breast cancer by age 80, and those with an inherited alteration in the BRCA2 gene have about a 69% chance of developing breast cancer. There are several other types of abnormal genes that increase risk of breast cancer.
Question: What are risk factors for breast cancer?
Answer: A risk factor is anything that increases a person's chance of getting a disease. Different cancers have different risk factors. However, having a cancer risk factor, or even several of them, does not necessarily mean that a person will get cancer. Some women with one or more breast cancer risk factors never develop breast cancer, while about half of women with breast cancer have no apparent risk factors.
Question: How does a previous abnormal breast biopsy increase the risk for breast cancer?
Answer: Women with earlier biopsies showing any of the following have a slight increased risk: fibroadenomas with complex features, hyperplasia without atypia, sclerosing adenosis, and solitary papilloma.
Question: How does weight increase my risk for breast cancer?
Answer: Longer lifetime exposure to endogenous (your own) estrogen increases your risk, such as starting to menstruate before age 12, starting menopause after age 55, and never having had a pregnancy.
Question: How does age increase the risk for breast cancer?
Answer: Age. Your risk for breast cancer increases as you age. About 80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer each year are ages 45 or older, and about 43% are ages 65 or above. Consider this: In women ages 40 to 50, there is a one in 68 risk of developing breast cancer. From ages 50 to 60, that risk increases to one in 42. In the 60 to 70 age group, the risk is one in 28. In women ages 70 and older, one in 26 is at risk of developing the disease.
Question: What factors are not related to breast cancer?
Answer: Factors not related to breast cancer Fibrocystic breast changes Multiple pregnancies Coffee or caffeine intake Use of anti-perspirants Wearing underwire bras Using hair dye Having an abortion or miscarriage Using breast implants Scientists are still investigating whether smoking, high-fat diets, lack of exercise, and environmental pollution increase breast cancer risk. Some studies have suggested that women who are using birth control pills have a very slight increased risk of developing breast cancer. That risk disappears after stopping them for 10 years or more. Still other studies show no relation. More research is under way to confirm these findings. Women who breastfeed have a reduced risk of breast cancer.
Question: How many people will be diagnosed with breast cancer?
Answer: In 2015 (the latest year for which statistics are available), the risk was just over 12% -- or more than one in 8. In many cases, it's not known why a woman gets breast cancer. A woman with a history of cancer in one breast, such as ductal carcinoma in situ ( DCIS) or invasive breast cancer, is three to four times likelier to develop a new breast cancer, unrelated to the first one, in either the other breast or in another part of the same breast.
Question: Could sciatica be causing my lower back pain?
Answer: Sciatica: This may be your cause if you have a sharp pain in your lower back or hip. It happens when a herniated disc presses on the nerves in your lower spine.
Question: What is cervical radiculopathy?
Answer: Cervical radiculopathy : This is a pinched nerve in your neck that is usually caused by a bone spur or herniated disc.
Question: What is cauda equina syndrome?
Answer: Cauda equina syndrome: This happens if a ruptured disc pushes down into the nerve roots in your spine. It may be what's causing your pain if bladder and bowel control have been an issue for you lately.
Question: What is degenerative disc disease?
Answer: Degenerative disc disease: The discs that separate your vertebrae wear down. This sometimes causes the bones to rub together. Age is usually the reason, but sports and injuries can be culprits, too.
Question: What is scoliosis?
Answer: Scoliosis: You may hear this called âcurvature of the spine.â If you have it, chances are you were born with it. Pain tied to it usually starts at about middle age.
Question: What is the sacroliac joint and how can problems with it  lead to back pain?
Answer: Inflammation and movement problems of the sacroiliac joint: This joint sits at the bottom of the spine, on either side of the pelvis. It transfers the weight of your upper body to your lower body. This can start to bother you after you've been injured, if you have an infection, if you have arthritis, or if you're pregnant. Abnormal movement, such as too much movement of the joint, can also cause long-term pain.
Question: Does arthritis bring on lower back pain?
Answer: Arthritis: This causes stiffness, swelling, and inflammation in your joints. If your doctor mentions âankylosing spondylitis,â he's talking about a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the joints and ligaments along your spine.
Question: What injuries can cause back pain?
Answer: Falling down, getting into a car accident, or even overdoing it in that pick-up game over the weekend can cause problems you feel in your lower back, like: Spine/vertebral fractures: Your back may have a broken bone if it gets hit hard or you fall from a great height. Sprains and strains: Lifting and twisting at the same time, or swinging a golf club, can pull or tear the ligaments, muscles, and tendons in your back. Spasms: These are muscle contractions, and they hurt. They generally happen when you sprain or strain your lower back.
Question: What daily habits could cause lower back pain?
Answer: Your back is at the mercy of bad habits like: Slouching at your desk Lifting and pulling heavy objects with your back rather your legs Being overweight Not exercising enough Smoking Wearing high heels Carrying an overloaded backpack All of these things can lead to lower back pain.
Question: What are herniated or slipped discs and how can they cause back pain?
Answer: If your back isn't feeling quite right, have your doctor check for: Herniated or slipped discs: The bones of your spine are cushioned by discs, often referred to as âshock absorbers.â When they wear down, the soft tissue between them begins to squeeze out. This is when you start to feel it -- especially if they rupture. It can happen if you've had a sudden injury, or because of simple wear and tear.
Question: How common is lower back pain?
Answer: If you're having pain, it's important to figure out why. Age is usually the reason, but sports and injuries can be culprits, too. Any one of these can cause pain in your lower back.
Question: Can lower back pain be caused by other things that are going on in your body?
Answer: Lower back pain can also be caused by other things that are going on in your body. Abdominal aortic aneurysm: If the blood vessel that supplies blood to your belly, pelvis, and legs is at risk of rupturing, you'll feel sudden pain in your lower back. Pregnancy: All that weight out front can put a real strain on your back. Other issues: Low back pain can also happen because of things like: Kidney stones Endometriosis, a buildup of uterine tissue outside the uterus Fibromyalgia, a condition that causes widespread muscle pain
Question: How can stress lead to lower back pain?
Answer: And the pain can feel much worse if you're also depressed or anxious. Sciatica: This may be your cause if you have a sharp pain in your lower back or hip.
Question: What are the goals of treatment for Parkinson's disease?
Answer: Your health care team should include: Neurologists Occupational therapists Physical therapists Counselors Social workers Speech therapists Registered dietitians The goals of treatment vary for each person, but in most cases, treatment for Parkinson's disease is designed to: Maintain overall quality of life Improve mobility and function Reduce rigidity Reduce tremor Reverse slowed movements Improve posture, gait, balance, speech, and writing skills Maintain mental sharpness Most people with Parkinson's disease can be treated using prescribed medications.
Question: Which health care professionals can be part of your medical team if you have Parkinson's disease?
Answer: Treating Parkinson's disease is often a "team effort" involving not only your neurologist but also a wide variety of specialists. Your health care team should include: Neurologists Occupational therapists Physical therapists Counselors Social workers Speech therapists Registered dietitians The goals of treatment vary for each person, but in most cases, treatment for Parkinson's disease is designed to: Maintain overall quality of life Improve mobility and function Reduce rigidity Reduce tremor Reverse slowed movements Improve posture, gait, balance, speech, and writing skills Maintain mental sharpness Most people with Parkinson's disease can be treated using prescribed medications.
Question: What can I do if I'm embarrassed about having rosacea?
Answer: If your symptoms are seriously affecting your mood and self-esteem, do something about it. Treatment for your rosacea symptoms is key. You could also ask your doctor about using makeup to hide affected patches of skin. If you're stressed or depressed, you might get help from counseling or medications. Never ignore signs of anxiety or depression. Talk to your doctor right away so that you can get help.
Question: Why is it important to give your child a sense of control over bedwetting to help minimize the negative emotional effects of it?
Answer: There are a number of different ways you can help your child take some ownership of his bedwetting recovery, which will instill confidence and a sense of hope. First, work with your child to create and keep a bedwetting calendar or journal. Your child can recognize dry nights with stars and even come up with different hypotheses to test. For instance, they might decide to test whether limiting soda in the evening helps minimize bedwetting occurrences and keep track of it in their bedwetting journal. You can also encourage your child to visualize his bladder filling up overnight and imagine himself waking up to use the bathroom when he needs to urinate.
Question: Where is a bone biopsy done and will I be awake during it?
Answer: A bone biopsy can be done at a hospital or your doctor's office. Before the test, you'll get medicine to prevent pain and help you relax or sleep. During the biopsy, nurses will check your heartbeat and blood pressure.
Question: What will bone biopsy results tell me?
Answer: A biopsy can find out whether you have a tumor in your bone, and if that tumor is cancer. The doctor who ordered the test will explain what your results mean.
Question: Why do I need blood tests before a bone biopsy test?
Answer: Before the procedure, let her know if you: Take any medicines or supplements -- even over-the-counter medications Are allergic to pain medicine, latex, or tape Are pregnant Have bleeding problems or take blood thinners You might have blood tests to make sure you're healthy enough for the test. Your doctor will ask you to stop taking blood thinners a few days before the biopsy. Take your other medicines with a sip of water on the morning of the test. Don't eat or drink anything 8 hours beforehand.
Question: What happens during a needle bone biopsy?
Answer: Before the test, you'll get medicine to prevent pain and help you relax or sleep. Then the doctor places the needle into the bone to take out the sample. She uses a very thin one in a fine needle biopsy to remove a small sample of cells or tissue. She uses a larger one to get a bigger piece of bone in a core needle biopsy. You might feel some pressure when the needle goes in and the sample is taken out. A bandage is placed over the area to stop the bleeding.
Question: What happens during an open bone biopsy?
Answer: Before the test, you'll get medicine to prevent pain and help you relax or sleep. The doctor makes a small cut in your skin over the bone and removes a piece of it. She closes the hole in your skin with stitches or tape strips.
Question: What are bone biopsy tests used for?
Answer: These tests can show whether you have cancer or another problem. It can help your doctor diagnose you and find the right treatment.
Question: How do I get infected with E. coli?
Answer: You can become infected when you swallow even a small amount of E. coli bacteria. Among the ways this can happen: Ground meat: You eat ground meat that carries E. coli, and the meat wasn't cooked enough to kill the bacteria. When meat is processed, sometimes bacteria from the animals' intestines make their way into the meat. This happens more with ground meat because it comes from more than one animal. Untreated milk: You drink unpasteurized milk, which hasn't been heated to kill bacteria. E. coli can get into the milk from the cow's udder or from milking equipment. Vegetables and fruit: You might eat fresh vegetables or fruit that's been tainted by water that has the bacteria. This happens most often when manure from nearby animals mixes with the water supply. Other foods and beverages: You might also get E. coli from unpasteurized fruit juices and yogurt and cheese made from raw milk. Water: You swallow water that contains E. coli, perhaps while swimming in a pool, lake, or pond. Other people: You might get E. coli from another person who has it, such as a child. The bacteria can be passed to you if you clean up after an infected person and then don't wash your hands really well before you touch your mouth. Animals: It can be found at petting zoos or animal exhibits at fairs.
Question: How can I prevent E. coli infection?
Answer: After you've used the bathroom or changed a diaper After you've had contact with animals, even your own pets After handling raw meat You can also prevent E. coli infections by being careful about the foods that carry the greatest chance of contamination: Cook hamburgers until they're 160 F inside. Drink only pasteurized milk, juice, and cider. Wash all of your produce before you eat it. Be especially careful to get dirt off leafy greens such as lettuce and spinach. In your kitchen, a couple of simple rules will help keep you safe: Wash: Clean knives, counters, and cutting boards with hot, soapy water after raw meat has touched them. Keep raw and cooked separate: Use different cutting boards for food that you eat raw, such as vegetables and fruit. Don't put cooked meat back on the same plate you used for raw meat without washing the plate first. When you're swimming, try not to swallow the water, whether it's a pool, a lake, or the ocean. It may be tainted.
Question: How can E. coli make me sick?
Answer: While many of us associate E. coli with food poisoning, you can also get pneumonia and urinary tract infections from different types of the bacteria. In fact, 75% to 95% of urinary tract infections are caused by E. coli. Some versions of E. coli make you sick by making a toxin called Shiga. This toxin damages the lining of your intestine. The strains of E. coli that make the toxin are sometimes called STEC, which is short for â Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.â One especially bad strain, O157: H7, can make you very sick. It causes abdominal cramps, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. It is the leading cause of acute kidney failure in children. It can also cause life-threatening symptoms such as: Adult kidney failure Fever Bleeding Confusion Seizures You should get emergency help if you have any of these symptoms.
Question: When should I wash my hands to prevent E. coli infection?
Answer: After you've used the bathroom or changed a diaper After you've had contact with animals, even your own pets After handling raw meat You can also prevent E. coli infections by being careful about the foods that carry the greatest chance of contamination: Cook hamburgers until they're 160 F inside. Drink only pasteurized milk, juice, and cider. Wash all of your produce before you eat it.
Question: How is E. coli infection treated?
Answer: The only way your doctor can know for sure if you have an E. coli infection is to send a sample of your stool to a lab to be analyzed. Fortunately, the infection usually goes away on its own. For some types of E.coli associated with diarrhea, such as the watery travelers' diarrhea, antibiotics can shorten the length of time you have symptoms and might be used in moderately severe cases. But if you have fever or bloody diarrhea or if your doctor suspects Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, antibiotics should not be taken. They can actually increase the production of Shiga toxin and worsen your symptoms. It's important to rest and get plenty of fluids to replace what your body is losing through vomiting or diarrhea. Don't take over-the-counter medications that fight diarrhea. You don't want to slow down your digestive system, because that will delay your body's shedding of the infection.
Question: What food should I eat after E. coli infection?
Answer: When you start to feel better, stick to low-fiber foods at first such as: Crackers Toast Eggs Rice Dairy products and foods that are high in fat or fiber can make your symptoms worse.
Question: What are the symptoms of E. coli infection?
Answer: This happens more with ground meat because it comes from more than one animal. You'll probably start to feel ill 2 to 5 days after you've taken in the E. coli bacteria. The most common symptoms are: Abdominal cramps Diarrhea, which may be bloody Nausea Constant fatigue You may not have a fever. If you do, it may be slight. Healthy people infected with E. coli usually feel better within a week.
Question: Is there medication for hirsutism?
Answer: With regular use, you should have less hair on your face or body. Anti-androgen blockers help your body make and use fewer male hormones, so you should grow less hair over time. Vaniqa (eflornithine) is a face cream that slows hair growth where you apply it.