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Question: What are symptoms of primary hyperparathyroidism?
Answer: But if you do have symptoms, they are likely not severe. They include: Muscles that feel weaker than usual Fatigue and wanting to sleep more Pain in your joints and bones Depression But if you have a more severe form of primary hyperparathyroidism and your calcium levels rise, your symptoms also could include: Being constipated Feeling nauseated Throwing up Not feeling hungry Feeling confused or forgetting things You're more thirsty than usual You pee more often than normal You have pain on one side of your lower abdomen (if you have kidney stones) Your doctor will make the diagnosis based on blood tests. If you have primary hyperparathyroidism and you have bothersome symptoms, you'll need surgery to remove the overactive parathyroid gland or glands.
Question: How can bacterial vaginosis (BV) affect pregnancy?
Answer: When you're going through fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization ( IVF), you may have less success if you have BV. Pregnant women with BV have had babies who were born premature (before the 37th week) or with a low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds). Since there's a chance BV could be the cause, you should get it treated.
Question: What causes bacterial vaginosis (BV)?
Answer: Both "good" and "bad" bacteria live in your vagina.
Question: What can raise my odds of getting bacterial vaginosis (BV)?
Answer: Any woman can get BV, but some things raise your odds, including: Smoking Sexual activity Douching Douching upsets the natural balance of bacteria. Scented soaps, bubble baths, and vaginal deodorants have a similar effect. A new sex partner, or having more than one, makes it more likely that you'll get BV. The reason why isn't clear, but women who have female partners are most at risk. You can also get BV from oral and anal sex. An IUD birth control device, which fits inside your uterus, has been linked to BV -- especially if you have irregular bleeding. But we need more studies to know if it's really a cause. You might have heard that you can get vaginal infections like BV from swimming pools or public toilet seats, but that's not true.
Question: What are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis (BV)?
Answer: Around half of all women with BV show no symptoms. But if you do, you could notice a: Thin white, gray, or green discharge Burning feeling when you pee Fishy smell that gets stronger after sex It's not the same as a yeast infection. Those often itch, have a thick, white discharge, and don't smell.
Question: What other infections are associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV)?
Answer: Having BV makes it easier for you to get an STI like herpes, chlamydia, or gonorrhea. If you already have HIV, BV raises your chances of passing it on to your partner. If you have BV when you get a hysterectomy or other surgery on your female organs, you're more likely to come down with a bacterial infection afterward. Some of the same things that cause BV can also lead to pelvic inflammatory disease ( PID), an infection of your uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
Question: How can I prevent  bacterial vaginosis (BV)?
Answer: To lower your chances of getting BV, use only water â not even soap -- when you wash your genital area. Don't douche. When you go to the bathroom, wipe from front to back, from your vagina toward your anus. Put a condom on before his penis touches your vagina, mouth, or anus. Clean sex toys after every use. Limit the number of sex partners you have. Get tested for STIs, and have your partners get tested, too.
Question: What is bacterial vaginosis (BV)?
Answer: You may not have symptoms, and you may not need treatment. Most of the time, BV doesn't cause any other health problems. If your lactobacillus levels drop, more bad bacteria move in, and you get BV. If you have BV when you get a hysterectomy or other surgery on your female organs, you're more likely to come down with a bacterial infection afterward.
Question: How is bacterial vaginosis (BV) treated?
Answer: You may not have symptoms, and you may not need treatment. Your BV may go away on its own. When you do have symptoms, your doctor can prescribe antibiotics to get rid of your infection. This could be a tablet you take by mouth or a cream or gel you apply to your vagina. You'll need to take most treatments for 5 to 7 days. And you should finish all of your medicine, even if your symptoms go away. If you stop early, your infection could come back. Since BV could be spread through sex, avoid all sexual contact until you're better. If your partner is another woman, she may want to see her doctor so she can be treated, too. If you use an IUD and BV keeps coming back (recurrent BV), you may want to talk to your doctor about a different type of birth control instead. Even after BV is treated and goes away, it's common for it to return. If that happens, you'll probably need to take antibiotics again for a longer time.
Question: How does moving around help comfort a crying baby?
Answer: Has your baby ever stopped crying after you picked her up and walked around? If so, you know that motion can be a fuss-buster. Many crying babies find comfort in smooth, rhythmic movements, like being rocked in a rocking chair, hammock, or infant swing. Take yours for a walk in a stroller or for a car ride -- just be sure she's safely strapped into her rear-facing car seat. Try out different types of motion to see what soothes your baby best. Don't place her on top of a vibrating appliance, such as a dishwasher or dryer, because she could fall.
Question: What are some ways to comfort a crying baby?
Answer: Try out different background sounds, like a white noise machine, a recorded heartbeat, the shower, or household appliances like dishwashers or washing machines.
Question: How can contact that comforts help your crying baby?
Answer: Your baby may relax when she feels like she did in the womb. Swaddle her in a blanket, or gently pat her on the back in a pattern like a heartbeat. Lie down with her against your side, or keep her close to your body in an infant sling as you walk around. A warm bath may also help.
Question: How can sounds that soothes help comfort your crying baby?
Answer: In the womb, she got used to hearing a heartbeat. Try out different background sounds, like a white noise machine, a recorded heartbeat, the shower, or household appliances like dishwashers or washing machines. If the sound really seems to work, record it so you can play it when your baby is upset. Babies also respond to familiar voices. Sing your baby a gentle lullaby or quietly hum while you hold her, or as she lies on your chest. Shhhing" sounds Swinging Sucking (feed her, or give her a pacifier) No matter which technique you try, remember that your baby is more likely to stop crying if you remain calm.
Question: How can clothing help with diabetes-related skin problems?
Answer: This simple first line of defense can help you avoid the cuts and scratches that can lead to infection. Whether you're gardening or walking the dog, cover your legs with long pants and your feet with flat, well-fitting shoes.
Question: Does controlling diabetes help skin problems?
Answer: Get -- and keep -- your blood sugar within a normal range. If you already have skin problems, you can stop them from getting worse. Strive for a healthy weight, eat right, cut back on salt, maintain a healthy blood pressure, and exercise.
Question: Does diabetes cause skin problems?
Answer: Diabetes makes you more likely to get a wide range of skin problems.
Question: How can you get educated about diabetes-related skin problems?
Answer: One key to preventing problems is to understand what causes them. Talk to your doctor. Learn about the complications, what your particular risks are, and how you can lower them.
Question: How does self-awareness help with diabetes?
Answer: Be aware. If you have diabetic nerve damage, which is called neuropathy, you could have an infected cut, scratch, or skin puncture and not know it. Don't let a small problem turn into a big one. Be aware of your body. Check your legs, ankles, feet, and in between your toes every day for new wounds or old ones that never seem to heal.
Question: How does treating wounds and sores help with diabetes?
Answer: Treat wounds and sores. Don't neglect them. If you find a nick, a scratch, a small cut, or anything that isn't healing or that worries you, talk to your doctor right away.
Question: Can checking for scabs and cuts help skin problems associated with diabetes?
Answer: Don't let a small problem turn into a big one. Be aware of your body. Check your legs, ankles, feet, and in between your toes every day for new wounds or old ones that never seem to heal. Treat wounds and sores. Don't neglect them. If you find a nick, a scratch, a small cut, or anything that isn't healing or that worries you, talk to your doctor right away.
Question: How does being educated about diabetes help with the disease?
Answer: One key to preventing problems is to understand what causes them. Talk to your doctor. Learn about the complications, what your particular risks are, and how you can lower them.
Question: How can you prevent dry skin if you have diabetes?
Answer: Keep your skin -- especially at armpits, toes, and groin -- clean and dry, but not too dry. Take short, lukewarm showers or baths and use mild soaps and shampoos when you wash. The best time is right after a shower or bath, when it's still moist. Dry well by patting gently. Don't rub. Focus on underarms, between legs, under breasts, and between toes.
Question: How does controlling your diabetes help with the disease?
Answer: Diabetes makes you more likely to get a wide range of skin problems. Strive for a healthy weight, eat right, cut back on salt, maintain a healthy blood pressure, and exercise. That's a tall order, but talk to your health care team for support. If you have diabetic nerve damage, which is called neuropathy, you could have an infected cut, scratch, or skin puncture and not know it.
Question: What eye problems does juvenile arthritis cause?
Answer: A child who has juvenile arthritis may develop problems with her eyes. The problems may be caused by the disease or by medications the child takes for the disease. The most common eye problem is inflammation in a part of the eye called the uvea. Doctors call this condition âuveitis.â If it affects specific parts of the uvea, it may also be called iritis or iridocyclitis.
Question: What's the treatment for eye problems linked to juvenile arthritis?
Answer: Your rheumatologist and ophthalmologist will work with you on this. If your child has uveitis, she might need prescription eyedrops. Some of these eyedrops dilate the eyes in order to keep the pupils open and help to prevent scars. Your child might also be prescribed steroid eyedrops. For example, your child might use cortisone drops to curb swelling and lower inflammation. Long-term use of steroid eyedrops can have serious side effects, including glaucoma and cataracts. If eyedrops don't lower inflammation enough, your child might need to take anti-inflammatory pills. To avoid long-term side effects of steroid medications, your child might also get a drug such as methotrexate, which they would take by mouth or as a shot. Severe cases of uveitis may need different kinds of drugs that treat immune system conditions.
Question: Should I take my child to a rheumatologist?
Answer: In order to find eye problems early and prevent them from causing damage, your rheumatologist (a doctor who specializes in treating arthritis) will schedule frequent appointments with a pediatric ophthalmologist. That's a medical doctor who specializes in children's eye diseases.
Question: How often should my child have eye exams?
Answer: That depends on what type of juvenile arthritis she has, how long she has had it, and what medications she takes. Ask your rheumatologist for the schedule.
Question: How can I tell if my child is developing problems related to juvenile arthritis?
Answer: Eye inflammation may not be painful. And the eyes are not usually as red as they are in conjunctivitis. So many children with juvenile arthritis who develop eye problems may not have any obvious symptoms. It's rare, but a child might complain of blurred vision or of light bothering her eyes. Sometimes, a child's eyes might look red or cloudy. But these types of symptoms usually develop so slowly that permanent eye damage can happen before she notices any trouble with seeing.
Question: Will my doctor give my child a visual field test to check for juvenile arthritis?
Answer: The doctor might also give your child a âvisual fieldâ test to check for any vision changes. This type of exam measures peripheral vision, meaning how far your child can see to the side when she focuses her gaze on a central point. You should carefully follow the medicine guidelines that your child's doctor provided. Keep all appointments with the rheumatologist and the ophthalmologist.
Question: What will happen during my child's appointment with an ophthalmologist?
Answer: Tell the ophthalmologist about the medicines that your child takes. You can get the names of the medicines, the dosages, and the reasons they have been prescribed from your rheumatologist. During the eye exam, the ophthalmologist will put drops in your child's eyes to make the pupils dilate. The drops may burn a little, but it helps the doctor get a clear view inside the eyes.
Question: Can uveitis start before a child gets diagnosed with juvenile arthritis?
Answer: It can also cause vision problems, such as: Glaucoma, a condition that causes high pressure in the eye Cataracts, a clouding of the lens of the eye Permanent vision damage, including blindness Uveitis can start up to 1 year before your child gets a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis. Or it could happen at the same time, or years later. It can even happen years after juvenile arthritis is in remission, which means that the disease is not active.
Question: Is uveitis more common in some children than in others?
Answer: Juvenile arthritis, also called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or childhood arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis to affect children. A child with this type of juvenile arthritis might need to get her eyes checked every 3 to 4 months. In general, children with polyarthritis need an eye exam every 6 months. Children with systemic juvenile arthritis usually need an examination every 12 months.
Question: How will the ophthalmologist diagnose inflammation of my child's eye?
Answer: The most common eye problem is inflammation in a part of the eye called the uvea. The drops may burn a little, but it helps the doctor get a clear view inside the eyes.
Question: What is juvenile arthritis?
Answer: It's can affect many parts of the body, including the eyes. The most common eye problem is inflammation in a part of the eye called the uvea.
Question: How can chronic migraines affect you?
Answer: Because of that, chronic migraines can take a toll on your personal life. If you get painful headaches for half of each month, you lose days of work or school and precious time with friends and family. It's common for people with chronic migraines to also have depression.
Question: What causes migraines and chronic migraines?
Answer: Doctors are learning more about what brings on these headaches, which often run in families. Some are the result of a changes in your brain chemicals. Abnormal brain activity is also involved. Every person who has migraines has different triggers, but common ones include a lack of sleep, caffeine, and being under stress. Most people who get chronic migraines are women. This may be because hormone changes are another well-known cause. These shifts happen around your monthly period, as well as during pregnancy and through menopause. Birth control can also play a role.
Question: What are chronic migraines?
Answer: But if you have the condition chronic migraine, you get headaches much more often -- at least 15 days a month. These frequent and severe attacks can make living a normal life a challenge. Most people who get chronic migraines are women.
Question: What is psychological abuse as it relates to elder abuse?
Answer: They include: Torn or bloody clothes, especially underwear Sexually transmitted diseases Bruises, especially on both sides of the body or around the breasts or genitals Bleeding from the vagina or bottom Psychological abuse is any action that hurts a person emotionally. It can happen when someone threatens him, yells at him, calls him names or talks down to him, ignores him over and over, and controls what he does, who he sees, and where he goes.
Question: What should you do if you see signs of elder abuse?
Answer: First, try talking privately with the person you suspect is in trouble. You can start by saying you think something is wrong and you want to help. If he won't answer your questions, it's possible that he is being abused. If he tells you someone's hurting him or you suspect he's in immediate danger, call 911. If the problem isn't urgent, contact Adult Protective Services in the state where he lives. You don't need proof of the abuse to make the call. The agency will send someone to the person's home to check out the report and, if necessary, take steps to make sure he's safe.
Question: What are signs of psychological abuse in relation to elder abuse?
Answer: Watch for signs of this kind of abuse in your loved one's actions or his relationships with you and others. He might: Act withdrawn or frightened Have changes in his behavior that you can't explain Rock back and forth, suck, or mumble to himself Be depressed, confused, or lose interest in things he enjoyed Have trouble sleeping Financial abuse is when an older person's money or property are threatened.
Question: What is physical abuse as it relates to elder abuse?
Answer: It can happen in different ways: Physical abuse is any action that causes injury or bodily harm. It can include hitting, shoving, kicking, or burning an older person, tying him to a bed or wheelchair, locking him in a room, or giving him drugs his doctor hasn't prescribed.
Question: What are signs of financial abuse in relation to elder abuse?
Answer: Signs may include: Withdrawals from bank accounts that your loved one can't explain A new "friend" who may be taking financial advantage of him Legal documents that have been changed or disappeared Missing financial statements Unpaid bills, utilities that are shut off, or threats of eviction Signatures that seem to be forged Neglect happens when caregivers don't tend to an older person's needs.
Question: What are physical signs of sexual abuse in relation to elder abuse?
Answer: There may be physical signs as well as those you can't see. They include: Torn or bloody clothes, especially underwear Sexually transmitted diseases Bruises, especially on both sides of the body or around the breasts or genitals Bleeding from the vagina or bottom Psychological abuse is any action that hurts a person emotionally.
Question: What is neglect as it relates to elder abuse?
Answer: Signs may include: Withdrawals from bank accounts that your loved one can't explain A new "friend" who may be taking financial advantage of him Legal documents that have been changed or disappeared Missing financial statements Unpaid bills, utilities that are shut off, or threats of eviction Signatures that seem to be forged Neglect happens when caregivers don't tend to an older person's needs. It can mean not giving him enough food, water, clothing, housing, and medications or not helping him bathe, dress, or pay the bills. Abandoning the person completely is also a type of abuse. Sometimes a caregiver knows he's neglecting the person, but others may not know they're doing anything wrong.
Question: What are signs of neglect in relation to elder abuse?
Answer: He might: Act withdrawn or frightened Have changes in his behavior that you can't explain Rock back and forth, suck, or mumble to himself Be depressed, confused, or lose interest in things he enjoyed Have trouble sleeping Financial abuse is when an older person's money or property are threatened. He loses weight suddenly or isn't hungry anymore. Bedsores Missing or broken dentures, eyeglasses, hearing aids, or walkers If you see any of these signs in a loved one, friend, or neighbor, speak up right away. If he tells you someone's hurting him or you suspect he's in immediate danger, call 911.
Question: How can visualization help me reduce stress around symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: It's like taking a mental vacation to distract you from your worries and pain. Imagine yourself in a place you find calm and relaxing. Maybe it's in a boat on a mountain lake. Feel the warm sun on your face. Dip your toes in the water. Listen to the birds chirp. Smell the mountain air. Go back to that place every time you feel stressed or when symptoms bother you.
Question: Can I reduce stress around unpredictable symptoms of my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: Remember to follow your doctor's instructions exactly when taking any medication for your IBS- D. Unpredictable symptoms can leave you stressed and anxious, which can lead to more problems. But when you learn ways to worry less, that can break the circle.
Question: How can mindfulness meditation help me reduce stress around symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: This can calm your mind, ease stress, and help manage pain. It's taught in a class or group session. You'll learn breathing, visualization, and relaxation techniques to lessen your stress. The main goal here is to help you focus on the present instead of worrying about the past or future.
Question: How can psychodynamic therapy help me reduce stress around symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: Psychodynamic therapy looks at how your emotions affect your symptoms. Often you're taught ways to help you relax.
Question: Are there medications that can help my irritable bowl syndrome (IBS) feel better?
Answer: If your doctor prescribes these, you may wonder how they could help you.
Question: Should I follow my doctor's instructions for taking medications for my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: Remember to follow your doctor's instructions exactly when taking any medication for your IBS- D. Unpredictable symptoms can leave you stressed and anxious, which can lead to more problems.
Question: What is eluxadoline and how can it help treat my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: Eluxadoline ( Viberzi) works in your digestive system to lessen bowel contractions and slow the motion in your intestines. You take it twice a day with food. It works best if you take it regularly for as long as your doctor feels is needed.
Question: How can hypnosis help me reduce stress around symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: This puts you in a different state of awareness and uses the power of suggestion to help you feel better. The hypnotist may use calm imagery to help relax the muscles in your gut.
Question: What medications can I take to help cramping that comes from my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: You might hear your doctor call these "anticholinergic and antispasmodic drugs." She's talking about prescription meds like dicyclomine ( Bentyl) and hyoscyamine ( Levsin), which lessen bad cramping and unusual colon contractions. They may help more if you take them before you have symptoms. For instance, if you usually have pain or diarrhea after eating, it's probably better to take them before a meal.
Question: What are ways to calm down my symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: There's evidence that two may calm your symptoms: Peppermint oil.
Question: How can low-dose antidepressants help treat my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: If your doctor prescribes these, you may wonder how they could help you. Some may work because they weaken pain signals your gut sends to your brain. They can also improve diarrhea by slowing the flow of food through your stomach and intestines.