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Question: When should you go to the emergency department for symptoms of prostate cancer?
Answer: That discussion, which allows men to make an informed decision, should take place based on the following schedule: Age 50 for men who have an average risk for prostate cancer and an expectation of living at least 10 years or more Age 45 for men in the high-risk group, such as African Americans and those with a father, brother, or son that was diagnosed with prostate cancer before the age of 65 Age 40 for men who have more than one close relative (father, brother, or son) who had proatate cancer at an early age See your health care provider if you have any of the following symptoms: Difficulty initiating or stopping a urine stream Frequent urination Pain on urination Pain on ejaculation Blood in your semen Go to the nearest hospital emergency department right away if you have any of the following symptoms: Urinary tract infection - Burning pain on urination, urgency, frequent urination, especially with fever Bladder obstruction - Not urinating or urinating very little despite drinking enough fluid; producing little urine despite straining; pain due to a full bladder Acute kidney failure - Not urinating or urinating little, with little discomfort, despite drinking enough fluid Deep bone pain, especially in the back, hips, or thighs, or bone fracture; this is a possible sign of advanced prostate cancer that has spread to the bones.
Question: What are the symptoms of spinal cord compression relative to prostate cancer?
Answer: Eventually, pressure from the vertebrae or the tumor at the spine will result in compression of the spinal cord. These symptoms are often preceded by pain in the hip (usually on one side) or in the back, lasting a few days or weeks. Such symptoms require immediate evaluation in the nearest hospital emergency department. Failure to be treated immediately can result in permanent spinal cord damage.
Question: How will you know if your baby has fever?
Answer: Most doctors say a baby has a fever if her temperature rises to 100.4 F or above. It's best to take her temperature rectally. Take a few readings when your infant is well to get a sense of what her normal temperature is. If your baby is under age 3 months and has a fever, take her to a doctor.
Question: What causes your baby's fever?
Answer: Call the doctor if your baby: Is irritable Is inactive Is sluggish Doesn't eat Has trouble breathing Has a rash Vomits Has diarrhea Your baby could have a fever for many reasons, but the most likely is infection. Simple things such as colds can cause a fever, but so can very serious infections such as meningitis. If your baby is under 3 months and has a fever, see a doctor.
Question: When should you call your doctor about your baby's fever?
Answer: If your baby is under age 3 months and has a fever, take her to a doctor. For at least the first 6 months of life, call your doctor anytime she has a fever. A more important question is: Does your newborn show other symptoms of illness? Call the doctor if your baby: Is irritable Is inactive Is sluggish Doesn't eat Has trouble breathing Has a rash Vomits Has diarrhea Your baby could have a fever for many reasons, but the most likely is infection. Simple things such as colds can cause a fever, but so can very serious infections such as meningitis.
Question: How can I schedule rests to avoid fatigue while I get cancer treatment?
Answer: Balance periods of rest and work. Rest before you become fatigued -- frequent, short rests can help.
Question: How can I organize my work to avoid fatigue while getting cancer treatment?
Answer: Fatigue symptoms may include: Tired eyes or legs Whole-body tiredness Stiff shoulders Decreased energy or lack of energy Inability to concentrate Weakness or malaise Boredom or lack of motivation Sleepiness Increased irritability or impatience Nervousness or anxiety There are several ways to conserve your energy during your cancer fight. Here are some suggestions: Plan ahead and organize your work. Change storage of items to reduce trips or reaching. Delegate tasks when needed. Combine activities and simplify details.
Question: What's the best way to bend and lift to avoid fatigue while I get treatment for cancer?
Answer: When sitting, use a chair with good back support. Sit up with your back straight and your shoulders back. Adjust the level of your work -- work without bending over. When bending to lift something, bend your knees and use your leg muscles to lift, not your back. Do not bend forward at the waist with your knees straight. Carry several small loads instead of one large one, or use a cart.
Question: How should I limit reaching over my head to avoid fatigue while fighting cancer?
Answer: Limit work that requires reaching over your head and increases muscle tension. Use long-handled tools.
Question: Why is it important to pay attention to cancer-related fatigue?
Answer: Although cancer-related fatigue is a common, and often expected, side effect of cancer and its treatments, you should mention your concerns to your doctors. There are times when fatigue may be a clue to an underlying medical problem. Other times, there may be treatments to help control some of the causes of fatigue. Finally, there may be suggestions that are more specific to your situation that would help in combating your fatigue.
Question: How should I prioritize activities to avoid fatigue while getting treatment for cancer?
Answer: Decide what activities are important to you, and what could be delegated. Use your energy on important tasks.
Question: Can I exercise normally if I have cancer?
Answer: Check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program. A good exercise program starts slowly, allowing your body time to adjust. Keep a regular exercise schedule. Exercise at least three times a week. The right kind of exercise never makes you feel sore, stiff, or exhausted. If you experience soreness, stiffness, exhaustion, or feel out of breath as a result of your exercise, you are overdoing it.
Question: What are the symptoms of fatigue associated with cancer?
Answer: If you have cancer, keep a diary for one week to identify the time of day when you are either most fatigued or have the most energy. Note what you think may be contributing factors. Be alert to your personal warning signs of fatigue. Fatigue symptoms may include: Tired eyes or legs Whole-body tiredness Stiff shoulders Decreased energy or lack of energy Inability to concentrate Weakness or malaise Boredom or lack of motivation Sleepiness Increased irritability or impatience Nervousness or anxiety There are several ways to conserve your energy during your cancer fight.
Question: When should I call my doctor about cancer-related fatigue?
Answer: Warning Signs Be sure to let your doctor or nurse know right away if you have: Shortness of breath with minimal exertion Uncontrolled pain Inability to control side effects from treatments (such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite) Uncontrollable anxiety or nervousness Depression
Question: How can I pace myself to avoid fatigue while I get cancer treatment?
Answer: Pace yourself. A moderate pace is better than rushing through activities. Reduce sudden or prolonged strains. Alternate sitting and standing. When feeling overwhelmed or fatigued, practice focused breathing to help you relax.
Question: What environments should I avoid to fight fatigue while fighting cancer?
Answer: Identify effects of your environment. Avoid long, hot showers or baths.
Question: How can exercise help with cancer-related fatigue?
Answer: Fatigue symptoms may include: Tired eyes or legs Whole-body tiredness Stiff shoulders Decreased energy or lack of energy Inability to concentrate Weakness or malaise Boredom or lack of motivation Sleepiness Increased irritability or impatience Nervousness or anxiety There are several ways to conserve your energy during your cancer fight. Scientists have found that even healthy athletes forced to spend extended periods in bed or sitting in chairs develop feelings of anxiety, depression, weakness, fatigue, and nausea. Regular, moderate exercise can often decrease these feelings, help you stay active, and increase your energy. Even during cancer therapy, it is often possible to continue exercising.
Question: How can I keep my toes from getting infected if I have diabetes?
Answer: Cut toenails after bathing, when they are soft. Trim them straight across, then smooth with a nail file. Avoid cutting into the corners of toes. You may want a podiatrist (foot doctor) to do it for you. Don't cut cuticles.
Question: What kind of shoes should people with diabetes wear?
Answer: People with diabetes should wear shoes that have: Closed toes and heels An outer sole made of stiff material Leather uppers without a seam inside Insides that are soft with no rough areas Don't wait to treat a minor foot problem if you have diabetes.
Question: How do I avoid runner's foot if I have diabetes?
Answer: Walk and work out in comfortable shoes. Don't exercise when you have open sores on your feet.
Question: How often should I wash my feet if I have diabetes?
Answer: Use mild soaps and warm water. Pat your skin dry; do not rub. Thoroughly dry your feet. After washing, put lotion on them to prevent cracking.
Question: How should someone be careful when exercising?
Answer: You have to take care of your feet when you have diabetes.
Question: When should someone talk to their doctor about foot problems?
Answer: Your doctor should look at your feet during each visit. Give him a call when you notice problems such as: Athlete's foot (cracking between the toes) Sores or wounds on your feet Ingrown toenails Increasing numbness or pain Calluses Redness Blackening of skin Bunions Infection Hammer toes (when the middle joint of toes is permanently bent downward)
Question: Why do people with diabetes have more foot problems?
Answer: You have to take care of your feet when you have diabetes. Poor foot care may lead to amputation of a foot or leg. Your doctor will check yours each year for problems. If you take good care of your feet, you can prevent most serious problems related to diabetes.
Question: What are some qualities of good shoe choices?
Answer: People with diabetes should wear shoes that have: Closed toes and heels An outer sole made of stiff material Leather uppers without a seam inside Insides that are soft with no rough areas Don't wait to treat a minor foot problem if you have diabetes.
Question: What is the best way to try on new footwear?
Answer: Try on new footwear with the type of socks you usually wear. Don't wear new shoes for more than an hour at a time. Look and feel inside your shoes before putting them on to make sure there's nothing irritating in them or rough areas. Wear special shoes if your doctor recommends them.
Question: When should I call my doctor if I am diabetic and having problems with my feet?
Answer: Your doctor should look at your feet during each visit. Give him a call when you notice problems such as: Athlete's foot (cracking between the toes) Sores or wounds on your feet Ingrown toenails Increasing numbness or pain Calluses Redness Blackening of skin Bunions Infection Hammer toes (when the middle joint of toes is permanently bent downward)
Question: What is the connection between foot problems and diabetes?
Answer: The American Diabetes Association estimates that it's the reason why 1 in 5 people with diabetes who seek hospital care do so. You have to take care of your feet when you have diabetes. Poor foot care may lead to amputation of a foot or leg.
Question: Why should someone avoid high heels or pointed toe shoes?
Answer: Don't wear shoes with high heels and pointed toes. Avoid shoes that leave your toes or heels unprotected, like open-toed shoes or sandals. They leave you vulnerable for injury and infections.
Question: What is one way people can protect their feet?
Answer: Always protect your feet with shoes, hard-soled slippers, or similar footwear. Wear shoes/boots that will protect your feet from weather conditions like cold and moisture. Go to your doctor or podiatrist to treat these conditions.
Question: What kind of socks and shoes should I wear if I have diabetes?
Answer: Always protect your feet with shoes, hard-soled slippers, or similar footwear. Don't wear shoes with high heels and pointed toes. Avoid shoes that leave your toes or heels unprotected, like open-toed shoes or sandals. Change your socks daily. Wear natural-fibers: cotton, wool, or a cotton-wool blend. Avoid tight socks. Don't wear new shoes for more than an hour at a time. Look and feel inside your shoes before putting them on to make sure there's nothing irritating in them or rough areas. Wear special shoes if your doctor recommends them.
Question: What does the pain from your SI joint feel like?
Answer: It could be a dull or sharp. It starts at your SI joint, but it can move to your buttocks, thighs, groin, or upper back. Sometimes standing up triggers the pain, and a lot of times you feel it only on one side of your lower back. You may notice that it bothers you more in the morning and gets better during the day. It's more common than you might think. About 15%-30% of people who hurt like this have a problem with the SI joint.
Question: What causes SI joint pain?
Answer: The pain starts when your SI joint gets inflamed. There are several reasons it could happen. You could hurt it when you play sports or if you fall down. You might also get this problem from an activity that gives the area a regular pounding, like jogging. Do you take uneven strides when you walk because one of your legs is longer than the other? That could be a cause of SI joint pain. Sometimes you start hurting when the ligaments that hold your SI joint together are damaged, which may make the joint move abnormally. Arthritis can lead to the problem. A type that affects your spine, called ankylosing spondylitis, can damage the SI joint. You'll also hurt when the cartilage over the SI joint slowly wears away as you age. SI joint pain may also start if you're pregnant. Your body releases hormones that cause your joints to loosen up and move more, which leads to changes in the way the joints move.
Question: How can chiropractic treatment help with SI joint pain?
Answer: Adjustments by a chiropractor can help relieve pain. He'll use techniques that move your muscles and joints.
Question: What is the SI joint?
Answer: There are two of them in your lower back, and they sit on each side of your spine. Their main job is to carry the weight of your upper body when you stand or walk and shift that load to your legs.
Question: How can physical therapy help with SI joint pain?
Answer: Exercises can improve strength and make you more flexible. You'll learn to correct any habits you might have picked up when you were trying to avoid pain, like walking with a limp or leaning to one side. Your therapist may try ultrasound, heat and cold treatments, massage, and stretching.
Question: How can I get relief from SI joint pain?
Answer: You'll also hurt when the cartilage over the SI joint slowly wears away as you age. Your doctor will tell you to lay off any sports that inflame your joint. He may also prescribe some pain drugs. Nerve treatment.
Question: How can nerve treatment help with SI joint pain?
Answer: He may also prescribe some pain drugs. If that doesn't help, your doctor may numb the nerves around your SI joint to give you relief.
Question: How can injections help with SI joint pain?
Answer: Your doctor might also inject a solution of natural ingredients, such as saline, and numbing drugs into your joint. You may hear him call this "prolotherapy." It's thought to help tighten loose ligaments, if that's the cause of your SI joint problem. These treatments usually reduce the inflammation and pain in your joint.
Question: What are the benefits of rehab for back pain?
Answer: If your back hurts, physical therapy can be your ticket to relief. It eases pain and helps you move better. If you get rehab when your back problems first show up, you might be able to avoid surgery. And if you do need an operation, physical therapy can help you recover.
Question: How can I sit to help me ease my back pain?
Answer: Sit up straight. It feels better and puts the least amount of stress on your back. And when sitting, arch your back five to 10 times if you feel stiff.
Question: How can physical therapy ease my back pain and make me more flexible?
Answer: It will help you with walking, climbing stairs, or even getting in and out of bed. Whatever your needs, your physical therapist can come up with a treatment plan to suit you. But the first thing he'll try to do is ease your back pain and boost your flexibility. Slow, measured movements are used to twist, pull, or push bones and joints into position. Your therapist puts pressure on your body with his hands or a device.
Question: What should you know about your preschooler's emotional development?
Answer: She has distinct likes and dislikes, and her personality is developing more every day. She is getting better at using words to express how she's feeling, which means fewer tantrums. Her mood may still change drastically from one moment to the next, but she is more likely to talk about being angry or sad rather than having a meltdown. At an age when your child has very little control over her own life, her fantasy world is her own creation.
Question: When do preschoolers start to want independence?
Answer: As your child gets older, she'll begin to see a connection between emotional outbursts and negative consequences. It may sound like a contradiction, but the best way to nurture your preschooler's independence and self-confidence is to keep her life fairly structured. Give her choices, but don't give her endless choices. Let her choose between two outfits to wear, or ask her if she wants a turkey sandwich or macaroni and cheese for lunch. When she asks to do something you know isn't a good idea, hold firm. Being allowed choices within a structured framework will help to boost her self-confidence while at the same time letting her know she's safe and secure.
Question: Does depression change how you feel pain?
Answer: Some of these networks also process information for sensing physical pain. So many experts think that depression can make you feel pain differently than other people. Any kind of chronic painmay get worse.
Question: How do you treat physical symptoms of depression?
Answer: Tell your doctor about any physical symptoms: Don't assume they'll go away on their own. Sometimes, treating your depression -- with therapy or medicine or both -- will clear up your physical symptoms. Medicines for depression "tweak" the chemicals your nerve cell networks use communicate, making them work more efficiently. Some antidepressants, such as duloxetine ( Cymbalta), venlafaxine ( Effexor), and older tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline ( Elavil) or desipramine ( Norpramin), may help with chronic pain, too. But you may also need something else. For example, your doctor may suggest an anti-anxiety or sleep aid medicine for insomnia so you can relax and sleep better.
Question: Can depression cause physical symptoms?
Answer: Depression can cause real changes in your body. For instance, it can slow down your digestion, which can result in stomach problems. Because these symptoms happen with many conditions, people with depression may never get help for them. They don't realize that their physical problems might be caused by their mental illness. A lot of doctors miss them, too.
Question: What are physical symptoms of depression?
Answer: Depression can cause real changes in your body.
Question: What are the treatments for corns and calluses?
Answer: Most corns and calluses gradually disappear when the friction or pressure stops, although your doctor may shave the top of a callus to reduce the thickness. Properly positioned moleskin pads can help relieve pressure on a corn. Most foot doctors discourage the use of over-the-counter salicylic-acid corn remedies. When applied improperly, these corn "plasters" can create a chemical skin burn in healthy tissue around the corn and cause infections and ulcers (which is a hole through the skin) in patients with diabetes, poor circulation, or numbness in their feet. Oral antibiotics generally clear up infected corns, but pus may have to be drained through a small incision.
Question: Is surgery a good method to remove a corn or callus?
Answer: You can consider surgery to remove a plantar callus, but there are no guarantees that the callus won't come back. A conservative approach is best initially. Keep the feet dry and friction-free. Wear properly fitted shoes and cotton socks, not wool or synthetic fibers that might irritate the skin. If a podiatrist or orthopedist thinks your corn or callus is caused by abnormal foot structure, walking motion, or hip rotation, orthopedic shoe inserts or surgery to correct foot deformities may help correct the problem.
Question: What problems are cuased by sleep apnea?
Answer: Sleep apnea creates several problems, including: Interruptions of breathing (lasting from a few seconds to minutes) during sleep caused by partial or total obstruction or blockage of the airway Frequent waking from sleep, even though you may not realize it Light sleeping. Waking up so many times a night interferes with the normal pattern of sleep, causing more time to be spent in light sleep than in more restorative, deeper sleep. Strain on the heart. Prolonged suffering from obstructive sleep apnea often results in higher blood pressure and may cause enlargement of the heart, with higher risks of heart attack and stroke. Poor night's sleep. This leads to drowsiness during the day and can interfere with your quality of life and increase risk for car accidents.
Question: What does a secretin stimulation test tell you about your pancreas?
Answer: Secretin stimulates the pancreas to release a fluid that neutralizes stomach acid and aids in digestion. The secretin stimulation test measures the ability of the pancreas to respond to secretin. This test may be performed to determine the activity of the pancreas in people with diseases that affect the pancreas (for example, cystic fibrosis or pancreatic cancer).
Question: What can a blood test tell you about your pancreas?
Answer: A number of tests are used to diagnose pancreas problems, including the following: Blood tests can check for signs of related conditions, including infection, anemia (low blood count), and dehydration. A tumor marker called CA 19-9 may be checked if pancreatic cancer is suspected.
Question: Why would you get an endoscopic ultrasound if you have pancreas problems?
Answer: Endoscopic ultrasound may reveal gallstones and can be helpful in diagnosing severe pancreatitis when an invasive test such as ERCP might make the condition worse. A biopsy or sampling of the pancreas may also be possible with this type of ultrasound.
Question: How can marijuana cause mouth problems?
Answer: Marijuana Smoke from pot is a carcinogen and can cause mouth cancer. In addition, if you smoke pot often, you can develop something called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, which leads to nausea and vomiting. The acids from your stomach that end up in your mouth can wear away enamel and lead to tooth decay.
Question: How can methamphetamine (meth) cause mouth problems?
Answer: Many people who use drugs also smoke. People use the term "meth mouth" to describe this condition of stained, badly damaged teeth. One reason for the damage is that the drug is acidic and causes vomiting and reflux. And even though it makes you less hungry, it makes you crave soda and sweets. The damage can happen in a short amount of time and often leads to the loss of teeth.
Question: What should I do to prepare for a lung function test for asthma?
Answer: Other things to do on the day of a lung function test: Don't smoke Don't have coffee, tea, cola, or chocolate Avoid exercise and cold air Be prepared to adjust your asthma drugs.