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Question: What is edema?
Answer: Get emergency medical help right away if you have chest pain that lasts more than a few minutes, trouble breathing, dizziness, confusion, or fainting spells. For some people, pitting edema can be a sign of a more serious health issue, such as: Blood clot: One of these in a deep vein can cause edema in the region of the clot. This is called "deep vein thrombosis," or DVT. Kidney disease: It's your kidneys' job to get rid of extra salt and water from your body. Vein problems: If your veins have trouble bringing blood back up from your feet to your heart, it can start to pool in your feet and ankles.
Question: What are the symptoms of edema?
Answer: It usually happens in your feet, ankles, or legs, but you also might notice it in your face, hands, arms, or other areas. If it's near a joint, you may find it hard to move.
Question: What are common symptoms of eosinophilic asthma?
Answer: Common symptoms of eosinophilic asthma include: Blocked airways Coughing Tightness in the chest Shortness of breath or hard time breathing Wheezing While these symptoms are the same as other kinds of asthma, they tend to be more constant and severe with eosinophilic asthma. You're also likely to have more frequent asthma attacks, which tend to be more dangerous, too.
Question: How can eosinophilic asthma cause swollen tissue in your nose?
Answer: Swollen sinuses. Swollen tissue in your nose.
Question: What is eosinophilic asthma?
Answer: Plus, if you do have eosinophilic asthma, you can become dependent on corticosteroids to prevent asthma attacks. It helps to know you have eosinophilic asthma because you and your doctor need to keep a closer watch on it than other types of asthma.
Question: How does eosinophilic asthma cause shortness of breath?
Answer: Common symptoms of eosinophilic asthma include: Blocked airways Coughing Tightness in the chest Shortness of breath or hard time breathing Wheezing While these symptoms are the same as other kinds of asthma, they tend to be more constant and severe with eosinophilic asthma. Generally, asthma causes swelling in the airways of your lungs. Eosinophilic asthma causes swelling in your entire respiratory system, from your nose all the way down to the tiniest airways. Even when you're doing physical activity, it's often shortness of breath, not wheezing, that gets worse.
Question: What is your maximum heart rate?
Answer: To calculate your predicted maximum heart rate, use this formula: 220 - Your Age = Predicted Maximum Heart Rate For example, a 40-year-old's predicted maximum heart rate is about 180 beats per minute. Your actual maximum heart rate can be determined by a graded exercise test. If you are taking medicines or have a medical condition (such as heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes), ask your doctor if your maximum heart rate (and target heart rate) should be adjusted. You gain the most benefits when you exercise in your ''target heart rate zone.'' Usually, this is when your exercise heart rate (pulse) is 60%-80% of your maximum heart rate.
Question: What should you do before you begin an exercise program?
Answer: Check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. Your doctor can help you find a routine and target heart rate zone that match your needs, goals, and physical condition.
Question: What is your target heart rate?
Answer: You gain the most benefits when you exercise in your ''target heart rate zone.'' Usually, this is when your exercise heart rate (pulse) is 60%-80% of your maximum heart rate. In some cases, your doctor may decrease your target heart rate zone to begin with 50%.
Question: What is a normal pulse?
Answer: Your number may vary. Children tend to have higher resting heart rates than adults. Usually, this is when your exercise heart rate (pulse) is 60%-80% of your maximum heart rate.
Question: How do you take your pulse?
Answer: Knowing how to take your pulse can help you evaluate your exercise program. Or place the tips of your index and middle finger on your lower neck, on either side of your windpipe. Press lightly with your fingers until you feel the blood pulsing beneath your fingers. You may need to move your fingers around until you feel the pulsing. Count the beats you feel for 10 seconds. Multiply this number by six to get your heart rate (or pulse) per minute.
Question: What is your pulse?
Answer: Heart rates vary from person to person. Your pulse is lower when you're at rest and higher when you exercise. Usually, this is when your exercise heart rate (pulse) is 60%-80% of your maximum heart rate.
Question: Who should not get an Intacs procedure for Keratoconus?
Answer: Possible adverse events that may occur after an Intacs procedure include the following: Eye infection Problems with night vision Seeing "halos" or glare around lights Blurry or fluctuating vision Those who should not undergo an Intacs procedure include: Pregnant women People who have other eye health problems that may cause future problems People taking certain medications that may impair healing of the eye
Question: How are Intacs for keratoconus used?
Answer: Intacs are very small clear plastic arcs that are designed to be inserted into the substance of the cornea in people who have keratoconus and who can no longer see properly with glasses or contact lenses. Intacs were approved by the FDA for treatment as an alternative to corneal transplant, which used to be a standard treatment for keratoconus prior to Intacs and cross-linking.
Question: What are the potential risks of the Intacs procedure for keratoconus?
Answer: Possible adverse events that may occur after an Intacs procedure include the following: Eye infection Problems with night vision Seeing "halos" or glare around lights Blurry or fluctuating vision Those who should not undergo an Intacs procedure include: Pregnant women People who have other eye health problems that may cause future problems People taking certain medications that may impair healing of the eye
Question: What are short-term side effects of using bifocals or progressives?
Answer: At first, you may notice: Blurry vision Objects that seem to jump or move around Headaches Nausea Balance problems Bifocals or progressives may change the way you judge distance or depth as you look down through the bottom of the lens.
Question: How do bifocals and progressive lenses work?
Answer: Bifocals and progressives have different vision strengths built into the same lens. As you look down to read, the lens helps you see things close up. As you look up at the horizon, it lets you see clearly far away. This helps when you walk or drive.
Question: What are bifocal lenses?
Answer: There are a few types of multifocal lenses: Bifocals are two lenses in one. They're shaped differently at the bottom and top to help you see close up or far away. They come in both eyeglasses and contact lenses. Some bifocal glasses have a line across the middle that divide the two corrections.
Question: What are trifocal lenses?
Answer: Trifocals correct your vision so you can see close up, middle distance, or far away. They may also may have lines or come in a progressive lens.
Question: How can a yeast infection seem like a sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
Answer: There are several reasons you might have symptoms that are like a yeast infection. Herpes, genital warts and trichomoniasis (trich) can also cause irritation, itchiness, and discharge that has a slight odor. With other sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea, you don't always have symptoms, but you might experience pain and burning when you pee. STDs often need a different kind of treatment than a yeast infection. For example, trich isn't caused by a fungus. It's caused by bacteria. To treat it, you'll usually need to take strong antibiotics for a short period of time.
Question: How can not having enough estrogen seem like a yeast infection?
Answer: As you get older, your level of estrogen goes down. This can cause changes in your body, like thinner skin. That can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like itching and discharge. Sometimes, using a vaginal lubricant to reduce friction can help. You may also want to talk to your doctor about taking a small dose of estrogen.
Question: How can allergies or other skin conditions seem like a yeast infection?
Answer: Cleaning products can trigger symptoms if you're allergic to one or more of their ingredients. Soaps and feminine hygiene products can sometimes do this, as can laundry detergents. Certain skin conditions can also cause itching and other symptoms. They sometimes require treatment with steroid ointments like hydrocortisone. Small cuts can even feel itchy and irritated while they're healing.
Question: How can bacterial vaginosis (BV) seem like a yeast infection?
Answer: This is an infection that's caused by an overgrowth of bacteria. There's no specific cause for it, but along with redness and itchiness, you might notice discharge that's gray or white and has a fishy odor. If you have BV, your doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics like metronidazole or tinidazole, or vaginally applied antibiotic creams or gels with metronidazole or clindamycin.
Question: How can hemorrhoids seem like a yeast infection?
Answer: You may have itching or irritation in or around your vagina, as well as a thick, white discharge. Hemorrhoids may be itchy. They can affect the area in and around the vagina.
Question: How can you tell if you have a yeast infection?
Answer: You may have itching or irritation in or around your vagina, as well as a thick, white discharge. In many cases, an antifungal treatment will clear up your symptoms. If you're not sure whether you have a yeast infection or something else, it's important to see a doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment. This is important. If you don't really have a yeast infection, antifungals won't help you get better. They can actually prolong the real problem, because while you'll think you're treating the issue, the real cause will continue to develop. That can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like itching and discharge.
Question: Why is it important to treat Lyme disease?
Answer: The signs and symptoms can look like many other health problems. It can even affect your memory.
Question: How is Lyme disease diagnosed?
Answer: But the longer a tick stays attached to you, the more likely it is to transmit Borrelia burgdorferi (the bacteria that causes Lyme disease), if the tick is a carrier. If your doctor suspects that you have Lyme disease, she may order two blood tests. The ELISA test checks for those antibodies. Although it's the most common way to check for Lyme disease, the ELISA test isn't perfect. Western blot test. Whether your ELISA test comes back positive or negative, your doctor will need to do this blood test, too. Other tests: Lyme disease is called â The Great Imitatorâ because it mimics so many different health conditions. Your doctor may also want to do more blood or imaging tests to rule out: Alzheimer's disease Arthritis Attention deficit disorder Chronic fatigue syndrome Fibromyalgia Guillain- Barre syndrome Lou Gehrig's disease ( ALS) Lupus Mononucleosis Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's disease If you think you have Lyme disease, it's a good idea to see a board-certified infectious disease specialist.
Question: What are types of surgery for aortic aneurysm?
Answer: There are two main types of surgery for aortic aneurysms: Open abdominal or open chest repair Endovascular repair This is the most common type of surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm, but it's the most invasive, meaning that your doctor will go into your body to do it.
Question: What should I expect as I recover from endovascular repair for an aortic aneurysm?
Answer: You may have less appetite and energy than usual for the first 2 weeks after surgery. But then they should return to normal. You'll need to avoid heavy lifting, of more than 10 pounds or so, until you are completely recovered, which usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks.
Question: Why do you need to join cardiac rehabilitation program after your surgery for aortic aneurysm?
Answer: Regardless of the type of surgery you've had, you should join a cardiac rehabilitation program. There, you'll learn about how to change your diet, quit smoking, manage stress, and exercise to get your strength back. All of these will help keep your heart, and your aorta, strong and fit. Your doctor should recommend a cardiac rehab program, and your insurance will likely cover it.
Question: What is endovascular repair for an aortic aneurysm?
Answer: There are two main types of surgery for aortic aneurysms: Open abdominal or open chest repair Endovascular repair This is the most common type of surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm, but it's the most invasive, meaning that your doctor will go into your body to do it. Your surgeon replaces the weakened section of your aorta with a tube, or âgraft,â made of a special fabric. The stent graft helps support the weakened artery wall. You may or may not get general anesthesia for this procedure. Afterward, you'll stay in the hospital for 24 hours to 2 days. But not all aneurysms can be repaired with this method.
Question: What is an aortic aneurysm?
Answer: An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in your aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The force of your blood constantly pushing against those weakened walls can make them swell. There are two main types of surgery for aortic aneurysms: Open abdominal or open chest repair Endovascular repair This is the most common type of surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm, but it's the most invasive, meaning that your doctor will go into your body to do it. You can shower as soon as you get home.
Question: What will a speech-language therapist teach me if I have dysarthria?
Answer: Your therapist will teach you: Exercises to strengthen the muscles of your mouth and jaw Ways to speak more clearly, such as talking more slowly or pausing to catch your breath How to control your breath to make your voice louder How to use devices like an amplifier to improve the sound of your voice Your therapist also will give you tips to help you communicate, such as: Carry a notebook or smartphone with you.
Question: How is dysarthria diagnosed?
Answer: Conditions that cause this speech problem include: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease Brain injury Brain tumors Cerebral palsy Huntington's disease Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's disease Stroke If you have trouble speaking, you should see a speech-language pathologist ( SLP). She'll ask about any diseases you have that could affect your speech. She'll also want to check the strength of the muscles in your lips, tongue, and jaw as you talk. She might ask you to: Stick out your tongue Make different sounds Read a few sentences Count numbers Sing Blow out a candle Speech-language therapy is the only treatment for dysarthria.
Question: What causes sinusitis?
Answer: Sinusitis is an inflammation of your sinuses, usually caused by a virus or bacterial infection. Even fungus can cause it.
Question: How do you know if you have sinusitis?
Answer: Contact your doctor immediately if you have any of these severe symptoms, which could be signs of a serious infection: High fever (over 102 F) Severe headache Vision problems Stiff neck Swollen face To find out if you've got more than a bad cold, you need to learn the cause of your symptoms. Your doctor can help you figure out whether you have sinusitis or something else. Tell your doctor how long you've had sinus symptoms, and whether they've gotten worse or stayed the same. If you've had them for less than 10 days and they're not getting worse, you probably have a viral infection. It will likely go away on its own.
Question: When should I call 911 for an eye burn?
Answer: Eyeball looks cloudy The person notices a sudden change in vision 1.
Question: When should I call a doctor for a heat burn to my eye?
Answer: When to See a Doctor Call a doctor if the person has: Decreased, double, or blurred vision that doesn't clear with blinking Eye pain Discomfort when looking at light The feeling that something like sand is in eye Redness, swelling, twitching, tears, or discharge Any symptom lasting more than 24 hours Symptoms that happen more often or get worse
Question: What should I do for a heat burn to my eye?
Answer: Flush Eyes Fill a sink or dishpan with cool water. Have the person put his/her face in water. The person should open and close eyes to get water to all parts of eye. If a serious chemical injury to the eye(s) is suspected, continue flushing out the eye with water until an ambulance arrives or the injured person arrives in the emergency room. Alkali substances such as drain cleaners are particularly harmful to the eye. Optimal flushing would include putting the person in a shower with the water aimed at the face with someone helping to keep the eyes open. If a shower is not available, then splashing running water from a sink is second best. If the accident happened at a worksite, it is more important to flush out the eye(s) for at least 20-30 minutes than to transport the person to the hospital immediately.
Question: When should you call 911 about eye or corneal burns?
Answer: Eyeball looks cloudy The person notices a sudden change in vision 1.
Question: What are the side effects and hazards of using human growth hormone (HGH)?
Answer: Possible side effects of HGH use include: Nerve, muscle, or joint pain Swelling due to fluid in the body's tissues (edema) Carpal tunnel syndrome Numbness and tingling of the skin High cholesterol levels HGH can also increase the risk of diabetes and contribute to the growth of cancerous tumors. Furthermore, if you get the drug illicitly, you may not know what you are really getting. Because of the high cost, HGH drugs have been counterfeited. If you are not getting HGH from your doctor, you may be getting an unapproved product. You should speak with your doctor before considering any form of HGH.
Question: What are approved uses of human growth hormone (HGH) in adults?
Answer: In children, HGH injections are approved for treating short stature of unknown cause as well as poor growth due to a number of medical causes, including: Turner's syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects a girl's development Prader- Willi syndrome, an uncommon genetic disorder causing poor muscle tone, low levels of sex hormones, and a constant feeling of hunger Chronic kidney disease HGH deficiency or insufficiency Children born small for gestational age In adults, approved uses of HGH include: Short bowel syndrome, a condition in which nutrients are not properly absorbed due to severe intestinal disease or the surgical removal of a large portion of the small intestine HGH deficiency due to rare pituitary tumors or their treatment Muscle-wasting disease associated with HIV/ AIDS But the most common uses for HGH are not FDA-approved.
Question: What should I know about human growth hormone (HGH)?
Answer: But experts say that hope is unfounded. And worse, these products can be harmful. HGH, produced by the pituitary gland, spurs growth in children and adolescents. It also helps to regulate body composition, body fluids, muscle and bone growth, sugar and fat metabolism, and possibly heart function. Produced synthetically, HGH is the active ingredient in a number of prescription drugs and in other products available widely over the Internet.
Question: What are the anti-aging effects of human growth hormone (HGH)?
Answer: Because the body's HGH levels naturally decrease with age, some so-called anti-aging experts have speculated and claimed that HGH products could reverse age-related bodily deterioration. But these claims, too, are unproven. The use of HGH for anti-aging is not FDA-approved. Nevertheless, some people obtain injectable HGH from doctors who prescribe it for off-label purposes (uses for which it was not approved by the FDA) and through Internet pharmacies, anti-aging clinics, and web sites.
Question: What is the most common use for human growth hormone (HGH)?
Answer: Yet HGH's effect on athletic performance is unknown. The use of HGH for anti-aging is not FDA-approved.
Question: What is the most effect pain reliever during labor?
Answer: Pain relief in labor: Epidurals are most effective, but other methods like immersion in a warm bath and acupuncture can be effective. A high-tech nerve stimulator called TENS may also be effective if used in conjunction with other pain control treatments. Relaxation techniques, patterned breathing, emotional support, and self-hypnosis are already widely used alternative therapies in labor.
Question: What are alternative therapies for treating nausea in pregnancy?
Answer: The following alternative treatments can safely be used during pregnancy: Nausea: Acupuncture, acupressure, ginger root (250mg capsules 4 times a day), and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, 25mg two or three times a day) work well and are considered safe for pregnant women.
Question: What are alternative therapies for treating backache in pregnancy?
Answer: Backache: Chiropractic manipulation and massage may help.
Question: What herbal medicines should you avoid when pregnant?
Answer: Avoid these oral supplements: Arborvitae Beth root Black cohosh Blue cohosh Cascara Chaste tree berry Chinese angelica ( Dong Quai) Cinchona Cotton root bark Feverfew Ginseng Golden seal Juniper Kava kava Licorice Meadow saffron Pennyroyal Poke root Rue Sage Saint Johns wort Senna Tansy White peony Wormwood Yarrow Yellow dock Large doses of vitamin A can cause birth defects. Avoid these aromatherapy essential oils: Calamus Mugwort Pennyroyal Sage Wintergreen Basil Hyssop Myrrh Marjoram Thyme If you have a question about the safety of an alternative therapy, always ask your health care provider before using it.
Question: What is recovery from brucellosis like?
Answer: Recovery can take weeks, even months. Patients who receive treatment within one month of the start of symptomscan be cured of the disease.
Question: What are the long-lasting symptoms of brucellosis?
Answer: Severe brucellosis may cause: Infection of the central nervous system Endocarditis (infection of the lining of the heart or valves) Liver abscess Brucellosis can cause long-lasting symptoms that are similar to systemic exertion intolerance disease. SEID is formerly known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The symptoms can lead to disability. They may include: Fatigue Fevers that come and go Joint pain Brucellosis in a pregnant woman may lead to: Miscarriage Birth defects in the baby Death from brucellosis is uncommon.
Question: What might your doctor find when examining for brucellosis?
Answer: You may have: A swollen liver Swollen lymph nodes A swollen spleen Unexplained fever Joint swelling and pain A rash Blood tests will be done to diagnose the infection and determine what type of Brucella is making you sick.
Question: What risks does brucellosis present for a pregnant woman?
Answer: They may include: Fatigue Fevers that come and go Joint pain Brucellosis in a pregnant woman may lead to: Miscarriage Birth defects in the baby Death from brucellosis is uncommon.
Question: What are the symptoms of brucellosis?
Answer: These come from high-risk regions, including the Mediterranean Travel to areas where Brucella is common Work in a meat-processing plant or slaughterhouse Work on a farm Brucellosis has also been reported in: Hunters in the U. S. Veterinarians who have immunized cattle with the Brucellavaccine General symptoms of brucellosis are often vague and similar to the flu. They may include: Fever (the most common symptom, with high "spikes" that usually occur in the afternoon) Back pain Body-wide aches and pains Poor appetite and weight loss Headache Night sweats Weakness Abdominal pain Cough Symptoms usually appear within five to 30 days after you come in contact with the bacteria.
Question: What does severe brucellosis cause?
Answer: Severe brucellosis may cause: Infection of the central nervous system Endocarditis (infection of the lining of the heart or valves) Liver abscess Brucellosis can cause long-lasting symptoms that are similar to systemic exertion intolerance disease.