anand-s/m_qalm huggingface dataset:
Question: What are symptoms of photosensitivity?
Answer: Photosensitivity has been linked to: Contact with chemicals, fragrances, or plants Medicines (including sulfonamides, tetracycline, and thiazide diuretics) that are taken internally Herbs including St. John's wort Autoimmune diseases such as lupus erythematosus Porphyria, a metabolic disorder that is sometimes hereditary Symptoms of photosensitivity Symptoms of photosensitivity may include a pink or red skin rash with blotchy blisters, scaly patches, or raised spots on areas directly exposed to the sun. Itching and burning may occur and the rash may last for several days. In some people, the reaction to sunlight gradually becomes less with subsequent exposures.
Question: How do you treat polymorphic light eruption?
Answer: PMLE Treatments In severe cases, a doctor may recommend oral steroids to treat PMLE. Hydroxychloroquine, a drug used to treat skin conditions, sometimes is recommended.
Question: What are symptoms of polymorphic light eruption?
Answer: Symptoms of PMLE The term 'polymorphic' refers to the fact that the rash can take many forms. A common kind of PMLE resembles groups of pink or red raised spots on the arms. Other areas, including the legs and chest, also may be affected. Sometimes the rash has blisters and larger dry, red spots. The rash is accompanied by burning or itching that can last for several days.
Question: What is a sun allergy?
Answer: However, some people burn particularly easily or develop exaggerated skin reactions to sunlight. This condition is called photosensitivity. They can break out in a rash when exposed to sunlight. The amount of exposure required to cause a reaction varies from person to person. Other areas, including the legs and chest, also may be affected.
Question: What glucose meter features are unhelpful?
Answer: Make sure you don't have to enter a code or special key when changing test strips. That's a hassle you don't need.
Question: What is a ditto device for diabetes?
Answer: Ditto isn't a glucose meter. Instead, it's a small device that connects to your glucose meter. It takes readings from your device -- it works with nine models -- and wirelessly sends them to an app on your phone, which uploads it to a web site.
Question: How do you know which glucose monitor is right for you?
Answer: Make sure your insurance company will cover the strips for any device you choose.
Question: How can seeing a more complete picture of your health from glucose monitors help with diabetes?
Answer: Seeing your records in colorful graphs and charts makes it easier to understand -- and to figure out if you need to make changes. For instance, a graph can quickly show if your blood sugar tends to be high in the mornings. Then you can easily share that with your doctor to see if you need to change your treatment. Track food and more. Most devices and apps let you log the food you eat.
Question: Which glucometers have a voice readout?
Answer: Some meters with voice readout include the Advocate Redi- Code, Easy Max Voice, Element Plus, Fora (many models), and Prodigy.
Question: What should you test when deciding on a glucose monitor?
Answer: If you can, get your hands on a device before you buy it, so you'll know how it feels. Make sure the buttons are well-placed and easy to press. If you have trouble picking up small things or have dexterity issues with your hands, using larger strips may be more comfortable. A glucometer with an attached strip drum or disk may be easier to handle, too. You won't have to mess with those tiny, slippery test strips.
Question: How do I know if I will like a glucose meter before purchasing it?
Answer: Give it a test run. If you can, get your hands on a device before you buy it, so you'll know how it feels. Make sure the buttons are well-placed and easy to press. If you have trouble picking up small things or have dexterity issues with your hands, using larger strips may be more comfortable. A glucometer with an attached strip drum or disk may be easier to handle, too.
Question: How can you use apps for diabetes?
Answer: Even if you don't want to spend the extra cash on a fancy syncing glucometer, you can get a lot of the same benefits with low-cost or free phone apps or web sites. You do have to remember to enter your glucose readings into the app or web site yourself. But besides that, you'll get a lot of the other benefits of high-end devices -- the ability to share information, enter carbs or exercise, and track trends over time.
Question: How do I know if a glucose monitor is working?
Answer: If it doesn't self-test, you may occasionally use a control solution -- a testing liquid with a specific glucose level -- on a strip to make sure it's working correctly. Also, find out if the meter needs to be cleaned, and how.
Question: What are some cutting-edge glucose monitors that transmit data?
Answer: Several new cutting-edge glucose monitors or other devices that transmit data include: i Health Wireless Smart Gluco- Monitoring System and the Telcare Wireless Glucose Meter are wireless glucometers that sync with your phone. Both have apps and web sites to help you track your health. Ditto isn't a glucose meter. Instead, it's a small device that connects to your glucose meter. It takes readings from your device -- it works with nine models -- and wirelessly sends them to an app on your phone, which uploads it to a web site. Glooko is a cable that connects your phone to up to 21 different FDA-approved glucometers. As soon as you connect the two, Glooko uploads the information to the cloud.
Question: Can new glucose meter technologies share data from the device?
Answer: Since managing diabetes is all about tight control of your blood sugar, that's crucial. Then you can easily share that with your doctor to see if you need to change your treatment. If you can, get your hands on a device before you buy it, so you'll know how it feels.
Question: How is technology affect glucose meters?
Answer: But these days, you have a lot of exciting new choices -- not just glucometers, but other devices, apps, and web sites. That can have a big benefit for your health.
Question: Are there options for glucose monitoring other than a glucometer?
Answer: Track food and more. A lot of these apps and web sites have online communities that you can join. If you have vision problems, check out a glucometer with voice readout -- it will speak your reading.
Question: What do diabetes apps do?
Answer: You do have to remember to enter your glucose readings into the app or web site yourself. But besides that, you'll get a lot of the other benefits of high-end devices -- the ability to share information, enter carbs or exercise, and track trends over time. Don't forget to price the strips --a cheap or even a free glucometer can be costlier in the long run because the strips are so expensive.
Question: How can I make sure I am getting the best bang for my buck when purchasing a glucose meter?
Answer: Even if you don't want to spend the extra cash on a fancy syncing glucometer, you can get a lot of the same benefits with low-cost or free phone apps or web sites. Make sure your device has an easy-to-read display.
Question: What are the best displays for a glucose meter?
Answer: Some glucometers have a backlight so you can check readings in the dark, like the Contour Next Link, Easy Max Light, Freestyle Lite, One Touch Ping, and Wave Sense Presto. Others have a bigger readout or a sharper contrast to make them easier to see. Make sure the buttons are well-placed and easy to press.
Question: What is the report on high-tech glucose monitoring?
Answer: But these days, you have a lot of exciting new choices -- not just glucometers, but other devices, apps, and web sites. These make glucose monitoring simpler, more effective, and a lot more convenient. If you have vision problems, check out a glucometer with voice readout -- it will speak your reading.
Question: How long does an organ transplant surgery take?
Answer: It depends on what organ you're getting, along with many other things. For example, you may spend less time in the operating room if you've already had surgery on that organ or a previous transplant. Transplant surgery times differ a lot. A few examples include: Liver, 5 to 8 hours Kidney, 4 to 5 hours Pancreas, 2 to 4 hours Both kidney and pancreas, 5 to 7 hours Your surgeon can give you a better estimate, taking into account your specific circumstances.
Question: Who are the members of an organ transplant surgery team?
Answer: Of course, you'll have your transplant surgeon and transplant doctor. Other team members typically can include: The transplant coordinator An intensive care or critical care specialist An infectious disease doctor Nurses A pharmacist A dietitian A physical therapist An occupational therapist A psychiatrist or psychologist A social worker A financial coordinator Smaller transplant centers may have fewer people.
Question: What can I do if I am the main caregiver for someone with diabetes and they aren't good at taking their medicine?
Answer: If your loved one takes pills, capsules, or tablets, use a pill calendar. This plastic container has days of the week listed and is divided into parts of the day. You can get one at most larger pharmacies. Fill the pill calendar once a week or once a month, as needed. Check it regularly to see if they missed any doses. It could be that your friend or relative doesn't see well, and can't read the prescription bottle. Make an appointment with an eye doctor (an ophthalmologist) for a vision checkup.
Question: What can I do if caregiving for someone with diabetes starts to become stressful?
Answer: If caregiving starts to become stressful, it helps to talk with someone you trust, whether it's a friend, relative, or counselor. You may also want to join a support group. To find one, ask your loved one's doctor, or check with a local hospital or the American Diabetes Association.
Question: Is there anything I can do to support friends or relatives with diabetes?
Answer: It's hard to have a serious medical condition. You'll also want to learn the symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), and what to do about them. People with diabetes need to take their medicines as prescribed.
Question: Do I need to help administer medication if I am the main caregiver for someone with diabetes?
Answer: You can do a lot to support your friends or relatives as they manage their diabetes. Offer to keep a record of her symptoms or other concerns, and agree to help her talk about it with her doctor. People with diabetes need to take their medicines as prescribed. Make sure the person is able to give himself or herself the medication. Can he open the cap on the pill bottle or give himself insulin?
Question: Can heartburn meds bring on diarrhea?
Answer: Over-the-counter medicines you take for heartburn can cause diarrhea. When they do, it can be because they contain magnesium or calcium. If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, you might take a type of drug called a proton pump inhibitor ( PPI). You also might take a PPI if you have an ulcer. It doesn't happen often, but some people who take these drugs get diarrhea. Some have a version caused by a serious bacterial infection called Clostridium difficile ( C. diff).
Question: How can antibiotics cause diarrhea?
Answer: Doctors don't really understand why antibiotics cause diarrhea. They think it's because the drugs kill bacteria that help your body digest food. Whatever the reason, just about any antibiotic can bring on diarrhea. If yours does, talk to your doctor. He may be able to give you a different one to try.
Question: Can drugs that treat depression and mood disorders cause diarrhea?
Answer: Diarrhea is a common side effect of drugs, and many medications can cause it. A group of meds called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, is a common culprit. These are the most commonly prescribed drugs for depression.
Question: How can chemotherapy cause diarrhea?
Answer: Diarrhea is a common side effect of drugs, and many medications can cause it. Chemotherapy drugs can change how your body breaks down food. That disrupts how your small intestine works, which can lead to diarrhea.
Question: How do I know if I have dermatitis?
Answer: There are many types of dermatitis, or inflamed skin disorders, including: Seborrheic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis Nummular dermatitis Irritant contact dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis Stasis dermatitis Most types of dermatitis can be diagnosed by a doctor's observation of the irritation and its location on the body. Sometimes a skin scraping will be taken for microscopic analysis. To identify causes of allergic contact dermatitis, a doctor may use patch tests, which involves the application of suspected allergens to areas of skin on the back.
Question: What are the treatments for dermatitis?
Answer: Mild skin inflammations usually respond to over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream. To reduce inflammation and heal the irritation of most types of dermatitis, a doctor usually recommends a prescription corticosteroid cream and might prescribe an oral antihistamine to relieve severe itching. You may need an antibiotic if a secondary infection develops. Severe dermatitis may call for corticosteroid pills or injections.
Question: How can you help someone you think is at risk of suicide?
Answer: People may also be at risk if they have: Mental disorders Addictions to alcohol or other drugs A serious physical illness A major loss (such as the death of a loved one or the loss of a relationship or job) Serious legal or financial problems A history of trauma or abuse Take all suicide warning signs seriously. Your involvement and support may help save a life. Don't be afraid to ask whether the person you're concerned about is thinking of suicide, is depressed, or has problems. Talking about it won't make the person act on their feelings. It might actually help ease suicidal thoughts -- and lets you know if you need to take further action. Encourage the person to talk to a mental health professional as soon as possible. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is always open. You can reach a trained counselor at 800-273- TALK (800-273-8255).
Question: What skin conditions are related to HIV/AIDS?
Answer: Because HIV weakens the immune system, people with AIDS are more likely to suffer health problems, including those of the skin. In fact, certain skin diseases may be the first sign that someone is infected with HIV. While many people with HIV/ AIDS may develop the following conditions, especially Kaposi's sarcoma (sometimes called KS), it is important to note that a person may have any one of these conditions but not have HIV/ AIDS.
Question: Why is vata dosha the most powerful of all three doshas in Ayurveda?
Answer: It controls very basic body functions, like how cells divide. It also controls your mind, breathing, blood flow, heart function, and ability to get rid of waste through your intestines. Things that can disrupt it include eating again too soon after a meal, fear, grief, and staying up too late. If vata dosha is your main life force, you're thought to be more likely to develop conditions like anxiety, asthma, heart disease, skin problems, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Question: What is the relation of Ayurveda to your life energy?
Answer: They control how your body works. They are Vata dosha (space and air); Pitta dosha (fire and water); and Kapha dosha (water and earth). Everyone inherits a unique mix of the three doshas. Those who practice Ayurveda believe this is the most powerful of all three doshas.
Question: What should I expect from an Ayurveda treatment?
Answer: Ayurvedic medicine (â Ayurvedaâ for short) is one of the world's oldest holistic (âwhole-bodyâ) healing systems. It's believed that your chances of getting sick -- and the health issues you develop -- are linked to the balance of your doshas. An Ayurvedic practitioner will create a treatment plan specifically designed for you. The cleansing processâcalled âpanchakarmaââ is designed to reduce your symptoms and restore harmony and balance. To achieve this, an Ayurvedic practitioner might rely on blood purification, massage, medical oils, herbs, and enemas or laxatives.
Question: What do you need to do before taking your blood pressure?
Answer: Rest in a chair next to a table for five to 10 minutes. ( Your left arm should rest comfortably at heart level.) Sit up straight with your back against the chair, legs uncrossed. Rest your forearm on the table with the palm of your hand facing up. The following steps provide an overview of how to take your blood pressure using either a manual or digital blood pressure monitor. If you cannot locate a pulse, place the head of the stethoscope (on a manual monitor) or the arm cuff (on a digital monitor) in the same general area. ( You may need to practice turning the valve slowly.) Record your blood pressure.
Question: When should you check your blood pressure?
Answer: Keep in mind that certain factors can cause blood pressure to temporarily rise. Record your blood pressure.
Question: When should you start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for chest injury?
Answer: If the person is unresponsive, has stopped breathing, or is gasping for air: For a child, start CPR for children. For an adult, start adult CPR.
Question: What are some non-medication treatments for muscular dystrophy?
Answer: Symptoms often can be relieved through exercise, physical therapy, rehabilitative devices, respiratory care, and surgery: Exercise and physical therapy can minimize abnormal or painful positioning of the joints and may prevent or delay curvature of the spine. Respiratory care, deep breathing, and coughing exercises are often recommended. Canes, powered wheelchairs, and other rehabilitative devices can help those with MD maintain mobility and independence. Surgery can sometimes relieve muscle shortening. In Emery- Dreifuss and myotonic muscular dystrophy, it's often necessary to surgically implant a cardiac pacemaker.
Question: Is muscular dystrophy preventable?
Answer: If you have a family history of muscular dystrophy, you may want to consult a genetic counselor before having children. The odds of passing the disease on to your children range from 25% to 50%. For Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies, protein and DNA tests can identify carriers, and DNA probes can provide prenatal diagnosis. Tests for carriers of other forms of muscular dystrophy are under development.
Question: What are treatments for muscular dystrophy?
Answer: These might include: A muscle biopsy (the removal and exam of a small sample of muscle tissue) DNA (genetic) testing Electromyography or nerve conduction tests (which use electrodes to test muscle and/or nerve function) Blood enzyme tests (to look for the presence of creatine kinase, which reveals inflammation and death of muscle fibers) For Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies, muscle biopsy may show whether dystrophin, a muscle protein, is missing or abnormal, and DNA testing is used to analyze the condition of the related gene. There is no cure for any form of muscular dystrophy, but medications and therapy can slow the course of the disease. Other trials are looking into the effects of the dietary supplements creatine and glutamine on muscle energy production and storage.
Question: How is muscular dystrophy diagnosed?
Answer: These might include: A muscle biopsy (the removal and exam of a small sample of muscle tissue) DNA (genetic) testing Electromyography or nerve conduction tests (which use electrodes to test muscle and/or nerve function) Blood enzyme tests (to look for the presence of creatine kinase, which reveals inflammation and death of muscle fibers) For Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies, muscle biopsy may show whether dystrophin, a muscle protein, is missing or abnormal, and DNA testing is used to analyze the condition of the related gene. If you have a family history of muscular dystrophy, you may want to consult a genetic counselor before having children.
Question: What medications can relieve symptoms of muscular dystrophy?
Answer: In some cases, disease progression can be slowed or symptoms relieved with medication: In Duchenne muscular dystrophy, corticosteriods may slow muscle destruction. The oral corticosteroid deflazacort ( Emflaza) was approved in 2017 to treat DMD. In myotonic muscular dystrophy, phenytoin and mexiletine ( Mexitil) can treat delayed muscle relaxation. Medications also can be prescribed for some muscular dystrophy-related heart problems.
Question: What are medical causes of obesity?
Answer: Medical causes of obesity can include: Hypothyroidism. This is a condition where the thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces too little thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone regulates our metabolism. So too little hormone slows the metabolism and often causes weight gain. If your doctor suspects thyroid disease as a cause of your obesity, he or she may perform blood tests to check your hormone levels. Cushing's syndrome. This condition results when the adrenal glands (located on top of each kidney) produce an excess amount of a steroid hormone called cortisol. This leads to a build-up of fat in characteristic sites such as the face, upper back, and abdomen. Depression. Some people with depression overeat, which can lead to obesity. There are also certain inherited conditions and other diseases of the brain that can cause excess weight gain.
Question: Can a rheumatologist treat fibromyalgia?
Answer: These doctors specialize in musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases, such as arthritis and gout. Though fibromyalgia isn't a form of arthritis and doesn't cause inflammation or damage to joints, muscles, or other tissues, the symptoms someone with fibro feels are similar. Rheumatologists often coordinate the types of care you'll need, so one could be your top choice for fibro treatment.
Question: What medication is suggested for chronic constipation?
Answer: It works by turning on switches in your cells that tell more fluid to come into your gastrointestinal tract. That can help: Ease stomach pain Soften your stool Keep you from needing to strain when you go Increase the number of times you need to go to the bathroom Guanylate cyclase- C agonists are also used for patients with chronic idiopathic constipation. These medications, which include linaclotide ( Linzess) and plecanatide ( Trulance), help make you more regular. They can lessen the pain in your abdomen and make bowel movements happen more often. If your constipation is being caused by a part of your colon that isn't working the way that it should, you may need surgery to remove that area.
Question: How can pelvic muscle training treat chronic constipation?
Answer: You can exercise these muscles with the help of a physical therapist. This retrains them so they can do their job again. This training is called biofeedback. Your physical therapist inserts a small tube called a catheter into your rectum. It measures muscle tension. As you go through the exercises, a machine can tell you when you're relaxed and when you've tightened your muscles. This can help you learn how to relax when you need to pass a stool. If your constipation is being caused by a part of your colon that isn't working the way that it should, you may need surgery to remove that area.
Question: How are osmotics used to treat chronic constipation?
Answer: Drink more water. As you go through the exercises, a machine can tell you when you're relaxed and when you've tightened your muscles. You shouldn't take it if you're pregnant. Some osmotics include: Magnesium hydroxide ( Milk of Magnesia) Magnesium citrate Lactulose ( Kristalose) Polyethylene glycol ( Miralax) Stimulants make your intestines contract, helping stool move through.
Question: What fiber supplements can be used to treat chronic constipation?
Answer: Your doctor may recommend one of these: Calcium polycarbophil ( Fiber Con) Methylcellulose fiber ( Citrucel) Psyllium ( Metamucil, Konsyl) Stool softeners draw water from your intestines into your stool. They're not meant for long term (aside from fiber supplements, which add fiber to your diet).