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Question: How do triptans for menstrual-related migraines treat severe headaches?
Answer: These drugs treat migraines when they're already happening, but one -- frovatriptan ( Frova) -- may help prevent migraines that women get because of their menstrual cycle. The medicine affects serotonin levels and may also relieve pain in other ways.
Question: How can eating regular meals prevent migraines?
Answer: Eat regular meals. A drop in blood sugar can set off a migraine, so keep it steady by not skipping meals. Also, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, which can trigger the headaches.
Question: What can you do if you can't take medications to prevent migraines?
Answer: If you can't take medication or wish not to, a device might be worth considering. Cefaly is a portable headband-like device gives electrical impulses on the skin at the forehead. This stimulates a nerve associated with migraine headaches. Cefaly is used once a day for 20 minutes, and when it's on you may feel a tingling or massaging sensation. Spring TM may be another option. You hold this device at the back of your head at the first sign of a headache, and it gives off a magnetic pulse that stimulates part of the brain. In addition, there is a noninvasive vagus nerve stimulator called gamma Core. When placed over the vagus nerve in the neck, it releases a mild electrical stimulation to the nerve's fibers to relieve pain.
Question: How does botulinum toxin (Botox) work to prevent migraines?
Answer: Often used to treat wrinkles, it also helps some people who get migraines at least 15 days per month, called chronic migraines. It's for people who have long-term migraine headaches, with the attack lasting 4 hours at a time or longer. Doctors think Botox may keep the brain from giving off chemicals that the body uses to send pain signals.
Question: How do triptans for menstrual-related migraines work as preventative medication?
Answer: These drugs treat migraines when they're already happening, but one -- frovatriptan ( Frova) -- may help prevent migraines that women get because of their menstrual cycle. The medicine affects serotonin levels and may also relieve pain in other ways.
Question: How can changing my sleep habits help my migraines?
Answer: When you hit the sack at random times or you get too much or too little shut-eye, that can trigger a headache. So, take time each day to relax.
Question: How can I prevent migraines or severe headaches?
Answer: You may want to consider preventive medications if: The drugs you take to relieve your migraines don't help or you have bad side effects from them. You may still need to take medicine when you do have one.
Question: How can regular exercise help my migraines?
Answer: Make your headaches less severe. Limit stress.
Question: How can you limit stress to prevent migraines?
Answer: Mild pain and redness at the injection site are the most common side effects. That could trigger a rebound headache. Go to bed and get up about the same time every day, including on weekends and holidays. Take a short walk. Meditate. Do yoga.
Question: Who shouldn't take decongestants?
Answer: Decongestants can also cause side effects, such as: Nervousness Sleeplessness Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure You shouldn't take decongestants if you have certain health issues, including high blood pressure or heart problems. If you have prostate problems that make it hard to pee, these drugs can make the problem worse. Don't use decongestant nasal sprays for more than 3 days in a row, as they may make your nasal congestion and swelling worse and last longer. Check the drug label for more information about side effects.
Question: When should you see a doctor about shoulder and elbow bursitis?
Answer: If your symptoms don't get better with at-home treatments, see your doctor. She'll check to see if your problem comes from an infection.
Question: What are some short-term bursitis treatments?
Answer: Bursitis comes from inflammation, so you need to get it under control. You can: Avoid activities that seem to cause your pain or make it worse. Try over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or naproxen sodium to ease short-term pain and swelling. Use an ice pack or bag of frozen veggies on the area for up to 20 minutes at a time a few times a day. You may still need to wear an elbow pad for a few months to prevent injury.
Question: What are treatments for chronic bursitis?
Answer: If so, prescription antibiotics should clear it up. They'll also ease the pain and swelling. For bursitis that's severe, long-lasting, or comes back often, she may try one of these more aggressive treatments: Aspiration: The doctor will drain extra fluid from the bursa sac inside your elbow joint. Steroid shot: Your doctor can inject steroids into the bursa to ease inflammation. The shot works faster and is stronger than taking the medication by mouth. Some doctors do this after they aspirate the bursa.
Question: What can I do to help me deal with restless legs syndrome?
Answer: Here are a few ways to take control: Work with your doctor. A different drug or combinations of drugs are often necessary to control symptoms. Join a support group. www.rls.org can get you started. If you feel overwhelmed by RLS, talk with someone who treats mental health, like a psychologist or psychiatrist.
Question: How does iron relate to restless legs syndrome?
Answer: Not enough iron in the diet is one cause of restless legs syndrome. Taking iron pills may improve RLS in these people. Even in people who are not anemic and have normal iron levels, iron levels may be involved. Studies show a "brain iron deficiency" in many people with restless legs syndrome. A doctor may prescribe iron supplements even if a person's iron levels are within normal range. However, too much iron can lead to liver damage and other health problems.
Question: How can I ease my restless legs syndrome symptoms to get a good night sleep?
Answer: Cut down on alcohol. Stop smoking, or at least cut back. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day, including weekends. Exercise regularly, but moderately (heavy exercise can worsen symptoms). Apply heat or ice, or soak in a hot bath.
Question: What causes restless legs syndrome?
Answer: About 10% of people have restless legs syndrome, also called RLS. You should see a doctor to confirm the diagnosis of RLS and to exclude other conditions that may resemble RLS. Not enough iron in the diet is one cause of restless legs syndrome.
Question: Who's most likely to get restless legs syndrome?
Answer: About 2% to 3% of them have moderate to severe symptoms that affect their quality of life. Also: Slightly more women than men get it. Most people with severe RLS are middle-aged or older. Only 2% of children get RLS. People with RLS in their family usually get it at a younger age. About half of people with restless legs syndrome have a family member with it.
Question: Can restless legs syndrome turn into something more serious?
Answer: But most people with restless legs syndrome do not have one of these conditions. For them, there is no risk of RLS developing into something more serious, like Parkinson's disease. Restless legs syndrome can get worse in people with other medical conditions if they don't get those conditions treated.
Question: When should I see a doctor about my restless legs syndrome?
Answer: Only 2% of children get RLS. If you have RLS, you should also see a doctor if you are: Losing sleep often Feeling depressed or anxious Having trouble concentrating You don't have to wait until one of these things happens. If you just want to feel better, see your doctor. If you think you have PLMD, see your doctor.
Question: Does restless legs syndrome ever go away?
Answer: If you have one of these conditions, treating it can improve RLS symptoms. Restless legs syndrome can get worse in people with other medical conditions if they don't get those conditions treated. There are four FDA-approved drugs for restless legs syndrome: Horizant, Mirapex, Neupro, and Requip.
Question: What conditions are linked to restless legs syndrome?
Answer: But most people with restless legs syndrome do not have one of these conditions. For them, there is no risk of RLS developing into something more serious, like Parkinson's disease. Not enough iron in the diet is one cause of restless legs syndrome.
Question: How do I know if I have age-related macular degeneration?
Answer: Your doctor can check you for age-related macular degeneration when you see him for a routine eye exam. An early diagnosis will let you start treatment that may delay some symptoms or make them less severe. He'll test your vision and also examine your retina -- a layer of tissue at the back of your eye that processes light. He'll look for tiny yellow deposits called drusen under the retina. It's a common early sign of the disease. Your doctor may also ask you to look at an Amsler grid -- a pattern of straight lines that's like a checkerboard. If some of the lines appear wavy to you or some of them are missing, it could be a sign of macular degeneration.
Question: What tests can determine if I have age-related macular degeneration?
Answer: If your doctor thinks you have age-related macular degeneration, he may want you to have one or both of these exams: Optical coherence tomography ( OCT). It's a special photograph that shows a magnified 3 D image of your retina. This method helps your doctor see if your retinal layers are distorted. He can also see if swelling is getting better or worse if you had treatment with injections or laser. Fluorescein angiography. In this procedure, your doctor injects a dye into a vein in your arm. He takes photos as the dye reaches your eye and flows through the blood vessels of the retina. The images will show new vessels or vessels that are leaking fluid or blood in the macula -- a small area at the center of your retina.
Question: What tests are used to diagnose age-related macular degeneration?
Answer: If your doctor thinks you have age-related macular degeneration, he may want you to have one or both of these exams: Optical coherence tomography ( OCT). He can also see if swelling is getting better or worse if you had treatment with injections or laser. In this procedure, your doctor injects a dye into a vein in your arm. He takes photos as the dye reaches your eye and flows through the blood vessels of the retina. The images will show new vessels or vessels that are leaking fluid or blood in the macula -- a small area at the center of your retina.
Question: What can someone do when a migraine hits?
Answer: Know what to do when a migraine hits: If you can, lie down in a dark, quiet, cool room. If you can't lie down, try to go somewhere that you can at least turn out the lights. Have hot or cold compresses on hand. Use them on your head or neck. Choose the temperature and place that feels best to you. Put gentle pressure on painful areas of your temples and scalp. Try light massage if it feels good. Don't do anything that hurts. Drink coffee or soda. A small amount of caffeine can ease the ache early on when a headache starts. If you pair it with an over-the-counter painkiller, it can help the medicine work better.
Question: What are some triggers of migraines?
Answer: Sometimes you just can't power through them. Even with medication, you may have to stop what you're doing until they go away. You likely have an idea of what sorts of things cause your headaches. It may be certain foods or the weather. It could be smells, travel, or your hormones. Medicine can help prevent some headaches, but it doesn't always work. Because you can't always ward off all your migraines, plan around what starts them. Skipping meals can trigger migraines, so eat regularly. Don't plan a day where you won't have time to eat. Too much or not enough sleep can also bring on a headache. Be sure to get the right amount. Knowing your migraine triggers can help you plan the activities in your life a little better. That way you can still do things with family and friends before a migraine starts.
Question: How do migraines affect everyday life?
Answer: Normal headaches hurt your head. Sometimes you just can't power through them. Even with medication, you may have to stop what you're doing until they go away. Migraines can last for days. Because you might be at work or away from home, you might not be able to crawl under the covers in a dark room for all that time. Use them on your head or neck.
Question: How does angina signal a heart attack?
Answer: The difference is mainly one of degree: With angina, blood flow is restored, pain recedes within minutes, and the heart is not permanently damaged. With a heart attack, blood flow is critically reduced or fully blocked, pain lasts longer, and heart muscle dies without prompt treatment.
Question: What are the risk factors for a heart attack?
Answer: While the step-by-step process leading to a heart attack is not fully understood, major risk factors for coronary artery disease are well-known. Some can be controlled, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle. Stress is also said to raise the risk, and exertion and excitement can act as triggers for a heart attack. Other risk factors include having diabetes and having a family history of heart disease.
Question: What can people who get heart attacks experience?
Answer: Recovery is always a delicate process, because any heart attack weakens the heart to some degree. But generally, a normal life can be resumed. Depending on the severity of a heart attack, a person may experience: Heart failure, where the heart doesn't pump well enough to meet the body's needs Arrhythmias or abnormal heart rhythms Cardiac arrest or sudden cardiac death, where the heart stops beating Cardiogenic shock, where the heart is so damaged from the heart attack that a person goes into shock, which may result in damage of other vital organs like the kidneys or liver Death Most heart attacks are the result of coronary artery disease, also known as atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries," a condition that clogs coronary arteries with fatty, calcified plaques over time.
Question: What causes a heart attack?
Answer: Depending on the severity of a heart attack, a person may experience: Heart failure, where the heart doesn't pump well enough to meet the body's needs Arrhythmias or abnormal heart rhythms Cardiac arrest or sudden cardiac death, where the heart stops beating Cardiogenic shock, where the heart is so damaged from the heart attack that a person goes into shock, which may result in damage of other vital organs like the kidneys or liver Death Most heart attacks are the result of coronary artery disease, also known as atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries," a condition that clogs coronary arteries with fatty, calcified plaques over time. The typical trigger for a heart attack is often a blood clot that blocks the flow of blood through a coronary artery.
Question: Are there always warning signs before a heart attack?
Answer: The condition may be detected by ECG (electrocardiogram) testing. People with diabetes often have silent ischemia. Other people mistake a heart attack for a symptom of the flu or reflux disease, which causes heartburn. Depending on the severity of a heart attack, a person may experience: Heart failure, where the heart doesn't pump well enough to meet the body's needs Arrhythmias or abnormal heart rhythms Cardiac arrest or sudden cardiac death, where the heart stops beating Cardiogenic shock, where the heart is so damaged from the heart attack that a person goes into shock, which may result in damage of other vital organs like the kidneys or liver Death Most heart attacks are the result of coronary artery disease, also known as atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries," a condition that clogs coronary arteries with fatty, calcified plaques over time.
Question: What is the outlook for heart attacks?
Answer: But those who survive the initial heart attack and are free from major problems a few hours later stand a better chance of full recovery. Depending on the severity of a heart attack, a person may experience: Heart failure, where the heart doesn't pump well enough to meet the body's needs Arrhythmias or abnormal heart rhythms Cardiac arrest or sudden cardiac death, where the heart stops beating Cardiogenic shock, where the heart is so damaged from the heart attack that a person goes into shock, which may result in damage of other vital organs like the kidneys or liver Death Most heart attacks are the result of coronary artery disease, also known as atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries," a condition that clogs coronary arteries with fatty, calcified plaques over time.
Question: What is a heart attack?
Answer: The heart has four main arteries, two of them large, branching arteries that deliver oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. If one of these arteries or branches becomes blocked suddenly, a portion of the heart is starved of oxygen, a condition called "cardiac ischemia." !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } If cardiac ischemia lasts too long, the starved heart tissue dies. This is a heart attack, otherwise known as a myocardial infarction -- literally, "death of heart muscle." The pain may be constant or intermittent.
Question: How much melatonin does it take to help increase sleep?
Answer: A host of studies show that as little as 0.1 to .3 milligrams may be enough for most people. Experts suggest that the fast-release melatonin is possibly more effective as a sleep remedy than the slow-release formulas.
Question: What should you know about tryptophan as a natural sleep aid?
Answer: Yet some people who took tryptophan as a natural supplement developed a syndrome eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome ( EMS). Some people died. Scientists later believed the deaths were the result of taking the amino acid tryptophan. Not everyone who took tryptophan, however, experienced these side effects. In addition, not everyone who took tryptophan received help for insomnia. The influence of tryptophan on sleep continues to be studied in major sleep laboratories across the nation. While this amino acid is not available as a natural dietary supplement or sleep remedy, you can easily include tryptophan in your diet through food sources such as turkey, cheese, nuts, beans, eggs, and milk.
Question: How can melatonin help me sleep?
Answer: Scientific findings show that melatonin decreases the time it takes to fall asleep ("sleep latency"), increases feelings of "sleepiness," and may increase the duration of sleep. Melatonin has been used successfully for sleep enhancement in healthy individuals, as well as to reduce feelings of jet lag during global travels.
Question: How is 5-hydroxytryptophan used as a natural sleep aid?
Answer: 5- HTP is a derivative of the amino acid tryptophan. It is used to boost serotonin in the body. 5- HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is also the precursor of melatonin, which regulates sleep cycles. Some findings show that 5- HTP may ease symptoms of depression and anxiety, but there isn't sufficient evidence to support its use for insomnia.
Question: Is valerian a helpful sleep remedy?
Answer: It is one of the leading natural supplements for managing anxiety and insomnia. But according to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Data Base there is not enough proof to say that it is effective in treating insomnia. Some limited findings show that valerian may reduce the time needed to fall asleep and may improve sleep quality. Unlike the benzodiazepines, most people feel no morning grogginess after taking valerian. Other findings were not as promising. They showed that when compared to a placebo, valerian didn't relieve anxiety or insomnia any better than the placebo. There is some support for the idea that using valerian over a period of time (such as over four weeks) may be more effective than taking it one night only. People who are poor sleepers may find more benefit that those who are normally good sleepers. Kava, also known as kava kava, is an herbal remedy that's used for stress and anxiety relief and insomnia.
Question: Are there risks associated with taking melatonin as a natural sleep aid?
Answer: Some people find that melatonin causes grogginess and depression. Others report falling asleep quickly with melatonin only to awaken in the middle of the night. Still, studies show that melatonin appears to be safe with short-term use (three months or less). Like all drugs, natural sleep remedies can have side effects and risks.
Question: Is kava a safe natural sleep remedy?
Answer: Kava, also known as kava kava, is an herbal remedy that's used for stress and anxiety relief and insomnia. Reports in Europe of more than 20 cases of cirrhosis, hepatitis, and liver failure suggest the possibility of liver toxicity associated with its use.
Question: How is intussusception treated?
Answer: Some cases of intussusception are temporary and don't need treatment. If an enema doesn't fix the intussusception, surgery is the next step. Your surgeon may do this procedure by making a cut in the abdomen. This is called an open procedure. He may opt to do it laparoscopically, with tiny cuts and a camera. Either way, the surgeon corrects the intussusception by lightly guiding the intestine back into place. If this doesn't work, she may remove the section and sew the intestine back together. She would do this with dissolvable stitches.
Question: When should I call my doctor about intussusception?
Answer: For children younger than 2, intussusception is the most common abdominal emergency. When blood can't get to part of your intestines, the tissue in that area can die. If that happens, the lining of the abdominal cavity can become infected. This is a life-threatening condition called peritonitis. Your doctor will ask questions about your child's medical history and symptoms.
Question: When is radioactive iodine treatment used for thyroid cancer?
Answer: Surgery often gets rid of thyroid cancer. But depending on the type of thyroid cancer you have, or if it has spread, your doctor may also suggest you have treatment with radioactive iodine. This is done to get rid of any cancer cells that were not caught during surgery, and to help keep the cancer from coming back.
Question: What are the side effects after thyroid surgery?
Answer: It's not unusual to feel tired or sore for a few days after surgery. But pain medicines prescribed by your doctor can help. You may have some aches and pains in the neck and shoulders after surgery.
Question: What is removed in thyroid surgery?
Answer: Thyroid surgery involves removing either part or all of the gland (thyroidectomy). In some cases, lymph nodes may also need to be removed.
Question: Is treatment for thyroid cancer effective?
Answer: And thanks to very good treatments, it can be cured most of the time. The type of treatment you get depends on what kind of thyroid cancer you have, and if it has spread. Most people are treated with surgery alone, or with a combination of surgery and radioactive iodine. If you have side effects from treatment, there are ways to manage them that will help you feel better.
Question: Are cancer support groups recommended for people with thyroid cancer?
Answer: Most do very well with thyroid hormone therapy. Even with lots of help from family and friends, you might want to check out support groups in your area. One of the main reasons people join is to be with others who face the same type of cancer. Some research shows that cancer support groups not only help you feel more hopeful, but also help you deal better with side effects.
Question: What are other ways to pay for weight loss surgery?
Answer: If you do not have health insurance, or if your insurer will not cover weight loss surgery, talk to your doctor and your surgeon about financing plans. Check on the interest rate, and make sure you are OK with all of the terms.