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Question: How do CT scans work?
Answer: You can get a CT scan on any part of your body. A computer uses this information to create a cross-sectional picture. Like one piece in a loaf of bread, this two-dimensional (2 D) scan shows a âsliceâ of the inside of your body. This process is repeated to produce a number of slices. The computer stacks these scans one on top of the other to create a detailed image of your organs, bones, or blood vessels. For example, a surgeon may use this type of scan to look at all sides of a tumor to prepare for an operation.
Question: What should I do if my child who has autism wakes up repeatedly or has difficulty in sleeping?
Answer: To know for sure, make an appointment with your child's pediatrician. The doctor may refer you to a sleep specialist or an ear, nose and throat doctor. It can help to keep a sleep diary for a week to track how much and when your child is sleeping. You may include any snoring, changes in breathing patterns, unusual movements, or difficulty breathing.
Question: What are the biggest sleep problems among children with autism?
Answer: Researchers estimate that between 40% and 80% of children with ASD have difficulty sleeping. The biggest sleep problems among these children include: Difficulty falling asleep Inconsistent sleep routines Restlessness or poor sleep quality Waking early and waking frequently A lack of a good night's sleep can affect not only the child but everyone in his or her family.
Question: Why do children with autism have problems with sleep?
Answer: Researchers don't know for sure why autistic children have problems with sleep, but they have several theories. The first has to do with social cues. Another reason children with autism may have trouble falling asleep or awaken in the middle of the night could be an increased sensitivity to outside stimuli, such as touch or sound. Anxiety is another possible condition that could adversely affect sleep.
Question: What is a nasal cannula device for home oxygen therapy?
Answer: This is a soft plastic tube with two small prongs at one end. They go in your nose, and the tube rests over your ears to hold it in place. The other end connects to your oxygen supply. The nasal cannula delivers steady oxygen. It can dry your nose out a little.
Question: What is a transtracheal catheter for home oxygen therapy?
Answer: This is a soft plastic tube with two small prongs at one end. They go in your nose, and the tube rests over your ears to hold it in place. The other end connects to your oxygen supply. You can't see the catheter if your shirt is buttoned to the top. Another advantage is that you need a smaller oxygen flow since it goes directly into your airway. But it has several drawbacks. One is that the opening in your neck could get infected.
Question: What are some safety tips for home oxygen therapy?
Answer: Always follow these safety tips around oxygen: Never smoke, and don't let others light up near you. Keep away from open flames, such as matches, cigarette lighters, and burning tobacco. Stay 5 feet away from heat sources. That includes gas stoves, candles, lighted fireplaces, and electric or gas heaters. Don't use flammable products like cleaning fluid, paint thinner, and aerosol sprays. Keep oxygen containers upright. That also goes for petroleum-based creams and ointments like Vaseline on your face or upper chest. Have a fire extinguisher close by. Let your fire department know that you have oxygen in your home.
Question: What do you need to know about home oxygen therapy?
Answer: That can leave you short of breath and cause problems with your heart, brain, and other parts of your body. Oxygen therapy can help. It's a way to get extra oxygen for you to breathe. Oxygen is a prescription medication. If you have the plug-in kind, you'll need a backup source of oxygen in case the power goes out. You will also need a way to breathe in the oxygen.
Question: How does hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia affect sleep?
Answer: Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia Both hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) can affect sleep in those with diabetes. Hypoglycemia may occur when you have not eaten for many hours, such as overnight, or if you take too much insulin or other medications. Hyperglycemia occurs when the sugar level rises above normal. This may happen after eating too many calories, missing medication, or having an illness. Emotional stress can also cause your blood sugar to rise.
Question: What are some links between sleep and type 2 diabetes?
Answer: People who have poor sleep habits are at greater risk for becoming overweight or obese and developing type 2 diabetes, according to several studies. Chronic sleep deprivation may lead to insulin resistance, which can result in high blood sugar and diabetes. Some studies show that chronic sleep deprivation can affect hormones that control appetite.
Question: What are medications that treat insomnia?
Answer: There are also several medications that treat insomnia, including: Over the counter drugs such as antihistamines including diphenhydramine (such as Benadryl). These drugs should be used short term and in conjunction with changes in sleep habits. Medications used to treat sleep problems such as eszopiclone ( Lunesta), suvorexant ( Belsomra), zaleplon ( Sonata), and zolpidem ( Ambien). Benzodiazepines are an older type of prescription medicine that cause sedation, muscle relaxation, and can lower anxiety levels. Benzodiazepines that were commonly used for the treatment of insomnia include alprazolam ( Xanax), diazepam ( Valium), estazolam ( Pro Som), flurazepam ( Dalmane, Dalmadorm), lorazepam ( Ativan), temazepam ( Restoril), and triazolam ( Halcion) Antidepressants such as nefazodone ( Serzone) and very low doses of doxepin (silenor).
Question: How does obesity affect sleep?
Answer: Obesity Obesity, or too much body fat, is often associated with snoring, sleep apnea, and sleep disturbance. Obesity increases the risk of sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, and stroke.
Question: What is restless legs syndrome?
Answer: Restless Legs Syndrome Restless legs syndrome is a specific sleep disorder that causes an intense, often irresistible urge to move your legs. This sleep disorder is often accompanied by other sensations in the legs such as tingling, pulling, or pain, making it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep.
Question: What is obesity and what are its risks for sleep?
Answer: Obesity Obesity, or too much body fat, is often associated with snoring, sleep apnea, and sleep disturbance. Obesity increases the risk of sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, and stroke.
Question: What are some treatments for peripheral neuropathy related to type 2 diabetes and sleep?
Answer: Peripheral Neuropathy To treat the pain of peripheral neuropathy, your doctor may prescribe simple pain relievers such as aspirin or ibuprofen, antidepressants such as amitriptyline, or anticonvulsants such as gabapentin ( Gralise, Neurontin), tiagabine ( Gabitril) or topiramate ( Topamax). Other treatments include carbamazepine ( Carbatrol, Tegretol), pregabalin ( Lyrica), lidocaine injections, or creams such as capsaicin.
Question: How is peripheral neuropathy treated?
Answer: Peripheral Neuropathy To treat the pain of peripheral neuropathy, your doctor may prescribe simple pain relievers such as aspirin or ibuprofen, antidepressants such as amitriptyline, or anticonvulsants such as gabapentin ( Gralise, Neurontin), tiagabine ( Gabitril) or topiramate ( Topamax). Other treatments include carbamazepine ( Carbatrol, Tegretol), pregabalin ( Lyrica), lidocaine injections, or creams such as capsaicin.
Question: Can diabetes affect sleep?
Answer: Some people with diabetes get too much sleep, while others have problems getting enough sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 63% of American adults do not get enough sleep needed for good health, safety, and optimum performance. There are several causes of sleep problems for people with type 2 diabetes, including obstructive sleep apnea, pain or discomfort, restless legs syndrome, the need to go to the bathroom, and other problems associated with type 2 diabetes. Your doctor will ask you about your sleep patterns, including whether you have trouble falling or staying asleep, are sleepy during the day, have difficulty breathing while asleep (including snoring), have pain in your legs, or move or kick your legs while sleeping.
Question: How are sleep problems diagnosed?
Answer: People who have diabetes often have poor sleep habits, including difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. The results of the sleep study can help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe an effective and safe treatment. There are several treatments for sleep problems in people with diabetes, depending on the condition: Sleep Apnea If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, your doctor may suggest that you lose weight to help you breathe more easily.
Question: How does sleep apnea affect the body?
Answer: Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea involves pauses in breathing during sleep. Sleep apnea results in low oxygen levels in the blood because the blockages prevent air from getting to the lungs. The low oxygen levels also affect brain and heart function. Researchers have found a possible link between sleep apnea and the development of diabetes and insulin resistance (the inability of the body to use insulin).
Question: If you feel better, can you stop inotropic therapy medication?
Answer: Even if you feel well, do not discontinue your inotropic therapy medication from your intravenous catheter line or from your infusion pump without consulting your doctor. If you are discharged from the hospital with an inotropic medication, a home health nurse will provide specific directions on how to care for your intravenous site, catheter, and infusion pump.
Question: Can physical therapy help manage pain?
Answer: Sometimes pain relief can be accomplished through physical therapy. Physical therapy ( PT) involves treatments that focus on prevention and management of injuries or disabilities. PT helps to relieve pain, promote healing, and restore function and movement. PT is practiced by a professionally trained physical therapist. A physical therapist is a specialist skilled and educated specifically in evaluation and conservative management, including rehabilitation, of orthopaedic, neurologic, and cardiovascular conditions.. A therapist may focus on decreasing pain with either passive or active therapy.
Question: What should you keep in mind if you get physical therapy?
Answer: Examples of passive physical therapy include: Manual therapies Heat/ice packs Electrical stimulation, including TENS units Ultrasound Dry needling Cupping Examples of active physical therapy include: Movement based activities, including stretching and range of motion exercises Specific strengthening exercises Pain relief exercises Low-impact aerobic conditioning An important aspect to keep in mind about physical therapy and pain relief is that each individual may respond differently to therapy. People have different types of bodies, different patterns of movement, and different habits. Physical therapists and their trained staff can monitor each individual and attempt to correct improper habits and movement patterns.
Question: What are examples of active physical therapy?
Answer: Examples of passive physical therapy include: Manual therapies Heat/ice packs Electrical stimulation, including TENS units Ultrasound Dry needling Cupping Examples of active physical therapy include: Movement based activities, including stretching and range of motion exercises Specific strengthening exercises Pain relief exercises Low-impact aerobic conditioning An important aspect to keep in mind about physical therapy and pain relief is that each individual may respond differently to therapy.
Question: How do you treat ascites?
Answer: Your doctor may prescribe âwater pills,â also called diuretics, to help flush the extra fluid from your body. Two of the most common diuretics are: Furosemide ( Lasix) Spironolactone ( Aldactone) They both help your kidneys remove more sodium and water. If change in diet and prescription diuretics aren't effective, or your symptoms are severe, your doctor may have to use paracentesis to remove large amounts of excess fluid through a needle inserted into your abdomen. This procedure must be combined with a low-salt, low-liquid diet, otherwise the fluid will simply come back. If these treatments don't work, you may need a surgery to place a shunt in your liver or replace it altogether.
Question: What is ascites?
Answer: You may want to talk to your doctor about ascites, a condition caused by severe liver disease. It causes excess fluid to build up in your abdomen, making your belly swell and protrude.
Question: What shots other than the flu shot should I get to avoid getting ill if I am diabetic?
Answer: Yet people with diabetes are about three times more likely to die from flu and pneumonia.
Question: What can I eat if I am diabetic and have the flu?
Answer: Stick with foods from your regular meal plan. Eat about 15 grams of carbs every hour or so, like a slice of toast, 3/4 cup of frozen yogurt, or 1 cup of soup.
Question: What are symptoms of the flu?
Answer: They usually come on quickly and may include: Fever (usually high) Severe aches and pains in the joints and muscles and around the eyes Weakness Warm, flushed skin and red, watery eyes Headache Dry cough Sore throat and runny nose For in-depth information, see Flu Symptoms: What You Might Feel.
Question: How often should I check my blood sugar if I am diabetic and have the flu?
Answer: You'll need to check often while you're sick. Because you're ill and feel awful anyway, you may not notice changes in your blood sugar levels. Take a reading at least every 3 to 4 hours. Call your doctor about any major changes right away.
Question: What should you know if you have diabetes and the flu?
Answer: When you have diabetes, do your best to avoid getting the flu, or influenza. Everyone has a chance of catching this viral infection, but people with diabetes have a harder time fighting it off. The flu can put added stress in your body, which can affect your blood sugar levels and raise the chance of serious health complications.
Question: In addition to the flu shot, how can I avoid getting sick if I have diabetes?
Answer: When you have diabetes, do your best to avoid getting the flu, or influenza.
Question: What is the best way to stay hydrated while I have the flu if I am diabetic?
Answer: Some people get nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea with the flu. To make sure you get enough fluids, sip liquids throughout the day. Aim for 1 cup every hour. Choose sugar-free drinks -- tea, water, sugar-free ginger ale -- if your blood sugar is running high. If your blood sugar is low, try something that has about 15 grams of carbs: 1/4 cup of grape juice or 1 cup of a sports drink, for example.
Question: Should I still check my ketones if I am diabetic and have the flu?
Answer: Check your ketones, if you have type 1 diabetes. If they get too high, you might have diabetic ketoacidosis ( DKA), which can cause a coma or even death. High ketones are another reason to call your doctor.
Question: Why should people with diabetes be extra careful about preventing the flu?
Answer: When you have diabetes, do your best to avoid getting the flu, or influenza. Everyone has a chance of catching this viral infection, but people with diabetes have a harder time fighting it off. The flu can put added stress in your body, which can affect your blood sugar levels and raise the chance of serious health complications.
Question: How often should you check your blood sugar if you have diabetes and the flu?
Answer: Because you're ill and feel awful anyway, you may not notice changes in your blood sugar levels. Take a reading at least every 3 to 4 hours. Call your doctor about any major changes right away. You may need to adjust your insulin. Check your ketones, if you have type 1 diabetes. If they get too high, you might have diabetic ketoacidosis ( DKA), which can cause a coma or even death. High ketones are another reason to call your doctor.
Question: What else can you do to stay well if you have diabetes and the flu?
Answer: According to the ADA, only 1 out of every 3 people with diabetes ever gets this shot. Yet people with diabetes are about three times more likely to die from flu and pneumonia.
Question: What can you eat if you have diabetes and the flu?
Answer: You may feel really crummy and not hungry or thirsty at all. Still, you have to eat to keep your blood sugar levels steady. Stick with foods from your regular meal plan. Eat about 15 grams of carbs every hour or so, like a slice of toast, 3/4 cup of frozen yogurt, or 1 cup of soup.
Question: Should I get the flu shot if I have diabetes?
Answer: Check your ketones, if you have type 1 diabetes. Your best strategy is to keep the flu away in the first place. Get a yearly shot or nasal vaccine. The best time for people with diabetes to get vaccinated is September. Ask family members, co-workers, and close friends to get the vaccine, too. You're less likely to get flu if those around you don't have it.
Question: Which medications are safe if you have diabetes and the flu?
Answer: You can take some over-the-counter medications to ease your symptoms. This often includes liquid cold and flu drugs, cough drops, and liquid cough medicines. Look for sugar-free products instead.
Question: Which flu medications are safe for diabetics to take?
Answer: You can take some over-the-counter medications to ease your symptoms. This often includes liquid cold and flu drugs, cough drops, and liquid cough medicines. Look for sugar-free products instead.
Question: What are some less common food allergy triggers?
Answer: Eight things cause about 90% of food allergy reactions: Milk (mostly in children) Eggs Peanuts Tree nuts, like walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, brazil nuts, and pecans Soy Wheat Fish (mostly in adults) Shellfish (mostly in adults) Almost any food can trigger an allergy, though. Less common ones include: Corn Gelatin Meat -- beef, chicken, mutton, and pork Seeds, often sesame, sunflower, and poppy Spices, such as caraway, coriander, garlic, and mustard An allergic reaction can happen within minutes of eating, or it may happen hours later.
Question: What are mild symptoms from common food allergy triggers?
Answer: Less common ones include: Corn Gelatin Meat -- beef, chicken, mutton, and pork Seeds, often sesame, sunflower, and poppy Spices, such as caraway, coriander, garlic, and mustard An allergic reaction can happen within minutes of eating, or it may happen hours later. Mild symptoms can be hard to tie to specific foods. You could get: Red, swollen, dry, or itchy skin rash (hives or eczema) Runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or a slight, dry cough Itchy, watery, red eyes Itchy mouth or inside your ear Funny taste in your mouth Upset stomach, cramps, throwing up, or diarrhea Most often, peanuts, nuts, fish, and shellfish cause severe reactions, although any food can.
Question: What are common food allergy triggers?
Answer: Eight things cause about 90% of food allergy reactions: Milk (mostly in children) Eggs Peanuts Tree nuts, like walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, brazil nuts, and pecans Soy Wheat Fish (mostly in adults) Shellfish (mostly in adults) Almost any food can trigger an allergy, though.
Question: What should I put in a safe deposit box if a loved one has Alzheimer's?
Answer: Fill a safe deposit box. Here's what should go in it: Birth certificate Blank checks Car title Deeds (real estate, personal property, burial plot) Driver's license Family trees or genealogy records Health insurance cards Insurance policies and cards Legal documents List of bank accounts List of credit, debit, and ATM numbers List of type and model of medical equipment Marriage certificate Medical records Medicare card Military service serial numbers Organ donor card Passport Personal property inventory Social Security card Stock certificates Putting all these ducks in a row is a big responsibility, so tackle it a piece at a time.
Question: What financial information will I need if a loved one has Alzheimer's?
Answer: A list of numbers you'll need to hunt down include: Account numbers Bank balances Investment holdings Insurance policies and payouts Total assets Outstanding debts Ongoing expenses You'll need to plan for the cost of care, pay bills, arrange benefit claims, make investment decisions, and prepare tax returns.
Question: How can I help a loved one who has Alzheimer's manage their finances?
Answer: A list of numbers you'll need to hunt down include: Account numbers Bank balances Investment holdings Insurance policies and payouts Total assets Outstanding debts Ongoing expenses You'll need to plan for the cost of care, pay bills, arrange benefit claims, make investment decisions, and prepare tax returns. These can be touchy issues, since the person with Alzheimer's has to hand over control and fully trust your judgment. And money can be a great divider of families. Your loved one can sign over durable power of attorney, giving you the right to make financial choices on their behalf. You can also hire a trusted third party: a CPA, family banker, estate planning attorney, or financial planner. Don't forget to put this in the computer file and thumb drive. The data should include who has Power of Attorney, along with any advance directive or living will.
Question: What do I need to know about my loved one's medical records if they have Alzheimer's?
Answer: Trace a day in your loved one's life. Watch for what they can and can't do for themselves. The names of all their doctors (primary care and specialists)? If they have allergies? Past illnesses, surgeries, treatments, and test results? You'll need your loved one's permission to get their health records, which are protected by HIPAA privacy rules. And you'll want to sign a health care proxy to legally make medical decisions for them when they're no longer able. Now that everything is computerized, you will want to create a file on your computer with all this information. It is a good idea to back up the file on a flash or thumb drive that you can carry in case you have to go to the emergency room.
Question: How do I know what I can do to help a loved one with Alzheimer's?
Answer: Trace a day in your loved one's life. Watch for what they can and can't do for themselves. Determine how well they do the following things: Make meals and eat Bathe, groom, and use the restroom Dress themselves Walk and move around Pay bills and manage money Drive or navigate public transit Take their medications Do household chores 3.
Question: What legal information will I need to help a loved one with Alzheimer's?
Answer: As the decision maker, you'll need to have an action plan in place. The names of all their doctors (primary care and specialists)? If they have allergies? And you'll want to sign a health care proxy to legally make medical decisions for them when they're no longer able. It's important to have clear instructions and decide who will put their affairs in order.
Question: How can you help plan for the future for someone with Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: Here's a checklist of things to consider. Keep a record of facts and figures. Practical information is key, but so are sentimental things. All of their health conditions? The names of all their doctors (primary care and specialists)? If they have allergies? If not, it's time to build a big file. You'll need your loved one's permission to get their health records, which are protected by HIPAA privacy rules. And you'll want to sign a health care proxy to legally make medical decisions for them when they're no longer able. Track their finances. A list of numbers you'll need to hunt down include: Account numbers Bank balances Investment holdings Insurance policies and payouts Total assets Outstanding debts Ongoing expenses You'll need to plan for the cost of care, pay bills, arrange benefit claims, make investment decisions, and prepare tax returns. It's important to have clear instructions and decide who will put their affairs in order.