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Question: When is an immune complex assay used to diagnose food allergies?
Answer: When both of your parents have allergies, you're more likely to have food allergies than if only one parent has allergies. Immune complex assay. But these clusters normally form as part of food digestion, and everyone, if tested with a sensitive enough measurement, has them.
Question: How do food allergies work?
Answer: Some people come from families where allergies are common -- not necessarily food allergies, but perhaps hay fever, asthma, or hives. When both of your parents have allergies, you're more likely to have food allergies than if only one parent has allergies. Food allergies involve two parts of your immune system. One is immunoglobulin E ( Ig E), a type of protein called an antibody that moves through the blood. The other is mast cells, which you have in all body tissues but especially in places like your nose, throat, lungs, skin, and digestive tract. The first time you eat a food you're allergic to, certain cells make a lot of Ig E for the part of the food that triggers your allergy, called an allergen. The Ig E gets released and attaches to the surface of mast cells. The next time you eat that food, the allergen interacts with that Ig E and triggers the mast cells to release chemicals such as histamine. Depending on the tissue they're in, these chemicals will cause various symptoms. You may feel itching in your mouth. Then you may have symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, or belly pain. For highly allergic people, even tiny amounts of an allergen (as little as 1/44,000 of a peanut kernel) can trigger a reaction.
Question: What medications do doctors use to treat food allergies?
Answer: Your skin test may show an allergy to a food without you having allergic reactions when eating that food. Medications can help relieve food allergy symptoms that aren't part of an anaphylactic reaction: Antihistamines for digestive issues, hives, and sneezing and a runny nose Bronchodilators for tightened airways or asthma-like symptoms But these won't prevent an allergic reaction if you take them before eating the food. No medication can.
Question: What is an exercise-induced food allergy?
Answer: As your body temperature goes up, you'll begin to itch, get lightheaded, and could have hives or even anaphylaxis. Fortunately, the cure is simple: Don't eat that food for a couple of hours before you work out. How much did you eat before the reaction started?
Question: How is cytotoxicity testing used to diagnose food allergies?
Answer: So your doctor will diagnose a food allergy only when you have a positive skin test and a history of reactions to the same food. A food allergen is added to your blood sample. A technician then checks the sample under the microscope to see if white cells in the blood "die."
Question: What are some common food allergies in children?
Answer: A food challenge, or feeding test, is another way to confirm or rule out an allergy. Milk and soy allergies are particularly common in infants and young children, probably because their immune and digestive systems are still developing. These allergies can appear within days to months of birth. They may not show up as hives and asthma, but rather lead to colic and perhaps blood in poop or poor growth. Typically, the doctor sees a very unhappy colicky child who may not sleep well at night and diagnoses a food allergy partly by changing their diet, like switching from cow's milk to soy formula.
Question: Can food allergies cause hyperactivity in children?
Answer: In the lungs, they may cause wheezing. Researchers have found that hyperactivity in children may be related to food additives, but only occasionally and only when the child has had a lot of them. A food allergy won't directly affect a child's behavior, although their symptoms might make them cranky and difficult, and allergy medications can make them sleepy.
Question: How is a skin puncture test used to diagnose food allergies?
Answer: A food allergy is caused by your immune system reacting to the food when it doesn't need to. If your doctor thinks a specific food allergy is likely, you may get tests to measure your allergic response. One of these is a scratch puncture test. The doctor or technician puts a drop of a solution made with the food on your forearm or back. Then they'll prick your skin with a needle through the drop and watch for swelling or redness.
Question: What is a controversial food allergy treatment?
Answer: This type of testing is actually most common when the doctor believes that your reaction is not from a specific food. Putting a dilute solution of a food under your tongue about a half hour before you eat it as a way to "neutralize" your exposure doesn't work either.
Question: How is the IgG subclass assay used to diagnose food allergies?
Answer: Ig G subclass assay. No medication can.
Question: What affects food-related allergic reactions?
Answer: The digestion process affects the timing and the location. You may feel itching in your mouth. Then you may have symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, or belly pain. Food allergens in your blood can cause a drop in blood pressure. As they reach your skin, they can trigger hives or eczema. This type of allergy tends to disappear within a few years.
Question: How is a double-blind food challenge done to diagnose food allergies?
Answer: Sometimes allergic reactions to food can be severe, even life-threatening. The digestion process affects the timing and the location. But sulfites are still used in some foods. Then you try eating that food again to see if the symptoms come back, which confirms the diagnosis. In a "double-blind" test, neither you or your doctor know if what you're eating has the allergen in it. This type of testing is actually most common when the doctor believes that your reaction is not from a specific food. It's also expensive because it takes a lot of time. A technician then checks the sample under the microscope to see if white cells in the blood "die."
Question: How are milk allergies treated in babies?
Answer: Sometimes allergic reactions to food can be severe, even life-threatening. Gluten intolerance is related to celiac disease. Typically, the doctor sees a very unhappy colicky child who may not sleep well at night and diagnoses a food allergy partly by changing their diet, like switching from cow's milk to soy formula. This type of allergy tends to disappear within a few years. Soy formula isn't a good way to prevent allergies either.
Question: What are the risk factors for restless legs syndrome (RLS)?
Answer: Other medical conditions linked to RLS include: Parkinson's disease Varicose veins Some tumors Fibromyalgia Hyper- or hypothyroidism (over- or underactive thyroid glands) Pregnancy Cigarette smoking Vitamin and mineral deficiency, such as magnesium deficiency and vitamin B-12 deficiency Severe kidney disease and uremia (kidney failure causing build up of toxins within the body) Amyloidosis (build-up of a starch-like substance in the body's tissues and organs) Lyme disease Damage to spinal nerves Rheumatoid arthritis and SjÃ¶gren syndrome Certain medications or substances, such as: Alcohol Caffeine Anticonvulsant drugs (such as Dilantin) Antidepressant drugs (including amitriptyline, Paxil) Beta-blockers (drugs often used to treat high blood pressure) Antipsychotics Withdrawal from certain drugs, such as vasodilator drugs (for example, Apresoline), sedatives, or antidepressants (for example, Tofranil) In many cases, RLS seems to run in families. People with a genetic link to RLS tend to get the condition earlier in life.
Question: What medical conditions have been linked to restless legs syndrome (RLS)?
Answer: Many different medical conditions have been linked to RLS. The two most common conditions are iron-deficiency anemia (low blood count) and peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves of the arms and legs, often caused by underlying conditions such as diabetes).
Question: What other medical conditions have been linked to restless legs syndrome (RLS)?
Answer: Many different medical conditions have been linked to RLS. The two most common conditions are iron-deficiency anemia (low blood count) and peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves of the arms and legs, often caused by underlying conditions such as diabetes). Other medical conditions linked to RLS include: Parkinson's disease Varicose veins Some tumors Fibromyalgia Hyper- or hypothyroidism (over- or underactive thyroid glands) Pregnancy Cigarette smoking Vitamin and mineral deficiency, such as magnesium deficiency and vitamin B-12 deficiency Severe kidney disease and uremia (kidney failure causing build up of toxins within the body) Amyloidosis (build-up of a starch-like substance in the body's tissues and organs) Lyme disease Damage to spinal nerves Rheumatoid arthritis and SjÃ¶gren syndrome Certain medications or substances, such as: Alcohol Caffeine Anticonvulsant drugs (such as Dilantin) Antidepressant drugs (including amitriptyline, Paxil) Beta-blockers (drugs often used to treat high blood pressure) Antipsychotics Withdrawal from certain drugs, such as vasodilator drugs (for example, Apresoline), sedatives, or antidepressants (for example, Tofranil) In many cases, RLS seems to run in families.
Question: How should I protect my eye if I have an eye sore?
Answer: If the person wears contact lenses, take them out. Dark glasses may provide comfort. Do not flush, patch, rub, dab at, or place compresses on the eye.
Question: What happens when I go to the doctor for my eyesore?
Answer: The health care provider will examine the eye and test vision. Depending on the age of the person, the health care provider may also check the pressure within the eye and perform other tests. Depending on the cause, the health care provider may prescribe eye drops or oral medicines or both and may recommend consultation from an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Follow up depends on the cause of pain but may require a visit to an ophthalmologist.
Question: When should I see a doctor about my eye sore?
Answer: See a health care provider for persistent pain, eye redness, change in vision, drainage from the eye, rashes around the eye, swelling of the eyelids, or fever.
Question: Can radiation therapy cause hypothyroidism?
Answer: This can damage cells that make thyroid hormone. You might get treated with radiation for: Overactive thyroid gland Cancer of the head or neck Hodgkin's disease or lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system) A bacterial or viral infection can make your thyroid gland swell.
Question: What can keep your thyroid gland from making the right amount of thyroid hormone?
Answer: You can get hypothyroidism if you've had a procedure to remove part or all of your thyroid gland.
Question: How can Hashimoto's disease cause your low thyroid levels?
Answer: It's an autoimmune disease. If you have one, your immune system attacks your body's healthy cells. If you have Hashimoto's disease, it destroys the cells that make thyroid hormone. This is congenital hypothyroidism.
Question: What are some other causes of hypothermia?
Answer: The risk of cold exposure increases as the winter months arrive.
Question: Who is at risk for hypothermia?
Answer: People at increased risk for hypothermia include: The elderly, infants, and children without adequate heating, clothing, or food People with mental illness People who are outdoors for extended periods People in cold weather whose judgment is impaired by alcohol or drugs Recognizing the symptoms is the first step in diagnosing hypothermia.
Question: How does cold exposure cause hypothermia?
Answer: During exposure to cold temperatures, most heat loss -- up to 90% -- escapes through your skin; the rest, you exhale from your lungs. Heat loss through the skin happens primarily through radiation and speeds up when skin is exposed to wind or moisture. If cold exposure is due to being immersed in cold water, heat loss can occur 25 times faster than it would if exposed to the same air temperature. The hypothalamus, the brain's temperature-control center, works to raise body temperature by triggering processes that heat and cool the body. During cold temperature exposure, shivering is a protective response to produce heat through muscle activity. In another heat-preserving response -- called vasoconstriction -- blood vessels temporarily narrow. Normally, the activity of the heart and liver produce most of your body heat. But as core body temperature cools, these organs produce less heat, in essence causing a protective "shut down" to preserve heat and protect the brain. Low body temperature can slow brain activity, breathing, and heart rate. Confusion and fatigue can set in, hampering a person's ability to understand what's happening and make intelligent choices to get to safety.
Question: What are the symptoms of uremia (uremic syndrome)?
Answer: As waste and fluid build up in your blood, you might: Feel nauseated Feel itchy Lose your appetite or taste for some foods Feel more tired than usual Lose weight Have trouble concentrating Feel pain, numbness, or cramps in your legs or feet (caused by damage to your nerves) If it's not treated, uremia can also cause other problems, like: High blood pressure Anemia (when you don't have enough red blood cells) Heart disease Brain damage If your doctor thinks you might have uremia, he may recommend that you see a kidney specialist, called a nephrologist.
Question: What problems may arise from untreated uremia (uremic syndrome)?
Answer: As waste and fluid build up in your blood, you might: Feel nauseated Feel itchy Lose your appetite or taste for some foods Feel more tired than usual Lose weight Have trouble concentrating Feel pain, numbness, or cramps in your legs or feet (caused by damage to your nerves) If it's not treated, uremia can also cause other problems, like: High blood pressure Anemia (when you don't have enough red blood cells) Heart disease Brain damage If your doctor thinks you might have uremia, he may recommend that you see a kidney specialist, called a nephrologist.
Question: What is the treatment for uremia (uremic syndrome)?
Answer: If your kidneys are damaged to the point that they're failing, you may need help getting waste out of your blood. One option is a process called dialysis. It usually involves pumping your blood through a machine that cleans it and sends it back into your body. About 10% of people who need dialysis use a different kind, called peritoneal dialysis. With this, the space around the organs in your belly is filled with a fluid that draws wastes out. The fluid is then drained out through a tube in your belly. It can take more than 3 years to get a transplant.
Question: What is the link between menopause and osteoporosis?
Answer: Although the drop in estrogen levels during menopause can result in dramatically thinning of bone and increases your risk of osteoporosis, it isn't the sole cause of the disease. Many other factors -- like your genes, some diseases and treatments, eating disorders, excessive exercising and weight loss , smoking, excess alcohol, and deficiencies of calcium and vitamin D -- can play an important role. Remember that men can get osteoporosis too, even though they don't go through menopause.
Question: How does vitamin D help prevent osteoporosis?
Answer: The Institute of Medicine recommends: 600 IU (international units) a day for adults through age 70 800 IU a day for adults ages 70 and older Vitamin D plays a vital role in getting calcium into the bloodstream from the intestines and the kidneys. Without enough vitamin D, a lot of the calcium you take in from food or supplements could pass out of the body as waste.
Question: How much calcium do I need to prevent osteoporosis?
Answer: The amount of calcium you need depends on your age. The Institute of Medicine recommends the following: Adolescents should get 1,300 milligrams of calcium a day. Adults from 19 to 50 years of age should get 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day. Adult women over the age of 50 should get 1,200 milligrams of calcium a day. Adult men should receive 1,000 milligrams up to age 70 and 1,200 milligrams after age 70.
Question: What should you consider when taking antihistamines?
Answer: Some of the main side effects of antihistamines include: Dry mouth Drowsiness Dizziness Nausea and vomiting Restlessness or moodiness (in some children) Trouble peeing or not being able to pee Blurred vision Confusion If you take an antihistamine that causes drowsiness, do so before bedtime. Don't take it during the day before you drive or use machinery. Read the label before you take an allergy drug. Antihistamines may interact with other medications you are taking. Talk to your doctor first if you have an enlarged prostate, heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid problems, kidney or liver disease, a bladder obstruction, or glaucoma. Also check with your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing.
Question: Where can I find reliable information about alternative therapies for diabetes treatment?
Answer: Look for scientific-based sources of information. The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse collects resource information for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ( NIDDK) Reference Collection, a service of the National Institutes of Health. To learn more about alternative therapies for diabetes treatment, contact the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
Question: What natural alternative therapies help with weight loss?
Answer: Since being overweight and having diabetes are linked, many people with diabetes turn to natural alternative therapies that claim to help with weight loss, including: Chitosan Garcinia cambogia (hydroxycitric acid) Chromium Pyruvate Germander Momordica charantia ( Chinese bitter melon) Sauropus androgynus (sweet leaf bush) Aristolochic acid There are also skin patch (transdermal) systems as well as oral sprays that supposedly curb your appetite and make it easier to lose weight.
Question: Are complementary or alternative medicines for diabetes effective?
Answer: Although some may be effective, others aren't or can even be harmful. If you want to try complementary or alternative medicine, talk to your doctor about the pros and cons and what may be a good idea for you.
Question: What should you consider when deciding to use natural remedies for type 2 diabetes?
Answer: You should talk to your doctor about any drugs, herbal products, or alternative and complementary treatments to make sure they're not going to interfere with your treatment or cause other problems. Beware of claims that seem too good to be true. Look for scientific-based sources of information. The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse collects resource information for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ( NIDDK) Reference Collection, a service of the National Institutes of Health. To learn more about alternative therapies for diabetes treatment, contact the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
Question: What is biofeedback?
Answer: Biofeedback is a technique that helps you become more aware of -- and learn to deal with -- your body's response to pain. This therapy emphasizes relaxation and stress-reduction techniques.
Question: Does Coenzyme Q10 help with diabetes?
Answer: Coenzyme Q10, often referred to as Co Q10 (other names include ubiquinone and ubiquinol), is a vitamin-like substance that's in meats and seafood. Co Q10 helps cells make energy and acts as an antioxidant. But it hasn't been shown to affect blood sugar control.
Question: What is acupuncture for diabetes?
Answer: Acupuncture is a procedure where a practitioner inserts very thin needles into specific points on your skin. Some scientists say that acupuncture triggers the release of the body's natural painkillers. Acupuncture has been shown to offer relief from chronic pain and is sometimes used by people with neuropathy, the painful nerve damage that can happen with diabetes.
Question: What is ephedrine?
Answer: In 2003, ephedrine -- also known as ma huang -- became the first herbal stimulant ever banned by the FDA. It was a popular component of over-the-counter weight loss drugs. Ephedrine had some benefits, but it could cause far more harm, especially in high doses: insomnia (difficulty falling and staying asleep), high blood pressure, glaucoma, and urinary retention. This herbal supplement has also been associated with numerous cases of stroke.
Question: What is guided imagery?
Answer: Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that some professionals who use biofeedback also practice. With guided imagery, you'll think of peaceful mental images, such as ocean waves, or perhaps images of controlling or curing your disease. People using this technique say these positive images can ease their condition.
Question: What should I do if alternative therapies for diabetes cause side effects?
Answer: Stop taking the product and call your doctor right away if you: Feel queasy or throw up Have a fast heartbeat Feel more anxious, worried, or unsettled than usual Can't sleep Get diarrhea Get skin rashes
Question: How can you treat type 2 diabetes?
Answer: To learn more about alternative therapies for diabetes treatment, contact the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
Question: How does coenzyme Q10 help with type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Coenzyme Q10, often referred to as Co Q10 (other names include ubiquinone and ubiquinol), is a vitamin-like substance that's in meats and seafood. Co Q10 helps cells make energy and acts as an antioxidant. But it hasn't been shown to affect blood sugar control.
Question: Are all natural products okay for people with diabetes?
Answer: You should talk to your doctor about any drugs, herbal products, or alternative and complementary treatments to make sure they're not going to interfere with your treatment or cause other problems. Select brands of natural products carefully -- "natural" doesn't automatically mean it's good for you. Avoid products made with more than one herb. Read labels: Look for the herb's common and scientific name, the name and address of the manufacturer, a batch and lot number, expiration date, dosage guidelines, and potential side effects.
Question: Are garlic, ginger, ginseng, hawthorn, or nettle scientifically proven to help with diabetes?
Answer: Low magnesium may worsen blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes. If you're considering eating or using any plant-based remedies, talk to your doctor first.
Question: Are alternative weight loss therapies effective?
Answer: If you want to try complementary or alternative medicine, talk to your doctor about the pros and cons and what may be a good idea for you. Check with your doctor, because many of these so-called "obesity remedies" haven't been studied, aren't effective, or just aren't safe. Select brands of natural products carefully -- "natural" doesn't automatically mean it's good for you.
Question: How does magnesium help with type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Although the relationship between magnesiumand diabetes has been studied for decades, we still don't fully understand it. Low magnesium may worsen blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes. People who get more magnesium in their diet (by eating whole grains, nuts, and green leafy vegetables) have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Question: Does ginseng help with diabetes?
Answer: Several types of plants are referred to as ginseng, but most studies have used American ginseng. They've shown some sugar-lowering effects in fasting and after-meal blood sugar levels, as well as in A1c results (average blood sugar levels over a 3-month period). Vanadium is a compound found in tiny amounts in plants and animals. If you're considering eating or using any plant-based remedies, talk to your doctor first.
Question: How does vanadium help with type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Researchers also found that the amount of sugar-lowering compound in ginseng plants varies widely. Low magnesium may worsen blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes. Scientists say that it interrupts insulin secretion in the pancreas and builds insulin resistance in the body's tissues. Researchers want to understand how vanadium works in the body, find potential side effects, and set safe dosages.