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Question: How is acquired autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) diagnosed?
Answer: He'll most likely discuss your past medical history, medications you take, and talk about your symptoms. He'll also request a blood test called a complete blood count, or CBC, to look for signs of anemia. This test measures: The number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets The size of your red blood cells The protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen (hemoglobin) How much space red blood cells take up in your blood (hematocrit) A low red blood cell count and low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are signs of anemia.
Question: When should you see a doctor about acquired autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA)?
Answer: Some of these are: Cancers, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia and non- Hodgkin's lymphoma Infections like Mycoplasma pneumoniae Medicines such as penicillin, methyldopa ( Aldomet), quinine ( Qualaquin), and sulfonamides Viruses such as Epstein- Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, HIV, and hepatitis People with acquired autoimmune hemolytic anemia have symptoms that include: Chills Fast heartbeat, known as tachycardia Pale skin that may start to yellow Shortness of breath Weakness and fatigue Chest pain Yellow skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice) Dark urine A feeling of abdominal fullness related to an enlarged spleen If you think you could have any type of anemia, you should talk to your primary doctor. He may refer you to a hematologist, a doctor who specializes in blood diseases. He'll most likely discuss your past medical history, medications you take, and talk about your symptoms.
Question: How is acquired autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) treated?
Answer: If you have a disease like lupus that's causing your anemia, your doctor will treat it first. If a medication is the cause, you'll likely have to stop taking that medicine. If your AIHA is mild, you may not need any treatment at all. Doctors usually first prescribe steroids, such as hydrocortisone or prednisone, to stop your immune system from attacking your red blood cells. Then surgery to remove the spleen and a medicine called rituximab may be ordered. And other medicines such as azathioprine ( Imuran) and cyclophosphamide ( Cytoxan) can be used to suppress the immune system. Blood transfusions may also be needed in some cases.
Question: What is luteal phase defect?
Answer: It's a condition that disrupts your menstrual cycle, though there's debate about whether it's a direct cause of infertility and there is no way to really test to see if it is. It occurs after ovulation (when your ovaries release an egg) and before your period starts. During this time, the lining of your uterus normally gets thicker to prepare for a possible pregnancy. If you have a luteal phase defect, that lining doesn't grow properly each month. This can make it difficult to become or remain pregnant.
Question: How is snapping hip syndrome treated?
Answer: Unless snapping hip syndrome is painful or causes difficulty in sports or other activities, many people do not see a doctor or have it treated.
Question: What is the treatment for severe pain from snapping hip syndrome?
Answer: For minor snapping syndrome pain, try home treatments such as: Reducing or modifying activity Applying ice Using over-the-counter pain relievers For more severe pain or pain that does not improve with home treatment, see your doctor.
Question: What therapy can help treat snapping hip syndrome?
Answer: Physical therapy with emphasis on stretching, strengthening, and alignment can often help. Sometimes, treatment with a corticosteroid injection to the area can relieve inflammation. In rare cases, doctors may recommend surgery.
Question: How is a piriformis stretch done to help treat snapping hip syndrome?
Answer: With your other hand, take hold of the ankle of the painful leg and, keeping your knees together, pull your ankle up toward your buttocks. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds and release. Repeat three times. Lying on your back with both knees bent, place the foot of your uninjured leg flat on the floor and rest the ankle of your painful leg over the knee of your uninjured leg.
Question: What is snapping hip syndrome?
Answer: For most people, the condition is little more than an annoyance and the only symptom is the snapping sound or sensation itself. But for dancers or athletes, snapping hip syndrome symptoms may also include pain and weakness that interfere with performance. Recommended exercises to treat snapping hip syndrome will vary depending on the type of snapping hip syndrome you have.
Question: What should I do if my child has a fever?
Answer: Call your pediatrician if your child is less than 8 weeks old and is running a temperature of at least 100.4 F. Give her plenty of clear fluids. The condition draws water from her body. If she doesn't feel like drinking, give her small sips every 10 to 15 minutes. Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen (if child is at least 6 months old), if she feels so bad she can't sleep or eat. Both lower a fever and ease pain. Never give aspirin. It can lead to Reye's syndrome, a serious problem. Call your pediatrician if a fever lasts more than 24 or 48 hours -- or if your child also has a headache, vomiting, or a rash. Also call if she hasn't had all the recommended vaccines or has other health problems that make infections more likely or more risky. Try to stay calm -- a fever is how the body fights off an infection.
Question: What side effects of rosehip?
Answer: Reported side effects have included: Diarrhea Fatigue Headache Heartburn Nausea and vomiting Stomach cramps Trouble sleeping Rosehip supplements may raise your risk of certain types of kidney stones. And high doses may lead to dangerous blood clots, called deep vein thrombosis. Use caution when using this supplement if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. There are no studies to determine if such use is safe.
Question: How much rosehip should you take?
Answer: Usually, you place 2 to 2.5 grams of rosehip powder in 150 milliliters of boiling water, and drink it as a tea. However, some studies have mixed the powder into apple juice. Rosehip also comes in a capsule form.
Question: How safe are rosehips?
Answer: You should also ask your doctor if rosehip supplements are safe for you if you take: Prolixin (fluphenazine, an antipsychotic drug) Aspirin or other salicylates Estrogens Lithium Always tell your doctor about any supplements you are taking, including natural ones and those bought without a prescription.
Question: How can rosehip help treat osteoarthritis?
Answer: Rosehip is part of the fruit that grows on the blossom of a wild rose called Rosa canina. A review of studies shows that people who took the supplement had less pain after three months compared to a placebo (dummy pill). A few studies show that rosehip may also help people with long-term back pain and rheumatoid arthritis ( RA).
Question: What is rosehip?
Answer: Rosehip is part of the fruit that grows on the blossom of a wild rose called Rosa canina. Rosehips are packed full of vitamin C, E and B, and other antioxidants and minerals. They also contain a substance that fights inflammation. Rosehip comes from a certain wild rose.
Question: How are mental health problems related to hepatitis C treated?
Answer: Some doctors prescribe them before you take interferon so you can prevent or limit these symptoms. You can also get help from talking with a psychiatrist or mental health counselor. Your doctor can recommend one. Some therapists specialize in treating people like you who are trying to manage a long-term disease.
Question: What are symptoms of mental health problems related to hepatitis C?
Answer: You may feel: Depressed Irritable Confused Emotionally unstable Unable to concentrate But there are steps you can take to treat these problems.
Question: Are mental health problems normal with hepatitis C?
Answer: Mental health problems like depression and anxiety are more common among people with hep C. Sometimes, how you feel may be a side effect of the medicine you're taking.
Question: What should you do if you have mental health problems related to hepatitis C?
Answer: Friends and family can be a big help in giving you the emotional backing you need while you manage the disease. Along with your doctor, support group, and mental health specialist, they can help you stay positive and meet any challenges you face.
Question: Where can you get support for hepatitis C?
Answer: Ask your doctor how to find one in your area. Take care in finding a group that's right for you. If you find the conversation tends to break down into trading scary stories, it might not be a place that's going to give you the support you need. Feel free to switch to one that's got a more positive vibe. Some therapists specialize in treating people like you who are trying to manage a long-term disease. You're going to be living with hep C for some time, so don't hesitate to reach out to family and friends while you adjust to your situation. Along with your doctor, support group, and mental health specialist, they can help you stay positive and meet any challenges you face.
Question: How can diabetes affect your nerves?
Answer: Over time, high blood sugar levels can harm your nerves. As many as 70% of people with diabetes get this type of damage. Peripheral diabetic neuropathy can cause pain and burning or a loss of feeling in your feet. It usually starts with your toes. It can also affect your hands and other body parts. Autonomic neuropathy stems from damage to the nerves that control your internal organs. Symptoms include sexual problems, digestive issues (a condition called gastroparesis), trouble sensing when your bladder is full, dizziness and fainting, or not knowing when your blood sugar is low.
Question: How can diabetes affect teeth and gums?
Answer: Having diabetes puts you at higher risk for gum disease. Symptoms: Your gums might be red and swollen and bleed easily. The good news: If you keep your blood sugar under control, visit your dentist regularly, and take good care of your teeth each day by brushing, flossing and rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash, you can avoid gum problems and tooth loss.
Question: How can diabetes affect your eyes?
Answer: Diabetes is the leading cause of new vision loss among adults ages 20 to 74 in the U. S. It can lead to eye problems, some of which can cause blindness if not treated: Glaucoma Cataracts Diabetic retinopathy, which involves the small blood vessels in your eyes Symptoms: Vision problems or sudden vision loss.
Question: How are complications of diabetes treated?
Answer: Treatment of complications focuses on slowing down the damage. That may include medication, surgery, or other options. But the most important ways to slow diabetes complications are to keep your blood sugar levels under control, eat right, exercise, lose weight, avoid smoking, and get high blood pressure and high cholesterol treated.
Question: What are symptoms of kidney disease due to diabetes?
Answer: Symptoms: You usually don't notice any symptoms with early diabetes-related kidney disease. In later stages it can make your legs and feet swell. The good news: Drugs that lower blood pressure (even if you don't have high blood pressure) can cut your risk of kidney failure by 33%.
Question: What are the symptoms of eye problems caused by diabetes?
Answer: Diabetes is the leading cause of new vision loss among adults ages 20 to 74 in the U. S. It can lead to eye problems, some of which can cause blindness if not treated: Glaucoma Cataracts Diabetic retinopathy, which involves the small blood vessels in your eyes Symptoms: Vision problems or sudden vision loss.
Question: How can diabetes affect your kidneys?
Answer: Diabetes is the leading cause of new vision loss among adults ages 20 to 74 in the U. S. It can lead to eye problems, some of which can cause blindness if not treated: Glaucoma Cataracts Diabetic retinopathy, which involves the small blood vessels in your eyes Symptoms: Vision problems or sudden vision loss.
Question: What are the symptoms of heart and blood vessel problems caused by diabetes?
Answer: Symptoms: You might not notice warning signs until you have a heart attack or stroke. Problems with large blood vessels in your legs can cause leg cramps, changes in skin color, and less sensation.
Question: How can diabetes affect the eyes?
Answer: Diabetes is the leading cause of new vision loss among adults ages 20 to 74 in the U. S. It can lead to eye problems, some of which can cause blindness if not treated: Glaucoma Cataracts Diabetic retinopathy, which involves the small blood vessels in your eyes Symptoms: Vision problems or sudden vision loss.
Question: What can you do to prevent kidney problems caused by diabetes?
Answer: The good news: Drugs that lower blood pressure (even if you don't have high blood pressure) can cut your risk of kidney failure by 33%.
Question: What can my doctor do to help with nerve issues because of diabetes?
Answer: He could also give you drugs that go on your skin, like creams or patches. He might suggest you use a device that stimulates your nerves called TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation).
Question: What are the symptoms of kidney problems caused by diabetes?
Answer: Symptoms: You usually don't notice any symptoms with early diabetes-related kidney disease. In later stages it can make your legs and feet swell.
Question: How can diabetes affect your teeth?
Answer: Having diabetes puts you at higher risk for gum disease.
Question: What can you do to avoid heart and blood vessel problems caused by diabetes?
Answer: The good news: Many studies show that controlling your diabetes can help you avoid these problems, or stop them from getting worse if you have them.
Question: What can you do to prevent teeth problems caused by diabetes?
Answer: The good news: If you keep your blood sugar under control, visit your dentist regularly, and take good care of your teeth each day by brushing, flossing and rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash, you can avoid gum problems and tooth loss.
Question: What can you do to avoid complications from diabetes?
Answer: If you don't make the effort to get a handle on it, you could set yourself up for a host of complications. The good news: Many studies show that controlling your diabetes can help you avoid these problems, or stop them from getting worse if you have them. That may include medication, surgery, or other options. But the most important ways to slow diabetes complications are to keep your blood sugar levels under control, eat right, exercise, lose weight, avoid smoking, and get high blood pressure and high cholesterol treated.
Question: What parts of the body can diabetes affect if it is not managed?
Answer: Diabetes can take a toll on nearly every organ in your body, including your: Heart and blood vessels Eyes Kidneys Nerves Gastrointestinal tract Gums and teeth Heart disease and blood vessel disease are common problems for many people who don't have their diabetes under control. The good news: Studies show that regular eye exams and timely treatment of these kinds of problems could prevent up to 90% of diabetes-related blindness. But the most important ways to slow diabetes complications are to keep your blood sugar levels under control, eat right, exercise, lose weight, avoid smoking, and get high blood pressure and high cholesterol treated.
Question: How are the organisms that cause sexually transmitted disease (STDs) spread?
Answer: Most of the organisms are spread by vaginal, anal, or oral sex, but some, such as those that cause genital herpes and genital warts, may be spread through skin contact. You can get hepatitis B by sharing personal items, such as toothbrushes or razors, with someone who has it.
Question: What signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Answer: You may not realize you have certain STDs until you have damage to your reproductive organs (rendering you infertile), your vision, your heart, or other organs. Having an STD may weaken the immune system, leaving you more vulnerable to other infections. Pelvic inflammatory disease ( PID) is a complication of gonorrhea and chlamydia that can leave women unable to have children. It can even kill you. If you pass an STD to your newborn child, the baby may suffer permanent harm or death.
Question: Who is at high risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Answer: You are at high risk if: You have more than one sex partner You have sex with someone who has had many partners You don't use a condom when having sex You share needles when injecting intravenous drugs You trade sex for money or drugs HIV and herpes are chronic conditions that can be managed but not cured.
Question: How are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) contracted?
Answer: You can get a STD from vaginal, anal, or oral sex. You can also be infected with trichomoniasis through contact with damp or moist objects such as towels, wet clothing, or toilet seats, although it is more commonly spread by sexual contact.
Question: What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Answer: HIV, chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, some forms of hepatitis, syphilis, and trichomoniasis are STDs. STDs used to be called venereal diseases or VD. They are among the most common contagious diseases.
Question: Do sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) require treatment?
Answer: STDs are serious illnesses that require treatment. Some STDs, such as HIV, cannot be cured and can be deadly. By learning more about STDs, you can learn ways to protect yourself.
Question: Where do the germs that cause sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) come from?
Answer: The germs that cause STDs hide in semen, blood, vaginal secretions, and sometimes saliva.
Question: What kind of infection causes sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Answer: STDs include just about every kind of infection. Bacterial STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Viral STDs include HIV, genital herpes, genital warts ( HPV), and hepatitis B. Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite.
Question: What sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are chronic?
Answer: STDs are sexually transmitted diseases. Hepatitis B also may become chronic but can be managed.
Question: How common are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Answer: STDs are sexually transmitted diseases. They are among the most common contagious diseases. More than 65 million Americans have an incurable STD. Each year, 20 million new cases are reported; half of these infections are among people ages 15 to 24 and they can have long-term consequences.
Question: How can I lower my risk of type 2 diabetes if I have gestational diabetes?
Answer: To lower your risk: Try to keep your weight in a healthy range. Not sure what that is? Ask your doctor. Eat a good diet that includes lots of vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and lean protein. Make exercise a habit.
Question: How can lupus cause color changes in fingers and toes?
Answer: Blood vessels in your fingers and toes can tighten and slow the flow of blood there. The tips of your fingers or toes may turn red, white, or blue in cold weather or a cold room. They may also tingle, hurt, or go numb. This problem is known as Raynaud's phenomenon. It helps to keep your toes and fingers warm by wearing mittens and thick socks.
Question: How can you treat skin conditions caused by lupus?
Answer: Your doctor will likely prescribe a topical medication, such as a steroid cream or gel, to clear up the problems. Sometimes steroid shots are used. You can also help prevent skin reactions, too. The best way is to use sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun's ultraviolet ( UV) rays, and cover up!
Question: How can lupus cause bluish, lacy pattern under the skin?
Answer: This is known as livedo reticularis. It's likely to appear on your legs, where it can give a "fishnet" look. Like Raynaud's, it tends to be worse in cold weather.
Question: How can lupus cause butterfly rash?
Answer: Be on the lookout for some of these rashes that can be caused by skin lupus: Butterfly rash: Called a "malar" rash, this may spread over your nose and cheeks in the shape of a butterfly. The butterfly rash can be just a faint blush or a very severe, scaly rash.
Question: How can lupus cause sores and rashes?
Answer: Some may be coin-shaped (called discoid lupus). Or you may develop red, scaly patches or a red, ring-shaped rash, especially where your skin gets sun or other UV light. The sores get worse without treatment. They usually don't itch or hurt, but they can cause scarring. If this happens on your scalp, you may get patches of permanent baldness.
Question: How can lupus cause hair loss?
Answer: In some cases, your immune system may destroy hair follicles and make hair fall out for a time. New hair may sometimes grow in. A severe lupus flare can also make your hair fragile and brittle. This is most likely around the edge of your scalp.
Question: How can lupus cause small, red, coin-shaped areas?
Answer: They don't cause scarring, but they can darken or lighten the skin where they appear. These spots are called cutaneous vasculitis lesions.
Question: How can excess weight and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affect your body?
Answer: Dealing with RA means dealing with chronic inflammation. Most treatments focus on easing that. It not only damages the lining of your joints, inflammation can also cause problems with other parts of your body, like your: Skin Eyes Lungs Heart Blood vessels Having more fat cells brings more inflammation. That's because fat cells release proteins called cytokines. When they build up, they start the inflammation process. The more fat cells you have, the more cytokines you'll have. The more cytokines you have, the more inflammation you have. That makes RA symptoms worse and causes more damage to your body.
Question: How does excess weight affect rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Answer: Nearly two-thirds of the people who have RA are overweight or obese. Carrying extra weight increases your odds of heart disease, stroke, and other chronic problems. It takes an added toll on your health if you have RA. It can: Ramp up your RA symptoms Keep your meds from working the way they should Put more stress on already damaged joints RA has no cure.
Question: How can being overweight with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affect your joints?
Answer: Whether you have RA or not, adding pounds to your frame puts pressure on your joints. The ones that bear weight feel the most strain, like your: Ankles Knees Hips Low back Spine Feet When you add that to a disorder that wears down your joints with constant inflammation, you have double trouble.
Question: How can being overweight affect your medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Answer: Doctors often prescribe biologics like infliximab ( Remicade) or it's biosimilars, infliximab-abda ( Renflexis), Infliximab-dyyb ( Inflectra), as a treatment for RA. These drugs target parts of your immune system that cause inflammation. When you're overweight, the effectiveness of these drugs goes way down. Studies show they work for only about half of overweight people, compared to 75% of people at a healthy weight. Some disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs) like methotrexate ( Otrexup, Rasuvo, Trexall) also don't work as well when you're overweight. Doctors aren't sure why. It may be because the cytokines that fat cells add to your system keep inflammation going, no matter how you treat it. What they do know is slimming down makes it more likely that DMARDs will help you feel better.
Question: What are the symptoms of Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS)?
Answer: RHS often causes a painful rash of blisters filled with fluid in or around one ear. In some cases, blisters also can show up in your mouth and throat. Regular shingles also cause a blistery rash, but the bumps usually break out on a smallish strip of your torso instead of on your face.
Question: How is Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) diagnosed?
Answer: If you think you may have RHS, you should see a doctor right away so you can begin treatment quickly. Your doctor can usually diagnose it by asking you about your symptoms and doing an exam. But she may want to test a bit of fluid from a blister to confirm it.