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Question: When should I call a doctor about the symptoms of food poisoning?
Answer: A mild case usually passes on its own with just rest and lots of fluids. You should call a doctor, however, if you or a loved one have: Any signs of dehydration: dry mouth, little or no urination, dizziness, or sunken eyes Any diarrhea in a newborn or infant Inability to hold down liquids without vomiting Diarrhea that lasts longer than 2 days (1 day in a child) or is severe Severe gut pain or vomiting Fever of 102 F or higher, or a rectal temperature of 100.4 F in a baby younger than 3 months Stools that are black, tarry, or bloody Muscle weakness Tingling in your arms Blurry vision Confusion Diarrhea or flulike illness in pregnant women Jaundice (yellow skin), which can be a sign of hepatitis A
Question: What are the symptoms of food poisoning?
Answer: That will depend on the kind of bacteria, virus, or parasite that's infected you, how much is in your system, and how well your immune system is fighting it off.
Question: How can I tell if I have food poisoning?
Answer: Despite the wide range of types, most cases of food poisoning cause some mix of the following: Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting If you have a mild case, you might think you have a stomach flu or virus. You may get better without any treatment.
Question: What are some signs I have food poisoning?
Answer: It depends on what is causing the infection. Some other possible, common symptoms of a variety of food poisonings might include: Bloating and gas Fever Muscle aches Weakness Abdominal pain and cramping You've probably heard of the some of the bad bugs that can cause food poisoning: Campylobacter E. coli Listeria Salmonella Shigella You've probably also heard of one of the nastiest: botulism, a rare but severe type of bacterial food poisoning. You should call a doctor, however, if you or a loved one have: Any signs of dehydration: dry mouth, little or no urination, dizziness, or sunken eyes Any diarrhea in a newborn or infant Inability to hold down liquids without vomiting Diarrhea that lasts longer than 2 days (1 day in a child) or is severe Severe gut pain or vomiting Fever of 102 F or higher, or a rectal temperature of 100.4 F in a baby younger than 3 months Stools that are black, tarry, or bloody Muscle weakness Tingling in your arms Blurry vision Confusion Diarrhea or flulike illness in pregnant women Jaundice (yellow skin), which can be a sign of hepatitis A
Question: What medical tests or exams may a doctor ask for during an ADHD diagnosis?
Answer: To rule out other conditions, a doctor may ask for tests, including: Hearing and eyesight A blood test for lead levels A blood test for diseases such as thyroid disease A test to measure electrical activity in the brain A CT scan or MRI to check for brain abnormalities To diagnose ADHD, doctors most often use guidelines established by the American Psychiatric Association.
Question: What is the Behavior Assessment System for Children?
Answer: This test looks for things like hyperactivity, aggression, and conduct problems. It also looks for anxiety, depression, attention and learning problems, and lack of certain essential skills.
Question: What is the Child Behavior Checklist/Teacher Report Form?
Answer: Among other things, this scale looks at physical complaints, aggressive or delinquent behavior, and withdrawal.
Question: What do doctors look for to diagnose ADHD?
Answer: Instead, doctors rely on several things, including: Interviews with the parents, relatives, teachers, or other adults Personally watching the child or adult Questionnaires or rating scales that measure symptoms of ADHD Psychological tests The doctor needs to see how much a person's symptoms are affecting his daily moods, behavior, productivity, and lifestyle habits. And he needs to rule out other conditions.
Question: What ratings scales do doctors use to evaluate and track ADHD symptoms?
Answer: Along with these APA guidelines, doctors may also use rating scales to help them evaluate and track ADHD symptoms. A few examples are The Vanderbilt Assessment Scale. This 55-question assessment tool reviews symptoms of ADHD. It also looks for other conditions such as conduct disorder, oppositional-defiant disorder, anxiety, and depression. The Child Attention Profile ( CAP). This scale is generally filled out by teachers and tracks common ADHD symptoms. Behavior Assessment System for Children ( BASC). This test looks for things like hyperactivity, aggression, and conduct problems. It also looks for anxiety, depression, attention and learning problems, and lack of certain essential skills. Child Behavior Checklist/ Teacher Report Form ( CBCL). Among other things, this scale looks at physical complaints, aggressive or delinquent behavior, and withdrawal.
Question: How is hyperactive-impulsive type ADHD diagnosed?
Answer: Hyperactive- Impulsive Type: A person must have at least 6 out these 9 symptoms, and few symptoms of inattentive type: Fidgets or squirms a lot Gets up from his seat a lot Runs or climbs at inappropriate times Has trouble playing quietly Always âon the goâ as if âdriven by a motor" Talks excessively Blurts an answer before the question has been completed Trouble waiting his turn Interrupts others 3.
Question: What might a doctor ask or look for during an ADHD diagnosis?
Answer: Instead, doctors rely on several things, including: Interviews with the parents, relatives, teachers, or other adults Personally watching the child or adult Questionnaires or rating scales that measure symptoms of ADHD Psychological tests The doctor needs to see how much a person's symptoms are affecting his daily moods, behavior, productivity, and lifestyle habits. And he needs to rule out other conditions. With children, the doctor will talk with the parents about ADHD symptoms they have seen. With adults, the doctor may want to talk with a spouse or other family members.
Question: How is ADHD diagnosed?
Answer: Instead, doctors rely on several things, including: Interviews with the parents, relatives, teachers, or other adults Personally watching the child or adult Questionnaires or rating scales that measure symptoms of ADHD Psychological tests The doctor needs to see how much a person's symptoms are affecting his daily moods, behavior, productivity, and lifestyle habits. To rule out other conditions, a doctor may ask for tests, including: Hearing and eyesight A blood test for lead levels A blood test for diseases such as thyroid disease A test to measure electrical activity in the brain A CT scan or MRI to check for brain abnormalities To diagnose ADHD, doctors most often use guidelines established by the American Psychiatric Association.
Question: What are physical symptoms of chronic stress?
Answer: Physical symptoms of chronic stress include: Headache Trouble sleeping, or sleeping too much Muscle pain or tension Digestive issues Change in sex drive High blood pressure Emotional symptoms of chronic stress include: Feeling you can't get things done Moodiness Anxiety Restlessness Lack of motivation Irritability Sadness or depression Sometimes you may feel like you have too much stress to handle.
Question: How is miraDry used to treat hyperhidrosis?
Answer: Microwave energy mira Dry is a treatment that was FDA approved in 2011 for the treatment of excessive underarm sweating. It is a noninvasive treatment using electromagnetic energy that targets heat on sweat glands, destroying them. Local anesthesia is used and the skin is cooled during this hour-long procedure. It can be repeated 2-3 times for optimal effect.
Question: How are oral drugs used for hyperhidrosis?
Answer: Oral anticholinergic drugs such as glycopyrrolate ( Robinul) are not commonly used for excessive sweating, because in order to work they often produce side effects like dry mouth, blurred vision, and urinary retention. Oral medication is typically reserved for people who have tried first-line treatments without success.
Question: How do over-the-counter antiperspirants help treat hyperhidrosis?
Answer: The approach to treating excessive sweating generally proceeds as follows: Over-the-counter antiperspirants containing a low dose of metal salt (usually aluminum) are usually tried first because they are readily available. Antiperspirants containing aluminum chloride (for example Certain Dri) may be more effective when other antiperspirants have failed. Prescription strength antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride hexahydrate. Iontophoresis, a device which passes ionized tap water through the skin using direct electricity. Oral medications, Anticholinergics reduce sweating. Botox (botulinum toxin)- A, has been approved in the U. S. by the FDA for treating excessive axillary (underarm) sweating. mira Dry. This technique uses microwave energy to permanently kill sweat glands. Lasers. Lasers can target and kill the underarm sweat glands. Surgery. A procedure called thoracic sympathectomy may be considered as a last resort.
Question: What is the treatment for hyperhidrosis?
Answer: An estimated 2%-3% of Americans suffer from excessive sweating of the underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis) or of the palms and soles of the feet (palmoplantar hyperhidrosis).
Question: How are lasers used to treat hyperhidrosis?
Answer: Lasers Lasers can focus heat a narrow beam of heat to destroy underarm sweat glands and can be done faster with a faster recovery.
Question: How is Botox used to reduce sweating?
Answer: A small amount of Botox is injected with a very fine needle into roughly 25 to 20 spots in each armpit. This may produce up to 14 months of relief from sweating. The injections are uncomfortable, but use of a very small injection needle makes them tolerable.
Question: How is iontophoresis used for hyperhidrosis?
Answer: Its exact mechanism of action is still unclear, although it probably works by temporarily blocking the sweat duct. The procedure uses water to conduct an electric current to the skin a few times each week, for about 10-20 minutes per session, followed by a maintenance program of treatments at 1- to 3-week intervals, depending on the patient's response. Iontophoresis treatments are not painful. Patients may purchase devices for this treatment through a doctor's prescription. Medical insurers sometimes cover the cost. Microwave energy mira Dry is a treatment that was FDA approved in 2011 for the treatment of excessive underarm sweating.
Question: Is Botox safe for helping hyperhidrosis?
Answer: An estimated 2%-3% of Americans suffer from excessive sweating of the underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis) or of the palms and soles of the feet (palmoplantar hyperhidrosis). Botox (botulinum toxin)- A, has been approved in the U. S. by the FDA for treating excessive axillary (underarm) sweating. Now that this treatment has received FDA approval for hyperhidrosis, many health insurers are providing coverage for the injections and the Botox itself after other treatments have failed. Sympathectomy is an operation intended to destroy part of the nerve supply to the sweat glands in the skin.
Question: How is botulinum toxin A (Botox) used for medical purposes?
Answer: Botox (botulinum toxin)- A, has been approved in the U. S. by the FDA for treating excessive axillary (underarm) sweating. Currently, the FDA has not approved Botox for sweating of the palms and soles of the feet, though some physicians are administering it as an off-label use, reportedly with success. Microwave energy mira Dry is a treatment that was FDA approved in 2011 for the treatment of excessive underarm sweating.
Question: How is surgery used to treat hyperhidrosis?
Answer: A procedure called thoracic sympathectomy may be considered as a last resort. The procedure uses water to conduct an electric current to the skin a few times each week, for about 10-20 minutes per session, followed by a maintenance program of treatments at 1- to 3-week intervals, depending on the patient's response. The surgeon inserts a special endoscopic instrument into the chest between two ribs just below the armpit. Sympathectomy is both effective and risky. Even with newer endoscopic techniques, the complications can include excessive sweating in other parts of the body and lung and nerve problems. As many of these complications are serious and not reversible, this option is rarely used, and then only as a last resort.
Question: What are the treatments for a vaginal yeast infection?
Answer: These can take from 1 to 7 days. Your doctor may also prescribe a single-dose pill with fluconazole (an antifungal medicine) for you to take. If you're pregnant, it's safe to use creams or suppositories, but avoid the fluconazole you take by mouth. It's important for you to know that some yeast infection medications weaken condoms or diaphragms. That makes it easier for you to get pregnant or contract a sexually transmitted disease. Be sure to read instructions and warnings before using. If you have diabetes or a weakened immune system, you may get yeast infections over and over again. It's a condition called recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis ( RVVC). If you get yeast infections at least four times a year, your doctor may recommend that you take a weekly fluconazole pill for 6 months to fight them.
Question: What causes vaginal yeast infections?
Answer: There are many reasons you could get a yeast infection, including: Hormones: Changes during pregnancy, breast-feeding or menopause (or if you're taking birth control pills) can change the balance in your vagina. Diabetes: If your diabetes is not well-controlled, the increase in sugar in the mucus membranes (moist linings) of your vagina can create a place for yeast to grow. Antibiotics: These drugs can kill off many of the good bacteria that live in your vagina. Douches and vaginal sprays: The use of these products can change the balance in your vagina. A weakened immune system: If you are HIV-positive or have another immune system disorder, the yeast may also grow uncontrolled. Sex: Though a yeast infection is not considered a sexually transmitted infection, it can be passed from person to person through sexual contact.
Question: What are the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection?
Answer: Itchiness and discomfort are the main symptoms of a yeast infection, but there are others. You may also experience any or all of the following: Burning, redness, and swelling of the vagina and the vulva (the outer part of the female genitals) Pain or burning when you pee Pain during sex A thick, white, odorless discharge, similar to cottage cheese If you think you have a yeast infection, see your doctor before treating yourself.
Question: How common are vaginal yeast infections?
Answer: But vaginal yeast infections are very common in women. It's estimated that 75% of women will have at least one yeast infection in her lifetime. Though yeast infections can happen to anyone at any time, there are certain things that make getting them more likely. Most infections can be cleared up quickly and easily.
Question: When does a vaginal yeast infection occur?
Answer: The vagina normally contains a healthy balance of bacteria and yeast. The hormone estrogen helps bacteria called lactobacilli to grow. These bacteria kill harmful organisms in the vagina and keep you healthy. But when something happens to tip that balance, a fungus called candida can grow out of control and cause a yeast infection.
Question: Do probiotics help prevent a vaginal yeast infection?
Answer: Some studies have shown that eating probiotic yogurt or taking Lactobacillus acidophilussupplements may slow the growth of yeast in the vagina, lowering the risk for infections. But more research is needed before a clear connection can be made.
Question: Can I treat my yeast infection myself?
Answer: Though yeast infections can happen to anyone at any time, there are certain things that make getting them more likely. You may also experience any or all of the following: Burning, redness, and swelling of the vagina and the vulva (the outer part of the female genitals) Pain or burning when you pee Pain during sex A thick, white, odorless discharge, similar to cottage cheese If you think you have a yeast infection, see your doctor before treating yourself. The symptoms of yeast infections are similar to other, more serious conditions, including sexually transmitted infections and bacterial vaginosis (bacterial overgrowth in the vagina). An accurate diagnosis is important so you can get the best treatment.
Question: What causes chronic liver failure?
Answer: Hemochromatosis: This inherited disorder causes your body to absorb and store too much iron.
Question: What causes acute liver failure?
Answer: These symptoms include: Jaundice Bleeding easily Swollen belly Mental confusion (known as hepatic encephalopathy) Sleepiness The causes of acute liver failure, when the liver fails rapidly, include: Acetaminophen overdose: Large doses can damage your liver or lead to failure. Viruses including hepatitis A, B, and E, the Epstein- Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex virus: They lead to liver damage or cirrhosis.
Question: What symptoms of liver failure require urgent care?
Answer: Early symptoms include: Nausea Loss of appetite Fatigue Diarrhea But as liver failure progresses, the symptoms become more serious, needing care right away. These symptoms include: Jaundice Bleeding easily Swollen belly Mental confusion (known as hepatic encephalopathy) Sleepiness The causes of acute liver failure, when the liver fails rapidly, include: Acetaminophen overdose: Large doses can damage your liver or lead to failure.
Question: How does liver failure occur?
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Question: What is liver failure?
Answer: Most often, liver failure happens gradually, over many years. But a rarer condition known as acute liver failure happens rapidly (in as little as 48 hours) and can be difficult to detect at first. Supportive care.
Question: How is liver failure treated?
Answer: Acetylcysteine can reverse acute liver failure caused by an acetaminophen overdose. If a virus causes liver failure, a hospital can treat your symptoms until the virus runs its course. In these cases, the liver will sometimes recover on its own. If your liver failure results from long-term damage, the first step may be to try to save whatever part of your liver still works. If that fails, you'll need a liver transplant. Fortunately, this procedure is often successful.
Question: How can liver failure be prevented?
Answer: Blood clotting problems. The best way to prevent liver failure is to limit your risk of getting cirrhosis or hepatitis. Here are some tips to help prevent these conditions: Get a hepatitis vaccine or an immunoglobulin shot to prevent hepatitis A and B. Eat a proper diet from all of the food groups. Do not drink alcohol in excess. Avoid alcohol when you are taking acetaminophen. Practice proper hygiene. Since germs are commonly spread by hands, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after you use the bathroom. Also, wash your hands before you touch any food. Don't share any personal toiletry items, including toothbrushes and razors. If you get a tattoo or a body piercing, make sure the conditions are sanitary and all equipment is aseptic (free of disease-causing germs). Be sure to use barrier protection (condoms) when having sex. If you use illegal intravenous drugs, don't share needles with anyone.
Question: How can stress affect blood sugar levels in people with diabetes?
Answer: This is your fight-or-flight response. It prompts your body to act like it's under attack. When this happens, your hormone levels go up. Your body burns its stored energy sources -- glucose and fat -- to meet the threat. When you have diabetes, insulin can't break through the cells to break down the glucose, and your levels rise. Stress can also cause blood sugar to rise indirectly. You may be less likely to take care of yourself by eating right, exercising, or taking your medicine when you're stressed out. Learn to relax. Try meditation, yoga, or massage.
Question: How do brushing and flossing affect glucose and blood sugar?
Answer: And serious gum disease can make it harder to keep your blood sugar under control. Like all infections, it may cause your glucose to rise. That, in turn, can make other infections more likely. Make sure you not only brush and floss your teeth but also rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash daily. Keep up with your dentist visits, work on managing your blood sugar, and, if you have gum disease, treat it -- and any other infection in any part of your body -- ASAP.
Question: How does smoking affect blood sugar?
Answer: If you light up, you raise your chances of getting diabetes. If you already have diabetes, you're more likely to have trouble finding the right dose of insulin and controlling your blood sugar. Smoking makes it harder to keep your blood sugar levels down. The lesson here: If you smoke, quit.
Question: How can dietary choices keep blood sugar levels under control?
Answer: Watch what you eat since that's one of the most important things you can do to control your blood sugar, also called blood glucose. That's because of the impact that carbohydrates -- the sugars and starches in foods -- can have.
Question: How can smoking affect blood sugar levels in people with diabetes?
Answer: If you light up, you raise your chances of getting diabetes. If you already have diabetes, you're more likely to have trouble finding the right dose of insulin and controlling your blood sugar. Smoking makes it harder to keep your blood sugar levels down. The lesson here: If you smoke, quit. Blood sugar levels go up from time to time.
Question: What medications can raise my glucose levels?
Answer: But if you miss a dose or take the wrong dose of your medicine, you could cause your levels to spike. Some drugs, such as corticosteroids, can have the same effect. Other meds that could raise your glucose include: Diuretics (âwater pillsâ) Drugs used to treat depression Blood pressure medicines If you're on any of these medicines and you notice your blood sugar is high, talk to your doctor. He may adjust your diet or medications.
Question: What are tips to help get enough sleep if I have diabetes?
Answer: Remember all the things that help: Stick to a regular schedule, don't use your phone or tablet close to bedtime, and relax before you hit the hay. If you have diabetes, you're more likely to get gum disease.
Question: How can exercise affect blood sugar levels in people with diabetes?
Answer: It also affects how well your body can control and break down blood sugar. Tough activities, like bench-pressing weights, or competitive ones, like running a race, can raise your blood sugar. That doesn't mean you can't sweat it out. Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your whole body. But ask your doctor what changes you may need to make in your treatment plan to keep your blood sugar in the right range. When you have diabetes, insulin can't break through the cells to break down the glucose, and your levels rise.
Question: How does getting enough sleep affect diabetes?
Answer: Not getting enough rest does more than make you groggy. It also affects how well your body can control and break down blood sugar. In one study, researchers asked healthy adults to sleep just 4 hours a night for 6 days. At the end of the study, their bodies' ability to break down glucose was 40% lower on average. You know that insulin can bring your blood sugar down.