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Question: Who is more likely to get hepatitis C?
Answer: People with HIV are more likely to have hepatitis C. About one in 4 people in the U. S. who have HIV also have hepatitis C, according to the CDC. Having both makes serious, life-threatening complications -- including liver failure -- more likely.
Question: What should you do if you find out you have hepatitis C?
Answer: The CDC recommends hepatitis C testing if you: Were born between 1945 and 1965 Have used injected drugs Have HIV Were born to a mother who had hepatitis C Were treated for a blood clotting problem before 1987 Got a blood transfusion or organ transplant before July 1992 Have been a long-term hemodialysis patient Work in health care or public safety and were exposed to blood through a needle stick or other sharp object injury If you get tested and find out you have hepatitis C, tell your sex partner(s) and anyone else who may have been exposed to your blood, including through drug use.
Question: What can you do to prevent hepatitis C?
Answer: Without using condoms, the following situations increase your risk of getting hepatitis C from sex: If you or your partner have HIV or another sexually transmitted disease Have multiple sexual partners Have rough sex that could cause tears or fissures Receiving anal intercourse Sex while menstruating To lower your chances of getting infected by someone who has or may have hepatitis C or infecting your partner, avoid sex acts that could cause bleeding. These include using toys, receiving anal sex, and using drugs while having sex. Don't have sex when you or your partner has your period or has genital sores. Always use a condom when you have sex with a new partner. If you use a sex toy that might break the skin, cover it with a condom. Put a new one on before someone else uses the toy.
Question: Can you get hepatitis C from kissing?
Answer: The hepatitis C virus usually spreads through blood. Not a problem.
Question: How can you make sure that your hearing aid does not cause sore or itchy ears?
Answer: If your ears feel sore inside, try these steps: Make sure you use the correct hearing aid for each ear. The device for the right ear usually has a red mark, while the device for the left is marked in blue. Place a dab of hearing aid gel or lubricant at the entrance of the ear after you remove your hearing aids each night. These products relieve dry skin and itching. But first, check with your audiologist to make sure you choose one that's safe for your style of hearing aid. If you notice a sore spot or general discomfort that doesn't go away in a few days, your audiologist may need to change the shape of your hearing aid or ear mold.
Question: How can you avoid whistling sound from hearing aid?
Answer: To avoid it: Don't lean your ear against a pillow or cover it with a hat or scarf. That can trap sound from the hearing aid and cause it to re-enter the microphone. Place the tip of the hearing aid or ear mold securely inside the ear. Feedback is more common when the tip is not in the right position. If you have a volume control, keep the setting near its default. Feedback can happen when you turn the sound up too high. Ask your audiologist or your doctor to check your ears and, if necessary, remove any wax buildup.
Question: What can you do to make sure that your hearing aid does not cause sore or itchy ears?
Answer: If you wear a behind-the-ear hearing aid, and the top of your ear is sore, try these steps: Place a strip of moleskin on the underside of the device, where it rests on the top of your ear. Ask your audiologist about changing the length of your tubing or receiver wire.
Question: What can you do to make sure your hearing aid works?
Answer: Place the tip of the hearing aid or ear mold securely inside the ear. If you've already replaced the battery, and the device still isn't working, follow these steps: Open the battery door and check that the battery is right side up. The flat side with the â+â should be facing up. If your hearing aid has an âon/offâ button, switch it on. If your hearing aids have tubing or wiring, check for cracks or tears. Your audiologist can usually replace these parts in the office when needed.
Question: How can you make sure that your hearing aid does not make sharp sounds?
Answer: But first, check with your audiologist to make sure you choose one that's safe for your style of hearing aid. If you wear a behind-the-ear hearing aid, and the top of your ear is sore, try these steps: Place a strip of moleskin on the underside of the device, where it rests on the top of your ear. That's a sign that your brain is getting used to the sounds, and you're ready for a boost in volume. The goal of hearing aids is to help you hear all the sounds of speech.
Question: What are some common problems with new hearing aids?
Answer: New hearing aid? Place a dab of hearing aid gel or lubricant at the entrance of the ear after you remove your hearing aids each night. These products relieve dry skin and itching. If you wear a behind-the-ear hearing aid, and the top of your ear is sore, try these steps: Place a strip of moleskin on the underside of the device, where it rests on the top of your ear. Ask your audiologist about changing the length of your tubing or receiver wire. To avoid it: Don't lean your ear against a pillow or cover it with a hat or scarf. If you have a volume control, keep the setting near its default. Ask your audiologist or your doctor to check your ears and, if necessary, remove any wax buildup.
Question: What should you do if your hearing aid has a weak or dull sound quality?
Answer: If you've already replaced the battery, and the device still isn't working, follow these steps: Open the battery door and check that the battery is right side up. If that doesn't help, check the opening where the sound comes out. Remove visible debris with your cleaning tool and change your wax filters. If you have tubing, it may need to be changed.
Question: What is dehydration?
Answer: Usually you replace the lost liquid by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water. If you lose too much water or don't drink and eat enough, you can get dehydrated.
Question: What does urinalysis indicate in regard to dehydration?
Answer: Signs of mild or moderate dehydration include: Thirst Dry or sticky mouth Not peeing very much Dark yellow pee Dry, cool skin Headache Muscle cramps Signs of severe dehydration include: Not peeing or having very dark yellow pee Very dry skin Feeling dizzy Rapid heartbeat Rapid breathing Sunken eyes Sleepiness, lack of energy, confusion or irritability Fainting Symptoms for babies and young children can be different than for adults: Dry mouth and tongue No tears when crying Dry diapers for 3 hours Sunken eyes, cheeks, soft spot on the top of the skull Sleepiness, lack of energy, or irritability Severe dehydration is a medical emergency and needs to be treated immediately. Anyone can get dehydrated, but the odds are higher for some people: Babies and young children are the most likely to have severe diarrhea and vomiting, and they lose the most water from a high fever. The youngest can't tell you they're thirsty or get their own drink.
Question: When should you call a doctor about symptoms of dehydration?
Answer: You can lose more water than usual with: A fever Diarrhea Vomiting Excessive sweating Peeing a lot ( Diabetes and some medications like water pills -- also called diuretics -- can make you pee more often.)
Question: Can you get HIV by being around people who are HIV-positive?
Answer: HIV isn't spread through touch, tears, sweat, saliva, or pee. You can't catch it by: Breathing the same air Touching a toilet seat or door knob or handle Drinking from a water fountain Hugging, kissing, or shaking hands Sharing eating utensils Using exercise equipment at a gym You can get it from infected blood, semen, vaginal fluid, or breast milk.
Question: Is it true that you don't need to worry about getting HIV because drugs can keep you well?
Answer: Antiretroviral drugs, also called ART, do improve the lives of many people who are HIV-positive and help them live longer. But many of these drugs are expensive and have serious side effects. Nothing yet cures HIV. And drug-resistant strains of HIV can make treatment harder. Prevention is cheaper and easier than managing a life-long condition and the problems it brings.
Question: Do mosquitoes spread HIV?
Answer: Because the virus is passed through blood, people have worried that they could get it from biting or bloodsucking insects. Several studies show that doesn't happen -- even in areas with lots of mosquitoes and cases of HIV. When bugs bite, they don't inject the blood of the person or animal they bit before you. Also, HIV lives for only a short time inside them.
Question: If I'm straight and don't use IV drugs, can I still get HIV?
Answer: Most men become HIV-positive through sexual contact with other men. But you can get the virus from heterosexual contact, too: About 1 in 6 men and 3 in 4 women do.
Question: My partner and I are both HIV-positive. Do we still need to practice safe sex?
Answer: And drug-resistant strains of HIV can make treatment harder.
Question: If I'm getting treated for HIV, can I still spread the virus?
Answer: When HIV treatments work well, they can lower the amount of virus in your blood to a level that doesn't show up in blood tests. This is called an undetectable viral load. However, this doesn't mean zero viral load, and there can be intermittent increases in the virus level. So while you are less contagious with an undetectable viral load, the risk of spreading HIV is not zero. You should practice safe sex so you won't make someone else HIV-positive.
Question: How can I help myself stick to exercising?
Answer: Get an exercise buddy to walk with you, or take fitness classes together. When someone else is counting on you to go for a hike, work out, or ride bikes, you'll be less likely to make an excuse. The two of you will keep each other on track, and you won't want to let each other down.
Question: How can I exercise if the weather is bad?
Answer: Who says you have to go outside? Walk laps in your house, or walk up and down the stairs. Play an active video game like Wii Fit. Put on some music and dance around. Go to the mall, or find a high school or YMCA with an indoor track, and walk in comfort.
Question: How can I fit in exercise if I don't have time?
Answer: But if you're tied up with work, school, or family activities, find little pockets of time whenever you can. Park farther away in the parking lot. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk around the field while the kids are at soccer practice. Be creative to fit in exercise. Little moments of movement add up to a more active lifestyle.
Question: What should I do if I don't know how to exercise?
Answer: You don't need to join a gym or find a personal trainer. Start out by simply going for a walk. Begin with a 5-minute walk and slowly build from there. You can also find free exercise videos online.
Question: Why is exercise important for people with diabetes?
Answer: Exercise does so many good things for you when you have diabetes. It lowers your blood sugar levels, can ease stress, and helps you lose extra weight.
Question: What can I do if I have diabetes and just never feel like exercising?
Answer: So what's stopping you? Recommended Related to Diabetes Diabetes Care: Managing Your Time When You Have Diabetes Sometimes, living with diabetes can seem like a full-time job -- trying to keep up with everything you need to do for proper diabetes care. " Do you want to feel good enough to dance at a wedding? Also, think of a non-food reward, like a massage or a movie, and treat yourself when you've exercised every day for a week.
Question: What if it hurts to exercise?
Answer: I don't have time to exercise. Walk laps in your house, or walk up and down the stairs. If you get the OK to start exercising, try non-impact exercises like swimming, biking, and using elliptical machines. Look for exercise videos made for people who have pain.
Question: How much calcium should I get through supplements?
Answer: It depends on how much you're already getting in your diet. Adults need 1,000 milligrams of calcium (from all sources) every day, and that amount goes up with age. Women over 50 and men over 70 need 1,200 milligrams per day. If you think you need a supplement to boost your number, check with your doctor.
Question: What can happen if I get too much calcium?
Answer: High levels of the mineral in your blood can lead to kidney problems, as well as hardened blood vessels and tissue. Some studies also link high calcium intake, particularly from supplements, with a greater risk of heart disease, though the results aren't settled.
Question: What are the symptoms of burns?
Answer: The symptoms of burns depend on the cause and type of burn. They can include: Blisters Pain ( The degree of pain is not related to the severity of the burn, as the most serious burns can be painless.) Peeling skin Red skin Shock ( Symptoms of shock may include pale and clammy skin, weakness, bluish lips and fingernails, and a drop in alertness.) Swelling White or charred skin Burn treatment depends on the type of burn.
Question: What causes burns?
Answer: !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } Dry heat (such as fire), wet heat (such as steam or hot liquids), radiation, friction, heated objects, the sun, electricity, or chemicals can all cause burns. Thermal burns are the most common kind of burns. These burns occur when flames, hot metals, scalding liquids, or steam come in contact with skin as a result of many different circumstances, including house fires, vehicle accidents, kitchen accidents, and electrical malfunctions.
Question: How are burns treated?
Answer: Swelling White or charred skin Burn treatment depends on the type of burn. First-degree burns usually are treated with skin care products like aloe vera cream or an antibiotic ointment and pain medication such as acetaminophen ( Tylenol). Second-degree burns may be treated with an antibiotic cream or other creams or ointments prescribed by a doctor. The treatment of third-degree burns may require the process of skin grafting or the use of synthetic skin. Severe burns covering large parts of the body may need more intensive treatments such as intravenous ( IV) antibiotics to prevent infection or IV fluids to replace fluids lost when skin was burned.
Question: How can I manage burn pain?
Answer: They can include: Blisters Pain ( The degree of pain is not related to the severity of the burn, as the most serious burns can be painless.) Burn pain is difficult to control because of its unique characteristics, its changing patterns, and its various components. In addition, there is pain involved in the treatment of burns, as the wounds must be cleansed and the dressings changed. Studies show that aggressive treatments for pain are needed with severe burns.
Question: What are the three types of burns?
Answer: They result in pain and reddening of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin). Second-degree burns (partial thickness burns) affect the epidermis and the dermis (lower layer of skin). They cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering. Third-degree burns (full thickness burns) go through the dermis and affect deeper tissues. They result in white or blackened, charred skin that may be numb. Thermal burns are the most common kind of burns. They can include: Blisters Pain ( The degree of pain is not related to the severity of the burn, as the most serious burns can be painless.)
Question: How can antihistamines help with nasal congestion and sinus pressure?
Answer: You may also find antihistamines in some multi-symptom cold medicines which can help a runny nose and sneezing.
Question: When should you see your doctor about nasal congestion and sinus pressure?
Answer: Check in with her if you have nasal congestion and sinus pressure for more than 7 days. Make the call sooner if your symptoms are severe.
Question: How can you treat nasal congestion and sinus pressure at home?
Answer: When you're stuffed up, focus on keeping your nasal passages and sinuses moist. Although people sometimes think that dry air might help clear up a runny nose, it actually has the opposite effect. Drying out the membranes will irritate them further.
Question: How can decongestants help with nasal congestion and sinus pressure?
Answer: These medicines help reduce the swelling in your nasal passages and ease the stuffiness and sinus pressure.
Question: What can you do to treat nasal congestion and sinus pressure at home?
Answer: To keep your nasal passages moist, you can: Use a humidifier or vaporizer. Take long showers or breathe in steam from a pot of warm (but not too hot) water. Drink lots of fluids. This will thin out your mucus, which could help prevent blocked sinuses. Use a nasal saline spray. It's salt water, and it will help keep your nasal passages from drying out. Try a Neti pot, nasal irrigator, or bulb syringe. Use distilled, sterile water or H2 O that's been boiled and cooled to make up the irrigation solution. Rinse the irrigation device after each use and let it air dry. Place a warm, wet towel on your face. It may relieve discomfort and open your nasal passages. Prop yourself up. At night, lie on a couple of pillows. Keeping your head elevated may make breathing more comfortable. Avoid chlorinated pools. They can irritate your nasal passages.
Question: How can pain relievers help with nasal congestion and sinus pressure?
Answer: Although they won't clear up congestion, pain relievers such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen can ease the pain caused by sinus pressure.
Question: What causes nasal congestion and sinus pressure?
Answer: Nasal congestion and sinus pressure have many causes: colds, the flu, and allergies to name a few. They begin to make more mucus to flush out whatever causes the irritation, such as an allergen. When you're stuffed up, focus on keeping your nasal passages and sinuses moist.
Question: What is gout?
Answer: It usually affects only one joint at a time, but if it's not treated, you might end up with it in your knee, ankle, foot, hand, wrist, or elbow. The most common signs of a gout attack are: Sudden and severe pain in a joint, usually in the middle of the night or early morning Tenderness in the joint. It can also be warm to the touch and look red or purple Stiffness in the joint If gout isn't treated over long periods of time, the crystals can form lumps under the skin around the joint.
Question: When should you call your doctor about gout?
Answer: Gout is arthritis that happens when you have too much uric acid in your blood and it forms sharp crystals in one of your joints. Until your appointment, you can ice and elevate the joint, and take anti-inflammatory drugs such as naproxen and ibuprofen. You also should drink plenty of fluids, especially water, but stay away from alcohol or sweet drinks.
Question: How can diabetes cause major foot problems?
Answer: Many people with diabetes have two other conditions that raise their chances of foot amputation: diabetic neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease ( PAD). Neuropathy is nerve damage. It can mean you're less able to feel heat, cold, and even sharp objects. If you have neuropathy in your feet, you could walk around all day with a rock in your shoe and not know it. That means you could get a bad cut and not notice until it gets infected. With PAD, fatty deposits build up in your arteries, causing poor blood flow to your legs and feet. When you don't have good circulation, it's hard for your body to fight infections. So, a cut you get from a rock in your shoe could get infected and not heal. It's one reason a doctor may recommend amputation. Poor blood flow also can cause gangrene, a medical term for dead tissue and a common reason for amputation. Gangrene can happen because of PAD or when high blood sugar levels damage blood vessels over time.
Question: What are some alternatives to foot amputation?
Answer: Besides neuropathy and PAD, other things can raise your odds of a foot amputation: A family history of diabetes-related foot amputations Other family members with diabetes Foot ulcers Foot fractures Slow-healing wounds Toenail fungus or other toenail infections Bunions Corns Thick calluses Even with a bad infection or a wound that won't heal, your doctor may not suggest foot amputation -- at least not right away. Depending on your condition, she might instead recommend: Surgery to clean the wound and remove dead tissue Antibiotics, which you'll get at the hospital through a tube (an IV) into your vein Amputation of one or more toes Surgery that brings new blood flow to your foot, called revascularization You're much more likely to avoid a foot amputation if you make your health and your feet a priority.
Question: What can make amputation more likely if you have diabetes?
Answer: Besides neuropathy and PAD, other things can raise your odds of a foot amputation: A family history of diabetes-related foot amputations Other family members with diabetes Foot ulcers Foot fractures Slow-healing wounds Toenail fungus or other toenail infections Bunions Corns Thick calluses Even with a bad infection or a wound that won't heal, your doctor may not suggest foot amputation -- at least not right away.
Question: What should you check for to prevent diabetes-related foot problems and amputation?
Answer: If these issues get bad enough, they can mean you'll need surgery to remove your foot, called amputation. You can avoid this operation, though, through two important strategies: Keep your condition under control, and be sure you protect and inspect your feet every day. Check your feet every day. Let your doctor know if you see cuts, blisters, or any other foot problems, such as: Color changes, a sign of a problem with your foot's blood supply Less feeling in your feet Ingrown toenails Corns or calluses Plantar warts (flesh-colored growths) Warm spots Wear the right shoes.
Question: How can medications help people with sleeplessness resulting from pain?
Answer: The first step for anyone with sleep problems is to improve their sleep habits. Many people need both. But don't treat chronic pain and insomnia on your own. Over-the-counter drugs are not intended for long-term use. Instead, talk to your health care provider so you can get a personalized treatment plan. Here are some of the drugs that help people with chronic pain feel better and get some rest.
Question: How can I treat pain and sleeplessness?
Answer: It all depends on your particular case -- the kind of pain you have and the other medications you take, for instance. The first step for anyone with sleep problems is to improve their sleep habits. This helps set the stage for a good night's rest. Cymbalta is approved for musculoskeletal pain.
Question: What is a casein allergy?
Answer: A casein allergy occurs when your body's immune system mistakenly thinks the protein is harmful and inappropriately produces allergic ( Ig E) antibodies for protection. Within minutes, the interaction between these antibodies and the specific protein triggers the release of body chemicals such as histamine that cause symptoms which may include: Swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, face, or throat Skin reactions such as hives, a rash, or red, itchy skin Nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, coughing, or wheezing The most serious reaction to milk allergy is called anaphylaxis.
Question: What are the risks of taking black cohosh?
Answer: Black cohosh may not be safe for: Women who are pregnant (although it is sometimes used to induce labor) Women who have -- or have had -- breast cancer or uterine cancer Women who have endometriosis Children under 18 People with liver disease, a high risk of stroke or blood clots, or seizure disorders People with allergies to aspirin Interactions.