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Question: When should I see a doctor about a deviated septum?
Answer: Although rare, risks of septoplasty and/or rhinoplasty may include: Infection Bleeding Hole (perforation) of the septum Loss of the ability to smell If you are having nasal symptoms and think you may have a deviated septum, make an appointment to see an ear, nose, and throat doctor, or ENT. There are a number of reasons why you may be experiencing these symptoms, including chronic sinusitis or nasal allergies. Make sure you get the right diagnosis so that you can get the treatment you need.
Question: What is a deviated septum?
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Question: What causes a deviated septum?
Answer: Some people are born with a deviated septum. Other people develop a deviated septum after injury or trauma to the nose.
Question: How is a deviated septum treated?
Answer: Sometimes symptoms of a deviated septum can be relieved with medications. If medicine alone doesn't offer adequate relief, a surgical procedure called septoplasty may be needed to repair a crooked septum and improve breathing.
Question: How does surgery treat a deviated septum?
Answer: Sometimes, a rhinoplasty, or "nose job," is combined with septoplasty to improve the appearance of the nose. This procedure is called septorhinoplasty. Septoplasty may also be combined with sinus surgery. Surgery to repair a deviated septum is usually performed in an outpatient setting under local or general anesthesia and takes about one to one and a half hours, depending on the amount of work being done. You should be able to go home three to four hours after surgery. Internal splints or soft packing material may be put in the nose to stabilize the septum as it heals. If a septoplasty is the only procedure performed, there should be little to no swelling or bruising after surgery. However, if a septorhinoplasty is performed, a week or two of swelling and bruising is normal following the procedure.
Question: What are the symptoms of a deviated septum?
Answer: The most common symptom of a deviated septum is nasal congestion, with one side of the nose being more congested than the other, along with difficulty breathing. Recurrent or repeated sinus infections can also be a sign of a deviated septum. Other symptoms include frequent: Nosebleeds Facial pain Headache Postnasal drip Loud breathing and snoring during sleep A deviated septum may also cause sleep apnea, a serious condition in which a person stops breathing during sleep.
Question: What newer procedures treat a deviated septum?
Answer: These are being done for milder cases. No surgery is completely risk-free, and the benefits of undergoing surgery -- in this case, being able to breathe better -- must outweigh the risks. Septoplasty and septorhinoplasty are common and safe procedures; side effects are rare.
Question: What are the risks of surgery for a deviated septum?
Answer: No surgery is completely risk-free, and the benefits of undergoing surgery -- in this case, being able to breathe better -- must outweigh the risks. Septoplasty and septorhinoplasty are common and safe procedures; side effects are rare. Still, talk with your doctor about the possible risks of surgery before you make a treatment decision. Although rare, risks of septoplasty and/or rhinoplasty may include: Infection Bleeding Hole (perforation) of the septum Loss of the ability to smell If you are having nasal symptoms and think you may have a deviated septum, make an appointment to see an ear, nose, and throat doctor, or ENT.
Question: How will my ruptured tendon be treated?
Answer: The person may be given a sling, cast, crutches, brace, or other device. The person may be prescribed medications.
Question: How can I ease swelling and prevent injury to my ruptured tendon?
Answer: Use RICE method: Rest the injured area and keep weight off it. Feeling pain is usually an indication that you are doing too much too soon. Ice the injured area to ease swelling. Compress injury by gently wrapping with an elastic bandage. Specialized braces from your health care provider can also be used to provide compression. Elevate injured area above the heart level, if possible.
Question: What is chemoradiation for stomach cancer?
Answer: These treatments can be used before surgery to shrink the tumor and afterward to kill any cancer that's left.
Question: What increases the risk of stomach cancer?
Answer: Other things that seem to play a role in raising the risk include: Smoking Being overweight or obese A diet high in smoked, pickled, or salty foods Stomach surgery for an ulcer Type- A blood Epstein- Barr virus infection Certain genes Working in coal, metal, timber, or rubber industries Exposure to asbestos Early on, stomach cancer may cause: Indigestion Feeling bloated after you eat a meal Heartburn Slight nausea Loss of appetite Just having indigestion or heartburn after a meal doesn't mean you have cancer.
Question: What can prevent stomach cancer?
Answer: Treat stomach infections. If you have ulcers from an H. pylori infection, get treatment. Antibiotics can kill the bacteria, and other drugs will heal the sores in the lining of your stomach to cut your risk of cancer. Eat healthy. Get more fresh fruits and vegetables on your plate every day. They're high in fiber and in some vitamins that can lower your cancer risk. Avoid very salty, pickled, cured, or smoked foods like hot dogs, processed lunch meats, or smoked cheeses. Keep your weight at a healthy level, too. Being overweight or obese can also raise your risk of the disease. Don't smoke. Your stomach cancer risk doubles if you use tobacco. Watch aspirin or NSAID use. If you take daily aspirin to prevent heart problems or NSAID drugs for arthritis, talk to your doctor about how these drugs might affect your stomach.
Question: Does having indigestion or heartburn after a meal mean you have cancer?
Answer: Other things that seem to play a role in raising the risk include: Smoking Being overweight or obese A diet high in smoked, pickled, or salty foods Stomach surgery for an ulcer Type- A blood Epstein- Barr virus infection Certain genes Working in coal, metal, timber, or rubber industries Exposure to asbestos Early on, stomach cancer may cause: Indigestion Feeling bloated after you eat a meal Heartburn Slight nausea Loss of appetite Just having indigestion or heartburn after a meal doesn't mean you have cancer. But if you feel these symptoms a lot, talk to your doctor. He can see if you have other risk factors and test you to look for any problems.
Question: Does smoking cause stomach cancer?
Answer: Don't smoke. Your stomach cancer risk doubles if you use tobacco.
Question: What can stomach cancer cause?
Answer: Other things that seem to play a role in raising the risk include: Smoking Being overweight or obese A diet high in smoked, pickled, or salty foods Stomach surgery for an ulcer Type- A blood Epstein- Barr virus infection Certain genes Working in coal, metal, timber, or rubber industries Exposure to asbestos Early on, stomach cancer may cause: Indigestion Feeling bloated after you eat a meal Heartburn Slight nausea Loss of appetite Just having indigestion or heartburn after a meal doesn't mean you have cancer.
Question: What factors may increase the risk for stomach cancer?
Answer: Other things that seem to play a role in raising the risk include: Smoking Being overweight or obese A diet high in smoked, pickled, or salty foods Stomach surgery for an ulcer Type- A blood Epstein- Barr virus infection Certain genes Working in coal, metal, timber, or rubber industries Exposure to asbestos Early on, stomach cancer may cause: Indigestion Feeling bloated after you eat a meal Heartburn Slight nausea Loss of appetite Just having indigestion or heartburn after a meal doesn't mean you have cancer.
Question: How can you treat stomach infections to prevent stomach cancer?
Answer: If you have ulcers from an H. pylori infection, get treatment. Antibiotics can kill the bacteria, and other drugs will heal the sores in the lining of your stomach to cut your risk of cancer.
Question: What are the early symptoms of stomach cancer?
Answer: Other things that seem to play a role in raising the risk include: Smoking Being overweight or obese A diet high in smoked, pickled, or salty foods Stomach surgery for an ulcer Type- A blood Epstein- Barr virus infection Certain genes Working in coal, metal, timber, or rubber industries Exposure to asbestos Early on, stomach cancer may cause: Indigestion Feeling bloated after you eat a meal Heartburn Slight nausea Loss of appetite Just having indigestion or heartburn after a meal doesn't mean you have cancer. But if you feel these symptoms a lot, talk to your doctor. He can see if you have other risk factors and test you to look for any problems.
Question: What is the treatment for stomach cancer?
Answer: The one you and your doctor choose will depend on how long you've had the disease or how much it has spread in your body, called the stage of your cancer: Stage 0. These treatments can be used before surgery to shrink the tumor and afterward to kill any cancer that's left.
Question: What is radiation for stomach cancer?
Answer: At this point, you have a tumor in your stomach's lining, and it may have spread into your lymph nodes. Chemoradiation is chemo plus radiation therapy, which destroys cancer cells with beams of high energy.
Question: What is stomach cancer and how does it progress?
Answer: If you know the symptoms it causes, you and your doctor may be able to spot it early, when it's easiest to treat. This is when the inside lining of your stomach has a group of unhealthy cells that may turn into cancer. These treatments can be used before surgery to shrink the tumor and afterward to kill any cancer that's left. Being overweight or obese can also raise your risk of the disease.
Question: What causes stomach cancer?
Answer: Stomach cancer begins when cancer cells form in the inner lining of your stomach. One of them is infection with a common bacteria, H. pylori, which causes ulcers. Inflammation in your gut called gastritis, a certain type of long-lasting anemia called pernicious anemia, and growths in your stomach called polyps also can make you more likely to get cancer. Being overweight or obese can also raise your risk of the disease.
Question: How does stomach cancer begin?
Answer: If you know the symptoms it causes, you and your doctor may be able to spot it early, when it's easiest to treat. This is when the inside lining of your stomach has a group of unhealthy cells that may turn into cancer. These treatments can be used before surgery to shrink the tumor and afterward to kill any cancer that's left. Being overweight or obese can also raise your risk of the disease.
Question: How does radiation treat stomach cancer?
Answer: Chemoradiation is chemo plus radiation therapy, which destroys cancer cells with beams of high energy. Chemo, radiation, or both may be used at this stage, too.
Question: How are decisions made about the treatment for stomach cancer?
Answer: The one you and your doctor choose will depend on how long you've had the disease or how much it has spread in your body, called the stage of your cancer: Stage 0. These treatments can be used before surgery to shrink the tumor and afterward to kill any cancer that's left.
Question: What are targeted drugs for stomach cancer?
Answer: Chemotherapy uses drugs to attack cancer cells. Chemoradiation is chemo plus radiation therapy, which destroys cancer cells with beams of high energy. These drugs attack cancer cells, but leave healthy ones alone, which may mean fewer side effects.
Question: What does surgery for stomach cancer consist of?
Answer: Surgery to remove part of your stomach. Antibiotics can kill the bacteria, and other drugs will heal the sores in the lining of your stomach to cut your risk of cancer. They're high in fiber and in some vitamins that can lower your cancer risk.
Question: How does chemotherapy treat stomach cancer?
Answer: But if you feel these symptoms a lot, talk to your doctor. Chemotherapy uses drugs to attack cancer cells. You usually have surgery to remove your entire stomach, along with chemo or chemoradiation. Stage IV.
Question: How does slipped capital femoral epiphysis cause hip pain in children?
Answer: This causes pain, sometimes in the hip but other times in the thigh or knee. Sometimes, your child may need crutches. Other times, they can't walk or move their leg because the pain is so severe. It's more common in older children (from age 8 into teenage years) and those who are overweight. Boys get it more often. Surgery is a common treatment. Many children recover fully, but they're more likely to have arthritis of the hip as adults.
Question: How does hip dysplasia cause hip pain in children?
Answer: At baby well visits, doctors check the movements of your baby's hips. This is because in some babies, one or both hips didn't develop quite right. Some babies are born with the problem. Others have it after they're born. It's more common in girls. Doctors think the hormones babies get in the womb may relax the hips too much. It may be more common among kids born breech -- with their feet or hips first. A doctor may put your baby in a soft brace that keeps their knees bent for several months. This usually takes care of the problem. In rare cases, your child may need surgery.
Question: When should I go to the doctor for my pain?
Answer: Enduring the occasional headache or minor sports injury is one thing. But putting up with chronic pain can impair functioning and quality of life. It can lead to depression, fatigue from loss of sleep, anxiety, inability to work, and impaired relationships. Most pain can be treated effectively and should be.
Question: Should I just live with the pain?
Answer: Pain is an invisible problem that others can't see, but that doesn't mean it's all in your head. There are countless options for pain relief. They include relaxation techniques, exercise, physical therapy, over-the-counter and prescription medications, surgery, injections (into muscle, joints or your back), and complementary treatments such as acupuncture and massage. It may not always be possible to completely get rid of your pain, but you can use many techniques to help manage it much better.
Question: Is pain really in my head?
Answer: Pain is a complex problem, involving both the mind and the body. For instance, back pain has no known cause in most cases, and stressful life events can make it worse. But that doesn't mean it isn't real. Pain is an invisible problem that others can't see, but that doesn't mean it's all in your head.
Question: Is "no pain, no gain" true?
Answer: Yet there is no evidence to support the notion that you can build strength by exerting muscles to the point of pain. A related belief, " Work through the pain," is also mistaken. Resting to repair muscles and bring pain relief might not be macho, but it's a smart thing to do.
Question: What can I do for walking aids to aid my multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Long-handled gardening tools so you don't have to bend to plant or weed Wheeled cart to hold your gardening tools These will help keep you on your feet if MS affects your balance and coordination: Canes Crutches Walkers If walking gets too hard for you, you can switch to a wheelchair or power scooter.
Question: How can I treat my injured shoulder at home and what are the signs that I need to call my doctor?
Answer: You can treat some shoulder injuries at home for a few days with rest and ice. You can bandage it to hold it in place if necessary, and elevate it above the heart. But some injuries need professional help. Here are signs that you need to see a doctor right away: Your shoulder joint looks deformed. You can't use your shoulder at all. The pain is intense. The shoulder is swelling suddenly. Your arm or hand is weak or numb.
Question: How can frozen shoulder cause shoulder pain?
Answer: This condition limits how much your joint will move. Abnormal bands of tissue (adhesions) build up in the joint and keep your shoulder from moving freely. Your shoulder might âfreezeâ because pain or surgery have made you use it less, allowing the adhesions to build up.
Question: How can joint separation cause shoulder pain?
Answer: This injury affects the joint where your collarbone and shoulder blade come together. It's called the acromioclavicular ( AC) joint. A fall or hard blow tears the ligaments holding it together. If your collarbone gets pushed out of place, you'll have a bump on top of your shoulder.
Question: How can shoulder joint tear cause shoulder pain?
Answer: You can injure the cartilage (the rubbery padding) that goes around the rim of your shoulder joint. It can happen after doing the same motion over and over. You can also hurt it in a fall, or anytime your shoulder absorbs a lot of force. With this type of injury, you might feel pain when you reach over your head, and your shoulder could seem weak. It might also feel like it's catching, locking, or grinding.
Question: How can bursitis cause shoulder pain?
Answer: The bursa (a fluid-filled sac that cushions in your joint) can get swollen and irritated if you repeat the same motions over and over again. But it can also be caused by a fall or another injury. If you have bursitis, you may notice the pain most when you move your shoulder.
Question: How is shoulder injury treated?
Answer: You can bandage it to hold it in place if necessary, and elevate it above the heart. For many other issues, your doctor may suggest rest, heat or ice and a medicine like ibuprofen or aspirin to reduce the pain and swelling. If your shoulder doesn't improve after these first steps, your doctor may try injecting a corticosteroid (an anti-inflammatory medicine) straight into the joint to relieve swelling and pain. Sometimes cartilage tears, rotator cuff tears and frozen shoulder don't improve with rest and medicine. Your doctor may recommend surgery. With any problem in your shoulder, your treatment plan will probably include exercises to help you stretch and strengthen the joint, and to improve your range of motion.
Question: How can bone fracture cause shoulder pain?
Answer: A fall or hard blow tears the ligaments holding it together. If your collarbone gets pushed out of place, you'll have a bump on top of your shoulder. If your collarbone is broken, your shoulder can sag and you might not be able to lift your arm. Your rotator cuff is the group of muscles and tendons in your shoulder that hold your arm in place and let you lift your arm up overhead.
Question: What are indications that I have shoulder injury?
Answer: Ask yourself some questions to help you decide if you have a shoulder injury: Can you move your arm normally, or is your shoulder too stiff or painful? If your shoulder is pulled back too hard or rotated too far, the top of your arm might pop out of its socket. If you have bursitis, you may notice the pain most when you move your shoulder.
Question: How can impingement cause shoulder pain?
Answer: Your rotator cuff is the group of muscles and tendons in your shoulder that hold your arm in place and let you lift your arm up overhead. It can cause swelling and pain. If you lift your arms over your head a lot, it can set this off.
Question: How can dislocation cause shoulder pain?
Answer: Do you feel like your shoulder could pop out of the socket? You may also have swelling, numbness and bruising. With this type of injury, you might feel pain when you reach over your head, and your shoulder could seem weak.
Question: What are some relaxation techniques to help with nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy?
Answer: Use your imagination to picture yourself in a calming scene -- like a tranquil village by a lake. Imagine your stress drifting away from you like a boat sailing off on the current. Distraction. Listen to music, read a book, or watch a funny movie to take your mind off the treatment ahead. Progressive muscle relaxation. Start at your feet. Tense and then relax each muscle group in your body. By the time you reach your head, you should feel much calmer.
Question: Are drugs the only option for treating nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy?
Answer: A few other types of drugs can also help: Anti-anxiety drugs: alprazolam ( Niravam, Xanax), diazepam ( Valium), and lorazepam ( Ativan) Cannabinoids: abilone ( Cesamet)dronabinol ( Marinol, Syndros) Corticosteroids: dexamethasone ( Decadron, Hexadrol)methylprednisolone ( Medrol) Dopamine antagonists: metoclopramide ( Reglan)prochlorperazine Motion sickness medicines: scopolamine patch ( Transderm Scop) Drugs aren't the only option. You might try a complementary therapy -- a type of treatment that's outside traditional medicine but can be used along with it to ease your symptoms.
Question: Can nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy be prevented?
Answer: In the past, people who got chemo had to live with the intense nausea and vomiting. That's no longer true. Today, doctors have many drugs to stop -- and even prevent -- them.
Question: Why does chemotherapy make you sick?
Answer: Your body sees the medicine as foreign. It sets off warning signals in your brain and digestive system. This flips the on switch in a part of your brain called the vomiting center. It puts out chemicals that make you queasy. Chemo can harm your digestive tract, too, which could also lead to nausea.
Question: What medications are used to treat nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy?
Answer: You're also more likely to have these problems if you: Get several chemotherapy treatments close together Take a high dose Get the drug through a vein instead of by mouth Are female Are younger than 50 Tend to get motion sickness Your doctor can give you medicine before your treatment to prevent sickness. You might take one of these medicines to block signals to the part of your brain that makes you ill: Aprepitant ( Cinvanti, Emend) Dolasetron ( Anzemet) Fosnetupitant/palonosetron ( Akynzeo) Granisetron ( Kytril, Sustol, Sancuso) Ondansetron ( Zofran, Zuplenz) Palonosetron ( Aloxi) Rolapitant ( Varubi) You get these medicines through a vein ( IV) or by mouth. Akynzeo and Aloxi keep working for a few days, so they can prevent delayed nausea and vomiting. A few other types of drugs can also help: Anti-anxiety drugs: alprazolam ( Niravam, Xanax), diazepam ( Valium), and lorazepam ( Ativan) Cannabinoids: abilone ( Cesamet)dronabinol ( Marinol, Syndros) Corticosteroids: dexamethasone ( Decadron, Hexadrol)methylprednisolone ( Medrol) Dopamine antagonists: metoclopramide ( Reglan)prochlorperazine Motion sickness medicines: scopolamine patch ( Transderm Scop) Drugs aren't the only option.
Question: When are you more likely to get sick from chemotherapy?
Answer: You're also more likely to have these problems if you: Get several chemotherapy treatments close together Take a high dose Get the drug through a vein instead of by mouth Are female Are younger than 50 Tend to get motion sickness Your doctor can give you medicine before your treatment to prevent sickness.
Question: How is hypnosis used to treat nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy?
Answer: You can go to a hypnotist or use self-hypnosis to bring about changes in behavior. You can also make a few changes to what you eat and your daily routine to prevent and relieve nausea: Avoid any foods that make you feel sick.