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Question: What are the behavioral symptoms of stress?
Answer: Emotional symptoms of stress include: Becoming easily agitated, frustrated, and moody Feeling overwhelmed, like you are losing control or need to take control Having difficulty relaxing and quieting your mind Feeling bad about yourself (low self-esteem), lonely, worthless, and depressed Avoiding others Physical symptoms of stress include: Low energy Headaches Upset stomach, including diarrhea, constipation, and nausea Aches, pains, and tense muscles Chest pain and rapid heartbeat Insomnia Frequent colds and infections Loss of sexual desire and/or ability Nervousness and shaking, ringing in the ear, cold or sweaty hands and feet Dry mouth and difficulty swallowing Clenched jaw and grinding teeth Cognitive symptoms of stress include: Constant worrying Racing thoughts Forgetfulness and disorganization Inability to focus Poor judgment Being pessimistic or seeing only the negative side Behavioral symptoms of stress include: Changes in appetite -- either not eating or eating too much Procrastinating and avoiding responsibilities Increased use of alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes Exhibiting more nervous behaviors, such as nail biting, fidgeting, and pacing A little stress every now and then is not something to be concerned about.
Question: What are the cognitive symptoms of stress?
Answer: Emotional symptoms of stress include: Becoming easily agitated, frustrated, and moody Feeling overwhelmed, like you are losing control or need to take control Having difficulty relaxing and quieting your mind Feeling bad about yourself (low self-esteem), lonely, worthless, and depressed Avoiding others Physical symptoms of stress include: Low energy Headaches Upset stomach, including diarrhea, constipation, and nausea Aches, pains, and tense muscles Chest pain and rapid heartbeat Insomnia Frequent colds and infections Loss of sexual desire and/or ability Nervousness and shaking, ringing in the ear, cold or sweaty hands and feet Dry mouth and difficulty swallowing Clenched jaw and grinding teeth Cognitive symptoms of stress include: Constant worrying Racing thoughts Forgetfulness and disorganization Inability to focus Poor judgment Being pessimistic or seeing only the negative side Behavioral symptoms of stress include: Changes in appetite -- either not eating or eating too much Procrastinating and avoiding responsibilities Increased use of alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes Exhibiting more nervous behaviors, such as nail biting, fidgeting, and pacing A little stress every now and then is not something to be concerned about.
Question: Where can you get help if you're stressed?
Answer: No part of the body is immune. What matters most is how you handle it. The best thing you can do to prevent stress overload and the health consequences that come with it is to know your stress symptoms. If you or a loved one is feeling overwhelmed by stress, talk to your doctor. Many symptoms of stress can also be signs of other health problems. Your doctor can evaluate your symptoms and rule out other conditions. If stress is to blame, your doctor can recommend a therapist or counselor to help you better handle your stress.
Question: What is the first step to controlling stress?
Answer: But recognizing stress symptoms may be harder than you think. Most of us are so used to being stressed, we often don't know we are stressed until we are at the breaking point. The best thing you can do to prevent stress overload and the health consequences that come with it is to know your stress symptoms.
Question: What are the symptoms of stress?
Answer: No part of the body is immune. But, because people handle stress differently, symptoms of stress can vary. Symptoms can be vague and may be the same as those caused by medical conditions. So it is important to discuss them with your doctor. You may experience any of the following symptoms of stress. Your doctor can evaluate your symptoms and rule out other conditions.
Question: What should I do with lupus medications that cause photosensitivity?
Answer: Many medications, including some used to treat lupus, can magnify the effects that sun has on a person's body, making them even more susceptible to the hazards of UV rays. Make sure to ask your doctor whether or not your medications will increase your sensitivity to sun or artificial light.
Question: What are symptoms of photosensitivity in people with lupus?
Answer: Other rashes might look like hives. Sunlight may cause also a lupus flare, resulting in fever, joint pain, or even organ inflammation.
Question: How do I avoid exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays indoors if I have lupus photosensitivity?
Answer: Many indoor offices and businesses use halogen and fluorescent light bulbs. Copy machines also have lighting mechanisms that emit UV rays that can cause lupus symptoms. Fortunately, there are shades, shields, filters, and tube covers available through several manufacturers that can offer protection from UV rays that aggravate your lupus. You can eliminate UV rays emitted by photocopiers by simply closing the cover of the machine while the copier is in use. Remember that windows do not offer full protection from UV rays. Your lupus can actually be aggravated by harmful rays you receive through a car or building window, so it is best to protect yourself with window shades or films that block UV rays.
Question: Why should I cover up my skin to avoid lupus rash due to photosensitivity?
Answer: Because it is not always possible to avoid the sun entirely, people with lupus should protect themselves with clothing, too. Rashes caused by photosensitivity usually occur on parts of the body that are most often exposed to sun, including the face, neck, ears, and hands. Hats with large brims, along with tightly woven, loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and long pants can help provide maximum coverage from the sun. People with lupus who work or spend a lot of time outside should consider wearing clothing that has built-in sun protection or using an umbrella made with special fabric designed to block UV rays. If you are fair-skinned and have light eyes and light hair, you should be even more careful when exposed to UV rays, because people with those features are more sensitive to the sun and artificial light than people who have darker hair and skin.
Question: How does sunscreen help prevent symptoms of lupus photosensitivity?
Answer: Anyone who is out in the sun for more than 20 minutes daily should apply sunscreen, but people who have lupus should be especially vigilant. Sunscreen should have a sun protection factor ( SPF) of at least 30. Studies used to suggest that UVB rays -- the rays responsible for burning -- were most dangerous to people with lupus.
Question: How can I prevent lupus photosensitivity?
Answer: If photosensitivity is a problem for you, here are some ways to protect yourself from the sun: If you are photosensitive, the best rule is to avoid midday and tropical sun entirely. Unfortunately, that's not always the most practical advice, especially if your job or family situation requires that you spend time outside or near UV rays. People with lupus should not stay in the sun for extended periods and should make every effort to avoid UV rays outside, which are at their peak between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Don't be fooled by an overcast day, because clouds don't filter out all of the sun's UV rays. Keep track of the time you spend in the sun. It can take anywhere from hours to days before skin abnormalities occur from sun exposure.
Question: How should I apply sunscreen if I have lupus photosensitivity?
Answer: Sunscreen should have a sun protection factor ( SPF) of at least 30. Sweat, water, contact, and clothing can all rub off the sunscreen you've applied. People often forget to apply sunscreen to their necks, backs, and ears, all of which are commonly affected by photosensitivity related to lupus.
Question: What do I need to know about lupus photosensitivity?
Answer: Many experience an increase in lupus symptoms after being exposed to ultraviolet ( UV) rays, either from the sun or from artificial light. If you are fair-skinned and have light eyes and light hair, you should be even more careful when exposed to UV rays, because people with those features are more sensitive to the sun and artificial light than people who have darker hair and skin.
Question: Do certain foods or drinks trigger migraines?
Answer: In some people, certain foods and drinks -- or things they contain -- can trigger a migraine. One well-accepted migraine trigger is tyramine.
Question: How can you check if tyramine is causing your migraine?
Answer: It can help you and your doctor find out if tyramine or some other trigger is to blame for your migraines. Take note of the time and date the headache starts. Then answer these questions: How exactly does the migraine feel? Where does the migraine episode fall in your menstrual cycle? What have you eaten recently? Have you been exposed to other common headache triggers, such as a change in altitude, change in temperature, strong smells, bright lights, loud noises, changes in sleep habits, or unusual stress? Remember, headaches may not start for 24 hours after you eat certain trigger foods. That's why including the foods you've eaten during the past day or two may help you figure out if tyramine is part of the problem.
Question: Which foods have tyramine?
Answer: It's especially found in aged and fermented foods, such as: Aged cheeses Smoked fish Cured meats Some types of beer Also, foods high in protein may contain more tyramine if: They have been stored for a long time They have not been kept cold enough Because of its chemical structure, tyramine is called a monoamine.
Question: Do foods high in protein contain tyramine?
Answer: It's especially found in aged and fermented foods, such as: Aged cheeses Smoked fish Cured meats Some types of beer Also, foods high in protein may contain more tyramine if: They have been stored for a long time They have not been kept cold enough Because of its chemical structure, tyramine is called a monoamine.
Question: When did researchers start suspecting that tyramine was related to migraine?
Answer: People taking the drugs began to get headaches and high blood pressure when they ate foods containing tyramine.
Question: Do experts fully understand how tyramine triggers migraines?
Answer: Experts are still trying to understand how tyramine triggers migraines. One explanation is that it causes nerve cells in your brain to release the chemical norepinephrine. Having higher levels of tyramine in your system -- along with an unusual level of brain chemicals -- can cause changes in the brain that lead to headaches.
Question: How can I check if tyramine is triggering my headache?
Answer: It can help you and your doctor find out if tyramine or some other trigger is to blame for your migraines. Take note of the time and date the headache starts. Then answer these questions: How exactly does the migraine feel? Where does the migraine episode fall in your menstrual cycle? What have you eaten recently? Have you been exposed to other common headache triggers, such as a change in altitude, change in temperature, strong smells, bright lights, loud noises, changes in sleep habits, or unusual stress? Remember, headaches may not start for 24 hours after you eat certain trigger foods. That's why including the foods you've eaten during the past day or two may help you figure out if tyramine is part of the problem.
Question: What foods contain tyramine?
Answer: It's especially found in aged and fermented foods, such as: Aged cheeses Smoked fish Cured meats Some types of beer Also, foods high in protein may contain more tyramine if: They have been stored for a long time They have not been kept cold enough Because of its chemical structure, tyramine is called a monoamine.
Question: How can tyramine trigger migraines?
Answer: Experts are still trying to understand how tyramine triggers migraines. One explanation is that it causes nerve cells in your brain to release the chemical norepinephrine. Having higher levels of tyramine in your system -- along with an unusual level of brain chemicals -- can cause changes in the brain that lead to headaches.
Question: How did scientists find the link between tyramine and headaches?
Answer: In some people, certain foods and drinks -- or things they contain -- can trigger a migraine. It's especially found in aged and fermented foods, such as: Aged cheeses Smoked fish Cured meats Some types of beer Also, foods high in protein may contain more tyramine if: They have been stored for a long time They have not been kept cold enough Because of its chemical structure, tyramine is called a monoamine. There's an enzyme in our bodies that breaks down monoamines called monoamine oxidase ( MAO). This enzyme helps process tyramine. Scientists made the connection after anti-depression drugs that inhibit MAO went on the market in the 1950s. People taking the drugs began to get headaches and high blood pressure when they ate foods containing tyramine. Experts are still trying to understand how tyramine triggers migraines.
Question: What studies connected foods with tyramine to migraine?
Answer: Tyramine is a substance found naturally in some foods. Higher in tyramine: Aged cheeses, cheddar, Stilton or blue, Camembert, Swiss, feta, Muenster, Parmesan Lower in tyramine: American cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, fresh milk, farmer's cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, soy cheese, soy milk Meat, poultry, and fish .
Question: What should you look for in the ingredients of cough medicine?
Answer: Don't just grab a bottle of anything that says "cough" on it. Check the label. Is it a suppressant or an expectorant? Is it both? Make sure you're getting what you need.
Question: Do I need to read the label on cough medicine?
Answer: After you choose the right medicine for you, read the label carefully, so you understand how to take it, common side effects, and any warnings you need to be aware of.
Question: How long should you be using cough medicine?
Answer: Don't use medicine for more than 7 days. If you do, you could be covering up a more serious problem. See your doctor if your cough is severe or if it doesn't get better after a week.
Question: How many types of cough medicines are there?
Answer: As a glance at the drugstore shelves will show you, there are many, many brands of OTC cough medicines. But there are only three basic types: Expectorants help thin mucus, making it easier to cough up.
Question: What kind of cough medicine thins mucus?
Answer: But there are only three basic types: Expectorants help thin mucus, making it easier to cough up. The ingredient guaifenesin is the only expectorant in the U. S., so look for it on the label if you need an expectorant.
Question: What kind of cough medicines contain both expectorants and suppressants?
Answer: Combination cough products have more than one active ingredient. They have both guaifenesin and dextromethorphan. Cough medicines may also contain ingredients to help coat and soothe the throat. Combination products may have medicines to ease other symptoms, that may include decongestants for stuffy nose, antihistamines for allergies or a runny nose, or painkillers. Choose a medicine that matches your symptoms. Cough drops can also help relieve a cough and may ease a sore throat.
Question: Can kids use cough medicine?
Answer: Make sure to choose the right medicine based on your child's age. Don't give cough and cold medicine to children under age 4. For kids 4 to 6, ask your doctor first. And always make sure to follow the dosing directions on the label.
Question: What does dairy allergy involve?
Answer: Dairy allergy involves the immune system: If you have it, your body reacts to the proteins in milk and other dairy products as if they're dangerous invaders. It releases substances that cause allergy symptoms. This allergic reaction can be mild (rashes) to severe (trouble breathing, loss of consciousness). Dairy allergy is one of most common allergies, especially in children. As many as 2 in every 100 children under 4 years old are allergic to milk. It's even more common in babies.
Question: What are the symptoms of a dairy allergy?
Answer: Some symptoms of lactose intolerance and dairy allergy may be the same: Diarrhea Nausea; sometimes vomiting Abdominal cramps Bloating Gas But dairy allergy can also cause a reaction in other parts of your body, including the skin and lungs: Rash Hives Swelling, often in the lips and face Wheezing Tightness in throat Trouble swallowing There may be blood in the stool (poop) too, especially in babies.
Question: What are severe symptoms of a dairy allergy?
Answer: Anaphylaxis is a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction and often begins minutes after you eat a food you're allergic to, but sometimes it can happen hours later. It usually involves more than one symptom in more than one part of your body at the same time. If you have a severe allergy or if you've ever had anaphylaxis in the past, talk to your doctor about carrying an injectable epinephrine ( Adrenaclick, Auvi- Q, Epi Pen, a generic auto-injector, Symjepi) to slow down or stop the allergic reaction.
Question: What are some tips for living with lactose intolerance?
Answer: Lactose intolerance involves the digestive system: If you have it, your body doesn't make lactase, the enzyme needed to digest lactose. Lactose intolerance is easily managed, mostly by limiting the amount of dairy food and drink you consume. You can also try lactose-reduced ice cream and milk, or take lactase enzyme supplements when you eat dairy products to help your body digest lactose. If you have dairy allergy, you'll need to avoid all dairy foods and other foods that contain dairy products.
Question: What does lactose intolerance involve?
Answer: Dairy allergy involves the immune system: If you have it, your body reacts to the proteins in milk and other dairy products as if they're dangerous invaders. It's even more common in babies. Milk allergy is more common in children. About 2 hours later, the amount of glucose (sugar) in your bloodstream will be measured. If you're not digesting lactose, it will be broken down in your colon, releasing hydrogen that can be detected in your breath.
Question: How do I do a deep breathing exercise to help my stress and asthma?
Answer: Breathe into that spot and fill your abdomen with air. Let the air fill you from the abdomen up, and then let it out, similar to deflating a balloon. With every long, slow breath out, you should feel more relaxed.
Question: How are stress and asthma related?
Answer: An asthma trigger is anything that brings on asthma symptoms. When you have stress and asthma, you might feel short of breath, anxious, and even panicked. Stress may cause your asthma symptoms to worsen and cause you to feel frightened. When stress levels start to creep upward -- whether it's over bills, work, or your kids' jam-packed calendar -- asthma symptoms can kick into overdrive. As the wheezing and coughing gets worse, your health becomes one more reason to worry.
Question: How can you manage your stress with asthma?
Answer: Learn to change thought patterns that produce stress. Identify the major stressors in your life such as money problems, relationship problems, grief, too many deadlines, and lack of support. Try to avoid situations that trigger stress for you. Exercise Daily. Get some exercise. Exercising with asthma is an excellent way to burn off the accumulated effects of stress and also keep your body healthy. Delegate Responsibility. Provide emotional support. Practice Relaxation Exercises.
Question: How can relaxation exercises help treat my stress and asthma?
Answer: If you practice these exercises regularly, you can use relaxation exercises when needed to lessen the negative effects of stress. Relaxation exercises include diaphragmatic and pursed lip breathing, imagery, repetitive phrases (repeating a phrase that triggers a physical relaxation, such as "relax and let go"), and progressive muscle relaxation. Deep Breathing Relaxation.
Question: Can my asthma treatment trigger more anxiety?
Answer: Treating persistent asthma requires long-term maintenance therapy, such as an inhaled steroid, plus rescue therapy when something triggers symptoms. If your long-term asthma medication doesn't work well, and wheezing and chest tightness occur too often, a vicious circle can begin where anxiety worsens asthma, and asthma worsens anxiety. That's when you need to talk to your doctor about your symptoms, triggers, and stress. Also discuss other asthma treatment options that can get asthma under control again, so you can prevent symptoms of asthma.
Question: Is there a relaxation exercise that can help my stress and asthma?
Answer: Stress may cause your asthma symptoms to worsen and cause you to feel frightened. Rotate unpleasant duties. Concentrate your thoughts on yourself and your breathing. Take a few deep breaths, exhaling slowly. Mentally scan your body. Notice areas that feel tense or cramped. Quickly loosen up these areas. Let all of your muscles completely relax. Recall a pleasant thought for a few seconds. Take another deep breath and exhale slowly. You should feel more relaxed.
Question: What is a calcium-score screening heart scan?
Answer: There are several types of CT scans used in the diagnosis of heart disease, including: Calcium-score screening heart scan Coronary CT angiography ( CTA) Total body CT scan The calcium-score screening heart scan is a test used to detect calcium deposits found in atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries. Your doctor uses the calcium-score screening heart scan to evaluate risk for future coronary artery disease.
Question: How does a computed tomography (CT) scan diagnose heart diseases?
Answer: Computed tomography, commonly known as a CT scan, combines multiple X-ray images with the aid of a computer to produce cross-sectional views of the body. Cardiac CT is a heart-imaging test that uses CT technology with or without intravenous ( IV) contrast (dye) to visualize the heart anatomy, coronary circulation, and great vessels (which includes the aorta, pulmonary veins, and arteries). Before the test, an iodine-containing contrast dye is injected into an IV in the patient's arm to improve the quality of the images.
Question: What is flesh-eating bacteria?
Answer: Necrotizing fasciitis is commonly caused by group A Streptococcus ( GAS) bacteria. That's the same type of bacteria that causes strep throat. However, several types of bacteria, such as staphylococcus and others, have also been associated with the disease. Necrotizing fasciitis occurs when such bacteria infect the superficial fascia, a layer of connective tissue below the skin.
Question: Can you prevent dependent personality disorder?
Answer: Although prevention of the disorder might not be possible, treatment of DPD can sometimes allow a person who is prone to this disorder to learn more productive ways of dealing with situations. The development of personality structure is a complex process that begins from an early age. Psychotherapy aimed at modifying personality may be more successful when begun early, when the patient is highly motivated for change, and when there is a strong working relationship between the therapist and patient.
Question: What causes dependent personality disorder?
Answer: Oversensitivity to criticism Pessimism and lack of self-confidence, including a belief that they are unable to care for themselves Avoidance of disagreeing with others for fear of losing support or approval Inability to start projects or tasks because of a lack of self-confidence Difficulty being alone Willingness to tolerate mistreatment and abuse from others Placing the needs of their caregivers above their own Tendency to be naive and to fantasize Although the exact cause of DPD is not known, it most likely involves a combination of biological, developmental, temperamental, and psychological factors. Some researchers believe an authoritarian or overprotective parenting style can lead to the development of dependent personality traits in people who are susceptible to the disorder.