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Question: How can guided imagery help control dental pain?
Answer: With this technique, the patient is "put to sleep" for the duration of the procedure. By concentrating on creating as much detail as possible, your mind becomes absorbed in this task rather than focusing on what the dentist is doing.
Question: Which medical issues can cause uveitis?
Answer: Some that can trigger uveitis include: Herpes simplex virus, which causes cold sores Varicella zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and shingles Tuberculosis ( TB), caused by bacteria you can breathe in Cytomegalovirus ( CMV), a common virus that often has no symptoms.
Question: What infections can cause uveitis?
Answer: Some that can trigger uveitis include: Herpes simplex virus, which causes cold sores Varicella zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and shingles Tuberculosis ( TB), caused by bacteria you can breathe in Cytomegalovirus ( CMV), a common virus that often has no symptoms. It can cause uveitis in people with weak immune systems. Mumps West Nile virus Lyme disease Cat-scratch disease AIDS Syphilis It's rare, but you can also get uveitis after fungal or parasite infections like histoplasmosis or toxoplasmosis.
Question: What can help your tattoo color last?
Answer: When you leave the tattoo shop, your ink will look like a million bucks. It will be bright and shiny. That's not going to last. The tattoo will fade over time. Always put sunscreen on it, especially in the summer, to keep the colors bright -- SPF 45 or higher is best. And moisturize it daily, especially if it's on an area of your body, such as your hands, where it can fade quickly.
Question: The bandage is off my new tattoo. How can I help it heal?
Answer: Apply a layer of antibacterial ointment twice a day, but don't put on another bandage. Gently wash your tattoo area several times a day with soap and water and gently pat dry. Keep applying a moisturizer or ointment after you clean it to keep it moist. You should repeat this process for 2 to 4 weeks. Also try not to wear clothes that will stick to your tattoo, and avoid swimming and the sun for about 2 weeks. It's normal. But never pick, scratch, or peel it. You could get an infection or remove the color. If you think your tattoo is infected, or isn't healing properly, go see your doctor.
Question: What should I do in the first 24 hours after getting a tattoo?
Answer: Follow these steps while your new tattoo heals. Gently wash the tattoo with antimicrobial soap and water and pat dry.
Question: How are clinical trials used to treat lung cancer?
Answer: Clinical trials are a way to try new medications and treatments that researchers are testing. The goal is to find out how well these treatments work and what side effects they could have. People with lung cancer who participate in lung cancer clinical trials get the most effective therapy that's already available, or they may receive new lung cancer treatments that are being tested for future use.
Question: What is CenterWatch?
Answer: Center Watch This web site lists industry-sponsored clinical trials that are recruiting patients.
Question: What is Trial Check?
Answer: Trial Check This website, developed by the nonprofit Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups, is the leading cancer clinical trial search engine. You can search for cancer trials based on disease and location.
Question: What is ClinicalTrials.gov?
Answer: Clinical Trials.gov This website, a service of the National Institutes of Health, is a database of clinical studies worldwide.
Question: Where can I get more information about clinical trials?
Answer: You can ask your doctor to help you find a clinical trial, what's involved, and what to consider -- for instance, if you'd need to travel to take part. You can also check these websites for information.
Question: What is the National Cancer Institute?
Answer: National Cancer Institute This website lists more than 6,000 cancer clinical trials and explains what to do when you find one that you think is right for you.
Question: How can kicking your smoking habit affect your skin?
Answer: Smoother Skin Skin changes, like a leathery texture and deep wrinkling, are more likely in people who are regular smokers. Smoking leads to biochemical changes in the body that speed the aging process. Another classic smoker giveaway is tar staining of the hands and skin from holding cigarettes. Plus, the muscle actions you use to inhale lead to the classic smoker's wrinkles around the mouth.
Question: How can kicking your smoking habit affect your immunity?
Answer: Fewer Infections Smoking also makes you more vulnerable to seasonal flus and colds. Tiny hairs called cilia that line the respiratory tract, including the trachea and bronchial tubes, help protect you. But one of the toxic effects of cigarette smoke is that it paralyzes the cilia, which erases that protection. That's why smokers have so many more infections. Within a month of quitting, your cilia start doing their protective role once again.
Question: How can kicking your smoking habit affect your finances?
Answer: For Your Wallet All the money that you spend on cigarettes goes up in smoke. Just think what you could do with it if it were back in your bank account. The total? That depends on your habits. By some estimates, if you smoke a pack a day, you could spend $100,000 or more on cigarettes and lighters. Plus, over the years, you're likely to have higher health costs due to conditions caused by smoking. When you quit, your budget gets a break.
Question: How can kicking your smoking habit affect your activity?
Answer: Your Fittest Self After you quit, it should get easier to do simple things like climbing a set of stairs. You could get back to sports or activities you once loved or always wanted to try, such as volleyball or jogging. Even if you're a young athlete who is in top physical condition, smoking will cost you when you compete. Over time, it makes your lungs and heart work harder.
Question: How can quitting smoking help your senses?
Answer: Your own sense of smell would get a boost, too. Smoking dulls your senses, especially smell and taste. Some smokers realize that foods don't taste the way they used to. But because it doesn't happen all at once, it can be hard to notice. Quitting fixes that.
Question: What happens after a colonoscopy?
Answer: After you have a colonoscopy: You will stay in a recovery room for about 30 minutes for observation. You may feel some cramping or a sensation of having gas, but this usually passes quickly. You will need to have someone drive you home, as it is unsafe to drive or operate machinery for about 8 hours after the procedure (due to the sedative medication given). You can resume your normal diet. Read your discharge instructions carefully. Certain medications, such as blood-thinning agents, may need to be avoided temporarily if biopsies were taken or polyps were removed.
Question: How can you treat a black eye?
Answer: First step: Apply something cold to the area. It helps ease swelling and narrows your blood vessels. That will stop bleeding below your skin. Make a crushed ice pack, grab a bag of frozen veggies, or use a cold gel pack. Wrap it in a cloth so it doesn't have direct contact with your skin. Hold it to your eye for 10 minutes intervals every 1 to 2 hours. Limit icing to 10 minutes so the ice doesn't damage your skin. Besides icy treatment, there isn't much you can do except to avoid anything that could cause further injury. Don't put pressure on your eye or try to force it open. Talk to your doctor about the right medicine to take to help with pain.
Question: How do I treat a black eye?
Answer: First step: Apply something cold to the area. It helps ease swelling and narrows your blood vessels. That will stop bleeding below your skin. Make a crushed ice pack, grab a bag of frozen veggies, or use a cold gel pack. Wrap it in a cloth so it doesn't have direct contact with your skin. Hold it to your eye for 10 minutes intervals every 1 to 2 hours. Limit icing to 10 minutes so the ice doesn't damage your skin. Besides icy treatment, there isn't much you can do except to avoid anything that could cause further injury. Don't put pressure on your eye or try to force it open. Talk to your doctor about the right medicine to take to help with pain.
Question: When should I see a doctor for a black eye?
Answer: That will stop bleeding below your skin. You should see a doctor right away if you have fever, blurred or double vision, severe eye pain, bleeding from the eye, or trouble breathing through your nose. These signs may suggest a broken bone around the eye, increased orbital (eye) pressure or eyeball damage.
Question: When should you call a doctor about a black eye?
Answer: That will stop bleeding below your skin. You should see a doctor right away if you have fever, blurred or double vision, severe eye pain, bleeding from the eye, or trouble breathing through your nose. These signs may suggest a broken bone around the eye, increased orbital (eye) pressure or eyeball damage.
Question: What should people do about nodular melanomas?
Answer: But usually it appears on the parts of the body that get a lot of sun, such as your: Legs Torso (chest, back, belly) Arms Head What to do: Don't try to pop it. The skin may break open, but there's no pus inside. You'll just cause a wound. If you have a new growth or spot on your skin that doesn't go away in 5 days, see your doctor.
Question: What is nodular melanoma?
Answer: Nodular melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It's a dangerous form of melanoma that grows quickly. But it causes nearly half of melanoma-related deaths. So you need to know the signs. If it's found early on, doctors may be able to cure it. What It looks like: A nodular melanoma can look like a mole, bug bite, or pimple. Often, it looks like a round black bump. But it can be other colors. But not all nodular melanomas are caused by UV rays.
Question: How is nodular melanoma treated?
Answer: It's a dangerous form of melanoma that grows quickly. If the nodular melanoma is caught in a very early stage, your dermatologist will recommend surgery. A surgeon will remove the melanoma, plus some of the normal skin surrounding it and a layer of tissue beneath. This may be the only treatment you need. Most nodular melanomas are diagnosed after the cancer has already spread. Options may include: Lymph node surgery: If the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, a surgeon may remove them. Chemotherapy: In this treatment, drugs are injected into a vein or taken by pill. They travel through the bloodstream to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy: This therapy uses powerful rays, such as X-rays, to kill cancer cells. It's sometimes used after lymph node surgery. This is done to prevent the melanoma from returning. Immunotherapy: These medicines boost your immune system. That helps your body spot and destroy cancer cells. It's often used for advanced melanomas. Targeted therapy: These drugs target certain parts of melanoma cells. They may work when chemotherapy doesn't. This treatment is only used if you have a certain genetic mutation.
Question: Where on your body can you get nodular melanoma?
Answer: Nodular melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It's a dangerous form of melanoma that grows quickly. What It looks like: A nodular melanoma can look like a mole, bug bite, or pimple. Often, it looks like a round black bump. But it can be other colors. Where you get it: It can happen in any part of your body. But usually it appears on the parts of the body that get a lot of sun, such as your: Legs Torso (chest, back, belly) Arms Head What to do: Don't try to pop it.
Question: What are questions about assisted living staff?
Answer: Is the staff appropriately trained? Did you receive a warm greeting from staff? Are staff personable and outgoing? Are staff appropriately dressed? Do staff members greet residents by their first names and interact warmly with them? Are staff available to meet scheduled and unscheduled needs? Are staff available to assist residents who experience memory, orientation, or judgment losses?
Question: How do I know if assisted living is for me?
Answer: Services often include: One to three meals a day Monitoring of medication Help with personal care, including dressing and bathing Housekeeping and laundry 24-hour emergency care Some medical services Social and recreational activities Talk with your family and caregivers about what services you need. Take time to consider what services are important to you before you visit assisted living communities. This step will help ease your transition. Think about these questions: Why do I want/need to change my living arrangements? What daily activities do I need help with (bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, remembering medications)? How often do I need help?
Question: What are questions about assisted living residents and atmosphere?
Answer: Do residents socialize with each other and appear happy and comfortable? Do residents, other visitors, and volunteers speak favorably about the facility? Do the residents seem to be appropriate housemates for you or your loved one?
Question: What are questions about individual features of normal units of assisted living facilities?
Answer: Daily activities include: Dressing Eating Mobility Hygiene and grooming Bathing and toileting Using the telephone Shopping Laundry Housekeeping in unit Transportation to doctor, hairdresser, or other activities Are different sizes and types of units available? Are units for single and double occupancy available? Do residents have their own lockable doors? Is a 24-hour emergency response system accessible from the unit? Are bathrooms private? Do they accommodate wheelchairs and walkers? Can residents bring their own furnishings? What may they bring? Do all units have a telephone and cable television? How is billing handled for these services? Is a kitchen area/unit provided with a refrigerator, sink, and cooking element? May residents keep food in their units? May residents smoke in their units? May they smoke in public areas?
Question: Are there any specific questions that I should ask about assisted living facilities?
Answer: Is there a written plan for the care of each resident? What is the procedure for assessing a potential resident's need for service? Are those needs reassessed periodically? Can a resident be discharged for refusing to comply with a care plan?
Question: What are questions about assisted living social and recreational activities?
Answer: Is there an activities program? Do residents participate in the neighboring community's activities? Do volunteers, including family members, come into the residence to conduct or help with programs? Does the facility require residents to undertake any chores or perform specific activities that benefit all residents? Are residents' pets allowed in the unit? Who is responsible for pet care? Does the residence have its own pets?
Question: What services do assisted living communities provide?
Answer: Services often include: One to three meals a day Monitoring of medication Help with personal care, including dressing and bathing Housekeeping and laundry 24-hour emergency care Some medical services Social and recreational activities Talk with your family and caregivers about what services you need. Take time to consider what services are important to you before you visit assisted living communities.
Question: What are questions about medication and health care in assisted living facilities?
Answer: What is the residence policy regarding storage of medication, assistance with medications, and medication record-keeping? Is self-administration of medication allowed? Who coordinates visits from a nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or other specialist if needed? Does a doctor or nurse visit the resident regularly to provide medical checkups?
Question: What are general questions about assisted living contracts, costs, and finances?
Answer: Is a contract agreement available to include accommodations, personal care, health care, and support services? When may a contract be terminated and what is the refund policy? Are additional services available if the residents needs change? How do you pay for additional services that are needed on a temporary basis (such as nursing care)? Are there different costs for various levels or categories of services? Are there any government, private, or corporate programs available to help cover the cost of services to the resident? What are the billing, payment, and credit policies? May a resident handle his or her own finances with staff assistance (if able), or should a family member or outside party be designated to do so?
Question: What are normal assisted living services?
Answer: Daily activities include: Dressing Eating Mobility Hygiene and grooming Bathing and toileting Using the telephone Shopping Laundry Housekeeping in unit Transportation to doctor, hairdresser, or other activities Are different sizes and types of units available? Is a 24-hour emergency response system accessible from the unit?
Question: What is assisted living?
Answer: Are there different costs for various levels or categories of services? Is the decor attractive and home-like? Can a resident be discharged for refusing to comply with a care plan?
Question: What should I ask my doctor after I've been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Questions to ask your doctor after your diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: What kind of multiple sclerosis do I have? Could anything else be causing my symptoms? Will I have new symptoms? Will they get worse over time? What can I do at home to manage my symptoms? What drugs and other treatments do you recommend for me? How will I know if the drugs are working? What side effects should I expect, and how should I handle them? Can exercise or physical therapy help me feel better? Will MS affect my sex life? Can I have children? Are there any local support groups?
Question: How can vaccines protect your child from meningitis?
Answer: Vaccines can protect your child against five of the bacteria that cause meningitis, including the ones most common in the U. S. The types are called A, B, C, W, and Y.
Question: When will you need first get a meningitis vaccine?
Answer: Teens and young adults have higher odds of getting meningitis, so many schools now require the vaccine at some point in grades 7-12. Many colleges and the military do, too, since living in close quarters like dorms and barracks can also raise your chance of getting it.
Question: What are the types of meningitis vaccines for children and young adults?
Answer: For children and young adults, there are mainly two kinds of meningitis vaccines: Meningococcal conjugate vaccine ( Men ACWY) to protect against types A, C, W, and Y Meningococcal B vaccines ( Men B) to prevent type B Doctors strongly recommend one dose of a Men ACWY vaccine for kids when they're 11 or 12 years old, then a booster at age 16.
Question: Who can get meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4)?
Answer: It's for those 56 and older who will likely only need one dose and: Haven't had a Men ACWY vaccine before Live in an area that has a meningitis A, C, W, or Y outbreak Travel somewhere where meningitis is common People 56 and older who need more than one dose or already had a Men ACWY shot can stick with the Men ACWY vaccine.
Question: How can stress affect your emotional and physical health?
Answer: Stress can also lead to emotional problems, depression, panic attacks, or other forms of anxiety and worry. If you think that the way you're handling life's stress is taking a toll on your physical health, talk to your doctor so you can start making changes that will be good for your body and your mind.
Question: How does your response to stress affect your health?
Answer: You're going to have some stress in your life -- we all do, and it's normal. One of the best things you can do for your health is manage that stress, even when you can't control the source of it. If you think that the way you're handling life's stress is taking a toll on your physical health, talk to your doctor so you can start making changes that will be good for your body and your mind.
Question: How do you treat a poison ivy rash?
Answer: Use a cold compress, calamine lotion, non-prescription hydrocortisone cream, or an antihistamine to ease itching. Call your doctor if the rash is near your eyes or covers a large part of your body. Get emergency medical help or call 911 if you have a severe reaction.
Question: Whatâs the treatment for thrush?
Answer: But the symptoms may be worse and harder to treat in people with weak immune systems. Your doctor will probably prescribe antifungal medications that you'll have to take for 10 to 14 days. These come in tablets, lozenges, or liquids, and are generally easy to take. Since the infection can be a symptom of other medical problems, your doctor may also want to run other tests to rule these out.
Question: What causes thrush?
Answer: Small amounts of the candida fungus are in your mouth, digestive tract, and skin. It's supposed to be there, and it's usually kept under control by the other bacteria in your body. But sometimes, certain illnesses or medications, like corticosteroids or antibiotics, can disturb the balance. This can cause the fungus to grow out of control. That's when you get thrush.
Question: What is thrush?
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Question: What other medical conditions can cause thrush?
Answer: So can a number of medical conditions, like: Uncontrolled diabetes HIV infection Cancer If you smoke or wear dentures that don't fit right might, you're also more likely to get thrush. And babies can pass the infection to their mothers while breastfeeding.
Question: How can thrush spread?
Answer: In very bad cases, they can spread into your esophagus and cause: Pain when you swallow or difficulty swallowing A feeling that food is stuck in your throat or in the middle of your chest Fever, if the infection spreads beyond the esophagus The fungus that causes thrush can spread to other parts of the body, like the lungs, liver, and skin. This happens more often in people with cancer, HIV, or other conditions that weaken the immune system.
Question: How can I prevent thrush?
Answer: Practice good oral hygiene. Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once a day. Get regular dental checkups. Especially if you have diabetes or wear dentures. Even if you're healthy and don't have dental issues, you should get your teeth cleaned by your dentist every 6 months. Treat chronic health issues. A condition such as HIV or diabetes can disturb the balance of bacteria in your body and lead to thrush. If you're taking medications for an ongoing health condition, take them regularly, as directed. Don't overuse mouthwashes or sprays. Rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash once or twice a day to help keep your teeth and gums healthy. Using any more than that may upset the normal balance of bacteria in your mouth. Clean inhalers after using them. If you have a condition like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD), clean your inhalers after each use to kill germs. Limit foods that contain sugar and yeast. Bread, beer, and wine will cause extra yeast growth. If you smoke, quit. Ask your doctor or dentist about ways to help you kick the habit.