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Question: If I have diabetes, can medicines raise my blood sugar?
Answer: If you have diabetes or high blood sugar, you probably know some of the things that cause your glucose (another name for blood sugar) to go up. Like a meal with too many carbohydrates, or not enough exercise. But other medicines you might take to keep yourself healthy can cause a spike, too.
Question: What should I do to keep my blood sugar levels under control?
Answer: Exercise, eat right, and take any diabetes medicines that you need.
Question: I have diabetes, what type of prescription medicines can raise my glucose?
Answer: They treat diseases caused by inflammation, like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and allergies. Common steroids include hydrocortisone and prednisone. Birth control pills Drugs that treat high blood pressure, such as beta-blockers and thiazide diuretics Statins to lower cholesterol Adrenaline for severe allergic reactions High doses of asthma medicines, or drugs that you inject for asthma treatment Isotretinoin for acne Tacrolimus, which you get after an organ transplant Some medicines that treat HIV and hepatitis C OTC medicines that can raise your blood sugar include: Pseudoephedrine, a decongestant in some cold and flu medicines Cough syrup.
Question: What areas of the body can inverse psoriasis affect?
Answer: Inverse psoriasis is a skin condition that affects the folds of your skin. If you have inverse psoriasis, you'll notice red, shiny patches in certain places, like: Your armpits The skin folds around your genitals and between your buttocks Under your breasts Your groin The skin in these areas is more sensitive, so the condition is often a challenge to manage and treat.
Question: How is Castellani's Paint used to treat inverse psoriasis?
Answer: This product is "painted" onto your skin to dry the moist psoriasis lesions in skin folds. Doctors prescribe it when they think you also have a bacterial or fungal infection. If you need to keep moist areas dry, you can also try baby powder, baking soda, and zinc oxide powder.
Question: How is Calcipotriene used to treat inverse psoriasis?
Answer: This drug slows the growth of skin cells and reduces inflammation. It may make your skin sting or burn. If it does, talk to your doctor.
Question: How do I use coal tar or anthralin to treat inverse psoriasis?
Answer: Treatments such as anthralin and coal tar can irritate skin folds. Your doctor may recommend diluting the creams with a moisturizer, or you can apply them for a short time and then wash them off. You can use these products alone or with a topical corticosteroid, but talk to your doctor about the best approach.
Question: How are systemic and biologic medications used to treat inverse psoriasis?
Answer: Because of its location, the disease may also cause: Irritation from rubbing and sweating Yeast, fungal, and bacterial infections Sexual problems because of discomfort Doctors aren't sure what causes psoriasis, but they know that your genes and your immune system play a major role. You'll get these drugs by injection or infusion. If you have severe inverse psoriasis, your doctor may recommend treatments that affect the whole body to ease your symptoms. You can take some of these drugs as a pill, such as acitretin ( Soriatane), apremilast ( Otezla), (, Sandimmune), and methotrexate ( Rheumatrex, Trexall).
Question: Are there multiple treatment options for inverse psoriasis?
Answer: You can work with your doctor to find one that works best for you. They can affect the same area, but there are differences between inverse psoriasis and jock itch.
Question: What are some other symptoms of inverse psoriasis?
Answer: If you have inverse psoriasis, you'll notice red, shiny patches in certain places, like: Your armpits The skin folds around your genitals and between your buttocks Under your breasts Your groin The skin in these areas is more sensitive, so the condition is often a challenge to manage and treat. Lesions can cause cracks (called fissures) in the creases of your skin, which may be painful and bleed. Because of its location, the disease may also cause: Irritation from rubbing and sweating Yeast, fungal, and bacterial infections Sexual problems because of discomfort Doctors aren't sure what causes psoriasis, but they know that your genes and your immune system play a major role. You can work with your doctor to find one that works best for you.
Question: What should I do if a child has iron poisoning?
Answer: Get Help Call the National Poison Control Hotline and follow their recommendations: 1-800-222-1222. Go to the emergency room. Bring the bottle of iron supplements with you for the doctor to see.
Question: What happens when you take your child to the hospital because of iron poisoning?
Answer: Follow- Up Once your child is at the hospital, the next steps depend on the particular case. The doctor will test iron levels in the body. Pumping the stomach might help, but only within an hour of swallowing the pills. Chelation is treatment with intravenous chemicals that draw iron out of the body. Laxatives can help clear out the iron from the intestines.
Question: What are symptoms of iron poisoning in children?
Answer: Remove the Iron Supplements Check the child's hands and mouth, as well as the surrounding area, for any remaining iron tablets. The doctor will test iron levels in the body. Pumping the stomach might help, but only within an hour of swallowing the pills.
Question: What is the definition of swine influenza?
Answer: Swine influenza: A highly contagious disease caused by a strain of the influenza type A virus called H1 N1. Swine flu used to only affect pigs, or, rarely, people who spent a lot of time around pigs. In 2009 a strain began to spread from person to person.
Question: What is Rapivab (peramivir) as it relates to swine flu?
Answer: Rapivab (peramivir): An antiviral drug that prevents and treats flu in adults aged 18 and over. It stops the virus from spreading in your body. This eases your symptoms and helps you get better sooner. You take it in one dose.
Question: What is the H1N1 virus?
Answer: H1 N1 virus: The most common subtype of influenza A, including the swine flu virus. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Agriculture call swine flu the H1 N1 virus so outbreaks won't stop people from eating pork products. You can't get the virus from eating well-cooked pork. But you should wash your hands after you visit a petting zoo or touch pigs.
Question: What is a swine flu virus?
Answer: Swine flu virus: A virus found in pigs that causes swine influenza. The swine flu virus is different from the human type. There are many different strains of swine flu virus (such as H1 N1 and H3 N2). H1 N1 is the most common. Usually, a swine flu virus infects only pigs, or in rare cases, those around pigs. But in 2009, it began to spread from person to person.
Question: What is Tamiflu (oseltamivir) as it relates to swine flu?
Answer: Tamiflu (oseltamivir): An antiviral medicine that prevents and treats influenza types A (including the swine flu) and B. It stops the virus from spreading in your body. This eases your symptoms and helps you get better faster. Anyone 1 year or older can take this drug to treat the flu. Anyone 2 weeks or older can get it to prevent the flu.
Question: What is the definition of pandemic as it relates to swine flu?
Answer: Pandemic: An outbreak that affects the entire world. Type A influenza viruses are the only ones known to have caused pandemics. In 1918, the Spanish flu pandemic killed 40-50 million people worldwide. Swine flu caused severe illness worldwide in 2009.
Question: What is the definition of threat level as it relates to swine flu?
Answer: Threat level: An alert system that the World Health Organization (see below) uses to let the public know about global health events. The scale ranges from phase 1 (low risk for a pandemic) to phase 6 (full-blown pandemic under way).
Question: What are swine flu symptoms?
Answer: Swine flu symptoms: They're a lot like those that come with regular flu: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people with swine flu also have diarrhea and vomiting. Symptoms may be worse if you have another long-term illness.
Question: Where did the 2009 swine flu outbreak originate?
Answer: Veracruz, Mexico: The origin of the 2009 swine flu outbreak. Health workers traced the virus to a pig farm in this southeastern Mexican state. A young boy who lived nearby was among the first people to contract the swine flu. He lived, but others in the area came down with the flu and died.
Question: What is swine flu treatment?
Answer: Swine flu treatment : Certain antiviral drugs can ease the symptoms and help you get better faster. The CDC recommends zanamivir ( Relenza), peramivir ( Rapivab), or oseltamivir ( Tamiflu) to treat and prevent this illness. The drugs may also help you avoid complications. They work best if you take them within 48 hours of the first symptoms.
Question: What do travel restrictions mean for swine flu?
Answer: For example, if tests show a child in your household has swine flu, and you get the same symptoms, you would be a confirmed case. Threat level: An alert system that the World Health Organization (see below) uses to let the public know about global health events. This helped stop the spread of swine flu.
Question: What is Relenza (zanamivir) as it relates to swine flu?
Answer: It stops the virus from spreading in your body. Relenza ( zanamivir ): An antiviral drug that prevents and treats influenza types A (including the swine flu) and B. It isn't good for people with lung diseases like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD). This eases your symptoms and helps you get better faster. Anyone 2 weeks or older can get it to prevent the flu.
Question: How do heat and cold help arthritis pain?
Answer: Heat or cold therapy works by stimulating your body's own healing force. For instance, heat dilates the blood vessels, stimulates blood circulation, and reduces muscle spasms. In addition, heat alters the sensation of pain. You can use either dry heat -- such as heating pads or heat lamps -- or moist heat -- such as warm baths or heated wash cloths. Conversely, cold compresses reduce swelling by constricting blood vessels. While cold packs may be uncomfortable at first, they can numb deep pain.
Question: How does cold therapy help arthritis pain?
Answer: Many arthritis doctors recommend both heat and cold treatments to help reduce inflammation and ease the pain and stiffness that comes with arthritis. But by staying with it, you may find the right combination of hot packs and ice packs to get the most relief from pain and make it easier to manage arthritis. You can use an ice pack or a pack of frozen vegetables or fruit for 20 minutes.
Question: How often should I use heat or cold therapy for arthritis pain?
Answer: But by staying with it, you may find the right combination of hot packs and ice packs to get the most relief from pain and make it easier to manage arthritis. Use the moist heat application for at least 15 minutes before exercise. So can heat, which relaxes the muscles. Heat should be used for pain that lasts longer than 48 hours.
Question: How can I treat a bad cough?
Answer: Three types of medicines can ease a cough caused by a cold or bronchitis: suppressants, expectorants, and ointments you apply to your skin called topicals.
Question: How can I clear phlegm in my cough?
Answer: A cough with phlegm can be a good thing -- it clears all the gunk from your airways. But talk to your doctor if it keeps you from sleeping. Some doctors say drinking water is the best way to get rid of mucus, but you can also use medications like guaifenesin. This drug thins the drainage so it's easier to move out. The most frequent side effect of this med is nausea and vomiting.
Question: How can lung volume reduction surgery help with treating stage IV chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Answer: Lung volume reduction surgery: For some people, this operation to remove the top part of your lungs improves breathing and quality of life. To get it, you need to have a strong heart and enough healthy lung tissue. You also need to quit smoking and show that you can stick to your pulmonary rehab plan.
Question: How is stage IV chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treated?
Answer: Your doctor will use the same treatments from earlier stages, though you may need different doses, combinations, or need some of them more often: Short-term and long-term bronchodilators Steroids and antibiotics Pulmonary rehab plan Oxygen therapy Surgery may also be an option. You'd get it only if drugs don't work for you. And even then, it only helps a small number of people.
Question: What is palliative care for stage IV chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Answer: You may want to talk to your doctor about palliative care, which focuses on quality of life and easing any pain or other symptoms. You work with a team of doctors, nurses, and social workers to: Set goals for what you want from your care Help you make medical decisions based on those goals Get support for your body, mind, and emotions, such as doing breath exercises and dealing with anxiety Address the needs of your family members and caregivers It's also good to talk with your friends, family, and medical team about what you want from end-of-life care.
Question: What can you expect when you're in stage IV of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Answer: End-stage, or stage 4, COPD is the final stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It measures: Forced vital capacity ( FVC): The largest amount of air you can exhale forcefully after taking in as big a breath as you can. The more severe your COPD, the more likely you are to get infections.
Question: What are the symptoms of stage IV chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Answer: Many of the symptoms you had in earlier stages, like coughing, mucus, shortness of breath, and tiredness, are likely to get worse. Just breathing takes a lot of effort. You may also get a condition called chronic respiratory failure. This is when not enough oxygen moves from your lungs into your blood, or when your lungs don't take enough carbon dioxide out of your blood. Sometimes, both happen. Other symptoms of end-stage COPD include: Crackling sound as you start to breathe in Barrel chest Constant wheezing Being out of breath for a very long time Delirium Irregular heartbeat Fast resting heartbeat Weight loss High blood pressure in the artery that goes from the heart to the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) As with stage 3, it gets harder to keep up with eating well and exercising, which boost your strength and energy levels.
Question: Who is more likely to get toxic liver disease?
Answer: OTC pain relievers: Acetaminophen Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) Aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen sodium can cause toxic liver disease if you take too much of the drug or take it with alcohol. You drink alcohol while you take certain medications or supplements. You work in a job that uses industrial chemicals that could be toxic. You're older. You're female. You have a gene mutation that affects how well your liver works.
Question: When should you call a doctor about your child's diarrhea?
Answer: Your baby has diarrhea and is less than 3 months old You are worried that your child may be dehydrated or your child has had diarrhea for more than a few days. The diarrhea contains blood, mucous, or pus.
Question: What should I feed my child with diarrhea?
Answer: Feed toddlers mild foods in their regular diet. Avoid spicy or fried foods. Once the diarrhea stops, gradually return to a normal diet. Start with the BRAT diet -- Bananas, rice, applesauce, toast Call your pediatrician if your child's symptoms don't seem to be getting better or your child has signs of dehydration, such as crying without tears, fewer wet diapers than usual, urine that is darker than usual, or a sunken soft spot on the top of the head.
Question: What fluids should I give my child with diarrhea?
Answer: Your doctor may want you to give your baby small amounts of oral electrolyte solution. Check the amount with your doctor. Give toddlers oral electrolyte solution, ice chips, or clear broth. If your child is vomiting, encourage him to take small, frequent sips instead of drinking too much at once. Offer your toddler popsicles made with oral electrolyte solution. Start with the BRAT diet -- Bananas, rice, applesauce, toast Call your pediatrician if your child's symptoms don't seem to be getting better or your child has signs of dehydration, such as crying without tears, fewer wet diapers than usual, urine that is darker than usual, or a sunken soft spot on the top of the head.
Question: What do triglyceride numbers mean for your cholesterol?
Answer: Triglycerides are the form in which most fat exists in food and the body. A high triglyceride level has been linked to higher risk of coronary artery disease.
Question: What does your total blood cholesterol mean?
Answer: Triglycerides Triglyceride Category Less than 150 Normal 150 - 199 Mildly High 200 - 499 High 500 or higher Very high Your total blood cholesterol is a measure of LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and other lipid components. Your doctor will use your total cholesterol number when determining your risk for heart disease and how best to manage it.
Question: What do you need to know about cholesterol level numbers?
Answer: The first thing you need to know is that the numbers by themselves are not enough to predict your risk of heart problems or to determine what you need to do to lower that risk. They are, instead, one part of a larger equation that includes your age, your blood pressure, your smoking status, and your use of blood pressure medicines. Your doctor will use this information to calculate your 10-year risk for serious heart problems. Then the two of you will develop a strategy for reducing that risk.
Question: What do HDL cholesterol levels mean?
Answer: The lower your LDL cholesterol number, the lower your risk. This is because HDL cholesterol protects against heart disease by taking the "bad" cholesterol out of your blood and keeping it from building up in your arteries. A statin can slightly increase your HDL, as can exercise.
Question: Do you keep your benefits when you take FMLA time for caregiving?
Answer: You can keep your health benefits. If your employer is covered, they must maintain your group health insurance coverage while you're on FMLA time off. But you may have to arrange to pay your share of health insurance premiums.
Question: Do you have to use your vacation time before you can take FMLA time off for caregiving?
Answer: Your company may have policies on caregivers, flexible work options, and family leave that apply to you. It may happen that you have to use the Family Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, to take some time off work to handle your loved one's care. Your employer may require that you use any accrued paid leave you have to cover some or all of any FMLA leave you take. You don't have to take your leave all at once.
Question: Why should you talk to your manager about balancing your work and caregiving?
Answer: You have your job -- the one with a paycheck. It's easier for your boss to be supportive if you're still a productive member of the team. But if you're working a shorter or intermittent schedule, your employer can temporarily place you in an alternative job with equal pay and benefits that better accommodates you.
Question: What are flexible work policies for caregivers?
Answer: Ask about flexible work policies. Or if not, you can discuss whether a flexible schedule might be possible for you. It's a good idea to think about how your boss will feel about the changes you're suggesting -- and come up with a plan that meets as many of your needs -- and the company's -- as possible.
Question: Why are gentle sponges recommended for baby's first bath?
Answer: Gentle sponge baths are perfect for the first few weeks until the umbilical cord falls off, the circumcision heals, and the navel heals completely.
Question: How do a prepare for my baby's first tub bath?
Answer: To prepare: Find a baby bathtub made of thick plastic that is the right size for your baby. An insert for young babies is ideal -- and keeps the baby's head out of the water. A slip-resistant backing on the tub will keep it from moving during bath time. Don't try to use bath seats or bath rings. These are for older babies who can sit up on their own -- not for newborns.
Question: How should I prepare for my baby's first bath?
Answer: The first bath will be a sponge bath. Pick a warm room with a flat surface, like a bathroom or kitchen counter, a changing table, or a bed. Cover the surface with a thick towel. Make sure the room temperature is at least 75 degrees Fahrenheit, because babies chill easily. Assemble all the baby bath products you will need: Baby bath sponge or clean wash cloth (double-rinsed) Clean blanket or bath towel (a hooded one is nice) Clean diaper Clean clothes Vaseline and gauze (if you have a circumcised boy) Warm water (not hot) Important: Never leave your baby alone in a bath -- not even for a moment. If you must get to the phone, the stove, or whatever, take baby with you.
Question: What should I do to my baby after his tub bath?
Answer: Bath time is over, and your fresh little baby is ready for a clean diaper and clothes!
Question: When can I begin giving my baby tub baths?
Answer: Once the umbilical cord falls off, and the circumcision and the navel are completely healed, it's time to try a tub bath. Not all babies like the transition, so if your baby gets fussy, go back to sponge baths for a week or so, then try again.
Question: What bath products do I need for my baby's first bath?
Answer: Assemble all the baby bath products you will need: Baby bath sponge or clean wash cloth (double-rinsed) Clean blanket or bath towel (a hooded one is nice) Clean diaper Clean clothes Vaseline and gauze (if you have a circumcised boy) Warm water (not hot) Important: Never leave your baby alone in a bath -- not even for a moment.
Question: How is mucus in your poop diagnosed?
Answer: If your doctor thinks the mucus is related to a health problem, you may get a stool test. It's also called a stool culture or stool sample, and it can show whether you have an infection.
Question: Is it normal to see mucus in your poop?
Answer: It can be. If you feel fine and there's only a little mucus, you probably don't need to worry. But it may signal a problem when: There's a lot of mucus. You notice it often. You also see blood. You have diarrhea. You have belly pain.
Question: What's the treatment for hypertensive emergency and associated organ damage?
Answer: Certain tests will be performed to monitor blood pressure and assess organ damage, including: Regular monitoring of blood pressure Eye exam to look for swelling and bleeding Blood and urine testing In a hypertensive emergency, the first goal is to bring down the blood pressure as quickly as possible with intravenous ( IV) blood pressure medications to prevent further organ damage. Whatever organ damage has occurred is treated with therapies specific to the organ that is damaged.
Question: What is hypertensive emergency?
Answer: Hypertensive emergency means blood pressure is so high that organ damage can occur. Blood pressure must be reduced immediately to prevent imminent organ damage. This is done in an intensive care unit of a hospital.
Question: What are symptoms of hypertensive emergency?
Answer: Symptoms of a hypertensive emergency include: Headache or blurred vision Increasing confusion Seizure Increasing chest pain Increasing shortness of breath Swelling or edema (fluid buildup in the tissues) To diagnose a hypertensive emergency, your health care providers will ask you several questions to get a better understanding of your medical history.
Question: What is hypertensive urgency?
Answer: Hypertensive urgency occurs when blood pressure spikes -- blood pressure readings are 180/110 or higher -- but there is no damage to the body's organs. Blood pressure can be brought down safely within a few hours with blood pressure medication.