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Question: When should you call your doctor about myocarditis?
Answer: Call him right away if you have symptoms of myocarditis. If you have or had an infection, it's more likely that you have the condition. Seek immediate medical care if your symptoms are severe. If chest pain, trouble breathing, or swelling have gotten worse since you were told you have myocarditis, call 911 or go to the hospital.
Question: What are symptoms of myocarditis?
Answer: Myocarditis often has no symptoms. In fact, most people recover and never even know they had it. If you do have symptoms, they may include: Shortness of breath during exercise at first, then at night while lying down Abnormal heartbeat, which causes fainting in rare cases Light-headedness A sharp or stabbing chest pain or pressure, which may spread to your neck and shoulders Fatigue Signs of infection, such as Fever Muscle aches Sore throat Headache Diarrhea Painful joints Swollen joints, legs, or neck veins Small amounts of urine If you have symptoms like these, your doctor will check you for an abnormal or rapid heartbeat, fluid in your lungs, or leg swelling.
Question: How do you diagnose myocarditis?
Answer: If you do have symptoms, they may include: Shortness of breath during exercise at first, then at night while lying down Abnormal heartbeat, which causes fainting in rare cases Light-headedness A sharp or stabbing chest pain or pressure, which may spread to your neck and shoulders Fatigue Signs of infection, such as Fever Muscle aches Sore throat Headache Diarrhea Painful joints Swollen joints, legs, or neck veins Small amounts of urine If you have symptoms like these, your doctor will check you for an abnormal or rapid heartbeat, fluid in your lungs, or leg swelling. To make sure it's myocarditis and spot causes, your doctor may order tests such as: Blood tests to check for infection, antibodies, or blood cell counts A chest X-ray so he can see your heart, lungs, and other chest structures An electrocardiogram ( EKG) to record your heart's electrical activity A heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) to make an image of your heart and its structures In a few cases, doctors order cardiac MRI scans or heart muscle biopsies to help confirm it.
Question: What infections can cause myocarditis?
Answer: Some things that can cause myocarditis include: Coxsackie B viruses Epstein- Barr virus ( EBV) Cytomegalovirus ( CMV) Hepatitis C Herpes HIV Parvovirus Chlamydia (a common sexually transmitted disease) Mycoplasma (bacteria that cause a lung infection) Streptococcal (strep) bacteria Staphylococcal (staph) bacteria Treponema (the cause of syphilis) Borrelia (the cause of Lyme disease) Fungal and parasitic infections can also cause it.
Question: What can cause myocarditis?
Answer: Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium). When you have one, your body produces cells to fight it. These cells release chemicals. Other causes include certain chemicals or allergic reactions to medications or toxins like: Alcohol Drugs Lead Spider bites Wasp stings Snakebites Chemotherapy and radiation therapy An autoimmune disease that causes inflammation throughout your body, like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, may also lead to myocarditis.
Question: What can happen if you don't treat myocarditis?
Answer: To make sure it's myocarditis and spot causes, your doctor may order tests such as: Blood tests to check for infection, antibodies, or blood cell counts A chest X-ray so he can see your heart, lungs, and other chest structures An electrocardiogram ( EKG) to record your heart's electrical activity A heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) to make an image of your heart and its structures In a few cases, doctors order cardiac MRI scans or heart muscle biopsies to help confirm it. In rare cases, it leads to other problems, such as: Cardiomyopathy : The heart muscle weakens or the structure of the heart muscle changes. Myocarditis and cardiomyopathy are leading causes of heart transplants in the U. S. In very rare cases, myocarditis can lead to sudden death.
Question: How should you take care of your skin and feet if you have diabetic nerve pain?
Answer: Your skin may be dry and cracked because of high glucose levels, and cracked skin means it's easier for bacteria to get under your skin and harder for infections to heal. Use a small amount of skin lotion daily, but be sure your feet feel dry, not damp or sticky, afterward. Try not to get the lotion in between your toes. Keep your toenails trimmed and filed smooth to avoid ingrown toenails. You may find it easier to trim your nails after using lotion, when your cuticles are softer. Use a pumice stone after showering or bathing to softly file corns or calluses.
Question: How should you check your feet if you have diabetic nerve pain?
Answer: Look over both feet carefully every day, and be sure you check between all of your toes. Blisters and infections can start between your toes, and with diabetic neuropathy, you may not feel them until they've become irritated or infected. If a physical challenge keeps you from checking your own feet, ask a family member to help.
Question: How should you protect your feet if you have diabetic nerve pain?
Answer: Look over both feet carefully every day, and be sure you check between all of your toes. Wash both of your feet briefly each day with warm -- not hot -- water. And be sure to have your doctor take a good look at your feet during each of your diabetes checkups in case you've missed anything.
Question: What should you know about caring for your feet if you have diabetic nerve pain?
Answer: First, diabetes can reduce blood flow to your feet, depriving your feet of oxygen and nutrients. This makes it more difficult for blisters, sores, and cuts to heal. And second, the diabetic nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy can cause numbness in your feet. When you can't feel cuts and blisters, you're more likely to get sores and infections. If you don't notice or treat the sores, they can become deeply infected, and lead to amputation. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy can also cause sharp pain in your feet. You may become excruciatingly sensitive to the lightest touch, like the sheets on your bed. Fortunately, a little TLC goes a long way in preventing foot problems from diabetes. Controlling your blood glucose also helps reduce the symptoms of diabetic nerve pain.
Question: How often should the patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump be used?
Answer: The pump can be used whenever the patient is feeling pain. However, patients should not press the button on the machine if they are feeling too sleepy. The more alert the patient is, the more likely he or she is to participate in a therapy program to aid and possibly shorten recovery. Once the acute pain from surgery is controlled, the patient will be switched to pills for pain relief. PCA pumps have built-in safety features. The total amount of analgesic (pain reliever) that the patient can self administer is within a safe limit.
Question: What are eosinophils?
Answer: When you have eosinophilic asthma, you have inflammation in your respiratory system caused by cells called eosinophils. Eosinophils are white blood cells. They're part of your body's immune system, and normally, they help you fight disease. One of their jobs is to help cause swelling. That may sound odd, but swelling is one of your body's key tools in fighting germs. But too much swelling can cause problems.
Question: What medications can help with treating eosinophilic asthma?
Answer: Usually, you need to take corticosteroid pills, which can have more side effects than an inhaler. Several biologics are approved to reduce the frequency of eosinophilic asthma attacks. These include: Benralizumab ( Fasenra) Mepolizumab ( Nucala) Reslizumab ( Cinqair) Your respiratory system is your body's system for breathing.
Question: Who is more likely to get carpal tunnel syndrome?
Answer: Medical conditions sometimes linked to carpal tunnel syndrome include: Obesity Hypothyroidism Rheumatoid Arthritis Diabetes Pregnancy Trauma Women are three times more likely than men to get the condition. That may be because in general they have a smaller carpal tunnel than men. When the condition is brought on by pregnancy, the symptoms usually clear up within a few months after delivery.
Question: How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?
Answer: Lifestyle changes. If your symptoms are due to repetitive motion, you can take more frequent breaks or do a bit less of the activity that's causing you pain. Certain stretching and strengthening exercises could help, too. Speak with your doctor. Immobilization. The doctor may have you use a splint to keep your wrist from moving and to lessen pressure on the nerves. You may wear one at night to help get rid of that numbness or tingling feeling. This can help you sleep better and give your median nerve a rest. Medication . Your doctor may give you anti-inflammatory drugs or steroid shots to reduce swelling. Surgery. If none of the above treatments work, an operation may be an option. Talk with your doctor about it.
Question: What can cause carpal tunnel syndrome?
Answer: But it can happen due to: Repetitive motions, like typing or any motions of the wrist that you do over and over. This is especially true of actions when your hands are lower than your wrist. Conditions like hypothyroidism, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes Pregnancy If you have carpal tunnel syndrome and don't get it treated, its symptoms can last a long time, get worse, and can even go away and return.
Question: What can happen if you don't treat carpal tunnel syndrome?
Answer: Conditions like hypothyroidism, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes Pregnancy If you have carpal tunnel syndrome and don't get it treated, its symptoms can last a long time, get worse, and can even go away and return. When your doctor diagnoses it early, it's easier to treat.
Question: What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Answer: You may feel a burning, tingling, or itching numbness in the palm of your hand and thumb, or index and middle fingers. You might first notice that your fingers "fall asleep" and become numb at night. That usually happens in the evening because of the relaxed position of your hand and while sleeping. In the morning, you may wake up with numbness and tingling in your hands that may run all the way to your shoulder.
Question: Which tests help diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome?
Answer: Those jobs include: Assembly line worker Sewer or knitter Baker Cashier Hair stylist Musician Your doctor may ask you to tap the palm side of your wrist or fully flex your wrist with your arms completely extended. Another test called EMG- NCV measures the function of the nerve across the carpal tunnel.
Question: Which jobs can cause carpal tunnel syndrome?
Answer: In the morning, you may wake up with numbness and tingling in your hands that may run all the way to your shoulder. Those jobs include: Assembly line worker Sewer or knitter Baker Cashier Hair stylist Musician Your doctor may ask you to tap the palm side of your wrist or fully flex your wrist with your arms completely extended.
Question: What medications can cause a psoriasis flare-up?
Answer: Drugs that are known to make things worse include: Lithium , used to treat psychiatric disorders Propranolol and possibly other beta-blockers, which are prescribed for heart conditions Quinidine ( Cardioquin or Quinidex), medications for heart arrhythmias If you're using any of these medications, ask your doctor about substitutes.
Question: Can moisturizing lotions help psoriasis?
Answer: Symptoms get worse when your skin is dry, so keep it moist with creams and lotions. Thick and oily ones, like petroleum jelly, are usually best. They're better at trapping moisture beneath the skin. To help remove scales, apply cream on top of them, then cover the area with plastic wrap or another waterproof material. Leave it on for a few hours, then remove.
Question: How can zapping stress help prevent psoriasis flare-ups?
Answer: Although it hasn't been proven, many people link flare-ups to stress. So, try to relieve your anxiety. That may be easier said than done, but you can try relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga, for starters.
Question: Should I watch how much alcohol I can drink if I have psoriasis?
Answer: The connection between alcohol and psoriasis isn't clear, but some think it can worsen symptoms, especially in men. Alcohol can be dangerous if you're using certain psoriasis drugs, so check with your doctor.
Question: How can I zap stress if I have psoriasis?
Answer: Although it hasn't been proven, many people link flare-ups to stress. So, try to relieve your anxiety. That may be easier said than done, but you can try relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga, for starters.
Question: How can getting some sun help prevent psoriasis flare-ups?
Answer: Hot weather usually makes it better, but not always. But make it brief -- about 20 minutes or so at a time. And use sunscreen. Sunburn can trigger psoriasis, and it raises your risk of skin cancer. Some medications can make your skin more sensitive to ultraviolet rays, so talk to your doctor first.
Question: How can avoiding dry, cold weather help prevent psoriasis flare-ups?
Answer: When you have psoriasis, it's important to follow the advice of your doctor. Hot weather usually makes it better, but not always.
Question: Should I take care of my skin and scalp when I have psoriasis?
Answer: Never pick at patches or scales, as you may make your psoriasis worse. Use caution when trimming your nails. If you cut yourself, it might make symptoms flare. If you have psoriasis on your scalp, rub your topical treatments -- such as tar shampoos -- into your scalp. Regular bathing with soothing products, such as tar solutions, may bring relief, too. Be especially careful when shaving.
Question: Should I follow a special diet if I have psoriasis?
Answer: The connection between alcohol and psoriasis isn't clear, but some think it can worsen symptoms, especially in men. Some people say their symptoms improve when they remove dairy or gluten. Exercise may also help. Some studies show excess weight can trigger flares, so stay at a healthy weight.
Question: Which medications should you avoid to prevent psoriasis flare-ups?
Answer: When you have psoriasis, it's important to follow the advice of your doctor. If you have psoriasis on your scalp, rub your topical treatments -- such as tar shampoos -- into your scalp. Drugs that are known to make things worse include: Lithium , used to treat psychiatric disorders Propranolol and possibly other beta-blockers, which are prescribed for heart conditions Quinidine ( Cardioquin or Quinidex), medications for heart arrhythmias If you're using any of these medications, ask your doctor about substitutes. Trauma to the skin can cause a flare, a condition called " Koebner's phenomenon."
Question: How can using a humidifier help prevent psoriasis flare-ups?
Answer: Symptoms get worse when your skin is dry, so keep it moist with creams and lotions. Turn on the humidifier when the air inside your house is dry.
Question: Should I use a humidifier when I have psoriasis?
Answer: Symptoms get worse when your skin is dry, so keep it moist with creams and lotions. Turn on the humidifier when the air inside your house is dry.
Question: If I have psoriasis, should I follow my doctor's advice?
Answer: It's important to keep your skin moist. Avoid acupuncture, tattoos, and do your best to prevent insect bites and chafing.
Question: Can the weather affect my psoriasis?
Answer: When you have psoriasis, it's important to follow the advice of your doctor. Hot weather usually makes it better, but not always.
Question: Can skin injuries cause a psoriasis flare-up?
Answer: It's important to keep your skin moist. Trauma to the skin can cause a flare, a condition called " Koebner's phenomenon." Infections can also cause problems. Be especially careful when shaving. Avoid acupuncture, tattoos, and do your best to prevent insect bites and chafing.
Question: How can you manage rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pain?
Answer: Start with these eight ideas: Take your pain medication on a schedule and as prescribed. Don't wait until you are in more pain and have to play "catch-up." Use a warm, moist compress to loosen up a stiff joint. Try an ice pack on an inflamed joint. Massage may also help. These tried-and-true treatments are easy and can provide some quick relief for mild symptoms. Make it a priority every day to relax. If you need ideas for healthy ways to manage stress, ask your doctor or a counselor. You may want to try meditation, too. Focus on things you enjoy. Join a support group. It's a great place to talk with people who know what you are going through because they are, too. Exercise. It will make your joints feel better, not worse. Even if you're in pain, there are some exercises you can do. Talk to your doctor or a physical therapist about what's best for you. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Don't turn to âcomfort food,â cigarettes, or alcohol. Consider talking to a counselor. These professionals are a great source of support. They can help you look for new solutions to make your life better.
Question: Are there ways to avoid the pain of rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Use a warm, moist compress to loosen up a stiff joint. Try an ice pack on an inflamed joint. Massage may also help. Make it a priority every day to relax. If you need ideas for healthy ways to manage stress, ask your doctor or a counselor. You may want to try meditation, too. Focus on things you enjoy. Join a support group. It's a great place to talk with people who know what you are going through because they are, too. Exercise. It will make your joints feel better, not worse. Even if you're in pain, there are some exercises you can do. Talk to your doctor or a physical therapist about what's best for you. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Don't turn to âcomfort food,â cigarettes, or alcohol. These professionals are a great source of support. They can help you look for new solutions to make your life better.
Question: Is there a cure or treatment for bone metastasis?
Answer: But treatment can often help relieve symptoms. The kind of treatment your doctor recommends depends, in part, on what kind of primary cancer you have.
Question: How is radiation therapy used to treat bone metastasis?
Answer: High-energy X-rays can kill cancer cells or slow their growth. Alone or combined with other treatments, this can relieve symptoms of bone mets.
Question: Are bones usually formed or destroyed in bone metastasis?
Answer: This includes bones in the: Spine Pelvis Ribs Upper arms Thighs In some cases, areas of bone are destroyed (osteolytic). In other cases, new bone may form in response to bone metastasis (osteoblastic). In many cases of cancer such as breast cancer, either - or both -- bone destruction and new bone formation may occur.
Question: How is denosumab used in bone metastasis?
Answer: Denosumab ( Xgeva). Similar to bisphosphonates, this drug is injected to help keep bone from breaking down.
Question: What is the process by which cancers metastasize to the bones?
Answer: The spread of cancer to bone is a complex process that doctors are just beginning to understand. Metastasis typically involves the following process: Cancer cells invade normal tissue nearby, then move through the walls of nearby lymph or blood vessels and begin circulating through the lymphatic system and bloodstream to reach other parts of the body. After stopping in small blood vessels at a further location, they invade the blood vessel walls and migrate into surrounding tissue where they multiply and form smaller tumors. Those new tumors need a blood supply for continued growth, so they stimulate the growth of new blood vessels.
Question: What are some treatments that can help relieve bone metastasis pain and other symptoms?
Answer: These treatments for the bone can help relieve bone metastasis pain and other symptoms: Radiation therapy. High-energy X-rays can kill cancer cells or slow their growth. Alone or combined with other treatments, this can relieve symptoms of bone mets. Radiopharmaceuticals. Used only for cancer that spreads to bone, these are drugs with radioactive elements. When they are injected, they go to the bone with cancer, killing cancer cells and helping to relieve pain. Low blood counts can be a side effect of this type of therapy. Ablation. In this method, a needle is put directly into a tumor to destroy it with heat, cold, electric current, or alcohol. MRI- Guided Focused Ultrasound. This is a noninvasive procedure that uses ultrasound energy guided by MRI scanning to destroy nerve endings in the area of the tumor. The procedure is used to relieve pain in people who have not had success with radiation or who are unable to be treated with radiation. Bisphosphonates ( Aredia and Zometa). Given intravenously ( IV) for bone mets, these drugs can reduce damage to the bone, lower the risk of breaks, reduce high blood calcium levels, and lessen pain. Denosumab ( Xgeva). Similar to bisphosphonates, this drug is injected to help keep bone from breaking down. Surgery. If bone damage is severe, inserting a supportive rod may be a good option. Other types of surgery may relieve pressure on the spinal cord. Injections of bone cement. These can also strengthen bones to prevent breaks. Your options for treatment of bone mets may vary depending on your type of cancer, your condition, and tolerance of possible side effects.
Question: What is the most common area of metastasis for breast, prostate, lung, or kidney cancer?
Answer: Bone metastasis is more likely with cancers such as: Breast Prostate Lung Kidney Thyroid About three out of four cases of bone metastasis result from tumors in the breast, prostate, lung, or kidney. Almost 70% of people with advanced breast or prostate cancer have bone metastasis; bone is commonly the first area of metastasis for these cancers.
Question: How is ablation used to treat bone metastasis?
Answer: In this method, a needle is put directly into a tumor to destroy it with heat, cold, electric current, or alcohol.
Question: How do doctors treat bone metastasis?
Answer: Other factors include: Which bones the cancer has invaded Damage to the bones Which treatments you have already had Your state of health In most cases, doctors treat bone metastasis by treating the primary cancer. Chemotherapy and hormone therapy are examples of treatments commonly used to treat the primary cancer. These are systemic treatments, so they can travel through the bloodstream to reach different parts of the body.
Question: How is surgery used to treat bone metastasis?
Answer: If bone damage is severe, inserting a supportive rod may be a good option. Other types of surgery may relieve pressure on the spinal cord.
Question: Where are the most common places for cancer to spread?
Answer: Here are the types of cancer that are most likely to metastasize to the bone and what treatments can provide relief.
Question: What are some factors that doctors consider when treating bone metastasis?
Answer: But treatment can often help relieve symptoms. The kind of treatment your doctor recommends depends, in part, on what kind of primary cancer you have. Other factors include: Which bones the cancer has invaded Damage to the bones Which treatments you have already had Your state of health In most cases, doctors treat bone metastasis by treating the primary cancer.
Question: How are injections of bone cement used to treat bone metastasis?
Answer: These can also strengthen bones to prevent breaks.
Question: Why and where do tumors form in the bones?
Answer: The type of cancer may have something to do with why tumors form in bones. Certain cancers may release proteins that affect how a tumor forms.
Question: Why do tumors most often form in the bones?
Answer: The type of cancer may have something to do with why tumors form in bones. Certain cancers may release proteins that affect how a tumor forms. Bones provide fertile ground for the growth of tumor cells, because they are areas of constant cell turnover and growth. And bone cells release substances that may prompt faster cancer growth.