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Question: Should I use hot or cold packs for a cold or the flu?
Answer: Either temperature may help you feel more comfortable. You can buy reusable hot or cold packs at a drugstore. Or make your own. Take a damp washcloth and heat it for 20 seconds at a time in a microwave (test the temperature first to make sure it's not too hot). Or take a small bag of frozen peas to use as a cold pack.
Question: Are steamy showers helpful for a cold or the flu?
Answer: Steamy showers moisturize your nasal passages and relax you. If you're dizzy from the flu, run a steamy shower while you sit on a chair nearby and take a sponge bath.
Question: Are hot liquids helpful for a cold or the flu?
Answer: Warm liquids help relieve nasal congestion, help prevent dehydration, andsoothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat.
Question: How should you gargle if you have a cold or the flu?
Answer: Gargling can moisten a sore throat and bring temporary relief. Try a teaspoon of salt dissolved in warm water, four times daily. To reduce the tickle in your throat, try an astringent gargle -- such as tea that contains tannin -- to tighten the membranes. Or, steep one tablespoon of lemon juice in two cups of hot water and mix in one teaspoon of honey. Let the mixture cool to room temperature before gargling. Honey should never be given to children under age 1.
Question: What is peripheral neuropathy?
Answer: Neuro-: Related to the nerves -pathy: Disease Peripheral neuropathy refers to the conditions that result when nerves that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord from and to the rest of the body are damaged or diseased.
Question: What are the most common symptoms of polyneuropathy?
Answer: The most common symptoms of polyneuropathy are: Tingling Numbness Loss of sensation in the arms and legs A burning sensation in the feet or hands Because people with chronic polyneuropathy often lose their ability to sense temperature and pain, they can burn themselves and develop open sores as the result of injury or prolonged pressure.
Question: What are the complications of chronic polyneuropathy?
Answer: The most common symptoms of polyneuropathy are: Tingling Numbness Loss of sensation in the arms and legs A burning sensation in the feet or hands Because people with chronic polyneuropathy often lose their ability to sense temperature and pain, they can burn themselves and develop open sores as the result of injury or prolonged pressure. If the nerves serving the organs are involved, diarrhea or constipation may result, as well as loss of bowel or bladder control. Sexual dysfunction and abnormally low blood pressure also can occur.
Question: What is Guillain-Barre syndrome?
Answer: One of the most serious polyneuropathies is Guillain- Barre syndrome, a rare disease that strikes suddenly when the body's immune system attacks nerves in the body just as they leave the spinal cord. Symptoms tend to appear quickly and worsen rapidly, sometimes leading to paralysis. Early symptoms include weakness and tingling that eventually may spread upward into the arms. Blood pressure problems, heart rhythm problems, and breathing difficulty may occur in the more severe cases. However, despite the severity of the disease, recovery rates are good when patients receive treatment early. There are many factors that can cause peripheral neuropathies, so it is often difficult to pinpoint the origin.
Question: Are eye problems associated with Graves' disease?
Answer: Some degree of eye complaints occur in 25%-50% of those that develop Graves' disease but most can be managed with the home remedies discussed below. Surgery is rare and reserved for those with severe symptoms. Graves' disease patients with eye problems can find temporary relief from the redness, swelling, and pain through a number of drugs, including prednisone, methylprednisolone, and dexamethasone. However, these medications should not be used for long periods of time, as they can lead to bone loss, muscle weakness, and weight gain. Vision problems and severe cases of eye protrusion can often be corrected through radiation therapy and surgery. A person who has Graves' disease should also see an eye doctor. Make sure to ask your doctor about any possible complications before undergoing surgery.
Question: How likely is it to develop hypothyroidism if you have Graves' disease?
Answer: Because many conventional remedies severely limit the thyroid's ability to manufacture thyroid hormone, they increase the chances that you will develop hypothyroidism, a potentially serious condition marked by insufficient thyroid hormone production. Therefore, if you have undergone any treatments for Graves' disease, you must continue to see your doctor for periodic checkups to make sure the problem has not been overcorrected, causing your thyroid hormone levels to drop too low.
Question: What do the two most frequently used treatments for Graves' disease involve?
Answer: The two most frequently used treatments involve disabling the thyroid's ability to produce hormones.
Question: How do antithyroid drugs work for Graves' disease?
Answer: Antithyroid drugs such as propylthiouracil and methimazole ( Tapazole), which interfere with thyroid hormone production, can be used to treat Graves' disease. After you begin treatment, it may take several months for hyperthyroid symptoms to subside. This is because the thyroid has already generated and stored enough hormone to keep it circulating at elevated levels. Once the stores are drained, hormone production should drop to its normal level. Although your disease may seem to go away entirely, you might still need drug therapy to keep your thyroid operating properly. Even if your case of Graves' disease does go into remission and your doctor says it's safe to stop taking medication, you will need to be evaluated every year or so to make sure hyperthyroidism has not returned since relapse is common.
Question: Will you have to take thyroid replacement medication for the rest of your life after taking radioactive iodine for Graves' disease?
Answer: If this occurs, you will have to take thyroid replacement medication for the rest of your life. Although radioactive iodine treatments are generally safe, they cannot be given to pregnant women because the chemical may destroy the thyroid gland in the fetus. Therefore, you must make sure that you are not pregnant before you take radioactive iodine for Graves' disease.
Question: Can pregnant women take radioactive iodine treatments for Graves' disease?
Answer: Although radioactive iodine treatments are generally safe, they cannot be given to pregnant women because the chemical may destroy the thyroid gland in the fetus. Therefore, you must make sure that you are not pregnant before you take radioactive iodine for Graves' disease. It is best to let several months pass after your last dose of radioactive iodine before becoming pregnant; confirm the length of time you should wait with your doctor. Except during these periods following the treatment, radioactive iodine poses no health risks for women who want to become pregnant, and it will not affect the fertility of either women or men.
Question: What are home remedies for Graves' disease?
Answer: Home Remedies for Graves' Disease If your lids cannot close completely over your eyes, use eye patches at night. This will help keep eyes from drying out. Use over-the-counter or prescription artificial tears to moisten eyes whenever they feel dry. If your eyes are red and swollen in the morning, sleep with your head elevated. Wear tinted glasses to protect the eyes from bright light, sunlight, and wind.
Question: What is LDL?
Answer: It can't dissolve in blood, so proteins carry it where it needs to go. These carriers are called "lipoproteins." LDL is a microscopic blob made up of an outer rim of lipoprotein and a cholesterol center. Its full name is "low-density lipoprotein." It's bad because it becomes part of plaque, the stuff that can clog arteries and make heart attacks and strokes more likely. Other medicines lower the amount of cholesterol your body gets from food you eat.
Question: What is hemicrania continua?
Answer: This is a rare type of headache, but it causes pain that's usually on one side of your face and head.
Question: What happens if I overuse pain medications?
Answer: Other therapies can help: Hormone therapy for women whose migraines are linked to their menstrual cycle Stress management, including exercise, relaxation, and biofeedback If you use pain medications too often to treat your headaches, you could get what are called medication overuse headaches ( MOH).
Question: How is hemicrania continua treated?
Answer: You may have other symptoms, too, including: Red, teary eyes A stuffy or runny nose A drooping eyelid A small pupil, the black circle in the center of your eye You can treat hemicrania continua with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID) called indomethacin ( Indocin, Tivorbex). Usually, it provides quick relief, but it can cause stomach side effects, so you might need an acid-fighting drug. Another NSAID, celecoxib ( Celebrex), can also treat your pain if you can't handle indomethacin's side effects. Sometimes, doctors also prescribe tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, to prevent these headaches.
Question: What things can trigger a tension headache?
Answer: When you get a tension-type headache, you may have a constant, aching pressure that feels like a band wrapped around your head. Many things can trigger it, such as: Stress Depression Too little rest Poor posture Tension-type headaches typically affect both sides of your head.
Question: What other therapies besides medications can help treat migraine headaches?
Answer: Other therapies can help: Hormone therapy for women whose migraines are linked to their menstrual cycle Stress management, including exercise, relaxation, and biofeedback If you use pain medications too often to treat your headaches, you could get what are called medication overuse headaches ( MOH).
Question: What are the symptoms of a migraine headache?
Answer: This type of headache could also signal a condition known as migraine which causes throbbing pain, often on one side of your head. Other symptoms include: Sensitivity to light, noise, and smells Nausea and vomiting Blurred vision or seeing spots, dots, or zigzag lines.
Question: What is a chronic daily headache?
Answer: If you get them for 4 hours or longer at least half of each month, and for more than 3 months, you might have what doctors call a chronic daily headache. Different treatments can bring relief, but first you need to figure out what type of headache you have.
Question: What are the ways to approach migraine treatment?
Answer: Migraines headaches can last from half an hour to several days. Your doctor may use certain medications to keep them from happening as often. Your doctor may also give you medicine to get rid of nausea from the headaches. Other therapies can help: Hormone therapy for women whose migraines are linked to their menstrual cycle Stress management, including exercise, relaxation, and biofeedback If you use pain medications too often to treat your headaches, you could get what are called medication overuse headaches ( MOH).
Question: How is hemicrania continua diagnosed?
Answer: Your doctor may diagnose hemicrania continua if you have head pain continuously for at least 3 months without the pain shifting sides or ever going away. It's usually moderate but can get better or worse, at times turning into brief, piercing head pain. You may have other symptoms, too, including: Red, teary eyes A stuffy or runny nose A drooping eyelid A small pupil, the black circle in the center of your eye You can treat hemicrania continua with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID) called indomethacin ( Indocin, Tivorbex).
Question: What over-the-counter drugs treat migraine headaches?
Answer: Your doctor may also give you medicine to get rid of nausea from the headaches.
Question: What should I do if over-the-counter medications don't treat my migraine?
Answer: Your doctor may also give you medicine to get rid of nausea from the headaches. You can usually bring them under control if you gradually cut back on your pain drugs and take preventive medicine.
Question: When am I most contagious when I have the flu?
Answer: Some experts believe you're most likely to spread the virus in the first t 3 to 4 days. That's because the more you cough and sneeze, the more droplets you shoot into the air and onto objects around you.
Question: How long is the flu contagious?
Answer: Typically, you're contagious from 1 day before you have any symptoms. You stay that way for 5 to 7 days after you start feeling sick. Kids and people may be able to spread the virus for even longer, until all of their symptoms fade.
Question: Do flu medicines stop the flu from being contagious?
Answer: You can still make other people sick even if you're taking antiviral mediations that treat the flu. The CDC recommends four FDA-approved drugs to treat the flu: baloxavir marboxil ( Xofluza), oseltamivir ( Tamiflu), peramivir ( Rapivab), and zanamivir ( Relenza). These drugs could shorten the time that you're sick.
Question: Can valacyclovir protect your sex partner from genital herpes?
Answer: A recent study of people taking daily doses of valacyclovir shows the drug may help protect sex partners from being infected, although you should still use a latex condom. Half the partners of people taking daily valacyclovir became infected with the virus, and half did not. Moreover, 75% of the partners did not show any symptoms of genital herpes, even if they had acquired the virus.
Question: What is intermittent treatment for genital herpes?
Answer: Your doctor may prescribe an antiviral drug for you to keep on hand in case you have another flare-up; this is called intermittent therapy. You can take the pills for two to five days as soon as you notice sores or when you feel an outbreak coming on. Sores will heal and disappear on their own, but taking the drugs can make the symptoms less severe and make them go away faster.
Question: How do you treat genital herpes treated when you have sores?
Answer: If you have symptoms such as sores when you're first diagnosed with genital herpes, your doctor will usually give you a brief course (seven to 10 days) of antiviral therapy to relieve them or prevent them from getting worse. Your doctor may keep you on the drugs longer if the sores don't heal in that time.
Question: When should you start suppressive therapy for genital herpes?
Answer: There is no set number of outbreaks per year that doctors use to decide when someone should start suppressive therapy. Rather, more important factors are how often the outbreaks happen and if they are severe enough to interfere with your life.
Question: What is suppressive treatment for genital herpes?
Answer: Doctors call this suppressive therapy. For someone who has more than six outbreaks a year, suppressive therapy can reduce the number of outbreaks by 70% to 80%. Many people who take the antiviral drugs daily have no outbreaks at all. You may find taking the pills every day to be inconvenient, the drugs may not work for you, or you may naturally have fewer outbreaks as time goes on.
Question: How do you treat genital herpes?
Answer: These are all taken in pill form. Severe cases may be treated with the intravenous ( IV) drug acyclovir. Side effects with these herpes drugs are considered mild, and health experts believe these drugs are safe in the long term.
Question: How is molecular breast imaging (MBI) being researched for breast cancer?
Answer: Molecular breast imaging ( MBI) -- Doctors inject a drug that's slightly radioactive into a vein. Called a tracer, this drug attaches itself to any breast cancer cells. A special camera then sees the tracer and any cells. This test is being studied to be used with mammograms for women with dense breasts or as a way to look at breast problems like lumps.
Question: How can I try new treatments for breast cancer?
Answer: New drugs and therapies are being tested all the time. The goal is to offer more effective, less-toxic treatment with fewer side effects. Taking part in one of these trials may allow you to try a treatment years before it reaches the market. Ask your doctor if a trial might be right for you.
Question: How is positron emission mammography (PEM) being researched for breast cancer?
Answer: Positron emission mammography ( PEM) -- With the PEM scan, sugar is attached to a radioactive particle to look for cancer cells. The test may help find small groups of them.
Question: How is electrical impedance imaging (EIT) being researched for breast cancer?
Answer: Electrical impedance imaging ( EIT) -- Breast cancer cells conduct electricity differently than normal cells. This test looks for that difference.
Question: What Is nanotechnology and how is it being researched for breast cancer?
Answer: This is the science of using very tiny objects. There's a lot of research in this field in cancer detection and treatment. Using nanoparticles, chemotherapy can target the cancer cells directly, without hurting the tissue around them. That would make the drugs more effective and cause fewer harmful side effects. There are several drugs approved for use. Others are being tested. Devices that use nanotechnology can also help find cancer.
Question: What are immunotherapy treatments for breast cancer?
Answer: The protein is found in some people who have breast cancer. The targeted drugs include: Ado-trastuzumab emtansine ( Kadcyla) Lapatinib ( Tykerb) Neratinib ( Nerlynx) Pertuzumab ( Perjeta) Trastuzumab ( Herceptin) Breast cancer can spread to the bones. That would make the drugs more effective and cause fewer harmful side effects.
Question: How do I choose which type of exercise is best for me?
Answer: You don't need to go to a gym. You just need to be active enough that you are breathing harder and making your heart beat a little faster. That includes brisk walking, jogging, swimming, biking, lifting weights, or doing yard work. To pick an activity, two good questions to ask yourself are: What sounds like fun? Would you rather exercise in a group, or on your own?
Question: What are the basic types of exercise?
Answer: There are three basic types of exercise: Cardiovascular, or aerobic, exercise can help lower your blood pressure and make your heart stronger. Examples include walking, jogging, jumping rope, bicycling (stationary or outdoor), cross-country skiing, skating, rowing, high- or low-impact aerobics, swimming, and water aerobics. Strength training builds strong muscles that help you burn more calories throughout the day. It's also good for your joints and bones. Stretching makes you more flexible, helps you move better, and helps prevent injury.
Question: How often should I exercise?
Answer: If you're short on time, vigorous activity, like jogging, gives you the same benefit in 20 minutes, 3 to 4 days a week. If you're not active today, gradually work up to this amount of exercise. If it takes you a few weeks to get there, that's absolutely fine.
Question: How do I exercise safely?
Answer: Ask your doctor if there are any limits on what you can try. It's also normal to breathe harder and to sweat, and for your heart to beat faster, when you're doing aerobic exercise. But if you're feeling very short of breath, or if you feel like your heart is beating too fast or irregularly, slow down or rest. Stop exercising if you feel chest pain, weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness, or pressure or pain in your neck, arm, jaw, or shoulder. Call your doctor or seek emergency treatment immediately if these symptoms do not go away quickly, or if it happens again.
Question: How should I plan out my workouts?
Answer: They'll make sure you're ready for exercise. You don't need to go to a gym. Stretching makes you more flexible, helps you move better, and helps prevent injury. A 5- to 10-minute warm-up helps your body get moving and helps prevent injury. But if you're able to sing, step it up a bit to make sure you're getting the most out of your exercise. When you're done exercising, don't stop suddenly. Just slow down for a few minutes. This is especially important for someone with high blood pressure.
Question: How can exercise help your health?
Answer: There are three basic types of exercise: Cardiovascular, or aerobic, exercise can help lower your blood pressure and make your heart stronger. It's also normal to breathe harder and to sweat, and for your heart to beat faster, when you're doing aerobic exercise.
Question: What's are some ways to make an exericse habit stick?
Answer: They'll make sure you're ready for exercise. Schedule exercise into your daily routine. Plan when you're going to exercise and put it on your calendar. Find an exercise "buddy." This will help you stay motivated and enjoy it more.
Question: What kind of fluids should a baby or toddler with a cold have?
Answer: Extra fluids can thin out her mucus so her nose won't be as stuffy and she'll cough up all that gunk more easily. Most drinks, like water, juice, and milk, are fine. Warm liquids like chicken soup, apple cider, or hot chocolate can soothe a sore throat. Be sure they're warm, not hot, to avoid burns. Babies under 6 months should only drink breast milk or formula, not water or juice. But you may offer more milk than usual for coughs or colds.
Question: Can babies and toddlers have cold medicine?
Answer: Cough and cold medicines that are safe for grownups can cause serious side effects -- even life-threatening ones -- in children under age 2.
Question: How can I help a baby or toddler breathe at night if they are congested?
Answer: Simply place a pillow or folded towel under the head of your baby's mattress to create a slight angle. This will raise her head safely and help her to breathe.
Question: Do humidifiers help for babies and toddlers with colds?
Answer: Use a Humidifier Moisture in the air makes it easier to breathe, so run a humidifier in your child's bedroom at night. Cool-mist models are safer than those that produce steam. Follow cleaning instructions on the device to prevent mold.
Question: Can saline drops be used for babies and toddlers?
Answer: Saline nasal drops can thin the mucus in her nose and shrink swollen airways. Use them two or three times per day; any more often could make her nose sore. Saline drops may make it easier to remove mucus from your child's nose.
Question: What do I do if my baby or toddler has a fever?
Answer: If your baby or toddler has a fever, follow these steps: Babies under 1 month: Call your pediatrician. Babies 3 to 6 months: Give acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Follow dosage guidelines closely, and only use the syringe that came with the medicine, not a household spoon. Babies 6 months or older and toddlers: Give acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours or ibuprofen every 6 to 8 hours. Don't give both drugs at the same time.
Question: Does honey help colds in toddlers and babies?
Answer: But you may offer more milk than usual for coughs or colds. Give a Little Honey It soothes sore throats and eases coughs. It can make them very ill. Raise Baby's Head Have you ever slept with extra pillows when you had a stuffy nose to breathe more easily?
Question: Can glucosamine sulfate help fight HIV?
Answer: Studies done in a laboratory dish hint that glucosamine sulfate may help fight HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Much more comprehensive research is needed before scientists can say whether or not this supplement could be helpful for those with the virus.
Question: What should you talk to your doctor about before taking glucosamine sulfate?
Answer: Talk to your doctor before taking this supplement if you have diabetes or insulin resistance.