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Question: What are the three types of mouthguards?
Answer: There are three types of mouth guards: Stock mouth protectors are preformed and come ready to wear. They are inexpensive and can be bought at most sporting good stores and department stores. However, little can be done to adjust their fit, they are bulky, make breathing and talking difficult, and they provide little or no protection. Boil and bite mouth protectors also can be bought at many sporting goods stores and may offer a better fit than stock mouth protectors. It is placed in hot water to soften, then placed in the mouth and shaped around the teeth using finger and tongue pressure. Custom-fitted mouth protectors are individually designed and made in a dental office or a professional laboratory based on your dentist's instructions.
Question: How do I care for my mouth guard?
Answer: To care for your mouth guard: Rinse your mouth guard with cold water or with a mouth rinse before and after each use or clean it with a mild soap and a toothbrush. Clean the mouth guard in cool, soapy water and rinse it thoroughly. Place the mouth guard in a firm, perforated container to store or transport it. This permits air circulation and helps to prevent damage. If the mouth guard is acrylic, keep it in fresh clean water. Protect the mouth guard from high temperatures -- such as hot water, hot surfaces, or direct sunlight -- to minimize distorting its shape. Bring the mouth guard to each regularly scheduled dental visit to have your dentist exam it.
Question: How can uveitis be treated?
Answer: If you don't get better with those treatments, or if your uveitis is severe, your doctor may prescribe stronger drugs. These drugs may include immunosuppressives. Those dampen your immune system. You'd use them with corticosteroids. If you have anterior uveitis, your doctor will probably prescribe eye drops at first. If you have intermediate, posterior, or panuveitis, they may give you injections, oral medications, or an immunosuppressive drug. They could also suggest an implantable device that slowly releases medication.
Question: Who is most likely to get uveitis?
Answer: Folks with certain gene combinations and those who smoke seem to be at greater risk. Some diseases also increase the chances, including: AIDS Ankylosing spondylitis Behcet's disease CMV retinitis Herpes zoster infection Histoplasmosis Kawasaki disease Multiple sclerosis Psoriasis Reactive arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Syphilis Toxoplasmosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Vogt- Koyanagi- Harada disease They can affect one or both eyes, and they may come on quickly.
Question: What causes uveitis?
Answer: Many things, and they're all tied to inflammation. For example, a toxic substance could get into your eye and cause inflammation. So could a bruise to your eye. Uveitis may also be caused by an autoimmune disease, meaning your body is attacking itself. That attack causes inflammation, and so do infections and tumors in your eye or other parts of your body.
Question: Where is the uvea in the eye?
Answer: The word âuveitisâ is used because the swelling most often affects the part of your eye called the uvea. It's between the white part of your eye -- called the sclera -- and the inner layers of your eye.
Question: How do you treat anterior uveitis?
Answer: If you don't get better with those treatments, or if your uveitis is severe, your doctor may prescribe stronger drugs. If you have intermediate, posterior, or panuveitis, they may give you injections, oral medications, or an immunosuppressive drug. They could also suggest an implantable device that slowly releases medication.
Question: What are the structures of the uvea?
Answer: Your uvea contains three important structures: The iris. Its job is to help your lens focus and make the fluid that nourishes the inside of your eye. The choroid.
Question: How do you treat uveitis?
Answer: If you don't get better with those treatments, or if your uveitis is severe, your doctor may prescribe stronger drugs. These drugs may include immunosuppressives. If you have anterior uveitis, your doctor will probably prescribe eye drops at first.
Question: Is there any way to help memory loss and confusion due to "chemo brain"?
Answer: There are other things that can help too, including: Some stimulants and antidepressants Exercise -- even 5 minutes a day Plenty of sleep and rest Exercising your brain with puzzles, playing an instrument, or learning a new hobby Simple strategies can help with memory loss and confusion. Try these tips: Carry a daily to-do list with reminders. Don't multitask. Do one thing at a time so you're not distracted. Put sticky notes around your home and office. Set reminders on your smartphone, too.
Question: What are some strategies to help with memory loss from chemo brain?
Answer: There are other things that can help too, including: Some stimulants and antidepressants Exercise -- even 5 minutes a day Plenty of sleep and rest Exercising your brain with puzzles, playing an instrument, or learning a new hobby Simple strategies can help with memory loss and confusion. Try these tips: Carry a daily to-do list with reminders. Don't multitask. Do one thing at a time so you're not distracted. Put sticky notes around your home and office. Set reminders on your smartphone, too.
Question: Does chemo brain really happen?
Answer: Studies show that cancer and its treatment causes changes in the brain.
Question: How is a chemo brain diagnosed?
Answer: Symptoms include trouble with: Concentrating and paying attention Remembering names, dates, and everyday things Finding the right word or doing simple math (like balancing your checkbook) Doing more than one thing at a time Mood swings If you're in a mental fog, talk to your doctor. He will ask about your symptoms. He will also want to know when your problems started and how they affect your everyday life. Your doctor may ask what makes your symptoms worse and better. Do you, for example, feel better in the morning than at night? Does it help when you're active, when you eat, or after you've rested? Bring a list of all the medicines you take, even if they aren't for cancer.
Question: How is "chemo brain" diagnosed?
Answer: Symptoms include trouble with: Concentrating and paying attention Remembering names, dates, and everyday things Finding the right word or doing simple math (like balancing your checkbook) Doing more than one thing at a time Mood swings If you're in a mental fog, talk to your doctor. He will ask about your symptoms. He will also want to know when your problems started and how they affect your everyday life. Your doctor may ask what makes your symptoms worse and better. Do you, for example, feel better in the morning than at night? Does it help when you're active, when you eat, or after you've rested? Bring a list of all the medicines you take, even if they aren't for cancer.
Question: What if "chemo brain" doesn't go away after treatment?
Answer: For those with lasting symptoms, researchers are looking at medicines for diseases like depression, ADHD, Alzheimer's, and dementia. But more testing needs to be done. If you have chemo brain that persists and you've tried all the self-help tips, talk with a neuropsychologist. This is a doctor who specializes in the brain and can help with attention span and memory. He will find areas where you need help and tell you if other treatable problems like depression, anxiety, and fatigue are to blame.
Question: How long does "chemo brain" last?
Answer: He will also want to know when your problems started and how they affect your everyday life. But for some people, the fuzzy feelings will linger for several months or sometimes a year or more.
Question: Are warts contagious?
Answer: Unfortunately, yes. You can get warts from touching a wart on someone else's body, or by coming in contact with surfaces that touched someone's warts, such as towels or bathmats.
Question: Why do some warts have black dots in them?
Answer: These specks are visible blood vessels that are supplying the wart with nutrients and oxygen. Though skin warts can't be prevented, there are a number of precautionary measures you can take to minimize your risk of acquiring warts.
Question: Can warts be prevented?
Answer: Though skin warts can't be prevented, there are a number of precautionary measures you can take to minimize your risk of acquiring warts. One of the most important things you can do is to wash your hands regularly. Also, try to keep your skin healthy, moisturized, and free of cuts. If you bite your fingernails or cuticles, do your best to stop. Biting nails creates an opening for virus to enter your skin. Be careful to use clean, fresh towels at the gym or in other public locations, and always wear rubber-soled flip-flops or sandals in public locker rooms and showers.
Question: Will warts go away on their own?
Answer: Even those warts that eventually go away can take months, or even years, to disappear. Also, keep in mind that any wart can be a âmotherâ wart that spreads to other parts of your body. Most dermatologists say it is best to treat warts, either at home or in the doctor's office, as soon as they appear. In some instances, your dermatologist will use laser to treat especially stubborn warts, although there is no evidence that this form of treatment works any better than other treatment options.
Question: What are some of the most effective at-home wart treatments?
Answer: While at-home wart treatments can take weeks or months to work, salicylic acid plasters or solutions that peel away the wart can be very effective when used correctly. Be sure to follow directions carefully. Use a dedicated pumice stone, emery board, or nail file to remove dead skin from the wart the day after each application of wart remover. Don't use the file for any other purpose; it could spread the virus to another part of your body. Use duct tape like you would a wart-remover patch. Put a small strip over the wart and leave it in place for about six days. At the end of the sixth day, remove the tape, soak the wart in water and then gently debride it with a pumice stone, emery board, or nail file. Repeat the process as often as it takes to remove the wart. Yet another option is a freeze spray where liquid butane is sprayed directly onto the wart to freeze and kill the tissue. This is generally only effective on smaller warts because the spray cannot get as cold or as deep as the freezing treatments you would get in your doctor's office. It can also be fairly painful because the spray has to be applied to the wart directly for several seconds. You will likely develop a blister around the area. If it breaks, make sure to keep it clean with an anti-bacterial to prevent infection. The blister and the wart should disappear within a few days.
Question: How do you get warts?
Answer: Warts are more likely to develop on broken skin, such as picked hangnails or areas nicked by shaving, because the virus is able to enter the top layer of skin through scratches or cuts. !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } While dermatologists still don't know why, certain people are more likely to get warts than others. Additionally, children get warts much more often than adults, because their immune systems have not yet built up their defenses against the numerous types of human papillomavirus that exist. Biting nails creates an opening for virus to enter your skin.
Question: When do you need to see a doctor about warts?
Answer: If you bite your fingernails or cuticles, do your best to stop. Dermatologists have a variety of wart treatment and removal techniques that are stronger and may work faster than commercially available products. Also, remember that all warts can be âmotherâ warts that give rise to additional warts in your skin. So, the faster you remove the wart, the less likely it will spread. Put a small strip over the wart and leave it in place for about six days.
Question: What is a renin test?
Answer: It's an enzyme that helps control your blood pressure. When your blood pressure drops too low or your body doesn't have enough salt, renin gets sent into your bloodstream. That triggers a chain reaction that creates a hormone called angiotensin and signals your adrenal glands to release another hormone called aldosterone. Angiotensin makes tiny blood vessels narrower, and aldosterone tells your kidneys to hold on to salt and fluid. Both those things can raise your blood pressure. If that process gets out of balance, your blood pressure can get too high. High or low levels may help explain why you have high blood pressure: High renin with normal aldosterone may show that you're sensitive to salt.
Question: What happens after your colonoscopy?
Answer: After your 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 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 do you prepare for a colonoscopy?
Answer: You may need to take antibiotics before the colonoscopy if you: Have an artificial heart valve Have ever been told you need to take antibiotics before a dental or surgical procedure There may be some diet or fluid restrictions before you have a colonoscopy, but this will vary according to your doctor's instructions. You may be asked to limit or eliminate solid foods for a few days before the test. You may also be asked to take laxatives by mouth. Make sure you arrange for a driver to bring you home after the colonoscopy. Because you receive sedating medication during the procedure, it is unsafe for you to drive or operate machinery for 8 hours after the procedure.
Question: When do you need to take antibiotics before a colonoscopy?
Answer: You may need to take antibiotics before the colonoscopy if you: Have an artificial heart valve Have ever been told you need to take antibiotics before a dental or surgical procedure There may be some diet or fluid restrictions before you have a colonoscopy, but this will vary according to your doctor's instructions.
Question: When should you call your doctor after your colonoscopy?
Answer: Colonoscopy Animation The scope bends, so the doctor can move it around the curves of your colon. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the following: Excessive or prolonged rectal bleeding Severe abdominal pain, fever, or chills
Question: Does bone metastases cause pain and is there anything that can be done?
Answer: Pain, in general, usually accompanies bone metastases. Doctors have found that Focused Ultrasound ( FUS) can be effective in treating palliation of pain resulting from bone mets. Treatment and lifestyle changes cannot cure bone mets.
Question: How are cancer cells in the bone killed other than by radiation?
Answer: Another procedure called cryoablation uses extreme cold to kill cancer cells. Your doctor might also recommend a noninvasive procedure that uses MRI scanning to focus ultrasound energy in order to destroy nerve endings around the tumor and provide relief from pain.
Question: What medications are typically prescribed for bone protection in bone metastases?
Answer: Your doctor may also suggest starting bisphosphonate therapy as soon as possible to reduce the effects of bone metastasis on your body. You receive it by injection under the skin every four weeks. Your doctor may recommend radiation to kill cancer cells in the bones. This can be done with external beam radiation, which focuses on one section of bone, or with radiopharmaceuticals, which are given by injection and release radiation to many different areas of bone.
Question: Who usually gets a wrist sprain?
Answer: !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } Wrist sprains are common in: Basketball players Baseball players Gymnasts Divers Skiers, especially when they fall while still holding a pole Skaters Skateboarders Inline skaters Wrist sprains also can happen to anyone who takes a fall or gets hit on the wrist.
Question: How is a wrist sprain diagnosed?
Answer: Symptoms of a wrist sprain are: Pain Swelling Tenderness and warmth around the injury Feeling a popping or tearing in the wrist Bruising Loss of motion Weakness To diagnose a wrist sprain, your doctor will give you a thorough physical exam. You might also need an: X-ray MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) Arthrogram, a special type of X-ray or MRI done after a dye is injected into the wrist Arthroscopy, a minimally invasive surgery in which a tiny camera is inserted into the wrist Sprains are usually divided into three grades: Grade I: Pain with minor damage to the ligament Grade II: Pain, more severe ligament damage, a feeling of looseness to the joint, and some loss of function Grade III: Pain, a completely torn ligament, severe looseness of the joint, and loss of function While they can bench you for a while, the good news is that minor-to-moderate wrist sprains should heal on their own.
Question: When can you start doing physical activity if you have a wrist sprain?
Answer: Whatever you do, don't rush things. Do not try to return to your old level of physical activity until: You feel no pain in your wrist when it's at rest You can work out and grip and move objects -- like a ski pole, bat, or racket -- without pain Your injured wrist, as well as the hand and arm on that side, feel as strong as the uninjured wrist, hand, and arm.
Question: What does a wrist sprain feel like?
Answer: Symptoms of a wrist sprain are: Pain Swelling Tenderness and warmth around the injury Feeling a popping or tearing in the wrist Bruising Loss of motion Weakness To diagnose a wrist sprain, your doctor will give you a thorough physical exam.
Question: When will I feel better after a wrist sprain?
Answer: Recovery time depends on how serious your wrist sprain is. These injuries may take from two to 10 weeks to heal. But that's a rough estimate. Everyone heals at a different rate, but generally, time to heal depends on the grade of sprain and proper management.
Question: How are wrist sprains divided?
Answer: You might also need an: X-ray MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) Arthrogram, a special type of X-ray or MRI done after a dye is injected into the wrist Arthroscopy, a minimally invasive surgery in which a tiny camera is inserted into the wrist Sprains are usually divided into three grades: Grade I: Pain with minor damage to the ligament Grade II: Pain, more severe ligament damage, a feeling of looseness to the joint, and some loss of function Grade III: Pain, a completely torn ligament, severe looseness of the joint, and loss of function While they can bench you for a while, the good news is that minor-to-moderate wrist sprains should heal on their own.
Question: What is a wrist sprain?
Answer: A wrist sprain is a common injury for all sorts of athletes. All it takes is a momentary loss of balance. As you slip, you automatically stick your hand out to break your fall. But once your hand hits the ground, the force of impact bends it back toward your forearm. This can stretch the ligaments that connect the wrist and hand bones a little too far. The result is tiny tears or -- even worse -- a complete break to the ligament.
Question: Why do people look for a second opinion after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis?
Answer: So many of its symptoms can be caused by multiple conditions. Because of this, many patients like to look for a second opinion after getting an ALS diagnosis. A second neurologist may do a different round of tests that shows something new.
Question: What muscle and nerve tests are used to diagnose amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
Answer: These tests include: Electromyography: EMG is one of the most important tests used to diagnose ALS. Small electric shocks are sent through your nerves. Your doctor measures how fast they conduct electricity and whether they're damaged. A second part of the test also checks the electrical activity of your muscles. A nerve conduction study: This measures the ability of your nerves to send signals. A small sample of your muscle tissue may be taken if your doctor thinks you have a muscle disease other than ALS. You will be given something to numb the area before the tissue is taken.
Question: What tests diagnose Tylenol overdose?
Answer: A blood level of acetaminophen will aid in determining if a toxic dose was taken. The doctor may order more than one blood level of acetaminophen and test for other drugs taken.
Question: How can you avoid Tylenol poisoning?
Answer: Keep all medication out of the reach of children and securely locked up. Know the correct dose of acetaminophen and the amount of acetaminophen in the preparation you are using. For example, acetaminophen with codeine and cold medicine containing acetaminophen should not be taken together. Read product labels. When you are given a new medication, always make sure the doctor knows all of the medication and supplements that you are taking, both prescribed and nonprescribed. The easiest way to do this is to keep a written list of medications and supplements and go over it with your doctor. Do not take acetaminophen if you consume alcoholic beverages.
Question: What is hand osteoarthritis?
Answer: The older you are, the more likely it is. Two types of bony bumps near your finger joints are common. Bouchard's nodes show up on the middle joint of a finger, and Heberden's nodes on the joint near your fingertip. OA can affect many of the joints in your hands, but it's most common in: The base of your thumb where it comes together with the wrist (trapeziometacarpal or carpometacarpal joint) The joint closest to your fingertip (distal interphalangeal joint or DIP) The joint in the middle of your finger (proximal interphalangeal joint or PIP) Your doctor will look at your hands and ask you questions about your symptoms and family history. Ice or heat.
Question: What can you do to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Answer: Exercise regularly -- daily, if possible. Walking, swimming, and bicycling are all great activities. Exercise will also help you manage your weight, and so will eating a low-fat, high-fiber diet with lots of vegetables and fruits. If you smoke, quit! Nicotine patches, gums, or sprays and prescription medications, along with support groups, can make kicking the habit easier. Check your blood pressureat least once a year; more often if your doctor says to. Follow his instructions about taking medication if you need it. Exercise, eating well, and quitting smoking will help control your blood pressure, too. Tell your doctor: About any blood-clotting problems you or a close family member has had If you're on birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, or are pregnant Your surgeon will let you know if blood clots could be a problem for you.
Question: What should you wear to avoid deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Answer: Don't wear short, tight socks, and try not to cross your legs a lot. You might want to wear compression stockings. They'll help your blood flow and keep swelling down.
Question: What can you do when traveling to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Answer: On flights longer than 4 hours, get up and move around. Take the opportunity to walk and stretch between connecting flights, too. When you're traveling by car, stop every hour to walk around. If you're stuck in your seat, work the muscles in your legs often throughout your trip: Stretch your legs. Flex your feet. Curl or press your toes down.