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Question: What is hydrotherapy?
Answer: These symptoms mean the temperature was too extreme and may have caused skin damage: Skin that's purplish-red, dark red, or a spotty red and white color Hives Swelling Blisters Showers and baths aren't just for mornings. When you're hurting, stand under or settle into warm water for a few minutes to help soothe and relax you. ( If you're over 70 or have heart problems, check with your doctor before getting into a hot tub.) Try a warm shower or bath before you exercise to help loosen joints and muscles. Use cool water after exercise to help calm deep, burning pain and reduce inflammation.
Question: When should you call a doctor about heat or ice treatment?
Answer: Call your doctor if you notice any of the following signs after removing the compress. These symptoms mean the temperature was too extreme and may have caused skin damage: Skin that's purplish-red, dark red, or a spotty red and white color Hives Swelling Blisters Showers and baths aren't just for mornings.
Question: What is heated wax therapy?
Answer: Another way to apply heat -- especially to hands, elbows, and feet -- is warm, melted paraffin. You can buy paraffin wax kits at your local drugstore or beauty supply. A heated container safely melts the wax and mineral oil to make a paraffin bath. Dip your achy body part into the bath several times to build up a warm layer. Take it out of the bath, and cover it with plastic and wrap in a towel for 10-15 minutes until the wax cools. Unwrap and peel the wax away. To avoid irritation and pain, make sure the skin that you treat has no cuts or sores.
Question: What items can be used in heat or ice treatment?
Answer: Each can give you relief from these symptoms: Muscle aches, spasms, and pains Lower and upper back pain Stiff, swollen, or tender joints Neck stiffness Finger, hand, or wrist pain Knee pain For short-term pain relief of any of these conditions, apply a hot or cold compress using any of these items: An electric heating pad A gel pack that can be microwaved or frozen A bag of ice or frozen vegetables A washcloth or small towel soaked in hot or cold water (wring it out, fold it, and apply to the sore area) Whether you use heat or cold, be sure to wrap the pack in a thin towel to help protect your skin.
Question: When should you use heat and when should you use ice for pain?
Answer: Heat boosts the flow of blood and nutrients to an area of the body. It often works best for morning stiffness or to warm up muscles before activity. Cold slows blood flow, reducing swelling and pain. It's often best for short-term pain, like that from a sprain or a strain.
Question: How do you do heat or ice therapy for aches and pains?
Answer: Heat boosts the flow of blood and nutrients to an area of the body. Cold slows blood flow, reducing swelling and pain. It's often best for short-term pain, like that from a sprain or a strain. Each can give you relief from these symptoms: Muscle aches, spasms, and pains Lower and upper back pain Stiff, swollen, or tender joints Neck stiffness Finger, hand, or wrist pain Knee pain For short-term pain relief of any of these conditions, apply a hot or cold compress using any of these items: An electric heating pad A gel pack that can be microwaved or frozen A bag of ice or frozen vegetables A washcloth or small towel soaked in hot or cold water (wring it out, fold it, and apply to the sore area) Whether you use heat or cold, be sure to wrap the pack in a thin towel to help protect your skin. Apply to the painful area for 15-20 minutes several times each day.
Question: Is pain management important in treating lung cancer?
Answer: Pain management is also key. At any point in your treatment, tell your doctor if you're in pain. If your doctor mentions âpalliative care,â that includes helping you feel comfortable, managing pain, and improving your life as much as possible. It's not the same as hospice care, which focuses on preparing for the end of life.
Question: Is it important to pay attention to my emotions if I am diagnosed with lung cancer?
Answer: Pay attention to your emotions, too. Dealing with cancer is hard. It's normal to feel a lot of strong emotions, including fear, anger, and sadness. It can help to talk with a counselor or join a support group to help you work through those feelings and face the many challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis.
Question: Is non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) common?
Answer: Non-small-cell lung cancer ( NSCLC) is the more common one. It accounts for about 85% of lung cancers. They include a group of cancers that generally grow and spread less rapidly than small-cell lung cancer.
Question: Who gets lung cancer?
Answer: It's much more common among people who smoke. Quitting makes that less likely, and never lighting up is even better. But people who have never smoked can get it too. Lung cancer is rare for people under 45 years old. On average, people are diagnosed at 70.
Question: Does diet affect lung cancer risk?
Answer: Some studies suggest that eating healthy can lower your risk, along with giving you many other benefits for the rest of your body. Many studies have tried to reduce the risk of lung cancer in current or former smokers by giving them high doses of vitamins or vitamin-like drugs, but none of these trials have worked out. In one study, a nutrient related to vitamin A called beta-carotene actually increased the rate of lung cancer for people who smoke. So, ask your doctor before you start any supplements.
Question: What is involved in the process of staging for lung cancer?
Answer: It depends on what type of lung cancer you have and how advanced it is. This usually involves getting a CT scan of the chest and abdomen, and possibly a PET scan. You may also get a bone scan, a CT or MRI scan of the brain, and other tests.
Question: What are the treatments for advanced lung cancer?
Answer: You might get radiation and chemotherapy to shrink tumors and help control symptoms. Before recommending which treatment or combination of treatments is right for you, your doctor will determine how advanced your lung cancer is, a process called staging.
Question: What raises my risk of lung cancer?
Answer: Although the disease is the No. It's much more common among people who smoke. Other risk factors are exposure to asbestos, radon gas, air pollution, and having had radiation therapy before. Smoking is almost always the cause.
Question: Can non-smokers get lung cancer?
Answer: But people who have never smoked can get it too. For some of these people, breathing in secondhand smoke may be a culprit, or there may be genetic or environmental causes, such as if you work with asbestos or are exposed to high levels of radon over a long time.
Question: Does insurance cover eyelid surgery?
Answer: Health insurance companies typically don't cover cosmetic procedures. If you're getting eyelid surgery for a medical reason (for instance, because your eyelids are drooping so much that it affects your vision), and if a vision test confirms that, your insurance company may cover it. Check on that before you get the surgery so you know exactly what you will pay.
Question: What should you prepare at home before eyelid surgery?
Answer: At home, you should have the following items ready: Ice cubes Ice pack (or you can use freezer bags filled with ice, frozen corn, or peas) Small gauze pads Eye drops or artificial tears (ask your doctor to recommend the proper type to meet your particular needs) Clean washcloths and towels Over-the-counter painkillers (which your doctor can recommend) Advil, Motrin, Naproxen, Aleve, and aspirin should not be used due to the increased risk of bleeding.
Question: Who is a good candidate for eyelid surgery?
Answer: The best candidates for an eye lift are people who are in good health and who have realistic expectations. Most are 35 years or older, but if baggy eyelids or droopy eyelids run in your family, you may decide to have the surgery done sooner. Eyelid surgery can enhance your appearance and help build your confidence. However, it may not result in your ideal look or alter your facial structure. Before you decide to have surgery, think about your goals and discuss them with your surgeon.
Question: How will I know if my insurance company covers varicose veins?
Answer: An estimated 30% to 60% of adults have varicose veins, but they are generally not a problem..
Question: What are spider veins?
Answer: Spider veins are smaller, red, purple, and blue vessels that are also twisted and turning. Spider veins are easily visible through the skin as well. They are most often seen on the legs, chest, or face.
Question: When is treatment for varicose veins not necessary?
Answer: Many people have no pain or other symptoms. For these individuals, no treatment is necessary, unless they want the veins removed for cosmetic reasons.
Question: How can changing your lifestyle help with treating varicose vein?
Answer: Surgery is generally used to treat large varicose veins.
Question: How do lasers and intense pulsed light help treat varicose veins?
Answer: These devices use heat energy to selectively damage or destroy abnormal veins. An advantage of these treatments is that no needles or sclerosing solutions are required; however, there may be some minor discomfort. Side effects do occur, including discoloration or staining and blister formation. Examples include Vasculight and Photo Derm.
Question: How does surgery help treat varicose veins?
Answer: Surgical techniques to treat varicose veins include ligation (tying off of a vein) and stripping (removal of a long segment of vein), ambulatory phlebectomy, which allows for the removal of large surface veins through very small incisions that do not need stitches, and endoscopic vein surgery. Surgery is generally used to treat large varicose veins.
Question: What is radiofrequency occlusion for varicose veins?
Answer: During this procedure, a small catheter is inserted into the vein to deliver radiofrequency energy to the vein wall, causing it to heat, collapse, and seal shut. The procedure is generally done in an outpatient or in-office setting and may be done under local anesthesia. Surgery may be performed using local, spinal, or general anesthesia.
Question: When should you go to the emergency room for frostbite?
Answer: Some warning signs may include: Your skin color changes color or becomes hard. Your skin stays numb (you can't feel anything). You have severe pain as your skin thaws. Skin blisters start.
Question: What is the advanced stage of frostbite?
Answer: Intermediate stage Skin becomes hard It looks shiny or waxy When the skin thaws, blisters filled with fluid or blood form Advanced stage Skin is very hard and cold to the touch Skin darkens quickly. It may look blue and later turn black Some people don't know they have frostbite because as it gets worse, you can't feel the area anymore.
Question: What are some layering tips to avoid frostbite?
Answer: These cold-weather clothing tips can help: Layer your clothing, loosely. Tight clothing raises your risk of frostbite. Instead, choose loose layers that allow body heat to get around. You want three layers: The first should be of a material that helps keep you dry. The second goes over the first and should be made of an insulator like wool or fleece. The third should be worn on top and should be wind- and waterproof.
Question: What should you watch for in frostbite?
Answer: It may look blue and later turn black Some people don't know they have frostbite because as it gets worse, you can't feel the area anymore. That's why it's important to watch for changes in skin color.
Question: What is frostbite?
Answer: In severely frigid weather, frostbite can happen in just 5 minutes. When it's cold out, exposed skin may get red or sore. Early frostbite affects the top layers of the skin. Instead, soak the affected hands and feet in warm water (104 F to 107 F), or place a washcloth with warm water on the affected areas that can't be submerged, like nose and ears, for at least 30 minutes.
Question: What are the symptoms of frostbite?
Answer: This is called frostnip, and it's an early warning sign of frostbite. If this happens, find warm shelter quickly. Symptoms of frostbite depend on how deep it goes into the body. There are three stages. Early frostbite affects the top layers of the skin. More advanced cases can go all the way through to the muscles and bones. As it thaws, it may get red.
Question: Which beauty products are likely to cause a skin reaction?
Answer: These include: Bath soaps Detergents Antiperspirants Eye makeup Moisturizers Permanent wave lotion (particularly those containing the chemical glyceryl monothioglycolate) Shampoos Long-wearing lip stains Nail polish (particularly those containing formaldehyde) Fingernail glue containing methacrylate Hair dyes can also be the source of skin reactions, especially those containing p-phenylenediamine as well as ammonium persulfate used to lighten hair.
Question: How can I avoid a skin reaction from beauty products?
Answer: But if you notice that you have skin reactions -- like irritation, rashes, or allergies -- to certain ingredients, these tips can help you steer clear. Look for products with the fewest ingredients. Before you start to use a new product, place a small amount on the inside of your elbow and wait 48 to 72 hours. Always put fragrance on your clothes, not your skin. The labels "hypoallergenic," "dermatologist tested," "sensitivity tested," or "non-irritating" don't guarantee that your skin won't react.
Question: How can you avoid an allergic reaction to beauty products?
Answer: You'll be less likely to have a skin reaction to it. To make sure no perfume is included, look for products marked âfragrance-freeâ or âwithout perfume.â Preservatives are in almost every product that contains water. All of the most common preservatives have been linked to skin allergies. But that doesn't mean they cause allergic reactions in everyone. They might not bother your skin at all.
Question: At what age do children have nightmares?
Answer: Nightmares occur from time to time in many children, but they are most common in preschoolers (children aged 3-6 years) because this is the age at which normal fears develop and a child's imagination is very active. Some studies estimate that as many as 50% of children in this age group have nightmares.
Question: What causes children's nightmares?
Answer: Exactly how or why nightmares occur is not known. However, being too tired, not getting enough sleep, having an irregular routine for sleep, and having stress or anxiety may all increase the risk of having nightmares. Nightmares can be related to the child's stage of development. Most nightmares are a normal part of coping with changes in our lives. For children, nightmares could be related to events such as starting school, moving to a new neighborhood, or living through a family divorce or remarriage.
Question: When do nightmares occur?
Answer: Sleep is divided into two types: rapid eye movement ( REM) and nonrapid eye movement (non- REM). REM and non- REM sleep alternate in 90- to 100-minute cycles. Most dreaming occurs during REM sleep. Nightmares usually occur in the middle of the night or early morning, when REM sleep and dreaming are more common.
Question: What can trigger an outbreak of cold sores?
Answer: Some things can trigger an outbreak, such as: Eating certain foods Stress Fever Colds Allergies Sunburns Menstruation To protect other people, when you have cold sores, don't: Kiss anyone Share forks, knives, spoons, glasses, towels, lip balm, or razors Have oral sex
Question: How does herpes simplex virus (HSV) lead to cold sores?
Answer: You usually catch HSV when you come into contact with people or things that carry the virus. For instance, you can get it from kissing someone who's infected or when you share eating utensils, towels, or razors.
Question: What can happen if I get cold sores?
Answer: The symptoms are usually the most severe the first you time you get cold sores. Sometimes kids who are affected may become seriously ill. After the first time you get cold sores, your body may develop antibodies, and you'll never have another infection. About 40% of U. S. adults, though, get repeated cold sores.
Question: What causes cold sores?
Answer: There are two types of herpes simplex virus that can cause cold sores: HSV type 1 and HSV type 2. Cold sores are usually caused by HSV type 1.
Question: Who gets cold sores?
Answer: Just about everyone. Up to 90 percent of all people get at least one cold sore in their life.
Question: How can herpes simplex virus (HSV) cause cold sores?
Answer: Both HSV type 1 and type 2 can cause sores on your genitals. They can be spread by oral sex. Genital herpes is usually caused by HSV type 2. You may get cold sores as late as 20 days after you came into contact with the virus. Once the virus enters your body, the cold sore may appear near the part it entered. About 2 days before an attack, you may get itchy or feel sensitive at the spot.
Question: How can I protect others from cold sores?
Answer: Some things can trigger an outbreak, such as: Eating certain foods Stress Fever Colds Allergies Sunburns Menstruation To protect other people, when you have cold sores, don't: Kiss anyone Share forks, knives, spoons, glasses, towels, lip balm, or razors Have oral sex
Question: What are the symptoms of cold sores?
Answer: Despite the name, when you get painful blisters called cold sores, don't blame your cold. They're most likely to appear on the outside of your mouth and lips, but you can also find them on your nose and cheeks. After the blisters form, you may notice that they break and ooze. A yellow crust or a scab builds up and eventually falls off, revealing new skin underneath. The sores usually last 7 to 10 days and can spread to other people until they crust over completely.
Question: What are cold sores?
Answer: Instead, they happen because of an infection with the herpes simplex virus ( HSV). Cold sores, also called fever blisters, can show up anywhere on your body. Cold sores are usually caused by HSV type 1.
Question: How serious are cold sores?
Answer: Cold sores are caused by a virus, but not the kind that makes you sniffle and sneeze. Sometimes kids who are affected may become seriously ill. After the first time you get cold sores, your body may develop antibodies, and you'll never have another infection. Complications from a cold sore can occur, but they are rare. If the infection spreads to the eye, it could affect your vision. If it spreads to the brain, it could lead to meningitis or encephalitis.
Question: What is glaucoma?
Answer: Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that causes vision loss. High pressure inside the eye or poor circulation causes damage to the optic nerve. This nerve carries images from the eye to the brain.
Question: How do you get cataracts?
Answer: Symptoms of a cataract often develop slowly and can include: Blurry, cloudy, or dim vision -- a little like looking through a dirty windshield Double vision with one eye Trouble seeing at night or in dim light Halos around lights Sensitivity to light and glare Faded or yellow colors, or trouble telling the difference between blues and greens Trouble seeing an object against a background of the same color These factors raise your risk for developing cataract: Lots of exposure to sunlight Smoking High cholesterol or high blood pressure Diabetes Previous eye injury or surgery Family history of cataracts At earlier stages, simply changing your eyeglass or contacts prescription is all you need.
Question: How do you know if you have cataracts?
Answer: Symptoms of a cataract often develop slowly and can include: Blurry, cloudy, or dim vision -- a little like looking through a dirty windshield Double vision with one eye Trouble seeing at night or in dim light Halos around lights Sensitivity to light and glare Faded or yellow colors, or trouble telling the difference between blues and greens Trouble seeing an object against a background of the same color These factors raise your risk for developing cataract: Lots of exposure to sunlight Smoking High cholesterol or high blood pressure Diabetes Previous eye injury or surgery Family history of cataracts At earlier stages, simply changing your eyeglass or contacts prescription is all you need.
Question: What factors raise the risk for developing cataracts?
Answer: Symptoms of a cataract often develop slowly and can include: Blurry, cloudy, or dim vision -- a little like looking through a dirty windshield Double vision with one eye Trouble seeing at night or in dim light Halos around lights Sensitivity to light and glare Faded or yellow colors, or trouble telling the difference between blues and greens Trouble seeing an object against a background of the same color These factors raise your risk for developing cataract: Lots of exposure to sunlight Smoking High cholesterol or high blood pressure Diabetes Previous eye injury or surgery Family history of cataracts At earlier stages, simply changing your eyeglass or contacts prescription is all you need. Using brighter lights for reading or a magnifying glass may also help.
Question: What is the cure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
Answer: There is no cure for AMD, but there are options that may slow the progression of wet macular degeneration. Anti- VEGF treatment limits growth of new blood vessels in the eye that can threaten vision. Thermal laser treatment uses heat to disrupt the disease. Photodynamic therapy destroys blood vessels in the eye that are leaking and damaging vision. Your doctor may recommend you take certain vitamins and minerals -- including zinc, vitamins C and E, and lutein and zeaxanthin -- in specific doses to slow down AMD when it's still in its early stages.
Question: What is the wet type of AMD?
Answer: Other symptoms include: Hazy vision Needing extra light or having trouble when going from bright to low light Trouble reading or recognizing people's faces Colors appearing less vivid The wet type of AMD causes sudden, severe loss of central vision from leaking blood vessels growing in or under the retina. You may see a large dark spot in the center of your vision. If you have these blind spots, see an eye doctor right away. Other symptoms include: Distorted vision Objects appearing a different size for each eye Colors appearing less vivid or differently in each eye You may be more likely to get AMD if you smoke, have a family history of AMD, or are obese.
Question: What are cataracts?
Answer: With a cataract, the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and your vision gets blurry. They're often associated with aging. Half of all Americans have them by the time they reach 80.
Question: How do you know if you have retinal vessel occlusion?
Answer: Depending upon the type of blockage you have, you may have subtle, painless, moderate vision loss that comes and goes. Or you may have sudden, severe vision loss and pain that requires immediate medical care.
Question: How normal is age-related vision problems?
Answer: But eye problems aren't something you should simply write off as normal. Some problems stem from new or worsening vision disorders. As you get older, these might happen gradually. Others happen suddenly, quickly causing blindness. That is why regular exams with an eye doctor are so important. You can take steps to lower your risk of age-related vision problems. Or, if you have changes, you can slow their progression.
Question: What are some symptoms of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
Answer: Other symptoms include: Hazy vision Needing extra light or having trouble when going from bright to low light Trouble reading or recognizing people's faces Colors appearing less vivid The wet type of AMD causes sudden, severe loss of central vision from leaking blood vessels growing in or under the retina.
Question: What is the dry type of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
Answer: The dry type of AMD affects 9 out of 10 people with macular degeneration. It causes more gradual, subtle vision loss from the breakdown of cells in the retina. For example, you may see parts of letters, or straight lines may appear wavy. The dry type of AMD can develop into the wet type.