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Question: Can an IUD stop abnormal uterine bleeding?
Answer: Abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding is called menorrhagia. After menopause, women who take hormone replacement therapy may still have periods.
Question: Is it easy to diagnose multiple sclerosis?
Answer: It can be a challenge for doctors to diagnose multiple sclerosis ( MS). There's no single test that can prove you have it.
Question: Are electrical tests used to diagnose multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Evoked potentials: These electrical nerve tests can help doctors confirm if MS has affected the parts of your brain that help you see, hear, and feel. The doctor will place wires on your scalp to test your brain's response as you watch a pattern on a video screen, hear a series of clicks, or get electrical pulses on your arm or leg.
Question: What other tests are used to diagnose multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Evoked potentials: These electrical nerve tests can help doctors confirm if MS has affected the parts of your brain that help you see, hear, and feel. The doctor will place wires on your scalp to test your brain's response as you watch a pattern on a video screen, hear a series of clicks, or get electrical pulses on your arm or leg. Blood tests: They can't diagnose MS, but the doctor will use them to look for substances in your blood that point to it.
Question: Will my doctor examine my blood to diagnose multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Blood tests: They can't diagnose MS, but the doctor will use them to look for substances in your blood that point to it. Most importantly, they can help your doctor rule out conditions that look like MS.
Question: Does a normal MRI confirm that I do not have multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Also, an MRI result that says things are normal doesn't rule out MS. You could be one of a small number of people who have lesions in places the scan can't show.
Question: What does an MRI show?
Answer: They can see changes caused by multiple sclerosis like signs of inflammation in the deep parts of your brain or spinal cord. But older people or those with high blood pressure and diabetes also can have the same kinds of spots on a brain MRI. So the doctor will consider other info, including your symptoms, along with the scan results before they make a diagnosis.
Question: Will you need a spinal tap for multiple sclerosis?
Answer: They'll ask how you're feeling and help you figure out if your symptoms mean you have MS or another problem. Doctors use it to look for high levels of proteins and other substances that are signs of the disease. It can help diagnose MS, but it, too, isn't absolute proof.
Question: What should I do after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis?
Answer: It can be a challenge for doctors to diagnose multiple sclerosis ( MS). If you've been waiting years or months, the news might be a relief. Either way, you'll have concerns about what the disease means for your life and your family. That's completely understandable. Talk with others -- your friends, your doctor, a support group, or a counselor -- about your feelings. Your health care team can help you decide the best ways to treat your disease and live with it day to day. MS affects everyone differently, so what works for one person with the condition may not be what's best for you.
Question: What tests will my doctor perform to diagnose multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Your doctor will need to: Find damage to at least two areas of your central nervous system (your brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves) Prove the damage happened at different points in time Rule out any other diagnosis The doctor will start by asking you about your medical history and your symptoms. They'll also do a few tests to see if your brain and spinal cord are working as they should. Spinal taps: This test, which you may also hear called lumbar puncture, checks the fluid that runs through your spinal column.
Question: What happens after multiple sclerosis has been diagnosed?
Answer: It can be a challenge for doctors to diagnose multiple sclerosis ( MS). If you've been waiting years or months, the news might be a relief. Either way, you'll have concerns about what the disease means for your life and your family. That's completely understandable. Talk with others -- your friends, your doctor, a support group, or a counselor -- about your feelings. Your health care team can help you decide the best ways to treat your disease and live with it day to day. MS affects everyone differently, so what works for one person with the condition may not be what's best for you.
Question: Does precision medicine exist for everyone?
Answer: Precision medicine, at its core, is about matching the right drugs to the right people. But today it's not yet possible for every disease. So even though it sounds like a great idea, your doctor might still give you the standard drug that most other people get.
Question: Will precision medicines cure cancer?
Answer: Cancers can evolve over time and become resistant to a treatment. Or a drug may work against only part of a tumor, which lets the remaining part continue to grow.
Question: Where is precision medicine most used currently?
Answer: Where precision medicine is starting to make a difference is in the treatment of some cancers. Researchers are beginning to change how they classify tumors. The genetics of some breast cancers, for instance, may be more like stomach tumors than other breast cancers. With precision medicine, cancers that are genetically alike are treated similarly. For example, doctors know a drug called Gleevec (imatinib) works to treat leukemia only when the cancer cells have one particular genetic makeup. So, rather than treat everyone with leukemia using Gleevec, doctors test people for that specific genetic mix and give the drug only to those who have it. They're using the same approach to decide which meds people take for breast, lung, and colorectal cancers, as well as melanoma.
Question: Is precision medicine based on genetics?
Answer: Or a drug may work against only part of a tumor, which lets the remaining part continue to grow. These could include: The perfect diet for you -- and only you Tests to find the bacteria in your digestive system Blood samples to count your immune cells Real-time tracking of your blood sugar levels, heartbeat, or blood pressure Anything that can give doctors a better sense of you as an individual has the potential to help them figure out how to make you healthier.
Question: Why is precision medicine needed?
Answer: Picture this: You get detailed tests that can gauge how your arthritis or cancer differs from someone else's. Then you get a treatment that's tailored to you, rather than to anyone else. To test all this out, researchers are turning to something called âbasket trials.â The âbasketâ is based on the genetics of your cancer, not where it is in your body. The treatment they receive is based on the genetics of their tumor.
Question: What is precision medicine?
Answer: Picture this: You get detailed tests that can gauge how your arthritis or cancer differs from someone else's. These could include: The perfect diet for you -- and only you Tests to find the bacteria in your digestive system Blood samples to count your immune cells Real-time tracking of your blood sugar levels, heartbeat, or blood pressure Anything that can give doctors a better sense of you as an individual has the potential to help them figure out how to make you healthier.
Question: Can myelofibrosis cause high blood pressure?
Answer: Portal hypertension: Blood leaves your spleen and goes to your liver through the portal vein. When you have an enlarged spleen, the blood goes out under high pressure. This can force it into smaller veins in your stomach and esophagus. Sometimes they burst and bleed.
Question: Can myelofibrosis cause acute leukemia?
Answer: Acute leukemia: Some people who have myelofibrosis will get acute myeloid leukemia. This blood cancer can get worse quickly if it isn't treated.
Question: What is a CT coronary angiogram used for to diagnose heart failure?
Answer: It uses an X-ray and a contrast dye to see if you have coronary artery disease. Your doctor can view images in 3- D, which lets him see blockages in your arteries.
Question: What is a cardiac MRI used for to diagnose heart failure?
Answer: This less-commonly used test helps your doctor figure out if you have problems with your heart muscle or the tissues that surround the heart.
Question: What is cardiac catheterization used for to diagnose heart failure?
Answer: It uses an X-ray and a contrast dye to see if you have coronary artery disease.
Question: What is an echocardiogram used for to diagnose heart failure?
Answer: This test, often called an "echo," shows your heart's movement. During this exam, your doctor places a wand on the surface of your chest. It sends ultrasound waves that show pictures of your heart's valves and chambers. Those images let your doctor look at how well your ticker is pumping. Your doctor may combine an echocardiogram with tests called Doppler ultrasound and color Doppler to check blood flow across your heart's valves.
Question: What will the doctor ask before figuring out the right treatment for heart failure?
Answer: First, your doctor will want to know if you: Have other conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, angina, high blood pressure, or other heart problems Smoke Drink alcohol, and how much Take medications, and which ones Your doctor will also do a physical exam.
Question: What is a stress test used for to diagnose heart failure?
Answer: Your heart releases it when heart failure develops. It helps your doctor find clogged heart arteries.
Question: What should your bedroom be like if you have insomnia?
Answer: Temperature, lighting, and noise should be controlled to make the bedroom conducive to falling (and staying) asleep. Your bed should feel comfortable and if you have a pet that sleeps in the room with you, consider having the pet sleep somewhere else if it tends to make noise in the night.
Question: How can cognitive therapy help insomnia?
Answer: Cognitive therapy helps some people with insomnia identify and correct inappropriate thoughts and beliefs that may contribute to insomnia. In addition, cognitive therapy can give you the proper information about sleep norms, age-related sleep changes, and help set reasonable sleep goals, among other things.
Question: Why are naps bad for insomnia?
Answer: It is important to establish and maintain a regular sleep pattern and train oneself to associate sleep with cues like darkness and a consistent bedtime. Napping can affect the quality of nighttime sleep.
Question: Why is eating or drinking right before bed bad for insomnia?
Answer: Eating a late dinner or snacking before going to bed can activate the digestive system and keep you up. If you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux ( GERD) or heartburn, it is even more important to avoid eating and drinking right before bed since this can make your symptoms worse. In addition, drinking a lot of fluids prior to bed can overwhelm the bladder, requiring frequent visits to the bathroom that disturb your sleep.
Question: Why is exercise good for insomnia?
Answer: Regular exercise can improve sleep quality and duration. However, exercising immediately before bedtime can have a stimulant effect on the body and should be avoided. Try to finish exercising at least three hours before you plan to retire for the night.
Question: Is it OK to do things besides sleep in your bedroom when you have insomnia?
Answer: If you suffer from insomnia, do not balance the checkbook, study, or make phone calls, for example, while in bed or even in the bedroom, and avoid watching television or listening to the radio. All these activities can increase alertness and make it difficult to fall asleep. Your bed should feel comfortable and if you have a pet that sleeps in the room with you, consider having the pet sleep somewhere else if it tends to make noise in the night.
Question: What can help you sleep when you have insomnia?
Answer: Wake up at the same time each day. Eliminate alcohol and stimulants like nicotine and caffeine. Limit naps. Regular exercise can improve sleep quality and duration. The bed is for sleeping and having sex and that's it. Do not eat or drink right before going to bed. Make your sleeping environment comfortable. Get all your worrying over with before you go to bed. Consider participating in cognitive therapy.
Question: Should I eat vegetables to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation?
Answer: 5 -- Work a Few Veggies Into Your Day Vegetables offer loads of fiber plus antioxidants that can help fight heart disease and some types of cancer. Here are a few examples: 1 cup carrot slices, cooked = 5 grams of fiber 1 cup cooked broccoli = 4.5 grams of fiber 1 sweet potato = 4 grams of fiber 1 cup cauliflower, cooked = 3 grams of fiber 2 cups raw spinach leaves = 3 grams of fiber Having trouble getting started?
Question: Should I eat breakfast cereals to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation?
Answer: 2 -- Eat Breakfast Cereals Some cereals contain 5 or more grams of fiber per serving. Here are a few examples: 1 cup of Raisin Bran = 8 grams of fiber 1/2 cup of All- Bran = 10 grams 1 cup of Shredded Wheat Spoonsize = 5 grams 1 1/4 cups of cooked oatmeal = 5 grams No.
Question: What is cruciferous au gratin and how can I make it to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation?
Answer: Cruciferous Au Gratin Makes six side servings Ingredients 4 cups cauliflower florets ( Reserve about 2 cups of the coarsely chopped cauliflower stems) 4 cups broccoli florets 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup golden mushroom canned soup (vegetable or chicken broth can be substituted) 1 cup fat-free half and half (low-fat or whole milk can be substituted) 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons horseradish (to taste) Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste cup grated Gruyere cheese (reduced-fat Swiss or Jarlsberg Lite can be substituted) Directions Add cauliflower and broccoli florets to large microwave-safe dish with 1/4 cup of water. Cover dish and microwave on HIGH until just tender (about four-six minutes). Meanwhile, start heating a medium-sized nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Coat the pan with canola cooking spray. Add the coarsely chopped cauliflower stems, shallots, and garlic, and gently saute until soft (do not brown). Add the golden mushroom soup or vegetable or chicken broth and cook until the stock is almost evaporated. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender along with the fat-free half-and-half and pulse until fairly smooth. Add the horseradish and season with salt and pepper to taste. Coat a 9-inch pie plate with canola cooking spray. Add the cauliflower and broccoli florets to the dish and pour the half-and-half mixture over the top. Gently toss to blend. Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Nutritional Information Per Serving: 115 calories, 10 grams protein, 12.7 grams carbohydrate, 3.5 grams fat (1.9 grams saturated fat), 11 milligrams cholesterol, 3.5 grams fiber, 240 milligrams sodium. Calories from fat: 26%.
Question: Should I eat fruits to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation?
Answer: 4 -- Enjoy a Few Fruits Each Day Fruits are great choices because they include both fiber and extra water. Here are a few examples: 1 apple = 3.7 grams of fiber 1 banana = 2.8 grams 1 pear = 4 grams 1 cup of strawberries = 3.8 grams No.
Question: How can people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) get more veggies in their diet?
Answer: 5 -- Work a Few Veggies Into Your Day Vegetables offer loads of fiber plus antioxidants that can help fight heart disease and some types of cancer. Here are a few examples: 1 cup carrot slices, cooked = 5 grams of fiber 1 cup cooked broccoli = 4.5 grams of fiber 1 sweet potato = 4 grams of fiber 1 cup cauliflower, cooked = 3 grams of fiber 2 cups raw spinach leaves = 3 grams of fiber Having trouble getting started?
Question: What are some ways for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to get more whole grains?
Answer: 1 -- Get Those Whole Grains First, make sure you are not gluten sensitive. If unsure, stop eating gluten for three weeks and use alternatives instead (such as rice, quinoa, potato, and flax). You can get 4 grams of fiber easily with a serving of whole grains. Here are a few examples: 1 to 2 slices of whole-grain bread (depending on the brand) 1 cup of brown rice 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (depending on the brand) 9 Reduced- Fat Triscuits No.
Question: What are some ways for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to eat more breakfast cereals?
Answer: 2 -- Eat Breakfast Cereals Some cereals contain 5 or more grams of fiber per serving. Here are a few examples: 1 cup of Raisin Bran = 8 grams of fiber 1/2 cup of All- Bran = 10 grams 1 cup of Shredded Wheat Spoonsize = 5 grams 1 1/4 cups of cooked oatmeal = 5 grams No.
Question: What are the ingredients for a high-fiber berry parfait for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: High- Fiber Berry Parfait Makes one parfait Ingredients cup strawberry or berry yogurt (low-fat or light depending on preference) cup sliced strawberries cup Raisin Bran cereal Garnish parfait with: a small dollop of light whipping cream or light Cool Whip and a whole strawberry or fan a few slices of strawberries on top (optional) Directions 1.
Question: How can I get more fiber in my diet to help my IBS-C?
Answer: 2 -- Eat Breakfast Cereals Some cereals contain 5 or more grams of fiber per serving.
Question: How do I make an irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)-friendly 7-layer bean dip?
Answer: Directions Add beans to small microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH for two minutes to warm and soften. Stir in chili powder, black pepper, and pepper sauce to taste. Spread into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish and let cool. Spread sour cream over the beans. Top beans with shredded cheese then sprinkle chopped tomatoes evenly over the top. Top with green onions and olives if desired. Refrigerate until needed. Serve with any of the suggested dippers. Nutritional Information Per Serving (not including dippers): 145 calories, 10 grams protein, 18.5 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fat (2 grams saturated fat), 10 milligrams cholesterol, 4 grams fiber, 400 milligrams sodium. Calories from fat: 21%.
Question: What is a parfait recipe I can make to help treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation?
Answer: High- Fiber Berry Parfait Makes one parfait Ingredients cup strawberry or berry yogurt (low-fat or light depending on preference) cup sliced strawberries cup Raisin Bran cereal Garnish parfait with: a small dollop of light whipping cream or light Cool Whip and a whole strawberry or fan a few slices of strawberries on top (optional) Directions 1. In 2-cup measure, blend yogurt with sliced strawberries. Spoon half of the mixture into parfait glass. Sprinkle half of the Raisin Bran over the yogurt mixture. Top that with the rest of the yogurt mixture and sprinkle the remaining Raisin Bran over the top with a dollop of light whipped cream and a strawberry if desired. Enjoy immediately. Nutritional Information Per Serving: 230 calories, 9 grams protein, 50 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fat (.9 grams saturated fat), 5 milligrams cholesterol, 5.5 grams fiber, 255 milligrams sodium. Calories from fat: 8%
Question: How can I make a Cruciferous Au Gratin for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: Directions Add beans to small microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH for two minutes to warm and soften. Cruciferous Au Gratin Makes six side servings Ingredients 4 cups cauliflower florets ( Reserve about 2 cups of the coarsely chopped cauliflower stems) 4 cups broccoli florets 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup golden mushroom canned soup (vegetable or chicken broth can be substituted) 1 cup fat-free half and half (low-fat or whole milk can be substituted) 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons horseradish (to taste) Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste cup grated Gruyere cheese (reduced-fat Swiss or Jarlsberg Lite can be substituted) Directions Add cauliflower and broccoli florets to large microwave-safe dish with 1/4 cup of water. Cover dish and microwave on HIGH until just tender (about four-six minutes). Meanwhile, start heating a medium-sized nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Coat the pan with canola cooking spray. Add the coarsely chopped cauliflower stems, shallots, and garlic, and gently saute until soft (do not brown). Add the golden mushroom soup or vegetable or chicken broth and cook until the stock is almost evaporated. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender along with the fat-free half-and-half and pulse until fairly smooth. Add the horseradish and season with salt and pepper to taste. Coat a 9-inch pie plate with canola cooking spray. Add the cauliflower and broccoli florets to the dish and pour the half-and-half mixture over the top. Gently toss to blend. Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Nutritional Information Per Serving: 115 calories, 10 grams protein, 12.7 grams carbohydrate, 3.5 grams fat (1.9 grams saturated fat), 11 milligrams cholesterol, 3.5 grams fiber, 240 milligrams sodium. Calories from fat: 26%.
Question: How can I make a high-fiber berry parfait for someone with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: Directions Add beans to small microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH for two minutes to warm and soften. In 2-cup measure, blend yogurt with sliced strawberries. Spoon half of the mixture into parfait glass. Sprinkle half of the Raisin Bran over the yogurt mixture. Top that with the rest of the yogurt mixture and sprinkle the remaining Raisin Bran over the top with a dollop of light whipped cream and a strawberry if desired. Enjoy immediately. Nutritional Information Per Serving: 230 calories, 9 grams protein, 50 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fat (.9 grams saturated fat), 5 milligrams cholesterol, 5.5 grams fiber, 255 milligrams sodium. Calories from fat: 8%
Question: What is an advance directive?
Answer: Sometimes called a living will, this document spells out the measures you would like taken, or not taken, to prolong your life. This document is legally binding.
Question: What is a durable power of attorney for health care?
Answer: Designating someone to have your power of attorney for health care does not mean you give up any power to make your own decisions. This person should have a copy of your advance directives, and should know your specific wishes regarding the kinds of lifesaving measures you do and do not want.
Question: Who can take online vision tests?
Answer: Online vision tests are meant for healthy adults ages 18 to 39 who: Already have a prescription for eyeglasses and it's not very strong Have already had a complete eye exam and know their eyes are healthy Have no risks for eye disease, like diabetes or high blood pressure Even if you are the right age and healthy enough to take an online vision test, you should still get regular eye exams as often as your eye doctor recommends.
Question: What do you need about online vision test?
Answer: Several companies offer tests that you can take on the internet with your computer or smartphone. An online vision test might check: How sharp your vision is If you have astigmatism, a condition that can make things blurry or stretched How sensitive your eyes are to light If you have color-blindness, meaning you can't see colors correctly These eye tests can be helpful in some situations, like if you break or lose your glasses when you're far from home and you need a prescription to get new ones. But they can't replace regular visits to your eye doctor. That's because they are only about vision -- they don't check the health of your eyes. They can't tell you if you have a condition that can threaten your sight, like cataracts, glaucoma, or macular degeneration.