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Question: How can bone marrow test help in the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)?
Answer: AML affects immature blood cells called stem cells that grow into white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Bone Marrow Test To confirm that you have AML, you'll also need a bone marrow test. The doctor will place a needle into a bone -- usually near your hip -- and remove a little bit of fluid or a small piece of bone. The sample will go to a lab for testing. A doctor called a pathologist will look at your cells under a microscope. If 20% or more of the blood cells in your bone marrow are immature, you may be diagnosed with AML.
Question: How can complete blood count (CBC) help in the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)?
Answer: AML affects immature blood cells called stem cells that grow into white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. This test checks how many white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets you have. With AML, you may have more white blood cells and fewer red blood cells and platelets than normal.
Question: What is palliative care for nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease?
Answer: At any point in your life with lung disease, ask your doctor about palliative care to help you feel more comfortable. Palliative care is any treatment that helps to ease symptoms or just make you feel better. You may need oxygen therapy to help you breathe more easily, take meds for your upset stomach, or see a counselor to deal with stress.
Question: Which antibiotics are used to treat mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease?
Answer: Doctors treat mycobacterium avium complex ( MAC) disease, the most common NTM lung infection, with a combination of three antibiotics: Either azithromycin and clarithromycin Ethambutol Rifampin If you have more severe MAC disease that results from cavities in your lungs, your doctor may try rifabutin instead of rifampin.
Question: Do people get surgery for nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease?
Answer: Antibiotics alone may not clear up your infection or ease your symptoms. Some people also need surgery to take out damaged lung tissue.
Question: How will your doctor decide which antibiotic to use for mild nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease?
Answer: Your doctor will decide which antibiotic to try first based on: The exact type of bacteria that caused your infection and how it reacts to different drugs Your age Your symptoms Your overall health Other medications you take How severe your disease seems to be Most people with an NTM lung infection start with a combination of antibiotics that they take three times a week. You may have to change medications if the bacteria become resistant to your doctor's first choice, but she has several options to choose from.
Question: How can surgery help treat nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease?
Answer: Clinical trials are underway for a new type of drug to treat MAC-related NTM lung disease. Antibiotics alone may not clear up your infection or ease your symptoms. Some people also need surgery to take out damaged lung tissue. Surgery along with antibiotics can clear up an NTM lung infection in many people.
Question: How can you prevent nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease?
Answer: Clinical trials are underway for a new type of drug to treat MAC-related NTM lung disease. These bacteria are often found in water or moist places, so take these easy steps: Avoid hot tubs or spas. If you have a hot tub, make sure it's outside your house.
Question: What are some complementary treatments for nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease?
Answer: Others require ongoing treatments to keep their disease under control. You'll need to take antibiotics. Clinical trials are underway for a new type of drug to treat MAC-related NTM lung disease. There are other things you can try to ease your symptoms and help clear up your infection. Talk to your doctor first if you'd like to try any of these therapies: Nebulized hypertonic saline: A machine called a nebulizer sprays sterile, salty water into your airways to help clear mucus from your lungs. High-frequency chest wall oscillation: This device loosens mucus in your lungs. Physical therapy Huff cough, a technique to clear out the gunk You can also: Get some aerobic exercise.
Question: What can you expect with treatment for mild nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease?
Answer: You'll cough up some mucus and she'll send it to a lab for tests. You can stop taking the meds when the results have come back negative for a year. To treat it, you'll probably take azithromycin or clarithromycin to start. If they don't help, the doctor will switch you to ethambutol with or without rifabutin.
Question: How can palliative care help with  nontuberculous mycobacterial  (NTM) lung disease?
Answer: Clinical trials are underway for a new type of drug to treat MAC-related NTM lung disease. Lung disease symptoms and the treatments for them may make you feel awful at times. At any point in your life with lung disease, ask your doctor about palliative care to help you feel more comfortable. Palliative care is any treatment that helps to ease symptoms or just make you feel better. You may need oxygen therapy to help you breathe more easily, take meds for your upset stomach, or see a counselor to deal with stress.
Question: What are feeding questions you can ask at your baby's 12-month checkup?
Answer: Is it OK if my baby won't eat sometimes? Can I introduce whole milk now? When do I need to wean my baby from a bottle?
Question: What happens during your baby's 12 month checkup?
Answer: Check your baby's weight, length, and head circumference Perform a physical exam of your baby Possibly give your baby vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, or another (booster) shot of a vaccine your baby has already had Recommend a flu shot if it's fall or winter Is your baby pulling up?
Question: What should your baby's doctor do at your baby's 12 month checkup?
Answer: Check your baby's weight, length, and head circumference Perform a physical exam of your baby Possibly give your baby vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, or another (booster) shot of a vaccine your baby has already had Recommend a flu shot if it's fall or winter Is your baby pulling up? Standing? Walking? What and how many words can your baby say? Does your baby point at things and use both hands when playing?
Question: What are feeding tips for your 12-month-old baby?
Answer: Check your baby's weight, length, and head circumference Perform a physical exam of your baby Possibly give your baby vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, or another (booster) shot of a vaccine your baby has already had Recommend a flu shot if it's fall or winter Is your baby pulling up? When do I need to wean my baby from a bottle? Your baby may be pickier and less interested in food. This is a good time to grow his taste buds. Remember, baby may not like a particular food on the first try. But keep trying! Giving fruit is ALWAYS better than juice. Limit juice to ½ cup a day. Water is even better. Unless your baby's doctor suggests 2%, your baby should start drinking whole milk now because he needs the fat for growth. What are good toys for babies at this age? Your baby will need to be in a rear-facing car seat until age 2.
Question: What are baby development tips?
Answer: Remember, baby may not like a particular food on the first try. Make time to read, play, and talk to your baby each day. When you're with baby, say the names of things to help his language skills. Pull toys, blocks for stacking and building, and balls are good for this age. TV or media is not a good idea. Try putting on music instead. Make sure your home is baby-proofed for the safety of your mobile or nearly mobile baby. Your baby will need to be in a rear-facing car seat until age 2. Never leave baby alone in the car.
Question: What are feeding tips for your 12 month baby?
Answer: Check your baby's weight, length, and head circumference Perform a physical exam of your baby Possibly give your baby vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, or another (booster) shot of a vaccine your baby has already had Recommend a flu shot if it's fall or winter Is your baby pulling up? Remember, baby may not like a particular food on the first try. But keep trying! Giving fruit is ALWAYS better than juice. Limit juice to ½ cup a day. Water is even better. Unless your baby's doctor suggests 2%, your baby should start drinking whole milk now because he needs the fat for growth. If you are weaning your baby from the bottle, wean gradually, first at mealtimes and finally before bed. Putting just water in baby's bottle may help with weaning.
Question: What causes circadian rhythm disorders?
Answer: Circadian rhythm disorders can be caused by many factors, including: Shift work Pregnancy Time zone changes Medications Changes in routine such as staying up late or sleeping in Medical problems including Alzheimer's or Parkinson disease Mental health problems Menopause Jet Lag or Rapid Time Zone Change Syndrome: This syndrome consists of symptoms that include excessive sleepiness and a lack of daytime alertness in people who travel across time zones.
Question: How long does it take for birth control pills to work?
Answer: I just started taking the birth control pill. Can I can stop using contraception? It can take time for the hormones in the pill to work.
Question: If I don't have a condom, can I use plastic wrap or a balloon?
Answer: Plastic wrap, balloons, and other materials don't work. They don't fit and can fall off. They also break easily. Condoms are designed to stay on during sex, and they've been tested to make sure they work.
Question: Can a woman get pregnant the first time she has sex?
Answer: Can I get pregnant if it's my first time having sex?
Question: Can breastfeeding help with birth control?
Answer: Can I get pregnant if I'm already pregnant? I'm breastfeeding.
Question: Are certain sex positions effective birth control?
Answer: Even if the man removes his penis before he ejaculates, sperm in the pre-ejaculate can still get the woman pregnant. This may be caused by ejaculation near the vagina. You'll get pregnant anytime sperm fertilizes an egg, whether or not there's an orgasm involved. Some people think that certain positions, such as standing up, keep sperm from entering the vagina.
Question: Can douching keep me from getting pregnant?
Answer: This is called the rhythm method. Even if it seems like the ejaculate would fall out of your body, enough of the sperm could enter and can lead to pregnancy.
Question: How does transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for overactive bladder (OAB) work?
Answer: They include: Bruises or bleeding where the needle is inserted Tingling or mild pain Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS). This procedure strengthens the muscles that control urination. Your doctor places thin wires inside your vagina, if you're female, or in your bottom, if you're male. It delivers pulses of electricity that stimulate your bladder muscles to make them stronger. Studies show that electrical stimulation works better than fake stimulation (placebo) or Kegel exercises to relieve OAB symptoms. It's not clear whether one type of stimulation works better or is safer than another.
Question: What is electrical stimulation for overactive bladder (OAB)?
Answer: Electrical stimulation may give you better control over the muscles in your bladder, a sac-shaped organ that holds your urine. Your doctor may recommend it if medicine, pelvic exercise, and other lifestyle changes haven't worked for you. It might take some trial and error to find the right treatment for your OAB.
Question: How does percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for overactive bladder (OAB) work?
Answer: One requires surgery. Sacral nerve stimulation ( SNS). The wire connects to a battery-powered device called a stimulator that you wear outside your body. A stimulator on the outside of your body sends electrical impulses through the needle to the nerve, and on to other nerves in your spine that control your bladder. Each PTNS treatment takes about 30 minutes. Usually, you'll have 12 sessions, once a week. You might need more sessions to keep seeing results.
Question: What physical problems can cause Ganser syndrome?
Answer: Another factor that may contribute to Ganser syndrome is a desire to avoid responsibility or an unpleasant situation. There are also physical problems that may cause the symptoms of Ganser syndrome.
Question: How is Ganser syndrome diagnosed?
Answer: In addition, doctors must rule out any possible physical problems, such as stroke or head injury, as the cause of the symptoms before considering a diagnosis of Ganser syndrome. If the doctor finds no physical reason for the symptoms, he or she may refer the person to a psychiatrist or psychologist, mental health professionals who are specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses. Psychiatrists and psychologists use specially designed interviews and assessment tools to evaluate a person for a factitious disorder. The doctor bases his or her diagnosis on the exclusion of actual physical or mental illness and his or her observation of the patient's attitude and behavior. It is difficult to predict whether and when symptoms of Ganser syndrome are likely to go away.
Question: How common is Ganser syndrome, and can it be prevented?
Answer: Ganser syndrome is very rare. It is more common in men than in women and most often occurs in the late teens and early adult years. There is no known way to prevent this condition.
Question: How is Ganser syndrome treated?
Answer: There are also physical problems that may cause the symptoms of Ganser syndrome. For people with histrionic personality disorder, their self-esteem depends on the approval of others and does not arise from a true feeling of self-worth. If the doctor finds no physical reason for the symptoms, he or she may refer the person to a psychiatrist or psychologist, mental health professionals who are specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses. Medication usually is not used, unless the person also suffers from depression, anxiety, or psychosis.
Question: How does a doctor diagnose Tietze syndrome?
Answer: Because there is no special test for Tietze syndrome, doctors usually want to know about your symptoms. Your doctor will probably do a physical exam which could involve pressing on your chest. He may also order tests to rule out other things. These tests might include X-rays, an ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI), a biopsy, or an electrocardiogram to see the electrical activity in your heart.
Question: What is Tietze syndrome?
Answer: Usually the second or third ribs are most affected. Tietz syndrome is congenital, or present from birth, and is also rare.
Question: What causes Tietze syndrome?
Answer: Sometimes Tietze syndrome happens as a result of having other things, such as psoriatic arthritis. Coughing, sneezing, exercise or other physical activity, breathing deeply, laughing, wearing a seatbelt, hugging someone, or even just lying down might make the pain worse.
Question: Who is more likely to get hyponatremia?
Answer: But at any age, you're more likely to get it if you have a condition like kidney disease, SIADH, or heart failure. It can also happen if you take the drugs that make the condition more likely. If you drink too much water when you do something that's physically very hard -- like a marathon -- you may be more likely to develop hyponatremia.
Question: What is a rebound headache?
Answer: If you take headache medicine too often, it can backfire. Your pain can come on stronger and more often. Doctors call this a "rebound" or "medication overuse" headache.
Question: What are the side effects of a migraine, aside from head pain?
Answer: Migraine can have many triggers, including: Stress Foods such as alcohol, aged cheese, and processed meats Caffeine (either from too much or from withdrawal) Menstruation Tension or fatigue Skipped meals Changes in your sleep patterns Besides head pain, migraine can make you sensitive to light, noise, and smells. You may have "auras," which means you have blurred vision or see spots, dots, or wavy lines. You may also have nausea and fatigue.
Question: What is the treatment for a rebound headache?
Answer: You'll need to work with your doctor to find the right treatment. Often, you just have to cut back on the medicine you take.
Question: What are the triggers of a migraine headache?
Answer: Migraine can have many triggers, including: Stress Foods such as alcohol, aged cheese, and processed meats Caffeine (either from too much or from withdrawal) Menstruation Tension or fatigue Skipped meals Changes in your sleep patterns Besides head pain, migraine can make you sensitive to light, noise, and smells.
Question: What are the triggers of a tension headache?
Answer: Triggers can include: Stress Trouble sleeping Neck pain Hunger Alcohol Caffeine Jaw or dental problems These headaches aren't typically made worse by physical activity, light, smells, or sounds. And they usually don't come with nausea and vomiting.
Question: What should someone do if they want to stop their headache pain?
Answer: To find the fix that works for you, you first need to know what type of headache you have.
Question: What are rebound or medication overuse headaches?
Answer: If you take headache medicine too often, it can backfire. Your pain can come on stronger and more often. Doctors call this a "rebound" or "medication overuse" headache. You'll need to work with your doctor to find the right treatment. Often, you just have to cut back on the medicine you take.
Question: How often does someone get tension headaches?
Answer: Triggers can include: Stress Trouble sleeping Neck pain Hunger Alcohol Caffeine Jaw or dental problems These headaches aren't typically made worse by physical activity, light, smells, or sounds. And they usually don't come with nausea and vomiting. Yours are "episodic" if you get them fewer than 15 days a month. They're "chronic" if you get them more often than that.
Question: What triggers migraines?
Answer: Migraine can have many triggers, including: Stress Foods such as alcohol, aged cheese, and processed meats Caffeine (either from too much or from withdrawal) Menstruation Tension or fatigue Skipped meals Changes in your sleep patterns Besides head pain, migraine can make you sensitive to light, noise, and smells. You may have "auras," which means you have blurred vision or see spots, dots, or wavy lines. You may also have nausea and fatigue.
Question: What causes a sinus headache?
Answer: These result from sinus congestion and inflammation, typically from a cold, the flu, or allergies such as hay fever.
Question: Why do mild to moderate headaches start?
Answer: Some people find that it strikes after an infection, flu-like illness, surgery, or stressful event. The pain tends to be moderate, but for some people, it's severe. And it's often hard to treat. Symptoms can vary widely. Some are like tension headaches. Others share symptoms of migraine, such as nausea or sensitivity to light. Call your doctor if your headache won't go away or if it's severe. Doctors call this a "rebound" or "medication overuse" headache.
Question: What causes a new daily persistent headache?
Answer: Some people find that it strikes after an infection, flu-like illness, surgery, or stressful event. Doctors call this a "rebound" or "medication overuse" headache.
Question: Where is the pain during a migraine headache?
Answer: It can throb and get worse with physical activity. If you get one of these, you'll usually feel pain on both sides of your head or neck, not just on one side. The pain tends to be moderate, but for some people, it's severe. They're not all alike.
Question: Does weather cause a sinus headache?
Answer: And they usually don't come with nausea and vomiting. Cold and damp weather can make it hurt more, too.
Question: How do you correct your vision?
Answer: They're practical, affordable, and safe. Contact lenses are good if you have an active lifestyle or don't like wearing eyeglasses. They work the same way as glasses but stay in place when you're on the move. Plus you can wear sunglasses with them, which helps if you spend a lot of time outside. There are many different brands, colors, and materials, so get yours fitted by an eye health pro. Corrective surgery changes the way your eye bends light. You don't get it done for looks. You do it because it helps you depend less on glasses or contacts. You may not need to correct your vision at all after it.
Question: What does visual acuity mean?
Answer: This checks your central vision -- how you make out the fine details of objects.
Question: What vision care does health insurance cover?
Answer: Most vision health insurance plans cover some or all costs of nonmedical-related vision care. Check with your provider to figure out what's covered. If you don't have vision health insurance, some doctors will set up a payment plan you can afford. If you have a medical eye problem, your regular health insurance will usually cover treatment.
Question: How often should I see an eye doctor?
Answer: Go right away if you have sudden vision loss, eye pain, or irritation. Your doctor can find most eye diseases during a routine exam. Many can be treated with success when you start early. If you have health problems, like diabetes, you may need to go to the eye doctor more often to keep tabs on any complications.
Question: How is visual acuity tested?
Answer: It's easy -- you'll read an eye chart. Simple tests, like the " Random E Test," can determine the visual acuity of infants or nonreaders.
Question: How does your health insurance cover eye health?
Answer: Most vision health insurance plans cover some or all costs of nonmedical-related vision care. Check with your provider to figure out what's covered. If you don't have vision health insurance, some doctors will set up a payment plan you can afford. If you have a medical eye problem, your regular health insurance will usually cover treatment.
Question: How is your vision tested?
Answer: To keep your eyes in good shape, it's important to see an eye doctor at least once every couple of years as an adult. Simple tests, like the " Random E Test," can determine the visual acuity of infants or nonreaders.
Question: When do you get corrective vision surgery?
Answer: Corrective surgery changes the way your eye bends light. You may not need to correct your vision at all after it.
Question: What are early signs of hearing loss in children?
Answer: Unless your child was diagnosed with hearing loss at birth, you'll probably be the first person to notice if he has trouble picking up on sounds. Some early signs of a problem include: No reaction to loud noises No response to your voice Your child makes simple sounds that taper off A child with otitis media may also: Pull or rub an ear Be constantly cranky for no clear reason Stop paying attention Have little energy Not understand directions Often ask for the TV or radio to be louder Have a fever Have ear pain If you notice these symptoms in your child, talk with his doctor.
Question: How can watchful waiting help in treating otitis media in children?
Answer: The condition often goes away on its own, so sometimes the first treatment is simply to watch for changes.
Question: What are symptoms of otitis media in children with hearing loss?
Answer: Some early signs of a problem include: No reaction to loud noises No response to your voice Your child makes simple sounds that taper off A child with otitis media may also: Pull or rub an ear Be constantly cranky for no clear reason Stop paying attention Have little energy Not understand directions Often ask for the TV or radio to be louder Have a fever Have ear pain If you notice these symptoms in your child, talk with his doctor.
Question: How can problems at birth cause hearing loss in children?
Answer: Some children are born with hearing problems. Most of the time, they're tied to a child's genes. Other times, it happens during pregnancy or from prenatal care. Hearing loss can also happen when a pregnant woman has a medical condition like diabetes or preeclampsia. A baby born prematurely is at higher risk, too.