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Question: What causes myxedema coma?
Answer: If you have severe hypothyroidism, then any of the following can contribute to myxedema coma: Infections, especially lung and urine infections Heart failure Stroke Trauma Surgery Drugs, such as phenothiazines, amiodarone, lithium, and tranquilizers, and prolonged iodide use Not taking prescribed thyroid medications Symptoms of hypothyroidism may include the following: Weakness Confusion or non-responsiveness Feeling cold Low body temperature Swelling of the body, especially the face, tongue, and lower legs Difficulty breathing People who have myxedema coma are in or near a coma and not able to function normally.
Question: What is myxedema coma?
Answer: People with hypothyroidism have problems that reflect underactivity of the organs of the body, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue, feeling cold, weight gain, dry skin, and sleepiness. When the levels of thyroid hormones become very low, the symptoms get worse and can result in a serious condition called myxedema coma. Myxedema coma is a rare but life-threatening condition. People with hypothyroidism who are in or near a coma should be taken to an emergency department immediately.
Question: What should you do when someone is in myxedema coma?
Answer: People with hypothyroidism who are in or near a coma should be taken to an emergency department immediately. If you have severe hypothyroidism, then any of the following can contribute to myxedema coma: Infections, especially lung and urine infections Heart failure Stroke Trauma Surgery Drugs, such as phenothiazines, amiodarone, lithium, and tranquilizers, and prolonged iodide use Not taking prescribed thyroid medications Symptoms of hypothyroidism may include the following: Weakness Confusion or non-responsiveness Feeling cold Low body temperature Swelling of the body, especially the face, tongue, and lower legs Difficulty breathing People who have myxedema coma are in or near a coma and not able to function normally. Friends or family members should take them to an emergency department immediately. Friends or family members should not give the person in myxedema coma any thyroid medication before taking him or her to the emergency department.
Question: Is early treatment important for rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Even though there's nothing you can do to ensure you won't get it, keep in mind that early treatment can make your symptoms less painful and save your joints from damage. Ideally, you should begin treatment within 3 to 6 months of your first symptoms.
Question: Is there a way to prevent rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: And if you do get the disease, smoking can make it worse. There's no way to prevent RA, but you can lower your chances if you: Quit smoking.
Question: Is there a link between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease?
Answer: Take care of your gums: New research shows a link between RA and periodontal (gum) disease. Brush, floss, and see your dentist for regular checkups.
Question: How does rheumatoid arthritis affect the body?
Answer: Rheumatoid arthritis ( RA) happens when your body's defenses -- your immune system -- target the synovium, a thin layer of tissue that lines your joint. Your joints are usually the most severely affected, but the inflammation can spread to other organs and systems. RA causes ongoing pain, fatigue, and other problems. It's different from osteoarthritis, which results from breakdown of cartilage, the squishy tissue that cushions the ends of your joints.
Question: How does rheumatoid arthritis happen?
Answer: Rheumatoid arthritis ( RA) happens when your body's defenses -- your immune system -- target the synovium, a thin layer of tissue that lines your joint. Your joints are usually the most severely affected, but the inflammation can spread to other organs and systems. RA causes ongoing pain, fatigue, and other problems. It's different from osteoarthritis, which results from breakdown of cartilage, the squishy tissue that cushions the ends of your joints.
Question: Can you do anything to prevent rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Extra weight, especially if you're under 55. And if you do get the disease, smoking can make it worse. There's no way to prevent RA, but you can lower your chances if you: Quit smoking. It's the one sure thing besides your genes that boosts your odds of getting RA. Some studies show it also can make the disease get worse faster and lead to more joint damage, especially if you're ages 55 or younger. If you're overweight and a smoker, your chances of developing RA go up. Take care of your gums: New research shows a link between RA and periodontal (gum) disease. Brush, floss, and see your dentist for regular checkups. Even though there's nothing you can do to ensure you won't get it, keep in mind that early treatment can make your symptoms less painful and save your joints from damage. Ideally, you should begin treatment within 3 to 6 months of your first symptoms.
Question: What makes me more likely to get rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: It isn't a normal part of aging. RA is more common in women than men. It's more likely in women who've never been pregnant and those who've recently given birth.
Question: What makes you more likely to get rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: It isn't a normal part of aging. RA is more common in women than men. It's more likely in women who've never been pregnant and those who've recently given birth.
Question: What surfaces should be disinfected to prevent sickness?
Answer: Before, during, and after you prepare food Before you eat Before and after you care for a sick person Before and after you treat a cut or wound After you use the bathroom After you change a child's diaper or clean up after a child who's used the bathroom After you blow your nose, cough, or sneeze After you touch an animal or its waste After you feed your pet After you touch garbage Germs can linger on hard surfaces for hours or days. That's why it's important to keep places like counters, sinks, and faucets clean. You'll also want to wipe down phones, remotes, doorknobs, and light switches often.
Question: How do catchy infections spread?
Answer: Sickness spreads in many ways. You can breathe in germs when someone talks, coughs, or sneezes. You get some diseases, like chickenpox or pinkeye, if you touch a person who has it. And you can catch others, like hepatitis B, by having sex with an infected person or by coming in contact with their blood.
Question: Can sharing food make me sick?
Answer: Use soap. Before, during, and after you prepare food Before you eat Before and after you care for a sick person Before and after you treat a cut or wound After you use the bathroom After you change a child's diaper or clean up after a child who's used the bathroom After you blow your nose, cough, or sneeze After you touch an animal or its waste After you feed your pet After you touch garbage Germs can linger on hard surfaces for hours or days. One of the fastest ways for germs to spread from person to person is by mouth.
Question: How will ovary removal surgery affect fertility?
Answer: Younger women may have concerns about their fertility, or whether or not they can become pregnant. It will depend on your situation. For example, if only one ovary is removed, the remaining ovary will probably still produce estrogen. And you will still have a menstrual cycle and be able to become pregnant. And there are other methods to help you with fertility. Make sure you talk to your doctor about all your options.
Question: What are the risks of ovary removal surgery?
Answer: During surgery, there may be a risk of too much bleeding. This is usually fixed by blood transfusions. There could also be damage to surrounding organs like the bladder or bowel. This is rare and happens in less than 1% of all cases. Several days, or even several weeks after surgery, you may get an infection, which could cause a fever or redness and pain near your incision, for example. Or, you could develop a hernia, which is a weakness in the muscle near the incision. There are risks with all surgical procedures, and your doctor will discuss these risks with you before your surgery. But removal of your ovaries is usually considered a safe procedure. Always remember that if your doctor advises you to have this surgery it means the benefits outweigh the risks.
Question: What is an open procedure to take out the ovaries?
Answer: An âopenâ procedure is the traditional way to perform the surgery. Using this method, your doctor will make one large incision, or cut, in your belly. This will allow him to see your ovaries, to separate each one from other tissues and the arteries that supply blood, and then remove them.
Question: How long do you have to stay in the hospital after an ovary removal surgery?
Answer: For those procedures, you may stay in the hospital one day or be released the same day. You may stay in the hospital several days after an open procedure.
Question: What happens during ovary removal surgery?
Answer: Depending on the medical condition you're treated for, you may just have one ovary removed, both ovaries removed, or both ovaries removed as well as your fallopian tubes. Sometimes, surgery to remove the ovaries is also performed during hysterectomy, or the surgical removal of the uterus.
Question: How long does it take to recover from ovary removal surgery?
Answer: Your doctor will give you instructions about your return to an active lifestyle. But, in general, how quickly you can return to normal activities depends on your overall medical condition before surgery, the reason for your surgery, and the way your surgery was done. Most women return to an active life about 6 weeks after surgery. Women who had laparoscopic surgery or robot-assisted surgery generally have quicker recoveries of about 2 weeks.
Question: What is a robotic-assisted ovary removal surgery?
Answer: In robotic-assisted ovary removal, your doctor makes several small incisions to put the robot's camera and specialized instruments in place so the ovaries and other organs can be seen. Your doctor, who is always in control of the robotic device, will then use the robot's specialized instrument arms to remove the ovaries. Also, in some cases, you doctor may begin to remove your ovaries using a laparoscopic technique, but once she sees what is happening inside, may have to change to an open procedure to treat your condition.
Question: What are some reasons for ovary removal surgery?
Answer: Other women may have the operation to treat cancer. Problems like ovarian cysts, abscesses, benign tumors, or endometriosis are also conditions that may need this surgery. There are a few ways the surgery can be performed, and the method your doctor chooses depends on your particular situation.
Question: What anesthesia is used for surgery to take out ovaries?
Answer: That means only the area being worked on is numbed. Also, in some cases, you doctor may begin to remove your ovaries using a laparoscopic technique, but once she sees what is happening inside, may have to change to an open procedure to treat your condition. If you have not yet reached natural menopause and have surgery to remove your ovaries, you will have what is called âsurgicalâ menopause.
Question: I havenât had menopause yet. How will surgery to remove my ovaries affect me?
Answer: If your doctor performs an open procedure to remove your ovaries, you can expect to stay in the hospital longer than if you have a laparoscopic or robot-assisted operation. This can cause menopause symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, an increased risk of osteoporosis, as well as other things. Your doctor may recommend low-dose hormone therapy, or other medications and lifestyle changes, to help you with the symptoms.
Question: How is laparoscopic surgery used to take out the ovaries?
Answer: Your surgeon will insert a small camera, which is called a laparoscope, through a tiny cut in your belly button. She will then be able to see your ovaries, since this camera sends images to a monitor, just like a TV or computer screen. The doctor will also make several other small cuts, as necessary, in your belly, with special surgical tools. The ovaries are then removed through a small incision in your belly or vagina. Also, in some cases, you doctor may begin to remove your ovaries using a laparoscopic technique, but once she sees what is happening inside, may have to change to an open procedure to treat your condition.
Question: What is skin testing for allergies?
Answer: To avoid an allergic reaction, you need to know what you're allergic to. Skin testing one way your doctor can check on what causes your symptoms. These tests use extracts (a concentrated liquid form) of common allergens such as pollen, mold, dust mites, animal dander, and foods. Once those get in your skin, they could trigger a rash. Your skin will get irritated and may itch, like a mosquito bite. That reaction is how the doctor can tell you're allergic to something.
Question: What do I need to do to prepare for a skin test for allergies?
Answer: That reaction is how the doctor can tell you're allergic to something. Some drugs can affect the results, so your doctor will give you a list of medicines to avoid before the test. Since allergy medicines, such as OTC antihistamines, stop allergic reactions, you shouldn't take them for a few days before your appointment. You need to let your body react to the allergens in the test. Your doctor or allergist will use the results of your test to come up with a treatment plan for you.
Question: What happens when you get a patch test for allergies?
Answer: Patch test: Your doctor could put an allergen on a patch and then stick that on your arm or back. Patch tests take more time, and two visits to your doctor. You'll have to wear a patch for about 48 hours in case you have a delayed reaction to the allergen.
Question: How do you choose a program for alcohol use disorder?
Answer: You might want to make a list of questions to ask different programs, such as: What types of insurance do you take? How is your staff trained? Are they licensed? Can you send me a sample treatment plan? Do you offer counseling and medical services? How do you help prevent a relapse? Is there aftercare when I'm done with the program?
Question: What happens after you finish your alcohol use disorder program?
Answer: Ask about: Copays and other costs Services your plan covers, such as detox and inpatient or outpatient rehab How it decides what to cover Once you get back into the swing of your normal life, it might be easy to relapse and start drinking again. So you'll likely want follow-up care for at least a year. You have lots of options, including 12-step programs, private therapy, and group counseling.
Question: What are types of rehab programs for alcohol use disorder?
Answer: You may do this after partial hospitalization, detox, or residential rehab.
Question: What types of detox programs are there for alcohol use disorder?
Answer: Your two basic options for detox programs are: Inpatient, where you live at a hospital, detox clinic, or rehab center during the process. You'll have care around the clock to help you through. Outpatient, where you get some treatment during the day but live at home. This might be as simple as visiting your health care professional regularly to get meds.
Question: Do I need a detox program for alcohol use disorder?
Answer: You may have: Anxiety Delirium tremens ( DTs), a life-threatening issue that can make you restless, upset, and confused and cause fever, hallucinations, and seizures Depression Hallucinations, when you see or hear things that aren't there Problems sleeping Shakiness, especially in your hands Unstable changes in blood pressure and heart rate If you need alcohol for your body to feel normal, then you likely need help. That often includes medicine to help ease symptoms as well as care for medical and mental health conditions. You'll have care around the clock to help you through.
Question: What kind of help do I need if I have alcohol use disorder?
Answer: Everyone has different needs when it comes to treating alcohol use disorder ( AUD), a condition that can be diagnosed when your pattern of alcohol use is problematic and causes significant distress. The effects of withdrawal on your body and mind can be uncomfortable and dangerous. That's where detox comes in. Withdrawal symptoms are mild for some but much more serious for others.
Question: What is detox for alcohol use disorder?
Answer: Some people with AUD become dependent on alcohol and have withdrawal symptoms when they suddenly stop drinking. When someone with a dependence on alcohol suddenly stops drinking, usually within 6-24 hours after their last drink, they might develop withdrawal symptoms.
Question: Does insurance cover programs for alcohol use disorder?
Answer: Usually, some services will be covered, but how much you'll have to pay out of pocket depends on your health plan and the program you choose. Medicare Part A covers mental health care in hospitals, including AUD treatment. Medicare Part B pays for outpatient services for alcohol use disorder. Your best bet is to grab a pen and paper to take notes and call your health plan.
Question: How can your doctor diagnose fulminant hepatitis?
Answer: To help diagnose and find the cause of fulminant hepatitis, your doctor may perform: Blood and urine tests. Results can show how well your liver works. Your doctor will also do a test to see how long it takes for your blood to clot. When you have fulminant hepatitis, blood doesn't clot as fast as it should. Scans of your liver. Imaging tests allow your doctor to check the liver for damage, vein problems, tumors, or other issues. You may get an ultrasound, MRI, or CT scan.
Question: What medicines can help with treating fulminant hepatitis?
Answer: Infection from certain viruses, including hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E, may lead to sudden liver failure. Medicines to treat hepatitis. Doctors use antiviral medicines to treat some forms of viral hepatitis. For example, if hepatitis B is the reason your liver is failing, an antiviral drug can fight the virus. Other antivirals may help if the herpes simplex virus is causing fulminant hepatitis. You may get steroids if autoimmune hepatitis is the cause.
Question: What tests would you need before electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for schizophrenia?
Answer: You and your doctor should talk about all your treatment options, in order to find those that are best for you. If your doctor recommends ECT, you should get a complete medical exam, including your medical history, physical and neurological exams, a heart test called an EKG, and lab tests. Your doctor should closely check what medicines you've taken or are taking, too.
Question: What should you consider about electroconvulsive therapy?
Answer: If your doctor recommends ECT, you should get a complete medical exam, including your medical history, physical and neurological exams, a heart test called an EKG, and lab tests. Your doctor should closely check what medicines you've taken or are taking, too. Keep in mind that you'll probably need medicine or other treatment to prevent a relapse. Many doctors suggest follow-up treatment that includes medicine or ECT given less often, called "maintenance ECT."
Question: What are the side effects of electroconvulsive therapy?
Answer: Short-term memory loss is the major one. This usually goes away within a few weeks after treatment ends.
Question: What are misunderstandings about electroconvulsive therapy?
Answer: Many people misunderstand ECT, even though it's been around since the 1940s. Many of the risks and side effects have been related to anesthesia, doctors using the equipment improperly or doing the ECT in the wrong way, and staff who haven't had the right training. There is also a misconception that ECT should only be a "last resort" form of treatment, or that it is used as a "quick fix" instead of long-term therapy or hospitalization. Movies and TV shows have shown it incorrectly, adding to the misunderstandings.
Question: What is the major side effect of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for schizophrenia?
Answer: Short-term memory loss is the major one. This usually goes away within a few weeks after treatment ends.
Question: How is electroconvulsive therapy used?
Answer: In schizophrenia, ECT is often extremely effective for a syndrome called catatonia, a condition that may coincide with schizophrenia, some forms of depression, and other psychiatric disorders in which a person's body becomes rigid and cannot be moved. Doctors may also use ECT to ease other symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized thinking. ECT is traditionally used more often to treat depression or bipolar disorder, however, than schizophrenia. It is thought to be more effective for treating psychosis when mood symptoms are also present. The effectiveness of ECT has therefore not been as extensively studied for treatment of schizophrenia as for mood disorders. Many of the risks and side effects have been related to anesthesia, doctors using the equipment improperly or doing the ECT in the wrong way, and staff who haven't had the right training.
Question: How is electroconvulsive therapy done?
Answer: First, you get general anesthesia and a drug that relaxes your muscles. The doctor will send a finely controlled electric current through those electrodes for a very short time. This will cause a brief seizure in your brain. Because your muscles are relaxed, the seizure may only cause slight movement of your hands and feet. You'll âwake upâ minutes later, and probably won't remember the treatment. You may be confused for a short time afterward. Most people get ECT two to three times a week for 2-4 weeks. You'll probably also get psychotherapy and take medicine under a psychiatrist's care. You and your doctor should talk about all your treatment options, in order to find those that are best for you.
Question: What is SjÃ¶gren's syndrome?
Answer: This is a chronic autoimmune disease in which cells of a person's immune system attack the salivary and other moisture-producing glands, leading to dry mouth and eyes. About half of people with SjÃ¶gren's syndrome also have enlargement of the salivary glands on both sides of the mouth, which is usually painless.
Question: What are cysts of the salivary glands?
Answer: Cysts can develop in the salivary glands if injuries, infections, tumors, or salivary stones block the flow of saliva. Some babies are born with cysts in the parotid gland due to a problem with the development of the ears. It can appear as a blister or soft, raised area. Cysts may interfere with eating and speaking.
Question: What are tumors of the salivary glands?
Answer: Pleomorphic adenomas most commonly affect the parotid glands, but can also affect the submandibular gland and minor salivary glands. Pleomorphic adenomas are benign (noncancerous) and are more common in women than men. While most salivary gland tumors are benign, some can be cancerous.
Question: What viral infections can cause salivary gland swelling?
Answer: Viral infections such as mumps, flu, and others can cause swelling of the salivary glands. Other viral illnesses that cause salivary gland swelling include the Epstein- Barr virus ( EBV), cytomegalovirus ( CMV), Coxsackievirus, and the human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV).
Question: What are the symptoms of botulism?
Answer: Some other possible, common symptoms of a variety of food poisonings might include: Bloating and gas Fever Muscle aches Weakness Abdominal pain and cramping You've probably heard of the some of the bad bugs that can cause food poisoning: Campylobacter E. coli Listeria Salmonella Shigella You've probably also heard of one of the nastiest: botulism, a rare but severe type of bacterial food poisoning. Symptoms of botulism might include: Slurred speech or blurred vision Muscle weakness Hard time swallowing Dry mouth Muscle paralysis from the head down through the body Vomiting Call 911 if you see any symptoms of botulism in yourself or a loved one.