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Question: Is it normal to be nervous about cervical cancer?
Answer: Maybe you just found out you have it, or maybe you've already been through treatments and don't know what comes next. It's normal to wonder what your future holds. Knowing the answers to some common questions can help you better understand your situation and make the best choices. Even if you've been treated for cervical cancer, that doesn't necessarily mean you can't get other types of cancers.
Question: Can loud noises trigger migraines?
Answer: A loud or bothersome sound can bring on a migraine. It can often add to your stress level. Certain patterns of noise also can be a trigger. If you know you're going to be where loud sounds are common, wear earplugs. You could also listen to calming music or sounds with earbuds.
Question: Can using a computer trigger a migraine?
Answer: Sitting in front of your laptop or desktop for a long time can trigger migraine and tension-type headaches. This is especially true if you have a low-resolution monitor. They put more strain on your eyes.
Question: Can getting out of your routine trigger a migraine?
Answer: Migraine headaches can sometimes happen when you get out of your normal routine, like if you: Are away from the structure of work and everyday life, even if it's for a vacation Drink more or less coffee or tea than usual Get too much or too little sleep
Question: How can you prevent migraine if you're working on a computer?
Answer: You can: Put a glare screen over your monitor. Make sure no reflection from the sun hits the screen. Use a bigger font size. Good posture is important, too. It'll ease stress on your head, neck, and shoulders. Don't forget to get away from your computer for a few minutes every hour, too.
Question: What foods or drinks can bring a migraine?
Answer: What you eat could cause headaches. Some common culprits liked to migraine headaches include MSG and alcohol, especially: Chinese food Red wine If you think what you eat and drink may be the cause of your headaches, keep a food diary to track what you've eaten before a migraine hits. Then, see if staying away from those foods or drinks helps. It's important to know that migraine headaches can also come if you: Skip meals Eat unhealthy snacks instead of a meal Don't drink enough fluids Stop drinking coffee abruptly (withdrawal) Eat small, healthy snacks, and make sure you get enough water.
Question: How can I avoid the stress that can bring a migraine?
Answer: You can help avoid this if you: Eat healthy Exercise Get enough sleep Practice relaxation exercises, like yoga, or tai chi Staying out of stressful situations also can help. For example, if driving to work puts you under pressure, consider the bus or subway. That'll also let you relax by reading or listening to music.
Question: How can complementary medicine help cancer treatments?
Answer: They may ease the symptoms of cancer or the side effects of treatment.
Question: What creative therapies can be used as complementary medicine for the treatment of cancer?
Answer: Creative therapies: This type of treatment includes music, dance, and art. How do they help? They can help lessen stress, fear, and worries from cancer and its treatments.
Question: How is guided imagery and visualization used as complementary medicine for the treatment of cancer?
Answer: Guided imagery and visualization: These practices help you use your imagination to create an image that takes your mind off your cancer.
Question: How is progressive muscle relaxation used as complementary medicine for the treatment of cancer?
Answer: Progressive muscle relaxation: In this technique, you'll switch between tensing and relaxing your muscles. How does it help? It can ease your pain and anxiety and help you sleep better.
Question: What is reiki?
Answer: Reiki: This touch therapy realigns your body's energy balance. How does it help? It can make it easier to manage pain, stress, and worry.
Question: What is yoga and tai chi?
Answer: Yoga and tai chi: These specific poses or sets of movements can be combined with deep breathing.
Question: How is biofeedback used as complementary medicine for the treatment of cancer?
Answer: Biofeedback: This technique uses sensors and a monitor to help you gain control over body functions that are normally automatic -- like your heart rate and breathing. It can ease your pain and anxiety and help you sleep better.
Question: How are supplements used as complementary medicine for the treatment of cancer?
Answer: Talk to your doctor before you try any complementary therapies. Yes, but it might cause mild side effects like aches and pains or a headache. Yes Supplements: These are vitamins, minerals, and herbs that you can take as a pill, tablet, capsule, or liquid. They may ease the symptoms of cancer or the side effects of treatment.
Question: How should complementary medicines be used alongside traditional cancer treatment?
Answer: Instead, you should use these therapies along with chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and other treatments your doctor prescribed. Talk to your doctor before you try any complementary therapies. Even "natural" therapies can have side effects and interactions, just like medical treatments. Creative therapies: This type of treatment includes music, dance, and art.
Question: What is reflexology?
Answer: But talk to your doctor before you start if you have depression or anxiety. Yes Reflexology: You or a practitioner can apply pressure to your hands and feet to help you relax. It may help with pain and anxiety.
Question: How is fitness used as complementary medicine?
Answer: Fitness: This includes aerobic activity like walking, biking, swimming, strength training, and flexibility exercises such as yoga or tai chi. It also helps control your weight, which can make it less likely that your cancer will come back. It can also boost your mood.
Question: How can acupuncture and acupressure be used as complementary medicine for the treatment of cancer?
Answer: Acupuncture and acupressure: These techniques insert thin needles or apply pressure to certain points on your skin. They include pain at the needle site, fatigue, and infections. Talk to your doctor if you're taking blood thinners. Meditation can help with pain and nausea from cancer treatment. Are they safe?
Question: What medications can prevent influenza A and B?
Answer: If you are pregnant you can only receive the injectable form.
Question: What are side effects of influenza vaccine?
Answer: Some people develop low fever and muscle aches as side effects of the vaccine.
Question: What do you need to know about the influenza vaccine?
Answer: The most effective way of preventing the flu is with an influenza vaccination. Every fall you should be immunized against strains that have developed since the previous outbreak. If you are vaccinated against three or more strains, you may still come down with flu, but symptoms are likely to be milder than they would have been had you not had an influenza vaccination.
Question: What types of influenza vaccine are available?
Answer: Because influenza is a serious threat, the CDC recommends vaccination for everyone 6 months of age and older and others at high risk of flu complications: Adults 65 and older Those with chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and asthma Pregnant women People with a weakened immune system, like those with HIV/ AIDS The seasonal flu vaccine is available in three forms. This form is usually given as a single injection and is approved for people 6 months of age or older. Another form is given as a nasal spray called Flu Mist. This form of the vaccine is a live and weakened form of the flu and is approved for all healthy people 2-49 years of age who are not pregnant. If you are pregnant you can only receive the injectable form. There is also a âneedle-lessâ option for people 18-64 years old: the jet injector vaccine with Afluria, which uses a tool with high pressure to deliver the vaccine.
Question: What can you do to protect yourself from influenza other than getting vaccinated?
Answer: If you are vaccinated against three or more strains, you may still come down with flu, but symptoms are likely to be milder than they would have been had you not had an influenza vaccination. Here are more preventive measures you can take during flu season and to avoid getting swine flu: Wash your hands with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer often. Quit smoking. The bad habit damages your respiratory tract. And watch the alcohol, since drinking, like smoking, can lower your resistance to infection in general. The virus is easily spread in the air. Keep up your resistance by following a good diet, drinking lots of fluids, and getting plenty of rest.
Question: What are the symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder?
Answer: People with schizotypal personality disorder display a combination of odd behavior, speech patterns, thoughts, and perceptions. Other people often describe these individuals as strange or eccentric. Additional traits of people with this disorder include the following: Dressing, speaking, or acting in an odd or peculiar way Being suspicious and paranoid Being uncomfortable or anxious in social situations due to their distrust of others Having few friends and being extremely uncomfortable with intimacy Tending to misinterpret reality or to have distorted perceptions (for example, mistaking noises for voices) Having odd beliefs or magical thinking (for example, being overly superstitious or thinking of themselves as psychic) Being preoccupied with fantasy and daydreaming Tending to be stiff and awkward when relating to others Coming across as emotionally distant, aloof, or cold Genetics may play some role in the development of schizotypal personality disorder.
Question: What complications are associated with schizotypal personality disorder?
Answer: People with this disorder might be at risk for developing anxiety or depression. They also tend to have poor social skills and lack fulfilling relationships. Without treatment, people with this disorder can become even more uncomfortable in social situations, which can lead to greater isolation.
Question: What are some other disorders that someone with schizotypal personality disorder may have?
Answer: People with schizotypal personality disorder who also suffer from another disorder, such as anxiety or depression, might benefit from medication, such as an antidepressant or anti-anxiety drug.
Question: How is schizotypal personality disorder diagnosed?
Answer: Although there are no lab tests to specifically diagnose personality disorders, the doctor might use various diagnostic tests to rule out physical illness as the cause of the symptoms. If the doctor finds no physical reason for the symptoms, he or she might refer the person to a psychiatrist or psychologist, health care professionals who are specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses. Psychiatrists and psychologists use specially designed interview and assessment tools to evaluate someone for a personality disorder.
Question: What are personality disorders?
Answer: People with significant personality disorders generally also have poor coping skills and difficulty forming healthy relationships. Unlike people with anxiety disorders, who know they have a problem but are unable to control it, people with personality disorders generally are not aware that they have a problem and do not believe they have anything to control. Without treatment, people with this disorder can become even more uncomfortable in social situations, which can lead to greater isolation.
Question: What is psychotherapy for schizotypal personality disorder?
Answer: When they do seek treatment, it most often is due to a related disorder, such as depression or anxiety. Through treatment, people with this disorder can often be taught to recognize when they are distorting reality. The outlook generally improves for a person who is motivated to change and seeks and complies with treatment.
Question: How can schizotypal personality disorder be prevented?
Answer: People with this disorder might be at risk for developing anxiety or depression. However, assessing the risk for the disorder, such as having a family history of schizophrenia, might allow for early diagnosis and treatment.
Question: Can you get witch hazel naturally from foods?
Answer: Witch hazel is relatively safe.
Question: Why do people use  witch hazel?
Answer: As it turns out, witch hazel contains tannins, oils, and other substances that appear to: Lessen inflammation Draw tissue together Slow bleeding Today, you can find witch hazel in your local drugstore. People often use it as an astringent, which draws tissue together and constricts blood vessels. People apply witch hazel to the skin for a variety of problems, such as: Itching Inflammation Injury Insect bites Bruises and minor burns Varicose veins Hemorrhoids Applying witch hazel to the skin is the most common way it is used -- and the safest.
Question: Does witch hazel really work?
Answer: When taken that way it is used to try to treat conditions as varied as: Diarrhea Vomiting or coughing up blood Colitis Colds and fevers Tuberculosis Tumors Cancer There is no proof that taking witch hazel by mouth helps with these or any other conditions. Witch hazel may bring some relief from hemorrhoids or skin irritations and lessen minor bleeding. Witch hazel extracts contain antioxidant compounds that may protect against sunburn and aging from the sun. But the evidence is thin on its use for other conditions. Researchers have more work to do to demonstrate its effectiveness.
Question: Why would someone take witch hazel orally?
Answer: People apply witch hazel to the skin for a variety of problems, such as: Itching Inflammation Injury Insect bites Bruises and minor burns Varicose veins Hemorrhoids Applying witch hazel to the skin is the most common way it is used -- and the safest. People sometimes take witch hazel by mouth. When taken that way it is used to try to treat conditions as varied as: Diarrhea Vomiting or coughing up blood Colitis Colds and fevers Tuberculosis Tumors Cancer There is no proof that taking witch hazel by mouth helps with these or any other conditions.
Question: What is witch hazel?
Answer: Native Americans have long used the leaves and bark of the witch hazel plant as a folk remedy.
Question: What is the typical dose of witch hazel?
Answer: These are typical dosages of witch hazel: By mouth: 2 grams of dried leaves three times daily or as a tea On the skin: 5 to 10 grams of leaf and bark simmered in 250 milliliters of water or undiluted As an alcohol extract (commonly available in pharmacies): Saturate a piece of cloth and apply to the affected area. Rectal area. By suppository,use 0.1 to 1 gram leaf and bark applied one to three times daily. When applied to anal area, witch hazel water may be applied up to six times a day or after bowel movements. But even children tend to tolerate it well on the skin.
Question: What are the risks of taking witch hazel?
Answer: People sometimes take witch hazel by mouth. But the evidence is thin on its use for other conditions. Witch hazel is relatively safe. If you use witch hazel in appropriate amounts, your risks are relatively minor. But if you take high doses by mouth, it may cause kidney or liver damage. Although witch hazel contains a known cancer-causing ingredient, there's likely no need for concern. The amounts are very small. Because studies are limited, avoid using witch hazel if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Interactions. There aren't any known interactions with drugs, foods, or other herbs and supplements.
Question: What are some problems you'll notice when you have Parkinson's disease?
Answer: Walking and balance problems.
Question: How is Parkinson's disease diagnosed?
Answer: A lot of it's based on your symptoms and health history, but it could take some time to figure it out. And part of the process is ruling out other conditions that look like Parkinson's. That's one reason it's important to go to a doctor who knows a lot about it. Early on, it's easy to miss. If you do have it, your doctor might use what's called the Hoehn and Yahr scale to tell you what stage of the disease you're in. It ranks how severe your symptoms are from 1 to 5, where 5 is the most serious.
Question: How do decongestant medications work?
Answer: Because the blood vessels inside your nose swell and block your airways. Over-the-counter decongestants can shrink these vessels and help you breathe easier. Check the label for the ingredients phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine. Decongestant nasal sprays work the same way. But be careful! Your nose can get even stuffier if you use them for more than 4 or 5 days in a row. Sometimes these products can make you nervous or irritable.
Question: Is chicken soup good for congestion?
Answer: Everything you heard about chicken soup is true: It really does help you feel better when you're sick. Sip a hot bowl to move mucus through your nose faster than plain hot water. It'll help you feel less stuffy, and it tastes good.
Question: How do I use steam for congestion?
Answer: Whether it's from a hot shower or piping hot cup of tea, steam can thin mucus and help it drain from your nose. For faster relief, pour boiling water into a large bowl. Cover your head with a towel, lean over the bowl, and breathe in the steam. You can do this three to four times a day.
Question: What if my congestion isn't going away?
Answer: Call your doctor if you've been congested for more than 2 weeks. If not, use these tips to breathe easier. Rinse the inside of your nose with a nasal irrigation kit or neti pot to soften, loosen, and wash out mucus and instantly relieve your stuffy head.
Question: How are lasers used to treat ocular melanoma?
Answer: Lasers: Your doctor uses infrared light to kill a small tumor and seal off the nearby blood vessels to keep the cancer from spreading. This typically involves sending a laser beam through your pupil at low power so it can attack the cancer cells without damaging your eye.
Question: Can ocular melanoma be treated?
Answer: If your ocular tumor is small or noncancerous, you might not have to get it treated right away. Your doctor may just want to check it regularly to see if it grows or causes problems. If caught before it spreads outside the eye, doctors can successfully treat most ocular melanomas.
Question: How is ocular melanoma diagnosed?
Answer: Doctors often notice a melanoma during a routine eye exam because the tumors usually are darker than the area around them or leak fluid. Your doctor may want to do additional tests: Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves are used to make images of the inside of your eye. Fluorescein angiography: You'll get a special dye put into your bloodstream through a vein in your arm. The dye will travel up to your eye. Your doctor then uses a special camera to take pictures of the inside of your eye. This can help them find any blockage or leak.
Question: What type of follow-up is required for ocular melanoma?
Answer: Your doctor probably will recommend you get regular CT scans or MRIs to make sure the cancer hasn't spread. A CT scan (computerized tomography) takes X-rays from different angles and puts them together to show a more complete picture. An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses powerful magnets and radio waves to make detailed images. Your doctor will focus on your liver, since that's where a new tumor is most likely to start. If it has, the earlier it's found, the more choices you have for treatment. Your treatment may damage your vision, so you also may need to see an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) regularly.
Question: Is ocular melanoma linked to ultraviolet rays?
Answer: Doctors don't know exactly what causes ocular melanoma. As with skin cancer, people with fair skin, blond or red hair, and light-colored eyes are more likely to get it. But unlike skin cancer, there's no hard evidence that links ocular melanoma to ultraviolet ( UV) rays, the kind you're exposed to from sunlight or a tanning bed.
Question: Is atypical mole syndrome linked to ocular melanoma?
Answer: People with something called atypical mole syndrome are more likely to develop melanoma on the skin and also may be more likely to get ocular melanoma. This condition can cause more than 100 moles to form on a person's body, some with abnormal shapes and sizes.
Question: What is the next step in ocular melanoma diagnosis after ultrasound and fluorescein angiography?
Answer: In rare cases, when these tests don't give a definite answer, your doctor might take some tissue from your eye to get a closer look under a microscope. This is called a biopsy.
Question: Is the risk for ocular melanoma hereditary?
Answer: Scientists are looking into whether parents can pass a higher risk for ocular melanoma to their children.
Question: What are the symptoms of ocular melanoma?
Answer: The cancer usually develops in the middle layer of the eyeball, which holds the blood vessels that feed your inner eye. You may not notice any symptoms at first. As a tumor grows, it can cause floating black spots, light flashes, or loss of eyesight. It sometimes changes the shape of your pupil (the dark circle in the middle of your eye). In other cases, the tumor forms on the iris, the part that gives your eye its color. If this happens, it's easier to spot early. Between 2% and 5% of people have a tumor in the conjunctiva -- the moist membrane that covers your eye.
Question: What is ocular melanoma?
Answer: Melanoma is a kind of cancer that develops in cells that give your skin, eyes, and hair their color. Melanoma usually shows up on the skin, but it also can happen in your eyes. When it does, doctors call it ocular melanoma. This is the most common form of eye cancer in adults, but it's still rare. Your odds of getting it are about 6 in 1 million. It can cause vision problems and can be serious if it spreads to other organs.
Question: How should you moisturize to help with psoriasis flare-ups?
Answer: After showering, moisturize your legs right away. Use a product your dermatologist recommends: something fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and non-clogging. You may need to try several moisturizing lotions to find one that doesn't sting or irritate your skin.
Question: When should you apply medicated creams to help with psoriasis flare-ups?
Answer: If your doctor has prescribed a corticosteroid product, you may want to apply it at night so it has time to absorb. Corticosteroid creams and ointments can stop the overproduction of skin cells that make psoriasis plaques, but makeup may not stick to skin that has a heavy cream or ointment on it.
Question: How can you adjust your routine to help with psoriasis flare-ups?
Answer: But that doesn't mean you have to hide your skin in long pants. You can minimize and even conceal psoriasis patches on your legs. She may also recommend using an exfoliating salicylic acid cleanser a few times a week to remove extra flakes. Keep in mind that your legs may not be the same skin color as your face, so you may have to try different colors to see what works best at hiding your patches.
Question: How can menopause change your cholesterol levels relative to rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Before menopause, women appear to get a boost in HDL "good" cholesterol thanks to the hormone estrogen. It also appears to help control levels of LDL "bad" cholesterol. After menopause, when this benefit goes away, it's even more crucial to eat healthy foods to keep your cholesterol levels in check.