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Question: How do you diagnose a broken collarbone?
Answer: Afterward, you will probably have: Pain and swelling Difficulty moving your arm and shoulder A grinding feeling when you try to raise your arm Sagging in your shoulder A bump around the area of the break To diagnose a broken collarbone, your doctor will give you a thorough physical exam. You will need X-rays to confirm the break.
Question: How can I prevent a stroke?
Answer: Controllable Risk Factors for Stroke: High blood pressure Atrial fibrillation Uncontrolled diabetes High cholesterol Smoking Excessive alcohol intake Obesity Carotid or coronary artery disease Uncontrollable Risk Factors for Stroke: Age (>65) Gender ( Men have more strokes, but women have deadlier strokes) Race ( African- Americans are at increased risk) Family history of stroke Your doctor can evaluate your risk for stroke and help you control your risk factors. Sometimes, people experience warning signs before a stroke occurs. These are called transient ischemic attacks (also called TIA or "mini-stroke") and are short, brief episodes of the stroke symptoms listed above. Some people have no symptoms warning them prior to a stroke or symptoms are so mild they are not noticeable. Regular check-ups are important in catching problems before they become serious. Report any symptoms or risk factors to your doctor.
Question: What are uncontrollable risk factors for stroke?
Answer: Controllable Risk Factors for Stroke: High blood pressure Atrial fibrillation Uncontrolled diabetes High cholesterol Smoking Excessive alcohol intake Obesity Carotid or coronary artery disease Uncontrollable Risk Factors for Stroke: Age (>65) Gender ( Men have more strokes, but women have deadlier strokes) Race ( African- Americans are at increased risk) Family history of stroke Your doctor can evaluate your risk for stroke and help you control your risk factors.
Question: How does a stroke occur?
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Question: What are the different types of stroke?
Answer: Ischemic stroke is similar to a heart attack, except it occurs in the blood vessels of the brain. Clots can form in the brain's blood vessels, in blood vessels leading to the brain, or even in blood vessels elsewhere in the body and then travel to the brain. These clots block blood flow to the brain's cells. Ischemic stroke can also occur when too much plaque (fatty deposits and cholesterol) clogs the brain's blood vessels. About 80% of all strokes are ischemic. Hemorrhagic (heh-more-raj-ik) strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain breaks or ruptures. The result is blood seeping into the brain tissue, causing damage to brain cells. The most common causes of hemorrhagic stroke are high blood pressure and brain aneurysms. An aneurysm is a weakness or thinness in the blood vessel wall.
Question: What should I do if someone has symptoms of a stroke?
Answer: The most common symptoms of a stroke are: Weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg on one side of the body Loss of vision or dimming (like a curtain falling) in one or both eyes Loss of speech, difficulty talking, or understanding what others are saying Sudden, severe headache with no known cause Loss of balance or unstable walking, usually combined with another symptom Immediately call 911 if you or someone you know has symptoms of a stroke. Stroke is a medical emergency. Immediate treatment can save your life or increase your chances of a full recovery.
Question: What are controllable risk factors for strokes?
Answer: Controllable Risk Factors for Stroke: High blood pressure Atrial fibrillation Uncontrolled diabetes High cholesterol Smoking Excessive alcohol intake Obesity Carotid or coronary artery disease Uncontrollable Risk Factors for Stroke: Age (>65) Gender ( Men have more strokes, but women have deadlier strokes) Race ( African- Americans are at increased risk) Family history of stroke Your doctor can evaluate your risk for stroke and help you control your risk factors.
Question: How much do I need to exercise to improve diabetes?
Answer: Quick Gym- Free Workouts Anything that gets your heart pumping and makes you break a sweat will do. You don't need a health club membership or personal trainer. And here's a little secret: You don't have to do 30 minutes all at once. Ten minutes in the morning, 10 minutes in the afternoon, and 10 minutes after dinner is just fine.
Question: How can exercise help with diabetes?
Answer: Exercise With Diabetes: Tips for Working Out You may have heard exercise helps you burn extra sugar in your body and that it can make your body more sensitive to insulin, which is a good thing. It's true! Exercise can also bust stress and boost your mood and overall health.
Question: What are some tips for exercising with diabetes?
Answer: Exercise Safely Get your doctor's OK before starting an exercise program. Make sure your doctor reviews your diabetes drugs. Carry at least 15 grams of a fast-acting carbohydrate in case of low blood sugar. It might be a half-cup of fruit juice or glucose tablets or gels that equal 15 grams. Wear well-fitting shoes that are for the activity you're doing, and choose athletic polyester socks. They dry quicker and cause less friction than all-cotton socks. Inspect your feet before and after exercise. Check for blisters or sores. Drink plenty of fluid before, during, and after exercise. Wear a medical ID bracelet or carry a medical ID in your pocket. Check your blood sugar level before and after exercise to make sure it's in your target range. Your doctor can tell you what it should be before you start exercising. This is very important if you take insulin. After an intense workout or exercising for a long time, you may want to eat something with at least 15 grams of carbohydrates within 2 hours. This will help you avoid low blood sugar. If you become shaky, anxious, or more sweaty than usual, or feel a change in your heartbeat, stop exercising right away and check your blood sugar. If it is low, follow your doctor's advice about how to treat it. Always warm up for 5 to 10 minutes at the start of your workout. For instance, walk or bike slowly. Do 5 to 10 minutes of cool-down and gentle stretching at the end.
Question: How can I sneak activity into my daily life to improve diabetes?
Answer: Try to sneak activity into your day when and where you can: When doing work around the house, pump up some fun music and make all your movements bigger. Squat while you work: Bend from the hips and knees like you're sitting down in a chair. Make sure your knees don't go farther forward than your toes. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. If you're going to a high floor, get off a couple of floors below and climb the rest of the way. Don't call or email your colleagues at work. Walk over to a co-worker's desk for a face-to-face. Walk or pace when you're on the phone, at home, or at work. Park your car at the far end of the parking lot.
Question: What are some easy exercises for people with diabetes?
Answer: And here's a little secret: You don't have to do 30 minutes all at once. Here are some easy daily activities that count toward your daily goal. Or get some work buddies to join you in a lunchtime stroll. Rake leaves, mow the lawn, or dig in the dirt to clean up your garden. Play tag with your children or grandchildren. Ballroom dance. You can also take dance lessons -- modern, ballet, or hip-hop. It doesn't matter what type of dance you choose, as long as you get moving. Roller skate. It burns about 225 calories per hour and uses muscles that may be rusty. Play tennis or any team sport. You'll make some new friends and stay active. Swim. It's a great total body workout and helps you relax. It's also a low-impact workout that is easy on your joints. Take an evening after-dinner walk. Walking at the end of day can help you unwind and feel less stressed after a busy day. Challenge yourself with plenty of hills and new routes. Wash your car or clean the house. Even if you get your closets in order instead of doing a deep cleaning, you're still moving.
Question: How does palliative care help?
Answer: People who get palliative care have less pain, depression, nausea, and shortness of breath. They spend less time in intensive care and are less likely to have to go back into the hospital. People who pair it with their cancer treatment have a better quality of life and mood than those who don't get it at all.
Question: What is palliative care?
Answer: It focuses on easing symptoms like nausea, pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath. And it helps you manage the stress of cancer by helping you handle the emotional side of the disease. Treatments might include medicine, nutrition therapy, physical therapy, and relaxation techniques like deep breathing. You may also be offered emotional and spiritual counseling, as well as practical help to manage insurance, legal, or employment issues. Palliative care can help guide you when it's time to make decisions about your treatment.
Question: Who pays the tab for palliative care?
Answer: Ask your health care team or your hospital's social worker if you have questions.
Question: What is palliative care with cancer?
Answer: That's where palliative care comes in. Its goal is to give you relief from pain and discomfort when you have a serious illness. You may also hear it called comfort care, supportive care, or symptom management. It focuses on easing symptoms like nausea, pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath. And it helps you manage the stress of cancer by helping you handle the emotional side of the disease. People who pair it with their cancer treatment have a better quality of life and mood than those who don't get it at all.
Question: What is the goal of palliative care during treatment for cancer?
Answer: That's where palliative care comes in. Its goal is to give you relief from pain and discomfort when you have a serious illness. You may also hear it called comfort care, supportive care, or symptom management. People who pair it with their cancer treatment have a better quality of life and mood than those who don't get it at all.
Question: How can I use less sugar if I have diabetes?
Answer: Sugar can quickly raise your blood sugar, unlike the carbs from vegetables or starches, which are absorbed more slowly. Many times you can cut the amount of sugar without seriously affecting taste or texture, though you may need to add more flour. An exception: You can't cut corners if something you're baking needs yeast, because the yeast needs the sugar in order to do its job. If you're using a sugar substitute, check the product label to be sure it's designed for baking.
Question: How much sugar can you use for cooking if you have diabetes?
Answer: Sugar can quickly raise your blood sugar, unlike the carbs from vegetables or starches, which are absorbed more slowly. Many times you can cut the amount of sugar without seriously affecting taste or texture, though you may need to add more flour. An exception: You can't cut corners if something you're baking needs yeast, because the yeast needs the sugar in order to do its job. If you're using a sugar substitute, check the product label to be sure it's designed for baking.
Question: What kind of dairy should you use if you have diabetes?
Answer: Many dairy products used in cooking and baking are high in fat. You can lower the fat content without compromising taste. Instead of whole milk or half-and-half, pour 1% or skim milk, condensed skim milk, or nonfat half-and-half. Instead of sour cream, try low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt, buttermilk, or even low-fat cottage cheese (you may need to blend it first to make it smooth.) To make a sauce that calls for cream or whole milk, use cornstarch and skim milk.
Question: What fats should I cook with if I have diabetes?
Answer: Solid fats often include saturated fats, which you should limit, or trans fats, which you should avoid totally. If a recipe calls for solid fat like butter, lard, or hydrogenated shortening, try trans-fat free margarine, spreads, or shortening instead. Check the label to see whether the product will work for cooking or baking. Many liquid fats -- oils such as canola, corn, olive, and grape seed -- can be healthy when used in moderate amounts. Some oils have stronger flavors that may affect the taste. So experiment to find which oils work best with which recipes.
Question: How can I cook with better carbs if I have diabetes?
Answer: Choose those that give you energy that lasts and fiber. When a recipe calls for "white" flour, "white" rice, or other refined grains, try substituting whole wheat flour, brown rice, or other whole-grain flours or grain products. You can also use ground nuts such as almond or hazelnut (filbert) meal. Or you can mix several of these whole-grain ingredients together in the same recipe.
Question: What dairy should I cook with if I have diabetes?
Answer: Many dairy products used in cooking and baking are high in fat. You can lower the fat content without compromising taste. Instead of whole milk or half-and-half, pour 1% or skim milk, condensed skim milk, or nonfat half-and-half. Instead of sour cream, try low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt, buttermilk, or even low-fat cottage cheese (you may need to blend it first to make it smooth.) To make a sauce that calls for cream or whole milk, use cornstarch and skim milk.
Question: How can I use less fat when cooking if I have diabetes?
Answer: For many dishes, you can use 25% to 33% less fat than what the recipe says. Another tip: Substitute applesauce or mashed bananas for some or all of the fat in baked goods. Or, if you're whipping up a treat that calls for chocolate or chocolate chips, try cocoa powder, or use mini-chocolate chips and use fewer of them. When cooking up a soup or stew, skim off the fat that floats to the surface while it's on the stove. Or, place the pot in the refrigerator. When the fat has hardened at the top, it's easy to skim off.
Question: How can I make flavorful food if I have diabetes?
Answer: For many dishes, you can use 25% to 33% less fat than what the recipe says.
Question: How much fat should you cook with if you have diabetes?
Answer: For many dishes, you can use 25% to 33% less fat than what the recipe says. Another tip: Substitute applesauce or mashed bananas for some or all of the fat in baked goods. Or, if you're whipping up a treat that calls for chocolate or chocolate chips, try cocoa powder, or use mini-chocolate chips and use fewer of them. When cooking up a soup or stew, skim off the fat that floats to the surface while it's on the stove. Or, place the pot in the refrigerator. When the fat has hardened at the top, it's easy to skim off.
Question: What can you use for flavor when cooking if you have diabetes?
Answer: Some oils have stronger flavors that may affect the taste. For many dishes, you can use 25% to 33% less fat than what the recipe says. Cinnamon, for example, may help lower blood sugar levels. You can also cut the amount of salt in a recipe, unless the recipe includes yeast, which needs the salt for rising. Or skip the salt entirely when you're cooking, and then sprinkle a little on at the table when it's time to eat. Another way to reduce how much sodium you get is to choose fresh over canned and frozen foods, which tend to be higher in salt. If you're cooking with nuts, check that they aren't salted.
Question: Can I still eat good food if I have diabetes?
Answer: You can lower the fat content without compromising taste. If you have favorite recipes that you'd like to make diabetes-friendly, ask your doctor for a referral to a dietitian.
Question: Who can help me with making my recipes diabetes-friendly?
Answer: So don't throw out your cookbooks or toss your favorite recipes. If you're cooking with nuts, check that they aren't salted.
Question: How do you know if you have an infection from breast cancer surgery?
Answer: You may have a fever. Usually, antibiotics can treat these infections. Lymphedema. Look for swelling of the arm or hand on the side of the surgery.
Question: What are the complications of reconstructive surgery for breast cancer?
Answer: Many women opt to get their breast reconstructed right after their cancer is removed. Problems can stem from that operation, too. They include: Infection Poor healing A leak or rupture of your breast implant Scar tissue around your implant Before any surgery, your doctor should give you information about the procedure, recovery, and follow-up care.
Question: How do you know if you have lymphoedema from breast cancer surgery?
Answer: Look for swelling of the arm or hand on the side of the surgery. This happens to some women after the lymph nodes under the arm are removed. It may go away on its own, but you may need to see a physical or occupational therapist.
Question: How do you know if you have seroma from breast cancer surgery?
Answer: Look for swelling of the arm or hand on the side of the surgery. Usually, fluid is absorbed by the body. If it doesn't go down on its own, your doctor may need to drain the area, using a needle.
Question: What problems can happen in breast cancer surgery?
Answer: A build-up of blood under your skin Seroma. Many women opt to get their breast reconstructed right after their cancer is removed.
Question: What causes eye allergies?
Answer: The immune system makes antibodies that cause your eyes to release histamine and other substances. This causes itching and red, watery eyes. Perennial allergies happen year-round.
Question: What medications help with eye allergies?
Answer: Prescription treatments can provide both short- and long-term help. Sterile saline rinses and eye lubricants can soothe irritated eyes and help flush out allergens. Decongestant eyedrops can curb eye redness by constricting blood vessels in the eyes. Eyedrops containing ketotifen can ease allergy symptoms for up to 12 hours. They won't cause rebound redness even with long-term use. Refrigerating your eyedrops may bring more relief.
Question: What can I do to help prevent eye allergies?
Answer: Stay indoors when pollen counts are highest, usually in mid-morning and early evening. Close the windows and run the air conditioner (window fans can draw in pollen and mold spores). Keep the windows closed and run the air conditioner. To limit your exposure to dust mites, use special pillow covers that keep allergens out. Wash bedding frequently in hot water. Clean floors with a damp mop. To stop mold from growing inside your home, keep the humidity under 50%. If your pet is a trigger, keep it out of your bedroom. Decongestant eyedrops can curb eye redness by constricting blood vessels in the eyes.
Question: What is an allergy and how does it affect the eyes?
Answer: They can make your eyes red, itchy, burning, and watery, and cause swollen eyelids. But infections and other conditions can cause the same symptoms, so call your doctor if your symptoms don't improve. Some people also have nasal allergies.
Question: What does stress do to your body?
Answer: Stress triggers a chemical tsunami in your body. You may have heard it called the âfight or flightâ reaction. Humans could not have survived without such a powerful response to stress. Among other changes, adrenaline and other hormones speed your heart rate and breathing and raise blood sugar levels. This reaction makes your heart require extra oxygen and energy to allow you to, say, run from a tiger.
Question: What happened to people who took an 8-week program on coping skills for stress?
Answer: People who took an 8-week course of coping skills and mindfulness that encouraged relaxation and anxiety relief showed improvement over the course of a year, compared with people who did not.
Question: If you have heart failure, what are some healthy ways to ease your stress?
Answer: Meditation, for example, is thought to help the body and mind unwind. One study found that people with heart failure who were taught the principles of meditation said they had better quality of life. It even improved their performance on a 6-minute walk test. Another stress reliever is exercise, which can ease muscle tension and release chemicals in your body that improve your mood.
Question: What are creative ways to lower your stress if you have heart failure?
Answer: Some people hospitalized for heart failure had a drop in stress hormones during a session with a therapy dog. There are lots of ways you can lower your stress. Choose whatever healthy means works for you, whether it's gardening, walking, or finding a few quiet minutes every day for meditation and deep breathing.
Question: Why might ongoing stress be unhealthier than usual if you have heart failure?
Answer: Problem is, the body isn't made to bathe in stress hormones over the long haul. For example, increased stress has been associated with a higher chance of dying. The relationship may be even stronger among people with weakened hearts.
Question: Is there a known connection between stress and heart failure?
Answer: Among other changes, adrenaline and other hormones speed your heart rate and breathing and raise blood sugar levels. And some of the effects of it on the heart may have other causes.
Question: If you misuse opioid drugs, can you get withdrawal symptoms if you quit suddenly?
Answer: When you cut off the opioid supply cold turkey, you're likely to get withdrawal symptoms such as: Craving for drugs Diarrhea Large pupils Yawning Belly pain Chills and goosebumps (the origin of the phrase "cold turkey") Nausea and vomiting Body aches Agitation and severe bad moods If you already have a narcotic addiction, you'll know that a list of these symptoms doesn't capture the agony of going through them.
Question: Can methadone treat narcotic addiction?
Answer: You can take it every day, but you have to go to a special clinic to get it. The correct dose prevents withdrawal symptoms and eases drug cravings. Buprenorphine is a shorter acting drug than methadone. It hits the same receptors in your brain, but not as strongly.
Question: Can buprenorphine help treat opioid use disorder?
Answer: Buprenorphine is a shorter acting drug than methadone. It hits the same receptors in your brain, but not as strongly.
Question: Can naltrexone help treat opioid use disorder?
Answer: But there are medications that can help you through opioid withdrawal and prevent symptoms. It comes in several forms: Tablet of ( Suboxone, Zubsolv) Shot ( Buprenex) Film placed in your mouth against your cheek ( Belbuca) Skin patch ( Butrans) Implant that goes under your skin and lasts about 6 months ( Probuphine) Naltrexone also blocks opiate receptors. Unlike methadone, it can't ease withdrawal symptoms or cravings. But you can't get high if you use drugs while taking it. Naltrexone works best as part of a broad recovery treatment program. You'll start it when you're done with detox.
Question: Can opioid addition lead to changes in your brain?
Answer: It creates changes in your brain that make you more likely to get addicted. Prescription drug addiction alters the circuits responsible for mood and reward behavior.
Question: Can I wear a mouth guard when playing sports?
Answer: Because accidents can happen during any physical activity, the advantage of using a mouth guard during sports is that it can help limit the risk of mouth-related injuries to your lips, tongue, and soft tissues of your mouth. Mouth guards also help you avoid chipped or broken teeth, nerve damage to a tooth, or even tooth loss.