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Question: What are normal estrogen levels?
Answer: During the rest of the month, estrogen levels climb and fall gradually. Normal estrogen levels vary widely. Large differences are typical in a woman on different days, or between two women on the same day of their cycles. The actual measured level of estrogen doesn't predict emotional disturbances. Women with PMS or PMDD may also be more affected by the normal fluctuations of estrogen during the menstrual cycle. At menopause, estrogen levels fall to very low levels.
Question: What are the side effects of leukotriene modifiers for allergies?
Answer: Side effects of these drugs are rare but may include: Stomach pain or stomach upset Heartburn Fever Stuffy nose Cough Rash Headache Irritability Some simple over-the-counter products can help with allergy symptoms.
Question: How are mast cell stabilizers used to treat allergies?
Answer: Mast cell stabilizers can be used to treat mild to moderate inflammation in allergy sufferers. Mast cell stabilizers are available as eyedrops for allergic conjunctivitis, and nasal sprays for nasal allergy symptoms. Like with many drugs, it may take several weeks before the full effects are felt.
Question: What are the side effects of mast cell stabilizers for allergies?
Answer: Throat irritation, coughing or skin rashes sometimes can occur. Mast cell stabilizers in the form of eye drops may cause burning, stinging, or blurred vision when they are administered.
Question: What are the side effects of decongestants for allergies?
Answer: Decongestants may raise blood pressure, so they typically are not recommended for people who have blood pressure problems or glaucoma. They may also cause insomnia or irritability and restrict urinary flow.
Question: How do leukotriene modifiers work to treat allergies?
Answer: Leukotriene modifiers block the effects of leukotrienes, chemicals produced in the body in response to an allergic reaction.
Question: How do antihistamines work to treat allergies?
Answer: When you are exposed to an allergen -- for example ragweed pollen -- it triggers your immune system. People with allergies demonstrate an exaggerated immune response. Immune system cells known as "mast cells" release a substance called histamine, which attaches to receptors in blood vessels, causing them to enlarge. Histamine also binds to other receptors causing redness, swelling, itching, and changes in secretions. By blocking histamine and keeping it from binding to receptors, antihistamines prevent these symptoms.
Question: How are steroids used to treat allergies?
Answer: Some examples of combination allergy medicines include: Over-the-counter: cetirizine and pseudoephedrine ( Zyrtec- D), fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine ( Allegra- D), diphenhydramine and pseudoephedrine ( Benadryl Allergy and Sinus), loratadine and pseudoephedrine ( Claritin- D), and pseudoephedrine/triprolidine ( Actifed) for nasal allergies; and naphazoline/pheniramine ( Naphcon A) for allergic conjunctivitis Prescription: acrivastine and pseudoephedrine ( Semprex- D) for nasal allergies;azelastine/fluticasone ( Dymista) combines an antihistamine with a steroid in a nasal spray for seasonal nasal allergies Steroids, known medically as corticosteroids, can reduce inflammation associated with allergies. They prevent and treat nasal stuffiness, sneezing, and itchy, runny nose due to seasonal or year-round allergies. They can also decrease inflammation and swelling from other types of allergic reactions. Systemic steroids are available in various forms: as pills or liquids for serious allergies or asthma, locally acting inhalers for asthma, locally acting nasal sprays for seasonal or year-round allergies, topical creams for skin allergies, or topical eye drops for allergic conjunctivitis. In addition, it may take one to two weeks before the full effect of the medicine can be felt. Some of these drugs also have important anti-inflammatory effects, but typically they are not as effective as steroids.
Question: How are antihistamines used to treat allergies?
Answer: Over-the-counter ( OTC) antihistamine eye drops can relieve red itchy eyes, while nasal sprays can be used to treat the symptoms of seasonal or year-round allergies. They can come in nasal spray, eye drop, liquid, or pill form. Leukotriene modifiers are used to treat asthma and nasal allergy symptoms.
Question: What is an example of how much fiber to get for breakfast?
Answer: This sample menu gives you 37 grams of fiber from tasty, familiar foods: Breakfast: One serving of whole-grain bran flake cereal (5 grams of fiber), topped with half a sliced banana (1.5 grams of fiber) and skim milk Morning snack: 24 almonds (3.3 grams of fiber) mixed with a quarter cup of raisins (2 grams of fiber) Lunch: Turkey sandwich made with 2 slices of whole wheat bread, plus lettuce, and tomato (about 5 grams of fiber total), and an orange (3.1 grams of fiber) Afternoon snack: Yogurt topped with half a cup of blueberries (2 grams of fiber) Dinner: Grilled fish served alongside a salad made with romaine lettuce and shredded carrots (2.6 grams of fiber), plus half a cup of cooked spinach (2.1 grams of fiber), and half a cup of lentils (7.5 grams of fiber) After-dinner treat: 3 cups popped popcorn (3.5 grams of fiber) var s_context; s_context= s_context || {}; s_context['wb.modimp'] = 'vidfloat'; if(webmd.useragent && webmd.useragent.ua.type === 'desktop'){ webmd.ads2.disable Initial Load(); webmd.ads2.disable Ads Init = true; $(function() { webmd.p.pim.increment(); $('.responsive-video-container').insert After('.module-social-share-container'); require(['video2/1/responsive-player/video-loader'], function(video Loader) { video Loader.init({ autoplay: webmd.useragent.ua.type === 'desktop' && !
Question: What are benefits to fiber?
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Question: How much fiber should you get per day?
Answer: But it's easier than you think to eat the recommended daily intake. For adults 50 and younger you need 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Consider fiber supplements if you continually fall short of getting what you need through what you eat.
Question: How much does wisdom teeth extraction cost?
Answer: Simple extraction of a wisdom tooth can cost as little as $99 per tooth. The cost of wisdom teeth that are impacted can cost between $230 and $340 and even more. Because costs vary in different areas of the country, contact your dentist or oral surgeon for their charges. Also, check with both your dental insurance carrier and medical insurance provider. One or the other type of insurance may cover a portion of the cost of wisdom teeth removal.
Question: What are potential complications of wisdom tooth removal?
Answer: Two of the more important complications after having your wisdom teeth removed include: Dry socket. Dry socket is a common complication that occurs when either a blood clot has failed to form in the extracted tooth socket or else the blood clot that did form has been dislodged. Without clot formation, healing will be delayed. When it happens, dry socket typically occurs 3 or 4 days following the extraction and is accompanied by pain (ranging from "dull" to moderate to severe) and a foul mouth odor. Your dentist or oral surgeon will treat the dry socket by placing medication in the socket. Paresthesia. Paresthesia is a rarer complication of wisdom teeth extraction. Wisdom teeth entrapped in the jawbone are often close to nerves. Sometimes these nerves can be bruised or damaged during the tooth removal process. The result is a numbness (called a paresthesia) of the tongue, lip, or chin that can last a few days, weeks, months, or may even be permanent.
Question: What does recovery involve after wisdom teeth extraction?
Answer: After having your wisdom teeth removed, the speed of your recovery depends on the degree of difficulty of the extraction (a simple extraction of a fully erupted tooth versus a tooth impacted into the jawbone).
Question: How are wisdom teeth removed?
Answer: The relative ease at which your dentist or oral surgeon can extract your wisdom teeth depends on their position and stage of development. Your oral health care provider will be able to give you an idea of what to expect during your pre-extraction exam. A wisdom tooth that is fully erupted through the gum can be extracted as easily as any other tooth. However, a wisdom tooth that is underneath the gums and embedded in the jawbone will require an incision into the gums and then removal of the portion of bone that lies over the tooth. Often, for a tooth in this situation, the tooth will be extracted in small sections rather than removed in one piece to minimize the amount of bone that needs to be removed to get the tooth out.
Question: How do I know if I have wisdom teeth?
Answer: He or she may take an X-ray periodically to evaluate for the presence and alignment of your wisdom teeth. Your dentist may also decide to send you to an oral surgeon for further evaluation. Your dentist or oral surgeon may recommend that your wisdom teeth be extracted even before problems develop. This is done to avoid a more painful or more complicated extraction that might have to be done a few years later. Removal is easier in young people, when the wisdom teeth roots are not yet fully developed and the bone is less dense. In older people, recovery and healing time tend to be longer.
Question: What happens during wisdom teeth removal?
Answer: Before your wisdom teeth are pulled, the teeth and the surrounding tissue will be numbed with a local anesthetic -- the same type used to numb a tooth prior to having a cavity filled. In addition to the local anesthetic to numb the pain, you and your dentist or oral surgeon may decide that a sedative is desired to control any anxiety. Sedating medications that could be selected include: nitrous oxide (otherwise known as "laughing gas"), an oral sedative (for example, Valium), or an intravenous sedative (administered via an injection into your veins). If nitrous oxide is given, you will be able to drive yourself home. If any of the other medications is selected, you will need someone to drive you both to and from the appointment.
Question: What should I know about wisdom teeth?
Answer: !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. Sometimes these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when healthy and properly aligned, but more often, they are misaligned and require removal. When wisdom teeth are misaligned, they may position themselves horizontally, be angled toward or away from the second molars, or be angled inward or outward. Poor alignment of wisdom teeth can crowd or damage adjacent teeth, the jawbone, or nerves. Wisdom teeth also can be impacted -- they are enclosed within the soft tissue and/or the jawbone or only partially break through or erupt through the gum. Partial eruption of the wisdom teeth allows an opening for bacteria to enter around the tooth and cause an infection, which results in pain, swelling, jaw stiffness, and general illness. Partially erupted teeth are also more prone to tooth decay and gum diseas,e because their hard-to-reach location and awkward positioning makes brushing and flossing difficult.
Question: What happens during the first 24 hours after wisdom teeth removal?
Answer: During the first 24 hours Bleeding may occur for several hours after tooth extraction. To control it, position a piece of clean moist gauze over the empty tooth socket and bite down firmly. Apply constant pressure for about 45 minutes. A moistened tea bag is an effective alternative. The tannic acid in tea helps healing blood clots to form (blood clots function similarly to scab over an open wound). Repeat this process if a small degree of bleeding continues; if heavy bleeding continues to occur, contact your dentist or oral surgeon. Avoid rinsing or spitting for 24 hours after tooth extraction, avoid "sucking" actions (for example, don't drink beverages through straws or smoke) and avoid hot liquids (such as coffee or soup). These activities can dislodge the clot, causing a dry socket (see below) to develop. Facial swelling in the area where the tooth was extracted typically occurs. To minimize swelling, place a piece of ice, wrapped in a cloth, on that area of your face on a schedule of 10 minutes on, followed by 20 minutes off. Repeat as necessary during this first 24-hour period. Pain medications, such as acetaminophen ( Tylenol) or ibuprofen ( Motrin or Advil), can be taken for minor pain. Your dentist or oral surgeon may prescribe more potent pain relievers, if necessary. Antibiotics that may have been prescribed prior to tooth extraction (to treat any active infection around the wisdom tooth to be extracted) should continue to be taken until the full prescription is gone. Foods should be restricted to a liquid diet until all the numbness from anesthesia has worn off. Eat soft foods for a few days. Also avoid alcohol if you're also taking narcotic pain medication. Continue to brush your teeth, but avoid the teeth directly neighboring the extracted tooth during the first 24 hours. On day two, resume the gentle brushing of your teeth. Do not use commercial mouth rinses -- these can irritate the extraction site.
Question: How should I treat my mouth 24 hours after wisdom teeth removal?
Answer: Do not use commercial mouth rinses -- these can irritate the extraction site. After 24 hours Facial swelling in the area of the tooth extraction should be treated with heat after the first 24 hours of ice. Apply a moist warm towel to the area on a 20-minute on, 20-minute off schedule. Repeat as necessary. Stitches , if used and if not of the self-dissolving type, need to be removed by your oral health care provider in about 1 week. If you do require stitches, ask what type you have been given. Watch for signs of dry socket (described below). This condition requires treatment by your oral health care provider. Complete healing doesn't occur for a few weeks to a few months following the extraction. However, usually within the first week or two, enough healing has taken place for use of your mouth to be reasonably comfortable in the area of the extraction. Your dentist will explain what to expect in your specific case.
Question: What are side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs?
Answer: Some examples include: Advicor: Niacin- Lovastatin (icotinic acid) Caduet: Amlodipine - Atorvastatin, acalciumchannel blocker Liptruzet: Atorvastatin and ezetimibe Simcor: Simvastatin and niacin (nicotinic acid) Vytorin: Simvastatin and ezetimibe , a cholesterol absorption inhibitor The side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs include: Muscle aches* Abnormal liver function Allergic reaction (skin rashes) Heartburn Dizziness Abdominal pain Constipation Decreased sexual desire Memory problems * If you have muscle aches, call your doctor immediately. This could be a sign of a life-threatening condition.
Question: Do medical conditions affect cholesterol levels?
Answer: Occasionally, a medical condition may cause an elevation of cholesterol levels in the blood. These include hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland), liver disease and kidney disease.
Question: What are bile acid sequestrants and how are they used to lower cholesterol?
Answer: Bile Acid Sequestrants These drugs work inside the intestine, where they bind to bile and prevent it from being reabsorbed into the circulatory system. Bile is made largely from cholesterol, so these drugs work by reducing the body's supply of cholesterol, thus lowering total and LDL cholesterol. The most common side effects are constipation, gas, and upset stomach. Examples of bile acid resins include: Cholestyramine ( Questran and Questran Light) Colesevelam ( Wel Chol ) Colestipol ( Colestid) Fibrates Fibrates lower triglyceride levels and can increase HDL and lower LDL cholesterol.
Question: What are Caduet and Vytorin?
Answer: Vytorin is a newer drug that is a combination of ezetimibe ( Zetia) and a statin (simvastatin), and can decrease total and LDL cholesterol and raise HDL levels.
Question: What are statins?
Answer: Statins Statins block the production of cholesterol in the liver itself. They lower LDL, the "bad" cholesterol, and triglycerides and have a mild effect in raising HDL, the "good" cholesterol. These drugs are the first line of treatment for most people with high cholesterol. Statins carry warnings that memory loss, mental confusion,muscle aches, neuropathy, liver issues, high blood sugar, and type 2 diabetes are possible side effects. It's important to remember that statins may also interact with other medications you take.
Question: How can you reduce the risk for heart disease from cholesterol?
Answer: For those who do not have CVD, treatment is determined by your individual risk for developing heart disease. That risk can be estimated using calculators which factor your age, sex, medical history, and other characteristics. If your risk is high (such as a 7.5 or 10 percent risk of developing CVD over 10 years), your doctor may start you on treatment preventively. They generally keep in mind your preferences towards taking medication in general. For those people whose risk is unclear, a coronary artery calcium score, which is a screening test looking for calcium (an indication of atherosclerosis) in the arteries, can help determine the need for statins. For both those who have CVD and those who do not, when the decision is made to start medication, the first choice is usually a statin. Other special groups who may need treatment: People with high triglyceride levels may benefit if they have other risk factors People with diabetes: are at high risk, and a ldl under 100 is recommended for most Older adults: a healthy, active older adult may benefit reduction you need, and prescribe a medication accordingly.
Question: Do genes affect cholesterol levels?
Answer: Too much cholesterol in your body is a risk factor for heart disease. These are the form in which cholesterol travels in the blood. They include: Diet.
Question: What are the symptoms of high cholesterol?
Answer: There are two forms of cholesterol that many people are familiar with: Low-density lipoprotein ( LDL or "bad" cholesterol) and high-density lipoprotein ( HDL or "good" cholesterol.) Lowering cholesterol levels that are too high lessens the risk for developing heart disease and reduces the chance of a heart attack or dying of heart disease, even if you already have it. It's important to remember that statins may also interact with other medications you take.
Question: Are there foods or other drugs I should avoid while taking cholesterol-lowering drugs?
Answer: Some may also need to take cholesterol-lowering drugs. Based on your risk, your doctor will determine the intensity of LDL reduction you need, and prescribe a medication accordingly. Some antibiotics may be dangerous when taken with statins. Talk to your doctor.
Question: How can you get more potassium from your diet?
Answer: How to Get More of It: These potassium-packed foods will help you meet your daily quota: 1 cup canned kidney beans: 607 milligrams 2 cups raw spinach: 839 mg Medium sweet potato, cooked: 694 mg 1 cup Greek yogurt: 240 mg 1 cup orange juice: 496 mg 1 cup cooked broccoli: 457 mg 1 cup cantaloupe: 431 mg 1 medium banana: 422 mg Why It's Good for You: If there's a chance you'll become pregnant or are pregnant, this is particularly important.
Question: What animal sources of iron can you add to your diet?
Answer: How to Get More of It: Animal sources of iron include: 3 ounces cooked beef: 3 milligrams 3 ounces cooked dark-meat turkey: 2 mg 3 ounces cooked light-meat turkey: 1 mg 3 ounces cooked chicken thigh: 1.1 mg 3 ounces cooked chicken breast: 0.9 mg 1 large hardboiled egg: 0.9 mg Plant-based iron sources include: 1 cup fortified instant oatmeal: 10 milligrams 1 cup cooked soybeans: 8 mg 1 cup boiled kidney beans: 4 mg 1 cup edamame, cooked from frozen: 3.5 mg Spinach, raisins, and beans are also good sources of iron.
Question: How much vitamin D do you need?
Answer: How Much You Need: Current recommendations call for adults ages 19-70 to get 600 international units of vitamin D per day, and 800 IU per day starting at age 71.
Question: What plant-based sources of iron can you add to your diet?
Answer: How to Get More of It: Animal sources of iron include: 3 ounces cooked beef: 3 milligrams 3 ounces cooked dark-meat turkey: 2 mg 3 ounces cooked light-meat turkey: 1 mg 3 ounces cooked chicken thigh: 1.1 mg 3 ounces cooked chicken breast: 0.9 mg 1 large hardboiled egg: 0.9 mg Plant-based iron sources include: 1 cup fortified instant oatmeal: 10 milligrams 1 cup cooked soybeans: 8 mg 1 cup boiled kidney beans: 4 mg 1 cup edamame, cooked from frozen: 3.5 mg Spinach, raisins, and beans are also good sources of iron.
Question: How much potassium do you need in your diet?
Answer: How Much You Need: Men and women age 19 and older need 4,700 milligrams of potassium every day. If you have high blood pressure, check with your doctor or pharmacist about the medications you take to control it. Some drugs, including certain diuretics, make you lose potassium, so you need to compensate for the loss.
Question: How much fiber do you need in your diet?
Answer: How Much You Need: Men ages 19 to 50: 38 grams; ages 51 years and older: 30 grams Women ages 19 to 50: 25 grams; ages 51 years and older: 21 grams How to Get More of It: Include fruits and vegetables and high-fiber whole grains at every meal and beans several times a week.
Question: How can you get more vitamin D from food?
Answer: How to Get More of It: Natural sources of vitamin D include fish and egg yolk. Vitamin D-fortified foods include milk, yogurt, some orange juice products, and some breakfast cereals. You may need a mixture of both food and supplements to get the vitamin D your body requires.
Question: How can you get more vitamin A in your diet?
Answer: How to Get More of It: Make your diet colorful. Top picks include: Carrots Sweet potatoes Pumpkin Spinach Cantaloupe Sweet red pepper Broccoli Tomato Why It's Good for You: Potassium is present in every cell of your body.
Question: Why is folic acid good for you?
Answer: How to Get More of It: These potassium-packed foods will help you meet your daily quota: 1 cup canned kidney beans: 607 milligrams 2 cups raw spinach: 839 mg Medium sweet potato, cooked: 694 mg 1 cup Greek yogurt: 240 mg 1 cup orange juice: 496 mg 1 cup cooked broccoli: 457 mg 1 cup cantaloupe: 431 mg 1 medium banana: 422 mg Why It's Good for You: If there's a chance you'll become pregnant or are pregnant, this is particularly important. Folic acid is the synthetic form of the B vitamin folate. Once you conceive, folic acid and folate, the natural form, help protect your baby against neural tube defects (and possibly cleft lip or palate) during the first 30 days.