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Question: How soon after an ankle sprain can you do range-of-motion exercises?
Answer: You should be able to start work on your range of motion 2 or 3 days after your injury. For these exercises, support your leg but let your foot and ankle hang freely. You can sit in a chair, then use another chair to support your leg, with your foot and ankle hanging over the side.
Question: What are towel curl exercises for after an ankle sprain?
Answer: Sit in a chair, with your injured foot flat on a towel on the floor. Curl your toes to grab the towel and pull it toward you. Keep going until you reach the end of the towel. Now, curl your toes and push the towel back in the other direction until you reach the end of the towel. Do this 3 to 5 times a day.
Question: What is a seated calf stretch for after an ankle sprain?
Answer: Sit on your bed or the floor with both legs stretched out in front of you. Wrap a towel around the ball of your injured foot and pull it gently toward you so you feel a stretch in your calf. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 10 times. Do this 3 to 5 times a day.
Question: What are balance and coordination exercises you can do following an ankle sprain?
Answer: You can also try these exercises: Step-ups. Do this one near a chair, table, or in a doorway so you'll have support if you need it. Stand and balance on just your injured leg for 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times a day. Try to work up to 3 minutes. To make it harder, close your eyes. Heel walk. Walk forward and backward as far as you can on your heels. Tippy toe walk. Walk forward and backward as far as you can on your toes.
Question: How do I do inward and outward bends to strengthen my ankle after a sprain?
Answer: Sit in a chair, feet together and flat on the floor, so your big toes and heels touch. Turn your injured foot inward while resisting with your other foot. Hold 5 to 10 seconds. Now, you'll move your foot outward. Use a nearby wall or even a couch to provide resistance. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds. Repeat 5 to 10 times.
Question: How do I manage pain from golfer's elbow?
Answer: A topical medication may help as well. You may also get an injection of a corticosteroid or painkiller (like lidocaine) in the elbow. This may relieve pain and swelling in the short term. These treatments, though, do not seem to have long-term benefits.
Question: How can physical therapy help with treating golfer's elbow?
Answer: Physical therapy can help in relieving pain and augment the recovery process. Use of pain relieving treatments and prescribed exercises can reduce stress to the elbow, speed recovery, and minimize the risk of recurrence. Recent innovations in care using PRP ( Plasma Rich Protein) injections have also shown great promise in accelerating recovery.
Question: How can I treat golfer's elbow?
Answer: Apply ice to your elbow for 15-20 minutes three to four times per day. Conservative treatments usually work for golfer's elbow. But if you're still having pain after three to six months, you may need surgery.
Question: What are condoms?
Answer: Condoms prevent pregnancies and STDs. They create a barrier that keeps semen and other body fluids out of the vagina, rectum, or mouth. You might hear it called a rubber or the barrier method. Don't use male and female condoms at the same time. One can stick to the other and pull it out of place or tear it.
Question: What is a male condom?
Answer: A condom is a thin, fitted tube that a man wears over his penis during sex or a woman inserts into her vagina before sex. There are many types of male condoms, including: Latex, plastic, or lambskin.
Question: What happens during a vitrectomy surgery?
Answer: It may be just one in a series of procedures to repair a problem. You'll have the option to stay awake and use numbing drops or shots in your eye. Or you might get general anesthesia -- medicine that helps you go to sleep during surgery.
Question: What steps should I take to prevent type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Losing extra pounds, eating better, and becoming more active are some of the most important steps you can take.
Question: What can you do without medicine to prevent type 2 diabetes if you have prediabetes?
Answer: Losing extra pounds, eating better, and becoming more active are some of the most important steps you can take. There are people who aren't overweight who have type 2 diabetes.
Question: What is the best way to avoid type 2 diabetes?
Answer: But the study also showed that drastic lifestyle changes are the best way to avoid diabetes. You'll need to work with a dietitian to come up with a meal plan and talk to a trainer about how to get more exercise.
Question: What is the single most important thing that predicts diabetes?
Answer: There are people who aren't overweight who have type 2 diabetes. The study results showed that over 16 years, regular exercise -- at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week -- and a low-fat, high-fiber diet helped prevent it.
Question: Is there medication you can take if you have prediabetes to prevent type 2 diabetes?
Answer: If you're at high risk for the disease, your doctor may recommend taking medication to hold it off. Several studies show that various types of diabetes drugs, along with a healthy lifestyle, can cut the odds that you'll get it One study showed that people most likely to get it could lower their odds by 31%. They took the prescription diabetes drug metformin and made lifestyle and diet changes. You'll need to work with a dietitian to come up with a meal plan and talk to a trainer about how to get more exercise.
Question: My doctor just told me I have prediabetes. What does this mean?
Answer: There are plenty of things you can do to try to prevent it. Focus on the things you can change, like your diet and how active you are. That's good.
Question: I just had breast cancer surgery, will the fluid from my drainage device change colors?
Answer: The fluid color may also change from a cherry red to a yellow-red, and then to a straw color.
Question: When can I take a shower after having breast cancer surgery?
Answer: A warm shower feel nice, but wait at least a week after surgery.
Question: I just had breast cancer surgery, how should I care for my skin near my incision?
Answer: When shaving under your arm or applying deodorant, look in the mirror to avoid irritating the incision. As it heals, the incision may feel thick and tough. Massage the area with a mild lotion, vitamin E, or pure lanolin. Highly perfumed lotions and any product containing alcohol may be irritating. After several weeks, the scar will soften.
Question: What follow-up exams will I have after breast cancer surgery?
Answer: Regular follow-up visits are important after breast cancer treatment. Your doctor will watch you closely to ensure that the cancer hasn't returned. Checkups usually include exams of the chest, underarm, and neck. From time to time, you'll get a complete physical and an annual mammogram. No other regular X-rays, scans, or blood tests are usually needed.
Question: What symptoms should I tell my doctor about after breast cancer surgery?
Answer: Other physical problems your doctor should hear about are: Loss of appetite or weight Changes in menstrual periods Blurred vision Dizziness, coughing, or hoarseness Headaches Shortness of breath Digestive problems that seem unusual or that don't go away in 2-3 days
Question: How long after my breast cancer surgery will my drainage device be removed?
Answer: Usually the drainage system is removed within 1 to 3 weeks after surgery.
Question: How long will I have bruising after breast cancer surgery?
Answer: The area may be black and blue right after breast cancer surgery. This will go away in a few days.
Question: How do I care for my drainage device after having breast cancer surgery?
Answer: After your surgery, you may be discharged from the hospital with an external drainage device in place. The drains will remove and collect fluid from the surgery site. Your doctor will show you how to care for the device before you leave the hospital. This usually includes emptying the drains, measuring the fluid, and keeping an eye out for any problems.
Question: If I've just had breast cancer surgery, what medications can I take for pain?
Answer: Your doctor will give you a prescription for pain medication after breast cancer surgery. Ask about taking over-the-counter pain relievers in addition to, or instead of, your prescription pain medicine. Don't take aspirin or products with aspirin for the first 3 days after the procedure.
Question: Should I have blood taken or an injection given after breast cancer surgery?
Answer: If you have to have blood drawn or get medication in this arm, tell the health care professional that you've had breast surgery.
Question: What type of exercises should I do after breast cancer surgery?
Answer: Arm lifts. While standing or sitting on the edge of a chair, lift both arms over your head with your elbows close to your ears. Hold for a count of five and repeat. Arm swings. While standing, swing both arms forward and back from your shoulders (like a pendulum). Keep your elbows straight. Increase the distance of the swing each time. Repeat 10 times. Wall climbing. Stand facing a wall with your feet close to the wall. Put your arms out in front of you with your hands on the wall. Climb the fingertips of both hands up the wall, until your arms are stretched over your head. Climb your fingers back down the wall. Repeat 10 times, trying to reach higher each time.
Question: Can I go swimming after breast cancer surgery?
Answer: Don't go swimming until your doctor and surgeon say it's OK.
Question: When can I drive after breast cancer surgery?
Answer: Ask your doctor before you get back behind the wheel. Most women can start driving again 10-14 days after surgery.
Question: How do doctors diagnose autism?
Answer: An autism diagnosis starts with a parent answering a questionnaire about the child, often about behaviors that started when they were very young. Further tests and tools may include more questionnaires, surveys, and checklists, as well as interviews and observed activities.
Question: How do doctors diagnose ADHD?
Answer: To diagnose ADHD, doctors look for a pattern of behaviors over time like being distracted or forgetful, not following through, having trouble waiting for a turn, and fidgeting or squirming. They'll ask for feedback from parents, teachers, and other adults that care for the child. A doctor will also try to rule out other possible causes for the symptoms.
Question: What should parents study to understand their child more?
Answer: You should also study how your child is learning to communicate. Although kids with either condition struggle to interact with others, those with autism tend to be self-centered. They often have a hard time putting words to their thoughts and feelings, and they may not be able to point to an object to give meaning to their speech. They find it hard to make eye contact.
Question: What are some common traits of people with ADHD and autism?
Answer: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) and autism can look a lot like each other. Children with either condition can have problems focusing. They can be impulsive or have a hard time communicating. They may have trouble with schoolwork and with relationships.
Question: How are ADHD and autism different?
Answer: Keep an eye on how your child pays attention. Those with autism struggle to focus on things that they don't like, such as reading a book or doing a puzzle. And they may fixate on things that they do like, such as playing with a particular toy. Kids with ADHD lose initial interest, and they dislike and avoid things they'll have to concentrate on.
Question: How do doctors treat ADHD?
Answer: There's no one-size-fits-all way to deal with ADHD. Younger kids start with behavior therapy, and the doctor may prescribe medication if symptoms don't improve enough. Older kids will usually get both. ADHD symptoms, and their treatment, may change over time.
Question: What are some traits associated with autism?
Answer: An autistic child loves order and repetition, but one with ADHD doesn't, even if it helps them. A child with autism might want the same type of food at a favorite restaurant, for instance, or become overly attached to one toy or shirt. They'll become upset when routines change.
Question: What are some traits associated with ADHD?
Answer: A child with ADHD, on the other hand, may talk nonstop. They're more likely to interrupt when someone else is speaking or butt in and try to monopolize a conversation.
Question: What types of therapy can help kids with autism communicate better?
Answer: They find it hard to make eye contact. Younger kids start with behavior therapy, and the doctor may prescribe medication if symptoms don't improve enough.
Question: What should parents do if they think their child has ADHD or autism?
Answer: And you can have both. You can start with your pediatrician, who may refer you to a specialist. There's no one-size-fits-all way to deal with ADHD.
Question: What is the difference between autism and ADHD?
Answer: And you can have both. There's no one-size-fits-all way to deal with ADHD.
Question: How does fibromyalgia affect sleep?
Answer: You may be able to fall asleep, but your sleep is light and easily disturbed. When you get up in the morning, you're exhausted and not refreshed. It doesn't help the fatigue. Tests done in sleep labs show that people with fibro are constantly interrupted by bursts of brain activity similar to what happens in the brain when they're awake. These interruptions limit how much time you spend in deep sleep, when your body restores itself, and you feel run down as a result. Up to half of all people with fibromyalgia have depression or an anxiety disorder when they're diagnosed with fibro.
Question: What does the pain and tenderness associated with fibromyalgia feel like?
Answer: Since there are no lab or imaging tests for it, when you go to get a diagnosis, your doctor will ask about your symptoms to decide if you have fibromyalgia Many people with fibro -- also called fibromyalgia syndrome or FMS -- may have: Pain and tender points Fatigue Sleep problems Concentration and memory problems, known as "fibro fog" Anxiety or depression Morning stiffness Numbness, and tingling in hands, arms, feet, and legs Headaches Irritable bowel syndrome Problems with urinating Painful menstrual cramps Almost all people with fibromyalgia ache all over. It can feel similar to osteoarthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis, but it's over your entire body. This is usually what makes you go see your doctor. The pain can be deep, sharp, dull, throbbing, or aching. You feel it in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments around the joints. For some people, the pain comes and goes. It could travel throughout your body. You may also have tender points -- specific spots around your joints that hurt when you press them with a finger. If you press a tender point on a person without fibromyalgia, they'll just feel pressure. But that same pressure would be very painful for someone with fibro. These tender points are in predictable places on the body. They're often under the surface of the skin, not in areas of deep pain. It's the tissue around the muscles and joints that hurts rather than the joints themselves.
Question: How does fibromyalgia affect mood?
Answer: Up to half of all people with fibromyalgia have depression or an anxiety disorder when they're diagnosed with fibro. Dealing with being fatigued and in pain all the time can be stressful. You probably worry about keeping up with life and what you can do to feel better. You may become less active and more withdrawn, which can lead to depression. It's also possible that anxiety and depression may actually be a part of fibromyalgia, like the pain. People diagnosed with fibromyalgia and depression have a hard time with concentration and short-term memory, which make it hard to remember day-to-day things, like where they've put their keys or plans they've made for lunch tomorrow.
Question: How can problems peeing happen to people with fibromyalgia?
Answer: Feeling the urge to go a lot, hurting when you do, or a leaky bladder can happen when you have fibromyalgia. These symptoms could also be caused by bladder and kidney diseases, such as an infection.
Question: How do headaches affect people with fibromyalgia?
Answer: Up to 2 out of 5 people with fibro also get migraine or tension headaches regularly. They may be a result of pain in your neck and upper back. They're often caused by tight neck muscles. They may also be caused by tender points over the back of your head and neck. Headaches can make it much harder for you to live with fibro and manage the disease.
Question: What should you know about the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
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Question: How does swelling and tingling in hands and feet affect people with fibromyalgia?
Answer: While the cause of numbness, tingling, and burning is unclear, many people with fibro feel them. These sensations, called paresthesia, tend to happen randomly. They may last a few minutes, or they may be constant. The feelings can be especially bothersome in the mornings along with morning stiffness.
Question: How does fibromyalgia affect menstrual cramps?
Answer: You may not have all of the symptoms, and you may have other medical problems, too.
Question: What does fatigue feel like in people with fibromyalgia?
Answer: A lingering tiredness and feeling drained is another big complaint. People often feel tired even when they should feel rested, such as after a good night's sleep. Some say it's like having the flu. Some compare it to working long hours and missing a lot of sleep. You may feel too tired to exercise or more tired after a workout. Simple things such as grocery shopping or cooking dinner could wipe you out. Starting a project such as folding clothes or ironing could seem like too much effort. You might even be too tired for sex.
Question: How common is irritable bowel syndrome in people with fibromyalgia?
Answer: About two-thirds of people with fibromyalgia often have belly pain, gas, and bloating and feel like throwing up. They can also have constipation and diarrhea. Many have acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD), too.
Question: What are common symptoms of and related conditions associated with fibromyalgia?
Answer: Since there are no lab or imaging tests for it, when you go to get a diagnosis, your doctor will ask about your symptoms to decide if you have fibromyalgia Many people with fibro -- also called fibromyalgia syndrome or FMS -- may have: Pain and tender points Fatigue Sleep problems Concentration and memory problems, known as "fibro fog" Anxiety or depression Morning stiffness Numbness, and tingling in hands, arms, feet, and legs Headaches Irritable bowel syndrome Problems with urinating Painful menstrual cramps Almost all people with fibromyalgia ache all over.
Question: What is morning stiffness like in people with fibromyalgia?
Answer: Most people with fibromyalgia feel like they need to "loosen up" after getting out of bed before they can start their day. The muscles and joints of their back, arms, and legs feel stiff. It's not typical creakiness. It's more like the stiffness someone with rheumatoid arthritis feels. Although some people say it lasts only a few minutes, the stiffness usually sticks around for more than 15 to 20 minutes each day. Sometimes it lasts for hours, and it could linger all day.
Question: What are side effects of the flu shot in adults?
Answer: If you get the nasal spray, you might have side effects like a runny nose, headache, cough, and sore throat.
Question: Can the flu shot have severe side effects?
Answer: Serious side effects are rare. If they do happen, it's within a few minutes to a few hours after you get the shot. Call your doctor right away if you have trouble breathing, hives, feel weak or dizzy, or have a fast heartbeat afterward.
Question: What is the best way to protect yourself from the flu?
Answer: The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the influenza virus. The flu shot becomes effective about 2 weeks after you get it. Some people should make sure it's OK to get vaccinated.
Question: What is the difference between asthma and colds?
Answer: Asthma is associated with inflammation of the lower airways inside your lungs called the bronchial tubes. Colds result from infection with a virus. Cold viruses mainly affect your nose and throat. These are the upper airways.
Question: What are the common symptoms of asthma?
Answer: The most common asthma symptoms include: Frequent coughing Shortness of breath Wheezing Chest tightness Cold symptoms often begin with throat discomfort or sore throat.
Question: What happens to your airways during an asthma attack?
Answer: Asthma is associated with inflammation of the lower airways inside your lungs called the bronchial tubes. During normal breathing, the bands of muscle that surround the airways are relaxed. During an asthma attack, three main changes occur that stop air from moving easily through the airways: The bands of muscle that surround the airways tighten. This tightening is called bronchospasm. The cells that line the airways produce more mucus, which is thicker than normal. Call your doctor if you experience any of these signs: Fever (with a temperature over 101 ° F) or chills Increased fatigue or weakness A very sore throat or pain when swallowing Sinus headaches, upper toothaches, or tenderness or pain of the upper cheekbones Coughing up greater amounts of yellow- or green-colored mucus Difficulty swallowing your saliva Also call your doctor if you have any other symptoms that cause concern, such as the following: Increased shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or wheezing Symptoms getting worse or remaining unchanged after seven days Symptoms remaining unchanged or getting worse after 10 days Eye pain or swelling and/or vision changes Severe head or facial pain or swelling Neck stiffness or sensitivity to light Good hygiene can decrease viral infections such as colds.
Question: How can an asthma action plan help you manage asthma and colds?
Answer: If you have asthma, catching a cold may worsen or trigger your symptoms. It may also include adding a prevention inhaler (like a steroid inhaler) when you get a cold even if you aren't having asthma symptoms yet. Your plan will specify when symptoms warrant a call to your doctor.
Question: Should I get regular checkups if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Even when you're on the upswing, it's important for you to have regular doctor visits and take your meds the way you have been. After all, they're working. You should see your doctor at least once a year to check on your RA. Keep up with your lab appointments, too. You need regular blood tests to see how you're doing and spot possible side effects of your treatment.