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Question: How can I treat my child's sore throat from a virus?
Answer: That means antibiotics, drugs used to treat bacterial infections, won't help your child get better any faster. If you think your child may have strep, you should see a doctor to find out. If the sore throat stems from a cold virus, it's going to need to run its course. Try these home remedies to help your child feel better: Make sure he gets plenty of rest and drinks a lot of fluids. Use a humidifier. Inhale steam. Run hot water in a sink. Drape a towel over your child's head to trap the steam, and have him lean over the sink with the water running. Tell him to breathe deeply through his mouth and nose for 5 to 10 minutes. Repeat several times a day. ( Be careful not to cause a steam burn, though.) Give him frozen treats like ice pops. Have him sip chicken broth or warm tea with honey. Don't give honey to a child under 12 months of age. For an older child: Have him gargle with warm salt water (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt per cup (8 ounces) of water). Give him throat lozenges or hard candy to suck on.
Question: Do antibiotics help for sore throats?
Answer: There's one exception: strep throat. Bacteria does cause that condition, so antibiotics will help. If you think your child may have strep, you should see a doctor to find out. But they won't help your child get better any faster.
Question: How long does it take to recover from a Stage 4 pressure sore?
Answer: Recovery time: A Stage 4 pressure sore could take anywhere from 3 months or much longer, even years, to heal.
Question: What do stages mean when you have pressure sores?
Answer: The stages are based on how deep the sores are, which can affect their treatment.
Question: How do you treat a Stage 1 pressure sore?
Answer: What to do: The first and most important thing to do with any pressure sore is to stop the pressure. Change your position or use foam pads, pillows, or mattresses. If you spend a lot of time in bed, try to move at least once every 2 hours. If you're sitting, move every 15 minutes. You may need someone to help you. Wash the sore with mild soap and water and dry it gently. It may help to eat a diet high in protein, vitamins A and C, and the minerals iron and zinc. These are all good for your skin. Also, drink plenty of water.
Question: How long does it take to recover from a Stage 1 pressure sore?
Answer: Recovery time: A Stage 1 pressure sore may go away in as little as 2 or 3 days. If it hasn't, call your doctor.
Question: How long does it take to recover from a Stage 2 pressure sore?
Answer: Recovery time: A Stage 2 pressure sore should get better in 3 days to 3 weeks.
Question: How do you treat a Stage 3 pressure sore?
Answer: She may remove any dead tissue and prescribe antibiotics to fight infection. You may also be able to get a special bed or mattress through your insurance.
Question: What is a pressure sore?
Answer: You may know pressure sores by their more common name: bed sores. They happen when you lie or sit in one position too long and the weight of your body against the surface of the bed or chair cuts off blood supply. You might get them if you're on bed rest or in a wheelchair.
Question: How long does it take to recover from a Stage 3 pressure sore?
Answer: Recovery time: A Stage 1 pressure sore may go away in as little as 2 or 3 days. Recovery time: A Stage 3 pressure sore will take at least one month, and up to 4 months, to heal.
Question: What should I do if I have a Stage 2 pressure sore?
Answer: What to do: The first and most important thing to do with any pressure sore is to stop the pressure. Change your position or use foam pads, pillows, or mattresses. If you spend a lot of time in bed, try to move at least once every 2 hours. If you're sitting, move every 15 minutes. You may need someone to help you. Wash the sore with mild soap and water and dry it gently. It may help to eat a diet high in protein, vitamins A and C, and the minerals iron and zinc. These are all good for your skin. Also, drink plenty of water. Keep the sore covered with a see-through dressing or moist gauze. If you see signs of an infection (such as pus, fever, or redness), tell your doctor. Talk to your doctor.
Question: How often will someone need to get checkups in between eye exams?
Answer: You'll need to get checkups more often if you have health conditions or a family history of vision problems likes glaucoma, macular degeneration, or corneal diseases. When else should you see the eye doctor? If you have a sudden vision change, eye pain, or severe irritation.
Question: Why are vision tests important during an eye exam?
Answer: The doctor will check your close and distance vision. You'll read from charts of random letters. She may also test other aspects of your vision -- like your ability to see in 3- D, your side vision (called peripheral vision), and color perception.
Question: What other conditions could an eye exam discover?
Answer: Eye exams can help spot early signs of glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis. If the doctor finds anything odd, you may need a follow-up with your regular doctor or a specialist.
Question: What is an eye exam?
Answer: She'll check all the parts of your eye. You may need drops to dilate -- or widen -- your pupils. This gives the doctor a clear view of the inside of your eye. These drops makes your eyes sensitive to light for a few hours. You'll need to wear sunglasses until they wear off. You may need someone to drive you home. The doctor will as also check your peripheral vision and how well your eye muscles work together.
Question: How should I choose an eye doctor?
Answer: Should you choose an optometrist ( OD) or an ophthalmologist ( MD) for your initial eye exam? If this is a routine checkup, you can go with either one. If you have or think you might have an eye problem like cataracts or glaucoma, or a health condition like diabetes, choose an ophthalmologist.
Question: What should I bring to an eye doctor appointment?
Answer: Your glasses or contacts (if you wear them). Ask if you should stop wearing your contacts for a few days before the visit. A list of any health conditions or allergies A list of all medications and supplements you take A list of any specific questions you have about your eye health Your medical insurance information. Most policies don't cover routine eye care, but if there is a diagnosis, such as dry eyes or glaucoma, you might get coverage. Vision insurance will cover some routine eye care, but most ophthalmologists ( MDs) don't take part in these plans.
Question: What should someone do before leaving their eye exam?
Answer: Make sure you have a copy of your eyeglasses prescription, if you need one. Understand where you should go to get your glasses or contacts prescription filled. Make sure you have instructions about how to use any medication if you need it. Make sure you have a copy of your glasses prescription, if you need one. Ask where to get the prescription filled. Get instructions on how to use medication if you need it. Schedule your next appointment or checkup.
Question: How often should I get an eye exam?
Answer: Everyone needs eye exams. Different medical organizations have different recommendations for how often you need to go. A good rule of thumb: Young adults: Once in your 20s and twice in your 30s. Adults: At age 40 with regular follow-ups, depending on your health. Adults 65 and older: Every 1-2 years. Children: At birth, 6 months, 3 years, and before entering grade school. This is often happens along with regular doctor visits or pre-school checkups.
Question: Why is patient history important in an eye exam?
Answer: Your doctor will ask about your general health and any family history of eye diseases.
Question: How long will an eye exam take?
Answer: If it's been more than a few years since your last visit, or if you've never had one, it's time get one on the calendar now. That includes time to get the exam and to get fitted for a prescription if you need it. Later appointments won't take as much time.
Question: Why are eye doctor appointments important?
Answer: Eye exams aren't only for people with poor vision. They're an important way to find eye problems before symptoms show up. Your eye doctor can also catch other problems, like diabetes, early on. If it's been more than a few years since your last visit, or if you've never had one, it's time get one on the calendar now. When else should you see the eye doctor?
Question: How can psychotherapy help treat depression relapse?
Answer: Psychotherapy Counseling, or "talk therapy," can help you to understand your problems, including new issues that have arisen since you were last treated for depression. You'll explore better ways to cope or to solve problems. Through psychotherapy, you can also learn how to manage your own thoughts and actions so that you feel less depressed.
Question: Who should I talk to if I am having a depression relapse?
Answer: Talk to your doctor about whether you need maintenance therapy.
Question: How can maintenance treatment help in treating depression relapse?
Answer: After patients have been treated for an acute bout of depression, doctors sometimes place them on maintenance therapy to try to prevent another episode, especially if they're at high risk for a recurrence. Talk to your doctor about whether you need maintenance therapy. For this type of ongoing treatment, which can last one year or longer, you may continue taking an antidepressant, with or without psychotherapy. Ask how long you may need maintenance therapy.
Question: How is depression relapse treated?
Answer: A depression relapse or recurrence can be treated in various ways, sometimes through a combination of therapies. For example, your doctor may recommend both antidepressant treatment and psychotherapy.
Question: How often do people get depression?
Answer: For this type of ongoing treatment, which can last one year or longer, you may continue taking an antidepressant, with or without psychotherapy. Try to spend time with other people.
Question: What are depression relapses and recurrences?
Answer: A recurrence is a new episode that comes after six months or longer since the previous episode has resolved. Regardless of the timeline, it can be demoralizing to feel depression symptoms, such as sadness, fatigue, and irritability, creeping back into your life. After patients have been treated for an acute bout of depression, doctors sometimes place them on maintenance therapy to try to prevent another episode, especially if they're at high risk for a recurrence.
Question: How can I help myself treat depression relapse?
Answer: Be sure to get the right amount of sleep and steer clear of alcohol and illegal drugs, which can worsen depression. Expect your mood to improve gradually, not immediately.
Question: How are inhalers used to treat asthma?
Answer: Asthma Inhalers Asthma inhalers are the most common and effective way to deliver asthma medicine to the lungs. They're available in several types that work in different ways. Some deliver one medication.
Question: How is a nebulizer used to treat asthma?
Answer: Asthma Nebulizer If you're having trouble using small inhalers, your doctor may prescribe an asthma nebulizer. This machine changes asthma medications from a liquid to a mist so it's easier to get the medicine into your lungs. It also has a mouthpiece or mask that makes it a good option for infants, small children, older adults, or anyone who has trouble using inhalers with spacers. It does take a few more minutes than using an inhaler.
Question: How are steroids and other anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat asthma?
Answer: These medications work over the long term to treat symptoms and prevent asthma attacks. As a result, the airways are less sensitive and less likely to react to asthma triggers. Asthma Inhalers Asthma inhalers are the most common and effective way to deliver asthma medicine to the lungs.
Question: What is a free gingival graft for gum tissue?
Answer: Similar to a connective-tissue graft, free gingival grafts involve the use of tissue from the roof of the mouth. But instead of making a flap and removing tissue under the top layer of flesh, a small amount of tissue is removed directly from the roof of the mouth and then attached to the gum area being treated. This method is used most often in people who have thin gums to begin with and need additional tissue to enlarge the gums.
Question: How much will a gum tissue graft cost?
Answer: Call your dentist if you experience any unusual symptoms following surgery, including: Bleeding that won't stop after applying pressure for 20 minutes More pain, swelling, and bruising than your dentist said to expect Many dental insurance companies will pay a portion of the cost of gum grafts. If you don't have insurance, the cost of gum surgery will depend on how much work is being done. Talk to your dentist to learn about your payment options.
Question: When should you call the dentist after a gum tissue graft?
Answer: Call your dentist if you experience any unusual symptoms following surgery, including: Bleeding that won't stop after applying pressure for 20 minutes More pain, swelling, and bruising than your dentist said to expect Many dental insurance companies will pay a portion of the cost of gum grafts.
Question: How long does it take to heal from a gum tissue graft?
Answer: A gum graft may be necessary to protect your teeth from the damaging effects of gum recession, or you may choose to have one to improve the appearance of your smile.
Question: What is recovery like from a gum tissue graft?
Answer: However, if your dentist gives you a sedative to help you relax, you will need to make arrangements to have someone else drive you home. Your dentist will give specific instructions regarding postoperative care, such as diet, physical activity, and medications. Do not floss or brush the gum line that was repaired until the area has healed. You will be asked to rinse your mouth with a special mouth rinse to help control plaque during the healing process, and you may be put on an antibiotic to reduce the risk of infection. However, if tissue is removed from your palate, you may be uncomfortable for a few days following the procedure.
Question: Is a gum tissue graft painful?
Answer: But instead of making a flap and removing tissue under the top layer of flesh, a small amount of tissue is removed directly from the roof of the mouth and then attached to the gum area being treated. If no tissue is removed from your palate, you should have little to no discomfort. However, if tissue is removed from your palate, you may be uncomfortable for a few days following the procedure. The wound on the roof of your mouth has been described as feeling like a major pizza burn, but the good news is it tends to heal quickly. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication or prescription pain medication can help keep you comfortable in the days following surgery.
Question: How can stretching and strength training help your back pain?
Answer: â One good exercise is to sit on the edge of the bed with one leg extended and the other one on the floor. â I recommend that patients use whichever they find comforting as long as their skin is protected.â The amount of rest you get is important, and so is the position you get it in.
Question: How can Pilates help your back pain?
Answer: I couldn't bend down or sleep â I was petrified I would never feel normal again.â Mary Ann Wilmarth, DPT, a spokeswoman for the American Physical Therapy Association and chief of physical therapy at Harvard University, says it is critical that people address any back pain or injury right away. Here are 12 ways to help alleviate back pain: Studies show that people with short-term low-back pain who rest feel more pain and have a harder time with daily tasks than those who stay active. They will match you with the right exercise plan.â Most people with chronic back pain would benefit from stronger abdominal muscles. Give your hamstrings a stretch by leaning forward while keeping your back in a neutral position.â It's tempting to baby your back muscles, but Davis says braces should be used sparingly.
Question: How can Feldenkrais method help your back pain?
Answer: Here are 12 ways to help alleviate back pain: Studies show that people with short-term low-back pain who rest feel more pain and have a harder time with daily tasks than those who stay active. â One good exercise is to sit on the edge of the bed with one leg extended and the other one on the floor.
Question: How is a minimally invasive procedure (MIP) hysterectomy done?
Answer: There are several approaches that can be used for an MIP hysterectomy: Vaginal hysterectomy: The surgeon makes a cut in the vagina and removes the uterus through this incision. The incision is closed, leaving no visible scar. Laparoscopic hysterectomy: This surgery is done using a laparoscope, which is a tube with a lighted camera, and surgical tools inserted through several small cuts made in the belly or, in the case of a single site laparoscopic procedure, one small cut made in the belly button. The surgeon performs the hysterectomy from outside the body, viewing the operation on a video screen. Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy: The surgeon uses laparoscopic tools in the belly to assist in the removal of the uterus through an incision in the vagina. Robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy: This procedure is similar to a laparoscopic hysterectomy, but the surgeon controls a sophisticated robotic system of surgical tools from outside the body. Advanced technology allows the surgeon to use natural wrist movements and view the hysterectomy on a three-dimensional screen.
Question: How can you tell the difference between an ankle sprain or fracture?
Answer: A sprain may occur silently, or in severe cases there may be a popping sound. With a fracture, you might hear a crack. Is your ankle misshapen? While swelling is a symptom of both injuries, if your ankle looks clearly âoff,â it's most likely because a bone is broken. Does your ankle feel numb? With a sprain, you feel pain. But if you have numbness or tingling, your ankle is most likely broken. Where is the pain? If your ankle hurts or is tender to the touch directly over your ankle bone, you probably have a fracture. If the pain is in the soft part of your ankle, it's more likely a sprain. If you're still not sure, see your doctor. He can examine your ankle and give you a number of tests to figure out which injury you have. It's usually less involved when you are healing from a sprain.
Question: How is an ankle sprain treated?
Answer: Most sprains will clear up on their own. You may take anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin) or naproxen ( Aleve). And your doctor may advise you to try the â RICEâ method to ease your inflammation: Rest Ice Compression (with an elastic bandage) Elevation (ankle above the heart) You may need physical therapy for a moderate sprain. You should start range of motion exercises once the pain and swelling subside. Surgery is usually for severe cases when other treatments have failed.
Question: What is an ankle fracture?
Answer: This happens when at least one of three bones in your ankle breaks. If just one bone is broken, you may not realize how bad the injury is. But if multiple bones break at once, you will lose stability in your ankle and may not be able to walk. An ankle fracture can also lead to ligament damage.
Question: What is recovery like for an ankle sprain or fracture?
Answer: It could be a sprain, or it might be broken. Most sprains will clear up on their own. You should start range of motion exercises once the pain and swelling subside.
Question: How is an ankle fracture treated?
Answer: But if you have numbness or tingling, your ankle is most likely broken. You need to have the ankle immobilized. This could involve crutches or a cast. Your doctor may try to align the broken bones to help you heal. If the bones are unable to stay in place after your doctor has tried to stabilize the fracture, you might need surgery. You can also apply ice, elevate your ankle, and take pain relievers. Talk to your doctor.
Question: What should you know about an ankle sprain or a broken ankle?
Answer: It could be a sprain, or it might be broken. The symptoms of an ankle sprain are a lot like a fracture, but you'll need to know which injury you have so you can heal the right way. If your ankle hurts or is tender to the touch directly over your ankle bone, you probably have a fracture. You can also apply ice, elevate your ankle, and take pain relievers.
Question: How will my doctor help me manage diabetic enteropathy?
Answer: Your doctor will probably want to rule out other possible causes of your problem, like diet, medications, or diseases such as a thyroid disorder. If you have diabetic enteropathy, your doctor will try to find ways to help keep your blood sugar stable and control your symptoms.
Question: What is gastroparesis due to diabetes?
Answer: If diabetes damages this nerve, the food you eat slows down or stops on its way from the stomach to the small intestine. This is called gastroparesis (or delayed gastric emptying). It's more common in women than men.
Question: What GI diseases are common in people with diabetes other than gastroparesis, diabetic enteropathy, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
Answer: Other GI diseases that are more common in people with diabetes include: Hepatitis C (infection of the liver) Cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) Hemochromatosis (iron buildup that leads to liver damage) Always see your doctor if you have gut problems that are new or just won't go away.
Question: What are symptoms of gastroparesis due to diabetes?
Answer: Symptoms include: Feeling full after just a few bites of food Stomach bloating or discomfort after a meal Throwing up, or feeling like you're going to throw up Upper stomach pain Sometimes gastroparesis makes it difficult to control your blood sugar levels. That might be your first sign that you have the disorder.
Question: What upper GI problems can be caused by diabetes and what can be done to manage it?
Answer: It can cause upper GI problems. Nerve issues in the esophagus may cause heartburn and make it hard for you to swallow. Your doctor will tell you what range you should keep your blood sugar in so you can control these symptoms. He might also prescribe or suggest antacids and the amount you should take.
Question: Is there a treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
Answer: There's no specific treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. But your doctor may recommend you keep your blood sugar under control, and he may suggest you lose weight. Or, he might prescribe medication to help your body better use insulin.
Question: What are the symptoms of diabetic enteropathy?
Answer: Diabetes-related damage to nerves in the intestines causes the food you eat to slow down or stop as your body processes it. That leads to constipation, and creates a breeding ground for unhealthy bacteria. As a result, you might have diarrhea (or a combination or constipation/diarrhea, which is the most common symptom of enteropathy). Stool might leak from your rectum, and you may find it hard to control bowel movements. The problem may get worse after you eat.
Question: What are the signs and symptoms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
Answer: There are several treatments for this condition. You're more likely to have it if you have gastroparesis. The first sign is usually a rise on a blood test called ALT, which checks your liver function. There's no specific treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Or, he might prescribe medication to help your body better use insulin.
Question: Can sleeping upright help an ear infection?
Answer: While it may sound strange, resting or sleeping sitting up rather than lying down can encourage fluid in your ear to drain. This could ease pressure and pain in your middle ear. Prop yourself up in bed with a stack of pillows, or sleep in an armchair that's a bit reclined.