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Question: What are symptoms of herpes zoster ophthalmicus?
Answer: The problem is likely to be herpes zoster ophthalmicus if your doctor finds some or all of these symptoms: Pain in and around only one eye Headache and fever Redness, rash, or sores on the eyelids and around the eyes, especially on the forehead A rash on the tip of the nose Redness of the eye Blurry vision Swelling and cloudiness of the cornea The problem is likely to be herpes simplex keratitis if your doctor sees these symptoms: Pain in and around only one eye Redness of the eye Feeling of dirt or "grit" in the eye Overflowing tears Pain when looking at bright light Swelling or cloudiness of the cornea Your doctor might want to use special tests if it looks like herpetic eye disease might be present.
Question: How is herpes simplex keratitis treated?
Answer: Because herpes is a virus, antibiotics such as penicillin are not an effective treatment. The only drugs that will work against herpes infections are antiviral medications. Your doctor will likely recommend antiviral pills to quicken healing and decrease the severity of the condition. It is important to keep using the medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. Even though the eye might start to look or feel better, the infection could come back if you stop taking your medicine too soon.
Question: How does herpetic eye disease happen?
Answer: The other virus that causes herpetic eye disease is called herpes simplex type 1. Like many viruses, the herpes simplex 1 and varicella-zoster viruses are present in most adults. Occasionally, the viruses will start to multiply, or they will move from one area of the body to another, and that is when herpetic disease breaks out. This often happens when the immune system of the body is weakened by some other health problem.
Question: Does keeping a health journal help with maintaining weight loss?
Answer: Be honest and accurate; otherwise, the journal is not as helpful. The journal will help you see when you're reaching for higher-calorie foods, so you can make adjustments. You can also record when you exercise (and how long). Notice any trends -- for example, if you're gaining weight because you're eating the same but stopped exercising. Stay committed to a healthy diet.
Question: Is weighing yourself bad if you are trying to maintain weight loss?
Answer: Weigh yourself daily. A daily weigh-in may seem like overkill, but research shows the method is more effective than getting on the scales less frequently.
Question: Does being active help maintain weight loss?
Answer: You still want to exercise most days of the week. Physical activity is one of the most important aspects of keeping weight off, so make sure you're building it into your daily routine.
Question: Is skipping meals bad if you are trying to maintain weight loss?
Answer: Use these five tips to help you stay on track: Don't skip meals. Skipping meals can slow your metabolism down. Skipping meals can also cause overeating later in the day.
Question: Does staying committed to a healthy diet help maintain weight loss?
Answer: To ensure you're sticking to your healthy goals, write down everything you eat or drink. Include choices from whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein sources.
Question: What over-the-counter medicines are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Answer: She may suggest you start with over-the-counter medicines like: Antacids, which neutralize acid in your stomach H2 blockers, which keep your body from making as much acid Proton-pump inhibitors, which can reduce the amount of acid your body makes Sometimes, though, you need prescription medication to get GERD symptoms under control.
Question: How does acid reflux make your asthma symptoms worse?
Answer: There are two ways acid reflux can trigger asthma or make symptoms worse: Acid touches the nerves in your esophagus. This sets off a chain reaction. The nerves tell your brain to tell your airways to protect themselves from the acid. Your airways narrow to keep the acid out, and asthma symptoms start. Stomach acid gets into your lungs directly. The acid irritates your airways, which makes you wheeze, cough, and feel tightness in your chest.
Question: What happens inside my body when I get heartburn?
Answer: The faulty opening lets acid in your stomach get into the esophagus. You may hear your doctor call this "acid reflux." Prednisone and albuterol may affect the muscles that control the opening between your esophagus and your stomach.
Question: How do you break the cycle of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms and asthma symptoms?
Answer: There are two ways acid reflux can trigger asthma or make symptoms worse: Acid touches the nerves in your esophagus. If GERD makes asthma symptoms worse, and asthma medication makes GERD worse, how do you break the cycle?
Question: Can asthma drugs raise the chances of getting acid reflux?
Answer: You get heartburn when an opening between your stomach and your esophagus doesn't work the way it should. You may hear your doctor call this "acid reflux." This keeps track of the amount of acid in your esophagus.
Question: Is there a link between asthma and heartburn?
Answer: And if you have frequent heartburn, it can trigger asthma symptoms or make them worse. Doctors aren't exactly sure why the conditions go together so closely, but they do know the link involves stomach acid and your airways. There are two ways acid reflux can trigger asthma or make symptoms worse: Acid touches the nerves in your esophagus.
Question: Are sleep problems during pregnancy normal?
Answer: According to the National Sleep Foundation, the following are the most common sleep changes that may occur in each trimester: Frequent waking due to an increased need to go to the bathroom Disruptions in sleep as a result of physical and emotional stress associated with pregnancy Increased daytime sleepiness Sleep during the second trimester of pregnancy improves for many women, because nighttime urination becomes less of an issue as the growing fetus reduces pressure on the bladder by moving above it. Still, the quality of sleep may remain poor as a result of the growing baby and emotional stress associated with pregnancy.
Question: Can I take sleeping pills when I'm pregnant?
Answer: Prescription and over-the-counter medications: Ideally, all medications (including over-the-counter medications) should be avoided during pregnancy. Some drugs can hurt the developing baby. However, there are some medications that are considered safe to take during pregnancy and that might help you sleep better. Always talk to your doctor before taking any kinds of drugs. This includes over-the-counter drugs, herbs and dietary supplements.
Question: What is rotator cuff impingement?
Answer: Rotator cuff impingement is most common in older adults and athletes, but 20% of all people will get it at some point in their lives. This shoulder problem can often be treated at home, but in severe cases you may need surgery.
Question: What is the surgery and recovery process like for rotator cuff impingement?
Answer: The surgery often is done on an outpatient basis, meaning you shouldn't have to spend the night in a hospital. Afterward, your arm will need to be in a sling or splint. While recovery is different for everyone, it may take 3 to 4 months before your arm fully heals. During that time you'll need to do daily exercises to rebuild your strength. Because healing can take a while, talk to your doctor about whether surgery is the best option for you.
Question: Can rest and pain relievers help treat rotator cuff impingement?
Answer: Most people are able to easily treat themselves at home by: Rest. You'll need to stop all physical activity that puts stress on your shoulder or causes you pain. This may include things you do at your job. Pain relievers. Over-the-counter NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen can ease your pain.
Question: How is rotator cuff impingement diagnosed?
Answer: Your doctor will ask about your symptoms. Then she'll have you move your shoulder in different ways to test your strength and range of motion. Because many other conditions share the same symptoms as impingement, your doctor will likely do an imaging test to see what's happening inside your shoulder. This may include an X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI.
Question: Can icing, physical therapy, and injections help treat rotator cuff impingement?
Answer: You could also massage the area with an ice cube for 10 minutes at a time. Your therapist can teach you exercises help strengthen the muscles of your shoulder. They'll also improve your strength and range of motion. A shot of numbing medicine and steroids in your shoulder joint can reduce soreness and swelling. Most people who follow these steps see their shoulder pain improve in 3 to 6 months.
Question: What are the causes of rotator cuff impingement?
Answer: Rotator cuff impingement is most common in older adults and athletes, but 20% of all people will get it at some point in their lives. But if you're over 50, it's probably due to general wear and tear on your shoulder over the years. And the injury is more likely to go beyond a âpinchedâ tendon, and could end up as a partial or complete tear. Sometimes, an injury, like falling, can also cause an impingement. Most people are able to easily treat themselves at home by: Rest.
Question: When is surgery needed for rotator cuff impingement and what is the most common surgery?
Answer: Your doctor will ask about your symptoms. This may also be needed if one of your tendons is torn and can't heal on its own. The most common surgery to fix a rotator cuff impingement is called a subacromial decompression ( SAD). Your surgeon will remove any swollen tissue in your shoulder and bony growths that have occurred. This helps with healing and creates more room in your shoulder so your tendon isn't pinched any longer.
Question: How is a hydrocele treated?
Answer: If a hydrocele is very large or causing pain, surgery can usually correct it. Injecting a special material through the scrotal wall can sometimes fix hydroceles without surgery.
Question: How is testicular cancer treated?
Answer: Cancer that has not spread from the testicle can be cured by orchiectomy, a surgery to remove the testicle. If it has spread outside the testicle testicular cancer treatments may include surgery to remove the abdominal lymph nodes, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of the three.
Question: What is orchitis?
Answer: Orchitis is an inflammation of one or both testicles caused by infection or the mumps. It can also be caused by STDs like gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Question: What can I do to prevent testicular disease?
Answer: There is no proven way to prevent testicular cancer. This is why early detection is so important. Experts recommend that all young men perform a testicular self-exam monthly.
Question: What is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
Answer: The term inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD) covers a group of disorders in which the intestines become inflamed (red and swollen), probably as a result of an immune reaction of the body against its own intestinal tissue.
Question: What is inattentive type ADHD?
Answer: ADHD, predominantly inattentive type: People with this type have inattention but not hyperactive or impulsive behavior. This type of ADHD was formerly known as attention deficit disorder ( ADD).
Question: What is combined type ADHD?
Answer: ADHD, combined type: The most common type of the disorder. People with this type of ADHD have inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Question: What is hyperactive-impulsive type ADHD?
Answer: ADHD, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type: With this type, people have both hyperactive and impulsive behavior, but they may not show enough symptoms of inattention to fall into the combined type.
Question: What is executive function deficit?
Answer: Executive function deficit: Executive function is a set of mental skills that make sure things get done. Someone with an executive function deficit has a hard time planning or starting tasks and seeing them through. People with ADHD often have this deficit.
Question: What are non-stimulants?
Answer: Nonstimulants: This type of medication is sometimes used to treat symptoms of ADHD. They work by decreasing impulsive behavior or improving attention span.
Question: What does the term "neural" mean ?
Answer: Neural: Related to the nervous system.
Question: What are psychostimulants or stimulants?
Answer: Psychostimulants or Stimulants: These medicines are often prescribed for people with ADHD. They affect dopamine activity in the brain and can help them focus their thoughts and ignore distractions.
Question: What is a neurotransmitter?
Answer: Neurotransmitter: A chemical in the brain that acts as a messenger to help transmit nerve impulses between brain cells.
Question: What do you need to know about scorpionfish, lionfish, and stonefish poisoning?
Answer: Scorpionfish, lionfish, and stonefish are all poisonous fish that live in tropical and temperate oceans, especially the Red Sea and Indian and Pacific Oceans. They have erectile spines on their dorsal, anal, and pelvic fins. Because these fish are not aggressive, contact with them and the poisonings that result are usually accidental. Contact with ornate lionfish causes mild poisoning. Contact with camouflaged scorpionfish causes moderate-to-severe poisoning. The motionless stonefish, when contacted, causes severe -to -life-threatening poisoning.
Question: What is the treatment for scorpionfish, lionfish, and stonefish poisoning?
Answer: Contact with ornate lionfish causes mild poisoning. Immerse the wound for 30-90 minutes in water as hot as the poisoned person can tolerate. Repeat as necessary to control pain. Then flush the affected area with fresh water. Do not apply tape to close the wound.
Question: What medical treatment can my doctor suggest if my heart races too often?
Answer: The normal heart averages between 60 and 100 beats per minute. When your heart beats faster than this, you have a condition called tachycardia. When your heart races, it's working too hard. It doesn't have enough time to fill with blood or pump it to the rest of your body.
Question: What is irregular heartbeat?
Answer: In fact, when your heart doesn't beat normally, its electrical system is likely out of step. When your heart beats too fast, too slow, or skips irregularly, it is called arrhythmia. Your heart can't pump blood through your body well, and that can cause damage to your lungs, brain, and other organs.
Question: What causes slow heart beat?
Answer: The normal heart averages between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Sometimes our hearts beat slower than 60 beats per minute. This is called bradycardia. For some people, like athletes and healthy, young adults, this heart rate could be normal. But for others, it could be a sign that your brain and other organs aren't getting enough oxygen to function like they should. Bradycardia is caused by a problem with your heart's electrical system. Your heart simply isn't getting the signal to beat properly. This can happen for some or all of the following reasons: Damage to heart tissue from age or heart attack High blood pressure Congenital heart problems, which are present from birth An underactive thyroid Sleep disorders Inflammatory disorders, such as lupus Medications for heart problems, high blood pressure, or mental illness There are really no home treatments for a slow heartbeat.
Question: What can I do to get my heartbeat back to normal if I have heart palpitations?
Answer: When your heart beats too fast, too slow, or skips irregularly, it is called arrhythmia. But to head them off, you can try simple lifestyle changes, like avoiding caffeine, getting enough sleep, and kicking the habit if you smoke. If you think you're having an attack, try these to get your heartbeat back to normal: Breathe deeply. It will help you relax until your palpitations pass. Splash your face with cold water. It stimulates a nerve that controls your heart rate. Exercise. Sometimes, a vigorous workout can stop heart palpitations. Don't panic. Stress and anxiety will make your palpitations worse.
Question: What causes my heart palpitations?
Answer: When your heart beats too fast, too slow, or skips irregularly, it is called arrhythmia. If your heart's ever skipped a beat, you've had what are called heart palpitations. Heart palpitations can happen for no reason. Other times, they're brought on by certain triggers, including some of the following: Stress and anxiety Panic attacks Smoking and nicotine Low blood sugar Low potassium Fever Certain recreational drugs or medications Dietary supplements like ginseng and ephedra Exercise Too much caffeine You can't always prepare for heart palpitations.
Question: What are symptoms of an irregular heartbeat that needs immediate medical attention?
Answer: When your heart beats too fast, too slow, or skips irregularly, it is called arrhythmia. Or, you simply might not feel well. If you're short of breath, dizzy, have chest pains, or faint, talk to your doctor right away. These could be signs of serious heart disease.
Question: When should I get medical attention if my heart races, slows down or skips a beat?
Answer: The normal heart averages between 60 and 100 beats per minute. When your heart beats faster than this, you have a condition called tachycardia. Seek medical help right away or call 911 if you faint, have a hard time breathing, or have chest pain that lasts more than a few minutes.
Question: Why does my heart skip a beat?
Answer: When your heart beats too fast, too slow, or skips irregularly, it is called arrhythmia. If your heart's ever skipped a beat, you've had what are called heart palpitations. Or, you simply might not feel well. Think of a palpitation as a âhiccupâ for your heart. It beats on schedule, and then hiccup! A brief pause, and you're back to normal. Until it happens again. Luckily, for most people, these hiccups happen only once in a while. But other people can have dozens of uncomfortable palpitations each day. Some can be so strong they feel like a heart attack. You might have heart palpitations or chest pain.
Question: When should I get medical attention if I have a slow heartbeat?
Answer: The normal heart averages between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Sometimes our hearts beat slower than 60 beats per minute. This is called bradycardia. Your heart simply isn't getting the signal to beat properly. Seek medical help right away or call 911 if you faint, have a hard time breathing, or have chest pain that lasts more than a few minutes.
Question: Why does my heart race?
Answer: When your heart beats too fast, too slow, or skips irregularly, it is called arrhythmia. The normal heart averages between 60 and 100 beats per minute. When your heart beats faster than this, you have a condition called tachycardia. When your heart races, it's working too hard. It doesn't have enough time to fill with blood or pump it to the rest of your body. You might have heart palpitations or chest pain. You may also feel dizzy or faint. If you have heart disease or some types of lung disease, your chances of having tachycardia could be higher than normal. If you were born with an abnormal heart structure, this is called a congenital heart defect, and it might increase your odds as well. Other factors, like fever, dehydration, or drinking too much caffeine, can also make your heart race.
Question: How often should you get sigmoidoscopies to check for polyps?
Answer: If sigmoidoscopies are your choice to check for polyps, the American Cancer Society recommends you get them every 5 years.
Question: What is a FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test)?
Answer: Just like the FOBT, this test looks for tiny amounts of blood in your bowel movement. It looks for proteins in blood called antibodies. To take this exam, you'll also need to collect a sample of your bowel movement at home. Then you'll return it to your doctor's office or a lab to be tested. If you choose FIT as your screening method, you need to get it once a year. If the exam shows a problem, your doctor will likely ask you to get a colonoscopy to check some more.
Question: What is a stool DNA test?
Answer: This newer test looks for gene changes in colon cancer cells or polyps. As with FIT and the FOBT, you collect a sample of your bowel movement at home and then send it to a lab for DNA tests. If a stool DNA test is the method you use to check for colon cancer, you should get it done every 3 years. If the results show anything amiss, you'll need a colonoscopy to check for and remove polyps.
Question: What is a FOBT (Guaiac-Based Fecal Occult Blood Test)?
Answer: Your doctor places a thin, bendable tube through your anus and into your colon and rectum -- the lower part of your large intestine. An FOBT looks for tiny traces of this blood. Your doctor will give you a kit to collect a sample of your bowel movement at home. You'll place it onto a special card. Then you'll bring it back to your doctor's office or send it to a lab. The card is covered with a chemical called guaiac, which changes color if there's blood.
Question: What is a double-contrast barium enema?
Answer: Your doctor places a thin, bendable tube through your anus and into your colon and rectum -- the lower part of your large intestine. The tube has a camera at one end so your doctor can see any polyps there, plus tiny instruments to remove them. You don't need to do as much bowel prep for a sigmoidoscopy. If a stool DNA test is the method you use to check for colon cancer, you should get it done every 3 years.
Question: What happens if your doctor finds colon polyps during a colonoscopy?
Answer: If he finds any polyps, he'll send them to a lab to check for signs of cancer. If you choose a colonoscopy as your screening test, the American Cancer Society suggests you get one every 10 years, but your doctor may ask you to come back earlier if he finds polyps. Unlike a colonoscopy, you're awake while it's going on, but your doctor may suggest you take medicine that helps you relax.
Question: How can you avoid colorectal cancer?
Answer: You can't see them or feel them, but they're definitely something you need to pay attention to. You've got several choices. Which one you get -- and how often -- depends on your age and what kind of risk you've got for colorectal cancer. Experts say you should get your first test at age 45, but if you've got a family history of the condition, you may need to start earlier. Check with your doctor about what's right for you. You'll keep cancer away or catch it early, when it's easier to treat.
Question: Who is at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning?
Answer: If the dangerous gas is getting into your system, you might: Feel short of breath Get dizzy Become nauseous Get a headache Feel confused Carbon monoxide is especially dangerous for infants, pregnant women, and people with ailments such as emphysema (which damages the air sacs in your lungs), asthma or heart disease. Smaller amounts of the fumes can hurt them.
Question: What are symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Answer: If the dangerous gas is getting into your system, you might: Feel short of breath Get dizzy Become nauseous Get a headache Feel confused Carbon monoxide is especially dangerous for infants, pregnant women, and people with ailments such as emphysema (which damages the air sacs in your lungs), asthma or heart disease.
Question: What are danger signals of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Answer: A few danger signals: Soot falling from fireplaces or appliances. Rust or water streaks on vents. Loose or disconnected vent pipes. Moisture inside windows. Cracked or crumbling masonry on a chimney. If you see any of these, have a trained technician check them out and fix whatever needs it.