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Question: What should you know about dental care if you have chest pain (angina)?
Answer: People with heart disease have special needs when it comes to dental care. Ask your dentist if oxygen and nitroglycerin are available in case a medical emergency should arise during your office visit. Calcium channel blockers in particular can cause the gum tissue to swell and overgrow, resulting in chewing difficulties. In some cases, gum surgery to remove excess gum tissue, called a gingivectomy, may be needed. While patients with stable angina (chest pain that occurs in a predictable pattern) can undergo any dental procedure, patients with unstable angina (new chest pain or unpredictable chest pain) should not undergo elective (nonessential) dental procedures, and emergency dental care should be performed in a hospital or office equipped with cardiac monitoring capability.
Question: What should you know about dental care after a stroke?
Answer: People with heart disease have special needs when it comes to dental care. If you've had a stroke in the past, tell your dentist if you are taking anticoagulants (blood-thinning drugs). These medications could result in excessive bleeding during some oral surgery procedures. If your stroke has impaired your ability to produce an adequate amount of saliva, your dentist may recommend the use of artificial saliva. If your stroke has affected your face, tongue, or dominant hand and arm, your dentist may also recommend use of fluoride gels, modified brushing or flossing techniques, adding rinsing and strategies others can use to assist you in maintaining good oral hygiene.
Question: What should you know about dental care if you have high blood pressure?
Answer: People with heart disease have special needs when it comes to dental care. Some high blood pressure drugs can cause dry mouth or alter your sense of taste. Calcium channel blockers in particular can cause the gum tissue to swell and overgrow, resulting in chewing difficulties. If you do experience gum overgrowth, your dentist will give you detailed oral hygiene instructions and may ask you to make more frequent dental visits for cleanings. In some cases, gum surgery to remove excess gum tissue, called a gingivectomy, may be needed.
Question: What is the link between periodontal disease and heart disease?
Answer: People with heart disease have special needs when it comes to dental care. Various researchers and government agencies continue to investigate the possible relationship between gum (periodontal) disease and heart disease. Some researchers speculate that bacteria in the mouth that are involved in the development of gum disease move into the bloodstream and cause inflammation in the blood vessels -- changes that in turn contribute to heart disease and stroke.
Question: Are there apps for sleep?
Answer: Syncs with: Fitbit ( Flex, Force, One, Ultra, and Zip), Jawbone Up, Apple Health, and Withings Pulse People who don't get enough sleep are more likely to gain weight, studies show. Many fitness devices track sleep and can improve your sleep habits. If yours doesn't, you can use an app to sync with your device.
Question: What are workout apps for?
Answer: Syncs with: Body Media Fit and Fitbit ( Flex, Force, One, Ultra, and Zip) Also syncs with this scale: Fitbit Aria While your fitness tracker can record basic steps and miles, other apps help with exercises that are more specific. If you want to learn yoga or start a strength training routine, there are apps for that. Some apps let you plan runs, hikes, or bike rides, and then track your progress using the GPS on your phone.
Question: Can apps with food diaries help you lose weight?
Answer: Most people who lose weight and keep it off use food diaries. Just the act of logging what you eat inspires you to eat healthier. You'll take your weight loss efforts to a new level when you pair a food tracker with your fitness device.
Question: What health devices have their own way to track what you eat?
Answer: Just the act of logging what you eat inspires you to eat healthier. Most of the ones that don't have their own food trackers sync with apps that do. Even the devices with their own food tracking often sync with apps that allow you to see more details about nutrition. One benefit of devices sharing data is that when your food tracker "learns" how many calories you've burned from exercise, it may be able to adjust your calorie limit for the day.
Question: How can workout trackers help you exercise?
Answer: They make you more aware of when you move and inspire you to keep stepping it up. Combine your device with the right app and you may see even more results. Friends can follow you live and write you pep talks during your workout.
Question: How do you remove a tick safely?
Answer: To remove a tick safely: With tweezers, grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible. Pull gently and steadily. Be patient. Ticks can "cement" to your skin. Save the tick for identification, if possible. Wash the bite with soap and water. Don't try to burn a tick with a lit match or use other products (like petroleum jelly) on the tick.
Question: What are some tips for preventing Lyme Disease?
Answer: Avoid tick-infested areas, particularly in May, June, and July. Wear shoes, long pants tucked into socks or pant legs, and long sleeves when outside in areas where there are deer ticks. Use insect repellent with 20%-30% DEET around your ankles, other areas of bare skin, and clothes. Remove deer ticks on your skin as soon as you see them. To remove a tick safely: With tweezers, grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible. Antibiotics may be given to prevent Lyme disease. However, antibiotics are usually only given when the tick has been identified as a deer tick, has been attached for at least 36 hours and you have been in a region where there is a high risk of contracting Lyme disease.
Question: How do you take antipsychotic medicines for schizophrenia treatment?
Answer: You often take antipsychotics by pill. People who have trouble doing this may get a long-acting antipsychotic shot in the shoulder muscle or buttocks, sometimes once a month, at a doctor's office or hospital. It may help prevent relapses.
Question: What are symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome caused by older and newer antipsychotics for schizophrenia?
Answer: These are some of the more common side effects of antipsychotic medications: Drowsiness Dizziness when you change positions Blurry vision Dry mouth Rapid heartbeat Sensitivity to the sun Skin rash Menstrual problems Problems with sex Enlarged breasts Both older and newer antipsychotics may cause a rare condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Symptoms include: High fever Sweating Big swings in blood pressure Muscle stiffness With long-term use, older and newer drugs may also cause a serious condition called tardive dyskinesia ( TD).
Question: Why does my doctor have to check my weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol if I'm taking a newer antipsychotic medicine to treat schizophrenia?
Answer: Older antipsychotics are more likely to cause side effects such as: Stiffness in arms and legs Muscle spasms Trouble swallowing Tremors Restlessness or pacing Very slow movements Changes in breathing and heart rate Newer antipsychotic drugs are more likely to lead to weight gain. This can make you more likely to get diabetes and high cholesterol. For this reason, your doctor should regularly check your weight, blood sugar levels, and cholesterol levels. Stay in close contact with your doctor about how you feel, and let her know about any side effects. There may be a way to stop or at least ease them.
Question: What are common side effects from antipsychotic medications for schizophrenia treatment?
Answer: These are some of the more common side effects of antipsychotic medications: Drowsiness Dizziness when you change positions Blurry vision Dry mouth Rapid heartbeat Sensitivity to the sun Skin rash Menstrual problems Problems with sex Enlarged breasts Both older and newer antipsychotics may cause a rare condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
Question: How long do I need to take schizophrenia medications?
Answer: Each person responds to antipsychotic medications differently. Some need to take schizophrenia medications for a short time. Others need them longer. Sometimes, people need to try a different dose or medication. But you should never stop suddenly. If the doctor says you can stop a medication, you will taper off it, a little at a time.
Question: What are the signs and symptoms of HIV months to years after infection?
Answer: Months to years after infection: After the first stage has passed, most people with HIV will start to feel healthier. But that doesn't mean the virus is gone. It can take as long as 10 years for other symptoms to show up. During this time, if your HIV infection is untreated, the virus is still active and infecting new cells in your body. After up to 10 years with an untreated HIV infection, the virus has damaged your immune system. Now you're more likely to get infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi that your body is no longer strong enough to fight off. They can be a sign that your infection has gone from HIV to AIDS. You might have: Weight loss Diarrhea Fever A cough that won't go away Night sweats Mouth and skin problems Frequent infections Serious illnesses or diseases Again, these symptoms can also be the signs of other illnesses and don't necessarily mean you have HIV or AIDS. Get tested to know for sure.
Question: What are the signs and symptoms of HIV in the first few weeks?
Answer: But the infection can cause some common changes over time: In the first few weeks: Between 1 and 4 weeks after someone is infected with the virus, they may have flu-like symptoms that last a week or two. It happens because the body is reacting to HIV, and the immune system tries to fight it off. The symptoms at this stage can include: Fever Headache Upset stomach Sore throat Swollen glands Rash Aches and pains in muscles and joints Keep in mind that even if you have these symptoms, that doesn't automatically mean you are HIV-positive. Many different illnesses can cause these problems. Talk to a doctor or an HIV testing facility if you think you might be infected. At this early stage of HIV infection, it's important to know that you may not get accurate results from an HIV test. It can take 3-12 weeks for enough signs of the virus to show up on routine tests for the infection, which measure antibodies against HIV. A new kind of screening, called a nucleic acid test, can detect the virus itself during this early stage, but it's expensive and not usually used for routine HIV testing. Let the testing site or your doctor know if you think you might be recently infected. Also, be sure to use a condom every time you have sex, and take other steps to prevent spreading the virus.
Question: How can you tell if you have HIV?
Answer: The only way you can know for sure if you have HIV is to get tested. In addition, you should ask yourself the following questions, and if you answer yes to any of them, you should get tested: Have you had unprotected sex with someone who has HIV or a person whose HIV status you don't know? No two people with HIV will have the same symptoms, and some may not have any at all. Get tested to know for sure.
Question: If you have MDS, will you get leukemia?
Answer: With some types, you're more likely to develop acute myeloid leukemia. Also called AML, it's when your bone marrow makes too much of a certain type of white blood cell. It can get worse quickly if it's not treated. With most types of MDS, the chance of leukemia is much lower.
Question: What are symptoms of myelodysplastic syndrome?
Answer: This is a common symptom of anemia, caused when you don't have enough red blood cells Unusual bleeding Bruises and tiny red marks under the skin Paleness Shortness of breath when you're exercising or being active Call your doctor if you have these symptoms and concerns about MDS.
Question: How do you treat myelodysplastic syndrome?
Answer: Other things that affect your case include: Whether or not the myelodysplastic syndrome developed after earlier cancer treatment How many blasts are found in your bone marrow Your doctor will decide on a treatment for your myelodysplastic syndrome that depends on the type of MDS you have and how severe it is. You and your doctor may just take a watchful waiting approach. Finally, you might need a âhigh-intensity treatment.â Stem cell transplant.
Question: What are myelodysplastic syndromes?
Answer: Myelodysplastic syndromes are a rare group of disorders in which your body no longer makes enough healthy blood cells. You might sometimes hear it called a âbone marrow failure disorder.â Most people who get it are 65 or older, but it can happen to younger people, too. The syndromes are a type of cancer. Some cases are mild while others are more severe. It varies from person to person, depending on the type you have, among other things. When you have myelodysplastic syndrome, your bone marrow isn't working the way it should. It makes low numbers of blood cells or defective ones.
Question: Should I eat whole grains if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: But more work needs to be done to figure out just how much it helps. Whole Grains When you eat more whole grains instead of processed ones (think brown rice instead of white), you may lower CRP levels. Whole wheat pasta and breads also have , an antioxidant. Some people with rheumatoid arthritis have lower levels of selenium in their blood. Continue Reading Below Another advantage of eating whole grains is that their fiber fills you up, which makes it easier to manage your appetite. That can help you stay at a healthy weight so you don't have extra pressure on your joints.
Question: What type of olive oil should I buy if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Extra-virgin olive oil comes from the first pressing of the olive and has the highest content of good-for-you nutrients.
Question: Should I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Cherries Chemicals called anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants that help hold down inflammation. They also give cherries their bright color. You can find them in other purple and red fruits, like raspberries and blueberries.
Question: How often should you eat fish to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) inflammation?
Answer: Try to eat it twice a week. Nuts Don't like fish? Walnuts, canola oil, and soybeans are rich in a different type of omega-3 fatty acid. Or ask your doctor about supplements.
Question: Is olive oil important to treat rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Olive Oil A natural chemical in olive oil stops the production of the chemicals that cause inflammation. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) like and lower inflammation by curbing the production of these same chemicals.
Question: How can you fight rheumatoid arthritis (RA) inflammation?
Answer: People with rheumatoid arthritis ( RA) know all too well the inflammation and pain that come with the disease. Although there's no " RA diet" that treats the condition, some foods can lower inflammation in your body. And because they're good for you, these foods -- including fruits and vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and fish -- may help you feel better overall.
Question: How can fish help treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) inflammation?
Answer: Some fats lower inflammation, especially ones called omega-3 fatty acids. They also cut down on âbadâ LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. High levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides (fats in the blood) put you at risk for heart disease. Since RA makes heart disease more likely, you want to take every opportunity to keep your heart healthy.
Question: What types of fish are effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Fish Salmon, herring, sardines, and anchovies are great sources of omega-3s. Salmon has the most, with up to 2 grams per 3-ounce serving. Don't overcook it, because that can destroy more than half of the omega-3s. Bake or grill fish instead of frying it to preserve healthful fat.
Question: Is there a specific diet I should follow if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: People with rheumatoid arthritis ( RA) know all too well the inflammation and pain that come with the disease. Although there's no " RA diet" that treats the condition, some foods can lower inflammation in your body. And because they're good for you, these foods -- including fruits and vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and fish -- may help you feel better overall.
Question: Should I use the Mediterranean diet if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: But research shows the Mediterranean diet's tasty fare -- like olive oil, fish, greens, and other vegetables -- can lower inflammation, which is good for your whole body. In one study of women with RA, those who took a cooking class on Mediterranean-style foods (and ate that way for 2 months) had less joint pain and morning stiffness and better overall health compared to those who didn't take the class. Some people with rheumatoid arthritis have lower levels of selenium in their blood.
Question: How can a Mediterranean diet help treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) inflammation?
Answer: But research shows the Mediterranean diet's tasty fare -- like olive oil, fish, greens, and other vegetables -- can lower inflammation, which is good for your whole body. In one study of women with RA, those who took a cooking class on Mediterranean-style foods (and ate that way for 2 months) had less joint pain and morning stiffness and better overall health compared to those who didn't take the class. Some people with rheumatoid arthritis have lower levels of selenium in their blood.
Question: How can olive oil help treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) inflammation?
Answer: But research shows the Mediterranean diet's tasty fare -- like olive oil, fish, greens, and other vegetables -- can lower inflammation, which is good for your whole body. Many foods in the Mediterranean diet are rich in omega-3s. Olive Oil A natural chemical in olive oil stops the production of the chemicals that cause inflammation. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) like and lower inflammation by curbing the production of these same chemicals. Choose extra-virgin olive oil. Red Meat and Dairy They're our main sources for saturated fats, which can cause inflammation in fat tissue.
Question: What produce should you eat to help treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) inflammation?
Answer: And because they're good for you, these foods -- including fruits and vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and fish -- may help you feel better overall. Cherries Chemicals called anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants that help hold down inflammation.
Question: Can I test my blood sugar from places other than my fingertip?
Answer: Meters That Test Other Sites: Newer meters let you test sites other than your fingertip, such as your upper arm, forearm, base of the thumb, and thigh. You may get different results than from your fingertip. Blood sugar levels in the fingertips show changes more quickly than those in other testing sites. This is especially true when your blood sugar is rapidly changing, like after a meal or after exercise. If you are checking your sugar when you have symptoms of hypoglycemia, you should use your fingertip if possible, because these readings will be more accurate.
Question: How do I check my blood sugar from my fingertip?
Answer: There are several ways to test your blood sugar: From Your Fingertip: You prick your finger with a small, sharp needle (called a lancet) and put a drop of blood on a test strip. Then you put the test strip into a meter that shows your blood sugar level. You get results in less than 15 seconds and can store this information for future use. Some meters can tell you your average blood sugar level over a period of time and show you charts and graphs of your past test results. You can get blood sugar meters and strips at your local pharmacy.
Question: How can you monitor your glycated homoglobin (HbA1c) level?
Answer: Time of Test Ideal for Adults With Diabetes Before meals 70-130 mg/d L After meals Less than 180 mg/d L Home Blood Glucose Monitoring and Hb A1c Monitoring your Hb A1c level is also important for diabetes control. Many home glucose monitors can display an average blood glucose reading, which correlates with the Hb A1c.
Question: How can you test your blood sugar from your fingertip if you have diabetes?
Answer: There are several ways to test your blood sugar: From Your Fingertip: You prick your finger with a small, sharp needle (called a lancet) and put a drop of blood on a test strip. Then you put the test strip into a meter that shows your blood sugar level. You get results in less than 15 seconds and can store this information for future use. Some meters can tell you your average blood sugar level over a period of time and show you charts and graphs of your past test results. You can get blood sugar meters and strips at your local pharmacy.
Question: How can you test your blood sugar with meters that test other sites if you have diabetes?
Answer: Meters That Test Other Sites: Newer meters let you test sites other than your fingertip, such as your upper arm, forearm, base of the thumb, and thigh. You may get different results than from your fingertip. Blood sugar levels in the fingertips show changes more quickly than those in other testing sites. This is especially true when your blood sugar is rapidly changing, like after a meal or after exercise. If you are checking your sugar when you have symptoms of hypoglycemia, you should use your fingertip if possible, because these readings will be more accurate.
Question: Why would I get unusual results on my blood sugar test?
Answer: If you have certain conditions, like anemia or gout, or if it's hot or humid or you're at a high altitude, that can affect your blood sugar levels. If you keep seeing unusual results, recalibrate your meter and check the test strips.
Question: When should you test your blood sugar if you have diabetes?
Answer: You may need to check your blood sugar several times a day, such as before meals or exercise, at bedtime, before driving, and when you think your blood sugar levels are low. Everyone is different, so ask your doctor when and how often you should check your blood sugar. If you're sick, you'll probably need to test your blood sugar more often.
Question: How do you record your blood sugar test results if you have diabetes?
Answer: Keep good records of any blood, urine, or ketone tests you do. Most glucose monitors also have a memory. Your records can alert you to any problems or trends. These test records help your doctor make any needed changes in your meal plan, medicine, or exercise program. Bring these records with you every time you see your doctor.
Question: Why do people with diabetes check their own blood sugar levels?
Answer: The results help you and your doctor manage those levels, which helps you avoid diabetes complications. Most glucose monitors also have a memory.
Question: What affects the results when testing your blood sugar if you have diabetes?
Answer: Then you put the test strip into a meter that shows your blood sugar level. Learn about the symptoms of high or low blood sugar, and know what you can do if you begin to have symptoms.
Question: What are some tips for ordering food from a restaurant if you have high cholesterol?
Answer: Order first so that you will not be influenced by others' choices. For appetizers, order broth-based soups such as minestrone or gazpacho instead of creamy soups or fried finger foods. Choose seafood, chicken, or lean red meat rather than fatty or processed meats. Ask for steamed vegetables instead of fries. Ask for the sauces and dressings on the side so you can control how much you eat. For dessert, order sorbet or fresh, seasonal fruit without whipped cream or a topping.