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Question: What are other colic remedies?
Answer: You may have heard that some home remedies can relieve colic. Most aren't proven and they could hurt your baby. Always talk with your child's pediatrician before trying something new. These are things you may have heard about. It's a big choking hazard, and it is not proven to work. Herbal remedies such as chamomile, or gripe water. It's best not to use these. The FDA doesn't regulate over-the-counter remedies. You can't be sure what they are made of, and ingredients aren't always labeled. Some can have things in them that are very bad for your baby, like alcohol or opiates. Babies can also have allergic reactions to them. They're also not proven to work. Simethicone gas drops. These can be OK to try. But will they work? They may or may not help. When no one is around to help, it's OK to leave your baby in the crib or playpen and go into another room briefly until you regroup.
Question: What does congenital heart failure in dogs mean?
Answer: Congenital means that the dog was born with a heart defect. But old age, injury, and infection can exacerbate it. Diet and exercise play roles too.
Question: Can dogs get congestive heart failure?
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Question: What are the early symptoms of heart failure in dogs?
Answer: That's when your dog's heart has trouble pumping blood to the rest of its body. It can progress slowly and may take years to spot. Take notice of these early symptoms of heart problems: Coughing more than usual (during or after exercise or a few hours before bedtime) Having a hard time breathing or exercising Tiring easily Pacing before bedtime and having a hard time settling down Increased respiratory rate -- how many breaths per minute More symptoms may develop, as the disease gets worse, including: A swollen belly from fluid buildup in (called ascites) Fainting because of blocked blood flow to the brain Change in tongue or gum color to bluish gray because of poor oxygen flow Weight loss as your dog loses her ability to store healthy fat Your vet will want to know any symptoms you've noticed.
Question: What treatments can help my dog with congestive heart failure?
Answer: That's when your dog's heart has trouble pumping blood to the rest of its body. Your dog's treatment depends on what specific heart problem she has and what may be causing it. Your vet may recommend one or more of the following: Medications to help the heart work and correct irregular heartbeats Medications to slow fluid build-up in the lungs Surgery to correct a torn valve or to insert a pacemaker to correct the heart beat A commercial or prescription low-salt diet to help decrease fluid build-up in your dog's body Limited activity or exercise to manage weight without putting too much strain on your dog's heart Your vet may also recommend supplements.
Question: How is congestive heart failure in dogs diagnosed?
Answer: That's when your dog's heart has trouble pumping blood to the rest of its body. He or she will want to know what she eats, what medications and supplements she may be taking, and if she is current on heartworm protection. The vet will listen to your dog's chest and may want to run some tests, including: A blood and urine test to check for any other problems that could be affecting your dog's heart. Ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the size, shape, and movement of the heart. This is taped to your dog’s chest and worn for 24-48 hours to capture heart rhythms and rate.
Question: How do supplements help in treating congestive heart failure in dogs?
Answer: That's when your dog's heart has trouble pumping blood to the rest of its body. Dogs with congestive heart failure may benefit from vitamin B supplements, taurine (an amino acid that supports brain development), or carnitine (an amino acid that helps turn fat into energy). Antioxidants like Coenzyme Q and vitamin E may also help. Make sure to bring your dog for regular visits with your vet and stick with your treatment plan.
Question: What are the symptoms that you may see as your dog's congestive heart failure gets worse?
Answer: That's when your dog's heart has trouble pumping blood to the rest of its body. It can progress slowly and may take years to spot. Take notice of these early symptoms of heart problems: Coughing more than usual (during or after exercise or a few hours before bedtime) Having a hard time breathing or exercising Tiring easily Pacing before bedtime and having a hard time settling down Increased respiratory rate -- how many breaths per minute More symptoms may develop, as the disease gets worse, including: A swollen belly from fluid buildup in (called ascites) Fainting because of blocked blood flow to the brain Change in tongue or gum color to bluish gray because of poor oxygen flow Weight loss as your dog loses her ability to store healthy fat Your vet will want to know any symptoms you've noticed.
Question: How can vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) help with treating depression?
Answer: Vagal Nerve Stimulation ( VNS) VNS is used to treat select cases of severe or recurrent, chronic depression that does not respond to at least two antidepressant trials. This surgical treatment involves the use of a pulse generator implanted under the collar bone that sends out pulses of electricity to stimulate the vagus nerve in an attempt to affect the brain's mood centers. It typically takes at least several months for VNS to begin to show a benefit for treating depression.
Question: What are tricyclic antidepressants?
Answer: The tricyclic antidepressants ( TCAs), which have been used to treat depression since the 1950s, are another option, although they are apt to have more side effects than the SSRIs. Like all antidepressant drugs, you must take them for a while before they take effect.
Question: What are monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) to treat depression?
Answer: The third group of antidepressants, the monoamine oxidase inhibitors ( MAOIs), like phenelzine ( Nardil), tranylcypromine ( Parnate) and the skin patch EMSAM, have also proved effective. MAOIs may sometimes work more quickly than the TCAs, but they require avoiding certain foods (such as aged meats and cheeses) and certain other medicines that can also affect serotonin or raise blood pressure. MAOIs are usually prescribed only if the SSRIs and the TCAs or other depression medicines that can be simpler to take fail to bring improvement.
Question: When should you get medical help for depression?
Answer: Although very common, depression is often ignored or misdiagnosed and left untreated. Such inattention can be life-threatening; major depression, in particular, has a high suicide rate. If you or a loved one have symptoms of depression, seek help from a qualified health care provider. But if your symptoms get significantly worse or do not improve within four to eight weeks of treatment, ask your health care provider for a referral to a psychiatrist for diagnosis and treatment. Clearly, for more severe symptoms -- and always if you have thoughts about death or hurting yourself or someone else -- you should see a psychiatrist as soon as possible. Psychotherapy is an important part of treatment for depression.
Question: Can St. John's Wort treat depression?
Answer: However, to date, studies have not found r TMS to be as effective as ECT. Several studies show that the herb St. John's Wort is as successful at improving symptoms of mild-to-moderate depression as prescription medications, often with fewer side effects. Although it is considered safe, St. John's Wort can be potentially dangerous if taken with other antidepressants (especially SSRIs), including certain medications used for treating HIV, cyclosporine, a drug used in organ transplant patients, or anticoagulant drugs.
Question: When should you seek medical care for macular degeneration?
Answer: Other symptoms include: Dark, blurry areas or whiteout that appears in the center of your vision In rare cases, you may have a change in your perception of color For age-related macular degeneration, you should see a doctor called an ophthalmologist. They specialize in eye care and surgery. In general, if you're older than 45 you should get a complete eye exam and then follow-up exams every 2 to 4 years. If you have age-related macular degeneration, check your vision every day and let your doctor know if you notice any changes. Keep in mind that vision problems could also be signs of another condition besides macular degeneration. Work with your doctor to get the right treatment for you.
Question: What are the symptoms of age-related macular degeneration?
Answer: This may gradually turn into a dramatic loss of your central vision. Other symptoms include: Dark, blurry areas or whiteout that appears in the center of your vision In rare cases, you may have a change in your perception of color For age-related macular degeneration, you should see a doctor called an ophthalmologist.
Question: When should I see a doctor about age-related macular degeneration?
Answer: In general, if you're older than 45 you should get a complete eye exam and then follow-up exams every 2 to 4 years. If you have age-related macular degeneration, check your vision every day and let your doctor know if you notice any changes. Keep in mind that vision problems could also be signs of another condition besides macular degeneration.
Question: How does a urea breath test check for H. pylori?
Answer: H. pylori produces an enzyme called urease, which breaks urea down into ammonia and carbon dioxide. During the test, a tablet containing urea is swallowed and the amount of exhaled carbon dioxide is measured. This indicates the presence of H. pylori in the stomach.
Question: What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)?
Answer: Your lungs each contain about 300 million tiny air sacs that fill up with oxygen every time you breathe. In healthy lungs, the walls of these air sacs are very thin, so that oxygen and carbon dioxide can easily pass through them. When you have IPF, scar tissue forms on the air sac walls and in the spaces around them, making them thick and hard. Doctors believe that the scarring is caused by something in the body that attacks the lungs over and over, but they don't know what or why.
Question: What does idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) feel like?
Answer: This scarring makes it harder for air to pass in and out of the sacs. That's why you feel out of breath. If you have IPF, you may have rapid, shallow breathing or a dry, hacking cough that doesn't go away. When a doctor listens to your breathing through a stethoscope, he may hear a crackling noise in your lungs. You may also get "clubbing" -- a widening and rounding of your fingertips and toes. You may feel unusually tired or achy, or gradually lose weight without trying.
Question: Who can get idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)?
Answer: Doctors use it when they can't pinpoint the cause of a condition. IPF can run in families. Some people with the disease have one or more relatives who have it. In these cases, it's known as familial IPF. Nowadays doctors are able to diagnose IPF more quickly than before.
Question: What conditions are linked to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)?
Answer: Researchers believe some things you may have breathed in could be linked to IPF. So are some infections, such as the flu, Epstein- Barr virus (which causes mononucleosis), hepatitis, and herpes. These things may increase your risk of the disease, although they are not direct causes. People with IPF may also have gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD), also known as acid reflux. Scientists don't know if one disease causes the other, but they suspect that people with GERD may breathe tiny drops of stomach acid into their lungs, which can cause damage over time.
Question: How does idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) change over time?
Answer: There's no cure, and the disease gets worse over time. Cigarette smoking is linked to IPF. For others, the symptoms stay more or less the same for years. Over time, you might get complications like a collapsed lung, infections, blood clots, or pneumonia. In some people, IPF can lead to lung cancer. Nowadays doctors are able to diagnose IPF more quickly than before. And once that happens, they can recommend medications, other treatments, or lifestyle changes that can help you feel better and stay as healthy as possible.
Question: What is cavernous sinus thrombosis?
Answer: In cavernous sinus thrombosis, a blood clot blocks a vein that runs through a hollow space underneath the brain and behind the eye sockets. These veins carry blood from the face and head back to the heart. The cause of cavernous sinus thrombosis is usually an infection. But other factors may play a role. Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a serious condition. It causes death in up to 30% of cases.
Question: What are tests for cavernous sinus thrombosis?
Answer: Doctors may order brain scans, including CT and MRI scans, to look for cavernous sinus thrombosis. They may also test blood or spinal fluid to check for signs of infection.
Question: What are symptoms of cavernous sinus thrombosis?
Answer: Symptoms of cavernous sinus thrombosis may include: Severe headache often accompanied by tearing Swelling, redness, or irritation around one or both eyes Drooping eyelids Inability to move the eye High fever Pain or numbness around the face or eyes Fatigue Vision loss or double vision Seizures Altered mental status that can range from confusion to coma Double vision and seizures are rare.
Question: Who is more likely to get cavernous sinus thrombosis?
Answer: Cavernous sinus thrombosis is more common in people who take certain medications such as oral contraceptives or who have underlying health conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes or cancer that may increase their risk for blood clots.
Question: What are treatments of cavernous sinus thrombosis?
Answer: Doctors may order brain scans, including CT and MRI scans, to look for cavernous sinus thrombosis. Corticosteroid medications may also be used to reduce swelling. Blood thinners are sometimes given. Surgery may be needed to drain the site of the initial infection.
Question: When might you need a barium enema if you think you have irritable bowel syndrome?
Answer: Another way your doctor might want to look at your large intestine is with an X-ray called a lower GI series, or barium enema. For this test, he puts a flexible tube into the rectum and fills the large intestine with barium, a liquid that lights up on X-rays.
Question: When might you need a colonoscopy if you think you have irritable bowel syndrome?
Answer: Your doctor might order a colonoscopy, an exam that looks for polyps in your large intestine. Another option may be a test called a flexible sigmoidoscopy. During both procedures, your doctor puts a narrow, flexible tube with a camera into your rectum. He moves it into your body to examine part or all of the large intestine. During the colonoscopy, he may collect small sections of tissue from the large intestine and examine them under a microscope. It won't show if you have IBS, but you may learn if you've got other conditions like colitis or inflammatory bowel disease.
Question: Will my doctor examine my large intestine to figure out if I have IBS?
Answer: Another way your doctor might want to look at your large intestine is with an X-ray called a lower GI series, or barium enema. For this test, he puts a flexible tube into the rectum and fills the large intestine with barium, a liquid that lights up on X-rays.
Question: Will I need to provide stool samples to my doctor to figure out if I have IBS?
Answer: Finally, you may be asked to save a stool sample to be tested for blood, infection, or parasites. Your doctor will give you a container and instructions on where to send or take the kit for analysis.
Question: Will I need to have a colonoscopy to figure out if I have IBS?
Answer: Your doctor might order a colonoscopy, an exam that looks for polyps in your large intestine. Another option may be a test called a flexible sigmoidoscopy. During both procedures, your doctor puts a narrow, flexible tube with a camera into your rectum. He moves it into your body to examine part or all of the large intestine. During the colonoscopy, he may collect small sections of tissue from the large intestine and examine them under a microscope. It won't show if you have IBS, but you may learn if you've got other conditions like colitis or inflammatory bowel disease.
Question: What are stool samples used for if you think you have irritable bowel syndrome?
Answer: Finally, you may be asked to save a stool sample to be tested for blood, infection, or parasites. Your doctor will give you a container and instructions on where to send or take the kit for analysis.
Question: Will my doctor check to see how well I digest certain foods to figure out if I have IBS?
Answer: For instance, he may check to see if your body isn't able to absorb or digest certain ingredients, like dairy or a simple sugar called fructose. One way to find out is to see if your symptoms get better if you take them out of your diet.
Question: Are there blood tests that can diagnose IBS?
Answer: You've heard of something called IBS -- or irritable bowel syndrome. But scientists are still studying how well the test works when constipation is your chief complaint. There are tests that can help rule them in or out. Your doctor might order a colonoscopy, an exam that looks for polyps in your large intestine.
Question: How is IBS diagnosed?
Answer: And how will your doctor find out? He'll compare that with a set of symptoms known as the Rome IV Criteria. To meet the standard, your belly pain needs to have been a problem for at least 6 months. You also need to have two of these symptoms: Your belly pain is related to a bowel movement. When you have pain or discomfort, your bowel movements are either more or less frequent than usual. Your stools have changed in appearance and are harder or softer than usual when you have pain or discomfort.
Question: How can you know what's causing your stomach problems related to irritable bowel syndrome?
Answer: One way to find out is to see if your symptoms get better if you take them out of your diet. Once you've got a diagnosis, your doctor can start the right treatment and put you on the road to relief.
Question: What other tests may your doctor do to check why you have symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome?
Answer: Your stomach has been feeling crummy for a while now. There are some tests that help figure out what's going on, including a new blood test. One thing to keep in mind: Sometimes the results are inconclusive. For instance, he may check to see if your body isn't able to absorb or digest certain ingredients, like dairy or a simple sugar called fructose. One way to find out is to see if your symptoms get better if you take them out of your diet. You may also need to get a blood test to look for signs of Celiac disease, which happens when your body can't handle gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and oats.
Question: Do I have to go through all these tests to find out if I have IBS?
Answer: One way to find out is to see if your symptoms get better if you take them out of your diet. Once you've got a diagnosis, your doctor can start the right treatment and put you on the road to relief.
Question: What are opioids made of?
Answer: You can also benefit from behavioral therapy.
Question: What are the symptoms of opioid dependence?
Answer: You might have symptoms like: Continue Reading Below Anxiety Irritability Craving for the drug Rapid breathing Yawning Runny nose Salivation Goosebumps Nasal stuffiness Muscle aches Vomiting Abdominal cramping Diarrhea Sweating Confusion Enlarged pupils Tremors Loss of appetite While they aren't medically dangerous, these symptoms can be painful and hard to live with.
Question: How can you prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms?
Answer: Your doctor can give you medicines to help prevent withdrawal symptoms, a process called detoxification (detox). The most common ones are buprenorphine ( Buprenex, Butrans, Probuphine), methadone ( Methadose Dolophine), and naltrexone and naltrexone ( Revia).
Question: What side effects do opioids have?
Answer: Man-made versions of morphine produce the other opioids: Fentanyl ( Duragesic) Heroin, a street drug Hydrocodone with acetaminophen ( Lorcet, Lortab, Vicodin) Hydrocodone ( Hysingla ER, Zohydro ER) Hydromorphone ( Dilaudid, Exalgo) Methadone Oxycodone ( Oxy Contin) Oxycodone with acetaminophen ( Percocet) Oxycodone with aspirin ( Percodan) Meperidine ( Demerol) These drugs are generally safe when you take them for a short time, as prescribed by your doctor. But in addition to helping you manage the pain, they can also give you a feeling of well-being or euphoria. And each of those effects could lead you to misuse the drug or take it in a way your doctor didn't intend. You might: Take a higher dose than prescribed Take someone else's prescription, even for a legitimate problem, like pain Take it to get high It's a widespread problem.
Question: What are the symptoms of opioid use disorder (OUD)?
Answer: Your doctor will look for these symptoms if he thinks you have opioid use disorder ( OUD): Using more of the drugs or using them longer than you intended Can't control or cut down use Spend lots of time finding drugs or recovering from use Have a strong desire or urge to use Use despite legal or social problems Stop or cut down important activities Use while doing something dangerous, like driving Use despite physical or mental problems Become tolerant -- need more of the drug or need to take it more often Have withdrawal -- physical symptoms when you try to stop Your condition could be: Mild: 2-3 symptoms Moderate: 4-5 symptoms Severe: 6 or more symptoms If you spot the signs of dependence on the drug or your doctor thinks you have a problem, there is treatment.
Question: What is the long-term outlook for people with opioid disorder?
Answer: Substance abuse disorder is a chronic illness, which means you'll have it for the rest of your life. Most people have a relapse at some point. Some people take the medications that help manage withdrawal symptoms, or other drugs like them, for years.
Question: What determines the length and severity of opioid withdrawl
Answer: In general, the length and harshness of opioid drug withdrawal depends on the drug you are using and the amount you have been taking.
Question: Can behavioral therapy help opioid disorder?
Answer: But in addition to helping you manage the pain, they can also give you a feeling of well-being or euphoria. It can help you: Manage cravings Build healthy habits and thoughts Avoid triggers that could lead to relapse Therapy could be just you as an individual, it could include your entire family, or you could be part of a group with similar issues.
Question: Can cobra venom treat multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Can the cobratoxin in snake venom slow down the immune system and help with MS?
Question: What is Reiki?
Answer: This form of energy healing may help boost your body's ability to heal itself. It often includes light touching.
Question: Should I use alternative treatment plans to treat multiple sclerosis or just medications?
Answer: Your best bet is to stick to your treatment plan. Don't stop taking your medication. Talk to your doctor about any complementary medicine or alternative treatment you want to try, especially since it may affect how your drugs work. Together, you can decide if it makes sense and won't do more harm than good.
Question: Are bees ever used to treat any illnesses like multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Bees don't stand up to 21st-century studies.