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Question: What are performance anxiety treatments?
Answer: Eat a sensible meal a few hours before you are to perform so that you have energy and don't get hungry. A low-fat meal including complex carbohydrates -- whole-grain pasta, lentil soup, yogurt, or a bean and rice burrito -- is a good choice. Shift the focus off of yourself and your fear to the enjoyment you are providing to the spectators. Close your eyes and imagine the audience laughing and cheering, and you feeling good. Don't focus on what could go wrong. Instead focus on the positive. Visualize your success. Avoid thoughts that produce self-doubt. Practice controlled breathing, meditation, biofeedback, and other strategies to help you relax and redirect your thoughts when they turn negative. It is best to practice some type of relaxation technique every day, regardless of whether you have a performance, so that the skill is there for you when you need it. Take a walk, jump up and down, shake out your muscles, or do whatever feels right to ease your anxious feelings before the performance. Connect with your audience -- smile, make eye contact, and think of them as friends. Act natural and be yourself. Exercise, eat a healthy diet, get adequate sleep, and live a healthy lifestyle. Keep in mind that stage fright is usually worse before the performance and often goes away once you get started.
Question: What are performance anxiety symptoms?
Answer: Performance anxiety symptoms may include: Racing pulse and rapid breathing Dry mouth and tight throat Trembling hands, knees, lips, and voice Sweaty and cold hands Nausea and an uneasy feeling in your stomach Vision changes Simply put, stress and anxiety about performing in front of people causes performance anxiety.
Question: What is stage fright (performance anxiety)?
Answer: Athletes, musicians, actors, and public speakers often get performance anxiety. Performance anxiety can prevent you from doing what you enjoy and can affect your career. Worst of all, performance anxiety can negatively affect your self-esteem and self-confidence. Although it may be impossible to totally overcome performance anxiety, there are many things you can do to control your emotions and reduce anxiety. Keep in mind that stage fright is usually worse before the performance and often goes away once you get started.
Question: How can you overcome performance anxiety?
Answer: Although it may be impossible to totally overcome performance anxiety, there are many things you can do to control your emotions and reduce anxiety. There are also mental tricks you can play to help you perform with less anxiety. These include: Focus on the friendliest faces in the audience. Laugh when you can, it can help you relax. Make yourself look good. When you look good, you feel good. In addition, beta-blockers such as propranolol that lower the heart rate and block the effects of adrenaline are sometimes used by people with performance anxiety. Confronting your fears and learning ways to reduce and manage them can be empowering. Not only will it make you feel good about yourself, you may discover that you are a more confident performer, too.
Question: What should you know about mold problems?
Answer: Whether or not you're allergic to molds, mold exposure can irritate your eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs. In people with asthma who are allergic to mold, breathing in spores can also cause asthma attacks. Avoid leaving damp towels on the floor or in laundry hamper.
Question: What are the treatments for a perforated septum?
Answer: Call your doctor if you have: Bleeding Fever Lots of fluid draining from your nose Pain and swelling that get worse Redness on the outside of your nose Trouble breathing Surgery isn't usually the first step in treatment. Your doctor may suggest an ointment or a regular saline rinse. If those ease your symptoms, you still need to go for regular checkups because the hole could grow. If it gets too big, your nose won't be as stable, and that may make the tip or middle of your nose start to droop. If those don't work, your doctor might look for other problems in your nose, especially if your main symptom is that you feel a blockage. That could be caused by something else, and surgery may not help. You also need to understand what led to the hole. If it was caused by an ongoing issue, like a tumor, infection, or drug use, your doctor should treat that first. Then you can think about care for your septum.
Question: What is a perforated nasal septum?
Answer: It's what divides your left nostril from your right. And it runs all the way up the inside of your nose. It's made of cartilage in the front and bone in the back. If it's perforated, that means you have a hole through part of it. It opens a path from one side of your nose to the other. A perforated septum doesn't always cause any symptoms, but they can include nosebleeds, trouble breathing, and the feeling that your nose is blocked up. You might make a whistling sound as you breathe.
Question: What causes a perforated nasal septum?
Answer: About half the time, this happens after you've had surgery to fix a different problem in your nose. Other causes include: Cautery, a treatment for nosebleeds Certain diseases, including lupus, some cancers, syphilis, and tuberculosis Damage to your nose, like breaking it or even from picking it too much Infections Using drugs that go into your nose too often, ranging from over-the-counter nasal sprays to cocaine Surgery can sometimes fix a perforated septum, but it doesn't always work, and it's not always needed.
Question: How can you protect your nose after perforated nasal septum surgery?
Answer: Typically, he'll take tissue from your nose, or even your mouth, to cover the hole. They'll stay in for a week or two. To protect your nose as it heals, it's best to: Not lift heavy things or bend over Not pick your nose or blow it too hard Rinse with saline as often as your doctor tells you to Sneeze with your mouth open Stay away from contact sports Most of the time, you'll feel back to normal within a few weeks.
Question: How common is epilepsy?
Answer: About 30% occur in children. Children and elderly adults are the ones most often affected. There is a clear cause for epilepsy in only a minority of the cases.
Question: What causes seizures in people with epilepsy?
Answer: Although the underlying causes of epilepsy are usually not known, certain factors are known to provoke seizures in people with epilepsy. Avoiding these triggers can help you avoid seizures and live better with epilepsy: Missing medication doses Heavy alcohol use Cocaine or other drug, such as ecstasy, use Lack of sleep Other drugs that interfere with seizure medications For about one out of every two women with epilepsy, seizures tend to occur more around the time of menstrual periods. Changing or adding certain drugs before menstrual periods can help.
Question: What causes epilepsy?
Answer: There is a clear cause for epilepsy in only a minority of the cases. Typically, the known causes of seizure involve some injury to the brain. Some of the main causes of epilepsy include: Low oxygen during birth Head injuries that occur during birth or from accidents during youth or adulthood Brain tumors Genetic conditions that result in brain injury, such as tuberous sclerosis Infections such as meningitis or encephalitis Stroke or any other type of damage to the brain Abnormal levels of substances such as sodium or blood sugar In up to 70% of all case of epilepsy in adults and children, no cause can be discovered.
Question: What are seizures?
Answer: A seizure occurs when a burst of electrical impulses in the brain escape their normal limits. They spread to neighboring areas and create an uncontrolled storm of electrical activity. The electrical impulses can be transmitted to the muscles, causing twitches or convulsions.
Question: When should you take your child to the doctor about a nose bleed?
Answer: Regardless of your child's age, you should take him to the doctor if: He gets nosebleeds often. The bleeding's caused by something he inserted into his nose. He bleeds heavily even when he has minor injuries. He bleeds from other areas of his body, like his gums. He develops bruises from minor injuries. The nosebleed(s) happened shortly after he started a new medication.
Question: When should you take your child to the ER for a nose bleed?
Answer: In some cases, your child might need immediate emergency care for a nosebleed. Take him to an ER if: He's bleeding heavily and/or they feel dizzy or weak. It happened because of a fall or an injury. The bleeding won't stop, even after two attempts to put pressure on his nose for 10 minutes at a time.
Question: Should I tell my doctor if I'm getting a lot of nose bleeds?
Answer: If you get nosebleeds a lot, you should talk to your doctor about them. Even if they're not serious enough to require emergency care, it's important for your doctor to know about them so she can figure out why they're happening.
Question: Can bleeding disorders cause nosebleeds
Answer: It's rare, but a bleeding disorder can cause nosebleeds. If you have one, your blood may not clot properly. If your nosebleeds are hard to stop and/or you get bleeding from your gums or from minor cuts, you should see a doctor immediately or get emergency care.
Question: When should you get medical help for a nose bleed?
Answer: You should get medical care immediately if: You're injured or go through something traumatic, like a car accident. There's more blood than you expect for a nosebleed. The bleeding won't stop, even after two attempts to put pressure on his nose for 10 minutes at a time.
Question: What does the lymphatic system do when you are sick?
Answer: They wait, poised for duty, in many different places in your body, including your: Thymus Spleen Tonsils Blood vessels Lymph nodes Small intestine Adenoids Blood vessels Your lymphatic system is like an inner highway that carries white blood cells through your body. When you're sick, you might notice your lymph nodes -- small glands in your neck, groin, armpits, and behind your knees -- are swollen. This is normal. It means your immune system has kicked into high gear to get rid of infection. Lymph nodes are also filters for your immune system. They catch germs and dead or damaged cells and destroy them.
Question: How do white blood cells react to germs?
Answer: It reads a tell-tale âfingerprintâ of proteins on the surface of cells, so it can tell the difference between your own cells and what shouldn't be there. Your white blood cells aim to destroy the unwelcome guests.
Question: How do white blood cells form and where do they live?
Answer: They get their start in your bone marrow. They have a short life -- ranging from a few days to a few weeks -- so your body constantly makes more. There are different types, and they all have the same goal: to fight infection. They wait, poised for duty, in many different places in your body, including your: Thymus Spleen Tonsils Blood vessels Lymph nodes Small intestine Adenoids Blood vessels Your lymphatic system is like an inner highway that carries white blood cells through your body.
Question: How does your immune system react to foreign bodies?
Answer: It releases white blood cells and other chemicals that destroy these threats. Or it causes a reaction, like a sneeze, to boot out a virus in your nose. It's an elite squad of agents that zap invaders -- like bacteria, viruses, and fungi -- ASAP.
Question: How does infection occur?
Answer: You nick your skin and bacteria get in. Or you rub your eyes, not realizing that the doorknob you touched had a cold virus on it. Or you ate something that maybe wasn't cooked or cleaned as well as it should have been. And just like that, you've got an unwanted guest in your body.
Question: How does your immune system get stronger over time?
Answer: Your immune system should know that there's a problem. Your white blood cells aim to destroy the unwelcome guests. The first time your body comes into contact with a certain type of germ, your immune response may take a while. You might need several days to make and use all the germ-fighting parts you need to get rid of your infection. It takes time to hack the germ's code and destroy it. If you come across that same germ later on, your body will remember and fight it off faster, so you can get over the infection and feel better.
Question: Does carbon monoxide cause headaches?
Answer: Like a lot of people, you may think of it as something that comes out of your car's tailpipe or leaks out of your furnace. But carbon monoxide is also in tobacco products. If you're a smoker, you may have high levels in your blood and brain. Carbon monoxide can trigger headaches.
Question: How can nicotine cause headaches?
Answer: The substance nicotine is no longer linked to migraines. Nicotine is a chemical in tobacco products. It causes the blood vessels in your body to narrow. This reduces blood flow to your brain. Previous studies indicated that this reduced blood flow could trigger a migraine. However, migraines are complex, and reduced blood flow is no longer considered a migraine trigger. In addition, no controlled trials or studies have clearly linked nicotine to migraines, although people still report an association between headaches and tobacco (nicotine) exposure. Nicotine can make it harder for you to get rid of your headache once it starts. That's because the chemical affects your liver's ability to break down headache medicine. The result is that the medication you're counting on to give you pain relief won't work as well, just when you need it the most.
Question: Are headache part of nicotine withdrawal symptoms?
Answer: The result is that the medication you're counting on to give you pain relief won't work as well, just when you need it the most. It's due to nicotine withdrawal. These withdrawal symptoms, including headaches, are usually worse during the first week after you quit tobacco. But don't let that get in the way of your no-smoking campaign. The troubles will get better over time.
Question: How can smoke cause headaches?
Answer: The substance nicotine is no longer linked to migraines. Nicotine is a chemical in tobacco products. It causes the blood vessels in your body to narrow. This reduces blood flow to your brain. Nicotine can make it harder for you to get rid of your headache once it starts. That's because the chemical affects your liver's ability to break down headache medicine. The result is that the medication you're counting on to give you pain relief won't work as well, just when you need it the most. Carbon monoxide. Like a lot of people, you may think of it as something that comes out of your car's tailpipe or leaks out of your furnace. But carbon monoxide is also in tobacco products. If you're a smoker, you may have high levels in your blood and brain. Carbon monoxide can trigger headaches. Sensitivity to smells. For some people, the smell that smoking gives off is enough to cause a headache or migraine. You can also have an allergy to cigarette smoke, which can trigger a headache when you're around it.
Question: Will quitting smoking stop headaches?
Answer: The chemicals in tobacco and the smell of the smoke are a big part of the problem. But if you take the right steps you can help keep some of your headaches at bay. For example, if you get cluster headaches, which causes sudden and severe pain around one eye or on one side of your head, you may notice improvement if you stop smoking.
Question: Are symptoms of pseudobulbar affect (PBA) linked to mood?
Answer: Symptoms aren't linked to mood. In other words, you may feel happy but start crying and not be able to stop. Or you could feel sad but start to laugh when you shouldn't. You might just cry or laugh a lot. Some people say the symptoms come on so quickly it's like a seizure. It's easy to mistake the symptoms for those of depression or bipolar disorder.
Question: What are the symptoms of pseudobulbar affect (PBA)?
Answer: PBA has also been called: Emotional dysregulation Emotional incontinence Emotional lability Involuntary crying Pathological laughing and crying If you or someone you love has pseudobulbar affect, you might notice: Sudden, intense fits of crying or laughter that aren't controlled Crying or laughter that doesn't seem right for the situation Outbursts of frustration and anger Facial expressions that don't match emotions The outbursts can happen several times a day or many times a month.
Question: What are other names for pseudobulbar affect (PBA)?
Answer: PBA has also been called: Emotional dysregulation Emotional incontinence Emotional lability Involuntary crying Pathological laughing and crying If you or someone you love has pseudobulbar affect, you might notice: Sudden, intense fits of crying or laughter that aren't controlled Crying or laughter that doesn't seem right for the situation Outbursts of frustration and anger Facial expressions that don't match emotions The outbursts can happen several times a day or many times a month.
Question: What should I do if I think I have  pseudobulbar affect (PBA)?
Answer: Other brain conditions commonly linked to PBA include: Alzheimer's disease Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS) Brain tumor Dementia Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's disease Traumatic brain injury If you or someone you love is crying or laughing a lot and you don't know why, talk to a doctor. PBA is hard to diagnose because it mimics other problems like depression or other mood disorders. Tell the doctor about any symptoms, including when they happen and how long they last. It can help to keep a diary of crying and laughing episodes.
Question: What real emotions can come with having or caring for someone with pseudobulbar affect (PBA)?
Answer: If you have PBA, you might get anxious or embarrassed in public. You might worry about a future episode and be tempted to cancel plans with friends or family. It can also lead to depression or anxiety. If you're caring for someone who has it, you might feel confused or frustrated. The emotional toll of the condition can greatly affect recovery and quality of life. It's important to seek care and treatment from a qualified doctor.
Question: What tests diagnose pseudobulbar affect (PBA)?
Answer: But to rule out a form of epilepsy that can cause similar symptoms, they might order an electroencephalogram ( EEG), a painless test that tracks your brain waves. Two questionnaires help to tell if the laughing and weeping are signs of PBA: Pathological Laughing and Crying Scale ( PLACS): The doctor asks you questions about the episodes, including how long they lasted, how they were tied to your mood and social situation, and how upset you felt afterward. Center for Neurologic Study- Lability Scale ( CNS- LS): You answer questions about your symptoms. How often do you have them? How do they make you feel?
Question: What is used to diagnose pseudobulbar affect?
Answer: Your doctor won't need to do tests to diagnose PBA. But to rule out a form of epilepsy that can cause similar symptoms, they might order an electroencephalogram ( EEG), a painless test that tracks your brain waves. Two questionnaires help to tell if the laughing and weeping are signs of PBA: Pathological Laughing and Crying Scale ( PLACS): The doctor asks you questions about the episodes, including how long they lasted, how they were tied to your mood and social situation, and how upset you felt afterward. Center for Neurologic Study- Lability Scale ( CNS- LS): You answer questions about your symptoms. How often do you have them? How do they make you feel? For example, " I find myself crying very easily" or " I'm easily overcome with laughter."
Question: What are the symptoms of pseudobulbar affect?
Answer: PBA has also been called: Emotional dysregulation Emotional incontinence Emotional lability Involuntary crying Pathological laughing and crying If you or someone you love has pseudobulbar affect, you might notice: Sudden, intense fits of crying or laughter that aren't controlled Crying or laughter that doesn't seem right for the situation Outbursts of frustration and anger Facial expressions that don't match emotions The outbursts can happen several times a day or many times a month.
Question: What is pseudobulbar affect?
Answer: Pseudobulbar affect is a nervous system disorder that can make you laugh, cry, or become angry without being able to control when it happens.
Question: How is pseudobulbar affect diagnosed?
Answer: PBA is hard to diagnose because it mimics other problems like depression or other mood disorders. Tell the doctor about any symptoms, including when they happen and how long they last. It can help to keep a diary of crying and laughing episodes.
Question: What causes pseudobulbar affect?
Answer: Scientists believe that pseudobulbar affect may result from damage to the prefrontal cortex, the area of your brain that helps control emotions. Damage to other parts of the brain as well as changes in brain chemicals linked to depression and hyper moods (mania) could also play a role.
Question: What is the treatment for pseudobulbar affect?
Answer: In 2010, the FDA approved dextromethorphan/quinidine ( Nuedexta), the first drug for PBA.
Question: What are other names for pseudobulbar affect?
Answer: PBA has also been called: Emotional dysregulation Emotional incontinence Emotional lability Involuntary crying Pathological laughing and crying If you or someone you love has pseudobulbar affect, you might notice: Sudden, intense fits of crying or laughter that aren't controlled Crying or laughter that doesn't seem right for the situation Outbursts of frustration and anger Facial expressions that don't match emotions The outbursts can happen several times a day or many times a month.
Question: What causes pseudobulbar affect (PBA)?
Answer: Scientists believe that pseudobulbar affect may result from damage to the prefrontal cortex, the area of your brain that helps control emotions. Damage to other parts of the brain as well as changes in brain chemicals linked to depression and hyper moods (mania) could also play a role. An injury or disease that affects your brain can lead to pseudobulbar affect. Other brain conditions commonly linked to PBA include: Alzheimer's disease Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS) Brain tumor Dementia Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's disease Traumatic brain injury If you or someone you love is crying or laughing a lot and you don't know why, talk to a doctor. Talk with other people who have PBA.
Question: How can you live with pseudobulbar affect?
Answer: To help you and your loved ones ease anxiety during a PBA episode, and to feel more in control of your health, try these steps: Talk to people around you about PBA and how it affects you and your family. This will help keep them from being surprised or confused when an episode happens. If you feel a laughing or crying attack coming on, change how you're sitting or standing. Breathe slowly and deeply. Keep doing this during an episode until you feel in control. Relax. A flare-up is emotional and can make your muscles tense. Relax your shoulders and forehead after one happens.
Question: Is there a reason for laughing or crying suddenly, and uncontrollably?
Answer: Pseudobulbar affect is a nervous system disorder that can make you laugh, cry, or become angry without being able to control when it happens. The emotional toll of the condition can greatly affect recovery and quality of life.
Question: How can a doctor remove a wart if over-the-counter treatment doesn't work?
Answer: Examples of freezing treatments include Compound W, Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away, Histofreezer Wart Removal and Wartner Wart removal If over-the-counter treatment fails, your doctor can remove a wart by: Freezing it with liquid nitrogen. Burning it off with an electric needle or a laser. Applying acids to help destroy the wart. Injecting a drug called bleomycin into the wart (which kills the virus), used for severe cases. Injecting candida antigen to stimulate the body's immune system to fight off the wart. Prescribing a topical medication called imiquimod ( Aldara), which improves your body's fighting capabilities. This is mainly helpful for genital warts.