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Question: How can symptoms vary in heart failure?
Answer: If you have heart failure, you may have one or all of these symptoms or you may have none of them. In addition, your symptoms may not be related to how weak your heart is; you may have many symptoms but your heart function may be only mildly weakened. Or you may have a more severely damaged heart but have few symptoms.
Question: How can heart failure cause dizziness, fatigue, and weakness?
Answer: A weak heart pumps less blood to your kidneys and causes fluid and water retention, resulting in swollen ankles, legs, and abdomen (called edema) and weight gain. This can cause a fast or irregular heartbeat.
Question: How can heart failure cause rapid or irregular heartbeats?
Answer: Rapid or irregular heartbeats. Remember, the more fluid you carry in your blood vessels, the harder your heart must work to pump excess fluid through your body.
Question: What are the symptoms of heart failure?
Answer: The symptoms can include: Congested lungs. If you have heart failure, you may have one or all of these symptoms or you may have none of them. Drugs are used to improve your heart's ability to pump blood, decrease stress on your heart, decrease the progression of heart failure, and prevent fluid retention.
Question: How can staying hydrated help with anal fissures?
Answer: That can help you prevent constipation. Drinking plenty of liquids adds fluid to your system, which can make stools softer and easier to pass. Be sure to drink more when the weather gets warmer or as you become more physically active. Not all drinks are good choices for staying hydrated. Too much alcohol can dehydrate you. Also, although a caffeinated drink may help you go to the bathroom, too much caffeine can dehydrate you as well.
Question: How does having regular bowel movement help prevent anal fissure?
Answer: If your body tells you it's time to have a bowel movement, don't put it off till later. Waiting too long or too often can weaken the signals that let you know it's time to go. The longer you hold it in, the dryer and harder it can get, which makes it tougher to pass.
Question: What are tips that can help me prevent anal fissures?
Answer: Check these habits regularly to lower your risk of getting a painful anal fissure: When using the bathroom, give yourself enough time to pass bowel movements comfortably. But don't sit on the toilet too long. Don't strain while passing stools. Keep the anal area dry. Gently clean yourself after each bowel movement. Use soft, dye-free, and scent-free toilet paper or wipes. Get treatment for ongoing diarrhea. If you have other conditions that contribute to anal fissures -- like Crohn's disease or IBS, for examples -- stay on top of your treatment.
Question: How does fiber help with anal fissures, and what are foods that contain high amounts of fiber?
Answer: If you're constipated, passing large, hard, or dry stools can cause an anal fissure. Getting plenty of fiber in your diet -- especially from fruits and vegetables -- can help prevent constipation, though. Foods that are good sources include: Wheat bran Oat bran Whole grains, including brown rice, oatmeal, popcorn, and whole-grain pastas, cereals, and breads Peas and beans Seeds and nuts Citrus fruits Prunes and prune juice If you can't get enough fiber through your diet, try fiber supplements. If adding fiber to your diet and taking fiber supplements aren't enough to treat constipation, laxatives may help.
Question: How do fiber supplements help prevent anal fissures?
Answer: Getting plenty of fiber in your diet -- especially from fruits and vegetables -- can help prevent constipation, though. Work toward 150 minutes or more per week. They also encourage contractions in the colon to move stools along. Bulk-forming laxatives include calcium polycarbophil, methylcellulose, psyllium, or wheat dextrin. You take them with water. Other types of laxatives can help by: Increasing the amount of water in the intestines Lubricating stools so they can move more easily (mineral oil) Drawing or pulling water into the colon Stimulating the muscles in the intestines to speed up bowel movements Ask your doctor which kind of laxative -- if any -- is right for you, and how long you should take it.
Question: What are treatments that can be done in treating chronic pain syndrome (CPS)?
Answer: To treat your pain, you can visit: Your primary care doctor A specialist for the medical condition that's causing your pain -- for example, a rheumatologist to treat arthritis A pain clinic or center Your doctor will tailor your therapy to the source of your pain. You might get one or more of these treatments: Physical therapy, including heat or cold on the part that hurts, massage, stretching exercises, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Occupational therapy Counseling, one-on-one or group therapy Braces Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation Biofeedback Spinal cord stimulation Nerve blocks Pain medicines such as NSAIDs, antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs, and muscle relaxants Surgery to treat the condition that caused the pain Some pain can be normal, especially if you've recently had an injury, illness, or surgery.
Question: How is chronic pain syndrome (CPS) diagnosed?
Answer: Your doctor will ask you about any illnesses or injuries that might have started the pain. She will also ask other questions to learn more about the type of pain you feel and how long you've had it: When did the pain start? Where on your body does it hurt? What does the pain feel like? Is it throbbing, pounding, shooting, sharp, pinching, stinging, burning, etc.? How severe is your pain on a scale of 1 to 10? What seems to set off the pain or make it worse? Have any treatments relieved it?
Question: How is chronic pain syndrome (CPS) treated?
Answer: To treat your pain, you can visit: Your primary care doctor A specialist for the medical condition that's causing your pain -- for example, a rheumatologist to treat arthritis A pain clinic or center Your doctor will tailor your therapy to the source of your pain.
Question: What are types of imaging test can be done in treating chronic pain syndrome (CPS)?
Answer: It's a powerful X-ray that makes detailed pictures inside your body. MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging. It uses magnets and radio waves to make pictures of organs and structures inside you. X-ray. It uses radiation in low doses to make images of structures in your body.
Question: When should I call my doctor about chronic pain syndrome (CPS)?
Answer: You might get one or more of these treatments: Physical therapy, including heat or cold on the part that hurts, massage, stretching exercises, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Occupational therapy Counseling, one-on-one or group therapy Braces Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation Biofeedback Spinal cord stimulation Nerve blocks Pain medicines such as NSAIDs, antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs, and muscle relaxants Surgery to treat the condition that caused the pain Some pain can be normal, especially if you've recently had an injury, illness, or surgery. Call your doctor if the pain is intense, it doesn't stop, or it keeps you from doing your regular activities every day.
Question: What causes chronic pain syndrome (CPS)?
Answer: Doctors don't know exactly what causes CPS. It often starts with an injury or painful condition such as: Arthritis and other joint problems Back pain Headaches Muscle strains and sprains Repetitive stress injuries, when the same movement over and over puts strain on a body part Fibromyalgia, a condition that causes muscle pain throughout the body Nerve damage Lyme disease Broken bones Cancer Acid reflux or ulcers Inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD) Irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS) Endometriosis, when tissue in the uterus grows outside of it Surgery The roots of CPS are both physical and mental.
Question: How can chronic pain syndrome (CPS) develop?
Answer: It often starts with an injury or painful condition such as: Arthritis and other joint problems Back pain Headaches Muscle strains and sprains Repetitive stress injuries, when the same movement over and over puts strain on a body part Fibromyalgia, a condition that causes muscle pain throughout the body Nerve damage Lyme disease Broken bones Cancer Acid reflux or ulcers Inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD) Irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS) Endometriosis, when tissue in the uterus grows outside of it Surgery The roots of CPS are both physical and mental. Some experts think that people with the condition have a problem with the system of nerves and glands that the body uses to handle stress. That makes them feel pain differently. Other experts say CPS is a learned response. When you're in pain, you may start to repeat certain bad behaviors even after the pain is gone or has lessened. CPS can affect people of all ages and both sexes, but it's most common in women. People with major depression and other mental health conditions are more likely to get CPS. To treat your pain, you can visit: Your primary care doctor A specialist for the medical condition that's causing your pain -- for example, a rheumatologist to treat arthritis A pain clinic or center Your doctor will tailor your therapy to the source of your pain.
Question: What are symptoms of chronic pain syndrome (CPS)?
Answer: The pain can lead to other symptoms, such as: Anxiety Depression Poor sleep Feeling very tired or wiped out Irritability Guilt Loss of interest in sex Drug or alcohol abuse Marriage or family problems Job loss Suicidal thoughts Some people with CPS need to take more and more medicine to manage their pain, which can make them dependent on these drugs. To treat your pain, you can visit: Your primary care doctor A specialist for the medical condition that's causing your pain -- for example, a rheumatologist to treat arthritis A pain clinic or center Your doctor will tailor your therapy to the source of your pain. You might get one or more of these treatments: Physical therapy, including heat or cold on the part that hurts, massage, stretching exercises, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Occupational therapy Counseling, one-on-one or group therapy Braces Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation Biofeedback Spinal cord stimulation Nerve blocks Pain medicines such as NSAIDs, antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs, and muscle relaxants Surgery to treat the condition that caused the pain Some pain can be normal, especially if you've recently had an injury, illness, or surgery.
Question: What do I need to know about chronic pain syndrome (CPS)?
Answer: When your body heals, you usually stop hurting. But for many people, pain continues long after its cause is gone. When it lasts for 3 to 6 months or more, it's called chronic pain. When you hurt day after day, it can take a toll on your emotional and physical health. About 25% of people with chronic pain will go on to have a condition called chronic pain syndrome ( CPS). That's when people have symptoms beyond pain alone, like depression and anxiety, which interfere with their daily lives. CPS can be hard to treat, but it's not impossible. A mix of treatments like counseling, physical therapy, and relaxation techniques can help relieve your pain and the other symptoms that come with it. How severe is your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?
Question: What should you do if your child starts to get dehydrated?
Answer: Symptoms of dehydration in children can include: Thirst Fatigue Irritability Dry mouth Feeling hot When children complain of thirst, feeling hot, or just seem irritable in the heat, they may have early dehydration. Get the child out of the sun into a cool, comfortable place. Have him start drinking plenty of cool fluids such as water or sports drinks. Sugary fruit juices or sodas with more than 8% carbohydrates are not recommended, because it is not absorbed as rapidly by the body. He should also take off any excess layers of clothing or bulky sports equipment. You can put cool, wet cloths on overheated skin.
Question: How do you treat heatstroke in kids?
Answer: For a child with heatstroke, cool the body while awaiting the ambulance by removing clothing and placing ice bags on the neck, in the armpits, and the groin areas. Fan the person and spray with cool water. If she is awake and able to swallow, give fluids.
Question: How do you help your child if they have a heat illnesses related to dehydration?
Answer: Next, take the child to a cool, shady place and encourage her to drink plenty of liquids. If she is experiencing a milder heat illness, rest and rehydration with water or a sports drink may be all that's needed. More severe heat illnesses require immediate medical attention.
Question: What are symptoms of heat illness in a dehydrated child?
Answer: Heat cramps: Painful cramps of the abdominal muscles, arms, or legs. Heat syncope: Weakness, fatigue, or fainting after exercising in heat. Heat exhaustion: Profuse sweating, fatigue, headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, chills, weakness, excessive thirst, muscle aches and cramps, vision problems, flushing, agitation or irritability, and sometimes unconsciousness. Heatstroke: High body temperature (often it's 104 F-105 F or higher), nausea and vomiting; seizures; disorientation or delirium; hot, dry skin; unconsciousness; coma; shortness of breath; decreased urination; or blood in urine or stool.
Question: How do you treat heat exhaustion in kids?
Answer: Next, take the child to a cool, shady place and encourage her to drink plenty of liquids. The child should not be allowed to play or practice again that day. If he is becoming unconscious or confused, has a seizure, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or diarrhea, seek medical attention immediately.
Question: How do you treat heat syncope in kids?
Answer: Heat syncope is an episode of near fainting with dizziness that occurs with prolonged standing or after suddenly rising from a lying or sitting position. If the person is unconscious or not able to drink, seek medical attention immediately. Fan the person and spray with cool water.
Question: Why are children more prone to dehydration?
Answer: Young athletes, practicing hard in the summer heat, are at particular risk. Learn to recognize the early warning signs of heat stress. Your knowledge could save a child's life. Sugary fruit juices or sodas with more than 8% carbohydrates are not recommended, because it is not absorbed as rapidly by the body.
Question: How do you treat heat cramps in kids?
Answer: Heat cramps. Have them drink, drink, drink, and then drink more," says Albert C. Hergenroeder, professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and chief of the sports medicine clinic at Texas Children's Hospital. "
Question: How can hearing aids help treat my severe hearing loss?
Answer: They make low sounds louder or easier to hear. Some may help cut background noise. Some hearing aids fit inside the ears. They can be so small that other people may not notice them. Others have clips that fit over the top of the ears to hold them steady. You can take them out when it's time to sleep, swim, or shower. Extended-wear hearing aids are made of soft material. An audiologist will place them in your or your child's ears, and they can stay there for months. People who are active may wear them while playing sports or swimming.
Question: Are support groups available for people with severe hearing loss?
Answer: It may help to talk to a therapist or counselor to deal with any worry or sadness you or your child may feel. Also, support groups of other families dealing with severe hearing loss are great places to get advice and understanding.
Question: What questions should I ask a pediatrician about my child's severe hearing loss?
Answer: If your child has severe hearing loss, you'll also want to ask: What will my child need at school to deal with hearing loss? What can we do for her at home? How can she learn to speak? Will my other children have hearing loss? Will the hearing loss continue to get worse?
Question: If my child is showing symptoms of severe hearing loss, what should I do?
Answer: If your child shows any symptoms of severe hearing loss as she gets older, talk to your pediatrician.
Question: What questions should I ask my doctor about my severe hearing loss?
Answer: If you have severe hearing loss, you'll want to ask your doctor questions about your condition, like: What caused my hearing loss? Will it go away? Do I need to see any other doctors? What kind of treatments are there? Will they cure my hearing loss?
Question: What type of doctor will I be referred to for severe hearing loss?
Answer: Your doctor may refer you to a hearing specialist called an otolaryngologist or otologist.
Question: Why are some babies born with severe hearing loss?
Answer: Your DNA has many genes that help build the structures involved in hearing. A problem with any of them can mean a baby is born without this sense. Over half of babies born with severe hearing loss, it's because of a faulty gene. About 20% of babies born with it also have another genetic condition, like Down syndrome. Babies also can lose their hearing because of a problem in the womb. Pregnant women who take certain medicines, such as the cancer drug thalidomide or drugs for tuberculosis, may have a baby with severe hearing loss. It can also happen if a woman has certain infections, like cytomegalovirus.
Question: How can I get support if I have severe hearing loss?
Answer: Also, support groups of other families dealing with severe hearing loss are great places to get advice and understanding.
Question: What type of tests can detect severe hearing loss in my newborn?
Answer: There are two types of newborn hearing tests: Automated auditory brain response. Medical staff will put soft earphones on your baby's ears and sensors on her head. A machine measures her hearing nerve's response to soft clicks or tones. Otoacoustic emissions. A tiny probe inside your baby's ear canal measures the echo from soft noises played into her ears.
Question: At what age does severe hearing loss develop?
Answer: Babies can be born with severe hearing loss, and children and adults can get it at any point in their lives. It can happen suddenly or over many years, in one or both ears, and be brief or long-lasting.
Question: How might a audiologist check my child's severe hearing loss?
Answer: For a child with hearing loss, the audiologist may want to see how well she responds to instructions. He may tell her how to play a game to see how she understands speech. He may ask her to look at the sources of sounds.
Question: How is a cochlear implant inserted inside the ear to treat severe hearing loss?
Answer: In the hospital, a surgeon places the cochlear implant inside the ear, tiny electrodes next to your cochlear nerve, and a receiver right under the skin behind your ear. About 4 weeks later, you'll see the audiologist again to get the outside parts of the implant, including a microphone, a transmitter, and a small computer called a speech processor. These parts send signals to the device in your ear to translate the sounds around you. You can wear them behind your ear like a hearing aid.
Question: What can I expect with severe hearing loss?
Answer: Severe hearing loss is different for everyone. It may affect you or your child for many years. But it doesn't have to keep you from enjoying life. You should be able to live independently, go to school or college, and have a career with severe hearing loss. Work with your health care team to find treatments and strategies that work for you. It's important to diagnose and treat severe hearing loss as soon as possible. The sooner you or your child can begin therapy, the better you'll be able to adapt.
Question: What is severe hearing loss?
Answer: You may not be able to hear someone speaking, even if they are using a normal voice. You may be able to hear only very loud sounds.
Question: Can I enjoy life if I have severe hearing loss?
Answer: It can happen suddenly or over many years, in one or both ears, and be brief or long-lasting. If your child has severe hearing loss, you may worry about the parts of life that she'll miss. Remember that there are many things that can help people of all ages with the condition enjoy life. As you work with your doctor to pick a treatment plan, you can take steps to make life easier for you or your child.
Question: If I have severe hearing loss, what type of questions will my doctor ask me during my exam?
Answer: Signs include: Trouble hearing people speak in groups or in noisy places Can't hear someone behind you speaking Think other people are mumbling when they are speaking Trouble hearing people on the phone Listen to the television or car radio at a very loud volume Don't hear the alarm clock It's important to diagnose severe hearing loss as early as possible, especially for children. How hard is it to hear someone speak in a loud or noisy place? How long have you noticed a problem? Do you have any other medical conditions? Have any members of your family had hearing loss? If your child has severe hearing loss, you may worry about the parts of life that she'll miss.
Question: If I'm having symptoms of severe hearing loss, what should I do?
Answer: Testing is usually about the same for children and adults. If you have severe hearing loss, you'll want to ask your doctor questions about your condition, like: What caused my hearing loss?
Question: How can cochlear implants help treat my severe hearing loss?
Answer: Implants. They trigger the nerves inside the ears. They don't cure hearing loss, but they can give children and adults the sensation of sound.
Question: Is there treatment for severe hearing loss?
Answer: There's no single therapy that's best for every person with the condition. Your doctor will recommend one based on how much hearing you've lost, how healthy you are, your lifestyle, and how your ears were damaged. Severe hearing loss is different for everyone.
Question: How are bladder stones diagnosed?
Answer: When that happens, you might: Have blood in your urine Feel burning or pain when you pee Find it hard to pee, or that you're going in stops and starts Have pain in your lower belly -- and for men, in your penis and testicles Go more than usual, especially at night See urine that's cloudy or darker than normal Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and start with a physical exam, feeling your lower belly to check your bladder. You may then have: Cystoscopy. Your doctor places a small tube with a camera -- a cystoscope -- in your urethra and sends it up to your bladder to look for stones. Imaging. This can help find the location and size of any bladder stones and look to see whether urine is blocked anywhere. Your doctor might use CT, X-ray, or ultrasound. Urine test. Your doctor will check your urine for anything unusual and to see whether you might have a urinary tract infection.
Question: What are symptoms of bladder stones?
Answer: When that happens, you might: Have blood in your urine Feel burning or pain when you pee Find it hard to pee, or that you're going in stops and starts Have pain in your lower belly -- and for men, in your penis and testicles Go more than usual, especially at night See urine that's cloudy or darker than normal Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and start with a physical exam, feeling your lower belly to check your bladder.
Question: How can I prevent bladder stones?
Answer: That's not always possible, but there are some options: Bladder diverticula: You could get surgery to remove them. Treating an enlarged prostate may sometimes prevent the diverticula from forming in the first place. Men with a larger-than-usual prostate: Medicine or surgery may help. Nerve damage: Medicine or a different catheter could make bladders stones less likely. Women with cystocele: Surgery may be needed to support the bladder and other pelvic organs. Aside from that, make sure to drink plenty of water to help keep the minerals in your urine from turning into crystals and forming bladder stones. Ask your doctor how much you should drink each day. And be sure to check with your doctor if you have any problems peeing, such as pain, stopping and starting over and over, or peeing too often.