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Question: What is the first step to treating tinnitus?
Answer: To determine what underlying medical condition may be causing your tinnitus, your doctor will give you a general physical exam, including a careful examination of your ears. But if the tinnitus remains after treatment, or if it results from exposure to loud noise, health professionals recommend various non-medical options that may help reduce or mask the unwanted noise ( See Masking Devices below). Sometimes, tinnitus goes away spontaneously, without any intervention at all. It should be understood, however, that not all tinnitus can be eliminated or reduced, no matter the cause.
Question: What are the side effects of impingement syndrome treatment?
Answer: Upset stomach, indigestion, and headaches are the most common side effects of oral anti-inflammatory drugs. However, taking these medications after meals or with food can help reduce stomach upset. Anti-inflammatory drugs can also cause vomiting, constipation, and bleeding in the stomach (ulcers), although these side effects are not common. Side effects of cortisone shots depend on the dose and frequency of the injections. Unlike cortisone pills, occasional cortisone injections rarely cause serious side effects. Side effects that are much more common with cortisone pills include elevated blood sugar, a decrease in the body's resistance to infection, weight gain, osteoporosis (thinning of the bones), thinning of the skin, cataracts, and raised blood pressure.
Question: What can help with treating impingement syndrome?
Answer: In addition to taking medications, daily stretching in a warm shower will help. You should work to reach your thumb up and behind your back. Avoid repetitive activities with your injured arm, particularly activities where the elbow would move above shoulder level. Your doctor may refer you to a physical therapist who can demonstrate the exercises most effective in strengthening and stretching the shoulder muscles.
Question: What is shoulder impingement syndrome?
Answer: Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. It occurs when there is impingement of tendons or bursa in the shoulder from bones of the shoulder. Overhead activity of the shoulder, especially repeated activity, is a risk factor for shoulder impingement syndrome. Examples include: painting, lifting, swimming, tennis, and other overhead sports. Other risk factors include bone and joint abnormalities.
Question: When do you need a cortisone-type injection to treat impingement syndrome?
Answer: If you have persistent symptoms, despite the use of oral anti-inflammatory drugs, your doctor may consider a cortisone-type injection. Cortisone is a potent anti-inflammatory medication, which should be used only when necessary because it can result in weakening of muscles and tendons if used repeatedly.
Question: What is the preferred medication for impingement syndrome?
Answer: There is no preferred medication for this condition as response to any given medication differs from person to person. If one anti-inflammatory medication does not help within 10 to 14 days, then another one will be given until one that provides relief is found.
Question: How successful is treatment for impingement syndrome?
Answer: The vast majority of people who have impingement syndrome are successfully treated with medication, stretching exercises, and temporary avoidance of repetitive overhead activity until the condition settles down.
Question: What else may be needed to treat impingement syndrome?
Answer: If symptoms persist or if significant weakness is present, then your doctor may perform an ultrasound, MRI, or arthrogram to rule out a rotator cuff tear. If the cuff is torn, surgery may be necessary to repair it.
Question: What are the symptoms of shoulder impingement syndrome?
Answer: The typical symptoms of impingement syndrome include difficulty reaching up behind the back, pain with overhead use of the arm and weakness of shoulder muscles. If tendons are injured for a long period of time, the tendon can actually tear in two, resulting in a rotator cuff tear. This causes significant weakness and may make it difficult for the person to elevate his or her arm. Some people can have rupture of their biceps muscle as part of this continuing impingement process.
Question: How is shoulder impingement syndrome treated?
Answer: Oral anti-inflammatory medications -- such as aspirin, naproxen, or ibuprofen, remain the most common treatment for impingement syndrome. The medicines are usually given for six to eight weeks since it often takes that long to fully treat the problem. You should do this under the care of a doctor because these medications can cause stomach irritation and bleeding.
Question: What happens if I have impingement syndrome?
Answer: If not treated appropriately, the rotator cuff tendons can start to thin and tear. The typical symptoms of impingement syndrome include difficulty reaching up behind the back, pain with overhead use of the arm and weakness of shoulder muscles. If tendons are injured for a long period of time, the tendon can actually tear in two, resulting in a rotator cuff tear. If you have persistent symptoms, despite the use of oral anti-inflammatory drugs, your doctor may consider a cortisone-type injection.
Question: How is impingement syndrome diagnosed?
Answer: X-rays will be taken to rule out arthritis and may show changes in the bone that indicate injury of the muscle. Bone spurs or changes in the normal contour of the bone may be present. Your doctor may refer you to a physical therapist who can demonstrate the exercises most effective in strengthening and stretching the shoulder muscles.
Question: How is cinnamon used?
Answer: But extracts from the bark of the cinnamon tree have also been used in traditional medicine around the world. There are many types of cinnamon, but darker-colored cassia is the one most commonly sold in the United States. Ceylon cinnamon, also known as true cinnamon, is frequently found in other countries.
Question: Why do people take cinnamon as medicine?
Answer: Some research shows cassia cinnamon may lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. But other studies haven't found a benefit. There's also no proof that cinnamon can lower cholesterol or treat yeast infections in people with HIV.
Question: How much cinnamon should I take?
Answer: Because cinnamon is an unproven treatment, there isn't a set dose. Some experts suggest 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (2-4 grams) of powder a day. Some studies have used between 1 gram and 6 grams of cinnamon. Very high doses might be toxic.
Question: What are the side effects of taking cinnamon?
Answer: But heavy use could irritate your mouth and lips, causing sores. Some people are allergic to it. It might cause redness and irritation if you put it on your skin.
Question: What interactions might occur when taking cinnamon?
Answer: If you take any medication regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using cinnamon supplements. They could affect the way antibiotics, diabetes drugs, blood thinners, heart medicines, and others work.
Question: How much cinnamon should you take?
Answer: Because cinnamon is an unproven treatment, there isn't a set dose. Some experts suggest 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (2-4 grams) of powder a day. Some studies have used between 1 gram and 6 grams of cinnamon. Very high doses might be toxic.
Question: Why do people take cinnamon?
Answer: Some research shows cassia cinnamon may lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. But other studies haven't found a benefit. There's also no proof that cinnamon can lower cholesterol or treat yeast infections in people with HIV. Cinnamon also shows promise as an antioxidant, antibiotic, and anti-inflammatory, but for now, there aren't enough studies to prove it can help. Some people are allergic to it.
Question: What are treatment options for knee osteoarthritis?
Answer: These include: Medications you take by mouth. Over-the-counter options include acetaminophen ( Tylenol) as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin) or naproxen ( Aleve). NSAIDs fight inflammation. Stronger NSAIDs are available by prescription. Creams or ointments you rub onto the skin. Different forms are sold over the counter. You can get stronger versions with a prescription. Medications injected into the joint. Corticosteroid injections, also called cortisone shots, fight inflammation and can offer fast pain relief that may last up to several months. Injections of hyaluronic acid boost the natural joint fluid that keeps knees moving smoothly. They may take up to a couple of months to have their full effect but can last up to 6 months or more. Exercise and physical therapy. Exercise strengthens the muscles that support your knee. Physical therapy also helps. A physical therapist can design the program for you and see if you need supportive braces, splints, or canes. If you need to lose weight, diet and exercise can help you shed some pounds and take some of the pressure off your knees. Weight loss. Every pound you gain puts an extra 3 pounds of pressure on your knees. If you eventually need knee replacement surgery, your chances of success are much greater if you first lose extra weight. Nutritional supplements. Some people take glucosamine and chondroitin for OA. Studies on how well they work have had mixed results. Another supplement, called SAMe, has been shown to work as well as nonprescription pain relievers and may have fewer side effects. It takes longer to work, though. Before you start taking any supplements, even if they're natural, tell your doctor so he can check for any side effects.
Question: When should you get a knee replacement surgery for knee osteoarthritis?
Answer: Your knee can be cleaned or flushed to remove loose bone or cartilage pieces that may be causing pain.
Question: What should you know about treating knee osteoarthritis?
Answer: Knee osteoarthritis ( OA) can affect your every move: walking, climbing stairs, even sitting or lying down. Surgery can help bring relief, but doctors almost always advise trying other treatment options first.
Question: How is arthroscopic surgery done to treat knee osteoarthritis?
Answer: In this type of surgery, the surgeon inserts a thin tube with a tiny camera on the end through a small opening in your skin to view the inside of your knee. The surgeon can then remove damaged cartilage -- the smooth covering that protects the bones in the joint. Your knee can be cleaned or flushed to remove loose bone or cartilage pieces that may be causing pain. Most people can get back to their usual activities a few days later.
Question: What does knee replacement surgery involve to treat knee osteoarthritis?
Answer: If you need to lose weight, diet and exercise can help you shed some pounds and take some of the pressure off your knees. The two types of surgery most often recommended for knee OA are arthroscopic surgery and knee replacement surgery. These are made of metals and plastics. It may take months to recover fully, but the relief can last many years or even a lifetime. It may be time to have knee replacement surgery if you have: Severe knee pain that limits your everyday activities Moderate or severe knee pain while resting, day or night Long-lasting knee inflammation and swelling that doesn't get better with rest or medications A bowing in or out of your leg No pain relief from NSAIDs or can't tolerate them
Question: How are ependymomas and anaplastic ependymomas treated?
Answer: Treatment for Ependymomas and Anaplastic Ependymomas Ependymomas and anaplastic ependymomas usually do not pass into normal brain tissue as do other gliomas. Therefore, surgery may be highly effective if all of the tumor is removed. However, ependymomas may seed the cerebrospinal fluid so the entire spinal canal needs evaluation with MRI scanning. These tumors are highly responsive to radiation.
Question: What are ependymomas gliomas?
Answer: These tumors come from the ependymal cells and because they do not spread into the normal brain tissue, some ependymomas can be cured by surgery. They rarely spread outside the brain. But they do have a high risk of local recurrence and thus are considered malignant.
Question: What raises your chances of a malignant glioma?
Answer: Some genetic disorders also increase the risk of development of these tumors in children but rarely in adults. There are no lifestyle risk factors associated with malignant gliomas.
Question: Who is most likely to get giloma?
Answer: These brain tumors are often diagnosed older adults , depending on the type of glioma. Brain tumors are slightly more likely to occur in males. Most gliomas that occur in children are low grade.
Question: What is glioma?
Answer: Glioma is a broad category of brain and spinal cord tumors that come from glial cells brain cells that support nerve cells. The symptoms, prognosis, and treatment of a glioma depend on the person's age, the exact type of tumor, and the location of the tumor within the brain. These tumors tend to grow and infiltrate into the normal brain tissue, which makes surgical removal very difficult -- or sometimes impossible -- and complicates treatment.
Question: What are oligodendrogliomas?
Answer: Oligodendrogliomas are tumors that spread in a similar manner to astrocytomas. Some of these tumors may be slow growing but still spread into nearby tissue. Sometimes they can be cured. A higher grade anaplastic oligodendroglioma grows and spreads more quickly and usually can't be cured.
Question: How are oligodendrogliomas treated?
Answer: Treatment for Oligodendrogliomas For oligodendrogliomas, surgery is the first choice of treatment to help relieve symptoms and increase patient survival. Radiation with or without chemotherapy may be given after surgery. Also, chemotherapy or radiation maybe used to shrink a tumor before surgery. If surgery cannot be done, then chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy may be used.
Question: How can someone manage their type 2 diabetes?
Answer: People with diabetes need to manage their disease to stay healthy. Others may also need to take a pill that helps their body use insulin better, or take insulin injections. Often, doctors are able to detect the likelihood of type 2 diabetes before the condition actually occurs. Commonly referred to as pre-diabetes, this condition occurs when a person's blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
Question: How long do feral cats live?
Answer: Feral cats often live in vacant lots, dodge cars, and eat from trash cans; face infection, disease, and an endless cycle of pregnancy; and suffer extremes in treatment and weather. The life of a feral, stray, or abandoned cat is often short, sometimes lasting for just two or three years.
Question: Can you relocate feral cats?
Answer: Relocation may sound like a humane solution, but it is ultimately ineffective due to the “vacuum effect.” Feral cats gather where there are resources: food, water, and shelter. When an existing colony is relocated (or eradicated), before long a new flock of feral cats will discover the same resources and move in to “fill the vacuum.” Relocation is unappealing for other reasons. Because cats are very territorial, a relocated cat may try to find its way home, suffering accident or death on the way. The relocation area may already have an established colony or it may lack food, water, or shelter. Unless a colony’s life is in danger, most experts agree that relocation is almost always a bad solution.
Question: What problems can feral cats cause for humans?
Answer: Of course, feral cats also leave issues on the human doorstep -- including noisy fights, odor, urinating to mark territory (also known as "spraying" or "marking"), flea infestations, and the inevitable breeding that creates even more unwanted cats.
Question: What are TNR programs?
Answer: Many experts agree that one of the best ways to help feral cats and cat groups -- called colonies -- is through neutering programs. According to web site of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, stray and feral cats are “humanely trapped, examined, vaccinated, and surgically sterilized by veterinarians.” Feral cats are then returned to their familiar environment and, hopefully, cared for by volunteers, who may provide food and shelter, and monitor them for sickness.
Question: How can you tell a stray from a feral cat?
Answer: They tend to stay away from humans, hide during the day, and when adopted, are very difficult to socialize. Lost or abandoned felines are usually comfortable around people and will frequently attempt to live near humans -- under porches, or in garages, sheds, or backyards.
Question: What can you do for feral cats?
Answer: “ It goes without saying that you should spay and neuter your own cats,” says Linda P. Case, MS, author of Canine and Feline Behavior and Training: A Complete Guide to Understanding Our Two Best Friends. She also suggests keeping your cat indoors -- not only for her safety, but also to prevent her from getting lost and ending up part of a feral colony. Feeding feral and stray cats is generous, but they need health care as well. You can also donate money to animal welfare groups through an estate or will. If you can’t aid in a clinical setting, you can be involved at the community level -- contacting local veterinarians and businesses, writing letters, fund-raising, or staffing a booth at a community event. Become a colony caretaker.
Question: What are the benefits of TNR programs?
Answer: Trap-neuter-return ( TNR) endeavors are geared toward reducing the number of unwanted cats by catching and then neutering or spaying them. Neutered cats tend to gain weight and have fewer health problems -- such as breast, testicular, and uterine cancer. Fewer females in heat also means fewer toms attracted to an area, and so fewer risky cat fights. Ultimately, less cat suffering also means less human suffering in the face of dying or injured cats.
Question: Where does crystal meth come from?
Answer: Methamphetamine is a man-made stimulant that's been around for a long time. During World War II, soldiers were given meth to keep them awake. People have also taken the drug to lose weight and ease depression. Today, the only legal meth product is a tablet for treating obesity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD). It's rarely used and is available only by prescription. Crystal meth is made with the ingredient pseudoephedrine, which is found in many cold medicines. It helps ease congestion. Because it's used to make meth, the federal government closely regulates products with this ingredient. Most of the crystal meth used in this country comes from Mexican âsuperlabs.â But there are many small labs in the U. S. Some are right in people's homes.
Question: How does crystal meth make you feel?
Answer: The powerful rush people get from using meth causes many to get hooked right from the start. When it's used, a chemical called dopamine floods the parts of the brain that regulate feelings of pleasure. Users also feel confident and energetic.
Question: What happens before an electroencephalogram test (EEG)?
Answer: You'll lie down on the exam table or bed while the medical team places about 20 electrodes on your scalp. The team will ask you to relax and lie first with your eyes open, and then closed. You may be asked to breathe deeply and rapidly or to stare at a flashing light -- both of these activities produce changes in brain-wave patterns.
Question: How do I prepare for an electroencephalogram test (EEG)?
Answer: Let your doctor know about any medications you're taking before the test. Wash your hair the night before the test.
Question: What happens after an electroencephalogram test (EEG)?
Answer: Your care team will remove the electrodes and wash off the glue that held them in place with acetone. You may have to use extra acetone (nail polish remover) at home to completely remove the glue. Unless you're actively having seizures or your doctor tells you not to, you may drive home. If you had the EEG overnight, you should arrange to have someone drive you home. If you stopped taking antiseizure medication for the EEG, you can usually start taking it again. Talk to your doctor. A doctor who specializes in brain diseases, called a neurologist, will examine the brain-wave pattern in the EEG recording for anything unusual. Then your doctor will go over the results and what they mean for you.
Question: What is an electroencephalogram test (EEG)?
Answer: Electrodes, or sensors, that go on the scalp detect the signals and send them to a polygraph machine that records the activity. Your brain cells create electrical signals that are picked up by the electrodes and sent to a polygraph.
Question: What happens during carpal tunnel surgery?
Answer: For both types of carpal tunnel release surgery, they include: Bleeding Damage to your median nerve or nearby nerves and blood vessels Infection of your wound A scar that hurts to touch First, you'll get local anesthesia -- drugs to numb your hand and wrist. You may also get medicine to help keep you calm. ( General anesthesia, which means you will not be awake during surgery, is not common for carpal tunnel syndrome). When the operation is finished, your doctor stitches the openings shut and puts a large bandage on your wrist. This protects your wound and keeps you from using your wrist. Your doctor and nurses will keep an eye on you for a little while before letting you go home. You'll likely leave the hospital the same day.
Question: What are the risks of carpal tunnel surgery?
Answer: For both types of carpal tunnel release surgery, they include: Bleeding Damage to your median nerve or nearby nerves and blood vessels Infection of your wound A scar that hurts to touch First, you'll get local anesthesia -- drugs to numb your hand and wrist.
Question: When would my doctor suggest sourgery for my carpal syndrome?
Answer: Treatments like wrist braces and corticosteroids can help, but in more severe cases, you may need surgery. You have pain, numbness, and tingling that don't go away or get better in 6 months. You find it harder to grip, grasp, or pinch objects like you once did.
Question: What are my options for carpal tunnel surgery?
Answer: After the surgery, the ligament comes back together, but with more room for the median nerve to pass through. Open surgery involves a larger cut, or incision -- up to 2 inches from your wrist to your palm. In endoscopic surgery, your surgeon makes one opening in your wrist. He then places a tiny camera in one of the openings to guide him as he cuts the ligament. Because the openings are smaller with endoscopic surgery, you may heal faster and have less pain. For both types of carpal tunnel release surgery, they include: Bleeding Damage to your median nerve or nearby nerves and blood vessels Infection of your wound A scar that hurts to touch First, you'll get local anesthesia -- drugs to numb your hand and wrist.
Question: How long is the recovery period after carpal tunnel surgery?
Answer: But if you have carpal tunnel syndrome, the pain, numbness, and tingling in your fingers get your attention. You'll likely leave the hospital the same day. Your doctor will let you know what medicines might help. You may have some soreness for anywhere from a few weeks to a few months after surgery.
Question: What is Churg-Strauss syndrome?
Answer: Churg- Strauss syndrome is an extremely rare disease that causes inflammation of your blood vessels. It can damage small and medium-sized blood vessels. Doctors also call it Churg- Strauss vasculitis, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis ( EGPA), and allergic angiitis. It most often affects your nose, sinuses, lungs, heart, intestines, and nerves. The inflammation can also affect the kidneys, muscles, or joints.
Question: Are biopsies used to diagnose Churg-Strauss syndrome?
Answer: Biopsy: The doctor will take a small tissue sample from an affected spot, like an area of your skin with a rash, to look for inflamed blood vessels.