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Question: What are complications of a liver transplant?
Answer: Two of the most common complications following liver transplant are rejection and infection. So, your immune system may attempt to attack and destroy your new liver. About 64% of all liver-transplant patients have some degree of organ rejection, most within the first 90 days of transplant. Infection: Because anti-rejection drugs that suppress your immune system are needed to prevent the liver from being rejected, you are at higher risk for infections. This problem lessens as time passes.
Question: How can skipping meals trigger migraines?
Answer: Being hungry to the point that you feel shaky can bring on a migraine. Some researchers think low glucose (blood sugar) levels may cause changes in your brain that bring them on.
Question: How can sleeping too much or too little trigger migraines?
Answer: It's important to keep a regular schedule. If you can't fall or stay asleep or if you're getting 7 to 8 hours a night and still feel tired, talk to your doctor. You could have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea or insomnia. They can cause headaches, including migraine headaches. Getting treatment for them may help ease your aching head.
Question: How can a food diary help with migraines?
Answer: Researchers are still trying to figure out why some people get migraines and others don't. Common culprits include aged cheese; food additives like nitrates, which are often found in hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meat; nuts; and alcohol.
Question: How can ignoring a migraine make it worse?
Answer: If you can't fall or stay asleep or if you're getting 7 to 8 hours a night and still feel tired, talk to your doctor. If you can, lie down in a dark, quiet place until it passes. You also can try putting a cool, damp cloth on your forehead. Some people find that massaging their scalp also helps relieve head pain.
Question: What follow-up doctor appointments is a teen likely to have after meningitis?
Answer: Your teen is likely to have a: Hearing test before leaving the hospital or within 4 weeks Follow-up visit in 4-6 weeks to check in and look for aftereffects One thing that can be hard for your teen is that from the outside, everything may look fine, even as he might struggle with tiredness or other problems.
Question: Can meningitis have lasting effects on a teen?
Answer: Most teens get through meningitis without any aftereffects, but some will have them. And because meningitis affects the brain, they can be serious. Sometimes, the symptoms are temporary, fading after a few weeks or months. In other cases, they present lifelong challenges.
Question: How is a sinus infection diagnosed?
Answer: Your doctor will give you a physical exam and take your medical history. You might get a CT scan of your sinuses.
Question: What causes sinus infections?
Answer: Any condition that blocks off the drainage channels of your sinuses can cause a sinus infection, such as: Colds Allergies such as hay fever Non-allergic rhinitis (symptoms that are like an allergy but don't have a known cause) Nasal polyps (small growths in the lining of your nose) A sinus infection may start after a cold.
Question: What are the symptoms of a sinus infection?
Answer: They may include things like: Thick, yellow, foul-smelling discharge from your nose Pressure or pain around your face and eyes Headache (generally in the forehead area) Blockage in your nose Congestion Post-nasal drip A cold that won't go away or gets worse Fever or cough These symptoms can also happen with a cold. But if they continue for more than 10 days, you may have a sinus infection.
Question: When should I call my doctor about a cold or sinus infection?
Answer: Most colds go away without medical treatment. If you have pain around your face or eyes, along with thick yellow or green nasal discharge for more than a week, check with your doctor. Also call him if you have fever or symptoms that are severe or don't get better with over-the-counter treatments.
Question: Can medicine help symptoms of the common cold?
Answer: Some medications can ease symptoms. For example, decongestants may decrease drainage and open the nasal passages. Pain relievers may help with fever and headache. Cough medicine may help, as well.
Question: How does a cold lead to a sinus infection?
Answer: The swelling can prevent the flow of mucus. This can lead to a sinus infection. If you have pain around your face and eyes -- and thick yellow or green mucus for more than a week -- see your doctor. Decongestants, antihistamines, and other drugs help lessen the swelling in your sinuses and nasal passages.
Question: What are the symptoms of a common cold?
Answer: Is it turning into a sinus infection? !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } You can't miss the symptoms: Nasal congestion Runny nose Post-nasal drip (drop-by-drop release of fluid from your nose into the back of the throat) Headache Fatigue You may also get a cough and a mild fever. The symptoms usually build, peak, and slowly disappear. Also call him if you have fever or symptoms that are severe or don't get better with over-the-counter treatments.
Question: Can MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) help treat knee osteoarthritis?
Answer: However, there is evidence that MSM in combination with other supplements.may help a bit with the pain and swelling of knee osteoarthritis. Also, early animal research shows some promise for decreasing joint degeneration.
Question: What is MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)?
Answer: !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } MSM is a chemical in animals, humans, and many plants. People use it most often to try to treat arthritis. MSM can be produced in a lab, where it is sometimes combined with other supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin.
Question: Can you get MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) naturally from foods?
Answer: Very small amounts of MSM can be found in: Fruit Corn Tomatoes Tea and coffee Milk But the amounts in these foods are a small fraction of the amount in supplements.
Question: Could MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) interact with some drugs?
Answer: There doesn't appear to be an interaction between MSM and medications, herbs, supplements, or foods. The FDA does not regulate supplements. Be sure to tell your doctor about any supplements you're taking, even if they're natural. That way, he or she can check on any potential side effects or interactions with medications, foods, or other herbs and supplements. Your doctor can let you know if the supplement might raise your risks.
Question: How much MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) should I take?
Answer: People have tried taking from 500 milligrams of MSM three times daily to 3 grams twice daily for osteoarthritis. However, optimal doses of MSM have not been set for any condition. And quality and active ingredients in supplements may vary widely from maker to maker.
Question: What are some other reasons to use MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)?
Answer: They take MSM to try to relieve pain or swelling from: Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis Bursitis, tendinitis, or tenosynovitis People also apply MSM to the skin to try to treat problems such as: Scar tissue or stretch marks Wrinkles Wind or sun burn Wounds, cuts, or abrasions Rosacea Or they may take it to try to treat gastrointestinal problems such as: Chronic constipation Ulcers Diverticulosis (a bowel disease) Hemorrhoids There is a whole range of other reasons people take MSM. This includes obesity and liver problems, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gum disease, snoring, infections, lung problems, Alzheimer's, HIV, and cancer. The evidence to support taking MSM for these is lacking.
Question: Why do people take MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)?
Answer: People take MSM by mouth or apply it to the skin, mostly using it to lessen inflammation. They take MSM to try to relieve pain or swelling from: Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis Bursitis, tendinitis, or tenosynovitis People also apply MSM to the skin to try to treat problems such as: Scar tissue or stretch marks Wrinkles Wind or sun burn Wounds, cuts, or abrasions Rosacea Or they may take it to try to treat gastrointestinal problems such as: Chronic constipation Ulcers Diverticulosis (a bowel disease) Hemorrhoids There is a whole range of other reasons people take MSM.
Question: What skin problems can MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) be used to treat?
Answer: They take MSM to try to relieve pain or swelling from: Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis Bursitis, tendinitis, or tenosynovitis People also apply MSM to the skin to try to treat problems such as: Scar tissue or stretch marks Wrinkles Wind or sun burn Wounds, cuts, or abrasions Rosacea Or they may take it to try to treat gastrointestinal problems such as: Chronic constipation Ulcers Diverticulosis (a bowel disease) Hemorrhoids There is a whole range of other reasons people take MSM.
Question: How effective is MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)?
Answer: MSM has shown some effectiveness for treating allergies, repetitive stress injuries, certain bladder disorders like interstitial cystitis, and wounds, but more research is needed before it can be recommended for any of these conditions.
Question: What gastrointestinal problems can MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) be used to treat?
Answer: They take MSM to try to relieve pain or swelling from: Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis Bursitis, tendinitis, or tenosynovitis People also apply MSM to the skin to try to treat problems such as: Scar tissue or stretch marks Wrinkles Wind or sun burn Wounds, cuts, or abrasions Rosacea Or they may take it to try to treat gastrointestinal problems such as: Chronic constipation Ulcers Diverticulosis (a bowel disease) Hemorrhoids There is a whole range of other reasons people take MSM.
Question: What are the side effects of taking MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)?
Answer: Chances are it is safe if you take up to 6 grams of MSM by mouth for six months or fewer. Side effects.
Question: When should I test my blood sugar if I have diabetes?
Answer: You may also hear doctors call these âinterstitial glucose measuring devices.â Each person is different. Your doctor will tell you when and how often you should check your levels. If you use insulin more than once a day or use an insulin pump, experts recommend checking your blood sugar at least three times daily.
Question: Why is testing blood sugar regularly important for people with diabetes?
Answer: !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } Everyone with diabetes should test their blood sugar (aka blood glucose) levels regularly. Knowing the results lets you adjust your strategy for keeping the disease in check. Regular testing can also help you avoid getting long-term health problems that can stem from the condition. Research shows that in people with either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, sticking to your target blood sugar and Hb A1c levels makes complications less likely.
Question: When should I call my doctor about consistently high or low blood sugar readings?
Answer: Average Blood Glucose Level (mg/d L) Hb A1c (%) 125 mg/d L 6 154 mg/d L 7 183 mg/d L 8 212 mg/d L 9 240 mg/d L 10 269 mg/d L 11 298 mg/d L 12 Ask your doctor about your target blood sugar range. Also, work together to plan for how to handle blood sugar readings that are either too high or too low and when to call your doctor. Learn about the warning signs of high or low blood sugar, and know what you can do if you begin to have symptoms.
Question: What does traditional home glucose monitoring entail for diabetics?
Answer: Traditional Home Glucose Monitoring You prick your finger with a small, sharp needle called a lancet, put a drop of blood on a test strip, and then place the strip into a meter that displays your blood sugar levels. Meters vary in features, portability, speed, size, cost, and readability (with larger displays or spoken instructions if you have vision problems). Devices deliver results in less than 15 seconds and store this information for future use. Some meters also calculate an average blood sugar level over a span of time. Some also feature software kits that take information from the meter and display graphs and charts of your past test results. Blood sugar meters and strips are available at your local pharmacy.
Question: Should I keep record of my blood sugar readings if I have diabetes?
Answer: Keep records of all your test results. Most glucose monitors also have memory for that. Your records can alert you to any problems or trends. Also, these test records help your doctor make any needed changes in your meal plan, medicine, or exercise program. Bring these records with you to every checkup.
Question: When does lung cancer become advanced?
Answer: Lung cancer becomes advanced when it grows spreads to the other lung or spreads to other parts of your body. Sometimes it's called metastatic or stage IV disease.
Question: What are the two main forms of lung cancer?
Answer: About 85% of people with the disease have this type. The other kind is small-cell lung cancer. The names describe the type of cancer cells seen with a microscope.
Question: What should you expect with advanced lung cancer?
Answer: Lung cancer becomes advanced when it grows spreads to the other lung or spreads to other parts of your body. Sometimes it's called metastatic or stage IV disease. There are two main forms. Non-small-cell lung cancer is the most common one. About 85% of people with the disease have this type. The other kind is small-cell lung cancer. The names describe the type of cancer cells seen with a microscope. Lung cancer is very hard for doctors to find in its early stages. Even if you have symptoms, like a cough or feeling tired, you might not feel bad enough to see a doctor. Most people are diagnosed after their disease becomes advanced. Although there's no cure for lung cancer at this stage, there are treatments that can make symptoms easier to handle.
Question: What is the treatment for advanced lung cancer?
Answer: Most of the time, surgery won't work for advanced lung cancer because it has spread. Most people with the disease can have treatment with a mix of radiation, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies -- drugs that attack specific parts of the cancer cells. Your doctor will recommend the therapies she thinks are most likely to help you. Often, the goal of treatment isn't to get rid of the cancer but to help you live longer and feel better even with cancer still in your body. Your doctor may call this approach palliative care. It will make you more comfortable by improving your symptoms such as pain, nausea, and coughing. You can also get palliative care along with other treatments such as chemotherapy.
Question: Will I have pain if I have advanced lung cancer?
Answer: People with advanced cancer often have pain, though not everyone does. Tell your doctor about it and talk about different ways to control it, such as medications.
Question: Will surgery work to treat advanced lung cancer?
Answer: Most of the time, surgery won't work for advanced lung cancer because it has spread.
Question: What emotions might I feel if I have advanced lung cancer?
Answer: It's normal to feel a mix of emotions when you learn you have cancer -- things like fear, anger, and sadness. You don't have to deal with them alone. Talk to friends, family, or a professional counselor to sort through what you're feeling. Other people with lung cancer might also be able to offer understanding and advice.
Question: Is it possible to still live an active and enjoyable life if I have advanced lung cancer?
Answer: Often, the goal of treatment isn't to get rid of the cancer but to help you live longer and feel better even with cancer still in your body.
Question: How will advanced lung cancer affect my energy levels?
Answer: The disease also might make you feel tired much of the time. Think about which activities are important to you, and focus your energy on them. You can also rethink your tasks around the house. Some people hire professional caregivers to take care of the basics. Or friends and relatives might help. Others opt for hospice care, which helps you and your family prepare for the end of life.
Question: Is it common to have shortness of breath with advanced lung cancer?
Answer: Shortness of breath is also common. It can help to pace your activities and take rests, even if you're just going to the bathroom. Some people can breathe easier with medications or oxygen therapy.
Question: What is the goal of treating advanced lung cancer?
Answer: Often, the goal of treatment isn't to get rid of the cancer but to help you live longer and feel better even with cancer still in your body. Your doctor may call this approach palliative care. It will make you more comfortable by improving your symptoms such as pain, nausea, and coughing. You can also get palliative care along with other treatments such as chemotherapy.
Question: Should I get my finances and legal documents in order if I have advanced lung cancer?
Answer: Often, the goal of treatment isn't to get rid of the cancer but to help you live longer and feel better even with cancer still in your body. An advance directive tells people what kind of care you do and don't want if you can't make your own decisions in the moment. A durable power of attorney for health care (or health care power of attorney) will let you give someone the abilitiy to make those decisions on your behalf if you no longer can. If you take care of yourself and let others help you, you'll be better able to enjoy each moment as it comes.
Question: How can advanced lung cancer affect your everyday life?
Answer: Often, the goal of treatment isn't to get rid of the cancer but to help you live longer and feel better even with cancer still in your body. It's normal to feel a mix of emotions when you learn you have cancer -- things like fear, anger, and sadness. You don't have to deal with them alone. Talk to friends, family, or a professional counselor to sort through what you're feeling. Other people with lung cancer might also be able to offer understanding and advice.
Question: What is it like to live with advanced lung cancer?
Answer: Even if you have symptoms, like a cough or feeling tired, you might not feel bad enough to see a doctor. Think about which activities are important to you, and focus your energy on them. You can also rethink your tasks around the house. Some people hire professional caregivers to take care of the basics. Or friends and relatives might help. Others opt for hospice care, which helps you and your family prepare for the end of life. People with advanced cancer often have pain, though not everyone does. Tell your doctor about it and talk about different ways to control it, such as medications. Shortness of breath is also common. It can help to pace your activities and take rests, even if you're just going to the bathroom. Some people can breathe easier with medications or oxygen therapy.
Question: Is lung cancer hard for doctors to find?
Answer: The other kind is small-cell lung cancer. Most people are diagnosed after their disease becomes advanced. Although there's no cure for lung cancer at this stage, there are treatments that can make symptoms easier to handle. The disease also might make you feel tired much of the time.
Question: What drugs treat advanced lung cancer?
Answer: About 85% of people with the disease have this type. Your doctor will recommend the therapies she thinks are most likely to help you.
Question: How does Hunter syndrome (MPS II) affect a person physically?
Answer: When Hunter syndrome affects the brain, which is about 75% of the time, symptoms usually show up between 18 months and 4 years of age. They start about 2 years later when the disease is milder. Hunter syndrome usually affects how the boy looks: Large, round cheeks Broad nose Thick lips and a large tongue Bushy eyebrows Large head Slowed growth Thick, tough skin Short, broad hands with stiff, curled fingers He'll probably have these symptoms: Joint problems that make it hard to move Numbness, weakness, and tingling in his hands A lot of coughs, colds, and sinus and throat infections Breathing problems, including pauses in breathing at night, or sleep apnea Hearing loss and ear infections Trouble walking and weak muscles Bowel problems, such as diarrhea Heart problems, including damaged heart valves Enlarged liver and spleen Bone thickening When a boy's brain is affected, it's likely he'll have: Trouble thinking and learning by the time he is 2 to 4 years old Trouble talking Behavior problems such as a hard time sitting still or aggression Kids who have Hunter syndrome are usually cheerful and affectionate, despite the problems it can cause.
Question: How does Hunter syndrome (MPS II) affect your brain?
Answer: Hunter syndrome usually affects how the boy looks: Large, round cheeks Broad nose Thick lips and a large tongue Bushy eyebrows Large head Slowed growth Thick, tough skin Short, broad hands with stiff, curled fingers He'll probably have these symptoms: Joint problems that make it hard to move Numbness, weakness, and tingling in his hands A lot of coughs, colds, and sinus and throat infections Breathing problems, including pauses in breathing at night, or sleep apnea Hearing loss and ear infections Trouble walking and weak muscles Bowel problems, such as diarrhea Heart problems, including damaged heart valves Enlarged liver and spleen Bone thickening When a boy's brain is affected, it's likely he'll have: Trouble thinking and learning by the time he is 2 to 4 years old Trouble talking Behavior problems such as a hard time sitting still or aggression Kids who have Hunter syndrome are usually cheerful and affectionate, despite the problems it can cause.
Question: What are the symptoms of Hunter syndrome (MPS II)?
Answer: Hunter syndrome usually affects how the boy looks: Large, round cheeks Broad nose Thick lips and a large tongue Bushy eyebrows Large head Slowed growth Thick, tough skin Short, broad hands with stiff, curled fingers He'll probably have these symptoms: Joint problems that make it hard to move Numbness, weakness, and tingling in his hands A lot of coughs, colds, and sinus and throat infections Breathing problems, including pauses in breathing at night, or sleep apnea Hearing loss and ear infections Trouble walking and weak muscles Bowel problems, such as diarrhea Heart problems, including damaged heart valves Enlarged liver and spleen Bone thickening When a boy's brain is affected, it's likely he'll have: Trouble thinking and learning by the time he is 2 to 4 years old Trouble talking Behavior problems such as a hard time sitting still or aggression Kids who have Hunter syndrome are usually cheerful and affectionate, despite the problems it can cause.
Question: What is Hunter syndrome (MPS II)?
Answer: It mainly affects boys. Their bodies can't break down a kind of sugar that builds bones, skin, tendons, and other tissue. Those sugars build up in their cells and damage many parts of the body, including the brain. Exactly what happens is different for every person. When your son has Hunter syndrome, there are things you can do to help him play, have friends, and do some of the things that other kids do, even though he may look different from his pals. Although there is no cure for Hunter syndrome, there are ways to help manage it and live with the symptoms. Has anyone in your family had Hunter syndrome or another genetic disease?