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Question: How can you avoid irritable bowel syndrome triggers?
Answer: When you know the things that can make your IBS symptoms flare up, called triggers, you can make a plan to avoid them. That way, you can work on keeping problems with constipation, diarrhea, belly pain, and bloating to a minimum. IBS is different for everyone, but it may help to keep track of how you react to the most common symptom triggers and learn to prevent them.
Question: Is it important to keep track of my IBS triggers?
Answer: When you know the things that can make your IBS symptoms flare up, called triggers, you can make a plan to avoid them. That way, you can work on keeping problems with constipation, diarrhea, belly pain, and bloating to a minimum. IBS is different for everyone, but it may help to keep track of how you react to the most common symptom triggers and learn to prevent them.
Question: How can you avoid drugs that can trigger irritable bowel syndrome?
Answer: People with IBS may have trouble with: Antibiotics Some antidepressants Medicine made with sorbitol, such as cough syrup How to Choose Better Meds: Talk with your doctor about switching to a drug that won't make your symptoms flare. Some drugs that treat depression can help, such as fluoxetine ( Prozac, Sarafem), paroxetine ( Paxil), and sertraline ( Zoloft).
Question: When is endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) used?
Answer: Endoscopic ultrasound may be used to: Evaluate stages of cancer. Evaluate chronic pancreatitis or other disorders of the pancreas. Study abnormalities or tumors in organs, including the gallbladder and liver. Study the muscles of the lower rectum and anal canal to determine reasons forfecalincontinence(accidental bowel leakage). Study nodules (bumps) in the intestinal wall.
Question: What happens during an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)?
Answer: An endoscope is a small, lighted, flexible tube with a camera attached. By inserting the endoscope and camera into the upper or the lower digestive tract, the doctor is able to obtain high-quality ultrasound images of organs. A person undergoing an endoscopic ultrasound will be sedated prior to the procedure. After sedation, the doctor inserts an endoscope into the person's mouth or rectum. Additionally the sound wave testing may be used to locate and help take biopsies (small piece of tissue to examine by microscope). The entire procedure usually takes 30 to 90 minutes and the patient usually can go home the same day of the procedure.
Question: Is it too late for me to get better if I have diabetes?
Answer: Maybe you've tried to get there before and got disappointed. Rethink it: Bring your thoughts back to the here and now. Mental health experts say most anxiety comes from worrying about the future. The more you focus on what you can do today, the better.
Question: How can I stop thinking so negatively about my diabetes?
Answer: It takes practice to turn your inner voice into your friend instead of your critic. Make it a habit with these tips: Keep a journal. Write down your thoughts. After about a week, read your journal to look for patterns.
Question: How can I tackle diabetes if I keep messing up and binging on food?
Answer: Little steps, over time, will move your health in a positive direction. Ask your doctor to help you set small goals along the way to your ultimate goal. You want reachable milestones you can build on. For instance, if you lose a little bit of weight at a time, it can lower your blood sugar levels and blood pressure sooner than you may think.
Question: How can I tackle diabetes if I keep feeling like I have no time to exercise?
Answer: Rethink it: Take it 10 minutes at a time. Tell yourself, â I don't have to do it all at once.â Exercise doesn't have to take a lot of time. Even a little will give you a burst of optimism and energy while it improves your metabolism. Try 10-minute spurts of activity. You won't need to change your clothes. For example, instead of playing solitaire on your phone when you're in a waiting room, ask the attendant if you have time to take a 10-minute walk around the parking lot before your appointment.
Question: What should I do if I can't follow my meal plan for my diabetes?
Answer: Rethink it: Give yourself credit for your good food choices. It could be that you used to overeat all the time, and now you've had balanced meals most days this week.
Question: As a diabetic, should I get a personal trainer to exercise?
Answer: The more you focus on what you can do today, the better.
Question: How can I improve my health if I have diabetes?
Answer: Little steps, over time, will move your health in a positive direction. Ask your doctor to help you set small goals along the way to your ultimate goal. You want reachable milestones you can build on. For instance, if you lose a little bit of weight at a time, it can lower your blood sugar levels and blood pressure sooner than you may think. Start slowly. First, learn to eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein.
Question: Is it normal to have negative thoughts if I have diabetes?
Answer: You'll be more motivated on some days than others. You'll also wonder how it's going. It's natural for negative thoughts to creep in once in a while. It takes practice to turn your inner voice into your friend instead of your critic.
Question: How can I shift my negative thoughts about diabetes toward productive ones?
Answer: It takes practice to turn your inner voice into your friend instead of your critic. Make it a habit with these tips: Keep a journal. Write down your thoughts. After about a week, read your journal to look for patterns. Write positive messages for yourself, like â I am healthy." Say something positive to yourself every time you look in the mirror.
Question: Is it okay to feel upset when you have type 2 diabetes?
Answer: You'll be more motivated on some days than others. You'll also wonder how it's going. It's natural for negative thoughts to creep in once in a while. You can counter them whenever they strike. It takes practice to turn your inner voice into your friend instead of your critic.
Question: When are you most likely to get blood clots after your surgery?
Answer: You're most likely to get a clot between 2 and 10 days after your surgery, but your odds are higher for about 3 months. You may have a greater chance of DVT after surgery when you: Smoke Had DVT in the past Are overweight or obese Have close family members with DVT Are pregnant Have a disorder that affects your blood or veins Are older Use certain medicines, including birth control and hormone therapy Have specific types of cancer Sometimes, the surgery itself can cause a blood clot.
Question: How can you get blood clots during surgery?
Answer: You may have a greater chance of DVT after surgery when you: Smoke Had DVT in the past Are overweight or obese Have close family members with DVT Are pregnant Have a disorder that affects your blood or veins Are older Use certain medicines, including birth control and hormone therapy Have specific types of cancer Sometimes, the surgery itself can cause a blood clot. Long procedures where you're lying on the operating table for many hours allow your blood to settle and pool, which makes it easier to clot. Tissue, debris, fat, or collagen could get released into your blood system during an operation, making blood thicker around those particles. Blood clots can also form if your veins are damaged during an operation. Surgeries that involve scraping or cutting into a bone, such as a hip replacement, may release substances known as antigens. These antigens trigger your body's immune system and can lead to clots.
Question: When are you more likely to get a blood clot?
Answer: While a clot can form after any type of procedure, you're more likely to get one if you've had major surgery, particularly on your abdomen, pelvis, hips, or legs.
Question: How can blood clots be prevented?
Answer: Let your doctor know right away if you have any signs of DVT or PE: Pain or tenderness in your leg Swelling or warmth in your leg Red or discolored skin on your leg Veins that stick out Shortness of breath Coughing up blood Sudden chest pain Painful breathing Before your surgery, stop smoking. Work on getting rid of any extra pounds you're carrying. Talk to your doctor if you need help. After your surgery, you'll want you to keep your blood moving. Your doctor may prescribe blood thinner medicines, which are also called anticoagulants. They make it harder for your blood to stick together and form clots. Simple movements, such as leg lifts while you're in bed, can improve blood flow. You might need to take pain medicine so you can exercise comfortably. Elastic compression stockings or a compression device can help stop blood from pooling in your veins.
Question: What are the signs and symptoms of blood clots?
Answer: Only about half of people who get DVT have symptoms. Let your doctor know right away if you have any signs of DVT or PE: Pain or tenderness in your leg Swelling or warmth in your leg Red or discolored skin on your leg Veins that stick out Shortness of breath Coughing up blood Sudden chest pain Painful breathing Before your surgery, stop smoking.
Question: How can blood clots happen?
Answer: Surgery is one of the major causes of deep vein thrombosis ( DVT), a blood clot that forms in the deep veins of your body, often in your leg. Clots happen when blood thickens and sticks together. That can be a good thing when it prevents you from bleeding, but not so much when a clot forms inside your blood vessels. Sometimes, one can travel to your lungs. This is called a pulmonary embolism ( PE), and it can be life-threatening if it blocks blood flow.
Question: What happens during an X-ray for arthritis?
Answer: The X-ray machine will send a beam of ionizing radiation through an X-ray tube. This energy passes through the part of the body being X-rayed and is then absorbed on film or a digital camera to create a picture. Bones and other dense areas show up as lighter shades of gray to white, while areas that don't absorb the radiation appear as dark gray to black. The entire test takes no more than 10 to 15 minutes. You will feel no discomfort from the X-ray test.
Question: How should I prepare for an X-ray for arthritis?
Answer: The risks of radiation exposure to the fetus are small, but they should be minimized, You will need to remove all jewelry before the test. You may need to remove some clothing, depending on the part of the body being X-rayed. You'll be given something to cover yourself. You will feel no discomfort from the X-ray test.
Question: Can a pessary treat a prolapsed bladder?
Answer: Nonsurgical treatments for a prolapsed bladder include the following: Pessary: A pessary is a device that is placed within the vagina to hold the bladder in place. Pessaries must be removed and cleaned at regular intervals to prevent infection. Some pessaries are designed to allow the woman to do this herself. A doctor must remove and clean other types.
Question: Why do women get a prolapsed bladder?
Answer: In women, the front wall of the vagina supports the bladder. This wall can weaken or loosen with age. Significant bodily stress such as childbirth can also damage this part of the vaginal wall. If it deteriorates enough, the bladder can prolapse, meaning it is no longer supported and descends into the vagina. This may trigger problems such as urinary difficulties, discomfort, and stress incontinence (urine leakage caused by sneezing, coughing, and exertion, for example).
Question: Can estrogen replacement therapy treat a prolapsed bladder?
Answer: Estrogen replacement therapy: Many women with prolapsed bladders may benefit from this therapy. Estrogen helps strengthen and maintain muscles in the vagina.
Question: What exams are done to see if you have a prolapsed bladder?
Answer: An exam of the female genitalia and pelvis, known as a pelvic exam, is required in order to diagnose a prolapsed bladder. A bladder that has entered the vagina confirms the diagnosis. For less obvious cases, the doctor may use a voiding cystourethrogram to help with the diagnosis. A voiding cystourethrogram is a series of X-rays that are taken during urination. These help the doctor determine the shape of the bladder and the cause of urinary difficulty.
Question: Is electrical stimulation a treatment for prolapse bladder surgery?
Answer: Physical therapy such as electrical stimulation and biofeedback may be used for a prolapsed bladder to help strengthen the muscles in the pelvis. Electrical stimulation: A doctor can apply a probe to targeted muscles within the vagina or on the pelvic floor. The probe is attached to a device that measures and delivers small electrical currents that contract the muscles. These contractions help strengthen the muscles.
Question: What tests do I get after a diagnosis of a prolapsed bladder?
Answer: After diagnosis, the doctor may test the nerves, muscles, and the intensity of the urine stream to help decide what type of treatment is appropriate. A test called urodynamics or video urodynamics may be performed at the doctor's discretion. These tests are sometimes referred to as " EKGs of the bladder". Urodynamics measures pressure and volume relationships in the bladder and may be crucial in the decision making of the urologist.
Question: Are prolapsed bladders linked with menopause?
Answer: Prior to menopause, women's bodies create the hormone estrogen, which helps keep the muscles in and around the vagina strong. Women's bodies stop creating as much estrogen after menopause, and those muscles tend to weaken as a result. The following factors are commonly associated with causing a prolapsed bladder: Childbirth: This is the most common cause of a prolapsed bladder.
Question: How can you care for a prolapsed bladder at home?
Answer: For mild-to-moderate cases of prolapsed bladder, the doctor may recommend activity modification such as avoiding heavy lifting or straining. The doctor may also recommend Kegel exercises.
Question: How can you prevent a prolapsed bladder?
Answer: To prevent a prolapsed bladder, a high-fiber diet and a daily intake of plenty of fluids can reduce a person's risk of developing constipation. Straining during bowel movements should be avoided, if possible. Women with long-term constipation should seek medical attention in order to lessen the chance of developing a prolapsed bladder.
Question: What are the symptoms of a prolapsed bladder?
Answer: The first symptom that women with a prolapsed bladder usually notice is the presence of tissue in the vagina that many women describe as something that feels like a ball. Other symptoms of a prolapsed bladder include the following: Discomfort or pain in the pelvis Tissue protruding from the vagina ( The tissue may be tender and may bleed.) Difficulty urinating A feeling that the bladder is not empty immediately after urinating (incomplete voiding) Stress incontinence (urine leakage during sneezing, coughing, or exertion) More frequent bladder infections Painful intercourse (dyspareunia) Low back pain Some women may not experience or notice symptoms of a mild (grade 1) prolapsed bladder.
Question: Does a mild prolapsed bladder always have symptoms?
Answer: Difficulty urinating A feeling that the bladder is not empty immediately after urinating (incomplete voiding) Stress incontinence (urine leakage during sneezing, coughing, or exertion) More frequent bladder infections Painful intercourse (dyspareunia) Low back pain Some women may not experience or notice symptoms of a mild (grade 1) prolapsed bladder.
Question: What are common causes of a prolapsed bladder?
Answer: Straining: Lifting heavy objects, straining during bowel movements, having a long-term condition that involves coughing, or having long-term constipation may damage the muscles of the pelvic floor.
Question: How does the bladder work?
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Question: When should you seek medical care for a prolapsed bladder?
Answer: Any woman who notices symptoms of a prolapsed bladder should see her doctor. A prolapsed bladder is commonly associated with prolapses of other organs within a woman's pelvis. Thus, timely medical care is recommended to evaluate for and to prevent problematic symptoms and complications caused by weakening tissue and muscle in the vagina. Prolapsed organs cannot heal themselves, and most worsen over time. Several treatments are available to correct a prolapsed bladder.
Question: Does obesity raise your risk of a prolapsed bladder?
Answer: This activates the muscles of the pelvic floor and may help treat incontinence. To prevent a prolapsed bladder, a high-fiber diet and a daily intake of plenty of fluids can reduce a person's risk of developing constipation.
Question: Will I need a cystoscopy to figure out my treatment options for a prolapsed bladder?
Answer: Cystoscopy (looking into the bladder with a scope) may also be performed to identify treatment options. Pessaries need to be removed and cleaned at regular intervals to prevent complications.
Question: Why do doctors suggest surgery for a prolapsed bladder?
Answer: Nonsurgical treatments for a prolapsed bladder include the following: Pessary: A pessary is a device that is placed within the vagina to hold the bladder in place. The bladder is repaired with an incision in the vaginal wall. The prolapsed area is closed and the wall is strengthened. Depending on the procedure, surgery can be performed while the woman is under general, regional, or local anesthesia. For smaller surgeries, many women go home the same day of surgery. Most cases that are mild can be treated without surgery, and most severe prolapsed bladders can be completely corrected with surgery.
Question: When can you return to normal activity after prolapse bladder surgery?
Answer: For mild-to-moderate cases of prolapsed bladder, the doctor may recommend activity modification such as avoiding heavy lifting or straining. Most cases that are mild can be treated without surgery, and most severe prolapsed bladders can be completely corrected with surgery.
Question: What are symptoms of jaundice?
Answer: Your baby may have a greater chance of getting jaundice if he's: Born before 37 weeks Of East Asian or Mediterranean descent Has trouble breast or bottle feeding A younger sibling of a child who had jaundice Born to a mother with O-type or Rh negative blood The telltale sign of jaundice is a yellow color to your baby's skin and yellow in the whites of his eyes. It typically starts on the face. Once bilirubin levels in the blood get higher, the yellow color moves to the chest and stomach, and then, finally, the legs and arms.
Question: How can you prevent jaundice?
Answer: There isn't much you can do to prevent the typical jaundice in newborns. But you can help move it along by being sure your baby is well fed. If you're breastfeeding, aim for 8-12 feedings a day in the first days of your baby's life. If you're formula feeding, offer 1-2 ounces every 2-3 hours.
Question: When does your baby have a greater chance of getting jaundice?
Answer: Your baby may have a greater chance of getting jaundice if he's: Born before 37 weeks Of East Asian or Mediterranean descent Has trouble breast or bottle feeding A younger sibling of a child who had jaundice Born to a mother with O-type or Rh negative blood The telltale sign of jaundice is a yellow color to your baby's skin and yellow in the whites of his eyes.
Question: What are treatments for jaundice in a baby?
Answer: In many cases, jaundice goes away on its own in 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will decide whether your baby should wait it out or start treatments like: Extra feedings. Taking in more breast milk or formula will help your baby poop more often, which can help clear out bilirubin from the body. In this treatment, the doctor puts your baby under blue-green lights. It can help bilirubin leave his body in his urine. If your baby's jaundice happens because he has a different type from his mom, your doctor may need to give him a blood protein through an IV that helps stop the breakdown of red blood cells. In this process, your doctor draws small amounts of your baby's blood and replaces it with blood from a donor.
Question: What are the causes of jaundice?
Answer: Jaundice happens when too much bilirubin -- a chemical that red blood cells release during their normal breakdown process -- builds up in the blood. Your newborn might be getting jaundice because he: Has a liver that's still maturing Was born prematurely Isn't getting enough breast milk, or something in the breast milk is causing jaundice Jaundice typically shows up 2 or 3 days after your baby is born.
Question: How is jaundice diagnosed in a baby?
Answer: But she will also want to know how much bilirubin is in your baby's blood to help decide on a treatment plan. She may: Draw blood from your baby and send it to a lab. Test your baby's skin with an instrument that measures bilirubin levels by shining a special light on him. If your baby's jaundice happens because he has a different type from his mom, your doctor may need to give him a blood protein through an IV that helps stop the breakdown of red blood cells.
Question: How do you know if your baby has jaundice?
Answer: About 60% of babies get it. Because bilirubin is a yellow compound, it turns your baby's skin and eyes yellow. Too much bilirubin in the blood is the most common cause of jaundice.
Question: How is low-dose steroid cream used to treat psoriasis on sensitive areas?
Answer: Doctors often prescribe it first because it's one of the best treatments. When you have an infection, the medicine to treat it might be mixed with a steroid. But you have to use steroids with care. Thin skin absorbs medicine more easily, so you're more likely to have side effects. A steroid cream can also make your skin even thinner and cause stretch marks or broken blood vessels if you use it too long. Your doctor will likely prescribe a low-dose steroid cream for a short time.
Question: How should you take care of psoriasis on and around your face?
Answer: A light foundation makeup is often all you need. Even when you're trying to cover severe psoriasis, choose a formula specifically meant for your face. Pick something that's not too slippery, so it sticks to your skin, but not so dry that it makes flakes worse. Match your normal skin tone; don't go darker or lighter. You may have better luck finding items at a beauty products store. It might be worth it to have a makeup artist give you some tips about what things to use and how to apply them. For example, many professionals recommend using a primer after your moisturizer and before your foundation to help even out your skin. Since your hair can touch your face and neck, your styling products could be causing irritation. Look for fragrance- and alcohol-free ones. Products with fewer ingredients, that are natural rather than chemical, are safer.
Question: How should you take care of your skin if you have psoriasis in sensitive areas?
Answer: Creases and folds in your skin can get warm and damp, making them more prone to infection. Dust baby powder or baking soda under your breasts and in your groin to help skin stay cool and dry.
Question: Which soaps should you use to handle psoriasis in sensitive areas?
Answer: Choose natural fabrics.
Question: How can peeling creams affect your psoriasis in sensitive areas?
Answer: The best products to soften and remove scales have salicylic acid, lactic acid, urea, or phenol. Some over-the counter ( OTC) peels may be too strong, so check with your doctor before you use them. Avoid peels on cracked or bleeding skin. Use an OTC antibiotic that you put on the area to help heal it.