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Question: Can Reiki effectively treat multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Some people find massage in general can soothe stress and be relaxing, but there are no studies that show Reiki eases MS symptoms. That being said, Reiki is generally safe. And some research shows that it helps ease pain and anxiety for people who have cancer.
Question: Are bees used to safely treat multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Melittin, found in bee venom, supposedly brings down inflammation related to MS. But one study shows that it doesn't. What's more, bee sting therapy could be dangerous if you have a life-threatening reaction to bee venom.
Question: What is the allergic march?
Answer: For some kids, eczema and allergies come in a specific order as they get older. It starts with eczema, then food allergies, asthma, then hay fever. It's called the allergic march. But just because your child has eczema doesn't mean she'll get the above things. It just means there's a higher risk of it happening.
Question: Is eczema in kids linked to allergies and asthma?
Answer: It starts with eczema, then food allergies, asthma, then hay fever.
Question: What is the connection between eczema, allergies, and asthma?
Answer: Doctors used to think eczema was just a sign of an allergic reaction -- your body overreacting to a harmless allergen, like pollen or dander. Now, most agree that eczema is actually a problem with the outer layer of your skin. Instead of working as a barrier, your skin is "leaky" and lets in germs, irritants, or allergens. Most experts don't believe that eczema is purely allergic. Still, they know it's clearly connected to allergic conditions like food allergies, hay fever, and asthma. Up to 80% of kids with eczema get hay fever or asthma later in childhood. Thirty-five percent of adults with asthma or nasal allergies had eczema when they were kids. If a mom has allergies, there's almost a 1 in 3 chance her baby will have eczema. Thirty-seven percent of kids with moderate to severe eczema also have food allergies.
Question: How fast does follicular lymphoma grow?
Answer: Follicular lymphoma is a non- Hodgkin's lymphoma. Many people live disease-free afterward. Your doctor can tell you if one of these trials might be a good fit for you. Your doctor may recommend it if your lymphoma comes back or doesn't respond to chemotherapy.
Question: What causes follicular lymphoma?
Answer: Follicular lymphoma is a non- Hodgkin's lymphoma. Unlike some cancers, they are not passed down in families. In some cases, radiation or cancer-causing chemicals, or certain infections, may be a cause. But other times there is no known cause.
Question: What tests might you get if you have follicular lymphoma?
Answer: Your doctor will take samples of your bone marrow, usually from the back of your hip bone. CT scan, or computed tomography. It's a powerful X-ray that makes detailed pictures inside your body. PET scan . This creates 3- D images by using a radioactive chemical that collects where your cells are very active. The results will help your doctor check which parts of your body are affected and the stage of the lymphoma.
Question: What should I expect before semen analysis?
Answer: Your doctor may ask you not to have sex or masturbate for 2 to 5 days before your test to make sure your sperm count will be as high as possible. However, don't avoid ejaculation for more than 2 weeks before your test. That can result in a sample with sperm that are less active. It's best not to drink alcohol before your semen analysis. You should also tell your doctor about any medications or herbal supplements you're taking. And don't use lubricants when you collect your sample because they can affect how easily your sperm can move around.
Question: What are the results of a semen analysis?
Answer: This will give them a wealth of information, including: How many sperm there are (concentration). A normal sperm count is at least 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen. How your sperm are moving (motility). Your doctor will look at how many sperm are moving and how well they move. The size and shape of your sperm affect their ability to fertilize an egg.
Question: What should I expect if I need to give a semen sample for testing?
Answer: Normally, you ejaculate into a collection cup in a private room at your doctor's office. Sometimes you can collect your sample at home, though you have to keep it at room temperature and get it to your doctor or lab within 1 hour. Some doctors can provide you with a special condom that collects your semen during sex. You will need to provide another sample within 2 to 3 weeks.
Question: When should you call your pediatrician for a 4-month-old with a fever?
Answer: The child is younger than 3 months old with a rectal temperature of 100.4 F or higher.
Question: When should you call 911 for a fever in children?
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Question: When should you call the doctor about your child's fever?
Answer: You think the child needs medical attention. The child is younger than 3 months old with a rectal temperature of 100.4 F or higher. The child is 3 to 6 months old with a temperature of 101 F or higher or has had any fever for more than one day. The child is older than 6 months and younger than a year with a temperature of 103 F or higher or has had any fever more than one day. The child is 1 to 2 years old with a high fever lasting more than 24 hours. The child is any age with a temperature of 104 F or higher. The soft spot on the child's skull is bulging. The child vomits repeatedly or has severe diarrhea. The child has signs of dehydration, such as not wetting diapers, crying without tears, dry mouth or mucous membranes, or sunken soft spot. The fever triggers a seizure. The child has a fever and a rash. Your child is at special risk for serious infections. This includes children with blood or immune disorders, or any child who has not received the routine immunizations.
Question: What should you do if temperature is below 102 degrees for a 4-month-old or older who has been immunized?
Answer: The child is 3 to 6 months old with a temperature of 101 F or higher or has had any fever for more than one day. The child has a fever and a rash.
Question: How should you take the temperature of a 4-month-old or older who has been immunized?
Answer: For a child under 4 or 5 months, use a rectal thermometer to get an accurate reading. If the child is 6 months old or older, you can use an ear or temporal artery thermometer, but this may not be as accurate. Still, under most circumstances, it's a reasonable way to get a good enough estimate. If it's essential that you get an accurate reading, take a rectal temperature. If you take the child's temperature in the armpit, a reading above 100.4 F usually indicates a fever.
Question: What should you do if temperature is above 102 degrees but below 105 degrees for a 4-month-old or older who has been immunized?
Answer: Bathing or sponging the child with lukewarm water may help bring down a fever. Do not use cold water, ice baths, or alcohol. Do not give any medicine unless discussed first with the doctor, Rectal. For a child over 4 or 5 months, you can use an oral or pacifier thermometer. Call your pediatrician to see if you need to bring your child in to see the doctor.
Question: How should you take the temperature for a 4-month-old with a fever?
Answer: If it is higher than 99 F, then double check it rectally using a rectal thermometer to get the most accurate reading. If you take the child's temperature in the armpit, a reading above 100.4 F usually indicates a fever.
Question: What are examples of vasodilators?
Answer: Examples of vasodilators include: Apresoline Dilatrate- SR Imdur Ismo Isordil Sorbitrate Follow the label to find out how often you should take them.
Question: When should you call your doctor about side effects of vasodilators?
Answer: If you get any of these, contact your doctor right away: Fever Joint or chest pain Sore throat Skin rash (especially on the face) Unusual bleeding or bruising Weight gain Swelling of the ankles While taking them, have your blood pressure checked regularly.
Question: What are the side effects of vasodilators?
Answer: Headache ; rapid, irregular, or pounding heartbeat; numbness or tingling of the fingers or toes; lightheadedness or passing out; loss of appetite; and diarrhea : Your doctor probably will prescribe more medicine to control these. If they linger or are severe, talk to your doctor. Upset stomach , flushing of face or neck: Call your doctor if these side effects hang around or get serious.
Question: What are vasodilators?
Answer: They're used to treat heart failure and control high blood pressure because they cause your blood vessels to relax so that all-important fluid can flow more easily through your body. Keep all appointments with your medical team so they can see if the medicine is working.
Question: Can I still eat during the holidays if I am diabetic?
Answer: Holiday eating is difficult for most people with chronic health problems. If you have diabetes, you need to plan and prioritize the foods you enjoy so you don't feel deprived.
Question: Can I still travel, work, etc. if I have diabetes?
Answer: By learning some simple steps to help you navigate the holiday buffet table safely, you can keep your blood sugar at healthy levels and enjoy the food and friendships during the holidays.
Question: How can I manage my diabetes if I am sick?
Answer: Your doctor may ask you to take more insulin. Drink plenty of fluids. Check for ketones if your blood sugars are above 240 mg/d L (or as your doctor recommends). If ketones are found in your urine in mild to moderate levels or if they continue elevated for more than 12 hours, call your doctor. Check your temperature regularly. Don't stop taking your insulin, even if you cannot eat solid foods. People with type 2 diabetes who are on oral drugs may need to stop taking their medications when sick. Always check with your doctor to see what's best for your situation. Call your doctor if your blood sugar stays higher than 180 mg/d L or lower than 70 mg/d L, you have abdominal pain or vomiting and diarrhea, or have a fever for more than one day.
Question: Can I travel if I am diabetic?
Answer: Holiday eating is difficult for most people with chronic health problems. If you have diabetes, you need to plan and prioritize the foods you enjoy so you don't feel deprived.
Question: How can you protect yourself to prevent allergy symptoms?
Answer: So cleaning is an important step in controlling your allergy and asthma triggers. Most pollen peaks between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. each day, and can also be high around midday when it's warm and windy. And anytime you garden or clean the garage, wear a dust mask and sunglasses to keep allergens out of your nose, mouth, and eyes.
Question: What are the side effects of treatment for syphilis?
Answer: If you do spread the STD to your fetus or newborn, it can be very serious and lead to: Stillbirth (the baby is born dead) Birth defects Infant death Cataracts Deafness Seizures After getting a penicillin injection or taking other antibiotics, you may experience: Fever Headaches Joint or muscle pain All of the above, plus nausea and chills If you do have side effects, they typically only last about 24 hours. Once you've completed your treatment, the antibiotics will kill the bacteria that cause syphilis and prevent any additional problems from occurring because of that particular case. But it's important to understand that the treatment can't reverse or heal damage that you've already experienced.
Question: Will syphilis treatment work if I'm pregnant?
Answer: If you're expecting, it's especially important to seek treatment because you could pass the disease on to your fetus or newborn. Again, your doctor will give you penicillin. If you're allergic to it, your doctor will have you go through a special process to enable you to take the antibiotic. If you do spread the STD to your fetus or newborn, it can be very serious and lead to: Stillbirth (the baby is born dead) Birth defects Infant death Cataracts Deafness Seizures After getting a penicillin injection or taking other antibiotics, you may experience: Fever Headaches Joint or muscle pain All of the above, plus nausea and chills If you do have side effects, they typically only last about 24 hours.
Question: What is the treatment for syphilis?
Answer: The recommended treatment at all stages of this disease is the antibiotic penicillin. If you've been infected for less than a year, you may need just one injection of penicillin to be cured. But you may need more doses if you've had syphilis for more than a year. There are no over-the-counter medications or home remedies that will cure syphilis -- only antibiotics can do that.
Question: What should you know about treating syphilis?
Answer: First, the bad news: If you allow the disease to go untreated for several years, it can damage your heart, blood vessels, brain, and nervous system. Syphilis can cause blindness or paralysis. It increases your chances of getting and spreading HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Over time, it can damage your organs and even lead to death. And, of course, if you're not treated, you'll likely spread the STD to your sexual partner. The good news: It's easily treated and curable in its early stages.
Question: How can nerve entrapment syndromes cause tingling hands and feet?
Answer: The remaining 40% of cases have a variety of causes such as: Nerve entrapment syndromes. These include carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve palsy, peroneal nerve palsy, and radial nerve palsy.
Question: What are the treatments for tingling hands and feet?
Answer: An electromyogram ( EMG), a test of the electrical activity of muscle Nerve conduction velocity ( NCV) Other tests may include: Computed tomography ( CT) Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI) Nerve biopsy Skin biopsy to look at nerve fiber endings Successful treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause of the tingling. As long as the peripheral nerve cells have not been killed, they have the ability to regenerate. Although no treatments are available for inherited types of peripheral neuropathy, many of the acquired types can be improved with treatment. For example, good blood sugar control in diabetes can slow the progression of diabetic neuropathy; vitamin supplementation can correct peripheral neuropathy in people with vitamin deficiencies.
Question: How can systemic diseases cause tingling hands and feet?
Answer: These include kidney disorders, liver disease, vascular damage and blood diseases, amyloidosis, connective tissue disorders and chronic inflammation, hormonal imbalances (including hypothyroidism), and cancers and benign tumors that impinge on nerves.
Question: What tests are used to diagnose tingling hands and feet?
Answer: He or she also may perform additional tests such as: Blood tests. These can include tests to detect diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, liver or kidney dysfunction, other metabolic disorders, and signs of abnormal immune system activity. An examination of cerebrospinal fluid. This can identify antibodies associated with peripheral neuropathy. An electromyogram ( EMG), a test of the electrical activity of muscle Nerve conduction velocity ( NCV) Other tests may include: Computed tomography ( CT) Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI) Nerve biopsy Skin biopsy to look at nerve fiber endings Successful treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause of the tingling.
Question: What causes tingling in the hands and feet?
Answer: In diabetic neuropathy, tingling and other symptoms often first develop in both feet and go up the legs, followed by tingling and other symptoms that affect both hands and go up the arms. About two-thirds of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nerve damage. In many cases, these symptoms are the first signs of diabetes. In another 30% of peripheral neuropathy cases, the cause is unknown or "idiopathic."
Question: What are general lifestyle recommendations for tingling hands and feet?
Answer: Toxins.
Question: How can an injury cause tingling hands and feet?
Answer: Often related to trauma, nerves can be compressed, crushed, or damaged, resulting in nerve pain. Examples include nerve compression caused by a herniated disc or dislocated bone.
Question: How common is it to get tingling hands and feet?
Answer: Such nerve damage is known as peripheral neuropathy because it affects nerves distant from the brain and spinal cord, often in the hands and feet. There are more than 100 different types of peripheral neuropathy. Over time, peripheral neuropathy can worsen, resulting in decreased mobility and even disability. More than 20 million Americans, most of them older adults, are estimated to have peripheral neuropathy.
Question: Can drugs treat tingling hands and feet?
Answer: In some cases, tingling and other symptoms of peripheral neuropathy may be reduced with prescriptions originally developed for treating seizures and depression.
Question: What does it mean if I have tingling in my hands and feet?
Answer: In either case, the "pins and needles" effect -- which is usually painless -- is soon relieved by removing the pressure that caused it. !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(); }); } In many cases, however, tingling in the hands, feet, or both can be severe, episodic, or chronic. It also can accompany other symptoms. such as pain, itching, numbness, and muscle wasting. In such cases, tingling may be a sign of nerve damage, which can result from causes as varied as traumatic injuries or repetitive stress injuries, bacterial or viral infections, toxic exposures, and systemic diseases such as diabetes. Such nerve damage is known as peripheral neuropathy because it affects nerves distant from the brain and spinal cord, often in the hands and feet. It's important to seek prompt medical evaluation for any persistent tingling in your hands, feet, or both.
Question: How are tingling hands and feet diagnosed?
Answer: It's important to seek prompt medical evaluation for any persistent tingling in your hands, feet, or both. He or she also may perform additional tests such as: Blood tests.
Question: Do I need to see a doctor about tingling hands and feet?
Answer: Tingling hands, feet, or both is an extremely common and bothersome symptom. An electromyogram ( EMG), a test of the electrical activity of muscle Nerve conduction velocity ( NCV) Other tests may include: Computed tomography ( CT) Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI) Nerve biopsy Skin biopsy to look at nerve fiber endings Successful treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause of the tingling.
Question: How can alcoholism cause tingling hands and feet?
Answer: Vitamin deficiencies. Alcoholism.
Question: Should I tell my doctor if I have any conditions prior to Novantrone treatment?
Answer: If you have any concerns or questions, discuss them with your doctor. * Patients who have or have had heart disease or cancer treatment should not take Novantrone. Serious side affects could result. Your doctor should thoroughly check for warning signs before beginning your treatment with Novantrone.
Question: What can I expect after Novantrone treatment?
Answer: Because Novantrone suppresses your immune system (the body's system for fighting illness), you will have an increased risk of infection after treatment. It's important to avoid contact with people who are sick. You should avoid being vaccinated with a live vaccine while being treated with this drug.
Question: What is novantrone and how does it treat multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Because Novantrone suppresses your immune system (the body's system for fighting illness), you will have an increased risk of infection after treatment. Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms: Fever Chills Sore throat or cough Sores on lips or in mouth Shortness of breath Stomach pain Vomiting Diarrhea Painful or difficult urination Uneven or rapid heartbeat Swollen feet or ankles Unusual bleeding or bruising Pain, swelling, redness, or irritation at the injection site In addition to the possible side effects listed above, other side effects that often go away as your body adjusts to Novantrone include: A blue-green color of urine for 24 hours after receiving Novantrone.
Question: How do you treat depression?
Answer: Treatment choices for depression depend on how serious the illness is. Major depressive disorder is treated with psychotherapy (counseling, or talk therapy with a psychologist, psychiatrist, or licensed counselor), medications, or a combination of the two. The most effective treatment for depression is often a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Drugs tend to work more quickly to decrease symptoms while psychotherapy helps people learn coping strategies to prevent the onset of future depressive symptoms.
Question: How are sleep and depression linked?
Answer: An inability to sleep, or insomnia, can be one of the signs of depression (a small percentage of depressed people, approximately 15%, oversleep or sleep too much). Lack of sleep alone cannot cause depression, but it does play a role. Lack of sleep caused by another medical illness or by personal problems can make depression worse. An inability to sleep that lasts over a long period of time is also an important clue that someone may be depressed.
Question: What can help you sleep if you have depression?
Answer: Psychotherapy can also address coping skills to improve a person's ability to fall asleep. In addition to trying medications, here are some tips to improve sleep: Learn relaxation or mindfulness-based meditation and deep-breathing techniques. Clear your head of concerns by writing a list of activities that need to be completed the next day and tell yourself you will think about it tomorrow. Get regular exercise, no later than a few hours before bedtime. Don't use caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine in the evening. Don't lie in bed tossing and turning. Get out of bed and do something in another room when you can't sleep. Go back to bed when you are feeling drowsy. Use the bed only for sleeping and sexual activity. Don't lie in bed to watch TV or read.
Question: How can sedative-hypnotics help with treating depression?
Answer: However, there are several types of depressive disorders. Treatment choices for depression depend on how serious the illness is. Medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs), like Zoloft, Prozac, Celexa and Paxil; these medications can perform double duty for patients by helping them sleep and elevating their mood, though some people taking these drugs may have trouble sleeping. There are other types of sleep aids in addition to hypnotics, including benzodiazepines like Halcion, Ativan, and Restoril.