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Question: What is wet form age-related macular degeneration?
Answer: The "dry" form of macular degeneration is characterized by the presence of yellow deposits, called drusen, in the macula. These abnormal blood vessels and their bleeding eventually form a scar, leading to permanent loss of central vision. The wet form of macular degeneration is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss.
Question: Can I take antibiotics for swimmer's ear?
Answer: Oral or IV antibiotics.
Question: What happens if swimmer's ear goes untreated?
Answer: One serious infection is called malignant (necrotizing) external otitis, which is more common in older people with diabetes and immune problems like HIV. Once you start treatment, you'll probably start feeling better within a few days.
Question: What can happen if you don't treat swimmer's ear?
Answer: One serious infection is called malignant (necrotizing) external otitis, which is more common in older people with diabetes and immune problems like HIV. Once you start treatment, you'll probably start feeling better within a few days.
Question: What will my doctor do for swimmer's ear?
Answer: For swimmer's ear treatments to work well, your doctor will first need to gently clean out any gunk that's blocking your ear canal, like fluid, dead skin, and extra wax. Usually, you need to: Tilt your head or lie on your side when you put the drops into your ear Stay in that position for 3 to 5 minutes to let the drops soak in Put a cotton ball into your ear, and leave it there for 20 minutes to keep the drops in Repeat three to four times a day, or as your doctor recommends You may find it easier to have somebody in your family put in the drops for you. That's usually 7 to 14 days. But if the infection is more serious or has spread, you may need other types of treatment.
Question: Can I go in the water if I am taking medication for swimmer's ear?
Answer: When you shower, gently put cotton balls coated with petroleum jelly into your ears to keep out water. You may need a different approach to get rid of the infection.
Question: What should you do during the healing process of your swimmer's ear?
Answer: When you shower, gently put cotton balls coated with petroleum jelly into your ears to keep out water. You may need a different approach to get rid of the infection.
Question: What happens if you can't stop your snoring on your own?
Answer: If none of these tips helps, talk to your doctor. There are a variety of medical treatments that may reduce or eliminate snoring. For mild forms of snoring caused by swelling of the lining of your nose, a doctor may prescribe a steroid nasal spray to take before going to sleep. He or she may also suggest dental appliances or nasal strips. For more severe forms of snoring due to sleep apnea, surgical procedures or continuous positive airway pressure may be prescribed.
Question: What are ways to avoid snoring for the occasional snorer?
Answer: Avoid tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and antihistamines before you go to bed. Avoid alcohol and heavy meals (or snacks) at least four hours before you sleep. Establish regular sleeping patterns. For example, try to go to bed at the same time every night. Sleep on your side rather than on your back. Raise the head of your bed up four inches. Raise the whole bed, not just pillows.
Question: Your doctor may recommend removing certain tissues of the soft palate that may be obstructing your breathing.
Answer: Surgery Surgery may be needed to correct a physical problem that is causing you to snore.
Question: Do I need surgery to treat my snoring?
Answer: Surgery Surgery may be needed to correct a physical problem that is causing you to snore. Surgical options include: Somnoplasty: A minimally invasive procedure to reduce the soft tissue in the upper airway or back of the throat Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: Removing the tonsils and/or adenoids may be needed to prevent snoring. Palate surgery: Your doctor may recommend removing certain tissues of the soft palate that may be obstructing your breathing. Upper airway stimulator: This device, called Inspire, is a treatment for people who have sleep apnea. It consists of a small pulse generator placed under the skin in the upper chest. A wire leading to the lung detects the person's natural breathing pattern. Another wire, leading up to the neck, delivers mild stimulation to nerves that control airway muscles, keeping them open. A doctor can program the device from an external remote. Also, the user has a remote to turn it on before bed and turn off upon waking in the morning.
Question: What is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for snoring?
Answer: Continuous positive airway pressure ( CPAP) Continuous positive airway pressure ( CPAP) is a treatment in which a mask is worn over the nose and/or mouth while you sleep. The mask is hooked up to a machine that delivers a continuous flow of air into the nostrils. The pressure from air flowing into the nostrils helps keep the airways open so that breathing is not impaired. Other PAP machines are also available, including the Bi PAP, which has two levels of air pressure, and the VPAP for varying levels of air pressure.
Question: Removing the tonsils and/or adenoids may be needed to prevent snoring.
Answer: Surgical options include: Somnoplasty: A minimally invasive procedure to reduce the soft tissue in the upper airway or back of the throat Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: Removing the tonsils and/or adenoids may be needed to prevent snoring.
Question: What are the worst choices of drink if I have diabetes?
Answer: Best Choices Unflavored water or flavored sparkling water Unsweetened tea with or without a slice of lemon Light beer, small amounts of wine, or non-fruity mixed drinks Coffee, black or with added low-fat milk and sugar substitute Worst Choices Regular sodas Regular beer, fruity mixed drinks, dessert wines Sweetened tea Coffee with sugar and cream Flavored coffees and chocolate drinks Energy drinks
Question: What are the best dairy choices if I have diabetes?
Answer: Best Choices 1% or skim milk Low-fat yogurt Low-fat cottage cheese Low-fat or nonfat sour cream Worst Choices Whole milk Regular yogurt Regular cottage cheese Regular sour cream Regular ice cream Regular half-and-half They're tough to resist.
Question: Which vegetables are the best if you have diabetes?
Answer: Low sodium or unsalted canned vegetables Go for a variety of colors: dark greens, red or orange (think of carrots or red peppers), whites (onions) and even purple (eggplants). The 2015 U. S. guidelines recommend 2.5 cups of veggies per day.
Question: What should you check for in drinks if you have diabetes?
Answer: You'll get fiber and very little fat or salt (unless you add them).
Question: Which proteins are the worst if you have diabetes?
Answer: Worst Choices Fried meats Higher-fat cuts of meat, such as ribs Pork bacon Regular cheeses Poultry with skin Deep-fried fish Deep-fried tofu Beans prepared with lard Keep it low in fat.
Question: Which drinks are the worst if you have diabetes?
Answer: Best Choices Unflavored water or flavored sparkling water Unsweetened tea with or without a slice of lemon Light beer, small amounts of wine, or non-fruity mixed drinks Coffee, black or with added low-fat milk and sugar substitute Worst Choices Regular sodas Regular beer, fruity mixed drinks, dessert wines Sweetened tea Coffee with sugar and cream Flavored coffees and chocolate drinks Energy drinks
Question: Which dairy products are the worst if you have diabetes?
Answer: Best Choices 1% or skim milk Low-fat yogurt Low-fat cottage cheese Low-fat or nonfat sour cream Worst Choices Whole milk Regular yogurt Regular cottage cheese Regular sour cream Regular ice cream Regular half-and-half They're tough to resist.
Question: How do fats, oils, and sweets affect you if you have diabetes?
Answer: But it's easy to get too much and gain weight, which makes it harder to manage your diabetes.
Question: How much vegetables should you eat if you have diabetes?
Answer: You'll get fiber and very little fat or salt (unless you add them). Remember, potatoes and corn count as carbs.
Question: Which starches are the best if you have diabetes?
Answer: Your body needs carbs. But you want to choose wisely. Use this list as a guide. Best Choices Whole grains, such as brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa, millet, or amaranth Baked sweet potato Items made with whole grains and no (or very little) added sugar Worst Choices Processed grains, such as white rice or white flour Cereals with little whole grains and lots of sugar White bread French fries Fried white-flour tortillas Load up!
Question: Which vegetables are the worst if you have diabetes?
Answer: Worst Choices Canned vegetables with lots of added sodium Veggies cooked with lots of added butter, cheese, or sauce Pickles, if you need to limit sodium.
Question: What are the worst dairy choices if I have diabetes?
Answer: Best Choices 1% or skim milk Low-fat yogurt Low-fat cottage cheese Low-fat or nonfat sour cream Worst Choices Whole milk Regular yogurt Regular cottage cheese Regular sour cream Regular ice cream Regular half-and-half They're tough to resist.
Question: What are the best carbs to eat if I have diabetes?
Answer: Your body needs carbs. But you want to choose wisely. Use this list as a guide. Best Choices Whole grains, such as brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa, millet, or amaranth Baked sweet potato Items made with whole grains and no (or very little) added sugar Worst Choices Processed grains, such as white rice or white flour Cereals with little whole grains and lots of sugar White bread French fries Fried white-flour tortillas Load up!
Question: What fats, oils, and sweets can I have if I have diabetes?
Answer: But it's easy to get too much and gain weight, which makes it harder to manage your diabetes. Best Choices Natural sources of vegetable fats, such as nuts, seeds, or avocados (high in calories, so keep portions small) Foods that give you omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, or mackerel Plant-based oils, such as canola, grapeseed, or olive oils Worst Choices Anything with trans fat in it.
Question: Which fats, oils, and sweets are the best if you have diabetes?
Answer: Best Choices Natural sources of vegetable fats, such as nuts, seeds, or avocados (high in calories, so keep portions small) Foods that give you omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, or mackerel Plant-based oils, such as canola, grapeseed, or olive oils Worst Choices Anything with trans fat in it.
Question: How are fruits good for you if you have diabetes?
Answer: They give you carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Most are naturally low in fat and sodium.
Question: What are the best protein choices if I have diabetes?
Answer: Best Choices The American Diabetes Association lists these as the top options: Plant-based proteins such as beans, nuts, seeds, or tofu Fish and seafood Chicken and other poultry ( Choose the breast meat if possible.) Eggs and low-fat dairy If you eat meat, keep it low in fat. Trim the skin off of poultry.
Question: Should I eat fruit if I have diabetes?
Answer: They give you carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Most are naturally low in fat and sodium.
Question: Where can I find plant-based protein?
Answer: Try to include some plant-based protein from beans, nuts, or tofu, even if you're not a vegetarian or vegan. You'll get nutrients and fiber that aren't in animal products.
Question: What protein can I eat if I have diabetes?
Answer: Best Choices Fresh fruit Plain frozen fruit or fruit canned without added sugar Sugar-free or low-sugar jam or preserves No-sugar-added applesauce Worst Choices Canned fruit with heavy sugar syrup Chewy fruit rolls Regular jam, jelly, and preserves (unless you have a very small portion) Sweetened applesauce Fruit punch, fruit drinks, fruit juice drinks You have lots of choices, including beef, chicken, fish, pork, turkey, seafood, beans, cheese, eggs, nuts, and tofu.
Question: Is there anything that I can't eat if I have diabetes?
Answer: Your food choices matter a lot when you've got diabetes. Some are better than others. Nothing is completely off-limits. Even items that you might think of as âthe worst" could be occasional treats -- in tiny amounts. But they won't help you nutrition-wise, and it's easiest to manage your diabetes if you mainly stick to the âbestâ options. Ask your doctor what your limit should be, especially if you have heart disease as well as diabetes.
Question: What are the best vegetables to eat if I have diabetes?
Answer: Best Choices Fresh veggies, eaten raw or lightly steamed, roasted, or grilled Plain frozen vegetables, lightly steamed Greens such as kale, spinach, and arugula. The 2015 U. S. guidelines recommend 2.5 cups of veggies per day.
Question: Can I have dairy if I have diabetes?
Answer: But you want to choose wisely. Eggs and low-fat dairy If you eat meat, keep it low in fat. Read the labels so you know what's in a serving.
Question: How can aging cause skin cancer?
Answer: The more moles you have, the higher your chances of developing melanoma.
Question: Who is more likely to get skin cancer: men or women?
Answer: Men are more likely to get nonmelanoma skin cancer than women. However, women under 50 are more likely to develop melanoma than men their age.
Question: What is recurrent skin cancer?
Answer: If you have a history of sunburn, or have spent a lot of time in the sun, your odds go up for both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers. If you've already had nonmelanoma skin cancer, you're more likely to develop it again. The same goes for melanoma. If you have a parent or sibling that's had melanoma, your odds of developing it increase, too. Men are more likely to get nonmelanoma skin cancer than women.
Question: How common are melanomas among all skin cancers?
Answer: Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. These are the cells that produce your pigment, which is called melanin. But the majority of skin cancers are nonmelanoma, meaning they do not involve the melanocytes.
Question: What medications are used to treat sleepwalking?
Answer: Medications that may be useful include: Estazolam Clonazepam ( Klonopin) Trazodone ( Oleptro) Drugs can often be discontinued after several weeks without recurrence of sleepwalking. Occasionally, sleepwalking increases briefly after discontinuing the medication. Relaxation techniques, mental imagery, and anticipatory awakenings are the preferred treatment options for long-term treatment of people with a sleepwalking disorder.
Question: What are tips to prevent sleepwalking?
Answer: There is no known way to absolutely prevent sleepwalking; however, certain steps can be taken to minimize one's risk. These include: Get adequate sleep. Limit stress. Meditate or do relaxation exercises. Avoid any kind of stimulation (auditory or visual) prior to bedtime.
Question: What are medical treatments for sleepwalking?
Answer: Medical treatment for sleepwalking is necessary when it's caused by an underlying medical problem. Relaxation techniques, mental imagery, and anticipatory awakenings are the preferred treatment options for long-term treatment of people with a sleepwalking disorder.
Question: What are tips to protect yourself when sleepwalking?
Answer: There are also a number of steps a person can take to lessen the impact of sleepwalking. Sleep in a bedroom on the ground floor, if possible. Lock the doors and windows. Cover glass windows with heavy drapes. Place an alarm or bell on the bedroom door.
Question: When should you consider being tested for diabetes?
Answer: Talk to your doctor about being tested, especially if you're experiencing any of the following symptoms: increased thirst increased hunger fatigue frequent urination, especially at night unexplained weight loss blurred vision sores that don't heal Plenty.
Question: Why is type 2 diabetes bad?
Answer: That's bad for many reasons. High glucose levels damage nerve and blood vessels, leading to heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, and gum infections. Advanced type 2 diabetes can result in blindness and the need to amputate limbs that no longer get adequate circulation.
Question: How many people in the U.S. have diabetes?
Answer: The rates of diabetes have dramatically increased in all states. Twenty-six million children and adults in the United States -- 8% of the population -- have diabetes. The risk for type 2 diabetes typically increases with age. In the absence of risks, testing should begin after age 45.
Question: How can diet help prevent diabetes?
Answer: Experts say that a healthy diet designed to prevent type 2 diabetes should emphasizewhole grains, fruits and vegetables, and small amounts of sugar and refined carbohydrates. Studies suggest that alcohol may actually protect against diabetes. Combining data from 15 studies, researchers writing in the journal Diabetes Carefound that moderate alcohol consumption reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by almost 30%. Excessive drinking, however,increased the risk.
Question: What is another cause of type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Another driver of type 2 diabetes, also linked to the others, is inactivity. Lack of activity increases the risk of obesity, of course. But a sedentary lifestyle may contribute directly to type 2 diabetes risk, as well. Studies show that overweight or obese people who become active improve their blood sugar control, even if they don't lose weight.
Question: What do I do if I am diagnosed with diabetes?
Answer: Keep your weight in the normal range and stay active, experts say, and you stand an excellent chance of never getting diabetes. A diabetes diagnosis isn't the end of the world. In some cases, lifestyle changes can keep the disease entirely under control. Still, many people with diabetes need to take oral medications that lower blood sugar levels.
Question: What can I do to prevent diabetes?
Answer: Studies show that 90% of cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented -- or significantly delayed -- simply through a healthier diet and plenty of physical activity. Keep your weight in the normal range and stay active, experts say, and you stand an excellent chance of never getting diabetes.
Question: Why is type 1 diabetes harmful?
Answer: Having diabetes, in turn, increases the danger of heart disease, as well as a range of problems associated with impaired circulation, such as eye disease and nerve damage. Advanced type 2 diabetes can result in blindness and the need to amputate limbs that no longer get adequate circulation.
Question: Can you have diabetes and not know it?
Answer: But eventually it can't keep up, and blood sugar levels begin to climb. Studies show that overweight or obese people who become active improve their blood sugar control, even if they don't lose weight. An estimated 7 million people in the U. S. have this serious disease and don't know it.
Question: How can lower the sodium in my diet?
Answer: In fact, the less sodium you eat, the better blood pressure control you might have. To lower the sodium in your diet, try these suggestions: Use a food diary to keep track of the salt in the foods you eat. Avoid foods that have 20% or more Daily Value of sodium.
Question: What pain medications are known to cause rashes?
Answer: Pain medications Aspirin Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories ( NSAIDS) like ibuprofen, naproxen Codeine 5.
Question: What anticonvulsants are known to cause rashes?
Answer: Anticonvulsants: Carbamazepine ( Carbatrol, Tegretol) Ethosuximide ( Zoronitin) Chlorpromazine (â Largactil, Thorazine, and others) Phenytoin ( Dilantin) Lomotrigene ( Lamictal) Zonisamide ( Zonegran) 3.
Question: What barbiturates are known to cause rashes?
Answer: Barbiturates Mephobarbital Phenobarbital 4.
Question: Can you get a rash from medicine?
Answer: If this happens to you, call your doctor. He may tell you to stop taking the medicine and prescribe another. He'll also be able to find out if there's another cause to your skin problem, like a medical condition.
Question: What antibiotics are known to cause rashes?
Answer: Antibiotics Penicillins Cephalosporins Sulfonamides 3.
Question: What ACE inhibitors are known to cause rashes?
Answer: ACE Inhibitors: Captopril ( Capoten) Enalopril ( Vasotec) Fosinopril ( Monopril) Lisinopril ( Prinvil, Zestril) 2.
Question: What are tips for exercising outside in hot or cold weather if you have allergies?
Answer: The humidity also fuels mold growth, which can trigger symptoms for some people. But chlorine from indoor pools can be irritating to some people, so use caution and leave the area if you have trouble breathing. Call 911 if you continue to have any trouble breathing. Running in cold weather also can trigger symptoms. With proper treatment, you should be able to do any sport or activity without a problem. If not, you may need to take another look at your treatment plan.
Question: What are pollen levels?
Answer: There are different readings for different types of pollens. A tree pollen level at or above 90 is high, for example, while 1 to 14 is considered low. Check a web site that tracks pollen counts for trees, mold, weeds, and grass across the U. S. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's site does this, for example. Use medicines that worked for you in the past.
Question: How does colchicine treat gout?
Answer: These include: Colchicine is an gout medicine that's most effective if taken right away. Stomach problems are common side effects, but more serious ones can happen too.
Question: How does staying hydrated manage gout?
Answer: It's thought that drinking plenty of water can help flush out uric acid and keep your kidneys working well. A good goal is to down 64 ounces a day, roughly eight glasses. Drink more when you're exercising.
Question: If I have diabetes, what medicines may help prevent gout?
Answer: People with diabetes should have a uric acid level at or below 6 mg/d L to reduce the risk. Ask your doctor to test your blood if you don't know your number. Your doctor may suggest medication to help you make less uric acid or help your kidneys get rid of more of it. Treatments may include: Uricosuric agents to help your body pass more uric acid Xanthine oxidase inhibitors to help your body make less uric acid If you have a flare of gout, medications can ease pain and swelling.
Question: What other health problems can cause gout?
Answer: High blood pressure, kidney disease, and obesity raise uric acid levels and can bring on a gout flare. Make sure you're seeing your doctor regularly and following your treatment plan if you have any of these conditions.
Question: How does age relate to diabetes and gout?
Answer: If you're older than 45, you have a bigger risk for both.
Question: How does hydrating affect gout and diabetes?
Answer: It's thought that drinking plenty of water can help flush out uric acid and keep your kidneys working well. A good goal is to down 64 ounces a day, roughly eight glasses. Drink more when you're exercising.
Question: What triggers gout?
Answer: Something that causes a flare in one person might not do it in another. But common triggers include: Heavy alcohol use, especially drinking beer and hard liquor Foods high in purines, including red meat, organ meat (like liver), and some seafood, including shellfish Sugary sodas and foods with fructose, a type of sugar Some drugs used to treat high blood pressure, leg swelling, or heart failure Fasting and dehydration If you think something may trigger gout for you, talk to your doctor about ways to avoid it.
Question: What is the link between diabetes and gout?
Answer: People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to have hyperuricemia, and people with gout and high uric acid may be more likely to get diabetes. Not everyone with hyperuricemia gets gout, but your chances go up as uric acid levels rise. Type 2 diabetes happens when your body doesn't use insulin well and sugar stays in the blood instead of moving into cells. This is called insulin resistance. Studies show this may play a role in the development of gout and hyperuricemia may make insulin resistance worse. A 2010 study published in The American Journal of Medicine examined thousands of adults and their children. The researchers found that those with higher uric acid levels were more likely to get type 2 diabetes.