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Question: What are 5 steps to lower my cholesterol?
Answer: Ask for expert advice. Give your diet a makeover. Go for foods, like oatmeal, walnuts, tuna, salmon, sardines, and tofu. Stay away from items that are high in trans and saturated fats and simple sugars. No smoking. It lowers your âgoodâ ( HDL) cholesterol. There are lots of other benefits too, for your whole body. Get moving! Even modest amounts of exercise, like half an hour a day of brisk walking, helps you control weight. It's also good for other things that put you at risk for heart disease, like diabetes and high blood pressure. Exercise can lower your triglyceride levels and raise your âgoodâ ( HDL) cholesterol. Both are good for your heart. Take your medications.
Question: What are the different types of cholesterol?
Answer: You want to lower the âbadâ kind, LDL, and triglycerides, which your body stores in fat cells. On the other hand, you want to raise your âgoodâ ( HDL) cholesterol. It helps get rid of the bad kinds. There are lots of other benefits too, for your whole body.
Question: What questions can I ask my doctor about my new prescription?
Answer: What is the prescription? Does it matter what time of day I take this drug? What side effects should I watch for? What should I do if I have a bad reaction? How will this drug interact with other prescription or over-the-counter drugs I am taking? How will this drug interact with vitamins, herbal supplements, or foods? Are there other prescription, over-the-counter, or generic drugs I could take instead?
Question: What are good food sources of calcium?
Answer: Good sources of calcium include: Milk Cheese Yogurt Broccoli, kale, and Chinese cabbage Fortified cereals, juices, soy products, and other foods Tofu Experts say that most adults in the U. S. don't get enough calcium.
Question: What are the risks of calcium supplements?
Answer: At normal doses, calcium supplements may cause bloating, gas, and constipation. Very high doses of calcium can cause kidney stones. Research has found an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes in some people taking calcium supplements in addition to a diet high in calcium, though the true accuracy of these findings is being actively debated by experts.
Question: Can calcium supplements help prevent osteporosis?
Answer: Because of its health benefits, calcium is one of the best-selling supplements in the U. S. Calcium is crucial in growing new bone and maintaining bone strength. Calcium supplements are standard for treating and preventing osteoporosis -- weak and easily broken bones -- and its precursor, osteopenia.
Question: What chemotherapy drugs are used to treat early breast cancer?
Answer: Chemotherapy drugs used to treat early breast cancer include: Anthracyclines: This class of drugs includes doxorubicin ( Adriamycin) and epirubicin ( Ellence). Taxanes: This class of drugs includes docetaxel ( Taxotere) and paclitaxel ( Taxol). These drugs are often used with others like carboplatin, cyclophosphamide ( Cytoxan), and fluorouracil (5- FU).
Question: What chemotherapy drugs are used to treat advanced breast cancer?
Answer: Drugs used to treat advanced breast cancer include: Albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-paclitaxel or Abraxane) Capecitabine ( Xeloda) Eribulin ( Halaven) Gemcitabine ( Gemzar) Ixabepilone ( Ixempra) Liposomal doxorubicin ( Doxil) Mitoxantrone Platinum (carboplatin, cisplatin) Vinorelbine ( Navelbine) Your doctor will probably talk to you about combining different chemo drugs.
Question: Can you still work during breast cancer chemotherapy?
Answer: Together, you and your doctor will decide when to start chemotherapy, what drugs to use, and a schedule for taking them. Ask what side effects you can expect from the medication.
Question: How can you receive chemotherapy for breast cancer?
Answer: Some of the most common include: AC: Adriamycin and Cytoxan AT: Adriamycin and Taxotere CMF: Cytoxan, methotrexate, and fluorouracil FAC: Fluorouracil, Adriamycin, and Cytoxan CAF: Cytoxan, Adriamycin, and fluorouracil ( FAC and CAF use the same medicines but in different doses and frequencies) You get chemotherapy as a pill or in a vein daily, weekly, or every 2-4 weeks. You may get one drug or a combination of them. Your treatment plan is designed for your particular situation. If your veins are hard to find, you may get a catheter in a large vein. These devices are inserted by a surgeon or radiologist and have an opening to the skin or a port under the skin, allowing chemotherapy medications to be given. They can also be used to give fluids or take blood samples. Once chemotherapy is finished, your catheter will be removed.
Question: How does chemotherapy help with breast cancer?
Answer: For breast cancer treatment, it has three major purposes: To prevent cancer from coming back after surgery and radiation. When chemotherapy is used this way, it's called adjuvant therapy. To shrink a tumor before surgery to make it easier to remove. This is called neo-adjuvant therapy. To kill cancer cells that have spread to other parts of the body. Together, you and your doctor will decide when to start chemotherapy, what drugs to use, and a schedule for taking them. Ask what side effects you can expect from the medication. Chemotherapy destroys cancer cells.
Question: How can I treat my migraines if I am pregnant?
Answer: Your headaches may ease up during your second and third trimesters. If you have severe migraines, your doctor may suggest that you first try a treatment that's not a drug -- such as biofeedback, relaxation therapy, or stress management training. He may also recommend a preventive drug that has the lowest risk possible. Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of taking preventive medications for migraine.
Question: When should I avoid preventive medicine for migraine headaches?
Answer: Other health conditions keep you from taking preventive drugs. Those drugs could mix badly with other medicines you take. You prefer treatments that don't involve meds.
Question: Are tricyclic antidepressants used to treat migraines?
Answer: Your doctor may prescribe amitriptyline ( Aventyl) or nortriptyline ( Pamelor). Research suggests duloxetine ( Cymbalta) and venlafaxine ( Effexor XR) may be helpful in preventing migraines.
Question: Can headaches increase during pregnancy?
Answer: Your headaches may ease up during your second and third trimesters.
Question: If I am pregnant and have severe migraines, what are my treatment options?
Answer: If you have severe migraines, your doctor may suggest that you first try a treatment that's not a drug -- such as biofeedback, relaxation therapy, or stress management training. He may also recommend a preventive drug that has the lowest risk possible.
Question: When should I consider medication to prevent migraines?
Answer: You may want to consider medicine to prevent migraines if you: Have pain that hampers your life despite treatment Get at more than three moderate to severe headaches per month Take a lot of painkillers Don't get enough relief from meds you now take Have side effects from your headache drugs Have uncommon migraine conditions like continuing aura (blurred vision or seeing spots or wavy lines) Preventive medicine might not be right for you if: Your headaches are infrequent and controlled by anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen and naproxen.
Question: When should I consider using medications to prevent migraines?
Answer: You may want to consider medicine to prevent migraines if you: Have pain that hampers your life despite treatment Get at more than three moderate to severe headaches per month Take a lot of painkillers Don't get enough relief from meds you now take Have side effects from your headache drugs Have uncommon migraine conditions like continuing aura (blurred vision or seeing spots or wavy lines) Preventive medicine might not be right for you if: Your headaches are infrequent and controlled by anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen and naproxen.
Question: What beta-blockers are used to treat migraines?
Answer: These relax your blood vessels. Your doctor may suggest metoprolol ( Lopressor, Toprol XL) or propranolol ( Inderal, Innopran XL).
Question: How can I learn about the risks and benefits of taking preventive migraine medications?
Answer: Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of taking preventive medications for migraine. Together, you can decide the best approach for you.
Question: What prescription drugs can help stop a migraine before it starts?
Answer: To do that, your doctor may consider these types of prescription drugs. Beta-blockers. These relax your blood vessels. Your doctor may suggest metoprolol ( Lopressor, Toprol XL) or propranolol ( Inderal, Innopran XL). Botulinum toxin ( Botox). A doctor can inject small amounts around your face and scalp every 3 months to stop migraines from happening. Calcium-channel blockers. These include diltiazem ( Cardizem, Cartia, Covera HS, Tiazac) and verapamil ( Calan, Verelan). They ease the narrowing of your blood vessels. Your doctor may prescribe amitriptyline ( Aventyl) or nortriptyline ( Pamelor). Research suggests duloxetine ( Cymbalta) and venlafaxine ( Effexor XR) may be helpful in preventing migraines. CGRP Inhibitors. CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) is a molecule involved in causing migraine pain. CGRP inhibitors are a new class of drugs that block the effects of CGRP. Erenumab ( Aimovig) and fremanezumab ( Ajovy) are specifically approved to prevent migraine attacks. You give yourself an injection once a month with a pen-like device. Your headaches may ease up during your second and third trimesters.
Question: How do I recover from abdominal surgery to prevent inguinal hernia?
Answer: Try not to strain when you poop. You could have a direct inguinal hernia if you: Hurt when you cough, bend, or lift something heavy Feel pressure or weakness in your groin Have swelling around your testicles You may be able to gently push the bump back up into your abdomen to relieve some of the discomfort.
Question: Who gets inguinal hernia?
Answer: It happens in 2% to 3% of male babies, but less than 1% of baby girls. About 1 in 4 males will have one at some time in their life. It's most common in men over the age of 40. Abdominal surgery can make you more likely to develop a direct inguinal hernia. A family history of this condition raises your odds, too. Smokers may have a higher chance of having inguinal hernias, as well as many other health problems.
Question: What are symptoms of an inguinal hernia?
Answer: You could have a direct inguinal hernia if you: Hurt when you cough, bend, or lift something heavy Feel pressure or weakness in your groin Have swelling around your testicles You may be able to gently push the bump back up into your abdomen to relieve some of the discomfort.
Question: How does inguinal hernia form in older adults?
Answer: Older adults usually get a direct inguinal hernia because the muscles of their abdominal wall can weaken.
Question: What's the treatment for inguinal hernia?
Answer: Surgery can prevent strangulation, and it's the only way to fix an inguinal hernia. The doctor will push the bulging tissue back inside and strengthen your abdominal wall with stitches and perhaps mesh. She might be able to do this through a small cut in your belly using a special tool -- a procedure called laparoscopy -- which means you'll probably hurt less and heal faster than traditional surgery.
Question: How is inguinal hernia prevented?
Answer: You can't prevent being born with a weaker abdominal wall. But you can take steps to avoid having problems because of it, such as not smoking and keeping your weight in check.
Question: How does inguinal hernia form in babies?
Answer: A baby can get an indirect inguinal hernia if the lining of their abdomen doesn't fully close while they're developing. What's left is an opening at the upper part of the inguinal canal. That's where a hernia can take shape.
Question: How do doctors diagnose an inguinal hernia?
Answer: You could have a direct inguinal hernia if you: Hurt when you cough, bend, or lift something heavy Feel pressure or weakness in your groin Have swelling around your testicles You may be able to gently push the bump back up into your abdomen to relieve some of the discomfort. He'll probably ask you to stand and cough. This can make a hernia more obvious. If it hasn't produced any swelling that the doctor can see, he may order imaging tests, like an abdominal ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI.
Question: Why do people take forskolin?
Answer: But very little substantial evidence exists to back its use for any health condition.
Question: How is forskolin used to treat people with idiopathic congestive cardiomyopathy?
Answer: Another potential use of forskolin is for people with idiopathic congestive cardiomyopathy, which can cause heart failure. In a small study, patients who took forskolin through an IV showed improved heart function.
Question: What are the risks of taking forskolin?
Answer: It is not known whether taking forskolin is safe, because it has not been thoroughly studied. Some negative reactions to forskolin have been reported. These include: Flushing, fast heart beats, and low blood pressure when taken through an IV Upper respiratory tract irritation, cough, tremor, and restlessness when inhaled Stinging of the eyes and enlarging of the blood vessels in the eyes Headache People taking blood thinners or anti-platelet drugs should not take forskolin.
Question: How is forskolin used to treat glaucoma?
Answer: A small study indicates that forskolin may help relieve pressure in the eyes, which is often seen in glaucoma. It has also been found to be a safe alternative to beta blockers in glaucoma patients having concomitant asthma.
Question: How can forskolin help with asthma?
Answer: Forskolin has a long history as a folk remedy for asthma. Some research supports that. Forskolin appears to work in a way similar to certain types of conventional asthma drugs, by boosting the levels of a compound called cyclic AMP. This helps relax the muscles around the bronchial tubes to make breathing easier.
Question: What are optimal doses for forskolin?
Answer: Optimal doses for forskolin have not been established for any condition. Also, as with supplements generally, the quality of the active ingredients and the level of concentration in products that contain forskolin vary from maker to maker. Some experts recommend that forskolin only be taken under the supervision of a health care professional.
Question: What drugs can adversely interact with forskolin?
Answer: These include: Flushing, fast heart beats, and low blood pressure when taken through an IV Upper respiratory tract irritation, cough, tremor, and restlessness when inhaled Stinging of the eyes and enlarging of the blood vessels in the eyes Headache People taking blood thinners or anti-platelet drugs should not take forskolin. Also, certain high blood pressure drugs may interact with forskolin, including: Beta-blockers Calcium channel blockers Clonidine Hydralazine Avoid taking forskolin if you take such medications.
Question: What is forskolin?
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Question: How can forskolin help with weight loss and muscle building?
Answer: After 12 weeks, they lost more body fat and had a greater increase in testosterone levels compared to similar men taking a placebo. But more research must be done to confirm these results and establish its safety. Some research supports that. In a small study, patients who took forskolin through an IV showed improved heart function.
Question: Why is cystoscopy performed?
Answer: A cystoscopy is a test to check the health of your urethra and bladder.
Question: What happens during a cystoscopy?
Answer: Flexible cystoscope. The doctor will help you find a comfortable position. The scope goes through the urethra and into your bladder. When your bladder is full of water, it stretches. This lets the doctor see your entire bladder wall. They'll ask you how it feels when it's full.
Question: What is cystoscopy?
Answer: You might also hear it called a cystourethroscopy or, more simply, a bladder scope. If you're a man, the opening is at the end of your penis. The test lets your doctor check the complete length of your urethra and the bladder for polyps, narrow areas called strictures, abnormal growths, and other problems.
Question: How does the cystoscopy test work?
Answer: They have lights and cameras that let your doctor examine the interior of your urinary tract. There are two types of cystoscopes: a standard rigid cystoscope and a flexible cystoscope. The choice of which scope to use depends on the purpose of the exam. You'll lie on your back with your knees up and apart. They'll clean your urethra and numb the area. The scope goes through the urethra and into your bladder.
Question: How long does a cystoscopy take?
Answer: The procedure generally takes about 15 to 20 minutes. They'll call this a biopsy or tissue sample.
Question: Can iron supplements affect your stomach?
Answer: It's usually treated with supplements, but those can cause stomach pain and constipation and irritate your esophagus -- the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach.
Question: Can opioid painkillers affect your stomach?
Answer: Powerful opioid painkillers, like oxycodone or hydrocodone, can make you feel nauseous or have constipation, belly cramps, or bloating. Most over-the-counter laxatives don't help with this, but your doctor may be able to give you something that will.
Question: Can over-the-counter painkillers affect your stomach?
Answer: Aspirin can affect the lining of your stomach and cause belly pain and other problems. Other pain relievers, like ibuprofen and naproxen, can lead to heartburn, irritation, and other stomach trouble, too. If that happens, you might try taking these with food or with a drug that treats heartburn.
Question: Can cholesterol drugs affect your stomach?
Answer: If your blood has high levels of cholesterol, which can cause heart problems, your doctor might recommend medicine to bring those down. Some of those can affect your digestion and cause problems like gas, constipation, or diarrhea. It's rare, but cholesterol drugs known as statins can cause problems with your liver, too.
Question: Can medicine for pain cause stomach problems?
Answer: But some can upset your stomach or cause other trouble with your digestive system. If you have issues like this, talk with your doctor. She might suggest something else or suggest you change your dose. Powerful opioid painkillers, like oxycodone or hydrocodone, can make you feel nauseous or have constipation, belly cramps, or bloating.
Question: Can antibiotics affect your stomach?
Answer: But some can upset your stomach or cause other trouble with your digestive system. Doctors use these to clear up infections caused by bacteria, but some people have nausea, diarrhea, and gas when they take them.
Question: Is there a cure for testicular cancer?
Answer: Most cases of testicular cancer can be cured, even if the cancer has spread.
Question: What should I expect when I go to the doctor with suspected testicular cancer?
Answer: During your visit, you will be asked to talk about symptoms and any illnesses you have had in the past. The doctor will feel the scrotum for lumps. Samples of blood and urine may be taken for testing. An ultrasound exam of the scrotum and its contents may be performed. ( Ultrasound is a painless test that creates images by using high-frequency sound waves that are transmitted through body tissues.) You also may be given a chest X-ray or computed tomography ( CT) scan.
Question: What should I do if I think I have testicular cancer?
Answer: Low back pain Swollen breasts If you have symptoms of testicular cancer, don't panic. Many times, changes in the testicles are not cancer. But, you should contact your doctor to find the cause of your symptoms.
Question: Can testicular cancer be cured?
Answer: Most cases of testicular cancer can be cured, even if the cancer has spread.
Question: What are the symptoms of testicular cancer?
Answer: A sudden gathering of fluid in the scrotum.
Question: What does testicular cancer mean?
Answer: The scrotum is located behind the penis. This type of cancer, although relatively rare, mostly affects men between ages 15 and 35 (although it can affect males at any age), and in a man's 60s. Many times, changes in the testicles are not cancer. When testicular cancer is present, the testicle typically is removed.
Question: How can someone prevent testicular cancer?
Answer: To do a self-exam, follow these steps. Do the exam after a warm shower or bath. The warmth relaxes the skin of the scrotum, making it easier to feel for anything unusual. Use both hands to examine each testicle. Place your index and middle fingers underneath the testicle and your thumbs on top. Roll the testicle between your thumbs and fingers. ( It's normal for testicles to be different sizes.) As you feel the testicle, you may notice a cord-like structure on top and in back of the testicle. This structure is called the epididymis. It stores and transports sperm. Do not confuse it with a lump. Feel for any lumps. Lumps can be pea-size or larger and are often painless. If you notice a lump, contact your doctor. Also check for any change in size, shape, or consistency of the testes. You should also get a physical exam once a year. After a while, you will know how your testicles feel and will be more alert to any changes. An ultrasound exam of the scrotum and its contents may be performed. Most cases of testicular cancer can be cured, even if the cancer has spread.
Question: What should I expect when I go to the doctor for testicular cancer?
Answer: After a while, you will know how your testicles feel and will be more alert to any changes. The doctor will feel the scrotum for lumps. Samples of blood and urine may be taken for testing. An ultrasound exam of the scrotum and its contents may be performed. ( Ultrasound is a painless test that creates images by using high-frequency sound waves that are transmitted through body tissues.) You also may be given a chest X-ray or computed tomography ( CT) scan.
Question: What should I expect if testicular cancer is found in me?
Answer: Testicular cancer is a malignant tumor in a testicle. In most men, removing the testicle should not lead to problems with having children or sex. The remaining testicle will continue making sperm and the male hormone testosterone. To re-establish a normal appearance, a man may be able to have a testicular prosthesis surgically implanted in the scrotum which looks and feels like a normal testicle.
Question: What happens when testicular cancer is present?
Answer: Testicular cancer is a malignant tumor in a testicle. In most men, removing the testicle should not lead to problems with having children or sex. The remaining testicle will continue making sperm and the male hormone testosterone. To re-establish a normal appearance, a man may be able to have a testicular prosthesis surgically implanted in the scrotum which looks and feels like a normal testicle.
Question: How can blood sugar affect the eyes of people with diabetes?
Answer: A test called fluorescein angiography can reveal changes in the structure and function of the retinal blood vessels.
Question: How do doctors get a better look at the inside of the eye for diabetic retinopathy?
Answer: Your medical doctor can help you better control blood sugar and can treat other complications of diabetes that may worsen diabetic retinopathy, such as impaired kidney or heart function. Your ophthalmologist can directly treat retinopathy with a laser or a surgical procedure called vitrectomy, to prevent further vascular changes and preserve vision.