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Question: CURE FOR PNEUMONIA Dear DR, please i have a friend that has the above illness..I want to find out...since i want to marry her...is it an infectious illness,,and can it be totally cured. And how can i help her to get this cured..Please i really need your reply urgently

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Atypical pneumonia (Treatment): To feel better, you can take these self-care measures at home:     - Control your fever with aspirin, NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen or naproxen), or acetaminophen. DO NOT give aspirin to children because it may cause a dangerous illness called Reye syndrome.   - DO NOT take cough medicines without first talking to your provider. Cough medicines may make it harder for your body to cough up the extra sputum.   - Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen secretions and bring up phlegm.   - Get a lot of rest. Have someone else do household chores.     Antibiotics are used to treat atypical pneumonia.     - You may be able to take antibiotics by mouth at home.   - If your condition is severe, you will likely be admitted to a hospital. There, you will be given antibiotics through a vein (intravenously), as well as oxygen.   - Antibiotics might be used for 2 weeks or more.   - Finish all the antibiotics you've been prescribed, even if you feel better. If you stop the medicine too soon, the pneumonia can return and may be harder to treat.

Answer: To treat pneumonia, you might be prescribed antibiotics, all of which  you should finish, even if you feel better. If you stop taking the antibiotics too soon, the pneumonia may return and be harder to treat. To feel better, you could take drugs that control fever, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, drink plenty of fluids and get a lot of rest.
Question: CURE FOR PNEUMONIA Dear DR, please i have a friend that has the above illness..I want to find out...since i want to marry her...is it an infectious illness,,and can it be totally cured. And how can i help her to get this cured..Please i really need your reply urgently

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Pneumonia (Treatment): Treatment for pneumonia involves curing the infection and preventing complications. People who have community-acquired pneumonia usually can be treated at home with medication. Although most symptoms ease in a few days or weeks, the feeling of tiredness can persist for a month or more. Specific treatments depend on the type and severity of your pneumonia, your age and your overall health. The options include: - Antibiotics. These medicines are used to treat bacterial pneumonia. It may take time to identify the type of bacteria causing your pneumonia and to choose the best antibiotic to treat it. If your symptoms don't improve, your doctor may recommend a different antibiotic. - Cough medicine. This medicine may be used to calm your cough so that you can rest. Because coughing helps loosen and move fluid from your lungs, it's a good idea not to eliminate your cough completely. In addition, you should know that very few studies have looked at whether over-the-counter cough medicines lessen coughing caused by pneumonia. If you want to try a cough suppressant, use the lowest dose that helps you rest. - Fever reducers/pain relievers. You may take these as needed for fever and discomfort. These include drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Hospitalization You may need to be hospitalized if: - You are older than age 65 - You are confused about time, people or places - Your kidney function has declined - Your systolic blood pressure is below 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or your diastolic blood pressure is 60 mm Hg or below - Your breathing is rapid (30 breaths or more a minute) - You need breathing assistance - Your temperature is below normal - Your heart rate is below 50 or above 100 You may be admitted to the intensive care unit if you need to be placed on a breathing machine (ventilator) or if your symptoms are severe. Children may be hospitalized if: - They are younger than age 2 months - They are lethargic or excessively sleepy - They have trouble breathing - They have low blood oxygen levels - They appear dehydrated

Answer: Pneumonia is an infectious disease that can be cured. Specific treatments depend on the type and severity of the disease, and your age and overall health. Bacterial pneumonia is treated with antibiotics. Low doses of cough medicine may be used to calm cough and give you a rest, but it is not clear if over-the-counter cough medicines lessen coughing caused by pneumonia. You may take fever reducers and pain relievers as needed for fever and discomfort.
Question: CURE FOR PNEUMONIA Dear DR, please i have a friend that has the above illness..I want to find out...since i want to marry her...is it an infectious illness,,and can it be totally cured. And how can i help her to get this cured..Please i really need your reply urgently

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Viral pneumonia (Treatment): Antibiotics do not treat this type of lung infection. Medicines that treat viruses may work against some pneumonias caused by influenza and the herpes family of viruses. These medicines may be tried if the infection is caught early.   Treatment may also involve:     - Corticosteroid medicines   - Increased fluids   - Oxygen   - Use of humidified air     A hospital stay may be needed if you are unable to drink enough and to help with breathing if oxygen levels are too low.   People are more likely to be admitted to the hospital if they:     - Are older than 65 years or are children   - Are unable to care for themselves at home, eat, or drink   - Have another serious medical problem, such as a heart or kidney problem   - Have been taking antibiotics at home and are not getting better   - Have severe symptoms     However, many people can be treated at home. You can take these steps at home:     - Control your fever with aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen), or acetaminophen. DO NOT give aspirin to children because it may cause a dangerous illness called Reye syndrome.   - DO NOT take cough medicines without first talking to your provider. Cough medicines may make it harder for your body to cough up sputum.   - Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen secretions and bring up phlegm.   - Get a lot of rest. Have someone else do chores.

Answer: Viral pneumonias may be treated with anti-viral medications at the early stages of the infection. Treatments may also include corticosteroids, increased fluid intake, oxygen and humidified air. If you are unable to stay hydrated or need help with breathing, you might be hospitalized. At home, you could take drugs that control fever, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, drink plenty of fluids and get a lot of rest.
Question: Cushing, fybromyaglia, Chronic fatigue my main concern is no treatment and the musclar distrophy effecting my heart, legs feet, shoulders, arms, etc.

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Fibromyalgia (Treatment): In general, treatments for fibromyalgia include both medication and self-care. The emphasis is on minimizing symptoms and improving general health. No one treatment works for all symptoms. Medications Medications can help reduce the pain of fibromyalgia and improve sleep. Common choices include: - Pain relievers. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve, others) may be helpful. Your doctor might suggest a prescription pain reliever such as tramadol (Ultram). Narcotics are not advised, because they can lead to dependence and may even worsen the pain over time. - Antidepressants. Duloxetine (Cymbalta) and milnacipran (Savella) may help ease the pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia. Your doctor may prescribe amitriptyline or the muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine to help promote sleep. - Anti-seizure drugs. Medications designed to treat epilepsy are often useful in reducing certain types of pain. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is sometimes helpful in reducing fibromyalgia symptoms, while pregabalin (Lyrica) was the first drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat fibromyalgia. Therapy A variety of different therapies can help reduce the effect that fibromyalgia has on your body and your life. Examples include: - Physical therapy. A physical therapist can teach you exercises that will improve your strength, flexibility and stamina. Water-based exercises might be particularly helpful. - Occupational therapy. An occupational therapist can help you make adjustments to your work area or the way you perform certain tasks that will cause less stress on your body. - Counseling. Talking with a counselor can help strengthen your belief in your abilities and teach you strategies for dealing with stressful situations.

Answer: Treatments for fibromyalgia include medications and self-care to minimize symptoms and improve general health. Medications can help reduce the pain of fibromyalgia and improve sleep. Common choices are over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Your doctor might suggest a prescription pain reliever or anti-seizure drugs to reduce pain, antidepressants that may help with the pain and fatigue, muscle relaxants to help with sleep.  Different therapies can help reduce the effect that fibromyalgia has on your body and your life.  A physical therapist can teach you exercises that will improve your strength, flexibility and stamina.  An occupational therapist can help you make adjustments to your work area or the way you perform certain tasks that will cause less stress on your body. Talking with a counselor can help strengthen your belief in your abilities and teach you strategies for dealing with stressful situations.
Question: Cervical Cancer Can a long term untreated bladder infection aid in the cause of cervical cancer? And can the fact that my mom has cervical cancer aid in my chance of getting cervical cancer?

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Cervical cancer (Prevention): Cervical cancer can be prevented by doing the following:     - Get the HPV vaccine. The vaccine prevents most types of HPV infection that cause cervical cancer. Your provider can tell you if the vaccine is right for you.   - Practice safer sex. Using condoms during sex reduces the risk for HPV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).   - Limit the number of sexual partners you have. Avoid partners who are active in high-risk sexual behaviors.   - Get Pap smears as often as your provider recommends. Pap smears can help detect early changes, which can be treated before they turn into cervical cancer.   - Get the HPV test if recommended by your provider. It can be used along with the Pap test to screen for cervical cancer in women 30 years and older.   - If you smoke, quit. Smoking increases your chance of getting cervical cancer.

Answer: To prevent cervical cancer talk to your provider about the HPV vaccine, practice safe sex, get Pap smears to detect and treat early changes before they turn into cancer, and quit smoking, if you smoke.
Question: Diabetes Type 2 I test before going to bed and the reading is 94 but when I test again in the morning, the reading is 165.  How can I lower it?  I eat dinner around 8PM and nothing until the next morning.

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Type 2 diabetes - what to ask your doctor (Questions): Ask your provider to check the nerves, skin, and pulses in your feet. Also ask these questions:     - How often should I check my feet? What should I do when I check them? What problems should I call my provider about?   - Who should trim my toenails? Is it OK if I trim them?   - How should I take care of my feet every day? What type of shoes and socks should I wear?   - Should I see a foot doctor (podiatrist)?      Ask your provider about getting exercise:     - Before I start, do I need to have my heart checked? My eyes? My feet?   - What type of exercise program should I do? What type of activities should I avoid?   - When should I check my blood sugar when I exercise? What should I bring with me when I exercise? Should I eat before or during exercise? Do I need to adjust my medicines when I exercise?      When should I next have an eye doctor check my eyes? What eye problems should I call my doctor about?   Ask your provider about meeting with a dietitian. Questions for the dietitian may include:     - What foods increase my blood sugar the most?   - What foods can help me with my weight loss goals?      Ask your provider about your diabetes medicines:     - When should I take them?   - What should I do if I miss a dose?   - Are there any side effects?      How often should I check my blood sugar level at home? Should I do it at different times of the day? What is too low? What is too high? What should I do if my blood sugar is too low or too high?   Should I get a medical alert bracelet or necklace? Should I have glucagon at home?   Ask your provider about symptoms that you are having if they have not been discussed. Tell your provider about blurred vision, skin changes, depression, reactions at injection sites, sexual dysfunction, tooth pain, muscle pain, or nausea.   Ask your provider about other tests you may need, such as cholesterol, A1C, and a urine test to check for kidney problems.   Ask your provider about vaccinations you should have like the flu shot, hepatitis B, or pneumonia vaccines.    How should I take care of my diabetes when I travel?   Ask your provider how you should take care of your diabetes when you are sick:     - What should I eat or drink?   - How should I take my diabetes medicines?   - How often should I check my blood sugar?   - When should I call the provider?

Answer: Ask your provider about symptoms that you are having if they have not been discussed. Your provider will set the target range for your blood sugar, clarify what type of exercise you need and if you need to see a dietitian for discussing healthy eating and weight loss or maintenance goals. Your provider will tell you how often and when you need to check your blood sugar levels, and what to do if they are out of range.
Question: My cousin she is leber amaurosis she need help I don't know where to start from

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Leber congenital amaurosis (Treatment): The resources below provide information about treatment options for this condition. If you have questions about which treatment is right for you, talk to your healthcare professional. Management Guidelines GeneReviews provides current, expert-authored, peer-reviewed, full-text articles describing the application of genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of patients with specific inherited conditions.

Answer: Treatments for Leber congenital amaurosis are discussed in the linked resources. Discuss your treatment options with your healthcare provider.
Question: Please help me with my brother with locked-in syndrome in  for 3 years.Somebody please help. God bless .

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Locked-In Syndrome (Prognosis): While in rare cases some patients may regain certain functions, the chances for motor recovery are very limited.

Answer: People with locked-in syndrome may regain functions in rare cases, but the chances for motor recovery are very limited.
Question: Please help me with my brother with locked-in syndrome in  for 3 years.Somebody please help. God bless .

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Locked-In Syndrome (Treatment): There is no cure for locked-in syndrome, nor is there a standard course of treatment. A therapy called functional neuromuscular stimulation, which uses electrodes to stimulate muscle reflexes, may help activate some paralyzed muscles. Several devices to help communication are available. Other treatment is symptomatic and supportive.

Answer: There is no cure for locked-in syndrome. Neromuscular stimulation of muscle reflexes using electrodes may activate some paralyzed muscles. Several devices to help communication are available.
Question: diarrhea i had bad diarrhea over the weekend and though how my mother used paregoric, went to the drug store to get some, he said they dont sell it any more  HELP

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Diarrhea (Treatment): Most cases of diarrhea clear on their own within a couple of days without treatment. If you've tried lifestyle changes and home remedies for diarrhea without success, your doctor might recommend medications or other treatments. Antibiotics Antibiotics might help treat diarrhea caused by bacteria or parasites. If a virus is causing your diarrhea, antibiotics won't help. Treatment to replace fluids Your doctor likely will advise you to replace the fluids and salts. For most adults, that means drinking water, juice or broth. If drinking liquids upsets your stomach or causes diarrhea, your doctor might recommend getting fluids through a vein in your arm (intravenously). Water is a good way to replace fluids, but it doesn't contain the salts and electrolytes - minerals such as sodium and potassium - you need to maintain the electric currents that keep your heart beating. You can help maintain your electrolyte levels by drinking fruit juices for potassium or eating soups for sodium. Certain fruit juices, such as apple juice, might make diarrhea worse. For children, ask your doctor about using an oral rehydration solution, such as Pedialyte, to prevent dehydration or replace lost fluids. Adjusting medications you're taking If your doctor determines that an antibiotic caused your diarrhea, your doctor might lower your dose or switch to another medication. Treating underlying conditions If your diarrhea is caused by a more serious condition, such as inflammatory bowel disease, your doctor will work to control that condition. You might be referred to a specialist, such as a gastroenterologist, who can help devise a treatment plan for you.

Answer: Most cases of diarrhea do not require treatment. If diet changes and home remedies do not help within a couple of days,  your doctor might give you antibiotics to treat diarrhea caused by bacteria or parasites. If a virus is causing your diarrhea, antibiotics won't help. Your doctor might recommend drinking water or broth to replace fluids and electrolytes.
Question: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. I am doing a research project on this genetic disease and I would like to know more about it from a professional.  I am researching the mode of inheritance, symptoms, treatments/ support groups, and relative cost to family.

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Outlook (Prognosis)): Duchenne muscular dystrophy leads to progressively worsening disability. Death often occurs by age 25, typically from lung disorders. However, advances in supportive care have resulted in many men living much longer than this.

Answer: Duchenne muscular dystrophy lis a debilitating disease that often leads to death by age 25, typically from lung disorders. Advances in supportive care have resulted in many men living much longer than this.
Question: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. I am doing a research project on this genetic disease and I would like to know more about it from a professional.  I am researching the mode of inheritance, symptoms, treatments/ support groups, and relative cost to family.

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Causes): Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a form of muscular dystrophy. It worsens quickly. Other muscular dystrophies (including Becker's muscular dystrophy) get worse much more slowly.   Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by a defective gene for dystrophin (a protein in the muscles). However, it often occurs in people without a known family history of the condition.   The condition most often affects boys due to the way the disease is inherited. The sons of women who are carriers of the disease (women with a defective gene, but no symptoms themselves) each have a 50% chance of having the disease. The daughters each have a 50% chance of being carriers. Very rarely, a female can be affected by the disease.   Duchenne muscular dystrophy occurs in about 1 out of every 3,600 male infants. Because this is an inherited disorder, risks include a family history of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Answer: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by a defective gene, however, it often occurs in people without a known family history of the condition.  The sons of women who are carriers of the disease (women with a defective gene, but no symptoms themselves) have a 50% chance of having the disease. The daughters each have a 50% chance of being carriers. Very rarely, a female can be affected by the disease. Duchenne muscular dystrophy occurs in about 1 out of every 3,600 male infants.
Question: I am looking for information about Cancer of the Esophagus and I'm not finding anything on your website.

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Esophageal cancer: Esophageal cancer is a cancer of the esophagus, the hollow tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. As the cancer grows, symptoms may include painful or difficult swallowing, weight loss and coughing up blood. The exact cause is usually not known, but both environmental and genetic factors are throught to play a role in the development of this condition. In the United States, risk factors for developing esophageal cancer include smoking, heavy drinking, obesity, and damage from acid reflux. Treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy , and laser therapy. Some patients may also need nutritional support, since the cancer or treatment may make it hard to swallow. [1] [2] The Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) provides the following list of features that have been reported in people with this condition. Much of the information in the HPO comes from Orphanet, a European rare disease database. If available, the list includes a rough estimate of how common a feature is (its frequency). Frequencies are based on a specific study and may not be representative of all studies. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary for definitions of the terms below. Signs and Symptoms Approximate number of patients (when available) Autosomal dominant inheritance - Squamous cell carcinoma - Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional. Testing Resources The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides information about the genetic tests for this condition. The intended audience for the GTR is health care providers and researchers. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional. FDA-Approved Treatments The medication(s) listed below have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as orphan products for treatment of this condition. Learn more orphan products. National Library of Medicine Drug Information Portal

Answer: Esophageal cancer affects the esophagus, the tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. Symptoms of esophageal cancer may include painful or difficult swallowing, weight loss and coughing up blood. The exact cause is not known, but environmental and genetic factors play a role in the development of this condition. The risk factors include smoking, heavy drinking, obesity, and damage from acid reflux. Treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy , and laser therapy. Some patients may also need nutritional support, since the cancer or treatment may make it hard to swallow.