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system: What are the side effects of Aldactone for heart failure?
output: Side effects you may experience with Aldactone include: Extreme tiredness: This side effect may be strongest when you first start taking Aldactone. It should decrease as your body adjusts to the drug. Call your doctor if this symptom persists. Increased urination: This is normal and may last for up to six hours after a dose. Abnormal enlargement of one or both breasts in men: This may be associated with breast pain. Contact your doctor if this symptom persists or is severe. Upset stomach: Take this drug with meals or milk to reduce this symptom. Contact your doctor if this symptom persists or is severe. Skin rash or itching: Stop taking the medication and call your doctor right away. Shortness of breath: Call your doctor right away. Confusion; irregular heartbeat; nervousness; numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips: Contact your doctor right away.
system: What are guidelines for taking medicine with Aldactone?
output: Here are some guidelines for taking food and medicine with Aldactone: Aldactone is generally prescribed in combination with an ACE inhibitor, digoxin, other diuretic and beta-blocker. If you experience an increase in side effects after taking your medications together, contact your doctor. Before this drug is prescribed, tell your doctor about all the other medications you are taking, particularly other drugs for high blood pressure, Sandimmune, potassium-containing drugs, digoxin, or lithium. Before this medication is prescribed, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, gout, a history of kidney stones, menstrual problems, or breast enlargement.
system: How do I take Aldactone for heart failure?
output: If you are taking a single dose a day, you may wish to take it in the morning with your breakfast or right after eating your breakfast. If you are taking more than one dose a day, consider taking the last dose no later than 4 p.m so that you are not waking up late at night to urinate. The number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and how long you need to take the medication will depend on your condition.
system: What are side effects of Aldactone for heart failure?
output: Shortness of breath: Call your doctor right away. Confusion; irregular heartbeat; nervousness; numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips: Contact your doctor right away.
system: Should I avoid certain food or drugs while taking Aldactone for heart failure?
output: Aldactone, an aldosterone inhibitor, is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Side effects you may experience with Aldactone include: Extreme tiredness: This side effect may be strongest when you first start taking Aldactone. Before this drug is prescribed, tell your doctor about all the other medications you are taking, particularly other drugs for high blood pressure, Sandimmune, potassium-containing drugs, digoxin, or lithium. Before this medication is prescribed, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, gout, a history of kidney stones, menstrual problems, or breast enlargement. Follow your doctor's dietary advice, which may include: following a low-sodium diet, or including (or avoiding) high-potassium foods (such as bananas and orange juice) in your diet.
system: How is Aldactone used to treat heart failure?
output: Aldactone is usually prescribed to prevent heart failure symptoms from becoming worse. Aldactone protects the heart by blocking a certain chemical (aldosterone) in the body that causes salt and fluid build-up. When receiving aldactone, you may be given a low dose that does not provide enough diuretic effects by itself. Your doctor may prescribe another type of diuretic in addition to aldactone. Here are some guidelines for taking food and medicine with Aldactone: Aldactone is generally prescribed in combination with an ACE inhibitor, digoxin, other diuretic and beta-blocker.
system: What is Aldactone?
output: Aldactone is usually prescribed to prevent heart failure symptoms from becoming worse. Here are some guidelines for taking food and medicine with Aldactone: Aldactone is generally prescribed in combination with an ACE inhibitor, digoxin, other diuretic and beta-blocker.
system: What are other Aldactone guidelines?
output: The number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and how long you need to take the medication will depend on your condition. Call your doctor if you gain 2 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in one week. While taking this drug, have your blood pressure and kidney function tested regularly, as advised by your doctor. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory so that your response to this medication can be monitored.
system: What tests will my doctor do to see if I have ischemic colitis?
output: These include: The decongestant pseudoephedrine Some migraine and heart drugs Estrogen Ischemic colitis is a master of disguise. Its symptoms can mimic other conditions, including a flare of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Those long-lasting conditions result from a problem with your immune system, not low blood flow. Doctors may ask for any of these tests to decide if you have ischemic colitis: Imaging tests, like CT scans and angiograms. These use X-rays at different angles to get a detailed image of your colon and blood vessels. Stool samples. Doctors look for infections that may be causing your symptoms. Colonoscopy. This test looks inside your colon.
system: How is ischemic colitis treated?
output: If you have a mild case -- and most cases are mild -- the inner lining of your colon is inflamed, sore, and bleeding. It usually heals on its own, but you may get antibiotics to prevent infection. You'll probably get IV fluids to keep you hydrated. To give your colon a rest while it heals, you won't be able to drink or eat anything for a few days. If you have a more serious case, a surgeon may need to remove dead tissue or repair your bowel.
system: What are the causes of ischemic colitis?
output: Surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm (a bulge in the artery) can lead to ischemic colitis. Other operations in your belly or your circulatory system can also cause problems. The risk also goes up if you're a long distance runner. During a marathon, blood flow may shift away from your gut to meet the oxygen needs of your leg muscles. Dehydration could play a role, too. It's rare, but some medications can trigger an ischemic colitis attack. These include: The decongestant pseudoephedrine Some migraine and heart drugs Estrogen Ischemic colitis is a master of disguise.
system: What is ischemic colitis?
output: Ischemic colitis is inflammation in your large intestine, or colon. It results from a lack of blood flow to the area, usually because an artery is blocked or narrowed. You need blood flow to your colon because it brings oxygen that keeps your tissues alive. If the blockage goes on for too long, it can cause serious problems. But if you get treatment soon, you should heal quickly. Ischemic colitis is more common in people over 60, but younger folks can get it, too.
system: What are the symptoms of ischemic colitis?
output: You may notice: Bloody poop Pain on your left side Urgent need to go Diarrhea Nausea Swollen belly Doctors often can't pinpoint the cause of ischemic colitis. This condition results from a blocked artery. If you have ischemic colitis and have pain on your right side or sudden belly pain that's so severe you can't find a comfortable position, head to the ER or call 911. The artery feeding the right side of your colon also feeds part of the small intestine. A blockage there can quickly damage or kill tissue. If this life-threatening situation occurs, you'll need surgery to clear the blockage and to remove the damaged part of the intestine.
system: Does ear candling really clear your mind?
output: Ear candlers believe that passages in your head are all connected. Clearing the ear canal, they say, will clean out the rest of the pathways and leave you with a clean head. It sounds like a peaceful way to get healthy, but the idea of a maze of connected pathways in your head is a myth. There are solid barriers there, like the eardrum, that stop this from happening.
system: How is ear candling done?
output: Buy the candles, which are hollow fabric cones soaked in wax or paraffin. They're around 10 inches long and can cost a few dollars apiece. Cut a hole in a paper plate and stick the candle into it. This makes sure candle wax and ash don't fall on your face. Lie on your side. Place the candle in your ear canal. Get someone you trust to light the opposite end. Let it burn for about 15 minutes. Repeated with the other ear. Fans say that as the candle burns, it creates a low-level suction force that pulls wax and debris out of your ear. Others believe heat from the candle melts and softens the wax, which falls out over the next few days.
system: Is ear candling safe?
output: At its best, ear candling is a lousy way to remove wax. At its worst, it can cause serious harm to your ear. It's also risky to hold a lit candle close to your face. The flame or the melted wax could burn you. Candle wax may even drip into your ear canal, clog the passage, and make you lose your hearing for a while. There are also reports of punctured eardrums after the candling process.
system: What is inside the candle after ear candling?
output: Place the candle in your ear canal. When studied, it was revealed that the contents were a blend of burned candle wax and fabric.
system: Should I eat fatty fish if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
output: The omega-3 fatty acids in fish like herring, mackerel, salmon, and tuna -- as well as in fish oil supplements -- may help with RA pain and morning stiffness. Omega-3s contain a natural chemical that's similar to some painkillers.
system: Should I drink alcohol if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
output: Also, you may need to cut back on alcohol if you take medications for RA (like methotrexate). Some people can have one or two drinks a week at most. Ask your doctor what's OK for you.
system: Should I follow an extreme diet if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
output: Although no food plans are proven to help RA, you may read about some that claim to, or know of people with RA who say it worked for them. Before you try one, it's a good idea to discuss it with your doctor, especially if it calls for megadoses of supplements or cuts out whole food groups. If you do want to take supplements for your RA or try to use food as medicine, make sure to talk to your doctor first.
system: Do certain foods help with rheumatoid arthritis?
output: But research shows that some foods are better for you than others. It depends partly on your health and the medication you take.
system: Should I eat olive oil if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
output: Try it instead of other cooking oils. It's better for your heart and may block inflammation.
system: Should I eat fiber if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
output: Aim for: Lots of whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
system: Should I eat other vitamins and minerals if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
output: RA makes you more likely to have low levels of vitamins B6, B12, C, D, and E, and magnesium, selenium, and zinc. Ask your doctor if you might need more of these from foods or supplements.
system: Should I eat processed foods if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
output: You may want to cut back on highly processed foods like packaged snacks, baked goods, and lunch meats. Some research shows that the saturated fat in them raises inflammation. It's not clear that these foods affect RA symptoms.
system: Should I eat folic acid if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
output: If you take methotrexate, your doctor may recommend folic acid supplements. They can help prevent side effects. Folic acid is also in foods like spinach and citrus fruits.
system: What is the best way to eat to treat rheumatoid arthritis?
output: Experts keep studying the effects of diet on RA, but they still haven't found what everyone wants: a diet that improves RA or its symptoms. Until they do, planning your diet is simple. " People with RA should eat a healthy diet, just like anyone else," says Ruchi Jain, MD, a rheumatologist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
system: Should I follow the Mediterranean diet if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
output: Until they do, planning your diet is simple. " But cutting back on them may be good for you in general, so it's worth trying. It's rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil, and fish and other lean proteins. One study found that people who stuck to the diet for a few months had more energy and fewer RA symptoms.
system: Do nutrients affect rheumatoid arthritis?
output: But research shows that some foods are better for you than others. It's better for your heart and may block inflammation. Ask your doctor what's OK for you. Eating more of some of these healthy foods -- and cutting back on the unhealthy ones -- is a good idea.
system: Does deep breathing help with stress if you have ulcerative colitis?
output: You do it 24-7, usually without noticing it at all. Take a moment to tune in to your breathing. It's an easy, do-it-anywhere way to soothe your body and mind. Take a slow, deep breath, filling your lungs with air. Then let it out slowly and fully, feeling your muscles loosen up as you do. Take several deep breaths whenever you feel stressed out. Deep breathing not only relaxes your mind, but it also sends more blood flowing through your body.
system: What are some ways to relax if you have ulcerative colitis?
output: Try 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes before you go to bed. Include some "me time" on your to-do list. Read a book. Spend some time in a park or your garden. Call a good friend. Take a yoga class. Try a new recipe. Use a foam roller or a tennis ball to unknot tense muscles. Take a warm shower or bath.
system: Is exercise good for stress from ulcerative colitis?
output: Take several deep breaths whenever you feel stressed out. Studies show that exercise can also lower stress and relieve some UC symptoms. Depending on how severe your condition is, you may need to limit how much and how hard you exercise. Don't overdo it. Even a moderate 10-minute walk each day counts, and you'll feel better for it.
system: Does stress trigger ulcerative colitis?
output: So make it a priority to notice and manage the things that get to you. Take a good look at how you respond. Then use these simple tips to tap into relaxation and relief. Studies show that exercise can also lower stress and relieve some UC symptoms.
system: What is inflammatory breast cancer?
output: Inflammatory breast cancer ( IBC) is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer that often appears as a rash or an irritated area of skin. It blocks the lymph vessels in the skin of your breast. Inflammatory breast cancer may not show up on a mammogram or ultrasound and is often misdiagnosed as an infection. By the time it's diagnosed, it usually has grown into the skin of your breast. Often, it has already spread to other parts of the body, too.
system: What are the symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer?
output: A bruise on the breast that doesn't go away Sudden swelling of the breast Itching of the breast Nipple changes or discharge Swelling of the lymph nodes under the arm or in the neck These changes often happen quickly, over a period of weeks.
system: How does inflammatory breast cancer develop?
output: When compared to other forms of the disease, inflammatory breast cancer: Looks different -- often there are no lumps, but your breast might appear red, swollen, or inflamed Is harder to diagnose -- it doesn't show up well on a mammogram Is more aggressive and spreads more quickly than other types Tends to be diagnosed at a younger age, especially among African- American women Is more likely to affect overweight women Is often further along (your doctor may call this locally advanced, meaning it's moved into nearby skin) when it's diagnosed Has often spread past the breast (your doctor will say it has metastasized) when it's diagnosed, which makes it harder to treat Unlike more common types of breast cancer, this type generally doesn't show up as a lump. The disease grows as nests or sheets under the skin.
system: How is inflammatory breast cancer treated?
output: Inflammatory breast cancer ( IBC) is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer that often appears as a rash or an irritated area of skin. This type of cancer is usually in one of three stages: Stage IIIB: All Inflammatory breast cancers start in this stage since they involve the skin of your breast. It may include: Chemotherapy . This drug treatment is given before surgery to shrink the tumor and make the cancer operable. It also lowers the chance the cancer will come back. Surgery. A mastectomy may be performed after chemotherapy. Hormone therapy. Certain medications may be given if the cancer cells have hormone receptors. These medicines block the receptors so they can't attach to the hormones. Radiation . Often, radiation treatments are given after chemotherapy and surgery to lower the chance of the cancer coming back.
system: What tests are used to diagnose inflammatory breast cancer?
output: When compared to other forms of the disease, inflammatory breast cancer: Looks different -- often there are no lumps, but your breast might appear red, swollen, or inflamed Is harder to diagnose -- it doesn't show up well on a mammogram Is more aggressive and spreads more quickly than other types Tends to be diagnosed at a younger age, especially among African- American women Is more likely to affect overweight women Is often further along (your doctor may call this locally advanced, meaning it's moved into nearby skin) when it's diagnosed Has often spread past the breast (your doctor will say it has metastasized) when it's diagnosed, which makes it harder to treat Unlike more common types of breast cancer, this type generally doesn't show up as a lump. It's a powerful X-ray that makes detailed pictures inside your body. PET scan . Used together with a CT scan, this test can help find cancer in lymph nodes and other areas of the body. If you're diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, more tests can show how much of the breast and the area around it is affected.
system: When should cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) be used, and how effective is it?
output: CPR should be used when a person stops breathing and his heart has stopped beating. CPR keeps oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and heart until a defibrillator or emergency team arrives to get the heart beating normally. When started immediately following cardiac arrest, CPR can double or triple the victim's chance of survival.
system: What is automated external defibrillator (AED)?
output: The automated external defibrillator is a computerized device used to restart a heart that has stopped beating, or is beating too quickly to create a pulse. Defibrillators work by shocking the heart back into action. Many public places, including airports, casinos, gyms, malls, and sporting venues, have defibrillators on hand in case of emergency. In the past, only trained medical professionals were able to use defibrillators. However, today's new automated external defibrillators can be used by anyone.
system: Why should I know cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
output: Cardiac arrest, which often leads to a heart attack, is frighteningly common: every minute of every day there is another victim, according to the American Red Cross. Almost 80% of cardiac arrests occur at home and are witnessed by a family member. Would you know what to do if someone you loved experienced a cardiac emergency? Make sure you're prepared -- take a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) class and get trained to use an automated external defibrillator, or AED. It could mean the difference between life and death.
system: Where can I learn about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AEDs)?
output: To become certified in CPR and in the use of automated external defibrillators, contact your local American Red Cross or American Heart Association to find a class in your area.
system: How are blood tests used to diagnose Crohn's disease?
output: A capsule endoscopy uses a pill with a camera inside that is swallowed and takes pictures of the small intestine Blood tests: When testing the blood, the doctor will look for signs of anemia or a high white blood cell count that could indicate inflammation or infection somewhere in the body.
system: How is Crohn's disease treated?
output: The goals for treatment are: to reduce inflammation to relieve symptoms of pain, diarrhea, and bleeding to eliminate nutritional deficiencies Treatment might involve drugs, nutritional supplements, surgery, or a combination of these therapies. Treatment choices depend upon where the disease is located and how severe it is. They also depend on the complications associated with the disease and the way the person has responded in the past to treatment when symptoms recurred.
system: What biologic drugs are used to treat Crohn's disease?
output: Immunosuppressants prescribed for Crohn's disease include: azathioprine ( Azasan, Imuran) cyclosporine 6-mercaptopurine (6 MP, Purinethol) tacrolimus ( Prograf) Methotrexate ( MTX, Rheumatrex, Trexall) Side effects of immunosuppressants may include: diarrhea higher susceptibility to infection nausea vomiting Biologic drugs such as infliximab ( Remicade) or infliximab-dyyb ( Inflectra), a biosimilar to Remicade, are often prescribed when a person with Crohn's disease does not respond to the standard treatments of 5 ASA-containing drugs, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants. Infliximab is an antibody that attaches itself to the inflammation-promoting protein, tumor-necrosis factor-alpha ( TNF-alpha). Other anti- TNF medications are adalimumab ( Humira) and adalimumab-atto ( Amjevita), a biosimilar to Humira. These drugs are also used to treat other immune system disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. Certolizumab ( Cimzia) is another anti- TNF blocker approved for Crohn's disease. There are other biologic alternatives to the anti- TNF blockers. Two drugs block alpha-4 integrin -- natalizumab ( Tysabri) and vedolizumab ( Entyvio). Ustekinumab ( Stelara) works in another way by targeting other proteins, IL-12 and IL-23.
system: What other substances may be prescribed to treat Crohn's disease?
output: Other substances that may be prescribed to treat Crohn's include: Antibiotics to treat bacterial infections and overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine; types of antibiotics commonly prescribed include: ampicillin ( Omnipen)cephalosporinsfluoroquinolones ( Ciprofloxacin)metronidazole ( Flagyl)sulfonamidestetracycline Antidiarrheal agents to stop diarrhea Fluid replacements to counteract dehydration Nutritional supplements to provide the nutrients that may not be absorbing properly
system: What should treatment of Crohn's disease accomplish?
output: There is no cure for Crohn's disease. The goals for treatment are: to reduce inflammation to relieve symptoms of pain, diarrhea, and bleeding to eliminate nutritional deficiencies Treatment might involve drugs, nutritional supplements, surgery, or a combination of these therapies.
system: What are other complications of Crohn's disease?
output: Symptoms can include: abdominal pain and tenderness (often on the lower right side of the abdomen) chronic diarrhea delayed development and stunted growth (in children) feeling of a mass or fullness in the lower right abdomen fever rectal bleeding weight loss Other symptoms can develop, depending on complications related to the disease. For example, a person with a fistula, an abnormal passageway, in the rectal area may have pain and discharge around the rectum. Other complications from Crohn's disease include: arthritis gallstones inflammation of the eyes and mouth kidney stones liver disease skin rashes or ulcers The cause of Crohn's disease is not known.