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system: Can deep vein thrombosis (DVT) make my legs swell?
output: Deep vein thrombosis ( DVT) and thrombophlebitis: If you have DVT, it means there's a blood clot in a vein in your leg. It could break off and travel to your lung. When that happens, it's called a pulmonary embolism, and it can be life-threatening. In thrombophlebitis, also called superficial thrombophlebitis, clots form closer to the surface of the skin and aren't likely to break off.
system: How can you tell if varicose veins are causing your legs to swell?
output: Varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency: You get these conditions when the valves inside your leg veins don't keep the blood flowing up toward your heart. Instead, it backs up and collects in pools, causing bluish clusters of varicose veins on your skin. Sometimes, they can make your legs swell. Some other symptoms might include: Pain after sitting or standing for a long time Changes in skin color -- you might see clumps of red or purple veins, or the skin on your lower legs might look brown Dry, irritated, cracked skin Sores Achy legs Learn more about symptoms of varicose veins.
system: How can you tell if a sprain or a broken bone is causing your legs to swell?
output: If you twist your ankle or break a bone, you'll likely get some swelling. It's your body's natural reaction to the injury. It moves fluid and white blood cells into the area and releases chemicals that help you heal.
system: Should I call my doctor if my medication is causing my legs to swell?
output: The medications most likely to cause swollen legs include: Heart medicines called calcium channel blockers are often to blame: Amlodipine ( Norvasc) Nifedipine ( Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs), like: Aspirin Ibuprofen Naproxen Celecoxib ( Celebrex) Certain diabetes drugs, including metformin Hormone medications containing estrogen or progesterone Some antidepressants Call your doctor if you take any of these drugs and get swollen lower limbs.
system: What home remedies can help reduce swelling in my legs?
output: On long car rides, switch positions and stop for breaks as often as you can.
system: Are the first symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) puffy legs?
output: One of the first symptoms of DVT or thrombophlebitis is one swollen leg (especially the calf), as blood pools in the area. Check with your doctor right away if you have swelling in one leg or any of these other symptoms: Leg pain, tenderness, or cramping Skin that's tinged red or blue Skin that feels warm Learn more about blood clots in veins.
system: Can congestive heart failure make my legs swell?
output: Several things can lead to extra fluid, or edema, in one leg, or both: Congestive heart failure: This happens when your heart is too weak to pump all the blood your body needs. It leads to fluid buildup, especially in your legs. Other symptoms of congestive heart failure: Shortness of breath or trouble breathing Tiredness Cough Learn more about heart failure symptoms.
system: Can preeclampsia make my legs swell?
output: If you notice these other symptoms as well, let your doctor know because it might mean you have a serious condition called preeclampsia: Severe swelling, especially around your eyes Bad headache Vision changes, like blurriness or sensitivity to light If, during the last trimester or soon after delivery, you have swollen legs and shortness of breath, talk to your doctor about a condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy, a type of heart failure related to pregnancy.
system: Is my medication making my legs swell?
output: Sometimes, swelling can be an unwelcome side effect of prescription drugs. The medications most likely to cause swollen legs include: Heart medicines called calcium channel blockers are often to blame: Amlodipine ( Norvasc) Nifedipine ( Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs), like: Aspirin Ibuprofen Naproxen Celecoxib ( Celebrex) Certain diabetes drugs, including metformin Hormone medications containing estrogen or progesterone Some antidepressants Call your doctor if you take any of these drugs and get swollen lower limbs.
system: Can long-term kidney disease make my legs swell?
output: Long-term kidney disease happens when your kidneys don't work the way they should. Instead of filtering water and waste material from your blood, fluid gathers in your body, which causes swelling in your arms and legs. You may also notice symptoms like these: Fatigue Shortness of breath Nausea Too much thirst Bruising and bleeding Acute kidney failure -- when your kidneys suddenly stop working -- can also cause swollen legs, ankles, and feet.
system: Can varicose veins make my legs swell?
output: Varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency: You get these conditions when the valves inside your leg veins don't keep the blood flowing up toward your heart. Instead, it backs up and collects in pools, causing bluish clusters of varicose veins on your skin. Sometimes, they can make your legs swell. Some other symptoms might include: Pain after sitting or standing for a long time Changes in skin color -- you might see clumps of red or purple veins, or the skin on your lower legs might look brown Dry, irritated, cracked skin Sores Achy legs Learn more about symptoms of varicose veins.
system: How can you tell if congestive heart failure is causing your legs to swell?
output: Several things can lead to extra fluid, or edema, in one leg, or both: Congestive heart failure: This happens when your heart is too weak to pump all the blood your body needs. It leads to fluid buildup, especially in your legs. Other symptoms of congestive heart failure: Shortness of breath or trouble breathing Tiredness Cough Learn more about heart failure symptoms.
system: How can you tell if medications are causing your legs to swell?
output: Sometimes, swelling can be an unwelcome side effect of prescription drugs. The medications most likely to cause swollen legs include: Heart medicines called calcium channel blockers are often to blame: Amlodipine ( Norvasc) Nifedipine ( Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs), like: Aspirin Ibuprofen Naproxen Celecoxib ( Celebrex) Certain diabetes drugs, including metformin Hormone medications containing estrogen or progesterone Some antidepressants Call your doctor if you take any of these drugs and get swollen lower limbs.
system: Why might my legs be swollen?
output: But it may also be a sign that you're overweight or don't get enough exercise, or of more serious medical conditions.
system: How can you tell if long-term kidney disease is causing your legs to swell?
output: Long-term kidney disease happens when your kidneys don't work the way they should. Instead of filtering water and waste material from your blood, fluid gathers in your body, which causes swelling in your arms and legs.
system: What causes my legs to swell?
output: Your legs swell for two main reasons: Fluid buildup (edema): It happens when the tissues or blood vessels in your legs hold more fluid than they should. This can happen if you simply spend a long day on your feet or sit for too long. But it may also be a sign that you're overweight or don't get enough exercise, or of more serious medical conditions. Inflammation: It happens when the tissues in your legs get irritated and swollen. It's a natural response if you break a bone or tear a tendon or ligament, but it also may be a sign of a more serious inflammatory illness, like arthritis.
system: Can leg swelling be a sign of something serious?
output: But since leg swelling can be a sign of something serious, don't ignore it. If you notice other symptoms, especially leg pain, shortness of breath, or extreme fatigue, call your doctor right away.
system: Can pregnancy make my legs swell?
output: By the third trimester, your growing baby puts pressure on the veins in your legs. This slows the circulation of your blood and causes fluid to build up. The result: mild swelling.
system: How can you tell if deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and thrombophlebitis is causing your legs to swell?
output: Deep vein thrombosis ( DVT) and thrombophlebitis: If you have DVT, it means there's a blood clot in a vein in your leg. It could break off and travel to your lung. When that happens, it's called a pulmonary embolism, and it can be life-threatening. In thrombophlebitis, also called superficial thrombophlebitis, clots form closer to the surface of the skin and aren't likely to break off. One of the first symptoms of DVT or thrombophlebitis is one swollen leg (especially the calf), as blood pools in the area. Check with your doctor right away if you have swelling in one leg or any of these other symptoms: Leg pain, tenderness, or cramping Skin that's tinged red or blue Skin that feels warm Learn more about blood clots in veins.
system: What can you do about swollen legs?
output: On long car rides, switch positions and stop for breaks as often as you can. But since leg swelling can be a sign of something serious, don't ignore it. If you notice other symptoms, especially leg pain, shortness of breath, or extreme fatigue, call your doctor right away.
system: How can you tell if pregnancy is causing your legs to swell?
output: Varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency: You get these conditions when the valves inside your leg veins don't keep the blood flowing up toward your heart. Instead of filtering water and waste material from your blood, fluid gathers in your body, which causes swelling in your arms and legs. The result: mild swelling. If you notice these other symptoms as well, let your doctor know because it might mean you have a serious condition called preeclampsia: Severe swelling, especially around your eyes Bad headache Vision changes, like blurriness or sensitivity to light If, during the last trimester or soon after delivery, you have swollen legs and shortness of breath, talk to your doctor about a condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy, a type of heart failure related to pregnancy.
system: How effective is tubal ligation?
output: Tubal ligation is almost -- but not quite -- 100% effective. There is a slight risk of becoming pregnant after tubal ligation. That can happen if the tubes grow back together, which is very rare.
system: Can you get your tubes untied in tubal ligation?
output: But it's major surgery that requires a couple of days in a hospital. There is a good chance that you might not be able to get it reversed. It depends on what method of tubal ligation you got, how long ago that was, and whether your tubes are too damaged to undo it. Reversing a tubal ligation increases your likelihood of an ectopic pregnancy when compared to patients who have not had previous tubal surgery. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg is in the fallopian tube instead of in the uterus. It is a life-threatening condition.
system: Does tubal ligation protect against STDs?
output: The procedure is just about preventing pregnancy. Male condoms provide the best protection from most sexually transmitted diseases ( STDs), including HIV.
system: How is a fine-needle aspiration biopsy used to diagnose non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: Fine-needle aspiration biopsy takes cells from an abnormal growth or the fluid in your lungs.
system: How is an endoscopic ultrasound used to diagnose lung cancer?
output: Endoscopic ultrasound is like the endobronchial ultrasound, but your doctor puts the endoscope down your throat into the esophagus.
system: Is it important to take care of myself if I have lung cancer?
output: As you follow your treatment plan, pay attention to any changes you feel. Tell your doctor how you're doing, both physically and emotionally.
system: How can you take care of yourself during treatments for non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: As you follow your treatment plan, pay attention to any changes you feel. Tell your doctor how you're doing, both physically and emotionally. Some days, your appetite may not be great. But you'll need to eat well to keep your strength and energy up. Try to eat several small meals throughout the day instead of a few large ones. If you have trouble breathing, oxygen from a tank may help. So can practicing relaxation techniques, like meditation, listening to music, or picturing yourself in a peaceful place. Complementary treatments, including gentle massage and aromatherapy, may put you more at ease. Talk to your doctor about what you can do when you're tired, in pain, or breathless. Finding out that you have cancer is very hard to deal with. You may be afraid, angry, or sad. Strong emotions are normal. A support group or a counselor who works with people who have cancer could help you work through your feelings. Look online or in your community, or ask your doctor for suggestions and about other professionals who can help support you -- perhaps social workers, nurses, clergy, or other doctors.
system: What causes non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: Doctors aren't sure exactly what causes this disease. Many people who get it have smoked or been around smoke. Other things that make lung cancer more likely are: Radon, a radioactive gas found naturally in soil and rocks Asbestos Mineral and metal dust Air pollution Radiation treatment to your chest or breast HIV/ AIDS It can also run in families.
system: Will doctors examine the inside of the lungs to diagnose lung cancer?
output: Your doctor may want to look inside your lungs and chest using a thin, flexible tube with a light and tiny camera. He may also take samples of tissue, including from nearby lymph nodes, to check for cancer cells.
system: How is laser and photodynamic therapy used to treat non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: This technique uses a special laser light to "turn on" special drugs that cancer cells have absorbed. This kills them and helps avoid damage to healthy tissue.
system: How is a sputum cytology used to diagnose non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: Sputum cytology is a lab test that checks the mucus you cough up for cancer cells.
system: How can clinical trials help with non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: Scientists are studying new ways to treat cancer. Check the National Cancer Institute's web site and ask your doctor if a clinical trial would be a good fit for you, what you should consider, and how to sign up.
system: What should I do to manage my emotional wellbeing while dealing with lung cancer?
output: Finding out that you have cancer is very hard to deal with. You may be afraid, angry, or sad. Strong emotions are normal. A support group or a counselor who works with people who have cancer could help you work through your feelings. Look online or in your community, or ask your doctor for suggestions and about other professionals who can help support you -- perhaps social workers, nurses, clergy, or other doctors.
system: How is radiation used to treat lung cancer?
output: It can kill cancer cells that remain after surgery. It also treats certain cancers that your doctor can't get rid of with surgery. The radiation comes either from a high-energy beam aimed at the cancer from outside of your body using a special machine, or from a radioactive substance put inside your body in or near the cancer.
system: What tests are used to examine your lungs and chest when diagnosing non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: Your doctor may want to look inside your lungs and chest using a thin, flexible tube with a light and tiny camera. He may also take samples of tissue, including from nearby lymph nodes, to check for cancer cells. He can do this a few different ways: Bronchoscopy goes through your nose or mouth and into your lungs. Endobronchial ultrasounduses bronchoscopy with an ultrasound placed at the tip of the tube to look at lymph nodes and other structures. Endoscopic ultrasound is like the endobronchial ultrasound, but your doctor puts the endoscope down your throat into the esophagus. Thoracoscopy uses a few small cuts along your side to look at the outside of your lung and the tissue around it. Mediastinoscopy makes a small cut just above your breastbone, in the space between your lungs.
system: What should I expect if I am diagnosed with lung cancer?
output: If it's caught early enough, your cancer may be curable. Even if it's not, your treatment should help you live longer and feel better. Throughout your treatment, you can make choices about what's best for you.
system: How are fine-needle aspiration biopsies used to treat non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: Fine-needle aspiration biopsy takes cells from an abnormal growth or the fluid in your lungs.
system: What do the stages of non-small-cell lung cancer mean?
output: Based on what your doctor finds, he'll assign a stage, describing where the cancer is. That will help your medical team figure out the best treatment for you. You'll want to know what each stage means: Occult stage: " Occult" means "hidden." Cancer cells are in lung fluid or sputum, but the doctor can't find where the cancer is in your lungs. Stage 0: Cancer cells are in the lining of your airways. Stage I: A small tumor is in only one lung. The cancer hasn't spread to lymph nodes. Stage II: A larger tumor is in one lung, or the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Stage III: Cancer in one lung has spread to farther lymph nodes or into nearby structures. Stage IV: Cancer has spread to both lungs, to fluid around the lungs, or to other parts of the body, such as the brain and liver.
system: What should you expect if you have non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: If it's caught early enough, your cancer may be curable. Even if it's not, your treatment should help you live longer and feel better. Throughout your treatment, you can make choices about what's best for you.
system: What are the stages of lung cancer?
output: You'll want to know what each stage means: Occult stage: " Occult" means "hidden." Cancer cells are in lung fluid or sputum, but the doctor can't find where the cancer is in your lungs. Stage 0: Cancer cells are in the lining of your airways. Stage I: A small tumor is in only one lung. The cancer hasn't spread to lymph nodes. Stage II: A larger tumor is in one lung, or the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Stage III: Cancer in one lung has spread to farther lymph nodes or into nearby structures. Stage IV: Cancer has spread to both lungs, to fluid around the lungs, or to other parts of the body, such as the brain and liver.
system: What are the causes of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC)?
output: Doctors aren't sure exactly what causes this disease. Many people who get it have smoked or been around smoke. Other things that make lung cancer more likely are: Radon, a radioactive gas found naturally in soil and rocks Asbestos Mineral and metal dust Air pollution Radiation treatment to your chest or breast HIV/ AIDS It can also run in families.
system: What does the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer depend on?
output: Your doctor may suggest a combination of treatments, depending on what kind of cancer you have and where it is.
system: Where can you get support for non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: The Lung Cancer Alliance can help you find other people and families near you who have also faced this disease. Their support can make it easier to live with NSCLC.
system: How is sputum cytology used to treat non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: Sputum cytology is a lab test that checks the mucus you cough up for cancer cells.
system: How is a mediastinoscopy used to diagnose lung cancer?
output: Your doctor might put it in your spinal fluid, a specific organ, or a space inside your body to target cancer cells in that area.
system: Where can I get my support in dealing with lung cancer?
output: The Lung Cancer Alliance can help you find other people and families near you who have also faced this disease. Their support can make it easier to live with NSCLC.
system: Who is most likely to get non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: People who smoke or who breathe a lot of smoke are most likely to get NSCLC. Many of them are over 65.
system: How is surgery used to treat non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: Surgery. If you're in an early stage, your doctor will probably recommend surgery to take out the cancer. You could have a part or all of your lung removed. Other types of surgery destroy cancer cells by freezing them or using a heated probe or needle.
system: What should you let your doctor know when getting treatments for non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: Let your doctor know if you have any pain or shortness of breath. There are treatments for that so you can feel better.
system: How is radiation used to treat non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: It can kill cancer cells that remain after surgery. It also treats certain cancers that your doctor can't get rid of with surgery. The radiation comes either from a high-energy beam aimed at the cancer from outside of your body using a special machine, or from a radioactive substance put inside your body in or near the cancer.
system: How is a thoracoscopy used to diagnose lung cancer?
output: Endobronchial ultrasounduses bronchoscopy with an ultrasound placed at the tip of the tube to look at lymph nodes and other structures.
system: How is chemotherapy used to treat lung cancer?
output: Whether you get it as pills or with a needle in a vein or muscle, the drugs travel throughout your body to kill the cancer. Your doctor might put it in your spinal fluid, a specific organ, or a space inside your body to target cancer cells in that area. You could get chemo before surgery to make a tumor smaller, after surgery, or both, or even if you don't have surgery.
system: What are the symptoms of non-small-cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body?
output: Like other types of lung cancer, symptoms can include: Coughing that lasts or gets worse Chest pain that often hurts more when you cough, laugh, or take deep breaths Hoarseness or voice changes Harsh, raspy sounds when you breathe Wheezing Weight loss, little appetite Coughing up blood or mucus Shortness of breath Feeling weak or tired Lasting lung problems, like bronchitis or pneumonia If the cancer spreads to other parts of the body, you may have: Bone pain Headache Dizziness or balance problems Numbness or weakness in an arm or leg Yellow skin or eyes First, your doctor will talk with you and ask questions like: When did you first notice problems?
system: What are common symptoms when non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) spreads to other parts of the body?
output: Like other types of lung cancer, symptoms can include: Coughing that lasts or gets worse Chest pain that often hurts more when you cough, laugh, or take deep breaths Hoarseness or voice changes Harsh, raspy sounds when you breathe Wheezing Weight loss, little appetite Coughing up blood or mucus Shortness of breath Feeling weak or tired Lasting lung problems, like bronchitis or pneumonia If the cancer spreads to other parts of the body, you may have: Bone pain Headache Dizziness or balance problems Numbness or weakness in an arm or leg Yellow skin or eyes First, your doctor will talk with you and ask questions like: When did you first notice problems?
system: How is chemotherapy used to treat non-small-cell lung cancer?
output: Whether you get it as pills or with a needle in a vein or muscle, the drugs travel throughout your body to kill the cancer. Your doctor might put it in your spinal fluid, a specific organ, or a space inside your body to target cancer cells in that area. You could get chemo before surgery to make a tumor smaller, after surgery, or both, or even if you don't have surgery.
system: What should I do if lung cancer affects my ability to breathe?
output: If you have trouble breathing, oxygen from a tank may help. So can practicing relaxation techniques, like meditation, listening to music, or picturing yourself in a peaceful place. Complementary treatments, including gentle massage and aromatherapy, may put you more at ease. Talk to your doctor about what you can do when you're tired, in pain, or breathless.