laomobai/llama3-1 huggingface dataset:
system: What can trigger optic neuritis?
output: If you have MS, heat can make optic neuritis symptoms flare up again, too -- usually after a hot shower, exercise, fever, or a bout of the flu. Once you cool off, the problems usually go away.
system: What is the treatment for optic neuritis?
output: The condition often goes away on its own. To help you heal faster, your doctor will probably give you high-dose steroid drugs through an IV. This treatment may also lower your risk of other MS problems or delay its start if it's the cause.
system: How can you be affected by optic neuritis?
output: You may notice some of these symptoms: Pain when you move your eyes Blurred vision Loss of color vision Trouble seeing to the side A hole in the center of your vision Blindness in rare cases Headache -- a dull ache behind your eyes Adults usually get optic neuritis in only one eye, but children may have it in both.
system: Do adults get optic neuritis in both eyes?
output: You may notice some of these symptoms: Pain when you move your eyes Blurred vision Loss of color vision Trouble seeing to the side A hole in the center of your vision Blindness in rare cases Headache -- a dull ache behind your eyes Adults usually get optic neuritis in only one eye, but children may have it in both.
system: What is optic neuritis and is it related to multiple sclerosis?
output: It can happen all of a sudden. Your vision gets dim or blurry. You can't see colors. Your eyes hurt when you move them. It's a common problem for people living with multiple sclerosis ( MS). The symptoms can seem scary, but most people recover fully, often without treatment.
system: How is optic neuritis treated?
output: The condition often goes away on its own. To help you heal faster, your doctor will probably give you high-dose steroid drugs through an IV. This treatment may also lower your risk of other MS problems or delay its start if it's the cause.
system: Is optic neuritis a symptom of multiple sclerosis?
output: It can happen all of a sudden. Optic neuritis is one of the most common symptoms of the relapsing-remitting form of MS. But it can also happen when you take certain medications or if you have diabetes.
system: What are other treatments for optic neuritis?
output: In special cases, your doctor may suggest other treatments, such as: Intravenous immune globulin ( IVIG): You may also hear it called plasma exchange. This is a medication made from blood. You get it through a vein in your arm. It's costly, and doctors aren't completely sure that it works. Vitamin B12 shots. It's rare, but optic neuritis can happen when the body has too little of this nutrient. In these cases, doctors can prescribe extra vitamin B12.
system: What special treatments might my doctor assign for optic neuritis?
output: In special cases, your doctor may suggest other treatments, such as: Intravenous immune globulin ( IVIG): You may also hear it called plasma exchange. This is a medication made from blood. You get it through a vein in your arm. It's costly, and doctors aren't completely sure that it works. Vitamin B12 shots. It's rare, but optic neuritis can happen when the body has too little of this nutrient. In these cases, doctors can prescribe extra vitamin B12.
system: Can optic neuritis return after it goes away?
output: You can get this treatment long-term if you have optic neuritis and your brain MRI shows you have lesions. If your symptoms return, be sure to tell your doctor. Report any new symptoms or those that get worse, too.
system: How common is optic neuritis?
output: It can happen all of a sudden. Optic neuritis is one of the most common symptoms of the relapsing-remitting form of MS.
system: How does optic neuritis affect vision?
output: We don't know why, but sometimes your immune system attacks the fatty coating called myelin that covers and protects your optic nerve. When the myelin is damaged or missing, your optic nerve can't send the right signals to your brain. This can lead to changes in your vision. The test measures the speed at which your optic nerve sends signals to your brain.
system: What is optic neuritis?
output: We don't know why, but sometimes your immune system attacks the fatty coating called myelin that covers and protects your optic nerve. When the myelin is damaged or missing, your optic nerve can't send the right signals to your brain. This can lead to changes in your vision. The test measures the speed at which your optic nerve sends signals to your brain.
system: What does targeted therapy for sarcoma mean?
output: Radiation can shrink the tumor before surgery or kill cancer cells that are left after surgery.
system: What are the symptoms of soft tissue sarcomas?
output: We don't yet know what causes sarcoma, but we do know some things that raise the risk of developing one: Other people in your family have had sarcoma You have a bone disorder called Paget's disease You have a genetic disorder such as neurofibromatosis, Gardner syndrome, retinoblastoma, or Li- Fraumeni syndrome You're been exposed to radiation, perhaps during treatment for an earlier cancer Soft tissue sarcomas are hard to spot, because they can grow anywhere in your body. Most often, the first sign is a painless lump. As the lump gets bigger, it might press against nerves or muscles and make you uncomfortable or give you trouble breathing, or both. There are no tests that can find these tumors before they cause symptoms that you notice.
system: What tests are used to diagnose sarcoma?
output: If your doctor thinks you may have a sarcoma, you'll probably need a full exam and tests, including: A sample of cells from the tumor, called a biopsy Imaging tests, such as a CT scan, an ultrasound, or an MRI, to help see inside your body A bone scan, if you might have osteosarcoma How your sarcoma is treated depends on what type you have, where in your body it is, how developed it is, and whether or not it has spread to other parts of your body, or metastasized.
system: How are targeted therapies used to treat sarcoma?
output: Radiation can shrink the tumor before surgery or kill cancer cells that are left after surgery.
system: What are the signs of a sarcoma?
output: We don't yet know what causes sarcoma, but we do know some things that raise the risk of developing one: Other people in your family have had sarcoma You have a bone disorder called Paget's disease You have a genetic disorder such as neurofibromatosis, Gardner syndrome, retinoblastoma, or Li- Fraumeni syndrome You're been exposed to radiation, perhaps during treatment for an earlier cancer Soft tissue sarcomas are hard to spot, because they can grow anywhere in your body. Most often, the first sign is a painless lump. As the lump gets bigger, it might press against nerves or muscles and make you uncomfortable or give you trouble breathing, or both. There are no tests that can find these tumors before they cause symptoms that you notice.
system: What is sarcoma?
output: Sarcomas are different from the much more common carcinomas because they happen in a different kind of tissue. Sarcomas grow in connective tissue -- cells that connect or support other kinds of tissue in your body. These tumors are most common in the bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage, nerves, fat, and blood vessels of your arms and legs, but they can also happen in other areas of your body.. Although there are more than 50 types of sarcoma, they can be grouped into two main kinds: soft tissue sarcoma and bone sarcoma, or osteosarcoma.
system: Who is likely to get sarcoma?
output: We don't yet know what causes sarcoma, but we do know some things that raise the risk of developing one: Other people in your family have had sarcoma You have a bone disorder called Paget's disease You have a genetic disorder such as neurofibromatosis, Gardner syndrome, retinoblastoma, or Li- Fraumeni syndrome You're been exposed to radiation, perhaps during treatment for an earlier cancer Soft tissue sarcomas are hard to spot, because they can grow anywhere in your body.
system: What are the symptoms of bone sarcomas?
output: Osteosarcoma can show obvious early symptoms, including: Pain off and on in the affected bone, which may be worse at night Swelling, which often starts weeks after the pain A limp, if the sarcoma is in your leg Children and young adults get osteosarcoma more often than adults.
system: How is surgery done to treat sarcoma?
output: Surgery takes the tumor out of your body. In most cases of osteosarcoma, the doctor can remove just the cancer cells, and you won't need your arm or leg removed, too.
system: Can sarcomas be removed?
output: Sarcomas can be treated, often by having surgery to remove the tumor.
system: Who should see a doctor about osteosarcoma?
output: Osteosarcoma can show obvious early symptoms, including: Pain off and on in the affected bone, which may be worse at night Swelling, which often starts weeks after the pain A limp, if the sarcoma is in your leg Children and young adults get osteosarcoma more often than adults. And because healthy, active children and teens often have pain and swelling in their arms and legs, osteosarcoma might be mistaken for growing pains or a sports injury. If your child's pain doesn't get better, gets worse at night, and is in one arm or leg rather than both, talk to a doctor. Adults who have this kind of pain should see a doctor right away.
system: What causes sarcomas?
output: We don't yet know what causes sarcoma, but we do know some things that raise the risk of developing one: Other people in your family have had sarcoma You have a bone disorder called Paget's disease You have a genetic disorder such as neurofibromatosis, Gardner syndrome, retinoblastoma, or Li- Fraumeni syndrome You're been exposed to radiation, perhaps during treatment for an earlier cancer Soft tissue sarcomas are hard to spot, because they can grow anywhere in your body.
system: How is a sarcoma different from carcinoma?
output: Sarcomas are different from the much more common carcinomas because they happen in a different kind of tissue. Sarcomas grow in connective tissue -- cells that connect or support other kinds of tissue in your body. These tumors are most common in the bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage, nerves, fat, and blood vessels of your arms and legs, but they can also happen in other areas of your body.. Although there are more than 50 types of sarcoma, they can be grouped into two main kinds: soft tissue sarcoma and bone sarcoma, or osteosarcoma.
system: How is sarcoma treated?
output: If your doctor thinks you may have a sarcoma, you'll probably need a full exam and tests, including: A sample of cells from the tumor, called a biopsy Imaging tests, such as a CT scan, an ultrasound, or an MRI, to help see inside your body A bone scan, if you might have osteosarcoma How your sarcoma is treated depends on what type you have, where in your body it is, how developed it is, and whether or not it has spread to other parts of your body, or metastasized.
system: What does the treatment for sarcoma depend on?
output: If your doctor thinks you may have a sarcoma, you'll probably need a full exam and tests, including: A sample of cells from the tumor, called a biopsy Imaging tests, such as a CT scan, an ultrasound, or an MRI, to help see inside your body A bone scan, if you might have osteosarcoma How your sarcoma is treated depends on what type you have, where in your body it is, how developed it is, and whether or not it has spread to other parts of your body, or metastasized.
system: Are there different kinds of sarcoma?
output: Although there are more than 50 types of sarcoma, they can be grouped into two main kinds: soft tissue sarcoma and bone sarcoma, or osteosarcoma. About 12,000 cases of soft tissue sarcoma and 1,000 new cases of bone sarcomas will be diagnosed in the U. S. in 2017.
system: How is sarcoma diagnosed?
output: If your doctor thinks you may have a sarcoma, you'll probably need a full exam and tests, including: A sample of cells from the tumor, called a biopsy Imaging tests, such as a CT scan, an ultrasound, or an MRI, to help see inside your body A bone scan, if you might have osteosarcoma How your sarcoma is treated depends on what type you have, where in your body it is, how developed it is, and whether or not it has spread to other parts of your body, or metastasized.
system: Can chemotherapy be used for sarcoma?
output: Chemotherapy drugs can also be used with or instead of surgery. Chemo is often the first treatment when the cancer has spread.
system: What is surgery for sarcoma?
output: Surgery takes the tumor out of your body. In most cases of osteosarcoma, the doctor can remove just the cancer cells, and you won't need your arm or leg removed, too.
system: What causes osteoporosis?
output: Until about age 30, a person normally builds more bone than he or she loses. During the aging process, bone breakdown begins to outpace bone buildup, resulting in a gradual loss of bone mass. Once this loss of bone reaches a certain point, a person has osteoporosis.
system: How can I get calcium if I am lactose intolerant?
output: Although most dairy products may be intolerable, some yogurt and hard cheeses might be digestible. You can also eat lactose-containing food by first treating it with commercial preparations of lactase (which can be added as drops or taken as pills). There are also lactose-free dairy products you can buy. You can also eat lactose-free foods high in calcium, such as leafy green vegetables, salmon (with bones), and broccoli. There are many foods that are fortified with calcium too, such a some orange juices and breads Weight-bearing exercises are activities that make your muscles work against gravity.
system: How is osteoporosis treated?
output: Menopausal women who have had fractures Treatments for established osteoporosis (meaning, you already have osteoporosis) include: Medications such as alendronate ( Binosto, Fosamax), ibandronate ( Boniva), raloxifene ( Evista), risedronate ( Actonel, Atevia), and zoledronic acid ( Reclast, Zometa) Calcium and vitamin D supplements.
system: How do I protect myself from fractures if I have osteoporosis?
output: If you have osteoporosis, it is important to protect yourself against accidental falls, which may result in fractures. Take the following precautions to make your home safe: Remove loose household items, keeping your home free of clutter. Install grab bars on tub and shower walls and beside toilets. Install proper lighting. Apply treads to floors and remove throw rugs.
system: Are there tests for osteoporosis?
output: Bone mineral density ( BMD) tests, or bone measurements, are X-rays that use very small amounts of radiation to determine bone strength.
system: How is osteoporosis related to menopause?
output: There is a direct relationship between the lack of estrogen during perimenopause and menopause and the development of osteoporosis. Early menopause (before age 45) and any prolonged periods in which hormone levels are low and menstrual periods are absent or infrequent can cause loss of bone mass.
system: Can I take hormone therapy to treat osteoporosis?
output: Weight-bearing exercises (which make your muscles work against gravity) Injectable abaloparatide ( Tymlos), teriparatide ( Forteo) or PTH to rebuild bone Injectable denosumab ( Prolia, Xgeva) for women at high risk of fracture when other drugs don't work Hormone therapy Hormone therapy [estrogen] isbelieved to be useful in preventing or alleviating the increased rate of bone loss that leads to osteoporosis. However, using hormone replacement therapy for prevention of osteoporosis alone -- not to treat menopausal symptoms -- is not recommended by the FDA. If you are using hormone therapy only for osteoporosis prevention, be sure to talk to your doctor so you can weigh the benefits of hormone therapy against your personal risk and consider other medications for your bones. If needed, your doctor can prescribe different treatments to help prevent osteoporosis.
system: Who is more likely to get osteoporosis?
output: Petite and thin women have a greater risk of developing osteoporosis in part because they have less bone to lose than women with more body weight and larger frames.
system: Can weight-bearing exercises help with treating osteoporosis?
output: There are many foods that are fortified with calcium too, such a some orange juices and breads Weight-bearing exercises are activities that make your muscles work against gravity. Walking, hiking, stair-climbing, or jogging are all weight-bearing exercises that help build strong bones. Thirty minutes of regular exercise (at least 3 to 4 days a week or every other day) along with a healthy diet may increase peak bone mass in younger people. Older women and men who engage in regular exercise may experience decreased bone loss or even increased bone mass.
system: How can I prevent osteoporosis?
output: There are multiple ways you can help protect yourself against osteoporosis, including: Exercise. Supplements. If you think you need to take a supplement to get enough calcium, check with your doctor first. Estrogen. Limit alcohol consumption and do not smoke. You can also eat lactose-free foods high in calcium, such as leafy green vegetables, salmon (with bones), and broccoli.
system: What is osteoporosis?
output: Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, increasing the risk of sudden and unexpected fractures. Many times, osteoporosis is not discovered until weakened bones cause painful fractures usually in the back or hips. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help prevent osteoporosis from ever occurring. And treatments can slow the rate of bone loss if you already have osteoporosis.
system: What are some alternatives to hormone therapy for osteoporosis?
output: Bisphosphonates are used to prevent and/or treat osteoporosis. This drug is a selective estrogen receptor modulator ( SERM) that has many estrogen-like properties. It may increase the risk of blood clots. Teriparatide ( Forteo) and abaloparatide ( Tymlos), are a type of hormone used to treat osteoporosis. It is used to treat women at high risk of fracture when other osteoporosis drugs have not worked. Most of the bisphosphonates that are taken by mouth as well as raloxifene ( Evista) can be given to help prevent osteoporosis in people who are at high risk for fractures.
system: How do you treat irritated eyes caused by foreign objects?
output: Solution: If something feels stuck in your eye, try to wash it out with water. Don't touch your eye or try to remove the object. Keep your eye closed as much as possible and go to an eye doctor or emergency room immediately.
system: Are foreign objects irritating your eyes?
output: Foreign objects: Sand, dirt, and sawdust can make you weepy. They can also scratch your cornea, the clear covering of the front of your eye. Symptoms include pain (which may be worse when you open or shut your eye), redness, watering, and sensitivity to light.
system: How do I treat medical conditions that irritate my eyes?
output: Symptoms include: Always feeling like you have something in your eye Eyelids or lashes that crust over Eyelashes that grow in wrong directions Flakes at the base of your lashes Redness and itching Solution: Your doctor may prescribe medications for chronic dry eyes. There are treatments for blepharitis, too, and your doctor will probably suggest using an eyelid scrub.
system: How do I keep my eyes healthy and infection-free?
output: Replace your mascara often, and never share makeup. Wear wrap-around sunglasses, and use safety glasses if you work with machinery. Keep them moist. Dry eyes are more likely to get inflamed or scarred. Stay away from cigarette smoke. Air conditioning can pull moisture from the air in your house, so run a humidifier if it feels too dry. Ask your doctor if any of your medications might dry out your eyes. Be careful with contacts. Wash your hands before you put in your lenses. See your eye doctor. If you have pain or blurriness, double vision, or a serious eye injury, go to the doctor immediately.
system: What is pinkeye?
output: Infections: Red, itchy pinkeye is a form of conjunctivitis caused by a virus or bacteria. Your eyes put out a sticky or ropy discharge. Your eyelids may crust over. It usually starts in one eye and spreads to the other. And you can infect other people. Solution: Try cool compresses if they're itchy. Your doctor can tell you if the cause is a virus or bacteria. He might prescribe eye drops to treat it.
system: How do you treat allergies that cause eye irritation?
output: Solution: Try over-the-counter antihistamine eye drops or allergy pills. A cool compress may soothe the itching.
system: What should I do if something feels stuck in my eye?
output: Foreign objects: Sand, dirt, and sawdust can make you weepy. They can also scratch your cornea, the clear covering of the front of your eye. Symptoms include pain (which may be worse when you open or shut your eye), redness, watering, and sensitivity to light. Solution: If something feels stuck in your eye, try to wash it out with water. Don't touch your eye or try to remove the object. Keep your eye closed as much as possible and go to an eye doctor or emergency room immediately.
system: What medical conditions can irritate my eyes?
output: Medical conditions: Rheumatoid arthritis and SjÃ¶gren's syndrome can cause dry eyes as well as more serious problems. Bacteria or a form of dandruff can cause blepharitis, a chronic condition that involves inflammation of the eyelids.
system: How do I soothe common eye irritants?
output: Irritants: Other things that can make your eyes red and itchy include tobacco smoke, chlorinated pool water, and even the air around indoor pools. Solution: Rinse your eyes with clean, warm water, and use artificial tears to soothe them.
system: How do you treat what's irritating your eyes?
output: Solution: Rinse your eyes with clean, warm water, and use artificial tears to soothe them.
system: Is an allergy irritating your eyes?
output: Allergies: Your eyes let you know when it's allergy season, or if your new partner's pet gives off dander. Itchy, watery, swollen, and red eyes are signs of allergic conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the membrane that covers the whites of your eyes. Sometimes this happens along with nasal allergy symptoms.
system: Are medical conditions causing your irritated eyes?
output: Medical conditions: Rheumatoid arthritis and SjÃ¶gren's syndrome can cause dry eyes as well as more serious problems. Bacteria or a form of dandruff can cause blepharitis, a chronic condition that involves inflammation of the eyelids. Symptoms include: Always feeling like you have something in your eye Eyelids or lashes that crust over Eyelashes that grow in wrong directions Flakes at the base of your lashes Redness and itching Solution: Your doctor may prescribe medications for chronic dry eyes.
system: What can you do to keep your eyes healthy and happy?
output: Keep your eye closed as much as possible and go to an eye doctor or emergency room immediately. Follow these steps: Give them a break. Replace your mascara often, and never share makeup. Wear wrap-around sunglasses, and use safety glasses if you work with machinery. Keep them moist. Dry eyes are more likely to get inflamed or scarred. Stay away from cigarette smoke. Air conditioning can pull moisture from the air in your house, so run a humidifier if it feels too dry. Ask your doctor if any of your medications might dry out your eyes. Be careful with contacts. Wash your hands before you put in your lenses.
system: Are your contacts or eye makeup causing irritated eyes?
output: Symptoms include pain (which may be worse when you open or shut your eye), redness, watering, and sensitivity to light. Solution: If something feels stuck in your eye, try to wash it out with water. Dry eyes are more likely to get inflamed or scarred.
system: What are the stages of sleep?
output: When you get your ZZZs, you cycle between REM and non- REM sleep. REM stands for rapid eye movement. During REM sleep, your eyes move quickly in different directions. That doesn't happen during non- REM sleep. First comes non- REM sleep, followed by a shorter period of REM sleep, and then the cycle starts over again. Dreams typically happen during REM sleep.