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system: What can I do on my own to help with ADHD as an adult?
output: There are things you can do on your own, too. Eat healthy foods. Get regular exercise. Get plenty of sleep. Find ways to manage your stress, like meditation or yoga. Also, think about joining a support group to connect with other adults who are living with ADHD.
system: How can counseling help with adult ADHD?
output: Counseling is another important part of ADHD treatment. Your doctor can refer you to a counselor or therapist who can help you tackle the everyday problems that the disorder can bring.
system: Can blood pressure drugs help adult ADHD?
output: If you can't take other ADHD meds, your doctor might prescribe one of two blood pressure drugs: clonidine ( Kapvay) or guanfacine ( Intuniv, Tenex). These medications can help you manage symptoms like impulsivity and hyperactivity.
system: Which stimulant medications are used to treat adult ADHD?
output: Stimulants your doctor might prescribe include: Amphetamine-based medicine ( Adzenys, Dexedrine, Dyanavel, Evekeo, Pro Centra, Vyvanse, Zenzedi) Methylphenidate-based medicine ( Aptensio, Concerta, Cotempla, Daytrana, Metadate, Methylin, Quilli Chew, Quillivant, Ritalin) Mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine ( Mydayis) Once you agree on a medication, your doctor will probably prescribe a low dose and see if it helps your symptoms.
system: What are the side effects of blood pressure drugs used for adult ADHD?
output: The side effects include dry mouth, dizziness, headache, and sleepiness.
system: Can any adult take a stimulant once diagnosed with ADHD?
output: You shouldn't take stimulants if you have health problems like heart disease, glaucoma, or a history of alcohol or drug abuse. If you take an antidepressant, you should talk to your doctor before you take a stimulant, too.
system: What stimulants are used to treat adult ADHD?
output: Stimulants your doctor might prescribe include: Amphetamine-based medicine ( Adzenys, Dexedrine, Dyanavel, Evekeo, Pro Centra, Vyvanse, Zenzedi) Methylphenidate-based medicine ( Aptensio, Concerta, Cotempla, Daytrana, Metadate, Methylin, Quilli Chew, Quillivant, Ritalin) Mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine ( Mydayis) Once you agree on a medication, your doctor will probably prescribe a low dose and see if it helps your symptoms.
system: What can you do to treat adult ADHD?
output: Get regular exercise. Get plenty of sleep. Find ways to manage your stress, like meditation or yoga. Also, think about joining a support group to connect with other adults who are living with ADHD.
system: What are the side effects of ADHD stimulants in adults?
output: Stimulants can cause side effects like dry mouth, loss of appetite, insomnia, and headaches. If you get your medicine through patches on your skin ( Daytrana), they may change the color of your skin in that area. Some side effects go away on their own after a few days or weeks. Some don't, but you may find the benefits of the medicine are worth dealing with the side effects. If the side effects bother you, your doctor might change your dose or suggest another drug. Don't stop taking any medication suddenly without telling your doctor.
system: Is it normal for symptoms of adult ADHD to return with treatment over time?
output: Over time, your symptoms may change, and treatments that worked at first might stop working. Your doctor and counselor will help you work through these changes by tweaking your treatment plan.
system: What are the side effects of stimulant medications for adult ADHD?
output: Stimulants can cause side effects like dry mouth, loss of appetite, insomnia, and headaches. If you get your medicine through patches on your skin ( Daytrana), they may change the color of your skin in that area. Some side effects go away on their own after a few days or weeks. Some don't, but you may find the benefits of the medicine are worth dealing with the side effects. If the side effects bother you, your doctor might change your dose or suggest another drug.
system: How do you treat adult ADHD symptoms?
output: ADHD is different for everyone, so there's no single treatment for all. Your care plan will depend on many things, including how the disorder affects your life, other health problems you have, and any medications you take for them. Talk with your doctor to decide which works best for your routine, and to figure out the best time of day to take your medication. These medications can help you manage symptoms like impulsivity and hyperactivity.
system: How can you treat symptoms of adult ADHD?
output: ADHD is different for everyone, so there's no single treatment for all. Your care plan will depend on many things, including how the disorder affects your life, other health problems you have, and any medications you take for them. Talk with your doctor to decide which works best for your routine, and to figure out the best time of day to take your medication. These medications can help you manage symptoms like impulsivity and hyperactivity.
system: What blood pressure drugs can be used to treat adult ADHD?
output: Your doctor might prescribe one of these meds, like atomoxetine ( Strattera), if stimulants aren't right for you. These medications can help you manage symptoms like impulsivity and hyperactivity. The side effects include dry mouth, dizziness, headache, and sleepiness.
system: How does cognitive behavioral therapy help with adult ADHD?
output: You'll work with your doctor to figure out what's best for you. Cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT) can teach you how to: Manage your time Make plans for both the near future and further down the road Handle your emotions Deal with stress Change your self-image if you tend to think poorly of yourself Think things through before you take action Avoid taking unneeded risks Counseling can also teach you ways to remember things better and show you how to use calendars and date books to give your days structure. Find ways to manage your stress, like meditation or yoga.
system: What can help to manage adult ADHD?
output: And counseling can give you skills to manage your day-to-day life. It teaches you how to tackle problems the disorder may cause, like losing things, getting easily distracted, or being late. If you get your medicine through patches on your skin ( Daytrana), they may change the color of your skin in that area.
system: How do non-stimulant medications help with adult ADHD?
output: If you get your medicine through patches on your skin ( Daytrana), they may change the color of your skin in that area. If the side effects bother you, your doctor might change your dose or suggest another drug. If you can't take other ADHD meds, your doctor might prescribe one of two blood pressure drugs: clonidine ( Kapvay) or guanfacine ( Intuniv, Tenex).
system: How can your treatments for adult ADHD change?
output: These might go away over time. Your doctor and counselor will help you work through these changes by tweaking your treatment plan.
system: Does niacin treat cholesterol?
output: Doctors may prescribe this to help raise HDL ("good") cholesterol. To be effective, it must be taken in large doses. Unfortunately, in these amounts it often causes skin flushing and upset stomach. Newer versions of niacin made to minimize these side effects may be easier to take. Despite its effects on cholesterol levels, an important scientific study recently found that adding niacin to statin therapy did not lower the risk of future heart problems.
system: When should you start getting your cholesterol checked?
output: It's a simple blood test. Your doctor may ask you to not eat or drink overnight before the test, so they can check your total cholesterol, your HDL (âgoodâ) cholesterol, and your LDL ("badâ) cholesterol.
system: What are fibric acid derivatives for cholesterol?
output: Doctors occasionally prescribe these to raise HDL cholesterol and lower triglyceride levels. They also mildly lower LDL.
system: Does changing your habits help to lower cholesterol?
output: Near optimal/ Above optimal: 100-129 Borderline high: Between 130 and 159 High: Above 160 tp 189 Very high: 190 and above If you have high cholesterol or want to prevent it, most doctors and dietitians agree that changing your habits is your first line of defense. That means eating a diet low in saturated fat and simple carbohydrates, avoiding trans fats, getting more fiber, keeping your weight healthy, exercising regularly, and not smoking.
system: What are statins for cholesterol?
output: These are among the most widely used drugs to lower total and LDL cholesterol. Statins available in the U. S. are atorvastatin ( Lipitor). fluvastatin ( Lescol), lovastate in (altoprev, Mevacor), pitavastatin ( Livalo), pravastatin ( Flolipid, Pravachol), rosuvastatin calcium ( Crestor), or simvastatin ( Zocor). These drugs block the liver's ability to make cholesterol.
system: What are bile acid binders for cholesterol?
output: Also known as cholestyramine and colestipol, these may lower total and LDL cholesterol in some people. Side effects include bloating, gas, and constipation. If your cholesterol level can't be controlled by using medication, your doctor may try to combine a bile acid binder and a statin.
system: What is proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors for cholesterol?
output: Proprotein convertase substilisin kexin type 9 ( PCSK9) inhibitors. This is a new class of cholesterol lowering drugs which is used in patients who cannot control their cholesterol through diet and statin treatments in heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
system: What are guidelines for HDL ("Good") cholesterol levels?
output: But here are the general guidelines: Total Cholesterol Levels Desirable: Below 200 Borderline high: Between 200 and 239 High: 240 or more HDL (â Good') Cholesterol Levels Excellent: 60 and above Normal: 40 to 59 Too low: Below 40 LDL (â Bad') Cholesterol Levels Optimal: Less than 100.
system: What is  ezetimibe (zetia) for cholesterol?
output: This drug limits the amount of cholesterol the small intestine can absorb. People who take it also usually take a statin, which can result reduce cholesterol another 25%. Zetia is controversial, however, because of less evidence that it lowers the risk of heart attack or death from heart disease.
system: What is LDL apheresis for cholesterol?
output: It's a simple blood test. LDL apheresis. Over several hours, blood is removed from the body, chemically cleansed of LDL cholesterol, and then returned to the body. Treatments every 2 to 3 weeks can cut average LDL cholesterol by 50% to 80%, but they're costly in both time and money.
system: What supplements are risky for your liver if you have hepatitis C?
output: Some common natural products that can be risky for your liver are: Chaparral Jin Bu Huan Germander Comfrey, mate, and Gordolobo yerba teas Mistletoe Skullcap Pennyroyal (squaw mint oil) Margosa oil Kava Yohimbe Weight loss products can also harm your liver. So can large doses of vitamin and mineral supplements, including: Iron Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K In general, good nutrition may help your liver form new cells.
system: What should you avoid if you have hepatitis C?
output: Don't drink any alcohol unless your doctor says it's OK. It can speed up damage to your liver cells. Recreational drugs in general are no good for your liver. For example, marijuana may lead to faster liver scarring. And using a needle to inject substances can raise your odds of getting reinfected with hep C. If you're a smoker, you need to quit. It can make you more likely to get liver cancer. Talk to your doctor about ways to quit.
system: What should you know about taking supplements for hepatitis C?
output: Talk to your doctor before taking any of these if you have hepatitis C. Some of them may cause severe liver injury. It's also important to keep in mind that supplements and herbs aren't regulated by the FDA the way medications are. They don't go through the same tough testing to see if they're safe and effective.
system: What natural products should I avoid if I have hepatitis C?
output: Some common natural products that can be risky for your liver are: Chaparral Jin Bu Huan Germander Comfrey, mate, and Gordolobo yerba teas Mistletoe Skullcap Pennyroyal (squaw mint oil) Margosa oil Kava Yohimbe Weight loss products can also harm your liver.
system: Why should I avoid alcohol, illegal drugs, and cigarettes if I have hepatitis C?
output: It can speed up damage to your liver cells. Recreational drugs in general are no good for your liver. For example, marijuana may lead to faster liver scarring. And using a needle to inject substances can raise your odds of getting reinfected with hep C. If you're a smoker, you need to quit. It can make you more likely to get liver cancer. Talk to your doctor about ways to quit.
system: What foods should you avoid if you have hepatitis C?
output: It can speed up damage to your liver cells. If you have cirrhosis (liver scarring) from hepatitis C, you need to be very careful about the meds you take. So can large doses of vitamin and mineral supplements, including: Iron Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K In general, good nutrition may help your liver form new cells. But if you have hepatitis C, there are some foods to avoid or eat less of. They can have bacteria that give you serious infections that are more severe if you have hep C. Fatty, sugary foods.
system: What medications should you avoid if you have hepatitis C?
output: If you have hepatitis C, though, it may not work as well. It can speed up damage to your liver cells. Things to avoid include: Acetaminophen NSAIDs Sleeping pills or tranquilizers Whatever stage of hepatitis C you have, make sure to: Share a list of all your prescription and over-the-counter drugs with your medical team.
system: Do I need to limit protein if I have cirrhosis?
output: It can speed up damage to your liver cells. If you have cirrhosis (liver scarring) from hepatitis C, you need to be very careful about the meds you take.
system: What medications should I avoid if I have hepatitis C?
output: To avoid problems like that, you might need to change what you eat and drink and the kinds of supplements and drugs you take. The doses of some medications will need to be adjusted, and some should be avoided completely.
system: How can scratching be bad?
output: But whether it's from a mosquito bite, chickenpox, or chronic skin issue like eczema, any relief from scratching will be short-lived. And too much scratching can make the problem much worse.
system: What are some tips for when I itch?
output: It helps to keep your nails short so you're less likely to break your skin if you do scratch. You can also try wearing gloves to bed to protect your skin while you're asleep.
system: How can my doctor help with the urge to scratch?
output: With those, you might feel numbness and tingling along with the itch. A wet compress or cold shower can ease the itching. Ask your doctor. Watch for infection. Call your doctor if your skin is tender to the touch, begins to smell, or oozes pus.
system: Do children grind their teeth?
output: The problem of teeth grinding is not limited to adults. Approximately 15% to 33% of children grind their teeth. Children who grind their teeth tend to do so at two peak times -- when their baby teeth emerge and when their permanent teeth come in. Most children lose the teeth grinding habit after these two sets of teeth have come in more fully. Most commonly, children grind their teeth during sleep rather than during waking hours. No one knows exactly why children grind their teeth but considerations include improperly aligned teeth or irregular contact between upper and lower teeth, illnesses and other medical conditions (such as nutritional deficiencies, pinworm, allergies, endocrine disorders), and psychological factors including anxiety and stress.
system: Why do people grind their teeth?
output: It can also be caused by a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea.
system: What problems can result from grinding baby teeth?
output: Grinding of the baby teeth rarely results in problems. However, teeth grinding can cause jaw pain, headaches, wear on the teeth, and TMD. Consult your dentist if your child's teeth look worn or if your child complains of tooth sensitivity or pain.
system: Is teeth grinding (bruxism) harmful?
output: !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. Occasional teeth grinding, medically called bruxism, does not usually cause harm, but when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis the teeth can be damaged and other oral health complications can arise.
system: What are specific tips to help a child stop grinding his or her teeth?
output: Specific tips to help a child stop grinding his or her teeth include: Decrease your child's stress, especially just before bed. Try massage and stretching exercises to relax the muscles. Make sure your child's diet includes plenty of water. Dehydration may be linked to teeth grinding. Ask your dentist to monitor your child's teeth if he or she is a grinder. No intervention is usually required with preschool-age children. However, older children may need temporary crowns or other methods, such as a night guard, to prevent the grinding.
system: What are some other tips to stop grinding my teeth?
output: Other tips to help you stop teeth grinding include: Avoid or cut back on foods and drinks that contain caffeine, such as colas, chocolate, and coffee. Avoid alcohol. Grinding tends to intensify after alcohol consumption. Do not chew on pencils or pens or anything that is not food. Avoid chewing gum as it allows your jaw muscles to get more used to clenching and makes you more likely to grind your teeth. Train yourself not to clench or grind your teeth. If you notice that you clench or grind during the day, position the tip of your tongue between your teeth. This practice trains your jaw muscles to relax. Relax your jaw muscles at night by holding a warm washcloth against your cheek in front of your earlobe.
system: How do I find out if I grind my teeth?
output: Many times people learn that they grind their teeth by their loved one who hears the grinding at night. If you suspect you may be grinding your teeth, talk to your dentist. He or she can examine your mouth and jaw for signs of bruxism, such as jaw tenderness and excessive wear on your teeth. Most commonly, children grind their teeth during sleep rather than during waking hours.
system: Why is teeth grinding harmful?
output: When these events happen, bridges, crowns, root canals, implants, partial dentures, and even complete dentures may be needed. Not only can severe grinding damage teeth and result in tooth loss, it can also affect your jaws, cause or worsen TMD/ TMJ, and even change the appearance of your face. Dehydration may be linked to teeth grinding.
system: What are examples of products that may contain asbestos?
output: Other items that may contain asbestos include: · Insulation in walls and attics · Vinyl tiles used for floors · Shingles · Siding on houses · Blankets that protect hot water pipes · Fabrics that resist heat · Car brakes The fibers that form asbestos separate very easily into tiny pieces when they're handled or damaged.
system: How can cognitive behavioral therapy help you deal with your mood swings?
output: Cognitive behavioral therapy is a type of short-term treatment. Your therapist will help you change patterns of thinking and behavior that add to problems in your life. For instance, if criticism sends you into a tailspin, you may work on new ways to receive and react to constructive feedback.
system: Can bipolar disorder cause intense mood swings?
output: People with bipolar disorder have highs and lows that are much more intense and longer-lasting than usual mood swings. For example, it's normal to feel great, like everything's going your way, for a day or two. Someone with bipolar disorder, though, can spend several days or weeks being the life of the party: racing around, talking fast, not sleeping much, and doing destructive things like running through the family's bank account. That's called a manic phase. They could possibly hear voices, too. Similarly, it's not uncommon to have trouble getting out of bed to go to a job you don't like. But someone with bipolar disorder may stay in bed for 4 days and lose that job.
system: Can borderline personality disorder cause mood swings?
output: A characteristic of this mental illness is sudden, intense shifts in mood -- such as anxious to angry, or depressed to anxious -- usually without the extreme highs seen in bipolar disorder. These are often "triggered" by what seem like ordinary interactions with other people.
system: How can hormonal changes cause mood swings?
output: For women, PMS, pregnancy, menopause (the year after your last period), and perimenopause (the years before it) can lead to unpredictable moods. Men's hormones tend to stay pretty stable until age 30, when testosterone begins to gradually decline. About a third of men age 75 and older have low levels of testosterone. That can cause mood swings, along with erectile dysfunction, sleep problems, and, yes, hot flashes. When your mood swings get in the way of your job, your relationships, or any other part of your life, make an appointment with your doctor to sort out what's going on.
system: When should you see a doctor about your mood swings?
output: When your mood swings get in the way of your job, your relationships, or any other part of your life, make an appointment with your doctor to sort out what's going on. Simple changes may help you handle mild, uncomfortable, annoying (to you or to others) mood swings.
system: How many Americans are affected by bipolar disorder each year?
output: This treatable mental illness affects 3% of adult Americans each year.
system: How can depression cause mood swings?
output: Someone who is depressed may have mood swings, too. They'll have their lows, then feel OK, but they won't get the manic highs that someone with bipolar disorder would. Depressed people may feel worse in the morning and become more cheerful later in the day. If you've been feeling sad, drained, restless, or hopeless for more than 2 weeks, it's time to call your doctor.
system: Can attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) cause mood swings?
output: Mood swings, a hot temper, and easily getting frustrated can sometimes be symptoms of ADHD in adults.
system: How can regular workouts help you deal with your mood swings?
output: Some people feel uneasy, fearful, and worried even when they realize there's no good reason. Plus, exercise can improve your sleep.
system: When are you diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder?
output: And when you're especially sensitive, you may react more strongly or more often to situations than other people. They may feel unmotivated, sad, or even suicidal.