laomobai/llama3-1 huggingface dataset:
system: How are steroid-based creams used to treat psoriasis?
output: The mainstay of psoriasis treatment, steroid creams decrease inflammation, relieve itching, and block the production of cells that are overproduced in psoriasis. Stronger preparations, which are more effective than milder ones, can cause side effects that include burning, dryness, irritation, and thinning of the skin. Be especially careful to follow your doctor's instructions on their use.
system: How are coal-tar ointments and shampoos used to treat psoriasis?
output: These products can help slow the rapid growth of skin cells and alleviate symptoms, but some people are vulnerable to the side effects, especially folliculitis, a pimple-like rash affecting the hair follicles. These medicines should be used only under a doctor's supervision.
system: How is salicylic acid used to treat psoriasis?
output: Some doctors recommend salicylic acid ointment, which smoothes the skin by promoting the shedding of psoriatic scales. Using salicylic acid over large areas of skin, however, may cause the body to absorb too much of the medication, leading to side effects. Salicylic acid may also cause skin irritation and weaken hair shafts, which can cause breakage and temporary hair loss. The effectiveness of these preparations are modest at best.
system: How are prescription retinoids used to treat psoriasis?
output: Prescription retinoids. These topical preparations containing a synthetic form of vitamin A can help improve psoriasis. These preparations don't work as quickly as steroids.
system: When are natural treatments for psoriasis used?
output: If medications fail to relieve the symptoms of psoriasis or cause unwanted side effects, people may try natural remedies, such as herbs and vitamins, for relief. Some people with psoriasis find natural sunlight and ocean water helpful. Some seaside resorts offer special programs for people with psoriasis.
system: How are coal-tar containing ointments and shampoos used to treat psoriasis?
output: These products can help slow the rapid growth of skin cells and alleviate symptoms, but some people are vulnerable to the side effects, especially folliculitis, a pimple-like rash affecting the hair follicles. These medicines should be used only under a doctor's supervision.
system: What newer treatments improve severe psoriasis?
output: They're often used to treat severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. These drugs, which are made from human or animal proteins, are quite effective but extremely expensive. They include adalimumab ( Humira), brodalumab ( Siliq), certolizumab pegol ( Cimzia), etanercept ( Enbrel), guselkumab ( Tremfya), infliximab ( Inflectra, Remicade, Renflexis), ixekizumab ( Taltz), risankizumab-rzaa( SKYRIZI),secukinumab ( Cosentyx), tildrakizumab ( Ilumya), and ustekinumab ( Stelara).
system: How do Dead Sea salts help treat psoriasis?
output: Bath solutions, such as Dead Sea salts, oil, oilated oatmeal, or Epsom salts can help psoriasis by removing scales and easing itching. To try Dead Sea salts and other bath solutions, mix them in the bath as directed, then soak in the tub for about 15 minutes. As soon as you get out of the tub, apply a moisturizer to the skin. Don't expect a lot of improvement, however.
system: How are oral drugs used to treat psoriasis?
output: These compounds with vitamin- A-like properties can be mildly helpful to people with severe psoriasis. Women of childbearing age need to use birth control with this medication because it is linked with an increased risk for birth defects.
system: How are topical treatments used for psoriasis?
output: Topical treatments are rubbed directly into the affected skin to bring local relief without the system-wide side effects of medicines taken by mouth or a shot.
system: How does aloe vera help treat psoriasis?
output: Preliminary research suggests that topical cream from the aloe vera plant may improve symptoms of psoriasis. One study showed that topical aloe vera was more effective than placebo. This product is of only minimal benefit, at best.
system: How does fish oil help treat psoriasis?
output: Fish oil. Fish oil may be helpful for psoriasis when taken as an injection by vein, but it doesn't seem to have a positive effect when taken by mouth. However, some research showed that it might give added benefit to UVB light therapy.
system: How is calcipotriene topical ointment used to treat psoriasis?
output: These have proven to be effective for treating psoriasis, especially when combined with a topical corticosteroid cream. It's best to use only limited amounts to avoid side effects.
system: How are Dead Sea salts used to treat psoriasis?
output: Bath solutions, such as Dead Sea salts, oil, oilated oatmeal, or Epsom salts can help psoriasis by removing scales and easing itching. To try Dead Sea salts and other bath solutions, mix them in the bath as directed, then soak in the tub for about 15 minutes. As soon as you get out of the tub, apply a moisturizer to the skin. Don't expect a lot of improvement, however.
system: Are oral retinoids useful in treating psoriasis?
output: These compounds with vitamin- A-like properties can be mildly helpful to people with severe psoriasis. Women of childbearing age need to use birth control with this medication because it is linked with an increased risk for birth defects.
system: What are natural psoriasis treatments?
output: If medications fail to relieve the symptoms of psoriasis or cause unwanted side effects, people may try natural remedies, such as herbs and vitamins, for relief. Some people with psoriasis find natural sunlight and ocean water helpful. Some seaside resorts offer special programs for people with psoriasis.
system: When is light therapy used to treat psoriasis?
output: Even regular doses of sunlight -- not enough to produce sunburn -- can help psoriasis lesions in many people. For persistent, difficult-to-treat cases of psoriasis, many doctors recommend light therapy. PUVA (the drug psoralen combined with ultraviolet A, or UVA, light). However, this form of therapy is used far less often today, because it has been shown to increase the risk of developing skin cancer -- even decades after stopping this therapy. Ultraviolet B light ( UVB) light. This more targeted ultraviolet light treatment is less likely to cause cancer than PUVA and is almost as effective.
system: When are oral drugs used to treat psoriasis?
output: This is one of the most effective treatments. When other treatments fail, some doctors prescribe oral or injectable drugs to treat psoriasis. Some of these medications affect the immune system. Methotrexate. However, it can cause side effects, so your doctor will have you come in for regular blood tests.
system: How can diet help treat psoriasis?
output: However, this form of therapy is used far less often today, because it has been shown to increase the risk of developing skin cancer -- even decades after stopping this therapy. If you are considering natural remedies for psoriasis, here's what you should know about some of the more commonly used remedies: Dead Sea salts. It's important to wash your hands immediately after rubbing in capsaicin and not touch your eyes or mouth while you have capsaicin on your hands. Diet.
system: What oral drugs are used to treat psoriasis?
output: This is one of the most effective treatments. When other treatments fail, some doctors prescribe oral or injectable drugs to treat psoriasis. Some of these medications affect the immune system. Methotrexate. However, it can cause side effects, so your doctor will have you come in for regular blood tests.
system: How is diet used to treat psoriasis?
output: However, this form of therapy is used far less often today, because it has been shown to increase the risk of developing skin cancer -- even decades after stopping this therapy. If you are considering natural remedies for psoriasis, here's what you should know about some of the more commonly used remedies: Dead Sea salts. It's important to wash your hands immediately after rubbing in capsaicin and not touch your eyes or mouth while you have capsaicin on your hands. Diet.
system: How is Cayenne pepper used to treat psoriasis?
output: People have also found that creams which have capsaicin in them can also soothe the itch and some of the stinging from psoriasis plaques. In one study, applying capsaicin cream to the skin relieved itching and skin lesions in people with psoriasis. Capsaicin can cause a burning sensation to the skin, which improves the longer you use it.
system: Can being assertive rather than aggressive help reduce stress in women over 50?
output: Be assertive instead of aggressive.
system: Can being positive help reduce stress in women over 50?
output: Look for silver linings and good news. Make a gratitude list. Let go of negatives. Accept that there are things you cannot control.
system: Can exercise and having a support system help reduce chronic stress in women over 50?
output: Exercise reduces stress, improves mood, and boosts overall health. It also helps you sleep better. Build a support system. For some people, becoming part of a religious community helps reduce stress. For others it may be diving into a swim club, or a sewing circle. But wherever your find them, solid friendships help you feel warmth, security, connection.
system: What are some ways to find emotional balance if you're a woman over 50 and you have chronic stress?
output: Find things to be passionate about. Find a hobby. Be creative! Get enough rest and sleep. When you're under stress, your body needs time to recover. Give it the rest it needs. Eat healthy, balanced meals. Your body needs good nutrition to fight the effects of stress. Also, don't rely on alcohol to quiet your anxiety. Make a little time, try a few of these tips -- and reduce stress.
system: What is chronic stress in women over 50?
output: For women over 50, the effects of chronic stress are compounded. Your body isn't as resilient as it once was, so it needs better maintenance -- a healthier lifestyle -- to repair itself. The keys to less stress and greater happiness? They're positive action, good health, good relationships, and a sense of optimism.
system: How do objects get stuck in the rectum?
output: The majority of objects found in the rectum have been introduced through the anus. But sometimes a foreign body may be swallowed, pass through the digestive tract, and eventually get stuck in the rectum. Common examples found in the rectum include: Fruits and vegetables Bottles Candles Objects designed to be placed in the anus (such as vibrators or dildos) Foreign bodies may be found in the rectum: In children In psychiatric patients In victims of assault As a result of injury caused by medical practitioners (an example would be a broken enema catheter tip) As a result of an object being used for sexual gratification The majority of people with an object in their rectum may have no signs or symptoms.
system: When should I seek medical care for rectal foreign body?
output: Seek emergency medical help if you think you have a foreign object in your rectum and you have abdominal pain, bleeding, or fever. Otherwise, if you know you have an object in your rectum, or think you do, seek medical help to remove it as soon as is possible. It is likely that most doctors will not have the equipment in their offices that may be required to safely remove the object. So a hospital's emergency department may be the best place to go.
system: What will a doctor ask about a foreign object in your rectum?
output: Doctors will particularly want to know: Exactly what the object is (or could be in the case of children or psychiatric patients who cannot give a history) How long it has been there What attempts have been made already to try to remove it The doctor will also want to know about abdominal pain, fever or temperature, and whether there has been any evidence of rectal bleeding.
system: Do you need to see a doctor to remove a foreign object from your rectum?
output: Most laxatives are too slow in onset to be effective. The sooner an object in the rectum is removed the better. This is done to be sure there has not been any damage to the lining of the bowel, either from the initial insertion of the object or from attempts to remove it. Most people who receive treatment for an object in their rectum and will not have any long-term complications or problems.
system: What's the treatment for a foreign object in your rectum?
output: The sooner an object in the rectum is removed the better. Sometimes the doctor will pass a tube between the object and the wall of the rectum to try to equalize the pressure as the object is removed. This is uncomfortable, and you will be sedated for this procedure. If the object is far into the rectum, its removal may need to be done in an operating room where you'll receive a general anesthetic. If there are signs of infection in the abdomen, a hole in the bowel, or heavy bleeding from the anus, you may need emergency surgery.
system: What happens after a doctor removes a foreign object from your rectum?
output: After the object has been removed, the doctor will perform an examination called a sigmoidoscopy, using a long, narrow tube (about 16-18 inches long and a little less than an inch wide) to look inside the anus and rectum. This is done to be sure there has not been any damage to the lining of the bowel, either from the initial insertion of the object or from attempts to remove it. Return to the doctor's office or emergency department if you develop any of these complications: Abdominal pain Vomiting Fever Rectal bleeding There should be no limitations on general activity, unless you were sedated in order to remove the object.
system: What are symptoms of rectal foreign body?
output: The symptoms most likely to be found include: Abdominal pain Nausea and vomiting Fever Rectal bleeding If an object has caused acomplication such as peritonitis -- inflammation of the abdominal wall -- you will have a very tender abdomen. A small number of people will have significant injury. This is seen particularly in cases where the diagnosis is difficult -- in the very young and in psychiatric patients -- or where the person has delayed seeking treatment.
system: Does finding a lump on my thyroid mean I have thyroid cancer?
output: Most aren't cancer. Your thyroid is the small, butterfly-shaped gland usually located at the bottom front of your neck. If you have a lump on it, chances are you found it yourself, though your doctor may have detected it during a physical exam. If you have discovered a lump on your own, you should get your doctor to check it. Your doctor will examine for any lumps, or nodules, you have on your neck.
system: How are genetic tests used for detecting thyroid cancer?
output: Based on your family history, your doctor might order genetic testing to find out if you have any genes that make you more likely to get cancer. It can also show genetic changes that could be a sign of certain types of thyroid cancer.
system: What does computed tomography, or a CT scan, for detecting thyroid cancer show?
output: Computed tomography, commonly called a CT scan or CAT scan, uses special X-rays to give your doctor a look inside of your body. It can show the size and location of thyroid cancer and whether it has spread to other parts of your body.
system: How can blood tests diagnose thyroid cancer?
output: Still, your doctor may want you to get one to help figure out whether your thyroid gland is working right. Based on your family history, your doctor might order genetic testing to find out if you have any genes that make you more likely to get cancer. It can also show genetic changes that could be a sign of certain types of thyroid cancer.
system: How can genetic tests diagnose thyroid cancer?
output: Based on your family history, your doctor might order genetic testing to find out if you have any genes that make you more likely to get cancer. It can also show genetic changes that could be a sign of certain types of thyroid cancer.
system: How is a computed tomography scan used to test for thyroid cancer?
output: Computed tomography, commonly called a CT scan or CAT scan, uses special X-rays to give your doctor a look inside of your body. It can show the size and location of thyroid cancer and whether it has spread to other parts of your body.
system: What is the physical exam like for thyroid cancer?
output: Your doctor will examine for any lumps, or nodules, you have on your neck. He might ask you some questions to find out if you're at risk. The questions might be about whether you've been exposed to too much radiation, or if you have a family history of thyroid cancer or thyroid disease.
system: How do I know if I have thyroid cancer?
output: Most aren't cancer. Your thyroid is the small, butterfly-shaped gland usually located at the bottom front of your neck. If you have a lump on it, chances are you found it yourself, though your doctor may have detected it during a physical exam. If you have discovered a lump on your own, you should get your doctor to check it. Your doctor will examine for any lumps, or nodules, you have on your neck.
system: How is an ultrasound used for detecting thyroid cancer?
output: An ultrasound helps your doctor learn more about the thyroid nodule(s). It uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of your thyroid. Your doctor will place a small device that looks like a wand in front of your thyroid gland. The image of your thyroid and any nodules, even those you can't feel, will show up on a computer screen.
system: What does a physical exam for thyroid cancer consist of?
output: Your doctor will examine for any lumps, or nodules, you have on your neck. He might ask you some questions to find out if you're at risk. The questions might be about whether you've been exposed to too much radiation, or if you have a family history of thyroid cancer or thyroid disease.
system: Should I go to the doctor if I find a lump on my neck?
output: If you have discovered a lump on your own, you should get your doctor to check it. And if it is, the sooner you find out and start treatment, the better.
system: What should you do if you think you might have thyroid cancer?
output: If you have discovered a lump on your own, you should get your doctor to check it. And if it is, the sooner you find out and start treatment, the better.
system: What foods have conjugated linoleic acid?
output: Grass-fed beef may have higher levels of CLA than grain-fed beef. It's also in sunflower and safflower oil. Cooking food may increase levels of CLA.
system: Why do people take conjugated linoleic acid?
output: It's also an antioxidant that may have other health benefits. It may help people feel fuller after eating. For now, if you're looking to lose weight, there's not enough evidence to show that taking CLA will help. CLA does seem to lower bad LDL cholesterol. People take CLA supplements for other reasons, ranging from dry skin to multiple sclerosis ( MS).
system: What is conjugated linoleic acid?
output: CLA is an essential fatty acid that's important for good health. We get small amounts of it from the food we eat. There's no standard dose for CLA.
system: What problems can taking conjugated linoleic acid cause?
output: CLA supplements may cause upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, and fatigue. CLA supplements may worsen insulin resistance, or how your body absorbs sugar, in people with diabetes or metabolic syndrome. It may lower HDL, or good cholesterol. Some research has also documented an increase in inflammation with the use of CLA supplements.
system: How common is prostate cancer in the U.S.?
output: In 2018, the American Cancer Society estimated that nearly 165,000 U. S. men would be diagnosed with prostate cancer and about 29,000 would die from it.
system: What is neuromyelitis optica (Devic's disease)?
output: This rare disease can affect your eyes, arms, and legs. Doctors don't know what causes it, but they do know it makes your body attack your optic nerve and spinal cord. You may have blurred vision or lose your eyesight. If it's in your spinal cord, your legs and arms might not work well. If you have one attack of neuromyelitis optica, you'll probably get another. But if your doctor catches the disease early, he'll have a better chance of treating your symptoms. He may try drugs that turn down your immune system so you don't have relapses.
system: What is the recovery timeline of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)?
output: Most people recover fully within 6 months, though in very rare cases, ADEM can be deadly.
system: Is there a cure for Balo's disease (concentric sclerosis)?
output: They include: High fever Headache Trouble talking or understanding information Memory loss Muscle spasms Seizures Paralysis There isn't a cure for Balo's disease, and no drugs treat it. Your doctor can suggest medications to help with your symptoms, including steroids to bring down the swelling in your brain and spinal cord.
system: Is there a cure for Schilder's disease?
output: Signs include: Weakness on one side of the body Slow movements Seizures Trouble speaking Vision and hearing problems Memory problems Change in personality Weight loss There's no cure, but some people can manage their symptoms well with steroids and drugs that calm the immune system.
system: What are symptoms of neuromyelitis optica (Devic's disease)?
output: Symptoms include: Blurred vision Loss of eyesight Eye pain Weak or numb arms and legs Bladder and bowel problems Vomiting Uncontrollable hiccups Neuromyelitis optica doesn't have a cure or FDA-approved medications to treat it.
system: What are symptoms of Schilder's disease?
output: Signs include: Weakness on one side of the body Slow movements Seizures Trouble speaking Vision and hearing problems Memory problems Change in personality Weight loss There's no cure, but some people can manage their symptoms well with steroids and drugs that calm the immune system.
system: Is there a cure for HTLV-I associated myelopathy (HAM)?
output: The most common symptoms are: Extreme fatigue Vision problems Trouble moving Tingling, burning, or other odd feelings There's no cure, but there are medications to change the course and lower the number of relapses.
system: What is the best way to treat acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)?
output: They include: Fever Low energy Headache Nausea and vomiting Confusion Irritation Eyesight problems Trouble with coordination Drugs that fight inflammation a can stop the damage to the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. A doctor also can prescribe other medicine to ease some ADEM symptoms.
system: I have a demyelinating disorder, what is the best way to treat acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)?
output: They include: Fever Low energy Headache Nausea and vomiting Confusion Irritation Eyesight problems Trouble with coordination Drugs that fight inflammation a can stop the damage to the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. A doctor also can prescribe other medicine to ease some ADEM symptoms.
system: What is acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)?
output: Sometimes it affects the optic nerve, which connects your eye to your brain. You get ADEM when your body attacks its own tissues in response to an infection with a virus or bacteria. It's rare, but it can also be a reaction to a vaccine. Sometimes the cause is unknown.
system: What is HTLV-I associated myelopathy?
output: This condition results from a virus called HTLV-1. It can make your brain and spinal cord swell, which causes the symptoms of the disease. Not everyone who has the virus will get HAM. Some people also carry HTLV-1 but have no symptoms.
system: Is there a cure for neuromyelitis optica?
output: Symptoms include: Blurred vision Loss of eyesight Eye pain Weak or numb arms and legs Bladder and bowel problems Vomiting Uncontrollable hiccups Neuromyelitis optica doesn't have a cure or FDA-approved medications to treat it. Your doctor may give you a steroid shot to help with swelling. He may also try a treatment called plasma exchange.