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system: How do doctors treat severe thrombophlebitis?
output: If your thrombophlebitis is more severe, your doctor may give you a blood thinner like heparin or fondaparinux ( Arixtra). You can get some of these medications in the hospital through an IV. You can give others to yourself through shots under your skin at home. They help keep the clot from getting bigger. You may also have to take an oral drug like w arfarin ( Coumadin) for several months or longer to keep clots from coming back. Your doctor will give you regular blood tests to make sure the meds are working.
system: How do blood thinners treat severe thrombophlebitis?
output: A number of newer blood thinners, like direct thrombin inhibitors and factor Xa inhibitors, are also available. But doctors don't normally recommend them as the first-line treatment for thrombophlebitis. That's because they cost more and may cause uncontrollable bleeding. They include apixaban ( Eliquis), dabigatran ( Pradaxa), edoxaban ( Savaysa), and rivaroxaban ( Xarelto).
system: When would someone with thrombophlebitis need surgery?
output: If there's a high risk of tissue damage, or if your clot comes back, you may need surgery after the inflammation improves. In the event you have a clot in a deep vein in your leg, your doctor might recommend an inferior vena cava ( IVC) filter. The vena cava is the main vein in your abdomen. The IVC filter prevents clots in your legs from breaking loose and traveling to your lungs.
system: How is thrombophlebitis treated?
output: It depends on how bad it is. Clots lodged in veins near the surface of the skin often go away on their own in a week or two. But if you do need treatment, your doctor will probably give you something to relieve swelling and pain. He may recommend you elevate your leg or take over-the-counter aspirin or ibuprofen. He might also suggest you apply heat to the affected leg for 15 to 30 minutes two to three times daily.
system: How are serious cases of thrombophlebitis treated?
output: Serious cases of thrombophlebitis may require treatment with antibiotics. These kill infections caused by poor circulation.
system: What is the root meaning of thrombophlebitis?
output: That's because they cost more and may cause uncontrollable bleeding. In the event you have a clot in a deep vein in your leg, your doctor might recommend an inferior vena cava ( IVC) filter.
system: What are the symptoms of thrombophlebitis?
output: Clots lodged in veins near the surface of the skin often go away on their own in a week or two. But if you do need treatment, your doctor will probably give you something to relieve swelling and pain. He may recommend you elevate your leg or take over-the-counter aspirin or ibuprofen. These help to improve blood flow to your legs.
system: What can happen with deeper veins in thrombophlebitis?
output: It depends on how bad it is. Your doctor will give you regular blood tests to make sure the meds are working. If there's a high risk of tissue damage, or if your clot comes back, you may need surgery after the inflammation improves.
system: How do doctors remove blood clots in thrombophlebitis patients?
output: If your thrombophlebitis is more severe, your doctor may give you a blood thinner like heparin or fondaparinux ( Arixtra). In the event you have a clot in a deep vein in your leg, your doctor might recommend an inferior vena cava ( IVC) filter.
system: What causes thrombophlebitis?
output: It depends on how bad it is. You may also have to take an oral drug like w arfarin ( Coumadin) for several months or longer to keep clots from coming back. But doctors don't normally recommend them as the first-line treatment for thrombophlebitis. If there's a high risk of tissue damage, or if your clot comes back, you may need surgery after the inflammation improves.
system: What is thrombophlebitis?
output: If your thrombophlebitis is more severe, your doctor may give you a blood thinner like heparin or fondaparinux ( Arixtra). You can give others to yourself through shots under your skin at home. In the event you have a clot in a deep vein in your leg, your doctor might recommend an inferior vena cava ( IVC) filter.
system: When does thrombophlebitis go away?
output: Clots lodged in veins near the surface of the skin often go away on their own in a week or two. If there's a high risk of tissue damage, or if your clot comes back, you may need surgery after the inflammation improves.
system: Who is at risk for thrombophlebitis?
output: You can get some of these medications in the hospital through an IV. These kill infections caused by poor circulation.
system: How do compression stockings treat thrombophlebitis?
output: But if you do need treatment, your doctor will probably give you something to relieve swelling and pain. These help to improve blood flow to your legs. They also help to reduce swelling.
system: How do varicose veins lead to thrombophlebitis?
output: These help to improve blood flow to your legs. They also help to reduce swelling. You can get some of these medications in the hospital through an IV. That's because they cost more and may cause uncontrollable bleeding.
system: What is superficial thrombophlebitis?
output: But if you do need treatment, your doctor will probably give you something to relieve swelling and pain. The vena cava is the main vein in your abdomen.
system: What medications do doctors use to treat tinnitus?
output: Medications for Tinnitus Many drugs have been studied for treating tinnitus. For some, treatment with low doses of anti-anxiety drugs -- such as Valium or antidepressants such as Elavil -- help reduce tinnitus. The use of a steroid placed into the middle ear along with an anti-anxiety medicine called alprazolam has been shown to be effective for some people. Some small studies have shown that a hormone called misoprostol may be helpful in some cases. Lidocaine, a medication used for the treatment of certain types of abnormal heart rhythms, has been shown to relieve tinnitus for some people, but it must be given intravenously or into the middle ear to be effective. However, the benefits of lidocaine are almost always outweighed by the risks of the drug and it is therefore not recommended and not used for tinnitus.
system: What are the treatments for tinnitus if you're having difficulty coping?
output: If you are having difficulty coping with your tinnitus, you may find counseling and support groups helpful. Ask your doctor for a referral.
system: How do cochlear implants treat tinnitus?
output: Cochlear Implants These devices, implanted in the ear, are mostly used to treat severe deafness. They seem to also help some people with tinnitus-related hearing loss that is significant. The device works by sending electrical signals from the ear to the brain. However, this surgery is not performed for tinnitus alone and is used only for hearing problems.
system: How can dental treatment help with tinnitus?
output: Dental Treatment Some professionals believe tinnitus can be caused by a problem with the temporomandibular joint ( TMJ), the area where the jaw bone attaches to the head, just in front of the ear. They suggest that dental treatment may relieve symptoms of tinnitus, because the muscles and nerves in the jaw are closely connected to those in the ear.
system: When would you need surgery for tinnitus?
output: Dental Treatment Some professionals believe tinnitus can be caused by a problem with the temporomandibular joint ( TMJ), the area where the jaw bone attaches to the head, just in front of the ear.
system: What is tinnitus retracting therapy (TRT)?
output: Tinnitus Retraining Therapy ( TRT) TRT depends upon the natural ability of the brain to "habituate" a signal, to filter it out on a subconscious level so that it does not reach conscious perception. Habituation requires no conscious effort. People frequently habituate many auditory sounds -- air conditioners, computer fans, refrigerators, and gentle rain, among them. What they have in common is that they have no importance, so they are not perceived as ''loud.'' Thus, the brain can screen them out.
system: What is the first step to treating tinnitus?
output: To determine what underlying medical condition may be causing your tinnitus, your doctor will give you a general physical exam, including a careful examination of your ears. But if the tinnitus remains after treatment, or if it results from exposure to loud noise, health professionals recommend various non-medical options that may help reduce or mask the unwanted noise ( See Masking Devices below). Sometimes, tinnitus goes away spontaneously, without any intervention at all. It should be understood, however, that not all tinnitus can be eliminated or reduced, no matter the cause.
system: What are the side effects of impingement syndrome treatment?
output: Upset stomach, indigestion, and headaches are the most common side effects of oral anti-inflammatory drugs. However, taking these medications after meals or with food can help reduce stomach upset. Anti-inflammatory drugs can also cause vomiting, constipation, and bleeding in the stomach (ulcers), although these side effects are not common. Side effects of cortisone shots depend on the dose and frequency of the injections. Unlike cortisone pills, occasional cortisone injections rarely cause serious side effects. Side effects that are much more common with cortisone pills include elevated blood sugar, a decrease in the body's resistance to infection, weight gain, osteoporosis (thinning of the bones), thinning of the skin, cataracts, and raised blood pressure.
system: What can help with treating impingement syndrome?
output: In addition to taking medications, daily stretching in a warm shower will help. You should work to reach your thumb up and behind your back. Avoid repetitive activities with your injured arm, particularly activities where the elbow would move above shoulder level. Your doctor may refer you to a physical therapist who can demonstrate the exercises most effective in strengthening and stretching the shoulder muscles.
system: What is shoulder impingement syndrome?
output: Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. It occurs when there is impingement of tendons or bursa in the shoulder from bones of the shoulder. Overhead activity of the shoulder, especially repeated activity, is a risk factor for shoulder impingement syndrome. Examples include: painting, lifting, swimming, tennis, and other overhead sports. Other risk factors include bone and joint abnormalities.
system: When do you need a cortisone-type injection to treat impingement syndrome?
output: If you have persistent symptoms, despite the use of oral anti-inflammatory drugs, your doctor may consider a cortisone-type injection. Cortisone is a potent anti-inflammatory medication, which should be used only when necessary because it can result in weakening of muscles and tendons if used repeatedly.
system: What is the preferred medication for impingement syndrome?
output: There is no preferred medication for this condition as response to any given medication differs from person to person. If one anti-inflammatory medication does not help within 10 to 14 days, then another one will be given until one that provides relief is found.
system: How successful is treatment for impingement syndrome?
output: The vast majority of people who have impingement syndrome are successfully treated with medication, stretching exercises, and temporary avoidance of repetitive overhead activity until the condition settles down.
system: What else may be needed to treat impingement syndrome?
output: If symptoms persist or if significant weakness is present, then your doctor may perform an ultrasound, MRI, or arthrogram to rule out a rotator cuff tear. If the cuff is torn, surgery may be necessary to repair it.
system: What are the symptoms of shoulder impingement syndrome?
output: The typical symptoms of impingement syndrome include difficulty reaching up behind the back, pain with overhead use of the arm and weakness of shoulder muscles. If tendons are injured for a long period of time, the tendon can actually tear in two, resulting in a rotator cuff tear. This causes significant weakness and may make it difficult for the person to elevate his or her arm. Some people can have rupture of their biceps muscle as part of this continuing impingement process.
system: How is shoulder impingement syndrome treated?
output: Oral anti-inflammatory medications -- such as aspirin, naproxen, or ibuprofen, remain the most common treatment for impingement syndrome. The medicines are usually given for six to eight weeks since it often takes that long to fully treat the problem. You should do this under the care of a doctor because these medications can cause stomach irritation and bleeding.
system: What happens if I have impingement syndrome?
output: If not treated appropriately, the rotator cuff tendons can start to thin and tear. The typical symptoms of impingement syndrome include difficulty reaching up behind the back, pain with overhead use of the arm and weakness of shoulder muscles. If tendons are injured for a long period of time, the tendon can actually tear in two, resulting in a rotator cuff tear. If you have persistent symptoms, despite the use of oral anti-inflammatory drugs, your doctor may consider a cortisone-type injection.
system: How is impingement syndrome diagnosed?
output: X-rays will be taken to rule out arthritis and may show changes in the bone that indicate injury of the muscle. Bone spurs or changes in the normal contour of the bone may be present. Your doctor may refer you to a physical therapist who can demonstrate the exercises most effective in strengthening and stretching the shoulder muscles.
system: How is cinnamon used?
output: But extracts from the bark of the cinnamon tree have also been used in traditional medicine around the world. There are many types of cinnamon, but darker-colored cassia is the one most commonly sold in the United States. Ceylon cinnamon, also known as true cinnamon, is frequently found in other countries.
system: Why do people take cinnamon as medicine?
output: Some research shows cassia cinnamon may lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. But other studies haven't found a benefit. There's also no proof that cinnamon can lower cholesterol or treat yeast infections in people with HIV.
system: How much cinnamon should I take?
output: Because cinnamon is an unproven treatment, there isn't a set dose. Some experts suggest 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (2-4 grams) of powder a day. Some studies have used between 1 gram and 6 grams of cinnamon. Very high doses might be toxic.
system: What are the side effects of taking cinnamon?
output: But heavy use could irritate your mouth and lips, causing sores. Some people are allergic to it. It might cause redness and irritation if you put it on your skin.
system: What interactions might occur when taking cinnamon?
output: If you take any medication regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using cinnamon supplements. They could affect the way antibiotics, diabetes drugs, blood thinners, heart medicines, and others work.
system: How much cinnamon should you take?
output: Because cinnamon is an unproven treatment, there isn't a set dose. Some experts suggest 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (2-4 grams) of powder a day. Some studies have used between 1 gram and 6 grams of cinnamon. Very high doses might be toxic.
system: Why do people take cinnamon?
output: Some research shows cassia cinnamon may lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. But other studies haven't found a benefit. There's also no proof that cinnamon can lower cholesterol or treat yeast infections in people with HIV. Cinnamon also shows promise as an antioxidant, antibiotic, and anti-inflammatory, but for now, there aren't enough studies to prove it can help. Some people are allergic to it.
system: What are treatment options for knee osteoarthritis?
output: These include: Medications you take by mouth. Over-the-counter options include acetaminophen ( Tylenol) as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin) or naproxen ( Aleve). NSAIDs fight inflammation. Stronger NSAIDs are available by prescription. Creams or ointments you rub onto the skin. Different forms are sold over the counter. You can get stronger versions with a prescription. Medications injected into the joint. Corticosteroid injections, also called cortisone shots, fight inflammation and can offer fast pain relief that may last up to several months. Injections of hyaluronic acid boost the natural joint fluid that keeps knees moving smoothly. They may take up to a couple of months to have their full effect but can last up to 6 months or more. Exercise and physical therapy. Exercise strengthens the muscles that support your knee. Physical therapy also helps. A physical therapist can design the program for you and see if you need supportive braces, splints, or canes. If you need to lose weight, diet and exercise can help you shed some pounds and take some of the pressure off your knees. Weight loss. Every pound you gain puts an extra 3 pounds of pressure on your knees. If you eventually need knee replacement surgery, your chances of success are much greater if you first lose extra weight. Nutritional supplements. Some people take glucosamine and chondroitin for OA. Studies on how well they work have had mixed results. Another supplement, called SAMe, has been shown to work as well as nonprescription pain relievers and may have fewer side effects. It takes longer to work, though. Before you start taking any supplements, even if they're natural, tell your doctor so he can check for any side effects.
system: When should you get a knee replacement surgery for knee osteoarthritis?
output: Your knee can be cleaned or flushed to remove loose bone or cartilage pieces that may be causing pain.
system: What should you know about treating knee osteoarthritis?
output: Knee osteoarthritis ( OA) can affect your every move: walking, climbing stairs, even sitting or lying down. Surgery can help bring relief, but doctors almost always advise trying other treatment options first.
system: How is arthroscopic surgery done to treat knee osteoarthritis?
output: In this type of surgery, the surgeon inserts a thin tube with a tiny camera on the end through a small opening in your skin to view the inside of your knee. The surgeon can then remove damaged cartilage -- the smooth covering that protects the bones in the joint. Your knee can be cleaned or flushed to remove loose bone or cartilage pieces that may be causing pain. Most people can get back to their usual activities a few days later.
system: What does knee replacement surgery involve to treat knee osteoarthritis?
output: If you need to lose weight, diet and exercise can help you shed some pounds and take some of the pressure off your knees. The two types of surgery most often recommended for knee OA are arthroscopic surgery and knee replacement surgery. These are made of metals and plastics. It may take months to recover fully, but the relief can last many years or even a lifetime. It may be time to have knee replacement surgery if you have: Severe knee pain that limits your everyday activities Moderate or severe knee pain while resting, day or night Long-lasting knee inflammation and swelling that doesn't get better with rest or medications A bowing in or out of your leg No pain relief from NSAIDs or can't tolerate them
system: How are ependymomas and anaplastic ependymomas treated?
output: Treatment for Ependymomas and Anaplastic Ependymomas Ependymomas and anaplastic ependymomas usually do not pass into normal brain tissue as do other gliomas. Therefore, surgery may be highly effective if all of the tumor is removed. However, ependymomas may seed the cerebrospinal fluid so the entire spinal canal needs evaluation with MRI scanning. These tumors are highly responsive to radiation.
system: What are ependymomas gliomas?
output: These tumors come from the ependymal cells and because they do not spread into the normal brain tissue, some ependymomas can be cured by surgery. They rarely spread outside the brain. But they do have a high risk of local recurrence and thus are considered malignant.
system: What raises your chances of a malignant glioma?
output: Some genetic disorders also increase the risk of development of these tumors in children but rarely in adults. There are no lifestyle risk factors associated with malignant gliomas.
system: Who is most likely to get giloma?
output: These brain tumors are often diagnosed older adults , depending on the type of glioma. Brain tumors are slightly more likely to occur in males. Most gliomas that occur in children are low grade.
system: What is glioma?
output: Glioma is a broad category of brain and spinal cord tumors that come from glial cells brain cells that support nerve cells. The symptoms, prognosis, and treatment of a glioma depend on the person's age, the exact type of tumor, and the location of the tumor within the brain. These tumors tend to grow and infiltrate into the normal brain tissue, which makes surgical removal very difficult -- or sometimes impossible -- and complicates treatment.
system: What are oligodendrogliomas?
output: Oligodendrogliomas are tumors that spread in a similar manner to astrocytomas. Some of these tumors may be slow growing but still spread into nearby tissue. Sometimes they can be cured. A higher grade anaplastic oligodendroglioma grows and spreads more quickly and usually can't be cured.
system: How are oligodendrogliomas treated?
output: Treatment for Oligodendrogliomas For oligodendrogliomas, surgery is the first choice of treatment to help relieve symptoms and increase patient survival. Radiation with or without chemotherapy may be given after surgery. Also, chemotherapy or radiation maybe used to shrink a tumor before surgery. If surgery cannot be done, then chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy may be used.
system: How can someone manage their type 2 diabetes?
output: People with diabetes need to manage their disease to stay healthy. Others may also need to take a pill that helps their body use insulin better, or take insulin injections. Often, doctors are able to detect the likelihood of type 2 diabetes before the condition actually occurs. Commonly referred to as pre-diabetes, this condition occurs when a person's blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
system: How long do feral cats live?
output: Feral cats often live in vacant lots, dodge cars, and eat from trash cans; face infection, disease, and an endless cycle of pregnancy; and suffer extremes in treatment and weather. The life of a feral, stray, or abandoned cat is often short, sometimes lasting for just two or three years.
system: Can you relocate feral cats?
output: Relocation may sound like a humane solution, but it is ultimately ineffective due to the “vacuum effect.” Feral cats gather where there are resources: food, water, and shelter. When an existing colony is relocated (or eradicated), before long a new flock of feral cats will discover the same resources and move in to “fill the vacuum.” Relocation is unappealing for other reasons. Because cats are very territorial, a relocated cat may try to find its way home, suffering accident or death on the way. The relocation area may already have an established colony or it may lack food, water, or shelter. Unless a colony’s life is in danger, most experts agree that relocation is almost always a bad solution.
system: What problems can feral cats cause for humans?
output: Of course, feral cats also leave issues on the human doorstep -- including noisy fights, odor, urinating to mark territory (also known as "spraying" or "marking"), flea infestations, and the inevitable breeding that creates even more unwanted cats.