laomobai/llama3-1 huggingface dataset:
system: How do clinical trails work for prostate cancer?
output: Scientists are looking for new ways to treat advanced prostate cancer in clinical trials. Your doctor can tell you if one of these trials might be a good fit for you and how to find one. Your doctor will discuss these details with you. But even if you don't get the new drug, there are still advantages: You'll get detailed care and attention from the health care team that manages the study.
system: Does prickly pear cactus affect other medications?
output: If you take any medications regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using prickly pear cactus supplements. Since prickly pear cactus affects blood sugar levels, it may not be safe if you're taking diabetes drugs.
system: Is prickly pear cactus safe to eat?
output: As a food, prickly pear cactus seems to be safe. It may cause minor side effects, such as: Upset stomach Diarrhea Bloating Headache Risks.
system: How do you use prickly pear cactus?
output: It is considered a healthy part of the Mexican diet. People eat the fruit of the prickly pear cactus. People also make it into: Candies Juices Wine Jellies Powders As a food, it's very common in Mexico.
system: What precautions should you take with prickly pear cactus?
output: It is considered a healthy part of the Mexican diet. People also make it into: Candies Juices Wine Jellies Powders As a food, it's very common in Mexico. It may cause minor side effects, such as: Upset stomach Diarrhea Bloating Headache Risks. If you have diabetes, don't take prickly pear cactus supplements unless a doctor says it's safe. You may need to stop taking prickly pear cactus before surgery. It's not known if prickly pear cactus is safe for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
system: What is prickly pear cactus?
output: It is considered a healthy part of the Mexican diet. Prickly pear cactus may help with the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. But we need more research to be sure. Prickly pear cactus is a folk remedy for many other conditions, ranging from sunburn to ulcers to preventing mosquito bites. People also make it into: Candies Juices Wine Jellies Powders As a food, it's very common in Mexico.
system: Does prickly pear cactus help if you have type 2 diabetes?
output: More research is needed to see if this effect would continue with repeated doses. Diabetes is a very serious condition. Don't ever try to treat it on your own with supplements. It's not known whether the supplement causes side effects.
system: What's the best dose for prickly pear cactus?
output: Quality and active ingredients in supplements may vary widely from maker to maker. This makes it very hard to set a standard dose. Ask your doctor for advice. It's not known if prickly pear cactus is safe for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
system: What are focal onset aware seizures?
output: Focal onset seizures have a wide range of symptoms in different kids. It used to be called a simple partial seizure. Your child knows it's happening and can remember it when it's done. Afterward, your child may just go back to doing whatever she was doing before.
system: How can Crohn's disease affect a child's bones?
output: The nutritional deficiencies associated with Crohn's can compromise a child's growth, and can weaken the bones, leading to osteoporosis.
system: Can you continue to get biofeedback benefits without using the equipment?
output: Several different relaxation exercises are used in biofeedback therapy, including: Deep breathing Progressive muscle relaxation -- alternately tightening and then relaxing different muscle groups Guided imagery -- concentrating on a specific image (such as the color and texture of an orange) to focus your mind and make you feel more relaxed Mindfulness meditation -- focusing your thoughts and letting go of negative emotions As you slow your heart rate, lower your blood pressure, and ease muscle tension, you'll get instant feedback on the screen. Eventually, you'll learn how to control these functions on your own, without the biofeedback equipment.
system: How is neurofeedback or electroencephalography (EEG) used in biofeedback therapy?
output: Neurofeedback or electroencephalography ( EEG). This measures brain waves. It may be used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD), epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
system: Does biofeedback help with high blood pressure
output: Evidence on the use of biofeedback for high blood pressure has been mixed. Although the technique does seem to lower blood pressure slightly, biofeedback isn't as effective as medication for blood pressure control.
system: How is heart rate variability (HRA) used in biofeedback therapy?
output: Heart rate variability ( HRA). This measures heart rate. It may be used for anxiety, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD), and irregular heartbeat.
system: What type of relaxation exercises are used in biofeedback therapy?
output: Several different relaxation exercises are used in biofeedback therapy, including: Deep breathing Progressive muscle relaxation -- alternately tightening and then relaxing different muscle groups Guided imagery -- concentrating on a specific image (such as the color and texture of an orange) to focus your mind and make you feel more relaxed Mindfulness meditation -- focusing your thoughts and letting go of negative emotions As you slow your heart rate, lower your blood pressure, and ease muscle tension, you'll get instant feedback on the screen.
system: How does biofeedback therapy help chronic pain?
output: By helping you identify tight muscles and then learn to relax those muscles, biofeedback may help relieve the discomfort of conditions like low back pain, abdominal pain, temporomandibular joint disorders ( TMJ), and fibromyalgia.
system: Where do biofeedback sessions take place?
output: During a biofeedback session, electrodes are attached to your skin.
system: How does biofeedback therapy help anxiety?
output: Anxiety relief is one of the most common uses of biofeedback. Biofeedback lets you become more aware of your body's responses when you're stressed and anxious. Then you can learn how to control those responses.
system: How does biofeedback therapy help urinary incontinence?
output: Biofeedback therapy can help people who have trouble controlling the urge to use the bathroom. Biofeedback can help women find and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that control bladder emptying. After several sessions of biofeedback, women with incontinence may be able to reduce their urgent need to urinate and the number of accidents they have. Biofeedback can also help children who wet the bed, as well as people with fecal incontinence (the inability to control bowel movements).
system: How does biofeedback work?
output: They do know that biofeedback promotes relaxation, which can help relieve a number of conditions that are related to stress. During a biofeedback session, electrodes are attached to your skin. Finger sensors can also be used. These electrodes/sensors send signals to a monitor, which displays a sound, flash of light, or image that represents your heart and breathing rate, blood pressure, skin temperature, sweating, or muscle activity. When you're under stress, these functions change. Your heart rate speeds up, your muscles tighten, your blood pressure rises, you start to sweat, and your breathing quickens. You can see these stress responses as they happen on the monitor, and then get immediate feedback as you try to stop them.
system: What is biofeedback?
output: One technique can help you gain more control over these normally involuntary functions. It's called biofeedback, and the therapy is used to help prevent or treat conditions, including migraine headaches, chronic pain, incontinence, and high blood pressure. The idea behind biofeedback is that, by harnessing the power of your mind and becoming aware of what's going on inside your body, you can gain more control over your health.
system: What are less common uses of biofeedback therapy?
output: Other biofeedback uses include: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) High blood pressure Raynaud's disease Injury Asthma Constipation Epilepsy Rheumatoid arthritis Many different health care providers offer biofeedback therapy, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and general physicians.
system: How long does biofeedback therapy take?
output: Usually, you can start to see biofeedback benefits within 10 sessions or less. Some conditions, such as high blood pressure, can take more sessions to improve.
system: What does a biofeedback therapist do?
output: A biofeedback therapist helps you practice relaxation exercises, which you fine-tune to control different body functions. For example, you might use a relaxation technique to turn down the brainwaves that activate when you have a headache.
system: How does biofeedback help with urinary incontinence?
output: Biofeedback therapy can help people who have trouble controlling the urge to use the bathroom. Biofeedback can help women find and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that control bladder emptying. After several sessions of biofeedback, women with incontinence may be able to reduce their urgent need to urinate and the number of accidents they have. Biofeedback can also help children who wet the bed, as well as people with fecal incontinence (the inability to control bowel movements). Unlike drugs used to treat incontinence, biofeedback doesn't tend to cause side effects.
system: How is electromyogram (EMG) used in biofeedback therapy?
output: Different types of biofeedback are used to monitor different body functions: Electromyogram ( EMG). This measures muscle activity and tension. It may be used for back pain, headaches, anxiety disorders, muscle retraining after injury, and incontinence.
system: How is electrodermal activity (EDA) used in biofeedback therapy?
output: This measures sweating and can be used for pain and anxiety.
system: How is thermal biofeedback used?
output: This measures skin temperature. It may be used for headache and Raynaud's disease.
system: What happens during a biofeedback session?
output: During a biofeedback session, electrodes are attached to your skin. Finger sensors can also be used. These electrodes/sensors send signals to a monitor, which displays a sound, flash of light, or image that represents your heart and breathing rate, blood pressure, skin temperature, sweating, or muscle activity.
system: What does a biofeedback therapist do to help you?
output: A biofeedback therapist helps you practice relaxation exercises, which you fine-tune to control different body functions. For example, you might use a relaxation technique to turn down the brainwaves that activate when you have a headache.
system: What is an electromyogram in biofeedback?
output: This measures muscle activity and tension. It may be used for back pain, headaches, anxiety disorders, muscle retraining after injury, and incontinence.
system: What is the idea behind biofeedback?
output: Biofeedback lets you become more aware of your body's responses when you're stressed and anxious.
system: What is heart rate variability  in biofeedback?
output: Heart rate variability ( HRA). This measures heart rate. It may be used for anxiety, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD), and irregular heartbeat. Each biofeedback therapy section lasts about 60-90 minutes. Usually, you can start to see biofeedback benefits within 10 sessions or less. Some conditions, such as high blood pressure, can take more sessions to improve.
system: What is electrodermal activity in biofeedback?
output: This measures sweating and can be used for pain and anxiety.
system: How does biofeedback help with chronic pain?
output: By helping you identify tight muscles and then learn to relax those muscles, biofeedback may help relieve the discomfort of conditions like low back pain, abdominal pain, temporomandibular joint disorders ( TMJ), and fibromyalgia. For pain relief, biofeedback can benefit people of all ages, from children to older adults.
system: How does biofeedback therapy help headaches?
output: This measures muscle activity and tension. There is good evidence that biofeedback therapy can relax muscles and ease stress to reduce both the frequency and severity of headaches. Biofeedback seems to be especially beneficial for headaches when it's combined with medications.
system: Can secondhand tobacco smoke cause lung cancer?
output: Secondhand tobacco smoke is also a cause. People who live with someone who smokes are 20% to 30% more likely to get lung cancer than those who live in a smoke-free home.
system: Where does squamous cell carcinoma start?
output: Squamous cell carcinoma usually starts in the lung's largest branches, which doctors call the âcentral bronchi.â This type accounts for 30% of lung cancers, and it's more common in men and people who smoke.
system: Besides smoking are there other causes for lung cancer?
output: Some genetic glitches may put some people at higher risk.
system: What parts of the body are affected by squamous cell carcinoma?
output: Squamous cell carcinoma can also spread to the lymph nodes, bones, and other organs such as the liver.
system: What affects your risk for lung cancer?
output: There are also other reasons. People who live with someone who smokes are 20% to 30% more likely to get lung cancer than those who live in a smoke-free home. Lung tissue that was scarred by a disease or infection, such as scleroderma or tuberculosis, becomes at risk for tumors in that tissue. Doctors call this a scar carcinoma.
system: What are advanced symptoms of ALS?
output: Over time, it affects almost all of the muscles you control. ALS doesn't affect all muscles and organs in the body. The heart and bladder, for instance, usually stay healthy. Among the more advanced signs of the disease are: Weaker muscles Less muscle mass More serious chewing and swallowing problems Difficulty being understood when speaking Trouble breathing During the early stages of the disease, some forms of treatment might help give you a better quality of life. Some early ALS symptoms are the same as those of other less-serious conditions.
system: When should you see a doctor about ALS symptoms?
output: A muscle cramp in your leg or a weak feeling in your hand once in a while isn't usually enough to send you to the doctor. If those feelings last for days or weeks, however, you should make an appointment. Pay attention to changes in how the muscles in your arms and legs feel. Listen to friends or family if they point out a change in your speech or how you walk. Some early ALS symptoms are the same as those of other less-serious conditions. To know for sure, don't hesitate to describe your symptoms to a doctor.
system: How can I manage hives?
output: While you're waiting for hives and swelling to disappear, here are some tips: Apply cool compresses or wet cloths to the affected areas. Try to work and sleep in a cool room. Wear loose-fitting lightweight clothes.
system: What is dermatographism?
output: Dermatographism: This is a common form of physical urticaria where hives form after firmly stroking or scratching the skin. These hives can also occur along with other forms of urticaria.
system: What is acute urticaria?
output: There are several different types of hives, including: Acute urticaria: Hives lasting less than six weeks. The most common causes are certain foods, medications, or infections. Insect bites and internal disease may also be responsible. The most common foods that cause hives are nuts, chocolate, fish, tomatoes, eggs, fresh berries, and milk. Fresh foods cause hives more often than cooked foods. Certain food additives and preservatives may also be to blame. Drugs that can cause hives and angioedema include aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, high blood pressure drugs ( ACE inhibitors), or painkillers such as codeine.
system: What are hives?
output: Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly -- either as a result of the body's reaction to certain allergens, or for unknown reasons. var s_context; s_context= s_context || {}; s_context['wb.modimp'] = 'vidfloat'; if(webmd.useragent && webmd.useragent.ua.type === 'desktop'){ webmd.ads2.disable Initial Load(); webmd.ads2.disable Ads Init = true; $(function() { webmd.p.pim.increment(); $('.responsive-video-container').insert After('.module-social-share-container'); require(['video2/1/responsive-player/video-loader'], function(video Loader) { video Loader.init({ autoplay: webmd.useragent.ua.type === 'desktop' && ! !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(); }); } Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat, or ears. Hives vary in size (from a pencil eraser to a dinner plate), and may join together to form larger areas known as plaques. They can last for hours, or up to one day before fading.
system: When should I call the doctor about hives?
output: If hives or angioedema occur with any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor right away: Dizziness Wheezing Difficulty breathing Tightness in the chest Swelling of the tongue, lips, or face
system: How are hives and angioedema treated?
output: The best treatment for hives and angiodema is to identify and remove the trigger, but this is not an easy task. Antihistamines are usually prescribed by your doctor to provide relief from symptoms. Antihistamines work best if taken on a regular schedule to prevent hives from forming in the first place. Chronic hives may be treated with antihistamines or a combination of medications. When antihistamines don't provide relief, oral corticosteroids may be prescribed. A biologic drug, omalizumab ( Xolair), is also approved to treat chronic hives in those at least 12 years of age. For severe hive or angioedema outbreaks, an injection of epinephrine (adrenaline) or a cortisone medication may be needed.
system: What is chronic urticaria and angioedema?
output: Chronic urticaria and angioedema: Hives lasting more than six weeks. The cause of this type of hives is usually more difficult to identify than those causing acute urticaria. For most people with chronic urticaria, the cause is impossible to determine. In some cases, though, the cause may be thyroid disease, hepatitis, infection, or cancer. Chronic urticaria and angioedema can affect other internal organs such as the lungs, muscles, and gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include muscle soreness, shortness of breath, vomiting, and diarrhea.
system: What is physical urticaria?
output: Physical urticaria: Hives caused by direct physical stimulation of the skin -- for example, cold, heat, sun exposure, vibration, pressure, sweating, and exercise. The hives usually occur right where the skin was stimulated and rarely appear elsewhere. Most of the hives appear within one hour after exposure.
system: What is angioedema?
output: Angioedema is characterized by deep swelling around the eyes and lips and sometimes of the genitals, hands, and feet. It generally lasts longer than hives, but the swelling usually goes away in less than 24 hours. Rarely, angioedema of the throat, tongue, or lungs can block the airways, causing difficulty breathing. This may become life threatening. The best treatment for hives and angiodema is to identify and remove the trigger, but this is not an easy task.
system: How are hives and angioedema diagnosed?
output: Since there are no specific tests for hives -- or the associated swelling of angioedema -- testing will depend on your medical history and a thorough exam by your primary care doctor or dermatologist. Routine blood tests are done to determine if a system-wide illness is present. Antihistamines are usually prescribed by your doctor to provide relief from symptoms.
system: What causes hives and angioedema?
output: Allergic hives and angioedema form when, in response to histamine, blood plasma leaks out of small blood vessels in the skin. Histamine is a chemical released from specialized cells along the skin's blood vessels. Deferred(); $(function() { require(['ia-modules/1/ia-modules.min','video2/1/responsive-player/video-loader','webmd.oauth/1/webmd.oauth'], function(ia M, video Loader, oauth){ window.webmd Video Promise.resolve(video Loader, oauth); }); }); Allergic reactions, chemicals in certain foods, insect stings, sunlight exposure, or medications can all cause histamine release. It's often impossible to find out exactly why hives have formed.
system: Does antiretroviral therapy (ART) put HIV in remission?
output: It protects your immune system and stops the progression to full-blown AIDS. But it can't get rid of all the HIV.
system: What does it mean if your human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is in remission?
output: Scientists haven't exactly agreed on a definition of âremissionâ as it applies to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that causes AIDS. But it generally means that HIV viral load has remained undetectable after HIV treatment has been stopped. It falls short of a âcure.â For a cure, no HIV can be found in the genetic information in the patient's cells. People who are successfully treatmed have very low levels of virus in their blood.
system: What are risks of stem cell transplants for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
output: It's the longest one recorded so far. Stem cell transplants aren't likely to become a common treatment for HIV, because they can have dangerous side effects.
system: What does research say about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remission?
output: But this may be changing. In rare cases, people have been able to control the virus and live well long after they quit HIV medications. Doctors and researchers hope to make it a reality for more than just a handful of people. When you stop taking the drugs, this so-called "latent HIV reservoir" wakes up and gives new life to the infection. Some researchers believe that if treatment starts early enough, it will prevent a reservoir of HIV and further treatment may not be needed. There are reports of long remissions in children who've done this. It didn't for almost a dozen years.
system: What is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remission?
output: The cause of your disease isn't necessarily gone, but your immune system is able to control it. Scientists haven't exactly agreed on a definition of âremissionâ as it applies to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that causes AIDS. But it generally means that HIV viral load has remained undetectable after HIV treatment has been stopped. It falls short of a âcure.â For a cure, no HIV can be found in the genetic information in the patient's cells. It's the longest one recorded so far.
system: How does antiretroviral therapy (ART) work in treating HIV?
output: If you start ART at the right time and follow your doctor's orders, you can expect to live for many years. But you'll probably need to be on the drugs for the rest of your life. Some people can't pay for the medications, and others don't want to stay on them because of side effects, such nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness. But if you quit treatment, the virus usually comes back within weeks. That's because pools of HIV are "asleep" in your body. When you stop taking the drugs, this so-called "latent HIV reservoir" wakes up and gives new life to the infection. There are reports of long remissions in children who've done this.
system: Which foods usually cause trouble for people with ulcerative colitis?
output: You may want to cut these out for a while and see if your symptoms ease up: High-fiber foods like bran, nuts, seeds, and popcorn Fatty, greasy items and sauces Dairy products Alcohol Just because a food is on your problem list doesn't mean you have to give it up.