laomobai/llama3-1 huggingface dataset:
system: Will syphilis treatment work if I'm pregnant?
output: If you're expecting, it's especially important to seek treatment because you could pass the disease on to your fetus or newborn. Again, your doctor will give you penicillin. If you're allergic to it, your doctor will have you go through a special process to enable you to take the antibiotic. If you do spread the STD to your fetus or newborn, it can be very serious and lead to: Stillbirth (the baby is born dead) Birth defects Infant death Cataracts Deafness Seizures After getting a penicillin injection or taking other antibiotics, you may experience: Fever Headaches Joint or muscle pain All of the above, plus nausea and chills If you do have side effects, they typically only last about 24 hours.
system: What is the treatment for syphilis?
output: The recommended treatment at all stages of this disease is the antibiotic penicillin. If you've been infected for less than a year, you may need just one injection of penicillin to be cured. But you may need more doses if you've had syphilis for more than a year. There are no over-the-counter medications or home remedies that will cure syphilis -- only antibiotics can do that.
system: What should you know about treating syphilis?
output: First, the bad news: If you allow the disease to go untreated for several years, it can damage your heart, blood vessels, brain, and nervous system. Syphilis can cause blindness or paralysis. It increases your chances of getting and spreading HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Over time, it can damage your organs and even lead to death. And, of course, if you're not treated, you'll likely spread the STD to your sexual partner. The good news: It's easily treated and curable in its early stages.
system: How can nerve entrapment syndromes cause tingling hands and feet?
output: The remaining 40% of cases have a variety of causes such as: Nerve entrapment syndromes. These include carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve palsy, peroneal nerve palsy, and radial nerve palsy.
system: What are the treatments for tingling hands and feet?
output: An electromyogram ( EMG), a test of the electrical activity of muscle Nerve conduction velocity ( NCV) Other tests may include: Computed tomography ( CT) Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI) Nerve biopsy Skin biopsy to look at nerve fiber endings Successful treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause of the tingling. As long as the peripheral nerve cells have not been killed, they have the ability to regenerate. Although no treatments are available for inherited types of peripheral neuropathy, many of the acquired types can be improved with treatment. For example, good blood sugar control in diabetes can slow the progression of diabetic neuropathy; vitamin supplementation can correct peripheral neuropathy in people with vitamin deficiencies.
system: How can systemic diseases cause tingling hands and feet?
output: These include kidney disorders, liver disease, vascular damage and blood diseases, amyloidosis, connective tissue disorders and chronic inflammation, hormonal imbalances (including hypothyroidism), and cancers and benign tumors that impinge on nerves.
system: What tests are used to diagnose tingling hands and feet?
output: He or she also may perform additional tests such as: Blood tests. These can include tests to detect diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, liver or kidney dysfunction, other metabolic disorders, and signs of abnormal immune system activity. An examination of cerebrospinal fluid. This can identify antibodies associated with peripheral neuropathy. An electromyogram ( EMG), a test of the electrical activity of muscle Nerve conduction velocity ( NCV) Other tests may include: Computed tomography ( CT) Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI) Nerve biopsy Skin biopsy to look at nerve fiber endings Successful treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause of the tingling.
system: What causes tingling in the hands and feet?
output: In diabetic neuropathy, tingling and other symptoms often first develop in both feet and go up the legs, followed by tingling and other symptoms that affect both hands and go up the arms. About two-thirds of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nerve damage. In many cases, these symptoms are the first signs of diabetes. In another 30% of peripheral neuropathy cases, the cause is unknown or "idiopathic."
system: What are general lifestyle recommendations for tingling hands and feet?
output: Toxins.
system: How can an injury cause tingling hands and feet?
output: Often related to trauma, nerves can be compressed, crushed, or damaged, resulting in nerve pain. Examples include nerve compression caused by a herniated disc or dislocated bone.
system: How common is it to get tingling hands and feet?
output: Such nerve damage is known as peripheral neuropathy because it affects nerves distant from the brain and spinal cord, often in the hands and feet. There are more than 100 different types of peripheral neuropathy. Over time, peripheral neuropathy can worsen, resulting in decreased mobility and even disability. More than 20 million Americans, most of them older adults, are estimated to have peripheral neuropathy.
system: Can drugs treat tingling hands and feet?
output: In some cases, tingling and other symptoms of peripheral neuropathy may be reduced with prescriptions originally developed for treating seizures and depression.
system: What does it mean if I have tingling in my hands and feet?
output: In either case, the "pins and needles" effect -- which is usually painless -- is soon relieved by removing the pressure that caused it. !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(); }); } In many cases, however, tingling in the hands, feet, or both can be severe, episodic, or chronic. It also can accompany other symptoms. such as pain, itching, numbness, and muscle wasting. In such cases, tingling may be a sign of nerve damage, which can result from causes as varied as traumatic injuries or repetitive stress injuries, bacterial or viral infections, toxic exposures, and systemic diseases such as diabetes. Such nerve damage is known as peripheral neuropathy because it affects nerves distant from the brain and spinal cord, often in the hands and feet. It's important to seek prompt medical evaluation for any persistent tingling in your hands, feet, or both.
system: How are tingling hands and feet diagnosed?
output: It's important to seek prompt medical evaluation for any persistent tingling in your hands, feet, or both. He or she also may perform additional tests such as: Blood tests.
system: Do I need to see a doctor about tingling hands and feet?
output: Tingling hands, feet, or both is an extremely common and bothersome symptom. An electromyogram ( EMG), a test of the electrical activity of muscle Nerve conduction velocity ( NCV) Other tests may include: Computed tomography ( CT) Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI) Nerve biopsy Skin biopsy to look at nerve fiber endings Successful treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause of the tingling.
system: How can alcoholism cause tingling hands and feet?
output: Vitamin deficiencies. Alcoholism.
system: Should I tell my doctor if I have any conditions prior to Novantrone treatment?
output: If you have any concerns or questions, discuss them with your doctor. * Patients who have or have had heart disease or cancer treatment should not take Novantrone. Serious side affects could result. Your doctor should thoroughly check for warning signs before beginning your treatment with Novantrone.
system: What can I expect after Novantrone treatment?
output: Because Novantrone suppresses your immune system (the body's system for fighting illness), you will have an increased risk of infection after treatment. It's important to avoid contact with people who are sick. You should avoid being vaccinated with a live vaccine while being treated with this drug.
system: What is novantrone and how does it treat multiple sclerosis?
output: Because Novantrone suppresses your immune system (the body's system for fighting illness), you will have an increased risk of infection after treatment. Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms: Fever Chills Sore throat or cough Sores on lips or in mouth Shortness of breath Stomach pain Vomiting Diarrhea Painful or difficult urination Uneven or rapid heartbeat Swollen feet or ankles Unusual bleeding or bruising Pain, swelling, redness, or irritation at the injection site In addition to the possible side effects listed above, other side effects that often go away as your body adjusts to Novantrone include: A blue-green color of urine for 24 hours after receiving Novantrone.
system: How do you treat depression?
output: Treatment choices for depression depend on how serious the illness is. Major depressive disorder is treated with psychotherapy (counseling, or talk therapy with a psychologist, psychiatrist, or licensed counselor), medications, or a combination of the two. The most effective treatment for depression is often a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Drugs tend to work more quickly to decrease symptoms while psychotherapy helps people learn coping strategies to prevent the onset of future depressive symptoms.
system: How are sleep and depression linked?
output: An inability to sleep, or insomnia, can be one of the signs of depression (a small percentage of depressed people, approximately 15%, oversleep or sleep too much). Lack of sleep alone cannot cause depression, but it does play a role. Lack of sleep caused by another medical illness or by personal problems can make depression worse. An inability to sleep that lasts over a long period of time is also an important clue that someone may be depressed.
system: What can help you sleep if you have depression?
output: Psychotherapy can also address coping skills to improve a person's ability to fall asleep. In addition to trying medications, here are some tips to improve sleep: Learn relaxation or mindfulness-based meditation and deep-breathing techniques. Clear your head of concerns by writing a list of activities that need to be completed the next day and tell yourself you will think about it tomorrow. Get regular exercise, no later than a few hours before bedtime. Don't use caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine in the evening. Don't lie in bed tossing and turning. Get out of bed and do something in another room when you can't sleep. Go back to bed when you are feeling drowsy. Use the bed only for sleeping and sexual activity. Don't lie in bed to watch TV or read.
system: How can sedative-hypnotics help with treating depression?
output: However, there are several types of depressive disorders. Treatment choices for depression depend on how serious the illness is. Medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs), like Zoloft, Prozac, Celexa and Paxil; these medications can perform double duty for patients by helping them sleep and elevating their mood, though some people taking these drugs may have trouble sleeping. There are other types of sleep aids in addition to hypnotics, including benzodiazepines like Halcion, Ativan, and Restoril.
system: What medications are used to treat depression?
output: Lack of sleep caused by another medical illness or by personal problems can make depression worse. Medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs), like Zoloft, Prozac, Celexa and Paxil; these medications can perform double duty for patients by helping them sleep and elevating their mood, though some people taking these drugs may have trouble sleeping. Tricyclic antidepressants (including Pamelor and Elavil) Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors ( SNRIs) like Effexor, Pristiq, Khedezla, Fetzima, or Cymbalta, that affect the functioning of brain circuits involved in mood regulation that communicate using chemicals such as serotonin and norepinephrine Novel antidepressants such as bupropion ( Wellbutrin) Some of the most effective types of psychotherapy for depression are cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy.
system: Who should you talk to if you or your loved one has clinical depression and a life-threatening illness?
output: If you see these signs in a loved one, or find that you're experiencing them yourself, it's important to talk with your doctor or someone else on your care team about them. Get immediate medical help if you or a loved one is having thoughts of suicide. Clinical depression in someone who is dying can be treated.
system: Are people with life-threatening illnesses more likely to be depressed?
output: True, people facing a serious illness are more likely than healthy people to suffer depression or anxiety. One study of terminally ill cancer patients, for example, found that at least 17% were clinically depressed. Other research points to even higher numbers of people with terminal illness meeting the criteria for major depression.
system: What are signs you or your loved one may have clinical depression due to a life-threatening illness?
output: Here are some of the signs that you or your loved one may be experiencing clinical depression: You don't feel like doing the activities you normally enjoy, even if they are things you can still physically do. Even when you do participate in things you once enjoyed, you find that you are getting little pleasure out of them. You have major changes in sleeping or eating habits -- sleeping or eating much more, or much less, than usual. ( These symptoms can sometimes be the side effects of certain medications or treatments.) You withdraw from your friends and family. You think or talk seriously about suicide.
system: If you have life-threatening illness, why is talking about it important?
output: Much anxiety near the end of life may stem from not talking. Both the dying person and the people around the dying person are often reluctant to talk about what is happening because of how they think doing so will affect the other. Your palliative care team can help the family talk calmly and not be alarmist about the process, dispelling a lot of the anxiety and making it easier on everyone.
system: How can clinical depression be treated?
output: The most effective treatments for clinical depression usually combine short-term psychotherapy with antidepressant medications as needed.
system: What if you are feeling grief and anxiety rather than depression from a life-threatening illness?
output: In this case you might not need medications for anxiety or depression, but that doesn't mean your care team can't help. The social worker and other members of the palliative care team can answer questions, work with you through talk therapy, and help you live as well as you are able for as long as you can.
system: What is true clinical depression due to a life-threatening illness?
output: Experts point out that it's perfectly natural to feel scared, sad, and anxious about death and the dying process. True clinical depression, however, goes beyond this usual sadness and anxiety. ( These symptoms can sometimes be the side effects of certain medications or treatments.)
system: How is central pain syndrome treated?
output: Central pain syndrome is characterized by a mixture of pain sensations, the most prominent being a constant burning.
system: What are symptoms of central pain syndrome?
output: The steady burning sensation is sometimes increased by light touch. Pain also increases in the presence of temperature changes, most often cold temperatures. A loss of sensation can occur in affected areas, most prominently on distant parts of the body, such as the hands and feet. There may be brief, intolerable bursts of sharp pain on occasion.
system: What does a low CO2 level in a bicarbonate blood test mean?
output: A normal result is between 23 and 29 mmol/ L. A low CO2 level can be a sign of several conditions, including: Kidney disease Diabetic ketoacidosis, which happens when your body's blood acid level goes up because it doesn't have enough insulin to digest sugars Metabolic acidosis, which means your body makes too much acid Addison's disease, a rare condition that affects the hormone-producing adrenal glands Ethylene glycol poisoning. This sweet-tasting chemical is in antifreeze, detergents, paints, and other household products. Aspirin overdose High CO2 in blood may point to: Lung diseases like COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Dehydration Anorexia Adrenal gland problems, such as Cushing's syndrome or Conn's syndrome
system: What nonprescription meds help with back pain?
output: Ibuprofen ( Advil, Nuprin, Motrin) or naproxen ( Aleve) are excellent medications for the short-term treatment of low back pain. Because of the risk of ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding, talk with your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have any medical problems or take any other medicines. Acetaminophen can also be effective in relieving pain. Topical agents such as âdeep heating rubsâ may provide relief for some people. Some people seem to benefit from the use of ice or heat.
system: What are some basic tips for taking care of back pain at home?
output: General recommendations are to gradually increase your activity to tolerance as soon as possible. Bed rest is usually not advised for more than a day or two. Stretching or activities that place additional strain on the back are also discouraged.
system: Is bed rest good for caring for back pain?
output: Most experts agree that prolonged bed rest is associated with a longer recovery period. Further, people on bed rest are more likely to develop depression, blood clots in the legs, and decreased muscle tone. Very few experts recommend more than a 48-hour period of decreased activity or bed rest. In other words, get up and get moving to the extent you can.
system: What are other ways to combat fatigue from prostate cancer?
output: Other ways to combat fatigue include: Maintaining good nutrition; extra B vitamins seem to help lessen fatigue during radiation treatments.
system: What factors contribute to fatigue related to prostate cancer?
output: More than one cancer treatment at the same time or one after the other increases the chances of developing fatigue. Several other factors could contribute to fatigue, including: Tumor cells compete for nutrients, often at the expense of the normal cells' growth. Decreased nutrition from the side effects of treatments (such as nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, taste changes, heartburn, or diarrhea) can also cause fatigue. Cancer treatments, specifically chemotherapy, can cause reduced blood counts, which may lead to anemia, a blood disorder that occurs when the blood cannot adequately transport oxygen through the body. When tissues don't get enough oxygen, fatigue can result. Medicines used to treat side effects such as nausea, pain, depression, anxiety, and seizures can also cause fatigue. Research shows that chronic, severe pain increases fatigue. Stress can worsen feelings of fatigue. Stress can result from dealing with the disease and the "unknowns," as well as from worrying about daily tasks or trying to meet others' needs. Fatigue may result when you try to maintain your normal daily routines and activities during treatments. Modifying your schedule and activities can help conserve energy. Depression and fatigue often go hand-in-hand. It may not be clear which started first. One way to sort this out is to try to understand your depressed feelings and how they affect your life. If you are depressed all the time, were depressed before your cancer diagnosis, or are preoccupied with feeling worthless and useless, you may need treatment for depression.
system: What is fatigue related to prostate cancer?
output: It is not predictable by tumor type, treatment, or stage of illness. Usually, it comes on suddenly, does not result from activity or exertion, and is not relieved by rest or sleep. It may continue even after treatment is complete. Getting moderate exercise on a regular basis Learning to manage stress Although cancer-related fatigue is a common, and often an expected side effect of cancer and its treatments, you should feel free to mention your concerns to your health care providers.
system: What can you do to combat fatigue from prostate cancer?
output: Some treatments may help improve fatigue caused by an underactive thyroid or anemia. Other causes of fatigue must be managed on an individual basis. Fatigue may be a clue to an underlying medical problem. Other times, there may be treatments to help control some of the causes of fatigue.
system: How can you conserve energy to help with fatigue from prostate cancer?
output: You can conserve your energy in several ways. Here are some suggestions: Plan ahead and organize your work. Schedule rest. Balance periods of rest and work. Practice proper body mechanics. Limit work that requires reaching over your head. Limit work that increases muscle tension. Identify the effects of your environment. Prioritize your activities.
system: Can artificial nails cause allergic reactions?
output: Issues you should watch for include: Allergic reaction: The chemicals used to attach or remove artificial nails can irritate your skin. You may see redness, pus, or swelling around your fingernails.
system: What are some safety tips for using artificial nails?
output: If you've had nail fungus before, stay away from artificial nails. Don't use them to cover up nail problems. Get nails that can be soaked off instead of filed off. Ask your manicurist not to cut or push back the cuticles too much. They help guard against infections. Pick a salon that hardens gel polish with LED lights, which have smaller amounts of UV light. Apply a broad-spectrum ( UVA/ UVB) sunscreen to your hands before you go under the lights. Use cream moisturizer on your nails, especially after you soak them in acetone. Take a break from artificial nails every couple of months.
system: Can artificial nails weaken your natural nails?
output: This chemical is very drying to your real nails and can irritate your skin. Some artificial nails must be filed off. That can make your natural nails thin, brittle, and weak. Use cream moisturizer on your nails, especially after you soak them in acetone.
system: Is stem cell therapy approved to treat heart failure?
output: It's not approved to treat heart failure, yet. You can get it through a clinical trial. That's when the research moves from the lab to the hospital to see if a treatment is safe and if it works. If you want to try stem cell therapy, ask your doctors if there are studies that may be a good fit for you.
system: How are stem cells used to treat heart failure?
output: Doctors are testing several different methods of giving people stem cells: Intramyocardial injection: Cells go right into the heart muscle, usually during another procedure like open-heart surgery, bypass surgery, or implanting a pacemaker. Intracoronary infusion: A catheter puts cells into your coronary artery. It goes into a large blood vessel in your groin and threaded through your heart. Intravenously: Cells go right into the bloodstream through a needle placed in a vein.
system: How can I find a right nursing home?
output: They often include: Room and board Help with medication Personal care (including dressing, bathing, and using the toilet) 24-hour emergency care Social and recreational activities It takes time to research them and find one you like. So start your search for one long before you'll need to move to a facility. You may have to get on a waiting list, especially if you're using government funding such as Medicaid. Also, if you plan ahead, you can make the transition of moving much easier.