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system: What can I expect after a catheter ablation procedure?
output: It can take several weeks for the work done during your procedure to turn into scar tissue. You might not have a normal heartbeat until the scar tissue forms. Your heart arrhythmia could seem the same or worse until then. You may need to take blood thinners for 3 months after your ablation. You may get antacids or anti-inflammatory drugs, too. Sometimes the procedure has to be repeated to work. Your doctor will check your heart rhythm in the days and weeks after your procedure to see if that's something you'll need.
system: What is catheter ablation?
output: Catheter ablation is a way to treat heart irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias, like atrial fibrillation ( AFib), atrial flutter, or supraventricular tachycardia ( SVT). It destroys the tissue that's causing your heartbeat to get off course. This creates scar tissue inside your heart. This scar tissue is a good thing. It will help your heartbeat stay in rhythm. Your cardiologist (a doctor who specializes in treating hearts) won't have to cut into your chest to do this procedure. The catheter is a long, flexible tube that he inserts into a blood vessel and guides into your heart.
system: What are the risks of having a catheter ablation procedure?
output: Your doctor should explain your risks to you. But common risks include: Bleeding, an infection, or pain where your catheter went into your skin Blood clots Accidental damage to tissues in your body Accidental damage to your heart Catheter ablation gets rid of heart arrhythmias like AFib, atrial flutter, and supraventricular tachycardia ( SVT) for most people.
system: How does a surgeon create scar tissue for a catheter ablation?
output: Doctors can use these energy sources to create the scar tissue: Radiofrequency waves Microwaves Lasers Cryothermy (this freezes tissue) You may have to stay in the hospital overnight after your ablation so your doctor and nurses can keep an eye on you while you recover.
system: Can I take a shower after a catheter ablation procedure?
output: You can take a shower, but for the first 5 days don't use very hot water or soak in the bath. Gently pat dry near your wound.
system: Will I have to stay in the hospital after a catheter ablation?
output: Doctors can use these energy sources to create the scar tissue: Radiofrequency waves Microwaves Lasers Cryothermy (this freezes tissue) You may have to stay in the hospital overnight after your ablation so your doctor and nurses can keep an eye on you while you recover. You'll probably rest in bed about 6 to 8 hours after the procedure. Some people leave the hospital the same day. Most people go home the next morning.
system: Why do doctors think Botox works for migraine headaches?
output: Doctors think Botox works for migraine headaches because it blocks chemicals called neurotransmitters that carry pain signals from your brain. Botox is like a roadblock in that pathway. It stops the chemicals before they get to the nerve endings around your head and neck.
system: How often should I get Botox for my migraines?
output: It stops the chemicals before they get to the nerve endings around your head and neck.
system: How was Botox first used to prevent headaches?
output: When people who had migraine headaches used Botox to treat their wrinkles, they told their doctors that their headaches were better. So doctors began to study it as a migraine pain treatment.
system: When will Botox not work to prevent my migraines?
output: That means you have both: A history of migraine headaches Headaches (including tension-type) on most days (15 or more) of the month of which 8 are migraine It won't work for you if you: Get headaches 14 or fewer days each month Have other types of headaches, like cluster Botox is a neurotoxin, a poison made by bacteria called Clostridium botulinums.
system: Do stress and anxiety have any relation to irritable bowel syndrome?
output: Types of this therapy that have worked for people with IBS include: Relaxation practice. After a few sessions, you should be able to calm yourself down on your own. For most people, this approach can't replace standard medical care for irritable bowel syndrome.
system: What types of behavioral therapy has helped people with irritable bowel syndrome?
output: The goal is to get your mind and body in a calm, peaceful state. Techniques include meditation, progressive muscle relaxation (tensing and loosening individual muscles), guided imagery, and deep breathing. Biofeedback. To start, you use an electrical device to help you recognize your body's response to stress. You enter an altered state of mind, either with a trained professional's help or, after some training, on your own. Under hypnosis, visual suggestions can help you imagine pain or tension slipping away. Cognitive behavioral therapy. A trained mental health professional helps you work out conflicts and understand your feelings.
system: What can happen if your uveitis isn't treated?
output: Uveitis can lead to serious eye problems if you don't treat it right away. If you've had it for a long time, or if you have it and are over 60, your chance of having those problems goes up. The disease causes inflammation in your eye. If you don't treat the inflammation, it can scar or break down tissues. That can harm your vision.
system: How does uveitis damage your retina?
output: Inflammation can cause them. That damages the optic nerve at the back of your eye. It's full of light-sensitive cells and nerve cells. They take in sights around you and send that information to your optic nerve and your brain. If your retina swells from uveitis, you can lose some of your vision in the center. You may see a black spot in the middle of your view. It doesn't hurt, though. If this swelling lasts for a long time without treatment, your vision loss may be for good.
system: Can uveitis cause a detached retina?
output: If your retina swells from uveitis, you can lose some of your vision in the center. You may see a black spot in the middle of your view. You may also see lights flash. If any of these things are happening to you, call your doctor and get treatment quickly. Moving fast can save your eyesight.
system: Are some medicines not OK to take if you have hepatitis C?
output: Look at Your Medications Go over all the prescription and over-the-counter drugs you take with your doctor. Some may have side effects that can hurt your liver. For example, too much acetaminophen can cause liver damage. Other painkillers like ibuprofen and naproxen are dangerous if you have scarring in your liver, called cirrhosis. Talk to your doctor to see what's best for you.
system: Can you drink if you hepatitis C?
output: Stop Drinking Alcohol Because hepatitis C is a liver disease, you want to avoid anything that puts more stress on your liver, like alcohol. Some people with the virus might be able to drink a little, but no one knows for sure if there's a safe amount for everyone with the disease. The safest bet is to cut booze out completely. Talk to your doctor if you need help to stop.
system: Why should people with hepatitis C exercise?
output: Get Moving Stay active to keep your weight in check, keep up your strength, and control your stress. All are important for a healthy life with hep C. Find an activity you like so you'll keep doing it. Your goal should be to work out for 30 minutes three times a week. But if you're new to exercise, you can start with just 10 or 15 minutes at once. Talk to your doctor before you start a workout program.
system: What's the benefit of a support group if you have hepatitis C?
output: Get Support Talk to other people who have hepatitis C. They understand what you're going through, and they can answer your questions and offer their own advice for how to live well. Many communities, hospitals, and organizations have support groups that meet in person or online.
system: Why should people with hepatitis C avoid sharing their personal items?
output: Don't Share Personal Items The hep C virus spreads through blood, so there's a small chance that when you share items like toothbrushes or razors you could pass the disease on. Though the risks are slim, it's a good idea to keep your personal care items just for you.
system: Can you get hepatitis C through sex?
output: Think About Safe Sex It's possible to spread hepatitis C during sex, but the risk is very low. If you have one long-term partner, you're less likely to spread the virus, but your lover should get tested. If you have more than one partner, your chance for spreading hepatitis C is higher. It's a good idea to practice safe sex and always use latex condoms.
system: What are ways hepatitis C doesn't spread?
output: You can't spread hepatitis C by sharing cups, eating utensils, or food. You also can't spread it by holding hands, hugging, or kissing (unless you have open sores on your mouth). You also won't pass it on by sneezing or coughing on someone.
system: Are supplements OK if you have hepatitis C?
output: Watch Your Supplements Your doc should also know about any herbal remedies and supplements you take. Some -- like kava kava -- may harm your liver. Talk to your doctor before you start a workout program.
system: What happens during permanent makeup application?
output: The technician will then use a sterile surgical pen to sketch the area to be tattooed and then put an anesthetic gel on your skin. Using a hollow, vibrating needle, the technician will apply the pigment into the top layer of the skin. Each time the needle penetrates the skin, a droplet of pigment is released into the hole the needle makes. You will feel a slight stinging.
system: How is permanent makeup done?
output: The process is just like getting a tattoo. The person applying permanent makeup uses a needle that penetrates your skin and releases pigment. Proper sterilization, techniques, and licensing are key.
system: Are most people who get weight loss surgery happy with the results?
output: Obesity-related medical conditions usually improve with this weight loss, sometimes to the point where medication is no longer needed, including: Type 2 diabetes Obstructive sleep apnea High blood pressure After weight loss surgery, most people -- about 95% -- say their quality of life is better. Some studies also suggest people live longer after weight loss surgery, compared to equally obese people who don't get surgery.
system: What is nocturnal paroxysmal dystonia (NPD)?
output: This disorder is sometimes marked by seizure-like episodes during non- REM sleep. Most evidence points to NPD being a form of epilepsy.
system: What is rhythmic movement disorder?
output: A child may lie flat, lift the head or upper body, and then forcefully hit his or her head on the pillow. Rhythmic movement disorder, which also has been called "head banging," also can involve movements such as rocking on hands and knees.
system: Is sleepwalking dangerous?
output: The sleepwalker simply may be confused or disoriented for a short time upon awakening. Although waking a sleepwalker is not dangerous, sleepwalking itself can be dangerous, because the person is unaware of his or her surroundings and can bump into objects or fall down.
system: What is parasomnia?
output: Parasomnias are disruptive sleep disorders that can occur during arousals from REM sleep or partial arousals from non- REM sleep. Parasomnias include nightmares, night terrors, sleepwalking, confusional arousals, and many others.
system: Which drugs can help treat sleep-related painful erections?
output: The treatment of sleep-related painful erections may involve drugs that suppress REM sleep (some antidepressants, for example).
system: What are nocturnal leg cramps?
output: Nocturnal leg cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions most commonly of the calf muscles during the night or periods of rest. The cramping sensation may last from a few seconds to 10 minutes, but the pain from the cramps may linger for a longer period.
system: What is sleep enuresis?
output: In this condition, the affected person is unable to maintain urinary control when asleep. There are two kinds of enuresis -- primary and secondary. In primary enuresis, a person has been unable to have urinary control from infancy onward. In secondary enuresis, a person has a relapse after previously having been able to have urinary control. Enuresis can be caused by medical conditions (for example, diabetes, urinary tract infections, and sleep apnea) or by psychiatric disorders.
system: What is rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder?
output: Sleepwalking most often occurs during deep non- REM sleep (stages 3 and 4 sleep) early in the night and it can occur during REM sleep in the early morning. REM sleep usually involves a state of sleep paralysis (atonia), but people with this condition move the body or limbs while dreaming. Usually, RBD occurs in men aged 50 and older, but the disorder also can occur in women and in younger people. It differs from sleepwalking and sleep terrors, in that the sleeper can be easily awakened and can recall vivid details of the dream.
system: Who gets night terrors?
output: This sleep disorder, which may run in families, also can occur in adults. Strong emotional tension and/or the use of alcohol can increase the incidence of night terrors among adults. This disorder is most commonly seen in children between ages 5 and 12; however, sleepwalking can occur among younger children, adults, and seniors.
system: What is sleep bruxism?
output: Sleep bruxism -- or teeth grinding -- involves the involuntary, unconscious, excessive grinding or clenching of teeth during sleep. Sleep bruxism may lead to problems, including abnormal wear of the teeth and jaw muscle discomfort. In some cases, grinding can be prevented with the use of a mouth guard. The mouth guard, supplied by a dentist, can fit over the teeth to prevent them from grinding against each other.
system: What is sleepwalking?
output: Sleepwalking occurs when a person appears to be awake and moving around, but is actually asleep. This disorder is most commonly seen in children between ages 5 and 12; however, sleepwalking can occur among younger children, adults, and seniors. Although it usually is harmless, sleep talking can be disturbing to sleep partners or family members who witness it.
system: What home tests can screen for the human immunodeficiency virus?
output: If you buy one online, choose one of these FDA-approved tests: Home Access HIV-1 Test System: You prick your finger to get a blood sample and send it to a lab. If the result is positive, a follow-up test is done on the sample right away. You can call in to find out your results -- including the follow-up test -- as soon as the next business day. Ora Quick In- Home HIV Test: This is a "rapid result" test. It comes with a test stick and a test tube that has fluid in it. You swab your gums with the stick, then put it in the test tube. You get results in 20 minutes. If you test positive, you'll need follow-up testing at a clinic or doctor's office.
system: What can you do if you test negative for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
output: If you test negative: You can protect yourself. A negative result can remind you how important it is for you or your partner to wear a condom -- especially when you consider that 1 in 8 people with the virus don't know they have HIV. If you're HIV-negative but are afraid you were just exposed to HIV, ask a doctor about post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP. You can take HIV medicines that can help prevent infection if you start them within 72 hours.
system: What is the antigen test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
output: Two common screening tests are: Antibody test: This is the most common type of HIV screening test. Antigen/antibody test: This screening test is also known as a combination or fourth-generation test. It looks for part of the virus (called an antigen) in your blood as well as HIV antibodies. This test can tell if there's HIV in your blood within 2 to 6 weeks of when you were exposed.
system: What is the antibody test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
output: Two common screening tests are: Antibody test: This is the most common type of HIV screening test. It doesn't look for the virus but instead looks for disease-fighting proteins (antibodies) your body makes if you have HIV. They can be found in your blood, urine, or saliva. It can take 3 to 12 weeks to make enough antibodies to tell if you have HIV. Two home HIV tests that check for antibodies have been approved by the FDA. A negative result can remind you how important it is for you or your partner to wear a condom -- especially when you consider that 1 in 8 people with the virus don't know they have HIV.
system: How widespread is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
output: In fact, about 30% of new HIV infections every year are transmitted by people who haven't been diagnosed. It's a good idea to be tested so you can know for sure. A negative result can remind you how important it is for you or your partner to wear a condom -- especially when you consider that 1 in 8 people with the virus don't know they have HIV.
system: When should you call your doctor about back pain?
output: Chronic ache in the middle or lower back, especially after sitting or standing for extended periods Back pain that radiates from the low back to the buttock, down the back of the thigh, and into the calf and toes Inability to stand straight without having pain or muscle spasms in the lower back You feel numbness, tingling, or weakness in your groin, arms or legs; this may signal damage to the spinal cord. Seek immediate medical help. The pain in your back extends downward along the back of the leg; you may be suffering from sciatica. The pain increases when you cough or bend forward at the waist; this can be the sign of a herniated disc. The pain is accompanied by fever, burning during urination, or frequent and/or urgent urination. You may have an infection. You begin to have problems controlling your bowels or bladder; seek immediate medical help.
system: What should you know about back pain?
output: Most people have experienced back pain sometime in their lives. The causes of back pain are numerous; some are self-inflicted due to a lifetime of bad habits. Other back pain causes include accidents, muscle strains, and sports injuries. Although the causes may be different, most often they share the same symptoms.
system: What are the symptoms of back pain?
output: Chronic ache in the middle or lower back, especially after sitting or standing for extended periods Back pain that radiates from the low back to the buttock, down the back of the thigh, and into the calf and toes Inability to stand straight without having pain or muscle spasms in the lower back You feel numbness, tingling, or weakness in your groin, arms or legs; this may signal damage to the spinal cord.
system: What are warnings that could mean a serious back pain problem?
output: Other "red flags" that could point to a serious back pain problem include: A history of cancer Unintentional weight loss You have been on steroids or medication that weakens your immune system A history of trauma Pain that is getting worse and does not get better after you rest Pain that has lasted more than a month Nighttime pain Unresponsive to earlier back pain therapies A history of IV drug use
system: How are osmotic laxatives used to treat IBS with constipation (IBS-C)?
output: Osmotic laxatives include lactulose, which is prescribed by a doctor, and polyethylene glycol ( Miralax), which you can buy over the counter. They pull water back into the colon to soften stool. That makes it easier to pass, but research has found that they only help with constipation. They may actually make other symptoms worse. Side effects include diarrhea, dehydration, and bloating. Osmotics are considered fairly safe for long-term use for some people with IBS- C, but talk it over with your doctor before you use them regularly.
system: Do people manage their irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) symptoms by changing their diet?
output: Here are some common treatment strategies to discuss with your doctor: Many people manage their symptoms by changing what they eat.
system: Are antispasmodic drugs used to treat IBS?
output: Antispasmodics Antispasmodic drugs such as dicyclomine ( Bentyl) and hyoscyamine ( Levsin) relieve the stomach cramps brought on by IBS by relaxing the smooth muscle of the gut. But they also may cause constipation, so they aren't usually prescribed for people who suffer IBS- C. Other side effects are dry mouth, drowsiness, and blurred vision.
system: Do I need a doctor to treat my IBS-C?
output: It's also to soothe the stomachaches, pain, and bloating that are also common symptoms of IBS- C. Don't try to treat yourself without talking with your doctor. You need to be sure IBS- C is the cause of your symptoms. And there are health risks that come with taking laxatives and supplements regularly.
system: How can I figure out which treatment is right for my IBS-C?
output: You may need to try several different therapies, or different combinations, before you find what works. Also, your symptoms may change with treatment. You may feel constipated and swollen now, have diarrhea and cramping in a few weeks, and then go back to being constipated. With proper treatment -- and some patience -- you can manage your IBS- C symptoms and lead an active life.
system: Which beverages should I avoid if I have IBS?
output: Another good idea: Stay away from coffee, carbonated drinks, and alcohol. They can slow down your stools.
system: What alternative treatments are used to treat IBS with constipation (IBS-C)?
output: Some people find alternative therapies such as acupuncture and herbs relieve their symptoms. But there isn't much scientific evidence that these therapies work for IBS. If you want to try acupuncture or herbs for your IBS- C, talk with your doctors first. Some herbs can affect how other medications work.
system: Would a symptom journal help me treat my IBS-C?
output: Keep a symptom journal to figure out which foods your system can handle. Just jot down your IBS symptoms, then note the type and amount of foods you ate during the meals before the symptoms started.
system: What are stimulant laxatives?
output: Stimulant laxatives include bisacodyl ( Correctol, Dulcolax), sennosides ( Ex- Lax, Senokot), castor oil, and the plant cascara. With these laxatives, the active ingredient triggers muscles in the bowels to contract, moving stool through. Talk with your doctor before you take these medications. Over time, senna can damage nerves in the colon wall, and the drugs may stop working.
system: How are stimulant laxatives used to treat IBS with constipation (IBS-C)?
output: Stimulant laxatives include bisacodyl ( Correctol, Dulcolax), sennosides ( Ex- Lax, Senokot), castor oil, and the plant cascara. With these laxatives, the active ingredient triggers muscles in the bowels to contract, moving stool through. Talk with your doctor before you take these medications. Over time, senna can damage nerves in the colon wall, and the drugs may stop working.
system: What antidepressants are used to treat IBS with constipation (IBS-C)?
output: Antidepressants Your doctor may prescribe you a low dose of antidepressants for your IBS. This doesn't necessarily mean that you are depressed. Antidepressants can block the brain's perception of pain in the gut. For IBS- C, your doctor may prescribe small doses of an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant, such as citalopram ( Celexa), escitalopram ( Lexapro), fluoxetine ( Prozac), paroxetine ( Paxil), and sertraline ( Zoloft). Their side effects may include nausea, loss of appetite, and diarrhea.
system: What's the best way to treat IBS-C?
output: There's no single, best approach to treating IBS- C. Often, people use a mix of therapies to get relief. They can include changes in diet, exercise, stress management, and medication.