Problem: Article: In order to donate plasma, you must meet certain requirements. Make sure you know what these requirements are ahead of time. All plasma donors must be at least 18 years old. A plasma donor must weigh at least 110 pounds. You also must pass a medical examination and undergo testing for transmittable infections like hepatitis and HIV. Before being allowed to donate plasma, you must undergo a confidential pre-donation physical. This is usually conducted at the donation center and is designed to assure you're healthy and able to donate plasma. The physical is a basic exam, where your vitals are taken and you answer a series of questions regarding your medical history. You will also disclose to the doctor any medications you are currently taking and their dosage. Your protein and hemoglobin levels will also be taken via blood test during the exam. This is to assure your levels are adequate enough that you can safely donate plasma. You will have to complete a donor history questionnaire to determine your eligibility to donate plasma. The questionnaire will ask about current medications, recent surgeries, and any recent tattoos and piercings. Assuming you're approved to donate based on your exam and questionnaire, you'll have to follow certain nutritional guidelines in the days leading up to your donation. Aim for a high protein diet that includes 50 to 80 grams of protein daily. Go for lean, healthy proteins like those found in fish, nuts, legumes, and poultry. Make sure to drink extra fluids, such as water or fruit juice, in the days leading up to the donation.
Summary: Determine if you meet eligibility requirements. Complete a pre-donation physical. Complete a donor history questionnaire. Stay hydrated and follow nutrition guidelines.

Problem: Article: Programs like medicaid and WIC, can help to cover medical bills, food expenses or anything associated with the baby. If approved for the assistance, you will get a weekly allowance to spend on necessities that will make the pregnancy easier to handle. Oftentimes, there is additional support for teens through planned parenthood centers that help them find jobs, finish high school, and go to a vocational school or college. Having a baby does not mean that you have to marry the father. Before you make any decisions about moving in with the father, or getting married, talk to your family and get their input. They will help you make the best decision for you and your baby. Being raised in an unloving or resentful marriage, can be harmful to your child's emotional development. You and the father may decide to raise the child together, without getting married. This is called joint parenting, and it allows you to come up with a system that meets both of your needs, as well as the baby's needs. The dreams you once held for your future may have to be set aside for awhile, or change slightly, but they don't have to disappear. There should still be a goal to work towards. Whether that is staying in school, getting a job, or starting trade school, talk to your parents and figure out what your plan for the future now looks like. Graduate from high school. Having an education will help you become independent and allow you to support your child. If you decide to raise your child, learn about all the ways your life is going to be different. You will need to prepare financially, mentally, and socially for your new baby. There will be a lot of new things for you to learn about child care, and you need to be responsible about it. Pregnancy resource centers will help you plan for your future, so that when the baby comes, you will be prepared. These centers will talk to you about how much time you will need to dedicate towards your baby, and how much money your baby will cost you every week. The more you plan for your baby, the better off you both will be. If you decide not to raise your child, consider seeing a therapist to help you through this time. Whether you decided on having an abortion, or you chose adoption for you child, you may experience a heavy, emotional loss. It is important for you to realize that things might be hard for a while, but with help and support, you can get through this experience.
Summary: Apply for government programs for help. Do not feel obligated to jump into marriage. Set goals for your future. Be ready for change. Receive emotional support.

Problem: Article: The symptoms of gastroparesis can mimic a variety of other conditions, so see your doctor to get confirmation of what's causing your symptoms. They can also help identify and treat any underlying issues that might be contributing to your gastroparesis, such as diabetes or an infection. Your doctor may conduct a variety of tests to determine if you have gastroparesis. One common test is the gastric emptying study, in which you consume food mixed with a small amount of radioactive tracer material, which can then be traced through your digestive tract. Your doctor may also perform an endoscopy, in which a tiny camera is passed into your stomach and small intestines through your throat to look for signs of gastroparesis or other conditions, such as peptic ulcers. Ultrasounds and stomach X-rays can also be useful tools for diagnosing gastroparesis. If you've been treating gastroparesis with diet and lifestyle changes and your symptoms aren't getting better, see your doctor. They can recommend additional or alternative treatments that may help. For example, if you have severe nausea and vomiting, they can prescribe anti-nausea medications, such as prochlorperazine (Compro) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Other medications, such as metoclopramide (Reglan) or erythromycin, can help stimulate the movement of your stomach muscles. Talk to your doctor about the potential risks and side effects of these medications. For extremely severe cases of gastroparesis that prevent you from eating or drinking altogether, your doctor may recommend implanting a feeding tube or using a gastric venting tube to help reduce pressure in your stomach. Diabetes is a common cause of gastroparesis. Unfortunately, gastroparesis can often contribute to further complications with your diabetes, such as unpredictable changes in your blood sugar. To prevent potentially serious problems, you'll need to work closely with your doctor to manage both your diabetes and your gastroparesis. Your doctor may recommend changing your insulin schedule in order to manage your blood glucose levels better. For example, they might recommend taking insulin more often or giving yourself injections after meals instead of before. You may also benefit from additional medications to help you manage your gastroparesis. A bezoar, or a large mass of hardened, undigested food in your stomach, is a rare but potentially dangerous complication of gastroparesis. While most bezoars don't cause any symptoms, sometimes they can block the passageway between your stomach and small intestine and cause serious digestive problems. See your doctor as soon as possible if you experience symptoms such as: Bloating Cramps Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Unexplained weight loss Symptoms of intestinal bleeding, such as bloody, red, or black stools
Summary: See your doctor for a gastroparesis diagnosis. Consult your doctor if dietary changes aren't working. Create a treatment plan with your doctor if you have diabetes. Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of a bezoar.

Problem: Article: The button will then change to read "Unfollow." That particular contact will no longer display in your Twitter timeline.
Summary:
Log in to your Twitter account at https://twitter.com/. Navigate to or click on the profile of the contact you want deleted from your Twitter timeline. Point to the blue button labeled "Following" at the top of the contact's Twitter timeline. Click on the "Unfollow" button.