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What should I do if I want to stop dialysis? | Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that lie just below your rib cage, on each side of your spine. They remove waste and fluid from your body, level out your blood pressure, and keep your bones strong. They also ensure that you have the right amount of minerals, like potassium and sodium (salt), in your blood. Fina... | But you can choose not to have it or stop at any time. If you do, make sure to talk to your doctor about other treatments that can help you. Changes to your diet or lifestyle may improve your quality of life. If you want to stop dialysis because you feel depressed or ashamed, your doctor may urge you to speak to a coun... | 5,476 |
How can I prevent blood clots if I have polycythemia vera? | Many people with polycythemia vera ( PV) live a normal life with this rare blood cancer under control. The goal is to avoid complications like blood clots, which may happen because PV thickens your blood. To prevent those problems, your doctor will recommend treatments to improve your blood flow and help you feel bette... | Its symptoms may include: Pain in the upper right part of your belly Yellow color in your skin and the whites of your eyes Swelling in the belly or arms Bleeding in your digestive tract, from the esophagus or gut To prevent clots, your doctor will remove a small amount of blood with a treatment called phlebotomy. This ... | 1,441 |
Are sterols and stanols good for heart health? | Supplements can help your bones, your muscles, and many other parts of your body. What about your heart? Research shows that some of them may help lower cholesterol, improve blood pressure, and other things that put you at risk for heart disease. It's unclear, though, if they help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and ot... | Find these in foods like nuts and grains, or you can buy them as supplements. They reduce the amount of cholesterol that your body absorbs from food. They're also added to many foods, such as some margarines, orange juice, and yogurts. Experts recommend 2 grams a day to help lower LDL cholesterol for people who have hi... | 1,211 |
What is a coronary calcium scan? | Statins lower cholesterol for millions of people. They also can help protect you from heart attacks and strokes. But for some people who take them, they don't work well enough. If your statin doesn't help, don't worry. Your doctor can help you find other treatments. But first, she'll give you a few tests to see why the... | This CT scan of your chest can help doctors spot calcium buildup in the arteries around your heart, a sign that they have too much plaque. | 2,711 |
What are the possible risks of taking part in a clinical trial for arthritis treatment? | A clinical trial is a research study conducted with patients to evaluate a new arthritis treatment, drug, or device. The purpose of clinical trials is to find new and improved methods of treating arthritis. Clinical trials make it possible to apply the latest scientific and technological advances in arthritis to patien... | Potential side effects from participating in a clinical trial will depend on the type of treatment and the patient's condition. All of the risks and side effects of the treatment being researched are not known at the beginning of the clinical trial. Since this is the case, there may be unknown side effects, as well as ... | 2,918 |
Why should I choose a reliable brand of probiotic? | If you're ready to add probiotics to your diet, you have a lot of options. Now that more research shows these "good bacteria" may help with digestive problems, you just need to know where to find them. One common source is supplements. You can buy them as tablets, capsules, powders, or liquids. Look for them in health ... | Some companies have been around for years, and you may know their names. Those that have made probiotics for a while may be more likely to have tested and studied them over and over. It's smarter to choose a product from a reputable maker. Check a third-party certifier (like Consumer Lab or the USP) to see if they have... | 2,039 |
How is anti-thyroid medication used for hyperthyroidism? | You should work with your doctor to treat any thyroid problem. For thyroid disorders stemming from the over- or under-production of thyroid hormones, you want to try to restore the hormone levels to their proper balance. Hyperthyroidism needs treatment that will slow down the making of thyroid hormone, while hypothyroi... | After you start using anti-thyroid medications, your symptoms should begin to disappear in about 6-8 weeks. But you'll typically need to keep taking the medication for about a year. At that time, your doctor will check to see if you can stop. You'll need regular checkups once you're off the medicine to make sure your h... | 3,873 |
How can you tweak your settings to treat computer vision syndrome (CVS)? | These days, many of us have jobs that require us to stare at computer screens for hours at a time. That can put a real strain on your eyes. Eye problems caused by computer use fall under the heading computer vision syndrome ( CVS). It isn't one specific problem. Instead, it includes a whole range of eye strain and disc... | You don't have to live with the factory-installed presets if you're uncomfortable. Adjust the brightness, contrast, and font size until you find what's best for you. Visit your eye doctor regularly for exams and to keep your prescriptions up to date. Let him know about any problems you have. You may need glasses or con... | 3,417 |
How do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause high blood pressure problems? | One of the goals when you take drugs for high blood pressure is to be sure the medication is working effectively. One step toward achieving this goal is to avoid some medications. What kinds of problems might other drugs cause? Some drugs can make blood pressure rise. If you have high blood pressure to begin with, it c... | NSAIDs -- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- include both prescription and over-the-counter varieties. They are often used to relieve pain or reduce inflammation from conditions such as arthritis. However, NSAIDs can make the body retain fluid and decrease kidney function. This may cause blood pressure to rise eve... | 538 |
When should someone seek medical attention for peritonitis? | 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... | If you have any symptoms of peritonitis, call your doctor right away. Seeking prompt medical attention is especially important for peritoneal dialysis patients who have a combination of abdominal pain and a clouding of the peritoneal fluid, which is caused by a buildup of infection-fighting white blood cells. Because p... | 3,289 |
What are some harmful toxins associated with vaping? | Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, put nicotine into your lungs and bloodstream. And they do it without the smoke and tar of a regular cigarette. But other harmful things can get into your body when you vape. That's especially true if you use flavored cigarettes. E-cigarettes, sometimes called vapes, run on batter... | It's hard to know how much of these chemicals you breathe in when you vape. The levels are usually lower in e-cigarettes than regular cigarettes. But some studies show that high-voltage e-cigarettes have more formaldehyde and other toxins than standard e-cigarettes. Also, some chemicals in e-cigarettes can irritate the... | 590 |
How can losing extra weight prevent you from getting prediabetes? | When your doctor tells you that you have prediabetes, you might think there's no reason to take action just yet. Or you might assume that you're definitely going to get diabetes. Not so! You do need to take prediabetes seriously, but there's still time to turn things around -- if you start now. The goal is to get your ... | If you're overweight, slimming down is the key to turning the odds in your favor. Research shows that shedding just 5% to 10% of your body weight is often enough to get blood sugar levels back into the normal range and avoid diabetes or at least delay its onset. To reach your goal, limit portion sizes; cut calories; an... | 839 |
How common is osteoporosis overall? | Are you searching for what causes osteoporosis? You may be surprised to learn that many factors contribute to the condition. For instance, a decrease in estrogen at menopause is one cause. There is also a genetic component. If your mother or grandmother had osteoporosis, the chances are higher that you will develop it,... | In the U. S., more than 10 million men and women have osteoporosis. And nearly another 34 million are thought to have low bone mass. That places them at increased risk for osteoporosis. | 2,292 |
How can transcranial magnetic stimulation help prevent migraines? | As many as 18% of women and 6% of men in the U. S. have migraine. Yet despite how common these painful, throbbing headaches are, treatment often remains a challenge. Migraine headaches are complex and still not completely understood. Certain nerves cells and brain chemicals play a role. When blood vessels in your brain... | There are also several devices which can prevent migraines: Transcranial magnetic stimulation ( TMS): During this treatment, you'll hold a small device called Spring TMS to the back of your head. It sends a split-second pulse which interrupts abnormal electrical activity caused by migraine, thus aborts the migraine. Tr... | 2,199 |
Can cold packs ease itching due to psoriasis? | Psoriasis can make your skin crawl. It itches. It burns. It hurts. So when a flare turns painful, you want relief -- ASAP. Having some remedies on hand can soothe your sore skin when you need it the most. Before you do anything, make sure you don't have a bigger problem on your hands. If the pain is really bad or your ... | Chill out. Cold packs can take the itch out by short-circuiting the itch-scratch cycle. They âconfuseâ your brain because it's hard for it to feel itch and cold at the same time. | 1,864 |
How can you be smart with antibiotics? | Antibiotics are medicines that help stop infections caused by bacteria. They do this by killing the bacteria or by keeping them from copying themselves or reproducing. The word antibiotic means âagainst life.â Any drug that kills germs in your body is technically an antibiotic. But most people use the term when the... | The best way to help slow the spread of super bacteria is by being smart with antibiotics. Here's how: Trust your doctor if she says you don't need them. Don't take them for a viral infection. Only take the ones your doctor has prescribed for you. Take them as directed. Don't skip doses. Take them for the full number o... | 3,103 |
What happens during an evoked potential test? | As your body experiences light, sound, touch, and other sensations, your brain takes in that information as a series of electrical signals. If you have multiple sclerosis ( MS), the disease causes damage to your nerves that may slow down, garble, or stop this activity entirely. Evoked potential tests can help doctors s... | When you have the tests, you'll have wires placed on your scalp. It's safe and painless. It usually takes about 2 hours to do all three types of evoked potential tests. A doctor with special training in these tests will interpret the results. | 1,131 |
What are the effects of too much magnesium from supplements? | If you have migraines, you know these throbbing, pulsing headaches can put a damper on an otherwise good day. While medications can help you manage them, there can be side effects. That's why some people with migraines like to go âall naturalâ to find relief. The good news is there is some evidence these supplement... | Too much magnesium from supplements can bring side effects including: Nausea Cramping Diarrhea Magnesium supplements can also interfere with some antibiotics. | 1,426 |
What tests are done to help you know when to consider knee replacement surgery? | You've taken the anti-inflammatory medications. You've done the pain pills. You've even tried the hard-to-pronounce glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, the alternative supplements for osteoarthritis. You've stayed off your knee. Walked with a cane. Done the cortisone injections and given physical therapy your best sho... | X-rays are a key tool. They'll give your surgeon a better idea of whether your bone is damaged or deformed. An imaging test called an MRI will give a more detailed look into the bone and soft tissues around your knee. You also may get a blood test to rule out, or point to, other causes for your knee pain. If your docto... | 1,018 |
How is cervical osteoarthritis (cervical spondylosis) diagnosed? | Cervical spondylosis is also called cervical osteoarthritis. It is a condition involving changes to the bones, discs, and joints of the neck. These changes are caused by the normal wear-and-tear of aging. With age, the discs of the cervical spine gradually break down, lose fluid, and become stiffer. Cervical spondylosi... | The doctor will generally begin by asking you about symptoms and taking a medical history. This will be followed by a physical exam of the body, with a focus on the neck, back, and shoulders. The doctor is also likely to test reflexes and the strength of hands and arms, check for loss of sensation, and watch you walk. ... | 2,510 |
How can I reduce the side effects of stimulant therapy for ADHD? | Stimulant medications are usually a doctor's first choice for treating ADHD, but they're not for everyone. They can cause bad side effects for some people. For others, they just don't work very well. If you're looking for other medications that work for the disorder, you've got several choices. Sometimes your doctor wi... | Clonidine and guanfacine can help reduce some of the side effects of stimulant therapy, especially sleeplessness and aggressive behavior. However, combining stimulants with one of these drugs is controversial, because there have been some deaths in children taking both stimulants and Catapres (a patch form of clonidine... | 7,678 |
How common is urinary incontinence? | Urinary incontinence -- when you accidentally leak urine -- is a problem that affects millions of Americans, most of them women. There are several different types, causes, and treatments. With this type, urine leaks due to weakened pelvic floor muscles and tissues. It can happen when pressure on your bladder increases ... | Urinary incontinence -- when you accidentally leak urine -- is a problem that affects millions of Americans, most of them women. | 0 |
Is easy bruising a symptom of medication for rheumatoid arthritis? | Rheumatoid arthritis ( RA) mainly affects the joints. But it, and many of the medications that treat it, can also affect the skin. Do you recognize any of these problems? About 1 in 5 of people with rheumatoid arthritis get rheumatoid nodules. These hard lumps of tissue range in size from about the size of a pea to as ... | Certain arthritis medications make you more likely to bruise because they thin the skin or interfere with blood clotting. These include aspirin and steroids such as prednisone. | 2,187 |
What is autogenic training as a form of meditation for pain? | Stress and pain often go hand in hand. Hypnosis, meditation, and relaxation may help break the cycle. If you're thinking about trying these ways to work on your pain, you'll want to know what to expect and how well they work. If you're picturing a stage act led by a man with a swinging watch who gets volunteers to walk... | This technique uses visual imagery and body awareness to help you relax. The person imagines being in a peaceful place and then focuses on different physical sensations, such as heaviness of the limbs or a calm heartbeat. People may practice on their own, creating their own images, or be guided by a therapist. | 2,689 |
How can acupuncture help treat migraines? | Medicines can ease migraines and other types of headaches, but people often use complementary and alternative treatments to get relief. Stress is known to lead to some of the most common types of headaches, including migraines and tension headaches. So scientists have studied alternative treatments aimed at stress redu... | In this ancient Chinese technique, practitioners insert fine needles into points on your body. They say it helps ease headaches by correcting energy imbalances and making your body better able to resist or overcome illness. Research shows acupuncture may cause your body to release chemicals that block pain, like endorp... | 3,036 |
Why should you make an appointment for Alzheimer's now? | 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... | The sooner you know, the better. Starting treatment may help relieve symptoms and keep you independent longer. It also helps you plan better. You can work out living arrangements, make financial and legal decisions, and build up your support network. | 4,355 |
What are symptoms of peripheral artery disease? | 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... | It can affect different muscle groups, including: Buttock and hip Calf (most common) Foot (less common) Thigh Some people have a sense of burning or numbness. If you have an advanced form of peripheral artery disease, your toes or feet might hurt even while you're resting. Other signs and symptoms of peripheral artery ... | 1,390 |
Are disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs safe or are there side effects? | Rheumatoid arthritis treatment includes medications that slow the progression of joint damage from rheumatoid arthritis. These drugs are called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs), and they are an important part of an overall treatment plan. What are these drugs, and how do they work? Disease-modifying drug... | The FDA has approved all DMARDs. Many people take them without ever having problems. But because they work throughout the body to fight RA, their powerful action typically does cause some side effects, commonly: Stomach upset. | 4,764 |
Do people with multiple sclerosis have tremors? | A tremor is when a body part moves or shakes and you can't control it. Many people with multiple sclerosis ( MS) have some form of tremor they can't control, in different parts of their bodies, like their head, arms, or legs. Intention tremor. There's no shaking when you're at rest. It starts when you try to reach or g... | Many people with multiple sclerosis ( MS) have some form of tremor they can't control, in different parts of their bodies, like their head, arms, or legs. | 71 |
What are the advantages of LASIK eye surgery? | LASIK, which stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis, is a popular surgery used to correct vision in people who are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism. All laser vision correction surgeries work by reshaping the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, so that light traveling through it is properly focused on... | LASIK has many benefits, including: It has been around for over 25 years and it works! It corrects vision. Around 96% of patients will have their desired vision after LASIK. An enhancement can further increase this number. LASIK is associated with very little pain due to the numbing drops that are used. Vision is corre... | 452 |
How effective is cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation (AFib)? | This procedure uses energy to make small scars in your heart tissue. They stop abnormal electrical signals that move through your heart and cause an irregular heartbeat (the doctor might call it arrhythmia). Cardiac ablation can also treat atrial fibrillation ( AFib), also a type of irregular heartbeat. The doctor may ... | Nonsurgical and less invasive ablation are successful for many people with AFib. If the first procedure is not successful, often a second will be. With those options, you'll be able to recover and get back to your normal routine quickly. | 2,865 |
Is it hard to tell when someone with heart failure has lost weight? | Cardiac cachexia is a condition that can happen to people who have heart failure. It means you lose a serious amount of body fat, muscle, and bone. Doctors often call this âbody wasting.â Once it begins, you can't reverse it simply by eating more. It's a complex disorder that has to do with the way your body absorb... | A failing heart makes the body to retain water and swell. That can increase your body weight and make you look like you have body fat when you don't. Your doctor can use other tests to figure out if you've lost muscle mass, including measuring how well you do physical activities like walking or how strong your grip is. | 2,288 |
What causes long lasting liver infection? | This long-lasting liver infection is caused by the hepatitis C virus. It begins as an acute hepatitis that starts within the first 6 months of exposure to the virus. For most people who get it -- up to 85% -- the illness moves into a long-lasting stage. This is called a chronic hepatitis C infection. Most people catch ... | This long-lasting liver infection is caused by the hepatitis C virus. It begins as an acute hepatitis that starts within the first 6 months of exposure to the virus. | 0 |
What is the process for creating an Individualized Education Program (IEP)? | The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( IDEA) states that all children in the U. S. have a right to a "free appropriate public education." For children with autism and children with certain other disabilities, this act mandates the creation of an Individualized Education Program ( IEP). Each IEP is designed f... | The next step after evaluation is the IEP meeting, which is required by law. The Individualized Education Program is supposed to address all aspects of your child's education. So, a number of different people will need to attend the meeting. At the very least, the meeting should include you, your child's teacher, and a... | 1,724 |
How can rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) affect your life? | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) makes it harder to focus, pay attention, and sit still. Most people who have ADHD are also very sensitive to what other people think or say about them. This is sometimes called rejection sensitive dysphoria ( RSD). " Dysphoria" comes from a Greek word that means âhard ... | People who have the condition sometimes work hard to make everyone like and admire them. Or they might stop trying and stay out of any situation where they might get hurt. This social withdrawal can look like social phobia, which is a serious fear of being embarrassed in public. RSD can affect relationships with family... | 631 |
What are situational phobias? | The term "phobia" refers to a group of anxiety symptoms brought on by certain objects or situations. A specific phobia, formerly called a simple phobia, is a lasting and unreasonable fear caused by the presence or thought of a specific object or situation that usually poses little or no actual danger. Exposure to the o... | Situational phobias: These involve a fear of specific situations, such as flying, riding in a car or on public transportation, driving, going over bridges or in tunnels, or of being in a closed-in place, like an elevator. | 980 |
How can heart failure affect your weight and muscle loss? | When you have heart failure, your heart may not be strong enough to pump out as much blood as your body needs. As it tries to move more blood, your heart gets larger. It also pumps faster, and your blood vessels narrow to get more blood out to your body. As your heart works harder, it becomes weaker and the damage incr... | Heart failure can affect muscle and fat metabolism. In the late stages, you might lose a lot of weight and muscle mass. Your muscles can get smaller and weaker. | 3,472 |
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