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<human>: Can cryptorchidism cause testicular cancer? <bot>: They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early.,context:If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it. But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage. It is rarely life-threatening. Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival. Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs. Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer. They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early. Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it. Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.,If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it.But they have been able to find some links to other conditions.There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage.It is rarely life-threatening.Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival.Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs.Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes.They are one of many glands in the body.Their job is to make male hormones and sperm.They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum.Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord.It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels.Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly.It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer.They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism.Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly.Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum.But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen.And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early.Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child.Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it.Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.You should ask your doctor to screen you.HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it.Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well.They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy.If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.

<human>: Am I at a higher risk for testicular cancer if I am infertile? <bot>: Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you.,context:If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it. But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage. It is rarely life-threatening. Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival. Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs. Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer. They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early. Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it. Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.,If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it.But they have been able to find some links to other conditions.There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage.It is rarely life-threatening.Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival.Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs.Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes.They are one of many glands in the body.Their job is to make male hormones and sperm.They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum.Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord.It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels.Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly.It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer.They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism.Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly.Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum.But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen.And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early.Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child.Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it.Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.You should ask your doctor to screen you.HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it.Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well.They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy.If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.

<human>: How are issues before birth linked to testicular cancer? <bot>: Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy.,context:If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it. But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage. It is rarely life-threatening. Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival. Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs. Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer. They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early. Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it. Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.,If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it.But they have been able to find some links to other conditions.There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage.It is rarely life-threatening.Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival.Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs.Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes.They are one of many glands in the body.Their job is to make male hormones and sperm.They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum.Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord.It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels.Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly.It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer.They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism.Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly.Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum.But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen.And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early.Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child.Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it.Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.You should ask your doctor to screen you.HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it.Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well.They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy.If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.

<human>: Could issues before birth put me at risk for testicular cancer? <bot>: Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.,context:If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it. But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage. It is rarely life-threatening. Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival. Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs. Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer. They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early. Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it. Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.,If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it.But they have been able to find some links to other conditions.There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage.It is rarely life-threatening.Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival.Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs.Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes.They are one of many glands in the body.Their job is to make male hormones and sperm.They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum.Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord.It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels.Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly.It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer.They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism.Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly.Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum.But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen.And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early.Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child.Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it.Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.You should ask your doctor to screen you.HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it.Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well.They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy.If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.

<human>: How is a previous diagnosis related to testicular cancer? <bot>: Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.,context:If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it. But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage. It is rarely life-threatening. Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival. Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs. Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer. They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early. Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it. Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.,If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it.But they have been able to find some links to other conditions.There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage.It is rarely life-threatening.Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival.Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs.Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes.They are one of many glands in the body.Their job is to make male hormones and sperm.They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum.Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord.It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels.Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly.It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer.They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism.Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly.Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum.But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen.And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early.Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child.Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it.Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.You should ask your doctor to screen you.HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it.Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well.They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy.If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.

<human>: How are fertility problems linked to testicular cancer? <bot>: Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you.,context:If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it. But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage. It is rarely life-threatening. Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival. Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs. Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer. They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early. Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it. Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.,If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it.But they have been able to find some links to other conditions.There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage.It is rarely life-threatening.Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival.Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs.Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes.They are one of many glands in the body.Their job is to make male hormones and sperm.They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum.Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord.It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels.Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly.It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer.They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism.Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly.Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum.But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen.And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early.Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child.Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it.Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.You should ask your doctor to screen you.HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it.Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well.They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy.If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.

<human>: Am I at a higher risk for testicular cancer if I have HIV? <bot>: HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it.,context:If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it. But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage. It is rarely life-threatening. Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival. Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs. Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer. They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early. Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it. Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.,If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it.But they have been able to find some links to other conditions.There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage.It is rarely life-threatening.Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival.Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs.Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes.They are one of many glands in the body.Their job is to make male hormones and sperm.They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum.Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord.It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels.Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly.It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer.They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism.Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly.Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum.But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen.And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early.Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child.Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it.Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.You should ask your doctor to screen you.HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it.Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well.They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy.If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.

<human>: What is testicular cancer? <bot>: Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.,context:If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it. But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage. It is rarely life-threatening. Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival. Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs. Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer. They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early. Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it. Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.,If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it.But they have been able to find some links to other conditions.There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage.It is rarely life-threatening.Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival.Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs.Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes.They are one of many glands in the body.Their job is to make male hormones and sperm.They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum.Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord.It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels.Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly.It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer.They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism.Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly.Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum.But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen.And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early.Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child.Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it.Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.You should ask your doctor to screen you.HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it.Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well.They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy.If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.

<human>: How is family history related to testicular cancer? <bot>: Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it.,context:If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it. But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage. It is rarely life-threatening. Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival. Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs. Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer. They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early. Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it. Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.,If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it.But they have been able to find some links to other conditions.There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage.It is rarely life-threatening.Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival.Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs.Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes.They are one of many glands in the body.Their job is to make male hormones and sperm.They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum.Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord.It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels.Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly.It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer.They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism.Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly.Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum.But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen.And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early.Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child.Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it.Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.You should ask your doctor to screen you.HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it.Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well.They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy.If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.

<human>: What causes testicular cancer? <bot>: But they have been able to find some links to other conditions.,context:If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it. But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage. It is rarely life-threatening. Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival. Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs. Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer. They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early. Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it. Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.,If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it.But they have been able to find some links to other conditions.There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage.It is rarely life-threatening.Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival.Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs.Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes.They are one of many glands in the body.Their job is to make male hormones and sperm.They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum.Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord.It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels.Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly.It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer.They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism.Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly.Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum.But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen.And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early.Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child.Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it.Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.You should ask your doctor to screen you.HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it.Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well.They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy.If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.

<human>: Can I get testicular cancer again if I have had it before? <bot>: Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.,context:If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it. But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage. It is rarely life-threatening. Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival. Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs. Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer. They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early. Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it. Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.,If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it.But they have been able to find some links to other conditions.There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage.It is rarely life-threatening.Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival.Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs.Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes.They are one of many glands in the body.Their job is to make male hormones and sperm.They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum.Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord.It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels.Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly.It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer.They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism.Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly.Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum.But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen.And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early.Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child.Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it.Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.You should ask your doctor to screen you.HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it.Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well.They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy.If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.

<human>: Where does testicular cancer occur? <bot>: Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.,context:If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it. But they have been able to find some links to other conditions. There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage. It is rarely life-threatening. Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival. Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs. Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes. They are one of many glands in the body. Their job is to make male hormones and sperm. They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord. It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels. Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly. It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain. Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer. They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism. Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly. Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum. But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen. And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early. Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child. Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it. Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one. Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. You should ask your doctor to screen you. HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it. Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well. They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy. If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.,If you or a loved one is diagnosed with testicular cancer, a natural question you may ask is: “ What caused this?” And the answer is doctors don't know for sure why a man may get it.But they have been able to find some links to other conditions.There is one thing they do know: Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, even in an advanced stage.It is rarely life-threatening.Even if it has spread to nearby organs, you have an excellent chance of long-term survival.Cancer can occur in many areas of the body, including the sexual organs.Men have two testicles, sometimes called testes.They are one of many glands in the body.Their job is to make male hormones and sperm.They hang beneath and behind a man's penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum.Each testicle is connected to what's called the spermatic cord.It's made up of a sperm duct, nerves, and blood vessels.Testicular cancer may spread slowly or quickly.It can go to nearby lymph nodes, the lungs, the liver, bones, and possibly the brain.Researchers have found several things that seem to increase a man's chances of getting this kind of cancer.They include: Undescended testicle: Testicular cancer happens more often in men who were born with a condition called cryptorchidism.Early in a pregnancy, the testes form in the male baby's lower belly.Not too long before birth, they should “drop” down into the scrotum.But for about 3 or 4 out of 100 newborns, this doesn't happen.And that rate goes much higher if the baby is born early.Family history: It may also run through the generations, from parent to child.Men with the genetic disorder Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting it.Previous diagnosis: If you've already been cured of cancer in one testicle, you have a 4% chance of getting it again in the other one.Fertility problems: If you have trouble making a woman pregnant, you are more likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.You should ask your doctor to screen you.HIV infection: The virus that causes AIDS has been linked with it.Issues before birth: Conditions related to your mother's pregnancy could play a role as well.They include abnormal bleeding and estrogen, or hormone, therapy.If you find a lump in your testicle, go to a doctor so he can check it.

<human>: Why should I see a doctor about uveitis? <bot>: What if it comes back?,context:Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes. It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated. See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem. If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision. Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye. It includes the iris (the colored part). The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina. Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it. How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated. You might only have minor problems with your sight. Or it could cause serious vision loss. You might have it for a short time or for many years. It could return again and again. Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts. There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye. Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body. The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye. That causes inflammation. If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis. It can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may come on quickly. If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist. She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain? Where? How is your vision? Have you noticed any changes? Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place? Does anything make your symptoms better or worse? Have you injured your eye or your face recently? Do you have any other medical conditions? During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye. This is called a slit lamp exam. She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see. She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis. What's causing my uveitis? Which part of my eye does it affect? Is my eye damaged? Do I need more tests? Do I need to see other doctors? What are my treatment options? How will the treatment make me feel? Will it cure my uveitis? What if it comes back? What can I do to protect my sight? It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts. Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain. Steroid shots or pills are other options. In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye. Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye. This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases. Many of these cases are in just one eye. But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma. The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay. If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect. If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain. Ask her how the treatment may affect you. Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system. Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants. Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation. The doctor might call them biologics. They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you. If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects. Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision. If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well. It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment. You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again. Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.,Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes.It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated.See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem.If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision.Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye.It includes the iris (the colored part).The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina.Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it.How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated.You might only have minor problems with your sight.Or it could cause serious vision loss.You might have it for a short time or for many years.It could return again and again.Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts.There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye.Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body.The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye.That causes inflammation.If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis.It can affect one or both eyes.Symptoms may come on quickly.If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist.She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain?Where?How is your vision?Have you noticed any changes?Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place?Does anything make your symptoms better or worse?Have you injured your eye or your face recently?Do you have any other medical conditions?During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye.This is called a slit lamp exam.She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see.She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis.What's causing my uveitis?Which part of my eye does it affect?Is my eye damaged?Do I need more tests?Do I need to see other doctors?What are my treatment options?How will the treatment make me feel?Will it cure my uveitis?What if it comes back?What can I do to protect my sight?It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts.Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain.Steroid shots or pills are other options.In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye.Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye.This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases.Many of these cases are in just one eye.But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma.The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay.If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect.If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain.Ask her how the treatment may affect you.Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system.Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants.Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation.The doctor might call them biologics.They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you.If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects.Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision.If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well.It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment.You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again.Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.

<human>: What are the symptoms of uveitis? <bot>: It can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may come on quickly. If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist.,context:Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes. It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated. See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem. If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision. Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye. It includes the iris (the colored part). The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina. Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it. How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated. You might only have minor problems with your sight. Or it could cause serious vision loss. You might have it for a short time or for many years. It could return again and again. Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts. There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye. Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body. The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye. That causes inflammation. If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis. It can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may come on quickly. If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist. She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain? Where? How is your vision? Have you noticed any changes? Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place? Does anything make your symptoms better or worse? Have you injured your eye or your face recently? Do you have any other medical conditions? During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye. This is called a slit lamp exam. She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see. She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis. What's causing my uveitis? Which part of my eye does it affect? Is my eye damaged? Do I need more tests? Do I need to see other doctors? What are my treatment options? How will the treatment make me feel? Will it cure my uveitis? What if it comes back? What can I do to protect my sight? It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts. Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain. Steroid shots or pills are other options. In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye. Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye. This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases. Many of these cases are in just one eye. But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma. The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay. If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect. If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain. Ask her how the treatment may affect you. Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system. Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants. Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation. The doctor might call them biologics. They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you. If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects. Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision. If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well. It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment. You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again. Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.,Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes.It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated.See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem.If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision.Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye.It includes the iris (the colored part).The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina.Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it.How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated.You might only have minor problems with your sight.Or it could cause serious vision loss.You might have it for a short time or for many years.It could return again and again.Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts.There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye.Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body.The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye.That causes inflammation.If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis.It can affect one or both eyes.Symptoms may come on quickly.If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist.She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain?Where?How is your vision?Have you noticed any changes?Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place?Does anything make your symptoms better or worse?Have you injured your eye or your face recently?Do you have any other medical conditions?During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye.This is called a slit lamp exam.She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see.She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis.What's causing my uveitis?Which part of my eye does it affect?Is my eye damaged?Do I need more tests?Do I need to see other doctors?What are my treatment options?How will the treatment make me feel?Will it cure my uveitis?What if it comes back?What can I do to protect my sight?It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts.Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain.Steroid shots or pills are other options.In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye.Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye.This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases.Many of these cases are in just one eye.But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma.The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay.If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect.If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain.Ask her how the treatment may affect you.Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system.Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants.Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation.The doctor might call them biologics.They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you.If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects.Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision.If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well.It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment.You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again.Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.

<human>: How does a doctor check your eyes for uveitis? <bot>: During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye. This is called a slit lamp exam. She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see. She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis.,context:Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes. It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated. See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem. If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision. Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye. It includes the iris (the colored part). The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina. Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it. How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated. You might only have minor problems with your sight. Or it could cause serious vision loss. You might have it for a short time or for many years. It could return again and again. Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts. There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye. Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body. The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye. That causes inflammation. If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis. It can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may come on quickly. If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist. She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain? Where? How is your vision? Have you noticed any changes? Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place? Does anything make your symptoms better or worse? Have you injured your eye or your face recently? Do you have any other medical conditions? During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye. This is called a slit lamp exam. She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see. She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis. What's causing my uveitis? Which part of my eye does it affect? Is my eye damaged? Do I need more tests? Do I need to see other doctors? What are my treatment options? How will the treatment make me feel? Will it cure my uveitis? What if it comes back? What can I do to protect my sight? It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts. Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain. Steroid shots or pills are other options. In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye. Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye. This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases. Many of these cases are in just one eye. But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma. The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay. If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect. If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain. Ask her how the treatment may affect you. Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system. Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants. Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation. The doctor might call them biologics. They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you. If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects. Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision. If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well. It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment. You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again. Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.,Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes.It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated.See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem.If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision.Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye.It includes the iris (the colored part).The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina.Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it.How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated.You might only have minor problems with your sight.Or it could cause serious vision loss.You might have it for a short time or for many years.It could return again and again.Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts.There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye.Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body.The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye.That causes inflammation.If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis.It can affect one or both eyes.Symptoms may come on quickly.If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist.She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain?Where?How is your vision?Have you noticed any changes?Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place?Does anything make your symptoms better or worse?Have you injured your eye or your face recently?Do you have any other medical conditions?During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye.This is called a slit lamp exam.She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see.She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis.What's causing my uveitis?Which part of my eye does it affect?Is my eye damaged?Do I need more tests?Do I need to see other doctors?What are my treatment options?How will the treatment make me feel?Will it cure my uveitis?What if it comes back?What can I do to protect my sight?It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts.Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain.Steroid shots or pills are other options.In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye.Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye.This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases.Many of these cases are in just one eye.But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma.The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay.If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect.If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain.Ask her how the treatment may affect you.Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system.Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants.Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation.The doctor might call them biologics.They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you.If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects.Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision.If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well.It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment.You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again.Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.

<human>: Who gets uveitis? <bot>: Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it. How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated. You might only have minor problems with your sight. Or it could cause serious vision loss.,context:Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes. It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated. See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem. If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision. Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye. It includes the iris (the colored part). The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina. Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it. How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated. You might only have minor problems with your sight. Or it could cause serious vision loss. You might have it for a short time or for many years. It could return again and again. Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts. There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye. Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body. The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye. That causes inflammation. If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis. It can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may come on quickly. If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist. She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain? Where? How is your vision? Have you noticed any changes? Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place? Does anything make your symptoms better or worse? Have you injured your eye or your face recently? Do you have any other medical conditions? During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye. This is called a slit lamp exam. She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see. She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis. What's causing my uveitis? Which part of my eye does it affect? Is my eye damaged? Do I need more tests? Do I need to see other doctors? What are my treatment options? How will the treatment make me feel? Will it cure my uveitis? What if it comes back? What can I do to protect my sight? It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts. Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain. Steroid shots or pills are other options. In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye. Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye. This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases. Many of these cases are in just one eye. But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma. The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay. If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect. If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain. Ask her how the treatment may affect you. Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system. Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants. Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation. The doctor might call them biologics. They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you. If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects. Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision. If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well. It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment. You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again. Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.,Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes.It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated.See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem.If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision.Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye.It includes the iris (the colored part).The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina.Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it.How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated.You might only have minor problems with your sight.Or it could cause serious vision loss.You might have it for a short time or for many years.It could return again and again.Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts.There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye.Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body.The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye.That causes inflammation.If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis.It can affect one or both eyes.Symptoms may come on quickly.If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist.She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain?Where?How is your vision?Have you noticed any changes?Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place?Does anything make your symptoms better or worse?Have you injured your eye or your face recently?Do you have any other medical conditions?During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye.This is called a slit lamp exam.She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see.She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis.What's causing my uveitis?Which part of my eye does it affect?Is my eye damaged?Do I need more tests?Do I need to see other doctors?What are my treatment options?How will the treatment make me feel?Will it cure my uveitis?What if it comes back?What can I do to protect my sight?It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts.Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain.Steroid shots or pills are other options.In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye.Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye.This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases.Many of these cases are in just one eye.But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma.The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay.If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect.If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain.Ask her how the treatment may affect you.Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system.Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants.Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation.The doctor might call them biologics.They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you.If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects.Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision.If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well.It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment.You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again.Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.

<human>: How long will I have uveitis? <bot>: It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment. You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again. Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.,context:Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes. It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated. See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem. If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision. Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye. It includes the iris (the colored part). The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina. Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it. How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated. You might only have minor problems with your sight. Or it could cause serious vision loss. You might have it for a short time or for many years. It could return again and again. Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts. There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye. Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body. The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye. That causes inflammation. If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis. It can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may come on quickly. If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist. She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain? Where? How is your vision? Have you noticed any changes? Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place? Does anything make your symptoms better or worse? Have you injured your eye or your face recently? Do you have any other medical conditions? During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye. This is called a slit lamp exam. She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see. She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis. What's causing my uveitis? Which part of my eye does it affect? Is my eye damaged? Do I need more tests? Do I need to see other doctors? What are my treatment options? How will the treatment make me feel? Will it cure my uveitis? What if it comes back? What can I do to protect my sight? It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts. Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain. Steroid shots or pills are other options. In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye. Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye. This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases. Many of these cases are in just one eye. But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma. The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay. If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect. If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain. Ask her how the treatment may affect you. Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system. Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants. Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation. The doctor might call them biologics. They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you. If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects. Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision. If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well. It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment. You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again. Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.,Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes.It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated.See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem.If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision.Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye.It includes the iris (the colored part).The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina.Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it.How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated.You might only have minor problems with your sight.Or it could cause serious vision loss.You might have it for a short time or for many years.It could return again and again.Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts.There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye.Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body.The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye.That causes inflammation.If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis.It can affect one or both eyes.Symptoms may come on quickly.If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist.She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain?Where?How is your vision?Have you noticed any changes?Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place?Does anything make your symptoms better or worse?Have you injured your eye or your face recently?Do you have any other medical conditions?During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye.This is called a slit lamp exam.She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see.She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis.What's causing my uveitis?Which part of my eye does it affect?Is my eye damaged?Do I need more tests?Do I need to see other doctors?What are my treatment options?How will the treatment make me feel?Will it cure my uveitis?What if it comes back?What can I do to protect my sight?It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts.Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain.Steroid shots or pills are other options.In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye.Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye.This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases.Many of these cases are in just one eye.But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma.The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay.If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect.If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain.Ask her how the treatment may affect you.Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system.Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants.Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation.The doctor might call them biologics.They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you.If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects.Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision.If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well.It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment.You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again.Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.

<human>: How is uveitis diagnosed? <bot>: If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist. She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain? Where? How is your vision? Have you noticed any changes? Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place? Does anything make your symptoms better or worse? Have you injured your eye or your face recently? Do you have any other medical conditions?,context:Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes. It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated. See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem. If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision. Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye. It includes the iris (the colored part). The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina. Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it. How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated. You might only have minor problems with your sight. Or it could cause serious vision loss. You might have it for a short time or for many years. It could return again and again. Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts. There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye. Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body. The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye. That causes inflammation. If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis. It can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may come on quickly. If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist. She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain? Where? How is your vision? Have you noticed any changes? Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place? Does anything make your symptoms better or worse? Have you injured your eye or your face recently? Do you have any other medical conditions? During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye. This is called a slit lamp exam. She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see. She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis. What's causing my uveitis? Which part of my eye does it affect? Is my eye damaged? Do I need more tests? Do I need to see other doctors? What are my treatment options? How will the treatment make me feel? Will it cure my uveitis? What if it comes back? What can I do to protect my sight? It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts. Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain. Steroid shots or pills are other options. In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye. Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye. This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases. Many of these cases are in just one eye. But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma. The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay. If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect. If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain. Ask her how the treatment may affect you. Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system. Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants. Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation. The doctor might call them biologics. They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you. If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects. Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision. If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well. It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment. You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again. Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.,Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes.It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated.See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem.If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision.Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye.It includes the iris (the colored part).The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina.Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it.How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated.You might only have minor problems with your sight.Or it could cause serious vision loss.You might have it for a short time or for many years.It could return again and again.Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts.There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye.Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body.The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye.That causes inflammation.If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis.It can affect one or both eyes.Symptoms may come on quickly.If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist.She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain?Where?How is your vision?Have you noticed any changes?Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place?Does anything make your symptoms better or worse?Have you injured your eye or your face recently?Do you have any other medical conditions?During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye.This is called a slit lamp exam.She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see.She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis.What's causing my uveitis?Which part of my eye does it affect?Is my eye damaged?Do I need more tests?Do I need to see other doctors?What are my treatment options?How will the treatment make me feel?Will it cure my uveitis?What if it comes back?What can I do to protect my sight?It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts.Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain.Steroid shots or pills are other options.In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye.Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye.This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases.Many of these cases are in just one eye.But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma.The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay.If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect.If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain.Ask her how the treatment may affect you.Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system.Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants.Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation.The doctor might call them biologics.They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you.If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects.Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision.If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well.It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment.You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again.Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.

<human>: Are there different types of uveitis? <bot>: There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye. Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body. That causes inflammation. During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye.,context:Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes. It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated. See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem. If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision. Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye. It includes the iris (the colored part). The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina. Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it. How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated. You might only have minor problems with your sight. Or it could cause serious vision loss. You might have it for a short time or for many years. It could return again and again. Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts. There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye. Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body. The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye. That causes inflammation. If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis. It can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may come on quickly. If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist. She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain? Where? How is your vision? Have you noticed any changes? Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place? Does anything make your symptoms better or worse? Have you injured your eye or your face recently? Do you have any other medical conditions? During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye. This is called a slit lamp exam. She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see. She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis. What's causing my uveitis? Which part of my eye does it affect? Is my eye damaged? Do I need more tests? Do I need to see other doctors? What are my treatment options? How will the treatment make me feel? Will it cure my uveitis? What if it comes back? What can I do to protect my sight? It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts. Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain. Steroid shots or pills are other options. In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye. Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye. This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases. Many of these cases are in just one eye. But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma. The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay. If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect. If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain. Ask her how the treatment may affect you. Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system. Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants. Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation. The doctor might call them biologics. They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you. If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects. Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision. If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well. It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment. You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again. Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.,Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes.It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated.See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem.If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision.Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye.It includes the iris (the colored part).The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina.Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it.How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated.You might only have minor problems with your sight.Or it could cause serious vision loss.You might have it for a short time or for many years.It could return again and again.Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts.There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye.Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body.The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye.That causes inflammation.If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis.It can affect one or both eyes.Symptoms may come on quickly.If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist.She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain?Where?How is your vision?Have you noticed any changes?Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place?Does anything make your symptoms better or worse?Have you injured your eye or your face recently?Do you have any other medical conditions?During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye.This is called a slit lamp exam.She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see.She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis.What's causing my uveitis?Which part of my eye does it affect?Is my eye damaged?Do I need more tests?Do I need to see other doctors?What are my treatment options?How will the treatment make me feel?Will it cure my uveitis?What if it comes back?What can I do to protect my sight?It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts.Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain.Steroid shots or pills are other options.In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye.Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye.This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases.Many of these cases are in just one eye.But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma.The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay.If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect.If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain.Ask her how the treatment may affect you.Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system.Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants.Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation.The doctor might call them biologics.They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you.If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects.Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision.If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well.It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment.You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again.Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.

<human>: What can I do about uveitis? <bot>: You might have it for a short time or for many years. Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision. If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well. Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.,context:Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes. It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated. See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem. If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision. Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye. It includes the iris (the colored part). The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina. Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it. How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated. You might only have minor problems with your sight. Or it could cause serious vision loss. You might have it for a short time or for many years. It could return again and again. Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts. There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye. Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body. The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye. That causes inflammation. If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis. It can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may come on quickly. If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist. She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain? Where? How is your vision? Have you noticed any changes? Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place? Does anything make your symptoms better or worse? Have you injured your eye or your face recently? Do you have any other medical conditions? During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye. This is called a slit lamp exam. She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see. She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis. What's causing my uveitis? Which part of my eye does it affect? Is my eye damaged? Do I need more tests? Do I need to see other doctors? What are my treatment options? How will the treatment make me feel? Will it cure my uveitis? What if it comes back? What can I do to protect my sight? It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts. Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain. Steroid shots or pills are other options. In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye. Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye. This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases. Many of these cases are in just one eye. But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma. The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay. If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect. If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain. Ask her how the treatment may affect you. Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system. Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants. Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation. The doctor might call them biologics. They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you. If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects. Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision. If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well. It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment. You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again. Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.,Uveitis, also known as iritis, means you have inflammation -- heat, redness, pain, and swelling -- in one or both of your eyes.It can cause vision loss, but it can be treated.See your eye doctor as soon as you notice a problem.If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect your vision.Uveitis gets its name from the uvea, the middle layer of your eye.It includes the iris (the colored part).The inflammation can also affect other parts of your eye, like the lens or retina.Adults between 20 and 60 years old are most likely to get it.How it affects you depends a lot on the cause and how quickly you get treated.You might only have minor problems with your sight.Or it could cause serious vision loss.You might have it for a short time or for many years.It could return again and again.Left alone, it can turn into serious eyesight troubles, like glaucoma or cataracts.There are two types: Infectious uveitis can result from a bacteria or virus in your eye.Noninfectious uveitis can result from an eye injury or a disease somewhere else in your body.The uvea has a lot of blood vessels, so if your immune system is fighting off a problem in one area, the cells and chemicals it makes can travel through your bloodstream and enter your eye.That causes inflammation.If you have one of these conditions, you're more likely to get uveitis: AIDS Behcet's syndrome Shingles Multiple sclerosis Psoratic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease In some cases, doctors don't know what causes noninfectious uveitis.It can affect one or both eyes.Symptoms may come on quickly.If you notice any of these, see an eye doctor right away: Change in vision Dark floating spots (floaters) Eye pain Eye redness Light sensitivity Swelling You'll need to see an eye doctor called an ophthalmologist.She'll give you an eye exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, like: Have you had any pain?Where?How is your vision?Have you noticed any changes?Is it hard for you to look at light or be in a bright place?Does anything make your symptoms better or worse?Have you injured your eye or your face recently?Do you have any other medical conditions?During eye exam, the doctor will: Test your vision to see if your eyesight has changed Measure the pressure in your eye Widen, or dilate, your pupils so she can look at the back of your eye Use a microscope and a thin beam of light to check different parts of your eye.This is called a slit lamp exam.She may dilate your eyes or use a special dye to make certain parts easier to see.She may also do blood tests, X-rays, or other lab tests to check for medical conditions that might be linked to uveitis.What's causing my uveitis?Which part of my eye does it affect?Is my eye damaged?Do I need more tests?Do I need to see other doctors?What are my treatment options?How will the treatment make me feel?Will it cure my uveitis?What if it comes back?What can I do to protect my sight?It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn't permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, like glaucoma or cataracts.Your doctor may give you steroid eye drops to ease the swelling, redness, and pain.Steroid shots or pills are other options.In addition the doctor may ask you to take eye drops like atropine which dilate your pupil and prevent painful spasm of your eye.Doctors can treat some types of the condition with a small capsule that slowly releases steroids inside your eye.This is usually a treatment for long-lasting cases.Many of these cases are in just one eye.But with this treatment, you can be more likely to get cataracts or glaucoma.The surgery to put the capsule in your eye won't require a hospital stay.If your doctor recommends this option, ask her what you can expect.If you take oral steroids for a long time, you may have side effects, like cataracts, stomach ulcers, bone thinning (your doctor will call this osteoporosis), diabetes, and weight gain.Ask her how the treatment may affect you.Other options include drugs that turn down your immune system.Your doctor will refer to them as immunosuppressants.Or you could get drugs to boost your body's own response to inflammation.The doctor might call them biologics.They don't get prescribed often, but your doctor may choose them if steroids haven't helped you.If you take them, you'll get regular blood tests and doctor's appointments to make sure they aren't causing any side effects.Treatment will help ease any eye pain and swelling you may have, but keep your doctor informed about any discomfort or changes in your vision.If your uveitis was caused by another medical condition, you'll need to make sure you get the right treatment for it as well.It all depends on what the root cause is and how quickly you get treatment.You may have one bout of uveitis, or it may come back again and again.Whatever the case, medicines can help ease pain, restore vision, and stop damage to your eye.

<human>: What are cavernous hemangiomas? <bot>: Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated. They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood. Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age.,context:Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth. Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, red, or purple. Some birthmarks are only colorations of the surface of the skin; others are raised above the surface of the skin or extend into the tissues under the skin. The cause of most birthmarks is unknown. Most of them are not inherited. Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks. Most birthmarks need no treatment. They usually remain stable as a child grows older. However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location. For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see. In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines. There are two main categories of birthmarks -- vascular (having to do with blood vessels) birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks. Vascular birthmarks are often pink-, purple-, or red-colored skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth. Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth. The marks may range from brown or black to bluish or blue-gray in color. Learn more about pigmented birthmarks. The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark. It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known. Color from the birthmark comes from the extensive development of blood vessels at the site. Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest. They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels. They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward. They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside. In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old. Some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin may remain at the site of the hemangioma. Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated. They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood. Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age. Port-wine stains are flat purple-to-red birthmarks made of dilated blood capillaries. These birthmarks occur most often on the face and may vary in size. Port-wine stains often are permanent (unless treated). Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies. These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin. They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck. Often, these marks fade as the infant grows. Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin. Deeper birthmarks can be confirmed with tests such as MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, or biopsies. Many capillary birthmarks such as salmon patches and strawberry hemangiomas are temporary and require no treatment. For permanent lesions, concealing cosmetics may be helpful. Topical timolol, a beta-blocker medication, can be used safely for hemangiomas that are growing. Oral corticosteroids can reduce the size of a hemangioma that is growing rapidly and obstructing vision or vital structures. A new and very promising treatment for serious hemangiomas is propranalol, a drug usually used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Port wine stains on the face can be treated at a young age with a pulsed dye laser for best results. Other treatments for red birthmarks may include: Cryotherapy (freezing) Laser surgery Surgical removal In some cases, birthmarks are not treated until a child reaches school age. However, hemangiomas are treated earlier if they compromise vital functions like vision or breathing or make the child self-conscious. Currently, there is no known way to prevent hemangiomas or red birthmarks.,Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth.Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, red, or purple.Some birthmarks are only colorations of the surface of the skin; others are raised above the surface of the skin or extend into the tissues under the skin.The cause of most birthmarks is unknown.Most of them are not inherited.Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks.Most birthmarks need no treatment.They usually remain stable as a child grows older.However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location.For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see.In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines.There are two main categories of birthmarks -- vascular (having to do with blood vessels) birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks.Vascular birthmarks are often pink-, purple-, or red-colored skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth.Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth.The marks may range from brown or black to bluish or blue-gray in color.Learn more about pigmented birthmarks.The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark.It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known.Color from the birthmark comes from the extensive development of blood vessels at the site.Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest.They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels.They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward.They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside.In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old.Some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin may remain at the site of the hemangioma.Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated.They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood.Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age.Port-wine stains are flat purple-to-red birthmarks made of dilated blood capillaries.These birthmarks occur most often on the face and may vary in size.Port-wine stains often are permanent (unless treated).Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies.These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin.They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck.Often, these marks fade as the infant grows.Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin.Deeper birthmarks can be confirmed with tests such as MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, or biopsies.Many capillary birthmarks such as salmon patches and strawberry hemangiomas are temporary and require no treatment.For permanent lesions, concealing cosmetics may be helpful.Topical timolol, a beta-blocker medication, can be used safely for hemangiomas that are growing.Oral corticosteroids can reduce the size of a hemangioma that is growing rapidly and obstructing vision or vital structures.A new and very promising treatment for serious hemangiomas is propranalol, a drug usually used for the treatment of high blood pressure.Port wine stains on the face can be treated at a young age with a pulsed dye laser for best results.Other treatments for red birthmarks may include: Cryotherapy (freezing) Laser surgery Surgical removal In some cases, birthmarks are not treated until a child reaches school age.However, hemangiomas are treated earlier if they compromise vital functions like vision or breathing or make the child self-conscious.Currently, there is no known way to prevent hemangiomas or red birthmarks.

<human>: What are salmon patches? <bot>: Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies. These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin. They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck. Often, these marks fade as the infant grows.,context:Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth. Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, red, or purple. Some birthmarks are only colorations of the surface of the skin; others are raised above the surface of the skin or extend into the tissues under the skin. The cause of most birthmarks is unknown. Most of them are not inherited. Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks. Most birthmarks need no treatment. They usually remain stable as a child grows older. However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location. For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see. In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines. There are two main categories of birthmarks -- vascular (having to do with blood vessels) birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks. Vascular birthmarks are often pink-, purple-, or red-colored skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth. Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth. The marks may range from brown or black to bluish or blue-gray in color. Learn more about pigmented birthmarks. The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark. It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known. Color from the birthmark comes from the extensive development of blood vessels at the site. Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest. They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels. They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward. They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside. In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old. Some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin may remain at the site of the hemangioma. Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated. They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood. Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age. Port-wine stains are flat purple-to-red birthmarks made of dilated blood capillaries. These birthmarks occur most often on the face and may vary in size. Port-wine stains often are permanent (unless treated). Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies. These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin. They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck. Often, these marks fade as the infant grows. Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin. Deeper birthmarks can be confirmed with tests such as MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, or biopsies. Many capillary birthmarks such as salmon patches and strawberry hemangiomas are temporary and require no treatment. For permanent lesions, concealing cosmetics may be helpful. Topical timolol, a beta-blocker medication, can be used safely for hemangiomas that are growing. Oral corticosteroids can reduce the size of a hemangioma that is growing rapidly and obstructing vision or vital structures. A new and very promising treatment for serious hemangiomas is propranalol, a drug usually used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Port wine stains on the face can be treated at a young age with a pulsed dye laser for best results. Other treatments for red birthmarks may include: Cryotherapy (freezing) Laser surgery Surgical removal In some cases, birthmarks are not treated until a child reaches school age. However, hemangiomas are treated earlier if they compromise vital functions like vision or breathing or make the child self-conscious. Currently, there is no known way to prevent hemangiomas or red birthmarks.,Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth.Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, red, or purple.Some birthmarks are only colorations of the surface of the skin; others are raised above the surface of the skin or extend into the tissues under the skin.The cause of most birthmarks is unknown.Most of them are not inherited.Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks.Most birthmarks need no treatment.They usually remain stable as a child grows older.However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location.For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see.In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines.There are two main categories of birthmarks -- vascular (having to do with blood vessels) birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks.Vascular birthmarks are often pink-, purple-, or red-colored skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth.Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth.The marks may range from brown or black to bluish or blue-gray in color.Learn more about pigmented birthmarks.The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark.It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known.Color from the birthmark comes from the extensive development of blood vessels at the site.Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest.They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels.They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward.They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside.In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old.Some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin may remain at the site of the hemangioma.Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated.They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood.Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age.Port-wine stains are flat purple-to-red birthmarks made of dilated blood capillaries.These birthmarks occur most often on the face and may vary in size.Port-wine stains often are permanent (unless treated).Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies.These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin.They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck.Often, these marks fade as the infant grows.Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin.Deeper birthmarks can be confirmed with tests such as MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, or biopsies.Many capillary birthmarks such as salmon patches and strawberry hemangiomas are temporary and require no treatment.For permanent lesions, concealing cosmetics may be helpful.Topical timolol, a beta-blocker medication, can be used safely for hemangiomas that are growing.Oral corticosteroids can reduce the size of a hemangioma that is growing rapidly and obstructing vision or vital structures.A new and very promising treatment for serious hemangiomas is propranalol, a drug usually used for the treatment of high blood pressure.Port wine stains on the face can be treated at a young age with a pulsed dye laser for best results.Other treatments for red birthmarks may include: Cryotherapy (freezing) Laser surgery Surgical removal In some cases, birthmarks are not treated until a child reaches school age.However, hemangiomas are treated earlier if they compromise vital functions like vision or breathing or make the child self-conscious.Currently, there is no known way to prevent hemangiomas or red birthmarks.

<human>: Do birthmarks need to be treated? <bot>: Most birthmarks need no treatment. They usually remain stable as a child grows older. However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location. For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see. In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines.,context:Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth. Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, red, or purple. Some birthmarks are only colorations of the surface of the skin; others are raised above the surface of the skin or extend into the tissues under the skin. The cause of most birthmarks is unknown. Most of them are not inherited. Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks. Most birthmarks need no treatment. They usually remain stable as a child grows older. However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location. For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see. In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines. There are two main categories of birthmarks -- vascular (having to do with blood vessels) birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks. Vascular birthmarks are often pink-, purple-, or red-colored skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth. Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth. The marks may range from brown or black to bluish or blue-gray in color. Learn more about pigmented birthmarks. The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark. It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known. Color from the birthmark comes from the extensive development of blood vessels at the site. Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest. They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels. They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward. They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside. In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old. Some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin may remain at the site of the hemangioma. Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated. They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood. Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age. Port-wine stains are flat purple-to-red birthmarks made of dilated blood capillaries. These birthmarks occur most often on the face and may vary in size. Port-wine stains often are permanent (unless treated). Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies. These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin. They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck. Often, these marks fade as the infant grows. Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin. Deeper birthmarks can be confirmed with tests such as MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, or biopsies. Many capillary birthmarks such as salmon patches and strawberry hemangiomas are temporary and require no treatment. For permanent lesions, concealing cosmetics may be helpful. Topical timolol, a beta-blocker medication, can be used safely for hemangiomas that are growing. Oral corticosteroids can reduce the size of a hemangioma that is growing rapidly and obstructing vision or vital structures. A new and very promising treatment for serious hemangiomas is propranalol, a drug usually used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Port wine stains on the face can be treated at a young age with a pulsed dye laser for best results. Other treatments for red birthmarks may include: Cryotherapy (freezing) Laser surgery Surgical removal In some cases, birthmarks are not treated until a child reaches school age. However, hemangiomas are treated earlier if they compromise vital functions like vision or breathing or make the child self-conscious. Currently, there is no known way to prevent hemangiomas or red birthmarks.,Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth.Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, red, or purple.Some birthmarks are only colorations of the surface of the skin; others are raised above the surface of the skin or extend into the tissues under the skin.The cause of most birthmarks is unknown.Most of them are not inherited.Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks.Most birthmarks need no treatment.They usually remain stable as a child grows older.However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location.For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see.In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines.There are two main categories of birthmarks -- vascular (having to do with blood vessels) birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks.Vascular birthmarks are often pink-, purple-, or red-colored skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth.Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth.The marks may range from brown or black to bluish or blue-gray in color.Learn more about pigmented birthmarks.The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark.It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known.Color from the birthmark comes from the extensive development of blood vessels at the site.Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest.They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels.They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward.They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside.In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old.Some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin may remain at the site of the hemangioma.Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated.They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood.Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age.Port-wine stains are flat purple-to-red birthmarks made of dilated blood capillaries.These birthmarks occur most often on the face and may vary in size.Port-wine stains often are permanent (unless treated).Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies.These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin.They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck.Often, these marks fade as the infant grows.Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin.Deeper birthmarks can be confirmed with tests such as MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, or biopsies.Many capillary birthmarks such as salmon patches and strawberry hemangiomas are temporary and require no treatment.For permanent lesions, concealing cosmetics may be helpful.Topical timolol, a beta-blocker medication, can be used safely for hemangiomas that are growing.Oral corticosteroids can reduce the size of a hemangioma that is growing rapidly and obstructing vision or vital structures.A new and very promising treatment for serious hemangiomas is propranalol, a drug usually used for the treatment of high blood pressure.Port wine stains on the face can be treated at a young age with a pulsed dye laser for best results.Other treatments for red birthmarks may include: Cryotherapy (freezing) Laser surgery Surgical removal In some cases, birthmarks are not treated until a child reaches school age.However, hemangiomas are treated earlier if they compromise vital functions like vision or breathing or make the child self-conscious.Currently, there is no known way to prevent hemangiomas or red birthmarks.

<human>: What are strawberry hemangiomas? <bot>: Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest. They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels. They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward. They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside. In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old.,context:Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth. Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, red, or purple. Some birthmarks are only colorations of the surface of the skin; others are raised above the surface of the skin or extend into the tissues under the skin. The cause of most birthmarks is unknown. Most of them are not inherited. Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks. Most birthmarks need no treatment. They usually remain stable as a child grows older. However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location. For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see. In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines. There are two main categories of birthmarks -- vascular (having to do with blood vessels) birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks. Vascular birthmarks are often pink-, purple-, or red-colored skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth. Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth. The marks may range from brown or black to bluish or blue-gray in color. Learn more about pigmented birthmarks. The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark. It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known. Color from the birthmark comes from the extensive development of blood vessels at the site. Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest. They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels. They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward. They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside. In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old. Some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin may remain at the site of the hemangioma. Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated. They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood. Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age. Port-wine stains are flat purple-to-red birthmarks made of dilated blood capillaries. These birthmarks occur most often on the face and may vary in size. Port-wine stains often are permanent (unless treated). Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies. These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin. They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck. Often, these marks fade as the infant grows. Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin. Deeper birthmarks can be confirmed with tests such as MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, or biopsies. Many capillary birthmarks such as salmon patches and strawberry hemangiomas are temporary and require no treatment. For permanent lesions, concealing cosmetics may be helpful. Topical timolol, a beta-blocker medication, can be used safely for hemangiomas that are growing. Oral corticosteroids can reduce the size of a hemangioma that is growing rapidly and obstructing vision or vital structures. A new and very promising treatment for serious hemangiomas is propranalol, a drug usually used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Port wine stains on the face can be treated at a young age with a pulsed dye laser for best results. Other treatments for red birthmarks may include: Cryotherapy (freezing) Laser surgery Surgical removal In some cases, birthmarks are not treated until a child reaches school age. However, hemangiomas are treated earlier if they compromise vital functions like vision or breathing or make the child self-conscious. Currently, there is no known way to prevent hemangiomas or red birthmarks.,Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth.Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, red, or purple.Some birthmarks are only colorations of the surface of the skin; others are raised above the surface of the skin or extend into the tissues under the skin.The cause of most birthmarks is unknown.Most of them are not inherited.Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks.Most birthmarks need no treatment.They usually remain stable as a child grows older.However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location.For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see.In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines.There are two main categories of birthmarks -- vascular (having to do with blood vessels) birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks.Vascular birthmarks are often pink-, purple-, or red-colored skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth.Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth.The marks may range from brown or black to bluish or blue-gray in color.Learn more about pigmented birthmarks.The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark.It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known.Color from the birthmark comes from the extensive development of blood vessels at the site.Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest.They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels.They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward.They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside.In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old.Some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin may remain at the site of the hemangioma.Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated.They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood.Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age.Port-wine stains are flat purple-to-red birthmarks made of dilated blood capillaries.These birthmarks occur most often on the face and may vary in size.Port-wine stains often are permanent (unless treated).Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies.These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin.They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck.Often, these marks fade as the infant grows.Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin.Deeper birthmarks can be confirmed with tests such as MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, or biopsies.Many capillary birthmarks such as salmon patches and strawberry hemangiomas are temporary and require no treatment.For permanent lesions, concealing cosmetics may be helpful.Topical timolol, a beta-blocker medication, can be used safely for hemangiomas that are growing.Oral corticosteroids can reduce the size of a hemangioma that is growing rapidly and obstructing vision or vital structures.A new and very promising treatment for serious hemangiomas is propranalol, a drug usually used for the treatment of high blood pressure.Port wine stains on the face can be treated at a young age with a pulsed dye laser for best results.Other treatments for red birthmarks may include: Cryotherapy (freezing) Laser surgery Surgical removal In some cases, birthmarks are not treated until a child reaches school age.However, hemangiomas are treated earlier if they compromise vital functions like vision or breathing or make the child self-conscious.Currently, there is no known way to prevent hemangiomas or red birthmarks.

<human>: What are signs of red birthmarks? <bot>: Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin.,context:Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth. Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, red, or purple. Some birthmarks are only colorations of the surface of the skin; others are raised above the surface of the skin or extend into the tissues under the skin. The cause of most birthmarks is unknown. Most of them are not inherited. Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks. Most birthmarks need no treatment. They usually remain stable as a child grows older. However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location. For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see. In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines. There are two main categories of birthmarks -- vascular (having to do with blood vessels) birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks. Vascular birthmarks are often pink-, purple-, or red-colored skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth. Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth. The marks may range from brown or black to bluish or blue-gray in color. Learn more about pigmented birthmarks. The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark. It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known. Color from the birthmark comes from the extensive development of blood vessels at the site. Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest. They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels. They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward. They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside. In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old. Some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin may remain at the site of the hemangioma. Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated. They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood. Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age. Port-wine stains are flat purple-to-red birthmarks made of dilated blood capillaries. These birthmarks occur most often on the face and may vary in size. Port-wine stains often are permanent (unless treated). Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies. These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin. They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck. Often, these marks fade as the infant grows. Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin. Deeper birthmarks can be confirmed with tests such as MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, or biopsies. Many capillary birthmarks such as salmon patches and strawberry hemangiomas are temporary and require no treatment. For permanent lesions, concealing cosmetics may be helpful. Topical timolol, a beta-blocker medication, can be used safely for hemangiomas that are growing. Oral corticosteroids can reduce the size of a hemangioma that is growing rapidly and obstructing vision or vital structures. A new and very promising treatment for serious hemangiomas is propranalol, a drug usually used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Port wine stains on the face can be treated at a young age with a pulsed dye laser for best results. Other treatments for red birthmarks may include: Cryotherapy (freezing) Laser surgery Surgical removal In some cases, birthmarks are not treated until a child reaches school age. However, hemangiomas are treated earlier if they compromise vital functions like vision or breathing or make the child self-conscious. Currently, there is no known way to prevent hemangiomas or red birthmarks.,Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth.Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, red, or purple.Some birthmarks are only colorations of the surface of the skin; others are raised above the surface of the skin or extend into the tissues under the skin.The cause of most birthmarks is unknown.Most of them are not inherited.Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks.Most birthmarks need no treatment.They usually remain stable as a child grows older.However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location.For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see.In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines.There are two main categories of birthmarks -- vascular (having to do with blood vessels) birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks.Vascular birthmarks are often pink-, purple-, or red-colored skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth.Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth.The marks may range from brown or black to bluish or blue-gray in color.Learn more about pigmented birthmarks.The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark.It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known.Color from the birthmark comes from the extensive development of blood vessels at the site.Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest.They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels.They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward.They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside.In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old.Some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin may remain at the site of the hemangioma.Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated.They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood.Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age.Port-wine stains are flat purple-to-red birthmarks made of dilated blood capillaries.These birthmarks occur most often on the face and may vary in size.Port-wine stains often are permanent (unless treated).Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies.These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin.They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck.Often, these marks fade as the infant grows.Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin.Deeper birthmarks can be confirmed with tests such as MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, or biopsies.Many capillary birthmarks such as salmon patches and strawberry hemangiomas are temporary and require no treatment.For permanent lesions, concealing cosmetics may be helpful.Topical timolol, a beta-blocker medication, can be used safely for hemangiomas that are growing.Oral corticosteroids can reduce the size of a hemangioma that is growing rapidly and obstructing vision or vital structures.A new and very promising treatment for serious hemangiomas is propranalol, a drug usually used for the treatment of high blood pressure.Port wine stains on the face can be treated at a young age with a pulsed dye laser for best results.Other treatments for red birthmarks may include: Cryotherapy (freezing) Laser surgery Surgical removal In some cases, birthmarks are not treated until a child reaches school age.However, hemangiomas are treated earlier if they compromise vital functions like vision or breathing or make the child self-conscious.Currently, there is no known way to prevent hemangiomas or red birthmarks.

<human>: What are hemangiomas? <bot>: The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark. It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known.,context:Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth. Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, red, or purple. Some birthmarks are only colorations of the surface of the skin; others are raised above the surface of the skin or extend into the tissues under the skin. The cause of most birthmarks is unknown. Most of them are not inherited. Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks. Most birthmarks need no treatment. They usually remain stable as a child grows older. However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location. For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see. In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines. There are two main categories of birthmarks -- vascular (having to do with blood vessels) birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks. Vascular birthmarks are often pink-, purple-, or red-colored skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth. Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth. The marks may range from brown or black to bluish or blue-gray in color. Learn more about pigmented birthmarks. The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark. It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known. Color from the birthmark comes from the extensive development of blood vessels at the site. Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest. They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels. They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward. They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside. In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old. Some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin may remain at the site of the hemangioma. Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated. They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood. Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age. Port-wine stains are flat purple-to-red birthmarks made of dilated blood capillaries. These birthmarks occur most often on the face and may vary in size. Port-wine stains often are permanent (unless treated). Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies. These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin. They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck. Often, these marks fade as the infant grows. Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin. Deeper birthmarks can be confirmed with tests such as MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, or biopsies. Many capillary birthmarks such as salmon patches and strawberry hemangiomas are temporary and require no treatment. For permanent lesions, concealing cosmetics may be helpful. Topical timolol, a beta-blocker medication, can be used safely for hemangiomas that are growing. Oral corticosteroids can reduce the size of a hemangioma that is growing rapidly and obstructing vision or vital structures. A new and very promising treatment for serious hemangiomas is propranalol, a drug usually used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Port wine stains on the face can be treated at a young age with a pulsed dye laser for best results. Other treatments for red birthmarks may include: Cryotherapy (freezing) Laser surgery Surgical removal In some cases, birthmarks are not treated until a child reaches school age. However, hemangiomas are treated earlier if they compromise vital functions like vision or breathing or make the child self-conscious. Currently, there is no known way to prevent hemangiomas or red birthmarks.,Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth.Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, red, or purple.Some birthmarks are only colorations of the surface of the skin; others are raised above the surface of the skin or extend into the tissues under the skin.The cause of most birthmarks is unknown.Most of them are not inherited.Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks.Most birthmarks need no treatment.They usually remain stable as a child grows older.However, some areas that can resemble blood vessel tumors -- called hemangiomas -- may need treatment because of their location.For example, a raised hemangioma near a child's eye may interfere with his or her ability to see.In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths in the liver, lungs, stomach, or intestines.There are two main categories of birthmarks -- vascular (having to do with blood vessels) birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks.Vascular birthmarks are often pink-, purple-, or red-colored skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth.Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth.The marks may range from brown or black to bluish or blue-gray in color.Learn more about pigmented birthmarks.The hemangioma is a common type of vascular tumor that may occur early in life and resemble a birthmark.It is usually painless and harmless and its cause is not known.Color from the birthmark comes from the extensive development of blood vessels at the site.Types of hemangiomas and birthmarks include: Strawberry hemangiomas (also called strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, scalp, back, or chest.They consist of small, closely packed blood vessels.They may be absent at birth, and develop during the first several weeks afterward.They usually grow rapidly, remain a fixed size, and then subside.In most cases, strawberry hemangiomas disappear by the time a child is 10 years old.Some slight discoloration or puckering of the skin may remain at the site of the hemangioma.Cavernous hemangiomas (also called angioma cavernosum or cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but are more deeply situated.They may appear as a red-blue spongy mass of tissue filled with blood.Some of these lesions may disappear on their own -- usually as a child approaches school age.Port-wine stains are flat purple-to-red birthmarks made of dilated blood capillaries.These birthmarks occur most often on the face and may vary in size.Port-wine stains often are permanent (unless treated).Salmon patches (also called stork bites) are very common birthmarks and appear on newborn babies.These marks are small blood vessels (capillaries) that are visible through the skin.They are most common on the forehead, eyelids, upper lip, between the eyebrows, and the back of the neck.Often, these marks fade as the infant grows.Signs of red birthmarks include: Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth Skin markings that resemble blood vessels In most cases, a health professional can diagnose a red birthmark based on the appearance of the skin.Deeper birthmarks can be confirmed with tests such as MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, or biopsies.Many capillary birthmarks such as salmon patches and strawberry hemangiomas are temporary and require no treatment.For permanent lesions, concealing cosmetics may be helpful.Topical timolol, a beta-blocker medication, can be used safely for hemangiomas that are growing.Oral corticosteroids can reduce the size of a hemangioma that is growing rapidly and obstructing vision or vital structures.A new and very promising treatment for serious hemangiomas is propranalol, a drug usually used for the treatment of high blood pressure.Port wine stains on the face can be treated at a young age with a pulsed dye laser for best results.Other treatments for red birthmarks may include: Cryotherapy (freezing) Laser surgery Surgical removal In some cases, birthmarks are not treated until a child reaches school age.However, hemangiomas are treated earlier if they compromise vital functions like vision or breathing or make the child self-conscious.Currently, there is no known way to prevent hemangiomas or red birthmarks.

<human>: How is carcinoid syndrome diagnosed? <bot>: These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors.,context:Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor. This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung. Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor. The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body. You can take steps to improve these symptoms. Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors. You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms. In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms. These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor. Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur. To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor. Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms. Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis. Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors. Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor. Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue. Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide is one example of this type of drug. It is typically given by injection. Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly. Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms. These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth. Other drugs control specific symptoms. Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.,Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor.This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung.Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor.The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body.You can take steps to improve these symptoms.Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors.You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances.In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms.In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms.These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor.Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur.To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor.Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms.Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis.Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors.These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors.Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor.Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue.Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.Octreotide is one example of this type of drug.It is typically given by injection.Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly.Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms.These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth.Other drugs control specific symptoms.Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms.This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.

<human>: Is carcinoid syndrome common in people with a carcinoid tumor? <bot>: Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor.,context:Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor. This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung. Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor. The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body. You can take steps to improve these symptoms. Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors. You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms. In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms. These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor. Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur. To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor. Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms. Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis. Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors. Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor. Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue. Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide is one example of this type of drug. It is typically given by injection. Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly. Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms. These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth. Other drugs control specific symptoms. Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.,Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor.This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung.Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor.The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body.You can take steps to improve these symptoms.Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors.You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances.In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms.In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms.These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor.Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur.To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor.Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms.Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis.Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors.These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors.Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor.Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue.Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.Octreotide is one example of this type of drug.It is typically given by injection.Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly.Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms.These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth.Other drugs control specific symptoms.Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms.This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.

<human>: What is carcinoid syndrome? <bot>: This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung. Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor.,context:Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor. This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung. Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor. The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body. You can take steps to improve these symptoms. Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors. You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms. In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms. These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor. Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur. To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor. Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms. Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis. Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors. Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor. Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue. Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide is one example of this type of drug. It is typically given by injection. Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly. Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms. These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth. Other drugs control specific symptoms. Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.,Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor.This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung.Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor.The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body.You can take steps to improve these symptoms.Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors.You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances.In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms.In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms.These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor.Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur.To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor.Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms.Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis.Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors.These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors.Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor.Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue.Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.Octreotide is one example of this type of drug.It is typically given by injection.Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly.Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms.These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth.Other drugs control specific symptoms.Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms.This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.

<human>: How is the spread of carcinoid tumors treated? <bot>: Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.,context:Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor. This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung. Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor. The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body. You can take steps to improve these symptoms. Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors. You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms. In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms. These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor. Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur. To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor. Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms. Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis. Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors. Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor. Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue. Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide is one example of this type of drug. It is typically given by injection. Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly. Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms. These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth. Other drugs control specific symptoms. Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.,Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor.This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung.Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor.The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body.You can take steps to improve these symptoms.Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors.You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances.In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms.In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms.These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor.Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur.To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor.Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms.Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis.Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors.These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors.Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor.Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue.Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.Octreotide is one example of this type of drug.It is typically given by injection.Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly.Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms.These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth.Other drugs control specific symptoms.Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms.This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.

<human>: What are the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome? <bot>: In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms. In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms.,context:Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor. This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung. Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor. The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body. You can take steps to improve these symptoms. Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors. You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms. In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms. These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor. Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur. To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor. Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms. Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis. Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors. Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor. Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue. Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide is one example of this type of drug. It is typically given by injection. Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly. Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms. These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth. Other drugs control specific symptoms. Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.,Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor.This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung.Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor.The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body.You can take steps to improve these symptoms.Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors.You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances.In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms.In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms.These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor.Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur.To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor.Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms.Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis.Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors.These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors.Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor.Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue.Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.Octreotide is one example of this type of drug.It is typically given by injection.Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly.Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms.These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth.Other drugs control specific symptoms.Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms.This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.

<human>: Other than octreotide and lanreotide, what drugs can control specific symptoms of carcinoid syndrome? <bot>: Other drugs control specific symptoms. Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.,context:Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor. This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung. Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor. The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body. You can take steps to improve these symptoms. Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors. You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms. In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms. These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor. Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur. To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor. Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms. Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis. Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors. Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor. Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue. Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide is one example of this type of drug. It is typically given by injection. Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly. Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms. These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth. Other drugs control specific symptoms. Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.,Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor.This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung.Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor.The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body.You can take steps to improve these symptoms.Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors.You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances.In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms.In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms.These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor.Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur.To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor.Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms.Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis.Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors.These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors.Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor.Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue.Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.Octreotide is one example of this type of drug.It is typically given by injection.Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly.Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms.These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth.Other drugs control specific symptoms.Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms.This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.

<human>: Can surgery cure carcinoid syndrome? <bot>: Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor. Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue.,context:Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor. This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung. Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor. The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body. You can take steps to improve these symptoms. Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors. You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms. In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms. These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor. Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur. To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor. Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms. Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis. Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors. Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor. Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue. Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide is one example of this type of drug. It is typically given by injection. Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly. Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms. These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth. Other drugs control specific symptoms. Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.,Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor.This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung.Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor.The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body.You can take steps to improve these symptoms.Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors.You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances.In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms.In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms.These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor.Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur.To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor.Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms.Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis.Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors.These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors.Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor.Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue.Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.Octreotide is one example of this type of drug.It is typically given by injection.Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly.Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms.These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth.Other drugs control specific symptoms.Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms.This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.

<human>: How are somatostatin analogues used to treat carcinoid syndrome? <bot>: Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide is one example of this type of drug. It is typically given by injection. Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly. Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms. These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth.,context:Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor. This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung. Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor. The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body. You can take steps to improve these symptoms. Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors. You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms. In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms. These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor. Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur. To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor. Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms. Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis. Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors. Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor. Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue. Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide is one example of this type of drug. It is typically given by injection. Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly. Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms. These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth. Other drugs control specific symptoms. Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.,Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor.This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung.Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor.The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body.You can take steps to improve these symptoms.Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors.You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances.In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms.In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms.These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor.Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur.To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor.Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms.Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis.Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors.These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors.Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor.Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue.Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.Octreotide is one example of this type of drug.It is typically given by injection.Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly.Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms.These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth.Other drugs control specific symptoms.Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms.This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.

<human>: How are carcinoid tumors treated? <bot>: Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors.,context:Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor. This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung. Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor. The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body. You can take steps to improve these symptoms. Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors. You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms. In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms. These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor. Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur. To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor. Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms. Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis. Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors. Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor. Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue. Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide is one example of this type of drug. It is typically given by injection. Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly. Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms. These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth. Other drugs control specific symptoms. Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.,Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor.This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung.Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor.The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body.You can take steps to improve these symptoms.Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors.You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances.In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms.In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms.These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor.Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur.To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor.Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms.Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis.Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors.These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors.Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor.Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue.Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.Octreotide is one example of this type of drug.It is typically given by injection.Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly.Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms.These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth.Other drugs control specific symptoms.Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms.This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.

<human>: What things can be done at home to help with symptoms of carcinoid syndrome? <bot>: You can take steps to improve these symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.,context:Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor. This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung. Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor. The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body. You can take steps to improve these symptoms. Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors. You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms. In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms. These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor. Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur. To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor. Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms. Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis. Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors. Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor. Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue. Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide is one example of this type of drug. It is typically given by injection. Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly. Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms. These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth. Other drugs control specific symptoms. Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.,Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor.This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung.Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor.The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body.You can take steps to improve these symptoms.Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors.You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances.In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms.In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms.These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor.Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur.To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor.Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms.Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis.Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors.These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors.Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor.Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue.Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.Octreotide is one example of this type of drug.It is typically given by injection.Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly.Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms.These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth.Other drugs control specific symptoms.Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms.This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.

<human>: When should I go to the doctor for symptoms of carcinoid tumor? <bot>: You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors.,context:Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor. This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung. Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor. The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body. You can take steps to improve these symptoms. Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors. You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances. In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms. In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms. These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor. Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur. To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor. Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms. Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis. Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors. These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors. Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor. Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue. Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide is one example of this type of drug. It is typically given by injection. Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly. Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms. These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth. Other drugs control specific symptoms. Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms. This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.,Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from a rare type of tumor called a carcinoid tumor.This tumor grows slowly, starting most often in cells that line the digestive tract or lung.Carcinoid syndrome occurs in fewer than 20% of those with a carcinoid tumor.The symptoms of carcinoid syndrome can affect many different parts of your body.You can take steps to improve these symptoms.Doctors don't know very much about what causes carcinoid tumors.You may be at greater risk if you: Are African- American Have a certain genetic syndrome Have a condition that affects the stomach's ability to produce acid Carcinoid syndrome results when a carcinoid tumor is advanced and releases large amounts of hormonal substances such as serotonin or other substances.In many cases, carcinoid tumors often cause no symptoms.In advanced cases, when the tumor has spread, the increased release of hormonal substances can cause a diverse set of symptoms.These may include: Facial flushing, redness, and a sudden rush of warmth in the face that is sometimes confused with the hot flashes of menopause Diarrhea A fast heartbeat Wheezing A sudden drop in blood pressure Other symptoms -- such as abdominal pain or intestinal bleeding -- may also depend on the location of the carcinoid tumor.Symptoms may worsen over time as a result of complications, such as damage to heart valves, leading to shortness of breath and heart murmur.To diagnose a carcinoid tumor, your doctor will ask you about your history of symptoms, perform a physical exam, and order lab tests, imaging tests or scans, and an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis or help locate a carcinoid tumor.Factors such as stress, infection, drugs, alcohol, or certain medical procedures can trigger symptoms.Seek immediate medical care if you have severe symptoms, because this may signal life-threatening carcinoid crisis.Severe symptoms include: Severe, lasting flushing Confusion Very low blood pressure A very rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Bluish skin color The type of treatment your doctor suggests depends on many factors.These include your symptoms and the location and size of the tumor or tumors.Surgery may cure the syndrome if it can remove the entire tumor.Surgery may involve removing the tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissue.Somatostatin analogues ( SSA) are drugs that block the extra release of hormones that cause the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.Octreotide is one example of this type of drug.It is typically given by injection.Symptoms such as diarrhea and flushing may lessen quickly.Lanreotide is a similar type of drug that may also help with symptoms.These medications will not reduce the size of the tumor but may help slow its growth.Other drugs control specific symptoms.Some examples are: Interferon, often given along with octreotide for symptoms and to help slow tumor growth Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that can be used with carcinoid tumors that release histamines Telotristat ethyl ( Xermelo) can be used in combination with SSA therapy to treat adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea In addition to surgery, your doctor may treat the spread of the tumor to the liver with: Hepatic artery embolization, which reduces blood supply to the liver tumor Cryoablation, which freezes the tumor Radiofrequency ablation ( RFA), which kills tumor cells with heat from electric currents Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to stop the growth of tumor cells Chemoembolization, which delivers a high dose of chemotherapy directly into a blood vessel that feeds the tumor and also blocks the arteries, trapping the drug in the tumor Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill tumor cells You can take steps at home to help with the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.For example, avoid things that trigger your symptoms.This might include stress, certain types of physical activity, a large meal, alcohol, and some foods such as aged cheeses and other tyramine-containing foods.

<human>: How safe are natural therapies in the treatment for bipolar disorder? <bot>: In addition, always discuss any alternative remedy or dietary supplement with your doctor to avoid an herb/drug interaction, which could be medically dangerous. No matter what the advertising flyer claims at the natural food store, even the most popular medicinal herbs with pharmaceutical compounds have ingredients that have not been tested and are not scrutinized by FDA. Unlike products that have FDA approval, many herbal products have not gone through clinical trials to show that they are safe and effective before going onto the market.,context:With the rise in health care costs, you may wonder about using alternative medicine and dietary supplements for the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. Alternative medicine views the body and mind as an integrated system, which means they influence each other. With alternative medicine, your commitment to living a balanced life plays a key role in your health and healing. However, it is important to recognize that dietary or health supplement and "nutraceuticals" are not recognized by the medical community as comparably effective substitutes for traditional medications used to treat bipolar disorder. Many alternative remedies and natural dietary supplements are easy to access, whether on the Internet or at your local pharmacy. Yet before you begin taking natural dietary supplements or an alternative remedy, it's important to do your homework and know what you're putting into your body. In addition, always discuss any alternative remedy or dietary supplement with your doctor to avoid an herb/drug interaction, which could be medically dangerous. It is important to recognize that the efficacy of dietary supplements is not overseen by the Food and Drug Administration [ FDA] in the same way that the FDA regulates conventional medicines and food products, and they may not be recognized by the medical community as relevant or scientifically valid methods for treating bipolar disorder. According to the FDA, in order for an ingredient of a dietary supplement to be a "dietary ingredient," it must be one or any combination of the following substances: Vitamin Mineral Herb or other botanical Amino acid Dietary substance to supplement the diet by increasing the total dietary intake (e.g., enzymes or tissues from organs or glands), or Concentrate, metabolite, constituent, or extract 5-hydroxytryptophan (5- HTP) may be used to treat mild depression based on the theory that as a precursor to serotonin, the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) that has a calming effect, 5- HTP can increase serotonin levels and influence mood, sleep patterns, and pain control. When serotonin levels are low, the result can be high anxiety, irritability, insomnia, impatience, and depression. Although the studies are few, some findings show that 5- HTP supplements may help regulate mood and emotions, even comparable to some antidepressants. For instance, a small study of volunteers with anxiety disorders reported that taking supplements of 5- HTP greatly reduced levels of anxiety. Should you take 5- HTP supplements? Talk to your doctor first because of possible adverse effects, including drug interactions with medications taken for bipolar disorder. 5- HTP alone is not an acceptable alternative to your bipolar medications. At least in theory, increased brain serotonin levels from 5- HTP could cause or worsen mania. The body naturally produces the hormone dehydroepiandosterone ( DHEA) until the mid-20s, at which point the production of DHEA declines. Advertisers claim that supplementing with DHEA may have antiaging benefits, boost mood, and improve symptoms of depression. In one study of patients with HIV/ AIDS, DHEA supplementation was found to be better than placebo in reducing depression symptoms. In another study of patients with Addison's disease, researchers reported improvements in both mood and fatigue after supplementation with DHEA. But, because DHEA affects hormone levels in the body, experts say more studies are necessary before recommending DHEA for use by the public. Most studies on DHEA supplementation in healthy individuals show few side effects if the supplements are taken orally in recommended doses. DHEA is not recommended for people with abnormal heart rhythms, blood clots, or a history of liver disease. Also, do not take DHEA if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The long-term effects of regular DHEA use are not known. DHEA alone is not an acceptable alternative to your bipolar medications. It has been shown to cause mania, irritability or impulsive behaviors, and may have other adverse psychiatric effects. Fish oil contains the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid ( EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid ( DHA), which are crucial for the production of hormones and nerve tissue. Results from one study showed positive effects of omega-3 fatty acids in treating depression but not for mania. Supplementing the diet with fish oil is less understood with bipolar disorder, because conflicting study results exist on whether or not it has value for treating or preventing episodes of mania or depression. If you are using fish oils, you must use a product that contains both EPA and DHA for this to be an effective addition to your medications. Because there is evidence that omega-3 fatty acids can benefit cardiovascular health, some experts believe taking 1 gram per day of omega-3 fatty acid supplements may be beneficial. Omega-3 Fatty acids may help, when used with your other medications, in treating your bipolar disorder. St. John's wort ( Hypericum perforatum), an herbal therapy that's been shown in studies to lift symptoms of minor to moderate depression, has been used in Europe for centuries. Minor to moderate depression is a common disorder that's under diagnosed and under treated. Not only can minor to moderate depression affect your daily functioning and quality of life, it's also a serious risk factor for major depression. Studies show that St. John's wort may affect various brain chemicals (neurotransmitters), including serotonin, epinephrine, and dopamine. One of these neurotransmitters (serotonin) is the same chemical affected by the prescription drug Prozac, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ( SSRI). St. John's wort may also improve sleep because hypericum extract increases the brain's output of melatonin at night. Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain (that is itself controlled by a master clock in the brain) that regulates circadian rhythms, including the sleep-wake cycle. But St. John's wort is not recommended for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Drugs such as quetiapine, olanzapine-fluoxetine and lurasidone are the only FDA-approved treatments for bipolar depression, while mood stabilizers such as lithium, divalproex, or lamotrigine may also have value. Antidepressants have not been proven to help bipolar depression, and may also sometimes carry a risk of causing or worsening manic symptoms. Doctors advise caution and monitoring when using any antidepressant, including St. John's wort, for treatment of bipolar depression. In addition, St. John's wort may cause serious herb-drug reactions if taken with other SSRI medications such as Prozac. No matter what the advertising flyer claims at the natural food store, even the most popular medicinal herbs with pharmaceutical compounds have ingredients that have not been tested and are not scrutinized by FDA. Unlike products that have FDA approval, many herbal products have not gone through clinical trials to show that they are safe and effective before going onto the market. As we learn more about natural remedies, some alternative treatments may emerge as the best strategies for treating health conditions, while others may lead to severe side effects. That said, this does not mean that natural supplements do not work -- and there are many natural supplements that are safe and effective. Supplements may work differently for some people than for others. You need to pay attention to what works for you and obtain the professional guidance of your doctor. One of the most common mistakes people make when using alternative treatments is to stop the conventional medical treatment altogether. In most cases, supplements are not a proven alternative to medication for treating bipolar disorder, but sometimes may help in addition to your medicine. Also, keep in mind that supplements -- as natural as they may be -- can still interact with your medication. That's why it's important to discuss all medications and supplements with your doctor. If your doctor isn't familiar with any potential interactions, your pharmacist is another good source of information. And as a rule of thumb, just because something is natural doesn't mean that it is always safe (remember, plants like hemlock and nightshade are also natural, but poisonous!). Even supplements have side effects. Herbal treatments are not recommended without medical supervision for pregnant women, children, the elderly, people with ongoing disease processes (basically anyone taking a prescribed medicine regularly) or those with compromised immune systems. In addition, some herbs have sedative or blood-thinning qualities, which may dangerously interact with NSAIDs or other pain medications. Others may cause gastrointestinal upset if taken in large doses.,With the rise in health care costs, you may wonder about using alternative medicine and dietary supplements for the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.Alternative medicine views the body and mind as an integrated system, which means they influence each other.With alternative medicine, your commitment to living a balanced life plays a key role in your health and healing.However, it is important to recognize that dietary or health supplement and "nutraceuticals" are not recognized by the medical community as comparably effective substitutes for traditional medications used to treat bipolar disorder.Many alternative remedies and natural dietary supplements are easy to access, whether on the Internet or at your local pharmacy.Yet before you begin taking natural dietary supplements or an alternative remedy, it's important to do your homework and know what you're putting into your body.In addition, always discuss any alternative remedy or dietary supplement with your doctor to avoid an herb/drug interaction, which could be medically dangerous.It is important to recognize that the efficacy of dietary supplements is not overseen by the Food and Drug Administration [ FDA] in the same way that the FDA regulates conventional medicines and food products, and they may not be recognized by the medical community as relevant or scientifically valid methods for treating bipolar disorder.According to the FDA, in order for an ingredient of a dietary supplement to be a "dietary ingredient," it must be one or any combination of the following substances: Vitamin Mineral Herb or other botanical Amino acid Dietary substance to supplement the diet by increasing the total dietary intake (e.g., enzymes or tissues from organs or glands), or Concentrate, metabolite, constituent, or extract 5-hydroxytryptophan (5- HTP) may be used to treat mild depression based on the theory that as a precursor to serotonin, the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) that has a calming effect, 5- HTP can increase serotonin levels and influence mood, sleep patterns, and pain control.When serotonin levels are low, the result can be high anxiety, irritability, insomnia, impatience, and depression.Although the studies are few, some findings show that 5- HTP supplements may help regulate mood and emotions, even comparable to some antidepressants.For instance, a small study of volunteers with anxiety disorders reported that taking supplements of 5- HTP greatly reduced levels of anxiety.Should you take 5- HTP supplements?Talk to your doctor first because of possible adverse effects, including drug interactions with medications taken for bipolar disorder.5- HTP alone is not an acceptable alternative to your bipolar medications.At least in theory, increased brain serotonin levels from 5- HTP could cause or worsen mania.The body naturally produces the hormone dehydroepiandosterone ( DHEA) until the mid-20s, at which point the production of DHEA declines.Advertisers claim that supplementing with DHEA may have antiaging benefits, boost mood, and improve symptoms of depression.In one study of patients with HIV/ AIDS, DHEA supplementation was found to be better than placebo in reducing depression symptoms.In another study of patients with Addison's disease, researchers reported improvements in both mood and fatigue after supplementation with DHEA.But, because DHEA affects hormone levels in the body, experts say more studies are necessary before recommending DHEA for use by the public.Most studies on DHEA supplementation in healthy individuals show few side effects if the supplements are taken orally in recommended doses.DHEA is not recommended for people with abnormal heart rhythms, blood clots, or a history of liver disease.Also, do not take DHEA if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.The long-term effects of regular DHEA use are not known.DHEA alone is not an acceptable alternative to your bipolar medications.It has been shown to cause mania, irritability or impulsive behaviors, and may have other adverse psychiatric effects.Fish oil contains the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid ( EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid ( DHA), which are crucial for the production of hormones and nerve tissue.Results from one study showed positive effects of omega-3 fatty acids in treating depression but not for mania.Supplementing the diet with fish oil is less understood with bipolar disorder, because conflicting study results exist on whether or not it has value for treating or preventing episodes of mania or depression.If you are using fish oils, you must use a product that contains both EPA and DHA for this to be an effective addition to your medications.Because there is evidence that omega-3 fatty acids can benefit cardiovascular health, some experts believe taking 1 gram per day of omega-3 fatty acid supplements may be beneficial.Omega-3 Fatty acids may help, when used with your other medications, in treating your bipolar disorder.St. John's wort ( Hypericum perforatum), an herbal therapy that's been shown in studies to lift symptoms of minor to moderate depression, has been used in Europe for centuries.Minor to moderate depression is a common disorder that's under diagnosed and under treated.Not only can minor to moderate depression affect your daily functioning and quality of life, it's also a serious risk factor for major depression.Studies show that St. John's wort may affect various brain chemicals (neurotransmitters), including serotonin, epinephrine, and dopamine.One of these neurotransmitters (serotonin) is the same chemical affected by the prescription drug Prozac, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ( SSRI).St. John's wort may also improve sleep because hypericum extract increases the brain's output of melatonin at night.Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain (that is itself controlled by a master clock in the brain) that regulates circadian rhythms, including the sleep-wake cycle.But St. John's wort is not recommended for the treatment of bipolar disorder.Drugs such as quetiapine, olanzapine-fluoxetine and lurasidone are the only FDA-approved treatments for bipolar depression, while mood stabilizers such as lithium, divalproex, or lamotrigine may also have value.Antidepressants have not been proven to help bipolar depression, and may also sometimes carry a risk of causing or worsening manic symptoms.Doctors advise caution and monitoring when using any antidepressant, including St. John's wort, for treatment of bipolar depression.In addition, St. John's wort may cause serious herb-drug reactions if taken with other SSRI medications such as Prozac.No matter what the advertising flyer claims at the natural food store, even the most popular medicinal herbs with pharmaceutical compounds have ingredients that have not been tested and are not scrutinized by FDA.Unlike products that have FDA approval, many herbal products have not gone through clinical trials to show that they are safe and effective before going onto the market.As we learn more about natural remedies, some alternative treatments may emerge as the best strategies for treating health conditions, while others may lead to severe side effects.That said, this does not mean that natural supplements do not work -- and there are many natural supplements that are safe and effective.Supplements may work differently for some people than for others.You need to pay attention to what works for you and obtain the professional guidance of your doctor.One of the most common mistakes people make when using alternative treatments is to stop the conventional medical treatment altogether.In most cases, supplements are not a proven alternative to medication for treating bipolar disorder, but sometimes may help in addition to your medicine.Also, keep in mind that supplements -- as natural as they may be -- can still interact with your medication.That's why it's important to discuss all medications and supplements with your doctor.If your doctor isn't familiar with any potential interactions, your pharmacist is another good source of information.And as a rule of thumb, just because something is natural doesn't mean that it is always safe (remember, plants like hemlock and nightshade are also natural, but poisonous!).Even supplements have side effects.Herbal treatments are not recommended without medical supervision for pregnant women, children, the elderly, people with ongoing disease processes (basically anyone taking a prescribed medicine regularly) or those with compromised immune systems.In addition, some herbs have sedative or blood-thinning qualities, which may dangerously interact with NSAIDs or other pain medications.Others may cause gastrointestinal upset if taken in large doses.

<human>: How safe is St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) in treating bipolar disorder? <bot>: But St. John's wort is not recommended for the treatment of bipolar disorder. In addition, St. John's wort may cause serious herb-drug reactions if taken with other SSRI medications such as Prozac.,context:With the rise in health care costs, you may wonder about using alternative medicine and dietary supplements for the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. Alternative medicine views the body and mind as an integrated system, which means they influence each other. With alternative medicine, your commitment to living a balanced life plays a key role in your health and healing. However, it is important to recognize that dietary or health supplement and "nutraceuticals" are not recognized by the medical community as comparably effective substitutes for traditional medications used to treat bipolar disorder. Many alternative remedies and natural dietary supplements are easy to access, whether on the Internet or at your local pharmacy. Yet before you begin taking natural dietary supplements or an alternative remedy, it's important to do your homework and know what you're putting into your body. In addition, always discuss any alternative remedy or dietary supplement with your doctor to avoid an herb/drug interaction, which could be medically dangerous. It is important to recognize that the efficacy of dietary supplements is not overseen by the Food and Drug Administration [ FDA] in the same way that the FDA regulates conventional medicines and food products, and they may not be recognized by the medical community as relevant or scientifically valid methods for treating bipolar disorder. According to the FDA, in order for an ingredient of a dietary supplement to be a "dietary ingredient," it must be one or any combination of the following substances: Vitamin Mineral Herb or other botanical Amino acid Dietary substance to supplement the diet by increasing the total dietary intake (e.g., enzymes or tissues from organs or glands), or Concentrate, metabolite, constituent, or extract 5-hydroxytryptophan (5- HTP) may be used to treat mild depression based on the theory that as a precursor to serotonin, the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) that has a calming effect, 5- HTP can increase serotonin levels and influence mood, sleep patterns, and pain control. When serotonin levels are low, the result can be high anxiety, irritability, insomnia, impatience, and depression. Although the studies are few, some findings show that 5- HTP supplements may help regulate mood and emotions, even comparable to some antidepressants. For instance, a small study of volunteers with anxiety disorders reported that taking supplements of 5- HTP greatly reduced levels of anxiety. Should you take 5- HTP supplements? Talk to your doctor first because of possible adverse effects, including drug interactions with medications taken for bipolar disorder. 5- HTP alone is not an acceptable alternative to your bipolar medications. At least in theory, increased brain serotonin levels from 5- HTP could cause or worsen mania. The body naturally produces the hormone dehydroepiandosterone ( DHEA) until the mid-20s, at which point the production of DHEA declines. Advertisers claim that supplementing with DHEA may have antiaging benefits, boost mood, and improve symptoms of depression. In one study of patients with HIV/ AIDS, DHEA supplementation was found to be better than placebo in reducing depression symptoms. In another study of patients with Addison's disease, researchers reported improvements in both mood and fatigue after supplementation with DHEA. But, because DHEA affects hormone levels in the body, experts say more studies are necessary before recommending DHEA for use by the public. Most studies on DHEA supplementation in healthy individuals show few side effects if the supplements are taken orally in recommended doses. DHEA is not recommended for people with abnormal heart rhythms, blood clots, or a history of liver disease. Also, do not take DHEA if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The long-term effects of regular DHEA use are not known. DHEA alone is not an acceptable alternative to your bipolar medications. It has been shown to cause mania, irritability or impulsive behaviors, and may have other adverse psychiatric effects. Fish oil contains the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid ( EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid ( DHA), which are crucial for the production of hormones and nerve tissue. Results from one study showed positive effects of omega-3 fatty acids in treating depression but not for mania. Supplementing the diet with fish oil is less understood with bipolar disorder, because conflicting study results exist on whether or not it has value for treating or preventing episodes of mania or depression. If you are using fish oils, you must use a product that contains both EPA and DHA for this to be an effective addition to your medications. Because there is evidence that omega-3 fatty acids can benefit cardiovascular health, some experts believe taking 1 gram per day of omega-3 fatty acid supplements may be beneficial. Omega-3 Fatty acids may help, when used with your other medications, in treating your bipolar disorder. St. John's wort ( Hypericum perforatum), an herbal therapy that's been shown in studies to lift symptoms of minor to moderate depression, has been used in Europe for centuries. Minor to moderate depression is a common disorder that's under diagnosed and under treated. Not only can minor to moderate depression affect your daily functioning and quality of life, it's also a serious risk factor for major depression. Studies show that St. John's wort may affect various brain chemicals (neurotransmitters), including serotonin, epinephrine, and dopamine. One of these neurotransmitters (serotonin) is the same chemical affected by the prescription drug Prozac, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ( SSRI). St. John's wort may also improve sleep because hypericum extract increases the brain's output of melatonin at night. Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain (that is itself controlled by a master clock in the brain) that regulates circadian rhythms, including the sleep-wake cycle. But St. John's wort is not recommended for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Drugs such as quetiapine, olanzapine-fluoxetine and lurasidone are the only FDA-approved treatments for bipolar depression, while mood stabilizers such as lithium, divalproex, or lamotrigine may also have value. Antidepressants have not been proven to help bipolar depression, and may also sometimes carry a risk of causing or worsening manic symptoms. Doctors advise caution and monitoring when using any antidepressant, including St. John's wort, for treatment of bipolar depression. In addition, St. John's wort may cause serious herb-drug reactions if taken with other SSRI medications such as Prozac. No matter what the advertising flyer claims at the natural food store, even the most popular medicinal herbs with pharmaceutical compounds have ingredients that have not been tested and are not scrutinized by FDA. Unlike products that have FDA approval, many herbal products have not gone through clinical trials to show that they are safe and effective before going onto the market. As we learn more about natural remedies, some alternative treatments may emerge as the best strategies for treating health conditions, while others may lead to severe side effects. That said, this does not mean that natural supplements do not work -- and there are many natural supplements that are safe and effective. Supplements may work differently for some people than for others. You need to pay attention to what works for you and obtain the professional guidance of your doctor. One of the most common mistakes people make when using alternative treatments is to stop the conventional medical treatment altogether. In most cases, supplements are not a proven alternative to medication for treating bipolar disorder, but sometimes may help in addition to your medicine. Also, keep in mind that supplements -- as natural as they may be -- can still interact with your medication. That's why it's important to discuss all medications and supplements with your doctor. If your doctor isn't familiar with any potential interactions, your pharmacist is another good source of information. And as a rule of thumb, just because something is natural doesn't mean that it is always safe (remember, plants like hemlock and nightshade are also natural, but poisonous!). Even supplements have side effects. Herbal treatments are not recommended without medical supervision for pregnant women, children, the elderly, people with ongoing disease processes (basically anyone taking a prescribed medicine regularly) or those with compromised immune systems. In addition, some herbs have sedative or blood-thinning qualities, which may dangerously interact with NSAIDs or other pain medications. Others may cause gastrointestinal upset if taken in large doses.,With the rise in health care costs, you may wonder about using alternative medicine and dietary supplements for the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.Alternative medicine views the body and mind as an integrated system, which means they influence each other.With alternative medicine, your commitment to living a balanced life plays a key role in your health and healing.However, it is important to recognize that dietary or health supplement and "nutraceuticals" are not recognized by the medical community as comparably effective substitutes for traditional medications used to treat bipolar disorder.Many alternative remedies and natural dietary supplements are easy to access, whether on the Internet or at your local pharmacy.Yet before you begin taking natural dietary supplements or an alternative remedy, it's important to do your homework and know what you're putting into your body.In addition, always discuss any alternative remedy or dietary supplement with your doctor to avoid an herb/drug interaction, which could be medically dangerous.It is important to recognize that the efficacy of dietary supplements is not overseen by the Food and Drug Administration [ FDA] in the same way that the FDA regulates conventional medicines and food products, and they may not be recognized by the medical community as relevant or scientifically valid methods for treating bipolar disorder.According to the FDA, in order for an ingredient of a dietary supplement to be a "dietary ingredient," it must be one or any combination of the following substances: Vitamin Mineral Herb or other botanical Amino acid Dietary substance to supplement the diet by increasing the total dietary intake (e.g., enzymes or tissues from organs or glands), or Concentrate, metabolite, constituent, or extract 5-hydroxytryptophan (5- HTP) may be used to treat mild depression based on the theory that as a precursor to serotonin, the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) that has a calming effect, 5- HTP can increase serotonin levels and influence mood, sleep patterns, and pain control.When serotonin levels are low, the result can be high anxiety, irritability, insomnia, impatience, and depression.Although the studies are few, some findings show that 5- HTP supplements may help regulate mood and emotions, even comparable to some antidepressants.For instance, a small study of volunteers with anxiety disorders reported that taking supplements of 5- HTP greatly reduced levels of anxiety.Should you take 5- HTP supplements?Talk to your doctor first because of possible adverse effects, including drug interactions with medications taken for bipolar disorder.5- HTP alone is not an acceptable alternative to your bipolar medications.At least in theory, increased brain serotonin levels from 5- HTP could cause or worsen mania.The body naturally produces the hormone dehydroepiandosterone ( DHEA) until the mid-20s, at which point the production of DHEA declines.Advertisers claim that supplementing with DHEA may have antiaging benefits, boost mood, and improve symptoms of depression.In one study of patients with HIV/ AIDS, DHEA supplementation was found to be better than placebo in reducing depression symptoms.In another study of patients with Addison's disease, researchers reported improvements in both mood and fatigue after supplementation with DHEA.But, because DHEA affects hormone levels in the body, experts say more studies are necessary before recommending DHEA for use by the public.Most studies on DHEA supplementation in healthy individuals show few side effects if the supplements are taken orally in recommended doses.DHEA is not recommended for people with abnormal heart rhythms, blood clots, or a history of liver disease.Also, do not take DHEA if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.The long-term effects of regular DHEA use are not known.DHEA alone is not an acceptable alternative to your bipolar medications.It has been shown to cause mania, irritability or impulsive behaviors, and may have other adverse psychiatric effects.Fish oil contains the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid ( EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid ( DHA), which are crucial for the production of hormones and nerve tissue.Results from one study showed positive effects of omega-3 fatty acids in treating depression but not for mania.Supplementing the diet with fish oil is less understood with bipolar disorder, because conflicting study results exist on whether or not it has value for treating or preventing episodes of mania or depression.If you are using fish oils, you must use a product that contains both EPA and DHA for this to be an effective addition to your medications.Because there is evidence that omega-3 fatty acids can benefit cardiovascular health, some experts believe taking 1 gram per day of omega-3 fatty acid supplements may be beneficial.Omega-3 Fatty acids may help, when used with your other medications, in treating your bipolar disorder.St. John's wort ( Hypericum perforatum), an herbal therapy that's been shown in studies to lift symptoms of minor to moderate depression, has been used in Europe for centuries.Minor to moderate depression is a common disorder that's under diagnosed and under treated.Not only can minor to moderate depression affect your daily functioning and quality of life, it's also a serious risk factor for major depression.Studies show that St. John's wort may affect various brain chemicals (neurotransmitters), including serotonin, epinephrine, and dopamine.One of these neurotransmitters (serotonin) is the same chemical affected by the prescription drug Prozac, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ( SSRI).St. John's wort may also improve sleep because hypericum extract increases the brain's output of melatonin at night.Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain (that is itself controlled by a master clock in the brain) that regulates circadian rhythms, including the sleep-wake cycle.But St. John's wort is not recommended for the treatment of bipolar disorder.Drugs such as quetiapine, olanzapine-fluoxetine and lurasidone are the only FDA-approved treatments for bipolar depression, while mood stabilizers such as lithium, divalproex, or lamotrigine may also have value.Antidepressants have not been proven to help bipolar depression, and may also sometimes carry a risk of causing or worsening manic symptoms.Doctors advise caution and monitoring when using any antidepressant, including St. John's wort, for treatment of bipolar depression.In addition, St. John's wort may cause serious herb-drug reactions if taken with other SSRI medications such as Prozac.No matter what the advertising flyer claims at the natural food store, even the most popular medicinal herbs with pharmaceutical compounds have ingredients that have not been tested and are not scrutinized by FDA.Unlike products that have FDA approval, many herbal products have not gone through clinical trials to show that they are safe and effective before going onto the market.As we learn more about natural remedies, some alternative treatments may emerge as the best strategies for treating health conditions, while others may lead to severe side effects.That said, this does not mean that natural supplements do not work -- and there are many natural supplements that are safe and effective.Supplements may work differently for some people than for others.You need to pay attention to what works for you and obtain the professional guidance of your doctor.One of the most common mistakes people make when using alternative treatments is to stop the conventional medical treatment altogether.In most cases, supplements are not a proven alternative to medication for treating bipolar disorder, but sometimes may help in addition to your medicine.Also, keep in mind that supplements -- as natural as they may be -- can still interact with your medication.That's why it's important to discuss all medications and supplements with your doctor.If your doctor isn't familiar with any potential interactions, your pharmacist is another good source of information.And as a rule of thumb, just because something is natural doesn't mean that it is always safe (remember, plants like hemlock and nightshade are also natural, but poisonous!).Even supplements have side effects.Herbal treatments are not recommended without medical supervision for pregnant women, children, the elderly, people with ongoing disease processes (basically anyone taking a prescribed medicine regularly) or those with compromised immune systems.In addition, some herbs have sedative or blood-thinning qualities, which may dangerously interact with NSAIDs or other pain medications.Others may cause gastrointestinal upset if taken in large doses.

<human>: What is radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation for papillary thyroid carcinoma? <bot>: Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step. After the operation, your thyroid gets tested. The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning. This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine. Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them. It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up.,context:Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box. It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured. Often, you won't have any. You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem. Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid. Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid. They're very common and often don't cause any trouble. But about 1 in 20 are cancer. As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure. It's most common in women under age 40. You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions. Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds. Family history. In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. Radiation therapy. If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances. Gender. It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why. You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer. Physical exam. Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have. Blood tests. You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked. This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working. Ultrasound. You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have. Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features. That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are. Biopsy. Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer. Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch. You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch). Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags. So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections. If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds. When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery. In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems. If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely. It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back. Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation. Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step. After the operation, your thyroid gets tested. The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning. This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine. Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them. It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up. You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills. You start taking these after surgery. It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed. You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life. The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH). This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones. Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth. And that would raise the odds that cancer could return. Yes. At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months. This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.,Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box.It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured.Often, you won't have any.You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem.Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid.Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid.They're very common and often don't cause any trouble.But about 1 in 20 are cancer.As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure.It's most common in women under age 40.You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions.Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds.Family history.In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family.Radiation therapy.If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances.Gender.It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why.You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer.Physical exam.Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have.Blood tests.You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked.This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working.Ultrasound.You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have.Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features.That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are.Biopsy.Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer.Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch.You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch).Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags.So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections.If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds.When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery.In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems.If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed.Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely.It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back.Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation.Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step.After the operation, your thyroid gets tested.The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning.This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine.Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them.It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up.You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills.You start taking these after surgery.It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed.You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life.The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH).This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones.Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth.And that would raise the odds that cancer could return.Yes.At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine.Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months.This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.

<human>: What are symptoms of papillary thyroid carcinoma? <bot>: Often, you won't have any. You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem. Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid. Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid. They're very common and often don't cause any trouble. But about 1 in 20 are cancer.,context:Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box. It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured. Often, you won't have any. You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem. Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid. Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid. They're very common and often don't cause any trouble. But about 1 in 20 are cancer. As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure. It's most common in women under age 40. You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions. Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds. Family history. In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. Radiation therapy. If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances. Gender. It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why. You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer. Physical exam. Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have. Blood tests. You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked. This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working. Ultrasound. You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have. Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features. That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are. Biopsy. Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer. Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch. You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch). Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags. So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections. If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds. When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery. In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems. If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely. It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back. Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation. Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step. After the operation, your thyroid gets tested. The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning. This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine. Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them. It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up. You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills. You start taking these after surgery. It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed. You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life. The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH). This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones. Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth. And that would raise the odds that cancer could return. Yes. At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months. This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.,Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box.It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured.Often, you won't have any.You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem.Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid.Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid.They're very common and often don't cause any trouble.But about 1 in 20 are cancer.As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure.It's most common in women under age 40.You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions.Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds.Family history.In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family.Radiation therapy.If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances.Gender.It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why.You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer.Physical exam.Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have.Blood tests.You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked.This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working.Ultrasound.You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have.Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features.That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are.Biopsy.Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer.Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch.You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch).Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags.So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections.If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds.When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery.In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems.If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed.Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely.It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back.Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation.Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step.After the operation, your thyroid gets tested.The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning.This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine.Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them.It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up.You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills.You start taking these after surgery.It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed.You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life.The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH).This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones.Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth.And that would raise the odds that cancer could return.Yes.At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine.Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months.This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.

<human>: What are symptoms of papillary thyroid carcinoma as a nodule gets bigger? <bot>: As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure.,context:Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box. It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured. Often, you won't have any. You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem. Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid. Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid. They're very common and often don't cause any trouble. But about 1 in 20 are cancer. As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure. It's most common in women under age 40. You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions. Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds. Family history. In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. Radiation therapy. If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances. Gender. It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why. You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer. Physical exam. Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have. Blood tests. You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked. This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working. Ultrasound. You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have. Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features. That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are. Biopsy. Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer. Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch. You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch). Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags. So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections. If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds. When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery. In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems. If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely. It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back. Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation. Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step. After the operation, your thyroid gets tested. The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning. This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine. Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them. It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up. You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills. You start taking these after surgery. It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed. You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life. The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH). This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones. Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth. And that would raise the odds that cancer could return. Yes. At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months. This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.,Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box.It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured.Often, you won't have any.You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem.Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid.Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid.They're very common and often don't cause any trouble.But about 1 in 20 are cancer.As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure.It's most common in women under age 40.You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions.Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds.Family history.In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family.Radiation therapy.If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances.Gender.It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why.You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer.Physical exam.Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have.Blood tests.You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked.This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working.Ultrasound.You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have.Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features.That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are.Biopsy.Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer.Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch.You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch).Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags.So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections.If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds.When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery.In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems.If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed.Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely.It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back.Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation.Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step.After the operation, your thyroid gets tested.The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning.This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine.Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them.It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up.You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills.You start taking these after surgery.It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed.You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life.The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH).This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones.Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth.And that would raise the odds that cancer could return.Yes.At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine.Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months.This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.

<human>: What might raise your chances of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma? <bot>: You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions. Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds. Family history. In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. Radiation therapy. If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances. Gender. It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why.,context:Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box. It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured. Often, you won't have any. You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem. Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid. Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid. They're very common and often don't cause any trouble. But about 1 in 20 are cancer. As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure. It's most common in women under age 40. You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions. Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds. Family history. In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. Radiation therapy. If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances. Gender. It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why. You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer. Physical exam. Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have. Blood tests. You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked. This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working. Ultrasound. You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have. Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features. That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are. Biopsy. Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer. Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch. You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch). Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags. So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections. If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds. When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery. In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems. If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely. It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back. Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation. Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step. After the operation, your thyroid gets tested. The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning. This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine. Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them. It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up. You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills. You start taking these after surgery. It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed. You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life. The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH). This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones. Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth. And that would raise the odds that cancer could return. Yes. At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months. This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.,Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box.It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured.Often, you won't have any.You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem.Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid.Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid.They're very common and often don't cause any trouble.But about 1 in 20 are cancer.As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure.It's most common in women under age 40.You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions.Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds.Family history.In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family.Radiation therapy.If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances.Gender.It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why.You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer.Physical exam.Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have.Blood tests.You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked.This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working.Ultrasound.You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have.Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features.That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are.Biopsy.Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer.Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch.You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch).Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags.So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections.If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds.When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery.In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems.If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed.Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely.It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back.Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation.Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step.After the operation, your thyroid gets tested.The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning.This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine.Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them.It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up.You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills.You start taking these after surgery.It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed.You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life.The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH).This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones.Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth.And that would raise the odds that cancer could return.Yes.At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine.Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months.This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.

<human>: Who might need radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation for papillary thyroid carcinoma? <bot>: You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills.,context:Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box. It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured. Often, you won't have any. You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem. Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid. Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid. They're very common and often don't cause any trouble. But about 1 in 20 are cancer. As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure. It's most common in women under age 40. You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions. Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds. Family history. In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. Radiation therapy. If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances. Gender. It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why. You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer. Physical exam. Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have. Blood tests. You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked. This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working. Ultrasound. You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have. Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features. That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are. Biopsy. Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer. Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch. You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch). Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags. So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections. If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds. When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery. In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems. If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely. It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back. Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation. Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step. After the operation, your thyroid gets tested. The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning. This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine. Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them. It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up. You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills. You start taking these after surgery. It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed. You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life. The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH). This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones. Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth. And that would raise the odds that cancer could return. Yes. At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months. This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.,Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box.It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured.Often, you won't have any.You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem.Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid.Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid.They're very common and often don't cause any trouble.But about 1 in 20 are cancer.As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure.It's most common in women under age 40.You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions.Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds.Family history.In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family.Radiation therapy.If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances.Gender.It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why.You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer.Physical exam.Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have.Blood tests.You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked.This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working.Ultrasound.You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have.Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features.That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are.Biopsy.Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer.Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch.You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch).Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags.So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections.If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds.When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery.In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems.If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed.Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely.It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back.Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation.Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step.After the operation, your thyroid gets tested.The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning.This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine.Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them.It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up.You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills.You start taking these after surgery.It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed.You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life.The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH).This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones.Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth.And that would raise the odds that cancer could return.Yes.At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine.Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months.This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.

<human>: What follow-up care will you need after getting papillary thyroid carcinoma treatment? <bot>: At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months. This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.,context:Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box. It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured. Often, you won't have any. You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem. Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid. Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid. They're very common and often don't cause any trouble. But about 1 in 20 are cancer. As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure. It's most common in women under age 40. You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions. Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds. Family history. In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. Radiation therapy. If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances. Gender. It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why. You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer. Physical exam. Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have. Blood tests. You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked. This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working. Ultrasound. You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have. Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features. That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are. Biopsy. Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer. Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch. You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch). Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags. So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections. If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds. When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery. In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems. If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely. It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back. Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation. Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step. After the operation, your thyroid gets tested. The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning. This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine. Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them. It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up. You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills. You start taking these after surgery. It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed. You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life. The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH). This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones. Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth. And that would raise the odds that cancer could return. Yes. At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months. This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.,Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box.It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured.Often, you won't have any.You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem.Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid.Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid.They're very common and often don't cause any trouble.But about 1 in 20 are cancer.As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure.It's most common in women under age 40.You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions.Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds.Family history.In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family.Radiation therapy.If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances.Gender.It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why.You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer.Physical exam.Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have.Blood tests.You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked.This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working.Ultrasound.You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have.Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features.That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are.Biopsy.Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer.Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch.You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch).Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags.So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections.If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds.When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery.In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems.If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed.Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely.It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back.Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation.Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step.After the operation, your thyroid gets tested.The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning.This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine.Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them.It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up.You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills.You start taking these after surgery.It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed.You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life.The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH).This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones.Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth.And that would raise the odds that cancer could return.Yes.At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine.Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months.This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.

<human>: How is papillary thyroid carcinoma diagnosed? <bot>: You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer. Physical exam. Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have. Blood tests. You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked. Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features. Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer. Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months.,context:Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box. It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured. Often, you won't have any. You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem. Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid. Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid. They're very common and often don't cause any trouble. But about 1 in 20 are cancer. As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure. It's most common in women under age 40. You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions. Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds. Family history. In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. Radiation therapy. If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances. Gender. It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why. You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer. Physical exam. Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have. Blood tests. You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked. This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working. Ultrasound. You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have. Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features. That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are. Biopsy. Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer. Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch. You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch). Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags. So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections. If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds. When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery. In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems. If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely. It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back. Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation. Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step. After the operation, your thyroid gets tested. The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning. This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine. Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them. It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up. You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills. You start taking these after surgery. It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed. You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life. The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH). This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones. Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth. And that would raise the odds that cancer could return. Yes. At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months. This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.,Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box.It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured.Often, you won't have any.You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem.Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid.Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid.They're very common and often don't cause any trouble.But about 1 in 20 are cancer.As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure.It's most common in women under age 40.You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions.Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds.Family history.In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family.Radiation therapy.If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances.Gender.It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why.You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer.Physical exam.Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have.Blood tests.You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked.This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working.Ultrasound.You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have.Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features.That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are.Biopsy.Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer.Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch.You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch).Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags.So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections.If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds.When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery.In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems.If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed.Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely.It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back.Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation.Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step.After the operation, your thyroid gets tested.The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning.This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine.Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them.It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up.You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills.You start taking these after surgery.It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed.You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life.The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH).This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones.Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth.And that would raise the odds that cancer could return.Yes.At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine.Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months.This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.

<human>: What happens during surgery to treat papillary thyroid carcinoma? <bot>: In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely. It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back.,context:Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box. It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured. Often, you won't have any. You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem. Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid. Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid. They're very common and often don't cause any trouble. But about 1 in 20 are cancer. As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure. It's most common in women under age 40. You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions. Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds. Family history. In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. Radiation therapy. If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances. Gender. It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why. You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer. Physical exam. Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have. Blood tests. You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked. This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working. Ultrasound. You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have. Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features. That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are. Biopsy. Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer. Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch. You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch). Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags. So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections. If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds. When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery. In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems. If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely. It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back. Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation. Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step. After the operation, your thyroid gets tested. The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning. This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine. Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them. It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up. You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills. You start taking these after surgery. It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed. You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life. The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH). This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones. Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth. And that would raise the odds that cancer could return. Yes. At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months. This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.,Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box.It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured.Often, you won't have any.You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem.Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid.Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid.They're very common and often don't cause any trouble.But about 1 in 20 are cancer.As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure.It's most common in women under age 40.You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions.Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds.Family history.In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family.Radiation therapy.If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances.Gender.It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why.You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer.Physical exam.Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have.Blood tests.You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked.This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working.Ultrasound.You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have.Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features.That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are.Biopsy.Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer.Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch.You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch).Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags.So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections.If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds.When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery.In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems.If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed.Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely.It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back.Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation.Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step.After the operation, your thyroid gets tested.The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning.This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine.Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them.It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up.You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills.You start taking these after surgery.It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed.You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life.The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH).This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones.Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth.And that would raise the odds that cancer could return.Yes.At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine.Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months.This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.

<human>: What is papillary thyroid carcinoma? <bot>: It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured. This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones.,context:Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box. It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured. Often, you won't have any. You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem. Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid. Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid. They're very common and often don't cause any trouble. But about 1 in 20 are cancer. As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure. It's most common in women under age 40. You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions. Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds. Family history. In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. Radiation therapy. If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances. Gender. It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why. You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer. Physical exam. Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have. Blood tests. You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked. This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working. Ultrasound. You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have. Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features. That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are. Biopsy. Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer. Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch. You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch). Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags. So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections. If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds. When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery. In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems. If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely. It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back. Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation. Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step. After the operation, your thyroid gets tested. The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning. This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine. Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them. It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up. You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills. You start taking these after surgery. It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed. You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life. The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH). This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones. Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth. And that would raise the odds that cancer could return. Yes. At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months. This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.,Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box.It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured.Often, you won't have any.You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem.Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid.Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid.They're very common and often don't cause any trouble.But about 1 in 20 are cancer.As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure.It's most common in women under age 40.You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions.Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds.Family history.In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family.Radiation therapy.If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances.Gender.It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why.You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer.Physical exam.Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have.Blood tests.You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked.This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working.Ultrasound.You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have.Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features.That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are.Biopsy.Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer.Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch.You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch).Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags.So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections.If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds.When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery.In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems.If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed.Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely.It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back.Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation.Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step.After the operation, your thyroid gets tested.The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning.This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine.Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them.It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up.You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills.You start taking these after surgery.It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed.You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life.The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH).This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones.Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth.And that would raise the odds that cancer could return.Yes.At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine.Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months.This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.

<human>: How do thyroid hormone pills help treat papillary thyroid carcinoma? <bot>: If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. You start taking these after surgery. It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed. You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life. The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH). And that would raise the odds that cancer could return.,context:Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box. It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured. Often, you won't have any. You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem. Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid. Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid. They're very common and often don't cause any trouble. But about 1 in 20 are cancer. As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure. It's most common in women under age 40. You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions. Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds. Family history. In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family. Radiation therapy. If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances. Gender. It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why. You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer. Physical exam. Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have. Blood tests. You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked. This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working. Ultrasound. You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have. Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features. That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are. Biopsy. Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer. Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch. You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch). Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags. So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections. If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds. When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery. In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems. If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed. Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely. It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back. Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation. Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step. After the operation, your thyroid gets tested. The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning. This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine. Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them. It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up. You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills. You start taking these after surgery. It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed. You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life. The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH). This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones. Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth. And that would raise the odds that cancer could return. Yes. At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine. Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months. This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.,Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of cancer to affect your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland that sits just below your voice box.It's only about as big as a quarter, but the hormones it makes help control how your body works, including your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.While it may come as a shock to learn you have papillary thyroid carcinoma, keep in mind that it's a slow-growing cancer that usually can be cured.Often, you won't have any.You might only find out about it because of an imaging test for another problem.Or, during a routine physical, your doctor might just happen to feel a lump, called a nodule, on your thyroid.Nodules are growths that may be solid or filled with fluid.They're very common and often don't cause any trouble.But about 1 in 20 are cancer.As a nodule gets bigger, you may start to have symptoms like: Lump in your neck that you can see or feel Hard time swallowing (you might have pain or find that food or pills get stuck) Sore throat or hoarseness that doesn't go away Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Trouble breathing, especially when you lie down Doctors aren't sure.It's most common in women under age 40.You may have a higher chance of getting papillary thyroid carcinoma because of things like: Certain genetic conditions.Diseases like familial adenomatous polyposis ( FAP), Gardner syndrome, and Cowden disease can raise your odds.Family history.In a small number of cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma runs in the family.Radiation therapy.If you had radiation to treat cancer for another condition when you were a child, it can raise your chances.Gender.It's much more common in women than men, but doctors aren't sure why.You'll need a few different tests to see if a nodule is cancer.Physical exam.Your doctor will feel for unusual growths in your neck and ask about any symptoms you might have.Blood tests.You may get your thyroid hormone levels checked.This won't tell you if you have cancer, but it gives more information about how your thyroid is working.Ultrasound.You'll get this test, which uses sound waves to make a picture of things inside your body, to learn more about nodules you have.Your doctor will find out about their shape, size, and other features.That will give important clues to decide how much of a problem they are.Biopsy.Your doctor will use a very fine needle to take a sample of the nodule to test for cancer.Typically, the most you'll feel during it is a small pinch.You'll likely get this done for any nodule that's bigger than 1 centimeter (about half an inch).Nodules with calcium buildup, lots of blood vessels, or without clear borders raise red flags.So do unusual-looking nearby lymph nodes -- bean-shaped organs that help fight infections.If the cancer is very small, your doctor may suggest you just keep an eye on it with regular ultrasounds.When you do need treatment, it'll likely go like this: Surgery.In most cases, your doctor removes the entire thyroid, along with any lymph nodes that look to be problems.If the cancer is small, you might choose to have only part of your thyroid removed.Even in this case though, many doctors think it's better to take it out completely.It can make follow-up care work better and lower the chances that cancer comes back.Radioactive iodine ( RAI) ablation.Surgery alone may cure the cancer, so not everyone needs this step.After the operation, your thyroid gets tested.The results will help you and your doctor decide if you might need RAI ablation to keep cancer from returning.This is typically a one-time treatment where you take a pill with radioactive iodine.Any leftover thyroid cells take in the iodine, which then kills them.It doesn't usually have side effects, since only thyroid cells soak it up.You typically get RAI ablation if you had nodules bigger than 4 centimeters or if the cancer: Grows beyond the thyroid Moves into the lymph nodes Spreads to another part of your body Thyroid hormone pills.You start taking these after surgery.It gives your body the thyroid hormones that you no longer make on your own, since your thyroid has been removed.You'll typically take one pill a day for the rest of your life.The pill also stops your body from making thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH).This is a hormone from your pituitary gland that would normally tell your thyroid to start pumping out hormones.Stopping TSH is a key part of treatment because if you have any thyroid cells left, TSH could trigger their growth.And that would raise the odds that cancer could return.Yes.At first, you'll get blood tests every few months to check your thyroid hormone levels and get the dose right for your medicine.Once everything has evened out, you'll get an ultrasound and blood tests every 6-12 months.This is to check that you still have the right dose for your meds and to make sure the cancer hasn't come back.

<human>: How does vasectomy reversal affect my sex life? <bot>: But don't have sex or ejaculate until your doctor gives you the “all clear.” Most doctors recommend that you wait 2 to 3 weeks to have sex.,context:So you've changed your mind about having that vasectomy and want to know if you can have it reversed. The truth is, you often can have it reversed, but the surgery is more complicated than a vasectomy. During a vasectomy, your doctor cuts or blocks the tubes, called the vas deferens, which carry sperm from your testes to your penis. In a vasectomy reversal, your doctor has to rejoin these tubes back together so that sperm can reach the semen you ejaculate during orgasm. This can be done using one of two methods. The first is through vasovasostomy, where your doctor sews the ends of the vas deferens from the testes to the penis back together. The second method is vasoepididymostomy. Here, the doctor attaches the vas deferens to the small organ at the back of each testicle that holds sperm. It's far more difficult than a vasovasostomy. Your doctor may only choose this method if you can't have a vasovasostomy or if he doesn't think it will work. Vasectomy reversals are performed in a hospital or clinic. You'll be given anesthesia so you're not awake and don't feel anything during the procedure. It usually takes about 2 to 4 hours, and you usually go home the same day. Recovery takes about 2 weeks. Vasectomies can be reversed a number of times. But the success rate may decrease with each reversal. If you've had a change of heart and want to start a family or add to yours, you might consider having your vasectomy reversed. Some men who have lost a child may consider this an option as well. For a small number of men, the procedure may be helpful to relieve the pain in your testicles caused by a previous vasectomy. They're rare. But when they do occur, they may include: Bleeding in your scrotum. This can lead to painful swelling. To avoid it, be sure to follow your doctor's orders before and after surgery. Infection. This is always a possibility with any procedure. If you get one, your doctor will most likely treat it with antibiotics. Severe or persistent pain. Call your doctor right away if you have pain that doesn't ease up with over-the-counter medicines. You'll know your vasectomy reversal was successful if sperm appear in your semen after a few months. Your doctor will collect samples and examine them for 4 to 6 months -- enough time for your counts to stabilize. If you have a vasovasostomy, it could take 6 to 12 months before sperm return. And if you had a vasoepididymostomy, it may take even longer than a year for sperm to appear in your semen. Once your sperm comes back, your chances to conceive could go up, too. But the success of your vasectomy reversal surgery will depend on many things, including the type of surgery you originally had, and if there are any other factors keeping you and your partner from getting pregnant. It shouldn't. But don't have sex or ejaculate until your doctor gives you the “all clear.” Most doctors recommend that you wait 2 to 3 weeks to have sex.,So you've changed your mind about having that vasectomy and want to know if you can have it reversed.The truth is, you often can have it reversed, but the surgery is more complicated than a vasectomy.During a vasectomy, your doctor cuts or blocks the tubes, called the vas deferens, which carry sperm from your testes to your penis.In a vasectomy reversal, your doctor has to rejoin these tubes back together so that sperm can reach the semen you ejaculate during orgasm.This can be done using one of two methods.The first is through vasovasostomy, where your doctor sews the ends of the vas deferens from the testes to the penis back together.The second method is vasoepididymostomy.Here, the doctor attaches the vas deferens to the small organ at the back of each testicle that holds sperm.It's far more difficult than a vasovasostomy.Your doctor may only choose this method if you can't have a vasovasostomy or if he doesn't think it will work.Vasectomy reversals are performed in a hospital or clinic.You'll be given anesthesia so you're not awake and don't feel anything during the procedure.It usually takes about 2 to 4 hours, and you usually go home the same day.Recovery takes about 2 weeks.Vasectomies can be reversed a number of times.But the success rate may decrease with each reversal.If you've had a change of heart and want to start a family or add to yours, you might consider having your vasectomy reversed.Some men who have lost a child may consider this an option as well.For a small number of men, the procedure may be helpful to relieve the pain in your testicles caused by a previous vasectomy.They're rare.But when they do occur, they may include: Bleeding in your scrotum.This can lead to painful swelling.To avoid it, be sure to follow your doctor's orders before and after surgery.Infection.This is always a possibility with any procedure.If you get one, your doctor will most likely treat it with antibiotics.Severe or persistent pain.Call your doctor right away if you have pain that doesn't ease up with over-the-counter medicines.You'll know your vasectomy reversal was successful if sperm appear in your semen after a few months.Your doctor will collect samples and examine them for 4 to 6 months -- enough time for your counts to stabilize.If you have a vasovasostomy, it could take 6 to 12 months before sperm return.And if you had a vasoepididymostomy, it may take even longer than a year for sperm to appear in your semen.Once your sperm comes back, your chances to conceive could go up, too.But the success of your vasectomy reversal surgery will depend on many things, including the type of surgery you originally had, and if there are any other factors keeping you and your partner from getting pregnant.It shouldn't.But don't have sex or ejaculate until your doctor gives you the “all clear.” Most doctors recommend that you wait 2 to 3 weeks to have sex.

<human>: How Is a vasectomy reversed? <bot>: This can be done using one of two methods. The first is through vasovasostomy, where your doctor sews the ends of the vas deferens from the testes to the penis back together. The second method is vasoepididymostomy. Here, the doctor attaches the vas deferens to the small organ at the back of each testicle that holds sperm. It's far more difficult than a vasovasostomy. Your doctor may only choose this method if you can't have a vasovasostomy or if he doesn't think it will work.,context:So you've changed your mind about having that vasectomy and want to know if you can have it reversed. The truth is, you often can have it reversed, but the surgery is more complicated than a vasectomy. During a vasectomy, your doctor cuts or blocks the tubes, called the vas deferens, which carry sperm from your testes to your penis. In a vasectomy reversal, your doctor has to rejoin these tubes back together so that sperm can reach the semen you ejaculate during orgasm. This can be done using one of two methods. The first is through vasovasostomy, where your doctor sews the ends of the vas deferens from the testes to the penis back together. The second method is vasoepididymostomy. Here, the doctor attaches the vas deferens to the small organ at the back of each testicle that holds sperm. It's far more difficult than a vasovasostomy. Your doctor may only choose this method if you can't have a vasovasostomy or if he doesn't think it will work. Vasectomy reversals are performed in a hospital or clinic. You'll be given anesthesia so you're not awake and don't feel anything during the procedure. It usually takes about 2 to 4 hours, and you usually go home the same day. Recovery takes about 2 weeks. Vasectomies can be reversed a number of times. But the success rate may decrease with each reversal. If you've had a change of heart and want to start a family or add to yours, you might consider having your vasectomy reversed. Some men who have lost a child may consider this an option as well. For a small number of men, the procedure may be helpful to relieve the pain in your testicles caused by a previous vasectomy. They're rare. But when they do occur, they may include: Bleeding in your scrotum. This can lead to painful swelling. To avoid it, be sure to follow your doctor's orders before and after surgery. Infection. This is always a possibility with any procedure. If you get one, your doctor will most likely treat it with antibiotics. Severe or persistent pain. Call your doctor right away if you have pain that doesn't ease up with over-the-counter medicines. You'll know your vasectomy reversal was successful if sperm appear in your semen after a few months. Your doctor will collect samples and examine them for 4 to 6 months -- enough time for your counts to stabilize. If you have a vasovasostomy, it could take 6 to 12 months before sperm return. And if you had a vasoepididymostomy, it may take even longer than a year for sperm to appear in your semen. Once your sperm comes back, your chances to conceive could go up, too. But the success of your vasectomy reversal surgery will depend on many things, including the type of surgery you originally had, and if there are any other factors keeping you and your partner from getting pregnant. It shouldn't. But don't have sex or ejaculate until your doctor gives you the “all clear.” Most doctors recommend that you wait 2 to 3 weeks to have sex.,So you've changed your mind about having that vasectomy and want to know if you can have it reversed.The truth is, you often can have it reversed, but the surgery is more complicated than a vasectomy.During a vasectomy, your doctor cuts or blocks the tubes, called the vas deferens, which carry sperm from your testes to your penis.In a vasectomy reversal, your doctor has to rejoin these tubes back together so that sperm can reach the semen you ejaculate during orgasm.This can be done using one of two methods.The first is through vasovasostomy, where your doctor sews the ends of the vas deferens from the testes to the penis back together.The second method is vasoepididymostomy.Here, the doctor attaches the vas deferens to the small organ at the back of each testicle that holds sperm.It's far more difficult than a vasovasostomy.Your doctor may only choose this method if you can't have a vasovasostomy or if he doesn't think it will work.Vasectomy reversals are performed in a hospital or clinic.You'll be given anesthesia so you're not awake and don't feel anything during the procedure.It usually takes about 2 to 4 hours, and you usually go home the same day.Recovery takes about 2 weeks.Vasectomies can be reversed a number of times.But the success rate may decrease with each reversal.If you've had a change of heart and want to start a family or add to yours, you might consider having your vasectomy reversed.Some men who have lost a child may consider this an option as well.For a small number of men, the procedure may be helpful to relieve the pain in your testicles caused by a previous vasectomy.They're rare.But when they do occur, they may include: Bleeding in your scrotum.This can lead to painful swelling.To avoid it, be sure to follow your doctor's orders before and after surgery.Infection.This is always a possibility with any procedure.If you get one, your doctor will most likely treat it with antibiotics.Severe or persistent pain.Call your doctor right away if you have pain that doesn't ease up with over-the-counter medicines.You'll know your vasectomy reversal was successful if sperm appear in your semen after a few months.Your doctor will collect samples and examine them for 4 to 6 months -- enough time for your counts to stabilize.If you have a vasovasostomy, it could take 6 to 12 months before sperm return.And if you had a vasoepididymostomy, it may take even longer than a year for sperm to appear in your semen.Once your sperm comes back, your chances to conceive could go up, too.But the success of your vasectomy reversal surgery will depend on many things, including the type of surgery you originally had, and if there are any other factors keeping you and your partner from getting pregnant.It shouldn't.But don't have sex or ejaculate until your doctor gives you the “all clear.” Most doctors recommend that you wait 2 to 3 weeks to have sex.

<human>: How do I know if reverse vasectomy worked? <bot>: You'll know your vasectomy reversal was successful if sperm appear in your semen after a few months. And if you had a vasoepididymostomy, it may take even longer than a year for sperm to appear in your semen.,context:So you've changed your mind about having that vasectomy and want to know if you can have it reversed. The truth is, you often can have it reversed, but the surgery is more complicated than a vasectomy. During a vasectomy, your doctor cuts or blocks the tubes, called the vas deferens, which carry sperm from your testes to your penis. In a vasectomy reversal, your doctor has to rejoin these tubes back together so that sperm can reach the semen you ejaculate during orgasm. This can be done using one of two methods. The first is through vasovasostomy, where your doctor sews the ends of the vas deferens from the testes to the penis back together. The second method is vasoepididymostomy. Here, the doctor attaches the vas deferens to the small organ at the back of each testicle that holds sperm. It's far more difficult than a vasovasostomy. Your doctor may only choose this method if you can't have a vasovasostomy or if he doesn't think it will work. Vasectomy reversals are performed in a hospital or clinic. You'll be given anesthesia so you're not awake and don't feel anything during the procedure. It usually takes about 2 to 4 hours, and you usually go home the same day. Recovery takes about 2 weeks. Vasectomies can be reversed a number of times. But the success rate may decrease with each reversal. If you've had a change of heart and want to start a family or add to yours, you might consider having your vasectomy reversed. Some men who have lost a child may consider this an option as well. For a small number of men, the procedure may be helpful to relieve the pain in your testicles caused by a previous vasectomy. They're rare. But when they do occur, they may include: Bleeding in your scrotum. This can lead to painful swelling. To avoid it, be sure to follow your doctor's orders before and after surgery. Infection. This is always a possibility with any procedure. If you get one, your doctor will most likely treat it with antibiotics. Severe or persistent pain. Call your doctor right away if you have pain that doesn't ease up with over-the-counter medicines. You'll know your vasectomy reversal was successful if sperm appear in your semen after a few months. Your doctor will collect samples and examine them for 4 to 6 months -- enough time for your counts to stabilize. If you have a vasovasostomy, it could take 6 to 12 months before sperm return. And if you had a vasoepididymostomy, it may take even longer than a year for sperm to appear in your semen. Once your sperm comes back, your chances to conceive could go up, too. But the success of your vasectomy reversal surgery will depend on many things, including the type of surgery you originally had, and if there are any other factors keeping you and your partner from getting pregnant. It shouldn't. But don't have sex or ejaculate until your doctor gives you the “all clear.” Most doctors recommend that you wait 2 to 3 weeks to have sex.,So you've changed your mind about having that vasectomy and want to know if you can have it reversed.The truth is, you often can have it reversed, but the surgery is more complicated than a vasectomy.During a vasectomy, your doctor cuts or blocks the tubes, called the vas deferens, which carry sperm from your testes to your penis.In a vasectomy reversal, your doctor has to rejoin these tubes back together so that sperm can reach the semen you ejaculate during orgasm.This can be done using one of two methods.The first is through vasovasostomy, where your doctor sews the ends of the vas deferens from the testes to the penis back together.The second method is vasoepididymostomy.Here, the doctor attaches the vas deferens to the small organ at the back of each testicle that holds sperm.It's far more difficult than a vasovasostomy.Your doctor may only choose this method if you can't have a vasovasostomy or if he doesn't think it will work.Vasectomy reversals are performed in a hospital or clinic.You'll be given anesthesia so you're not awake and don't feel anything during the procedure.It usually takes about 2 to 4 hours, and you usually go home the same day.Recovery takes about 2 weeks.Vasectomies can be reversed a number of times.But the success rate may decrease with each reversal.If you've had a change of heart and want to start a family or add to yours, you might consider having your vasectomy reversed.Some men who have lost a child may consider this an option as well.For a small number of men, the procedure may be helpful to relieve the pain in your testicles caused by a previous vasectomy.They're rare.But when they do occur, they may include: Bleeding in your scrotum.This can lead to painful swelling.To avoid it, be sure to follow your doctor's orders before and after surgery.Infection.This is always a possibility with any procedure.If you get one, your doctor will most likely treat it with antibiotics.Severe or persistent pain.Call your doctor right away if you have pain that doesn't ease up with over-the-counter medicines.You'll know your vasectomy reversal was successful if sperm appear in your semen after a few months.Your doctor will collect samples and examine them for 4 to 6 months -- enough time for your counts to stabilize.If you have a vasovasostomy, it could take 6 to 12 months before sperm return.And if you had a vasoepididymostomy, it may take even longer than a year for sperm to appear in your semen.Once your sperm comes back, your chances to conceive could go up, too.But the success of your vasectomy reversal surgery will depend on many things, including the type of surgery you originally had, and if there are any other factors keeping you and your partner from getting pregnant.It shouldn't.But don't have sex or ejaculate until your doctor gives you the “all clear.” Most doctors recommend that you wait 2 to 3 weeks to have sex.

<human>: When should you call the doctor about dehydration in a child? <bot>: Dehydration can be serious in a baby or young child. If you notice these signs, see a doctor right away: Extreme sleepiness Less responsive than usual Few wet diapers Cold and blotchy hands and feet No tears when crying Dark yellow pee Very dry mouth Usually, dehydration is easy to treat at home if you get out of the heat and drink plenty of liquids. But once you're thirsty, you're probably already dehydrated, so it's best to drink plenty of fluids regularly.,context:You can become dehydrated for many different reasons. It could be from sweating too much. Vomiting or diarrhea can quickly remove fluids from your body, too. So can medicines that make you pee a lot. All of these things can cause you to lose more water and electrolytes (essential minerals in your blood and body fluids) than are good for you. If you don't have enough, your body has trouble doing the things it's supposed to do. There's really only one way to treat dehydration -- replace the fluids and electrolytes your body has lost. For a mild case, it should be enough just to drink plenty of fluids. Water is your first choice, but there are lots of special drinks on the market that will help you replace your body's lost water and electrolytes. If you can't get a pre-mixed rehydration solution, don't try to make one yourself. Instead, replace lost fluids naturally with sips of water, fruit juice, crushed fruit mixed with water, or salty soups or broths. Fruit juices may upset your stomach, so it's best to dilute them with water. Avoid coffee, tea, soda, and alcoholic drinks. They're diuretics, which means they can dehydrate you more because they all pull water from your body. If your dehydration is serious, you may need to see a doctor to get treated with intravenous ( IV) fluids. Severe dehydration may require you to go to the hospital. You should get medical attention immediately if you: Haven't peed in 8 hours Have had a seizure Are disoriented or confused Have a weak or rapid pulse Feel very tired Feel dizzy when you stand Are too sick (nauseated or vomiting) to take in fluids If your baby or child becomes dehydrated (usually because of a fever, vomiting or diarrhea), treatment with an oral rehydration solution is your best bet. There are several over-the-counter options ( Pedialyte and Hydralyte), which will give your child the right balance of electrolytes and salts. Try giving small sips or by the teaspoon to begin with. You may even need to use a syringe if he's having trouble drinking. For an older child, sports drinks diluted with water are the best treatment. Again, start with small sips and give him more as he shows he can tolerate it. For an infant, give plenty of breast milk and formula, but don't give fruit juices if he is vomiting or has diarrhea. They can make it worse. Dehydration can be serious in a baby or young child. If you notice these signs, see a doctor right away: Extreme sleepiness Less responsive than usual Few wet diapers Cold and blotchy hands and feet No tears when crying Dark yellow pee Very dry mouth Usually, dehydration is easy to treat at home if you get out of the heat and drink plenty of liquids. But once you're thirsty, you're probably already dehydrated, so it's best to drink plenty of fluids regularly.,You can become dehydrated for many different reasons.It could be from sweating too much.Vomiting or diarrhea can quickly remove fluids from your body, too.So can medicines that make you pee a lot.All of these things can cause you to lose more water and electrolytes (essential minerals in your blood and body fluids) than are good for you.If you don't have enough, your body has trouble doing the things it's supposed to do.There's really only one way to treat dehydration -- replace the fluids and electrolytes your body has lost.For a mild case, it should be enough just to drink plenty of fluids.Water is your first choice, but there are lots of special drinks on the market that will help you replace your body's lost water and electrolytes.If you can't get a pre-mixed rehydration solution, don't try to make one yourself.Instead, replace lost fluids naturally with sips of water, fruit juice, crushed fruit mixed with water, or salty soups or broths.Fruit juices may upset your stomach, so it's best to dilute them with water.Avoid coffee, tea, soda, and alcoholic drinks.They're diuretics, which means they can dehydrate you more because they all pull water from your body.If your dehydration is serious, you may need to see a doctor to get treated with intravenous ( IV) fluids.Severe dehydration may require you to go to the hospital.You should get medical attention immediately if you: Haven't peed in 8 hours Have had a seizure Are disoriented or confused Have a weak or rapid pulse Feel very tired Feel dizzy when you stand Are too sick (nauseated or vomiting) to take in fluids If your baby or child becomes dehydrated (usually because of a fever, vomiting or diarrhea), treatment with an oral rehydration solution is your best bet.There are several over-the-counter options ( Pedialyte and Hydralyte), which will give your child the right balance of electrolytes and salts.Try giving small sips or by the teaspoon to begin with.You may even need to use a syringe if he's having trouble drinking.For an older child, sports drinks diluted with water are the best treatment.Again, start with small sips and give him more as he shows he can tolerate it.For an infant, give plenty of breast milk and formula, but don't give fruit juices if he is vomiting or has diarrhea.They can make it worse.Dehydration can be serious in a baby or young child.If you notice these signs, see a doctor right away: Extreme sleepiness Less responsive than usual Few wet diapers Cold and blotchy hands and feet No tears when crying Dark yellow pee Very dry mouth Usually, dehydration is easy to treat at home if you get out of the heat and drink plenty of liquids.But once you're thirsty, you're probably already dehydrated, so it's best to drink plenty of fluids regularly.

<human>: What causes dehydration? <bot>: You can become dehydrated for many different reasons. It could be from sweating too much. Vomiting or diarrhea can quickly remove fluids from your body, too. So can medicines that make you pee a lot. All of these things can cause you to lose more water and electrolytes (essential minerals in your blood and body fluids) than are good for you. If you don't have enough, your body has trouble doing the things it's supposed to do. There's really only one way to treat dehydration -- replace the fluids and electrolytes your body has lost.,context:You can become dehydrated for many different reasons. It could be from sweating too much. Vomiting or diarrhea can quickly remove fluids from your body, too. So can medicines that make you pee a lot. All of these things can cause you to lose more water and electrolytes (essential minerals in your blood and body fluids) than are good for you. If you don't have enough, your body has trouble doing the things it's supposed to do. There's really only one way to treat dehydration -- replace the fluids and electrolytes your body has lost. For a mild case, it should be enough just to drink plenty of fluids. Water is your first choice, but there are lots of special drinks on the market that will help you replace your body's lost water and electrolytes. If you can't get a pre-mixed rehydration solution, don't try to make one yourself. Instead, replace lost fluids naturally with sips of water, fruit juice, crushed fruit mixed with water, or salty soups or broths. Fruit juices may upset your stomach, so it's best to dilute them with water. Avoid coffee, tea, soda, and alcoholic drinks. They're diuretics, which means they can dehydrate you more because they all pull water from your body. If your dehydration is serious, you may need to see a doctor to get treated with intravenous ( IV) fluids. Severe dehydration may require you to go to the hospital. You should get medical attention immediately if you: Haven't peed in 8 hours Have had a seizure Are disoriented or confused Have a weak or rapid pulse Feel very tired Feel dizzy when you stand Are too sick (nauseated or vomiting) to take in fluids If your baby or child becomes dehydrated (usually because of a fever, vomiting or diarrhea), treatment with an oral rehydration solution is your best bet. There are several over-the-counter options ( Pedialyte and Hydralyte), which will give your child the right balance of electrolytes and salts. Try giving small sips or by the teaspoon to begin with. You may even need to use a syringe if he's having trouble drinking. For an older child, sports drinks diluted with water are the best treatment. Again, start with small sips and give him more as he shows he can tolerate it. For an infant, give plenty of breast milk and formula, but don't give fruit juices if he is vomiting or has diarrhea. They can make it worse. Dehydration can be serious in a baby or young child. If you notice these signs, see a doctor right away: Extreme sleepiness Less responsive than usual Few wet diapers Cold and blotchy hands and feet No tears when crying Dark yellow pee Very dry mouth Usually, dehydration is easy to treat at home if you get out of the heat and drink plenty of liquids. But once you're thirsty, you're probably already dehydrated, so it's best to drink plenty of fluids regularly.,You can become dehydrated for many different reasons.It could be from sweating too much.Vomiting or diarrhea can quickly remove fluids from your body, too.So can medicines that make you pee a lot.All of these things can cause you to lose more water and electrolytes (essential minerals in your blood and body fluids) than are good for you.If you don't have enough, your body has trouble doing the things it's supposed to do.There's really only one way to treat dehydration -- replace the fluids and electrolytes your body has lost.For a mild case, it should be enough just to drink plenty of fluids.Water is your first choice, but there are lots of special drinks on the market that will help you replace your body's lost water and electrolytes.If you can't get a pre-mixed rehydration solution, don't try to make one yourself.Instead, replace lost fluids naturally with sips of water, fruit juice, crushed fruit mixed with water, or salty soups or broths.Fruit juices may upset your stomach, so it's best to dilute them with water.Avoid coffee, tea, soda, and alcoholic drinks.They're diuretics, which means they can dehydrate you more because they all pull water from your body.If your dehydration is serious, you may need to see a doctor to get treated with intravenous ( IV) fluids.Severe dehydration may require you to go to the hospital.You should get medical attention immediately if you: Haven't peed in 8 hours Have had a seizure Are disoriented or confused Have a weak or rapid pulse Feel very tired Feel dizzy when you stand Are too sick (nauseated or vomiting) to take in fluids If your baby or child becomes dehydrated (usually because of a fever, vomiting or diarrhea), treatment with an oral rehydration solution is your best bet.There are several over-the-counter options ( Pedialyte and Hydralyte), which will give your child the right balance of electrolytes and salts.Try giving small sips or by the teaspoon to begin with.You may even need to use a syringe if he's having trouble drinking.For an older child, sports drinks diluted with water are the best treatment.Again, start with small sips and give him more as he shows he can tolerate it.For an infant, give plenty of breast milk and formula, but don't give fruit juices if he is vomiting or has diarrhea.They can make it worse.Dehydration can be serious in a baby or young child.If you notice these signs, see a doctor right away: Extreme sleepiness Less responsive than usual Few wet diapers Cold and blotchy hands and feet No tears when crying Dark yellow pee Very dry mouth Usually, dehydration is easy to treat at home if you get out of the heat and drink plenty of liquids.But once you're thirsty, you're probably already dehydrated, so it's best to drink plenty of fluids regularly.

<human>: What are alternative treatments for ankylosing spondylitis? <bot>: Ask your doctor about how these techniques can help ease pain and stiffness in addition to your other treatments: Acupuncture Massage Yoga Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Things you can do at home to improve your AS symptoms include: Exercise daily.,context:Ankylosing spondylitis ( AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine. It can cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation from your neck to your lower back. When you have this condition, the vertebrae in your spine can fuse together. This makes your spine less flexible and might lead to a hunched-over posture and trouble breathing. Early diagnosis and treatment can control the condition and prevent these and other problems. Pain and stiffness. You may have constant pain and stiffness in the low back, buttocks, and hips that continues for more than 3 months. Ankylosing spondylitis often starts around the sacroiliac joints, where the sacrum (the lowest major part of the spine) joins the ilium bone of the pelvis in the lower back region. It might hurt more at night and get better when you wake up. You might also feel pain in other joints such as your knees, shoulders, and jaw. Bony fusion. Ankylosing spondylitis can cause an overgrowth of the bones, which may lead to abnormal joining of bones, called "bony fusion." Fusion affecting bones of the neck, back, or hips may affect your ability to perform everyday things. Fusion of the ribs to the spine or breastbone may limit your ability to expand your chest when taking a deep breath. Pain in ligaments and tendons. Spondylitis also may affect some of the ligaments and tendons that attach to bones. Tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) may cause pain and stiffness in the area behind or beneath the heel, such as the Achilles tendon. Bent posture. If AS has gone undiagnosed and untreated, you might have a stooped posture from changes to your vertebrae. Breathing problems. Changes in posture can lead to changes in your lungs that make it hard to breathe. Heart trouble. The inflammation can also affect your heart. Eye problems. AS is linked to uveitis, a condition that causes inflammation in your eyes. Symptoms include pain, light sensitivity, and blurry vision. Inflammatory bowel disease. The inflammation can also affect your digestive system. You might notice diarrhea, belly pain and cramps, bloody poop, less appetite, and weight loss without trying. Psoriasis. About 10% of people with AS have this immune system disease that causes scaly, itchy red patches on their skin. Fatigue. You could feel run down because of lack of sleep due to pain or as a part of the disease process itself. Dactylitis. You may get swollen toes or fingers. Fever. You might have a mild fever. Over many years, AS can cause new bone to grow on your spine, fusing the vertebrae and making it harder to move. This can cause severe stiffness. About half the people who have AS get osteoporosis, or brittle bones. Several things make AS more likely: Age. It tends to start between your teens and 30s. Gender. Men are two to three times more likely to get the disease than women. Genetics. You can inherit it from your parents. One gene, called HLA- B27, is common in people with AS. Ethnicity. AS appears more often among native tribes in the U. S. and Canada, especially Alaskan Eskimos. There are two types of AS. Axial AS causes lower back pain. Peripheral AS causes pain and swelling in joints other than your spine. To get started, your doctor will look for signs of back pain caused by inflammation, such as: Ongoing back pain that started in your 20s or 30s Back pain that's lasted 3 months or more Pain that's worse after you rest Pain that gets better when you exercise or move around Pain and stiffness that respond well to anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) Besides asking you about your symptoms, your doctor will do tests. A physical exam can show signs of inflammation in your joints or limited back movement. The doctor will ask you about your medical history and find out if your parents or other relatives had the condition. You may see a specialist called a rheumatologist (an arthritis doctor) to diagnose or treat your AS. Imaging tests used to diagnose AS include: X-ray. Remember, early on when you have AS, there may be no signs of the disease on an X-ray. It usually shows up after several years. Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI). An image of your sacroiliac joints (where your spine connects to your pelvis) may show swelling and inflammation. CT scan . This is an image that uses X-rays. Blood tests. They look for the HLA- B27 gene or signs of inflammation. Many medications are used as ankylosing spondylitis treatments. Newer ones may stop inflammation before it starts to damage your joints or organs like your eyes. Treatments include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, indomethacin, meloxicam, and naproxen Corticosteroid shots in your joints Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs) like methotrexate and sulfasalazine Biologic DMARDs like adalimumab ( Humira), certolizumab pegol ( Cimzia), etanercept ( Enbrel), golimumab ( Simponi), infliximab ( Remicade), and secukinumab ( Cosentyx) Surgery can help a curved spine or neck as well as damaged knees and hips. Ask your doctor about how these techniques can help ease pain and stiffness in addition to your other treatments: Acupuncture Massage Yoga Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Things you can do at home to improve your AS symptoms include: Exercise daily. Moving helps you stay flexible. It can help you ease back pain and stiffness. A physical therapist can teach you how to exercise safely. Work out in a warm pool to make movement easier. Practice posture. Sitting and standing up straight may help with pain and stiffness. Heat and cold therapy. Using moist heat pads or taking hot showers can ease your stiff, sore back. Cold packs can lower swelling in inflamed joints. Healthy lifestyle and food choices. Keep a healthy body weight or ask your doctor how you can lose weight if you need to. Extra pounds stress your back and other joints. Smoking makes AS worse. AS shouldn't affect how long you live. You may have mild back pain that comes and goes. But if your disease is more severe, your spine may curve or stiffen over time and may become fused. Your rib cage could also become fused, making it hard to take a deep breath. Follow these steps to feel your best with AS: Follow your treatment plan. Take your drugs as prescribed, don't smoke, and exercise daily to help ease your inflammation and prevent spine fusion or organ damage. Watch for signs of inflammation in other areas. Talk to your doctor if you have pain or redness in your eyes, pain in your stomach, or a patchy rash on your skin. Get support. It's helpful to talk to others who have AS. The Spondylitis Association of America has support groups in many areas as well as online communities.,Ankylosing spondylitis ( AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine.It can cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation from your neck to your lower back.When you have this condition, the vertebrae in your spine can fuse together.This makes your spine less flexible and might lead to a hunched-over posture and trouble breathing.Early diagnosis and treatment can control the condition and prevent these and other problems.Pain and stiffness.You may have constant pain and stiffness in the low back, buttocks, and hips that continues for more than 3 months.Ankylosing spondylitis often starts around the sacroiliac joints, where the sacrum (the lowest major part of the spine) joins the ilium bone of the pelvis in the lower back region.It might hurt more at night and get better when you wake up.You might also feel pain in other joints such as your knees, shoulders, and jaw.Bony fusion.Ankylosing spondylitis can cause an overgrowth of the bones, which may lead to abnormal joining of bones, called "bony fusion."Fusion affecting bones of the neck, back, or hips may affect your ability to perform everyday things.Fusion of the ribs to the spine or breastbone may limit your ability to expand your chest when taking a deep breath.Pain in ligaments and tendons.Spondylitis also may affect some of the ligaments and tendons that attach to bones.Tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) may cause pain and stiffness in the area behind or beneath the heel, such as the Achilles tendon.Bent posture.If AS has gone undiagnosed and untreated, you might have a stooped posture from changes to your vertebrae.Breathing problems.Changes in posture can lead to changes in your lungs that make it hard to breathe.Heart trouble.The inflammation can also affect your heart.Eye problems.AS is linked to uveitis, a condition that causes inflammation in your eyes.Symptoms include pain, light sensitivity, and blurry vision.Inflammatory bowel disease.The inflammation can also affect your digestive system.You might notice diarrhea, belly pain and cramps, bloody poop, less appetite, and weight loss without trying.Psoriasis.About 10% of people with AS have this immune system disease that causes scaly, itchy red patches on their skin.Fatigue.You could feel run down because of lack of sleep due to pain or as a part of the disease process itself.Dactylitis.You may get swollen toes or fingers.Fever.You might have a mild fever.Over many years, AS can cause new bone to grow on your spine, fusing the vertebrae and making it harder to move.This can cause severe stiffness.About half the people who have AS get osteoporosis, or brittle bones.Several things make AS more likely: Age.It tends to start between your teens and 30s.Gender.Men are two to three times more likely to get the disease than women.Genetics.You can inherit it from your parents.One gene, called HLA- B27, is common in people with AS.Ethnicity.AS appears more often among native tribes in the U. S. and Canada, especially Alaskan Eskimos.There are two types of AS.Axial AS causes lower back pain.Peripheral AS causes pain and swelling in joints other than your spine.To get started, your doctor will look for signs of back pain caused by inflammation, such as: Ongoing back pain that started in your 20s or 30s Back pain that's lasted 3 months or more Pain that's worse after you rest Pain that gets better when you exercise or move around Pain and stiffness that respond well to anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) Besides asking you about your symptoms, your doctor will do tests.A physical exam can show signs of inflammation in your joints or limited back movement.The doctor will ask you about your medical history and find out if your parents or other relatives had the condition.You may see a specialist called a rheumatologist (an arthritis doctor) to diagnose or treat your AS.Imaging tests used to diagnose AS include: X-ray.Remember, early on when you have AS, there may be no signs of the disease on an X-ray.It usually shows up after several years.Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI).An image of your sacroiliac joints (where your spine connects to your pelvis) may show swelling and inflammation.CT scan .This is an image that uses X-rays.Blood tests.They look for the HLA- B27 gene or signs of inflammation.Many medications are used as ankylosing spondylitis treatments.Newer ones may stop inflammation before it starts to damage your joints or organs like your eyes.Treatments include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, indomethacin, meloxicam, and naproxen Corticosteroid shots in your joints Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs) like methotrexate and sulfasalazine Biologic DMARDs like adalimumab ( Humira), certolizumab pegol ( Cimzia), etanercept ( Enbrel), golimumab ( Simponi), infliximab ( Remicade), and secukinumab ( Cosentyx) Surgery can help a curved spine or neck as well as damaged knees and hips.Ask your doctor about how these techniques can help ease pain and stiffness in addition to your other treatments: Acupuncture Massage Yoga Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Things you can do at home to improve your AS symptoms include: Exercise daily.Moving helps you stay flexible.It can help you ease back pain and stiffness.A physical therapist can teach you how to exercise safely.Work out in a warm pool to make movement easier.Practice posture.Sitting and standing up straight may help with pain and stiffness.Heat and cold therapy.Using moist heat pads or taking hot showers can ease your stiff, sore back.Cold packs can lower swelling in inflamed joints.Healthy lifestyle and food choices.Keep a healthy body weight or ask your doctor how you can lose weight if you need to.Extra pounds stress your back and other joints.Smoking makes AS worse.AS shouldn't affect how long you live.You may have mild back pain that comes and goes.But if your disease is more severe, your spine may curve or stiffen over time and may become fused.Your rib cage could also become fused, making it hard to take a deep breath.Follow these steps to feel your best with AS: Follow your treatment plan.Take your drugs as prescribed, don't smoke, and exercise daily to help ease your inflammation and prevent spine fusion or organ damage.Watch for signs of inflammation in other areas.Talk to your doctor if you have pain or redness in your eyes, pain in your stomach, or a patchy rash on your skin.Get support.It's helpful to talk to others who have AS.The Spondylitis Association of America has support groups in many areas as well as online communities.

<human>: What is axial ankylosing spondylitis? <bot>: There are two types of AS. Axial AS causes lower back pain. Peripheral AS causes pain and swelling in joints other than your spine.,context:Ankylosing spondylitis ( AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine. It can cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation from your neck to your lower back. When you have this condition, the vertebrae in your spine can fuse together. This makes your spine less flexible and might lead to a hunched-over posture and trouble breathing. Early diagnosis and treatment can control the condition and prevent these and other problems. Pain and stiffness. You may have constant pain and stiffness in the low back, buttocks, and hips that continues for more than 3 months. Ankylosing spondylitis often starts around the sacroiliac joints, where the sacrum (the lowest major part of the spine) joins the ilium bone of the pelvis in the lower back region. It might hurt more at night and get better when you wake up. You might also feel pain in other joints such as your knees, shoulders, and jaw. Bony fusion. Ankylosing spondylitis can cause an overgrowth of the bones, which may lead to abnormal joining of bones, called "bony fusion." Fusion affecting bones of the neck, back, or hips may affect your ability to perform everyday things. Fusion of the ribs to the spine or breastbone may limit your ability to expand your chest when taking a deep breath. Pain in ligaments and tendons. Spondylitis also may affect some of the ligaments and tendons that attach to bones. Tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) may cause pain and stiffness in the area behind or beneath the heel, such as the Achilles tendon. Bent posture. If AS has gone undiagnosed and untreated, you might have a stooped posture from changes to your vertebrae. Breathing problems. Changes in posture can lead to changes in your lungs that make it hard to breathe. Heart trouble. The inflammation can also affect your heart. Eye problems. AS is linked to uveitis, a condition that causes inflammation in your eyes. Symptoms include pain, light sensitivity, and blurry vision. Inflammatory bowel disease. The inflammation can also affect your digestive system. You might notice diarrhea, belly pain and cramps, bloody poop, less appetite, and weight loss without trying. Psoriasis. About 10% of people with AS have this immune system disease that causes scaly, itchy red patches on their skin. Fatigue. You could feel run down because of lack of sleep due to pain or as a part of the disease process itself. Dactylitis. You may get swollen toes or fingers. Fever. You might have a mild fever. Over many years, AS can cause new bone to grow on your spine, fusing the vertebrae and making it harder to move. This can cause severe stiffness. About half the people who have AS get osteoporosis, or brittle bones. Several things make AS more likely: Age. It tends to start between your teens and 30s. Gender. Men are two to three times more likely to get the disease than women. Genetics. You can inherit it from your parents. One gene, called HLA- B27, is common in people with AS. Ethnicity. AS appears more often among native tribes in the U. S. and Canada, especially Alaskan Eskimos. There are two types of AS. Axial AS causes lower back pain. Peripheral AS causes pain and swelling in joints other than your spine. To get started, your doctor will look for signs of back pain caused by inflammation, such as: Ongoing back pain that started in your 20s or 30s Back pain that's lasted 3 months or more Pain that's worse after you rest Pain that gets better when you exercise or move around Pain and stiffness that respond well to anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) Besides asking you about your symptoms, your doctor will do tests. A physical exam can show signs of inflammation in your joints or limited back movement. The doctor will ask you about your medical history and find out if your parents or other relatives had the condition. You may see a specialist called a rheumatologist (an arthritis doctor) to diagnose or treat your AS. Imaging tests used to diagnose AS include: X-ray. Remember, early on when you have AS, there may be no signs of the disease on an X-ray. It usually shows up after several years. Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI). An image of your sacroiliac joints (where your spine connects to your pelvis) may show swelling and inflammation. CT scan . This is an image that uses X-rays. Blood tests. They look for the HLA- B27 gene or signs of inflammation. Many medications are used as ankylosing spondylitis treatments. Newer ones may stop inflammation before it starts to damage your joints or organs like your eyes. Treatments include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, indomethacin, meloxicam, and naproxen Corticosteroid shots in your joints Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs) like methotrexate and sulfasalazine Biologic DMARDs like adalimumab ( Humira), certolizumab pegol ( Cimzia), etanercept ( Enbrel), golimumab ( Simponi), infliximab ( Remicade), and secukinumab ( Cosentyx) Surgery can help a curved spine or neck as well as damaged knees and hips. Ask your doctor about how these techniques can help ease pain and stiffness in addition to your other treatments: Acupuncture Massage Yoga Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Things you can do at home to improve your AS symptoms include: Exercise daily. Moving helps you stay flexible. It can help you ease back pain and stiffness. A physical therapist can teach you how to exercise safely. Work out in a warm pool to make movement easier. Practice posture. Sitting and standing up straight may help with pain and stiffness. Heat and cold therapy. Using moist heat pads or taking hot showers can ease your stiff, sore back. Cold packs can lower swelling in inflamed joints. Healthy lifestyle and food choices. Keep a healthy body weight or ask your doctor how you can lose weight if you need to. Extra pounds stress your back and other joints. Smoking makes AS worse. AS shouldn't affect how long you live. You may have mild back pain that comes and goes. But if your disease is more severe, your spine may curve or stiffen over time and may become fused. Your rib cage could also become fused, making it hard to take a deep breath. Follow these steps to feel your best with AS: Follow your treatment plan. Take your drugs as prescribed, don't smoke, and exercise daily to help ease your inflammation and prevent spine fusion or organ damage. Watch for signs of inflammation in other areas. Talk to your doctor if you have pain or redness in your eyes, pain in your stomach, or a patchy rash on your skin. Get support. It's helpful to talk to others who have AS. The Spondylitis Association of America has support groups in many areas as well as online communities.,Ankylosing spondylitis ( AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine.It can cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation from your neck to your lower back.When you have this condition, the vertebrae in your spine can fuse together.This makes your spine less flexible and might lead to a hunched-over posture and trouble breathing.Early diagnosis and treatment can control the condition and prevent these and other problems.Pain and stiffness.You may have constant pain and stiffness in the low back, buttocks, and hips that continues for more than 3 months.Ankylosing spondylitis often starts around the sacroiliac joints, where the sacrum (the lowest major part of the spine) joins the ilium bone of the pelvis in the lower back region.It might hurt more at night and get better when you wake up.You might also feel pain in other joints such as your knees, shoulders, and jaw.Bony fusion.Ankylosing spondylitis can cause an overgrowth of the bones, which may lead to abnormal joining of bones, called "bony fusion."Fusion affecting bones of the neck, back, or hips may affect your ability to perform everyday things.Fusion of the ribs to the spine or breastbone may limit your ability to expand your chest when taking a deep breath.Pain in ligaments and tendons.Spondylitis also may affect some of the ligaments and tendons that attach to bones.Tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) may cause pain and stiffness in the area behind or beneath the heel, such as the Achilles tendon.Bent posture.If AS has gone undiagnosed and untreated, you might have a stooped posture from changes to your vertebrae.Breathing problems.Changes in posture can lead to changes in your lungs that make it hard to breathe.Heart trouble.The inflammation can also affect your heart.Eye problems.AS is linked to uveitis, a condition that causes inflammation in your eyes.Symptoms include pain, light sensitivity, and blurry vision.Inflammatory bowel disease.The inflammation can also affect your digestive system.You might notice diarrhea, belly pain and cramps, bloody poop, less appetite, and weight loss without trying.Psoriasis.About 10% of people with AS have this immune system disease that causes scaly, itchy red patches on their skin.Fatigue.You could feel run down because of lack of sleep due to pain or as a part of the disease process itself.Dactylitis.You may get swollen toes or fingers.Fever.You might have a mild fever.Over many years, AS can cause new bone to grow on your spine, fusing the vertebrae and making it harder to move.This can cause severe stiffness.About half the people who have AS get osteoporosis, or brittle bones.Several things make AS more likely: Age.It tends to start between your teens and 30s.Gender.Men are two to three times more likely to get the disease than women.Genetics.You can inherit it from your parents.One gene, called HLA- B27, is common in people with AS.Ethnicity.AS appears more often among native tribes in the U. S. and Canada, especially Alaskan Eskimos.There are two types of AS.Axial AS causes lower back pain.Peripheral AS causes pain and swelling in joints other than your spine.To get started, your doctor will look for signs of back pain caused by inflammation, such as: Ongoing back pain that started in your 20s or 30s Back pain that's lasted 3 months or more Pain that's worse after you rest Pain that gets better when you exercise or move around Pain and stiffness that respond well to anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) Besides asking you about your symptoms, your doctor will do tests.A physical exam can show signs of inflammation in your joints or limited back movement.The doctor will ask you about your medical history and find out if your parents or other relatives had the condition.You may see a specialist called a rheumatologist (an arthritis doctor) to diagnose or treat your AS.Imaging tests used to diagnose AS include: X-ray.Remember, early on when you have AS, there may be no signs of the disease on an X-ray.It usually shows up after several years.Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI).An image of your sacroiliac joints (where your spine connects to your pelvis) may show swelling and inflammation.CT scan .This is an image that uses X-rays.Blood tests.They look for the HLA- B27 gene or signs of inflammation.Many medications are used as ankylosing spondylitis treatments.Newer ones may stop inflammation before it starts to damage your joints or organs like your eyes.Treatments include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, indomethacin, meloxicam, and naproxen Corticosteroid shots in your joints Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs) like methotrexate and sulfasalazine Biologic DMARDs like adalimumab ( Humira), certolizumab pegol ( Cimzia), etanercept ( Enbrel), golimumab ( Simponi), infliximab ( Remicade), and secukinumab ( Cosentyx) Surgery can help a curved spine or neck as well as damaged knees and hips.Ask your doctor about how these techniques can help ease pain and stiffness in addition to your other treatments: Acupuncture Massage Yoga Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Things you can do at home to improve your AS symptoms include: Exercise daily.Moving helps you stay flexible.It can help you ease back pain and stiffness.A physical therapist can teach you how to exercise safely.Work out in a warm pool to make movement easier.Practice posture.Sitting and standing up straight may help with pain and stiffness.Heat and cold therapy.Using moist heat pads or taking hot showers can ease your stiff, sore back.Cold packs can lower swelling in inflamed joints.Healthy lifestyle and food choices.Keep a healthy body weight or ask your doctor how you can lose weight if you need to.Extra pounds stress your back and other joints.Smoking makes AS worse.AS shouldn't affect how long you live.You may have mild back pain that comes and goes.But if your disease is more severe, your spine may curve or stiffen over time and may become fused.Your rib cage could also become fused, making it hard to take a deep breath.Follow these steps to feel your best with AS: Follow your treatment plan.Take your drugs as prescribed, don't smoke, and exercise daily to help ease your inflammation and prevent spine fusion or organ damage.Watch for signs of inflammation in other areas.Talk to your doctor if you have pain or redness in your eyes, pain in your stomach, or a patchy rash on your skin.Get support.It's helpful to talk to others who have AS.The Spondylitis Association of America has support groups in many areas as well as online communities.

<human>: What can I do to improve quality of life with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)? <bot>: Heat and cold therapy. Healthy lifestyle and food choices. Take your drugs as prescribed, don't smoke, and exercise daily to help ease your inflammation and prevent spine fusion or organ damage.,context:Ankylosing spondylitis ( AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine. It can cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation from your neck to your lower back. When you have this condition, the vertebrae in your spine can fuse together. This makes your spine less flexible and might lead to a hunched-over posture and trouble breathing. Early diagnosis and treatment can control the condition and prevent these and other problems. Pain and stiffness. You may have constant pain and stiffness in the low back, buttocks, and hips that continues for more than 3 months. Ankylosing spondylitis often starts around the sacroiliac joints, where the sacrum (the lowest major part of the spine) joins the ilium bone of the pelvis in the lower back region. It might hurt more at night and get better when you wake up. You might also feel pain in other joints such as your knees, shoulders, and jaw. Bony fusion. Ankylosing spondylitis can cause an overgrowth of the bones, which may lead to abnormal joining of bones, called "bony fusion." Fusion affecting bones of the neck, back, or hips may affect your ability to perform everyday things. Fusion of the ribs to the spine or breastbone may limit your ability to expand your chest when taking a deep breath. Pain in ligaments and tendons. Spondylitis also may affect some of the ligaments and tendons that attach to bones. Tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) may cause pain and stiffness in the area behind or beneath the heel, such as the Achilles tendon. Bent posture. If AS has gone undiagnosed and untreated, you might have a stooped posture from changes to your vertebrae. Breathing problems. Changes in posture can lead to changes in your lungs that make it hard to breathe. Heart trouble. The inflammation can also affect your heart. Eye problems. AS is linked to uveitis, a condition that causes inflammation in your eyes. Symptoms include pain, light sensitivity, and blurry vision. Inflammatory bowel disease. The inflammation can also affect your digestive system. You might notice diarrhea, belly pain and cramps, bloody poop, less appetite, and weight loss without trying. Psoriasis. About 10% of people with AS have this immune system disease that causes scaly, itchy red patches on their skin. Fatigue. You could feel run down because of lack of sleep due to pain or as a part of the disease process itself. Dactylitis. You may get swollen toes or fingers. Fever. You might have a mild fever. Over many years, AS can cause new bone to grow on your spine, fusing the vertebrae and making it harder to move. This can cause severe stiffness. About half the people who have AS get osteoporosis, or brittle bones. Several things make AS more likely: Age. It tends to start between your teens and 30s. Gender. Men are two to three times more likely to get the disease than women. Genetics. You can inherit it from your parents. One gene, called HLA- B27, is common in people with AS. Ethnicity. AS appears more often among native tribes in the U. S. and Canada, especially Alaskan Eskimos. There are two types of AS. Axial AS causes lower back pain. Peripheral AS causes pain and swelling in joints other than your spine. To get started, your doctor will look for signs of back pain caused by inflammation, such as: Ongoing back pain that started in your 20s or 30s Back pain that's lasted 3 months or more Pain that's worse after you rest Pain that gets better when you exercise or move around Pain and stiffness that respond well to anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) Besides asking you about your symptoms, your doctor will do tests. A physical exam can show signs of inflammation in your joints or limited back movement. The doctor will ask you about your medical history and find out if your parents or other relatives had the condition. You may see a specialist called a rheumatologist (an arthritis doctor) to diagnose or treat your AS. Imaging tests used to diagnose AS include: X-ray. Remember, early on when you have AS, there may be no signs of the disease on an X-ray. It usually shows up after several years. Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI). An image of your sacroiliac joints (where your spine connects to your pelvis) may show swelling and inflammation. CT scan . This is an image that uses X-rays. Blood tests. They look for the HLA- B27 gene or signs of inflammation. Many medications are used as ankylosing spondylitis treatments. Newer ones may stop inflammation before it starts to damage your joints or organs like your eyes. Treatments include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, indomethacin, meloxicam, and naproxen Corticosteroid shots in your joints Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs) like methotrexate and sulfasalazine Biologic DMARDs like adalimumab ( Humira), certolizumab pegol ( Cimzia), etanercept ( Enbrel), golimumab ( Simponi), infliximab ( Remicade), and secukinumab ( Cosentyx) Surgery can help a curved spine or neck as well as damaged knees and hips. Ask your doctor about how these techniques can help ease pain and stiffness in addition to your other treatments: Acupuncture Massage Yoga Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Things you can do at home to improve your AS symptoms include: Exercise daily. Moving helps you stay flexible. It can help you ease back pain and stiffness. A physical therapist can teach you how to exercise safely. Work out in a warm pool to make movement easier. Practice posture. Sitting and standing up straight may help with pain and stiffness. Heat and cold therapy. Using moist heat pads or taking hot showers can ease your stiff, sore back. Cold packs can lower swelling in inflamed joints. Healthy lifestyle and food choices. Keep a healthy body weight or ask your doctor how you can lose weight if you need to. Extra pounds stress your back and other joints. Smoking makes AS worse. AS shouldn't affect how long you live. You may have mild back pain that comes and goes. But if your disease is more severe, your spine may curve or stiffen over time and may become fused. Your rib cage could also become fused, making it hard to take a deep breath. Follow these steps to feel your best with AS: Follow your treatment plan. Take your drugs as prescribed, don't smoke, and exercise daily to help ease your inflammation and prevent spine fusion or organ damage. Watch for signs of inflammation in other areas. Talk to your doctor if you have pain or redness in your eyes, pain in your stomach, or a patchy rash on your skin. Get support. It's helpful to talk to others who have AS. The Spondylitis Association of America has support groups in many areas as well as online communities.,Ankylosing spondylitis ( AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine.It can cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation from your neck to your lower back.When you have this condition, the vertebrae in your spine can fuse together.This makes your spine less flexible and might lead to a hunched-over posture and trouble breathing.Early diagnosis and treatment can control the condition and prevent these and other problems.Pain and stiffness.You may have constant pain and stiffness in the low back, buttocks, and hips that continues for more than 3 months.Ankylosing spondylitis often starts around the sacroiliac joints, where the sacrum (the lowest major part of the spine) joins the ilium bone of the pelvis in the lower back region.It might hurt more at night and get better when you wake up.You might also feel pain in other joints such as your knees, shoulders, and jaw.Bony fusion.Ankylosing spondylitis can cause an overgrowth of the bones, which may lead to abnormal joining of bones, called "bony fusion."Fusion affecting bones of the neck, back, or hips may affect your ability to perform everyday things.Fusion of the ribs to the spine or breastbone may limit your ability to expand your chest when taking a deep breath.Pain in ligaments and tendons.Spondylitis also may affect some of the ligaments and tendons that attach to bones.Tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) may cause pain and stiffness in the area behind or beneath the heel, such as the Achilles tendon.Bent posture.If AS has gone undiagnosed and untreated, you might have a stooped posture from changes to your vertebrae.Breathing problems.Changes in posture can lead to changes in your lungs that make it hard to breathe.Heart trouble.The inflammation can also affect your heart.Eye problems.AS is linked to uveitis, a condition that causes inflammation in your eyes.Symptoms include pain, light sensitivity, and blurry vision.Inflammatory bowel disease.The inflammation can also affect your digestive system.You might notice diarrhea, belly pain and cramps, bloody poop, less appetite, and weight loss without trying.Psoriasis.About 10% of people with AS have this immune system disease that causes scaly, itchy red patches on their skin.Fatigue.You could feel run down because of lack of sleep due to pain or as a part of the disease process itself.Dactylitis.You may get swollen toes or fingers.Fever.You might have a mild fever.Over many years, AS can cause new bone to grow on your spine, fusing the vertebrae and making it harder to move.This can cause severe stiffness.About half the people who have AS get osteoporosis, or brittle bones.Several things make AS more likely: Age.It tends to start between your teens and 30s.Gender.Men are two to three times more likely to get the disease than women.Genetics.You can inherit it from your parents.One gene, called HLA- B27, is common in people with AS.Ethnicity.AS appears more often among native tribes in the U. S. and Canada, especially Alaskan Eskimos.There are two types of AS.Axial AS causes lower back pain.Peripheral AS causes pain and swelling in joints other than your spine.To get started, your doctor will look for signs of back pain caused by inflammation, such as: Ongoing back pain that started in your 20s or 30s Back pain that's lasted 3 months or more Pain that's worse after you rest Pain that gets better when you exercise or move around Pain and stiffness that respond well to anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) Besides asking you about your symptoms, your doctor will do tests.A physical exam can show signs of inflammation in your joints or limited back movement.The doctor will ask you about your medical history and find out if your parents or other relatives had the condition.You may see a specialist called a rheumatologist (an arthritis doctor) to diagnose or treat your AS.Imaging tests used to diagnose AS include: X-ray.Remember, early on when you have AS, there may be no signs of the disease on an X-ray.It usually shows up after several years.Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI).An image of your sacroiliac joints (where your spine connects to your pelvis) may show swelling and inflammation.CT scan .This is an image that uses X-rays.Blood tests.They look for the HLA- B27 gene or signs of inflammation.Many medications are used as ankylosing spondylitis treatments.Newer ones may stop inflammation before it starts to damage your joints or organs like your eyes.Treatments include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, indomethacin, meloxicam, and naproxen Corticosteroid shots in your joints Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs) like methotrexate and sulfasalazine Biologic DMARDs like adalimumab ( Humira), certolizumab pegol ( Cimzia), etanercept ( Enbrel), golimumab ( Simponi), infliximab ( Remicade), and secukinumab ( Cosentyx) Surgery can help a curved spine or neck as well as damaged knees and hips.Ask your doctor about how these techniques can help ease pain and stiffness in addition to your other treatments: Acupuncture Massage Yoga Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Things you can do at home to improve your AS symptoms include: Exercise daily.Moving helps you stay flexible.It can help you ease back pain and stiffness.A physical therapist can teach you how to exercise safely.Work out in a warm pool to make movement easier.Practice posture.Sitting and standing up straight may help with pain and stiffness.Heat and cold therapy.Using moist heat pads or taking hot showers can ease your stiff, sore back.Cold packs can lower swelling in inflamed joints.Healthy lifestyle and food choices.Keep a healthy body weight or ask your doctor how you can lose weight if you need to.Extra pounds stress your back and other joints.Smoking makes AS worse.AS shouldn't affect how long you live.You may have mild back pain that comes and goes.But if your disease is more severe, your spine may curve or stiffen over time and may become fused.Your rib cage could also become fused, making it hard to take a deep breath.Follow these steps to feel your best with AS: Follow your treatment plan.Take your drugs as prescribed, don't smoke, and exercise daily to help ease your inflammation and prevent spine fusion or organ damage.Watch for signs of inflammation in other areas.Talk to your doctor if you have pain or redness in your eyes, pain in your stomach, or a patchy rash on your skin.Get support.It's helpful to talk to others who have AS.The Spondylitis Association of America has support groups in many areas as well as online communities.

<human>: What are the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis? <bot>: Pain and stiffness. You might also feel pain in other joints such as your knees, shoulders, and jaw.,context:Ankylosing spondylitis ( AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine. It can cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation from your neck to your lower back. When you have this condition, the vertebrae in your spine can fuse together. This makes your spine less flexible and might lead to a hunched-over posture and trouble breathing. Early diagnosis and treatment can control the condition and prevent these and other problems. Pain and stiffness. You may have constant pain and stiffness in the low back, buttocks, and hips that continues for more than 3 months. Ankylosing spondylitis often starts around the sacroiliac joints, where the sacrum (the lowest major part of the spine) joins the ilium bone of the pelvis in the lower back region. It might hurt more at night and get better when you wake up. You might also feel pain in other joints such as your knees, shoulders, and jaw. Bony fusion. Ankylosing spondylitis can cause an overgrowth of the bones, which may lead to abnormal joining of bones, called "bony fusion." Fusion affecting bones of the neck, back, or hips may affect your ability to perform everyday things. Fusion of the ribs to the spine or breastbone may limit your ability to expand your chest when taking a deep breath. Pain in ligaments and tendons. Spondylitis also may affect some of the ligaments and tendons that attach to bones. Tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) may cause pain and stiffness in the area behind or beneath the heel, such as the Achilles tendon. Bent posture. If AS has gone undiagnosed and untreated, you might have a stooped posture from changes to your vertebrae. Breathing problems. Changes in posture can lead to changes in your lungs that make it hard to breathe. Heart trouble. The inflammation can also affect your heart. Eye problems. AS is linked to uveitis, a condition that causes inflammation in your eyes. Symptoms include pain, light sensitivity, and blurry vision. Inflammatory bowel disease. The inflammation can also affect your digestive system. You might notice diarrhea, belly pain and cramps, bloody poop, less appetite, and weight loss without trying. Psoriasis. About 10% of people with AS have this immune system disease that causes scaly, itchy red patches on their skin. Fatigue. You could feel run down because of lack of sleep due to pain or as a part of the disease process itself. Dactylitis. You may get swollen toes or fingers. Fever. You might have a mild fever. Over many years, AS can cause new bone to grow on your spine, fusing the vertebrae and making it harder to move. This can cause severe stiffness. About half the people who have AS get osteoporosis, or brittle bones. Several things make AS more likely: Age. It tends to start between your teens and 30s. Gender. Men are two to three times more likely to get the disease than women. Genetics. You can inherit it from your parents. One gene, called HLA- B27, is common in people with AS. Ethnicity. AS appears more often among native tribes in the U. S. and Canada, especially Alaskan Eskimos. There are two types of AS. Axial AS causes lower back pain. Peripheral AS causes pain and swelling in joints other than your spine. To get started, your doctor will look for signs of back pain caused by inflammation, such as: Ongoing back pain that started in your 20s or 30s Back pain that's lasted 3 months or more Pain that's worse after you rest Pain that gets better when you exercise or move around Pain and stiffness that respond well to anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) Besides asking you about your symptoms, your doctor will do tests. A physical exam can show signs of inflammation in your joints or limited back movement. The doctor will ask you about your medical history and find out if your parents or other relatives had the condition. You may see a specialist called a rheumatologist (an arthritis doctor) to diagnose or treat your AS. Imaging tests used to diagnose AS include: X-ray. Remember, early on when you have AS, there may be no signs of the disease on an X-ray. It usually shows up after several years. Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI). An image of your sacroiliac joints (where your spine connects to your pelvis) may show swelling and inflammation. CT scan . This is an image that uses X-rays. Blood tests. They look for the HLA- B27 gene or signs of inflammation. Many medications are used as ankylosing spondylitis treatments. Newer ones may stop inflammation before it starts to damage your joints or organs like your eyes. Treatments include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, indomethacin, meloxicam, and naproxen Corticosteroid shots in your joints Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs) like methotrexate and sulfasalazine Biologic DMARDs like adalimumab ( Humira), certolizumab pegol ( Cimzia), etanercept ( Enbrel), golimumab ( Simponi), infliximab ( Remicade), and secukinumab ( Cosentyx) Surgery can help a curved spine or neck as well as damaged knees and hips. Ask your doctor about how these techniques can help ease pain and stiffness in addition to your other treatments: Acupuncture Massage Yoga Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Things you can do at home to improve your AS symptoms include: Exercise daily. Moving helps you stay flexible. It can help you ease back pain and stiffness. A physical therapist can teach you how to exercise safely. Work out in a warm pool to make movement easier. Practice posture. Sitting and standing up straight may help with pain and stiffness. Heat and cold therapy. Using moist heat pads or taking hot showers can ease your stiff, sore back. Cold packs can lower swelling in inflamed joints. Healthy lifestyle and food choices. Keep a healthy body weight or ask your doctor how you can lose weight if you need to. Extra pounds stress your back and other joints. Smoking makes AS worse. AS shouldn't affect how long you live. You may have mild back pain that comes and goes. But if your disease is more severe, your spine may curve or stiffen over time and may become fused. Your rib cage could also become fused, making it hard to take a deep breath. Follow these steps to feel your best with AS: Follow your treatment plan. Take your drugs as prescribed, don't smoke, and exercise daily to help ease your inflammation and prevent spine fusion or organ damage. Watch for signs of inflammation in other areas. Talk to your doctor if you have pain or redness in your eyes, pain in your stomach, or a patchy rash on your skin. Get support. It's helpful to talk to others who have AS. The Spondylitis Association of America has support groups in many areas as well as online communities.,Ankylosing spondylitis ( AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine.It can cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation from your neck to your lower back.When you have this condition, the vertebrae in your spine can fuse together.This makes your spine less flexible and might lead to a hunched-over posture and trouble breathing.Early diagnosis and treatment can control the condition and prevent these and other problems.Pain and stiffness.You may have constant pain and stiffness in the low back, buttocks, and hips that continues for more than 3 months.Ankylosing spondylitis often starts around the sacroiliac joints, where the sacrum (the lowest major part of the spine) joins the ilium bone of the pelvis in the lower back region.It might hurt more at night and get better when you wake up.You might also feel pain in other joints such as your knees, shoulders, and jaw.Bony fusion.Ankylosing spondylitis can cause an overgrowth of the bones, which may lead to abnormal joining of bones, called "bony fusion."Fusion affecting bones of the neck, back, or hips may affect your ability to perform everyday things.Fusion of the ribs to the spine or breastbone may limit your ability to expand your chest when taking a deep breath.Pain in ligaments and tendons.Spondylitis also may affect some of the ligaments and tendons that attach to bones.Tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) may cause pain and stiffness in the area behind or beneath the heel, such as the Achilles tendon.Bent posture.If AS has gone undiagnosed and untreated, you might have a stooped posture from changes to your vertebrae.Breathing problems.Changes in posture can lead to changes in your lungs that make it hard to breathe.Heart trouble.The inflammation can also affect your heart.Eye problems.AS is linked to uveitis, a condition that causes inflammation in your eyes.Symptoms include pain, light sensitivity, and blurry vision.Inflammatory bowel disease.The inflammation can also affect your digestive system.You might notice diarrhea, belly pain and cramps, bloody poop, less appetite, and weight loss without trying.Psoriasis.About 10% of people with AS have this immune system disease that causes scaly, itchy red patches on their skin.Fatigue.You could feel run down because of lack of sleep due to pain or as a part of the disease process itself.Dactylitis.You may get swollen toes or fingers.Fever.You might have a mild fever.Over many years, AS can cause new bone to grow on your spine, fusing the vertebrae and making it harder to move.This can cause severe stiffness.About half the people who have AS get osteoporosis, or brittle bones.Several things make AS more likely: Age.It tends to start between your teens and 30s.Gender.Men are two to three times more likely to get the disease than women.Genetics.You can inherit it from your parents.One gene, called HLA- B27, is common in people with AS.Ethnicity.AS appears more often among native tribes in the U. S. and Canada, especially Alaskan Eskimos.There are two types of AS.Axial AS causes lower back pain.Peripheral AS causes pain and swelling in joints other than your spine.To get started, your doctor will look for signs of back pain caused by inflammation, such as: Ongoing back pain that started in your 20s or 30s Back pain that's lasted 3 months or more Pain that's worse after you rest Pain that gets better when you exercise or move around Pain and stiffness that respond well to anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) Besides asking you about your symptoms, your doctor will do tests.A physical exam can show signs of inflammation in your joints or limited back movement.The doctor will ask you about your medical history and find out if your parents or other relatives had the condition.You may see a specialist called a rheumatologist (an arthritis doctor) to diagnose or treat your AS.Imaging tests used to diagnose AS include: X-ray.Remember, early on when you have AS, there may be no signs of the disease on an X-ray.It usually shows up after several years.Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI).An image of your sacroiliac joints (where your spine connects to your pelvis) may show swelling and inflammation.CT scan .This is an image that uses X-rays.Blood tests.They look for the HLA- B27 gene or signs of inflammation.Many medications are used as ankylosing spondylitis treatments.Newer ones may stop inflammation before it starts to damage your joints or organs like your eyes.Treatments include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, indomethacin, meloxicam, and naproxen Corticosteroid shots in your joints Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs) like methotrexate and sulfasalazine Biologic DMARDs like adalimumab ( Humira), certolizumab pegol ( Cimzia), etanercept ( Enbrel), golimumab ( Simponi), infliximab ( Remicade), and secukinumab ( Cosentyx) Surgery can help a curved spine or neck as well as damaged knees and hips.Ask your doctor about how these techniques can help ease pain and stiffness in addition to your other treatments: Acupuncture Massage Yoga Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Things you can do at home to improve your AS symptoms include: Exercise daily.Moving helps you stay flexible.It can help you ease back pain and stiffness.A physical therapist can teach you how to exercise safely.Work out in a warm pool to make movement easier.Practice posture.Sitting and standing up straight may help with pain and stiffness.Heat and cold therapy.Using moist heat pads or taking hot showers can ease your stiff, sore back.Cold packs can lower swelling in inflamed joints.Healthy lifestyle and food choices.Keep a healthy body weight or ask your doctor how you can lose weight if you need to.Extra pounds stress your back and other joints.Smoking makes AS worse.AS shouldn't affect how long you live.You may have mild back pain that comes and goes.But if your disease is more severe, your spine may curve or stiffen over time and may become fused.Your rib cage could also become fused, making it hard to take a deep breath.Follow these steps to feel your best with AS: Follow your treatment plan.Take your drugs as prescribed, don't smoke, and exercise daily to help ease your inflammation and prevent spine fusion or organ damage.Watch for signs of inflammation in other areas.Talk to your doctor if you have pain or redness in your eyes, pain in your stomach, or a patchy rash on your skin.Get support.It's helpful to talk to others who have AS.The Spondylitis Association of America has support groups in many areas as well as online communities.

<human>: Who gets ankylosing spondylitis? <bot>: It tends to start between your teens and 30s. You can inherit it from your parents. One gene, called HLA- B27, is common in people with AS. There are two types of AS.,context:Ankylosing spondylitis ( AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine. It can cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation from your neck to your lower back. When you have this condition, the vertebrae in your spine can fuse together. This makes your spine less flexible and might lead to a hunched-over posture and trouble breathing. Early diagnosis and treatment can control the condition and prevent these and other problems. Pain and stiffness. You may have constant pain and stiffness in the low back, buttocks, and hips that continues for more than 3 months. Ankylosing spondylitis often starts around the sacroiliac joints, where the sacrum (the lowest major part of the spine) joins the ilium bone of the pelvis in the lower back region. It might hurt more at night and get better when you wake up. You might also feel pain in other joints such as your knees, shoulders, and jaw. Bony fusion. Ankylosing spondylitis can cause an overgrowth of the bones, which may lead to abnormal joining of bones, called "bony fusion." Fusion affecting bones of the neck, back, or hips may affect your ability to perform everyday things. Fusion of the ribs to the spine or breastbone may limit your ability to expand your chest when taking a deep breath. Pain in ligaments and tendons. Spondylitis also may affect some of the ligaments and tendons that attach to bones. Tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) may cause pain and stiffness in the area behind or beneath the heel, such as the Achilles tendon. Bent posture. If AS has gone undiagnosed and untreated, you might have a stooped posture from changes to your vertebrae. Breathing problems. Changes in posture can lead to changes in your lungs that make it hard to breathe. Heart trouble. The inflammation can also affect your heart. Eye problems. AS is linked to uveitis, a condition that causes inflammation in your eyes. Symptoms include pain, light sensitivity, and blurry vision. Inflammatory bowel disease. The inflammation can also affect your digestive system. You might notice diarrhea, belly pain and cramps, bloody poop, less appetite, and weight loss without trying. Psoriasis. About 10% of people with AS have this immune system disease that causes scaly, itchy red patches on their skin. Fatigue. You could feel run down because of lack of sleep due to pain or as a part of the disease process itself. Dactylitis. You may get swollen toes or fingers. Fever. You might have a mild fever. Over many years, AS can cause new bone to grow on your spine, fusing the vertebrae and making it harder to move. This can cause severe stiffness. About half the people who have AS get osteoporosis, or brittle bones. Several things make AS more likely: Age. It tends to start between your teens and 30s. Gender. Men are two to three times more likely to get the disease than women. Genetics. You can inherit it from your parents. One gene, called HLA- B27, is common in people with AS. Ethnicity. AS appears more often among native tribes in the U. S. and Canada, especially Alaskan Eskimos. There are two types of AS. Axial AS causes lower back pain. Peripheral AS causes pain and swelling in joints other than your spine. To get started, your doctor will look for signs of back pain caused by inflammation, such as: Ongoing back pain that started in your 20s or 30s Back pain that's lasted 3 months or more Pain that's worse after you rest Pain that gets better when you exercise or move around Pain and stiffness that respond well to anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) Besides asking you about your symptoms, your doctor will do tests. A physical exam can show signs of inflammation in your joints or limited back movement. The doctor will ask you about your medical history and find out if your parents or other relatives had the condition. You may see a specialist called a rheumatologist (an arthritis doctor) to diagnose or treat your AS. Imaging tests used to diagnose AS include: X-ray. Remember, early on when you have AS, there may be no signs of the disease on an X-ray. It usually shows up after several years. Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI). An image of your sacroiliac joints (where your spine connects to your pelvis) may show swelling and inflammation. CT scan . This is an image that uses X-rays. Blood tests. They look for the HLA- B27 gene or signs of inflammation. Many medications are used as ankylosing spondylitis treatments. Newer ones may stop inflammation before it starts to damage your joints or organs like your eyes. Treatments include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, indomethacin, meloxicam, and naproxen Corticosteroid shots in your joints Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs) like methotrexate and sulfasalazine Biologic DMARDs like adalimumab ( Humira), certolizumab pegol ( Cimzia), etanercept ( Enbrel), golimumab ( Simponi), infliximab ( Remicade), and secukinumab ( Cosentyx) Surgery can help a curved spine or neck as well as damaged knees and hips. Ask your doctor about how these techniques can help ease pain and stiffness in addition to your other treatments: Acupuncture Massage Yoga Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Things you can do at home to improve your AS symptoms include: Exercise daily. Moving helps you stay flexible. It can help you ease back pain and stiffness. A physical therapist can teach you how to exercise safely. Work out in a warm pool to make movement easier. Practice posture. Sitting and standing up straight may help with pain and stiffness. Heat and cold therapy. Using moist heat pads or taking hot showers can ease your stiff, sore back. Cold packs can lower swelling in inflamed joints. Healthy lifestyle and food choices. Keep a healthy body weight or ask your doctor how you can lose weight if you need to. Extra pounds stress your back and other joints. Smoking makes AS worse. AS shouldn't affect how long you live. You may have mild back pain that comes and goes. But if your disease is more severe, your spine may curve or stiffen over time and may become fused. Your rib cage could also become fused, making it hard to take a deep breath. Follow these steps to feel your best with AS: Follow your treatment plan. Take your drugs as prescribed, don't smoke, and exercise daily to help ease your inflammation and prevent spine fusion or organ damage. Watch for signs of inflammation in other areas. Talk to your doctor if you have pain or redness in your eyes, pain in your stomach, or a patchy rash on your skin. Get support. It's helpful to talk to others who have AS. The Spondylitis Association of America has support groups in many areas as well as online communities.,Ankylosing spondylitis ( AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine.It can cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation from your neck to your lower back.When you have this condition, the vertebrae in your spine can fuse together.This makes your spine less flexible and might lead to a hunched-over posture and trouble breathing.Early diagnosis and treatment can control the condition and prevent these and other problems.Pain and stiffness.You may have constant pain and stiffness in the low back, buttocks, and hips that continues for more than 3 months.Ankylosing spondylitis often starts around the sacroiliac joints, where the sacrum (the lowest major part of the spine) joins the ilium bone of the pelvis in the lower back region.It might hurt more at night and get better when you wake up.You might also feel pain in other joints such as your knees, shoulders, and jaw.Bony fusion.Ankylosing spondylitis can cause an overgrowth of the bones, which may lead to abnormal joining of bones, called "bony fusion."Fusion affecting bones of the neck, back, or hips may affect your ability to perform everyday things.Fusion of the ribs to the spine or breastbone may limit your ability to expand your chest when taking a deep breath.Pain in ligaments and tendons.Spondylitis also may affect some of the ligaments and tendons that attach to bones.Tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) may cause pain and stiffness in the area behind or beneath the heel, such as the Achilles tendon.Bent posture.If AS has gone undiagnosed and untreated, you might have a stooped posture from changes to your vertebrae.Breathing problems.Changes in posture can lead to changes in your lungs that make it hard to breathe.Heart trouble.The inflammation can also affect your heart.Eye problems.AS is linked to uveitis, a condition that causes inflammation in your eyes.Symptoms include pain, light sensitivity, and blurry vision.Inflammatory bowel disease.The inflammation can also affect your digestive system.You might notice diarrhea, belly pain and cramps, bloody poop, less appetite, and weight loss without trying.Psoriasis.About 10% of people with AS have this immune system disease that causes scaly, itchy red patches on their skin.Fatigue.You could feel run down because of lack of sleep due to pain or as a part of the disease process itself.Dactylitis.You may get swollen toes or fingers.Fever.You might have a mild fever.Over many years, AS can cause new bone to grow on your spine, fusing the vertebrae and making it harder to move.This can cause severe stiffness.About half the people who have AS get osteoporosis, or brittle bones.Several things make AS more likely: Age.It tends to start between your teens and 30s.Gender.Men are two to three times more likely to get the disease than women.Genetics.You can inherit it from your parents.One gene, called HLA- B27, is common in people with AS.Ethnicity.AS appears more often among native tribes in the U. S. and Canada, especially Alaskan Eskimos.There are two types of AS.Axial AS causes lower back pain.Peripheral AS causes pain and swelling in joints other than your spine.To get started, your doctor will look for signs of back pain caused by inflammation, such as: Ongoing back pain that started in your 20s or 30s Back pain that's lasted 3 months or more Pain that's worse after you rest Pain that gets better when you exercise or move around Pain and stiffness that respond well to anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) Besides asking you about your symptoms, your doctor will do tests.A physical exam can show signs of inflammation in your joints or limited back movement.The doctor will ask you about your medical history and find out if your parents or other relatives had the condition.You may see a specialist called a rheumatologist (an arthritis doctor) to diagnose or treat your AS.Imaging tests used to diagnose AS include: X-ray.Remember, early on when you have AS, there may be no signs of the disease on an X-ray.It usually shows up after several years.Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI).An image of your sacroiliac joints (where your spine connects to your pelvis) may show swelling and inflammation.CT scan .This is an image that uses X-rays.Blood tests.They look for the HLA- B27 gene or signs of inflammation.Many medications are used as ankylosing spondylitis treatments.Newer ones may stop inflammation before it starts to damage your joints or organs like your eyes.Treatments include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, indomethacin, meloxicam, and naproxen Corticosteroid shots in your joints Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARDs) like methotrexate and sulfasalazine Biologic DMARDs like adalimumab ( Humira), certolizumab pegol ( Cimzia), etanercept ( Enbrel), golimumab ( Simponi), infliximab ( Remicade), and secukinumab ( Cosentyx) Surgery can help a curved spine or neck as well as damaged knees and hips.Ask your doctor about how these techniques can help ease pain and stiffness in addition to your other treatments: Acupuncture Massage Yoga Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ( TENS) Things you can do at home to improve your AS symptoms include: Exercise daily.Moving helps you stay flexible.It can help you ease back pain and stiffness.A physical therapist can teach you how to exercise safely.Work out in a warm pool to make movement easier.Practice posture.Sitting and standing up straight may help with pain and stiffness.Heat and cold therapy.Using moist heat pads or taking hot showers can ease your stiff, sore back.Cold packs can lower swelling in inflamed joints.Healthy lifestyle and food choices.Keep a healthy body weight or ask your doctor how you can lose weight if you need to.Extra pounds stress your back and other joints.Smoking makes AS worse.AS shouldn't affect how long you live.You may have mild back pain that comes and goes.But if your disease is more severe, your spine may curve or stiffen over time and may become fused.Your rib cage could also become fused, making it hard to take a deep breath.Follow these steps to feel your best with AS: Follow your treatment plan.Take your drugs as prescribed, don't smoke, and exercise daily to help ease your inflammation and prevent spine fusion or organ damage.Watch for signs of inflammation in other areas.Talk to your doctor if you have pain or redness in your eyes, pain in your stomach, or a patchy rash on your skin.Get support.It's helpful to talk to others who have AS.The Spondylitis Association of America has support groups in many areas as well as online communities.

<human>: How can older adults avoid falls at home? <bot>: Get a friend or family member to help you clear your walkways of anything you can trip over. Make sure your light switches are easy to reach, and at the bottom and top of any stairs. Turn the lights on before you get up to move around. Use self-adhesive, non-skid mats or safety treads in bathtubs, showers, and pools. Put non-skid rugs on bathroom floors and pads under rugs on bare floors. Grab hold. Put handrails in the shower and wherever else you need them. Move it where you use it. Wear sturdy shoes inside and outside.,context:Not as sure on your feet as you used to be? Is it a bit harder to see across a room? You can make your home easier to move around in. This will let you worry less about getting hurt from a slip or a fall. Clear the clutter. Get a friend or family member to help you clear your walkways of anything you can trip over. Phone cords, electric wires, pet bowls, and other things can cause trouble. Move it out of the way, or think about getting rid of it. Light it up. As you get older, you need more light to see. Make sure your light switches are easy to reach, and at the bottom and top of any stairs. Turn the lights on before you get up to move around. And always know where your flashlights are in case the power goes out. Hold the rails. If you have stairways, put handrails on both sides of them and put treads on each step. Hold on to a railing when you walk up or down the stairs, and go slowly. If you are carrying anything, make sure you can see each step. Cut the skids. Use self-adhesive, non-skid mats or safety treads in bathtubs, showers, and pools. Put non-skid rugs on bathroom floors and pads under rugs on bare floors. Grab hold. Consider getting grab bars installed on both sides of toilets and bathtubs. Put handrails in the shower and wherever else you need them. Toss the throw rugs, or make sure they're secured with double-sided tape. More than half of all falls happen at home. This simple fix can help you keep you safe. Move it where you use it. Keep items you use often -- food, cans, dishes, clothes -- where you can easily reach them. This way you won't have to climb on a stool. Wear sturdy shoes inside and outside. Solid footwear helps with your balance. Avoid slippers or walking barefoot. Once your home is a safe zone, you're less likely to have accidents. You can move around with more confidence and a renewed sense of independence. But talk to your doctor if you're having any trouble. She may refer you to an occupational therapist, who can come to your home and show you how to make more changes. Whether you're at home or on the go, two other things can lower your chances of a fall: Know the side effects. Read the labels on any medications you take, or check with your doctor or pharmacist, to learn if any of the drugs might make you feel dizzy or tired. That can make falling more likely. If you have side effects, write down when they started and let your doctor know. She might change your medicine or dosage. Stay strong. Weak legs raise your odds of a fall. Keep fit. It'll give your body a stable foundation. Even a daily walk can make a difference. Or you could try a gentle exercise program, like tai chi, to help improve your balance.,Not as sure on your feet as you used to be?Is it a bit harder to see across a room?You can make your home easier to move around in.This will let you worry less about getting hurt from a slip or a fall.Clear the clutter.Get a friend or family member to help you clear your walkways of anything you can trip over.Phone cords, electric wires, pet bowls, and other things can cause trouble.Move it out of the way, or think about getting rid of it.Light it up.As you get older, you need more light to see.Make sure your light switches are easy to reach, and at the bottom and top of any stairs.Turn the lights on before you get up to move around.And always know where your flashlights are in case the power goes out.Hold the rails.If you have stairways, put handrails on both sides of them and put treads on each step.Hold on to a railing when you walk up or down the stairs, and go slowly.If you are carrying anything, make sure you can see each step.Cut the skids.Use self-adhesive, non-skid mats or safety treads in bathtubs, showers, and pools.Put non-skid rugs on bathroom floors and pads under rugs on bare floors.Grab hold.Consider getting grab bars installed on both sides of toilets and bathtubs.Put handrails in the shower and wherever else you need them.Toss the throw rugs, or make sure they're secured with double-sided tape.More than half of all falls happen at home.This simple fix can help you keep you safe.Move it where you use it.Keep items you use often -- food, cans, dishes, clothes -- where you can easily reach them.This way you won't have to climb on a stool.Wear sturdy shoes inside and outside.Solid footwear helps with your balance.Avoid slippers or walking barefoot.Once your home is a safe zone, you're less likely to have accidents.You can move around with more confidence and a renewed sense of independence.But talk to your doctor if you're having any trouble.She may refer you to an occupational therapist, who can come to your home and show you how to make more changes.Whether you're at home or on the go, two other things can lower your chances of a fall: Know the side effects.Read the labels on any medications you take, or check with your doctor or pharmacist, to learn if any of the drugs might make you feel dizzy or tired.That can make falling more likely.If you have side effects, write down when they started and let your doctor know.She might change your medicine or dosage.Stay strong.Weak legs raise your odds of a fall.Keep fit.It'll give your body a stable foundation.Even a daily walk can make a difference.Or you could try a gentle exercise program, like tai chi, to help improve your balance.

<human>: How can I prevent night terrors? <bot>: If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one. Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime. Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes. You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate. Continue this routine for a week.,context:Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2. There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM). Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4. They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep. Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child. Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning. Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life. An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors. Boys and girls are equally affected. Children of all races also seem to be affected equally. It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence. Night terrors tend to run in families. While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep. The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli. Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk. The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents. Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep. If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled. Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning. Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life. Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician. During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors. Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors. If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected. Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected. CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary. Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode. Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time. Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors. Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful. In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment. If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor. If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one. Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime. Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes. You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate. Continue this routine for a week. Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks. Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.,Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2.There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM).Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4.They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep.Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep.Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child.Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning.Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life.An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors.Boys and girls are equally affected.Children of all races also seem to be affected equally.It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence.Night terrors tend to run in families.While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep.The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli.Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk.The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents.Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep.If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled.Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning.Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life.Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician.During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors.Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors.If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected.Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected.CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary.Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode.Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance.Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time.Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors.Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful.In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment.If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor.If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one.Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime.Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes.You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate.Continue this routine for a week.Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks.Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.

<human>: What exams and tests do doctors use to diagnose night terrors? <bot>: Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors. If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected. Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected. CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary.,context:Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2. There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM). Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4. They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep. Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child. Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning. Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life. An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors. Boys and girls are equally affected. Children of all races also seem to be affected equally. It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence. Night terrors tend to run in families. While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep. The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli. Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk. The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents. Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep. If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled. Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning. Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life. Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician. During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors. Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors. If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected. Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected. CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary. Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode. Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time. Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors. Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful. In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment. If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor. If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one. Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime. Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes. You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate. Continue this routine for a week. Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks. Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.,Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2.There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM).Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4.They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep.Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep.Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child.Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning.Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life.An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors.Boys and girls are equally affected.Children of all races also seem to be affected equally.It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence.Night terrors tend to run in families.While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep.The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli.Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk.The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents.Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep.If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled.Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning.Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life.Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician.During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors.Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors.If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected.Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected.CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary.Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode.Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance.Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time.Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors.Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful.In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment.If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor.If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one.Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime.Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes.You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate.Continue this routine for a week.Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks.Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.

<human>: How can I treat night terrors at home? <bot>: Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode. Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time.,context:Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2. There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM). Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4. They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep. Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child. Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning. Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life. An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors. Boys and girls are equally affected. Children of all races also seem to be affected equally. It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence. Night terrors tend to run in families. While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep. The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli. Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk. The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents. Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep. If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled. Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning. Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life. Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician. During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors. Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors. If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected. Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected. CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary. Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode. Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time. Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors. Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful. In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment. If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor. If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one. Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime. Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes. You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate. Continue this routine for a week. Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks. Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.,Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2.There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM).Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4.They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep.Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep.Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child.Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning.Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life.An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors.Boys and girls are equally affected.Children of all races also seem to be affected equally.It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence.Night terrors tend to run in families.While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep.The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli.Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk.The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents.Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep.If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled.Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning.Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life.Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician.During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors.Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors.If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected.Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected.CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary.Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode.Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance.Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time.Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors.Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful.In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment.If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor.If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one.Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime.Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes.You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate.Continue this routine for a week.Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks.Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.

<human>: What is the medical treatment for night terrors? <bot>: Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors. Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful. In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment.,context:Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2. There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM). Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4. They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep. Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child. Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning. Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life. An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors. Boys and girls are equally affected. Children of all races also seem to be affected equally. It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence. Night terrors tend to run in families. While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep. The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli. Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk. The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents. Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep. If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled. Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning. Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life. Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician. During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors. Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors. If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected. Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected. CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary. Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode. Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time. Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors. Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful. In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment. If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor. If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one. Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime. Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes. You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate. Continue this routine for a week. Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks. Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.,Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2.There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM).Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4.They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep.Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep.Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child.Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning.Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life.An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors.Boys and girls are equally affected.Children of all races also seem to be affected equally.It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence.Night terrors tend to run in families.While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep.The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli.Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk.The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents.Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep.If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled.Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning.Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life.Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician.During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors.Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors.If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected.Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected.CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary.Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode.Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance.Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time.Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors.Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful.In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment.If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor.If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one.Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime.Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes.You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate.Continue this routine for a week.Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks.Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.

<human>: What are the symptoms of night terrors? <bot>: While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep.,context:Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2. There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM). Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4. They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep. Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child. Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning. Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life. An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors. Boys and girls are equally affected. Children of all races also seem to be affected equally. It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence. Night terrors tend to run in families. While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep. The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli. Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk. The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents. Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep. If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled. Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning. Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life. Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician. During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors. Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors. If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected. Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected. CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary. Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode. Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time. Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors. Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful. In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment. If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor. If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one. Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime. Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes. You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate. Continue this routine for a week. Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks. Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.,Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2.There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM).Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4.They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep.Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep.Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child.Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning.Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life.An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors.Boys and girls are equally affected.Children of all races also seem to be affected equally.It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence.Night terrors tend to run in families.While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep.The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli.Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk.The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents.Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep.If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled.Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning.Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life.Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician.During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors.Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors.If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected.Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected.CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary.Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode.Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance.Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time.Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors.Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful.In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment.If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor.If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one.Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime.Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes.You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate.Continue this routine for a week.Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks.Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.

<human>: What should I know about night terrors? <bot>: Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2. There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM). Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4. They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep. Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child. Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning. Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life. An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors. Boys and girls are equally affected. Children of all races also seem to be affected equally. It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence.,context:Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2. There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM). Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4. They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep. Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child. Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning. Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life. An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors. Boys and girls are equally affected. Children of all races also seem to be affected equally. It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence. Night terrors tend to run in families. While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep. The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli. Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk. The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents. Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep. If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled. Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning. Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life. Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician. During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors. Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors. If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected. Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected. CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary. Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode. Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time. Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors. Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful. In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment. If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor. If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one. Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime. Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes. You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate. Continue this routine for a week. Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks. Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.,Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2.There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM).Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4.They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep.Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep.Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child.Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning.Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life.An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors.Boys and girls are equally affected.Children of all races also seem to be affected equally.It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence.Night terrors tend to run in families.While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep.The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli.Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk.The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents.Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep.If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled.Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning.Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life.Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician.During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors.Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors.If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected.Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected.CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary.Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode.Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance.Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time.Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors.Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful.In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment.If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor.If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one.Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime.Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes.You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate.Continue this routine for a week.Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks.Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.

<human>: What is the outlook for night terrors? <bot>: It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence.,context:Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2. There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM). Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4. They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep. Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child. Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning. Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life. An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors. Boys and girls are equally affected. Children of all races also seem to be affected equally. It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence. Night terrors tend to run in families. While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep. The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli. Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk. The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents. Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep. If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled. Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning. Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life. Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician. During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors. Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors. If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected. Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected. CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary. Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode. Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time. Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors. Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful. In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment. If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor. If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one. Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime. Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes. You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate. Continue this routine for a week. Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks. Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.,Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2.There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM).Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4.They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep.Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep.Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child.Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning.Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life.An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors.Boys and girls are equally affected.Children of all races also seem to be affected equally.It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence.Night terrors tend to run in families.While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep.The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli.Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk.The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents.Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep.If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled.Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning.Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life.Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician.During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors.Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors.If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected.Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected.CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary.Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode.Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance.Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time.Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors.Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful.In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment.If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor.If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one.Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime.Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes.You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate.Continue this routine for a week.Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks.Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.

<human>: When should I seek medical care for night terrors? <bot>: Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life. Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician. During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors.,context:Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2. There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM). Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4. They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep. Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child. Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning. Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life. An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors. Boys and girls are equally affected. Children of all races also seem to be affected equally. It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence. Night terrors tend to run in families. While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep. The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli. Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk. The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents. Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep. If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled. Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning. Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life. Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician. During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors. Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors. If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected. Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected. CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary. Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode. Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time. Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors. Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful. In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment. If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor. If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one. Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime. Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes. You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate. Continue this routine for a week. Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks. Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.,Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2.There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM).Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4.They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep.Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep.Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child.Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning.Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life.An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors.Boys and girls are equally affected.Children of all races also seem to be affected equally.It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence.Night terrors tend to run in families.While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep.The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli.Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk.The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents.Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep.If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled.Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning.Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life.Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician.During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors.Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors.If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected.Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected.CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary.Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode.Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance.Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time.Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors.Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful.In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment.If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor.If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one.Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime.Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes.You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate.Continue this routine for a week.Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks.Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.

<human>: How do night terrors happen? <bot>: They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep. The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli. Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk. The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents. Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep. If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled. Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning.,context:Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2. There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM). Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4. They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep. Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child. Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning. Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life. An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors. Boys and girls are equally affected. Children of all races also seem to be affected equally. It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence. Night terrors tend to run in families. While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep. The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli. Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk. The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents. Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep. If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled. Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning. Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life. Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician. During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors. Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors. If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected. Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected. CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary. Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode. Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time. Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors. Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful. In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment. If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor. If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one. Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime. Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes. You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate. Continue this routine for a week. Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks. Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.,Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2.There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM).Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4.They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep.Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep.Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child.Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning.Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life.An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors.Boys and girls are equally affected.Children of all races also seem to be affected equally.It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence.Night terrors tend to run in families.While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep.The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli.Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk.The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents.Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep.If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled.Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning.Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life.Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician.During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors.Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors.If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected.Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected.CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary.Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode.Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance.Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time.Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors.Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful.In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment.If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor.If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one.Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime.Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes.You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate.Continue this routine for a week.Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks.Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.

<human>: What causes night terrors? <bot>: While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep. If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one.,context:Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2. There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM). Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4. They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep. Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child. Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning. Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life. An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors. Boys and girls are equally affected. Children of all races also seem to be affected equally. It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence. Night terrors tend to run in families. While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep. The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli. Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk. The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents. Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep. If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled. Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning. Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life. Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician. During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors. Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors. If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected. Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected. CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary. Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode. Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time. Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors. Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful. In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment. If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor. If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one. Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime. Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes. You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate. Continue this routine for a week. Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks. Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.,Night terrors typically occur in children ages 3-12, with a peak onset at age 3 1/2.There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement ( REM) and non-rapid eye movement (non- REM).Non- REM sleep has stages, and night terrors happen during the transition from stage 3 to stage 4.They typically occur approximately 90 minutes after the child falls asleep.Night terrors are distinctly different from the common nightmares, which occur during REM sleep.Night terrors are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child.Unlike nightmares, most children do not recall a dream after a night terror episode, and they usually do not remember the episode the next morning.Night terrors are frightening episodes that can disrupt family life.An estimated 1%-6% of children experience night terrors.Boys and girls are equally affected.Children of all races also seem to be affected equally.It is a disorder that is usually outgrown by adolescence.Night terrors tend to run in families.While most of the time they have no specific cause, night terrors can sometimes result from: Stressful life events Fever Sleep deprivation Medications that affect the central nervous system (the brain) Recent anesthesia given for surgery In addition to frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child, children with night terrors may also experience the following: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) Tachypnea (increased breathing rate) Sweating during episodes The typical night terror episode usually begins approximately 90 minutes after falling asleep.The child sits up in bed and screams, appearing awake but is confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli.Although the child seems to be awake, the child does not seem to be aware of the parents' presence and usually does not talk.The child may thrash around in bed and does not respond to comforting by the parents.Most episodes last 1-2 minutes, but they may last up to 30 minutes before the child relaxes and returns to normal sleep.If the child does awake during a night terror, only small pieces of the episode may be recalled.Usually, the child does not remember the episode upon waking in the morning.Sleep disruption is a parent's most frequent concern during the first years of a child's life.Half of all children develop a disrupted sleep pattern serious enough to warrant a visit to the pediatrician.During his or her evaluation, the doctor may also be able to exclude other possible disorders that might cause night terrors.Usually, a complete history and a physical exam are sufficient to diagnose night terrors.If other disorders are suspected, additional tests may be useful to exclude them: An electroencephalogram ( EEG), which measures brain activity, may be performed if a seizure disorder is suspected.Polysomnography (a combination of tests used to check for adequate breathing while asleep) may be done if a breathing disorder is suspected.CT scans and MRIs are usually not necessary.Parents might take the following precautions at home: Make the child's room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode.Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance.Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time.Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors.Management primarily consists of educating family members about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful.In severe cases in which daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations) are affected, low-dose benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment.If it helps to alleviate your child's anxiety - or yours - make an appointment to talk to his doctor.If your child has night terrors, you can try to interrupt her sleep in order to prevent one.Here is how to do it: First, note how many minutes the night terror occurs from your child's bedtime.Then, awaken your child 15 minutes before the expected night terror, and keep her awake and out of bed for five minutes.You may want to take your child to the bathroom to see if she will urinate.Continue this routine for a week.Night terror episodes are short-lived and usually occur over several weeks.Nearly all children outgrow night terrors by adolescence.

<human>: How can you get resveratrol naturally from foods? <bot>: Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs. Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol. However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men. Four ounces of red wine equals one drink. Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol.,context:Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods. As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself. Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits. Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine. Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people. We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have. We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine. Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement. People use it for many different conditions. Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease. Others hope that they will slow the aging process. For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence. Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose. Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies. Ask your health care provider for advice. Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs. Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol. However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men. Four ounces of red wine equals one drink. Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol. Side effects. When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe. It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine. Risks. People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first. Interactions. If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements. They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo. Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.,Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods.As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself.Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits.Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease.Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine.Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects.However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people.We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have.We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine.Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement.People use it for many different conditions.Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease.Others hope that they will slow the aging process.For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence.Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose.Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies.Ask your health care provider for advice.Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs.Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol.However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men.Four ounces of red wine equals one drink.Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol.Side effects.When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe.It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine.Risks.People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first.Interactions.If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements.They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo.Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

<human>: Who should not take reseveratrol? <bot>: Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.,context:Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods. As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself. Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits. Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine. Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people. We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have. We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine. Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement. People use it for many different conditions. Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease. Others hope that they will slow the aging process. For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence. Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose. Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies. Ask your health care provider for advice. Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs. Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol. However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men. Four ounces of red wine equals one drink. Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol. Side effects. When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe. It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine. Risks. People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first. Interactions. If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements. They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo. Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.,Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods.As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself.Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits.Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease.Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine.Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects.However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people.We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have.We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine.Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement.People use it for many different conditions.Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease.Others hope that they will slow the aging process.For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence.Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose.Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies.Ask your health care provider for advice.Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs.Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol.However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men.Four ounces of red wine equals one drink.Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol.Side effects.When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe.It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine.Risks.People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first.Interactions.If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements.They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo.Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

<human>: What are benefits and risks of resveratrol supplements? <bot>: However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people. We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have. We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine.,context:Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods. As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself. Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits. Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine. Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people. We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have. We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine. Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement. People use it for many different conditions. Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease. Others hope that they will slow the aging process. For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence. Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose. Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies. Ask your health care provider for advice. Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs. Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol. However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men. Four ounces of red wine equals one drink. Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol. Side effects. When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe. It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine. Risks. People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first. Interactions. If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements. They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo. Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.,Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods.As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself.Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits.Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease.Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine.Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects.However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people.We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have.We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine.Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement.People use it for many different conditions.Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease.Others hope that they will slow the aging process.For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence.Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose.Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies.Ask your health care provider for advice.Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs.Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol.However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men.Four ounces of red wine equals one drink.Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol.Side effects.When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe.It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine.Risks.People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first.Interactions.If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements.They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo.Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

<human>: What are the risks of taking resveratrol? <bot>: When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe. It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine. If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements.,context:Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods. As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself. Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits. Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine. Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people. We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have. We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine. Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement. People use it for many different conditions. Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease. Others hope that they will slow the aging process. For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence. Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose. Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies. Ask your health care provider for advice. Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs. Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol. However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men. Four ounces of red wine equals one drink. Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol. Side effects. When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe. It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine. Risks. People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first. Interactions. If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements. They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo. Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.,Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods.As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself.Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits.Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease.Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine.Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects.However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people.We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have.We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine.Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement.People use it for many different conditions.Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease.Others hope that they will slow the aging process.For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence.Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose.Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies.Ask your health care provider for advice.Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs.Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol.However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men.Four ounces of red wine equals one drink.Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol.Side effects.When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe.It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine.Risks.People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first.Interactions.If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements.They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo.Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

<human>: What is resveratrol? <bot>: As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself. However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people. We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine.,context:Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods. As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself. Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits. Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine. Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people. We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have. We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine. Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement. People use it for many different conditions. Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease. Others hope that they will slow the aging process. For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence. Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose. Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies. Ask your health care provider for advice. Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs. Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol. However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men. Four ounces of red wine equals one drink. Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol. Side effects. When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe. It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine. Risks. People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first. Interactions. If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements. They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo. Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.,Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods.As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself.Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits.Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease.Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine.Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects.However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people.We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have.We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine.Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement.People use it for many different conditions.Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease.Others hope that they will slow the aging process.For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence.Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose.Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies.Ask your health care provider for advice.Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs.Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol.However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men.Four ounces of red wine equals one drink.Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol.Side effects.When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe.It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine.Risks.People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first.Interactions.If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements.They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo.Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

<human>: Why do people take resveratrol? <bot>: As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself. However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people. We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have. Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease. Others hope that they will slow the aging process. For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence.,context:Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods. As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself. Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits. Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine. Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people. We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have. We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine. Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement. People use it for many different conditions. Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease. Others hope that they will slow the aging process. For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence. Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose. Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies. Ask your health care provider for advice. Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs. Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol. However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men. Four ounces of red wine equals one drink. Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol. Side effects. When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe. It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine. Risks. People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first. Interactions. If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements. They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo. Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.,Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods.As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself.Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits.Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease.Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine.Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects.However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people.We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have.We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine.Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement.People use it for many different conditions.Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease.Others hope that they will slow the aging process.For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence.Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose.Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies.Ask your health care provider for advice.Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs.Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol.However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men.Four ounces of red wine equals one drink.Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol.Side effects.When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe.It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine.Risks.People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first.Interactions.If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements.They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo.Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

<human>: How much resveratrol should you take? <bot>: Ask your health care provider for advice. When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe.,context:Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods. As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself. Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits. Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine. Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people. We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have. We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine. Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement. People use it for many different conditions. Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease. Others hope that they will slow the aging process. For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence. Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose. Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies. Ask your health care provider for advice. Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs. Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol. However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men. Four ounces of red wine equals one drink. Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol. Side effects. When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe. It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine. Risks. People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first. Interactions. If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements. They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo. Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.,Resveratrol is a natural chemical compound found in grapes, red wine, and other foods.As a supplement, resveratrol has been promoted as a treatment for many conditions -- including aging itself.Researchers have long believed that substances in red wine might have health benefits.Drinking red wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease.Beginning in the 1990s, experts began to focus on resveratrol, an antioxidant compound in red wine.Since then, some animal and lab studies have shown that resveratrol has promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects.However, resveratrol supplements have not been well studied in people.We don't really know what benefits and risks they might have.We also don't know if resveratrol is necessarily more important than some of the other natural substances in wine.Nonetheless, resveratrol has become a popular supplement.People use it for many different conditions.Some take resveratrol supplements to try to prevent or treat serious diseases, like cancer or heart disease.Others hope that they will slow the aging process.For now, these uses are unsupported by evidence.Resveratrol is an unproven treatment and there is no standard dose.Some estimates of doses come from preliminary research studies.Ask your health care provider for advice.Resveratrol occurs naturally in red wine, red grape skins, grape juice, peanuts, mulberries, and some Chinese herbs.Some people wonder if they should drink more red wine because of the possible health benefits of resveratrol.However, most experts and organizations like the American Heart Association still suggest limiting alcoholic drinks to one per day for women and two for men.Four ounces of red wine equals one drink.Other forms of alcohol do not have resveratrol.Side effects.When resveratrol is consumed in the amount normally occurring in foods, it is generally considered safe.It could cause a reaction in those who are allergic to grapes or wine.Risks.People who have health conditions like bleeding disorders should not take resveratrol without talking to a doctor first.Interactions.If you take any medicines or other supplements regularly, talk to your health care provider before you start using resveratrol supplements.They could interact with medicines like blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, cancer treatments, MAOI antidepressants, antiviral and antifungal medicines, NSAID painkillers, and supplements like St. John's wort, garlic, and ginkgo.Given the lack of evidence about their safety, resveratrol supplements are not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

<human>: How can I prevent nausea and vomiting? <bot>: If the smell of hot food makes you feel ill, try eating cool or cold meals. Eat six small meals each day instead of three large ones. Do not lay down after eating. Rest with your head higher than your feet. If you feel nauseated when you wake up in the morning, eat some lean meat or cheese before going to bed or keep plain crackers by the side of your bed and eat a few before getting up. Drink at least six glasses of water a day. If you are already feeling nauseated, these tips may help you avoid vomiting: Sit down or lie in a propped-up position.,context:If you feel nauseated, here are some tips: Avoid foods that are hard to digest. If the smell of hot food makes you feel ill, try eating cool or cold meals. Eat six small meals each day instead of three large ones. Do not lay down after eating. Rest with your head higher than your feet. If you feel nauseated when you wake up in the morning, eat some lean meat or cheese before going to bed or keep plain crackers by the side of your bed and eat a few before getting up. Drink at least six glasses of water a day. If you are already feeling nauseated, these tips may help you avoid vomiting: Sit down or lie in a propped-up position. Physical activity will make you feel worse. Drink a small amount of a sweet beverage such as ginger ale or Gatorade. Drinks with sugar in them help calm the stomach. However, avoid acidic drinks like orange juice or grapefruit juice. Have a popsicle or a similar sweetened ice treat.,If you feel nauseated, here are some tips: Avoid foods that are hard to digest.If the smell of hot food makes you feel ill, try eating cool or cold meals.Eat six small meals each day instead of three large ones.Do not lay down after eating.Rest with your head higher than your feet.If you feel nauseated when you wake up in the morning, eat some lean meat or cheese before going to bed or keep plain crackers by the side of your bed and eat a few before getting up.Drink at least six glasses of water a day.If you are already feeling nauseated, these tips may help you avoid vomiting: Sit down or lie in a propped-up position.Physical activity will make you feel worse.Drink a small amount of a sweet beverage such as ginger ale or Gatorade.Drinks with sugar in them help calm the stomach.However, avoid acidic drinks like orange juice or grapefruit juice.Have a popsicle or a similar sweetened ice treat.

<human>: How can I prevent vomiting? <bot>: If you are already feeling nauseated, these tips may help you avoid vomiting: Sit down or lie in a propped-up position. Physical activity will make you feel worse. Drink a small amount of a sweet beverage such as ginger ale or Gatorade. Drinks with sugar in them help calm the stomach. However, avoid acidic drinks like orange juice or grapefruit juice. Have a popsicle or a similar sweetened ice treat.,context:If you feel nauseated, here are some tips: Avoid foods that are hard to digest. If the smell of hot food makes you feel ill, try eating cool or cold meals. Eat six small meals each day instead of three large ones. Do not lay down after eating. Rest with your head higher than your feet. If you feel nauseated when you wake up in the morning, eat some lean meat or cheese before going to bed or keep plain crackers by the side of your bed and eat a few before getting up. Drink at least six glasses of water a day. If you are already feeling nauseated, these tips may help you avoid vomiting: Sit down or lie in a propped-up position. Physical activity will make you feel worse. Drink a small amount of a sweet beverage such as ginger ale or Gatorade. Drinks with sugar in them help calm the stomach. However, avoid acidic drinks like orange juice or grapefruit juice. Have a popsicle or a similar sweetened ice treat.,If you feel nauseated, here are some tips: Avoid foods that are hard to digest.If the smell of hot food makes you feel ill, try eating cool or cold meals.Eat six small meals each day instead of three large ones.Do not lay down after eating.Rest with your head higher than your feet.If you feel nauseated when you wake up in the morning, eat some lean meat or cheese before going to bed or keep plain crackers by the side of your bed and eat a few before getting up.Drink at least six glasses of water a day.If you are already feeling nauseated, these tips may help you avoid vomiting: Sit down or lie in a propped-up position.Physical activity will make you feel worse.Drink a small amount of a sweet beverage such as ginger ale or Gatorade.Drinks with sugar in them help calm the stomach.However, avoid acidic drinks like orange juice or grapefruit juice.Have a popsicle or a similar sweetened ice treat.

<human>: How can my doctor tell if I have fibromyalgia? <bot>: Your doctor may tell you that you fibromyalgia if you: Have a WPI score of 7 or more and SS score of 5 or more Have WPI of 3 to 6 and an SS score of 9 or more Have had symptoms at the same level for at least 3 months Don't have any other condition that can cause these symptoms From there, you'll talk about a plan to manage it. With the right treatment, most people who have it live a normal, active life.,context: You could call fibromyalgia a copycat condition. Its main symptoms -- widespread pain and fatigue -- are a lot like those of other health problems. And there's no test or scan that can diagnose fibromyalgia, so it can be hard for your doctor to nail down what's causing your aches and pains. If you think you could have it, pack your patience. You may need to see several doctors to get the right diagnosis. Once you do, the right treatments can help you feel better. Your family doctor may be able to tell you have fibromyalgia if he's familiar with the condition. But you'll probably want to see a rheumatologist, a doctor who's an expert in problems with joints, muscles, and bones. Your rheumatologist will ask you about your health and family history -- you're more likely to have fibromyalgia if other people in your family have it. She'll give you a physical exam and may check for tender points. People who have fibromyalgia often feel tenderness when pressure is put on certain spots, generally around the back of your head, your neck, shoulders, elbows, knees, and hips. She'll also ask about your symptoms, so it's a good idea to keep a detailed record of where and when you hurt. Is the pain dull or sharp? Does it come and go, or is it constant? Are you tired a lot or not thinking clearly? Write down any other problems you have, even if you don't think they're related. Several conditions cause pain, muscle aches, and fatigue, just like fibromyalgia: Hypothyroidism: Your thyroid gland doesn't make enough of a certain hormone. Rheumatoid arthritis or lupus: Problems with your immune system cause swelling and pain. Osteoarthritis: This is the “wear and tear” type of arthritis. Ankylosing spondylitis: This is a specific type of arthritis that causes pain and inflammation in your spine. Polymyalgia rheumatica: This disorder causes widespread pain and stiffness that come on quickly. Your doctor will want to rule out any of these other problems. She may take a sample of your blood to check your hormone levels or look for signs of inflammation. You may also get X-rays so she can look at your bones. If your doctor can't find another reason for your symptoms, she'll use a two-part process to help figure out if you have fibromyalgia. One part involves the trademark widespread pain on both sides of your body and above and below your waist. The other part measures how bad your symptoms are. She'll ask if you've had pain in 19 specific places in the past week, including your arms, legs, back, jaw, and neck. This is called the widespread pain index ( WPI), and scores range from 0 to 19. The symptom severity ( SS) scale measures three key symptoms during the past week: Fatigue Waking up still tired Thinking problems The SS scale ranges from 0 to 3: 0 -- No problems 1 -- Mild: It comes and goes. 2 -- Moderate: You usually have or feel it. 3 -- Severe: It seriously affects your daily life. Your doctor also will ask if you've had about 40 other symptoms that can affect people who have fibromyalgia. These include depression and anxiety, bellyaches, itching, taste changes, numbness, and dizziness. This score ranges from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (a lot of problems). Your doctor will add all the SS numbers together to get a score. It will be between 0 and 12. Your doctor may tell you that you fibromyalgia if you: Have a WPI score of 7 or more and SS score of 5 or more Have WPI of 3 to 6 and an SS score of 9 or more Have had symptoms at the same level for at least 3 months Don't have any other condition that can cause these symptoms From there, you'll talk about a plan to manage it. With the right treatment, most people who have it live a normal, active life., You could call fibromyalgia a copycat condition.Its main symptoms -- widespread pain and fatigue -- are a lot like those of other health problems.And there's no test or scan that can diagnose fibromyalgia, so it can be hard for your doctor to nail down what's causing your aches and pains.If you think you could have it, pack your patience.You may need to see several doctors to get the right diagnosis.Once you do, the right treatments can help you feel better.Your family doctor may be able to tell you have fibromyalgia if he's familiar with the condition.But you'll probably want to see a rheumatologist, a doctor who's an expert in problems with joints, muscles, and bones.Your rheumatologist will ask you about your health and family history -- you're more likely to have fibromyalgia if other people in your family have it.She'll give you a physical exam and may check for tender points.People who have fibromyalgia often feel tenderness when pressure is put on certain spots, generally around the back of your head, your neck, shoulders, elbows, knees, and hips.She'll also ask about your symptoms, so it's a good idea to keep a detailed record of where and when you hurt.Is the pain dull or sharp?Does it come and go, or is it constant?Are you tired a lot or not thinking clearly?Write down any other problems you have, even if you don't think they're related.Several conditions cause pain, muscle aches, and fatigue, just like fibromyalgia: Hypothyroidism: Your thyroid gland doesn't make enough of a certain hormone.Rheumatoid arthritis or lupus: Problems with your immune system cause swelling and pain.Osteoarthritis: This is the “wear and tear” type of arthritis.Ankylosing spondylitis: This is a specific type of arthritis that causes pain and inflammation in your spine.Polymyalgia rheumatica: This disorder causes widespread pain and stiffness that come on quickly.Your doctor will want to rule out any of these other problems.She may take a sample of your blood to check your hormone levels or look for signs of inflammation.You may also get X-rays so she can look at your bones.If your doctor can't find another reason for your symptoms, she'll use a two-part process to help figure out if you have fibromyalgia.One part involves the trademark widespread pain on both sides of your body and above and below your waist.The other part measures how bad your symptoms are.She'll ask if you've had pain in 19 specific places in the past week, including your arms, legs, back, jaw, and neck.This is called the widespread pain index ( WPI), and scores range from 0 to 19.The symptom severity ( SS) scale measures three key symptoms during the past week: Fatigue Waking up still tired Thinking problems The SS scale ranges from 0 to 3: 0 -- No problems 1 -- Mild: It comes and goes.2 -- Moderate: You usually have or feel it.3 -- Severe: It seriously affects your daily life.Your doctor also will ask if you've had about 40 other symptoms that can affect people who have fibromyalgia.These include depression and anxiety, bellyaches, itching, taste changes, numbness, and dizziness.This score ranges from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (a lot of problems).Your doctor will add all the SS numbers together to get a score.It will be between 0 and 12.Your doctor may tell you that you fibromyalgia if you: Have a WPI score of 7 or more and SS score of 5 or more Have WPI of 3 to 6 and an SS score of 9 or more Have had symptoms at the same level for at least 3 months Don't have any other condition that can cause these symptoms From there, you'll talk about a plan to manage it.With the right treatment, most people who have it live a normal, active life.

<human>: What is the symptom severity (SS) scale for fibromyalgia? <bot>: The symptom severity ( SS) scale measures three key symptoms during the past week: Fatigue Waking up still tired Thinking problems The SS scale ranges from 0 to 3: 0 -- No problems 1 -- Mild: It comes and goes. 2 -- Moderate: You usually have or feel it. 3 -- Severe: It seriously affects your daily life. Your doctor also will ask if you've had about 40 other symptoms that can affect people who have fibromyalgia. These include depression and anxiety, bellyaches, itching, taste changes, numbness, and dizziness. This score ranges from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (a lot of problems). Your doctor will add all the SS numbers together to get a score. It will be between 0 and 12.,context: You could call fibromyalgia a copycat condition. Its main symptoms -- widespread pain and fatigue -- are a lot like those of other health problems. And there's no test or scan that can diagnose fibromyalgia, so it can be hard for your doctor to nail down what's causing your aches and pains. If you think you could have it, pack your patience. You may need to see several doctors to get the right diagnosis. Once you do, the right treatments can help you feel better. Your family doctor may be able to tell you have fibromyalgia if he's familiar with the condition. But you'll probably want to see a rheumatologist, a doctor who's an expert in problems with joints, muscles, and bones. Your rheumatologist will ask you about your health and family history -- you're more likely to have fibromyalgia if other people in your family have it. She'll give you a physical exam and may check for tender points. People who have fibromyalgia often feel tenderness when pressure is put on certain spots, generally around the back of your head, your neck, shoulders, elbows, knees, and hips. She'll also ask about your symptoms, so it's a good idea to keep a detailed record of where and when you hurt. Is the pain dull or sharp? Does it come and go, or is it constant? Are you tired a lot or not thinking clearly? Write down any other problems you have, even if you don't think they're related. Several conditions cause pain, muscle aches, and fatigue, just like fibromyalgia: Hypothyroidism: Your thyroid gland doesn't make enough of a certain hormone. Rheumatoid arthritis or lupus: Problems with your immune system cause swelling and pain. Osteoarthritis: This is the “wear and tear” type of arthritis. Ankylosing spondylitis: This is a specific type of arthritis that causes pain and inflammation in your spine. Polymyalgia rheumatica: This disorder causes widespread pain and stiffness that come on quickly. Your doctor will want to rule out any of these other problems. She may take a sample of your blood to check your hormone levels or look for signs of inflammation. You may also get X-rays so she can look at your bones. If your doctor can't find another reason for your symptoms, she'll use a two-part process to help figure out if you have fibromyalgia. One part involves the trademark widespread pain on both sides of your body and above and below your waist. The other part measures how bad your symptoms are. She'll ask if you've had pain in 19 specific places in the past week, including your arms, legs, back, jaw, and neck. This is called the widespread pain index ( WPI), and scores range from 0 to 19. The symptom severity ( SS) scale measures three key symptoms during the past week: Fatigue Waking up still tired Thinking problems The SS scale ranges from 0 to 3: 0 -- No problems 1 -- Mild: It comes and goes. 2 -- Moderate: You usually have or feel it. 3 -- Severe: It seriously affects your daily life. Your doctor also will ask if you've had about 40 other symptoms that can affect people who have fibromyalgia. These include depression and anxiety, bellyaches, itching, taste changes, numbness, and dizziness. This score ranges from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (a lot of problems). Your doctor will add all the SS numbers together to get a score. It will be between 0 and 12. Your doctor may tell you that you fibromyalgia if you: Have a WPI score of 7 or more and SS score of 5 or more Have WPI of 3 to 6 and an SS score of 9 or more Have had symptoms at the same level for at least 3 months Don't have any other condition that can cause these symptoms From there, you'll talk about a plan to manage it. With the right treatment, most people who have it live a normal, active life., You could call fibromyalgia a copycat condition.Its main symptoms -- widespread pain and fatigue -- are a lot like those of other health problems.And there's no test or scan that can diagnose fibromyalgia, so it can be hard for your doctor to nail down what's causing your aches and pains.If you think you could have it, pack your patience.You may need to see several doctors to get the right diagnosis.Once you do, the right treatments can help you feel better.Your family doctor may be able to tell you have fibromyalgia if he's familiar with the condition.But you'll probably want to see a rheumatologist, a doctor who's an expert in problems with joints, muscles, and bones.Your rheumatologist will ask you about your health and family history -- you're more likely to have fibromyalgia if other people in your family have it.She'll give you a physical exam and may check for tender points.People who have fibromyalgia often feel tenderness when pressure is put on certain spots, generally around the back of your head, your neck, shoulders, elbows, knees, and hips.She'll also ask about your symptoms, so it's a good idea to keep a detailed record of where and when you hurt.Is the pain dull or sharp?Does it come and go, or is it constant?Are you tired a lot or not thinking clearly?Write down any other problems you have, even if you don't think they're related.Several conditions cause pain, muscle aches, and fatigue, just like fibromyalgia: Hypothyroidism: Your thyroid gland doesn't make enough of a certain hormone.Rheumatoid arthritis or lupus: Problems with your immune system cause swelling and pain.Osteoarthritis: This is the “wear and tear” type of arthritis.Ankylosing spondylitis: This is a specific type of arthritis that causes pain and inflammation in your spine.Polymyalgia rheumatica: This disorder causes widespread pain and stiffness that come on quickly.Your doctor will want to rule out any of these other problems.She may take a sample of your blood to check your hormone levels or look for signs of inflammation.You may also get X-rays so she can look at your bones.If your doctor can't find another reason for your symptoms, she'll use a two-part process to help figure out if you have fibromyalgia.One part involves the trademark widespread pain on both sides of your body and above and below your waist.The other part measures how bad your symptoms are.She'll ask if you've had pain in 19 specific places in the past week, including your arms, legs, back, jaw, and neck.This is called the widespread pain index ( WPI), and scores range from 0 to 19.The symptom severity ( SS) scale measures three key symptoms during the past week: Fatigue Waking up still tired Thinking problems The SS scale ranges from 0 to 3: 0 -- No problems 1 -- Mild: It comes and goes.2 -- Moderate: You usually have or feel it.3 -- Severe: It seriously affects your daily life.Your doctor also will ask if you've had about 40 other symptoms that can affect people who have fibromyalgia.These include depression and anxiety, bellyaches, itching, taste changes, numbness, and dizziness.This score ranges from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (a lot of problems).Your doctor will add all the SS numbers together to get a score.It will be between 0 and 12.Your doctor may tell you that you fibromyalgia if you: Have a WPI score of 7 or more and SS score of 5 or more Have WPI of 3 to 6 and an SS score of 9 or more Have had symptoms at the same level for at least 3 months Don't have any other condition that can cause these symptoms From there, you'll talk about a plan to manage it.With the right treatment, most people who have it live a normal, active life.

<human>: What can cause symptoms similar to fibromyalgia? <bot>: Several conditions cause pain, muscle aches, and fatigue, just like fibromyalgia: Hypothyroidism: Your thyroid gland doesn't make enough of a certain hormone. Rheumatoid arthritis or lupus: Problems with your immune system cause swelling and pain. Osteoarthritis: This is the “wear and tear” type of arthritis. Ankylosing spondylitis: This is a specific type of arthritis that causes pain and inflammation in your spine. Polymyalgia rheumatica: This disorder causes widespread pain and stiffness that come on quickly. Your doctor will want to rule out any of these other problems. She may take a sample of your blood to check your hormone levels or look for signs of inflammation. You may also get X-rays so she can look at your bones.,context: You could call fibromyalgia a copycat condition. Its main symptoms -- widespread pain and fatigue -- are a lot like those of other health problems. And there's no test or scan that can diagnose fibromyalgia, so it can be hard for your doctor to nail down what's causing your aches and pains. If you think you could have it, pack your patience. You may need to see several doctors to get the right diagnosis. Once you do, the right treatments can help you feel better. Your family doctor may be able to tell you have fibromyalgia if he's familiar with the condition. But you'll probably want to see a rheumatologist, a doctor who's an expert in problems with joints, muscles, and bones. Your rheumatologist will ask you about your health and family history -- you're more likely to have fibromyalgia if other people in your family have it. She'll give you a physical exam and may check for tender points. People who have fibromyalgia often feel tenderness when pressure is put on certain spots, generally around the back of your head, your neck, shoulders, elbows, knees, and hips. She'll also ask about your symptoms, so it's a good idea to keep a detailed record of where and when you hurt. Is the pain dull or sharp? Does it come and go, or is it constant? Are you tired a lot or not thinking clearly? Write down any other problems you have, even if you don't think they're related. Several conditions cause pain, muscle aches, and fatigue, just like fibromyalgia: Hypothyroidism: Your thyroid gland doesn't make enough of a certain hormone. Rheumatoid arthritis or lupus: Problems with your immune system cause swelling and pain. Osteoarthritis: This is the “wear and tear” type of arthritis. Ankylosing spondylitis: This is a specific type of arthritis that causes pain and inflammation in your spine. Polymyalgia rheumatica: This disorder causes widespread pain and stiffness that come on quickly. Your doctor will want to rule out any of these other problems. She may take a sample of your blood to check your hormone levels or look for signs of inflammation. You may also get X-rays so she can look at your bones. If your doctor can't find another reason for your symptoms, she'll use a two-part process to help figure out if you have fibromyalgia. One part involves the trademark widespread pain on both sides of your body and above and below your waist. The other part measures how bad your symptoms are. She'll ask if you've had pain in 19 specific places in the past week, including your arms, legs, back, jaw, and neck. This is called the widespread pain index ( WPI), and scores range from 0 to 19. The symptom severity ( SS) scale measures three key symptoms during the past week: Fatigue Waking up still tired Thinking problems The SS scale ranges from 0 to 3: 0 -- No problems 1 -- Mild: It comes and goes. 2 -- Moderate: You usually have or feel it. 3 -- Severe: It seriously affects your daily life. Your doctor also will ask if you've had about 40 other symptoms that can affect people who have fibromyalgia. These include depression and anxiety, bellyaches, itching, taste changes, numbness, and dizziness. This score ranges from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (a lot of problems). Your doctor will add all the SS numbers together to get a score. It will be between 0 and 12. Your doctor may tell you that you fibromyalgia if you: Have a WPI score of 7 or more and SS score of 5 or more Have WPI of 3 to 6 and an SS score of 9 or more Have had symptoms at the same level for at least 3 months Don't have any other condition that can cause these symptoms From there, you'll talk about a plan to manage it. With the right treatment, most people who have it live a normal, active life., You could call fibromyalgia a copycat condition.Its main symptoms -- widespread pain and fatigue -- are a lot like those of other health problems.And there's no test or scan that can diagnose fibromyalgia, so it can be hard for your doctor to nail down what's causing your aches and pains.If you think you could have it, pack your patience.You may need to see several doctors to get the right diagnosis.Once you do, the right treatments can help you feel better.Your family doctor may be able to tell you have fibromyalgia if he's familiar with the condition.But you'll probably want to see a rheumatologist, a doctor who's an expert in problems with joints, muscles, and bones.Your rheumatologist will ask you about your health and family history -- you're more likely to have fibromyalgia if other people in your family have it.She'll give you a physical exam and may check for tender points.People who have fibromyalgia often feel tenderness when pressure is put on certain spots, generally around the back of your head, your neck, shoulders, elbows, knees, and hips.She'll also ask about your symptoms, so it's a good idea to keep a detailed record of where and when you hurt.Is the pain dull or sharp?Does it come and go, or is it constant?Are you tired a lot or not thinking clearly?Write down any other problems you have, even if you don't think they're related.Several conditions cause pain, muscle aches, and fatigue, just like fibromyalgia: Hypothyroidism: Your thyroid gland doesn't make enough of a certain hormone.Rheumatoid arthritis or lupus: Problems with your immune system cause swelling and pain.Osteoarthritis: This is the “wear and tear” type of arthritis.Ankylosing spondylitis: This is a specific type of arthritis that causes pain and inflammation in your spine.Polymyalgia rheumatica: This disorder causes widespread pain and stiffness that come on quickly.Your doctor will want to rule out any of these other problems.She may take a sample of your blood to check your hormone levels or look for signs of inflammation.You may also get X-rays so she can look at your bones.If your doctor can't find another reason for your symptoms, she'll use a two-part process to help figure out if you have fibromyalgia.One part involves the trademark widespread pain on both sides of your body and above and below your waist.The other part measures how bad your symptoms are.She'll ask if you've had pain in 19 specific places in the past week, including your arms, legs, back, jaw, and neck.This is called the widespread pain index ( WPI), and scores range from 0 to 19.The symptom severity ( SS) scale measures three key symptoms during the past week: Fatigue Waking up still tired Thinking problems The SS scale ranges from 0 to 3: 0 -- No problems 1 -- Mild: It comes and goes.2 -- Moderate: You usually have or feel it.3 -- Severe: It seriously affects your daily life.Your doctor also will ask if you've had about 40 other symptoms that can affect people who have fibromyalgia.These include depression and anxiety, bellyaches, itching, taste changes, numbness, and dizziness.This score ranges from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (a lot of problems).Your doctor will add all the SS numbers together to get a score.It will be between 0 and 12.Your doctor may tell you that you fibromyalgia if you: Have a WPI score of 7 or more and SS score of 5 or more Have WPI of 3 to 6 and an SS score of 9 or more Have had symptoms at the same level for at least 3 months Don't have any other condition that can cause these symptoms From there, you'll talk about a plan to manage it.With the right treatment, most people who have it live a normal, active life.

<human>: How does the widespread pain index (WPI) help diagnose fibromyalgia? <bot>: If your doctor can't find another reason for your symptoms, she'll use a two-part process to help figure out if you have fibromyalgia. One part involves the trademark widespread pain on both sides of your body and above and below your waist. The other part measures how bad your symptoms are. She'll ask if you've had pain in 19 specific places in the past week, including your arms, legs, back, jaw, and neck. This is called the widespread pain index ( WPI), and scores range from 0 to 19.,context: You could call fibromyalgia a copycat condition. Its main symptoms -- widespread pain and fatigue -- are a lot like those of other health problems. And there's no test or scan that can diagnose fibromyalgia, so it can be hard for your doctor to nail down what's causing your aches and pains. If you think you could have it, pack your patience. You may need to see several doctors to get the right diagnosis. Once you do, the right treatments can help you feel better. Your family doctor may be able to tell you have fibromyalgia if he's familiar with the condition. But you'll probably want to see a rheumatologist, a doctor who's an expert in problems with joints, muscles, and bones. Your rheumatologist will ask you about your health and family history -- you're more likely to have fibromyalgia if other people in your family have it. She'll give you a physical exam and may check for tender points. People who have fibromyalgia often feel tenderness when pressure is put on certain spots, generally around the back of your head, your neck, shoulders, elbows, knees, and hips. She'll also ask about your symptoms, so it's a good idea to keep a detailed record of where and when you hurt. Is the pain dull or sharp? Does it come and go, or is it constant? Are you tired a lot or not thinking clearly? Write down any other problems you have, even if you don't think they're related. Several conditions cause pain, muscle aches, and fatigue, just like fibromyalgia: Hypothyroidism: Your thyroid gland doesn't make enough of a certain hormone. Rheumatoid arthritis or lupus: Problems with your immune system cause swelling and pain. Osteoarthritis: This is the “wear and tear” type of arthritis. Ankylosing spondylitis: This is a specific type of arthritis that causes pain and inflammation in your spine. Polymyalgia rheumatica: This disorder causes widespread pain and stiffness that come on quickly. Your doctor will want to rule out any of these other problems. She may take a sample of your blood to check your hormone levels or look for signs of inflammation. You may also get X-rays so she can look at your bones. If your doctor can't find another reason for your symptoms, she'll use a two-part process to help figure out if you have fibromyalgia. One part involves the trademark widespread pain on both sides of your body and above and below your waist. The other part measures how bad your symptoms are. She'll ask if you've had pain in 19 specific places in the past week, including your arms, legs, back, jaw, and neck. This is called the widespread pain index ( WPI), and scores range from 0 to 19. The symptom severity ( SS) scale measures three key symptoms during the past week: Fatigue Waking up still tired Thinking problems The SS scale ranges from 0 to 3: 0 -- No problems 1 -- Mild: It comes and goes. 2 -- Moderate: You usually have or feel it. 3 -- Severe: It seriously affects your daily life. Your doctor also will ask if you've had about 40 other symptoms that can affect people who have fibromyalgia. These include depression and anxiety, bellyaches, itching, taste changes, numbness, and dizziness. This score ranges from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (a lot of problems). Your doctor will add all the SS numbers together to get a score. It will be between 0 and 12. Your doctor may tell you that you fibromyalgia if you: Have a WPI score of 7 or more and SS score of 5 or more Have WPI of 3 to 6 and an SS score of 9 or more Have had symptoms at the same level for at least 3 months Don't have any other condition that can cause these symptoms From there, you'll talk about a plan to manage it. With the right treatment, most people who have it live a normal, active life., You could call fibromyalgia a copycat condition.Its main symptoms -- widespread pain and fatigue -- are a lot like those of other health problems.And there's no test or scan that can diagnose fibromyalgia, so it can be hard for your doctor to nail down what's causing your aches and pains.If you think you could have it, pack your patience.You may need to see several doctors to get the right diagnosis.Once you do, the right treatments can help you feel better.Your family doctor may be able to tell you have fibromyalgia if he's familiar with the condition.But you'll probably want to see a rheumatologist, a doctor who's an expert in problems with joints, muscles, and bones.Your rheumatologist will ask you about your health and family history -- you're more likely to have fibromyalgia if other people in your family have it.She'll give you a physical exam and may check for tender points.People who have fibromyalgia often feel tenderness when pressure is put on certain spots, generally around the back of your head, your neck, shoulders, elbows, knees, and hips.She'll also ask about your symptoms, so it's a good idea to keep a detailed record of where and when you hurt.Is the pain dull or sharp?Does it come and go, or is it constant?Are you tired a lot or not thinking clearly?Write down any other problems you have, even if you don't think they're related.Several conditions cause pain, muscle aches, and fatigue, just like fibromyalgia: Hypothyroidism: Your thyroid gland doesn't make enough of a certain hormone.Rheumatoid arthritis or lupus: Problems with your immune system cause swelling and pain.Osteoarthritis: This is the “wear and tear” type of arthritis.Ankylosing spondylitis: This is a specific type of arthritis that causes pain and inflammation in your spine.Polymyalgia rheumatica: This disorder causes widespread pain and stiffness that come on quickly.Your doctor will want to rule out any of these other problems.She may take a sample of your blood to check your hormone levels or look for signs of inflammation.You may also get X-rays so she can look at your bones.If your doctor can't find another reason for your symptoms, she'll use a two-part process to help figure out if you have fibromyalgia.One part involves the trademark widespread pain on both sides of your body and above and below your waist.The other part measures how bad your symptoms are.She'll ask if you've had pain in 19 specific places in the past week, including your arms, legs, back, jaw, and neck.This is called the widespread pain index ( WPI), and scores range from 0 to 19.The symptom severity ( SS) scale measures three key symptoms during the past week: Fatigue Waking up still tired Thinking problems The SS scale ranges from 0 to 3: 0 -- No problems 1 -- Mild: It comes and goes.2 -- Moderate: You usually have or feel it.3 -- Severe: It seriously affects your daily life.Your doctor also will ask if you've had about 40 other symptoms that can affect people who have fibromyalgia.These include depression and anxiety, bellyaches, itching, taste changes, numbness, and dizziness.This score ranges from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (a lot of problems).Your doctor will add all the SS numbers together to get a score.It will be between 0 and 12.Your doctor may tell you that you fibromyalgia if you: Have a WPI score of 7 or more and SS score of 5 or more Have WPI of 3 to 6 and an SS score of 9 or more Have had symptoms at the same level for at least 3 months Don't have any other condition that can cause these symptoms From there, you'll talk about a plan to manage it.With the right treatment, most people who have it live a normal, active life.

<human>: What are the first steps in diagnosing fibromyalgia? <bot>: But you'll probably want to see a rheumatologist, a doctor who's an expert in problems with joints, muscles, and bones. Your rheumatologist will ask you about your health and family history -- you're more likely to have fibromyalgia if other people in your family have it. She'll give you a physical exam and may check for tender points. People who have fibromyalgia often feel tenderness when pressure is put on certain spots, generally around the back of your head, your neck, shoulders, elbows, knees, and hips. She'll also ask about your symptoms, so it's a good idea to keep a detailed record of where and when you hurt. Is the pain dull or sharp? Does it come and go, or is it constant? Are you tired a lot or not thinking clearly? Write down any other problems you have, even if you don't think they're related.,context: You could call fibromyalgia a copycat condition. Its main symptoms -- widespread pain and fatigue -- are a lot like those of other health problems. And there's no test or scan that can diagnose fibromyalgia, so it can be hard for your doctor to nail down what's causing your aches and pains. If you think you could have it, pack your patience. You may need to see several doctors to get the right diagnosis. Once you do, the right treatments can help you feel better. Your family doctor may be able to tell you have fibromyalgia if he's familiar with the condition. But you'll probably want to see a rheumatologist, a doctor who's an expert in problems with joints, muscles, and bones. Your rheumatologist will ask you about your health and family history -- you're more likely to have fibromyalgia if other people in your family have it. She'll give you a physical exam and may check for tender points. People who have fibromyalgia often feel tenderness when pressure is put on certain spots, generally around the back of your head, your neck, shoulders, elbows, knees, and hips. She'll also ask about your symptoms, so it's a good idea to keep a detailed record of where and when you hurt. Is the pain dull or sharp? Does it come and go, or is it constant? Are you tired a lot or not thinking clearly? Write down any other problems you have, even if you don't think they're related. Several conditions cause pain, muscle aches, and fatigue, just like fibromyalgia: Hypothyroidism: Your thyroid gland doesn't make enough of a certain hormone. Rheumatoid arthritis or lupus: Problems with your immune system cause swelling and pain. Osteoarthritis: This is the “wear and tear” type of arthritis. Ankylosing spondylitis: This is a specific type of arthritis that causes pain and inflammation in your spine. Polymyalgia rheumatica: This disorder causes widespread pain and stiffness that come on quickly. Your doctor will want to rule out any of these other problems. She may take a sample of your blood to check your hormone levels or look for signs of inflammation. You may also get X-rays so she can look at your bones. If your doctor can't find another reason for your symptoms, she'll use a two-part process to help figure out if you have fibromyalgia. One part involves the trademark widespread pain on both sides of your body and above and below your waist. The other part measures how bad your symptoms are. She'll ask if you've had pain in 19 specific places in the past week, including your arms, legs, back, jaw, and neck. This is called the widespread pain index ( WPI), and scores range from 0 to 19. The symptom severity ( SS) scale measures three key symptoms during the past week: Fatigue Waking up still tired Thinking problems The SS scale ranges from 0 to 3: 0 -- No problems 1 -- Mild: It comes and goes. 2 -- Moderate: You usually have or feel it. 3 -- Severe: It seriously affects your daily life. Your doctor also will ask if you've had about 40 other symptoms that can affect people who have fibromyalgia. These include depression and anxiety, bellyaches, itching, taste changes, numbness, and dizziness. This score ranges from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (a lot of problems). Your doctor will add all the SS numbers together to get a score. It will be between 0 and 12. Your doctor may tell you that you fibromyalgia if you: Have a WPI score of 7 or more and SS score of 5 or more Have WPI of 3 to 6 and an SS score of 9 or more Have had symptoms at the same level for at least 3 months Don't have any other condition that can cause these symptoms From there, you'll talk about a plan to manage it. With the right treatment, most people who have it live a normal, active life., You could call fibromyalgia a copycat condition.Its main symptoms -- widespread pain and fatigue -- are a lot like those of other health problems.And there's no test or scan that can diagnose fibromyalgia, so it can be hard for your doctor to nail down what's causing your aches and pains.If you think you could have it, pack your patience.You may need to see several doctors to get the right diagnosis.Once you do, the right treatments can help you feel better.Your family doctor may be able to tell you have fibromyalgia if he's familiar with the condition.But you'll probably want to see a rheumatologist, a doctor who's an expert in problems with joints, muscles, and bones.Your rheumatologist will ask you about your health and family history -- you're more likely to have fibromyalgia if other people in your family have it.She'll give you a physical exam and may check for tender points.People who have fibromyalgia often feel tenderness when pressure is put on certain spots, generally around the back of your head, your neck, shoulders, elbows, knees, and hips.She'll also ask about your symptoms, so it's a good idea to keep a detailed record of where and when you hurt.Is the pain dull or sharp?Does it come and go, or is it constant?Are you tired a lot or not thinking clearly?Write down any other problems you have, even if you don't think they're related.Several conditions cause pain, muscle aches, and fatigue, just like fibromyalgia: Hypothyroidism: Your thyroid gland doesn't make enough of a certain hormone.Rheumatoid arthritis or lupus: Problems with your immune system cause swelling and pain.Osteoarthritis: This is the “wear and tear” type of arthritis.Ankylosing spondylitis: This is a specific type of arthritis that causes pain and inflammation in your spine.Polymyalgia rheumatica: This disorder causes widespread pain and stiffness that come on quickly.Your doctor will want to rule out any of these other problems.She may take a sample of your blood to check your hormone levels or look for signs of inflammation.You may also get X-rays so she can look at your bones.If your doctor can't find another reason for your symptoms, she'll use a two-part process to help figure out if you have fibromyalgia.One part involves the trademark widespread pain on both sides of your body and above and below your waist.The other part measures how bad your symptoms are.She'll ask if you've had pain in 19 specific places in the past week, including your arms, legs, back, jaw, and neck.This is called the widespread pain index ( WPI), and scores range from 0 to 19.The symptom severity ( SS) scale measures three key symptoms during the past week: Fatigue Waking up still tired Thinking problems The SS scale ranges from 0 to 3: 0 -- No problems 1 -- Mild: It comes and goes.2 -- Moderate: You usually have or feel it.3 -- Severe: It seriously affects your daily life.Your doctor also will ask if you've had about 40 other symptoms that can affect people who have fibromyalgia.These include depression and anxiety, bellyaches, itching, taste changes, numbness, and dizziness.This score ranges from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (a lot of problems).Your doctor will add all the SS numbers together to get a score.It will be between 0 and 12.Your doctor may tell you that you fibromyalgia if you: Have a WPI score of 7 or more and SS score of 5 or more Have WPI of 3 to 6 and an SS score of 9 or more Have had symptoms at the same level for at least 3 months Don't have any other condition that can cause these symptoms From there, you'll talk about a plan to manage it.With the right treatment, most people who have it live a normal, active life.

<human>: What can cause lice treatments not to work? <bot>: Second, female adult lice lay up to eight eggs a day. Over-the-counter lice treatments and prescription ones kill live lice and their eggs (nits), but they might not catch all of them. Because of the life cycle of lice, over-the-counter and prescription treatments may require two treatments, 7-9 days apart. If you don't reapply the product within the correct number of days, lice eggs can lurk behind and hatch later.,context:You carefully combed out the nits (lice eggs), applied and reapplied lice treatment as directed, and washed all the bedding and clothes. You thought your home was (finally) lice-free. Yet, the pesky mites keep coming back. There are two reasons for a recurrent lice infestation: The lice treatment you used didn't work. You or someone in your family came in contact with lice again. Treatments might not work for a couple of reasons. First, studies have shown that lice can be resistant to pesticide treatments that have been used in some geographical areas. Second, female adult lice lay up to eight eggs a day. Over-the-counter lice treatments and prescription ones kill live lice and their eggs (nits), but they might not catch all of them. Because of the life cycle of lice, over-the-counter and prescription treatments may require two treatments, 7-9 days apart. If you don't reapply the product within the correct number of days, lice eggs can lurk behind and hatch later. To be most effective, follow up prescription or over-the-counter treatment by combing through the hair for two weeks to rid the head completely of lice. You can get rid of lice on your head and in your home only to have it crawl back onto you or your child at daycare, school, or the gym. You might not be able to control the environment outside your home, but these tips can help keep lice away: Avoid head-to-head and hair-to-hair contact. This is the way head lice most commonly spread. Think about events like kids' slumber parties, sleepover camps, and sporting events such as wrestling. Don't share hats, scarves, hoodies, or other clothing. Don't share hair ribbons, barrettes, combs or brushes. ( Studies suggest girls are more likely to get lice than boys). Don't share towels. Don't share beds, sofas, rugs, pillows, or stuffed animals with someone who has or recently had lice. The CDC and FDA say you don't need to spend a lot of time and money cleaning the house after a lice outbreak. Head lice are bloodsuckers. Once they fall off the body, they only survive for a day or two. The chances that you'll catch them from sitting on the sofa or laying on the floor is quite small. But follow these simple steps to help prevent another lice attack: Wash and dry bedding, clothing, and stuffed toys using hot water (130 F) and high heat. If the items can't be washed, seal them in a plastic bag for 3 weeks. Dry cleaning also kills lice. Vacuum upholstered furniture and rugs. Lice room sprays or fumigants are toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. The FDA says that if you or someone in your family has head lice, you don't need these products. If lice keep coming back in your home, ask a doctor about the best treatment options for your family. You'll also want to find the exact source of the mites. But don't blame your pet. Your furry friends don't spread head lice.,You carefully combed out the nits (lice eggs), applied and reapplied lice treatment as directed, and washed all the bedding and clothes.You thought your home was (finally) lice-free.Yet, the pesky mites keep coming back.There are two reasons for a recurrent lice infestation: The lice treatment you used didn't work.You or someone in your family came in contact with lice again.Treatments might not work for a couple of reasons.First, studies have shown that lice can be resistant to pesticide treatments that have been used in some geographical areas.Second, female adult lice lay up to eight eggs a day.Over-the-counter lice treatments and prescription ones kill live lice and their eggs (nits), but they might not catch all of them.Because of the life cycle of lice, over-the-counter and prescription treatments may require two treatments, 7-9 days apart.If you don't reapply the product within the correct number of days, lice eggs can lurk behind and hatch later.To be most effective, follow up prescription or over-the-counter treatment by combing through the hair for two weeks to rid the head completely of lice.You can get rid of lice on your head and in your home only to have it crawl back onto you or your child at daycare, school, or the gym.You might not be able to control the environment outside your home, but these tips can help keep lice away: Avoid head-to-head and hair-to-hair contact.This is the way head lice most commonly spread.Think about events like kids' slumber parties, sleepover camps, and sporting events such as wrestling.Don't share hats, scarves, hoodies, or other clothing.Don't share hair ribbons, barrettes, combs or brushes.( Studies suggest girls are more likely to get lice than boys).Don't share towels.Don't share beds, sofas, rugs, pillows, or stuffed animals with someone who has or recently had lice.The CDC and FDA say you don't need to spend a lot of time and money cleaning the house after a lice outbreak.Head lice are bloodsuckers.Once they fall off the body, they only survive for a day or two.The chances that you'll catch them from sitting on the sofa or laying on the floor is quite small.But follow these simple steps to help prevent another lice attack: Wash and dry bedding, clothing, and stuffed toys using hot water (130 F) and high heat.If the items can't be washed, seal them in a plastic bag for 3 weeks.Dry cleaning also kills lice.Vacuum upholstered furniture and rugs.Lice room sprays or fumigants are toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.The FDA says that if you or someone in your family has head lice, you don't need these products.If lice keep coming back in your home, ask a doctor about the best treatment options for your family.You'll also want to find the exact source of the mites.But don't blame your pet.Your furry friends don't spread head lice.

<human>: How can you keep lice from coming back? <bot>: But follow these simple steps to help prevent another lice attack: Wash and dry bedding, clothing, and stuffed toys using hot water (130 F) and high heat. If the items can't be washed, seal them in a plastic bag for 3 weeks. Dry cleaning also kills lice. Vacuum upholstered furniture and rugs. You'll also want to find the exact source of the mites. Your furry friends don't spread head lice.,context:You carefully combed out the nits (lice eggs), applied and reapplied lice treatment as directed, and washed all the bedding and clothes. You thought your home was (finally) lice-free. Yet, the pesky mites keep coming back. There are two reasons for a recurrent lice infestation: The lice treatment you used didn't work. You or someone in your family came in contact with lice again. Treatments might not work for a couple of reasons. First, studies have shown that lice can be resistant to pesticide treatments that have been used in some geographical areas. Second, female adult lice lay up to eight eggs a day. Over-the-counter lice treatments and prescription ones kill live lice and their eggs (nits), but they might not catch all of them. Because of the life cycle of lice, over-the-counter and prescription treatments may require two treatments, 7-9 days apart. If you don't reapply the product within the correct number of days, lice eggs can lurk behind and hatch later. To be most effective, follow up prescription or over-the-counter treatment by combing through the hair for two weeks to rid the head completely of lice. You can get rid of lice on your head and in your home only to have it crawl back onto you or your child at daycare, school, or the gym. You might not be able to control the environment outside your home, but these tips can help keep lice away: Avoid head-to-head and hair-to-hair contact. This is the way head lice most commonly spread. Think about events like kids' slumber parties, sleepover camps, and sporting events such as wrestling. Don't share hats, scarves, hoodies, or other clothing. Don't share hair ribbons, barrettes, combs or brushes. ( Studies suggest girls are more likely to get lice than boys). Don't share towels. Don't share beds, sofas, rugs, pillows, or stuffed animals with someone who has or recently had lice. The CDC and FDA say you don't need to spend a lot of time and money cleaning the house after a lice outbreak. Head lice are bloodsuckers. Once they fall off the body, they only survive for a day or two. The chances that you'll catch them from sitting on the sofa or laying on the floor is quite small. But follow these simple steps to help prevent another lice attack: Wash and dry bedding, clothing, and stuffed toys using hot water (130 F) and high heat. If the items can't be washed, seal them in a plastic bag for 3 weeks. Dry cleaning also kills lice. Vacuum upholstered furniture and rugs. Lice room sprays or fumigants are toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. The FDA says that if you or someone in your family has head lice, you don't need these products. If lice keep coming back in your home, ask a doctor about the best treatment options for your family. You'll also want to find the exact source of the mites. But don't blame your pet. Your furry friends don't spread head lice.,You carefully combed out the nits (lice eggs), applied and reapplied lice treatment as directed, and washed all the bedding and clothes.You thought your home was (finally) lice-free.Yet, the pesky mites keep coming back.There are two reasons for a recurrent lice infestation: The lice treatment you used didn't work.You or someone in your family came in contact with lice again.Treatments might not work for a couple of reasons.First, studies have shown that lice can be resistant to pesticide treatments that have been used in some geographical areas.Second, female adult lice lay up to eight eggs a day.Over-the-counter lice treatments and prescription ones kill live lice and their eggs (nits), but they might not catch all of them.Because of the life cycle of lice, over-the-counter and prescription treatments may require two treatments, 7-9 days apart.If you don't reapply the product within the correct number of days, lice eggs can lurk behind and hatch later.To be most effective, follow up prescription or over-the-counter treatment by combing through the hair for two weeks to rid the head completely of lice.You can get rid of lice on your head and in your home only to have it crawl back onto you or your child at daycare, school, or the gym.You might not be able to control the environment outside your home, but these tips can help keep lice away: Avoid head-to-head and hair-to-hair contact.This is the way head lice most commonly spread.Think about events like kids' slumber parties, sleepover camps, and sporting events such as wrestling.Don't share hats, scarves, hoodies, or other clothing.Don't share hair ribbons, barrettes, combs or brushes.( Studies suggest girls are more likely to get lice than boys).Don't share towels.Don't share beds, sofas, rugs, pillows, or stuffed animals with someone who has or recently had lice.The CDC and FDA say you don't need to spend a lot of time and money cleaning the house after a lice outbreak.Head lice are bloodsuckers.Once they fall off the body, they only survive for a day or two.The chances that you'll catch them from sitting on the sofa or laying on the floor is quite small.But follow these simple steps to help prevent another lice attack: Wash and dry bedding, clothing, and stuffed toys using hot water (130 F) and high heat.If the items can't be washed, seal them in a plastic bag for 3 weeks.Dry cleaning also kills lice.Vacuum upholstered furniture and rugs.Lice room sprays or fumigants are toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.The FDA says that if you or someone in your family has head lice, you don't need these products.If lice keep coming back in your home, ask a doctor about the best treatment options for your family.You'll also want to find the exact source of the mites.But don't blame your pet.Your furry friends don't spread head lice.

<human>: My pet has fleas. How can my vet help control fleas in my home? <bot>: Ask your vet what she recommends. You want a product that treats fleas at every stage -- from egg to adult bug -- and that works well in your climate. Most flea treatments take only one dose a month to keep fleas from making you and your pets itch. If your pet is already on a flea treatment product, ask your vet about switching to something else. And make sure you treat every pet in the house.,context:Your dog or cat has been scratching lately. Something small and black jumps from the sofa onto your arm. Don’t freak out. Take control with these steps. Is your pet on a flea control program? If he is, it must not be working. Ask your vet what she recommends. You want a product that treats fleas at every stage -- from egg to adult bug -- and that works well in your climate. Most flea treatments take only one dose a month to keep fleas from making you and your pets itch. If your pet is already on a flea treatment product, ask your vet about switching to something else. And make sure you treat every pet in the house. If you rarely vacuum, fleas should inspire a change of habit. Regular vacuuming lowers the number of fleas and their eggs from carpeting, cracks in wood floors, and on curtains and upholstered furniture. It also catches them under furniture. Don’t forget to vacuum the areas where your pet sleeps and eats. Empty the vacuum cleaner bin or throw away bags in a garbage can outside right away so the fleas can’t sneak back in. For the parts of your home where you and your pets hang out the most, like the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, vacuum every day. For everywhere else, do it once a week. If you have a serious flea invasion, have your carpets steam cleaned. The heat will kill the fleas, but it may not kill all the eggs. They may hatch later, and you may have to steam clean again. For very bad cases, you might consider calling an exterminator. Just make sure whatever you do is safe for you and your pets. Hot, soapy water kills fleas, so wash your cat or dog’s bed every week. And if your pets sleep in your bed or with your kids, make sure to wash everyone else’s bedding, too. It may seem old school, but a flea comb with tiny teeth can do a good job of removing fleas from your pet. Do it outside, and focus on the neck area and the base of the tail. Keep a cup of warm, soapy water beside you. Use it to dip the comb so you can drown the fleas. Regular flea combing will also let you know how your flea control efforts are working. Once the house is vacuumed and the bedding is washed, give your dog a bath. Bathing your pet regularly will also help rid your home of fleas. Any soap will kill them, so you don’t have to use a flea bath. But make sure that the soap you use is safe for a cat or dog. Some people like to finish the bath with a nice-smelling essential oil that may also help keep fleas away. Before you do, know that some dogs and cats may have problems with oils with: Citrus Cinnamon Clove D-limonene Geranium Tea tree Lavender Linalool Bay Eucalyptus Pennyroyal Rue These essential oils are less likely to cause problems if you use only a little bit: Lemongrass Cedar wood Peppermint Rosemary Thyme,Your dog or cat has been scratching lately.Something small and black jumps from the sofa onto your arm.Don’t freak out.Take control with these steps.Is your pet on a flea control program?If he is, it must not be working.Ask your vet what she recommends.You want a product that treats fleas at every stage -- from egg to adult bug -- and that works well in your climate.Most flea treatments take only one dose a month to keep fleas from making you and your pets itch.If your pet is already on a flea treatment product, ask your vet about switching to something else.And make sure you treat every pet in the house.If you rarely vacuum, fleas should inspire a change of habit.Regular vacuuming lowers the number of fleas and their eggs from carpeting, cracks in wood floors, and on curtains and upholstered furniture.It also catches them under furniture.Don’t forget to vacuum the areas where your pet sleeps and eats.Empty the vacuum cleaner bin or throw away bags in a garbage can outside right away so the fleas can’t sneak back in.For the parts of your home where you and your pets hang out the most, like the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, vacuum every day.For everywhere else, do it once a week.If you have a serious flea invasion, have your carpets steam cleaned.The heat will kill the fleas, but it may not kill all the eggs.They may hatch later, and you may have to steam clean again.For very bad cases, you might consider calling an exterminator.Just make sure whatever you do is safe for you and your pets.Hot, soapy water kills fleas, so wash your cat or dog’s bed every week.And if your pets sleep in your bed or with your kids, make sure to wash everyone else’s bedding, too.It may seem old school, but a flea comb with tiny teeth can do a good job of removing fleas from your pet.Do it outside, and focus on the neck area and the base of the tail.Keep a cup of warm, soapy water beside you.Use it to dip the comb so you can drown the fleas.Regular flea combing will also let you know how your flea control efforts are working.Once the house is vacuumed and the bedding is washed, give your dog a bath.Bathing your pet regularly will also help rid your home of fleas.Any soap will kill them, so you don’t have to use a flea bath.But make sure that the soap you use is safe for a cat or dog.Some people like to finish the bath with a nice-smelling essential oil that may also help keep fleas away.Before you do, know that some dogs and cats may have problems with oils with: Citrus Cinnamon Clove D-limonene Geranium Tea tree Lavender Linalool Bay Eucalyptus Pennyroyal Rue These essential oils are less likely to cause problems if you use only a little bit: Lemongrass Cedar wood Peppermint Rosemary Thyme

<human>: How do I use a flea comb to get rid of fleas on my pet? <bot>: It may seem old school, but a flea comb with tiny teeth can do a good job of removing fleas from your pet. Do it outside, and focus on the neck area and the base of the tail. Keep a cup of warm, soapy water beside you. Use it to dip the comb so you can drown the fleas. Regular flea combing will also let you know how your flea control efforts are working.,context:Your dog or cat has been scratching lately. Something small and black jumps from the sofa onto your arm. Don’t freak out. Take control with these steps. Is your pet on a flea control program? If he is, it must not be working. Ask your vet what she recommends. You want a product that treats fleas at every stage -- from egg to adult bug -- and that works well in your climate. Most flea treatments take only one dose a month to keep fleas from making you and your pets itch. If your pet is already on a flea treatment product, ask your vet about switching to something else. And make sure you treat every pet in the house. If you rarely vacuum, fleas should inspire a change of habit. Regular vacuuming lowers the number of fleas and their eggs from carpeting, cracks in wood floors, and on curtains and upholstered furniture. It also catches them under furniture. Don’t forget to vacuum the areas where your pet sleeps and eats. Empty the vacuum cleaner bin or throw away bags in a garbage can outside right away so the fleas can’t sneak back in. For the parts of your home where you and your pets hang out the most, like the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, vacuum every day. For everywhere else, do it once a week. If you have a serious flea invasion, have your carpets steam cleaned. The heat will kill the fleas, but it may not kill all the eggs. They may hatch later, and you may have to steam clean again. For very bad cases, you might consider calling an exterminator. Just make sure whatever you do is safe for you and your pets. Hot, soapy water kills fleas, so wash your cat or dog’s bed every week. And if your pets sleep in your bed or with your kids, make sure to wash everyone else’s bedding, too. It may seem old school, but a flea comb with tiny teeth can do a good job of removing fleas from your pet. Do it outside, and focus on the neck area and the base of the tail. Keep a cup of warm, soapy water beside you. Use it to dip the comb so you can drown the fleas. Regular flea combing will also let you know how your flea control efforts are working. Once the house is vacuumed and the bedding is washed, give your dog a bath. Bathing your pet regularly will also help rid your home of fleas. Any soap will kill them, so you don’t have to use a flea bath. But make sure that the soap you use is safe for a cat or dog. Some people like to finish the bath with a nice-smelling essential oil that may also help keep fleas away. Before you do, know that some dogs and cats may have problems with oils with: Citrus Cinnamon Clove D-limonene Geranium Tea tree Lavender Linalool Bay Eucalyptus Pennyroyal Rue These essential oils are less likely to cause problems if you use only a little bit: Lemongrass Cedar wood Peppermint Rosemary Thyme,Your dog or cat has been scratching lately.Something small and black jumps from the sofa onto your arm.Don’t freak out.Take control with these steps.Is your pet on a flea control program?If he is, it must not be working.Ask your vet what she recommends.You want a product that treats fleas at every stage -- from egg to adult bug -- and that works well in your climate.Most flea treatments take only one dose a month to keep fleas from making you and your pets itch.If your pet is already on a flea treatment product, ask your vet about switching to something else.And make sure you treat every pet in the house.If you rarely vacuum, fleas should inspire a change of habit.Regular vacuuming lowers the number of fleas and their eggs from carpeting, cracks in wood floors, and on curtains and upholstered furniture.It also catches them under furniture.Don’t forget to vacuum the areas where your pet sleeps and eats.Empty the vacuum cleaner bin or throw away bags in a garbage can outside right away so the fleas can’t sneak back in.For the parts of your home where you and your pets hang out the most, like the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, vacuum every day.For everywhere else, do it once a week.If you have a serious flea invasion, have your carpets steam cleaned.The heat will kill the fleas, but it may not kill all the eggs.They may hatch later, and you may have to steam clean again.For very bad cases, you might consider calling an exterminator.Just make sure whatever you do is safe for you and your pets.Hot, soapy water kills fleas, so wash your cat or dog’s bed every week.And if your pets sleep in your bed or with your kids, make sure to wash everyone else’s bedding, too.It may seem old school, but a flea comb with tiny teeth can do a good job of removing fleas from your pet.Do it outside, and focus on the neck area and the base of the tail.Keep a cup of warm, soapy water beside you.Use it to dip the comb so you can drown the fleas.Regular flea combing will also let you know how your flea control efforts are working.Once the house is vacuumed and the bedding is washed, give your dog a bath.Bathing your pet regularly will also help rid your home of fleas.Any soap will kill them, so you don’t have to use a flea bath.But make sure that the soap you use is safe for a cat or dog.Some people like to finish the bath with a nice-smelling essential oil that may also help keep fleas away.Before you do, know that some dogs and cats may have problems with oils with: Citrus Cinnamon Clove D-limonene Geranium Tea tree Lavender Linalool Bay Eucalyptus Pennyroyal Rue These essential oils are less likely to cause problems if you use only a little bit: Lemongrass Cedar wood Peppermint Rosemary Thyme

<human>: How should I bathe my pet to help rid my home of fleas? <bot>: Bathing your pet regularly will also help rid your home of fleas. Any soap will kill them, so you don’t have to use a flea bath. But make sure that the soap you use is safe for a cat or dog. Some people like to finish the bath with a nice-smelling essential oil that may also help keep fleas away. Before you do, know that some dogs and cats may have problems with oils with: Citrus Cinnamon Clove D-limonene Geranium Tea tree Lavender Linalool Bay Eucalyptus Pennyroyal Rue These essential oils are less likely to cause problems if you use only a little bit: Lemongrass Cedar wood Peppermint Rosemary Thyme,context:Your dog or cat has been scratching lately. Something small and black jumps from the sofa onto your arm. Don’t freak out. Take control with these steps. Is your pet on a flea control program? If he is, it must not be working. Ask your vet what she recommends. You want a product that treats fleas at every stage -- from egg to adult bug -- and that works well in your climate. Most flea treatments take only one dose a month to keep fleas from making you and your pets itch. If your pet is already on a flea treatment product, ask your vet about switching to something else. And make sure you treat every pet in the house. If you rarely vacuum, fleas should inspire a change of habit. Regular vacuuming lowers the number of fleas and their eggs from carpeting, cracks in wood floors, and on curtains and upholstered furniture. It also catches them under furniture. Don’t forget to vacuum the areas where your pet sleeps and eats. Empty the vacuum cleaner bin or throw away bags in a garbage can outside right away so the fleas can’t sneak back in. For the parts of your home where you and your pets hang out the most, like the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, vacuum every day. For everywhere else, do it once a week. If you have a serious flea invasion, have your carpets steam cleaned. The heat will kill the fleas, but it may not kill all the eggs. They may hatch later, and you may have to steam clean again. For very bad cases, you might consider calling an exterminator. Just make sure whatever you do is safe for you and your pets. Hot, soapy water kills fleas, so wash your cat or dog’s bed every week. And if your pets sleep in your bed or with your kids, make sure to wash everyone else’s bedding, too. It may seem old school, but a flea comb with tiny teeth can do a good job of removing fleas from your pet. Do it outside, and focus on the neck area and the base of the tail. Keep a cup of warm, soapy water beside you. Use it to dip the comb so you can drown the fleas. Regular flea combing will also let you know how your flea control efforts are working. Once the house is vacuumed and the bedding is washed, give your dog a bath. Bathing your pet regularly will also help rid your home of fleas. Any soap will kill them, so you don’t have to use a flea bath. But make sure that the soap you use is safe for a cat or dog. Some people like to finish the bath with a nice-smelling essential oil that may also help keep fleas away. Before you do, know that some dogs and cats may have problems with oils with: Citrus Cinnamon Clove D-limonene Geranium Tea tree Lavender Linalool Bay Eucalyptus Pennyroyal Rue These essential oils are less likely to cause problems if you use only a little bit: Lemongrass Cedar wood Peppermint Rosemary Thyme,Your dog or cat has been scratching lately.Something small and black jumps from the sofa onto your arm.Don’t freak out.Take control with these steps.Is your pet on a flea control program?If he is, it must not be working.Ask your vet what she recommends.You want a product that treats fleas at every stage -- from egg to adult bug -- and that works well in your climate.Most flea treatments take only one dose a month to keep fleas from making you and your pets itch.If your pet is already on a flea treatment product, ask your vet about switching to something else.And make sure you treat every pet in the house.If you rarely vacuum, fleas should inspire a change of habit.Regular vacuuming lowers the number of fleas and their eggs from carpeting, cracks in wood floors, and on curtains and upholstered furniture.It also catches them under furniture.Don’t forget to vacuum the areas where your pet sleeps and eats.Empty the vacuum cleaner bin or throw away bags in a garbage can outside right away so the fleas can’t sneak back in.For the parts of your home where you and your pets hang out the most, like the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, vacuum every day.For everywhere else, do it once a week.If you have a serious flea invasion, have your carpets steam cleaned.The heat will kill the fleas, but it may not kill all the eggs.They may hatch later, and you may have to steam clean again.For very bad cases, you might consider calling an exterminator.Just make sure whatever you do is safe for you and your pets.Hot, soapy water kills fleas, so wash your cat or dog’s bed every week.And if your pets sleep in your bed or with your kids, make sure to wash everyone else’s bedding, too.It may seem old school, but a flea comb with tiny teeth can do a good job of removing fleas from your pet.Do it outside, and focus on the neck area and the base of the tail.Keep a cup of warm, soapy water beside you.Use it to dip the comb so you can drown the fleas.Regular flea combing will also let you know how your flea control efforts are working.Once the house is vacuumed and the bedding is washed, give your dog a bath.Bathing your pet regularly will also help rid your home of fleas.Any soap will kill them, so you don’t have to use a flea bath.But make sure that the soap you use is safe for a cat or dog.Some people like to finish the bath with a nice-smelling essential oil that may also help keep fleas away.Before you do, know that some dogs and cats may have problems with oils with: Citrus Cinnamon Clove D-limonene Geranium Tea tree Lavender Linalool Bay Eucalyptus Pennyroyal Rue These essential oils are less likely to cause problems if you use only a little bit: Lemongrass Cedar wood Peppermint Rosemary Thyme

<human>: How can vacuuming help me get rid of fleas in my home? <bot>: Regular vacuuming lowers the number of fleas and their eggs from carpeting, cracks in wood floors, and on curtains and upholstered furniture. Don’t forget to vacuum the areas where your pet sleeps and eats. Empty the vacuum cleaner bin or throw away bags in a garbage can outside right away so the fleas can’t sneak back in. For the parts of your home where you and your pets hang out the most, like the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, vacuum every day. If you have a serious flea invasion, have your carpets steam cleaned. For very bad cases, you might consider calling an exterminator. Just make sure whatever you do is safe for you and your pets.,context:Your dog or cat has been scratching lately. Something small and black jumps from the sofa onto your arm. Don’t freak out. Take control with these steps. Is your pet on a flea control program? If he is, it must not be working. Ask your vet what she recommends. You want a product that treats fleas at every stage -- from egg to adult bug -- and that works well in your climate. Most flea treatments take only one dose a month to keep fleas from making you and your pets itch. If your pet is already on a flea treatment product, ask your vet about switching to something else. And make sure you treat every pet in the house. If you rarely vacuum, fleas should inspire a change of habit. Regular vacuuming lowers the number of fleas and their eggs from carpeting, cracks in wood floors, and on curtains and upholstered furniture. It also catches them under furniture. Don’t forget to vacuum the areas where your pet sleeps and eats. Empty the vacuum cleaner bin or throw away bags in a garbage can outside right away so the fleas can’t sneak back in. For the parts of your home where you and your pets hang out the most, like the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, vacuum every day. For everywhere else, do it once a week. If you have a serious flea invasion, have your carpets steam cleaned. The heat will kill the fleas, but it may not kill all the eggs. They may hatch later, and you may have to steam clean again. For very bad cases, you might consider calling an exterminator. Just make sure whatever you do is safe for you and your pets. Hot, soapy water kills fleas, so wash your cat or dog’s bed every week. And if your pets sleep in your bed or with your kids, make sure to wash everyone else’s bedding, too. It may seem old school, but a flea comb with tiny teeth can do a good job of removing fleas from your pet. Do it outside, and focus on the neck area and the base of the tail. Keep a cup of warm, soapy water beside you. Use it to dip the comb so you can drown the fleas. Regular flea combing will also let you know how your flea control efforts are working. Once the house is vacuumed and the bedding is washed, give your dog a bath. Bathing your pet regularly will also help rid your home of fleas. Any soap will kill them, so you don’t have to use a flea bath. But make sure that the soap you use is safe for a cat or dog. Some people like to finish the bath with a nice-smelling essential oil that may also help keep fleas away. Before you do, know that some dogs and cats may have problems with oils with: Citrus Cinnamon Clove D-limonene Geranium Tea tree Lavender Linalool Bay Eucalyptus Pennyroyal Rue These essential oils are less likely to cause problems if you use only a little bit: Lemongrass Cedar wood Peppermint Rosemary Thyme,Your dog or cat has been scratching lately.Something small and black jumps from the sofa onto your arm.Don’t freak out.Take control with these steps.Is your pet on a flea control program?If he is, it must not be working.Ask your vet what she recommends.You want a product that treats fleas at every stage -- from egg to adult bug -- and that works well in your climate.Most flea treatments take only one dose a month to keep fleas from making you and your pets itch.If your pet is already on a flea treatment product, ask your vet about switching to something else.And make sure you treat every pet in the house.If you rarely vacuum, fleas should inspire a change of habit.Regular vacuuming lowers the number of fleas and their eggs from carpeting, cracks in wood floors, and on curtains and upholstered furniture.It also catches them under furniture.Don’t forget to vacuum the areas where your pet sleeps and eats.Empty the vacuum cleaner bin or throw away bags in a garbage can outside right away so the fleas can’t sneak back in.For the parts of your home where you and your pets hang out the most, like the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, vacuum every day.For everywhere else, do it once a week.If you have a serious flea invasion, have your carpets steam cleaned.The heat will kill the fleas, but it may not kill all the eggs.They may hatch later, and you may have to steam clean again.For very bad cases, you might consider calling an exterminator.Just make sure whatever you do is safe for you and your pets.Hot, soapy water kills fleas, so wash your cat or dog’s bed every week.And if your pets sleep in your bed or with your kids, make sure to wash everyone else’s bedding, too.It may seem old school, but a flea comb with tiny teeth can do a good job of removing fleas from your pet.Do it outside, and focus on the neck area and the base of the tail.Keep a cup of warm, soapy water beside you.Use it to dip the comb so you can drown the fleas.Regular flea combing will also let you know how your flea control efforts are working.Once the house is vacuumed and the bedding is washed, give your dog a bath.Bathing your pet regularly will also help rid your home of fleas.Any soap will kill them, so you don’t have to use a flea bath.But make sure that the soap you use is safe for a cat or dog.Some people like to finish the bath with a nice-smelling essential oil that may also help keep fleas away.Before you do, know that some dogs and cats may have problems with oils with: Citrus Cinnamon Clove D-limonene Geranium Tea tree Lavender Linalool Bay Eucalyptus Pennyroyal Rue These essential oils are less likely to cause problems if you use only a little bit: Lemongrass Cedar wood Peppermint Rosemary Thyme

<human>: I have fleas in my house. How often should I wash bedding? <bot>: Your dog or cat has been scratching lately. And if your pets sleep in your bed or with your kids, make sure to wash everyone else’s bedding, too.,context:Your dog or cat has been scratching lately. Something small and black jumps from the sofa onto your arm. Don’t freak out. Take control with these steps. Is your pet on a flea control program? If he is, it must not be working. Ask your vet what she recommends. You want a product that treats fleas at every stage -- from egg to adult bug -- and that works well in your climate. Most flea treatments take only one dose a month to keep fleas from making you and your pets itch. If your pet is already on a flea treatment product, ask your vet about switching to something else. And make sure you treat every pet in the house. If you rarely vacuum, fleas should inspire a change of habit. Regular vacuuming lowers the number of fleas and their eggs from carpeting, cracks in wood floors, and on curtains and upholstered furniture. It also catches them under furniture. Don’t forget to vacuum the areas where your pet sleeps and eats. Empty the vacuum cleaner bin or throw away bags in a garbage can outside right away so the fleas can’t sneak back in. For the parts of your home where you and your pets hang out the most, like the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, vacuum every day. For everywhere else, do it once a week. If you have a serious flea invasion, have your carpets steam cleaned. The heat will kill the fleas, but it may not kill all the eggs. They may hatch later, and you may have to steam clean again. For very bad cases, you might consider calling an exterminator. Just make sure whatever you do is safe for you and your pets. Hot, soapy water kills fleas, so wash your cat or dog’s bed every week. And if your pets sleep in your bed or with your kids, make sure to wash everyone else’s bedding, too. It may seem old school, but a flea comb with tiny teeth can do a good job of removing fleas from your pet. Do it outside, and focus on the neck area and the base of the tail. Keep a cup of warm, soapy water beside you. Use it to dip the comb so you can drown the fleas. Regular flea combing will also let you know how your flea control efforts are working. Once the house is vacuumed and the bedding is washed, give your dog a bath. Bathing your pet regularly will also help rid your home of fleas. Any soap will kill them, so you don’t have to use a flea bath. But make sure that the soap you use is safe for a cat or dog. Some people like to finish the bath with a nice-smelling essential oil that may also help keep fleas away. Before you do, know that some dogs and cats may have problems with oils with: Citrus Cinnamon Clove D-limonene Geranium Tea tree Lavender Linalool Bay Eucalyptus Pennyroyal Rue These essential oils are less likely to cause problems if you use only a little bit: Lemongrass Cedar wood Peppermint Rosemary Thyme,Your dog or cat has been scratching lately.Something small and black jumps from the sofa onto your arm.Don’t freak out.Take control with these steps.Is your pet on a flea control program?If he is, it must not be working.Ask your vet what she recommends.You want a product that treats fleas at every stage -- from egg to adult bug -- and that works well in your climate.Most flea treatments take only one dose a month to keep fleas from making you and your pets itch.If your pet is already on a flea treatment product, ask your vet about switching to something else.And make sure you treat every pet in the house.If you rarely vacuum, fleas should inspire a change of habit.Regular vacuuming lowers the number of fleas and their eggs from carpeting, cracks in wood floors, and on curtains and upholstered furniture.It also catches them under furniture.Don’t forget to vacuum the areas where your pet sleeps and eats.Empty the vacuum cleaner bin or throw away bags in a garbage can outside right away so the fleas can’t sneak back in.For the parts of your home where you and your pets hang out the most, like the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, vacuum every day.For everywhere else, do it once a week.If you have a serious flea invasion, have your carpets steam cleaned.The heat will kill the fleas, but it may not kill all the eggs.They may hatch later, and you may have to steam clean again.For very bad cases, you might consider calling an exterminator.Just make sure whatever you do is safe for you and your pets.Hot, soapy water kills fleas, so wash your cat or dog’s bed every week.And if your pets sleep in your bed or with your kids, make sure to wash everyone else’s bedding, too.It may seem old school, but a flea comb with tiny teeth can do a good job of removing fleas from your pet.Do it outside, and focus on the neck area and the base of the tail.Keep a cup of warm, soapy water beside you.Use it to dip the comb so you can drown the fleas.Regular flea combing will also let you know how your flea control efforts are working.Once the house is vacuumed and the bedding is washed, give your dog a bath.Bathing your pet regularly will also help rid your home of fleas.Any soap will kill them, so you don’t have to use a flea bath.But make sure that the soap you use is safe for a cat or dog.Some people like to finish the bath with a nice-smelling essential oil that may also help keep fleas away.Before you do, know that some dogs and cats may have problems with oils with: Citrus Cinnamon Clove D-limonene Geranium Tea tree Lavender Linalool Bay Eucalyptus Pennyroyal Rue These essential oils are less likely to cause problems if you use only a little bit: Lemongrass Cedar wood Peppermint Rosemary Thyme

<human>: What are risk factors for protein in urine (proteinuria)? <bot>: The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria.,context:People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein. The condition is often a sign of kidney disease. Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters. But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine. Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body. Kidney disease often has no early symptoms. One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam. Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working. The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria. Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine. Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria. Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria. Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down. That is known as orthostatic proteinuria. Proteinuria is not a specific disease. So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause. If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential. Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary. Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure. These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.,People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein.The condition is often a sign of kidney disease.Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters.But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine.Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body.Kidney disease often has no early symptoms.One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam.Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working.The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria.Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine.Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria.Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis.Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria.Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down.That is known as orthostatic proteinuria.Proteinuria is not a specific disease.So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause.If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential.Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure.These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.

<human>: What is orthostatic proteinuria? <bot>: Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down. That is known as orthostatic proteinuria.,context:People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein. The condition is often a sign of kidney disease. Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters. But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine. Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body. Kidney disease often has no early symptoms. One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam. Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working. The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria. Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine. Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria. Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria. Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down. That is known as orthostatic proteinuria. Proteinuria is not a specific disease. So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause. If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential. Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary. Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure. These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.,People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein.The condition is often a sign of kidney disease.Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters.But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine.Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body.Kidney disease often has no early symptoms.One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam.Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working.The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria.Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine.Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria.Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis.Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria.Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down.That is known as orthostatic proteinuria.Proteinuria is not a specific disease.So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause.If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential.Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure.These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.

<human>: How is mild or temporary protein in urine (proteinuria) treated? <bot>: In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.,context:People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein. The condition is often a sign of kidney disease. Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters. But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine. Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body. Kidney disease often has no early symptoms. One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam. Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working. The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria. Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine. Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria. Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria. Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down. That is known as orthostatic proteinuria. Proteinuria is not a specific disease. So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause. If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential. Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary. Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure. These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.,People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein.The condition is often a sign of kidney disease.Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters.But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine.Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body.Kidney disease often has no early symptoms.One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam.Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working.The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria.Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine.Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria.Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis.Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria.Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down.That is known as orthostatic proteinuria.Proteinuria is not a specific disease.So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause.If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential.Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure.These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.

<human>: What types of kidney disease can cause proteinuria other than diabetes and hypertension? <bot>: Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine. Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria. Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis.,context:People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein. The condition is often a sign of kidney disease. Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters. But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine. Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body. Kidney disease often has no early symptoms. One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam. Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working. The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria. Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine. Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria. Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria. Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down. That is known as orthostatic proteinuria. Proteinuria is not a specific disease. So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause. If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential. Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary. Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure. These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.,People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein.The condition is often a sign of kidney disease.Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters.But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine.Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body.Kidney disease often has no early symptoms.One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam.Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working.The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria.Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine.Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria.Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis.Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria.Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down.That is known as orthostatic proteinuria.Proteinuria is not a specific disease.So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause.If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential.Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure.These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.

<human>: Does proteinuria always need to be treated? <bot>: So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause. If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential. Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.,context:People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein. The condition is often a sign of kidney disease. Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters. But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine. Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body. Kidney disease often has no early symptoms. One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam. Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working. The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria. Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine. Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria. Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria. Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down. That is known as orthostatic proteinuria. Proteinuria is not a specific disease. So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause. If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential. Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary. Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure. These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.,People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein.The condition is often a sign of kidney disease.Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters.But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine.Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body.Kidney disease often has no early symptoms.One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam.Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working.The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria.Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine.Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria.Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis.Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria.Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down.That is known as orthostatic proteinuria.Proteinuria is not a specific disease.So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause.If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential.Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure.These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.

<human>: What is proteinuria? <bot>: Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters. But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine. Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body. Kidney disease often has no early symptoms.,context:People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein. The condition is often a sign of kidney disease. Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters. But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine. Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body. Kidney disease often has no early symptoms. One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam. Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working. The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria. Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine. Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria. Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria. Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down. That is known as orthostatic proteinuria. Proteinuria is not a specific disease. So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause. If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential. Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary. Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure. These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.,People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein.The condition is often a sign of kidney disease.Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters.But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine.Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body.Kidney disease often has no early symptoms.One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam.Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working.The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria.Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine.Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria.Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis.Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria.Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down.That is known as orthostatic proteinuria.Proteinuria is not a specific disease.So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause.If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential.Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure.These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.

<human>: How is protein in urine (proteinuria) treated? <bot>: If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential.,context:People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein. The condition is often a sign of kidney disease. Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters. But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine. Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body. Kidney disease often has no early symptoms. One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam. Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working. The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria. Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine. Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria. Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria. Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down. That is known as orthostatic proteinuria. Proteinuria is not a specific disease. So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause. If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential. Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary. Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure. These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.,People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein.The condition is often a sign of kidney disease.Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters.But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine.Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body.Kidney disease often has no early symptoms.One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam.Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working.The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria.Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine.Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria.Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis.Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria.Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down.That is known as orthostatic proteinuria.Proteinuria is not a specific disease.So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause.If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential.Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure.These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.

<human>: What can untreated chronic kidney disease lead to? <bot>: Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.,context:People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein. The condition is often a sign of kidney disease. Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters. But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine. Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body. Kidney disease often has no early symptoms. One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam. Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working. The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria. Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine. Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria. Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria. Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down. That is known as orthostatic proteinuria. Proteinuria is not a specific disease. So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause. If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential. Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary. Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure. These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.,People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein.The condition is often a sign of kidney disease.Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters.But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine.Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body.Kidney disease often has no early symptoms.One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam.Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working.The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria.Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine.Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria.Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis.Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria.Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down.That is known as orthostatic proteinuria.Proteinuria is not a specific disease.So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause.If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential.Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure.These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.

<human>: What are other causes of protein in urine (proteinuria)? <bot>: Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine. Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria.,context:People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein. The condition is often a sign of kidney disease. Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters. But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine. Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body. Kidney disease often has no early symptoms. One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam. Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working. The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria. Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine. Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria. Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria. Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down. That is known as orthostatic proteinuria. Proteinuria is not a specific disease. So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause. If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential. Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary. Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure. These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.,People with proteinuria have urine containing an abnormal amount of protein.The condition is often a sign of kidney disease.Healthy kidneys do not allow a significant amount of protein to pass through their filters.But filters damaged by kidney disease may let proteins such as albumin leak from the blood into the urine.Proteinuria can also be a result of overproduction of proteins by the body.Kidney disease often has no early symptoms.One of its first signs may be proteinuria that's discovered by a urine test done during a routine physical exam.Blood tests will then be done to see how well the kidneys are working.The two most common risk factors for proteinuria are: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Both diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria.Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause protein to leak into the urine.Examples of other causes include: Medications Trauma Toxins Infections Immune system disorders Increased production of proteins in the body can lead to proteinuria.Examples include multiple myeloma and amyloidosis.Other risk factors include: Obesity Age over 65 Family history of kidney disease Preeclampsia (high blood pressure and proteinuria in pregnancy) Race and ethnicity: African- Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure and develop kidney disease and proteinuria.Some people get more protein into urine while standing than while lying down.That is known as orthostatic proteinuria.Proteinuria is not a specific disease.So its treatment depends on identifying and managing its underlying cause.If that cause is kidney disease, appropriate medical management is essential.Untreated chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure.These may come from two classes of drugs: ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) Proper treatment -- especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure -- is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.