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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nephrocarcinoma Getting Support? | To get more information on renal cell carcinoma, visit the web site of theAmerican Cancer Society. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Diabetic Nephropathy? | Diabetic nephropathy --kidney diseasethat results from diabetes -- is the number one cause ofkidney failure. Almost a third of people withdiabetesdevelop diabetic nephropathy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Diabetic Nephropathy Diagnosed? | Certain blood tests that look for specific blood chemistry can be used to diagnose kidney damage. It also can be detected early by finding protein in the urine. Treatments are available that can help slow progression to kidney failure. That's why you should have your urine tested every year if you have diabetes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nicotine Withdrawal: What Should I Do First? | Your first days of notsmokingwill be the hardest. You should pick a date toquit smokingand then stick to it. Write down your reasons for quitting before your quit day and read the list every day before and after you quit. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nicotine Withdrawal: Why Is Smoking So Addictive? | Blame nicotine, the main drug in tobacco, for your smokingaddiction. Yourbrainquickly adapts to it and craves more and more to feel the way you used to feel after smoking just one cigarette. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nicotine Withdrawal: How Can I Avoid Smoking Again? | Slipping is a common part of quitting. For most people trying to quit, even “just one puff” counts. And if you “have just one,” it makes it that much harder to go completely smoke free. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nicotine Withdrawal: How Will I Feel? | When you quit smoking, you will have both physical and mental withdrawals. You may crave cigarettes, feel irritable andhungry,coughoften, getheadaches, or have difficulty concentrating. You have these symptoms of withdrawal because your body is used to nicotine. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Night Blindness? | Thiscondition, which your doctor will call nyctalopia, makes it hard to see well at night or in poor light. It isn’t a disease, but rather a symptom of another problem like untreatednearsightedness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Night Blindness Treated? | That depends on its cause. It may be as simple as a new prescription for glasses or a newmedication. It could require surgery ifcataractsare to blame. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who Gets Sleep-Related Eating Disorders? | Both men and women are vulnerable to these disorders, but they are more common among women. One in 100 people are thought to have NES. Close to 5% suffer from NS-RED. The number of people affected by these disorders increases up to 17% in those with other eating disorders. Many of these individuals diet during the day,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Are Sleep-Related Eating Disorders Treated? | Treatment of sleep-related eating disorders begins with an interview and may include an overnight stay in a sleep lab, wherebrainactivity is monitored during the night.Medicationsometimes can be helpful for these disorders; however, sleeping pills should be avoided, because they can increase confusion and clumsiness th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do I Need Nitroglycerin for Sudden Chest Pain? | Do you know whether to take yournitroglycerintablets before, during, or afterchest pain? And are there times when you shouldn’t take it at all? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | When Should You Take Nitroglycerin? | Your doctor may give you instructions to take your nitroglycerin before you have angina. That means taking it before activities that are more likely to cause it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | When Should You Avoid Taking Nitroglycerin? | As with any medicine, nitroglycerin might be harmful if you don’t take it correctly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nitroglycerin and Erectile Dysfunction Medicine? | Men with heart disease and other long-term health problems are more likely to have erectile dysfunction (ED) or trouble with erections. There are medicines that help men who have ED. You or your partner may take one of them.
Prescription ED pills include:
• AvanafilAvanafil(Stendra)
• Sildenafil(Viagra)
• Tadalafil... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nocturnal Enuresis: What Is Bedwetting? | Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, happens when someone accidentally pees while sleeping. It's common in kids, even if they've been toilet trained. Your child will likely stop wetting the bed around 4 to 6 years old. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nocturnal Enuresis: Is Bedwetting Inherited? | Bedwetting does tend to run in families. Many children who wet the bed have a parent who did too. Most of these children stop bedwetting on their own at about the same age their parent did. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nocturnal Enuresis: How Common Is Bedwetting in Children? | About 40% of 3-year-olds wet the bed. Experts don't fully understand why one child continues to wet the bed and another doesn't. It could be a matter of development. Sometimes a child'sbladderis simply not developed enough to store pee for an entire night. Sometimes a child has not yet mastered the ability to know when... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nocturnal Enuresis: What's "Normal" When It Comes to Bedwetting? | The range is very wide regarding bedwetting. Typically, a child becomes toilet trained between ages 2 and 4. But some won't be able to stay dry through the night until they are older. By age 5 or 6, 85% of children can stay dry, but some children still wet the bed from time to time until age 10 or 12. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nocturnal Enuresis: How Does Bedwetting Affect a Person’s Mental Health? | It's normal to feel embarrassed about bedwetting, but know that it's common. If you're an older child or an adult, your bedwetting may be a sign that your body isn't working as it should be. While it might be hard to bring bedwetting up to your doctor, they may be able to help you. Whether you're wetting the bed or you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nocturnal Enuresis: When Should We Talk to the Pediatrician About Bedwetting? | If your child has been dry and then starts to wet the bed, tell your pediatrician right away. Your child's doctor can check them to be sure the problem isn't stress related or due to an underlying medical condition. That likelihood is small. Only 1% of all bedwetting problems are thought to be caused by diabetes, infec... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nocturnal Enuresis: How Can I Help My Child During Bedwetting Treatment? | Let your child know that bedwetting in children is common. It's nothing to be ashamed of and almost all children outgrow it with time. Make sure siblings understand this as well. Don't let them tease the bedwetter. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nocturnal Enuresis Bedwetting? | Your child may wet the bed every now and then. While it's usually not a big deal, it can be frustrating for both you and your kid. Here's some more information about the types of bedwetting, why it happens, and when to see a doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nocturnal Enuresis Types of Bedwetting? | There are 2 types of bedwetting:
Primary bedwetting.Primary means bedwetting that has been going on since early childhood without a break. A child with primary bedwetting has never been dry at night for any significant length of time.
Secondary bedwetting.Secondary bedwetting is bedwetting that starts after the child... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nocturnal Enuresis Causes of Bedwetting? | Primary bedwetting causes
The cause is likely due to one or a combination of the following:
• The child cannot yet holdurinefor the entire night.
• The child does not wake up when their bladder is full.
• The child makes a large amount of urine during the evening and night hours.
• The child has poor daytime toile... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nocturnal Enuresis ADHD and Bedwetting? | Bedwetting is quite common in children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Kids with ADHD are three times as likely to have trouble with bedwetting than those who don't.
Experts aren't sure why ADHD is linked to bedwetting. But some people think it's because both things are related to a delay in ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nocturnal Enuresis Autism and Bedwetting? | If your child hasautism spectrum disorder(ASD), they might also be more likely to wet the bed. But experts still need to do more research to discover whyASDis linked to bedwetting. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nocturnal Enuresis Bedwetting Treatments? | Managing bedwetting at home
There are steps you can take at home to help your child stop wetting the bed. Some ways include to:
Avoid blaming them.If you feel angry or frustrated because you have a wet bed to clean up yet again, don’t direct your feelings toward your child. They likely feel bad about it, and they did... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nocturnal Enuresis When to Call the Doctor? | Parents should consider treatment if their child is still wetting the bed between ages 6 and 7, according to the National Enuresis Society -- or sooner if the child seems troubled by bedwetting. In addition, no matter the age, if you notice other symptoms, such as if your child has the urge topeemore often or has a bur... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)? | Most people who havelung cancerhave NSCLC. Although it's serious, treatment can sometimes stop it from getting worse. There are things you can do to help you feel better, too. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Causes? | Doctors aren't sure exactly what causes this disease. Many people who get it have smoked or been around smoke. Other things that make lung cancer more likely are:
• Radon, a radioactive gas found naturally in soil and rocks
• Asbestos
• Mineral and metal dust
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)
• Pulmona... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Symptoms? | You may not notice symptoms in the early stages. Or you might mistake them for another illness, such as pneumonia or a collapsed lung.
Like other types of lung cancer, symptoms can include:
• Coughing that lasts or gets worse
• Chest pain that often hurts more when you cough, laugh, or take deep breaths
• Hoarsenes... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Getting a Diagnosis? | First, your doctor will talk with you and ask questions like:
• When did you first notice problems?
• How have you been feeling?
• Are you coughing or wheezing?
• Does anything make your symptoms better or worse?
• What do you do for a living?
• Do you, or did you, smoke?
• Has anyone in your family had lung can... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Questions for Your Doctor? | Finding out that you have cancer is overwhelming. You may want to start by asking your doctor:
• How serious is my lung cancer?
• Has it spread, where to, and what does that mean?
• What are mycancer treatmentoptions? How well do they work?
• What are the side effects?
• What other treatments might I need to feel ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment? | Doctors treat this kind of lung cancer in two ways: They target the cancer itself, and they try to make you feel better. Their goal is to stay ahead of the symptoms and make you as comfortable as possible.
Your doctor may suggest a combination of treatments, depending on what kind of cancer you have and where it is.
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Taking Care of Yourself? | As you follow your treatment plan, pay attention to any changes you feel. Tell your doctor how you’re doing, both physically and emotionally.
Some days, your appetite may not be great. But you'll need to eat well to keep your strength and energy up. Try to eat several small meals throughout the day instead of a few la... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer What to Expect? | If it's caught early enough, your cancer may be curable. Even if it's not, your treatment should help you live longer and feel better. Throughout your treatment, you can make choices about what's best for you. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Getting Support? | The Lung Cancer Alliance can help you find other people and families near you who have also faced this disease. Their support can make it easier to live with NSCLC. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Uveitis? | Uveitis, also known asiritis, means you haveinflammation-- heat, redness,pain, and swelling -- in one or both of youreyes. It can causevision loss, but it can be treated. See youreyedoctor as soon as you notice a problem. If you get treatment early, you can ease your symptoms and protect yourvision. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noninfectious Uveitis: What Should I Ask My Doctor? | It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn’t permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, likeglaucomaorcataracts. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noninfectious Uveitis: How Is It Treated? | It's important to treat uveitis right away so it doesn’t permanently scar your eye or lead to other serious problems, likeglaucomaorcataracts. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noninfectious Uveitis: What Can I Do? | 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. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noninfectious Uveitis: What Should I Expect? | 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. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What's the Treatment for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer? | If you’ve just been diagnosed withnonmelanoma skin cancer, be glad you and your doctor caught it. Most of the time it’s curable, especially when it’s found and treated early. And you have a number of treatment options to choose from, depending on what type it is. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Localized Treatments? | For precancers, very smallskincancers or those at the top layer of your skin, treatment could be pretty simple. There are a number of methods that don’t require cuts or unnecessary strain to other parts of your body.Gels and creams.Chemotherapydrugs target and killcancercells, while immune response drugs tell your body... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Surgery? | Basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers are the two most commonnonmelanomaskin cancers. Surgery is often used to treat them. These procedures usually take a matter of minutes to an hour and only require localanesthesia.Excision.Your doctor will use a blade to remove thecancer, as well as somecancer-free skin. This is... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Radiation? | If you’re trying to avoid surgery or if your cancer is too large, radiation might be an option. It uses high-energy rays (such as X-rays) or particles (such as photons, electrons, or protons) to kill your cancer cells. You may have radiation after surgery to killcancercells that might have been left behind. It’s someti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Photodynamic Therapy? | Photodynamic therapy (PDT), also called phototherapy, might be an option if you have:
• Actinic keratosis, a type of precancer
• Basal cell cancer near the surface of your skin
• Bowen's disease, also calledsquamous cell carcinomain situ | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Other Options? | Your doctor might suggest other treatments based on the type ofskin canceryou have, whether it continues to happen, and your overall health. These could include less common treatments, non-FDA-approved procedures, or evenclinical trials. Talk to your doctor about your specific goals and concerns. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer After Treatment? | Once your treatment is complete and the affected area is healed, you need to protect your skin. Many of these treatments can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. You will need to wear a daily broad-spectrum sunscreen to all exposed skin and reapply it every 2 hours when outside or near a window, cover up with hats... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nontraditional Medicine Introduction? | Whole medical systems involve complete systems of theory and practice that have evolved independently from or parallel to allopathic (conventional) medicine. Many are traditional systems of medicine that are practiced by individual cultures throughout the world. Major Eastern whole medical systems include traditional C... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traditional Chinese Medicine? | Traditional Chinese medicine is a complete system of healing that dates back to 200 B.C. in written form. Korea, Japan, and Vietnam have all developed their own unique versions of traditional medicine based on practices originating in China. In the TCM view, the body is a delicate balance of two opposing and inseparabl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ayurvedic Medicine? | Ayurveda, which literally means "the science of life," is a natural healing system developed in India. Ayurvedic texts claim that the sages who developed India's original systems of meditation andyogadeveloped the foundations of this medical system. It is a comprehensive system of medicine that places equal emphasis on... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nontraditional Medicine Naturopathy? | Naturopathy is a system of healing, originating from Europe, that views disease as a manifestation of alterations in the processes by which the body naturally heals itself. It emphasizes health restoration as well as disease treatment. The term "naturopathy" literally translates as "nature disease." Today naturopathy, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nontraditional Medicine Homeopathy? | Homeopathy is a complete system of medical theory and practice. Its founder, German physician Samuel Christian Hahnemann (1755-1843), hypothesized that one can select therapies on the basis of how closely symptoms produced by a remedy match the symptoms of the patient's disease. He called this the "principle of similar... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nontraditional Medicine Summary? | While whole medical systems differ in their philosophical approaches to the prevention and treatment of disease, they share a number of common elements. These systems are based on the belief that one's body has the power to heal itself. Healing often involves marshaling multiple techniques that involve the mind, body, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nontraditional Medicine For More Information? | NCCAM Clearinghouse
The NCCAM Clearinghouse provides information on CAM and on NCCAM, including publications and searches of Federal databases of scientific and medical literature. The Clearinghouse does not provide medical advice, treatment recommendations, or referrals to practitioners.
Toll-free in the U.S.: 1-888... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Noonan Syndrome? | Noonan syndromeis a rare genetic disorder. If you have it, you might have certain identifiable facial features, short height, and unusual chest shape. You may also haveheartdefects. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noonan Syndrome: What Causes It? | Noonan syndrome is caused by a genetic defect. Scientists have identified four genes involved in the syndrome: PTPN11, SOS1, RAF1, and KRAS. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noonan Syndrome: What Are the Symptoms? | There are many symptoms, and they may be mild, moderate, or severe. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noonan Syndrome: What’s the Treatment? | There isn’t one. But your doctor will prescribe treatments for your baby’s symptoms or complications. For example, growth hormones may help with growth problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noonan Syndrome: What Else Should I Know? | If you have Noonan syndrome, you may wonder if your future children will have it. That depends on your family’s history | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Normal Period? | A normal period (or normal menstruation) is different for everyone who menstruates. It also changes at different times of your life. For example, as you near menopause, your periods may be more irregular. Also, things such as stress, illness, certain medications, and more can affect how regularly you get your period, h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Normal Menstrual Cycle considered an irregular period? | A period that happens more often than every 21 days or less often than every 35 days is considered irregular. If your cycle varies widely from month to month, that's also considered irregular. Other signs of an irregular period include unusually light or heavy bleeding, painful cramping, nausea, vomiting, and other sym... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is normal period blood like? | Normal period blood ranges in color from bright red to brown. It may change color as your period progresses. It may be smooth or it may contain bits of tissue or small blood clots. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you still have normal periods and be pregnant? | You can't get your period while you're pregnant. But you may have some spotting or bleeding that appears like your period. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Normal Period Cycle? | Every month, your body prepares to get pregnant. Your ovaries release an egg. Hormones rise and fall. This is your menstrual cycle. It starts on the first day of your last period and ends on the first day of your next period. Though the average cycle is 28 days long, anything between 21 and 34 days is considered normal... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Normal Period Flow? | The amount of blood that comes out of your bodyduring your periodis called your menstrual flow. It can be light, moderate, or heavy. It may start out heavy and become lighter as the days pass. Typically, the total amount of blood you lose each month is about 2 ounces. Anything over 2.7 ounces is considered a heavy flow... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Normal Period Symptoms? | Menstrual symptoms vary from person to person.Some people have very few symptoms, while others may have a lot of discomfort.
Normal menstruation symptoms include:
• Acne
• Cramping in the lower abdomen and back
• Feeling hungrier than normal
• Sleepissues
• Mood swings
• Breast tenderness
• Bloating
• Feeling ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Normal Menstrual Cycle Irregular Periods? | Some signs that you may have an irregular period include:
• Going less than 21 or more than 35 days between periods
• Not having a period for three months or longer
• Needing to use one or more pads or tampons in one hour
• Having much heavier or lighter bleeding than normal
• A period that lasts longer than seven... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Normal Menstrual Cycle Causes of Irregular Periods? | Many things can cause your period to be irregular, such as:
Puberty.During puberty, it can take some time for your menstrual cycle to become consistent.
Menopause.As you near menopause, your hormone levels fluctuate, leading to irregular periods.
Pregnancy.A missed period is often an early sign of pregnancy.
Hormon... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Normal Menstrual Cycle How to Track Your Period? | In just three months, you can get a picture of what’s normal for you by tracking your periods. Keep a record of:
• When your period starts and when it stops
• How light or heavy your flow is
• Whether or not you passed anyblood clots
• How frequently you change pads or tampons
• How severe yourcrampsare
• Changes... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Normal Menstrual Cycle Takeaways? | Normal periods differ from person to person. In general, a normal cycle ranges from 21 to 34 days, and the average period lasts two to seven days. Irregularities can be caused by many things, from hormonal conditions to weight changes. In many cases, your period will go back to normal, but it's a good idea to see your ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Normal Period FAQs? | What is considered an irregular period?
A period that happens more often than every 21 days or less often than every 35 days is considered irregular. If your cycle varies widely from month to month, that's also considered irregular. Other signs of an irregular period include unusually light or heavy bleeding, painful ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noroviruses: What Is Norovirus? | Norovirus is thought to be the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis (inflammation of your stomach and intestines leading todiarrheaand vomiting) around the world. It spreads easily through food and drink. In older people, young children, and those with chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems, the symptoms ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noroviruses: How Long Does Norovirus Last? | Your norovirus symptoms likely will last one to three days, says Moorjani. However, even after your norovirus symptoms clear up and you feel better, you can still spread the virus to others. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noroviruses: How long are you contagious with norovirus? | “People are most contagious in the first 48 hours of illness,” says Moorjani. However, he adds, you can remain contagious for up to two weeks after your norovirus symptoms have passed. This means you could get other people sick during this period, though the virus usually gets less and less infectious over time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noroviruses: How is norovirus spread? | Once someone is infected from contaminated food, the virus can quickly spread through shared food or utensils, handshakes, or close contact. It can live on surfaces for up to two weeks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noroviruses: Is norovirus airborne? | When someone with the virus vomits, it can spread through the air and infect surfaces. It can stay airborne for up to two hours. The virus also spreads throughpoop, meaning someone who doesn’t thoroughly wash their hands after using the bathroom can pass it along. Dirty diapers can also contain norovirus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noroviruses: When should you call your doctor? | Call your doctor if you still have norovirus symptoms after three days. Also, watch for symptoms of dehydration, which may require medical attention. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noroviruses: How long does norovirus live on surfaces? | “Norovirus is quite resilient and can survive on dry surfaces for up to two weeks,” says Soni, who points out that it lives the longest on nonporous surfaces, such as stainless steel or plastic. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noroviruses: How do norovirus and rotavirus differ? | Both viruses infect your gastrointestinal system and cause similar symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. However, they differ in a few important ways. Compared to norovirus, rotavirus more commonly affects children, and its symptoms typically last longer — about three to eight days. You can be vaccinated ag... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noroviruses: Is it possible to get norovirus twice? | Yes, says Moorjani. “Having norovirus can provide some immunity to the specific strain you were infected with, but it is short-lived, lasting only a few months or so. Since there are many different strains, having immunity to one strain doesn’t protect you from others.” | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noroviruses: Is there any season when norovirus infection is at its peak? | You can get norovirus at any time during the year, but most outbreaks occur in colder months, from November to April. One major reason is that people tend to gather indoors more during colder months, especially during the holiday season. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Noroviruses: Do hand sanitizers kill norovirus? | According to the CDC, hand sanitizers don’t work effectively against norovirus. So, thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. This offers the best protection. If you do use hand sanitizer, do so after washing your hands. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Noroviruses Types of Norovirus? | There are different types of norovirus, all belonging to the same family called Caliciviridae, and each causes gastroenteritis. Experts divide noroviruses into 10 genogroups, which are further divided into nearly 50 different genotypes based on their genetic makeup. According to the CDC, GII.4 is the genotype that caus... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Noroviruses Norovirus Symptoms? | Typical norovirus symptoms include nausea,vomiting(more often in children), watery diarrhea (more often in adults), and stomach cramps.
Other norovirus symptoms include:
• Low-grade fever
• Chills
• Headache
• Muscle ache
• Fatigue
Most of these symptoms aren’t serious, but diarrhea and vomiting can remove a lot... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Noroviruses Norovirus vs. Stomach Flu? | Norovirus isn’t related to the flu, which is an infection of the respiratory system that triggersfever, chills, aches, and pains. In fact, there’s no such thing as stomach flu. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Noroviruses Norovirus Causes and Risk Factors? | People become infected when they eat or drink contaminated foods and beverages. Raw or undercooked oysters and raw fruits and vegetables have been linked to some outbreaks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Noroviruses Norovirus Diagnosis? | If you have norovirus symptoms, your doctor can give you a stool (poop) test to confirm that you have the illness. But a diagnosis is usually made based only on symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Noroviruses Norovirus Treatment? | Like other viruses, noroviruses don’t respond to antibiotics, which are designed to kill bacteria. No antiviral drug can treat norovirus, but in healthy people, norovirus symptoms should go away on their own within one to three days.
Norovirus treatment focuses on managing your symptoms. You should:
• Drink plenty of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Noroviruses Norovirus in Pregnancy? | Soni says the virus can’t cross the placenta, the organ that delivers oxygen and nutrients to your growingbaby. That means it won’t directly affect your baby. But it can cause harm in other ways. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Noroviruses Norovirus Complications? | Most people don’t have any long-term problems from the virus. Infection can lead to dehydration, especially in children, older people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms of dehydration include:
• Dizzinesswhen standing
• Dry mouth
• Peeing less
• Unusual sleepiness
• Fussiness or crying with few to ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Noroviruses Norovirus Prevention? | Good hygiene is the key to avoiding a norovirus infection, especially when you’re close to a lot of other people.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you go to the bathroom, change a baby’s diaper, or before you prepare or eat food. Alcohol-based cleansers aren’t as ef... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Noroviruses Takeaways? | Norovirus spreads easily and quickly. To minimize exposure and infection:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid raw or undercookedoysters.
• Thoroughly wash raw fruits and vegetables. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Noroviruses Norovirus FAQs? | How do norovirus and rotavirus differ?
Both viruses infect your gastrointestinal system and cause similar symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. However, they differ in a few important ways. Compared to norovirus, rotavirus more commonly affects children, and its symptoms typically last longer — about three... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Broken Nose? | A broken nose is when a bone in your nose, usually the one over the bridge of your nose, gets cracked or broken. Also called a nasal fracture, it’s the most common type of face injury. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Broken Nose Symptoms? | These are common symptoms of a nasal fracture:
• A swollen, bent, or crooked nose
• Pain, especially when you touch your nose
• Nosebleed
• Blackeyesorbruisesbeneath youreyes
• Trouble breathingthrough your nose (as though your nostrils are stuffy or blocked)
• Mucusrunning out of your nose
• A “cracking” sound ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Broken Nose Causes and Risk Factors? | A broken nose can happen in a car accident, during a sporting event, in a fistfight, because of a fall, or even from running into a door.
Your chances of a broken nose might be higher if you have problems with balance or you do certain things regularly, including:
• Play contact sports, like football (especially if y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Broken Nose First Aid? | You'll need to stop any bleeding and try to reduce pain and swelling. Do these things until you can get to a doctor:
Stop the bleeding
• Sit up -- don't lie down or lean back. Your nose needs to stay higher than yourheart.
• Lean forward so that thebloodwon't run into the back of your throat.
• Pinch the soft part ... | local_scraped |
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