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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Broken Nose Diagnosis? | To find out if your nose is broken, your doctor probably will:
• Ask about how the injury happened
• Put gentle pressure on the outside of your nose and the area around it
• Look inside your nose
• See if you have any bruising, cuts, or swelling
• Examine your eyes, jaw, andteeth
X-rays and other types of scans a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Broken Nose Treatment? | If your doctor confirms that your nose is broken, they'll likely wait for the swelling to go down before deciding whether or not it needs to be fixed. If it does, they'll choose to fix it either with surgery or without. They'll know what's best, based on your injuries. Here's what you can expect from both procedures.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Prevent Nosebleeds? | You can’t always prevent nosebleeds from happening, but there are certain things you can do to help lower your chances of getting them:
• Keep the inside of your nose moist.Dryness can cause nosebleeds. Use a cotton swab to gently smear a thin layer petroleum jelly in yournostrilsthree times a day, including before yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | NSAIDs: What Is Pain? | First, it helps to understand what pain is. On a basic level, pain is the result of an electrical signal being sent from your nerves to yourbrain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do NSAIDs Help Relieve Pain? | NSAIDs work on a chemical level. They block the effects of special enzymes -- specifically Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes. These enzymes play a key role in making prostaglandins. By blocking the Cox enzymes, NSAIDs stop your body from making as many prostaglandins. This means less swelling and less pain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Side Effects from Standard NSAIDs? | Most people who use NSAIDs don't have any serious problems with them. But in some -- especially those who need pain relief regularly -- there can be a downside. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | NSAIDs: How Are Cox-2 inhibitors Like Celebrex Different? | Cox-2 Inhibitors are a type of NSAID, and generally they work in similar ways. They are no better or worse at relieving pain. They have most of the same risks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | NSAIDs: What Are the Risks of Cox-2 Inhibitors? | In a normal body, the levels of Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes are naturally in balance. When you block one but not the other, unexpected things can happen. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nursery Equipment Safety Checklist Where to Put Your Baby's Crib? | The best place to put the crib is near the door of your baby's room so you can quickly reach them when you're stumbling aroundin the middle of the night, or in case of an emergency. Also, follow these safety guidelines as you place the crib.
• Never put your baby's crib near a window.Babies andtoddlerscan get caught i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nursery Equipment Safety Checklist Practical and Safe Furniture Arrangement? | The changing table is most efficient near the crib. Don't put all your changing supplies under the table. Instead, put some in a place where they are easy to reach. You may want to have changing supplies in other areas of the house as well for convenience.
You'll probably find it most convenient if your chair or rocke... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are The Final Safety Touches? | Have a night-light so you can see how to get in and out of the room in the dark, and when you're half asleep.
If your baby's toys are in a toy box, make sure the top has a spring-loaded support so that it can't slam down on little heads or hands. Most newly purchased toy chests will have these, but you may need to upd... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nutritional Rickets: What Is Vitamin D Deficiency? | A vitamin D deficiency means you don't have enough of this vitamin in your body. You need vitamin D to grow and maintain your bones. You could be at risk for deficiency if you don't get enough sunlight on your skin, you have a disorder that reduces your body's ability to absorb it, or you don't eat enough of it in your... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nutritional Rickets: Why Is Vitamin D Important? | You need vitamin D to build bones and keep them strong. Vitamin D works to build bones by helping your body absorb and use calcium,magnesium, and phosphate from the food you eat. It balances out the level of calcium in your bones and blood. When you don't take enough vitamin D, your calcium levels drop. Your body has t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nutritional Rickets: How long does it take to recover from vitamin D deficiency? | How long it takes you to recover depends on how severe your deficiency is. However, it generally takes about 6-8 weeks of supplementation for your vitamin D levels to go back into the normal range. Even after your Vitamin D levels get normal, your doctor may still have you take supplements for a while to make sure your... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nutritional Rickets: How can I increase my vitamin D levels quickly? | The best way to increase your vitamin D levels is to get some sun on your face, hands, arms, and legs every day for about 5-20 minutes. Also, eat a balanced diet including foods with vitamin D. You can also take supplements, including a multivitamin, which usually includes vitamin D. However, it generally takes at leas... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nutritional Rickets Vitamin D Levels? | To determine your vitamin D status, your doctor will measure the concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in your blood.
It's challenging to come up with a minimum amount ofvitamin Din the blood that will work for most people. Experts agree that it probably varies based on your age, race or ethnicity, and the type of test... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nutritional Rickets Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms? | Symptoms and signs of vitamin D deficiency tend to be more obvious in kids because they are still growing, so their bone problems are more pronounced. Symptoms of deficiency in kids may include:
• Weak, sore, and painful muscles (with mild deficiency)
• Incorrect growth due to bowed or bent bones
• Muscle weakness
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nutritional Rickets Vitamin D Deficiency Causes? | Vitamin D deficiency can happen for several reasons:
You don't get enough vitamin D in your diet. This may be more likely if you follow a strict vegan diet. Most dietary sources are animal-based, including:
• Fatty fish, especially trout, salmon, tuna, and mackerel
• Fish liver oils
• Egg yolks
• Cheese
• Some mu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nutritional Rickets Vitamin D Deficiency Risk Factors? | You may be at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency if you:
• Are over age 65
• Have a BMI of 30 or higher
• Have dark skin
• Smoke
• Don't eat or drink vitamin D-fortified foods and drinks | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nutritional Rickets Tests for Vitamin D Deficiency? | Most people don't need to be screened for vitamin D deficiency, but your doctor may have you take ablood testfor it if you have a medical condition or risk factors for vitamin D deficiency or if you have symptoms. The most accurate and most commonly used way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body is the 25-hydro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nutritional Rickets Vitamin D Deficiency Treatment? | In the U.S., the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin D is as follows:
• For infants and babies: 400 international units (IU) a day
• For children and teens aged 1-18 years: 600 IU a day
• For adults aged 19-70 years: 600 IU a day
• For adults aged 70 or older: 800 IU a day
If you have low vitamin D leve... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nutritional Rickets Vitamin D Deficiency Prevention? | The way to prevent vitamin D deficiency is to get enough vitamin D in your diet and safe sun exposure. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nutritional Rickets Takeaways? | Vitamin D helps your body use calcium and keeps your bones strong. Having too little of this vitamin increases your risk for weak bones and other health problems. Your doctor can check your vitamin D level with a blood test. If your levels are low, your doctor might suggest you take a daily supplement. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nutritional Rickets Vitamin D Deficiency FAQs? | How can I increase my vitamin D levels quickly?
The best way to increase your vitamin D levels is to get some sun on your face, hands, arms, and legs every day for about 5-20 minutes. Also, eat a balanced diet including foods with vitamin D. You can also take supplements, including a multivitamin, which usually includ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Obesity? | Doctors define obesity as a chronic (long-lasting) disease that results when have you have excess body fat that puts your health at risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can obesity be cured? | Some obesity experts believe diet and exercise just aren't enough to address obesity. They say our bodies evolved to help us survive periods when food was scarce. So whenever we cut back oncalories, our bodies drive us to eat high-calorie foods and gain weight. That's why most weight loss efforts don't succeed in the e... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obesity Symptoms? | Doctors have traditionally usedbody mass index(BMI) as a tool to determine whether someone is overweight or obese. BMI is a calculation that compares your weight to your height. A BMI of 30 or more is in the obese category. If your BMI is 25 to 29.9, your weight is classified as overweight but not obese.
Measuring you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Obesity? | Doctors divide obesity into three classes:
Class I:You're in this category if yourBMIis between 30 and 35.
Class II:People in this category have a BMI between 35 and 40.
Class III:In this category, your BMI is 40 or above.
Morbid obesity
You might have heard the term "morbid obesity" to refer to obesity that's lik... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Obesity? | Many things contribute to obesity, including your genes, your eating patterns, and how much activity you get. Hormones and your emotions play a role, too. Some illnesses and some medications can also lead to weight gain.
Other things that may be involved include:
• Living in areas where healthy food and safe places t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obesity Risk Factors? | You're more likely to have obesity if others in your family do. Experts think genes affect your metabolism, your appetite, and how muchbody fatyou tend to store. Also, people around you influence your diet and exercise patterns.
Other risk factors for obesity include:
• Age.Your metabolism (the rate at which your bod... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obesity Diagnosis? | To screen you for obesity, your doctor might talk to you about your health history to learn about your eating and activity patterns, history of weight gain and loss, and more.
They may also do a:
• Physical exam.They'll check vital signs like your blood pressure and heart rate as well as measure your height and weigh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obesity Treatment? | There are many treatments for weight loss that can make a big difference to your health and how you feel. Even a small reduction in weight benefits your health.
No matter what type of treatment or program you use, overcoming obesity will require you to change your eating and exercise habits. Your doctor can help you d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obesity Health Disparities? | Anyone can have obesity, but it's more common in minority populations. Scientists don't know all of the reasons why. They include genetics as well as family and cultural eating habits. They may also include social aspects like:
• Lack of regular access to good-quality food (food insecurity)
• Unemployment rates
• E... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obesity Stigma? | One of the hardest parts of living with obesity is the stigma that surrounds it. Some people stereotype those with obesity as undisciplined or lazy. You may face discrimination in the workplace and from health care providers. Research suggests that people who have obesity deal with stigma almost every day.
But there a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Obesity? | While not everyone with obesity has other serious health problems, research shows that it's rare to be both obese and healthy for the long term.
But you don't need to lose a lot of weight to improve your health. You could lower your risk for complications like diabetes and heart failure by 10%-25% by losing just 15-20... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obesity Prognosis? | Can obesity be cured?
Some obesity experts believe diet and exercise just aren't enough to address obesity. They say our bodies evolved to help us survive periods when food was scarce. So whenever we cut back oncalories, our bodies drive us to eat high-calorie foods and gain weight. That's why most weight loss efforts... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obesity Prevention? | It's easier to prevent obesity than to treat it. If obesity runs in your family or you notice you've picked up a few pounds, start taking simple steps to improve your health habits. You might:
• Give up soda in favor of unsweetened soda water.
• Add a 30-minute walk or other workout 5 days a week.
• Stop keeping fat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obesity Takeaways? | Obesity is not a personal failing. It's a complicated disease that requires lifelong management. Fortunately, more treatment options are available than ever before. Work together with your doctor to get control of your weight and your health. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? | Obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD) is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or urges (obsessions). It also can cause you to do certain actions over and over again (compulsions). You may have both obsessions and compulsions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is OCD an anxiety disorder? | OCD used to be classified as ananxiety disorder. But that changed with the fifth edition of theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published in 2013. It's now in a category called "Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders." However, most people with OCD also have an anxiety disorder. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) OCD Symptoms? | Most people with OCD have both obsessions and compulsions, but you could have just one symptom or the other. Some people also have atic disorder, where they make movements or sounds they can't control.
Obsessions
These are unwanted thoughts, urges, or mental images that you have over and over again. You may try to ig... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) OCD Types? | While there aren't clinically recognizedtypes of OCD, obsessions and compulsions tend to revolve around certain common themes.
These include:
Checking.This involves constantly worrying that you've done something wrong or that something bad is going to happen, so you check the locks, alarm system, oven, or light switc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) OCD Risk Factors? | OCD is a bit more common in women than in men. Symptoms usually start between late childhood and early adulthood, and most people receive their diagnosis as young adults.
Other risk factors include:
• A parent, sibling, or child with OCD
• Physical differences in certain parts of your brain
• Depression, anxiety, o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) OCD Diagnosis? | Your doctor may do a physical exam and blood tests to make sure something else isn’t causing your symptoms. They will also talk with you about your feelings, thoughts, and habits. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) OCD Treatment? | There’s no cure for OCD. But you may be able to manage how your symptoms affect your life through medicine, therapy, or a combination of treatments.
Psychotherapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help change your thinking patterns. In a form called exposure and response prevention, your doctor will put you in a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) How to Support Loved Ones With OCD? | When a family member has OCD, it can be very disruptive and stressful for the entire household. You can play an important role in supporting your loved one and minimizing the impact the disorder has on your lives.
Start by educating yourself about OCD. Learn what to expect and what things you can do that will or won't... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Takeaways? | Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness in which you have uncontrollable patterns of thinking and/or behaviors. You may feel forced to perform certain physical or mental acts to relieve the stress of unwanted thoughts. While OCD can't be cured, many people are able to manage the disorder with therapy, m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Obstetric Panel: Who Gets These Tests? | All women should get certainbloodtests when they're pregnant.Bloodtests check on your health and help rule out problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obstetric Panel What the Tests Do? | When you firstget pregnant, your doctor will take a blood sample. The lab will check for problems that could affect you and your baby. They include rubella,cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, hepatitis B, many sexually transmitted diseases, and others.
Your doctor will also use the sample to check your blood type, Rh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obstetric Panel How the Tests Are Done? | Blood tests are safe for you and your baby. A technician will draw a small amount of blood from your arm. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obstetric Panel What to Know About Test Results? | If any of your test results are abnormal, your doctor will probably suggest follow-up tests. If there is a problem, treatment or extra monitoring will help keep you and your baby healthy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obstetric Panel How Often the Tests Are Done During Your Pregnancy? | You'll get a blood test during your first prenatal visit. In yoursecond trimester, you will get a blood test to check fordiabetesand recheck your hemoglobin. If you are Rh negative, your antibodies will be rechecked. You may get other blood tests, depending on your preferences and health. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obstetric Panel Other Names for These Tests? | Rh factor,First TrimesterScreening, Quad Screen,STDTests, Prenatal labs | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy? | Hypertrophiccardiomyopathy(HCM) is a condition associated with thickening of theheartmuscle, most commonly at the septum between the ventricles, below the aortic valve. This may lead to stiffening of the walls of the heart and abnormal aortic and mitral heart valve function, both of which may impede normalbloodflow out... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Symptoms of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy? | Many people with HCM have no symptoms or only minor symptoms and live a normal life. Other people develop symptoms, which progress and worsen as heart function worsens. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy? | HCM can run in families, but the condition may also be acquired as a part of aging or high blood pressure. In other instances, the cause is unknown. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Diagnosed? | HCM is diagnosed based on medical history (your symptoms and family history), aphysical exam, and echocardiogram results. Additional tests may include blood tests, an electrocardiogram, chest X-ray,exercise stress test, cardiac catheterization, CT scan, and MRI. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treated? | Treatment of HCM depends on whether there is narrowing in the path that blood takes to leave the heart (called the outflow tract); how the heart is functioning; and if arrhythmias are present. Treatment is aimed at preventing symptoms and complications and includes risk identification and regular follow-up, lifestyle c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Lifestyle Changes Are Recommended to Treat Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy? | Drugs are often used to treat symptoms and prevent further complications of HCM. Medications can help relax the heart and reduce the degree of obstruction so the heart can pump more efficiently. Beta-blockers andcalciumchannel blockers are two classes of medications that may be prescribed. If you have anarrhythmia, you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Medications Are Used to Treat Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy? | Drugs are often used to treat symptoms and prevent further complications of HCM. Medications can help relax the heart and reduce the degree of obstruction so the heart can pump more efficiently. Beta-blockers andcalciumchannel blockers are two classes of medications that may be prescribed. If you have anarrhythmia, you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Sudden Death, and Endocarditis? | A small number of people with HCM have an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. People at risk include:
• Those who have family members who have had sudden cardiac death
• Young people with HCM who have had several episodes of fainting
• Those who have an abnormal blood pressure response with exercise
• Adults wh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? | Obstructive sleep apnea is when something blocks part or all of your upper airway while you sleep. This means your diaphragm, a muscle that helps you breathe in and out, and chest muscles have to work harder to open your airway and pull air into yourlungs. Your breath can become very shallow, or you may even stop breat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is obstructive sleep apnea? | It is when a structural problem blocks your airway during sleep, causing you to wake up to breathe. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you treat obstructive sleep apnea? | Obstructive sleep apnea can be treated with lifestyle changes, an oral device, a CPAP machine, and more. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can sleep apnea be cured? | Sometimes, losing weight can make it go away. Otherwise, there is no cure for sleep apnea, but treatments can help you get better sleep and avoid complications. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the life expectancy of someone with sleep apnea? | Moderate to severe sleep apnea raises your risk of dying from any cause if left untreated. If you have severe sleep apnea, you may have up to three times the risk of dying from any cause compared to those who don't have sleep apnea. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms? | Common obstructivesleep apnea warning signsinclude:
• Daytime sleepiness orfatigue
• Dry mouthorsore throatwhen you wake up
• Headachesin the morning
• Trouble concentrating, forgetfulness,depression, or crankiness
• Night sweats
• Restlessness duringsleep
• Problems withsex, such as a low sex drive
• Snoring
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obstructive Sleep Apnea Causes? | Obstructive sleep apnea usually happens when the muscles that control your airway relax too much, narrowing your throat. This reduces your oxygen levels, so your brain wakes you up to reopen your airway. You’ll probably wake up for such a short time that you won’t even remember it, although some people will have shortn... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk Factors? | Anyone can have obstructive sleep apnea. It’s more likely if you:
• Are male
• Are older
• Are Black, Hispanic, or Asian
• Have a family history of sleep apnea
• Have asthma
• Smokeor drink alcohol
• Havediabetes
• Have high blood pressure
• Have a higher risk ofheart failureorstroke
• Have overweight or obes... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obstructive Sleep Apnea Complications? | Complications of obstructive sleep apnea can include:
• Sleepiness during the day and trouble concentrating.
• Cardiovascular problems such as heart attack, high blood pressure, unusual heart rhythms, or stroke.
• Eye problems such as glaucoma and dry eye
• Metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes
• Problems wi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosis? | Your doctor will give you a physical exam and ask about your sleep. They may also want to ask people who live with you about your sleep habits.
You may need to spend a night in a sleep lab or have a sleep study done at your house. You’ll wear monitors to measure things such as:
• Airflow
• Bloodoxygen levels
• Brea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment? | Possible treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea include:
Weight loss, if needed.Losing even 10% of yourweightcan make a difference.If you have obesity and are considering taking weight loss medication, the GLP-1 medicine Zepbound (tirzepatide) has been approved by the FDA to treat moderate to severe obstructive... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obstructive Sleep Apnea Takeaways? | Obstructive sleep apnea happens when a structural problem makes it hard for you to breathe while asleep, causing you to wake up frequently. Although it may not cause obvious symptoms, it can harm your health and raise your risk for other medical problems. If you regularly snore or wake up with shortness of breath, talk... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Obstructive Sleep Apnea FAQs? | What is obstructive sleep apnea?
It is when a structural problem blocks your airway during sleep, causing you to wake up to breathe.
How do you treat obstructive sleep apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea can be treated with lifestyle changes, an oral device, a CPAP machine, and more.
Can sleep apnea be cured?
Sometimes... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Does Physical Therapy Help Parkinson's Disease? | Physical therapycannot cure Parkinson's disease, because at this time, neurological damage cannot be reversed. But therapy can help you compensate for the changes brought about by the condition. These "compensatory treatments," as they're called, include learning about new movement techniques, strategies, and equipment... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Where Can I Receive Physical Therapy? | Many hospitals offer outpatientphysical therapyservices. However, you may need to get a doctor's order to be seen in physical therapy. If you feel you can benefit from physical therapy, do not hesitate to ask your doctor for a referral. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Many Physical Therapy Visits Will I Need? | Treatments in physical therapy often can be completed in one to three office visits. The first appointment includes an evaluation and recommendations for exercises. The following appointments check your progress and review and expand your home program. Most hospitals can provide additional sessions of outpatient therap... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Other Services Does Physical Therapy Provide? | Recommendations.A physical therapist can make recommendations for physical therapy at home, at an outpatient facility, or at a nursing or rehabilitation facility. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Occupational Therapy? | Occupational therapy can help people withParkinson's diseasestay active in daily life. By improving your skills, showing you different ways to complete tasks, or introducing you to handy equipment, anoccupational therapistcan help you perform everyday activities with greater ease and satisfaction. An occupational thera... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Where Can I Receive Occupational Therapy? | Many hospitals offer outpatient occupational therapy services. However, you may need to get a doctor's order to be seen in occupational therapy. If you feel you can benefit from occupational therapy, do not hesitate to ask your doctor for a referral. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Many Occupational Therapy Visits Will I Need? | Occupational therapy sessions vary for each person. The first appointment includes an evaluation and recommendations. The following appointments check your progress and review or expand your program. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Olecranon Bursitis? | If you’ve had a bad blow to one of your elbows or spend a lot of time leaning on them, you could see the tip of the joint get red and swollen. In severe cases of swelling, a lump could form, jutting out from the tip -- kind of like the cartoon character Popeye. That’s why olecranonbursitisis sometimes called “Popeye’se... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Olecranon Bursitis Causes? | Your elbow can start swelling for several reasons:
Trauma:A hard blow to the elbow such as hitting it or falling on top of it could cause the bursa to swell.
Too much pressure:Leaning your elbow against a hard surface over a long time can irritate the bursa. Plumbers, air-conditioning technicians, and others who have... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Olecranon Bursitis Treatments? | Treatment is about easing your discomfort and taking steps to prevent or cure infection.
If your elbow bursa is not infected, take the following steps:
• Protect your elbow. This could mean wearing elbow pads or a wrap to cushion it.
• Avoid activities that put direct pressure on your affected elbow.
• Take pain me... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is an Oophorectomy? | An oophorectomy is surgery to remove one or both of yourovaries. You might also hear it called ovary removal surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do you age faster after oophorectomy? | Maybe. Research shows some people age faster physically after having both ovaries removed. Talk to your doctor about options to help prevent faster aging. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Oophorectomy: Do you gain weight after ovary removal? | Sometimes. That’s due to many factors. With menopause after ovary removal, you have hormonal changes that can slow down your metabolism and lead to weight gain. But other things you can control, such as lifestyle habits and diet, also play a role. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Oophorectomy: Can you have a period without ovaries? | No, it is not possible to have a period without ovaries. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Oophorectomy the life expectancy without ovaries? | Having your ovaries removed doesn’t itself shorten your lifespan, studies show. But it can increase your risk for serious health issues, including heart disease, that might affect how long you live. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Reasons for Oophorectomy? | There are many reasons your doctor may recommend surgery to remove one or both of your ovaries.
They include:
• Benign tumors, which are noncancerous growths
• BRCA gene mutations, which are changes in your DNA that make you more likely to havebreastorovarian cancer
• Cysts, a type of noncancerous tumor
• Ectopic ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Oophorectomy Procedure? | There are several types of oophorectomies. The one you’ll get depends on the medical condition you’re being treated for:
• Unilateral oophorectomy: Removal of one ovary
• Bilateral oophorectomy: Removal of both ovaries
• Salpingo-oophorectomy: Removal of an ovary and fallopian tube (the small organ that guides eggs ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Oophorectomy Hospital Stay? | If your doctor performs an open procedure to remove your ovaries, you can expect to stay in the hospital for at least a few days. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Oophorectomy Recovery? | The doctor will give you instructions about your return to an active lifestyle. Things you can do to take care of yourself at home include:
• Keeping the area where the doctor made the cut clean and sterile
• Eating plenty of healthy food
• Not driving
• Notexercising(but walking around is OK)
• Not lifting heavy ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Oophorectomy Ovary Removal Side Effects? | Although getting an oophorectomy is generally safe, there are a few risks, as with any surgery. They include:
• Bleeding: If you bleed too much during surgery, you may need blood transfusions.
• Damage to nearby organs: Surgery could damage yourbladderor bowel, but this is rare. It happens in less than 1% of all case... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Life After Oophorectomy? | Oophorectomy and menopause
Your ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone, which help control your menstrual cycle. Removing both of your ovaries will cause menopause to begin immediately. You’ll experiencemenopause symptoms, which may include:
• Hot flashes
• Vaginal dryness
• A higher risk of osteoporosis
• Anxi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Oophorectomy Takeaways? | • An oophorectomy is surgery to remove yourovaries. It’s also called ovary removal surgery.
• There are many reasons to have an oophorectomy, which has several types.
• Removing both of your ovaries will cause menopause to begin immediately.
• Removing one of your ovaries doesn’t change your chances of becoming preg... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Oophorectomy FAQs? | Do you age faster after oophorectomy?
Maybe. Research shows some people age faster physically after having both ovaries removed. Talk to your doctor about options to help prevent faster aging. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Opportunistic Infections Do You Get With HIV? | If you have HIV, treating it early with antiretroviral medicines will help your immune system and allow you to stay in good health. But untreated HIV, over the course of years, will harm your immune system and can lead to opportunistic infections. "Opportunistic" means they take advantage of the weaker immune system of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Common Opportunistic Infections? | Almost any disease can become an opportunistic infection when your immune system is weak. Some are more common than others, and depending on your CD4 count, some are more likely to occur.
• Candidiasis orthrush, a fungal infection in your mouth, throat, or vagina
• Cryptococcus neoformans (crypto), a fungus that can ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Opportunistic Infections Prevention? | The most important way to prevent opportunistic infections is to take your HIV medicines and keep your CD4 count from becoming low. If you are starting with a low CD4 count (less than 200 cells per microliter of blood), you can take steps to lower your chances of getting these infections.
• Take your HIV medicines an... | local_scraped |
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