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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Positron Emission Tomography (PET): What Is a PET Scan? | A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a type of imaging study that can help doctors see what’s happening inside your body and how it’s working. This can help them understand how a disease is unfolding. A PET scan is different from an X-ray, CT, orMRI, which only show images of the body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Positron Emission Tomography (PET): What Is a PET Scan Used For? | A PET scan can help doctors test for diseases, prepare for surgery, and see how well treatments are working. You might get one for several reasons, but they’re most often used with cancer, heart disease, andbrainconditions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Positron Emission Tomography (PET): What does a PET scan machine look like? | A PET scan machine has a large, doughnut-shaped ring with a bed or table in the middle. When you have the scan, you lie down on the table, which slides into the hole of the machine. The scanner is big, but open, so it doesn’t completely enclose you the way many MRI machines do. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Positron Emission Tomography (PET): What does a PET scan show? | A PET scan shows how the organs and tissues in your body are working, including how well your heart is pumping blood, or if there’s unusual activity in certain areas that might be caused by disease, like cancer. This can help doctors understand if there’s a problem, even if it doesn’t show up on another type of scan. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Positron Emission Tomography (PET): How long does a PET scan take? | The scan itself usually takes about 30 minutes, but the entire procedure can take up to an hour, since your body needs time to absorb the tracer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Positron Emission Tomography (PET): After a PET scan, how long are you radioactive? | Within a few hours of the PET scan, your body will get rid of the radioactive material by passing it through your pee. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Positron Emission Tomography (PET): If PET scan is positive, can it be anything but cancer? | A positive PET scan doesn’t always mean cancer. Other conditions, like infections,inflammation, or non-cancerous growths, can also cause areas of your body to light up. If you’ve had a recent surgery,chemotherapy, or radiation treatment, this may also affect your results. And some types of cancer may not show up on a P... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Positron Emission Tomography (PET) the main reason for a PET scan? | Doctors use PET scans to see how well different parts of your body are working, including your heart and brain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Positron Emission Tomography (PET): Is a PET scan only for cancer? | No, a PET scan is not only for cancer. They are also used to find heart problems, brain disorders, and some other conditions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Positron Emission Tomography (PET) the risks of a PET scan? | The risks of a PET scan are generally low, but some people may have a mildallergic reactionto the radioactive tracer. There are other complications for pregnant or breastfeeding people. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Positron Emission Tomography (PET) the biggest disadvantage of using a PET scan? | The biggest disadvantage of a PET scan is the exposure to a small amount of radiation, which may not be suitable for everyone, especially pregnant people. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Positron Emission Tomography (PET) better than a PET scan? | PET/CT or PET/MRI combines the strengths of both scans, providing detailed images and showing how the body is functioning. This can be more effective than either scan alone. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Positron Emission Tomography (PET) PET Scan vs. CT Scan? | CT scans use X-rays to take images of the inside of your body, including your bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues. These are more detailed than a standard X-ray because the machine that captures them scans your body from several angles.A PET scan, on the other hand, does more than just take images – it shows what’s ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Positron Emission Tomography (PET) PET Scan vs. MRI? | MRI scans also create detailed images of the inside of your body, but they do this using strong magnets and radio waves. MRIs show the structure of your organs, tissues, blood vessels, spine, andlymph nodes, and they can help doctors find tumors, injuries, and other problems.
Since PET scans show how well your organs ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Positron Emission Tomography (PET) PET Scan Procedure? | The procedure might be a bit different, depending on where and why you get the scan, but typically, you:
• Change into a hospital gown.
• Go to the bathroom.
• Get the tracer – depending on the type, you’ll either swallow it, breathe it in as a gas, or get it through a needle.
• Wait 30 minutes to an hour for your ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Positron Emission Tomography (PET) PET Scan Risks and Side Effects? | Certain health conditions may cause discomfort or complications during a PET scan, including:
• A hard time fitting into the PET/CT machine if you're overweight
• Claustrophobia, if you're unable to be in enclosed spaces
• Inaccurate test results among people with diabetes whoseblood sugar levelsorinsulinlevels aren... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Positron Emission Tomography (PET) PET Scan Follow-Up and Results? | A PET scan shows bright areas where there’s heavy activity in your cells, which may be a sign of disease. To get a more complete picture of what’s going on, your doctor may compare your PET scan with results from other imaging you’ve had. Test results are very accurate, but a combined PET/CT tends to be more accurate t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Takeaways? | A PET scan can help doctors see how different parts of your body are working and is often used to find cancer, heart disease, and brain conditions. The scan is generally safe, but some people have minor side effects because of the radioactive tracer, so it's important to tell your doctor if you're pregnant, breastfeedi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Positron Emission Tomography (PET) PET Scan FAQs? | What is the main reason for a PET scan?
Doctors use PET scans to see how well different parts of your body are working, including your heart and brain.
Is a PET scan only for cancer?
No, a PET scan is not only for cancer. They are also used to find heart problems, brain disorders, and some other conditions.
What ar... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Postmenopausal: How Do I Know if I'm Premenopausal? | Perimenopause is the stage of a woman's reproductive life that begins several years before menopause. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Postmenopausal: Why Am I So Hot? | Hot flashes aren’t just a menopause thing, but that is when you’re most likely to have them. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Postmenopausal: What Is Premature Menopause? | Because of genetics, illness, or medical procedures, some women go through menopause before the age of 40. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Will I Know When I'm Postmenopausal? | The time of a woman's life following menopause is called postmenopause. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Postmenopausal Top Search Terms for Menopause? | • Menopause Signs
• Night Sweats
• Hot Flashes
• Menopause Weight Gain
• Postmenopausal Bleeding
• Early Menopause
• Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Menopause Diet
• Treating Menopause Symptoms with Veozah | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Postpartum Depression? | WebMD offers a pictorial guide to postpartum depression symptoms: who gets it, how it’s different from the “baby blues,” and ways to feel better. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Can Postpartum Depression Be Diagnosed and Treated? | WebMD offers a pictorial guide to postpartum depression symptoms: who gets it, how it’s different from the “baby blues,” and ways to feel better. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Which Antidepressants Treat Postpartum Depression? | WebMD offers a pictorial guide to postpartum depression symptoms: who gets it, how it’s different from the “baby blues,” and ways to feel better. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Postpartum Depression? | • What Is Postpartum Depression?
• Hormones and Emotions
• Early Warning Signs
• Postpartum Depression Medications | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): What Is PTSD? | Posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD) is a serious condition that can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic or terrifying event involving serious physical harm or the threat of it. Examples of things that can bring on PTSD include sexual or physical assault, the unexpected death of a loved one, an ac... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): How common is PTSD? | It's hard to pinpoint exactly how many people have PTSD. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates 5% of U.S. adults have it in any given year, and 6% will have it in their lifetimes. In 2020, the estimate was 13 million people. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Does PTSD ever go away? | For some people, PTSD symptoms go away on their own or after treatment. For others, symptoms may continue for years or even the rest of their lives. But they may be less intense and you may have them less often if you get treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is PTSD an anxiety disorder? | No. Psychiatrists now put it in the category of trauma- and stressor-related disorders. It was classified as an anxiety disorder until 2013. The change recognizes the fact thatit has a unique and complicated mix of effects on your behavior and personality. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Types of PTSD? | They aren't separate diagnoses, but several terms are used to describe PTSD based on a specific cause or the way the symptoms appear.
Complex PTSD
This term has been proposed for the experience of people who've had ongoing trauma, rather than one traumatic event. This may cause a personality change that goes beyond o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD Causes and Risk Factors? | Everyone reacts to traumatic events differently. Each person is unique in their ability to manage fear, stress, and the threat posed by a traumatic event or situation. For that reason, not everyone who has a trauma will develop PTSD. Also, the type of help and support you get from friends, family members, and professio... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD Risk Factors? | Anyone who has had a traumatic event can develop PTSD. But some things may make it more likely, for example:
• You've experienced other traumatic events.
• Your job exposes you to life-threatening situations often, such as first responders and military service members.
• You were injured during the event.
• The eve... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD Diagnosis? | PTSD isn’t diagnosed until at least 1 month has passed since the traumatic event happened. If you have symptoms, the doctor will begin an evaluation with a complete medical history andphysical exam. Although there are no lab tests to specifically diagnose PTSD, you may get tests to rule out physical illness as the caus... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD Treatment? | The goal of PTSD treatment is to reduce the emotional and physical symptoms and improve how you manage your daily life.Treatmentmay involve psychotherapy (a type of counseling), medication, or both.
PTSD medications
Doctors use certainantidepressantmedicationsto treat PTSD -- and to control the feelings ofanxietyand ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD Complications? | PTSD can cause problems in every aspect of your life, including your job, relationships, health, and everyday activities. It may also make you more likely to develop other mental health problems, such as:
• Depression and anxiety
• Drug or alcohol abuse
• Eating disorders
• Suicidal thoughts and actions | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Living With PTSD? | Recovery from PTSD is a gradual and ongoing process. You may have periods of improvement followed by relapses. Symptoms of PTSD seldom disappear completely, but treatment can help you learn to manage it more effectively, leading to fewer and less intense symptoms.
It's important to stick to your treatment plan. These ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) How to Help Someone With PTSD? | PTSD often takes a toll on relationships. It may seem like the person you care about has become someone you don't know. Their behavior may be hurtful to you and disruptive for your family.
It can be difficult to balance supporting your loved one and taking care of yourself. Here are some things you can do:
• Educate ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD Prevention? | Some studies suggest that early intervention with people who had a trauma may reduce some of the symptoms of PTSD or prevent it altogether. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Takeaways? | Posttraumatic stress disorder can result from experiencing trauma, such as military combat or sexual assault. Talk to your doctor if you're having symptoms such as nightmares or flashbacks, or if you feel depressed or agitated more than a month after the event. Various forms of talk therapy have been shown to be helpfu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD FAQs? | Does PTSD ever go away?
For some people, PTSD symptoms go away on their own or after treatment. For others, symptoms may continue for years or even the rest of their lives. But they may be less intense and you may have them less often if you get treatment.
Is PTSD an anxiety disorder?
No. Psychiatrists now put it in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? | Posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD) is a serious mental condition that some people develop after a shocking, terrifying, or dangerous event. These events are called traumas. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome: How Does PTSD Happen? | During a trauma, your body responds to a threat by going into “flight or fight” mode. It releasesstresshormones, like adrenaline and norepinephrine, to give you a burst of energy. Yourheartbeats faster. Yourbrainalso puts some of its normal tasks, such as filing short-term memories, on pause. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome: What Are the Effects of PTSD? | There are many. They may include disturbing flashbacks,trouble sleeping, emotional numbness, angry outbursts, and feelings of guilt. You might also avoid things that remind you of the event, and lose interest in things that you enjoy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome: Who Gets It? | PTSD was first described in war veterans. It was once called “shell shock” and “combat fatigue.” But PTSD can happen to anyone at any age, including children. In fact, about 8% of Americans will develop the condition at some point in their lives. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome Living With PTSD? | There’s no cure for this condition. But you can successfully treat it withtherapy. Your doctor may also prescribe medicine, such asantidepressants. With proper treatment, some people may stop having PTSD symptoms. For others, they may become less intense.
It’s important to seek help if you think you have PTSD. Without... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Tremor? | A tremor is when a body part moves or shakes and you can’t control it. Many people withmultiple sclerosis(MS) have some form of tremor they can’t control, in different parts of their bodies, like their head, arms, or legs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why Does MS Cause Tremors? | This disease damages the protective sheath (myelin) that covers the nerves in yourbrainand spinal cord. Tremors can result from damage to a part of your brain called the cerebellum. It controls your balance and coordination and smooths out the actions that you make when you move your limbs and eyes or speak. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Medicines That Treat MS Tremors? | These problems are one of the hardestMS symptomsto treat. There aren’t any drugs made just to treat MS tremors. Your doctors may prescribe drugs for another condition that could help, like:
• Acetazolamide (Diamox), which treats a type ofglaucomaand altitude sickness
• Buspirone (Buspar) and clonazepam (Klonopin), wh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tremors and Depression? | Tremors can be tough to handle in social situations. You may feel like you want to be alone, but that can make you feel lonely and depressed. Apsychologistor counselor can help you find ways to feel more comfortable in public and keep the tremors from changing how you live your life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is potassium an electrolyte? | Yes. Electrolytes help control fluid levels, nerve and muscle activity, the body's pH (acid-base) levels, and more. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Potassium Deficiency? | An average blood potassium level is 3.6 to 5.2 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). Potassium deficiency (also called hypokalemia) is more common in people who:
• Use certain medicines, such as diuretics
• Have physically demanding jobs
• Exercise in hot climates and sweat excessively (such as athletes)
• Have health con... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Potassium RDA? | As potassium deficiency is rare, there is no recommended dietary allowance (RDA) or recommended nutrient intake (RNI) for it. However, the National Academy of Medicine has set an adequate intake for potassium. Getting this amount of potassium from your diet, with or withoutsupplements, should be enough to keep you heal... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Potassium-Rich Foods? | It's best to get your potassium from foods rather than supplements. Lots of fruits and veggies are packed with potassium. Also, diets rich in potassium usually have less sodium. Good natural food sources of potassium include:
• Bananas
• Avocados
• Peanuts and tree nuts such as almonds, pecans and walnuts
• Citrus ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Potassium Supplements? | The only time you'll need a potassium supplement is if you're not getting enough in your diet or have lost too much of the mineral due to illness or other causes. Otherwise, the food you eat is a good source of potassium. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Potassium Overdose? | Get emergency help right away if you have any of the signs of a potassium overdose (also called hyperkalemia), which include:
• Muscleweaknessor paralysis
• Irregular heartbeat
• Confusion
• Tingling sensation in the limbs
• Coma
You may have a higher chance of hyperkalemia due to:
• Chronic kidney disease
• Di... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Potassium (K) Takeaways? | Potassium is important for your body, as it helps your heart, kidneys, and other organs work right. Usually, if you eat well, you'll get all the potassium you need, but some people might need more through supplements. Good natural sources of potassium include bananas, avocados, nuts, citrus fruits, veggies, milk, and p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome): What Is the Polio Vaccine? | The polio vaccine or shot helps stop the spread of polio. The U.S. uses the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). It's one of two types of polio vaccinations to prevent infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome): What does inactive polio vaccine mean? | Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is made from an inactive or killed virus. That means it can’t infect you. Kids in the U.S. get the IPV shot. So your child's overall risk of getting polio from the vaccine is very low. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome): Has polio been eradicated from the US? | Thanks to the polio vaccine, poliovirus has been eliminated (no longer spreading) from the U.S. But you can still get it if you travel to other countries. In 2022, an unvaccinated U.S. citizen came down with paralytic polio picked up in another country. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome): Is the polio vaccine necessary? | In the U.S., the polio vaccine is still recommended for everyone. Polio vaccination is the only way to make sure you and your child never get polio. Without it, you could get a serious, life-threatening polio infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome): How long does the polio vaccine last? | It’s not known for sure, but experts think the vaccine protects you for many years, once you complete the four-shot series. Research shows that most children and adults are protected, even many years later. But if you’re an adult at high risk for polio infection, like traveling to a country with polio, your doctor can ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome): How much does the polio vaccine cost? | Your health insurance usually covers the cost of the polio vaccine. It's usually a preventative service. But it's always a good idea to check with your insurance provider before you go to the doctor. If you don’t have health insurance, your child may be able to get it through theVaccines for Children (VFC) Program. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome): Who discovered the polio vaccine? | A U.S. doctor named Jonas Salk discovered the polio vaccine. He tested a killed-virus vaccine on himself and his family in 1953. Then, he tested it on 1.6 million kids in Canada, Finland, and the U.S. In 1955, polio vaccine use first began the U.S. After two years, there were about 50,000 fewer polio infections. The ye... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome) Polio Vaccine Benefits? | If you haven't heard much about polio, you may wonder why children need a polio vaccine.Poliowas once the leading cause of disability in the U.S. In the 1940s, the polio virus paralyzed around 20,000 people each year.
When the American scientist Jonas Salk made the first polio vaccine, it protected people from polio i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome) Polio Vaccine Administration? | If you got the polio shot before 2000, you probably got the oral polio vaccine (OPV). OPV was made from a live poliovirus. OPV was first used because it was fairly cheap. OPV was also easy to give to people as drops on the tongue. But very rarely — about 1 in 2.7 million OPV doses — the virus can spread from the gastro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome) Polio Vaccine Schedule? | Most people get vaccinated for polio as children in the U.S.And some schools may require the polio shot before your child starts school.Children should get four doses of IPV at the following ages:
• 2 months
• 4 months
• 6-18 months
• A booster dose at 4-6 years
IPV may be given at the same time as other vaccinati... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome) Polio Vaccination in Adults? | Routine polio shots aren't done for people aged 18 or older who live in the U.S. Most people are already vaccinated. But three groups of adults have higher risk for polio infection. You may want to consider IPV if you're not vaccinated and are:
• Traveling to other parts of the world where polio is still common.
• Wo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome) Who Should Not Get the Polio Vaccine? | Just about anyone can safely get the polio vaccine. Always talk to your doctor before getting vaccinated. In very rare cases, the IPV vaccine may not be right for you if you've had asevere allergic reactioncalled anaphylaxis:
• From a previous dose of the polio vaccine.
• To theantibioticsstreptomycin,polymyxinB, or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome) Polio Vaccine Side Effects? | The IPV vaccine is very safe with mild side effects. After the shot, your child may get a sore, red spot where the shot was given, or a fever.
Your infant or toddler may get irritable, sleepy, or fussy. All of these symptoms usually go away after 48 hours. Here are a few ways you can help them feel better:
• Apply a ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome) Polio Vaccine Effectiveness? | The polio vaccine is very effective (prevents polio infection). In almost everyone who gets it, IPV can stop serious infection likemeningitisor paralysis. The polio shot can even protect you if you get:
• Two doses of IPV (at least 90% effective).
• Three doses of IPV (at least 99% effective).
But if you're immunoco... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome) Takeaways? | The polio vaccine can help prevent the spread of a serious viral infection. Without it, polio disease can cause permanent paralysis or even death. The U.S. uses the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV), which is safe and can't infect or paralyze you. It's still important to get your polio vaccine because travelers can still... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are PPS (Post-Polio Syndrome) Polio Vaccine FAQs? | Has polio been eradicated from the US?
Thanks to the polio vaccine, poliovirus has been eliminated (no longer spreading) from the U.S. But you can still get it if you travel to other countries. In 2022, an unvaccinated U.S. citizen came down with paralytic polio picked up in another country.
Is the polio vaccine nece... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Prayer: Can Spiritual/Religious Practice Improve Your Health? | Traditional Western medicine hasn’t typically concerned itself with spiritual well-being. But that might be changing as a growing body of evidence shows spiritual and religious practice can have profound health effects, especially in regard tomental health. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Prayer Your Brain on Spirituality and Religion? | Higher levels of spirituality and religiousness are associated with lower levels ofdepression, suicide, and substance misuse in any number of studies. Sustained spiritual practice (going to church, praying, meditating, helping others) may also guard against posttraumaticstressdisorder and boost psychological growth aft... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Prayer The Effect of Community? | “Some of the language around spirituality can be very individualistic,” Vaidyanathan says. “But we are social creatures. We need other people. We need a place to belong.”
That may be why religiousness seems to have a more robust effect on well-being compared to spirituality alone. At least that’s what Vaidyanathan and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Prayer Integrating Spiritual and Medical Practice? | Some practitioners already fold individual religious or spiritual practice into cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Studies show this can be an effective way to manage a variety of mental health problems, particularlyaddiction, chronic depression, and trauma.
But It's not always easy to find this kind of treatment.
“... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Preeclampsia? | Preeclampsia, formerly called toxemia, happens when you're pregnant and have high blood pressure, too much protein in your pee, and also swelling in your legs, feet, and hands. It can range from mild to severe. It usually happens late in pregnancy, though it can come earlier or just after delivery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Quickly Can Preeclampsia Develop? | Preeclampsia can happen as early as 20 weeks into your pregnancy, but that’s rare. Symptoms often begin after 34 weeks. In a few cases, symptoms develop after birth, usually within 48 hours of delivery. But remember, you may have preeclampsia without symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Preeclampsia an Emergency? | Having preeclampsia is a serious medical condition your doctor will monitor and treat. If you develop seizures, your preeclampsia has developed into eclampsia. If you have that or other severe complications, it's a medical emergency. You need urgenttreatment, usually in a hospital, to stop your symptoms and deliver you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Postpartum Preeclampsia? | This is a rare condition that can happen when you have high blood pressure and too much protein in your pee after giving birth. When this happens, it's usually within 48 hours of childbirth. But it can happen 6 weeks or later after childbirth. This is known as late postpartum preeclampsia. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do I know if I have preeclampsia? | Because some preeclampsia symptoms like headaches, nausea, and aches and pains are common in any pregnancy, it's hard to know if you're having a healthy pregnancy or you have a serious problem like preeclampsia. This is especially true if it's your first pregnancy. If you're concerned about your symptoms, contact your ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can babies survive preeclampsia? | Most babies born to moms with preeclampsia are healthy.But if preeclampsia isn't treated, it can cause severe health problems for you and your baby. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What does preeclampsia pain feel like? | It depends. Preeclampsia headaches can be dull, severe, or throbbing. Preeclampsia abdominal pain can be dull and constant, or sharp andstabbing painthat comes and goes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Preeclampsia Symptoms? | In addition to swelling (also called edema), extra protein in your pee, and blood pressure over 140/90, preeclampsia symptoms include:
• Sudden weight gain over 1 or 2 days because of a large increase in bodily fluid
• Shoulder pain
• Belly pain, especially in the upper right side
• Severe headaches
• Change in re... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Preeclampsia Causes? | Many experts think preeclampsia and eclampsia happen when your placenta doesn’t work the way it should, but they don’t know exactly why. A lack of blood flow to your uterus could play a role. Genes are also a factor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Other High Blood Pressure Disorders in Pregnancy? | Preeclampsia is one of four blood pressure disorders that can happen when you're pregnant. The other three are:
• Gestational hypertension.This is high blood pressure that starts after the 20th week of pregnancy but doesn’t cause high amounts ofprotein in your urine. It usually goes away after delivery.
• Chronic hyp... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Preeclampsia Risk Factors? | These risk factors increase your chance of getting preeclampsia.
High risk factors:
• History of preeclampsia
• Carrying more than one baby (twins, triplets, or more)
• Chronic hypertension
• Kidney disease
• Diabetes
• Autoimmune conditions such aslupus
• Having multiple moderate risk factors
Moderate risk fa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Preeclampsia Complications? | Preeclampsia can keep your placenta from getting enough blood, which can cause your baby to be born very small. This is called fetal growth restriction. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Preeclampsia Diagnosis? | You have preeclampsia if you have high blood pressure and at least one of these other signs:
• Too much protein in your urine
• Not enough platelets in your blood
• High levels of kidney-related chemicals in your blood
• High levels of liver-related chemicals in your blood
• Fluid in yourlungs
• A new headache th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Preeclampsia Treatment? | The only cure for preeclampsia and eclampsia is to give birth. Your doctor will talk with you about when to deliver based on how far along your baby is, how well your baby is doing in your womb, and the severity of your preeclampsia.
If your baby has developed well,usually by 37 weeks or later, your doctor may want to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Preeclampsia Prevention? | If you have an increased risk of preeclampsia, your doctor might suggest a low-dose (81 milligram) aspirin each day. But don’t take any medications, vitamins, or supplements without talking to them first.
Also talk to your doctor about lifestyle changes that can help keep you healthy and help prevent preeclampsia. You... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure Takeaways? | • Preeclampsia happens when you're pregnant and have high blood pressure, too much protein in your pee, and swelling in your legs, feet, and hands.
• Preeclampsia used to be called toxemia.
• Preeclampsia usually happens late in pregnancy, but it can also happen earlier in your pregnancy or soon after you give birth.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure FAQs? | How do I know if I have preeclampsia?
Because some preeclampsia symptoms like headaches, nausea, and aches and pains are common in any pregnancy, it's hard to know if you're having a healthy pregnancy or you have a serious problem like preeclampsia. This is especially true if it's your first pregnancy. If you're conce... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Asthma and Pregnancy: Is Albuterol Safe? | Just because you haveasthmadoesn't mean you can't have a healthy pregnancy. But you have to keep your asthma under control. About a third ofpregnantwomen with asthma will find their symptoms improve during pregnancy, a third will have worse asthma, and a third will have stable disease symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What if My Asthma Isn't Well-Controlled During Pregnancy? | If your asthma isn’t controlled, oxygen levels in yourbloodcould fall. That means yourbaby, who gets oxygen from your blood, won’t get enough either. Good control of asthma also lowers your risk forpregnancy complicationssuch as premature birth, low birth weight, andpreeclampsia(dangerouslyhigh blood pressureduring pre... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can I Use My Inhaler During Pregnancy? | If you don’t control your asthma properly during pregnancy, you’re much more likely to harm yourself and yourbabythan if you use the right drugs to control your asthma. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Pregnancy Make Asthma Worse? | Pregnancy could make your asthma worse. There’s no clear answer to this question. Your asthma could also stay the same or improve. In general, if your asthma is severe, chances are it may become a little worse during your pregnancy. On the other hand, if you were pregnant before and your asthma did not get worse, chanc... | local_scraped |
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