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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is there a diet routine to prevent primary immunodeficiency? | PIDD happens because of a broken or missing gene. There’s nothing that you or your child could have done differently to prevent it. That said, eating plenty of healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, can help support your child’s immune system. That may lower their risk of getting infections. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Primary Immunodeficiency IgA and IgG? | Immunoglobulins are antibodies. Different types have different tasks.Immunoglobulin A (IgA)antibodies defend your GI and respiratory tracts from germs. They’re found in your blood, stomach juices, and spit. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies are the most common antibodies in your blood. They help defend you from infecti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Primary Immunodeficiency Causes? | You can’t catch PIDD like you can acoldorthe flu. Your child has it because they were born with a broken gene that affects their immune system.
Sometimes, this issue runs in families. Or it may have happened on its own.
As a result, their immune system doesn’t work well. In some cases, it may be totally absent. This ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Primary Immunodeficiency Symptoms? | How PIDD affects your child will depend on the type they have. Some general symptoms include:
• Delayed growth
• Weight loss or trouble gaining weight
• Frequent infections, such as ear and skin infections, sinusitis,bronchitis, or pneumonia
• Infections that need antibiotics through an IV to clear up
• Chronicdia... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Primary Immunodeficiency Getting a Diagnosis? | All states now screen newborns for SCID — the most severe type of PIDD. But if your child has repeated infections or you have a sense that something isn’t right with their health, talk to their doctor.
After doing a physical exam, they may ask you questions such as:
• Has your child had a lot of severe infections?
•... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Primary Immunodeficiency Questions for Your Doctor? | You may have a lot of questions when your child is first diagnosed with PIDD. It can be helpful to write them down and bring them to your next doctor visit. Some things you might ask include:
• How can I keep my child from getting sick?
• What’s the best treatment for them and why?
• Will they have side effects from... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Primary Immunodeficiency Treatment? | Your child’s treatment will have a few different goals. You’ll want to try to prevent new infections from happening. And you’ll need to carefully manage symptoms when they do get sick. That way, your child can feel better faster and get back to doing their favorite things.
For instance, they may need to get higher dos... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Complications Associated With Primary Immunodeficiencies? | Having an immunodeficiency disorder can put your child at risk for:
• Autoimmune disorders
• Blood disorders
• Some types of cancer
Getting a PIDD diagnosis and starting treatment as soon as possible can help your child avoid these more serious issues. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Primary Immunodeficiency Taking Care of Your Child? | Even with a PIDD, your child will be able to make friends, do activities they love, and explore the world. Here’s how you can support them.
Speak up for them.For instance, if your child goes to school, meet with their teachers to explain their condition. Let them know your child may need to miss classes more often tha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Primary Immunodeficiency Getting Support? | Managing your child’s immune system health problems may feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out to family and friends. Talk to your doctor about how to meet other families who are living with PIDDs. They’ll understand what you’re going through.
PIDD groups can be helpful at various sta... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Primary Immunodeficiency Takeaways? | If your child has a PIDD, their immune system doesn’t work as well as it should. This makes them much more likely to get infections. An early diagnosis is often key to preventing more serious health issues. With the right treatment, many children with PIDD are likely to have a full and active life. Making healthy decis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Primary Immunodeficiencies FAQs? | What is the difference between primary and secondary immune deficiency?
Aprimary immune deficiencyis caused by a mutated gene. Asecondary immune deficiencyis due to another health condition or a certain medication that weakens the immune system.
Is there a diet routine to prevent primary immunodeficiency?
PIDD happe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Prostate Cancer? | Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly, often causing no symptoms until it is in an advanced stage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Prostate Cancer? | Doctors can't say with certainty what causes prostate cancer, but experts generally agree that diet contributes to the risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Sex, Masturbation Affect Prostate Cancer Risk? | Over the years, there’s been growing evidence of a link between ejaculation and lower chances of prostate cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | BPH vs. Prostate Cancer: What’s the Difference? | Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer are two of the most common conditions that affect the prostate. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Prostate Cancer: After Your Diagnosis, What Comes Next? | When you’re diagnosed with prostate cancer, you might wind up with one looming thought: What do I do now? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Prostate Cancer: What Is a Urologic Oncologist? | Urologic oncologists specialize in cancers of the male and female urinary systems and the male reproductive organs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can You Keep Prostate Cancer From Coming Back? | After prostate cancer treatment, you may wonder if your cancer will come back and what you can do to keep it from returning. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is There a Prostate Cancer Diet? | Will certain foods help prevent or fight this cancer? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Prostate Cancer? | • Prostate Cancer Symptoms
• PSA Test
• Prostate Cancer Diet
• Radical Prostatectomy
• Radioactive Seed Implants
• Prostate Ultrasound & Biopsy
• Prostate Cancer Treatments
• Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
• Prostate Cancer Stages
• Metastatic Prostate Cancer
• Diagnosing Prostate Cancer
• Watchful Waiting | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is an Enlarged Prostate (BPH)? | Frequent bathroom trips and balky "plumbing" are two signs of an enlarged prostate. WebMD's slideshow helps explain the symptoms, causes, and treatments for BPH in older men. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Prostate Englargement/BPH: Trouble Urinating? It Could Be BPH | Frequent bathroom trips and balky "plumbing" are two signs of an enlarged prostate. WebMD's slideshow helps explain the symptoms, causes, and treatments for BPH in older men. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can You Prevent an Enlarged Prostate? | Frequent bathroom trips and balky "plumbing" are two signs of an enlarged prostate. WebMD's slideshow helps explain the symptoms, causes, and treatments for BPH in older men. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Prostate Enlargement/BPH? | • Normal Prostate
• Prostate Problems
• Medications For Enlarged Prostate
• PSA Test | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Psoriasis? | Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Psoriasis an Autoimmune Disease? | Experts believe psoriasis is an autoimmune disease. It means your body thinks its own tissues are foreign invaders to be attacked. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Does Psoriasis Progress? | Psoriasis symptoms impact everyone differently. Mild psoriasis could stay the same, while someone else’s becomes more severe. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who Gets Psoriasis? | Who gets psoriasis more often: women or men? And do your chances of developing it go up based on your race, ethnicity, or age? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Psoriasis Contagious? | Psoriasis can look like a rash, so you may worry that you could get it from someone else or pass it to others. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Plaque Psoriasis? | Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects about 8 million Americans. It comes in several forms. Plaque psoriasis is the most common. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Inverse Psoriasis? | Inverse psoriasis is a skin condition that affects the folds of your skin. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Guttate Psoriasis? | Guttate psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that shows up on your skin as red, scaly, small, teardrop-shaped spots. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do You Need a Skin Biopsy to Diagnose Psoriasis? | Your doctor can usually tell if you have psoriasis without a biopsy. There are rare cases where you might need to get one. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Psoriasis? | • Erythrodermic Psoriasis
• Plaque Psoriasis
• Guttate Psoriasis
• Inverse Psoriasis
• Pustular Psoriasis
• Diet for Psoriasis
• Psoriasis on Hands
• Nail Psoriasis
• Psoriasis in Children
• Is Psoriasis Contagious?
• Psoriasis Triggers | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Purpura Hemorrhagica ITP Background? | Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), also known as primary immune thrombocytopenic purpura and autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, is defined as isolated thrombocytopenia with normal bone marrow and in the absence of other causes of thrombocytopenia. ITP has two distinct clinical syndromes, manifesting as an acu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Purpura Hemorrhagica ITP Pathophysiology? | ITP is primarily a disease of increased peripheral platelet destruction, with most patients having antibodies to specific platelet membrane glycoproteins. Relative marrow failure may contribute to this condition, since studies show that most patients have either normal or diminished platelet production.
Acute ITP ofte... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Purpura Hemorrhagica ITP Epidemiology? | Frequency
United States
Incidence rates are as follows:
• The incidence of ITP in adults is approximately 66 cases per 1,000,000 per year.
• An average estimate of the incidence in children is 50 cases per 1,000,000 per year.
• New cases of chronic refractory ITP comprise approximately 10 cases per 1,000,000 per y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic: What Is Thrombocytopenia? | Thrombocytopenia is the condition when you don’t have enough platelets in your blood. Platelets are small blood cells that clot your blood after you get any cut or scrape that bleeds or a bigger injury.These cells stick together, which stops bleeding. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic: How Serious Is Thrombocytopenia? | For most people, having a low platelet count isn't a big problem. But if you have a severe form, you can bleed even when you aren't hurt in your eyes, gums, or bladder. You also could bleed too much when you’re hurt. You could bleed even with no injury at all.Trombocytopenia can be fatal, especially if you bleed a lot ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic thrombocytopenia caused by? | Anything that leads you to have fewer platelets than you need can cause thrombocytopenia. Yourimmune systemcan cause it by attacking platelets. It's also caused a lot by medicines you're taking. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic a major symptom of thrombocytopenia? | Most people with low platelet counts won't feel any different. But when your platelets are too low, you may bleed more than you should when you cut yourself. If you have a more severe case, ask your doctor what symptoms you should watch for. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic: What happens if you have thrombocytopenia? | Most people with low platelet counts will be OK even without treatment. Your thrombocytopenia may go away by itself, depending on what's causing it. Ask your doctor what tests you should get to see how severe your condition is, what's causing it, and whether treatment is needed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Thrombocytopenia Symptoms? | Usually, you won't feel anything when you havethrombocytopenia. The condition often has no symptoms. But when you do have symptoms, they can include:
• Bleeding.This happens most often from your gums or nose. Thrombocytopenia also can cause heavier or longer periods or breakthrough bleeding if you have a menstrual cyc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Thrombocytopenia Causes? | Thrombocytopenia has many possible causes. Sometimes it runs in families, but it's rare. Lowplatelet countsare more often related to one of many medical conditions or medicines you take for another condition. If your low platelet counts are caused by another condition, treating the underlying problem may help.
In gene... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Types of Thrombocytopenia? | You can have different types of thrombocytopenia depending on what's causing your low platelet counts:
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
One of the most common causes of low platelets is a condition called immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP). You may hear it called by its old name, idiopathic thrombocytopenic p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Thrombocytopenia Diagnosis? | Thrombocytopenia is often found by chance when your doctor does a routine blood test. They might ask you questions to find out why your platelet counts are low and what type of thrombocytopenia you have.
Some questions your doctor may ask include:
• What symptoms (including bleeding) have you noticed?
• When did you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Questions for Your Doctor? | • What's causing the problem?
• Do I need treatment?
• What are my treatment options? Which do you recommend?
• Do these treatments have side effects? What can I do about them?
• How will we know if the treatment is working?
• When will I start to feel better?
• What do you expect in my case?
• Does this conditi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Thrombocytopenia Treatment? | There are many treatment options for thrombocytopenia. If it's mild, you might not need any treatment. You'll need to work with your doctor to weigh the pros and cons of each and find a therapy that's right for you. The treatment will depend on what type of thrombocytopenia you have and what's causing it.
If your thro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Taking Care of Yourself? | You can still do most things, but you may need to make some changes to your lifestyle to avoid getting hurt or cut. These include:
• Avoid activities that make injury likely.Ask your doctor about steps you should take. For instance, it may be best for you to avoid contact sports such as boxing, martial arts, or footba... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic What to Expect? | Your case may be different from someone else's. Your doctor will watch you to see how you're doing. If your thrombocytopenia is mild, you may not need any treatment. But even people who do need treatment can lead full lives.
Find out as much as you can about your condition and its causes so you can best manage it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Takeaways? | If you have thrombocytopenia, it means your platelets are lower than they should be. Low platelet counts can happen for many reasons, and your treatment will depend on what's causing your condition and how severe it is. Most people with thrombocytopenia won't have any symptoms or serious health risks. See your doctor o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic FAQs? | • What is thrombocytopenia caused by?
Anything that leads you to have fewer platelets than you need can cause thrombocytopenia. Yourimmune systemcan cause it by attacking platelets. It's also caused a lot by medicines you're taking.
• What is a major symptom of thrombocytopenia?
Most people with low platelet counts ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease): What Is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? | Peripheral artery disease, sometimes calledperipheral arterial diseaseor PAD, is a condition in which yourarteriesare narrowed and can’t carry as muchbloodto the outer parts of your body, like your arms and legs. It’s a form of peripheralvascular disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease): What Causes PAD? | The most common cause of PAD is a blockage in the arteries, the vessels that carry blood away from theheart. This condition is calledatherosclerosis. It happens when things in your bloodstream likefatandcholesterolform plaques that build up in your arteries. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease): How Does Smoking Affect PAD? | Smoking is the single biggest PAD risk factor that is in your control. It raises your risk for PAD by 400% compared with nonsmokers. And in people who get PAD, smokers tend to get symptoms 10 years earlier than nonsmokers. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease): What Are the Symptoms of PAD? | You may havemuscle painor cramping because there’s less blood flow to your legs. This type ofpainis called claudication. You usually feel it when you walk or climb stairs, but it stops when you rest. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease): How Do Doctors Diagnose PAD? | Your doctor will start with aphysical examto look for signs of PAD. They might check blood flow in your legs and feet and listen for a whooshing sound in your leg arteries. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease): Can PAD Lead to Other Problems? | PAD can be a warning sign because if you have plaque in your legs, you probably have it in other places, too. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease): What about symptoms in advanced PAD? | Some people have a sense of burning or numbness. If you have an advanced form of PAD, your toes or feet might hurt even while you’re resting. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease): When should you talk to your doctor? | If you have leg pain when you walk or any other PAD symptoms, talk to your doctor about it. Smoking is the main cause of this condition, but age and diabetes also play a role. Even if you don’t have symptoms, ask your doctor about PAD if you’re 70 or older. You should also ask about it if you’re 50 or older and you hav... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dr. Melinda Au, DO: In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? | A primary care provider should be a someone you feel very comfortable with who can provide holistic(physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual) acute care, chronic care, preventive care and lifestyle guidance so you can be your best self! | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dr. Melinda Au, DO: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? | I love spending time with my family, reading, hiking, working out and cooking. I also love animals and nature. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Ready to Quit Smoking? Know Your Options | Do you want to kick the cigarette habit for good? A few success stories sound off on what they’ve learned. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Smoking Cessation? | • Smoking Triggers
• E-Cigarettes
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy
• Nicotine Test
• Nicotine Pouches | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Rabies? | Rabies is a virus that attacks the central nervous system. It's found only in mammals,which are warm-blooded animals with fur or hair (including humans). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can You Tell If an Animal Has Rabies? | You might have an image in your head of a dog or raccoon acting aggressively and foaming at the mouth. But it's not so easy to tell if you're looking at a rabid animal. Most wild animals that have rabies actually act shy or timid. That's not the way wild animals normally act, so steer clear. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can rabies be cured? | There is no cure for rabies. However, rabies is 100% preventable if you're vaccinated quickly after exposure to the rabies virus. Once you have symptoms, the disease is fatal. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why do people or animals with rabies fear water? | What is the survival rate of a rabies patient?Rabies is 100% survivable if it's treated properly before the virus has reached the brain. Treatment in the U.S. includes one dose of human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) and four doses of rabies vaccine over a 14-day period. It's important to get your first dose of HRIG and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the survival rate of a rabies patient? | What is the lifespan of the rabies virus?Outside the host body, the rabies virus becomes noninfectious when it dries out and is exposed to sunlight. The timing of this will vary depending on the environment. Generally, if the surface containing the virus is dry, the virus is likely noninfectious. To be safe, never hand... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the lifespan of the rabies virus? | How long before rabies kills a dog?Once a dog has been exposed to rabies, the virus will travel through the nerves to the spinal cord and brain. This can take anywhere from 3-12 weeks and the dog will not show signs of being sick during this phase. Once the virus reaches the brain, the dog will begin showing symptoms o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabies Causes? | The rabies virus causes the rabies infection and can spread through saliva, often from an infected animal biting another animal or human.
The virus is found only in mammals. In the United States, rabies is mostly found in wild animals like coyotes, raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes. Pets (such asdogsandcats) and lives... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabies in Humans? | Normally, rabies is spread through a deep bite or scratch from an infected animal. Rabies is passed through direct contact with saliva, such as through a cut in the skin, or mucous membranes like the eyes, nose, or mouth. You could also get rabies from touchingbrainor nervous system tissue from an infected animal.
Hum... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Rabies? | There are two forms of rabies:
Furious rabies
Furious rabies is known for causing hyperactivity (being extremely excitable or having overactive movement) andhallucinations(seeing, hearing, or sensing something that isn't there). Other symptoms include hydrophobia (fear of water) and sometimes aerophobia (fear of fre... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabies Symptoms? | Typically, there are no symptoms right away. Rabies can lay dormant in your body for 1 to 3 months. Doctors call this the "incubation period." Symptoms will appear once the virus travels through your central nervous system and hits your brain.
The first sign that something is wrong is fever. You might feel generally t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabies Phases? | Rabies travels from an infected wound to your brain over a period of time. There are several phases most people go through when exposed to the rabies virus: incubation, prodromal phase, acute neurologic phase, and coma. Once rabies is past the incubation phase, it cannot be treated. If you think you've been exposed to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabies Treatment? | There are no approved treatments for rabies once you have symptoms. However, there are steps you can take to prevent rabies if you've been bitten or scratched by a wild animal or had contact with an infected animal.
If you think you may have been exposed to rabies, contact a health care professional right away. If you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabies Vaccine? | Two kinds of PEP medication are used to prevent rabies after you've been exposed to the virus:
Human rabies immune globulin (HRIG).You will be given a shot of human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) only if you've never had a rabies vaccine before. HRIG immediately gives your body antibodies until it is able to make its o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabies Risk Factors? | In the U.S., there is a low risk of dogs getting rabies because of laws requiring vaccines in pets. This reduces the risk of you getting bitten by a dog with rabies. Around the world, humans are at a higher risk of getting rabies from dogs. Children are often at the highest risk of getting bitten by a rabid dog. They a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabies Prevention? | If you are bitten, scratched, or possibly had contact with an animal with rabies, seek medical care right away. Rabies is 100% preventable if you get vaccine doses (post-exposure prophylaxis/PEP) before the virus moves to your brain. Once you show symptoms of the rabies, the disease will become deadly.
Here are additi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabies Prognosis? | You can survive being exposed to rabies if you're treated as soon as possible, before you have symptoms. Treatment in the U. S. includes one dose of human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) and four doses of rabies vaccine over a 14-day period. You should get HRIG and your first dose of rabies vaccine as soon as possible af... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabies Takeaways? | Rabies is a virus that attacks your brain and spinal cord. You get it from being bitten, scratched, or exposed to the saliva of an animal with rabies. Rabies is fully preventable if you get treated with vaccines as soon as possible after exposure. Once the virus has moved to your brain, causing symptoms, the disease wi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabies FAQs? | • Why do people or animals with rabies fear water?Furious rabies is one of the two kinds of rabies. A symptom of furious rabies is a fear of water known as hydrophobia (hydro means water, phobia means fear). People or animals with hydrophobia have muscle spasms when they see, hear, or drink water.
• What is the surviv... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome? | One of the most basic things your body does is get energy from your food and deliver it to your cells. It’s a lot like gassing up your car, but in this case, sugar provides the energy. Usually, ahormonecalledinsulincontrols the process. It tells the sugar when to move out of yourbloodand into your cells. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome Causes? | Rabson-Mendenhal is a condition you get from your parents, and it happens because of a glitch in a gene called the INSR gene. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome Symptoms? | Signs and symptoms may start to show in the first year of life and are more severe in some people than in others.
It can cause problems with your:
• Head and face.These can include roughskin, wide space between theeyes, deep grooves in thetongue, and larger-than-normal ears, lips, and jaw.
• Nails. They may be thick... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome Diagnosis? | One of the challenges in telling whether someone has Rabson-Mendenhall is making sure it’s not a similar condition, such as Donohue syndrome. Your child’s doctor will do aphysical examand ask about their symptoms and health history. They’ll probably want to getbloodtests to check on your child’s blood sugar and insulin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome Treatment? | Treating Rabson-Mendenhall usually requires a team of doctors, surgeons, dentists, and others. Your family may also want to seekcounselingto work through the emotions of having a rare disease.
Since there’s no cure, treatment often focuses on specific symptoms, such as surgery to remove cysts or fix dental problems. S... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Radial Head Subluxation: What Is Nursemaid's Elbow? | Many children squeal with delight when you swing them around or back and forth by the arms. But did you know that this fun activity can lead to one of the most common injuries in young kids? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Radial Head Subluxation: Who Gets Nursemaid's Elbow? | Nursemaid's elbow is a common injury amongtoddlersandpreschoolers. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Radial Head Subluxation: What Causes Nursemaid's Elbow? | Nursemaid's elbow can happen if you tug or pull on a child's lower arm or hand, especially if the arm is twisted. It doesn't take much force for the injury to happen. The most common cause of nursemaid's elbow is a pulling-type injury. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Radial Head Subluxation: What Are the Symptoms of Nursemaid's Elbow? | The main symptom of a pulled elbow is pain when the child moves the arm. In fact, nursemaid's elbow can be quite painful. There is, though, no swelling, bruising, or other sign of a serious injury. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Radial Head Subluxation: How Is Nursemaid's Elbow Treated? | Treatment depends on your child's age and overall health. The doctor will examine the child and make sure the bone is not broken. X-rays are not usually necessary to diagnose this. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Radiation Sickness? | Radiation sickness happens when a large dose of high-energyradiationgoes through your body and reaches your internal organs. It takes far more than what you might get from any medical treatment to cause it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Radiation Basics? | The amount of radiation your body gets is measured in an international unit called a sievert (Sv). Symptoms of radiation sickness show up when you're exposed to levels of more than 500 millisieverts (mSv), or half a sievert. More than 4 to 5 Sv is likely to be fatal. The workers who got radiation sickness at Chernobyl ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of Radiation Sickness? | The most common early symptoms of radiation sickness are the same as for many other illnesses --nausea,vomiting, anddiarrhea. They can start within minutes of exposure, but they may come and go for several days. If you have these symptoms after a radiation emergency, you should seek medical help as soon as it's safe to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Radiation Disease Treatment? | Radiation damages yourstomachandintestines,bloodvessels, and bone marrow, which makesblood cells. Damage to bone marrow lowers the number of disease-fighting white blood cells in your body. As a result, most people who die from radiation sickness are killed by infections orinternal bleeding.
Your doctor will try to he... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Soon Might I Have Side Effects From Radiation Therapy? | There are two kinds of radiation side effects: early and late. Early side effects, such asnauseaandfatigue, usually don’t last long. They may start during or right after treatment and last for several weeks after it ends, but then they get better. Late side effects, such as lung orheartproblems, may take years to show ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Radiation Therapy for Cancer: How Can I Handle Fatigue? | The fatigue you feel from cancer and radiation therapy is different from other times you may have felt tired. It’s a distressing, persistent exhaustion that doesn’t get better with rest and can keep you from doing the things you normally do, like going to work or spending time with family and friends.The fatigue is out... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Kind of Skin Problems Can Radiation Therapy Cause? | The way external radiation therapy affects your skin is similar to what happens when you spend time in the sun. It may look red, sunburned, or tanned. It may also get swollen or blistered. Your skin may also become dry, flaky, or itchy. Or it may start to peel. | local_scraped |
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