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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Chronic cough? | A chronic cough can occur with other symptoms, including:
• A runny or stuffy nose.
• A feeling of liquid running down the back of your throat, also known as postnasal drip.
• Clearing your throat a lot.
• Sore throat.
• Hoarseness.
• Wheezing and shortness of breath.
• Heartburn or a sour taste in your mouth.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Chronic cough? | Being a current or former smoker is one of the leading risk factors for chronic cough. Exposure to a lot of secondhand smoke also can lead to coughing and lung damage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Chronic cough? | Having a cough that doesn't stop can be very tiring. Coughing can cause various concerns, including:
• Sleep disruption.
• Headache.
• Dizziness.
• Vomiting.
• Sweating a lot.
• Unintended bladder loss, also known as urinary incontinence.
• Broken ribs.
• Passing out, also known as syncope. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Chronic daily headaches? | Most people have headaches from time to time. But if you have a headache more days than not, you might have chronic daily headaches.
Rather than a specific headache type, chronic daily headaches include a variety of headache subtypes. Chronic refers to how often the headaches occur and how long the condition lasts.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Chronic daily headaches? | By definition, chronic daily headaches occur 15 days or more a month, for longer than three months. True (primary) chronic daily headaches aren't caused by another condition.
There are short-lasting and long-lasting chronic daily headaches. Long-lasting headaches last more than four hours. They include:
• Chronic mig... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Chronic daily headaches? | The causes of many chronic daily headaches aren't well-understood. True (primary) chronic daily headaches don't have an identifiable underlying cause.
Conditions that might cause nonprimary chronic daily headaches include:
• Inflammation or other problems with the blood vessels in and around the brain, including stro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Chronic daily headaches? | Factors associated with developing frequent headaches include:
• Female sex
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Sleep disturbances
• Obesity
• Snoring
• Overuse of caffeine
• Overuse of headache medication
• Other chronic pain conditions | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Chronic daily headaches? | If you have chronic daily headaches, you're also more likely to have depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and other psychological and physical problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Chronic daily headaches? | Taking care of yourself might help ease chronic daily headaches.
• Avoid headache triggers.Keeping a headache diary can help you determine what triggers your headaches so that you can avoid the triggers. Include details about every headache, such as when it started, what you were doing at the time and how long it last... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Chronic granulomatous disease? | Chronic granulomatous (gran-u-LOM-uh-tus) disease (CGD) is a genetic condition in which infection-fighting white blood cells don't work properly. These white blood cells are called phagocytes. When phagocytes don't work as they should, they can't protect the body from bacterial and fungal infections.
People with CGD m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Chronic granulomatous disease? | People with chronic granulomatous disease get a serious bacterial or fungal infection every few years. An infection in the lungs, including pneumonia, is common. People with CGD may develop a serious type of fungal pneumonia after being exposed to dead leaves, mulch or hay.
It's also common for people with CGD to expe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Chronic granulomatous disease? | A change in one of five genes can cause CGD. People with CGD inherit the changed gene from a parent. These genes produce proteins that form an enzyme. This enzyme helps your immune system work properly. The enzyme is active in white blood cells, called phagocytes, that protect you from infections by destroying fungi an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Chronic granulomatous disease? | Boys are more likely to have CGD. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Chronic hives? | Hives — also called urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) — is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts. Chronic hives are welts that last for more than six weeks and return often over months or years. Often, the cause of chronic hives isn't clear.
The welts often start as itchy patches that turn into swollen welts that vary in ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Chronic hives? | Symptoms of chronic hives include:
• Batches of welts, called weals, that can arise anywhere on the body.
• Welts that might be red, purple or skin-colored, depending on your skin color.
• Welts that vary in size, change shape, and appear and fade repeatedly.
• Itchiness, also called pruritus, which can be intense.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Chronic hives? | The welts that come with hives are caused by the release of immune system chemicals, such as histamine, into your bloodstream. It's often not known why chronic hives happen or why short-term hives sometimes turn into a long-term problem.
The skin reaction may be triggered by:
• Heat or cold.
• Sunlight.
• Vibration... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Chronic hives? | In most cases, chronic hives is not predictable. In some people, the risk of chronic hives increases if they have certain medical conditions. These include infection, thyroid disease, allergy, cancer and swelling of the blood vessels, called vasculitis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Chronic hives? | Chronic hives don't put you at sudden risk of a serious allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis. If you do get hives as part of a severe allergic reaction, seek emergency care. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include dizziness, trouble breathing, and swelling of the tongue, lips, mouth or throat. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Chronic hives? | To lower your likelihood of getting hives, use these self-care tips:
• Avoid known triggers.If you know what has triggered your hives, try to avoid that substance.
• Bathe and change your clothes.If pollen or animal contact has triggered your hives in the past, take a bath or shower and change your clothes if you're ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Chronic kidney disease? | Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, involves a gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood, which are then removed in your urine. Advanced chronic kidney disease can cause dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes to build up in your bod... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Chronic kidney disease? | Signs and symptoms of chronic kidney disease develop over time if kidney damage progresses slowly. Loss of kidney function can cause a buildup of fluid or body waste or electrolyte problems. Depending on how severe it is, loss of kidney function can cause:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue and weakne... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Chronic kidney disease? | Chronic kidney disease occurs when a disease or condition impairs kidney function, causing kidney damage to worsen over several months or years.
Diseases and conditions that cause chronic kidney disease include:
• Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Glomerulonephritis (gloe-mer-u-low-nuh-FRY-tis), an ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Chronic kidney disease? | Factors that can increase your risk of chronic kidney disease include:
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Heart (cardiovascular) disease
• Smoking
• Obesity
• Being Black, Native American or Asian American
• Family history of kidney disease
• Abnormal kidney structure
• Older age
• Frequent use of medications... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Chronic kidney disease? | Chronic kidney disease can affect almost every part of your body. Potential complications include:
• Fluid retention, which could lead to swelling in your arms and legs, high blood pressure, or fluid in your lungs (pulmonary edema)
• A sudden rise in potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia), which could impair y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Chronic kidney disease? | To reduce your risk of developing kidney disease:
• Follow instructions on over-the-counter medications.When using nonprescription pain relievers, such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), follow the instructions on the package. Taking too many pain relievers for a long... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Chronic lymphocytic leukemia? | Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made.
The term "chronic" in chronic lymphocytic leukemia comes from the fact that this leukemia typically progresses more slowly than other types of leukemia. The term "lymphocytic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Chronic lymphocytic leukemia? | Many people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia have no symptoms at first. Signs and symptoms might develop as the cancer progresses. They might include:
• Enlarged, but painless, lymph nodes
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Pain in the upper left portion of the abdomen, which may be caused by an enlarged spleen
• Night sweats
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Chronic lymphocytic leukemia? | Doctors aren't certain what starts the process that causes chronic lymphocytic leukemia. What's known is that something happens to cause changes (mutations) in the DNA of blood-producing cells. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell the cell what to do. The changes tell the blood cells to produce abnormal, in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Chronic lymphocytic leukemia? | Factors that may increase the risk of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include:
• Your age.This disease occurs most often in older adults.
• Your race.White people are more likely to develop chronic lymphocytic leukemia than are people of other races.
• Family history of blood and bone marrow cancers.A family history of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Chronic lymphocytic leukemia? | Chronic lymphocytic leukemia may cause complications such as:
• Frequent infections.If you have chronic lymphocytic leukemia, you may experience frequent infections that can be serious. Sometimes infections happen because your blood doesn't have enough germ-fighting antibodies (immunoglobulins). Your doctor might reco... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Chronic myelogenous leukemia? | Chronic myelogenous leukemia, also calledCML, is an uncommon type of cancer of the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made.CMLcauses an increased number of white blood cells in the blood.
The term "chronic" in chronic myelogenous leukemia means this cancer tends to progres... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Chronic myelogenous leukemia? | Chronic myelogenous leukemia often doesn't cause symptoms. It might be detected during a blood test.
When they occur, symptoms may include:
• Bone pain.
• Bleeding easily.
• Feeling full after eating a small amount of food.
• Fatigue.
• Fever.
• Weight loss without trying.
• Loss of appetite.
• Pain or fullnes... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Chronic myelogenous leukemia? | Chronic myelogenous leukemia happens when something causes changes to the bone marrow cells. It's not clear what starts this process. However, doctors have discovered how it progresses into chronic myelogenous leukemia. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Chronic myelogenous leukemia? | Factors that increase the risk of chronic myelogenous leukemia include:
• Older age.CMLis more common in older people than in children and teens.
• Being male. Men are slightly more at risk of developingCMLthan are women.
• Radiation exposure. Radiation therapy for certain types of cancer has been linked toCML.
The... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Chronic pelvic pain? | Chronic pelvic pain is pain in the area below the bellybutton and between the hips that lasts six months or longer.
Chronic pelvic pain can have more than one cause. It may be a symptom of another disease, or it can be a condition in its own right.
If chronic pelvic pain seems to be caused by another health condition... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Chronic pelvic pain? | You may feel chronic pelvic pain in different parts of your pelvic area, rather than in just one spot. You might describe the pain in one or more of the following ways:
• Serious and steady.
• Pain that comes and goes.
• Dull aching.
• Sharp pains or cramping.
• Pressure or heaviness deep within the pelvis.
The p... | local_scraped |
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Chronic pelvic pain? | Many conditions are linked to chronic pelvic pain. Having more than one condition that causes pelvic pain, such as endometriosis and fibroids, raises the risk. A history of sexual or physical abuse also may raise the risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Chronic sinusitis? | Chronic sinusitis causes the spaces inside the nose and head, called sinuses, to become inflamed and swollen. The condition lasts 12 weeks or longer, even with treatment.
This common condition keeps mucus from draining. It makes the nose stuffy. Breathing through the nose might be hard. The area around the eyes might ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Chronic sinusitis? | Common symptoms of chronic sinusitis include:
• Thick, discolored mucus from the nose, known as a runny nose.
• Mucus down the back of the throat, known as postnasal drip.
• Blocked or stuffy nose, known as congestion. This makes it hard to breathe through the nose.
• Pain, tenderness and swelling around the eyes, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Chronic sinusitis? | The cause of chronic sinusitis usually is not known. Some medical conditions, including cystic fibrosis, can cause chronic sinusitis in children and teens.
Some conditions can make chronic sinusitis worse. These include:
• A common coldor other infection that affects the sinuses. Viruses or bacteria can cause these i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Chronic sinusitis? | The following factors raise the risk of getting chronic sinusitis:
• A dental infection.
• A fungal infection.
• Regularly being around cigarette smoke or other pollutants. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Chronic sinusitis? | Serious complications of chronic sinusitis are rare. They can include:
• Vision problems.If a sinus infection spreads to an eye socket, it can reduce vision or possibly cause blindness.
• Infections.It's not common. But a serious sinus infection can spread to the membranes and fluid around the brain and spinal cord. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Chronic sinusitis? | Take these steps to lower the risk of getting chronic sinusitis:
• Protect your health.Try to stay away from people who have colds or other infections. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially before meals.
• Manage allergies.Work with your health care provider to keep symptoms under control. Stay away f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Chronic traumatic encephalopathy? | Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, also known as CTE, is a brain disease likely caused by repeated head injuries. It causes the death of nerve cells in the brain, known as degeneration. CTE gets worse over time. The only way to definitively diagnosis CTE is after death during an autopsy of the brain.
CTE is rare and no... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Chronic traumatic encephalopathy? | There are no specific symptoms that have been clearly linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, also known as CTE. Some of the possible symptoms can occur in many other conditions. In people who were confirmed to have CTE at autopsy, symptoms have included cognitive, behavioral, mood and movement changes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Chronic traumatic encephalopathy? | Repeated head trauma is likely the cause of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, also known as CTE. Football players in the United States, ice hockey players and military members serving in war zones have been the focus of most CTE studies. However, other sports and factors such as physical abuse can lead to repeated head... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Chronic traumatic encephalopathy? | Repeated traumatic brain injuries are thought to increase the risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Experts are still learning about the risk factors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Chronic traumatic encephalopathy? | Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, also known as CTE, can be prevented by lowering the risk of getting a concussion. People who have had one concussion are more likely to have another head injury. The current recommendation to prevent CTE is to reduce mild traumatic brain injuries and to prevent additional injury after ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Cirrhosis? | Cirrhosis is advanced scarring of the liver caused by many diseases and conditions, including hepatitis or alcohol use disorder.
Each time the liver is injured — whether by alcohol use disorder or another cause, such as infection — it tries to repair itself. In the process, scar tissue forms. As cirrhosis gets worse, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Cirrhosis? | Cirrhosis often has no symptoms until liver damage is serious. When symptoms do happen, they may include:
• Extreme tiredness.
• Easily bleeding or bruising.
• Loss of appetite.
• Nausea.
• Swelling in the legs, feet or ankles, called edema.
• Weight loss.
• Itchy skin.
• Yellow discoloration in the skin and ey... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Cirrhosis? | A wide range of diseases and conditions can damage the liver and lead to cirrhosis. Some of the causes include:
• Long-term alcohol abuse.
• Ongoing viral hepatitis (hepatitis B, C and D).
• Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease — formerly called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease — a condition in w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Cirrhosis? | • Drinking too much alcohol.Alcohol abuse is a risk factor for cirrhosis.
• Being overweight.Being obese increases the risk of conditions that may lead to cirrhosis. These conditions include metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, formerly called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; and metabolic dysfun... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Cirrhosis? | Complications of cirrhosis can include:
• High blood pressure in the veins that supply the liver.This condition is known as portal hypertension. Cirrhosis slows the regular flow of blood through the liver. This increases pressure in the vein that brings blood to the liver.
• Swelling in the legs and belly.The increas... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Cirrhosis? | Lower the risk of cirrhosis by taking these steps to care for your liver:
• Do not drink alcohol if you have cirrhosis.If you have liver disease, you should not drink alcohol.
• Eat a healthy diet.Choose a diet that's full of fruits and vegetables. Select whole grains and lean sources of protein. Cut down on the amou... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Cleft lip and cleft palate? | Cleft lip and cleft palate are openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth (palate) or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate occur when an unborn baby's face and mouth are developing and the upper lip and palate don't close fully.
Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects. These birt... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Cleft lip and cleft palate? | Usually, a split (cleft) in the lip or roof of the mouth (palate) can be seen right away at birth. It may be found before birth during a prenatal ultrasound. Cleft lip and cleft palate may look like:
• A split in the lip and palate that affects one or both sides of the face.
• A split in the lip that appears as only ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Cleft lip and cleft palate? | Cleft lip and cleft palate occur when tissues in the baby's face and mouth don't come together properly before birth. Usually, the tissues that make up the lip and palate come together in the first few weeks of pregnancy. But in babies with cleft lip and cleft palate, they never come together or only come together part... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Cleft lip and cleft palate? | Several factors may make it more likely that a baby gets a cleft lip and cleft palate, including:
• Family history.Parents with a family history of cleft lip or cleft palate may be at more risk of having a baby with a cleft.
• Exposure to certain substances during pregnancy.Cleft lip and cleft palate may be more like... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Cleft lip and cleft palate? | Children with cleft lip with or without cleft palate face various challenges, depending on the type and severity of the cleft, including:
• Having a hard time feeding.One concern right away after birth is feeding. While most babies with cleft lip can breastfeed, a cleft palate may make it hard to suck.
• Ear infectio... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Cleft lip and cleft palate? | After a baby is born with a cleft, parents could be concerned about whether they'll have another child with the same condition. While many cases of cleft lip and cleft palate can't be prevented, think about these steps to lower your risk:
• Consider genetic counseling.If you have a family history of cleft lip and clef... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Clubfoot? | If your child has clubfoot, here's what it might look like:
• The top of the foot is usually pointed in and down. This raises the arch and turns the heel inward.
• The foot may be turned so severely that it looks like it is upside down.
• The foot or big toe may be slightly shorter than the other foot.
• The calf m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Clubfoot? | The cause of clubfoot is not known, but it may be due to genetics and environmental factors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Clubfoot? | Boys are about twice as likely as girls to have clubfoot.
Risk factors include:
• Family history.If a child has a parent, brother or sister with clubfoot, that child is more likely to have it too.
• Part of other conditions.Sometimes clubfoot may happen with other skeletal conditions that are present at birth. One e... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Clubfoot? | Clubfoot usually doesn't cause any problems until a child starts to stand and walk. Treatment can bring the foot into the proper position and help a child walk well. But a child may still have some problems with:
• Movement.The foot may be a little stiff and not bend easily.
• Leg length.The leg with clubfoot may be ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Clubfoot? | Because healthcare professionals don't know what causes clubfoot, there's no sure way to prevent it. But if you're pregnant, you can do things to have a healthy pregnancy and lower your baby's risk of problems that affect the baby's development:
• Don't smoke or spend time in places with secondhand smoke.
• Don't dri... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Cluster headache? | Cluster headache is a very painful type of headache. It usually occurs in periods of frequent attacks known as clusters. Cluster headaches can wake people from sleep. These headaches cause intense pain in or around one eye on one side of the head.
Cluster periods can last from weeks to months. Then usually the headach... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Cluster headache? | Experts don't know what causes cluster headache. Cluster headache patterns suggest a link to the area of the brain that helps run the body's biological clock, known as the hypothalamus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Cluster headache? | Risk factors for cluster headache include:
• Sex.Men are more likely to have cluster headaches than women are.
• Age.Most people who develop cluster headaches are between ages 20 and 50. But the condition can start at any age.
• Smoking.Many people who get cluster headaches are smokers. But quitting smoking usually ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Cold sore? | Cold sores, or fever blisters, are a common viral infection. They are tiny, fluid-filled blisters on and around the lips. These blisters are often grouped together in patches. After the blisters break, a scab forms that can last several days. Cold sores usually heal in 2 to 3 weeks without leaving a scar.
Cold sores s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Cold sore? | A cold sore usually passes through several stages:
• Tingling and itching.Many people feel itching, burning or tingling around the lips for a day or so before a small, hard, painful spot appears and blisters form.
• Blisters.Small fluid-filled blisters often form along the border of the lips. Sometimes they appear ar... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Cold sore? | Cold sores are caused by certain strains of the herpes simplex virus (HSV).HSV-1usually causes cold sores.HSV-2is often the cause of genital herpes. But either type can spread to the face or genitals through close contact, such as kissing or oral sex. Shared eating utensils, razors and towels can also spreadHSV-1.
Col... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Cold sore? | Almost everyone is at risk of cold sores. Most adults carry the virus that causes cold sores, even if they've never had symptoms.
You're most at risk of complications from the virus if you have a weak immune system from conditions and treatments such as:
• HIV/AIDS.
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema).
• Cancer chemothera... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Cold sore? | In some people, the virus that causes cold sores can cause problems in other areas of the body, including:
• Fingertips.BothHSV-1andHSV-2can be spread to the fingers. This type of infection is often referred to as herpes whitlow. Children who suck their thumbs may transfer the infection from their mouths to their thum... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Cold sore? | Your health care provider may prescribe an antiviral medicine for you to take on a regular basis if you develop cold sores more than nine times a year or if you're at high risk of serious complications. If sunlight seems to trigger your condition, apply sunblock to the spot where the cold sore tends to form. Or talk wi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Colon cancer? | Colon cancer is a growth of cells that begins in a part of the large intestine called the colon. The colon is the first and longest part of the large intestine. The large intestine is the last part of the digestive system. The digestive system breaks down food for the body to use.
Colon cancer typically affects older ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Colon cancer? | Many people with colon cancer don't have symptoms at first. When symptoms appear, they'll likely depend on the cancer's size and where it is in the large intestine.
Symptoms of colon cancer can include:
• A change in bowel habits, such as more frequent diarrhea or constipation.
• Rectal bleeding or blood in the stoo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Colon cancer? | Doctors aren't certain what causes most colon cancers.
Colon cancer happens when cells in the colon develop changes in their DNA. A cells' DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. The changes tell the cells to multiply quickly. The changes let the cells continue living when healthy cells die as part o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Colon cancer? | Factors that may increase the risk of colon cancer include:
• Older age.Colon cancer can happen at any age. But most people with colon cancer are older than 50. The numbers of people younger than 50 who have colon cancer has been growing. Doctors don't know why.
• Black race.Black people in the United States have a g... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Colon polyps? | A colon polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. Most colon polyps are harmless. But over time, some colon polyps can develop into colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer can be deadly when found in its later stages.
Anyone can develop colon polyps, and your risk increases as you age. Your r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Colon polyps? | Most people with colon polyps do not have any symptoms. Colon polyps are often found as a part of routine colorectal cancer screening.
Symptoms that should prompt an appointment with a healthcare professional include:
• Change in bowel habits.Constipation or diarrhea that lasts longer than a week may mean the presenc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Colon polyps? | Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way. Changes in certain cells can lead to continued dividing even when new cells aren't needed. In the colon and rectum, this continued growth of cells can cause polyps to form. Polyps can grow anywhere in the large intestine.
There are two main categories of polyps, nonneop... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Colon polyps? | Some colon polyps may become cancerous. The earlier polyps are removed, the less likely it is that they will become cancerous. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Colon polyps? | The risk of colon polyps and colorectal cancer may be greatly reduced by having regular screenings. Certain lifestyle changes also can help:
• Adopt healthy habits.Include plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your diet and reduce your fat intake. Limit alcohol and quit all tobacco use. Stay physically acti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Color blindness? | Color blindness is an eye condition in which someone can't see the difference between certain colors. Though many people commonly use the term "color blind" for this condition, true color blindness — in which everything is seen in shades of black and white — is rare. The medical term for color blindness is known as col... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Color blindness? | You may have a color vision deficiency and not know it. Some people figure out that they or their child has the condition when it causes confusion — such as when there are problems differentiating the colors in a traffic light or interpreting color-coded learning materials.
People affected by color blindness may not b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Color blindness? | Seeing colors across the light spectrum is a complex process that begins with your eyes' ability to respond to different wavelengths of light.
Light, which contains all color wavelengths, enters your eye through the cornea and passes through the lens and transparent, jellylike tissue in your eye (vitreous humor) to wa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Color blindness? | Several factors increase the risk of color blindness, including:
• Gender.Colorblindness is much more common in males than in females.
• Family history.Colorblindness is often inherited, meaning it is passed down through families. You can inherit a mild, moderate or severe degree of the condition. Inherited color def... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Coma? | Coma is a state of prolonged loss of consciousness. It can have a variety of causes, including traumatic head injury, stroke, brain tumor, or drug or alcohol intoxication. A coma may even be caused by an underlying illness, such as diabetes or an infection.
Coma is a medical emergency. Quick action is needed to preser... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Coma? | The symptoms of a coma commonly include:
• Closed eyes.
• Depressed brainstem reflexes, such as pupils not responding to light.
• No responses of limbs except for reflex movements.
• No response to painful stimuli except for reflex movements.
• Irregular breathing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Coma? | Many types of problems can cause a coma. Some examples are:
• Traumatic brain injuries.These are often caused by traffic collisions or acts of violence.
• Stroke.Reduced or stopped blood supply to the brain, known as a stroke, can result from blocked arteries or a burst blood vessel.
• Tumors.Tumors in the brain or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Coma? | Risk factors for coma include:
• Serious head injury.
• Stroke.
• Bleeding in and around the brain, known as an intracranial bleed.
• Brain tumor.
• Diabetes with blood sugar that's very high or very low.
• Health conditions, such as hypothyroidism or very low sodium in the blood.
• Very low blood pressure from ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Coma? | Although many people gradually recover from a coma, others enter a persistent vegetative state or die. Some people who recover from a coma end up with major or minor disabilities.
During a coma, bedsores, urinary tract infections, blood clots in the legs and other problems may develop. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Common cold? | The common cold is an illness affecting your nose and throat. Most often, it's harmless, but it might not feel that way. Germs called viruses cause a common cold.
Often, adults may have two or three colds each year. Infants and young children may have colds more often.
Most people recover from a common cold in 7 to 1... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Common cold? | Most often, common cold symptoms start 1 to 3 days after someone is exposed to a cold virus. Symptoms vary. They can include:
• Runny or stuffy nose.
• Sore or scratchy throat.
• Cough.
• Sneezing.
• Generally feeling unwell.
• Slight body aches or a mild headache.
• Low-grade fever.
The mucus from your nose ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Common cold? | Many viruses can cause a common cold. Rhinoviruses are the most common cause.
A cold virus enters the body through the mouth, eyes or nose. The virus can spread by:
• Droplets in the air when someone who is sick coughs, sneezes or talks.
• Hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold.
• Sharing objects with the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Common cold? | These factors can increase the chances of getting a cold:
• Age.Infants and young children have a greater risk of colds than other people, especially if they spend time in child care settings.
• Weakened immune system.Having a long-term illness or weakened immune system increases your risk.
• Time of year.Both child... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Common cold? | These conditions can occur along with your cold:
• Middle ear infection.This is the swelling and build-up of fluids in the space behind the eardrum. It may be caused by a virus or bacteria. Typical signs and symptoms include earaches or the return of a fever following a common cold.
• Asthma.A cold can trigger wheezi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Common cold? | There's no vaccine for the common cold. You can take these steps to slow the spread of the virus and prevent illness:
• Wash your hands.Wash your hands well and often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water aren't available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Teach yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Common variable immunodeficiency? | Common variable immunodeficiency, also called CVID, is an immune system disorder that causes low levels of the proteins in the body that help fight infections. People withCVIDhave repeated infections in the ears, sinuses and the system for breathing, called the respiratory system.
There's also an increased risk of dig... | local_scraped |
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