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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | S-adenosylmethinoine (SAM-e): Does SAM-e cause weight gain? | No, SAM-e isn’t thought to cause weight gain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are S-adenosylmethinoine (SAM-e) Takeaways? | SAM-e is a substance that your body makes naturally. It plays a role in normal body function and mood regulation. People take SAM-e supplements for conditions such as depression and osteoarthritis. But we need more research to tell for sure how effective SAM-e is at treating these conditions. The side effects of SAM-e ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are S-adenosylmethinoine (SAM-e) SAM-e FAQs? | Here are some commonly asked questions about SAM-e. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Sacroiliac Joint Pain: What Is It? | Injury, pregnancy, or uneven movement in your pelvis can cause low back, butt, and leg pain that's often worse after you've been sitting for a while. This may be because the ligaments that hold your sacroiliac joint together get too loose or too tight. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is SI Joint Pain? | Injury, pregnancy, or uneven movement in your pelvis can cause low back, butt, and leg pain that's often worse after you've been sitting for a while. This may be because the ligaments that hold your sacroiliac joint together get too loose or too tight. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do I fix my SI joint? | Physical therapy is one of the most common treatments for SI joint pain relief. Physical therapy can increase the flexibility and strength in your hips to take pressure off your joints and stabilize them. If this doesn't work, your doctor can also try medicines, steroid injections, or have you visit the chiropractor. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the most common cause of SI joint pain? | Arthritis is the most common cause of sacroiliitis, which is inflammation in your SI joint. Sacroiliitis is a common cause of SI joint pain. But you could have pain because of an injury, pregnancy, or uneven movement in your pelvis due to biomechanical problems. Your doctor can help you figure out what's causing your S... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SI Joint Pain Symptoms? | The most common symptom of an SI joint problem is low back pain, which can be a constant, dull ache or a sharp, stabbing pain. It may also:
• Get worse after you've been sitting or standing in the same position or place for a while
• Get worse when you turn your upper body or rotate your hips
• Get worse when you've... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of SI Joint Pain? | SI joint pain is usually caused when the ligaments that hold your SI joint together get too loose or too tight. This can be because of:
• A fall
• A car accident
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Surgery on your hips or spine
• Uneven movement in your pelvis because one leg is shorter or weaker than the other, you have... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SI Joint Pain Diagnosis? | Your doctor will usually do a physical exam on your back, hips, and legs. They may have you move your legs into different positions to check how far you can move before you feel pain. They may press on your SI joints or the area around them. They'll ask you questions about when you first noticed the pain and whether so... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Treatment for SI Joint Pain? | Your treatment will depend on what's causing your pain and how bad it is. Your doctor will likely recommend a combination of the following:
Physical therapy
This is the most common treatment for SI joint pain relief. Your physical therapist will give you a series of stretches and exercises to increase flexibility and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Home Remedies for SI Joint Pain? | • OTC pain relievers, such as ibuprofen,acetaminophen, or naproxen
• Alternating ice and heat
• Rest
• Low-impact exercise like yoga and water resistance
• Massage
• Sacroiliac belt
• Changing sleep positions
• Focusing on good posture | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sacroiliac Joint Pain Takeaways? | The ligaments that hold your SI joint together can get too loose or tight for a number of reasons. This looseness or stiffness is a common cause of low back, butt, and leg pain. Yourdoctor can help ease your pain using a number of treatments, such as physical therapy, medicine, and sometimes procedures like steroid inj... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SI Joint FAQs? | How do I fix my SI joint?
Physical therapy is one of the most common treatments for SI joint pain relief. Physical therapy can increase the flexibility and strength in your hips to take pressure off your joints and stabilize them. If this doesn't work, your doctor can also try medicines, steroid injections, or have y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder): What Is Seasonal Depression? | Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a mood disorder that happens every year at about the same time. It usually starts in fall or winter and ends in spring or early summer. These mood changes may affect how you feel, think, and act. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder): When Should I Call My Doctor? | If you start feeling depressed, fatigued, and cranky around the same time each year, you may have a form of SAD. Talk openly with your doctor about your feelings. Follow their recommendations for lifestyle changes and treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) the seasonal features of depression? | Seasonal features of depression are the patterns of symptoms that affect people with SAD at specific times of the year. Those with SAD that starts in winter tend to have tiredness, sadness, and lack of motivation. SAD that starts in spring or summer may bringinsomniaand irritability. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) the difference between seasonal depression and depression? | The main difference is that seasonal affective disorder symptoms predictably flare up at certain times of the year — usually fall and winter — and ease when the season changes. Depression can happen anytime, and it's hard to predict how long its symptoms will last. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder): Is seasonal depression a form of bipolar? | Seasonal affective disorder is considered a type of major depressive disorder and a form of bipolar disorder. Those with SAD have symptoms of either major depression or bipolar only during certain times of the year. People with SAD are more likely to have major depressive disorder than bipolar disorder. Those with bipo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder): How do different seasons affect your mood? | It's common to feel less energetic, positive, and social from time to time when it's cold outside and there's less daylight. But with seasonal affective disorder, these feelings are more intense and last all season long. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) the best way to deal with SAD? | The best treatment depends on how serious your symptoms are and whether you have another type of depression or bipolar disorder. One of the best-known and most effective ways to treat wintertime SAD is light therapy. In this therapy, you spend time each day in front of a box or lamp that emits very bright light. Medica... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder): When does SAD start? | Most people with SAD start having symptoms in late fall or early winter. They usually ease as warmer weather arrives in late spring and summer. Some people, though, have SAD symptoms in spring and summer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Seasonal Depression Causes? | While we don't know the exact causes of SAD, some scientists think that certain hormones made deep in yourbraintrigger attitude-related changes at certain times of the year.
One theory is that less sunlight during fall and winter leads your brain to make less serotonin, a chemical linked to brain pathways that help co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Seasonal Depression Symptoms? | People with SAD typically sleep much more than usual and crave carbohydrates. They also have many of the normal warningsigns of depression, including:
• Feeling sad or down most of the time
• Less energy
• Trouble concentrating
• Fatigue
• Increased appetite
• More desire to be alone
• Thoughts of suicide
• Los... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Seasonal Depression Diagnosis? | The main feature of SAD is that your mood and behavior shift along with the calendar. It's not a separate mood disorder but a type of major depression or bipolar disorder, sometimes called manic depression.
You may have SAD if, for the past 2 years:
• You had depression or mania that started as well as ended during a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Seasonal Depression Treatment? | Treatments differ, depending on how serious your seasonal affective disorder symptoms are. The type of treatment you get also depends on whether you have another type of depression orbipolar disorder.
Seasonal depression medication
Traditional antidepressants are often used to treat SAD. Bupropion XL is FDA-approved ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Light for Seasonal Depression? | One of the most effective ways to treat SAD that starts in fall or winter is with light. Some researchers link seasonal depression to the natural hormonemelatonin, which causes drowsiness. Light affects our brain's biological clock, which regulates the circadian rhythm — a physiological process that can lead to mood ch... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Seasonal Depression Prevention? | There's been little research on how to prevent SAD. But these tactics may help:
• Spend some time outside every day, even when it's cloudy. The effects of daylight still help. If it’s too cold out, open your blinds and sit by a sunny window.
• Begin using a 10,000-lux light box when fall starts, even before you feel ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Living With Seasonal Depression? | Exposing yourself to light, eating right and exercising, and staying socially involved will help you feel better. Other steps you can take include:
• Don't wait to get professional help. If you have symptoms that go beyond "winter blues," see your doctor or a mental health professional.
• Keep an eye on your sleep pa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Takeaways? | Seasonal depression is amood disorderthat you get each year at about the same time. It most often occurs in fall or winter, but can also start in spring or summer. Tell your doctor if you notice seasonal mood changes. SAD can be treated with light therapy, talk therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Seasonal Depression FAQs? | What are the seasonal features of depression?
Seasonal features of depression are the patterns of symptoms that affect people with SAD at specific times of the year. Those with SAD that starts in winter tend to have tiredness, sadness, and lack of motivation. SAD that starts in spring or summer may bringinsomniaand ir... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do I Have Food Poisoning? | Many times, your doctor will diagnosefood poisoningbased simply on your symptoms. While the main symptoms arenausea, diarrhea, vomiting, andstomachcramps, you also may have a fever,headache, muscle andjointaches, orbloodin your stool. You may also be dehydrated, so your mouth and throat feel dry and you don’t pee as of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Safe Food Handling: Could It Be Something Else? | A host of other conditions can lead to many of the samesymptoms of food poisoning. Most common is mon-foodbornegastroenteritis, which is most often caused by a virus. For instance, Norovirus causes both foodborne gastroenteritis (from contaminated food or water) and viral gastroenteritis from person to person spread. O... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safe Food Handling Common Causes? | In 4 out of 5 cases of food poisoning, you never find out exactly what caused it. That's OK because you most likely will get better on your own. But in cases where the culprit is found, it's usually one of the following:
• Norovirus, often calledstomach flu, is behind more than half of the foodborne illnesses in the U... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safe Food Handling More Serious Causes? | Some bacteria cause fewer cases of food poisoning but can make you very sick. They can even cause death.
They include:
• E. coli,a type of bacteria found in the intestines of animals. You can get this from undercooked ground beef, unpasteurized milk, sprouts, or any food or liquid that has had contact with animal fec... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tests for Food Poisoning? | If your illness is severe or complicated, your doctor may run some of the following tests.
Stool culturesare the most common labtest for food poisoning. Your doctor may order one if you have a fever, ntensestomach pain, or bloody diarrhea, or if there is an outbreak that is being tracked. They may also order one if yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safe Food Handling Delayed Symptoms? | In most cases, food poisoning usually shows up hours or days after you’ve eaten something that made you sick. That can make it hard to know if it's food poisoning or something else. The delay also makes it tricky to trace the illness back to the specific food or drink. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Food Poisoning Treatment? | Call 911if you think the food poisoning may be from seafood or wild mushrooms, or if the person is severely dehydrated.
First, control nausea and vomiting:
• Avoid solid foods untilvomitingends. Then eat light, bland foods, such as saltine crackers, bananas, rice, or bread.
• Sipping liquids may help avoid vomiting.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Food Poisoning Prevention? | Food safety for high-risk groups
Food poisoning is more common and riskier for people with weakened immune systems, infants and young children, pregnant women, and the elderly. If you fall into one of these groups, try to avoid:
• Sushi and other raw seafoods and partly cooked shellfish like mussels, clams, and scall... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Safe Sex: How Can I Avoid Spreading an STD? | SOURCES:American Social Health Association. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safe Sex STD Causes and Risk Factors? | Three things cause sexually transmitted diseases:
• Parasites
• Bacteria
• Viruses
If you're sexually active, there's a chance that you can catch an STD. That chance can go up if you:
• Have unprotected sex
• Usecondomsincorrectly
• Have sex with multiple partners
• Misusealcoholor recreational drugs
• Inject ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safe Sex Symptoms of STDs? | Sometimes there are no symptoms of STDs. If you have symptoms, they may include one or more of the following:
• Bumps, sores, orwartsnear themouth, anus,penis, orvagina
• Swelling or redness near the penis or vagina
• Skin rash
• Painful orswollen testicles
• Lowerabdominal pain
• Fever
• Painful urination
• We... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safe Sex STD Diagnosis and Tests? | Your doctor can examine you and do tests to find out if you have an STD. If you have symptoms, you may getblood,urine, or fluid tests to figure out why you have them.
If you don't have symptoms, your doctor might order different screening tests, depending on your age and health.
You may have ones for:
• Chlamydia
•... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safe Sex STD Treatment? | Treatment can:
• Cure many STDs
• Lessen the symptoms of STDs
• Make it less likely that you will spread the disease
• Help you to get healthy and stay healthy
Many STDs are treated withantibiotics.
If you are given an antibiotic to treat an STD, it's important that you take all of the drug, even if the symptoms ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safe Sex STD Prevention? | STDs are preventable. There are several things that can protect yourself from them.
Use a latexcondomevery time you have sex.(If you use a lubricant, make sure it is water-based.) Make sure to:
• Check the expiration date.
• Put your condom on before you have sex.
• Make sure to check for any tears.
• Store condom... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Safety Tips When Taking Anticoagulants: What Are Blood Thinners? | Blood thinners are medicines that help your blood flow smoothly through your veins and arteries. They keep blood clots from forming or getting bigger. Blood clots can increase your risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or getting other kinds of heart disease. Your doctor may prescribe a blood thinner to help prevent h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Safety Tips When Taking Anticoagulants: How Do Blood Thinners Work? | Your body makes blood clots from red blood cells, platelets, fibrin, and white blood cells. Anticoagulants and antiplatelets keep these parts from sticking together and forming new clots. They also slow the growth of existing clots. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Safety Tips When Taking Anticoagulants: Is Tylenol a blood thinner? | No, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is not a blood thinner. It's generally safe to take acetaminophen while you're on a blood thinner, but make sure you follow the directions. Acetaminophen can cause liver damage if you take more than the recommended dose. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safety Tips When Taking Anticoagulants Types of Blood Thinners? | There are two types of blood thinners: anticoagulants and antiplatelets.
Anticoagulant blood thinners
Anticoagulants slow down how fast your blood clots and keeps any clots that do form from getting bigger. Most anticoagulants come in pill form, but some are given as a shot or as an IV through one of your veins. Some... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safety Tips When Taking Anticoagulants Blood Thinners for Atrial Fibrillation? | Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm problems. If you don't treat it, you are at a higher risk of having a stroke.
Your doctor will manage your atrial fibrillation in a few ways by prescribing medicine to:
• Control your heart rate
• Make your heart rhythm regular
• Reduce your risk of having ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safety Tips When Taking Anticoagulants Side Effects of Blood Thinners? | Clotting isn't always a bad thing. When you cut yourself, that’s what seals your wound and keeps you from losing too much blood. But blood thinners prevent clotting. So even tiny cuts orbruiseswill bleed a lot more if you take these drugs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safety Tips When Taking Anticoagulants How to Manage Side Effects? | Get your blood checked often if you’re on warfarin or heparin. Your doctor will test you with an international normalized ratio (INR) test. This tells you how long it takes your blood to clot.
You can also try to stop uncontrollable bleeding before it starts. Here are a few tips:
• Use a soft toothbrush and waxed den... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safety Tips When Taking Anticoagulants What Not to Do While on Blood Thinners? | Other medicines andsupplements, including over-the-counter ones, can interfere with these drugs. Tell all of your doctors, including your dentist, that you’re taking a blood thinner. Don’t start any new medicines or supplements without talking to your doctor first. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safety Tips When Taking Anticoagulants Blood Thinners and Alcohol? | Alcohol is itself a blood thinner, and it also increases the time your blood thinner medication stays in your system. For these reasons, drinking alcohol while taking blood thinners can make it hard for your blood to clot, which can increase your risk of bleeding heavily.
It's best to avoid alcohol while you are takin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safety Tips When Taking Anticoagulants Blood Thinners and Pregnancy? | Some are considered safe to take during pregnancy. Others aren’t. Talk to your doctor if you’re on blood thinners and thinking about having a baby. They’ll let you know the next steps. If you’re already pregnant, double-check with your doctor to make sure the blood thinner you’re on won’t harm the baby. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are When to Call Your Doctor? | Call your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms. You may have a blood clot. They include:
• Blurred vision
• Chest pain
• Severe weakness or dizziness
• Tingly hands, feet, or face
• Can’t move
• Swollen or red arms, calves, or feet | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safety Tips When Taking Anticoagulants Natural Blood Thinners? | If your doctor has prescribed you a blood thinner, it's important that you take your medicine as prescribed. Natural blood thinners aren't a substitute for your medicine.
But you may be able to prevent blood clots in the first place by eating a healthy diet including foods with vitamin K.
How can I thin my blood natu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safety Tips When Taking Anticoagulants Takeaways? | Blood thinners are medicines that help keep you from forming blood clots as easily, which keeps your blood flowing smoothly through your veins and arteries. This can help reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke if you're at risk. Since blood thinners make you less able to form clots, if you're taking them, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Safety Tips When Taking Anticoagulants Blood Thinners FAQs? | Is Tylenol a blood thinner?
No, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is not a blood thinner. It's generally safe to take acetaminophen while you're on a blood thinner, but make sure you follow the directions. Acetaminophen can cause liver damage if you take more than the recommended dose. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you fix salivary gland problems? | Problems with your salivary glands can usually be treated at home. Using a warm compress and practicing good oral health habits can help. If your symptoms don't improve, it's best to see your doctor for treatment options, which may include certain medications or surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the early symptoms of salivary gland tumors? | More than 50% of all tumors of the salivary glands are noncancerous. Some early symptoms of salivary gland cancer include trouble swallowing and a lump. Most small tumors start at the roof of your mouth, while major tumors of the salivary glands usually happen in the parotid glands, which are found in the area just bel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the best treatment for salivary gland problems? | The best treatment options include drinking enough water, using a warm compress or massaging the affected area, and maintaining good oral hygiene. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does gargling with salt water help salivary glands? | Yes, gargling with a warm saltwater rinse may help keep the inside of your mouth wet and soothe pain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Salivary Gland Problems? | Several problems can interfere with the function of the salivary glands or block the ducts so they can't drain saliva. The following are some of the more commonsalivary gland problems:
Salivary stones (sialoliths)
These are the most common cause ofswollen salivary glands.Salivary stones are buildups of crystallized s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Treatment for Salivary Gland Problems? | Treatment for salivary gland problems depends on the cause.
For stones and other blockages of the ducts, treatment often begins with measures such as manual removal of stones, warm compresses, or sour candies to increase the flow of saliva. If simple measures don't relieve the problem, surgery may be required to remov... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Prevent Salivary Gland Problems? | You can't completely prevent salivary gland infections. To lessen your chances of getting these infections, you can:
• Drink enough water.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• Maintain good oral hygiene.
• Stay away from tobacco products. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salivary Gland Infection Takeaways? | Salivary gland problems refer to issues that affect your salivary glands, which include the parotid glands on the insides of your cheeks, submandibular glands at the floor of yourmouth,and sublingual glands under yourtongue.Common symptoms include swelling,dry mouth,pain,fever, and foul-tasting drainage into the mouth.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salivary Gland FAQs? | How do you fix salivary gland problems?
Problems with your salivary glands can usually be treated at home. Using a warm compress and practicing good oral health habits can help. If your symptoms don't improve, it's best to see your doctor for treatment options, which may include certain medications or surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Salmonellosis: What Is Salmonella? | Salmonellais a bacteria that can make you sick when you eat food contaminated with it. The illness is called salmonellosis or salmonella infection, and it's very common. There are over a million cases of salmonella infection in the United States each year, according to the CDC. Symptoms include an upset stomach, diarrh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Salmonellosis: When should I call a doctor? | See your doctor if you’re still having general symptoms more than a week after first getting the infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Salmonellosis: How long are you contagious with salmonella? | You can spread salmonella to other people as long as the bacteria is still in your body. This may be several days or as long as several months. If you takeantibiotics, this can increase the amount of time the bacteria stays in your system. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Salmonellosis: How long does salmonella live on surfaces? | If salmonella gets onto a countertop or other surface in your home, it can live for up to 32 hours. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salmonellosis Salmonella vs. E. coli? | Salmonella andE. coliare similar kinds of bacteria, but they belong to different families. They differ in their sources and severity.
Salmonella.You can get this through undercooked poultry, eggs, meat, and sometimes produce. It can also be spread through contact with infected animals, like reptiles and birds.
E. col... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salmonellosis Salmonella Causes? | People and animals can carry salmonella in their intestines and their feces. The bacteria often spread through contaminated foods. Common food sources of salmonella infection include:
• Raw and undercooked meat, including chicken, turkey, duck, beef, veal, and pork
• Raw fruits or vegetables
• Unpasteurized milk and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salmonellosis Salmonella Risk Factors? | Children, especially those under 5, are more likely than adults to get sick from salmonella. Older adults and people with weak immune systems are also more likely to be infected. Other risk factors include:
International travel.Salmonella is more common in places with poor sanitation.
Taking certain drugs.Cancer drug... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salmonellosis Salmonella Symptoms? | Most of the signs and symptoms of a salmonella infection are stomach-related. They include:
• Cramps in your stomach
• Bloody poop
• Diarrhea
• Cold and chills
• Fever
• Headache
• Upset stomach
• Throwing up | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salmonellosis Salmonella Complications? | You can become dehydrated if you don’t get enough fluids to replace what you lose because of diarrhea.
A few people who get a salmonella infection also get pain in their joints. You might hear a doctor call itreactive arthritisor Reiter’s syndrome. It can last several months or longer. This condition can also cause pa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salmonellosis Salmonella Diagnosis? | Your doctor can usually diagnose a salmonella infection by listening to your symptoms. They might also test a sample of your poop. But it's likely that you'll be feeling better by the time your results come back from the lab. If you don't get better within a week, your doctor might want to do more tests, like blood tes... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salmonellosis Salmonella Treatment? | Treatment for salmonella poisoning usually focuses on rehydrating your body and restoring lost electrolytes, which are minerals that help balance the level of fluids in your body.
If you have diarrhea, drink a lot of water and other fluids. Your doctor might suggest that you drink a rehydration liquid like Pedialyte. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salmonellosis Salmonella Outbreak? | When two or more people get salmonella from the same food or drink source, it’s called an outbreak.
In the event of a salmonella outbreak, be sure to:
• Know which type of food is involved in the contamination and avoid it. If you have some at home, throw it away or take it back to the store where you bought it.
• W... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salmonellosis Salmonella and Pregnancy? | If you’re pregnant and get a salmonella infection, there is a very rare chance it could cause miscarriage. In about 4% of cases, a salmonella infection causes bacteremia, a condition that causes bacteria in the bloodstream and can lead to apregnancyloss.
It's also rare but possible that you could pass a salmonella inf... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salmonellosis Salmonella Prevention? | Salmonella can hide in a variety of foods, but you can do a lot of things to help ensure the bacteria stay away:
• Don’t eat raw or undercooked eggs or meat.
• Don’t eat or drink anything with unpasteurized milk or juice.
• Don’t wash raw poultry, meat, or eggs before cooking. Washing can spread bacteria to other it... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salmonellosis Takeaways? | Salmonella is a bacteria that can infect you if you eat contaminated food or handle an animal that has it. It causes diarrhea, a fever, upset stomach, and cramping. Treatment involves rehydrating yourself and, in some cases, diarrhea medication or antibiotics. Symptoms typically go away within 3-7 days. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Salmonellosis Salmonella FAQs? | How long are you contagious with salmonella?
You can spread salmonella to other people as long as the bacteria is still in your body. This may be several days or as long as several months. If you takeantibiotics, this can increase the amount of time the bacteria stays in your system.
How long does salmonella live on ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Sarcoidosis? | Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect multiple organs in the body, but it most often involves the lungs and lymph glands in the chest. If you have sarcoidosis, red, swollen lumps called granulomas form in your affected organs. Symptoms, which can range from nonexistent to severe, depend partly on where... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is sarcoidosis an autoimmune disease? | Sarcoidosis does involve immune system activity, but it's not generally considered an autoimmune disease. Autoimmunity means your immune system attacks parts of your body. But researchers are continuing to study the idea that at least some cases of sarcoidosis involve autoimmunity. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is sarcoidosis cancer? | Sarcoidosis is not cancer. In rare cases, doctors might mistake cancer for sarcoidosis, delaying proper diagnosis of the cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is sarcoidosis hereditary? | Since your risk is higher if you have a close family member with the disease, scientists suspect that genes play a role. Genetic differences might explain why infections and other exposures trigger sarcoidosis in some people but not others. But scientists haven't discovered the gene or genes involved. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can sarcoidosis be fatal? | Most people with sarcoidosis will live as long as people without the condition. Death, from heart, lung, or other problems, happens in 1% to 5% of cases. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sarcoidosis Symptoms? | The symptoms of sarcoidosis can vary greatly, depending in part on which organs are involved. In some people, symptoms may begin suddenly and and then stop. Others may have no outward symptoms. Still others may have symptoms that appear slowly and subtly, but that last or come back repeatedly over a long time span. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sarcoidosis Risk Factors? | Sarcoidosis is a rare disease, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. It can happen in people of any age, race, or gender, but is more common in some groups than others. Risk factors include:
Age.Sarcoidosis most often shows up between ages 25 and 40.
Race.In the United States, sarcoidosis is most ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sarcoidosis Causes? | The exact cause of sarcoidosis is not known. Studies suggest that in some people, the inflammation that leads to symptoms is triggered by an infection or by exposure to something else in the environment, such as chemicals or dust. Sarcoidosis might also involve autoimmune responses, in which yourimmune systemattacks yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sarcoidosis Diagnosis? | Sarcoidosis can be hard to diagnose, partly because you might have no clear symptoms or your symptoms and test results may mimic those seen in other conditions. Doctors rely on three criteria to diagnose it:
• Your symptoms
• The presence ofgranulomas
• The lack of other explanations
To start the process, your doct... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sarcoidosis Treatment? | There is no cure for sarcoidosis, but the disease often gets better on its own over time. Many people with sarcoidosis have mild symptoms and don't need treatment. Treatment, when it is needed, can reduce symptoms and prevent organ damage.
Sarcoidosis medications
Your doctor may prescribe medications including:
Cort... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sarcoidosis Stages? | Your doctor may tell you that your disease is at a certain stage, between 0 and IV. These stages, sometimes called the Siltzbach classification system, are based on how your lungs look on a chestX-ray.
You can have serious symptoms at any stage, but doctors generally expect people at lower stages to have a higher chan... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sarcoidosis Complications? | For most people, sarcoidosis is a temporary condition that goes away, with or without treatment, and without permanent damage. About two-thirds will recover within 2 to 3 years; those with Lofgren syndrome tend to get better even sooner.
If you're still having symptoms after 3 years, you are more likely to keep having... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Sarcoidosis? | When you have sarcoidosis, it's important to follow recommendations from your doctor and to let the doctor know if you have any new or changing symptoms.
Even if you're not having bothersome or new symptoms, keep follow-up appointments so your doctor can monitor your health, see if medications are working, and spot an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sarcoid of Boeck Takeaways? | Sarcoidosis differs greatly from person to person. Most people will recover from symptoms that range from coughing, to skin rashes, to vision problems. For others, sarcoidosis becomes a chronic condition. Medications and lifestyle changes can make the disease more manageable. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Sarcoidosis? | Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect multiple organs in the body, but it most often involves the lungs and lymph glands in the chest. If you have sarcoidosis, red, swollen lumps called granulomas form in your affected organs. Symptoms, which can range from nonexistent to severe, depend partly on where... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is sarcoidosis an autoimmune disease? | Sarcoidosis does involve immune system activity, but it's not generally considered an autoimmune disease. Autoimmunity means your immune system attacks parts of your body. But researchers are continuing to study the idea that at least some cases of sarcoidosis involve autoimmunity. | local_scraped |
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