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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 Sarcoidosis 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 SARS? | Severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, is a potentially deadly illness that started in China and quickly spread around the world in 2003. It's caused by a virus calledSARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) which gives youflu-like symptoms. SARS was the first serious and easily transmitted new disease of the 21st c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Are COVID and SARS related? | Yes. Both originated in China, are believed to have come from bats, and are caused by coronaviruses. The SARS virus is called SARS-CoV-1 or SARS-CoV, and the COVID-19 virus is called SARS-CoV-2. Both infections are spread the same way (via droplets fromcoughingor sneezing). One big difference is that SARS infected fewe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SARS Outbreak? | SARS first sprang to the world’s attention in early 2003, though the first cases were reported in China in late 2002.
Its origins were linked to horseshoe bats living incaves in mainland China. These bats harbor a coronavirus similar to that of SARS. The theory is that the bats infected civet cats, which were sold for... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SARS Causes? | SARS is caused by a virus that takes over your body’s cells and uses them to make copies of itself. The SARS virus is from a group of viruses known as coronaviruses, which also cause thecommon cold.
SARS spreads when people who have it cough or sneeze, spraying tiny droplets of liquid containing the virus to other peo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SARS Symptoms? | The symptoms of SARS start off similar to those of the flu. They may include:
• A fever over 100.4 F (38 C)
• Chills
• Muscle aches
• Shortness of breath | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SARS Test? | At the time of the SARS outbreak, there weren't any ways to test for it. Usually, a diagnosis was made from looking at your symptoms and asking whether you'd traveled to certain parts of Asia or been in close contact with someone suspected of having SARS.
Now we can check for SARS with:
• Blood tests
• Stool tests
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SARS Treatment? | At the time of the original outbreak, there were no targeted treatments available for SARS. Antiviral drugs likeribavirinand lopinavir/ritonavir were used. So were corticosteroids (commonly known as steroids). The best treatment strategy for SARS remains unknown.
People with SARS were mostly given supportive care, suc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SARS Prevention? | There’s no cure for SARS. You can lower your chances of getting it with some simple steps:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with dirty hands.
• Wear disposable gloves if you have contact with someone’s pee,poop, saliva, or ot... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) Takeaways? | The SARS virus is spread by people who have SARS coughing and sneezing on you. The best way to prevent it is to practice good hygiene and wear a mask when you're around someone who has it. There's no known cure for it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are SARS FAQs? | Are COVID and SARS related?
Yes. Both originated in China, are believed to have come from bats, and are caused by coronaviruses. The SARS virus is called SARS-CoV-1 or SARS-CoV, and the COVID-19 virus is called SARS-CoV-2. Both infections are spread the same way (via droplets fromcoughingor sneezing). One big differen... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Saw Palmetto? | Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a palm that grows in the Southern coastal regions of the United States. It is about 2 to 4feethigh. Its leaves are fan-shaped and sharp, and it makes a lot of berries. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Saw Palmetto: How Much Should You Take? | For BPH, studies have used a daily intake of 320 milligrams of saw palmetto split into two doses. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Scabies? How Do You Know If You Have Them? | Scabies-- or humanitchmites -- are eight-legged critters that burrow into the upper layer of yourskin. There, they lay eggs. Once the eggs hatch, the mites climb to the surface of your skin, where they spread to other parts of your body. They can also spread to other people. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Scabies: How Do You Get Them? | Scabies is very contagious. It is spread from one infected person to another through direct, prolonged, close physical contact. Nursing homes, extended care facilities, prisons, and childcare centers are frequent sites for scabies outbreaks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Scabies: What Are the Symptoms? | Your first signs that something is wrong will be intense itching (especially at night), and apimple-likerash. You might notice these symptoms all over your body. Or they may be limited to certain areas, like your wrist, elbows, genitals, butt, or the webbing between your fingers. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Scabies Diagnosed? | Your doctor may be able to tell you have the mites by checking the rash or burrows on your body. They might also try to remove one of the mites from its burrow. They’ll do this either by scraping your skin or pulling theparasitefrom its burrow with a thin needle. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Scarlet Fever? | Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that causes a bright redrash. It looks and feels like sandpaper, and it's sometimes called "sandpaper rash." | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Scarlet Fever? | If you or your child hasstrep throat, there's a chance it will progress to scarlet fever. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is scarlet fever contagious? | Yes, scarlet fever is contagious. The infection is often passed between classmates at school or family members who are in close contact with each other. It's most often spread by contact with the droplets emitted when an infected personcoughsor sneezes. It can even be spread if you touch something — like a plate or gla... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is scarlet fever dangerous? | If it's not treated with antibiotics, the bacteria that causes scarlet fever can infect your bones, tissue around your spinal cord and brain, and your bloodstream. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why was scarlet fever so deadly? | Scarlet fever is contagious, so outbreaks in the past used to affect many people. As experts learned more about how the disease spread, they began isolating people who had it. That helped prevent epidemics. Once antibiotics became available in the 1940s, doctors finally had an effective way to combat the infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you get scarlet fever? | The bacteria that causes the disease can spread through droplets that go into the air when a person coughs or sneezes. You also can get it from touching a surface where droplets have landed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is scarlet fever a lifelong illness? | No. Antibiotics will wipe out the infection, and then the rash and other symptoms will begin to clear up. However, having scarlet fever once doesn't give you any kind of immunity. You can get it again. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Scarlet Fever Symptoms? | On lighter skin tones, the rash starts out looking like a sunburn. On darker skin tones, it may be harder to spot the color change. But your skin will feel rough like sandpaper, and you'll be able to see the raised rash bumps. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Scarlet Fever Diagnosis? | Call your doctor if you or your child has asore throat, especially if a rash or afeveralso is present. Your doctor will run the following tests to check for scarlet fever:
Physical exam.A doctor will take a look at the rash and throat, and see whether lymph nodes are swollen. They'll also look for other symptoms, incl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Scarlet Fever Treatment? | Typically, the treatment for scarlet fever is the same as for strep throat. Antibiotics will clear up scarlet fever by killing the strep bacteria that cause it. It may take a couple of weeks to get back to normal. Be sure to let day care providers and classmates know that they may have been exposed. In the meantime, th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Scarlet Fever Complications? | You should see a doctor right away if you or your child has any of these symptoms:
• New shortness of breath when you're resting
• Trouble breathing (in a child, watch for grunting, flaring nostrils, or chest muscles pulling inward)
• Rapid breathing
• Raspy breathing that coughing doesn't clear
• Chest pain
• In... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Scarlet Fever Takeaways? | Scarlet fever is caused by bacteria —group A streptococcus, also called group A strep. The same type of bacteria causes strep throat. One of the obvious symptoms is a rough rash that usually starts on the neck and chest and then spreads. Your tongue also might develop white spots or be red and swollen. Other symptoms o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Scarlet Fever FAQs? | Is scarlet fever dangerous?
If it's not treated with antibiotics, the bacteria that causes scarlet fever can infect your bones, tissue around your spinal cord and brain, and your bloodstream.
Why was scarlet fever so deadly?
Scarlet fever is contagious, so outbreaks in the past used to affect many people. As experts... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Scars? | Scars are a natural part of the body's healing process. A scar results from the biological wound repair process in the skin and other tissues. Most wounds, except for very minor ones, result in some degree of scarring. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do Scars Form? | Scars form when the dermis (deep, thick layer of skin) is damaged. The body forms new collagen fibers (a naturally occurring protein in the body) to mend the damage, resulting in a scar. The new scar tissue will have a different texture and quality than the surrounding tissue. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Scars? | There are many different types of scars, including:
Hypertrophic scars.Caused by excesscollagenproduction during healing, these scars do not extend beyond the wound margin.
Atrophic scars.These are indented scars that happen when your skin heals below the normal layer of skin due to a lack of tissue. They're common i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Scars Scar Healing Stages? | Scars typically heal in four stages:
Hemostasis.Immediately after the injury, blood clots to stop bleeding and form a scab.
Inflammation.White blood cells come to the site of the injury to fight infection and clean the wound. The area may become red, swollen, and tender.
Proliferation.New tissue, blood vessels, and ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Itchy Scars? | Several factors can make your scar itchy — for instance, when your body is trying to heal and regrow skin cells. The process mechanically activates itching because your nerves register an irritation on the skin. It is an attempt to draw your attention to check the area in case something is wrong. This response is simil... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Turner Syndrome? | Turner syndrome is a rare genetic disorder found in some women and people assigned female at birth. It can cause short stature and a range of health issues includingheartdefects, learning disabilities, and infertility. Sometimes, symptoms are so mild that the disorder isn’t diagnosed untilteenor young adult years. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | s Turner syndrome XO or XXY? | Turner syndrome is XO, meaning one of your X chromosomes is partly or completely missing. It happens in people assigned female at birth. XXY happens in people assigned male at birth, with a condition called Klinefelter syndrome. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Turner syndrome tied to autism? | People with Turner syndrome are four times more likely to have autism, some studies show. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does everyone with Turner syndrome have a period? | No, most people with Turner syndrome don’t have a period. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why can’t Turner syndrome be cured? | Turner syndrome can’t be cured because it involves a problem with your genetic makeup. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does Turner syndrome cause pain? | Turner syndrome on its own is unlikely to cause pain. But it might increase your risk for health problems that cause pain, like bone fractures and kidney diseases. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Turner Syndrome Causes? | Turner syndrome happens when a female is missing certain genes normally on the X chromosome. (Females have two X chromosomes, while males have an X and a Y chromosome). Some people with Turner syndrome are missing a whole copy of the X chromosome. For others, just a part of the X chromosome containing a specific set of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Turner Syndrome? | Turner syndrome has different types depending on the way your genes are affected.
Mosaic Turner syndrome.When cell division during the early stages of fetal growth doesn’t happen correctly, some cells in your body get two complete copies of the X chromosome. Other cells have only one copy.
Monosomy X.In this type, a ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Turner Syndrome Symptoms? | Signs of Turner syndrome can start before birth, and they give parents some idea their baby might be born with this condition. Anultrasoundof a baby with Turner syndrome may showheartandkidneyproblems or a buildup of fluid.
ADNA testusing a blood sample from the mother can also screen for Turner syndrome before birth.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Turner Syndrome Complications? | Turner syndrome can be linked to other health conditions, such as:
• Heart problems because of its physical structure
• Increased chance ofdiabetesandhigh blood pressure
• Hearing loss
• Kidney problems that can raise the chance ofhigh blood pressureandurinary tract infections
• Immune disorderssuch asdiabetes,inf... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Turner Syndrome Diagnosis? | If anultrasoundshows something abnormal while you’re pregnant, your doctor may want to examine your baby’s chromosomes with a test called karyotype. This test compares chromosomes by lining them up. To get samples from you, your doctor may recommend:
• Amniocentesis.This is when a doctor takes out the protective fluid... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Turner Syndrome Treatments? | Medical care often calls for a team of specialists built around the specific needs of each person, as cases vary so widely.
There’s no cure, but most people with Turner syndrome will take the same main therapies during childhood and the teen years. These are:
• Growth hormone: Given as an injection a few times a week... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Schereshevkii-Turner Syndrome Takeaways? | • Turner syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that happens in women and people assigned female at birth.
• It can cause you to have unique physical features, as well as health issues such as heart defects, kidney problems, hearing loss, vision problems, and health problems involving different organs.
• Getting diagnos... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Turner Syndrome FAQs? | Is Turner syndrome XO or XXY?
Turner syndrome is XO, meaning one of your X chromosomes is partly or completely missing. It happens in people assigned female at birth. XXY happens in people assigned male at birth, with a condition called Klinefelter syndrome. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Schizophrenia? | Schizophrenia distorts the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality, and relates to others. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Schizophrenia: What Is First-Episode Psychosis? | Early or first-episode psychosis (FEP) is when a person first starts to show signs of losing touch with reality. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Schizophrenia? | Research shows it takes a combination of genetics and your environment to trigger schizophrenia. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who Gets Schizophrenia? | An estimated 1% of people around the world live with schizophrenia, a mental illness that affects how you think, feel, and act. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Schizophrenia Diagnosed? | To determine if someone has schizophrenia, doctors will start by doing a psychological evaluation and a complete medical exam. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Schizophrenia: What Is the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS)? | The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale helps researchers study people with schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Schizophrenia? | • Paranoid Schizophrenia
• Schizoaffective Disorder
• Tardive Dyskinesia
• Delusional Disorder
• Psychosis
• Schizophrenia Test
• Schizophrenia Medication
• Psychotic Disorders
• Brief Psychotic Disorder
• Schizophreniform Disorder | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Psychosis? | Psychosisaffects the way your brain processes information. It causes you to lose touch with reality. You might see, hear, or believe things that aren’t real. Psychosis is a symptom, not an illness. It can be triggered by a mental illness, a physical injury or illness, substance abuse, or extreme stress or trauma. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who gets psychosis? | Young people are especially likely to get it, but doctors don’t know why. It most often starts when you're in your teens to late 20s. But it can also affect older people and, rarely, children. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How common is psychosis? | It's hard to know exactly how common psychosis is. Studies have shown that it affects from 15 to 100 out of every 100,000 people each year. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you be aware of your own psychosis? | Often, people with psychosis don't know it. Your hallucinations and delusions may seem very real to you. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Secondary Psychosis: What can trigger a psychotic episode? | In general, you develop psychosis due to a mental or physical condition, alcohol or drug use, or a traumatic event. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of Psychosis? | Psychosis doesn’t start suddenly. It usually follows a pattern.
Warning signs before psychosis
It starts with gradual changes in the way you think about and understand the world. You or your friends or family members may notice:
• A drop in grades or job performance
• Trouble thinking clearly or concentrating
• Su... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are 3 Stages of Psychosis? | Experts say there are three stages of psychotic episodes. What each stage looks like and how long it lasts will vary from person to person.
Prodrome
In this stage, you have mild changes in your thoughts and moods that tend to come on gradually. They might include:
• Trouble sleeping
• Sadness
• Anxiety
• Loss of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psychosis Types? | Along with secondary psychosis and psychosis due to a mental illness, you might hear about these types:
Postpartum psychosis
This is a rare but serious type ofpostpartum depressionthat can happen from a few days to a few weeks after you give birth. It's more likely to affect those who already have a condition like sc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Psychosis? | Doctors don’t know exactly what causes psychosis. Genes are thought to play a role, but they don't in every case.
What can trigger a psychotic episode?
In general, you develop psychosis due to a mental or physical condition, alcohol or drug use, or a traumatic event.
Psychological causes. Along with schizophrenia an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Secondary Psychosis When to See a Doctor? | If you have any psychosis symptoms or notice psychotic behavior in someone around you, contact a doctor or mental health professional right away. The sooner you get treatment, the more effective it's likely to be.
Keep in mind that those with psychosis often don't recognize that they're having symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psychosis Diagnosis? | You can see a psychologist, psychiatrist, or a social worker. They’ll find out what might have caused your symptoms and look for related conditions. They may do drug screening tests as well as blood tests to look for physical causes. Doctors diagnose mental illnesses after ruling out other things that could be causing ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psychosis Complications? | When you have psychosis, you may not be able to care for yourself or do the things you normally do. Some people develop substance use disorders when they use drugs or alcohol to try to deal with their symptoms.
People with psychosis have a higher risk of self-harm and suicide. If you're thinking of hurting yourself, o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psychosis Treatment? | It’s important to get treated early, after the first episode of psychosis. That will help keep the symptoms from affecting your relationships, job, or schoolwork. It may also help you avoid more problems down the road.
Medical treatment
Your doctor may recommend coordinated specialty care (CSC). This is a team approa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Secondary Psychosis Takeaways? | When you have psychosis, you have a hard time understanding what's real and what's not. Many things can cause it, including physical and mental illnesses and substance abuse. Treatment, especially when you get it early in the process, can be very effective. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Severe Hearing Loss? | Severe hearing lossmeans you can hear some sounds, but very poorly. You may not be able to hear someone speaking, even if they are using a normal voice. You may be able to hear only very loud sounds. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Severe Hearing Loss Causes? | Babies can be born withsevere hearing loss, and children and adults can get it at any point in their lives. It can happen suddenly or over many years, in one or both ears, and be brief or long-lasting.
To understand howhearing losshappens, it helps to know how your ear works. Noise travels through the air as sound wav... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Severe Hearing Loss Symptoms? | If your child has trouble hearing, you’ll probably notice it by the way they behave. Some signs include:
• A hard timelearning to speak, or speaking later than other children their age
• Not paying attention to sounds or when people call them
• Poor school work
If hearing loss is affecting you, you may notice that ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Severe Hearing Loss Getting a Diagnosis? | It’s important to diagnose severe hearing loss as early as possible, especially for children. In some states, laws require medical staff to screen newborns for hearing before they leave the hospital. If your baby doesn’t get a test, ask hospital staff where you can get one. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Severe Hearing Loss Questions to Ask Your Doctor? | If you have severe hearing loss, you’ll want to ask your doctor questions about your condition, like:
• What caused my hearing loss?
• Will it go away?
• Do I need to see any other doctors?
• What kind of treatments are there?
• Will they cure my hearing loss?
If your child has severe hearing loss, you’ll also wa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Severe Hearing Loss Treatment? | Treatment for severe hearing loss usually means using different technology to improve the hearing you have. There’s no single therapy that’s best for every person with the condition. Your doctor will recommend one based on how much hearing you’ve lost, how healthy you are, your lifestyle, and how your ears were damaged... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Severe Hearing Loss Taking Care of Yourself or Your Child? | It can be hard to lose your hearing, whether suddenly or over many years. If your child has severe hearing loss, you may worry about the parts of life that they’ll miss. Remember that there are many things that can help people of all ages with the condition enjoy life. As you work with your doctor to pick a treatment p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Severe Hearing Loss What to Expect? | Severe hearing loss is different for everyone. It may affect you or your child for many years. But it doesn’t have to keep you from enjoying life. You should be able to live independently, go to school or college, and have a career with severe hearing loss. Work with yourhealth careteam to find treatments and strategie... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Sexual Health? | • STDs
• Safe Sex
• Sex Problems in Men
• Sex Problems in Women
• Gonorrhea
• Chlamydia
• Masturbation | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Shaken Baby Syndrome? | Shaken baby syndrome is a serious brain injury that happens to a baby or young child when it’s shaken with force. The impact kills the baby’s brain cells and keeps oxygen from getting to the brain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can I accidentally give my child shaken baby syndrome? | The force required to cause shaken baby syndrome makes it very unlikely to happen by accident. You can't cause it by bouncing your baby on your knee or taking them along for a run in a jogging stroller. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How common is shaken baby syndrome? | In the U.S., there are about 1,300 cases of shaken baby syndrome each year. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Signs of Shaken Baby Syndrome? | Being shaken affects babies in many ways. Symptoms include:
• Vomiting
• Bluish skin
• Tremors or shakes
• Breathing issues
• Drowsiness
• Less interest in eating
• Trouble sucking
• No more smiling or talking
• Low energy or decreased muscle tone
• Extreme crankiness
• Rigidity
• Seizures
• Not being able... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Shaken Baby Syndrome Long-Term Effects? | Shaken baby syndrome leads to long-term disabilities in about 80% of cases. It causes a traumatic brain injury, specifically what's called a closed-brain injury. Although symptoms of mild injury might go away with time and medical care, others can be long-lasting and can affect your life in different ways.
Thinking pr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Shaken Baby Syndrome? | It takes infants awhile to be able to hold their heads up. That’s because their neck muscles start out weak and get stronger as they grow. The same goes for their brains, which need time to develop. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Shaken Baby Syndrome Diagnosis? | Because shaken baby syndrome can affect so many parts of a child's health, there may be more than one doctor or specialist involved in the diagnosis. Depending on the child's level of injury, the tests may be done in doctor's offices or a pediatric intensive care unit.
To check the brain, doctors may use aCT scanto lo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Shaken Baby Syndrome Treatment and Prevention? | Treatment for shaken baby syndrome depends on the injury. Surgery may be needed in an emergency. Some children will need care for the rest of their lives.
Shaken baby syndrome is 100% preventable. It starts with making sure all the baby's caregivers – parents, grandparents,babysitters, nannies, etc. – understand two t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Shaken Baby Syndrome Complications? | Forcibly shaking a baby, even briefly, can cause permanent brain damage. The results of shaken baby syndrome can be serious and long-lasting, and include:
• Partial or total blindness
• Delays in development, learning problems, or behavior issues
• Intellectual disabilities
• Seizure disorders
• Cerebral palsy
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Raising a Child with Shaken Baby Syndrome? | A child with shaken baby syndrome may need help from different types of doctors as they grow up. Those specialists might include:
• Neurologists, who treat the brain
• Neurosurgeons, who operate on the brain
• Ophthalmologists, who treat eye conditions
• Endocrinologists, who treat hormone problems
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