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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Shaken Baby Syndrome Takeaways? | Shaken baby syndrome is a type of abusive head trauma. It is the leading cause of child abuse deaths in children younger than 5. It happens when someone forcefully shakes a baby or young child, damaging the brain. It can lead to learning disabilities, vision problems or blindness, and hearing andspeech problems. It can... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Shaken Baby Syndrome FAQs? | 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.
How common is shaken baby syndrome?
In the U.S., there are ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Shigellosis: What Is Shigella? | Shigella is a group of bacteria that causes shigellosis, a type of food poisoning. The infection can cause belly pain, fever, and watery or bloodydiarrhea. You may feel a sharpcrampin yourstomachand lowerbelly area. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Shigellosis: What Is Shigella? | Shigella is a group of bacteria that causes shigellosis, a type of food poisoning. The infection can cause belly pain, fever, and watery or bloodydiarrhea. You may feel a sharpcrampin yourstomachand lowerbelly area. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Shigellosis: How Is Shigella Transmitted? | Shigella bacteria pass through yourstomachand then multiply in your smallintestines. They then spread into your largeintestines(also known ascolon), causing cramping in that part of your body, along with diarrhea. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Shigellosis XDR shigella? | Extensively drug-resistant (XDR) shigella infections are resistant to all suggested antibiotics in the U.S. This hard-to-treat bacteria is easily passed from one person to another and can pass on antibiotic resistance to other bacteria. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Shigellosis Species of Shigella? | There are four species of shigella:
• Shigella sonnei(the most common species in the U.S.)
• Shigella flexneri
• Shigella boydii
• Shigella dysenteriae
What is XDR shigella?
Extensively drug-resistant (XDR) shigella infections are resistant to all suggested antibiotics in the U.S. This hard-to-treat bacteria is e... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Shigellosis Symptoms? | The main symptom is diarrhea. The stools may be bloody or contain mucus. Other symptoms you or your child may get include:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Cramping in your stomach and belly (abdominal) area
• Tenesmus (the feeling that you need to go to the bathroom even when there is nothing left in your intestines... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Shigellosis Long-Term Effects of Shigella? | Though such cases are rare, you could have lingering effects after a shigella infection. Problems may include:
Dehydration.This is when you don’t have enough fluid in your system. You could be lightheaded, dizzy, lack tears, and have sunkeneyes. Watch for dry diapers in children.
Post-infectious arthritis.This isjoin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Shigellosis Shigella Diagnosis? | Since there are many causes of diarrhea, a lab test may be needed to figure out whether you have shigellosis. Your doctor may ask you to give a stool sample to test for shigella bacteria.
The lab can run more tests to find out which antibiotic would work the best. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Shigellosis Shigella Treatment? | In most cases, you can feel better from shigellosis by resting and drinking fluids to replace what you’ve lost from diarrhea.
Avoid drugs that stop diarrhea or slow down the gut. Drugs such as diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) or loperamide (Imodium) can make shigellosis worse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Shigellosis Shigella Prevention? | There is novaccineor cure, so the key is good hygiene. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Shigellosis Takeaways? | Shigellosis is a foodborne illness caused by shigella bacteria, leading to symptoms like stomach cramps, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, and nausea. It spreads easily through poor hygiene, unclean food or water, and close contact, especially in places like day cares. Most cases clear up within a week with rest and ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Shingles? | If you’re over 50, you may want to consider getting a shingles vaccination. Learn about the two different types and how long each will protect you from this virus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Will You Get Shingles Again? | If you’re over 50, you may want to consider getting a shingles vaccination. Learn about the two different types and how long each will protect you from this virus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Shingles? | • Shingles Vaccine
• Shingles Pain
• Postherpetic Neuralgia
• Will Shingles Come Back? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hypovolemic Shock? | Hypovolemic shock is a dangerous condition that happens when you suddenly lose a lot of blood or fluids from your body. This drops your blood volume, the amount ofbloodcirculating in your body. That’s why it’s also known as low-volume shock. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypovolemic Shock Signs and Symptoms? | How hypovolemic shock shows up can depend on a number of things, including:
• Your age
• Your past medical care and overall health
• The cause of the shock or the source of the injury
• How quickly you lost the blood or fluids
• How much your blood volume has dropped | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypovolemic Shock Causes? | Causes of hypovolemic shock that involve bleeding include:
• Broken bones around your hips
• Cuts on your head and neck
• Damage to organs in your belly, including yourspleen,liver, andkidneys, because of a car accident or a bad fall
• A tear in yourheartor a large blood vessel, or a weakened spot in a large blood ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypovolemic Shock Stages? | There are four stages of hypovolemic shock:
1. Loss of up to 750 cubic centimeters (cc) or milliliters (mL) of blood, up to 15% of your total volume. Your blood vessels narrow slightly to keep blood pressure up. Your heart rate is normal, and your body makes as much urine as usual.
2. Loss of 750 to 1,500 cc of blood... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypovolemic Shock Diagnosis? | Your doctor will check your temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure. They'll check the color and feel of your skin. If you're awake and alert, they'll ask about past medical issues and your overall health.
If you could be in shock because of an ectopic pregnancy or something else related to your reproductive... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypovolemic Shock Treatment? | The first step is to get you to the emergency room as quickly as possible. Along the way, someone should try to stop any visible bleeding.
Your medical team will try to:
• Get as much oxygen as possible to all parts of your body
• Stop, or at least control, blood loss
• Replace blood and other fluids
You’ll get fl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypovolemic Shock Complications? | Hypovolemic shock can lead to complications such as:
• Infection (if you were injured)
• Damage to your kidneys and other organs
• Death | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypovolemic Shock Outlook? | The outcome depends on how serious your condition is when you start treatment, how much blood you lost, how quickly blood and fluids are replaced, and whether you have any other issues or complications. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Short Bowel Syndrome? | When you have short bowel syndrome, a large part of your small intestine is either removed or damaged and doesn’t work. The small intestine is the part of your digestive tract that absorbs most of the nutrients you get from food. When you have short bowel syndrome, your body can’t absorb all the nutrients you need. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who Gets Short Bowel Syndrome? | People with short bowel syndrome either needed some of their small intestine removed to treat a serious health problem or they were born with an abnormally short bowel. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who is born with a short bowel? | Doctors and researchers don’t know a lot about what would cause a baby to be born with a short bowel. Some cases, they believe, are because the baby inherited a gene that caused the intestinal problem. There are two genes that may cause this: CLMP and FLNA. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can short bowel syndrome be cured? | With treatment and time, some people with short bowel syndrome get better. Their remaining intestine adapts and they’re once again able to absorb all the nutrients they need from regular food. Other people may never get back to a fully functioning digestive tract. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Short Bowel Syndrome Causes? | Most of the time, short bowel syndrome is a side effect of surgery to remove a piece of your intestines because of another health problem. It’s possible, however, for a baby to be born with it. It’s not inherited. If a newborn has short bowel syndrome, it’s usually because ofnecrotizing enterocolitis. This is a serious... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Short Bowel Syndrome Symptoms? | The first and one of the most common symptoms of short bowel syndrome is diarrhea that doesn’t go away. In the early stages, you may have other gastrointestinal symptoms. As time goes on, you can become dehydrated and malnourished, which can lead to other symptoms, like unintentional weight loss.
Symptoms of short bow... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Short Bowel Syndrome Complications? | Short bowel syndrome can cause the following serious problems.
Diarrhea
Severe and ongoing diarrhea can cause malnutrition, extreme dehydration, and death.
Esophagitis
In short bowel syndrome, your stomach can make too much acid, called gastric hypersecretion. Unchecked, this can lead to heartburn, ulcers and, in r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Short Bowel Syndrome Diagnosis? | Doctors might need to run multiple tests to confirm a diagnosis of short bowel syndrome. Here’s what you might expect.
Blood tests
Because short bowel syndrome leads to malnutrition, your doctor may order blood tests (such as a blood chemistry test) to measure levels of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients in your... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Short Bowel Syndrome Treatment? | For many people with short bowel syndrome, the other healthy intestines adjust and reach full function. Until that time, the goal of treatment is to make sure you get the nutrition you need and avoid complications until your GI tract is fully working. Your individual treatment plan will depend on the severity of your c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Short Bowel Syndrome When Treatment Doesn’t Work? | If, once your gut has stopped adapting, it still can’t absorb enough nutrients to keep you healthy, you have what’s called chronic intestinal failure. In this case, you might need long-term IV nutrition or surgery.
Clinical trials for short bowel syndrome
If standard treatments don’t work, you might consider a clinic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Short Bowel Syndrome Taking Care of Yourself? | Once you’re eating and drinking regular foods and beverages, you’ll need to follow a special diet to make sure you get proper nutrition and prevent complications.
Short bowel syndrome diet
You may work with a dietitian to get your diet just right. Here are some rules of thumb for foods to add to your diet and others ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Short Bowel Syndrome Information for Caregivers? | Short bowel syndrome may need lifelong or long-term care and upkeep. Whether you’re the parent of a child with the condition or the caregiver to an adult with it, you can help them:
• Get to routine medical appointments for follow-up care and monitoring
• Stick to diet recommendations to get complete nutrition
• Kee... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Short Bowel Syndrome Prognosis? | Short bowel syndrome can improve significantly over time or become a lifelong condition.
Can short bowel syndrome be cured?
With treatment and time, some people with short bowel syndrome get better. Their remaining intestine adapts and they’re once again able to absorb all the nutrients they need from regular food. O... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Short Bowel Syndrome Getting Support? | Living with short bowel syndrome can be very challenging and take an emotional toll, especially if your gut never returns to full function. Learning from and sharing with others who have the same condition can help. You can find support groups and educational resources at the Short Bowel Syndrome Foundation. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Short Bowel Syndrome Questions to Ask Your Doctor? | • How well do you expect my intestines to adapt?
• Do you expect me to get back to normal?
• How long until my intestines have adapted?
• Would a clinical trial be right for me?
• Will I need surgery?
• Is there anything I can do to improve my chances of a full recovery? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Short Bowel Syndrome Takeaways? | • You can get short bowel syndrome from an operation for an intestinal problem or due to a birth defect.
• Recovery is possible, but it’s a long road that may take a few years.
• You should expect to need medication, IV nutrition, an implanted feeding tube, and a special diet. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Sickle Cell Crisis? | At some point in your life, you’ll accidentally drop something into the sink. If it’s small and of little value, like a grape, it may not be an issue. You let the water run and flush it through. But if your kid slips a big piece of Lego down the drain, you’re going to have some bigger problems when it gets stuck in you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sickle Cell Crisis Symptoms? | The most common sign is pain that might be dull, stabbing, throbbing, or sharp, and seems to come out of nowhere. How severe it is and how long it lasts varies with different people and different crises. Some people have crises here and there, while others may have them every month.
You might feel the pain anywhere in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sickle Cell Crisis Causes? | Typically, you won’t know why you had a crisis, and there may be more than one cause. Possible triggers include:
• Being at high altitudes (mountain climbing, for example)
• Changes in temperature, like if you go from a warm house into a cold winter day and you haven’t bundled up
• Infections
• Not having enough to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sickle Cell Crisis Treatment? | There are a few drugs that can help. The drug calledL-glutamineoral powder (Endari) has proven to help prevent these crises from occurring and thus preventing hospitalizations. Hydroxyurea (Droxia, Hydrea,Silkos) prevents abnormal red blood cells from forming. This reduces the number of painful crises from sickling blo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why Take a Sitz Bath? | A sitz bath is when you sit in warm water to cleanse or ease pain around your bottom or private parts. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Sitz Bath? | A sitz bath is when you sit in warm water to cleanse or ease pain around your bottom or private parts. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Benefits of a Sitz Bath? | Soaking in water at a mildtemperaturecan speed up the healing process by boosting blood flow. It won't cure your condition, but it will soothe irritation.
A sitz bath is typically used as a home treatment for the following:
• An anal fissure, or small tear in the skin lining the opening of the anus
• Constipation or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sitz Bath Instructions? | There are a couple of ways to take a sitz bath. You can take one in your bathtub, or you can buy a basin that lets you take one while sitting on the toilet. Some basins come in kits that help keep the water at a steady temperature.
Whichever type you use, the water should be lukewarm and comfortable to the touch. You'... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sitz Bath Complications? | Sitz baths are generally safe, with little risk of complications. Scrubbing the anal or perineal area (the space between your bottom and your genitals) during a sitz bath could irritate it. Adding bath salts, bubble bath, or soap to your sitz bath might lead to minor inflammation. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Sjogren's Syndrome? | Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to go haywire and attack healthy cells instead of invading bacteria or viruses. Your whiteblood cells, which normally protect you from germs, attack the glands that are in charge of making moisture. When that happens, the glands can't produce te... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the life expectancy for Sjogren's? | Sjogren's syndrome doesn't shorten the lives of most who have it. But some people, particularly those with secondary Sjogren's syndrome, develop serious complications that can affect life expectancy. It's rare, but sometimes people with the condition also get lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of a Sjogren's flare? | A flare-up is when you have a sudden and serious return of Sjogren's symptoms. Often,the symptoms of flares are the same ones you noticed when you first got Sjogren's, such as fatigue orfatigue. Always tell your doctor if you have a flare, especially if you have any symptoms that are new to you. Using a journal or an a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sjogren's Syndrome Causes and Risk Factors? | Doctors don't know the exact cause. You may have genes that put you at risk. An infection with a bacteria or virus may be a trigger that sets the disease in motion.
For example, let's say you have a defective gene that's linked to Sjogren's and then you get an infection. Your immune system swings into action. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sjogren's Syndrome Symptoms? | Sjogren's syndrome symptoms can vary from person to person. You may have just one or two, or you may have many. By far, the most common Sjogren's syndrome warning signs are:
• Dry mouththat may have a chalky feeling or feel like cotton. You might have trouble swallowing or talking. In the long run, this can contribute... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sjogren's Syndrome Types? | You might hear your doctor talk about a couple of types of Sjogren's disease:
• Primary Sjogren's syndrome.This means you have it without any other autoimmune rheumatic disease.
• Secondary Sjogren's syndrome.This term is used to describe Sjogren's that occurs along with another autoimmune or rheumatic disease, such ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis? | Because so many people with Sjogren's also have another autoimmune disease and Sjogren's symptoms sometimes look a lot like some other diseases, like fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, it can sometimes be hard for your doctor to give you a diagnosis.
To get clues, your doctor will give you aphysical exam and ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Questions for Your Doctor About Sjogren's Syndrome? | • What can I do for my dry eyes?
• Is there anything I can do to moisten my mouth?
• What can I do forjoint pain?
• Because of my immune system problem, is it safe for me to get aflu shot? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sjogren's Syndrome Treatment? | You'll need to take medicines throughout your life to help you manage your symptoms. You can buy some kinds in a drugstore without a prescription, while your doctor may need to prescribe stronger ones if those don't work well enough. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sjogren's Syndrome Home Remedies? | There are a lot of steps you can take on your own to help manage yoursymptoms.
For dry mouth:
• Sip water frequently.
• Chew gum or suck on candy to stimulatesalivaflow and help keep your mouth moist. Be sure they're sugar-free so you don't get cavities.
• Stay away from carbonated drinks and from spicy, salty, aci... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sjogren's Syndrome Complications? | Because you don't have enough saliva, which helps protect yourteeth from decay, there's a chance you may get more cavities than other people. You could also get inflammation of your gums, called gingivitis, or yeast infections in your mouth. You also may find it hard to swallow. Dryness in your nose can lead to issues ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sjogren's Syndrome Outlook? | Sjogren's syndrome is a serious, complicated, and lifelong condition that affects your entire body. It's symptoms and long-term effects vary a lot from person to person.
There's no cure for Sjogren's. So you'll need to keep up with medicine throughout your life to get relief from symptoms. But the right treatment can ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sjogren's Syndrome Takeaways? | It's hard to know what to expect when you have Sjogren's syndrome. But with the right care, you can lead an active life. A good support network can help you deal with the emotional issues that can come with thischronic condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sjogren's Syndrome FAQs? | • What is the life expectancy for Sjogren's?
Sjogren's syndrome doesn't shorten the lives of most who have it. But some people, particularly those with secondary Sjogren's syndrome, develop serious complications that can affect life expectancy. It's rare, but sometimes people with the condition also get lymphoma, a ty... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Skin Cancer? | Skin cancer -- the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in your skin -- is the most common of all human cancers. About 1 in 5 Americans will get some type of skin cancer in their lifetime, and more than two people die of skin cancer every hour in the U.S. Skin cancer affects people of all skin colors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Does Skin Cancer Look Like? | Different types of skin cancer can show up as a range of symptoms, as described above. Be on the lookout for raised or scaly bumps, sores that bleed or don't heal, or moles that change size, shape or color, especially in areas of your body that get a lot of sun. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the survival rate for skin cancer? | Treatment can cure most skin cancers, especially if you find and treat them early and they don’t have a chance to spread to other parts of the body. For example, the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99%. This means at the 5-year mark, 99% of people with melanoma are still alive. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you live a full life with skin cancer? | Your quality of life will depend on a few things, such as the type, location, and stage of your cancer, your overall health, and how well your cancer responds to treatment. If your cancer responds well to treatment, you are very likely to live a normal life and may even be completely cured of your cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Types? | There are three major types of skin cancers:basal cell carcinoma(BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma. The first two skin cancers are grouped together as nonmelanoma skin cancers.
Basal cell carcinoma
This is the most common type of skin cancer. Typically you get this type of cancer after years of sun ex... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Symptoms? | Skin cancer symptoms depend on the type of skin cancer you have. You can get skin cancer anywhere you have skin, but it’s most common on areas that see the most sun: scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and legs.
People with darker skin tones are more likely to have skin cancer in areas that aren’t in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Causes? | Ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, most commonly from sunlight, is overwhelmingly the most frequent cause of skin cancer.
Other important causes of skin cancer include the following:
• Use of tanning booths
• Immunosuppression, or impairment of the immune system
• Exposure to unusually high levels ofradiation, such a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are When to Seek Medical Care for Skin Cancer? | Many people, especially those who have fair coloring or have had extensive sun exposure, periodically check their entire body for suspicious moles and lesions.
Have your primary doctor or a dermatologist check any moles or spots that concern you.
See your doctor to check your skin if you notice any changes in the siz... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Tests? | If you think a mole or other skin lesion has turned into skin cancer, your doctor will probably refer you to a dermatologist. The dermatologist will examine any moles in question and, in many cases, the entire skin surface Tests for skin cancer may include:
• The doctor may use a handheld device called a dermatoscope ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Stages? | The stage your doctor assigns your cancer tells you how much cancer is in your body. The stages range from 0–IV, and typically the higher the number, the more the cancer has spread. Cancer in higher stages is usually harder to treat. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Treatment? | Skin cancer treatment for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma is straightforward. Usually, surgical removal of the lesion is enough. Malignant melanoma, however, may need several treatment methods -- depending on the size of the tumor -- including surgery, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, andchemotherapy.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Surgery? | Small skin cancer lesions may be removed through a variety of techniques.Your doctor may be able to simply cut it away (simple excision) or freeze it off with liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery), or you may need other procedures.
Mohs surgery
Larger tumors, lesions in high-risk locations, recurrent tumors, and lesions in c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Side Effects of Skin Cancer Treatment? | The side effects from your skin cancer treatment will depend on the type of treatment you receive. But there are some common issues, such as:
• Fatigue
• Pain from surgery or other treatments
• Chemotherapy side effects such as low blood counts, nausea, and vomiting
• Skin rash from immunotherapy
• Headache or hig... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Complications? | Some of the possible complications of skin cancer include:
• The cancer coming back (recurrence). Some types of cancer, such as basal cell carcinomas, commonly come back, even after treatment.
• Increased risk of other types of skin cancer. You may get other skin cancers once you’ve had it.
• Spread of cancer. Somet... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are After Skin Cancer Treatment? | Most skin cancer is cured surgically in the dermatologist's office. Of skin cancers that do recur, most do so within 3 years. Be sure to follow up with your dermatologist as recommended. Make an appointment immediately if you suspect a problem.
If you have advanced malignant melanoma, your oncologist may want to see y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Prevention? | You can reduce your risk of getting skin cancer by following these guidelines:
• Limit sun exposure. Avoid the sun's intense rays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Apply sunscreen every day. Use a sunscreen with sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 both before and every 60 to 80 minutes during outdoor exposure. Sele... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Outlook? | Although the number of skin cancers in the U.S. continues to rise, more skin cancers are being caught earlier, when they are easier to treat. Illness and death rates have gone down.
When treated properly, the cure rate for both basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) approaches 95%. The remaining ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Support Groups and Counseling? | Living with skin cancer presents many new challenges for you and your family and friends. You will probably have many worries about how the cancer will affect you and your ability to "live a normal life," to care for your family and home, to hold your job, and to continue the friendships and activities you enjoy.
Many... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Screening Takeaways? | Skin cancer is very common but also very treatable with medication and procedures if you catch it early. Know the symptoms of skin cancer, and get regular check-ups with your dermatologist. Help prevent skin cancer by protecting your skin in the sun and by noting any suspicious-looking spots or moles. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer FAQs? | What is the survival rate for skin cancer?
Treatment can cure most skin cancers, especially if you find and treat them early and they don’t have a chance to spread to other parts of the body. For example, the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99%. This means at the 5-year mark, 99% of people with melanoma are still... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Skin Cancer Slideshow: When Is a Mole a Problem? | A mole (nevus) is a benign growth of melanocytes, cells that gives skin its color. Although very few moles become cancer, abnormal or atypical moles can develop into melanoma over time. "Normal" moles can appear flat or raised or may begin flat and become raised over time. The surface is typically smooth. Moles that ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Skin Cancer Slideshow: How Are Moles Evaluated? | If you find a mole or spot that has any ABCDE's of melanoma -- or one that's tender, itching, oozing, scaly, doesn't heal or has redness or swelling beyond the mole -- see a doctor. Your doctor may want to remove a tissue sample from the mole andbiopsyit. If found to be cancerous, the entire mole and a rim of normal sk... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Skin Cancer? | Skin cancer -- the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in your skin -- is the most common of all human cancers. About 1 in 5 Americans will get some type of skin cancer in their lifetime, and more than two people die of skin cancer every hour in the U.S. Skin cancer affects people of all skin colors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Does Skin Cancer Look Like? | Different types of skin cancer can show up as a range of symptoms, as described above. Be on the lookout for raised or scaly bumps, sores that bleed or don't heal, or moles that change size, shape or color, especially in areas of your body that get a lot of sun. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the survival rate for skin cancer? | Treatment can cure most skin cancers, especially if you find and treat them early and they don’t have a chance to spread to other parts of the body. For example, the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99%. This means at the 5-year mark, 99% of people with melanoma are still alive. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you live a full life with skin cancer? | Your quality of life will depend on a few things, such as the type, location, and stage of your cancer, your overall health, and how well your cancer responds to treatment. If your cancer responds well to treatment, you are very likely to live a normal life and may even be completely cured of your cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Types? | There are three major types of skin cancers:basal cell carcinoma(BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma. The first two skin cancers are grouped together as nonmelanoma skin cancers.
Basal cell carcinoma
This is the most common type of skin cancer. Typically you get this type of cancer after years of sun ex... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Symptoms? | Skin cancer symptoms depend on the type of skin cancer you have. You can get skin cancer anywhere you have skin, but it’s most common on areas that see the most sun: scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and legs.
People with darker skin tones are more likely to have skin cancer in areas that aren’t in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Causes? | Ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, most commonly from sunlight, is overwhelmingly the most frequent cause of skin cancer.
Other important causes of skin cancer include the following:
• Use of tanning booths
• Immunosuppression, or impairment of the immune system
• Exposure to unusually high levels ofradiation, such a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are When to Seek Medical Care for Skin Cancer? | Many people, especially those who have fair coloring or have had extensive sun exposure, periodically check their entire body for suspicious moles and lesions.
Have your primary doctor or a dermatologist check any moles or spots that concern you.
See your doctor to check your skin if you notice any changes in the siz... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Tests? | If you think a mole or other skin lesion has turned into skin cancer, your doctor will probably refer you to a dermatologist. The dermatologist will examine any moles in question and, in many cases, the entire skin surface Tests for skin cancer may include:
• The doctor may use a handheld device called a dermatoscope ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Stages? | The stage your doctor assigns your cancer tells you how much cancer is in your body. The stages range from 0–IV, and typically the higher the number, the more the cancer has spread. Cancer in higher stages is usually harder to treat. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Treatment? | Skin cancer treatment for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma is straightforward. Usually, surgical removal of the lesion is enough. Malignant melanoma, however, may need several treatment methods -- depending on the size of the tumor -- including surgery, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, andchemotherapy.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Surgery? | Small skin cancer lesions may be removed through a variety of techniques.Your doctor may be able to simply cut it away (simple excision) or freeze it off with liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery), or you may need other procedures.
Mohs surgery
Larger tumors, lesions in high-risk locations, recurrent tumors, and lesions in c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Side Effects of Skin Cancer Treatment? | The side effects from your skin cancer treatment will depend on the type of treatment you receive. But there are some common issues, such as:
• Fatigue
• Pain from surgery or other treatments
• Chemotherapy side effects such as low blood counts, nausea, and vomiting
• Skin rash from immunotherapy
• Headache or hig... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Cancer Complications? | Some of the possible complications of skin cancer include:
• The cancer coming back (recurrence). Some types of cancer, such as basal cell carcinomas, commonly come back, even after treatment.
• Increased risk of other types of skin cancer. You may get other skin cancers once you’ve had it.
• Spread of cancer. Somet... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are After Skin Cancer Treatment? | Most skin cancer is cured surgically in the dermatologist's office. Of skin cancers that do recur, most do so within 3 years. Be sure to follow up with your dermatologist as recommended. Make an appointment immediately if you suspect a problem.
If you have advanced malignant melanoma, your oncologist may want to see y... | local_scraped |
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