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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sunburn When to Call the Doctor? | You may be able to treat the sunburn yourself. But call a doctor if you notice any of these more serious sunburn signs:
• A fever of 102 F or higher
• Chills
• Severe pain
• A headache
• Sunburnblistersthat cover 20% or more of your body, such as your entire chest and belly
• Blisters on the face, genitals, or ha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sunburn Complications? | If you keep getting sunburns, you raise your risk of getting other health complications. Some of these include:
Premature skin aging.Symptoms can include:
• Wrinkles
• Sagging skin
• Freckles, mainly on your shoulders and face
• Fine red veins on your ears, nose, and cheeks
• Discolored or dark spots on your face... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sunburn Takeaways? | A sunburn is an area of irritated, damaged skin that's caused by getting too much sun.
Over time, sunburns can cause your skin to age earlier than usual. They also make you more likely to get skin cancer.
To help prevent sunburns, wear sunscreen, dress in hats and other protective clothing, and try to avoid the sun b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sunburn FAQs? | How long does sunburn last?
Mild sunburns usually go away within a week. Worse sunburns can take weeks to heal.
What are the complications associated with sunburn?
Sunburns can lead to complications like early skin aging, eye damage, precancerous growths, and skin cancer.
What shouldn't you put on a sunburn?
Don't... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): What Is It? | Supraventricular tachycardia is when your heart beats faster than normal when you're at rest. Photo credit: (Natthawut Thongchomphoonuch/Dreamstime) | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Supraventricular Tachycardia: How Does Your Heart Beat? | Your heart is a muscular organ that pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood a day to send oxygen-rich blood to your body. It has four pumping chambers to do the job: the left and right atria at the top and the left and right ventricles on the bottom. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Supraventricular Tachycardia: When Should I See the Doctor? | If this is your first time having an irregular heartbeat or the episode lasts more than a few seconds, call your doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Supraventricular Tachycardia: Who does SVT affect? | SVT usually affects younger people. It often starts when you're in your teens or early 20s. But young children, middle-aged people, or older people can also have SVT. SVT is more common in women or those assigned female at birth, especially during pregnancy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Supraventricular Tachycardia: When should I go to the ER for SVT? | Get medical help immediately if you have sudden chest pain and areshort of breathor if you've been diagnosed with SVT and your heart has been racing for 30 minutes or more. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Supraventricular Tachycardia: Is SVT life-threatening? | SVT is rarely life-threatening. But untreated episodes can weaken your heart and could cause heart failure, especially if you already have other medical or heart problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Supraventricular Tachycardia: When should I be concerned about SVT? | Call 911 if your rapid heartbeat doesn't return to normal after a few minutes. Also call 911 if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, or you feel dizzy or weak. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Supraventricular Tachycardia Types of SVT? | There are a few types of SVT:
Atrioventricular (AV) nodal reentrant tachycardia:This is the most common form, especially among young women. If you have it, there's an extra pathway in your heart near theAV node. This pathway, known as a reentrant circuit, causes an electrical signal to circle around and around instead... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Supraventricular Tachycardia SVT Causes? | SVT is usually caused by things you can't control, such as a medical condition or previous surgery. Sometimes, an episode is triggered by stress, exercise, or lack of sleep, though it usually happens without any obvious reason.
Medical conditions
Health conditions that can cause your heart to race include:
• Lung di... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Supraventricular Tachycardia SVT Risk Factors? | You're at a high risk of some types of SVT if you're middle-aged or older and when you're pregnant.
Several health conditions raise your risk, including:
• Heart disease (coronary artery disease, heart failure, disease of the heart muscle or valve)
• Lung disease
• Thyroid disease
• Diabetes
• Sleep apnea
Smokin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Supraventricular Tachycardia SVT Symptoms? | During SVT, you might have a rapid heartbeat or heart palpitations (feeling like your heart is pounding or fluttering). When your heart beats too fast, it doesn't have time to fully refill with blood between beats. That means it can't send enough blood to your body. This can cause:
• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Fatigue... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Supraventricular Tachycardia SVT Diagnosis and Tests? | If you have symptoms, your doctor will ask you detailed questions.
They'll want to know how old you were when you first noticed a problem. They'll also ask when and how your symptoms began. That includes whether you were exercising when you noticed things such as a rapid pulse,dizziness, or a hard time breathing.
Oth... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Supraventricular Tachycardia SVT Treatment? | Usually, SVT doesn't require any treatment. If it bothers you, your doctor can choose from among several different treatments. They include:
Carotid sinus massage
A carotid sinus massage is when your doctor rubs your neck along your carotid artery, which causes your heart to slow down. Only experienced professionals ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Supraventricular Tachycardia Lifestyle and Home Remedies? | When you have SVT, it's important to take care of your heart. Make sure to visit your doctor regularly. They can prescribe medications and recommend healthy habits to help manageblood pressure, cholesterol, and other issues that affect your heart.
Some healthy lifestyle habits include:
• Stick to a heart-healthy diet... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Supraventricular Tachycardia SVT Complications? | SVT is usually not life-threatening. But in rare cases, it can make you faint or even cause a cardiac arrest. Eventually, too many bouts of SVT can weaken your heart. That's especially true if you also have other health conditions.
Some SVT treatments, including medications and ablation, can cause side effects. Talk w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Supraventricular Tachycardia SVT Prevention? | The best way to avoid SVT is to adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle.
If you already have SVT, try to identify what triggers your irregular heartbeat. Keep a diary of your episodes. Write down your heart rate, symptoms, and activities that might have caused the SVT (such as drinking coffee or smoking a cigarette). Over tim... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Supraventricular Tachycardia SVT Takeaways? | SVT is when you have a fast or an erratic heartbeat. It can be caused by faulty electrical signals in your heart or bystressexercise, and other triggers. SVT isn't life-threatening, and most people don't need treatment. If you do, you can control it with medication and lifestyle changes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Supraventricular Tachycardia SVT FAQs? | Is SVT life-threatening?
SVT is rarely life-threatening. But untreated episodes can weaken your heart and could cause heart failure, especially if you already have other medical or heart problems.
When should I be concerned about SVT?
Call 911 if your rapid heartbeat doesn't return to normal after a few minutes. Als... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Surgery: What to Expect: Will I Be in Any Pain During the Operation? | You'll get medicine, called anesthesia, so that you won't feel anything during surgery. The type of anesthesia you get depends on your health and the procedure you're having. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Will Happen During My Surgery? | Once you're in the operating room, you breathe oxygen through a mask. Your anesthesiologist gives you medicine to prevent pain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Surgery: What to Expect: How Will My Surgical Team Keep Me From Getting an Infection? | Before the surgery starts, a nurse cleans yourskinwith an antiseptic to help prevent infections. They may remove hair from the area and place a sterile drape over your body. It will have an opening in the place where the surgeon will work. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Surgery: What to Expect: Where Will I Go After My Surgery? | You'll wake up in a recovery room. A nurse checks your heart rate, breathing, and the bandaged incision. They might also ask you to take deep breaths and cough to clear your lungs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are What Happens When I Get to the Hospital? | You'll usually be asked to arrive about 2 hours before your surgery starts. A registered nurse will greet you and help you prep. You'll discuss your medical history and any medicines you take with your medical team. You'll also talk to your surgical team about the operation.
Before you go to the operating room, you'll... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospital Risks After Surgery? | Complications after surgery are always possible. But your surgical team will do everything they can to help you avoid them. Here are some potential risks you may face when you're in the hospital after surgery:
Medication errors
Getting the wrong medication, or the wrong amount of medication, is one of the most seriou... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Sweet Syndrome? | You’ve been running afeverfor the past few days. Now, you have a bumpyrashthat’s spreading fast and it hurts. These symptoms can point to a number of health conditions, including one you may never have heard of: Sweet syndrome. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sweet Syndrome Symptoms? | The biggest sign is the rash that seems to appear out of nowhere a few days or weeks after a fever.
Small red or purple bumps or lumps typically show up first on your arms, legs, face, or neck. But they can pop up in other places, too. They tend to grow quickly and eventually join together to make large patches. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sweet Syndrome Causes? | Most of the time, it happens on its own and doctors can’t find a reason. Other times, it happens when yourimmune systemreacts to another problem, like:
• Blood cancer such asleukemiaorlymphoma
• Bowel disease, like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease
• Chest infection orstrep throat
• Colonor breast cancer
• Inj... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sweet Syndrome Diagnosis? | Your doctor might be able to tell that it’s Sweet syndrome just by looking at your rash. But you’ll probably have tests to rule out other conditions or look for what might be causing the problem. These include:
• Skinbiopsy: A small sample of the rash is taken and looked at under the microscope for signs of Sweet synd... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sweet Syndrome Treatment? | Sweet syndrome can go away by itself without treatment if it’s not caused by another health condition. But this could take weeks or months.
Corticosteroid pills can help with redness,itching, swelling, and allergic reactions.Steroidcreams or gels also may help -- especially with smaller lumps -- and can ease pain, too... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Swollen Lymph Nodes? | Swollen lymph nodes are a sign that your body is fighting off an infection or an illness. Most of the time, they return to normal size when their job is done. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is lymph node swelling normal? | Swollen lymph nodes are a sign that your body is fighting off an infection or illness. So most of the time, they're a sign that you're ill with something else. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What do swollen lymph nodes feel like? | The lymph nodes that you can feel may be a little painful, but most of the time, they just feel like soft, small balls. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do swollen lymph nodes mean COVID-19? | This doesn't necessarily mean you haveCOVID-19, but you may. If you think you may have been exposed, you should take a test. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you get swollen lymph nodes under your arm after the COVID-19 vaccine? | Your lymph nodes swell when they're fighting an infection. So when you get the COVID-19 vaccine, it's possible your body will react similarly and the lymph nodes under the arm that was injected will swell temporarily. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of Swollen Lymph Nodes? | The most common signs of swollen lymph nodes are:
• Lymph nodes that feel like they're the size of a kidney bean or larger
• Tenderness or pain in your lymph nodes
Because swollen lymph nodes are usually linked to some type of illness, you might also have other symptoms, depending on what that illness is:
• Runny n... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Swollen Lymph Nodes? | Lymph nodes contain immune cells called lymphocytes. These cells attack bacteria, viruses, and other things that can make you sick. When you're fighting off harmful germs, your body makes more of those immune cells. That causes the swelling. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are When to See a Doctor for Swollen Lymph Nodes? | In most cases, swollen glands return to normal size after the illness or infection has passed. But here are some things to watch for:
• Glands that swelled very suddenly
• Glands that are not just mildly swollen but much larger than usual
• Glands that feel hard or don't move when you push on them
• Glands that sta... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Swollen Lymph Nodes Diagnosis? | Your doctor will start by asking you about your medical history and giving you a physical exam.They might be able to get an idea of what's making your glands swell by where they are in your body.
They also may recommend one of these tests to find out more about what's going on:
• Blood tests
• X-rays
• Ultrasound, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Home Remedies for Swollen Lymph Nodes? | If your swollen lymph nodes aren’t caused by something serious, they'll go away on their own. A few things may help with any discomfort while you wait for it to run its course:
• Warm compress. A washcloth rinsed in hot water and placed on the area that hurts may help ease pain.
• Rest. Getting lots of rest can help ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Treatment for Swollen Lymph Nodes? | If something more serious is causing the swelling, treatment can include:
• Antibioticsfor an infection caused by bacteria
• Medicationsthat help with inflammation (for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis)
• Surgery,radiation, or chemotherapy (for types of cancer) | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Swollen Lymph Nodes Takeaways? | You get swollen lymph nodes when your body is fighting off an infection or illness. Lymph nodes are part of your lymphatic system, which help make up your immune system. Your body contains about 600 of them. In most cases, the swelling will go down on its own. But if they're seriously swollen or aren't going down, call... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Swollen Lymph Node FAQs? | • Is lymph node swelling normal?
Swollen lymph nodes are a sign that your body is fighting off an infection or illness. So most of the time, they're a sign that you're ill with something else.
• What do swollen lymph nodes feel like?
The lymph nodes that you can feel may be a little painful, but most of the time, th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Symmastia? When Breasts Merge Into One | Symmastia is when yourbreastsgrow together, with little or no cleavage between them. Instead, there’s a web ofskin,fat, and tissue across the cleavage area. There are different degrees of this condition. Sometimes the lack of cleavage is less noticeable. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Symmastia: What Causes It? | That depends on which type you have. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Symmastia: How Do You Treat It? | Symmastia doesn’t usually cause any serious health problems. You may decide you want to fix it for cosmetic reasons, though. Many surgeries for both types involve reattaching skin to the breastbone to redefine the cleavage. Your surgeon may also have to create new pockets to hold implants or replace them with narrower ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symmastia Prevention? | If you want cosmetic breast surgery, there are steps you and your surgeon can take to make sure this condition doesn’t happen to you. Discuss the type and size of implant and if it’s suited to your body. Also make sure that your surgeon has done many similar surgeries before. This will lower the chances that they’ll ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Syphilis? | Syphilis is a highly contagious disease that’s mostly spread through sexual activity, including vaginal, oral, andanal sex. It can stay in your body for a long time before it causes symptoms. You might not know that you have it and then pass it on to your sexual partner. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is syphilis curable? | Syphilis is 100% curable if treated with the correct antibiotics. However, antibiotics cannot repair long-term damage to your organs caused by the infection. This is why it’s important to seek treatment before syphilis reaches the latent or tertiary stage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can I live a normal life after syphilis? | If you receive treatment with antibiotics during the primary or secondary stage of syphilis, you can recover from the infection and avoid long-term health problems. Without treatment, syphilis can cause serious health problems and death. If you’ve had syphilis, you can get it again. Be sure to practice safe sex and get... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Syphilis Causes? | Syphilis is caused by the bacteriaTreponema pallidum. You get it through direct contact with a syphilis sore on someone else’s body. The bacteria can also get into your body through cuts on your skin or through your mucous membranes. This usually happens during sexual activity. You can also get it through other forms o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Syphilis Risk Factors? | Any sexually active person can get syphilis. But you’re at higher risk of getting syphilis if you:
• Have unprotected sex
• Have more than one sex partner
• HaveHIV, which is the virus that causes AIDS
• Are positive for another STD such asgonorrhea,chlamydia, orherpes
People assigned male at birth are more likely... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Syphilis Symptoms? | The first symptom of syphilis is a small sore called a chancre (SHANG-kur). The sore is usually firm, round, and painless. It is located where the syphilis bacteria enters your body, such as your penis, vagina, anus, rectum, lips, or mouth. Because it doesn’t hurt, some people never notice the chancre. It may be mistak... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Stages of Syphilis? | There are four stages of syphilis:
Early or primary syphilis
This is when chancres show up. They heal without a scar within 3-6 weeks without medical treatment. But the disease is still there, so it's important to get treatment before you go into the second stage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Syphilis in Pregnancy? | Your unborn baby can become infected with syphilis through the placenta, the organ that provides nutrients and oxygen in the womb. Infants can also become infected during birth.
The CDC says pregnant people should be tested for syphilis at least once during pregnancy. It’s best if you're tested at your first prenatal ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Syphilis Diagnosis? | Your doctor will need to do a physical exam. They might give you tests including:
• Blood tests.A quick test at your doctor’s office or a public health clinic can diagnose syphilis. This is the main way syphilis is diagnosed.
• Cerebrospinal fluid tests.If your doctor thinks you might have neurosyphilis, they’ll test... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Syphilis Treatment? | Syphilis is curable with quick diagnosis and treatment. But if it’s treated too late, it can permanently damage your heart and brain even after the infection is gone.
Because syphilis is caused by a bacterial infection, it is treated with an antibiotic. Penicillin is the most commonly used antibiotic (medication) for ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Syphilis Prevention? | You can get syphilis again after treatment kills the infection. The only way to avoid syphilis altogether is to not have anal, oral, or vaginal sex. But you can reduce your risk of syphilis infection:
• Don’t have intimate contact with someone if you know they’re infected.
• If you don’t know whether a sexual partner... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Telling Your Partner You Have Syphilis? | If you are diagnosed with syphilis, you need to let your sex partner(s) know so that they can be tested and treated. This includes your current partners and any you have had over the last 2 years. If your current partner has syphilis, they can reinfect you after you’ve been treated. It’s important that you both get tre... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Syphilis Takeaways? | Syphilis is a highly contagious disease that is caused most often through sexual contact. It is 100% curable if treated correctly with antibiotics. If your infection is left untreated, even if your symptoms go away, it can cause very serious, long-term health problems and even death. Talk to your doctor right away if y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Syphilis, Congenital: What Are the Types and Stages of Syphilis? | Syphilisis acommon sexually transmitted infection(STI). It’s easily cured but can be serious if it’s not treated. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Syphilis, Congenital: When Is It Contagious? | If you have syphilis, you can spread it during the first two stages and the early latent stage to someone you havesexwith. If your partner touches a chancre or your rash, they can get the infection. It can enter the body through the genitals,mouthor broken skin. Pregnant women infected with syphilis can pass it on to t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Syringomyelia? | Syringomyeliais a long-term condition that causes fluid-filledcysts, which doctors call “syrinx,” to form inside your spinal cord. You may also hear it called hydromyelia, syringohydromyelia, or Morvan disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Syringomyelia Symptoms? | Symptoms depend on the location and size of thecyst. Over time, if it grows wider and longer, it can damage the nerves in the center of your spinal cord. This can lead tochronic painthat’s hard to treat.
Symptoms usually happen slowly over many years. But they can appear suddenly after an accident, like a fall.
Other... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Syringomyelia Causes? | You get this condition when something blocks the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which protects your spinal cord andbrain. It enters the central canal of the spinal cord and can cause a cyst to form.
With syringomyelia, there are two main reasons this fluid can get blocked or rerouted: a birth defect or trauma. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Syringomyelia Diagnosis? | Doctors usemagnetic resonance imaging(MRI) scans of the brain and spine to see if you have syringomyelia. The MRI can show a cyst or other condition.
Sometimes, doctors discover you have this condition when doing an MRI for another health reason.
You might also have a kind of X-ray procedure called aCT scanof your sp... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Syringomyelia Treatment? | What kind of treatment you get for syringomyelia depends on whether you have symptoms, and how serious they are.
Monitoring: You probably won’t need treatment if you don’t have symptoms or if they’ve mild. But you should have regular checkups to watch for cyst growth and changes in signs and symptoms. The doctor may t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Syringomyelia Outlook? | Surgery for syringomyelia doesn’t always fix the problem. Fluid can build up again. And sometimes, the damage to your nerves and spinal cord is permanent.
You’ll need regular follow-ups with your doctor, including MRIs, to check whether the cyst has come back. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why Should I Talk to My Kids About Sex? | The question should be, why shouldn’t you? Talking with your child about sex is important to help him or her develop healthy attitudes toward sex and to learn responsible sexual behavior. Openlydiscussing sexwith your child will enable you to provide accurate information. What they learn elsewhere might not be true and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | If I Talk to My Kids About Sex, Won't That Just Make Them Want to Do It? | It's important for children to understand sexual feelings and relationships before they become sexually active. Studies show that teens who have discussed sex with their parents are more likely to wait longer to begin having sex and more likely to use contraception when they do. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Talking With Your Teenager About Sex: How Open Should I Be When We Talk? | Some parents are uncomfortable talking to their kids about sex. It may help to practice what you are going to say before you sit down with your son or daughter. Be sure to pay attention and listen to what your child says and asks. It may be helpful to have both parents present for support. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Talking With Your Teenager About Sex Teen Sexual Rights? | When talking with your teen, consider the following teen sexual rights, which were developed by the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS). Let your child know these rights belong to him or her and no one else has the right to take them away:
• The right to accurate information about... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | TB (Tuberculosis): What Is Tuberculosis? | Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection that usually attacks your lungs. It can also spread to other parts of your body, like yourbrainand spine. A type of bacteria calledMycobacterium tuberculosiscauses it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | TB (Tuberculosis): How serious is tuberculosis? | Tuberculosis can be fatal if you don't treat it. Over 1.5 million people worldwide died from tuberculosis in 2021. It's the second most deadly infectious disease (after COVID-19) and the 13th leading cause of death in the world. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | TB (Tuberculosis): Is there a cure for tuberculosis? | Most cases are cured with antibiotics. But it takes a long time. You have to take medications for at least 6 to 9 months. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | TB (Tuberculosis): How is tuberculosis treated? | Your treatment will depend on your infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | TB (Tuberculosis): How serious is tuberculosis? | Most people with the tuberculosis bacteria don't get sick. But active tuberculosis can be very serious, even fatal, if it goes untreated. It could permanently damage your lungs. If it spreads to other parts of your body, it can cause short- or long-term complications there. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | TB (Tuberculosis): Does tuberculosis ever go away? | Across the world, nearly 9 out of 10 cases of TB and almost half of cases ofdrug-resistantTB are eventually cured. While treatment can last several months, you might start feeling better in a few weeks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | TB (Tuberculosis): How contagious is tuberculosis? | TB is contagious in its active stage. But you usually need to have lots of contact with an infected person to get it. It spreads only through droplets in the air that you breathe in. Most people who are exposed to TB are able to fight off the bacteria and keep it from becoming active. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | TB (Tuberculosis): Does anyone still get tuberculosis? | In 2021, more than 10.5 million people were infected with the disease. Parts of the world with the most TB cases includeSoutheast Asia, Africa, and theWestern Pacific. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TB (Tuberculosis) Tuberculosis Types? | A TB infection doesn’t always mean you’ll get sick. There are several stages and forms of the disease:
• Primary TB.This is the first stage of a tuberculosis infection. Your immune system may be able to fight off the germs. But sometimes it doesn't destroy all of them, and they keep multiplying. You may not have any T... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TB (Tuberculosis) Tuberculosis Symptoms? | Latent TB doesn’t have symptoms. A skin or blood test can tell if you have it.
Active tuberculosis symptoms in the lungs include:
• A cough that lasts more than 3 weeks
• Chest pain
• Coughing up blood
• Feeling tired all the time
• Night sweats
• Chills
• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
When TB is ou... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TB (Tuberculosis) Tuberculosis Causes? | Tuberculosis bacteria spread through the air, just like a cold or the flu. You can get TB only if you come into contact with people who have it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TB (Tuberculosis) Tuberculosis Risk Factors? | You're more likely to get tuberculosis if:
• A friend, co-worker, or family member has active TB.
• You live in or have traveled to an area where TB is common, like Russia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
• You’re part of a group in which TB is more likely to spread, or you work or li... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TB (Tuberculosis) Tuberculosis Diagnosis? | To look for tuberculosis, your doctor may start with a physical exam that includes listening to your lungs and looking for swollen lymph nodes | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TB (Tuberculosis) Tuberculosis Treatment? | Is there a cure for tuberculosis?
Most cases are cured with antibiotics. But it takes a long time. You have to take medications for at least 6 to 9 months.
How is tuberculosis treated?
Your treatment will depend on your infection.
• If you havelatent TB, your doctor will give you medication to kill the bacteria so ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TB (Tuberculosis) Tuberculosis Medication Side Effects? | Like any medication, TB drugs can have side effects. Common isoniazid side effects include:
• Numbness and tingling in your hands and feet
• Upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness
Ethambutol side effects include:
• Chills
• Painful or swollen joints
• Belly pain, nausea, and vomiting
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TB (Tuberculosis) Tuberculosis Complications? | Tuberculosis infection can cause complications such as:
• Joint damage
• Lung damage
• Infection or damage of your bones, spinal cord, brain, or lymph nodes
• Liver or kidney problems
• Inflammation of the tissues around your heart | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TB (Tuberculosis) Tuberculosis Prevention? | To help stop the spread of TB:
• If you’re traveling to a place where TB is common, avoid spending a lot of time in crowded places with sick people.
• If you have a latent infection, take all your medication so it doesn’t become active and contagious.
If you have active TB, you'll need to take care to protect others... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TB (Tuberculosis) Tuberculosis Outlook? | Your outlook depends on several things, including your overall health, how serious the infection is, and how well you follow your doctor’s directions on treatment. In the United States, experts estimate that treatment works in more than 95% of cases. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TB (Tuberculosis) Takeaways? | Tuberculosis (TB) is an age-old disease that still kills millions of people worldwide each year. But It's treatable and preventable. If you think you might have TB, see your doctor right away. If you've been diagnosed with TB, take steps to protect others and make sure you complete your treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TB (Tuberculosis) Tuberculosis FAQs? | How serious is tuberculosis?
Most people with the tuberculosis bacteria don't get sick. But active tuberculosis can be very serious, even fatal, if it goes untreated. It could permanently damage your lungs. If it spreads to other parts of your body, it can cause short- or long-term complications there. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | TCOF1: What Is Treacher Collins Syndrome? | Treacher Collins syndrome(TCS) is a rare condition. Babies who have it are born with atypicalears, eyelids, cheek bones, and jawbones. There is no cure, but surgery can make a big difference. The condition is caused by an abnormal gene that affects how the face forms.Hearing lossis common. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | TCOF1: Does My Child Have Treacher Collins Syndrome? | The doctor will examine yourbabyafter birth. Sometimes that’s all it takes to diagnose TCS. The doctor might want to take X-rays or other images. These can show things like an extra-small jaw or ear issues that are hard to see. Some symptoms of Treacher Collins syndrome are like those of other conditions. That’s why th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TCOF1 Signs and Problems? | The physical signs of TCS vary from child to child. Some have very mild cases that are hard to see. For others, it’s quite severe. Signs can include:
• Flat, sunken, or sad look to the face
• Too-small cheekbones
• Eyesthat slant down
• Missing eyelid tissue
• Notch in the lower eyelid
• Cleft palate(an opening i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TCOF1 How to Treat Treacher Collins Syndrome? | TCS can’t be cured. And no one treatment is best for everyone who has it. That’s because each case is different. It depends on the problems your child has, or may have in the future. If yourbabydoes have TCS, you’ll want to get their hearing checked.
Deformed bones in the face can also make it hard for your child to b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Tea Tree Oil? | Tea tree oil is an essential oil that comes from the Australian tea tree,Melaleuca alternifolia. The oil is distilled from the plant's leaves using steam. | local_scraped |
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