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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tongue-Tie Treatment Risks? | Surgical treatments are usually very successful. It’s rare for them to cause issues.
There are disadvantages to clipping a tongue, as with any medical procedure. These risks include:
• Bleeding
• Damage to the tongue or the glands that makesaliva
• Infection
A frenuloplasty can also lead to scarring that affects t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tongue-Tie Complications? | There’s no way to know whetherornot treating a baby's tongue-tie will lead to complications. But in some cases, untreated tongue-tie can lead to these complications as they get older:
• Dental problems such as tooth decay, swollen and irritated gums, and a gap between the lower two front teeth, due to limited tongue m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tongue-Tie Takeaways? | A simple surgical procedure can treat tongue-tie in babies. But it may not always solve problems with breastfeeding or speech. Talk to your doctor to see whether surgery is necessary. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tongue-tie FAQs? | Does tongue-tie need to be corrected?
Not always. Sometimes it doesn't impact a baby or child's life. Each case is different.
At what age should a tongue-tie be cut?
Usually, the procedure is done between the ages of 6 months and 6 years. Some doctors anddentistsbelieve in doing it as early as possible, even at 2-6 ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Pupils? | Pupils are the dark-colored openings at the center of youreyesthat let light in. Doctors can look at your pupils for clues about your health. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Conditions That Affect the Pupils? | Some conditions that can affect your pupils include:
Anisocoria: This is whenone pupil is larger than the other. About 1 in 5 people may have this. Perhaps the best-known person with this condition was the singer David Bowie, whose lefteyewas permanently dilated after an injury. If you don’t have other symptoms, you m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Medications That Affect the Pupils? | Some medications and illegal drugs can cause your pupils to change size in one or both eyes. Medications that can affect the way your pupils look include:
• Amphetamines
• Anticholinergics
• Antihistamines
• Antipsychotics
• Botulinum toxin (Botox)
• Decongestants
• Medications for Parkinson’s disease
• Medicat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How Your Emotions Can Affect Your Pupils? | Some emotional responses can cause your pupils to get larger. Studies have found that when people hear someone laugh or cry, for example, their pupils get larger. Your pupils may also get bigger if you see something that causes an emotional reaction. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Tonsillitis? | Tonsillitis is an infection of your tonsils, which are two masses of tissue at the back of your throat. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is tonsillitis contagious? | Tonsillitisitself isn't contagious, but the infections that cause it can be. You can catch bacterial tonsillitis through contact with an infected person's saliva, including respiratory droplets. Viruses that cause tonsillitis are spread in a number of ways. You can pick them up from surfaces such as doorknobs and phone... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does tonsillitis last? | Most cases of viral tonsillitis last a week or less. Bacterial tonsillitis may clear up within 2 days after starting antibiotics. However, even if you are feeling better, it is important to finish the entire course of antibiotics to prevent reinfection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Tonsillitis the fastest way to cure tonsils? | The fastest way to relieve your tonsillitis symptoms involveshome remedies, such as gargling with salt water, drinking warm tea, using throat lozenges, or taking over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tonsillitis Symptoms? | The main symptoms of tonsillitis are inflamed and swollen tonsils, sometimes severe enough to make it hard to breathe through your mouth. Other symptoms include:
• Throat pain or tenderness
• Fever
• Red tonsils
• A white or yellow coating on your tonsils
• Painful blisters or ulcers on your throat
• Headache
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tonsillitis Symptoms in Children? | In children, tonsillitis symptoms may also include:
• Upset stomach
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Drooling
• Not wanting to eat or swallow | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tonsillitis Causes? | Both bacterial and viral infections cause tonsillitis. If you have tonsillitis, it's important for your doctor to determine the correct cause in order to find the right treatment.
Viral tonsillitis
Several different viruses may make your tonsils inflamed, leading to tonsillitis. Some include:
• Adenoviruses
• Influ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tonsillitis Risk Factors? | Some things may increase your risk of getting tonsillitis:
• Age.Children tend to get tonsillitis more than adults.When you are very young, your tonsils play an important role in your body'simmune function.But as you age, they become less important. Experts believe this could explain why adults are so much less suscep... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tonsillitis Diagnosis? | Your doctor will do a physical exam. They’ll look at your tonsils to see if they’re red or swollen or have pus in them. They’ll also check for a fever. They may look in your ears and nose for signs of infection and feel the sides of your neck for swelling and pain.
You might need tests to find the cause of your tonsil... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tonsillitis Complications? | Complications usually happen only in the case of bacterial infections. They include:
• A collection of pus around your tonsil (peritonsillar abscess)
• Middle ear infection
• Tonsil stones, or small lumps that form on your tonsils, which can cause bad breath
• Breathing problems or breathing that stops and starts w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tonsillitis and Strep Infection? | If you have strep bacteria and don’t get treatment, your illness could lead to a more serious problem, including:
• Rheumatic fever
• Scarlet fever
• Sinusitis
• A kidney infection called glomerulonephritis | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tonsillitis Treatment? | Your treatment will depend in part on what caused your illness.
Tonsillitis medication
If your tests point to bacterial tonsillitis, you’ll getantibiotics. Your doctor might give you these drugs via a one-time injection or in pills that you’ll swallow for several days. You’ll start to feel better within 2 or 3 days, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tonsillitis Prevention? | The best way to prevent tonsillitis is through good hygiene, including:
• Washing your hands often
• Not sharing food, drink, utensils, or personal items such as toothbrushes with anyone
• Staying away from someone who has a sore throat or tonsillitis | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tonsillitis Takeaways? | Tonsillitis is characterized byinflammationin your tonsils and can be caused by either bacteria or viruses. It's important to figure out the underlying cause of your tonsillitis to determine the most appropriate form of treatment. While tonsillitis is certainly uncomfortable, it is rarely life-threatening and will usua... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tonsillitis FAQs? | How long does tonsillitis last?
Most cases of viral tonsillitis last a week or less. Bacterial tonsillitis may clear up within 2 days after starting antibiotics. However, even if you are feeling better, it is important to finish the entire course of antibiotics to prevent reinfection.
What is the fastest way to cure ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can TORCH Infections Get Passed to Babies? | TORCH germs can infect you, your growing baby (fetus), or your newborn. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How common are TORCH infections? | TORCH infections cause 2% to 3% of medical problems that babies have at birth (congenital). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can TORCH infection cause a miscarriage? | Sometimes, TORCH infections can cause premature birth, miscarriage, or stillbirth. It depends on the germ, when you get infected, and how early you get treated. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is TORCH infection IgG positive? | IgG refers to immunoglobulin G, a type of antibody your immune system makes to fight off germs. Your immune system makes the most of this type to protect you from infection. And your IgG levels rise after being vaccinated, too. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of TORCH Infections? | Some types of TORCH infections are more common in certain parts of the world. It can depend on things such as your climate, where you live, or your environment. Here are some common ones:
Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by aparasitecalledToxoplasma gondii. It can get into your body through yourmout... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are TORCH Infections Screening? | Screening for TORCH infections can depend on your risk, where you live, and the type of infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Treatment for TORCH Infections? | Your TORCH treatment can depend on the type of germ making you sick. It also matters how serious your symptoms are and when you got sick. Depending on your health, you might need medication like antibiotics, antiparasitics, or antivirals.
Sometimes, your doctor will just track your healing progress. Your baby may need... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Complications of TORCH Infections? | Serious problems can happen from TORCH infections as your baby grows in the womb. These germs can harm your baby’s growth pattern.
“The timing of infection during pregnancy plays a major role in the severity of complications,” says Rosenthal. Some infections can cause fetal organ problems during key stages of growth. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Torch Infection Takeaways? | Toxoplasmosis, other agents, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex (TORCH) infections can cause serious or life-threatening problems for you and your unborn baby. The best treatment is prevention for you and your unborn baby. Talk to your doctor about vaccination, hygiene, and prenatal screening. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are FAQs About TORCH Infections? | How common are TORCH infections?
TORCH infections cause 2% to 3% of medical problems that babies have at birth (congenital).
Can TORCH infection cause a miscarriage?
Sometimes, TORCH infections can cause premature birth, miscarriage, or stillbirth. It depends on the germ, when you get infected, and how early you get... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Dystonia? | Dystonia is a movement disorder in which some of your body's muscles contract in ways you can't control.This can cause your body to twist and move in awkward ways. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does dystonia lead to MS? | There is no scientific proof that dystonia causes MS. Dystonia is one of several common movement disorders that are symptoms of multiple sclerosis, but it does not cause MS. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the life expectancy of someone with dystonia? | If you're diagnosed with dystonia, your life expectancy shouldn't change. If your dystonia is a symptom of another disease that causes damage to your nervous system, talk to your doctor about how that may affect your lifespan. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dystonia Symptoms? | The main symptom of dystonia is uncontrollable muscle movements that can range from very mild to severe. Dystonia can affect different body parts, and often the signs progress through stages. Some early symptoms include:
• A "dragging leg"
• Cramping of your foot
• Involuntary pulling of your neck
• Uncontrollable ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dystonia Causes? | Most cases of dystonia don't have a specific cause. Dystonia seems to be related to a problem in your basal ganglia, the part of your brain that controls your muscle contractions. The problem involves the way the nerve cells communicate.
Dystonia is divided into three categories: genetic, acquired, and idiopathic.
Ge... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dystonia Diagnosis? | There is no single test used to diagnose dystonia. To figure it out, your doctor will assess your symptoms and personal and family histories and also do a physical exam.
You will also likely have several tests, including blood and urine tests and tests of your cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid that surrounds your brain a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dystonia Treatment? | Dystonia can’t be prevented, and there isn’t any way to slow its progress. But there are treatments that may lessen your symptoms. Your doctor can suggest one or more treatments based on the type of dystonia you have.
Medication
Medications can help reduce the "overdrive" messages that cause your muscles to contract ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dystonia Complications? | Depending on what type you have, dystonia can lead to several problems, both physical and emotional. Some of those include:
• Problems with vision, specifically with your eyelids
• Trouble moving your jaw, swallowing, or speaking
• Pain and fatigue
• Depression, anxiety, and withdrawal | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Torsion Dystonia Things You Can Do at Home? | Dystonia requires medical treatment, but there are some things you can do at home to help ease your symptoms. They include:
• Putting heat or ice on painful muscles
• Finding ways to manage stress, like deep breathing and reaching out to loved ones for support
• Trying “sensory tricks.” You may be able to temporaril... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Torsion Dystonia Takeaways? | Dystonia is a very complex neurological movement disorder thatforcibly cramps your muscles and won't let them relax. It can affect people of all ages and any part of your body, including your arms, legs, torso, face, and vocal cords. Doctors don't know what causes dystonia, but they think it might have something to do ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dystonia FAQs? | Does dystonia lead to MS?
There is no scientific proof that dystonia causes MS. Dystonia is one of several common movement disorders that are symptoms of multiple sclerosis, but it does not cause MS.
What is the life expectancy of someone with dystonia?
If you're diagnosed with dystonia, your life expectancy shouldn... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Tourette Syndrome? | Tourette syndromeis a neurological (nervous system) tic disorder. It causes people to make sudden movements or sounds they can’t control. These are calledtics. For example, someone with Tourette's might blink or clear their throat over and over again. Some people may blurt out words they don't intend to say. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Tourette syndrome genetic? | Researchers believe that some part of Tourette syndrome or a milder form of tic disorder might be genetic, passed down through families. It’s not clear yet how this happens, but someone with Tourette's has a 50% chance of passing it down to a child. Some families have clusters, groups of people who have Tourette syndro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Tourette's Syndrome: Can Tourette’s go away? | About one-third of children with tics from Tourette syndrome get better after their early teens. Another third stay the same, while the rest get worse. However, only about 2%-5% of those in the last group need significant help. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are some of the early signs of Tourette syndrome in children? | Some early signs of Tourette syndrome in children include squinting their eyes or blinking a lot, shrugging, grimacing, twitching their nose, jerking their head, and foot tapping or stomping. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Tourette's Syndrome: Is Tourette’s related to anxiety? | Anxiety doesn’t cause Tourette syndrome, but it can make the tics worse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Tourette's Syndrome: Can you live a normal life with Tourette’s? | Most people with Tourette’s do go on to live a normal, active life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tourette's Syndrome Causes? | Doctors don’t know yet what causes Tourette syndrome. It’s been linked to different parts of thebrain, including the basal ganglia, frontal lobes, and cortex. The basal ganglia is the area that helps control body movements. The frontal lobes manage muscle control, among other things, while the cortex plays a role in ho... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tourette Syndrome Symptoms? | Tics are the symptoms of Tourette syndrome. Some are too mild to be noticeable. Others happen often and are obvious.Stress, excitement, or being sick or tired can make them worse. Severe tics can be embarrassing and can affect your social life or work. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tourette Syndrome Diagnosis? | Tourette syndrome is most often diagnosed in children but it’s possible to be diagnosed as an adult.
There are no specific tests for Tourette syndrome. So if you’re concerned you or your child have it, the diagnosis is based on the information you provide and what the doctor sees. They might have to rule out other pro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tourette Syndrome Treatment? | There's no cure for Tourette syndrome. For many people, the tics are mild and don't need to be treated. If they become a problem though, your doctor may prescribe medication. It can take a while to find the right dose that helps control tics but avoids or limits side effects, so you and your doctor will need to work to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Tourette's? | Often, the hardest part of living with Tourette's is dealing with the embarrassment or frustration of having tics you can't control. While you're getting help from your doctor, you can do a few other things to feel better:
Educate yourself and others.Educating yourself about Tourette syndrome is important, but so is e... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Parenting a Child With Tourette Syndrome? | Parenting a child with Tourette syndrome can be challenging. In many cases, Tourette syndrome tics peak when children are in their early teens, and they improve as they get older.
In the meantime, here are some things that might help:
Don’t tell or ask your child to stop their tics.It can be frustrating to see or hea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tourette's Syndrome Takeaways? | Tourette syndrome, also called Tourette's or Tourette disorder, can affect anyone, but it affects more boys than girls. Most people with Tourette syndrome have symptoms that start in childhood, peak in the early teen years, and then lessen. There’s no cure for the condition, but there are treatments and therapies that ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tourette Syndrome FAQs? | Can Tourette’s go away?
About one-third of children with tics from Tourette syndrome get better after their early teens. Another third stay the same, while the rest get worse. However, only about 2%-5% of those in the last group need significant help.
What are some of the early signs of Tourette syndrome in children?... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome? | Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a sudden, potentially deadly condition caused when an overgrowth of bacteria releases toxins into your bloodstream. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Toxic Shock Syndrome: What does TSS feel like? | You may feel like you have the flu at first. But you'll quickly feel much sicker as the toxins from the infection start to damage your organs.Pay special attention to symptoms like a sudden high fever and vomiting if you're on your period or if you have an open wound or a skin infection. If you're using a tampon, menst... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Toxic Shock Syndrome: Why do tampons cause TSS? | This condition made headlines in the late 1970s and early 1980s after the deaths of women who were using super-absorbent tampons. A saturated tampon is a place where bacteria can grow quickly. It can then travel into the uterus through thecervix. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxic Shock Syndrome the warning signs of TSS? | TSS starts out with mild flu-like symptoms that get worse fast. You should suspect it if you suddenly feel very sick all over your body, especially if you've been using tampons or have an infected cut or burn. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxic Shock Syndrome the major criteria of TSS? | According to the CDC, TSS involves a fever, a rash, a dramatic drop in blood pressure, and evidence of serious organ damage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Toxic Shock Syndrome TSS typically caused by? | Infections from two bacteria,Staphylococcus aureus(staph) andStreptococcus pyogenes (group A strep), are responsible for most cases of TSS. They can get into your bloodstream through broken skin or mucus membranes. TSS can come from cuts, burns, or surgical incisions, or leaving tampons or other devices inside your vag... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxic Shock Syndrome Symptoms? | When it starts, TSS causes the same symptoms as a lot of other less serious illnesses. They come on suddenly and include:
• A high fever and chills
• Muscle aches
• Vomitinganddiarrhea
• Headache
• Sore throat
Symptoms get worse fast, and you can also have:
• Low blood pressure
• A rash that looks like a sunbur... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxic Shock Syndrome Causes? | Three different kinds of bacteria can cause TSS:
• Staphylococcus aureus(staph)
• Streptococcus pyogenes(group A strep)
• Clostridium sordellii
Staph lives normally on many peoples' bodies without causing problems. But it's also responsible for a lot of infections in people with serious burns or who've had surgery.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Risk Factors for Toxic Shock Syndrome? | You're more likely to get TSS if you:
• Use tampons, especially if they're super-absorbent or left in longer than recommended
• Have broken skin from a cut, burn, or bug bite
• Are recovering from surgery
• Have a skin infection likeimpetigoorcellulitis
• Have strep throat or a viral infection like the flu or chic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxic Shock Syndrome Diagnosis? | Doctors test for TSS in several ways:
• Test blood and urine samples for a staph or strep infection.
• Take a swab of your vagina, cervix, or throat.
• Take a swab from an infected wound.
• Test your blood for cell counts and enzyme levels that show how well your organs are working.
• Measure how quickly your bloo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxic Shock Syndrome Treatment? | TSS is an emergency situation, and you'll need to go to the hospital. You may be treated with:
• Antibiotics given through a vein in your arm
• Antibodies from donated blood to help fight the infection
• Medicine for low blood pressure
• Fluid to replace your body's loss of water
• Extra oxygen
If the bacteria ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Complications of Toxic Shock Syndrome? | TSS can cause widespread damage in your body. You may go into shock, and your organs could shut down. Complications can include:
• Kidney failure
• Liver failure
• Excessive bleeding because your blood won't clot correctly
• Tissue death
The damage can be so serious that you might have to have fingers and toes or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Prevent Toxic Shock Syndrome? | TSS is rare, and you can take steps to make it less likely you'll get it.
• Keep burns, cuts, and other skin injuries clean.
• Follow your doctor's instructions for taking care of a surgical incision.
• Call your doctor right away if you notice signs a wound is infected, like redness, pain, or swelling.
If you use ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxic Shock Syndrome Takeaways? | TSS is a rare, but very serious condition that can come from an infected cut or burn or from using tampons. Bacteria spread toxins through your bloodstream, which can cause major damage to your organs and even death. It comes on suddenly with symptoms like thefluand gets worse quickly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxic Shock Syndrome FAQs? | • What are the warning signs of TSS?
TSS starts out with mild flu-like symptoms that get worse fast. You should suspect it if you suddenly feel very sick all over your body, especially if you've been using tampons or have an infected cut or burn.
• What are the major criteria of TSS?
According to the CDC, TSS involv... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Toxoplasmosis? | Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by aparasitecalledToxoplasma gondii.You can find it in theintestinesof some animals, including cats and pigs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxoplasmosis Symptoms? | Toxoplasmosis symptoms in babies
Babies may get toxoplasmosis if the mother has been infected just before or during the pregnancy, even if they don’t have signs of the disease. Many early infections end in stillbirth or miscarriage. If the baby survives, they may have serious problems like:
• Seizures
• Enlarged liv... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxoplasmosis Causes and Risk Factors? | You might come into contact with the parasite if you:
• Clean out a cat’s litter box or touch anything that has touched infected cat feces
• Touch your mouth after gardening and accidently ingest parasites
• Drink water that has parasites in it
• Eat raw or undercooked meat, especially lamb, pork, or venison
• Use... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxoplasmosis Diagnosis? | If you have signs of toxoplasmosis, see your doctor. You also might want to talk with them about it if you want toget pregnantor you have a health problem that affects your immune system.
If you have the infection, your body will make things calledantibodiesto try to fight it off. To find out if you have toxoplasmosis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxoplasmosis in Pregnancy? | If you find out you have toxoplasmosis while you’re pregnant, your doctor will want to see if it has passed to your baby. They may recommend one of these:
Ultrasound. This uses sound waves to make images of the baby. It can show if fluid has built up in thebrain, among other signs.
Amniocentesis. Your doctor will use... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxoplasmosis Treatment? | Toxoplasmosis doesn’t cause problems for most people, so you probably won’t need treatment for it if your immune system is healthy. If you are HIV-positive or have AIDS, your doctor may recommend the antibiotic sulfadiazine, along with amedicationusually used to treatmalariacalled pyrimethamine (Daraprim).
For a pregn... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxoplasmosis Complications? | If your immune system is normal, toxoplasmosis is likely to not cause any complications. You’re at greater risk for serious health problems from toxoplasmosis infection if:
• You have HIV or AIDS.
• You are having chemotherapy, which affects your immune system.
• You’re taking steroids or other drugs with the side ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Toxoplasmosis Outlook? | For most healthy adults, toxoplasmosis doesn’t pose any problems. But women who are pregnant or people with compromised immune systems will have to take special care. People with AIDS who have recovered from toxoplasmosis are at a high risk for getting it a second time. To prevent this, they must take medication as lon... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis With Polyneuropathy? | Hereditary transthyretinamyloidosis(hATTR) with polyneuropathy is a rare disorder passed down in families that gets worse over time. It’s a result of a change in a gene, also called a mutation. The mutated TTR gene in the liver makes abnormal shapes of a protein called transthyretin. These abnormal transthyretin protei... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Transthyretin Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy: How common is it? | The exact number of people who have hATTR isn’t known. In parts of Brazil, Japan, Portugal, and Sweden, the disease is considered endemic. That means it’s around all the time in certain areas. In northern Portugal, for instance, hATTR is common, with one in 538 diagnosed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are hATTR Amyloidosis Symptoms? | Because hATTR can affect a number of organs and systems in your body, it can have a lot of symptoms. The most serious problems include heart enlargement and irregular heartbeats, the cause of death in many people with hATTR.
You might have numbness, tingling, and swelling in your hands andfeet. Or you could have probl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are hATTR Amyloidosis Causes and Risk Factors? | As the name suggests, hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (hATTR) with polyneuropathy runs in families. If you have it, you got it from genes one or both of your parents passed to you.
How common is it?
The exact number of people who have hATTR isn’t known. In parts of Brazil, Japan, Portugal, and Sweden, the diseas... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are hATTR Amyloidosis Diagnosis? | If you know hATTR runs in your family, your doctor will probably suggest you get a DNA test to see if you have the gene that causes it. They check a sample of your blood, cheek cells, or skin.
It can be tough to diagnose hATTR. Your doctor will ask you about your health history to get clues, including:
• Have you or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Transthyretin Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy Questions for Your Doctor? | • Will my symptoms keep getting worse?
• What treatments are best for me now? Is there a clinical trial that I should think about?
• Do these treatments have side effects? What can I do about them?
• How do we check on my progress? Are there new symptoms I should watch for?
• How often should I see you?
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are hATTR Amyloidosis Treatment? | Treatment of hATTR depends on your symptoms and how far your condition has developed. The goal of some treatment is to ease the symptoms that are caused when too much amyloid gathers in your organs.
For instance, if you're having problems with your heart or kidneys, you may have a buildup of fluid in your body. Your d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Transthyretin Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy How hATTR Progresses? | hATTR with polyneuropathy is a progressive disorder, meaning it gets worse over time. Different symptoms can come during the stages. These are the likely stages of the disease:
Stage 0
In stage 0, hATTR with polyneuropathy generally has no symptoms. It is the stage where the TTR gene mutation is found through genetic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Transthyretin Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy Disparities and hATTR? | Transplant surgery and medications for TTR blocking and stabilization are very expensive. People in lower socioeconomic groups may not be able to afford them. There are also issues of access as many of the treatments involved with hATTR use injectable medications, permission beforehand, specialist referrals, and shifts... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are hATTR Amyloidosis Complications? | Since hATTR amyloidosis affects several organs, the disease can lead to serious complications.
Peripheral nervous system complications include carpal tunnel syndrome, trouble walking, and trouble with fine motor skills. You could be more sensitive to pain, and you may get weaker.
hATTR patients will likely have auton... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Transverse Myelitis? | Transverse myelitis (TM) is an inflammation of your spinal cord.It results from damage to nerve cells in your spinal cord. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Transverse Myelitis: What’s the Outlook? | About 1,400 people a year get TM, and about 33,000 people have some sort of disability as a result. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you fully recover from transverse myelitis? | Yes, you can fully recover from transverse myelitis and have no symptoms after it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is transverse myelitis life-threatening? | Transverse myelitis isn’t life-threatening but can cause disabilities that can reduce your quality of life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the first symptoms of transverse myelitis? | Transverse myelitis'sfirst and typical symptoms are leg and arm weakness, lower back and leg pain, abnormal sensations in the legs and genital area, and bowel and bladder problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is transverse myelitis contagious? | While no one knows precisely why it happens, transverse myelitis isn’t contagious. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Idiopathic Transverse Myelitis? | For the majority of people with TM, there's no known cause, and that's called idiopathic transverse myelitis. There may be an abnormal immune response against your spinal cord that causes the inflammation and damage associated with TM. But so far researchers haven't been able to find what triggers it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Transverse Myelitis Causes? | It's not clear what exactly causes TM. But scientists know it can happen when your immune system attacks healthy cells for some reason or when your body tries to fight off a disease, such as a viral,bacterial, or fungal infection. Mostly, it starts after you’ve recovered from an illness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Transverse Myelitis Symptoms? | Symptoms may show up in a few hours or days (your doctor will call this an acute attack). Or you might notice them gradually over a few weeks (this is called subacute). While the condition isn’t chronic, TM can come back if you have a history ofautoimmune disease.
The first symptoms of TM are usually:
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