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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Transverse Myelitis Diagnosis? | Your doctor will run tests to find outif you have TM or other conditions.
MRI or CT scans
These tests create detailed images of your insides. They’ll show the doctor if something else is affecting your nerves, such as a tumor, slipped disk, or narrowing of the channel that holds your spinal cord. An MRI can showdemye... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Transverse Myelitis Treatment? | There's no cure for TM, so your doctor will try to manage the disease and ease your symptoms. They may suggest:
Steroids
They’ll ease inflammation in your spine. You might get pills, oryour doctor will injectsteroidsdirectly into your veins.
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
Your doctor will inject antibodies from ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nonmedical Treatments for Transverse Myelitis? | Your doctor might also suggest:
Rest
You might need to stay in bed while you fight the illness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Transverse Myelitis Complications? | Transverse myelitis may cause complications, the most common of which include:
• Pain: It’s both a symptom and a lasting complication.
• Spasticity:This includes stiff, tight, and spasming muscles. It’s most common in your legs and bottom.
• Sexual problems:Those assigned male at birth may have trouble getting anere... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Transverse Myelitis Takeaways? | Transverse myelitis is a rare but serious condition that damages the nerve cells in your spinal cord, affecting your ability to participate in daily activities. Although TM isn't long-lasting and only occurs once in most people, it can cause health problems after recovery. Your doctor can create a treatment plan to man... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Transverse Myelitis FAQs? | Can you fully recover from transverse myelitis?
Yes, you can fully recover from transverse myelitis and have no symptoms after it.
Is transverse myelitis life-threatening?
Transverse myelitis isn’t life-threatening but can cause disabilities that can reduce your quality of life.
What are the first symptoms of trans... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion): What Is a Concussion? | The most common and least serious type of traumatic brain injury is called a concussion. The word comes from the Latin word concutere,which means "to shake violently." A concussion is most often caused by a sudden direct blow or bump to the head. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) Concussion Causes? | The brain is made of soft tissue. It's cushioned by spinal fluid and encased in the protective shell of the skull. When you have a blow or bump to your head, the impact can jolt yourbrain. Sometimes, it literally causes it to move around in your head. Traumatic brain injuries can cause bruising, damage to the blood ves... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) Concussion Symptoms? | Concussions can be tricky to diagnose. Though you may have a visible cut orbruiseon your head, you can't see a concussion. Signs of a concussion may not appear for days or weeks after the injury. Some symptoms last for just seconds; others may linger.
Concussions are fairly common. Some estimates say a mild brain trau... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) Concussions in Children? | Because their heads are large compared to the rest of their body, young children get concussions fairly often. As kids enter adolescence, they have rapid height and weight gain. Both these things make them more prone to accidents than adults.
If a child has concussion symptoms, an adult should monitor them for the f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) Concussions in Babies? | The signs of a concussion in a baby or toddler may be harder to spot because they won't be able to tell you what is happening. So you'll have to be extra vigilant. Concussion symptoms in toddlers and babies are similar to those in children. But also watch out for:
• Changes in sleeping or eating patterns
• Not showin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) Concussion Diagnosis? | Most people with concussions fully recover with appropriate treatment. But because a concussion can be serious, safeguarding yourself is important.
Seek medical attention. A health care professional can decide how serious the concussion is and whether you require treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) Concussion Treatment? | If you don’t need hospitalization, the doctor will give you instructions to follow. Concussions very rarely require an overnight stay in the hospital, and typically you can return home to rest and recover. Experts recommend follow-up medical attention within 24 to 72 hours if symptoms worsen. To recover at home, you sh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) Concussion Recovery? | There are three phases of concussion recovery:
• Phase one: Acute symptomatic phase.This is the time from injury until symptoms begin to clear up. This phase usually lasts less than 3 days. During this phase, if you have any of the emergency symptoms mentioned above, get medical help right away. The most important thi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) Concussion Complications? | Post-concussive syndrome is when issues from a concussion linger after you should have recovered. These symptoms can include trouble concentrating, problems with memory, headaches, changes in personality, mood swings, dizziness, fatigue, and insomnia for weeks to months. Delayed concussion symptoms, in which you don't ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) Concussion Prevention? | A concussion is unexpected, so it is tough to prevent. But there are several commonsense precautions you can take to lessen the possibility of traumatic brain injury.
• Wear protective equipment.Playing high-contact, high-risk sports such as football, hockey, boxing, and rugby increases the odds of a concussion. Skate... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) Takeaways? | A concussion is the least serious type of injury to the brain. Any kind of blow or jolt to the head, such as a fall or sports injury, can cause a concussion. In certain cases, such as if you lose consciousness for more than 30 seconds, are continuouslyvomiting, or have a worsening headache, this could be an emergency ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) Concussion FAQs? | • What are five signs of a concussion?
Some signs of a concussion include nausea, feeling confused, clumsiness, slurred speech, and headache.
• What are the early signs of concussion?
Early signs of a concussion include double orblurry vision, forgetfulness, and sensitivity to light.
• How long will a mild concussi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Travel Health Be Proactive? | "Think about health in advance of your trip," advises Bradley Connor, MD, a travel health specialist at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and president of the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM).
"If you have a chronic health problem, get a checkup before you leave," he says. And find out as much... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Travel Health A Shot in the Arm? | About 30 million Americans go abroad each year, some 8 million of whom visit developing countries where the risk of tropical and infectious diseases is high, notes Connor. And many of them fail to follow basic travel health advice.
"The good news is most of these diseases are preventable, but the bad news is most peop... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Travel Health Consider a Flu Shot? | Flu shotsare now recommended for all people traveling to developing nations, in a group, or on a cruise, says David O. Freedman, MD, travel health specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
In addition to warding off the aches and misery of influenza, aflu shotmay also help avoid an unnecessary scare -- or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Travel Health Wash Your Hands -- Again, and Again, and Again? | "If there is one message we want to say over and over, it is, "Wash your hands," says Isabelle Nuttall, MD, an infectious disease specialist at WHO headquarters in Geneva. Good hygiene is the first line of defense against any viral or bacterial ailment, be it thecommon coldor the potentially deadly severe acute respira... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Travel Health Drink and Eat Sensibly? | Travelers' diarrhea throws a wrench into more vacations than any other disease, striking an estimated 10 million travelers each year, says David Shlim, MD, medical director of Jackson Hole Travel and Tropical Medicine in Wyoming. High-risk destinations: Mexico, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
To mini... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Travel Health Move Around, Drink Plenty of Fluids? | Sitting in a cramped position for long periods -- whether in an airplane, car, or a bus -- can lead to an increased risk of potentially deadlyblood clots, warns Wolfgang Schobersberger, MD, professor of intensive care medicine at the University of Innsbruck in Austria.
To minimize risk, drink plenty of non-alcoholicfl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Travel Health Don't Get Bitten? | Mosquitoesare not just pesky pests: They can carry West Nile disease,dengue fever, even malaria. Ticks spreadLyme disease. But a few simple precautions can minimize your risk of getting bitten this summer, the experts say.
Among their travel health advice:
• Stay indoors at dawn and dusk and in the evening, when mosq... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Travel Health Leave Fear -- and Masks -- at Home? | Do not let fear of SARS ruin your summer vacation, Freedman says. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Traveler’s Diarrhea? | Traveler's diarrheais an intestinal infection that happens when you eat or drink contaminated food or water. You can get traveler'sdiarrheaanywhere, but you're more likely to get it when you travel to places that have very different foods, climates, and cleaning practices than your home country. This is often in places... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Treat Traveler's Diarrhea? | Traveler's diarrhea usually clears up on its own, but there are some things you can do to manage your symptoms and feel better faster. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Traveler's Diarrhea: How Can I Make Water Safe to Drink? | Boiling is the most reliable method to make water safe to drink. Bring water to a fast boil for at least 1 minute. At high altitudes, allow water to boil for at least 3 minutes. Let the water cool and do not add ice. Store it in clean containers that are tightly covered. If the water is cloudy, strain it through a clea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does traveler’s diarrhea last? | It's common to start to feel better after a day or two and completely recover after about a week. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who is more likely to get traveler’s diarrhea? | Some people are more likely than others to get traveler's diarrhea. For example, all people in a group can share the same food, but some get sick, while others don't. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traveler’s Diarrhea Symptoms? | The typical symptoms of traveler's diarrhea include:
• Diarrheathat comes on quickly
• Urgent need to go to the bathroom
• Fever
• Nausea and vomiting
• Stomach cramps
• Bloating
• Feeling tired
• Blood in yourpoop
With traveler's diarrhea caused by bacteria or a virus, symptoms usually show up between 6 and 2... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Traveler's Diarrhea Takeaways? | Traveling to places with foods, climates, and cleaning practices that are very different from your home country increases your risk for traveler's diarrhea. It's caused by eating or drinking foods or beverages containing bacteria, viruses, or parasites that can make you sick. Usually, the condition gets better after a ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Trichomoniasis? | Trichomoniasis, also called trich, is acommon sexually transmitted disease(STD). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you get trichomoniasis if you're not sexually active? | Trichomoniasis is almost always spread through sexual contact, but that doesn't always mean vaginal, oral, or anal sex. Partners can spread it through genital touching alone. You also could get trich by sharing sex toys if you don't wash them or cover them with condoms. Some researchers suggest that in rare cases, peop... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long can you have trichomoniasis without knowing it? | You can have the infection for months or even years without knowing it because it often doesn't cause symptoms. You can only know for sure by getting tested, which you should do if a sex partner has tested positive or your doctor says you're at high risk. Then, you can get treated and cured. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Trichomoniasis Causes? | You get trich by havingsexwith someone who has it. Typically, it spreads through contact between apenisand avagina. It can also spread from one person's vagina to another person's vagina.
You can get the infection in your vulva, vagina,cervix, or urethra. It can also reach theprostate, the gland between thebladderand ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Trichomoniasis Symptoms? | About 70% of people with trich don’t havesymptoms. In others, the signs might not show up until days or weeks after infection.
If you have a vagina, you may notice:
• Vaginal fluid that smells bad and is greenish or yellowish
• Genitalitching, burning, redness, or soreness
• Painwhen you pee or have sex
• The need... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Trichomoniasis Diagnosis? | The only way to know for sure if you have trich is to get tested.
Trichomoniasis tests
Physical exam.A doctor can look at your genitals and, if you have a vagina and cervix, do a pelvic exam. If you have trich, your cervix might be red and look like a strawberry. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Trichomoniasis Treatment? | The treatment for trichomoniasis is an antibiotic. There are two main choices.
Trichomoniasis medications
• Metronidazole(Flagyl,Noritate, Nuvessa)
• Tinidazole(Tindamax)
These cure the infection in most people. Your doctor will give you pills to swallow, either in one large dose or in several smaller doses. Take a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Trichomoniasis Complications? | If you don’t get treatment, trich can lead to other health problems.
It can raise your risk of getting or spreading other STDs. If you haveHIV, trich may make you more likely to spread it. Because of this risk, doctors suggest that women and others assigned female at birth get tested for trich at least once a year if ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Trichomoniasis Prevention? | The only way you can avoid trich is to not have sex with other people. You can take other steps to lower your chances of getting it:
• Always use latexcondoms. Because you can get or spread trich through contact alone, make sure to put thecondomon before the genitals touch.
• Avoiddouching. Yourvaginahas a natural ba... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Trichomoniasis Takeaways? | Trichomoniasis is a common STD that's caused by a parasite. It may or may not cause symptoms. If you find out you have trich, it's important to get treated to prevent spreading it or developing complications. Antibiotics work well against the infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Trichomoniasis FAQs? | How do you get trichomoniasis if you're not sexually active?
Trichomoniasis is almost always spread through sexual contact, but that doesn't always mean vaginal, oral, or anal sex. Partners can spread it through genital touching alone. You also could get trich by sharing sex toys if you don't wash them or cover them w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Typhoid Fever? | Typhoid fever(also called enteric fever) is a serious illness caused by infection with theSalmonella entericaserotype Typhi bacteria.A related bacteria calledSalmonellaserotype Paratyphi causes a similar but milder illness called paratyphoid fever. Both diseases spread through water or food that has been contaminated b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Typhoid Fever Contagious? | Yes, it's generally spread through food or water contaminated with theS.Typhibacteria. Food and water can get contaminated when someone with typhoid fever touches your food or water without washing their hands. Sometimes, it spreads when water that has poop or pee in it gets into the food you eat or the water you drink... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does typhoid fever ever go away? | Most of the time, typhoid fever goes away when you take antibiotics. The earlier you start treatment, the sooner you will get better. However, about 5% of people will still be contagious after they have recovered. These people are called carriers. Some carriers need to have their gallbladder removed to fully get rid of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the survival rate of typhoid fever? | Most people (about 70%-88%) recover from typhoid fever. Of course, your chance of a full recovery is better when you get treatment with antibiotics as soon as possible after getting sick. If you wait to get treatment, it can increase your chance of getting life-threatening complications, preventing complete recovery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Typhoid Fever Causes? | People who have typhoid fever release the germ in their pee and poop. If they don’t wash their hands well after going to the bathroom, the germ stays on their hands. It then spreads to other things, including water and food. The bacteria can survive for weeks in water or dried sewage. If you drink or eatcontaminated wa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Typhoid Fever Diagnosis? | Your doctor may suspect you have typhoid fever based on your symptoms and your medical and travel history. Make sure you tell your doctor if you've traveled recently, or if you think you've been exposed to typhoid fever. To check that you have it, your doctor will do lab tests to look forthe bacteria that causes it in ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Typhoid Fever Symptoms? | After you come in contact with the germ that causes typhoid fever, it may take a while for you to get sick. Your symptoms usually show up in 1-3 weeks.
At first, you may get:
• Fever that can be as high as 103-104 F and may rise one night, fall the next morning, and then continue to rise and fall
• Headaches
• Chil... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Typhoid Fever Treatment? | Antibiotics are the only way of treating typhoid fever. Most people who start antibiotics soon after getting sick start to feel better in a few days, but you will likely need 7-10 days to recover fully.
If you are very ill or have complications such as vomiting, diarrhea, or swelling in your belly or brain, you may ge... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Signs of Recovery From Typhoid? | If you start antibiotics soon after you get sick, you can expect to feel better about a week after starting the right one. Signs that you're getting better include:
• No fever
• Improved appetite
• Reduced diarrhea
• No body pain
• Improved energy
• No chest congestion
People who don't get treatment right away m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Typhoid Fever Complications? | In the later stages, typhoid fever can damage the walls of your intestines. When your intestinal walls are weakened, partially digested food can leak out of your intestine and spread throughout your body. This can lead to a dangerous infection called sepsis. If you’re sick with typhoid fever and have severe stomach pai... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Typhoid Fever Vaccine? | Two vaccines are currently available in the U.S. to prevent typhoid fever:
Oral vaccine.This is available for people who are at least 6 years old. It comes as four pills that you take every other day, and you need to finish it at least 1 week before you travel. You'll need a booster for this every 5 years.
Injectable... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Typhoid Takeaways? | Typhoid fever is a serious infection. You get it by eating or drinking something that's contaminated withSalmonellaTyphi bacteria. If you think you have typhoid fever, call a doctor right away. Antibiotics are the only treatment for typhoid fever. You need to start treatment as soon as possible after you get sick to pr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Typhoid Fever FAQs? | Does typhoid fever ever go away?
Most of the time, typhoid fever goes away when you take antibiotics. The earlier you start treatment, the sooner you will get better. However, about 5% of people will still be contagious after they have recovered. These people are called carriers. Some carriers need to have their gallb... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who's At Risk for Ulcerative Colitis? | One of the single biggest risk factors for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease is a family history of the disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Smoking and Ulcerative Colitis: What's the Link? | Research shows the chemical nicotine in tobacco seems to both guard against ulcerative colitis and help ease symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Know if I Have Ulcerative Colitis? | Doctors do a range of tests to figure out if you’ve got ulcerative colitis. It may take many to rule out other problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Severe Is My Ulcerative Colitis? | The definitions of moderate and severe ulcerative colitis may vary between different doctors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Ulcerative Colitis: What Is the Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCA) Test? | An antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies test is a blood test that helps distinguish ulcerative colitis from Crohn's. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Newly Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis? | With ulcerative colitis, you’ll want to know what could happen and how to handle it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Ulcerative Colitis: What Is Toxic Megacolon? | Anyone can get toxic megacolon. But certain conditions, especially IBD, put you at a higher risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Ulcerative Colitis? | • Anal Abscess
• Rectal (Anal) Bleeding
• Ulcerative Colitis Diet
• Ostomy
• Ulcerative Colitis and Exercise
• Proctitis
• Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
• Zeposia for Severe Ulcerative Colitis (UC) | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Upper Limb Spasticity? | Upper limb spasticity is a condition that affects the way you move your arms. It makes your muscles stiff and flexed. Sometimes, your arms will twitch or move in a way you can’t control, called a spasm. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ULS (Upper Limb Spascity) Causes? | Your muscles move when they get electrical signals from the nerves that branch throughout your body.These signals come from your spinal cord andbrain. When your brain or spinal cord is damaged, they don’t send those signals the right way. The uneven signaling causes your muscles to flex, stiffen, and twitch.
There are... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ULS (Upper Limb Spascity) Symptoms? | You may not have any symptoms of upper limb spasticity until weeks, months, or even years after you have a stroke or brain injury. The condition can cause:
• Stiff arm muscles
• Twitches or movements that you can’t control
• Trouble using or moving your arms
• Tightness in the muscles in your elbows, wrists, or fin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ULS (Upper Limb Spascity) Getting a Diagnosis? | You’ll need to see aneurologist, a specialist who treats problems with the brain and nervous system. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ULS (Upper Limb Spascity) Questions for Your Doctor? | You’ll want to find out as much as you can about your condition so you can learn how to control it and feel better. You might want to ask:
• What caused my spasticity?
• What kinds of treatments are there?
• Which ones would be best for me?
• How will the medicines make me feel?
• Do I needphysical therapy?
• How... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ULS (Upper Limb Spascity) Taking Care of Yourself? | Along with treatment, there are things you can do to keep your muscles and joints as flexible as possible.
• Stay as active as you can. Exercise will loosen your muscles and increase your flexibility. Swimming and strength-building activities may especially help. Play games or sports, or try to do normal household tas... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ULS (Upper Limb Spascity) What to Expect? | Without treatment, upper limb spasticity can make your muscles stiffer and more painful over time. But new treatments can give you better control of your arms and help you live an active life. Yourphysical therapistor occupational therapist can help you find ways to increase your flexibility or find new, easier ways to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is an Umbilical Cord? | The umbilical cord is the tube-like structure that carries food and oxygen from a mother to theirbabywhilepregnant. It also carries waste products away from thebabyso the mother’s body can get rid of them. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Umbilical Cord Care: What Happens When the Stump Comes Off? | It’s normal to see a few drops ofbloodin your baby’s diaper. But if there’s a lot of blood as the cord separates, call your doctor right away. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Caring for Baby’s Umbilical Cord Stump? | Here are a few things to keep in mind until the cord comes off:
• Be gentle. Keep your hands off of it, and don’t ever pull on it.
• Keep the cord clean and dry at all times. Skip the tub and sink and give your baby sponge baths instead.
• Leave the cord alone until it falls off by itself. (In the past, doctors sugg... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Umbilical Cord Complications? | They don’t happen often, but some health conditions are linked to the umbilical cord stump, including:
• Omphalitis:This is when the area around the stump of the umbilical cord gets infected. Symptoms can include tenderness, bleeding or fluid leaking from the navel, irritability, and fever. It needs treatment with ant... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is an Umbilical Hernia? | An umbilical hernia is a lump that appears when part of yourintestinesor other tissue sticks out through your abdominal muscles near your navel. It looks like a bulge around the belly button. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How serious is an umbilical hernia? | Most umbilical hernias aren't serious. However, there's a risk that a loop of your intestines can get trapped, cutting off the blood supply. That can cause the tissue to die, leading to infection inside your abdomen or even death. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do umbilical hernias require surgery? | Most don't. In babies, surgery is only recommended if the hernia isn't closing on its own or is causing complications. In adults, umbilical hernias tend to get bigger over time, and surgery is usually needed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can an umbilical hernia heal itself? | Yes. In fact, 90% of umbilical hernias in babies close on their own as the child grows. In adults, however, an umbilical hernia won't heal without treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you get a second umbilical hernia? | Yes. Although it's unlikely, surgery to repair an umbilical hernia sometimes needs to be repeated. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Umbilical Hernia Types? | Umbilical hernias can be classified into two main types, depending on exactly where they're located.
Direct umbilical hernia.This type is located right inside the belly button, in the umbilical ring that the cord passed through. This may also be called a "true" umbilical hernia. It's the most common type in babies.
I... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Umbilical Hernia Symptoms? | In a baby, you’ll be able to see theherniamost clearly when your child cries, coughs, or strains while trying to poop. That’s because all of these things put pressure on theabdomen. When your child rests, you might not be able to see the hernia. Usually, they don’t hurt.
Your child’s doctor can tell if there’s a herni... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Umbilical Hernia Diagnosis? | If you think you or your child has an umbilical hernia, the doctor will feel and look at the area.They’ll also ask about any symptoms. The doctor may try to see if they can gently push the bulge of the hernia back into the abdomen. Sometimes, a doctor may suggest you get an ultrasound to check for complications. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Umbilical Hernia Treatment? | Most umbilical hernias in children don’t need any treatment. Usually, the hole heals on its own by the time your child is 4 or 5 years old. Even if it doesn’t, it’ll likely get smaller. That’ll make surgery a bit easier.
You might think it looks like your child needs to have an operation, but their doctor might sugges... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are After Umbilical Hernia Surgery? | You or your child may have pain for a day or two after umbilical hernia surgery. Doctors typically recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, but adults can be prescribed something stronger. Your doctor may give you directions for applying an ice pack to the area several times a day.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Umbilical Hernia Complications? | Complications from umbilical hernias aren’t common. If the hernia becomes incarcerated, the tissue cancause painor begin to die. This is a serious complication that can cause infection inside your abdomen and even death.
Adults are more likely to have an intestinal blockage as a complication of a trapped hernia. If yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Umbilical Hernia Outlook? | Most umbilical hernias in babies go away on their own by the time your child is 2. If you have surgery to repair your umbilical hernia, your recovery time will depend on its size and how difficult your surgery was.
It's possible for an umbilical hernia to come back after it's repaired, but that doesn't happen often. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Umbilical Hernia Prevention? | You can't prevent your child from developing an umbilical hernia, but keep in mind that they very rarely cause problems. Most close up on their own in a baby's first few years.
As an adult, you can't necessarily prevent an umbilical hernia either, but you can do things to lower your risk, such as:
• Watch your weight... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Umbilical Hernia in Children Takeaways? | An umbilical hernia is a gap in the abdominal muscles behind your belly button that allows tissue to poke through. It's not unusual in an infant and most of the time it will close on its own. It's less common in adults and will probably have to be fixed. Most of the time, umbilical hernias are harmless, but if a sectio... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Umbilical Hernia FAQs? | How serious is an umbilical hernia?
Most umbilical hernias aren't serious. However, there's a risk that a loop of your intestines can get trapped, cutting off the blood supply. That can cause the tissue to die, leading to infection inside your abdomen or even death.
Do umbilical hernias require surgery?
Most don't. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Uncircumcised Penis, Care and Cleaning If They Are Circumcised? | If your son was circumcised, that means the looseskincovering the head of theirpeniswas removed and the tip exposed.
After the procedure, their care team covered their penis with petroleum jelly and wrapped it in gauze. Keep a covering on the area for the 48 hours following the procedure.
For the first couple of days... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are If They Are Uncircumcised? | If yourbabywasn't circumcised, meaning you chose not to remove the skin at the head of their penis, you don’t have to do any special cleaning. Just wipe the area during diaper changes and rinse with warm, soapy water at bath time.
The pediatrician will advise when to start gently pulling back the foreskin to clean und... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hypothyroidism? | Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid disease, is a condition in which your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. Yourthyroidgland is located in the front lower part of your neck. It releases hormones that travel through your bloodstream and affect nearly every part of your body, from yourhearta... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What worsens hypothyroidism? | Eating foods with a lot of iodine — like kelp or other kinds of seaweed — can cause hypothyroidism or make the condition worse. So can taking iodine supplements or even cough syrup. If you are pregnant, it’s especially important to talk to your doctor about whether to take any iodine supplements, since your baby gets i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How does hypothyroidism affect your life? | If you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism, you will need medication for the rest of your life, but otherwise, you can live normally. You will also need to be more aware of your diet, and avoid or cut back on certain foods, such as soy or kelp, especially around the time you take your medicine. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can hypothyroidism be cured? | Right now, there is no cure for hypothyroidism. However, daily medication can help you live a normal life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of Hypothyroidism? | Symptoms of hypothyroidism may be vague and can often mimic other conditions. They may include:
• Changes in the menstrual cycle
• Constipation
• Depression
• Dry hair and hair loss
• Dry skin
• Fatigue
• Greater sensitivity to cold
• Hoarse voice
• Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling
• Problems with memory
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Hypothyroidism? | The most common cause of hypothyroidism isHashimoto's disease— an autoimmune disorder that causesinflammationof the thyroid gland. With Hashimoto’s, your body produces antibodies that attack and destroy the thyroid gland.
Other causes include:
Radiation therapy to the neck area.Treating certain cancers, such as lymph... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypothyroidism Risk Factors? | Women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB), particularly older ones, are more likely to develop hypothyroidism than men. You are also more likely to develop hypothyroidism if you have a close family member with anautoimmune disease. Other risk factors include:
• Having radiation therapy on your neck or chest
• ... | local_scraped |
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