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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diagnosis of Hypothyroidism? | If you have symptoms of hypothyroidism, your doctor will order blood tests to check hormone levels. These may include:
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test.Itmeasures your thyroid-stimulating hormone. This is usually the first test most providers recommend. Your pituitary gland makes TSH, which travels to your... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypothyroidism Treatment? | If you have hypothyroidism, your doctor will prescribe a synthetic (human-made) thyroid hormone called levothyroxine. You take this pill every day. Certain other medications can interfere with how your body absorbs this synthetic thyroid hormone. Make sure your doctor knows about all the medicines, herbs, andsupplement... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypothyroidism Natural Remedies? | Some natural treatments can help support overall health and overall well-being. Remedies such as ginger or carnitine may help with your symptoms, but they won’t increase thyroid hormones. Some treatments labeled as “natural” can actually be harmful, as herbs and other products can interfere with how other medicines wor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypothyroidism Diet? | There’s no one “best” diet for hypothyroidism, but doctors suggest eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean protein and grains. Foods that are high in selenium, such as some fish, cottage cheese, and Brazil nuts, may help your thyroid work better.Be careful when eating certain foods, or eating them too close to the ti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Complications of Hypothyroidism? | Untreated, hypothyroidism may cause complications, such as:
Balance problems.Older people are at extra risk for balance problems if their thyroid hormone levels are too low. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Underactive Thyroid Takeaways? | Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland makes too little thyroid hormone for your body’s energy needs. It is treatable with medication. If you’re having symptoms such as unexplained fatigue, weight gain or loss, trouble sleeping, irregular or slow heartbeat, muscle or joint pain or weakness, ask your doctor to te... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypothyroidism FAQs? | 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 suppl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is an Undescended Testicle? | In the last few months of apregnancy, ababygoes through all kinds of changes. Theeyesopen wide, the bones fully form, andweight gainramps up. For boys, it’s also when the testicles move from the lower belly to the scrotum, that pouch ofskinbelow thepenis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Undescended Testicle: What Causes It? | Doctors aren’t sure why it happens. They think it’s related to genes, the mother’s health, and outside influences that change how hormones and nerves normally work. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Undescended Testicle: How Do I Know There’s a Problem? | The main sign: You can’t see or feel the testicle in the scrotum. When both are undescended, the scrotum looks flat and smaller than you’d expect it to be. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Undescended Testicle Diagnosis? | In most cases, your doctor finds the problem as part of a regular check-up soon after birth.
If your doctor thinks there’s a problem, they may try to rule out other causes, such as:
Ectopic testicles.This is a similar condition where the testicles don’t fall into place. Your doctor can check for this as part of aphys... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Undescended Testicle Treatment? | Very often, the testicle moves into place within a few months. At first, you’ll want to wait and see how things go with regular check-ups. If it doesn’t drop into the scrotum by 6 months, your doctor will likely suggest surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Urethral Cancer? | When you use the bathroom,urinemoves from yourbladderthrough a tube called the urethra. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Urethral Cancer: Who’s at Risk? | People over age 60, most often. Your risk might be higher, too, if you’ve had frequent urinary tract infections orsexually transmitted diseasesthat lead to aninflammationof the urethra. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Urethral Cancer: How Is It Diagnosed? | If you have problems when you pee or any of the symptoms listed above, see your doctor. They’ll ask questions about your medical history and do aphysical exam. This may include a pelvic and rectal exam. Your doctor might orderbloodtests and ask for a urine sample to look for abnormal cells. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Urethral Cancer: How Is It Treated? | Most often, through surgery. But that depends on where the cancer is located. Sometimes, doctors can get rid of it just by removing the tumor. Other times, the urethra and bladder may be taken out. Your surgeon will need to make a new place for your body to store urine and build another way for the body to release it. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of Urethral Cancer? | You may not have any symptoms at first. Over time, you might notice it’s hard for you to pee. Maybe you have a weak urine flow or can’t hold it when you do have to go. Or perhaps you go to the bathroom more often, especially at night. You might have pain with urination.
You might seebloodin the toilet or notice a disc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Urethral Cancer? | There are three --squamous cell carcinoma, transitional cellcarcinoma, andadenocarcinoma.
Squamous cell carcinoma.In women, it starts in the part of the urethra near the bladder. In men, it forms in the cells that line the urethra in the penis. This is the most common kind of urethral cancer.
Transitional cell carcin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Urinary Incontinence? | Urinary incontinence is a condition in whichyou accidentally leak pee. It affects millions of Americans, most of them women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB). There are many different types, causes, and treatments. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the most common type of urinary incontinence? | The most common type is stress incontinence. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How is urinary incontinence diagnosed? | Your doctor will probably ask you some questions, give you a physical exam, and take a urine sample. They may recommend an ultrasound of your bladder, stress test, cystoscopy, or urodynamic testing. They may also give you a pad to wear so they can see how much pee you’re leaking. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can urinary incontinence come and go? | Urinary continence can be temporary. Temporary incontinence could be caused by a urinary tract infection, pregnancy, constipation, and certain medications and beverages. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What types of urinary incontinence are progressive? | An overactive bladder can cause symptoms such as frequent and uncontrollable urges to pee (urge incontinence), which can get worse over time if not treated. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What types of urinary incontinence is physical therapy good for? | Pelvic floor exercises (such as Kegel exercises) can help treat stress incontinence, which is caused by weak pelvic floor muscles. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Urinary Incontinence in Women: Why do I have the urge to pee but little comes out? | If you feel like you have to pee but nothing (or very little) comes out, you might have a urinary tract infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Urinary Incontinence Types? | There are many types of urinary incontinence, each caused by different factors.
Stress urinary incontinence
This type is caused by weakened pelvic floor muscles and tissues. It can happen when there’s extra pressure on yourbladder,such as when youexercise, laugh, sneeze, orcough.
Pregnancy andchildbirthcan stretch a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Treatment for Different Types of Urinary Incontinence? | Lifestyle changes and treatments can help with symptoms. Your doctor can help you come up with a plan that’s right for you. For stress incontinence, treatments include:
Treatments for stress incontinence
The goal for treating stress incontinence is to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles — the muscles that support the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Urinary Incontinence in Women Talk to Your Doctor? | You might feel embarrassed to talk about your urinary incontinence, but it’s worth it. Your doctor can help you figure out what’s causing your problem. That’s the first step toward getting help. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Urinary Incontinence in Women Takeaways? | Urinary incontinence (or a leaky bladder) is very common. There are a few different types of urinary incontinence, each with its own treatment options. Talk with your doctor about your symptoms. They can recommend the right treatment for you. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Urinary Incontinence FAQs? | What is the most common type of urinary incontinence?
The most common type is stress incontinence.
How is urinary incontinence diagnosed?
Your doctor will probably ask you some questions, give you a physical exam, and take a urine sample. They may recommend an ultrasound of your bladder, stress test, cystoscopy, or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)? | UTIs are bacterial infections in the urinary system. They’re very common and usually not serious, though there can be exceptions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Urinary Tract Infections UTIs, Explained? | UTIs are bacterial infections in the urinary system. They’re very common and usually not serious, though there can be exceptions.
Your urinary tract includes your bladder, kidneys, ureters (tubes that go from your kidneys to your bladder), and urethra (the tube that carries urine out of your body from your bladder).
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Urinary Tract Infections Infection Causes? | Most UTIs are due to bacteria that are normally found in your gut, such asE. coli. Other bacteria that can cause them include staphylococcus, proteus, klebsiella, enterococcus, and pseudomonas.
Some bladder infections in both men and women are linked to sexually transmitted infections, includingChlamydia trachomatis,m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Urinary Tract Infections Anatomy Plays a Role? | Women are more likely to get UTIs because the tube that goes from the bladder to the outside (the urethra) is much shorter than in men. Because the urethral opening is closer to the anus in women, it’s easier for bacteria from stool to get into their urethra. Contact and fluids spread during sex also make it easier for... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Uveitis? | Uveitis is a broad term for many problems with your eye. What they have in common is eyeinflammationand swelling that can damage eye tissues. That damage can lead to poor vision or blindness. About 10% of legal blindness in the U.S. is linked to this kind of damage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Uveitis? | Uveitis is a broad term for many problems with your eye. What they have in common is eyeinflammationand swelling that can damage eye tissues. That damage can lead to poor vision or blindness. About 10% of legal blindness in the U.S. is linked to this kind of damage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Uveitis: What Is the Uvea? | Your eye is made of layers. The uvea is the middle layer. It's between the white part of your eye — called the sclera — and the inner layers of your eye. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can uveitis be cured? | Treatment for uveitis can't cure it directly. But some of the conditions that lead to uveitis are curable. So treating that condition may stop the eye inflammation. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can I live a normal life with uveitis? | Yes. If you have a single episode of uveitis and get it treated, you are unlikely to lose vision. If you have lasting or repeated bouts of inflammation, you'll need ongoing treatment. You can reduce your risk of vision loss by sticking to the treatment plan. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long can uveitis last? | It depends on the cause, the location, and other factors. In general, mild inflammation at the front of your eye can clear up quickly, especially if the cause, like an infection, goes away. But in other situations, uveitis can last months or years or keep coming back. If that happens, you'll need ongoing or repeated tr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Uveitis? | Which type of uveitis you have depends on where the swelling is.
Anterior uveitis
This is the most common, making up about 80% of cases. It affects the iris, at the front of your eye. It often causes symptoms visible to you and other people. It's the least likely to damage your vision. But if it lasts a long time or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Uveitis Causes? | Many things can cause uveitis, and they're all tied to inflammation.
The most common causes are:
• Infections, in your eye or elsewhere in your body
• Injuries to the eye, including from surgery
• Medications
• Medical problems affecting many parts of your body
For example, uveitis can be caused byautoimmune dise... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Uveitis Risk Factors? | Folks with certain gene combinations and those who smoke seem to be at greater risk. You can get uveitis at any age, but it's most common between ages 20 and 60.
Some diseases also raise the risk, including:
• AIDS
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Behcet's disease
• CMVretinitis
• Herpes zoster infection
• Histoplasmo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Uveitis Symptoms? | Symptoms can affect one or both eyes, and they may come on quickly. In some cases, they happen more gradually. Your symptoms will depend on where the inflammation is in your eye and how severe it is.
The warning signs include:
• Red eyes
• Eye pain
• Blurred vision
• Reduced vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Float... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Uveitis Diagnosis? | Your eye doctor will want to know about your medical history and overall health. This is because uveitis can be a result of other diseases. They'll give you a thorough eye exam, which could include checking your eye pressure and taking pictures of the inside of your eyes.
They also may order:
• Blood tests, to look f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Uveitis Treatment? | The first step, especially if you have anterior uveitis, may beeye dropsthat have medicine — usually a corticosteroid — to fight inflammation. You might get dilating eye drops to prevent scarring, relax your eye muscles, and cut eye twitches. If the drops don't work, your doctor may add a pill or injection.
If an infe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Uveitis Takeaways? | If you notice changes in your vision or how your eyes look or feel, talk to your eye doctor. Changes like redness, pain, blurred vision, and floaters sometimes point to uveitis. Uveitis is a potentially serious condition that can threaten your sight. Getting a timely diagnosis and treatment can help protect your sight. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Uveitis FAQs? | Can uveitis be cured?
Treatment for uveitis can't cure it directly. But some of the conditions that lead to uveitis are curable. So treating that condition may stop the eye inflammation.
Can I live a normal life with uveitis?
Yes. If you have a single episode of uveitis and get it treated, you are unlikely to lose v... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Vaccinations: Why Should Someone Get Immunized? | The goal of public health is to prevent disease. It's much easier and more cost-effective topreventa disease than to treat it. That's exactly what immunizations aim to do. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Vaccinations: How Effective Are Immunizations? | Vaccines are very effective at preventing disease, but they don't work all the time. Most of the recommended childhood immunizations are 90%-100% effective, according to the CDC. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaccinations Vaccine Myths and Misinformation? | Here are important answers to three common misconceptions about vaccines.
Misconception #1: "We don't need to vaccinate against rare diseases."
Few parents today have even heard of all of the diseases we vaccinate against, let alone seen a case of the measles, diphtheria, or whooping cough. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaccinations Immunizations and Bioterrorism? | Recent fears of a potential terrorist attack using a biological agent, such asanthraxor smallpox, have led some to wonder if they need to be immunized against these diseases.
Currently, the CDC believes that the risks to the general population are low and so hasn't made vaccinations for these diseases available to the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can I Have a Vaginal Birth After a C-Section? | If you’repregnantagain and your lastbabyarrived via cesarean section, you may wonder if a vaginal birth could be an option for you this time around. A vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC) is possible for many women, but there are factors to help you and your doctor decide if it’s right for you. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC): How’s Your Health? | For you and your doctor to consider a vaginal birth for you, both you and yourbabyneed to be in good health. You might even be able to attempt VBAC if you’re pregnant with twins if your doctor says that all of you are healthy enough. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Previous C-section Scar? | One crucial detail that you and your doctor must discuss is the type of C-section scar that you have on your uterus. (This may be the same type of scar that you have on yourabdomen, but it may go in a different direction.) Doctors make incisions (cuts in the abdomen and uterus) in two different directions during a C-se... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) The Hospital Matters? | Check with your doctor early to find out if the hospital you’re using allows women to attempt VBAC. Not every hospital does.
Although the risk of your old scar rupturing during VBAC is low, the hospital must be prepared to handle the emergency that could arise if it does. Some hospitals simply aren’t prepared to handl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Low Risk vs. No Risk? | There is a very small chance for every woman who attempts VBAC that their uterus could rupture, even if they have a low transverse C-section scar and are in good health. Doctors can’t be 100% certain whether or not it may happen to you.
Even though ruptures happen in less than 1% of VBAC attempts, some women don’t wan... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Benefits of VBAC? | If VBAC is an option for you and you like the idea of trying a vaginal birth, there are many reasons you might want to give it a shot. There’s a good chance that you may succeed: About 70% of women who try are able to have their babies via vaginal birth. For the rest, a C-section is needed, due to problems that arise d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Cancer Types? | There are a few main types of vaginal cancer:
Squamous cell carcinoma. This is by far the more common. It happens when cancer forms in the flat, thin cells that line your vagina. This type spreads slowly and tends to stay close to where it starts, but it can move into other places like yourliver,lungs, or bones. Older... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Cancer Causes and Risk Factors? | Some cases of vaginal cancer don’t have a clear cause. But most are linked to infection with the human papillomavirus, orHPV. This is the mostcommon sexually transmitted disease(STD). An HPV infection most often goes away on its own, but if it lingers, it can lead to cervical and vaginal cancer.
You also might be more... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Cancer Symptoms? | Vaginal cancer often doesn’t cause symptoms. Your doctor might find it during a routine exam orPaptest.
If you have symptoms, they can include:
• Unusual bleeding from your vagina
• Watery or bad-smelling discharge from your vagina
• Painin your pelvis
• Pain when havingsex
• Pain when peeing
• Peeing more than ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Cancer Diagnosis? | If apelvic examor a Pap test shows signs of a problem, your doctor may want to take a closer look by doing acolposcopy. They’ll use a lighted magnifying tool called a colposcope to check your vagina andcervixfor anything unusual.
They might also take out a bit of tissue so a specialist can look at it under a microscop... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Cancer Stages? | After your doctor diagnoses vaginal cancer, they’ll doimaging testsand other exams to find out whether it’s spread to other parts of your body. This helps them decide the stage the cancer and how to treat it. The stages are:
• Stage I: The cancer is only in your vaginal wall.
• Stage II: It has spread to the tissue a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Cancer Treatment? | You and your doctor will decide on treatment based on many things, including how close the cancer is to other organs, its stage, whether you’ve hadradiationtreatment in your pelvic area, and whether you’ve had ahysterectomyto remove your uterus.
Your doctor will probably recommend one or more of these treatments:
Sur... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Cancer Prognosis? | Your recovery depends on many things. The most crucial is the stage at which your doctor found your cancer. At the earliest stages, doctors can often cure vaginal cancer.
Five-year survival rates are around 67% for women at stages I and II. This means that 5 years after they were diagnosed or treated, 67% of women are... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Cancer Prevention? | The best way to protect yourself is to avoid getting HPV. The FDA has approved theGardasil9vaccineto prevent HPV-related diseases, including the seven most commontypes of HPVthat cause cancer. The vaccine is for people ages 9 to 45. Younger patients need fewer shots for full protection.
Certain lifestyle changes can a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Vaginal Discharge: What Is Vaginitis? | Sometimes, things don't feel right "down there." One common cause is vaginitis. This means that your vagina (birth canal) is inflamed. It might be swollen, itchy, or sore. It might even smell strange or make an unusual discharge (liquid). If your vulva (the outside part of your genitals, including the labia and clitori... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Vaginal Discharge: What Causes Vaginitis? | Vaginitis can be caused by microbial imbalances, STIs, chemicals, or hormonal imbalances. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Vaginal Discharge: How long does vaginitis last? | With treatment, vaginitis caused by bacteria or fungus can get better in 2 weeks. Treatment can make the symptoms of viral vaginitis go away, but it won't cure it. Some people have a hard time getting rid of vaginitis. In these cases, it could take 3-6 months to get better. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Vaginal Discharge: How long does vaginitis last? | If your vaginitis is caused by bacteria or fungi, treatment can help it get better in 2 weeks. If you have a long-term or returning case, it could take 3-6 months to get better. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Vaginal Discharge: Can vaginitis cause bleeding? | Vaginitis can cause some light bleeding and spotting. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Vaginal Discharge: Does vaginitis go away on its own? | Always talk to your doctor about what is causing your vaginitis and how to treat it. Although some mild cases can go away on their own, many require medication. Leaving vaginitis untreated can cause other problems, like raising your risk of STIs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Discharge Types of Vaginitis? | There are many types of vaginitis. The most common kinds are:
Bacterial vaginosis (BV).A healthy vagina has a balance of many different kinds of bacteria, yeast, and other microbes. But sometimes, the balance gets upset, and one microbe grows too much. BV happens when there's too much of one bacteria, usuallyGardnerel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Discharge Vaginitis Symptoms? | Symptoms of vaginitis depend on what is causing it. Sometimes, you might not have any symptoms at all. In general, you should call your doctor when:
• Yourvaginal dischargechanges color, is heavier, or smells different.
• You notice itching, burning, swelling, or soreness around or outside of your vagina.
• It burns... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Discharge Vaginitis Diagnosis? | If you're noticing changes in your discharge or other symptoms, your doctor can check things out to see how best to treat you. They'll ask you about your medical history, including your sexual history. They'll also want to know if you've been using anything that may be causing your vaginitis, like new detergent or sper... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Discharge Vaginitis Treatment? | How you treat vaginitis depends on the cause. It's important to talk to your doctor about getting the right diagnosis and treatment because many different types of vaginitis can cause similar symptoms. Finding the cause is crucial to getting the right treatment.
First, your doctor will ask about your symptoms. Try to ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Discharge Vaginitis Prevention? | Keep yourself clean and dry. But doctors don't recommend vaginal sprays or heavily perfumed soaps for this area. Douching may cause irritation, too, and, more importantly, could hide or spread an infection. It also removes the healthy bacteria that do the housekeeping in your vagina. Douching is never recommended.
Avo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Discharge Takeaways? | Vaginitis is when your vagina becomes itchy, swollen, or inflamed. You also might notice discharge that feels, smells, or looks different than usual. It can be caused by infections, irritation from chemicals, imbalances in the vaginal flora, or hormone changes. If you havevaginal irritationor unusual discharge, talk to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Discharge Vaginitis FAQs? | How long does vaginitis last?
If your vaginitis is caused by bacteria or fungi, treatment can help it get better in 2 weeks. If you have a long-term or returning case, it could take 3-6 months to get better.
Can vaginitis cause bleeding?
Vaginitis can cause some light bleeding and spotting.
Does vaginitis go away o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Yeast Infection? | The vagina normally contains a healthy balance of bacteria and yeast. The hormone estrogen helps bacteria called lactobacilli to grow. These bacteria kill harmful organisms in the vagina and keep you healthy. But when something happens to tip that balance, a fungus called candida can grow out of control and cause a yea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is a Yeast Infection Diagnosed? | Diagnosing a yeast infection involves your doctor or nurse examining your vulva and vagina. They'll also get a sample of discharge by swabbing your vagina, then send the sample to a lab to be examined. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Are yeast infections contagious? | You can get a yeast infection both through sex and without sexual contact, but it's not a sexually transmitted infection (STI). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Yeast Infection Symptoms? | Itchiness and discomfort are the main symptoms of a yeast infection, but there are others:
• Burning, redness, and swelling of the vagina and the vulva (the outer part of the female genitals)
• Pain or burning when you pee
• Pain during sex
• A thick, white, odorless discharge, similar to cottage cheese
• Watery d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Yeast infection Causes? | There are many reasons you could get a yeast infection, including:
• Hormones.Changes during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or menopause (or if you’re taking birth control pills) can change the balance in your vagina.
• Diabetes.If your diabetes is not well-controlled, the increase in sugar in the mucous membranes of your... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Yeast Infection Treatment? | The most common way to treat yeast infections is with over-the-counter antifungal creams, ointments, or suppositories (with clotrimazole or miconazole). Treatment can take 1 to 7 days. Your doctor may also prescribe an oral antifungal medication, such as fluconazole (Diflucan) or ibrexafungerp (Brexafemme).
If you’re ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vaginal Yeast Infections Takeaways? | Vaginal yeast infections are common, with symptoms including itchiness, redness, swelling, pain during urination or sex, and a thick, white discharge. Treatments range from over-the-counter antifungal creams or oral medications to prescription options. Infections that continue to come back may require long-term treatme... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why do people take valerian? | A number of studies suggest that valerian may help withinsomnia. It seems to give people a better quality of sleep. It may also help them fall asleep faster. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How much valerian should you take? | There is no standard dose of valerian. Forinsomnia, many studies have used between 400 milligrams and 600 milligrams of valerian up to two hours before bed. Ask your doctor for advice. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you get valerian naturally from foods? | There are no natural food sources of valerian. However, some manufacturers use valerian as a flavoring in foods and drinks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risks of taking valerian? | Given the lack of evidence about its safety, valerian is not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant orbreastfeeding. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) VRE? | Everyone has certain bacteria, called enterococci, that live in theirintestinesand genital tract. They’re also found in the environment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE): How Common Is VRE? | An estimated 20,000 people in the United States become infected with it each year. A little fewer than 10% of people who get it die from it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE): How Can You Stop the Spread of VRE? | These superbugs can live on hard surfaces for some time. So wipe down counters, bathrooms, and other areas of your home that are easy resting places for them. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Symptoms and Diagnosis? | VRE comes with a number of symptoms. Yours might actually be caused not by VRE, but by other infections it can trigger, likeurinary tract infections, bloodstream infections, and wound infections.
The time between when you’re infected and when you develop symptoms varies, too.
Your doctor will take a sample from the a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Varicella Embryopathy: When should adults be vaccinated against chickenpox? | All adults who have never had chickenpox or received the vaccination should be vaccinated against it. Two doses of the vaccine should be given at least four weeks apart. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Varicella Embryopathy: What's in the chickenpox vaccine? | The chickenpox vaccine is made from a live, weakened form of the varicella virus. That means the virus is able to produce immunity in the body without causing illness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Varicella Embryopathy: Are there any risks associated with the chickenpox vaccine? | The most common side effect from the chickenpox vaccine is swelling, soreness, or redness at the site of the injection. A small number of people may also develop a mildrashor a low-grade fever after vaccination. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Varicose Veins? | Varicose veins are bulging, sometimes bluish veins that look like cords running just beneath the surface of your skin. They usually affect the legs, ankles, and feet. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do varicose veins hurt? | Varicose veins may or may not hurt. Sometimes, the only symptoms are the way the veins look. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Are varicose veins dangerous? | Varicose veins typically are not dangerous. Your only symptoms may be what the veins look like. But in some cases, varicose veins can be harmful because they can lead to more serious health problems. | local_scraped |
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