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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why are vegetarians more prone to vitamin B12 deficiency? | B12 only comes from animal products. If you're a vegetarian who eats dairy, you can probably get enough B12 from eggs, milk, and other dairy products. If you're a strict vegetarian or vegan, you're at higher risk of B12 deficiency since plant-based foods don't naturally have B12. But you can get it from fortified plant... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia? | Your body stores1,000 to 2,000 times as much vitamin B12as you eat in a day. So it can take 2-5 years before you see signs of B12 deficiency. Some people with the condition don't have any symptoms, at least at first. Here are the most common signs of B12 deficiency:
Physical symptoms
• You feel tired and lack energy.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia Diagnosis? | Your doctor will do aphysical examand might order one or more of these tests:
Complete blood count.This test checks the size and number of your red blood cells. If you're low in vitamin B12, your red blood cells won't look normal. They'll be much bigger and shaped differently than healthy ones. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia Treatment? | Usually, vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is easy to treat with diet and vitaminsupplements. To increase the amount of vitamin B12 in your diet, eat more of foods that contain it, such as:
• Beef, liver, and chicken
• Fish and shellfish such as trout, salmon, tuna, and clams
• Fortifiedbreakfastcereal
• Low-fatmilk, y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Risks of Untreated Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia? | Increasing your vitamin B12 levels is key. If you let it go for too long, it can cause problems in your nervous system such as:
• Vision problems
• Memory loss
• A pricking or numbing sensation
• Difficulty speaking or walking due to ataxia (loss of physical coordination)
• Damage to your extremities (hands, feet,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Prevent Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia? | You can prevent B12 deficiency by:
• Eating animal products, like meat, fish, eggs, and milk.
• Looking for foods fortified with vitamin B12. These could be breakfast cereals and breads, nutritional yeast, or milk made from plants. Check the labels to make sure B12 is included.
• Taking vitamin B12 supplements. B12 ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia Takeaways? | It can take years to see the effects of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. The most common symptom is feeling tired and weak. You may be misdiagnosed because the symptoms (tiredness, dizziness, tingling in hands and feet) can be symptoms of other illnesses too. Treatment and prevention involve eating meat, fish, and dairy ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia FAQs? | Why are vegetarians more prone to vitamin B12 deficiency?
B12 only comes from animal products. If you're a vegetarian who eats dairy, you can probably get enough B12 from eggs, milk, and other dairy products. If you're a strict vegetarian or vegan, you're at higher risk of B12 deficiency since plant-based foods don't ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Vitamin D Deficiency? | A vitamin D deficiency means you don't have enough of this vitamin in your body. You need vitamin D to grow and maintain your bones. You could be at risk for deficiency if you don't get enough sunlight on your skin, you have a disorder that reduces your body's ability to absorb it, or you don't eat enough of it in your... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Vitamin-D Deficiency Rickets: Why Is Vitamin D Important? | You need vitamin D to build bones and keep them strong. Vitamin D works to build bones by helping your body absorb and use calcium,magnesium, and phosphate from the food you eat. It balances out the level of calcium in your bones and blood. When you don't take enough vitamin D, your calcium levels drop. Your body has t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does it take to recover from vitamin D deficiency? | How long it takes you to recover depends on how severe your deficiency is. However, it generally takes about 6-8 weeks of supplementation for your vitamin D levels to go back into the normal range. Even after your Vitamin D levels get normal, your doctor may still have you take supplements for a while to make sure your... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Vitamin-D Deficiency Rickets: How can I increase my vitamin D levels quickly? | The best way to increase your vitamin D levels is to get some sun on your face, hands, arms, and legs every day for about 5-20 minutes. Also, eat a balanced diet including foods with vitamin D. You can also take supplements, including a multivitamin, which usually includes vitamin D. However, it generally takes at leas... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitamin-D Deficiency Rickets Vitamin D Levels? | To determine your vitamin D status, your doctor will measure the concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in your blood.
It's challenging to come up with a minimum amount ofvitamin Din the blood that will work for most people. Experts agree that it probably varies based on your age, race or ethnicity, and the type of test... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms? | Symptoms and signs of vitamin D deficiency tend to be more obvious in kids because they are still growing, so their bone problems are more pronounced. Symptoms of deficiency in kids may include:
• Weak, sore, and painful muscles (with mild deficiency)
• Incorrect growth due to bowed or bent bones
• Muscle weakness
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitamin D Deficiency Causes? | Vitamin D deficiency can happen for several reasons:
You don't get enough vitamin D in your diet. This may be more likely if you follow a strict vegan diet. Most dietary sources are animal-based, including:
• Fatty fish, especially trout, salmon, tuna, and mackerel
• Fish liver oils
• Egg yolks
• Cheese
• Some mu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitamin D Deficiency Risk Factors? | You may be at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency if you:
• Are over age 65
• Have a BMI of 30 or higher
• Have dark skin
• Smoke
• Don't eat or drink vitamin D-fortified foods and drinks | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tests for Vitamin D Deficiency? | Most people don't need to be screened for vitamin D deficiency, but your doctor may have you take ablood testfor it if you have a medical condition or risk factors for vitamin D deficiency or if you have symptoms. The most accurate and most commonly used way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body is the 25-hydro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitamin D Deficiency Treatment? | In the U.S., the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin D is as follows:
• For infants and babies: 400 international units (IU) a day
• For children and teens aged 1-18 years: 600 IU a day
• For adults aged 19-70 years: 600 IU a day
• For adults aged 70 or older: 800 IU a day
If you have low vitamin D leve... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitamin D Deficiency Prevention? | The way to prevent vitamin D deficiency is to get enough vitamin D in your diet and safe sun exposure. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitamin-D Deficiency Rickets Takeaways? | Vitamin D helps your body use calcium and keeps your bones strong. Having too little of this vitamin increases your risk for weak bones and other health problems. Your doctor can check your vitamin D level with a blood test. If your levels are low, your doctor might suggest you take a daily supplement. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitamin D Deficiency FAQs? | How can I increase my vitamin D levels quickly?
The best way to increase your vitamin D levels is to get some sun on your face, hands, arms, and legs every day for about 5-20 minutes. Also, eat a balanced diet including foods with vitamin D. You can also take supplements, including a multivitamin, which usually includ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Vitiligo? | Vitiligo is a long-lasting condition that causes a loss of color in patches on the skin. It happens when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the skin cells that make color or pigment (melanocytes), turning the affected skin milky white. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is vitiligo genetic? | More research is needed to understand what causes vitiligo, but studies show that 30% of cases are genetic. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can vitiligo go away? | No, vitiligo won’t go away, but treatment can stop it from spreading and may help bring back some of your skin’s color. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What makes vitiligo worse? | Sun exposure and sunburn can make vitiligo worse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is vitiligo contagious? | Vitiligo isn’t contagious, but it may run in families. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitiligo Causes? | When the body's immune system attacks and destroys its melanocytes, which make melanin. The loss of melanin causes the skin to lose its characteristic color.
It is unclear what triggers the immune system to attack melanocytes in the skin. Research suggests sunburn, emotional distress, exposure to a chemical pollutant,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitiligo Risk Factors? | Up to 2% of the population and an estimated 2 million to 5 million Americans have the condition. It doesn't matter what your sex is.
It usually develops early in life, between ages 10 and 30. It will almost always show up before age 40.
Vitiligo may run in families. You're more likely to get it when someone in your f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitiligo Symptoms? | You'll often lose pigment quickly on several areas of your skin. After the white patches appear, they may stay the same for a while but get bigger later. You may have cycles of pigment loss and stability.
Vitiligo commonly affects:
• Body folds (such as armpits)
• Places that have been injured in the past
• Areas e... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitiligo Types? | There are five types of vitiligo. The type you have depends on where it's located.
• Generalized vitiligo is the most common type, in which discolored patches show up all over your body.
• Segmental vitiligo is when your vitiligo happens only in one area of your body, such as your face or hands.
• Focal vitiligo hap... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitiligo Diagnosis? | Your doctor can usually diagnosevitiligoby looking at your skin during a physical exam and asking if your family has had a history of vitiligo or other autoimmune conditions. You might also have other tests, including:
• Blood tests for other autoimmune diseases
• Skin biopsy, where a sample of your skin is sent to a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitiligo vs. Tinea Versicolor? | Tinea versicolor is a fungal skin infection of the skin. Unlike vitiligo, where the milky-white patches are smooth milky white,tinea versicolorcauses white, brown, tan, andsalmonscaly patches. Tinea versicolor goes away after being treated with antifungal medications you take by mouth or apply on your skin, but it may ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitiligo vs. Albinism? | Albinism is a skin condition that runs in the family. It happens you have inherited mutated genes that cause abnormal melanocytes that can't properly make or distribute melanin throughout the skin, causing your skin, hair, and eyes to look pale.
In vitiligo, on the other hand, melanocytes are destroyed and the affecte... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitiligo Treatment? | There's no known way to prevent or cure vitiligo. But you can make your affected skin look better. Which treatment may work best for you depends on how old you are, how much your skin needs improving, and how much your vitiligo affects you.
Your doctor may treat the condition by recommending therapies to:
• Slow down... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitiligo Home Remedies? | There are some things you can do at home to protect your skin and help improve its appearance:
• Cover the affected skin with makeup or tanning products.
• Use sunscreen (with at least SPF 30) when you’re outside, and reapply it every 2 hours.
• Stay away from tanning beds.
• Don't get tattoos. The damage they do t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Complications of Vitiligo? | If you have vitiligo, you may be more likely to get:
• Sunburn
• Eye issues
• Hearing loss
The changes in your appearance can also make you feel down, stressed, or self-conscious. A lot of things can help, including:
• Talking about it with friends and family
• Finding a support group, either in person or online,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Prevent Vitiligo? | It’s impossible to prevent vitiligo. But see adermatologistas soon as you start noticing symptoms on your skin, such as milky-white patches. They can tell you if it’s vitiligo or some other skin condition and treat it accordingly. The sooner they treat the vitiligo, the easier it is to treat and better your treatment r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitiligo Takeaways? | Vitiligo causes areas of your skin to become milky white. This condition may last long, and treatment may not completely reverse your skin to its original color. If you notice any white patches on your skin, see a dermatologist as soon as possible to know the cause and start treatment. Also, see a doctor if you start h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vitiligo FAQs? | Can vitiligo go away?
No, vitiligo won’t go away, but treatment can stop it from spreading and may help bring back some of your skin’s color.
What makes vitiligo worse?
Sun exposure and sunburn can make vitiligo worse.
Is vitiligo contagious?
Vitiligo isn’t contagious, but it may run in families. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is von Willebrand Disease? | Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a disorder that makes it hard for yourbloodto clot. This happens because you don’t have enough of a clottingproteincalled von Willebrand factor (VWF). It could also happen because you have a type of VWF that doesn’t work well. If you have von Willebrand disease, a cut, accident, or surge... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Von Willebrand's Disease: What Causes It? | Most of the time, you inherit VWD from one or both parents. You can inherit Type 1 or Type 2 if one of your parents passes the gene on to you. You usually only get Type 3 if both of your parents pass the gene to you. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Von Willebrand's Disease: What Are the Symptoms? | It depends on what type of von Willebrand disease you have. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Von Willebrand's Disease: How Is It Diagnosed? | If your doctor suspects you have von Willebrand disease, they’ll start with a detailed medical history. Remember, VWD is almost always inherited. Your family medical history will show if you’ve experienced typical symptoms or if other relatives have a bleeding disorder or symptoms of one. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Von Willebrand's Disease: What’s the Treatment? | There’s no cure for von Willebrand disease, but it can be treated and/or managed. A key to managing this disorder is to reduce the risk of bleeding before it starts. This means avoiding certain drugs that can thin your blood. Your doctor might recommend you avoid aspirin and medications known asNSAIDs, such as ibuprofe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Von Willebrand's Disease Types of VWD? | There are three types of inherited VWD and one type of the disorder that isn’t hereditary.
Type 1:This is the most common form of inherited VWD. About 60% to 80% of people with VWD have this type. With Type 1, you don’t have enough von Willebrand factor in yourblood. Typically, you have 20% to 50% of normal levels. Sy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vulvar Cancer Symptoms? | You might not notice any symptoms early on. Over time, you might have:
• A change in the color of your vulva
• Unusual growths or bumps that may be red, pink, or white and feel rough or thick
• A change in how a mole looks
• Thickened skin on your vulva
• An open sore
• Itchingthat doesn’t go away
• Pain, sorene... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Vulvar Cancer? | There are several main forms of this disease.
Squamous cell carcinoma.This is the most common type. It starts in your skin cells. It might be linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV), especially in younger women. A subtype called verrucouscarcinomagrows slowly and can look like awart.
Adenocarcinoma.This type usually... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vulvar Cancer Causes and Risk Factors? | The exact causes of vulvar cancer aren’t clear. But certain things can raise your chances of getting it. These include:
• Age. More than half of cases are in women over age 70.
• A history of unusualPaptests
• HIVorAIDS
• HPV
• Melanomaor unusualmoles
• Afamily historyof melanoma
• A precancerous condition like ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vulvar Cancer Diagnosis? | Your appointment might include:
• A medical history.Your doctor will ask about your overall health, including habits and illnesses.
• Apelvic exam.They’ll check your vulva for signs of cancer by looking at the area and feeling your uterus,vagina, ovaries,bladder, and rectum.
• Colposcopy.A magnifying tool called a c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vulvar Cancer Stages? | If tests show signs of cancer, your doctor will look at how big the tumor is and whether it’s spread. This is called staging.
• Stage I.The tumor is small and hasn’t spread past your vulva and perineum.
• Stage II.The cancer has moved into nearby tissues but not yourlymph nodes.
• Stage III.It’s spread to nearby tis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vulvar Cancer Treatment? | Treatment depends on many things, including the type of cancer, how far it’s spread, and your overall health. The four main treatments are:
• Surgery.This is the most common. Your doctor might use one of these procedures:Ultrasoundsurgicalaspiration.Sound waves break up the tumor into small pieces, and your doctor tak... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vulvar Cancer Outlook? | After treatment, you’ll see your doctor often for follow-ups. You may need to have pelvic exams every 3 to 6 months for 2 years, and then every 6 to 12 months for 3 to 5 years. Your doctor might also recommend more screening tests. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Vulvar Cancer Prevention? | You can lower your risk of vulvar cancer with a few lifestyle changes:
• Avoid HPV.Limit your number of sex partners. Practicesafe sex, including usingcondoms. Get theHPV vaccine, which can help prevent genitalwartsand several kinds of cancer.
• Don’t smoke.
• Get regular checkups.Talk to your doctor as soon as poss... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Warts? | Warts are noncancerous growths that develop on your skin or mucous membranes (soft, fleshy areas such as inside your mouth and genitals). They vary widely in shape and appearance — some are round, some are flat, and some are threadlike. They’re usually not a problem, but sometimes they can be painful or make it difficu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Warts and Plantar Warts HPV? | HPV is a virus that spreads through cuts and skin-to-skin contact during sex. It usually enters your body through areas of skin that are moist, soft, or damaged. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the main cause of warts? | Warts are caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What kills warts permanently? | There’s no cure for the virus that causes warts. Home remedies and medical treatments can make your warts go away, but you can still spread the virus to other people. The warts may come back one day. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you spread warts by touching them? | HPV, the virus that causes warts, spreads through touch. If you touch a wart, you will be exposed to the virus and could spread it to someone else. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do warts go away on their own? | They can, but it might take a while. Approximately 65% disappear within 2 years. But some treatments can help you get rid of your wart sooner. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Warts and Plantar Warts the strongest wart remover? | Your doctor can surgically remove a wart. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Warts and Plantar Warts: What happens if you pick a wart and it bleeds? | Avoid touching your wart. Picking at it could spread the virus, and ripping it off could lead to the sore getting infected. Cover the wart with a bandage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Warts? | There are several types of warts based on how they look, the strain of HPV that causes them, and what parts of your body they affect.
Common warts
Common warts form rough bumps on your hands. They’re pretty small, ranging from the size of a pinprick to a pencil eraser. You might notice tiny black dots, which are actu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Warts Treatment? | In most cases, warts on the skin are harmless and may go away without treatment. Some, like flat warts, may take a few months or even years to go away. If you have a weakened immune system, your body will have a hard time fighting off the virus that causes warts, so you may need a doctor’s help.
If you want your wart ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Prevent Warts? | HPV, the virus that causes warts, spreads through touch. If you touch a wart, or something that has been in contact with a wart (like a towel), you could get infected. The virus gets into your body through cracked skin, cuts, or fleshy areas such as your genitals. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Warts and Plantar Warts Takeaways? | Warts are skin growths caused by some types of HPV. They can appear in a variety of places, shapes, and forms. Most are harmless and go away on their own. But if your wart becomes painful, you can try some home remedies or talk to your doctor about medical removal options. To avoid spreading warts, cover them with a ba... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Warts FAQs? | What is the main cause of warts?
Warts are caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV).
What kills warts permanently?
There’s no cure for the virus that causes warts. Home remedies and medical treatments can make your warts go away, but you can still spread the virus to other people. The warts may come bac... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Know if I Have Genital Warts? | Both men and women can getgenital warts, but the symptoms might be different. Here is what you need to know. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Warts, Genital (Human Papillomavirus) Women? | In women,genital wartsappear in and around thevagina, vulva,oranus, or on thecervix. They might be very small or appear as large clusters. They may be reddish in color or white. Sometimes, you can have genital warts but show no symptoms at all.
If you’re a woman who’s had unprotected sex, you’ll want to have your doct... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Warts, Genital (Human Papillomavirus) Men? | In men, the warts may appear on thepenis, scrotum, or around the anus. For men, there’s no reliable test that can find the virus responsible for genital warts. You’ll need to ask your doctor for an exam or get regular exams. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Water on the Brain (Hydrocephalus): What Is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus? | Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition that happens when you have too much of a certain kind of fluid in parts of your brain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Water on the Brain (Hydrocephalus) Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Causes? | In most cases, the cause of NPH isn’t known, but several things can lead to it, including:
• Ahead injury
• Bleeding around the brain (due to a blow to the head)
• A stroke
• Meningitis(infection of a protective layer of tissue around the brain)
• Brain tumor
• Surgery on the brain
How these conditions lead to N... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Water on the Brain (Hydrocephalus) Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Symptoms? | At first, the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus are usually very subtle. They worsen very gradually.
Symptoms ofdementiainclude:
• Memory loss
• Speech problems
• Apathy (indifference) and withdrawal
• Changes in behavior or mood
• Difficulties with reasoning, paying attention, or judgment
• Walking prob... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Water on the Brain (Hydrocephalus) Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Diagnosis? | The symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus can also happen in people withAlzheimer's diseaseandParkinson's disease. However, the combination of dementia-like symptoms, walking problems, and urinary problems should alert yourhealth careprovider to the possibility of NPH. Making the distinction is very important becau... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Water on the Brain (Hydrocephalus) Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Treatment and Home Care? | Normal pressure hydrocephalus can sometimes be managed or possibly even reversed through surgery. For those who are not candidates for surgery, treatment consists of measures to relieve mood and behavioral problems, cope with physical problems such asincontinenceand walking difficulties, and maximize physical, mental, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Water on the Brain (Hydrocephalus) Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Prevention? | There is no known way to prevent NPH. A healthy lifestyle, including notsmoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and regularexercise, may help avoid conditions such ashigh blood pressure,heart disease,diabetes, andstrokethat might contribute to NPH. Wearing a seatbelt and safety helmet when indicated can help avoid head ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Water on the Brain (Hydrocephalus) Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Outlook? | NPH is a progressive condition, meaning that the symptoms gradually worsen if not treated. In general, the outlook depends on the cause of the hydrocephalus and whether you are a candidate for surgery. Some people improve dramatically after surgery, while others do not. Some are not candidates for surgery. Those who ar... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Water on the Brain (Hydrocephalus) Support for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus? | Coping with the symptoms of NPH can be difficult for both you and your family members. The condition affects every aspect of your life, including familyrelationships, work, financial status, social life, and physical andmental health. You may feel overwhelmed, depressed, frustrated, angry, or resentful. These feelings ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Weaning: Will My Breasts Sag or Become Flat? | When you're nursing, the flow of milk can stretch your breastskinand tissue. That leaves some women with an "empty" or "stretched out" look to their breasts when the milk-producing structures shrink to the size they were before you got pregnant. It's a common cosmetic breast problem after breastfeeding, but it isn't a ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Weaning: Will Breastfeeding Cause My Breasts to Be Misshapen? | Each breast is independent. So what happens to one breast during breastfeeding won't necessarily happen to the other. Breast engorgement, or painful overfilling of the breasts with milk is a common condition that may leave one breast slightly misshapen afterward, for instance. Or one breast may produce more milk than t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Weaning: Do Asymmetric or Uneven Breasts Come From Breastfeeding? | Breast tissue extends up toward yourarmpit. So, as breast tissue swells with milk and then shrinks again after breastfeeding, the contours of your bust line may change. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Weaning: Should I Be Screened for Breast Problems if I'm Breastfeeding? | Most breast problems after breastfeeding are cosmetic changes, not real medical concerns. But it's wise to stay up to date on your regular breast screening tests to ensure your breast health. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Weaning: What's the Treatment for Misshapen or Asymmetric Breasts? | When breast size or shape changes a lot after breastfeeding, some women considercosmetic surgery. A breast lift, called a mastopexy, can be performed to help sagging and to reposition the nipple and areola (the dark circle around the nipple) higher on the breast. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How can I make my weight loss permanent? | For long-term weight loss, you need to make healthful eating and physical activity a way of life. That means changing your mindset as well as your behavior. An obesity specialist can also suggest treatments that may help. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why is long-term weight loss so difficult? | The human brain is programmed to try to keep us from starving. So whenever you lose weight, your body instinctively tries to regain it. Without even knowing it, you tend to eat more and move less. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What foods should you avoid when losing weight? | While you don't necessarily have to cut out any food completely, cut down on foods that provide calories with little nutrition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are The Importance of Weight Loss Goals? | If you're trying to lose weight and improve your health, you'll need to make some changes to your lifestyle. And to make lasting changes in your health habits, experts say, it's important to set effective weight loss goals.
That includes a long-term, overall goal, such as losing 10 pounds in 6 months. It should also i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Set Specific Weight Loss Goals? | Those who are successful at managing their weight tend to set what are called SMART goals. That means they're:
• Specific. You decide exactly what steps you'll take.
• Measurable. There's a way to track your progress.
• Action-based. Your goals focus on actions you take rather than results.
• Realistic. Your goals ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Focus on Realistic Goals for Weight Loss? | Losing 10 pounds in 2 weeks before your beach vacation might sound good. But setting such a hard-to-reach goal could become an exercise in frustration. And it might make you want to quit your weight loss efforts. A more realistic goal might be to exercise for 30 minutes 5 days a week, so you can start getting stronger ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Weight Management Know and Stay Away From Your Triggers? | Some of the most effective weight loss goals you can set involve learning what situations trigger unhealthy behaviors for you and then planning ways to avoid or deal with them.
For example:
• If you tend to snack onjunk foodin front of the TV, either watch less TV or prepare healthy snacks before you do.
• If a stre... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Weight Management Stay Full With Healthier Foods? | Instead of focusing on which foods to cut out, think about those you want to eat more of. Fruits and veggies are low in fat and calories and high in water and fiber, which help you feel satisfied faster.
For example:
• Add fresh or frozen berries to your morning cereal.
• Replace one of theeggsin your omelets with v... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Enjoy Nonfood Weight Loss Rewards? | It's one thing to set weight loss goals. But how do you keep meeting them, especially after your initial burst of enthusiasm wears off?
One thing that can help is planning rewards to celebrate your achievements. There's scientific evidence that they work. One large study of U.S. gym members found that even a small mon... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Weight Management Stay Active? | Don't forget to include movement in your weight loss goals. Not only does exercise help you lose weight by burning calories, it helps you maintain that loss in the long run. It's also good for your blood pressure, mood, and sleep habits.
Experts recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of physical activity each ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Weight Management Keep Track of Your Progress? | One tactic that can help you both set effective weight loss goals and meet them is to track your exercise, food intake, and progress.
Keeping a daily record in a written journal, app, or spreadsheet can:
• Help you identify what situations trigger you to lapse into less healthy habits.
• Allow you to be more mindful... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Weight Management Accept Help? | At some point in your weight loss journey, despite your best intentions, you may hit a wall. That's a good time to seek some professional help. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Mindset Changes for Long-Term Weight Loss? | The most effective tool for reaching your weight loss goals is not a specific diet or exercise program. It's your mindset.
To lose weight and keep it off, think of healthier habits as your new way of life. Don't think of them as a "diet" you'll go on and off. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Weight Management Takeaways? | Tolose weightand get healthier in the long term, it's important to set effective weight loss goals. They should be specific, measurable, action-based, realistic, and timely. Make sure to celebrate your achievements, and don't be afraid to seek professional help when you hit a wall.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Weight Loss Goals FAQs? | How can I make my weight loss permanent?
For long-term weight loss, you need to make healthful eating and physical activity a way of life. That means changing your mindset as well as your behavior. An obesity specialist can also suggest treatments that may help. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Weir-Mitchell Disease: What Causes Burning Feet? | Most often, neuropathy causes burning feet. Damaged nerve fibers are more likely to become overactive and misfire. The damaged nerves send pain signals to your brain even though you have no wound. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Weir-Mitchell Disease: Can pregnancy cause burning feet at night? | Yes. Hormone changes that occur during pregnancy may cause your feet to feel hot or burning. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Weir-Mitchell Disease: What foods should I avoid with burning feet? | Food isn't likely to cause burning feet. But it's possible some foods could worsen your symptoms or a health condition causing them. Your doctor can help you figure out if you have any food triggers, which may include artificial sweeteners, dairy, gluten, foods with lots of sugar, and foods with trans or saturated fats... | local_scraped |
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