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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Weir-Mitchell Disease: How do I stop the burning sensation in my feet? | The best thing you can do is see your doctor, who can find out the cause of your burning feet syndrome. Treating that cause will likely help you feel better. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Weir-Mitchell Disease: What triggers neuropathy in the feet? | There are lots of potential causes of neuropathy in the feet. One of the most common causes is diabetes. Alcohol use disorder also can be to blame, as can certain nutritional deficiencies and diseases. Your doctor can tell you what’s causing your feet to feel like they’re burning. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Weir-Mitchell Disease Diagnosing Burning Feet? | Most people who have burning feet have a likely identifiable cause, such as diabetes. For these people, the diagnosis of burning feet due to neuropathy is straightforward, and no further testing is needed.
In a few people whose burning sensation is sudden, rapidly worsening, or has no explainable cause, further testin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Weir-Mitchell Disease Treating Burning Sensation in Feet? | Your treatment will depend on what’s causing the burning sensation in your feet.
The most important treatment for burning feet due to neuropathy is to stop any ongoing nerve damage. In some cases, treatment of the underlying disease will improve the neuropathy and symptoms. In other situations, such as many cases of s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Weir-Mitchell Disease Takeaways? | You can develop burning feet syndrome from numerous causes. Most of them relate to a type of nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy. Often, treating the cause of the nerve damage can relieve your burning feet, but you may need other treatments and lifestyle adjustments to feel better. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Weir-Mitchell Disease Burning Feet FAQs? | 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... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Wells' Syndrome: What Is Cellulitis? | Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection of the skin and the soft tissues underneath. Itcan become serious if left untreated.Cellulitis can cause swelling, redness, pain, or warmth in the skin. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Wells' Syndrome: Is cellulitis caused by poor hygiene? | Breaks in the skin are the most common cause of cellulitis. But it can also happen in areas that aren't clean. To lower your risk, wash your hands with soap and water before you touch your skin. Shower regularly and put on clean clothes. Also, clean any wounds to prevent bacteria from getting inside. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Wells' Syndrome: Is cellulitis contagious? | Cellulitis isn'tcontagious. Usually, it doesn't pass from one person to another. The only way it might spread is if one person has an open wound that directly touches another person's open wound. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Wells' Syndrome: Is cellulitis itchy? | Cellulitis doesn't generally itch. However, your skin can itch as it begins to heal during treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Wells' Syndrome: Is cellulitis painful? | Cellulitis is frequently painful. Pain at the site, swelling, and skin that is hot to the touch are some of the most common symptoms of cellulitis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome the signs that cellulitis is healing? | Once treatment has begun, symptoms of cellulitis will begin to go away.Rednesswill ease, swelling will go down, and discoloration will fade. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Wells' Syndrome: How long does cellulitis last? | With treatment, cellulitis can last 7-10 days, or longer if there are complications. Patients with a weakened immune system can take longer to recover. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Wells' Syndrome: Is cellulitis very serious? | Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and not usually serious if treated. Most forms of cellulitis, which can occur all over the body, clear up following a course of antibiotics. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Wells' Syndrome the fastest way to get rid of cellulitis? | The fastest way to treat cellulitis is to see a doctor and receive a course of antibiotics to take care of the infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome the warning signs of cellulitis? | The most common warning signs of cellulitis are patches of skin that are swollen, red, painful, and warm to the touch. Cellulitis most commonly occurs in the lower legs but can appear all over the body, including the toes, arms, face, and belly. Flaky, dimpling, or pitted skin around the swollen site can also be a warn... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome Cellulitis Causes? | Cellulitis happens when there's a break in the skin and bacteria get inside. It usually shows up on damaged skin such as inflamed wounds, dirty cuts, and areas with poor blood circulation.
Although many different types of bacteria cause cellulitis, the two most common types are Group A streptococcus andStaphylococcus ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome Types of Cellulitis? | Common parts of the body affected by cellulitis are your legs, feet, toes, arms, hands, and fingers. Doctors also label types of cellulitis based on where the infection starts, including:
Periorbital cellulitis
This is an infection of the eyelid or the skin around the eye. It's most common in children. The cause is o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome Common Cellulitis Locations? | Cellulitis most commonly shows up in the lower legs but can occur anywhere in the body. Some examples include:
Cellulitis on toes
Cellulitis on your toes can cause the skin to become swollen, red, painful, and warm to the touch. Flaking and peeling skin and blisters can happen, too. Cellulitis on the toes happens for... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome Cellulitis Symptoms? | Cellulitissymptoms usually start with a small area of skin that's red, swollen, tender, and warm. The skin may be pitted like an orange peel or developblisters. You may have a fever and chills. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome Cellulitis Risk Factors? | You’re more likely to get cellulitis if you:
• Have an injury to the skin
• Have a weakimmune systemfrom diabetes, cancer such as leukemia, or HIV/AIDS
• Have circulatory problems, such as insufficient blood flow to your arms and legs, poor drainage of your veins or lymphatic system (lymphedema), or varicose veins -... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome Cellulitis Diagnosis? | Often doctors can diagnose cellulitis based on how your skin looks. Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and examine your skin. You might need a blood test to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms. Other procedures could include:
X-ray.This is used to see if there’s a foreign object in your skin or if th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome Cellulitis Complications? | Rarely, the infection can spread and cause complications such as:
• Bacteremia, a blood infection
• Endocarditis, an infection of the inner linings of the heart's valves and chambers
• Osteomyelitis, a bone infection
• Sepsis, an extreme whole-body response to infection
• Toxic shock syndrome, a life-threatening c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome Cellulitis Treatment? | While treating cellulitis, the goal is to get rid of the bacteria that caused theinfection. Usually, the way to do that is withantibiotics.
Cellulitis antibiotics
Cellulitis treatment usually includes an antibiotic such as dicloxacillin or cephalexin, which you take by mouth for 5 days (or longer if specified). Which... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome Cellulitis Surgery? | Most of the time, antibiotics are enough to treat cellulitis. Surgery usually isn't necessary, unless your doctor needs to open and drain anabscessor remove pus that has collected in the tissue. They may also cut away dead tissue to help the area heal. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome Cellulitis Prevention? | Use these tips to avoid cellulitis:
• Practice good personal hygiene, and keep your skin clean.
• Rub a lotion or moisturizer onto your skin to prevent cracks.
• Wear sturdy, well-fitting shoes or slippers with loose-fitting cotton socks. Don’t walk barefoot outdoors.
• Keep your wounds clean. Wash the wound every ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome Cellulitis Outlook? | Cellulitis should go away after you take antibiotics as prescribed. You may need to take antibiotics for longer than a week if the infection is serious.
In rare cases, cellulitis can spread through the bloodstream and cause more serious problems, such as a heart infection or blood infection. You may need treatment in ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome Takeaways? | Cellulitis is a commonbacterial infectionof the skin that can occur all over the body but most commonly appears in the lower legs. Symptoms include redness, swelling, and skin that is warm to the touch. If left untreated, cellulitis can become serious and spread to the bloodstream. Treatment usually involves a course o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wells' Syndrome Cellulitis FAQs? | Is cellulitis very serious?
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and not usually serious if treated. Most forms of cellulitis, which can occur all over the body, clear up following a course of antibiotics.
Some types, such as cellulitis in the eye, can be very serious and can cause blindness. If your case ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 1. How do people get infected with West Nile virus (WNV)? | People get West Nile virus from the bite of amosquitothat has fed on an infected bird.Mosquitoescan't transmit the virus from one person to another. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 2. What are the symptoms of West Nile virus infection? | Four out of five people infected with West Nile virus don't have any symptoms. A few of these people may develop lingering infections that might cause problems years later. But most will become immune to the virus and never get a West Nile illness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 3. How is West Nile virus treated? | There is no specific treatment for West Nile virus infection. More severe cases require intensive hospital care. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 4. What are the risks of West Nile virus infection for pregnant women? | There have been a few miscarriages among women infected during pregnancy, but it's not clear whether the virus played a role. Most women known to have been infected with West Nile virus during pregnancy have given birth to normal, uninfected babies. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 5. Should I continue breastfeeding if I have symptoms of West Nile virus? | At least one woman appears to have passed West Nile virus to their child duringbreastfeeding. This appears to happen only rarely. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 6. What are the chances of dying from West Nile virus infection? | The odds of getting the most severe forms of West Nile disease are about one in 150. The overall death rate in severe disease is about 10%. That makes the overall odds of dying from a West Nile infection about one in 1,500. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 7. How does West Nile virus actually cause severe illness and death in humans? | West Nile virus causes severe disease when it crosses the blood/brainbarrier and infects thebrainand spinal cord. The virus disturbs normal brain function -- including disruption of the nerve impulses needed for breathing -- which can be fatal. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | West Nile Encephalitis: 8. Should people avoid donating blood or getting blood transfusions or organ transplants? | Blood is lifesaving and often in short supply. Donating blood is safe, and we encourageblood donationnow and in the future. Approximately 4.5 million persons receive blood or blood products annually. Although persons needing blood transfusions ororgan transplantsshould be aware of the risk for WNV infection, the benefi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 9. How do health care providers test for West Nile virus? | If your doctor suspects you have a West Nile virus infection, they will send a sample of your blood to a lab for tests. The most common tests look for antibodies against the virus, showing that you've recently been infected. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 10. Who is at risk for getting West Nile virus infection? | Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus are found in all of the lower 48 states. Mosquitoes are most plentiful in late summer. West Nile season usually peaks in August and September. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 11. Can you get West Nile encephalitis from another person? | No. West Nile encephalitis is not transmitted from person to person. For example, you cannot get West Nile virus from touching orkissinga person who has the disease or from a health care worker who has treated someone with the disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 12. Where did West Nile virus come from? | West Nile virus was first detected in the U.S. in New York City in 1999. It is not known where the U.S. virus originated but it is most closely related to strains found in the Middle East. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 13. Is West Nile virus seasonal in its occurrence? | In the U.S., West Nile virus cases occur primarily in the late summer or early fall. In southern climates, where temperatures are milder, West Nile virus can be transmitted year-round. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 14. Is there a vaccine available to protect humans from West Nile virus? | No. However, vaccines have been made against similar viruses, so a West Nilevaccineappears possible. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 15. If I live in an area where birds or mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been reported and a mosquito bites me, am I likely to get sick? | No. Even in areas where the virus is circulating, very few mosquitoes are infected with the virus. Even if the mosquito is infected, less than 1% of people who get bitten and become infected will get severely ill. The chances you will become severely ill from any one mosquito bite are extremely small. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 16. If a person contracts West Nile virus, does that person develop a natural immunity to future infection by the virus? | It is assumed that immunity will be lifelong; however, it may wane in later years. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | 17. If my dog/cat becomes infected with West Nile virus, does it pose a risk to the health of my family or other animals? | While cats and dogs can get West Nile infections, they cannot spread the virus to people. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Symptoms of West Syndrome? | West syndrome causes seizures. They last only a few seconds, but they happen in bunches called clusters. There can be as many as 150seizuresin a cluster, and some babies can have up to 60 clusters a day. Sometimes, they don’t happen in clusters at first. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are West Syndrome Causes and Risk Factors? | This condition is rare. It affects fewer than 6 babies out 10,000. Most infants get it before they’re a year old, usually between months 4 and 8. A little over half of babies who have West syndrome are boys. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is West Syndrome Diagnosed? | If your child’s doctor suspects West syndrome, they’ll ask for detailed information about your child’s seizures. Try to take a video before the appointment so you can show them what theseizureslook like. This can help your doctor figure out if it’s West syndrome, which is often mistaken for colic. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are West Syndrome Outlook? | Usually, the spasms stop by the time a child is 4 years old. But most people who have West syndrome will have other kinds ofepilepsyor seizure conditions when they’re older.
West syndrome can affect your child’s development and ability to think. How severe their problems are depends on what caused the condition and ho... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are West Syndrome In the Long Term? | The future depends on what caused your baby’s West syndrome. If it's from an injury, infection, or a condition like tuberous sclerosis complex, they may not fare as well.
If there wasn’t another cause and their development was on track before it, their chances of a normal life are a little bit better than 50-50. The o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are West Syndrome How to Get Support? | Parents of children with West syndrome can find -- or give -- help via the Infantile Spasms Project, an online forum run by the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Wet AMD: What Is Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration? | Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that destroys the macula, which is part of the retina at the back of your eye. Your macula allows you to see color, fine detail, and things directly in front of you (which is your central or “straight ahead” vision). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How Wet AMD Causes Vision Loss? | A healthy macula is flat. With wet AMD, leaked blood and fluids cause a bulge in your retina. The leaking blood vessels can also cause scar tissue to form and damage cells in your retina. That damages your central vision. Images in front of you might be distorted. For example, straight lines may look wavy. Things in yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | WHCR: What Is Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome? | It can be very hard to learn that your child has Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, also known as 4p- syndrome. Naturally, you have a lot of questions about what caused it and how it can be treated. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | WHCR: What Causes It? | Doctors don’t really know what causes this spontaneous genetic change that occurs during a baby’s development. The “broken” chromosome usually isn’t inherited from either parent; the deletion typically occurs after fertilization. Doctors do think that three different genes can be deleted from chromosome 4, and all are ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | WHCR: What Are the Symptoms? | Wolf-Hirschhorn affects many parts of the body, both physical and mental. The most common symptoms are abnormalities of the face, delayed development, intellectual disabilities, and seizures. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | WHCR: How Is It Diagnosed? | Sometimes your doctor can find the physical signs of Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome with routine ultrasounds during yourfirst trimester of pregnancy. Or chromosome issues could show up in what’s known as an expanded cell-free DNA screening test. But these are both just screenings, not diagnostic tests. Your doctor will need ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Wheezing? | Wheezingis a whistling sound you may hear when youbreathe. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Does Wheezing Sound Like? | Wheezing usually sounds like a high-pitched whistle. “Wheezing is a long-duration, high-pitched, musical sound when someone is breathing out,” although sometimes you can hear wheezing when you breathe in as well, Moss says. Wheezing may sound a bit like hissing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Wheezing? | The whistling sound happens when air moves through airways that are narrowed, much like the way a whistle or flute makes music. Wheezing happens when your lower airways are narrowed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How can I stop wheezing immediately? | If your wheezing is severe and making it difficult to breathe, you may need albuterol or oxygen treatment. If your wheezing is not severe, you can try breathing exercises, such as belly breathing, to help relax your airways. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can GERD cause wheezing? | Yes. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that can cause wheezing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How can I stop wheezing without inhalers? | You may or may not need medication for your wheezing. Breathing exercises also may help you stop wheezing. Sometimes wheezing will go away on its own. “For example, someone who’s allergic to a cat and has asthma, and goes to a house where there's a cat, may notice that they start wheezing right away and leave the house... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can wheezing be cured? | Wheezing isn’t exactly a disease that can be cured, but it can be stopped. For example, if you’re wheezing because you have asthma, taking preventative medication daily can help stop your wheezing. “A lot of people wouldn’t necessarily call that being cured because they’re still taking medication preventatively. So, a ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wheezing in Infants? | Wheezing is common in infants. About 50% of children have a wheezing episode in their first year of life.
Young children are more likely to wheeze because their airways are small, and they’re also more likely to get upper respiratory infections than adults are. When this happens, the infants’ small passages swell, and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diagnosing the Cause of Wheezing? | To diagnose the cause of your wheezing, your doctor will perform an exam. They will also ask you some questions, such as:
• How long have you been wheezing?
• Does it happen when youexercise?
• Do you wheeze all the time?
• Do you wheeze more during the day or at night?
• Does rest help control your wheezing?
• D... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Wheezing? | If your wheezing is making it difficult to breathe, see a doctor so you can get the right treatment.
If your wheezing isn’t bothering you and you don’t need immediate treatment, here are some things you can do to ease or prevent wheezing:
• Keep the air moist. Use ahumidifier, take a warm, steamy shower, or sit in th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breathing Exercises for Wheezing? | Breathing exercises can reduce your wheezing and help your lungs work more efficiently. “Breathing techniques can also help the airway relax — help to change how a person is breathing and moving air in their airway,” Moss says.
Try these breathing techniques:
Pursed-lip breathing.Breathe in through your nose. Breathe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wheezing When to See a Doctor? | Mild wheezing, the type that happens when you have acold, should go away when the illness does. If it’s not bothering you, you may not need to see a health care provider.
But you should see a doctor if you have:
• Trouble breathing
• Fast breathing
• Skinthat briefly turns blue
Go to the ER if your wheezing:
• St... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wheezing Takeaways? | Wheezing can be caused by many different things, including chronic conditions such as asthma, having a cold, and being exposed to an allergen, such as pollen. If wheezing is making it hard for you to breathe, you should get immediate medical attention. The right treatment for your wheezing depends on the cause. It’s im... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wheezing FAQs? | How can I stop wheezing immediately?
If your wheezing is severe and making it difficult to breathe, you may need albuterol or oxygen treatment. If your wheezing is not severe, you can try breathing exercises, such as belly breathing, to help relax your airways.
Can GERD cause wheezing?
Yes. Gastroesophageal reflux d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Whiplash? | Whiplashis a common neck injury, affecting almost 3 million people in the U.S. every year. You may have heard it called neck sprain or neck strain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Whiplash? | Typically, whiplash is caused by an abrupt forward-to-backward jerking motion of the head, often as a result of a car accident, especially when the vehicle is hit from behind. When you are hit from behind, your head tilts forward sharply and then pitches backward with force. These movements can damage the tissue in you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Whiplash Diagnosed? | When you see your doctor or a doctor in the emergency room or urgent care clinic, the first thing they will want to know is what happened. Be as specific as possible because they need to know when the accident happened, how your head moved, and what caused the accident. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is whiplash a serious injury? | For most people, whiplash is a painful injury but not a serious one. However, if you have whiplash and experience symptoms such as passing out, dizziness, numbness or tingling headaches, and others, this is serious and you should be checked by a doctor as soon as possible. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does a whiplash injury last? | Most mild to moderate whiplash injuries last only a few days or weeks. More serious whiplash can cause pain and stiffness for a longer period. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Will whiplash heal on its own? | Mild and moderate whiplash typically can heal on its own, with rest, ice, and pain relief. If you have more severe whiplash, your doctor will help you manage your treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What can be mistaken for whiplash? | Doctors seeing a patient for possible whiplash would need to rule out other injuries, such as spinal cord suppression, fracture, or bone displacement in the neck. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What happens if whiplash goes untreated? | Untreated whiplash could leave you with chronic pain and stiffness. This can lead to difficulty sleeping and performing everyday activities. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whiplash Symptoms? | Symptoms of whiplash may be delayed for 24 hours or more after the initial trauma. However, people who experience whiplash may develop one or more of the following symptoms, usually within the first few days after the injury:
• Neck painand stiffness
• Pain that worsens when you move your neck
• Headaches
• Pain or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Home Remedies for Whiplash? | If you have neck pain and stiffness after an accident or a fall, it’s best to get checked by a doctor to make sure you don’t have a serious injury. If you have minor whiplash (Grade 1 or 2) that doesn't get worse, it’s possible to take care of it at home.
Don’t try to manage this at home if you have any of the followi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whiplash Complications? | Recovery from whiplash depends on how severe it is. If it’s mild, recovery can be as short as a few days or weeks. More severe whiplash can take longer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whiplash Takeaways? | Whiplash is a common neck injury. The most common cause is a motor vehicle accident, but you can get whiplash from any type of injury that forces your head to move forward and back quickly. Mild whiplash can likely be managed at home with rest, ice, and pain relievers. However, mild or moderate whiplash should be check... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whiplash FAQs? | Is whiplash a serious injury?
For most people, whiplash is a painful injury but not a serious one. However, if you have whiplash and experience symptoms such as passing out, dizziness, numbness or tingling headaches, and others, this is serious and you should be checked by a doctor as soon as possible.
How long does ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Whipple’s Disease? | Whipple’s disease was first recognized in 1907 by George Hoyt Whipple. The case centered on a man who had problems withweight loss,arthritis, chroniccough, andfever. More than a century later, doctors still don’t know much about the disease, but they do have ways to treat it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whipple’s Disease Symptoms? | Whipple’s disease can affect how you digest food and take in nutrients. It can make you weak andtiredand lead to:
• Bellypain
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Dark spots on yourskin
• Joint pain
If it affects your nervous system, it can bring on:
• Loss of muscle control
• Confusion andmemory loss
• Seizures
• Visi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whipple’s Disease Causes? | Bacteria calledT. whippleicause Whipple’s disease. Scientists aren’t exactly sure how the bacteria get in your body, but they think it may be a part of some people’s normal mix of bacteria or it may come in through yourmouth. There’s no evidence that it can be passed from person to person.
Researchers have found that ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whipple’s Disease Diagnosis? | If your doctor thinks you might have Whipple’s disease, they’ll talk with you about your medical history and do aphysical examto check for pain or tenderness in your belly or dark spots on your skin. They’ll also test a sample of yourbloodto see if you’re low on any nutrients.
They’ll probably recommend a procedure ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whipple’s Disease Treatment? | If tests show that you have Whipple’s disease, your doctor will give youantibioticsthrough an IV in your arm to kill the bacteria. They also may recommend fluids to keep you hydrated and extravitaminsand minerals to make sure you get enough nutrients.
You should feel better in a couple of weeks, but it may take your s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Whooping Cough? | Whooping cough(also known as pertussis) is a bacterial infection that affects yourrespiratory tract, especially your nose and throat. It causes long stretches of severe coughs that sometimes end with a whooping sound. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Whooping Cough? | A type of bacteria calledBordetella pertussiscauses whooping cough. If a person with whooping cough sneezes, laughs, or coughs, small droplets that contain this bacteria may fly through the air. You might get sick if you breathe in the droplets. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can adults get whooping cough? | Anyone can get whooping cough, including adults. In adults, whooping cough usually occurs in those who haven't received the vaccine or whose immunity has worn off. They also tend to have milder symptoms than children, especially those adults who've received the vaccine. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whooping Cough Symptoms? | At first, whooping cough has the same symptoms as the averagecold:
• Mild coughing
• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Low fever(below 102 F)
You may also havediarrheaearly on.
After about 7-10 days, thecoughturns into “coughing spells” that may end with a whooping sound as the person tries to breathe in air.
Because the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whooping Cough Complications? | Whooping cough is dangerous for babies, especially those who are younger than 1 year oldbecause it can keep them from getting the oxygen they need. This can cause:
• Brain damage or bleeding on thebrain
• Pneumonia
• Seizures
• Apnea
• Convulsions | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whooping Cough Diagnosis? | Because symptoms of whooping cough are a lot like those caused by a cold, the flu, orbronchitis, it can be hard to diagnose it early on. Your doctor may be able to tell that you have it by the sound of your cough, but tests can confirm it.
• Nose or throat culture.A simple swab of the area where your nose and throat m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whooping Cough Treatment and Home Remedies? | If you find out you have whooping cough early on,antibiotics can help cut down coughing and other symptoms. They can also help prevent the infection from spreading to others. But most people are diagnosed too late for antibiotics to work well.
Don't use over-the-counter cough medicines,cough suppressants, orexpectoran... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whooping Cough Prevention? | Vaccines and other preventative medications can reduce the risk of spreading the infection.
Whooping cough vaccine
TheDTaP vaccinecan help protect children from whooping cough. Starting at 2 months, infants should get a dose every other month for the first 6 months, another between 15 and 18 months, and then one last... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whooping Cough Outlook? | If you have whooping cough, you'll usually havecold symptomsfor up to 2 weeks and then 10 weeks or more of coughing fits. Within another few weeks, you should slowly start to feel better as your symptoms improve. The recovery time for some may be months. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Takeaways? | Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very contagious bacterial infection of your nose and throat, or your respiratory tract. It causes long stretches of severe coughs that sometimes end with a whooping sound. The symptoms can persist for a few weeks to several months. Infants under 2 months of age are most at ... | local_scraped |
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