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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pneumothorax? | A pneumothorax can be caused by:
• Chest injury.Any blunt or penetrating injury to your chest can cause lung collapse. Some injuries may happen during physical assaults or car crashes, while others may inadvertently occur during medical procedures that involve the insertion of a needle into the chest.
• Lung disease.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Pneumothorax? | In general, men are far more likely to have a pneumothorax than women are. The type of pneumothorax caused by ruptured air blisters is most likely to occur in people between 20 and 40 years old, especially if the person is very tall and underweight.
Underlying lung disease or mechanical ventilation can be a cause or a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Pneumothorax? | Potential complications vary, depending on the size and severity of the pneumothorax as well as the cause and treatment. Sometimes air may continue to leak if the opening in the lung won't close or pneumothorax may recur. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Primary sclerosing cholangitis? | Primary sclerosing (skluh-ROHS-ing) cholangitis (koh-lan-JIE-tis) is a disease of the bile ducts. Bile ducts carry the digestive liquid bile from your liver to your small intestine. In primary sclerosing cholangitis, inflammation causes scars within the bile ducts. These scars make the ducts hard and narrow and gradual... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Primary sclerosing cholangitis? | Primary sclerosing cholangitis is often diagnosed before symptoms appear when a routine blood test or an X-ray taken for an unrelated condition shows liver abnormalities.
Early signs and symptoms often include:
• Fatigue
• Itching
• Yellow eyes and skin (jaundice)
• Abdominal pain
Many people diagnosed with prima... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Primary sclerosing cholangitis? | It's not clear what causes primary sclerosing cholangitis. An immune system reaction to an infection or toxin may trigger the disease in people who are genetically predisposed to it.
A large proportion of people with primary sclerosing cholangitis also have inflammatory bowel disease, an umbrella term that includes ul... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Primary sclerosing cholangitis? | Factors that may increase the risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis include:
• Age.Primary sclerosing cholangitis can occur at any age, but it's most often diagnosed between the ages of 30 and 40.
• Sex.Primary sclerosing cholangitis occurs more often in men.
• Inflammatory bowel disease.A large proportion of peopl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Primary sclerosing cholangitis? | Complications of primary sclerosing cholangitis may include:
• Liver disease and failure.Chronic inflammation of the bile ducts throughout your liver can lead to tissue scarring (cirrhosis), liver cell death and, eventually, loss of liver function.
• Repeated infections.If scarring of the bile ducts slows or stops th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Prostate cancer? | Prostate cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the prostate. The prostate is a small gland that helps make semen. It's found just below the bladder. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Prostate cancer is usually found early, and it often... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Prostate cancer? | Prostate cancer may not cause symptoms at first. Most prostate cancers are found at an early stage. This means that the cancer is only in the prostate. An early-stage prostate cancer often doesn't cause symptoms.
When they happen, early-stage prostate cancer signs and symptoms can include:
• Blood in the urine, which... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Prostate cancer? | It's often not clear what causes prostate cancer. Healthcare professionals have found some things that raise the risk of this cancer. These include older age, obesity and a family history of prostate cancer. The exact cause of prostate cancer often isn't known.
Prostate cancer starts when cells in the prostate develop... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Prostate cancer? | Factors that can increase the risk of prostate cancer include:
• Older age.The risk of prostate cancer goes up with age. It's most common after age 50.
• Race and ethnicity.In the United States, Black people have a greater risk of prostate cancer than do people of other races and ethnicities. Healthcare professionals... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Prostate cancer? | Complications of prostate cancer and its treatments include:
• Cancer that spreads.Prostate cancer can spread to other parts of the body, such as the bones or other organs. When prostate cancer spreads, it's called metastatic prostate cancer.
• Incontinence.Prostate cancer and its treatment can cause leaking of urine... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Prostate cancer? | There is no sure way to prevent prostate cancer. You can help reduce your risk of prostate cancer if you:
• Choose a healthy diet.Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Limit the amount of animal fats you eat. Fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins and nutrients that can do good for your health.Foo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Rectal cancer? | Rectal cancer is a kind of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the rectum. The rectum is the last several inches of the large intestine. It starts at the end of the final segment of the colon and ends when it reaches the short, narrow passage known as the anus.
Cancer inside the rectum and cancer inside the col... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Rectal cancer? | Rectal cancer may not cause symptoms early on. Symptoms of rectal cancer usually happen when the disease is advanced.
Signs and symptoms of rectal cancer include:
• A change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation or a more-frequent need to pass stool.
• A feeling that the bowel doesn't empty completely.
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Your guide to navigating rectal cancer treatment of Rectal cancer? | Making rectal cancer treatment decisions can be
challenging. We're here to help. Get our free guide and learn more about what rectal
cancer might mean for you so you can make decisions with confidence. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Rectal cancer? | The exact cause of most rectal cancers isn't known.
Rectal cancer happens when cells in the rectum develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell a cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA gives instructions to grow and multiply at a set rate. The instructions tell the cells to die at a ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Rectal cancer? | Factors that may increase the risk of rectal cancer are the same as those that increase the risk of colon cancer. Colorectal cancer risk factors include:
• A personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps.Your risk of colorectal cancer is higher if you've already had rectal cancer, colon cancer or adenomatous polyps.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Rectal cancer? | Rectal cancer can lead to complications, including:
• Bleeding in the rectum.Rectal cancer often causes bleeding in the rectum. Sometimes the amount of blood is worrying, and treatment might be needed to stop it right away.
• Intestinal obstruction.Rectal cancer can grow to block the intestines. This prevents stool f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Rectal cancer? | There's no sure way to prevent rectal cancer, but you can reduce your risk if you: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Retinoblastoma? | Retinoblastoma is a kind of eye cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive lining on the inside of the eye.
The retina is made up of nerve tissue that senses light as it comes in through the front of the eye. The light causes the retina to send signals to the brain. The br... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Retinoblastoma? | Retinoblastoma signs and symptoms include:
• A white color in the center circle of the eye when light is shone in the eye. It might show up in flash photos.
• Eye redness.
• Eye swelling.
• Eyes that seem to be looking in different directions.
• Vision loss. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Retinoblastoma? | Retinoblastoma is caused by changes inside the cells in the eye. It's not always clear what causes the changes that lead to this eye cancer.
Retinoblastoma starts when cells in the eye get changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA gives instructi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Retinoblastoma? | Risk factors for retinoblastoma include:
• Young age.Retinoblastoma is most common in very young children. It's typically diagnosed by age 2. Retinoblastoma that happens later in life is very rare.
• DNA changes that run in families.DNA variations that increase the risk of retinoblastoma can be passed from parents to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Retinoblastoma? | Children with retinoblastoma can develop complications. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Retinoblastoma? | There's no way to prevent retinoblastoma.
Some retinoblastomas are caused by DNA changes that run in families. If retinoblastoma runs in your family, tell your healthcare professional. Together you might consider genetic testing to look for variations in your DNA that increase the risk of retinoblastoma. Your health p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Scoliosis? | Scoliosis is a side-to-side curve of the spine. It's most often diagnosed after age 10 or in the early teen years. The spine can curve to either side and in different parts of the back. Experts don't know the cause of most childhood scoliosis.
Most scoliosis is mild. But some curves get worse as children grow. If the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Scoliosis? | Symptoms of scoliosis may include:
• Change in posture.
• Shoulders that aren't even.
• One shoulder blade that looks bigger than the other.
• Waist that isn't even.
• One hip higher than the other.
• One side of the rib cage pushing forward.
• One side of the back poking out when bending forward.
Most often wi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Scoliosis? | Experts don't know what causes the most common type of scoliosis. But the condition can run in families. The following may cause some types of scoliosis:
• Certain conditions of the muscles and nerves that let the body move, called neuromuscular conditions. Conditions include cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy.
• B... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Scoliosis? | Risk factors for getting the most common type of scoliosis include:
• Being age 10 or older.Symptoms most often begin in the early teen years.
• Being assigned female at birth.Both sexes get mild scoliosis at about the same rate. But people assigned female at birth have a higher risk of the curve getting worse and ne... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Scoliosis? | Most people with scoliosis have a mild form. In a growing child, scoliosis can get worse. Worse scoliosis sometimes causes complications, including:
• Breathing problems.The spine may press against the lungs. This can make it harder to breathe.
• Back problems.People who get scoliosis as children may be more likely t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Self-injury/cutting? | Nonsuicidal self-injury, often simply called self-injury, is the act of harming your own body on purpose, such as by cutting or burning yourself. It's usually not meant as a suicide attempt. This type of self-injury is a harmful way to cope with emotional pain, sadness, anger and stress.
While self-injury may bring a ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Self-injury/cutting? | Symptoms of self-injury may include:
• Scars, often in patterns.
• Fresh cuts, scratches, bruises, bite marks or other wounds.
• Excessive rubbing of an area to create a burn.
• Keeping sharp objects or other items used for self-injury on hand.
• Wearing long sleeves or long pants to hide self-injury, even in hot ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Self-injury/cutting? | There's no one single or simple cause that leads someone to self-injure. In general, self-injury may result from:
• Poor coping skills.Nonsuicidal self-injury is usually the result of an inability to cope in healthy ways with stress and emotional pain.
• Difficulty managing emotions.Having a hard time controlling, ex... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Self-injury/cutting? | Teenagers and young adults are most likely to self-injure, but those in other age groups do it, too. Self-injury often starts in the preteen or early teen years, when emotional changes happen fast, often and unexpectedly. During this time, teens also face increasing peer pressure, loneliness, and conflicts with parents... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Self-injury/cutting? | Self-injury can cause complications, such as:
• Worsening feelings of shame, guilt and low self-esteem.
• Infection, either from wounds or from sharing tools.
• Permanent scars or other permanent harm to the body.
• Worsening of underlying issues and conditions, if not properly treated.
• Severe injury that could ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Skin cancer? | Skin cancer is cancer that starts as a growth of cells on the skin. The cells can invade and destroy healthy body tissue. Sometimes the cells break away and spread to other parts of the body.
Many kinds of skin cancer exist. The most common skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. While these... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Skin cancer? | Most skin cancers are caused by exposure to light from the sun. The light that comes from the sun is a kind of ultraviolet light. That kind of light also can come from tanning beds and tanning lamps. Ultraviolet light contains radiation that changes the DNA inside skin cells and leads to skin cancer.
Not all skin canc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Skin cancer? | Factors that may increase the risk of skin cancer include:
• Skin that sunburns easily.Anyone of any skin color can get skin cancer. But the risk is higher in people with skin that sunburns easily. The risk of skin cancer also is higher in people who have blond or red hair, light-colored eyes or freckles.
• Light fro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Skin cancer? | Most skin cancers can be prevented by protecting yourself from the sun. To lower the risk of skin cancer you can:
• Stay out of the sun during the middle of the day.For much of North America, the sun's rays are strongest between about 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Plan outdoor activities at other times of the day. When outside, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Soft tissue sarcoma? | A soft tissue sarcoma may not cause any symptoms at first. As the cancer grows, it may cause:
• A noticeable lump or swelling.
• Pain, if the growth presses on nerves or muscles. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Soft tissue sarcoma? | Factors that may raise the risk of sarcoma include:
• Inherited syndromes.A risk of soft tissue sarcoma can run in families. Genetic syndromes that increase the risk include hereditary retinoblastoma, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis, neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis and Werner syndrome.
• Ch... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin? | Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is a type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells on the skin. It starts in cells called squamous cells. The squamous cells make up the middle and outer layers of the skin. Squamous cell carcinoma is a common type of skin cancer.
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is usually not... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin? | Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin most often occurs on sun-exposed skin. This includes the scalp, the backs of the hands, the ears or the lips. But it can occur anywhere on the body. It can even occur inside the mouth, on the bottoms of the feet or on the genitals. When squamous cell carcinoma of the skin happens in ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin? | Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin occurs when the squamous cells in the skin get changes in their DNA. Cells' DNA holds the instructions that tell cells what to do. The changes tell the squamous cells to multiply quickly. The cells continue living when healthy cells would die as part of their natural life cycle.
Thi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin? | Factors that can increase the risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin include:
• Having skin that sunburns easily.Anyone of any skin color can get squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. But it's more common in people who have low levels of melanin in their skin. Melanin is a substance that gives color to skin. It al... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin? | Untreated squamous cell carcinoma of the skin can destroy nearby healthy tissue. It can spread to the lymph nodes or other organs. And it can be fatal, although this is not common.
The risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin spreading may be higher if the cancer:
• Grows very large or deep.
• Involves the mucous... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin? | Most squamous cell carcinomas of the skin can be prevented. To protect yourself:
• Stay out of the sun during the middle of the day.For much of North America, the sun's rays are strongest between about 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Plan outdoor activities at other times of the day, even during winter or when the sky is cloudy. W... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Stomach cancer? | Stomach cancer, which is also called gastric cancer, is a growth of cells that starts in the stomach. The stomach is in the upper middle part of the belly, just below the ribs. The stomach helps to break down and digest food.
Stomach cancer can happen in any part of the stomach. In most of the world, stomach cancers h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Stomach cancer? | Signs and symptoms of stomach cancer may include:
• Trouble swallowing
• Belly pain
• Feeling bloated after eating
• Feeling full after eating small amounts of food
• Not feeling hungry when you would expect to be hungry
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Losing weight without trying
• Feeling v... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Stomach cancer? | It's not clear what causes stomach cancer. Experts believe most stomach cancers start when something hurts the inside lining of the stomach. Examples include having an infection in the stomach, having long-standing acid reflux and eating a lot of salty foods. Not everyone with these risk factors gets stomach cancer, th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Stomach cancer? | Factors that increase the risk of stomach cancer include:
• Ongoing problems with stomach acid backing up into the esophagus, which is called gastroesophageal reflux disease
• A diet high in salty and smoked foods
• A diet low in fruits and vegetables
• Infection in the stomach caused by a germ called Helicobacter ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Stomach cancer? | To lower the risk of stomach cancer, you can:
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.Try to include fruits and vegetables in your diet each day. Choose a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.
• Reduce the amount of salty and smoked foods you eat.Protect your stomach by limiting these foods.
• Stop smoking.If you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Stroke? | An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced. This prevents brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes. Another type of stroke is a hemorrhagic stroke. It occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts and causes bleeding in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Stroke? | If you or someone you're with may be having a stroke, pay attention to the time the symptoms began. Some treatments are most effective when given soon after a stroke begins.
Symptoms of stroke include:
• Trouble speaking and understanding what others are saying.A person having a stroke may be confused, slur words or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Stroke? | There are two main causes of stroke. An ischemic stroke is caused by a blocked artery in the brain. A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by leaking or bursting of a blood vessel in the brain. Some people may have only a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). ATIAdoesn't c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Stroke? | Many factors can increase the risk of stroke. Potentially treatable stroke risk factors include: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Stroke? | A stroke can sometimes cause temporary or permanent disabilities. Complications depend on how long the brain lacks blood flow and which part is affected. Complications may include:
• Loss of muscle movement, known as paralysis.You may become paralyzed on one side of the body. Or you may lose control of certain muscles... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Stroke? | You can take steps to prevent a stroke. It's important to know your stroke risk factors and follow the advice of your healthcare professional about healthy lifestyle strategies. If you've had a stroke, these measures might help prevent another stroke. If you have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA), these steps can h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Sudden cardiac arrest? | Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the sudden loss of all heart activity due to an irregular heart rhythm. Breathing stops. The person becomes unconscious. Without immediate treatment, sudden cardiac arrest can lead to death.
Emergency treatment for sudden cardiac arrest includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and sh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Sudden cardiac arrest? | Symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest are immediate and severe and include:
• Sudden collapse.
• No pulse.
• No breathing.
• Loss of consciousness.
Sometimes other symptoms occur before sudden cardiac arrest. These might include:
• Chest discomfort.
• Shortness of breath.
• Weakness.
• Fast-beating, fluttering or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Sudden cardiac arrest? | A change in the heart's electrical activity causes sudden cardiac arrest. The change makes the heart stop pumping blood. No blood flow goes to the body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Sudden cardiac arrest? | The same things that increase the risk of heart disease can raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. These include:
• A family history of coronary artery disease.
• Smoking.
• High blood pressure.
• High blood cholesterol.
• Obesity.
• Diabetes.
• An inactive lifestyle.
Other things that might increase the risk... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Sudden cardiac arrest? | When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, less blood flows to the brain. If the heart rhythm isn't rapidly restored, complications may include brain damage and death. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Sudden cardiac arrest? | Keeping the heart healthy may help prevent sudden cardiac arrest. Take these steps:
• Eat healthy.
• Stay active and get regular exercise.
• Do not smoke or use tobacco.
• Have regular checkups.
• Get screened for heart disease.
• Control blood pressure and cholesterol.
Genetic tests can be done to see if you ha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? | Sudden infant death syndrome is the unexplained death of a baby. The baby is usually less than a year old and seems to be healthy. It often happens during sleep. Sudden infant death syndrome also is known asSIDS. It is sometimes called crib death because infants often die in their cribs.
The cause ofSIDSis unknown. Bu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? | Both physical and sleep factors put an infant at risk ofSIDS. These factors vary from child to child. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? | SIDScan happen to any infant. But researchers have found several factors that might raise the risk. They include:
• Sex.Boys are slightly more likely than girls to die ofSIDS.
• Age.Infants are at higher risk between the second and fourth months of life.
• Race.For reasons that aren't well understood,SIDSoccurs more... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? | There's no definite way to preventSIDS. But you can help your baby sleep more safely by following these tips:
• Back to sleep.Place your baby to sleep in the correct position — on the back. Be sure to use the back position every time you or anyone else puts your baby to sleep for the first year of life. Don't trust th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Swimmer's itch? | Swimmer's itch is a rash that can occur after you go swimming or wading outdoors. It's most common after being in freshwater lakes and ponds, but you can get it in saltwater too.
Swimmer's itch is usually caused by a reaction to tiny parasites in the water that burrow into your skin while you're swimming or wading in ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Swimmer's itch? | Swimmer's itch symptoms include an itchy rash that looks like pimples or blisters. Symptoms may begin within minutes or as long as two days after swimming or wading in contaminated water.
Usually the rash affects skin that's not covered by swimsuits, wetsuits or waders. Your sensitivity to swimmer's itch can increase ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Swimmer's itch? | Swimmer's itch is caused by an allergic reaction to parasites that burrow into your skin from warm water. These parasites are found in some animals that live near ponds and lakes, including geese, ducks and muskrats.
The parasites' eggs get into the water through the animals' waste. When the young parasites hatch, the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Swimmer's itch? | Factors that can increase the risk of swimmer's itch include:
• Spending time in water that's infested with certain parasites.
• Forgetting to dry off with a towel after getting out of the water.
• Being sensitive to the parasites that cause swimmer's itch. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Swimmer's itch? | Swimmer's itch usually isn't serious, but your skin can become infected if you scratch the rash. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Swimmer's itch? | Follow these tips to avoid swimmer's itch:
• Choose swimming spots carefully.Avoid being in water near the shore where swimmer's itch is a known problem or where signs have been posted warning of the risk. Also avoid being in marshy areas where snails are often found.
• Rinse after swimming.Rinse exposed skin with cl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Testicular cancer? | Testicular cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the testicles. The testicles, which are also called testes, are in the scrotum. The scrotum is a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles make sperm and the hormone testosterone.
Testicular cancer isn't a common type of cancer. It can happen at any age... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Testicular cancer? | Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer include:
• A lump or swelling in either testicle
• A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
• A dull ache in the lower belly or groin
• Sudden swelling in the scrotum
• Pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum
• Enlargement or tenderness of the breast tissue
• Back pai... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Testicular cancer? | It's not clear what causes most testicular cancers.
Testicular cancer starts when something causes changes to the DNA of testicle cells. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. The changes tell the cells to grow and multiply quickly. The cancer cells go on living when healthy cells would die... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Testicular cancer? | Factors that may increase your risk of testicular cancer include:
• Having an undescended testicle, which is called cryptorchidism.The testes form in the belly during fetal development. They typically descend into the scrotum before birth. If you have a testicle that never descended, your risk of testicular cancer is ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Testicular cancer? | There's no way to prevent testicular cancer. If you get testicular cancer, there's nothing you could have done to prevent it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Throat cancer? | Throat cancer refers cancer that develops in your throat (pharynx) or voice box (larynx).
Your throat is a muscular tube that begins behind your nose and ends in your neck. Throat cancer most often begins in the flat cells that line the inside of your throat.
Your voice box sits just below your throat and also is sus... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Throat cancer? | Signs and symptoms of throat cancer may include:
• A cough
• Changes in your voice, such as hoarseness or not speaking clearly
• Difficulty swallowing
• Ear pain
• A lump or sore that doesn't heal
• A sore throat
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Throat cancer? | Throat cancer occurs when cells in your throat develop genetic mutations. These mutations cause cells to grow uncontrollably and continue living after healthy cells would normally die. The accumulating cells can form a tumor in your throat.
It's not clear what causes the mutation that causes throat cancer. But doctors... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Throat cancer? | Factors that can increase your risk of throat cancer include:
• Tobacco use, including smoking and chewing tobacco
• Excessive alcohol use
• Viral infections, including human papillomavirus (HPV) and Epstein-Barr virus
• A diet lacking in fruits and vegetables
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Exposure t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Throat cancer? | There's no proven way to prevent throat cancer from occurring. But in order to reduce your risk of throat cancer, you can:
• Stop smoking or don't start smoking.If you smoke, quit. If you don't smoke, don't start. Stopping smoking can be very difficult, so get some help. Your doctor can discuss the benefits and risks ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Thyroid cancer? | Thyroid cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the thyroid. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight.
Thyroid cancer might not cause any symptoms at first... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Thyroid cancer? | Most thyroid cancers don't cause any signs or symptoms early in the disease. As thyroid cancer grows, it may cause:
• A lump (nodule) that can be felt through the skin on your neck
• A feeling that close-fitting shirt collars are becoming too tight
• Changes to your voice, including increasing hoarseness
• Difficul... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Thyroid cancer? | Thyroid cancer happens when cells in the thyroid develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell the cell what to do. The changes, which doctors call mutations, tell the cells to grow and multiply rapidly. The cells go on living when healthy cells would naturally die. The accumulating cel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Thyroid cancer? | Factors that may increase the risk of thyroid cancer include:
• Female sex.Thyroid cancer occurs more often in women than in men. Experts think it may be related to the hormone estrogen. People who are assigned female sex at birth generally have higher levels of estrogen in their bodies.
• Exposure to high levels of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Thyroid cancer? | Doctors aren't sure what causes the gene changes that lead to most thyroid cancers, so there's no way to prevent thyroid cancer in people who have an average risk of the disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Ulcerative colitis? | Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in part of the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis (UL-sur-uh-tiv koe-LIE-tis) affects the innermost lining of the large intestine, called the colon, and rectum. Symptoms usually develop over time, rather... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Ulcerative colitis? | Ulcerative colitis symptoms can vary, depending on how serious the inflammation is and where it happens. Symptoms may include:
• Diarrhea, often with blood or pus.
• Rectal bleeding — passing a small amount of blood with stool.
• Belly pain and cramping.
• Rectal pain.
• Urgency to pass stool.
• Not being able to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Ulcerative colitis? | The exact cause of ulcerative colitis isn't known. Previously, diet and stress were suspected, but now healthcare professionals know that these factors may worsen but don't cause ulcerative colitis. Possible causes may include:
• Immune system issue.One possible cause is an immune system malfunction. When the immune s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Ulcerative colitis? | Ulcerative colitis affects about the same number of women and men. Risk factors may include:
• Age.Ulcerative colitis usually begins before the age of 30. But it can occur at any age, and some people may not develop the disease until after age 60.
• Race or ethnicity.Although white people have the highest risk of the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Ulcerative colitis? | Possible complications of ulcerative colitis include:
• Severe bleeding.
• A hole in the colon, known as a perforated colon.
• Severe dehydration.
• Loss of red blood cells, known as anemia.
• Bone loss, called osteoporosis.
• Inflammation of the skin, joints and eyes.
• An increased risk of colon cancer.
• A r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Undescended testicle? | A testicle that doesn't move down into its proper place in the scrotum before birth is called an undescended testicle. It's also known as cryptorchidism (krip-TOR-kih-diz-um). Most often, it's just one testicle that doesn't descend into the scrotum, which is the bag of skin that hangs below the penis. But sometimes bot... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Undescended testicle? | Not seeing or feeling a testicle in the scrotum is the main symptom of an undescended testicle.
Testicles form in an unborn baby's lower belly. During the last few months of pregnancy, the testicles typically move down from the stomach area. They move through a tubelike passage in the groin, called the inguinal canal,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Undescended testicle? | The exact cause of an undescended testicle isn't known. Genes, the health of the baby's mother and other factors might have a combined effect. Together they may disrupt the hormones, physical changes and nerve activity that play roles in how the testicles develop. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Undescended testicle? | Things that might raise the risk of an undescended testicle in a newborn include:
• Premature birth or low birth weight.
• Family history of undescended testicles.
• Health conditions in the baby, such as cerebral palsy or a problem with the wall of the abdomen.
• The mother having diabetes before or during pregnan... | local_scraped |
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