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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Undescended testicle? | The testicles need to be slightly cooler than regular body temperature to develop and work well. The scrotum provides this cooler place. Complications of a testicle not being located where it's supposed to be include:
• Testicular cancer.Men who've had an undescended testicle have a higher risk of testicular cancer. T... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Vaginal cancer? | Vaginal cancer may not cause any symptoms at first. As it grows, vaginal cancer may cause signs and symptoms, such as:
• Vaginal bleeding that isn't typical, such as after menopause or after sex.
• Vaginal discharge.
• A lump or mass in the vagina.
• Painful urination.
• Frequent urination.
• Constipation.
• Pel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Vaginal cancer? | Vaginal cancer begins when cells in the vagina 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 set time. In cancer cells, the DNA changes give diffe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Vaginal cancer? | Factors that may increase your risk of vaginal cancer include: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Vaginal cancer? | Vaginal cancer can spread to other parts of the body. It most often spreads to the lungs, liver and bones. When cancer spreads, it's called metastatic cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Vaginal cancer? | There is no sure way to prevent vaginal cancer. However, you may lower your risk if you: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Vulvar cancer? | Vulvar cancer is cancer that starts as a growth of cells on the vulva. The vulva is the area of skin that surrounds the urethra and vagina. It includes the clitoris and labia.
Vulvar cancer commonly forms as a lump or sore on the vulva that often causes itching. Though it can happen at any age, vulvar cancer is usuall... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Vulvar cancer? | Signs and symptoms of vulvar cancer may include:
• A lump, wartlike bump or an open sore on the vulva.
• Bleeding in the genital area that isn't from menstruation.
• Itching of the skin of the vulva that doesn't go away.
• Pain and tenderness that affects the vulva.
• Skin changes, such as changes in the color of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Vulvar cancer? | It's not always clear what causes vulvar cancer. This cancer starts on the area of skin that surrounds the urethra and vagina. This area of skin is called the vulva.
Vulvar cancer happens when cells in the vulva develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. In healthy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Vulvar cancer? | Factors that increase the risk of vulvar cancer include:
• Older age.The risk of vulvar cancer increases with age, though it can happen at any age. The average age at diagnosis is 65.
• Being exposed to human papillomavirus.Human papillomavirus, also calledHPV, is a common virus that's passed through sexual contact.H... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Vulvar cancer? | To lower the risk of vulvar cancer, don't smoke tobacco. Take steps to protect yourself from human papillomavirus infection. Human papillomavirus, also called HPV, is associated with the most common type of vulvar cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Vulvodynia? | Vulvodynia (vul-voe-DIN-e-uh) is a type of long-term pain or discomfort around the outer part of the female genitals, called the vulva. It lasts at least three months and has no clear cause. The pain, burning or irritation linked with vulvodynia can make you so uncomfortable that sitting for a long time or having sex b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Vulvodynia? | The main vulvodynia symptom is pain in the vulva, which includes the opening of the vagina. The pain often is described as:
• Burning.
• Irritation.
• Stinging.
• Rawness.
• Soreness.
• Sharp or knife-like pain.
You also may feel aching, throbbing and swelling.
How often the symptoms happen and where exactly th... | local_scraped |
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Vulvodynia? | Experts don't know what causes vulvodynia. Factors that might play a role include:
• Injury to or irritation of the nerves of the vulva.
• Past infections of the vagina.
• Painful swelling called inflammation that affects the vulva.
• Some genetic conditions.
• Allergies.
• Hormonal changes.
• Muscle spasm or we... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Vulvodynia? | Without treatment, vulvodynia can affect mental health, relationships and other aspects of your life.
The condition is linked with anxiety and depression. It's also tied to less sexual desire, arousal and enjoyment. Fear of having painful sex can cause spasms in the muscles around the vagina, a condition called vagini... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Wilms tumor? | Wilms tumor is a rare kidney cancer that mainly affects children. Also known as nephroblastoma, it's the most common cancer of the kidneys in children. Wilms tumor most often affects children ages 3 to 4. It becomes much less common after age 5, but it can affect older children and even adults.
Wilms tumor mostly occu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Wilms tumor? | Symptoms of Wilms tumor vary a lot. Some children don't seem to have any symptoms. But others with Wilms tumor have one or more of these symptoms:
• A mass in the stomach area that can be felt.
• Swelling in the stomach area.
• Pain in the stomach area.
Other symptoms might include:
• Fever.
• Blood in the urine.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Wilms tumor? | It's not clear what causes Wilms tumor.
Cancer begins when cells develop changes in their DNA. Cells' DNA holds the instructions that tell the cells what to do. The changes tell the cells to grow and multiply quickly. The cancer cells live while healthy cells die as part of their natural life cycle. With Wilms tumor, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Wilms tumor? | Factors that may increase the risk of Wilms tumor include:
• Being Black.In North America and Europe, Black children have a slightly higher risk of getting Wilms tumor than do children of other races. Asian-American children appear to have a lower risk than children of other races.
• Having a family history of Wilms ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Wilms tumor? | Wilms tumor can't be prevented.
If a child has any of the conditions that increase the risk for Wilms tumor, a health care provider might suggest doing kidney ultrasounds at times to look for anything unusual in the kidneys. Although this screening can't prevent Wilms tumor, it may help find the disease at an early st... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Yeast infection (vaginal)? | A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection. It causes irritation, discharge and itching of the vagina and the vulva. Vaginal yeast infection also is called vaginal candidiasis.
Vaginal yeast infection affects most people assigned female at birth at some point in life. Many have at least two infections.
People wh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Yeast infection (vaginal)? | Yeast infection symptoms range from mild to moderate. They may include:
• Itching and irritation in the vagina and tissues at the vaginal opening, called the vulva.
• A burning feeling, mainly during intercourse or while urinating.
• Redness and swelling of the vulva. Redness may be harder to see on Black or brown s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Women’s health topics - straight to your inbox of Yeast infection (vaginal)? | Get the latest information from our Mayo Clinic experts on women’s health topics, serious and complex conditions, wellness and more.Click to view a previewand subscribe below. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Yeast infection (vaginal)? | The fungus Candida albicans causes most vaginal yeast infections.
Most often, the vagina has a balance of yeast, including candida, and bacteria. Certain bacteria called lactobacillus work to prevent too much yeast.
But some factors can affect the balance. Too much candida or the fungus growing deeper into vaginal ce... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Yeast infection (vaginal)? | Factors that raise the risk of getting a yeast infection include:
• Antibiotic use.Yeast infections are common in people who take antibiotics. Broad-spectrum antibiotics kill a range of bacteria. They also kill healthy bacteria in the vagina. This can lead to too much yeast.
• Raised estrogen levels.Yeast infections ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Yeast infection (vaginal)? | To lower your risk of vaginal yeast infections, wear underwear that has a cotton crotch and doesn't fit too tightly.
Also, these tips might help prevent a yeast infection:
• Do not wear tight pantyhose, underwear or jeans.
• Do not douche. This removes some of the good germs in the vagina that protect from infection... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dandruff? | Dandruff is a common condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake. It isn't contagious or serious. But it can be embarrassing and difficult to treat.
Mild dandruff can be treated with a gentle daily shampoo. If that doesn't work, a medicated shampoo may help. Symptoms may return later.
Dandruff is a mild form... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dandruff? | Dandruff signs and symptoms may include:
• Skin flakes on your scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard or mustache, and shoulders
• Itchy scalp
• Scaly, crusty scalp in infants with cradle cap
The signs and symptoms may be more severe if you're stressed, and they tend to flare in cold, dry seasons. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dandruff? | Dandruff may have several causes, including:
• Irritated, oily skin
• Dry skin
• A yeastlike fungus (malassezia) that feeds on oils on the scalps of most adults
• Sensitivity to hair care products (contact dermatitis)
• Other skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dandruff? | Almost anyone can have dandruff, but certain factors can make you more susceptible:
• Age.Dandruff usually begins in young adulthood and continues through middle age. That doesn't mean older adults don't get dandruff. For some people, the problem can be lifelong.
• Being male.Dandruff is more prevalent in males than ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of De Quervain tenosynovitis? | De Quervain tenosynovitis (dih-kwer-VAIN ten-oh-sine-oh-VIE-tis) is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. If you have de Quervain tenosynovitis, you will probably feel pain when you turn your wrist, grasp anything or make a fist.
Although the exact cause of de Quervain tenosynovitis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of De Quervain tenosynovitis? | Symptoms of de Quervain tenosynovitis include:
• Pain near the base of the thumb
• Swelling near the base of the thumb
• Difficulty moving the thumb and wrist when doing something that involves grasping or pinching
• A "sticking" or "stop-and-go" sensation in the thumb when moving it
If the condition goes too long... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of De Quervain tenosynovitis? | Risk factors for de Quervain tenosynovitis include:
• Age.People between the ages of 30 and 50 have a higher risk of developing de Quervain tenosynovitis than do people in other age groups, including children.
• Sex.The condition is more common in women.
• Being pregnant.The condition may be associated with pregnanc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of De Quervain tenosynovitis? | When de Quervain tenosynovitis goes untreated, it can become difficult to use the hand and wrist properly. The wrist may lose some range of motion. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Delayed ejaculation? | Delayed ejaculation is a condition in which it takes a long period of sexual arousal to reach climax and release semen from the penis, called ejaculate. Some people with delayed ejaculation can't ejaculate at all.
Delayed ejaculation can be a brief or lifelong problem. Possible causes of delayed ejaculation include ce... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Delayed ejaculation? | There's no set time that means a diagnosis of delayed ejaculation. Some people with delayed ejaculation need many minutes of sexual stimulation to have an orgasm and ejaculate. Others might not be able to ejaculate at all, called anejaculation.
In delayed ejaculation, the delay causes upset. Also delayed ejaculation m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Delayed ejaculation? | Some medicines, certain ongoing health conditions and surgeries can cause delayed ejaculation. Other causes include substance misuse or a mental health concern, such as depression, anxiety or stress. Often, it's due to a mix of physical and psychological concerns.
Psychological causes of delayed ejaculation include:
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Delayed ejaculation? | The following can increase the risk of having delayed ejaculation:
• Older age. With aging, ejaculation takes longer.
• Psychological conditions, such as depression or anxiety.
• Medical conditions, such as diabetes or multiple sclerosis.
• Certain medical treatments, such as prostate surgery.
• Medicines, such as... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Delayed ejaculation? | Complications of delayed ejaculation can include:
• Less sexual pleasure for you and your partner.
• Stress or anxiety about having sex.
• Marital or relationship problems due to a poor sex life.
• Not being able to get your partner pregnant, called infertility. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Delayed sleep phase? | Delayed sleep phase is a sleep disorder that affects the internal clock, known as circadian rhythm. People with this sleep disorder have sleep patterns that are delayed two hours or more from usual sleep patterns. They go to sleep later and wake later. This makes it hard to wake in time for work or school. Delayed slee... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Delayed sleep phase? | People with delayed sleep phase fall asleep and wake later than they want and later than usual sleep and wake times. Sleep and wake times are delayed at least two hours and may be delayed up to 3 to 6 hours. People with delayed sleep phase may regularly go to sleep at 3 a.m. and wake at 10 a.m., for example.
Symptoms ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Delayed sleep phase? | Delayed sleep phase is caused by a person's internal clock being out of sync with the environment. Your internal clock lets you know when it's time to sleep and when it's time to wake. Known as circadian rhythm, your internal clock is on a 24-hour cycle. Cues in the environment influence the sleep-wake cycle. These cue... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Delayed sleep phase? | Delayed sleep phase can affect children and adults of any age. However, delayed sleep phase is more common among teenagers and young adults. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Delirium? | Delirium is a serious change in mental abilities. It results in confused thinking and a lack of awareness of someone's surroundings. The disorder usually comes on fast — within hours or a few days.
Delirium can often be traced to one or more factors. Factors may include a severe or long illness or an imbalance in the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Delirium? | Symptoms of delirium usually begin over a few hours or a few days. They typically occur with a medical problem. Symptoms often come and go during the day. There may be periods of no symptoms. Symptoms tend to be worse at night when it's dark and things look less familiar. They also tend to be worse in settings that are... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Delirium? | Delirium occurs when signals in the brain aren't sent and received properly.
The disorder may have a single cause or more than one cause. For example, a medical condition combined with the side effects of a medicine could cause delirium. Sometimes no cause can be found. Possible causes include:
• Certain medicines or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Delirium? | Any condition that results in a hospital stay increases the risk of delirium. This is mostly true when someone is recovering from surgery or is put in intensive care. Delirium is more common in older adults and in people who live in nursing homes.
Examples of other conditions that may increase the risk of delirium inc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Delirium? | Delirium may last only a few hours or as long as several weeks or months. If the causes are addressed, the recovery time is often shorter.
Recovery depends to some extent on the health and mental status before symptoms began. People with dementia, for example, may experience an overall decline in memory and thinking s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Delirium? | The best way to prevent delirium is to target risk factors that might trigger an episode. Hospital settings present a special challenge. Hospital stays often involve room changes, invasive procedures, loud noises and poor lighting. Lack of natural light and lack of sleep can make confusion worse.
Some steps can help p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dementia? | Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. The symptoms interfere with a person's daily life. Dementia isn't one specific disease. Several diseases can cause dementia.
Memory loss is one of the early symptoms of dementia. But having memory loss alone doesn't mean you have d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dementia? | Dementia symptoms vary depending on the cause. Common symptoms include: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dementia? | Many factors can eventually contribute to dementia. Some factors, such as age, can't be changed, but you can address other factors to reduce your risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dementia? | Dementia can affect many body systems and, therefore, the ability to function. Dementia can lead to:
• Poor nutrition.Many people with dementia eventually reduce or stop eating, affecting their nutrient intake. Ultimately, they may be unable to chew and swallow.
• Pneumonia.Trouble swallowing increases the risk of ch... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Dementia? | There's no sure way to prevent dementia, but there are steps you can take that might help. More research is needed, but it might help to do the following:
• Keep your mind active.Mentally stimulating activities might delay the onset of dementia and decrease its effects. Spend time reading, solving puzzles and playing ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dengue fever? | Dengue (DENG-gey) fever is a mosquito-borne illness that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Mild dengue fever causes a high fever and flu-like symptoms. The severe form of dengue fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic fever, can cause serious bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure (shock) and deat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dengue fever? | Many people experience no signs or symptoms of a dengue infection.
When symptoms do occur, they may be mistaken for other illnesses — such as the flu — and usually begin four to 10 days after you are bitten by an infected mosquito.
Dengue fever causes a high fever — 104 F (40 C) — and any of the following signs and s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dengue fever? | Dengue fever is caused by any one of four types of dengue viruses. You can't get dengue fever from being around an infected person. Instead, dengue fever is spread through mosquito bites.
The two types of mosquitoes that most often spread the dengue viruses are common both in and around human lodgings. When a mosquito... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dengue fever? | You have a greater risk of developing dengue fever or a more severe form of the disease if:
• You live or travel in tropical areas.Being in tropical and subtropical areas increases your risk of exposure to the virus that causes dengue fever. Especially high-risk areas include Southeast Asia, the western Pacific island... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dengue fever? | Severe dengue fever can cause internal bleeding and organ damage. Blood pressure can drop to dangerous levels, causing shock. In some cases, severe dengue fever can lead to death.
Women who get dengue fever during pregnancy may be able to spread the virus to the baby during childbirth. Additionally, babies of women wh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Depersonalization-derealization disorder? | Depersonalization-derealization disorder occurs when you always or often feel that you're seeing yourself from outside your body or you sense that things around you are not real — or both. Feelings of depersonalization and derealization can be very disturbing. You may feel like you're living in a dream.
Many people ha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Depersonalization-derealization disorder? | The cause of depersonalization-derealization disorder is not well understood. Some people may be more likely to experience depersonalization and derealization than others. This is possibly due to genetic and environmental factors. High levels of stress and fear may cause bouts.
Symptoms of depersonalization-derealizat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Depersonalization-derealization disorder? | Factors that may raise the risk of depersonalization-derealization disorder include:
• Certain personality traitsthat make you want to stay away from stressful situations or make it hard to describe your emotional experience.
• Serious traumaas a child or an adult, like going through or seeing a traumatic event, such... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Depersonalization-derealization disorder? | Bouts of depersonalization or derealization can be scary and make it hard to function. They can:
• Make it hard to focus on tasks or remember things.
• Get in the way of work and other routine activities.
• Cause problems in relationships with your family and friends.
• Make you feel anxious, depressed or hopeless. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dermatitis? | Dermatitis is a common condition that causes swelling and irritation of the skin. It has many causes and forms and often involves itchy, dry skin or a rash. Or it might cause the skin to blister, ooze, crust or flake. Three common types of this condition are atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatit... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dermatitis? | Each type of dermatitis tends to occur on a different part of the body. Symptoms may include:
• Itchiness that can be painful.
• Dry, cracked, scaly skin, more typical on white skin.
• Rash on swollen skin that varies in color depending on skin color.
• Blisters, perhaps with oozing and crusting.
• Dandruff.
• Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dermatitis? | A common cause of dermatitis is contact with something that irritates your skin or triggers an allergic reaction. Examples of such things are poison ivy, perfume, lotion and jewelry containing nickel. Other causes of dermatitis include dry skin, a viral infection, bacteria, stress, genetic makeup and a problem with the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dermatitis? | Common risk factors for dermatitis include:
• Age.Dermatitis can occur at any age, but atopic dermatitis is more common in children than adults. It often begins in infancy.
• Allergies, atopic dermatitis and asthma.People who have a personal or family history of atopic dermatitis, allergies, hay fever or asthma are m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dermatitis? | Repeated scratching that breaks the skin can cause open sores and cracks. These increase the risk of infection from bacteria and fungi. These skin infections can spread and become life-threatening, though this is rare.
In people with brown and Black skin, dermatitis might cause the affected skin to darken or lighten. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Dermatitis? | Wear protective clothing if you're doing a task that involves irritants or caustic chemicals.
Developing a basic skin care routine also may help prevent dermatitis. The following habits can help reduce the drying effects of bathing:
• Take shorter baths and showers.Limit your bath or shower to about 10 minutes. Use l... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans? | Symptoms of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans include:
• A lump or lumps on the skin that look like pimples, scars or birthmarks.
• A lump or lumps on the skin that may feel hard to the touch or rubberlike.
• A patch of skin that feels firm to the touch.
The lumps typically appear on the arms, legs or trunk. They rar... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans? | The cause of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans often isn't known.
This skin cancer happens when cells in the skin develop changes. The changes happen in the cells' chromosomes. Chromosomes are threadlike structures inside cells that contain DNA and proteins. The changes in the chromosomes cause the cells to make many mo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans? | Risk factors for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans include:
• Age.This cancer can happen at any age. But it happens most often in adults ages 20 to 50.
• Race.This cancer happens more often in Black people than it does in people of other races.
• Prior skin injury.People with skin that has been burned, treated with ra... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dermatographia (Dermatographism)? | Dermatographia is a condition in which lightly scratching your skin causes raised, inflamed lines or welts. These marks tend to go away in less than 30 minutes. The condition is also known as dermatographism and skin writing.
The cause of dermatographia is unknown, but it may be related to an infection, emotional upse... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dermatographia (Dermatographism)? | Symptoms of dermatographia may include:
• Raised, inflamed lines where you scratched.
• Welts from friction.
• Swelling.
• Itching.
The symptoms may occur within a few minutes of the skin being rubbed or scratched. They tend to go away within 30 minutes. Rarely, the skin symptoms develop more slowly and lasts seve... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dermatographia (Dermatographism)? | The exact cause of dermatographia isn't clear. It may be an allergic reaction, though no specific allergen has been found.
Simple things may cause symptoms of dermatographia. For example, rubbing from your clothes or bedsheets may irritate your skin. In some people, the symptoms are preceded by an infection, emotional... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dermatographia (Dermatographism)? | Dermatographia can occur at any age. It tends to be more common in teens and young adults. If you have other skin conditions, you may be at greater risk. One such condition is atopic dermatitis (eczema). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Dermatographia (Dermatographism)? | Try these tips to reduce discomfort and prevent the symptoms of dermatographia:
• Treat skin gently.Use a mild soap or nonsoap cleanser and pat skin dry. Wear things made of cloth that doesn't itch. Use warm water when you take a bath or shower.
• Don't scratch your skin.Try not to scratch. This is a good tip for any... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Desmoid tumors? | Desmoid tumor symptoms differ based on where the tumors occur. Desmoid tumors most often happen in the abdomen, arms and legs. But they can form anywhere in the body.
In general, signs and symptoms include:
• A mass or area of swelling
• Pain
• Loss of function in the affected area
• Cramping and nausea, when desm... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Desmoid tumors? | Factors that may increase the risk of desmoid tumors include:
• Young adult age.Desmoid tumors tend to occur in younger adults in their 20s and 30s. This tumor is rare in children and older people.
• A genetic syndrome that causes many colon polyps.People with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) have an increased ri... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Desmoplastic small round cell tumors? | Desmoplastic small round cell tumor symptoms vary depending on where the cancer begins. Most often it begins in the abdomen.
Signs and symptoms of desmoplastic small round cell tumors in the abdomen include:
• Swelling of the abdomen
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Difficulty urinating | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Desmoplastic small round cell tumors? | It's not clear what causes desmoplastic small round cell tumors.
Cancer begins when a cell develops changes in its DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. The changes tell the cell to multiply quickly. This creates a clump of cancer cells called a tumor. The cancer cells can invade and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Desmoplastic small round cell tumors? | Healthcare professionals haven't found many risk factors for desmoplastic small round cell tumors. This cancer can happen to anyone, but it's more common in young men and boys. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Diabetes? | Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues. It's also the brain's main source of fuel.
The main cause of diabetes varies by type. But no matter what type of diabetes you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Diabetes? | Diabetes symptoms depend on how high your blood sugar is. Some people, especially if they haveprediabetes,gestational diabetesortype 2 diabetes, may not have symptoms. Intype 1 diabetes, symptoms tend to come on quickly and be more severe.
Some of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are:
• Feeling mor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Diabetes? | To understand diabetes, it's important to understand how the body normally uses glucose. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Diabetes? | Risk factors for diabetes depend on the type of diabetes. Family history may play a part in all types. Environmental factors and geography can add to the risk of type 1 diabetes.
Sometimes family members of people with type 1 diabetes are tested for the presence of diabetes immune system cells (autoantibodies). If you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Diabetes? | Long-term complications of diabetes develop gradually. The longer you have diabetes — and the less controlled your blood sugar — the higher the risk of complications. Eventually, diabetes complications may be disabling or even life-threatening. In fact, prediabetes can lead to type 2 diabetes. Possible complications in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Diabetes? | Type 1 diabetes can't be prevented. But the healthy lifestyle choices that help treat prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes can also help prevent them:
• Eat healthy foods.Choose foods lower in fat and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Eat a variety to keep fro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Diabetes insipidus? | Symptoms of diabetes insipidus in adults include:
• Being very thirsty, often with a preference for cold water.
• Making large amounts of pale urine.
• Getting up to urinate and drink water often during the night.
Adults typically urinate an average of 1 to 3 quarts (about 1 to 3 liters) a day. People who have diab... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Diabetes insipidus? | Diabetes insipidus happens when the body can't balance its fluid levels in a healthy way.
Fluid in the blood is filtered through the kidneys to remove waste. Afterward, most of that fluid is returned to the bloodstream. The waste and a small amount of fluid leave the kidneys as urine. Urine leaves the body after it's ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Diabetes insipidus? | Anyone can get diabetes insipidus. But those at higher risk include people who:
• Have a family history of the disorder.
• Take certain medicines, such as diuretics, that could lead to kidney problems.
• Have high levels of calcium or low levels of potassium in their blood.
• Have had a serious head injury or brain... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)? | Diabetic nephropathy is a serious complication of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. It's also called diabetic kidney disease. In the United States, about 1 in 3 people living with diabetes have diabetic nephropathy.
Diabetic nephropathy affects the kidneys' usual work of removing waste products and extra fluid from... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)? | In the early stages of diabetic nephropathy, there might not be symptoms. In later stages, symptoms may include:
• High blood pressure that gets harder to control.
• Swelling of feet, ankles, hands or eyes.
• Foamy urine.
• Confusion or difficulty thinking.
• Shortness of breath.
• Loss of appetite.
• Nausea and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)? | Diabetic nephropathy happens when diabetes damages blood vessels and other cells in the kidneys. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)? | If you have diabetes, the following can raise your risk of diabetic nephropathy:
• Uncontrolled high blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia.
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
• Smoking.
• High blood cholesterol.
• Obesity.
• A family history of diabetes and kidney disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)? | Complications of diabetic nephropathy can come on slowly over months or years. They may include:
• Body fluid buildup. This could lead to swelling in the arms and legs, high blood pressure, or fluid in the lungs, called pulmonary edema.
• A rise in the levels of the mineral potassium in the blood, called hyperkalemia... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)? | To lower your risk of developing diabetic nephropathy:
• See your health care team regularly to manage diabetes.Keep appointments to check on how well you are managing your diabetes and to check for diabetic nephropathy and other complications. Your appointments might be yearly or more often.
• Treat your diabetes.Wi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Diarrhea? | Diarrhea — loose, watery and possibly more-frequent passage of stool — is a common problem. Sometimes, it's the only symptom of a condition. At other times, it may be associated with other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or weight loss.
Luckily, diarrhea is usually short-lived, lasting no more than ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Diarrhea? | Symptoms associated with loose, watery stools, also called diarrhea, may include:
• Belly cramps or pain.
• Bloating.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Fever.
• Blood in the stool.
• Mucus in the stool.
• Urgent need to pass stool. | local_scraped |
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