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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Diarrhea? | A number of diseases and conditions can cause diarrhea, including:
• Viruses.Viruses that can cause diarrhea include Norwalk virus, also known as norovirus, enteric adenoviruses, astrovirus, cytomegalovirus and viruses that cause hepatitis. Rotavirus is a common cause of sudden childhood diarrhea. The virus that cause... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Diarrhea? | Some common risk factors for diarrhea include:
• Exposure to viruses, bacteria or parasites.This is a major risk factor for sudden onset of diarrhea.
• Diet.Certain foods or drinks, including coffee, tea, dairy products, or foods containing artificial sweeteners can cause diarrhea in some people.
• Medicines.Some me... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Diarrhea? | Diarrhea can cause dehydration, which can be life-threatening if not treated. Dehydration is particularly dangerous in children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems.
If you have symptoms of serious dehydration, seek medical help. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma? | Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a type of lymphoma. Lymphoma is cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made up of organs, glands, tubelike vessels and clusters of cells called lymph nodes. It's part of the body's germ-fighting immune system. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma can affect l... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma? | Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma symptoms can vary depending on where the lymphoma develops. The most common signs and symptoms include:
• Fast-growing mass in the neck or belly.
• Painless swelling in the neck, armpit or groin.
• Fever.
• Fatigue.
• Drenching night sweats.
• Losing weight without trying.
If DLBCL ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma? | It's not clear what causes diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Cancer happens when cells develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the 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 c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma? | Factors that can increase the risk of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma include:
• Older age.DLBCL can happen at any age. But it's most common in people 60 or older.
• A family history of lymphoma.Having a blood relative, such as a parent or sibling, with lymphoma may increase your risk of DLBCL.
• A weakened immune sys... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma? | Complications of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma can include side effects of treatment and risk of relapse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Diffuse midline glioma (DMG)? | Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is a rare type of cancerous brain tumor. It's most common in children between the ages of 5 and 10 years old, though it can also affect adults. The name means:
• Diffuse: The cancer cells have spread beyond the tumor and into healthy brain tissue.
• Midline: The tumor is found in the midd... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Diffuse midline glioma (DMG)? | Symptoms of diffuse pontine glioma (DMG) depend on where in the central nervous system the tumor is growing. Symptoms at first may be mild and easy to overlook. But they get worse over a few weeks or months. It's very difficult to diagnose DMG in the early stages.
Common symptoms of DMG include:
• Drooping on one sid... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Diffuse midline glioma (DMG)? | The cause of diffuse midline glioma (DMG) isn't completely understood. It's thought to be caused by a gene change that is not expected, such as a random mistake. Genes provide a set of instructions for every cell that tell it how to grow and function. Gene changes, also called mutations, happen when there is an error i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Diffuse midline glioma (DMG)? | There are no known risk factors for diffuse midline glioma and no known way to prevent these tumors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion syndrome)? | DiGeorge syndrome, also known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, is a condition caused when a small part of chromosome 22 is missing. This deletion causes several body systems to develop poorly.
The term 22q11.2 deletion syndrome covers terms once thought to be different conditions. These terms include DiGeorge syndrome, v... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion syndrome)? | Symptoms of DiGeorge syndrome can vary based on what body systems are affected and the severity of the problems. Some symptoms may be clear at birth, but others may not appear until later in infancy or as a young child, or as an adult.
Symptoms of DiGeorge syndrome may include:
• Heart issues, such as problems with t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion syndrome)? | Each person has two copies of chromosome 22 — one inherited from each parent. If a person has DiGeorge syndrome, one copy of chromosome 22 is missing a segment that includes an estimated 30 to 40 genes. Many of these genes haven't been clearly identified and aren't well understood. The region of chromosome 22 that's de... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion syndrome)? | Babies who are missing a portion of chromosome 22, specifically a region known as 22q11.2, are most at risk of DiGeorge syndrome. This missing portion causes several body systems to develop poorly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion syndrome)? | The portions of chromosome 22 missing in DiGeorge syndrome affect the development of several body systems. As a result, the condition can cause several errors during fetal development.
• Heart issues.22q11.2 deletion syndrome often causes heart problems that could lead to too little oxygen-rich blood. For example, pro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion syndrome)? | In some cases, an affected parent may pass DiGeorge syndrome to a child. If you're worried about a family history of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome or if you already have a child with the syndrome, you may want to see a doctor who specializes in genetic conditions. This doctor is called a geneticist. Or you may want to see ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dislocated shoulder? | A dislocated shoulder is an injury in which the upper arm bone pops out of the cup-shaped socket that's part of the shoulder blade. The shoulder is the body's most flexible joint, which makes it more likely to dislocate.
If you suspect a dislocated shoulder, seek prompt medical attention. Most people regain full use o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dislocated shoulder? | Dislocated shoulder symptoms can include:
• A visibly deformed or out-of-place shoulder
• Swelling or bruising
• Intense pain
• Inability to move the joint
Shoulder dislocation can also cause numbness, weakness or tingling near the injury, such as in the neck or down the arm. The muscles in the shoulder might spas... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dislocated shoulder? | The shoulder joint is the most frequently dislocated joint of the body. Because it moves in several directions, the shoulder can dislocate forward, backward or downward. It might dislocate completely or partially.
Most dislocations occur through the front of the shoulder. The ligaments — tissue that joins the bones — ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dislocated shoulder? | Anyone can dislocate a shoulder. However, dislocated shoulders occur most often in people in their teens and 20s, particularly athletes involved in contact sports. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dislocated shoulder? | Complications of a dislocated shoulder might include:
• Tearing of the muscles, ligaments and tendons that reinforce the shoulder joint
• Nerve or blood vessel damage in or around the shoulder joint
• Becoming more prone to repeat dislocations, especially if the injury is severe
Stretched or torn ligaments or tendo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Dislocated shoulder? | To help prevent a dislocated shoulder:
• Take careto avoid falls and other shoulder injuries
• Wear protective gearwhen playing contact sports
• Exercise regularlyto maintain strength and flexibility in joints and muscles
Having a dislocated shoulder joint can increase the risk of future shoulder dislocations. To h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dissociative disorders? | Symptoms depend on the type of dissociative disorder, but may include:
• A sense of being separated from yourself and your emotions.
• Thinking that people and things around you are distorted and not real.
• A blurred sense of your own identity.
• Severe stress or problems in relationships, work or other important ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dissociative disorders? | Dissociative disorders usually start as a way to cope with shocking, distressing or painful events. The disorders most often form in children who go through long-term physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Less often, the disorders form in children who've lived in a home where they went through frightening times or they ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dissociative disorders? | You're at greatest risk of having a dissociative disorder if you've had long-term physical, sexual or emotional abuse during childhood.
Other shocking, distressing or painful events also may cause dissociative disorders to arise. These may include war, natural disasters, kidnapping, torture, extensive early-life medic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dissociative disorders? | Having a dissociative disorder increases the risk of complications and having other mental health conditions. These may include:
• Depression and anxiety.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder.
• Sleep disorders, including nightmares, insomnia and sleepwalking.
• Physical symptoms such as lightheadedness or seizures tha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Dissociative disorders? | Children who are physically, emotionally or sexually abused are at increased risk of developing mental health conditions, such as dissociative disorders. If stress or other personal issues are affecting the way you treat your child, seek help.
• Talk to a trusted person such as a friend, your health care professional ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Diverticulitis? | Diverticulitis is inflammation of irregular bulging pouches in the wall of the large intestine.
Typically, the wall of the large intestine, also called the colon, is smooth. An irregular, bulging pouch in the colon wall is called a diverticulum. Multiple pouches are called diverticula.
Diverticula are common, especia... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Diverticulitis? | A common symptom of diverticulitis is pain in the area below the chest called the abdomen. Most often, pain is in the lower left abdomen.
Pain from diverticulitis is usually sudden and intense. Pain may be mild and gradually worsen, or the intensity of the pain may vary over time.
Other signs and symptoms of divertic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Diverticulitis? | Diverticula gradually develop over time in the walls of the colon. They are common in older adults. Pressure in the colon — possibly from spasms or straining — may cause diverticula to form where the wall of the colon is weak.
Diverticulitis is inflammation of one or more diverticula. This may happen because of bacter... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Diverticulitis? | Diverticulitis is more common among people over 50. Other factors that increase the risk of diverticulitis include:
• Obesity.
• Smoking.
• A diet of low-fiber foods.
• A diet high in red meat.
• Heavy alcohol use.
• Lack of exercise.
• Low vitamin D levels.
• Certain medicines, such as steroids, opioids and no... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Diverticulitis? | About 15 percent of people with diverticulitis develop complications. These may include:
• A pocket of pus from bacterial disease, called an abscess.
• Blockage of the colon.
• An irregular passageway, called a fistula, between the bowel and another organ in the body.
• A tear in the colon wall that allows waste to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Diverticulitis? | To help prevent diverticulitis:
• Exercise regularly.Regular, vigorous exercise decreases the risk of diverticulitis.
• Eat a high-fiber diet.A high-fiber diet improves the movement of waste through the colon and decreases the risk of diverticulitis. Fiber-rich foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dizziness? | Dizziness is a term that people use to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, woozy, weak or wobbly. The sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving is more precisely termed vertigo.
Dizziness is one of the more common reasons adults see a healthcare professional. Frequent dizzy spells o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dizziness? | People who have bouts of dizziness may describe symptoms such as:
• A sense of motion or spinning, also called vertigo.
• Lightheadedness or feeling faint.
• A loss of balance or the sense of not feeling steady.
• A feeling of floating, wooziness or heavy-headedness.
These feelings may be triggered or made worse b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dizziness? | Dizziness has many possible causes. These include conditions that affect the inner ear, motion sickness and medicine side effects. Very rarely, dizziness may be caused by a condition such as poor circulation, infection or injury.
The way dizziness makes you feel and the things that trigger it for you provide clues abo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dizziness? | Factors that may raise your risk of getting dizzy include:
• Age.Older adults are more likely to have health conditions that cause dizziness, especially a sense of less balance. They're also more likely to take medicines that can cause dizziness.
• A past bout of dizziness.If you've had dizziness before, you're more ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dizziness? | Dizziness can lead to other health concerns called complications. For instance, it can raise your risk of falling and hurting yourself. Getting dizzy while driving a car or running heavy machinery can make an accident more likely. You also may have long-term complications if you don't get treatment for a health conditi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Double uterus? | A double uterus is a rare condition that is present at birth in some women. In a female fetus, the uterus starts out as two small tubes. As the fetus grows, the tubes typically join to create one larger, hollow organ. This organ is the uterus.
Sometimes the tubes don't join completely. Instead, each one develops into ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Double uterus? | A double uterus often causes no symptoms. The condition may be discovered during a regular pelvic exam. Or it may be found during imaging tests to find the cause of repeated miscarriages.
Women who have a double vagina along with a double uterus may first see a health care provider for menstrual bleeding that isn't st... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Women’s health topics - straight to your inbox of Double uterus? | 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 Double uterus? | Health experts don't know exactly why some fetuses develop a double uterus. Genetics may play a role. That's because this rare condition sometimes runs in families. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Double uterus? | The risk factors for a double uterus are not well understood. The cause of the condition isn't known either. Genetics likely plays a role, along with other unknown factors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Double uterus? | Many women with a double uterus have active sex lives. They also may have routine pregnancies and successful deliveries. But sometimes a double uterus and other uterine factors can cause:
• Infertility.
• Miscarriage.
• Premature birth.
• Kidney problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Congenital heart defects in children of Double-outlet right ventricle? | • Symptoms &causes
• Diagnosis &treatment
• Doctors &departments
• Care atMayo Clinic | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Down syndrome? | Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused when an unusual cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material causes the developmental changes and physical features of Down syndrome.
The term "syndrome" refers to a set of symptoms that tend to happen together. With a ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Down syndrome? | Each person with Down syndrome is an individual. Problems with intellect and development are usually mild to moderate. Some people are healthy while others have serious health issues such as heart problems that are present at birth.
Children and adults with Down syndrome have distinct face and body features. Though no... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Down syndrome? | Human cells usually contain 23 pairs of chromosomes. One chromosome in each pair comes from the sperm, the other from the egg.
Down syndrome results from an unusual cell division involving chromosome 21. This unusual cell division results in an extra partial or full chromosome 21. This extra genetic material changes h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Down syndrome? | Some parents have a greater risk of having a baby with Down syndrome. Risk factors include:
• Older age.Chances of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome goes up with age because older eggs have a greater risk of unusual chromosome division. The risk of having a child with Down syndrome increases after a pregnant ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Down syndrome? | Health concerns that result from having Down syndrome can be mild, moderate or severe. Some children with Down syndrome are healthy, while others may have serious health problems. Some health concerns may become more of a problem as the person gets older.
Health concerns can include:
• Heart problems.About half the c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Down syndrome? | There's no way to prevent Down syndrome. If you're at higher risk of having a child with Down syndrome or you already have one child with Down syndrome, you may want to talk with a genetic counselor before becoming pregnant.
A genetic counselor can help you understand your chances of having a child with Down syndrome.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dressler syndrome? | Dressler syndrome is swelling and irritation of the sac around the heart that happens after damage to the heart muscle. The damage may trigger an immune system response that causes the condition. The damage can result from a heart attack, heart surgery or a serious injury.
Symptoms of Dressler syndrome include chest p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dressler syndrome? | Symptoms of Dressler syndrome are likely to start weeks to a few months after a heart attack, surgery or injury to the chest. Symptoms can include:
• Chest pain, which may get worse with deep breaths.
• Fever.
• Shortness of breath. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dressler syndrome? | Experts think Dressler syndrome is caused by the immune system's response to heart damage. The body reacts to the injured tissue by sending immune cells and proteins called antibodies to clean up and repair the affected area. Sometimes this response causes swelling due to the inflammation in the sac around the heart th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dressler syndrome? | Damage to the heart muscle increases the risk of Dressler syndrome. Some things that cause heart muscle are:
• Chest injury.
• Some types of heart surgery.
• Heart attack. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dressler syndrome? | A complication of Dressler syndrome is fluid buildup in the tissues surrounding the lungs called pleural effusion.
Rarely, Dressler syndrome can cause more-serious complications, including:
• Cardiac tamponade.Swelling of the pericardium can cause fluid to build up in the sac. The fluid can put pressure on the heart.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Dressler syndrome? | Some studies suggest that taking the anti-inflammatory medicine colchicine (Colcrys, Gloperba, others) soon after heart surgery may help prevent Dressler syndrome. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Drug allergy? | A drug allergy is the reaction of the immune system to a medicine. Any medicine — over-the-counter, prescription or herbal — can trigger a drug allergy. However, a drug allergy is more likely with certain medicines.
The most common symptoms of drug allergy are hives, rash and fever. But a drug allergy also may cause s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Drug allergy? | Symptoms of a serious drug allergy often happen within an hour after taking a medicine. Other reactions, particularly rashes, can happen hours, days or weeks later.
Drug allergy symptoms may include:
• Skin rash.
• Hives.
• Itching.
• Fever.
• Swelling.
• Shortness of breath.
• Wheezing.
• Runny nose.
• Itchy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Drug allergy? | A drug allergy happens when the immune system mistakenly identifies a medicine as a harmful substance, such as a virus or bacterium. Once the immune system detects a medicine as a harmful substance, it develops an antibody specific to that medicine. This can happen the first time you take a medicine, but sometimes an a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Drug allergy? | While anyone can have an allergic reaction to a drug, a few factors can increase someone's risk. These include:
• A history of other allergies, such as a food allergy or hay fever.
• A personal or family history of drug allergy.
• Increased exposure to a medicine because of high doses, repeated use or prolonged use.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Drug allergy? | If you have a drug allergy, the best prevention is to avoid using the problem medicine. Steps you can take to protect yourself include the following:
• Inform healthcare professionals.Be sure that your drug allergy is clearly identified in your medical records. Inform other healthcare professionals, such as your denti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dry mouth? | Dry mouth, also called xerostomia (zeer-o-STOE-me-uh), is when the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. Dry mouth often is due to aging, the side effects of certain medicines or radiation therapy for cancer. Less often, a condition directly affecting the salivary glands can cause... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dry mouth? | If you're not producing enough saliva, you may notice these symptoms all or most of the time:
• Dryness or a feeling of stickiness in your mouth.
• Saliva that seems thick and stringy.
• Bad breath.
• Having a hard time chewing, speaking and swallowing.
• Dry or sore throat and hoarseness.
• Dry or grooved tongue... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dry mouth? | Dry mouth is caused when the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. Sometimes these glands may not work properly due to:
• Medicines.Hundreds of medicines, including many medicines available without a prescription, can cause dry mouth. Among the medicines more likely to cause prob... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dry mouth? | Risk of dry mouth is higher in people who:
• Take medicines that have dry mouth listed as a possible side effect.
• Are being treated for cancer.
• Have nerve damage in the head and neck area.
• Have other health conditions, such as diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Sjogren syndrome orHIV/AIDS.
• Use tobacco ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dry mouth? | Not having enough saliva and getting dry mouth can lead to:
• Increased plaque, tooth decay and gum disease.
• Mouth sores.
• A yeast infection in the mouth, also known as thrush.
• Sores or split skin at the corners of the mouth, or cracked lips.
• Poor nutrition from having problems with chewing and swallowing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dry skin? | Dry skin makes the skin look and feel rough, itchy, flaky or scaly. The location where these dry patches form vary from person to person. It's a common condition that affects people of all ages.
Dry skin, also known as xerosis or xeroderma, has many causes, including cold or dry weather, sun damage, harsh soaps, and o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dry skin? | Dry skin is often temporary or seasonal — you might get it only in winter, for example — or you might need to treat it long term. Signs and symptoms of dry skin might vary based on your age, health status, skin tone, living environment and sun exposure. They include:
• A feeling of skin tightness
• Skin that feels an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dry skin? | Dry skin is due to water loss from the outer layer of skin. It might be caused by:
• Heat.Central heating, wood-burning stoves, space heaters and fireplaces all reduce humidity.
• Environment.Living in cold, windy conditions or low-humidity climates.
• Too much bathing or scrubbing.Taking long, hot showers or baths ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dry skin? | Anyone can develop dry skin. But you're more likely to develop the condition if you:
• Are over 40, as the skin's ability to retain moisture diminishes with age
• Live in cold, windy conditions or low-humidity climates
• Have a job that requires you to immerse your hands in water, such as nursing or hairstyling
• U... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dry skin? | Dry skin is usually harmless. But when it's not cared for, dry skin may lead to:
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema).If you're prone to develop this condition, excessive dryness can lead to activation of the disease, causing a rash and cracking skin.
• Infections.Dry skin may crack, allowing bacteria to enter, causing infec... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Dry skin? | Try these tips to help your skin retain moisture:
• Moisturize.Moisturizer seals in water to help keep your skin's protective barrier healthy. Use moisturizer throughout the day, especially on the hands. And before going outdoors, use a moisturizer that contains sunblock or a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)? | Ductal carcinoma in situ is a very early form of breast cancer. In ductal carcinoma in situ, the cancer cells are confined inside a milk duct in the breast. The cancer cells haven't spread into the breast tissue. Ductal carcinoma in situ is often shortened to DCIS. It's sometimes called noninvasive, preinvasive or stag... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)? | Ductal carcinoma in situ doesn't typically cause symptoms. This early form of breast cancer also is called DCIS.
DCIS can sometimes cause symptoms such as:
• A breast lump.
• Bloody nipple discharge.
DCIS is usually found on a mammogram. It appears as tiny flecks of calcium in the breast tissue. These are calcium d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)? | It's not clear what causes ductal carcinoma in situ, also called DCIS.
This early form of breast cancer happens when cells inside a breast duct develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA gives instructions to grow and multiply at a set rat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)? | Several factors may increase the risk of ductal carcinoma in situ, also called DCIS. DCIS is an early form of breast cancer. Risk factors for breast cancer may include:
• A family history of breast cancer.If a parent, sibling or child had breast cancer, your risk of breast cancer is increased. The risk is higher if yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)? | Making changes in your daily life may help lower your risk of ductal carcinoma in situ. This early form of breast cancer also is called DCIS. To lower your risk of breast cancer, try to: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dupuytren contracture? | Dupuytren contracture is a condition that causes one or more fingers to bend toward the palm of the hand. The affected fingers can't straighten completely.
Knots of tissue form under the skin. They eventually create a thick cord that can pull the fingers into a bent position. The condition gradually gets worse with ti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dupuytren contracture? | Dupuytren contracture gets worse slowly, over years. The condition begins with a firm lump in the palm of the hand. This lump can be painful or painless.
Over time, the lump can extend into a hard cord under the skin and up into the finger. This cord tightens and pulls the finger toward the palm, sometimes severely.
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dupuytren contracture? | The cause of Dupuytren contracture is unknown. The condition tends to run in families. It’s more common in men than in women. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dural arteriovenous fistulas? | Some people with dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) may not have symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may be characterized as benign or aggressive. An aggressivedAVFhas more-serious symptoms.
AggressivedAVFsymptomscan result from bleeding in the brain, known as intracerebral hemorrhage. Bleeding in the brain often ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dural arteriovenous fistulas? | Most dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) have no clear origin. But some result from a traumatic head injury, infection, previous brain surgery, blood clots in deep veins or tumors.
Most experts think thatdAVFsinvolving larger brain veins occur from the narrowing or blockage of one of the brain's venous sinuses. The v... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dural arteriovenous fistulas? | Risk factors of dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) include being inclined to blood clots in the vein, known as vein thrombosis. Changes in the way the blood clots may increase the risk of a blockage or narrowing of the venous sinuses.
Most often,dAVFsaffect people between ages 50 and 60. But they can occur in people... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dwarfism? | Dwarfism is short stature that results from a genetic or medical condition. Stature is the height of a person in a standing position. Dwarfism generally is defined as an adult height of 4 feet, 10 inches (147 cm) or less. The average adult height among people with dwarfism is 4 feet, 1 inch (125 cm) for women and 4 fee... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dwarfism? | Symptoms — other than short stature — vary greatly across the range of dwarfism conditions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dwarfism? | Most often dwarfism is caused by gene changes, also called genetic variants. In many children, it's due to a random change in a child's gene. But dwarfism also can be inherited due to a genetic variant in one or both parents. Other causes can include low levels of hormones and poor nutrition. Sometimes the cause of dwa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dwarfism? | Risk factors depend on the type of dwarfism. In many cases, a gene change related to dwarfism happens at random and is not passed from parent to child. If one or both parents have dwarfism, the risk of having a child with dwarfism rises.
If you want to become pregnant and need to understand the chances of your child h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dwarfism? | Complications of dwarfism-related conditions can vary greatly, but some complications are common to several conditions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dysarthria? | Dysarthria happens when the muscles used for speech are weak or are hard to control. Dysarthria often causes slurred or slow speech that can be difficult to understand.
Common causes of dysarthria include conditions that affect the nervous system or that cause facial paralysis. These conditions may cause tongue or thr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dysarthria? | Symptoms of dysarthria depend on the underlying cause and the type of dysarthria.
Symptoms may include:
• Slurred speech.
• Slow speech.
• Not being able to speak louder than a whisper or speaking too loudly.
• Rapid speech that is difficult to understand.
• Nasal, raspy or strained voice.
• Uneven speech rhythm... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dysarthria? | Dysarthria can be caused by conditions that make it hard to move the muscles in the mouth, face or upper respiratory system. These muscles control speech.
Conditions that may lead to dysarthria include:
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease.
• Brain injury.
• Brain tumor.
• Cer... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dysarthria? | Dysarthria risk factors include having a neurological condition that affects the muscles that control speech. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dysarthria? | Complications of dysarthria may come from having trouble with communication. Complications may include:
• Trouble socializing.Communication problems may affect your relationships with family and friends. These problems also may make social situations challenging.
• Depression.In some people, dysarthria may lead to so... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dyshidrosis? | Dyshidrosis is a skin condition that causes small, fluid-filled blisters to form on the palms of the hands and sides of the fingers. Sometimes the bottoms of the feet are affected too.
The itchy blisters last a few weeks and often come back.
Treatment for dyshidrosis most often includes prescription steroid skin crea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dyshidrosis? | Dyshidrosis symptoms include painful, itchy and fluid-filled blisters on the sides of the fingers, the palms of the hands and the bottoms of the feet. The blisters are small — about the width of a standard pencil lead. They are grouped in clusters and can look like tapioca.
With severe disease, the small blisters can ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dyshidrosis? | The cause of dyshidrosis isn't known. It tends to happen in people who have a skin condition called atopic dermatitis (eczema) and allergic conditions, such as hay fever or glove allergy. Dyshidrosis isn't contagious. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dyshidrosis? | Risk factors for dyshidrosis include:
• Stress.Dyshidrosis appears to be more common during times of emotional or physical stress.
• Exposure to certain metals.These include cobalt and nickel — often in an industrial setting.
• Sensitive skin.People who develop a rash after contact with certain irritants are more li... | local_scraped |
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