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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dyshidrosis? | For most people with dyshidrosis, it's just an itchy inconvenience. For others, the pain and itching may limit the use of their hands or feet. Intense scratching can increase the risk of a bacterial infection of the affected skin.
After healing, you may notice skin color changes in the affected area. This is called po... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Dyshidrosis? | There's no way to prevent dyshidrosis. It may help to manage stress and avoid exposure to metal salts, such as cobalt and nickel.
Good skin care practices may help protect the skin as well. These include:
• Using mild, nonsoap cleansers and lukewarm water to wash your hands.
• Drying your hands well.
• Applying moi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dyslexia? | Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words (decoding). Also called a reading disability, dyslexia is a result of individual differences in areas of the brain that process language.
Dyslexia is not due to p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dyslexia? | Signs of dyslexia can be difficult to recognize before your child enters school, but some early clues may indicate a problem. Once your child reaches school age, your child's teacher may be the first to notice a problem. Severity varies, but the condition often becomes apparent as a child starts learning to read. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dyslexia? | Dyslexia results from individual differences in the parts of the brain that enable reading. It tends to run in families. Dyslexia appears to be linked to certain genes that affect how the brain processes reading and language. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dyslexia? | A family history of dyslexia or other reading or learning disabilities increases the risk of having dyslexia. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dyslexia? | Dyslexia can lead to several problems, including:
• Trouble learning.Because reading is a skill basic to most other school subjects, a child with dyslexia is at a disadvantage in most classes and may have trouble keeping up with peers.
• Social problems.Left untreated, dyslexia may lead to low self-esteem, behavior p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dysphagia? | Dysphagia is a medical term for difficulty swallowing. Dysphagia can be a painful condition. In some cases, swallowing is impossible.
Occasional difficulty swallowing, such as when you eat too fast or don't chew your food well enough, usually isn't cause for concern. But ongoing dysphagia can be a serious medical cond... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dysphagia? | Symptoms associated with dysphagia can include:
• Pain while swallowing.
• Not being able to swallow.
• Feeling as if food is stuck in the throat or chest or behind the breastbone.
• Drooling.
• Hoarseness.
• Food coming back up, called regurgitation.
• Frequent heartburn.
• Food or stomach acid backing up into... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dysphagia? | Swallowing is complex, involving many muscles and nerves. Any condition that weakens or damages these muscles and nerves or causes narrowing of the back of the throat or esophagus can cause dysphagia.
Dysphagia generally falls into one of the following categories. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dysphagia? | The following are risk factors for dysphagia:
• Aging.Older adults are at higher risk of swallowing difficulties. This is due to natural aging and wear and tear on the esophagus as well as a greater risk of certain conditions, such as stroke or Parkinson's disease. But dysphagia isn't considered a typical sign of agin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dysphagia? | Difficulty swallowing can lead to:
• Malnutrition, weight loss and dehydration.Dysphagia can make it difficult to take in enough food and fluids.
• Aspiration pneumonia.Food or liquid entering the airway during attempts to swallow can cause aspiration pneumonia as a result of the food introducing bacteria into the lu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Dysphagia? | Although swallowing difficulties can't be prevented, you can reduce your risk of occasional difficulty swallowing by eating slowly and chewing your food well. However, if you have symptoms of dysphagia, see a healthcare professional.
If you haveGERD, see a healthcare professional for treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Dystonia? | Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract. This can cause twisting motions or other movements that happen repeatedly and that aren't under the person's control.
When the condition affects one part of the body, it's called focal dystonia. When it affects two or more areas of the body next to e... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Dystonia? | Dystonia affects different people in different ways. Muscle spasms might:
• Begin in a single area, such as your leg, neck or arm. Focal dystonia that begins after age 21 usually starts in the neck, arm or face. Although it tends to remain in the single area, it may spread to a neighboring area of the body.
• Occur d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Dystonia? | The exact cause of dystonia isn't known. But it might involve changes in communication between nerve cells in several regions of the brain. Some forms of dystonia are passed down in families.
Dystonia also can be a symptom of another disease or condition, including:
• Parkinson's disease.
• Huntington's disease.
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Dystonia? | Your risk for dystonia increases if you have a family history of the movement disorder. Women also have a higher risk. They have dystonia twice as often as men do.
Another risk factor for dystonia is having a condition that causes dystonia, such as Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Dystonia? | Depending on the type of dystonia, complications can include:
• Physical disabilities that affect daily activities or specific tasks.
• Trouble with vision.
• Trouble moving the jaw, swallowing or speaking.
• Pain and fatigue from the constant contraction of your muscles.
• Depression, anxiety and social withdrawa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Foot drop? | Foot drop, sometimes called drop foot, is a general term for difficulty lifting the front part of the foot. If you have foot drop, the front of your foot might drag on the ground when you walk.
Foot drop isn't a disease. Rather, it is a sign of an underlying neurological, muscular or anatomical problem.
Sometimes foo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Foot drop? | Foot drop makes it difficult to lift the front part of the foot, so it might drag on the floor when you walk. To help the foot clear the floor, a person with foot drop may raise the thigh more than usual when walking, as though climbing stairs. This unusual kind of walking, called steppage gait, might cause the foot to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Foot drop? | Foot drop is caused by weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot. Causes of foot drop might include:
• Nerve injury.The most common cause of foot drop is compression of a nerve in the leg that controls the muscles involved in lifting the foot. This nerve is called the peroneal... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Foot drop? | The peroneal nerve controls the muscles that lift the foot. This nerve runs near the surface of the skin on the side of the knee closest to the hand. Activities that compress this nerve can increase the risk of foot drop. Examples include:
• Leg crossing.People who habitually cross their legs can compress the peroneal... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Frontotemporal dementia? | Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is an umbrella term for a group of brain diseases that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. These areas of the brain are associated with personality, behavior and language.
In frontotemporal dementia, parts of these lobes shrink, known as atrophy. Symptoms depend on ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Frontotemporal dementia? | Symptoms of frontotemporal dementia differ from one person to the next. Symptoms get worse over time, usually over years.
People with frontotemporal dementia tend to have clusters of symptom types that occur together. They also may have more than one cluster of symptom types. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Frontotemporal dementia? | Your risk of getting frontotemporal dementia is higher if you have a family history of dementia. There are no other known risk factors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Gastroparesis? | Gastroparesis is a condition in which the muscles in the stomach don't move food as they should for it to be digested.
Most often, muscles contract to send food through the digestive tract. But with gastroparesis, the stomach's movement, called motility, slows or doesn't work at all. This keeps the stomach from emptyi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Gastroparesis? | Symptoms of gastroparesis include:
• Vomiting.
• Nausea.
• Belly bloating.
• Belly pain.
• Feeling full after eating just a few bites and long after eating a meal.
• Vomiting undigested food eaten a few hours earlier.
• Acid reflux.
• Changes in blood sugar levels.
• Not wanting to eat.
• Weight loss and not ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Gastroparesis? | It's not always clear what leads to gastroparesis. But sometimes damage to a nerve that controls the stomach muscles can cause it. This nerve is called the vagus nerve.
The vagus nerve helps manage what happens in the digestive tract. This includes telling the muscles in the stomach to contract and push food into the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Gastroparesis? | Gastroparesis can cause several complications, such as:
• Loss of body fluids, called dehydration.Repeated vomiting can cause dehydration.
• Malnutrition.Not wanting to eat can mean you don't take in enough calories. Or your body may not be able to take in enough nutrients due to vomiting.
• Food that doesn't digest... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Indigestion? | Indigestion is discomfort or pain in the belly. Symptoms may include a burning pain, feeling full while eating or feeling full long after eating. Indigestion symptoms may happen once in a while or often.
Indigestion may be caused by a digestive system condition. But often, there is no clear underlying cause. Frequent ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Indigestion? | Symptoms of indigestion may include:
• Early fullness during a mealor not being able to finish a typical meal.
• Uncomfortable fullnessthat lasts longer than it should after a meal.
• Mild to severe painin the upper abdomen, which is the area between the bottom of your breastbone and your belly button.
• Burning se... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Indigestion? | Indigestion usually has no clear underlying medical condition as a cause. Long-lasting or frequent indigestion with no clear underlying medical cause is called functional indigestion.
Many factors may contribute to or worsen functional indigestion. These include:
• Overeating or eating too quickly.
• Fatty, greasy o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Indigestion? | Several factors can make it more likely for you to have symptoms even though they don't always cause indigestion:
• Eating too fast, overeating, or eating spicy, fatty, acidic or greasy foods.
• Too many alcoholic, caffeinated or carbonated drinks.
• Depression, anxiety or trauma.
• Smoking or using other tobacco p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Indigestion? | Although indigestion doesn't usually have serious complications, it can affect your quality of life. You may eat less. You also might miss work or school because of your symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Lewy body dementia? | Lewy body dementia, also known as LBD, is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. Protein deposits called Lewy bodies develop in nerve cells in the brain. The protein deposits affect brain regions involved in thinking, memory and movement. There are two forms of LBD that cause cognitive sympt... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Lewy body dementia? | Lewy body dementia symptoms can include:
• Visual hallucinations.Seeing things that aren't there, known as hallucinations, might be one of the first symptoms of Lewy body dementia. This symptom often occurs regularly and may include seeing shapes, animals or people that aren't there. Hallucinations involving sounds, s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Lewy body dementia? | In people with Lewy body dementia, there's a buildup of proteins known as Lewy bodies. This protein also is associated with Parkinson's disease. People who have Lewy bodies in their brains also can have the plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer's disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Lewy body dementia? | A few factors seem to increase the risk of developing Lewy body dementia, including:
• Age.People older than 60 have a higher risk of getting the disease.
• Sex.Lewy body dementia affects more men than women.
• Family history.Those who have a family member with Lewy body dementia or Parkinson's disease are at greate... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Lewy body dementia? | Lewy body dementia is progressive. This means it gradually gets worse over time. As symptoms get worse, the disease can lead to:
• Worsening dementia.
• Aggressive behavior.
• Depression.
• Increased risk of falling and injury.
• Worsening of movement symptoms, such as tremors.
• Death, on average about 7 to 8 ye... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Narcolepsy? | Narcolepsy is a condition that makes people very sleepy during the day and can cause them to fall asleep suddenly. Some people also have other symptoms, such as muscle weakness when they feel strong emotions.
The symptoms can have serious effects on daily life. People with narcolepsy have trouble staying awake for lon... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Narcolepsy? | The symptoms of narcolepsy may get worse during the first few years. Then they continue for life. Symptoms include:
• Extreme daytime sleepiness.Daytime sleepiness is the first symptom to appear, and the sleepiness makes it hard to focus and function. People with narcolepsy feel less alert and focused during the day. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Narcolepsy? | The exact cause of narcolepsy is not known. People with type 1 narcolepsy have low levels of hypocretin (hi-poe-KREE-tin), also called orexin. Hypocretin is a chemical in the brain that helps control being awake and entering REM sleep.
Hypocretin levels are low in people who have cataplexy. Exactly what causes the los... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Narcolepsy? | There are only a few known risk factors for narcolepsy, including:
• Age.Narcolepsy typically begins between ages 10 and 30.
• Family history.Your risk of narcolepsy is 20 to 40 times higher if you have a close family member who has it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Narcolepsy? | Narcolepsy can cause complications, such as:
• Misbeliefs about the condition.Narcolepsy can affect work, school or your personal life. Others might see people with narcolepsy as lazy or sluggish.
• Effects on intimate relationships.Intense feelings, such as anger or joy, can trigger cataplexy. This can cause people ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Neurodermatitis? | Neurodermatitis is a skin condition that starts with an itchy patch of skin. Scratching makes it itch more. With more scratching, the skin becomes thick and leathery. You may develop several itchy spots, typically on the neck, wrists, forearms, legs or groin area.
Neurodermatitis — also known as lichen simplex chronic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Neurodermatitis? | Symptoms of neurodermatitis include:
• An itchy, scaly skin patch or patches
• Open sores that bleed
• Thick, leathery skin
• Discolored, wrinkled genital skin
• Raised, rough patches that are inflamed or darker than the rest of the skin
The condition involves areas that can be reached for scratching — the scalp,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Neurodermatitis? | The exact cause of neurodermatitis isn't known. It can be triggered by something that irritates the skin, such as tight clothing or a bug bite. The more you scratch, the more it itches.
Sometimes, neurodermatitis goes along with other skin conditions, such as dry skin, atopic dermatitis or psoriasis. Stress and anxiet... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Neurodermatitis? | Factors that can increase the risk of neurodermatitis include:
• Age.The condition is most common among people between 30 and 50 years of age.
• Other skin conditions.People who have or had other skin conditions, such as atopic dermatitis or psoriasis, are more likely to develop neurodermatitis.
• Family history.Peo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Neurodermatitis? | Persistent scratching can lead to a wound, a bacterial skin infection, or permanent scars and changes in skin color (postinflammatory hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation). The itch of neurodermatitis can affect your sleep, sexual function and quality of life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Neuromyelitis optica? | Symptoms of neuromyelitis optica are related to the inflammation that occurs in the nerves of the eye and spinal cord.
Vision changes caused byNMOare called optic neuritis. These may include:
• Blurred vision or loss of vision in one or both eyes.
• Not being able to see color.
• Eye pain.
Symptoms related to the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Neuromyelitis optica? | Neuromyelitis optica is rare. Some factors that may raise the risk of gettingNMOinclude:
• Sex assigned at birth.Women haveNMOmore often than do men.
• Age.Most often,NMOaffects adults. The average age of diagnosis is 40. However, children and older adults also can have neuromyelitis optica.
• Race or ethnicity.Peop... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)? | Painful intercourse can happen for reasons that range from structural problems to psychological concerns. Many people have painful intercourse at some point in their lives.
The medical term for painful intercourse is dyspareunia (dis-puh-ROO-nee-uh). It is lasting or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, dur... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)? | If you have painful intercourse, you might feel:
• Pain only at sexual entry, called penetration.
• Pain with every penetration, including putting in a tampon.
• Deep pain during thrusting.
• Burning pain or aching pain.
• Throbbing pain lasting hours after sex. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Women’s health topics - straight to your inbox of Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)? | 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 Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)? | Physical causes of painful intercourse differ, depending on whether the pain happens at entry or with deep thrusting. Emotional factors can be linked to many types of painful intercourse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)? | Many factors can raise the risk of painful intercourse. They include illnesses, surgeries and other medical treatments, and mental health issues. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Persistent depressive disorder? | Persistent depressive disorder is a continuous, long-term form of depression. You may feel sad and empty, lose interest in daily activities and have trouble getting things done. You may also have low self-esteem, feel like a failure and feel hopeless. These feelings last for years and may interfere with your relationsh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Persistent depressive disorder? | Persistent depressive disorder symptoms usually come and go over a period of years. The intensity of symptoms can change over time. But symptoms usually don't disappear for more than two months at a time. Also, major depression episodes may occur before or during persistent depressive disorder.
Symptoms of persistent ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Persistent depressive disorder? | The exact cause of persistent depressive disorder is not known. As with major depression, it may involve more than one cause, such as:
• Biological differences.People with persistent depressive disorder may have physical changes in their brains. It's not clear how these changes affect the disorder, but they may eventu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Persistent depressive disorder? | Persistent depressive disorder often begins early — in childhood, the teen years or young adult life — and continues for a long time. Certain factors appear to increase the risk of developing persistent depressive disorder, including:
• Having a first-degree blood relative, such as a parent or sibling, with major depr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Persistent depressive disorder? | Conditions that may be linked with persistent depressive disorder include:
• Lower quality of life.
• Major depression, anxiety disorders and other mood disorders.
• Substance misuse.
• Relationship difficulties and family conflicts.
• School or work problems and trouble getting things done.
• Continuing pain and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Persistent depressive disorder? | There's no sure way to prevent persistent depressive disorder. Because it often starts in childhood or during the teenage years, identifying children at risk of the condition may help them get early treatment.
Strategies that may help reduce or prevent symptoms include the following:
• Take steps to control stress,to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Postpartum depression? | The birth of a baby can start a variety of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression.
Most new moms experience postpartum "baby blues" after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Postpartum depression? | Symptoms of depression after childbirth vary, and they can range from mild to severe. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Postpartum depression? | There is no single cause of postpartum depression, but genetics, physical changes and emotional issues may play a role.
• Genetics.Studies show that having a family history of postpartum depression — especially if it was major — increases the risk of experiencing postpartum depression.
• Physical changes.After childb... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Postpartum depression? | Any new mom can experience postpartum depression and it can develop after the birth of any child, not just the first. However, your risk increases if:
• You have a history of depression, either during pregnancy or at other times.
• You have bipolar disorder.
• You had postpartum depression after a previous pregnancy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Postpartum depression? | Left untreated, postpartum depression can interfere with mother-child bonding and cause family problems.
• For mothers.Untreated postpartum depression can last for months or longer, sometimes becoming an ongoing depressive disorder. Mothers may stop breastfeeding, have problems bonding with and caring for their infant... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Postpartum depression? | If you have a history of depression — especially postpartum depression — tell your health care provider if you're planning on becoming pregnant or as soon as you find out you're pregnant.
• During pregnancy,your provider can monitor you closely for symptoms of depression. You may complete a depression-screening questi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Retinal detachment? | Retinal detachment happens when the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye pulls away from its regular position. This layer of tissue is called the retina. Retinal detachment is an emergency.
Retinal detachment separates the retinal cells from the layer of blood vessels that provides oxygen and nourishment to the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Retinal detachment? | Retinal detachment is painless. Often, symptoms are present before a retinal detachment happens or before it has gotten worse. You may notice symptoms such as:
• The sudden appearance of tiny specks or squiggly lines that seem to drift through your field of vision. These are called floaters.
• Flashes of light in one... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Retinal detachment? | There are three main types of retinal detachment, and their causes vary:
• Rhegmatogenous (reg-mu-TOJ-uh-nus).This type of retinal detachment is the most common. A rhegmatogenous detachment is caused by a hole or tear in the retina that lets fluid pass through and collect underneath the retina. This fluid builds up an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Retinal detachment? | The following factors raise your risk of retinal detachment:
• Aging — retinal detachment is more common in people ages 40 to 70.
• Past retinal detachment in one eye.
• Family history of retinal detachment.
• Extreme nearsightedness, also called myopia.
• Past eye surgery, such as cataract removal.
• Past severe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Seborrheic dermatitis? | Seborrheic (seb-o-REE-ik) dermatitis is a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp. It causes scaly patches, inflamed skin and stubborn dandruff. It usually affects oily areas of the body, such as the face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids and chest. This condition can be irritating but it's not c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Seborrheic dermatitis? | Seborrheic dermatitis signs and symptoms may include:
• Flaking skin (dandruff) on your scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard or mustache
• Patches of greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales or crust on the scalp, face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids, chest, armpits, groin area or under the breasts
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Seborrheic dermatitis? | The exact cause of seborrheic dermatitis isn't clear. It may be due to the yeast Malassezia, excess oil in the skin or a problem in the immune system. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Seborrheic dermatitis? | Risk factors for seborrheic dermatitis include:
• Stress
• Fatigue
• A change of season
• Nervous system conditions, such as Parkinson's disease
• Having a mental health condition, such as depression
• Immune system disorders, such as HIV infection
• Recovery from stressful medical conditions, such as a heart at... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Teen depression? | Teen depression is a serious mental health problem that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities. It affects how your teenager thinks, feels and behaves, and it can cause emotional, functional and physical problems. Although depression can occur at any time in life, symptoms may be diff... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Teen depression? | Teen depression signs and symptoms include a change from the teenager's previous attitude and behavior that can cause significant distress and problems at school or home, in social activities, or in other areas of life.
Depression symptoms can vary in severity, but changes in your teen's emotions and behavior may incl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Teen depression? | It's not known exactly what causes depression, but a variety of issues may be involved. These include:
• Brain chemistry.Neurotransmitters are naturally occurring brain chemicals that carry signals to other parts of your brain and body. When these chemicals are abnormal or impaired, the function of nerve receptors and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Teen depression? | Many factors increase the risk of developing or triggering teen depression, including:
• Having issues that negatively impact self-esteem, such as obesity, peer problems, long-term bullying or academic problems
• Having been the victim or witness of violence, such as physical or sexual abuse
• Having other mental he... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Teen depression? | Untreated depression can result in emotional, behavioral and health problems that affect every area of your teenager's life. Complications related to teen depression may include, for example:
• Alcohol and drug misuse
• Academic problems
• Family conflicts and relationship difficulties
• Suicide attempts or suicide | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Teen depression? | There's no sure way to prevent depression. However, these strategies may help. Encourage your teenager to:
• Take steps to control stress,increase resilience and boost self-esteem to help handle issues when they arise
• Practice self-care,for example by creating a healthy sleep routine and using electronics responsib... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Traveler's diarrhea? | Traveler's diarrhea is a digestive tract disorder that commonly causes loose stools and stomach cramps. It's caused by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. Fortunately, traveler's diarrhea usually isn't serious in most people — it's just unpleasant.
When you visit a place where the climate or sanit... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Traveler's diarrhea? | Traveler's diarrhea may begin suddenly during your trip or shortly after you return home. Most people improve within 1 to 2 days without treatment and recover completely within a week. However, you can have multiple episodes of traveler's diarrhea during one trip.
The most common symptoms of traveler's diarrhea are:
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Traveler's diarrhea? | It's possible that traveler's diarrhea may stem from the stress of traveling or a change in diet. But usually infectious agents — such as bacteria, viruses or parasites — are to blame. You typically develop traveler's diarrhea after ingesting food or water contaminated with organisms from feces.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Traveler's diarrhea? | Each year millions of international travelers experience traveler's diarrhea. High-risk destinations for traveler's diarrhea include areas of:
• Central America.
• South America.
• Mexico.
• Africa.
• South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Traveling to Eastern Europe, South Africa, Central and East Asia, the Middle East,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Traveler's diarrhea? | Because you lose vital fluids, salts and minerals during a bout with traveler's diarrhea, you may become dehydrated, especially during the summer months. Dehydration is especially dangerous for children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
Dehydration caused by diarrhea can cause serious complication... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Type 1 diabetes? | Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition. In this condition, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone the body uses to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy.
Different factors, such as genetics and some viruses, may cau... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes? | Type 1 diabetes symptoms can appear suddenly and may include:
• Feeling more thirsty than usual
• Urinating a lot
• Bed-wetting in children who have never wet the bed during the night
• Feeling very hungry
• Losing weight without trying
• Feeling irritable or having other mood changes
• Feeling tired and weak
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Type 1 diabetes? | The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. Usually, the body's own immune system — which normally fights harmful bacteria and viruses — destroys the insulin-producing (islet) cells in the pancreas. Other possible causes include:
• Genetics
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Type 1 diabetes? | Some factors that can raise your risk for type 1 diabetes include:
• Family history.Anyone with a parent or sibling with type 1 diabetes has a slightly higher risk of developing the condition.
• Genetics.Having certain genes increases the risk of developing type 1 diabetes.
• Geography.The number of people who have ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Type 1 diabetes? | Over time, type 1 diabetes complications can affect major organs in the body. These organs include the heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes and kidneys. Having a normal blood sugar level can lower the risk of many complications.
Diabetes complications can lead to disabilities or even threaten your life.
• Heart and blo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Type 1 diabetes? | There's no known way to prevent type 1 diabetes. But researchers are working on preventing the disease or further damage of the islet cells in people who are newly diagnosed.
Ask your provider if you might be eligible for one of these clinical trials. It is important to carefully weigh the risks and benefits of any tr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Type 1 diabetes in children? | Type 1 diabetes in children is a condition in which your child's body no longer produces an important hormone (insulin). Your child needs insulin to survive, so the missing insulin needs to be replaced with injections or with an insulin pump. Type 1 diabetes in children used to be known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes in children? | The signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children usually develop quickly, and may include:
• Increased thirst
• Frequent urination, possibly bed-wetting in a toilet-trained child
• Extreme hunger
• Unintentional weight loss
• Fatigue
• Irritability or behavior changes
• Fruity-smelling breath | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Type 1 diabetes in children? | The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. But in most people with type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system — which normally fights harmful bacteria and viruses — mistakenly destroys insulin-producing (islet) cells in the pancreas. Genetics and environmental factors appear to play a role in this process.
Once the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Type 1 diabetes in children? | Type 1 diabetes most often occurs in children but can occur at any age. Risk factors for type 1 diabetes in children include:
• Family history.Anyone with a parent or siblings with type 1 diabetes has a slightly increased risk of developing the condition.
• Genetics.Certain genes indicate an increased risk of type 1 ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Type 1 diabetes in children? | Type 1 diabetes can affect the major organs in your body. Keeping your blood sugar level close to normal most of the time can dramatically reduce the risk of many complications.
Complications can include:
• Heart and blood vessel disease.Diabetes increases your child's risk of developing conditions such as narrowed b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Type 1 diabetes in children? | There's currently no sure way to prevent type 1 diabetes, but this is a very active area of research.
The antibodies associated with type 1 diabetes in children who have a high risk of the disorder can be detected months or even years before the first symptoms of type 1 diabetes appear. Researchers are working on:
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Type 2 diabetes? | Type 2 diabetes happens when the body cannot use insulin correctly and sugar builds up in the blood. It was once called adult-onset diabetes.
Over time, high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart. This can happen because the pancreas doesn't make enough of a hormone calle... | local_scraped |
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