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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Influenza (flu)? | There are a range of factors that may raise your risk of catching a flu virus or having complications from a flu infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Influenza (flu)? | If you're young and healthy, the flu usually isn't serious. Although you may feel awful while you have it, the flu usually goes away in a week or two with no lasting effects.
But people at high risk may develop other health problems after the flu, called complications.
Getting another infection can be a complication ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Influenza (flu)? | The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual flu vaccination for people age 6 months and older who do not have a medical reason to avoid the vaccine.
Getting a flu vaccine lowers:
• The risk of getting the flu. If the vaccine is given later in pregnancy, the flu vaccine helps protect a ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Interstitial lung disease? | Interstitial (in-tur-STISH-ul) lung disease, also called ILD, describes a large group of conditions. Most of these conditions cause inflammation and progressive scarring of lung tissue. As part of this process, lung tissue thickens and stiffens, making it hard for the lungs to expand and fill with air.
At some point, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Interstitial lung disease? | The main symptoms of interstitial lung disease are:
• Shortness of breath at rest or shortness of breath that worsens with physical activity.
• Dry cough. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Interstitial lung disease? | Interstitial lung disease seems to occur when an injury to your lungs causes a healing response that isn't proper. Ordinarily, your body creates just the right amount of tissue to repair damage. But in ILD, the repair process doesn't work properly. Tissue in and around the lungs' air sacs, called alveoli, becomes infla... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Interstitial lung disease? | Interstitial lung disease can lead to a series of life-threatening complications, including:
• High blood pressure in your lungs, also known as pulmonary hypertension.Unlike systemic high blood pressure, this condition affects only the arteries in your lungs. Scar tissue or low oxygen levels restrict the smallest bloo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Interstitial lung disease? | To prevent interstitial lung disease, avoid exposure to toxins at work, such as asbestos, coal dust and silica dust. Also, avoid exposure to toxins in the environment, such as bird protein, mold and bacteria. If you must be around these toxins, protect yourself by wearing a respirator. Other ways to prevent ILD include... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Nail fungus? | Nail fungus is a common infection of the nail. It begins as a white or yellow-brown spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal infection goes deeper, the nail may discolor, thicken and crumble at the edge. Nail fungus can affect several nails.
If your condition is mild and not bothering you, you m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Nail fungus? | Symptoms of nail fungus include a nail or nails that are:
• Thickened
• Discolored
• Brittle, crumbly or ragged
• Misshapen
• Separated from the nail bed
• Smelly
Nail fungus can affect fingernails, but it's more common in toenails. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Nail fungus? | Nail fungus is caused by various fungal organisms (fungi). The most common is a type called dermatophyte. Yeast, bacteria and molds also can cause nail infections. The discoloration from a bacterial infection tends to be green or black.
Fungal infection of the foot (athlete's foot) can spread to the nail, and a fungal... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Nail fungus? | Factors that can increase your risk of developing nail fungus include:
• Older age
• Wearing shoes that make your feet sweat heavily
• Having had athlete's foot in the past
• Walking barefoot in damp public areas, such as swimming pools, gyms and shower rooms
• Having a minor skin or nail injury
• Having a skin c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Nail fungus? | A severe case of nail fungus can be painful and may cause permanent damage to your nails. And it may lead to other serious infections that spread beyond your feet if you have a suppressed immune system due to medication, diabetes or other conditions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Nail fungus? | The following habits can help prevent nail fungus or reinfections and athlete's foot, which can lead to nail fungus:
• Keep your nails clean and dry. Wash your hands and feet regularly. Wash your hands after touching an infected nail. Dry well, apply an antifungal foot powder and moisturize your nails. Consider applyi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pectus excavatum? | Pectus excavatum is a condition in which the breastbone is sunken into the chest. The sunken breastbone often can be seen shortly after birth. If the breastbone sinks a lot over time, the center of the chest may look like it's been scooped out. This change leaves a deep dent or dip. But many people with the condition j... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pectus excavatum? | For many people with pectus excavatum, the only symptom is a slight dip in their chests. In some children, the dip becomes deeper during early puberty. It can keep getting deeper into adulthood.
In people with pectus excavatum, the breastbone may compress the lungs and heart. Symptoms can include:
• A fast-beating, f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Pectus excavatum? | Sometimes, pectus excavatum can lead to serious health issues called complications. The complications can affect the heart, lungs and mental health. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pulmonary fibrosis? | Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it harder for the lungs to work properly. Pulmonary fibrosis worsens over time. Some people can stay stable for a long time, but the condition gets worse faster in others. As it gets worse, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pulmonary fibrosis? | Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis may include:
• Shortness of breath.
• Dry cough.
• Extreme tiredness.
• Weight loss that's not intended.
• Aching muscles and joints.
• Widening and rounding of the tips of the fingers or toes, called clubbing.
How fast pulmonary fibrosis worsens over time and how severe the sympto... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pulmonary fibrosis? | Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring and thickening of the tissue around and between the air sacs called alveoli in the lungs. These changes make it harder for oxygen to pass into the bloodstream.
Damage to the lungs that results in pulmonary fibrosis may be caused by many different things. Examples include long-term exposu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Pulmonary fibrosis? | Complications of pulmonary fibrosis may include:
• High blood pressure in the lungs.Called pulmonary hypertension, this type of high blood pressure affects the arteries in the lungs. These are the pulmonary arteries. Stiff and thick arteries may slow down or block blood flow through the lungs. This raises the pressure... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Tetralogy of Fallot? | Tetralogy of Fallot (teh-TRAL-uh-jee of fuh-LOW) is a rare heart condition that is present at birth. That means it's a congenital heart defect. A baby born with the condition has four different heart problems.
These heart problems affect the structure of the heart. The condition causes altered blood flow through the h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Tetralogy of Fallot? | Tetralogy of Fallot symptoms depend on how much blood flow is blocked from leaving the heart to go to the lungs. Symptoms may include:
• Blue or gray skin color.
• Shortness of breath and rapid breathing, especially during feeding or exercise.
• Trouble gaining weight.
• Getting tired easily during play or exercise... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Tetralogy of Fallot? | Tetralogy of Fallot occurs as the baby's heart grows during pregnancy. Usually, the cause is unknown.
Tetralogy of Fallot includes four problems with heart structure:
• Narrowing of the valve between the heart and the lungs, called pulmonary valve stenosis.This condition reduces blood flow from the heart to the lungs... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Tetralogy of Fallot? | The exact cause of tetralogy of Fallot is unknown. Some things may increase the risk of a baby being born with tetralogy of Fallot. Risk factors include:
• Family history.
• Having a virus during pregnancy. This includes rubella, also known as German measles.
• Drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
• Eating poorly dur... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Tetralogy of Fallot? | Untreated tetralogy of Fallot usually leads to life-threatening complications. The complications may cause disability or death by early adulthood.
A possible complication of tetralogy of Fallot is infection of the inner lining of the heart or heart valves. This is called infective endocarditis. Sometimes antibiotics a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Tetralogy of Fallot? | Because the exact cause of most congenital heart defects is unknown, it may not be possible to prevent these conditions. If you have a high risk of giving birth to a child with a congenital heart defect, genetic testing and screening may be done during pregnancy.
There are some steps you can take to help reduce your c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Uterine fibroids? | Uterine fibroids are common growths of the uterus. They often appear during the years you're usually able to get pregnant and give birth. Uterine fibroids are not cancer, and they almost never turn into cancer. They aren't linked with a higher risk of other types of cancer in the uterus either. They're also called leio... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Uterine fibroids? | Many people who have uterine fibroids don't have any symptoms. In those who do, symptoms can be influenced by the location, size and number of fibroids.
The most common symptoms of uterine fibroids include:
• Heavy menstrual bleeding or painful periods.
• Longer or more frequent periods.
• Pelvic pressure or pain.
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Women’s health topics - straight to your inbox of Uterine fibroids? | 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 Uterine fibroids? | The exact cause of uterine fibroids isn't clear. But these factors may play roles:
• Gene changes.Many fibroids contain changes in genes that differ from those in typical uterine muscle cells.
• Hormones.Two hormones called estrogen and progesterone cause the tissue the lines the inside of the uterus to thicken durin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Uterine fibroids? | There are few known risk factors for uterine fibroids, other than being a person of reproductive age. These include:
• Race.All people of reproductive age who were born female could develop fibroids. But Black people are more likely to have fibroids than are people of other racial groups. Black people have fibroids at... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Uterine fibroids? | Uterine fibroids often aren't dangerous. But they can cause pain, and they may lead to complications. These include a drop in red blood cells called anemia. That condition can cause fatigue from heavy blood loss. If you bleed heavily during your period, your doctor may tell you to take an iron supplement to prevent or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Uterine fibroids? | Researchers continue to study the causes of fibroid tumors. More research is needed on how to prevent them, though. It might not be possible to prevent uterine fibroids. But only a small percentage of these tumors need treatment.
You might be able to lower your fibroid risk with healthy lifestyle changes. Try to stay ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Galactorrhea? | Galactorrhea (guh-lack-toe-REE-uh) is a milky nipple discharge not linked to the making of milk for breastfeeding. Galactorrhea isn't a disease. But it can be a sign of an underlying condition.
Galactorrhea mostly happens to people assigned female at birth. It can happen even to those who haven't had children or who h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Galactorrhea? | Symptoms linked to galactorrhea include:
• Milky nipple discharge that's constant or comes and goes.
• Nipple discharge from more than one milk duct.
• Nipple discharge that leaks on its own or when the breast is touched.
• Nipple discharge from one or both breasts.
• Irregular or no menstrual periods.
• Headache... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Galactorrhea? | Galactorrhea often results from having too much of the hormone that makes milk when you have a baby. This is called prolactin. Your pituitary gland, a small bean-shaped gland at the base of your brain involved with several hormones, makes prolactin.
Possible causes of galactorrhea include:
• Medicines, such as certai... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Galactorrhea? | Anything that triggers the release of the hormone prolactin can increase the risk of galactorrhea. Risk factors include:
• Certain medicines, illicit drugs and herbal supplements.
• Conditions that affect the pituitary gland, such as pituitary tumors that aren't cancer.
• Certain medical conditions, such as long-ter... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Gastritis? | Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions with one thing in common: Inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of infection with the same bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers or the regular use of certain pain relievers. Drinking too much alcohol a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Gastritis? | Gastritis doesn't always cause symptoms. When it does, the symptoms of gastritis may include:
• Gnawing or burning ache or pain, called indigestion, in your upper belly. This feeling may become either worse or better after eating.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• A feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Gastritis? | Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. The stomach lining is a mucus-lined barrier that protects the stomach wall. Weaknesses or injury to the barrier allows digestive juices to damage and inflame the stomach lining. Several diseases and conditions can increase the risk of gastritis. These include inflamma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Gastritis? | Factors that increase your risk of gastritis include:
• Bacterial infection.A bacterial infection called Helicobacter pylori, also known as H. pylori, is one of the most common worldwide human infections. However, only some people with the infection develop gastritis or other upper gastrointestinal disorders. Healthca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Gastritis? | Left untreated, gastritis may lead to stomach ulcers and stomach bleeding. Rarely, some forms of chronic gastritis may increase your risk of stomach cancer. This risk is increased if you have extensive thinning of the stomach lining and changes in the lining's cells.
Tell your healthcare professional if your symptoms ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Gastrointestinal bleeding? | Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a sign of a disorder in the digestive tract. The blood often shows up in stool or vomit but isn't always obvious. Stool may look black or tarry. Bleeding can range from mild to severe and can be life-threatening.
Imaging technology or an endoscopic investigation can usually locate the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Gastrointestinal bleeding? | Symptoms ofGIbleeding can be easy to see, called overt, or not so obvious, known as occult. Symptoms depend on the rate of bleeding as well as the location of the bleed, which can be anywhere on theGItract, from where it starts — the mouth — to where it ends — the anus.
Overt bleeding might show up as:
• Vomiting blo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Gastrointestinal bleeding? | Gastrointestinal bleeding can happen either in the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Gastrointestinal bleeding? | A gastrointestinal bleed can cause:
• Anemia.
• Shock.
• Death. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Gastrointestinal bleeding? | To help prevent aGIbleed:
• Limit your use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Limit your use of alcohol.
• If you smoke, quit.
• If you haveGERD, follow your health care team's instructions for treating it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)? | A gastrointestinal stromal tumor, also called a GIST, is a type of cancer that begins in the digestive system. GISTs happen most often in the stomach and small intestine.
A GIST is a growth of cells that's thought to form from nerve cells in the walls of the digestive organs. The nerve cells play a part in the process... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)? | Gastrointestinal stromal tumor symptoms include:
• A growth in the belly area.
• Belly pain.
• Fatigue.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Not feeling hungry when you would expect to.
• Feeling full if you eat only a small amount of food.
• Dark-colored stools caused by bleeding in the digestive system. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)? | The cause of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor often isn't known. This cancer, which also is called a GIST, happens in the digestive system. It most often affects the stomach and small intestine. GISTs are thought to begin in nerve cells in the walls of the digestive organs. These nerve cells play a part in the process ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)? | Risk factors for gastrointestinal stromal tumor, also called GIST, include:
• Family history.People with a family history of GISTs may be at increased risk of this cancer.
• Hereditary syndromes.People with some conditions that run in families may be more likely to have GISTs. Examples include neurofibromatosis type ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Gaucher disease? | Gaucher (go-SHAY) disease is a rare, inherited condition that leads to the buildup of a fatty substance in tissues. This buildup causes damage and dysfunction of tissues and organs. The spleen, liver and bones are most often affected.
There are three general types of Gaucher disease. More than 90% of cases are type 1.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Gaucher disease? | Some symptoms are shared by all types of Gaucher disease, but each type varies in important ways. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Gaucher disease? | A fatty substance, called glucocerebroside, is a part of a cell's wall and plays an important role in cell activity. When a cell dies, a particular enzyme breaks down this fatty substance.
In Gaucher disease, the gene responsible for making this enzyme has an irregular change, called a mutation. The fatty substances a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Gaucher disease? | People of Eastern and Central European Jewish ancestry, called Ashkenazi Jews, are at a higher risk than the general population of developing type 1 Gaucher disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Gaucher disease? | Complications of type 1 Gaucher disease include:
• Parkinson's disease risk.People with type 1 Gaucher disease have a greater risk of developing Parkinson's disease than the general population. People who carry one copy of a Gaucher-related gene mutation also have an increased risk. Also, there's an increased risk of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Gender dysphoria? | Gender dysphoria is a feeling of distress that can happen when a person's gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth.
Some transgender and gender-diverse people have gender dysphoria at some point in their lives. Other transgender and gender-diverse people feel at ease with their bodies and gender identiti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Gender dysphoria? | Gender identity is having the internal sense of being male or female or being somewhere along the gender spectrum, or having an internal sense of gender that is beyond male and female. People who have gender dysphoria feel a big difference between their gender identity and their sex assigned at birth. Gender dysphoria ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Gender dysphoria? | Gender dysphoria can affect many parts of life, including daily activities. For example, school might be hard for people with gender dysphoria. That may be due to pressure to dress or act in a way that's linked to their sex assigned at birth. Being harassed, teased or bullied due to gender identity also can make it ver... | local_scraped |
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Genital herpes? | Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes genital herpes. Genital herpes can often be spread by skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity.
Some people infected with the virus may have very mild symptoms or no symptoms. They can still able to spread the vir... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Genital herpes? | Most people infected withHSVdon't know they have it. They may have no symptoms or have very mild symptoms.
Symptoms start about 2 to 12 days after exposure to the virus. They may include:
• Pain or itching around the genitals
• Small bumps or blisters around the genitals, anus or mouth
• Painful ulcers that form wh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Genital herpes? | Genital herpes is caused by two types of herpes simplex virus. These types include herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). People withHSVinfections can pass along the virus even when they have no visible symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Genital herpes? | A higher risk of getting genital herpes is linked to:
• Contact with genitals through oral, vaginal or anal sex.Having sexual contact without using a barrier increases your risk of genital herpes. Barriers include condoms and condom-like protectors called dental dams used during oral sex. Women are at higher risk of g... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Genital herpes? | Complications associated with genital herpes may include:
• Other sexually transmitted infections.Having genital sores raises your risk of giving or getting otherSTIs, includingHIV/AIDS.
• Newborn infection.A baby can be infected withHSVduring delivery. Less often, the virus is passed during pregnancy or by close con... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Genital herpes? | Prevention of genital herpes is the same as preventing other sexually transmitted infections.
• Have one long-term sexual partner who has been tested forSTIs and isn't infected.
• Use a condom or dental dam during sexual activity. These reduce the risk of disease, but they don't prevent all skin-to-skin contact durin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Geographic atrophy? | Geographic atrophy is a serious eye condition. It occurs in people with another eye condition called age-related macular degeneration. It is most common in people over age 60.
Over time, geographic atrophy can lead to loss of central vision, which helps you see what is in front of you. This happens when the light-sens... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Geographic atrophy? | People with geographic atrophy may notice changes in vision that start slowly and get worse over time. Geographic atrophy often starts just outside the center of the retina and slowly moves inward. As it grows, you can lose central vision or have blurred or blind spots.
Many people keep decent central vision early on,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Geographic atrophy? | Geographic atrophy is an eye condition that can occur in people with another eye condition called dry age-related macular degeneration. It causes gradual loss of vision in people, usually as they age. It affects parts of the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.
The cause of geographic atrophy is n... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Geographic atrophy? | Some people have a higher chance of developing geographic atrophy. Risk factors include:
• Age:People over age 60 are more likely to have geographic atrophy.
• Genetics:Certain gene changes make some people more prone to the condition.
• Family history:If a blood relative, such as a parent or sibling, has the eye co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Geographic atrophy? | Other eye conditions can develop with geographic atrophy, including:
• Further vision loss:As more areas of the retina are damaged, blind spots can grow in size.
• A more advanced form of macular degeneration:Some people with geographic atrophy develop leaking blood vessels under the retina, which can rapidly damage ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Geographic atrophy? | There is no sure way to prevent geographic atrophy. However, these steps may help:
• Stop smoking:This is the most important step for lowering risk.
• Choose a healthy diet and lifestyle:Eating leafy greens, fruits, vegetables, fish and other antioxidant-rich foods may help.
• Have regular check-ups:Early detection ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Germ cell tumors? | Germ cell tumors are growths of cells that form from reproductive cells called germ cells. In the female reproductive system, germ cells turn into eggs. In the male reproductive system, they turn into sperm. Most germ cell tumors happen in the testicles or the ovaries.
Some germ cell tumors happen in other areas of th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Germ cell tumors? | Symptoms of germ cell tumors depend on where they happen. Symptoms often happen because a growing tumor puts pressure on nearby tissue or organs. For example, a germ cell tumor in an ovary may lead to pelvic pain, back pain, bloating or swelling in the belly. A germ cell tumor in a testicle may cause swelling or pain i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Germ cell tumors? | It's not clear what causes germ cell tumors. Germ cell tumors form in the cells that turn into eggs in the ovaries and into sperm in the testicles. Germ cell tumors happen when germ 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 tells the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Germ cell tumors? | Factors that may raise the risk of germ cell tumors include:
• Young age.Germ cell tumors tend to happen at a young age. For example, germ cell tumors that form in the ovaries are more common before age 20. Germ cell tumors that form in the testicles are most common between the ages of 15 and 35.
• Undescended testic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Gingivitis? | Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease, also called periodontal disease. It causes irritation, redness, swelling and bleeding of your gingiva, which is the part of your gum around the base of your teeth. It's important to take gingivitis seriously and treat it promptly. Gingivitis does not cause bone loss.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Gingivitis? | Healthy gums are firm and pale pink. They fit tightly around the teeth. Symptoms of gingivitis include:
• Swollen or puffy gums.
• Bright red or dark red gums, or gums that are darker than usual.
• Gums that bleed easily when you brush or floss.
• Tender gums.
• Bad breath. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Gingivitis? | The most common cause of gingivitis is poor care of teeth and gums, which allows plaque to form on teeth. This causes swelling of the surrounding gum tissues.
Here's how plaque can lead to gingivitis:
• Plaque forms on your teeth.Plaque is a sticky film that has no color. It's mainly made up of bacteria that form on ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Gingivitis? | Gingivitis is common, and anyone can develop it. Factors that can increase your risk of gingivitis include:
• Poor oral care habits.
• Smoking or chewing tobacco.
• Older age.
• Dry mouth.
• Poor nutrition, including not getting enough vitamin C.
• Repairs to teeth that don't fit properly or are in poor condition... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Gingivitis? | Untreated gingivitis can lead to gum disease that spreads to underlying tissue and bone, called periodontitis. This is a much more serious condition that can lead to tooth loss.
Ongoing gum disease may be related to some diseases that affect the entire body, such as respiratory disease, diabetes, coronary artery disea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Gingivitis? | To prevent gingivitis:
• Practice good oral care.That means brushing your teeth for two minutes at least twice daily — in the morning and before going to bed — and flossing at least once a day. Better yet, brush after every meal or snack or as your dentist recommends. Flossing before you brush cleans away loosened foo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Glaucoma? | Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve. This damage can lead to vision loss or blindness. The optic nerve sends visual information from your eye to the brain and is vital for good vision. Damage to the optic nerve is often related to high pressure in the eye. But glaucoma can happen even with typical... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Glaucoma? | The symptoms of glaucoma depend on the type and stage of the condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Glaucoma? | Glaucoma develops when the optic nerve becomes damaged. As this nerve gradually gets worse, blind spots develop in your vision. For reasons that eye doctors don't fully understand, this nerve damage is usually related to increased pressure in the eye.
Raised eye pressure happens as the result of a buildup of fluid tha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Glaucoma? | Glaucoma can damage vision before you notice any symptoms. So be aware of these risk factors:
• High internal eye pressure, also known as intraocular pressure.
• Age over 55.
• Black, Asian or Hispanic heritage.
• Family history of glaucoma.
• Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, migraine, high blood pres... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Glaucoma? | These steps may help find and manage glaucoma in its early stages. That may help to prevent vision loss or slow its progress.
• Get regular eye exams.Regular eye exams can help find glaucoma in its early stages, before a lot of damage occurs. As a general rule, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a compre... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Glioblastoma? | Glioblastoma is a type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the brain or spinal cord. It grows quickly and can invade and destroy healthy tissue. Glioblastoma forms from cells called astrocytes that support nerve cells.
Glioblastoma can happen at any age. But it tends to happen more often in older adults. Gli... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Glioblastoma? | Signs and symptoms of glioblastoma may include:
• Headache, particularly one that hurts the most in the morning.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Confusion or a decline in brain function, such as problems with thinking and understanding information.
• Memory loss.
• Personality changes or irritability.
• Vision changes, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Glioblastoma? | The cause of most glioblastomas isn't known.
Glioblastoma happens when cells in the brain or spinal cord develop changes in their DNA. Healthcare professionals sometimes call these changes mutations or variations. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell a cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA gives instruct... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Glioblastoma? | Factors that can increase the risk of glioblastoma include:
• Getting older.Glioblastomas are most common in older adults. But glioblastoma can happen at any age.
• Being exposed to radiation.People who have been exposed to a type of radiation called ionizing radiation have an increased risk of glioblastoma. One exam... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Glioma? | Glioma is a growth of cells that starts in the brain or spinal cord. The cells in a glioma look similar to healthy brain cells called glial cells. Glial cells surround nerve cells and help them function.
As a glioma grows it forms a mass of cells called a tumor. The tumor can grow to press on brain or spinal cord tiss... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Glioma? | Glioma symptoms depend on the location of the glioma. Symptoms also may depend on the type of glioma, its size and how quickly it's growing.
Common signs and symptoms of gliomas include:
• Headache, particularly one that hurts the most in the morning.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Confusion or a decline in brain functio... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Glioma? | Doctors aren't sure what causes glioma. It starts when cells in the brain or spinal cord develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do.
The DNA changes tell the cells to make more cells quickly. The cells continue living when healthy cells would die. This causes too m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Glioma? | Things that can increase the risk of glioma include:
• Getting older.Gliomas are most common in adults between ages 45 and 65 years old. But glioma can happen at any age. Certain types of gliomas are more common in children and young adults.
• Being exposed to radiation.People who have been exposed to a type of radia... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Glomerulonephritis? | Glomerulonephritis (gloe-MER-u-loe-nuh-FRY-tis) is inflammation of the tiny filters in the kidneys (glomeruli). The excess fluid and waste that glomeruli (gloe-MER-u-lie) remove from the bloodstream exit the body as urine. Glomerulonephritis can come on suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).
Glomerulonephritis occur... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Glomerulonephritis? | Signs and symptoms of glomerulonephritis may vary depending on whether you have the acute or chronic form and the cause. You may notice no symptoms of chronic disease. Your first indication that something is wrong might come from the results of a routine urine test (urinalysis).
Glomerulonephritis signs and symptoms m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Glomerulonephritis? | Many conditions can cause glomerulonephritis. Sometimes the disease runs in families and sometimes the cause is unknown. Factors that can lead to inflammation of the glomeruli include the following conditions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Glomerulonephritis? | Some autoimmune diseases are linked with glomerulonephritis. | local_scraped |
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