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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Hyponatremia? | The following factors may increase your risk of hyponatremia:
• Age.Older adults may have more contributing factors for hyponatremia, including age-related changes, taking certain medications and a greater likelihood of developing a chronic disease that alters the body's sodium balance.
• Certain drugs.Medications th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Hyponatremia? | In chronic hyponatremia, sodium levels drop gradually over 48 hours or longer — and symptoms and complications are typically more moderate.
In acute hyponatremia, sodium levels drop rapidly — resulting in potentially dangerous effects, such as rapid brain swelling, which can result in a coma and death.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Hyponatremia? | The following measures may help you prevent hyponatremia:
• Treat associated conditions.Getting treatment for conditions that contribute to hyponatremia, such as adrenal gland insufficiency, can help prevent low blood sodium.
• Educate yourself.If you have a medical condition that increases your risk of hyponatremia ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Hypopituitarism? | Hypopituitarism is a rare condition in which the pituitary gland doesn't make one or more hormones or doesn't make enough hormones.
The pituitary gland is a kidney-bean-sized gland at the base of your brain. It is part of the body's system of glands that make hormones, called the endocrine system. The pituitary gland ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Hypopituitarism? | The symptoms of hypopituitarism usually start slowly and get worse over time. They might not be noticed for months or even years. But for some people, symptoms start suddenly.
Symptoms of hypopituitarism vary from person to person. Symptoms depend on what hormones are missing and how little of the hormone is being mad... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Hypopituitarism? | Hypopituitarism has a number of causes. One common cause is a tumor of the pituitary gland. As a pituitary tumor grows, it can press on and damage pituitary tissue. This disrupts the pituitary gland's ability to make hormones. A tumor also can press on the optic nerves, causing vision problems.
Other potential causes ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Hypopituitarism? | Most people with hypopituitarism don't have any factors that put them at higher risk of developing the condition. But the following may raise the risk of developing hypopituitarism:
• A head injury.
• Brain surgery.
• Radiation treatment to the head or neck.
• Diseases that affect more than one part of the body. Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Hypoplastic left heart syndrome? | Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare heart condition that a child is born with. That means it's a congenital heart defect. In this condition, the left side of the heart doesn't develop fully and is too small. So it can't pump blood well. Instead, the right side of the heart must pump blood to the lungs and ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Hypoplastic left heart syndrome? | Babies born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) usually are very sick soon after birth. Symptoms of HLHS include:
• Blue or gray skin, lips or fingernails. Depending on skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see.
• Rapid, difficult breathing.
• Poor feeding.
• Cold hands and feet.
• Weak puls... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Hypoplastic left heart syndrome? | People who have a child with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) have a higher risk of having another baby with this or a similar condition.
There are no other clear risk factors for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Hypoplastic left heart syndrome? | With proper treatment, many babies with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) survive. But they do need many surgeries and can have less energy and other challenges. Complications of HLHS may include:
• Getting tired more easily during sports or other exercises.
• Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias.
• Fluid b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Hypoplastic left heart syndrome? | There's no way to prevent hypoplastic left heart syndrome. If you were born with a heart condition, talk with a heart doctor and genetic counselor before getting pregnant. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Hypospadias? | Hypospadias (hi-poe-SPAY-dee-us) is a condition that happens as the unborn baby, called a fetus, develops in the womb. The opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis instead of at the tip. The urethra is the tube that drains urine from the bladder and out of the body.
Hypospadias is common and doesn't cau... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Hypospadias? | In hypospadias, the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis instead of at the tip. In most cases, the opening of the urethra is within the head of the penis. Less often, the opening is at the middle or the base of the penis. Rarely, the opening is in or beneath the scrotum.
Symptoms of hypospadias may ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Hypospadias? | Hypospadias is a condition that is present at birth. As the penis develops in a male unborn baby, certain hormones stimulate how the urethra and foreskin form. Hypospadias results from a change in the action of these hormones. This keeps the two sides of the urethral folds from joining completely. The location of the u... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Hypospadias? | Although the cause of hypospadias is usually not known, these factors may be linked with the condition:
• Family history.This condition is more common in babies with a family history of hypospadias.
• Genetics.Some gene changes may play a role in changing the hormones that stimulate how the male genitals develop.
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Hypospadias? | If hypospadias is not treated, it can result in:
• Differences in how the penis looks.
• Problems learning to use a toilet.
• Unusual curve of the penis with an erection.
• Problems releasing sperm from the penis. This release is called an ejaculation. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)? | Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. This condition also is called underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Over time, hypothyroidism that isn't treated can lead to other health problems, such as high cholesterol and heart p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)? | The symptoms of hypothyroidism depend on the severity of the condition. Problems tend to develop slowly, often over several years.
At first, you may barely notice the symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as fatigue and weight gain. Or you may think they are just part of getting older. But as your metabolism continues to s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)? | The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid gland makes two main hormones: thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). These hormones affect every cell in the body. They support the rate at which the body uses fats and carbohydrates. They help... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)? | Although anyone can develop hypothyroidism, you're at an increased risk if you:
• Are a woman.
• Have a family history of thyroid disease.
• Have an autoimmune disease, such as type 1 diabetes or celiac disease.
• Have received treatment for hyperthyroidism.
• Received radiation to your neck or upper chest.
• Hav... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)? | Hypothyroidism that isn't treated can lead to other health problems, including:
• Goiter.Hypothyroidism may cause the thyroid gland to become larger. This condition is called a goiter. A large goiter may cause problems with swallowing or breathing.
• Heart problems.Hypothyroidism can lead to a higher risk of heart di... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Illness anxiety disorder? | Illness anxiety disorder, sometimes called hypochondriasis or health anxiety, is worrying excessively that you are or may become seriously ill. You may have no physical symptoms. Or you may believe that normal body sensations or minor symptoms are signs of severe illness, even though a thorough medical exam doesn't rev... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Illness anxiety disorder? | Symptoms of illness anxiety disorder involve preoccupation with the idea that you're seriously ill, based on normal body sensations (such as a noisy stomach) or minor signs (such as a minor rash). Signs and symptoms may include:
• Being preoccupied with having or getting a serious disease or health condition
• Worryi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Illness anxiety disorder? | The exact cause of illness anxiety disorder isn't clear, but these factors may play a role:
• Beliefs.You may have a difficult time tolerating uncertainty over uncomfortable or unusual body sensations. This could lead you to misinterpret that all body sensations are serious, so you search for evidence to confirm that ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Illness anxiety disorder? | Illness anxiety disorder usually begins in early or middle adulthood and may get worse with age. Often for older individuals, health-related anxiety may focus on the fear of losing their memory.
Risk factors for illness anxiety disorder may include:
• A time of major life stress
• Threat of a serious illness that tu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Illness anxiety disorder? | Illness anxiety disorder may be associated with:
• Relationship or family problems because excessive worrying can frustrate others
• Work-related performance problems or excessive absences
• Problems functioning in daily life, possibly even resulting in disability
• Financial problems due to excessive health care v... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Illness anxiety disorder? | Little is known about how to prevent illness anxiety disorder, but these suggestions may help.
• If you have problems with anxiety, seek professional adviceas soon as possible to help stop symptoms from getting worse and impairing your quality of life.
• Learn to recognize when you're stressed and how this affects yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Intracranial hematoma? | An intracranial hematoma is a collection of blood within the skull. The blood may collect in the brain tissue or underneath the skull, pressing on the brain. It's usually caused by a blood vessel that bursts in the brain. It also may be caused by a head injury due to a car accident or fall.
Some head injuries, such as... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Intracranial hematoma? | Symptoms of an intracranial hematoma may develop right after a head injury, or they may take weeks or longer to appear. There may be a period of time without symptoms after a head injury. This is called the lucid interval.
Over time, pressure on the brain increases, producing some or all of the following symptoms:
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Intracranial hematoma? | The most common cause of an intracranial hematoma is a head injury. A head injury that causes bleeding within the skull may result from motor vehicle or bicycle accidents, falls, assaults, and sports injuries.
If you're an older adult, even mild head trauma can cause a hematoma. This is especially true if you're takin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Intracranial hematoma? | To prevent or minimize a head injury that may cause an intracranial hematoma:
• Wear a helmet and make sure your kids wear helmets.Wear an appropriate and properly fitted helmet when doing any activity that could result in head injury. This includes while playing contact sports, bicycling, motorcycling, skiing, horseb... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Kyphosis? | Kyphosis is an excessive forward rounding of the upper back.
In older people, kyphosis is often due to weakness in the spinal bones that causes them to compress or crack. Other types of kyphosis can appear in infants or teens. These types are due to malformation of the spine or wedging of the spinal bones over time.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Kyphosis? | Mild kyphosis may not have any noticeable symptoms. In fact, the upper back naturally has a little kyphosis. People who have excessive curvature may experience back pain and stiffness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Kyphosis? | The bones that make up a healthy spine look like cylinders stacked in a column. These bones are called vertebrae. Kyphosis happens when the vertebrae in the back become more wedge shaped.
The shape of vertebrae can be changed by:
• Fractures.Broken vertebrae can result in curvature of the spine. Compression fractures... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Kyphosis? | The risk of developing kyphosis as an adult increases with age as bone density decreases and spinal disks degenerate. In children, certain genetic and metabolic conditions may put them at increased risk for kyphosis, including osteogenesis imperfecta, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Marfan syndrome. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Kyphosis? | In addition to causing back pain, kyphosis may cause:
• Limited physical functions.Kyphosis is associated with weakened back muscles and difficulty doing tasks such as walking and getting out of chairs. The spinal curvature can also make it difficult to gaze upward or drive and can cause pain when you lie down.
• Dig... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Low blood pressure (hypotension)? | Low blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is too low. It's also called hypotension.
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). In general, low blood pressure is a reading lower than 90/60 mm Hg.
What's considered low blood pressure for one pe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Low blood pressure (hypotension)? | Low blood pressure symptoms can include:
• Blurred or fading vision.
• Dizzy or lightheaded feelings.
• Fainting.
• Fatigue.
• Trouble concentrating.
• Upset stomach.
For some people, low blood pressure may be a symptom of an underlying health condition. That's especially so when blood pressure drops suddenly or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Low blood pressure (hypotension)? | Low blood pressure has various causes. Some health conditions and the use of certain medicines can cause it. Other factors affect blood pressure as well.
Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood the heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in the arteries. A blood pressure reading has two numb... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Low blood pressure (hypotension)? | Anyone can have low blood pressure. Risk factors for hypotension include:
• Age.Drops in blood pressure when standing up or after eating occur mainly in adults older than 65. Neurally mediated hypotension mainly affects children and younger adults.
• Medications.Certain medicines have the potential to cause low blood... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Low blood pressure (hypotension)? | Complications of low blood pressure can include:
• Dizzy feeling.
• Weakness.
• Fainting.
• Injury from falls.
Severely low blood pressure can lower the body's oxygen levels, which can lead to heart and brain damage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Low sex drive in women? | Women's levels of sexual desire change over the years. It's common for highs and lows to happen along with the start or end of a relationship. Or they can happen with major life changes such as pregnancy, menopause or illness. Some medicines used for conditions that affect mood also can cause low sex drive in women.
I... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Low sex drive in women? | neither of you may have a sex drive that's outside what's typical for people at your stage in life.
And even if your sex drive is lower than it once was, your relationship may be strong. Bottom line: There is no magic number to define low sex drive. It varies.
Symptoms of low sex drive in women include:
• Having les... | local_scraped |
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Low sex drive in women? | Desire for sex is based on a complex mix of many things that affect intimacy. These factors include:
• Physical and emotional well-being.
• Experiences.
• Beliefs.
• Lifestyle.
• Your current relationship.
If you have challenges in any of these areas, it can affect your desire for sex. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Low sex drive in women? | Factors that can raise the risk of low sex drive include:
• Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and coronary artery disease.
• Pain during sex or not being able orgasm.
• Mental health conditions and life circumstances that affect your state of mind.
• Various prescription medicines, including depressi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Lynch syndrome? | Lynch syndrome is a condition that increases the risk of many kinds of cancer. This condition is passed from parents to children.
Families that have Lynch syndrome have more instances of cancer than expected. This might include colon cancer, endometrial cancer and other types of cancer. Lynch syndrome also causes canc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Lynch syndrome? | People with Lynch syndrome may experience:
• Colon cancer before age 50
• Cancer of the inside lining of the uterus (endometrial cancer) before age 50
• A personal history of more than one type of cancer
• A family history of cancer before age 50
• A family history of other cancers caused by Lynch syndrome, includ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Lynch syndrome? | Lynch syndrome is caused by genes that are passed from parents to children.
Genes are pieces of DNA. DNA is like a set of instructions for every chemical process that happens in the body.
As cells grow and make new cells as part of their lifecycle, they make copies of their DNA. Sometimes the copies have errors. The ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Lynch syndrome? | The risk of Lynch syndrome is higher in people who have a personal history or family history of the cancers caused by this syndrome. Cancers caused by Lynch syndrome include:
• Biliary system cancers, including gallbladder cancer and bile duct cancer.
• Brain cancer.
• Digestive system cancers, including stomach can... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Lynch syndrome? | Knowing that you have Lynch syndrome can raise concerns about your health. It may also raise some concerns about other parts of your life. These might include:
• Your privacy.You may have questions about what could happen if others find out you have Lynch syndrome. For instance, you might be concerned that your job or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Migraine? | A migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It's often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can last for hours to days, and the pain can be so bad that it interferes with your daily activi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Migraine? | Migraines, which affect children and teenagers as well as adults, can progress through four stages: prodrome, aura, attack and post-drome. Not everyone who has migraines goes through all stages. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Migraine? | Though migraine causes aren't fully understood, genetics and environmental factors appear to play a role.
Changes in the brainstem and its interactions with the trigeminal nerve, a major pain pathway, might be involved. So might imbalances in brain chemicals — including serotonin, which helps regulate pain in your ner... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Migraine? | Several factors make you more prone to having migraines, including:
• Family history.If you have a family member with migraines, then you have a good chance of developing them too.
• Age.Migraines can begin at any age, though the first often occurs during adolescence. Migraines tend to peak during your 30s, and gradu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Migraine? | Taking painkillers too often can trigger serious medication-overuse headaches. The risk seems to be highest with aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) and caffeine combinations. Overuse headaches may also occur if you take aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) for more than 14 days a month or triptans, sum... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Plantar fasciitis? | Plantar fasciitis typically causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. The pain is usually the worst with the first few steps after awakening, although it also can be triggered by long periods of standing or when you get up from sitting. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Plantar fasciitis? | Even though plantar fasciitis can develop without an obvious cause, some factors can increase your risk of developing this condition. They include:
• Age.Plantar fasciitis is most common in people between the ages of 40 and 60.
• Certain types of exercise.Activities that place a lot of stress on your heel and attache... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Plantar fasciitis? | Ignoring plantar fasciitis can result in chronic heel pain that hinders your regular activities. You're likely to change your walk to try to avoid plantar fasciitis pain, which might lead to foot, knee, hip or back problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Progeria? | Progeria (pro-JEER-e-uh), also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, is an extremely rare, progressive genetic disorder. It causes children to age rapidly, starting in their first two years of life.
Children with progeria generally appear healthy at birth. During the first year, symptoms such as slowed growth... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Progeria? | Usually within the first year of life, you'll notice that your child's growth has slowed. But motor development and intelligence are not affected.
Symptoms of this progressive disorder cause a distinctive appearance. They include:
• Slowed growth and poor weight gain, with below-average height and weight.
• Lack of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Progeria? | A change in one gene causes progeria. This gene, known as lamin A (LMNA), makes a protein that's needed to hold the center of a cell, called the nucleus, together. When theLMNAgene has a change, a flawed lamin A protein called progerin is made. Progerin makes cells unstable and appears to lead to progeria's aging proce... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Progeria? | There are no known factors, such as lifestyle or environmental issues, that increase the risk of having progeria or giving birth to a child with progeria. But the age of the father has been described as a possible risk factor. Progeria is extremely rare. If you've had one child with progeria, the chances of having a se... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Progeria? | Severe hardening of the arteries, known as atherosclerosis, is common in progeria. Arteries are blood vessels that carry nutrients and oxygen from the heart to the rest of the body. Atherosclerosis is a condition in which the walls of the arteries stiffen and thicken. This often limits blood flow. The condition especia... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pulmonary hypertension? | Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart.
In one form of pulmonary hypertension, called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), blood vessels in the lungs are narrowed, blocked or destroyed. The damage makes it hard for blood to move ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pulmonary hypertension? | The symptoms of pulmonary hypertension develop slowly. You may not notice them for months or even years. Symptoms get worse as the disease continues.
Pulmonary hypertension symptoms include:
• Shortness of breath. It may first start during exercise and eventually happen at rest.
• Blue or gray skin. Depending on ski... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pulmonary hypertension? | Pulmonary hypertension is caused by changes in the cells that line the lung arteries. The changes can make the artery walls narrow, stiff, swollen and thick. It gets harder for blood to flow through the lungs.
Pulmonary hypertension is sorted into five groups, depending on the cause. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Pulmonary hypertension? | Pulmonary hypertension is usually seen in people ages 30 to 60. Growing older can increase the risk of developing Group 1 pulmonary hypertension, called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PAH from an unknown cause is more common in younger adults.
Other things that can raise the risk of pulmonary hypertension are:... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Pulmonary hypertension? | Potential complications of pulmonary hypertension are:
• Right-sided heart enlargement and heart failure.Also called cor pulmonale, this condition causes the heart's right lower chamber to get larger. The chamber has to pump harder than usual to move blood through narrowed or blocked lung arteries.As a result, the hea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Spinal headaches? | Spinal headaches are a fairly common complication in those who undergo a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) or spinal anesthesia. Both procedures require a puncture of the membrane that surrounds the spinal cord and, in the lower spine, the lumbar and sacral nerve roots.
During a spinal tap, a sample of cerebrospinal fluid ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Spinal headaches? | Spinal headache symptoms include:
• Dull, throbbing pain that varies in intensity from mild to very severe
• Pain that typically gets worse when you sit up or stand and decreases or goes away when you lie down
Spinal headaches are often accompanied by:
• Dizziness
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Hearing loss
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Spinal headaches? | Spinal headaches are caused by leakage of spinal fluid through a puncture hole in the membrane (dura mater) that surrounds the spinal cord. This leakage decreases the pressure exerted by the spinal fluid on the brain and spinal cord, which leads to a headache.
Spinal headaches typically appear within 48 to 72 hours af... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Spinal headaches? | Risk factors for spinal headaches include:
• Being between the ages of 18 and 30
• Being female
• Being pregnant
• Having a history of frequent headaches
• Undergoing procedures involving the use of larger needles or multiple punctures in the membrane that surrounds the spinal cord
• Having a small body mass | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Tension headache? | A tension-type headache causes mild to moderate pain that's often described as feeling like a tight band around the head. A tension-type headache is the most common type of headache, yet its causes aren't well understood.
Treatments are available. Managing a tension-type headache is often a balance between practicing ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Tension headache? | Symptoms of a tension-type headache include:
• Dull, aching head pain.
• Feeling of tightness or pressure across the forehead or on the sides and back of the head.
• Tenderness in the scalp, neck and shoulder muscles.
Tension-type headaches are divided into two main categories — episodic and chronic. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Tension headache? | The cause of tension-type headaches is not known. In the past, experts thought tension-type headaches were caused by muscle contractions in the face, neck and scalp. They thought the muscle contractions were a result of emotions, tension or stress. But research suggests that muscle contraction isn't the cause.
The mos... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Tension headache? | Most people experience a tension-type headache at some point in their lives. However, some research has found that women are more likely to have frequent episodic tension-type headaches and chronic tension-type headaches. Age also might play a factor. One study found that episodic tension-type headaches were more likel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Tension headache? | Because tension-type headaches are so common, they can have an effect on job productivity and quality of life, particularly if they're chronic. Frequent headache pain may make it hard to attend activities. You might need to stay home from work. If you do go to your job, it may be hard to function as usual. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Tension headache? | Regular exercise can help prevent tension-type headaches. Other techniques also can help, such as:
• Biofeedback training.This training teaches you to control certain body responses that help reduce pain. A device monitors and gives you feedback on your muscle tension, heart rate and blood pressure. You then learn how... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Thunderclap headaches? | Thunderclap headaches live up to their name, striking suddenly like a clap of thunder. The pain of these severe headaches peaks within 60 seconds.
Thunderclap headaches are uncommon, but they can warn of potentially life-threatening conditions — usually having to do with bleeding in and around the brain. Seek emergenc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Thunderclap headaches? | Thunderclap headaches are dramatic. Symptoms include pain that:
• Strikes suddenly and severely
• Peaks within 60 seconds
• Can be accompanied by nausea or vomiting
Thunderclap headaches might be accompanied by other signs and symptoms, such as:
• Altered mental state
• Fever
• Seizures
These signs and symptoms... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Thunderclap headaches? | There's no obvious cause for some thunderclap headaches. In other cases, a variety of potentially life-threatening conditions might be responsible, including:
• Bleeding between the brain and membranes covering the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage)
• A rupture of a blood vessel in the brain
• A tear in the lining of a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Toxic hepatitis? | Toxic hepatitis is an inflammation of your liver in reaction to certain substances to which you're exposed. Toxic hepatitis can be caused by alcohol, chemicals, drugs or nutritional supplements.
In some cases, toxic hepatitis develops within hours or days of exposure to a toxin. In other cases, it may take months of r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Toxic hepatitis? | Mild forms of toxic hepatitis may not cause any symptoms and may be detected only by blood tests. When signs and symptoms of toxic hepatitis occur, they may include:
• Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)
• Itching
• Abdominal pain in the upper right portion of the abdomen
• Fatigue
• Loss of ap... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Toxic hepatitis? | Toxic hepatitis occurs when your liver develops inflammation because of exposure to a toxic substance. Toxic hepatitis may also develop when you take too much of a prescription or over-the-counter medication.
The liver normally removes and breaks down most drugs and chemicals from your bloodstream. Breaking down toxin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Toxic hepatitis? | Factors that may increase your risk of toxic hepatitis include:
• Taking over-the-counter pain relievers or certain prescription drugs.Taking a medication or over-the-counter pain reliever that carries a risk of liver damage increases your risk of toxic hepatitis. This is especially true if you take multiple medicatio... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Toxic hepatitis? | The inflammation associated with toxic hepatitis can lead to liver damage and scarring. Over time, this scarring, called cirrhosis, makes it difficult for your liver to do its job. Eventually cirrhosis leads to liver failure. The only treatment for chronic liver failure is to replace your liver with a healthy one from ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Toxic hepatitis? | Because it's not possible to know how you'll react to a particular medication, toxic hepatitis can't always be prevented. But you may reduce your risk of liver problems if you:
• Limit medications.Take prescription and nonprescription drugs only when absolutely necessary. Investigate nondrug options for common problem... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)? | Trichotillomania (trik-o-til-o-MAY-nee-uh), also called hair-pulling disorder, is a mental health condition. It involves frequent, repeated and irresistible urges to pull out hair from your scalp, eyebrows or other areas of your body. You may try to resist the urges, but you can't stop. Trichotillomania is part of a gr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)? | Symptoms of trichotillomania often include:
• Repeatedly pulling out your hair, whether it's automatic or on purpose, usually from your scalp, eyebrows or eyelashes, but sometimes from other body areas. The sites may vary over time.
• An increasing sense of tension before pulling out your hair, or when you try to res... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)? | The cause of trichotillomania is not clear. But like many complex disorders, trichotillomania likely results from a combination of genetic and learned factors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)? | These factors tend to increase the risk of trichotillomania:
• Family history.Genetics may play a role in the development of trichotillomania. You may be more likely to have the condition if you have a close relative with trichotillomania.
• Health conditions.Some people may have hair or skin conditions that feel unc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)? | Although it may not seem serious, trichotillomania can have harmful effects on your life. Complications may include:
• Emotional distress.You may feel frustrated, ashamed and embarrassed because of your condition and hair loss. You may feel that you don't have control over pulling out your hair. You may experience low... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Wilson's disease? | Wilson's disease is a rare inherited condition that causes copper levels to build up in several organs, especially the liver, brain and eyes. Most people with Wilson's disease are diagnosed between the ages of 5 and 35. But younger and older people can be affected too.
Copper plays a key role in building healthy nerve... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Wilson's disease? | Wilson's disease is present at birth, but symptoms don't appear until copper levels build up in the brain, liver, eyes or another organ. Symptoms vary based on the parts of your body the disease affects.
These symptoms can include:
• Tiredness and loss of appetite.
• A yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eye... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Wilson's disease? | Wilson's disease is caused by a changed gene passed down from each parent. If you get only one affected gene, you won't get the disease yourself, but you'll be a carrier. This means you could pass the affected gene to your children. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Wilson's disease? | You can be at greater risk of Wilson's disease if your parents or siblings have the condition. Ask your doctor whether you should have genetic testing to find out if you have Wilson's disease. Diagnosing the condition as early as possible greatly increases the chances of successful treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Wilson's disease? | If Wilson's disease isn't treated, sometimes it can lead to death. Serious complications include:
• Scarring of the liver, also known as cirrhosis.As liver cells try to repair damage due to high copper levels, scar tissue forms in the liver. This makes it harder for the liver to work.
• Liver failure.This can occur s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Idiopathic hypersomnia? | Idiopathic hypersomnia is a condition that causes people to be very sleepy during the day even after a full night of sleep. People with the condition have trouble waking up from sleep. They also may wake up confused and disoriented. Naps typically don't lead to feeling refreshed.
Idiopathic hypersomnia is not common, ... | local_scraped |
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