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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Idiopathic hypersomnia? | The main symptom of idiopathic hypersomnia is being very sleepy during the day. Symptoms begin slowly over several weeks or months and may include:
• Having a strong need to sleep.
• Not being able to stay awake and alert during the day.
• Sleeping more than 11 hours at night.
• Having trouble waking up in the morn... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Idiopathic hypersomnia? | The cause of idiopathic hypersomnia is not known. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Idiopathic hypersomnia? | Experts don't know what causes idiopathic hypersomnia, so risk factors are not known. But symptoms usually appear at a younger age, between ages 10 and 30. And women may be more likely to have idiopathic hypersomnia than are men. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)? | Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an illness that can lead to bruising and bleeding. Low levels of the cells that help blood clot, also known as platelets, most often cause the bleeding.
Once known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura,ITPcan cause purple bruises. It also can cause tiny reddish-purple dots on the skin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)? | Immune thrombocytopenia might not have symptoms. When symptoms occur, they might include:
• Easy bruising.
• Bleeding into the skin that looks like tiny reddish-purple spots, also known as petechiae. The spots mostly show up on the lower legs. They look like a rash.
• Bleeding into the skin that's larger than petech... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)? | Immune thrombocytopenia usually happens when the immune system makes a mistake. It attacks and destroys the cells that help blood clot, also known as platelets.
In adults, an infection withHIV, hepatitis or the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers, known as H. pylori, can causeITP. In most children withITP, the disord... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)? | ITPis more common among young women. The risk appears to be higher in people who also have other diseases in which the immune system attacks healthy tissues, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)? | Rarely, immune thrombocytopenia causes bleeding into the brain. This can be fatal.
Someone who's pregnant with a low platelet count or who's bleeding has a greater risk of heavy bleeding during delivery. A health care provider might suggest treatment to keep the platelet count even.
ITPdoesn't usually affect the fetu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Impacted wisdom teeth? | Wisdom teeth, the third molars at the back of the mouth, are the last adult teeth to come in. Most people have four wisdom teeth — two on the top and two on the bottom. When wisdom teeth become impacted, they don't have enough room to emerge or develop in the usual way.
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause pain, damage oth... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Impacted wisdom teeth? | Impacted wisdom teeth don't always cause symptoms. But when an impacted wisdom tooth becomes infected, damages other teeth or causes other dental problems, you may have some of these symptoms:
• Red or swollen gums.
• Tender or bleeding gums.
• Jaw pain.
• Swelling around the jaw.
• Bad breath.
• An unpleasant ta... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Impacted wisdom teeth? | Wisdom teeth become impacted because they don't have enough room to come in or develop in the usual way.
Wisdom teeth usually emerge sometime between the ages of 17 and 26. Some people have wisdom teeth that emerge behind the second molars without any problems and line up with the other teeth. But in many cases, the m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Impacted wisdom teeth? | Risk factors that can lead to impacted wisdom teeth include lack of space or a blockage that keeps the teeth from emerging properly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Impacted wisdom teeth? | Impacted wisdom teeth can cause several problems in the mouth, including:
• Damage to other teeth.If the wisdom tooth pushes against the second molar, it may damage the second molar or raise the risk of infection in that area. This pressure also can cause problems with crowding of the other teeth or require orthodonti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Impacted wisdom teeth? | You can't keep an impaction from occurring. But keeping regular six-month dental appointments for cleaning and checkups allows your dentist to watch the growth and emergence of your wisdom teeth. Regularly updated dental X-rays may show impacted wisdom teeth before any symptoms start. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Infertility? | If you and your partner are struggling to have a baby, you're not alone. Millions of people around the world face the same challenge. Infertility is the medical term for when you can't get pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year for most couples.
Infertility may happen because of a health... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Infertility? | The main symptom of infertility is not getting pregnant. There may be no other clear symptoms. Some women with infertility may have irregular menstrual periods or no periods. And some men may have some symptoms of hormonal problems, such as changes in hair growth or sexual function.
Many couples eventually will concei... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Women’s health topics - straight to your inbox of Infertility? | 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 Infertility? | All of the steps during ovulation and fertilization need to happen correctly in order to get pregnant. Ovulation is the release of an egg from an ovary. Fertilization is when the egg and sperm unite to form an embryo, which becomes an unborn baby during pregnancy. Sometimes, the issues that cause infertility in couples... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Infertility? | Many of the risk factors for both male and female infertility are the same. They include:
• Age.Women's fertility slowly declines with age, especially in the mid-30s. It drops quickly after age 37. Infertility in older women likely is due to the lower number and quality of eggs, or to health problems that affect ferti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Infertility? | Some types of infertility can't be prevented. But the following tips may boost your chances of pregnancy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? | Inflammatory bowel disease, also called IBD, is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that cause swelling and inflammation of the tissues in the digestive tract.
The most common types ofIBDinclude:
• Ulcerative colitis.This condition involves inflammation and sores, called ulcers, along the lining of the colon a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? | Inflammatory bowel disease symptoms vary depending on how bad the inflammation is and where it occurs. Symptoms may range from mild to severe. A person withIBDis likely to have periods of active illness followed by periods of remission.
Symptoms that are common to both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis include:
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? | The exact cause of inflammatory bowel disease remains unknown. Previously, diet and stress were suspected, but now, healthcare professionals know that these factors may aggravateIBDbut aren't the cause of it. Several factors likely play a role in its development.
• Immune system.One possible cause is change in the fun... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? | Risk factors for inflammatory bowel disease include:
• Age.Most people who getIBDare diagnosed before they're 30 years old. But some people don't get the disease until their 50s or 60s.
• Race or ethnicity.IBDis more common in white people, but it can occur in anyone. The number of people withIBDalso is increasing in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Ingrown hair? | Ingrown hair occurs when a hair that's been removed starts to grow back and curves into the skin. Shaving, tweezing or waxing can cause this to happen. An ingrown hair can cause tiny, swollen bumps on the skin that may hurt. The condition most often affects Black people with curly hair who shave.
Most instances of ing... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Ingrown hair? | Signs and symptoms of ingrown hair include:
• Tiny, swollen bumps where you shave, tweeze or wax
• Small bumps that look like blisters or are filled with pus
• Small bumps that are darker than surrounding skin (hyperpigmentation)
• Burning or stinging
• Itching
• Hair in the shape of a loop because the tip of the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Ingrown hair? | Ingrown hair occurs when a hair that's been removed starts to grow back and curves into the skin. This usually happens after shaving, tweezing or waxing.
Hair structure and direction of growth play a role in ingrown hair. A curved hair follicle, which produces tightly curled hair, is believed to encourage the hair to ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Ingrown hair? | The main risk factor for ingrown hair is having tightly curled hair. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Ingrown hair? | Ingrown hair that doesn't clear up can lead to:
• Bacterial infection (from scratching)
• Patches of skin that are darker than usual (postinflammatory hyperpigmentation)
• Raised scars that are darker than surrounding skin (keloids)
• Pseudofolliculitis barbae, also known as razor bumps
• Fine depressed scars (gro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Ingrown hair? | To help prevent ingrown hair, avoid shaving, tweezing and waxing. If that's not an option, use these tips to make ingrown hair less likely:
• Before shaving wash your skin with warm water and a mild facial cleanser.
• Apply lubricating shaving cream or gel a few minutes before shaving to soften the hair. Or apply a w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Inherited metabolic disorders? | Inherited metabolic disorders are medical conditions caused by changes in specific genes that affect metabolism. Different gene changes cause different types of inherited metabolic disorders. These gene changes are most commonly passed down from both parents. But sometimes the gene change comes only from one parent, mo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Inherited metabolic disorders? | There are hundreds of inherited metabolic disorders caused by different genes. Symptoms depend on the type of disorder and how severe it is.
Examples of inherited metabolic disorders include:
• Familial hypercholesterolemia.
• Gaucher disease.
• Hunter syndrome.
• Krabbe disease.
• Maple syrup urine disease.
• M... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Inherited metabolic disorders? | Inherited metabolic disorders are caused by changes in specific genes that affect metabolism. Different gene changes cause different types of inherited metabolic disorders. These gene changes are most commonly passed down from both parents. But sometimes the gene change comes only from one parent, most often from the m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Inherited metabolic disorders? | The risk of an inherited metabolic disorder is higher if one or both parents have the gene change that can cause the condition. In some cases, future parents may decide to have carrier testing before pregnancy. This test can identify some gene changes in parents that may raise the risk that future children will have ce... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Insomnia? | Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep. It also can cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia can drain your energy level and affect your mood. It also can affect your health, work performance... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Insomnia? | Insomnia symptoms may include:
• Having a hard time falling asleep at night.
• Waking up during the night.
• Waking up too early.
• Feeling tired or sleepy during the day.
• Feeling cranky, depressed or anxious.
• Having a hard time paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering.
• Making more errors or havi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Insomnia? | Insomnia may be the main problem or it may be related to other conditions.
Long-term insomnia is usually due to stress, life events or habits that disrupt sleep. While treating the cause of your sleep problem may stop your insomnia, sometimes it can last for years.
Common causes of long-term insomnia include:
• Stre... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Insomnia? | Nearly everyone has an occasional sleepless night. But you're more likely to have insomnia if:
• You're a woman.Changes in hormones during the menstrual cycle and in menopause may play a role. During menopause, night sweats and hot flashes often disrupt sleep. Insomnia also is common during pregnancy.
• You're over 6... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Insomnia? | Sleep is as important to your health as a healthy diet and regular physical activity. Whatever is keeping you from sleeping, insomnia can affect you mentally and physically. People with insomnia report a lower quality of life compared with people who sleep well.
Complications of insomnia may include:
• Lower performa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Insomnia? | Good sleep habits like these can help prevent insomnia:
• Keep the time you go to bed and the time you wake up the same every day, including weekends.
• Stay active. Regular activity can lead to a good night's sleep.
• Limit naps or do not nap at all.
• Limit or do not use caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.
• Do not ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Intermittent explosive disorder? | Intermittent explosive disorder involves repeated, sudden bouts of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or angry verbal outbursts. The reactions are too extreme for the situation. Road rage, domestic abuse, throwing or breaking objects, or other temper tantrums may be symptoms of intermittent explosive disorder.
Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Intermittent explosive disorder? | Impulsive attacks and angry outbursts occur suddenly, with little or no warning. They usually last less than 30 minutes. These bouts may occur often or be separated by weeks or months. Verbal outbursts or less severe physical attacks may still occur in between these times. You may be irritable, impulsive, aggressive or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Intermittent explosive disorder? | Intermittent explosive disorder can begin in childhood — after the age of 6 years — or during the teenage years. It's more common in younger adults than in older adults. The exact cause of the disorder is not known. It may be caused by the living environment and learned behaviors, genetics, or differences in the brain.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Intermittent explosive disorder? | These factors raise your risk of developing intermittent explosive disorder:
• History of physical abuse.Being abused as a child, being bullied, or going through other disturbing, shocking or painful events can raise the risk of having intermittent explosive disorder.
• History of other mental health conditions.Havin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Intermittent explosive disorder? | People with intermittent explosive disorder have a higher risk of:
• Problems with relationships.Others often think that people with intermittent impulsive disorder are always angry. Verbal fights or physical abuse can happen often. These actions can lead to relationship problems, divorce and family stress.
• Trouble... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Intermittent explosive disorder? | If you have intermittent explosive disorder, prevention is likely beyond your control unless you get treatment from a mental health professional.
After you start treatment, follow the plan and practice the skills you learn. If medicine is prescribed, be sure to take it. Do not use alcohol or drugs.
When possible, lea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Intestinal ischemia? | Intestinal ischemia (is-KEE-me-uh) refers to a range of conditions that happen when blood flow to the intestines slows or stops. Ischemia can be due to a fully or partly blocked blood vessel, most often an artery. Or low blood pressure may lead to less blood flow. Intestinal ischemia can affect the small intestine, the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Intestinal ischemia? | Symptoms of intestinal ischemia can come on quickly. When this happens, the condition is called acute intestinal ischemia. When symptoms come on slowly, the condition is called chronic intestinal ischemia. Symptoms may differ from person to person. But certain symptoms suggest a diagnosis of intestinal ischemia. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Intestinal ischemia? | Intestinal ischemia happens when the blood flow through the major blood vessels that send blood to and from the intestines slows or stops. The condition has many possible causes. Causes may include:
• A blood clot that blocks an artery.
• A narrowed artery due to buildup of fatty deposits, such as cholesterol. This c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Intestinal ischemia? | Factors that may increase your risk of intestinal ischemia include:
• Buildup of fatty deposits in your arteries, called atherosclerosis.If you've had other conditions caused by atherosclerosis, you have an increased risk of intestinal ischemia. These conditions include less blood flow to the heart, called coronary ar... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Intestinal ischemia? | Complications of intestinal ischemia can include:
• Death of intestinal tissue.A sudden and complete blockage in blood flow to the intestines can kill intestinal tissue. This is called gangrene.
• A hole through the wall of the intestines, called a perforation.A hole can cause what's in the intestine to leak into the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Intracranial venous malformations? | Intracranial venous malformations are veins in the brain that are unusually large. These larger veins aren't likely to cause symptoms or affect how the veins work.
Some people may have an intracranial venous malformation that is never diagnosed and never causes symptoms. Sometimes, they're found by accident during a b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Intracranial venous malformations? | Intracranial venous malformations may never cause symptoms. They are sometimes found by accident during brain imaging tests for another condition. If an intracranial venous malformation does cause symptoms, they may include:
• Headaches.
• Seizures.
• Dizziness.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Muscle weakness or paralysi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Intracranial venous malformations? | Experts don't understand what causes intracranial venous malformations. Certain genetic changes might play a role, and the malformations may happen during fetal development. However, some types may not be inherited and are acquired later in life, possibly after an injury to the central nervous system. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Intracranial venous malformations? | Having a family history of intracranial venous malformations can increase your risk. But most types aren't inherited.
Certain hereditary conditions can increase your risk of intracranial venous malformations. These include hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, Sturge-Weber syndrome and Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Invasive lobular carcinoma? | Invasive lobular carcinoma is a type of breast cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the milk-producing glands of the breast. These glands are called lobules.
Invasive cancer means that the cancer cells have broken out of the lobule where they began and spread into the breast tissue. The cells have the potential ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Invasive lobular carcinoma? | At first, invasive lobular carcinoma may cause no signs and symptoms. As it grows larger, invasive lobular carcinoma may cause:
• A change in the texture or appearance of the skin over the breast, such as dimpling or thickening.
• A new area of fullness or swelling in the breast.
• A newly inverted nipple.
• An are... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Invasive lobular carcinoma? | It's not clear what causes invasive lobular carcinoma.
This form of breast cancer begins when cells in one or more milk-producing glands of the breast develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA gives instructions to grow and multiply at a ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Invasive lobular carcinoma? | Risk factors for invasive lobular carcinoma are thought to be similar to the risk factors for breast cancer in general. Factors that may increase the risk of breast cancer include:
• A family history of breast cancer.If a parent, sibling or child had breast cancer, your risk of breast cancer is increased. The risk is ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Invasive lobular carcinoma? | Making changes in your daily life may help lower your risk of invasive lobular carcinoma and other types of breast cancer. Try to: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Iritis? | Iritis (i-RYE-tis) is swelling and irritation (inflammation) in the colored ring around your eye's pupil (iris). Another name for iritis is anterior uveitis.
The uvea is the middle layer of the eye between the retina and the white part of the eye. The iris is located in the front portion (anterior) of the uvea.
Iriti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Iritis? | Iritis can occur in one or both eyes. It usually develops suddenly, and can last up to three months.
Signs and symptoms of iritis include:
• Eye redness
• Discomfort or achiness in the affected eye
• Sensitivity to light
• Decreased vision
Iritis that develops suddenly, over hours or days, is known as acute iriti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Iritis? | Often, the cause of iritis can't be determined. In some cases, iritis can be linked to eye trauma, genetic factors or certain diseases. Causes of iritis include:
• Injury to the eye.Blunt force trauma, a penetrating injury, or a burn from a chemical or fire can cause acute iritis.
• Infections.Viral infections on you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Iritis? | Your risk of developing iritis increases if you:
• Have a specific genetic alteration.People with a specific change in a gene that's essential for healthy immune system function are more likely to develop iritis. This change is labeled HLA-B27.
• Develop a sexually transmitted infection.Certain infections, such as sy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Iritis? | If not treated properly, iritis could lead to:
• Cataracts.Development of a clouding of the lens of your eye (cataract) is a possible complication, especially if you've had a long period of inflammation.
• An irregular pupil.Scar tissue can cause the iris to stick to the underlying lens or the cornea, making the pupi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Irritable bowel syndrome? | Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include cramping, belly pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both.IBSis an ongoing condition that needs long-term management.
Only a small number of people wit... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome? | Symptoms ofIBSvary but are usually present for a long time. The most common include:
• Belly pain, cramping or bloating that is related to passing stool.
• Changes in appearance of stool.
• Changes in how often you are passing stool.
Other symptoms that are often related include sensation of incomplete evacuation a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Irritable bowel syndrome? | The exact cause ofIBSisn't known. Factors that appear to play a role include:
• Muscle contractions in the intestine.The walls of the intestines are lined with layers of muscle that contract as they move food through the digestive tract. Contractions that are stronger and last longer than usual can cause gas, bloating... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Irritable bowel syndrome? | Many people have occasional symptoms ofIBS. But you're more likely to have the syndrome if you:
• Are young.IBSoccurs more often in people under age 50.
• Are female.In the United States,IBSis more common among women. Estrogen therapy before or after menopause also is a risk factor forIBS.
• Have a family history of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Irritable bowel syndrome? | Long-lasting constipation or diarrhea can cause hemorrhoids.
In addition,IBSis associated with:
• Poor quality of life.Many people with moderate to severeIBSreport poor quality of life. Research indicates that people withIBSmiss three times as many days from work as do those without bowel symptoms.
• Mood disorders.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Itchy skin (pruritus)? | Itchy skin is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch. It's also called pruritus (proo-RIE-tus). Itchy skin is often caused by dry skin and is common in older adults, as skin tends to become drier with age.
Depending on the cause of your itchiness, your skin may look no different than usual or it may be... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Itchy skin (pruritus)? | Itchy skin can affect small areas, such as the scalp, an arm or a leg. Or it can cover the whole body. Itchy skin can occur without any other noticeable changes on the skin. Or it may come with:
• Inflamed skin
• Scratch marks
• Bumps, spots or blisters
• Dry, cracked skin
• Leathery or scaly patches
Sometimes it... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Itchy skin (pruritus)? | Causes of itchy skin include:
• Skin conditions.Examples include dry skin (xerosis), eczema (dermatitis), psoriasis, scabies, parasites, burns, scars, insect bites and hives.
• Internal diseases.Itching on the whole body might be a symptom of an underlying illness, such as liver disease, kidney disease, anemia, diabe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Itchy skin (pruritus)? | Anyone can develop itchy skin. But you may be more likely to develop it if you:
• Have a condition that can cause itching, such as dermatitis, kidney disease, anemia or thyroid disease.
• Are an older adult, as skin can become drier with age. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Itchy skin (pruritus)? | Itchy skin that is severe or lasts more than six weeks can affect the quality of your life. This type is called chronic pruritus. It might disturb your sleep or cause anxiety or depression. Prolonged itching and scratching can increase the intensity of the itch, possibly leading to skin injury, infection and scarring. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Male infertility? | Nearly 1 in 7 couples is infertile, which means they haven't been able to conceive a child even though they've had frequent, unprotected sexual intercourse for a year or longer. In up to half of these couples, male infertility plays at least a partial role.
Male infertility can be caused by low sperm production, abnor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Male infertility? | The main sign of male infertility is the inability to conceive a child. There may be no other obvious signs or symptoms.
In some cases, however, an underlying problem such as an inherited disorder, hormonal imbalance, dilated veins around the testicle or a condition that blocks the passage of sperm causes signs and sy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Male infertility? | Male fertility is a complex process. To get your partner pregnant, the following must occur:
• You must produce healthy sperm.Initially, this involves the growth and formation of the male reproductive organs during puberty. At least one of your testicles must be functioning correctly, and your body must produce testos... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Male infertility? | Risk factors linked to male infertility include:
• Smoking tobacco
• Using alcohol
• Using certain illicit drugs
• Being overweight
• Having certain past or present infections
• Being exposed to toxins
• Overheating the testicles
• Having experienced trauma to the testicles
• Having a prior vasectomy or major ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Male infertility? | Complications of male infertility can include:
• Stress and relationship difficulties related to the inability to have a child
• Expensive and involved reproductive techniques
• Increased risk of testicular cancer, melanoma, colon cancer and prostate cancer | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Male infertility? | Male infertility isn't always preventable. However, you can try to avoid some known causes of male infertility. For example:
• Don't smoke.
• Limit or abstain from alcohol.
• Steer clear of illicit drugs.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Don't get a vasectomy.
• Avoid things that lead to prolonged heat for the test... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors? | Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are a rare type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that sits behind the stomach. It makes enzymes and hormones that help digest food.
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors start from the hormone-producing cells in the pancreas. The... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors? | Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors sometimes don't cause symptoms. When they do, symptoms can include:
• Heartburn.
• Weakness.
• Fatigue.
• Muscle cramps.
• Indigestion.
• Diarrhea.
• Weight loss.
• Skin rash.
• Constipation.
• Pain in the abdomen or back.
• Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors? | Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors happen when cells in the pancreas develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. The changes, which doctors call mutations, tell the cells to multiply quickly. The changes let the cells continue living when healthy cells would die as par... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors? | Factors that are associated with an increased risk of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors include:
• A family history of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.If a family member was diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, your risk is increased.
• Syndromes present at birth that increase the risk of tumors.Some syndr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pancreatitis? | Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Inflammation is immune system activity that can cause swelling, pain, and changes in how an organ or tissues work.
The pancreas is a long, flat gland that's tucked behind the stomach. The pancreas helps the body digest food and regulates blood sugars.
Pancreatitis can be ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pancreatitis? | Symptoms of pancreatitis may vary. Acute pancreatitis symptoms may include:
• Pain in the upper belly.
• Pain in the upper belly that radiates to the back.
• Tenderness when touching the belly.
• Fever.
• Rapid pulse.
• Upset stomach.
• Vomiting.
Chronic pancreatitis signs and symptoms include:
• Pain in the u... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pancreatitis? | The pancreas has two major roles. It produces insulin, which helps the body manage and use sugars.
The pancreas also produces dietary juices, called enzymes, that help with digestion. The pancreas makes and stores "turned off" versions of the enzymes. After the pancreas sends the enzymes into the small intestine, they... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Pancreatitis? | Factors that increase your risk of pancreatitis include:
• Excessive alcohol use.Research shows that having four or five drinks a day increases the risk of pancreatitis.
• Cigarette smoking.Compared with nonsmokers, smokers are on average three times more likely to develop chronic pancreatitis. Quitting smoking can d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Pancreatitis? | Pancreatitis can cause serious complications, including:
• Kidney failure.Acute pancreatitis may result in the kidneys not filtering waste from the blood. Artificial filtering, called dialysis, may be needed for short-term or long-term treatment.
• Breathing problems.Acute pancreatitis can cause changes in how the lu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pericarditis? | Pericarditis is swelling and irritation of the thin, saclike tissue surrounding the heart. This tissue is called the pericardium. Pericarditis often causes sharp chest pain. The chest pain occurs when the irritated layers of the pericardium rub against each other.
Pericarditis often is mild. It may go away without tre... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pericarditis? | Chest pain is the most common symptom of pericarditis. It usually feels sharp or stabbing. But some people have dull, achy or pressure-like chest pain.
Most often, pericarditis pain is felt behind the breastbone or on the left side of the chest. The pain may:
• Spread to the left shoulder and neck, or to both shoulde... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pericarditis? | The cause of pericarditis is often hard to determine. A cause may not be found. When this happens, it's called idiopathic pericarditis.
Pericarditis causes can include:
• Immune system response after heart damage due to a heart attack or heart surgery. Other names for this include Dressler syndrome, post-myocardial i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Pericarditis? | When pericarditis is found and treated early, the risk of complications usually becomes lower. Complications of pericarditis can include:
• Fluid buildup around the heart, also called pericardial effusion.The fluid buildup can lead to further heart complications.
• Thickening and scarring of the heart lining, also ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Pericarditis? | There's no specific way to prevent pericarditis. But you can take these steps to prevent infections, which might help lower the risk of heart inflammation:
• Stay away from people who have a viral or flu-like illnessuntil they've recovered. If you're sick with symptoms of a viral infection, try not to expose others. F... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Prediabetes? | Prediabetes means you have a higher than normal blood sugar level. It's not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes yet. But without lifestyle changes, adults and children with prediabetes are at high risk to develop type 2 diabetes.
If you have prediabetes, the long-term damage of diabetes — especially to your h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Prediabetes? | Prediabetes doesn't usually have any signs or symptoms.
One possible sign of prediabetes is darkened skin on certain parts of the body. Affected areas can include the neck, armpits and groin.
Classic signs and symptoms that suggest you've moved from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes include:
• Increased thirst
• Frequ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Prediabetes? | The exact cause of prediabetes is unknown. But family history and genetics appear to play an important role. What is clear is that people with prediabetes don't process sugar (glucose) properly anymore.
Most of the glucose in your body comes from the food you eat. When food is digested, sugar enters your bloodstream. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Prediabetes? | The same factors that increase the odds of getting type 2 diabetes also increase the risk of prediabetes. These factors include:
• Weight.Being overweight is a primary risk factor for prediabetes. The more fatty tissue you have — especially inside and between the muscle and skin around your abdomen — the more resistan... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Prediabetes? | Prediabetes has been linked with long-term damage, including to your heart, blood vessels and kidneys, even if you haven't progressed to type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is also linked to unrecognized (silent) heart attacks.
Prediabetes can progress to type 2 diabetes, which can lead to:
• High blood pressure
• High cho... | local_scraped |
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