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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Prediabetes? | Healthy lifestyle choices can help you prevent prediabetes and its progression to type 2 diabetes — even if diabetes runs in your family. These include:
• Eating healthy foods
• Getting active
• Losing excess weight
• Controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol
• Not smoking | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Jaw tumors and cysts? | Jaw tumors and cysts are relatively rare growths or lesions that develop in the jawbone or the soft tissues in the mouth and face. Jaw tumors and cysts — sometimes referred to as odontogenic or nonodontogenic, depending on their origin — can vary greatly in size and severity. These growths are usually noncancerous (ben... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Jaw tumors and cysts? | A tumor is an abnormal growth or mass of tissue. A cyst is a lesion that contains liquid or semisolid material. Examples of jaw tumors and cysts include:
• Ameloblastoma.This rare, usually noncancerous (benign) tumor begins in the cells that form the protective enamel lining on the teeth. It develops most often in the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Jaw tumors and cysts? | Odontogenic jaw tumors and cysts originate from cells and tissues that are involved in normal tooth development. Other tumors that affect the jaws can be nonodontogenic, meaning that they can develop from other tissues within the jaws that are not related to the teeth, such as bone or soft tissue cells. Generally, the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Jellyfish stings? | Jellyfish stings are fairly common problems for people swimming, wading or diving in oceans. The long tentacles trailing from the jellyfish can inject venom from thousands of microscopic barbed stingers.
Most often jellyfish stings cause instant pain and inflamed marks on the skin. Some stings may cause more whole-bod... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Jellyfish stings? | Symptoms of jellyfish stings include:
• Burning, prickling, stinging pain
• Welts or tracks on the skin — a "print" of the tentacles' contact with the skin
• Itchiness (pruritus)
• Swelling
• Throbbing pain that radiates up a leg or an arm
Severe jellyfish stings can affect multiple body systems. These reactions ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Jellyfish stings? | Jellyfish stings are caused by brushing against a jellyfish tentacle. Tentacles have thousands of microscopic barbed stingers. Each stinger has a tiny bulb that holds venom and a coiled, sharp-tipped tube.
When you brush against a tentacle, tiny triggers on its surface release the stingers. The tube pierces the skin a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Jellyfish stings? | Conditions that increase the risk of jellyfish stings:
• Swimming when jellyfish appear in large numbers (a jellyfish bloom)
• Swimming or diving in jellyfish areas without protective clothing
• Playing or sunbathing where jellyfish are washed up on the beach
• Swimming in a place known to have many jellyfish | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Jellyfish stings? | Possible complications of a jellyfish sting include:
• Delayed skin reaction, causing blisters, rash or other irritation
• Irukandji syndrome, which causes chest and stomach pain, high blood pressure, and heart problems | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Jellyfish stings? | The following tips can help you avoid jellyfish stings:
• Wear a protective suit.When swimming or diving in areas where jellyfish stings are possible, wear a wet suit or other protective clothing. Diving stores sell protective "skin suits" or "stinger suits" made of thin, high-tech fabric. Consider protective footwear... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Jet lag disorder? | Jet lag, also called jet lag disorder, is a temporary sleep problem that can affect anyone who quickly travels across several time zones.
Your body has its own internal clock, called circadian rhythms. They signal to your body when to stay awake and when to sleep.
Jet lag occurs because your body's internal clock is ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Jet lag disorder? | Symptoms of jet lag can vary. You may experience only one symptom or you may have many. Jet lag symptoms may include:
• Sleep problems such as not being able to fall asleep or waking up early.
• Daytime fatigue.
• Not being able to focus or function at your usual level.
• Stomach problems such as constipation or di... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Jet lag disorder? | Factors that increase the likelihood you'll experience jet lag include:
• Number of time zones crossed.The more time zones you cross, the more likely you are to feel jet lag.
• Flying east.You may find it harder to fly east, when you "lose" time, than to fly west, when you "gain" time.
• Being a frequent flyer.Pilot... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Jet lag disorder? | Auto accidents caused by drowsy driving may be more likely in people who are jet-lagged. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Jet lag disorder? | A few basic steps may help prevent jet lag or reduce its effects:
• Arrive early.If you have an important meeting or other event that requires you to be in top form, try to arrive a few days early to give your body a chance to adjust.
• Get plenty of rest before your trip.Starting out sleep deprived makes jet lag wor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Jock itch? | Jock itch is a fungal skin infection that causes an itchy rash in warm, moist areas of the body. The rash often affects the groin and inner thighs and may be shaped like a ring. The condition is also called tinea cruris.
Jock itch gets its name because it's common in athletes. It's also common in people who sweat a lo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Jock itch? | Symptoms of jock itch are:
• A spreading rash that begins in the crease of the groin and moves down the upper thigh and buttocks.
• A rash whose center tends to clear as the rash spreads.
• A rash that may be full or partially ring shaped.
• A rash bordered with small blisters.
• Itchiness.
• Scaly skin.
• A ras... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Jock itch? | Jock itch is caused by fungi that thrive in warm, moist areas of the body. Jock itch is often caused by the same organism that causes athlete's foot. The rash can spread from person to person with skin contact or from sharing contaminated towels or clothing. You can also spread an infection from the foot to groin by w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Jock itch? | You're at greater risk of jock itch if you:
• Are male.
• Are a teen or young adult.
• Wear underwear, jeans or other clothing that's tight.
• Sweat heavily.
• Have a weak immune system.
• Have athlete's foot. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Jock itch? | Tips for reducing the risk of jock itch include:
• Stay dry.Keep the groin area and inner thighs dry by drying with a clean towel after showering or exercising. Dry your feet last to avoid spreading athlete's foot to the groin area.
• Wear clean clothes.Change your underwear at least once a day or more often if you s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Kaposi sarcoma? | Kaposi sarcoma is a type of cancer that forms in the lining of blood vessels and lymph vessels. The cancer forms growths of cells, called lesions, on the skin. The lesions often form on the face, arms and legs. The lesions may look pink, red, purple or brown.
Lesions also can appear on the genitals or in the mouth. In... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Kaposi sarcoma? | Kaposi sarcoma signs and symptoms include:
• A growth on the skin that may be raised or flat.
• A growth on the skin that looks red, purple or brown in color.
The growths, called lesions, most often happen on the face, arms or legs. They usually don't cause discomfort.
If Kaposi sarcoma isn't treated, the lesions c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Kaposi sarcoma? | The human herpes virus 8 causes Kaposi sarcoma. Healthcare professionals believe this virus, also called HHV-8, spreads from person to person through saliva. It also may be passed through blood.
When a healthy person gets the HHV-8 virus, that person's immune system is likely to control it. The virus may stay in the b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Kaposi sarcoma? | Risk factors for Kaposi sarcoma include:
• HIV infection.HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.
• Older age.Kaposi sarcoma can happen at any age. It's most common in adults between 50 and 70.
• Living in certain parts of the world.Kaposi sarcoma is rare in the United States. It's most common in the Mediterranean, Easter... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Kawasaki disease? | Kawasaki disease causes swelling, called inflammation, in the walls of small to medium-sized blood vessels that carry blood throughout the body. Kawasaki disease most often affects the heart arteries in children. Those arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart.
Kawasaki disease is sometimes called mucocutaneous ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Kawasaki disease? | Symptoms of Kawasaki disease include a fever greater than 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius) for five or more days. And the child has at least four of the following symptoms.
• A rash on the main part of the body or in the genital area.
• An enlarged lymph node in the neck.
• Very red eyes without a thic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Kawasaki disease? | No one knows what causes Kawasaki disease. But experts don't believe the disease spreads from person to person. Some think that Kawasaki disease happens after a bacterial or viral infection, or that it's linked to factors in the environment. Certain genes might make children more likely to get Kawasaki disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Kawasaki disease? | Three things are known to increase a child's risk of developing Kawasaki disease.
• Age.Children under 5 years old are at highest risk of Kawasaki disease.
• Sex.Children who are assigned male at birth are slightly more likely to get Kawasaki disease.
• Ethnicity.Children of Asian or Pacific Islander descent have hi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Kawasaki disease? | Kawasaki disease is a leading cause of heart disease in children who live in developed countries. But, with treatment, few children have lasting damage.
Heart complications include:
• Swelling of blood vessels, most often the arteries that send blood to the heart.
• Swelling of the heart muscle.
• Heart valve probl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Keloid scar? | A keloid scar is a thick raised scar. It can occur wherever you have a skin injury but usually forms on earlobes, shoulders, cheeks or the chest. If you're prone to developing keloids, you might get them in more than one place.
A keloid scar isn't harmful to your physical health, but it can cause emotional distress. P... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Keloid scar? | A keloid scar may form within months to years of the inciting injury. Signs and symptoms might include:
• Thick, irregular scarring, typically on the earlobes, shoulders, cheeks or middle chest
• Shiny, hairless, lumpy, raised skin
• Varied size, depending on the size of the original injury and when the keloid stops... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Keloid scar? | Experts don't completely understand what causes keloid scars. But most agree it's likely a dysfunction of the wound-healing process. Collagen — a protein found throughout the body — is useful to wound healing, but when the body produces too much, keloids can form.
Keloid growth might be triggered by any sort of skin i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Keloid scar? | Risk factors for keloids include:
• Having brown or Black skin.Keloids are most common in people with brown or Black skin. The reason for this predisposition is unknown.
• Having a personal or family history of keloids.Keloids can run in families, indicating that the tendency might be inherited. If you've had one kel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Keloid scar? | Keloids located on a joint might develop hard, tight tissue that restricts movement. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Keloid scar? | If you're prone to developing keloids, take these preventive self-care tips:
• Practice good wound care.Keep a wound clean and moist. Gently wash the area with mild soap and water. Apply a thin layer of petrolatum jelly (Vaseline, Aquaphor) or other ointment. Reapply the ointment throughout the day as needed. Your doc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Keratitis? | Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea — the clear, dome-shaped tissue on the front of your eye that covers the pupil and iris. Keratitis may or may not be associated with an infection. Noninfectious keratitis can be caused by a relatively minor injury, such as from wearing your contact lenses too long or getting a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Keratitis? | Symptoms of keratitis include:
• Eye redness
• Eye pain
• Excess tears or other discharge from your eye
• Difficulty opening your eyelid because of pain or irritation
• Blurred vision
• Decreased vision
• Sensitivity to light, called photophobia
• A feeling that something is in your eye | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Keratitis? | Causes of keratitis include:
• Injury.If any object scratches or injures the surface of your cornea, noninfectious keratitis may result. In addition, an injury may allow microorganisms to gain access to the damaged cornea, causing infectious keratitis.
• Bacteria, fungi or parasites.These organisms may live on the su... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Keratitis? | Factors that may increase your risk of keratitis include:
• Contact lenses.Wearing contact lenses — especially sleeping in the lenses —increases your risk of both infectious and noninfectious keratitis. The risk typically stems from wearing them longer than recommended, improper disinfection or wearing contact lenses ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Keratitis? | Potential complications of keratitis include:
• Chronic corneal inflammation and scarring
• Chronic or recurrent viral infections of your cornea
• Open sores on your cornea, called corneal ulcers
• Temporary or permanent reduction in your vision
• Blindness | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Keratoconus? | Keratoconus (ker-uh-toe-KOH-nus) is an eye condition in which the clear, dome-shaped front of the eye, called the cornea, gets thinner, steeper and bulges outward into a cone shape.
A cone-shaped cornea causes blurred vision and may cause sensitivity to light and glare. Keratoconus usually affects both eyes. However, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Keratoconus? | Symptoms of keratoconus may change as the disease progresses. They include:
• Blurred or distorted vision.
• Increased sensitivity to bright light and glare, which can cause problems with night driving.
• A need for frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions.
• Sudden worsening or clouding of vision. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Keratoconus? | No one knows what causes keratoconus, although genetic and environmental factors are thought to be involved. Around 1 in 10 people with keratoconus also has a parent with the condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Keratoconus? | These factors can increase the risk of developing keratoconus:
• Having a family history of keratoconus.
• Rubbing the eyes vigorously.
• Having certain conditions, such as retinitis pigmentosa, Down syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, hay fever and asthma. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Keratoconus? | In some situations, the cornea may swell quickly and cause sudden reduced vision and scarring of the cornea. This is caused by a condition in which the inside lining of the cornea, called Descemet's membrane, breaks down. This causes fluid to enter the cornea, a condition known as hydrops. The swelling usually goes dow... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Keratosis pilaris? | Keratosis pilaris (ker-uh-TOE-sis pih-LAIR-is) is a harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps, often on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks. The bumps usually don't hurt or itch.
Keratosis pilaris is often considered a common variant of skin. It can't be cured or prevented. But you c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Keratosis pilaris? | Keratosis pilaris can occur at any age, but it's more common in young children. Symptoms include:
• Painless tiny bumps on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks
• Dry, rough skin in the areas with bumps
• Worsening when seasonal changes cause low humidity and dry skin
• Sandpaper-like bumps resembling goose fl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Keratosis pilaris? | Keratosis pilaris is caused by the buildup of keratin — a hard protein that protects skin from harmful substances and infection. The keratin blocks the opening of hair follicles, causing patches of rough, bumpy skin.
It's not clear why keratin builds up in people with keratosis pilaris. It might happen along with a ge... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Keratosis pilaris? | Keratosis pilaris is very common. It tends to run in families. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Kidney infection? | A kidney infection is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI). A kidney infection may begin in the tube that carries urine from the body (urethra) or in the bladder. The infection can travel to one or both kidneys. A kidney infection is also called pyelonephritis.
A kidney infection needs prompt medical treatment. If ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Kidney infection? | Symptoms of a kidney infection might include:
• Fever
• Chills
• A burning feeling or pain when urinating
• Having to urinate often
• A strong, lasting urge to urinate
• Back, side or groin pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Pus or blood in the urine
• Urine that smells bad or is cloudy
• Belly pain | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Kidney infection? | Bacteria that enter the urinary tract through the urethra can multiply and travel to your kidneys. This is the most common cause of kidney infections.
Bacteria from an infection in another part of the body also can spread through the bloodstream to the kidneys. In rare cases, an artificial joint or heart valve that be... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Kidney infection? | If left untreated, a kidney infection can lead to potentially serious complications, such as:
• Kidney scarring.This can lead to chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure and kidney failure.
• Blood poisoning.The kidneys filter waste from blood and return the filtered blood to the rest of the body. A kidney infecti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Kidney infection? | Reduce your risk of kidney infection by taking steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Women in particular may lower the risk of urinary tract infections if they:
• Drink fluids, especially water.Fluids can help remove bacteria from the body when you urinate.
• Urinate as soon as you need to.Don't delay urinating ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Kidney stones? | Kidney stones are hard objects made of minerals and salts in urine. They form inside the kidneys. You may hear healthcare professionals refer to kidney stones as renal calculi, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis.
Kidney stones have various causes. These include diet, extra body weight, some health conditions, and some su... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Kidney stones? | Kidney stones often have no definite, single cause. But many factors may raise your risk.
Kidney stones develop when the urine contains more crystal-forming substances than the fluid in the urine can dilute. These substances include calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate and uric acid. At the same time, the urine may lack... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Kidney stones? | Factors that raise your risk of kidney stones include:
• Family or personal history.If someone in your family has had kidney stones, you're more likely to develop stones too. If you've already had one or more kidney stones, you're at higher risk of getting another.
• Dehydration.Not drinking enough water each day can... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Kidney stones? | Prevention of kidney stones may include a mix of lifestyle changes and medicines. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Klinefelter syndrome? | Klinefelter syndrome is a common condition that results when a person assigned male at birth has an extra copy of the X sex chromosome instead of the typical XY. Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs before birth, but it often isn't diagnosed until adulthood.
Klinefelter syndrome may affect testicula... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Klinefelter syndrome? | Symptoms of Klinefelter syndrome vary widely. Many children with Klinefelter syndrome show few or only mild symptoms. Most often the condition isn't diagnosed until puberty or adulthood, or it may never be diagnosed. For others, the condition has a noticeable effect on growth or appearance. Klinefelter syndrome may aff... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Klinefelter syndrome? | Klinefelter syndrome occurs because of a random change in the egg or the sperm that causes a baby assigned male at birth to be born with an extra X sex chromosome. The condition is not passed down in families.
Klinefelter syndrome can be caused by:
• One extra copy of the X sex chromosome in each cell (XXY), the most... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Klinefelter syndrome? | Klinefelter syndrome occurs because of a random genetic change in the sperm or the egg. The risk of Klinefelter syndrome is not raised by anything parents do or don't do. For people carrying a pregnancy after age 35, the risk is higher but only slightly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Klinefelter syndrome? | Klinefelter syndrome may raise the risk of:
• Anxiety and depression.
• Social, emotional and behavioral problems, such as low self-esteem.
• Problem with fertility and sexual function.
• Thin and brittle bones, a condition called osteoporosis.
• Heart and blood vessel disease.
• Breast cancer and some other canc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome? | Klippel-Trenaunay (klih-PEL tray-no-NAY) syndrome ― also called KTS ― is a rare disorder found at birth (congenital) involving problems in the development of certain blood vessels, soft tissues (such as skin and muscles), bones and sometimes the lymphatic system. The main features include a red birthmark (port-wine sta... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome? | People who haveKTSmay have the following features, which can range from mild to more extensive:
• Port-wine stain.This pink to reddish-purple birthmark is caused by extra tiny blood vessels (capillaries) in the top layer of skin. The birthmark often covers part of one leg but can involve any portion of the skin. It ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome? | KTSis a genetic disorder. It involves genetic changes (mutations), most commonly in thePIK3CAgene. This gene is responsible for the growth of cells and the development of tissues in the body. A change in this gene results in overgrowth of tissues.
KTSis not usually inherited. The gene changes occur randomly during cel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome? | Family history doesn't seem to be a risk factor, so it's unlikely that parents of one child withKTSwill have another child with the disorder, even if one of the parents hasKTS. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome? | Complications ofKTScan result from atypical development of blood vessels, soft tissues, bones and the lymphatic system. These can include:
• Port-wine stain complications.Some areas of the port-wine stain may thicken over time and may form blisters (blebs) that are prone to bleeding and infections. Skin ulcers and poo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Knee pain? | Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. Medical conditions — including arthritis, gout and infections — also can cause knee pain.
Many types of minor knee pain respond well to self-care measures. Physical ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Knee pain? | The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depending on the cause of the problem. Signs and symptoms that sometimes accompany knee pain include:
• Swelling and stiffness
• Redness and warmth to the touch
• Weakness or instability
• Popping or crunching noises
• Inability to fully straighten the knee | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Knee pain? | Knee pain can be caused by injuries, mechanical problems, types of arthritis and other problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Knee pain? | A number of factors can increase your risk of having knee problems, including:
• Excess weight.Being overweight or obese increases stress on your knee joints, even during ordinary activities such as walking or going up and down stairs. It also puts you at increased risk of osteoarthritis by accelerating the breakdown ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Knee pain? | Not all knee pain is serious. But some knee injuries and medical conditions, such as osteoarthritis, can lead to increasing pain, joint damage and disability if left untreated. And having a knee injury — even a minor one — makes it more likely that you'll have similar injuries in the future. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Knee pain? | Although it's not always possible to prevent knee pain, the following suggestions may help ward off injuries and joint deterioration:
• Keep extra pounds off.Maintain a healthy weight; it's one of the best things you can do for your knees. Every extra pound puts additional strain on your joints, increasing the risk of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Left ventricular hypertrophy? | Left ventricular hypertrophy is thickening of the walls of the lower left heart chamber. The lower left heart chamber is called the left ventricle. The left ventricle is the heart's main pumping chamber.
During left ventricular hypertrophy, the thickened heart wall can become stiff. Blood pressure in the heart increas... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Left ventricular hypertrophy? | Left ventricular hypertrophy usually develops gradually. Some people do not have symptoms, especially during the early stages of the condition.
Left ventricular hypertrophy itself doesn't cause symptoms. But symptoms may occur as the strain on the heart worsens. They may include:
• Shortness of breath, especially whi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Left ventricular hypertrophy? | Anything that puts stress on the heart's lower left chamber can cause left ventricular hypertrophy. The lower left chamber is called the left ventricle. As the strain on the lower left chamber increases, the muscle tissue in the chamber wall thickens. Sometimes, the size of the heart chamber itself also increases.
Lef... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Left ventricular hypertrophy? | Things that increase the risk of left ventricular hypertrophy include:
• Age.Left ventricular hypertrophy is more common in older people. So is high blood pressure, which can cause heart muscle thickening.
• Weight.Being overweight increases the risk of high blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy.
• Family ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Left ventricular hypertrophy? | Left ventricular hypertrophy changes the structure of the heart and how the heart works. The thickened left ventricle becomes weak and stiff. This prevents the lower left heart chamber from filling properly with blood. As a result, blood pressure in the heart increases.
Complications of left ventricular hypertrophy in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Left ventricular hypertrophy? | The same healthy lifestyle changes recommended to treat high blood pressure also help prevent left ventricular hypertrophy. Try these tips:
• Don't smoke.
• Eat healthy foods.
• Use less salt.
• Limit or avoid alcohol.
• Get regular exercise.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Get 7 to 9 hours of sleep daily.
• Man... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the The Mayo Clinic experience and patient stories of Left ventricular hypertrophy? | Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care like they've never experienced. See the stories of satisfied Mayo Clinic patients. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease? | Legg-Calve-Perthes (LEG-kahl-VAY-PER-tuz) disease is a childhood condition that occurs when blood supply to the ball part (femoral head) of the hip joint is temporarily interrupted and the bone begins to die.
This weakened bone gradually breaks apart and can lose its round shape. The body eventually restores blood sup... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease? | Symptoms of Perthes disease include:
• Limping.
• Pain or stiffness in the hip, groin, thigh or knee.
• Limited range of motion of the hip joint.
• Pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest.
Perthes disease usually involves just one hip. Both hips can be affected, but they usually are affected at diff... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease? | Perthes disease occurs when too little blood reaches the ball portion of the hip joint for a short time. Without enough blood, this bone becomes weak and collapses. The cause of the reduced blood flow is unknown. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease? | Risk factors for Perthes disease include:
• Age.Perthes disease can affect children of nearly any age, but it most commonly begins between ages 4 and 10.
• Your child's sex.Perthes is about four times more common in boys than in girls. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease? | Children who have had Perthes disease are at higher risk of developing hip arthritis in adulthood — especially if the hip joint has poor healing. If the ball-and-socket joint doesn't fit together well after healing, the joint can wear out early.
In general, children who are diagnosed with Perthes disease after age 6 a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Leiomyosarcoma? | Leiomyosarcoma might not cause signs or symptoms at first. As the cancer grows, symptoms may include:
• Pain.
• Weight loss.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• A lump or swelling under the skin. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Leiomyosarcoma? | It's not clear what causes leiomyosarcoma. This cancer starts when something changes the cells in the smooth muscles. Many areas of the body have smooth muscle tissue. These include the digestive system, urinary system, blood vessels and uterus.
Leiomyosarcoma happens when smooth muscle cells develop changes in their ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Leiomyosarcoma? | Risk factors for leiomyosarcoma include:
• Being an adult.Leiomyosarcoma can happen at any age. But it is most common in adults. It's rare in children.
• Having certain genetic conditions.People with certain genetic conditions may have a higher risk of leiomyosarcoma. These conditions include hereditary retinoblastom... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Leukoplakia? | Leukoplakia (loo-koh-PLAY-key-uh) causes thick, white patches that form on the gums. The patches also may form on the insides of the cheeks and the bottom of the mouth. Sometimes the patches form on the tongue. These patches cannot be scraped off.
Doctors do not know the exact cause of leukoplakia. But ongoing irritat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Leukoplakia? | Leukoplakia usually occurs on the gums, the insides of the cheeks, the bottom of the mouth under the tongue and, sometimes, the tongue. Usually it is not painful and it may not be noticed for a while.
Leukoplakia may appear as:
• White or gray patches that cannot be wiped away.
• Patches with a rough, ridged, wrinkl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Leukoplakia? | The exact cause of leukoplakia is not known. But long-term irritation from tobacco use — smoked and smokeless — appears to be strongly related to many cases. Often, regular users of smokeless tobacco products get leukoplakia in places where they hold the tobacco between their gums and cheeks.
The use of betel nut, als... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Leukoplakia? | Tobacco use, particularly smokeless tobacco, puts you at high risk of leukoplakia and mouth cancer. Long-term, heavy alcohol use increases your risk. Drinking alcohol combined with using tobacco increases your risk even more. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Leukoplakia? | Leukoplakia usually does not cause permanent damage to the inside of the mouth. But leukoplakia increases the risk of mouth cancer. Mouth cancers often form near leukoplakia patches. And the patches themselves may show cancerous changes. Even after leukoplakia patches are removed, the risk of mouth cancer remains. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Leukoplakia? | You may be able to prevent leukoplakia if you avoid all tobacco products or alcohol use. Talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional about ways to help you quit. If you continue to smoke or chew tobacco or drink alcohol, have dental checkups often. Mouth cancers are usually painless until advanced. Quitting to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Lice? | Lice are tiny, wingless insects that feed on human blood. Lice spread from person to person through close contact and by sharing belongings.
There are three types of lice:
• Head licefound on the scalp. They're easiest to see at the nape of the neck and over the ears.
• Body licethat live in clothing and bedding and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Lice? | Common signs and symptoms of lice include:
• Intense itchingon the scalp, body or in the genital area.
• A tickling feelingfrom movement of hair.
• The presence of lice on your scalp, body, clothing, or pubic or other body hair.Adult lice may be about the size of a sesame seed or slightly larger.
• Lice eggs (nits)... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Lice? | Lice feed on human blood and can be found on the human head, body and pubic area. The female louse produces a sticky substance that firmly attaches each egg to the base of a hair shaft. Eggs hatch in 6 to 9 days.
You can get lice by coming into contact with either lice or their eggs. Lice can't jump or fly. They sprea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Lice? | It's difficult to prevent the spread of head lice among children in child care and school settings. There's so much close contact among children and their belongings that lice can spread easily. The presence of head lice isn't a reflection of hygiene habits. It's also not a failure on the parent if a child gets head li... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Lichen planus? | Lichen planus (LIE-kun PLAY-nus) is a condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and genitals. On skin, lichen planus often appears as purple, itchy, flat bumps that develop over several weeks. In the mouth and genital mucosa, lichen planus forms lacy white patches, sometimes with painful sores.
Mild lichen planus of t... | local_scraped |
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