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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Lichen planus? | Symptoms of lichen planus vary depending on the part of the body affected. Nail disease usually affects several nails. Symptoms include:
• Purple, shiny, flat bumps, often on the inner forearms, wrists or ankles.
• Lines of rash where the skin has been scratched.
• Lacy white patches on the tongue or inside of the c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Lichen planus? | The cause of lichen planus is likely related to the immune system attacking cells of the skin or mucous membranes. It's not clear why this irregular immune response happens. The condition isn't contagious.
Lichen planus may be activated by:
• Hepatitis C infection.
• Pain relievers and other medicines.
• An allergi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Lichen planus? | Anyone can develop lichen planus. It most often affects middle-aged adults. Lichen planus in the mouth is more likely to affect women than men. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Lichen planus? | Lichen planus can be difficult to treat on the vulva and in the vagina. It can cause scarring and severe pain. Sores on the genitals can make sex painful.
The affected skin and nails might stay slightly darker even after healing.
Oral sores may affect your ability to eat. Oral lichen planus increases the risk of oral... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Lichen sclerosus? | Lichen sclerosus (LIE-kun skluh-ROW-sus) is a condition that causes patchy, discolored, thin skin. It usually affects the genital and anal areas.
Anyone can get lichen sclerosus but postmenopausal women are at higher risk. It isn't contagious and can't be spread through sexual contact.
Treatment is usually a medicate... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Lichen sclerosus? | It's possible to have mild lichen sclerosus with no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they usually affect the skin of the genital and anal areas. The back, shoulders, upper arms and breasts may also be affected. Symptoms may include:
• Smooth discolored skin patches
• Blotchy, wrinkled skin patches
• Itching
• Sore... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Lichen sclerosus? | The exact cause of lichen sclerosus isn't known. It's likely a combination of factors, including an overactive immune system, your genetic makeup, and previous skin damage or irritation.
Lichen sclerosus isn't contagious and can't be spread through sexual contact. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Lichen sclerosus? | Anyone can get lichen sclerosus, but the risk is higher for:
• Postmenopausal women
• Children younger than 10 years old
• Women who have another autoimmune disease, such as forms of low thyroid function (hypothyroidism)
• Men with urinary incontinence or an uncircumcised penis
• People with a family history of th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Lichen sclerosus? | Complications of lichen sclerosus include painful sex and scarring, including covering of the clitoris. Scarring of the penis can cause painful erection, poor urine flow and an inability to retract the foreskin.
People with vulvar lichen sclerosus are also at an increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma.
In children,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Lip cancer? | Lip cancer occurs on the skin of the lips. Lip cancer can occur anywhere along the upper or lower lip, but is most common on the lower lip. Lip cancer is considered a type of mouth (oral) cancer.
Most lip cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, which means they begin in the thin, flat cells in the middle and outer layer... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Lip cancer? | Signs and symptoms of lip cancer include:
• A flat or slightly raised whitish discoloration of the lip
• A sore on your lip that won't heal
• Tingling, pain or numbness of the lips or the skin around the mouth | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Lip cancer? | It's not clear what causes lip cancer.
In general, cancer starts when cells develop changes (mutations) in their DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell the cell what to do. The changes tell the cell to begin multiplying uncontrollably and to continue living when healthy cells would die. The accumulating... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Lip cancer? | Factors that can increase your risk of lip cancer include:
• Tobacco use of any kind, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco and snuff, among others
• Fair skin
• Excessive sun exposure to your lips
• A weakened immune system | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Lip cancer? | To reduce your risk of lip cancer, you can:
• Stop using tobacco or don't start.If you use tobacco, stop. If you don't use tobacco, don't start. Using tobacco, whether smoked or chewed, exposes the cells in your lips to dangerous cancer-causing chemicals.
• Avoid the sun during the middle of the day.For many people i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Liposarcoma? | Liposarcoma symptoms depend on the part of the body where the cancer forms.
Liposarcoma in the arms and legs can cause:
• A growing lump of tissue under the skin.
• Pain.
• Swelling.
• Weakness of the affected limb.
Liposarcoma in the belly, also called the abdomen, can cause:
• Abdominal pain.
• Abdominal swel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Liposarcoma? | It's not clear what causes liposarcoma.
Liposarcoma starts when fat cells get changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. The changes turn the fat cells into cancer cells. The changes tell the cancer cells to grow quickly and make a lot of extra cells. The cancer cells keep... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Liver disease? | The liver is an organ that sits just under the rib cage on the right side of the abdomen. It can weigh up to 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms). The liver is needed to help digest food, rid the body of waste products and make substances, called clotting factors, that keep the blood flowing well, among other tasks.
Liver disease... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Liver disease? | Liver disease doesn't always cause symptoms that can be seen or felt. If there are symptoms of liver disease, they may include:
• Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, called jaundice. Yellowing of the skin might be harder to see on Black or brown skin.
• Belly pain and swelling.
• Swelling in the legs a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Liver disease? | Liver disease has many causes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Liver disease? | Factors that can increase the risk of liver disease include:
• Ongoing moderate or heavy alcohol use.
• Obesity.
• Type 2 diabetes.
• Tattoos or body piercings.
• Shared needles to inject drugs.
• Blood transfusion before 1992.
• Contact with other people's blood and body fluids.
• Sex without protection.
• Co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Liver disease? | Complications of liver disease depend on the cause of the liver problems. Without treatment, liver disease may progress to liver failure. Liver failure can be fatal. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Liver disease? | To prevent liver disease:
• If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation.For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men.
• Avoid risky behavior.Use a condom during sex. If you get tattoos or body piercings, pick a shop that's clean and safe. Seek help if you s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Long QT syndrome? | Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a heart rhythm disorder that causes fast, chaotic heartbeats. The irregular heartbeats can be life-threatening.LQTSaffects the electrical signals that travel through the heart and cause it to beat.
Some people are born with changes in DNA that cause long QT syndrome. This is known as congeni... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Long QT syndrome? | The most common symptom of long QT syndrome is fainting, also called syncope. A fainting spell fromLQTScan happen with little to no warning.
Fainting happens when the heart beats in an irregular way for a short time. You might faint when you're excited, angry or scared, or during exercise. If you haveLQTS, things that... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Long QT syndrome? | Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is caused by changes in the heart's electrical signaling system. It doesn't affect the shape or form of the heart.
To understand the causes ofLQTS, it may help to know how the heart usually beats.
In a typical heart, the heart sends blood out to the body during each heartbeat. The heart's cham... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Long QT syndrome? | Things that may raise the risk of long QT syndrome (LQTS) include:
• A history of cardiac arrest.
• Having a parent, brother, sister or child with long QT syndrome.
• Using medicines known to cause prolonged QT intervals.
• People who are assigned female at birth who take certain heart medicines.
• A lot of vomiti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Long QT syndrome? | Usually after an episode of long QT syndrome (LQTS), the heart goes back to a regular rhythm. But sudden cardiac death can happen if the heart rhythm isn't quickly corrected. The heart rhythm may reset on its own. Sometimes, treatment is needed to reset the heart rhythm.
Complications of long QT syndrome may include:
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Long QT syndrome? | There is no known way to prevent congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS). If someone in your family hasLQTS, ask a health professional if genetic screening is right for you. With proper treatment, you can manage and prevent the dangerous heartbeats that can lead toLQTScomplications.
Regular health checkups and good communi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Low sperm count? | A low sperm count means there is less sperm than is typical in fluid called semen that the penis releases during orgasm.
A low sperm count also is called oligospermia (ol-ih-go-SPUR-me-uh). A complete lack of sperm is called azoospermia (ay-zoh-uh-SPUR-me-uh). Your sperm count is considered lower than typical if you h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Low sperm count? | The main symptom of a low sperm count is not being able to start a pregnancy. There might be no other clear symptoms.
In some people, an underlying health condition causes a low sperm count along with other symptoms. Depending on the condition, these other symptoms can include:
• Trouble with sexual function — for ex... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Low sperm count? | For the body to make sperm, the testicles and certain organs in the brain that produce hormones need to work properly. Once sperm are made in the testicles, sperm travel in delicate tubes until they mix with semen. Then semen is released from the penis, usually during an orgasm. Issues with any of these systems can low... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Low sperm count? | Many risk factors are linked with low sperm count and other issues that can cause low sperm count.
Some risk factors are lifestyle choices, including:
• Smoking tobacco.
• Drinking alcohol.
• Using certain illicit drugs.
Some health conditions can be risk factors, such as:
• Being overweight.
• Being very stress... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Low sperm count? | Infertility caused by low sperm count can be stressful for both you and your partner. Complications can include:
• Surgery or other treatments for an underlying cause of low sperm count.
• Expensive and involved fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).
• Stress from not being able to start a pregna... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Low sperm count? | To protect your fertility, try to stay away from known factors that can affect sperm count and quality. Take these steps:
• Don't smoke.
• Limit alcohol or don't drink it.
• Don't use illicit drugs.
• Talk with your healthcare professional to find out whether any medicines you take can affect sperm count.
• Stay a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Lupus nephritis? | Lupus nephritis is a problem that occurs often in people who have systemic lupus erythematosus, also called lupus.
Lupus is a disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own cells and organs, called autoimmune disease. Lupus causes the immune system to make proteins called autoantibodies. These proteins atta... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Lupus nephritis? | Signs and symptoms of lupus nephritis include:
• Blood in the urine.
• Urine that foams because of too much protein.
• High blood pressure.
• Swelling in the legs, ankles or feet and sometimes in the hands and face.
• High levels of a waste product called creatinine in the blood. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Lupus nephritis? | As many as half of adults with systemic lupus get lupus nephritis. Systemic lupus causes the body's immune system to damage the kidneys. Then the kidneys can't filter out waste as they should. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Lupus nephritis? | The only known risk factors for lupus nephritis are:
• Being male.Women are more likely to get lupus, but men get lupus nephritis more than women do.
• Race or ethnicity.Black people, Hispanic people and Asian Americans are more likely to have lupus nephritis than are whites. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Lupus nephritis? | Lupus nephritis can cause:
• Hypertension.
• Kidney failure.
• A higher risk of getting cancer, especially one that starts in the cells of the immune system, called B-cell lymphoma.
• A higher risk of heart and blood vessel problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Lyme disease? | Lyme disease is an illness caused by borrelia bacteria. Humans usually get Lyme disease from the bite of a tick carrying the bacteria.
Ticks that can carry borrelia bacteria live throughout most of the United States. But Lyme disease is most common in the upper Midwest and the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states. It'... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? | A tick bite may look like as a tiny, itchy bump on your skin, much like a mosquito bite. This doesn't mean you have a tick-borne disease. Many people will not notice they've had a tick bite.
The symptoms of Lyme disease vary. They usually show up in stages. But the stages can overlap. And some people don't have sympto... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Lyme disease? | Lyme disease is caused by borrelia bacteria. In North America, the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick, mainly carry the bacteria.
In Europe, a different species of borrelia causes Lyme disease. Ticks carry the bacteria. These ticks are known by a few names, including castor bean tick, sheep tick or deer tick... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Lyme disease? | Your risk for getting Lyme disease depends on if you spend time where they are likely to live. This includes the:
• Region.Deer ticks that carry Lyme disease are widespread. They are mostly found in the upper Midwest, the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states, and in south central and southeastern Canada. The castor be... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Lyme disease? | Some people with Lyme disease report symptoms that continue after treatment. These longer-lasting symptoms may include:
• Arthritis that begins with Lyme disease and doesn't improve.
• Body aches and pains.
• Constant or frequent tiredness.
• Memory complaints.
These conditions are not clearly understood. Some peo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Lyme disease? | The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid tick bites when you are outdoors. Most ticks attach themselves to your lower legs and feet as you walk or work in grassy, wooded areas or overgrown fields. After a tick attaches to your body, it often crawls upward to find a spot to burrow into your skin.
If you're in o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Lymphedema? | Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system. It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals.
Lymph nodes are an important part of your lymphatic system. Lymph... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Lymphedema? | Lymphedema signs and symptoms include:
• Swelling of part or all of the arm or leg, including fingers or toes
• A feeling of heaviness or tightness
• Restricted range of motion
• Recurring infections
• Hardening and thickening of the skin (fibrosis)
Signs and symptoms can range from mild to severe. Lymphedema cau... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Lymphedema? | The lymphatic system is a network of vessels that carry protein-rich lymph fluid throughout the body. It's part of your immune system. Lymph nodes act as filters and contain cells that fight infection and cancer.
The lymph fluid is pushed through the lymph vessels by muscle contractions as you move through the tasks o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Lymphedema? | Factors that may increase the risk of developing lymphedema include:
• Older age
• Excess weight or obesity
• Rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Lymphedema? | Lymphedema complications may include:
• Skin infections (cellulitis).The trapped fluid provides fertile ground for germs, and the smallest injury to the arm or leg can be an entry point for infection. Affected skin appears swollen and red and is typically painful and warm to the touch. Your doctor may prescribe antibi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Lymphoma? | Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the body's germ-fighting and disease-fighting immune system. Lymphoma begins when healthy cells in the lymphatic system change and grow out of control.
The lymphatic system includes lymph nodes. They are found throughout the body. Most lymph... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Lymphoma? | Signs and symptoms of lymphoma may include:
• Fever.
• Night sweats.
• Fatigue.
• Itchy skin.
• Painless swelling of lymph nodes in the belly, neck, armpits or groin.
• Pain in chest, abdomen or bones.
• Losing weight without trying. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Lymphoma? | Healthcare professionals aren't sure what causes lymphoma. Lymphoma begins with changes in the DNA of a disease-fighting blood cell called a lymphocyte.
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 set rate. Healthy cells die ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Lymphoma? | Some factors can increase the risk of lymphoma. They include:
• A weakened immune system.If the immune system is weakened by medicines or illness, there might be a higher risk of lymphoma. People with a weakened immune system include those taking medicines to control the immune system, such as after an organ transplan... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Morphea? | Morphea (mor-FEE-uh) is a rare condition that causes painless, discolored patches on your skin.
Typically, the skin changes appear on the belly, chest or back. But they might also appear on your face, arms and legs. Over time the patches may become firm, dry and smooth. Morphea tends to affect only the outer layers of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Morphea? | Signs and symptoms of morphea vary depending on the type and stage of the condition. They include:
• Reddish or purplish oval patches of skin, often on the belly, chest or back
• Patches that gradually develop a lighter or whitish center
• Linear patches, especially on the arms or legs and possibly the forehead or s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Morphea? | The cause of morphea is unknown. It may be caused by an unusual reaction of your immune system. In people at increased risk of morphea, it could be triggered by injury to the affected area, medications, chemical toxins, an infection or radiation therapy.
The condition isn't contagious. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Morphea? | Certain factors may affect your risk of developing morphea, including:
• Being white and female.Morphea is most common in white females.
• Age.The condition can affect people at any age. It usually appears between the ages of 2 and 14 or in the mid-40s.
• A family history of morphea.This condition can run in familie... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Morphea? | Morphea can cause a number of complications, including:
• Self-esteem issues.Morphea can have a negative effect on your self-esteem and body image, particularly if discolored patches of skin appear on your arms, legs or face.
• Movement problems.Morphea that affects the arms or legs can impair joint mobility.
• Wide... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Oral lichen planus? | Oral lichen planus (LIE-kun PLAY-nus) is an ongoing inflammatory condition that affects mucous membranes inside the mouth. There are several different types of lichen planus that affect the mouth, but the two main types are:
• Reticular.This type appears as white patches in the mouth and can look lacy. It's the most c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Oral lichen planus? | Symptoms of oral lichen planus affect the mucous membranes of the mouth. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Oral lichen planus? | It's not known what causes oral lichen planus. But T lymphocytes — white blood cells involved in inflammation — appear to be activated in oral lichen planus. This could mean that it's an immune condition and it could involve genetic factors. More research is needed to find the exact cause.
In some people, certain medi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Oral lichen planus? | Anyone can get oral lichen planus, but it's more common in middle-aged adults, particularly women over age 50. Some factors may raise your risk of getting oral lichen planus, such as having a condition that lowers your immunity or taking certain medicines. But more research is needed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Oral lichen planus? | Severe cases of oral lichen planus may raise the risk of:
• A lot of pain.
• Weight loss or not getting enough nutrition.
• Stress or anxiety.
• Depression.
• Scarring from erosive sores or other affected spots.
• Secondary oral yeast or fungal infections.
• Mouth cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Tetanus? | Tetanus is a serious disease of the nervous system caused by a toxin-producing bacterium. The disease causes muscle contractions, particularly of your jaw and neck muscles. Tetanus is commonly known as lockjaw.
Severe complications of tetanus can be life-threatening. There's no cure for tetanus. Treatment focuses on m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Tetanus? | The average time from infection to appearance of signs and symptoms (incubation period) is 10 days. The incubation period can range from 3 to 21 days.
The most common type of tetanus is called generalized tetanus. Signs and symptoms begin gradually and then progressively worsen over two weeks. They usually start at th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Tetanus? | The bacterium that causes tetanus is called Clostridium tetani. The bacterium can survive in a dormant state in soil and animal feces. It's essentially shut down until it discovers a place to thrive.
When the dormant bacteria enter a wound — a condition good for growth — the cells are "awakened." As they are growing a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Tetanus? | The greatest risk factor for tetanus infection is not being vaccinated or not keeping up with the 10-year booster shots.
Other factors that increase the risk of tetanus infection are:
• Cuts or wounds exposed to soil or manure
• A foreign body in a wound, such as a nail or splinter
• A history of immune-suppressing... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Tetanus? | Complications of tetanus infection may include:
• Breathing problems.Life-threatening breathing problems can occur from tightening of the vocal cords and muscle rigidity in the neck and abdomen, especially during a generalized spasm.
• Blockage of a lung artery (pulmonary embolism).A blood clot that has traveled from... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Tetanus? | You can prevent tetanus by being vaccinated. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Thrombocytopenia? | Thrombocytopenia is low blood platelet count. Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are colorless blood cells that help blood clot. Platelets stop bleeding by clumping together and forming plugs in blood vessel injuries.
Thrombocytopenia (throm-boe-sie-toe-PEE-nee-uh) can happen because of conditions or medicines that ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Thrombocytopenia? | Symptoms of thrombocytopenia may include:
• Easy or excessive bruising, called purpura, on the skin or inside the mouth.
• Pinpoint-sized dots on the skin, called petechiae, that may be red, purplish or brownish.
• Bleeding from minor cuts that lasts longer than usual.
• Bleeding from the gums or nose.
• Blood in ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Thrombocytopenia? | Platelets are produced in bone marrow. Each platelet lives about 7 to 10 days, so bone marrow is always renewing the supply and releasing it into the blood.
Thrombocytopenia is a platelet count lower than 135,000 platelets per microliter of blood in men and lower than 157,000 platelets per microliter of blood in women... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Thrombocytopenia? | Generally, the lower the platelet count, the greater the risk for complications of excessive bleeding or clotting.
A platelet count is checked before having procedures that involve bleeding, such as surgery. Rarely, internal bleeding can happen without injury when a platelet count is very low. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) of Thrombocytopenia? | • Symptoms&causes
• Diagnosis&treatment
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia? | Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (mak-roe-glob-u-lih-NEE-me-uh) is a type of cancer that begins in the white blood cells. Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia is considered a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It's sometimes called lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma.
In Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, some white blood cells undergo changes... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia? | Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia grows slowly. It might not cause symptoms for years.
When they happen, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia symptoms may include:
• Fatigue.
• Fever.
• Weight loss.
• Night sweats.
• Numbness in the hands or feet.
• Swollen lymph nodes.
• A feeling of pain or fullness under the ribs on yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia? | Cancer happens when cells develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell a cell what to do. The changes tell the cells to multiply quickly. The cells continue living when healthy cells would die as part of their natural lifecycle.
In Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, the changes happen in the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia? | Factors that can increase the risk of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia include:
• Being older.Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia can occur at any age, but it's most often found in adults 70 and older.
• Being male.Males are more likely to have Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
• Being white.White people are more likely to deve... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors? | Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors are rare cancers that start in the lining of the nerves. These cancers happen in the nerves that run from the spinal cord into the body, called peripheral nerves. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors used to be called neurofibrosarcomas.
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors? | Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors often cause symptoms that get worse quickly. Symptoms include:
• Pain where the tumor is growing.
• Weakness when trying to move the body part that has the tumor.
• A growing lump of tissue under the skin. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors? | It's not clear what causes most malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors.
Experts know that these cancers begin when a cell in the lining around a nerve gets changes in its DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell a cell what to do. The changes tell the cells to make more cells quickly. These cells continue ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors? | Factors that increase the risk of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors include:
• Radiation therapy for cancer.A malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor might occur in the area treated with radiation 10 to 20 years after treatment.
• Noncancerous nerve tumors.Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors can develop f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Marfan syndrome? | The signs and symptoms of Marfan syndrome can vary greatly, even among members of the same family, because the disorder can affect so many different areas of the body. Some people experience only mild effects, but others develop life-threatening complications.
Marfan syndrome features may include:
• Tall and slender ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Marfan syndrome? | Marfan syndrome affects men and women equally and occurs among all races and ethnic groups. Because it's a genetic condition, the greatest risk factor for Marfan syndrome is having a parent with the disorder. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Marfan syndrome? | Because Marfan syndrome can affect almost any part of your body, it may cause a wide variety of complications. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of MCAD deficiency? | Medium-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency is an inherited disorder that prevents your body from breaking down certain fats and turning them into energy. Your metabolism involves the processes your body uses to produce energy.MCADdeficiency can cause problems with your metabolism.
If left untreated,M... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of MCAD deficiency? | MCADdeficiency is usually first identified in babies and young children. In rare cases, the disorder is not diagnosed until adulthood.
Symptoms can vary among people with MCAD deficiency. They may include:
• Vomiting.
• Low or no energy.
• Weak feeling.
• Low blood sugar.
A sudden severe episode, called a metabol... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of MCAD deficiency? | When you don't have enough of theMCADenzyme in your body, certain fats called medium-chain fatty acids can't be broken down and turned into energy. This leads to low energy and low blood sugar. Also, fatty acids can build up in body tissues and cause damage.
MCADdeficiency is caused by a change in the ACADM gene. The ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of MCAD deficiency? | A child is at risk ofMCADdeficiency if both parents are carriers of a gene known to cause it. The child then inherits two copies of the gene — one from each parent. Children who inherit only one copy of the affected gene from one parent typically won't developMCADdeficiency but will be carriers of the gene. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of MCAD deficiency? | If metabolic crisis caused byMCADdeficiency is left untreated, it can lead to:
• Seizures.
• Liver problems.
• Brain damage.
• Coma.
• Sudden death. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Medication overuse headaches? | Medication overuse headaches are the result of the long-term use of medicines needed to treat headaches such as migraines. It's OK to take pain relievers for headaches sometimes. But people who take them more than a couple of days a week may get medication overuse headaches, also called rebound headaches.
For people w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Medication overuse headaches? | Symptoms of medication overuse headaches depend on the type of headache being treated and the medicine used. Medication overuse headaches tend to:
• Happen every day or nearly every day. These headaches often wake people from sleep.
• Improve with pain medicine but then return as the medicine wears off.
Other sympto... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Medication overuse headaches? | Experts don't know exactly why medication overuse headaches happen. The risk of getting these headaches varies depending on the medicine. But most headache medicines can lead to medication overuse headaches, including:
• Simple pain relievers.Common pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), (Advil, Motri... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Medication overuse headaches? | Risk factors for getting medication overuse headaches include:
• Long-term history of headaches.A long-term history of headaches, especially migraines, raises the risk. Medication overuse headache often occurs when a headache condition such as migraine is not well controlled and may make the underlying headache condit... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Medication overuse headaches? | To help prevent medication overuse headaches:
• Take your headache medicine as prescribed.
• Contact your healthcare professional if you need headache medicine more than twice a week.
• Don't take medicines that have butalbital or opioids if possible.
• Use painkillers you can get without a prescription fewer than ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Medulloblastoma? | Medulloblastoma (muh-dul-o-blas-TOE-muh) is a cancerous brain tumor that starts in the lower back part of the brain. This part of the brain is called the cerebellum. It is involved in muscle coordination, balance and movement.
Medulloblastoma begins as a growth of cells, which is called a tumor. The cells grow quickly... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Medulloblastoma? | Medulloblastoma symptoms happen when the cancer grows or causes pressure to build up in the brain. Signs and symptoms of medulloblastoma may include:
• Dizziness.
• Double vision.
• Headaches.
• Nausea.
• Poor coordination.
• Tiredness.
• Unsteady walk.
• Vomiting. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Medulloblastoma? | It's not clear what causes medulloblastoma. This cancer starts as a growth of cells in the brain.
Medulloblastoma happens when cells in the brain 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 set r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Medulloblastoma? | Factors that may increase the risk of medulloblastoma include:
• Young age.Medulloblastoma can happen at any age. This cancer happens most often in children.
• Inherited syndromes.Medulloblastoma happens more often in families that have a history of conditions that increase the risk of cancer. These conditions includ... | local_scraped |
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