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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Athlete's foot? | The athlete's foot infection can spread to other warm, moist parts of the body. Jock itch is often caused by the same fungus that results in athlete's foot. It's common for the infection to spread from the feet to the groin because the fungus can travel on hands or towels.
Athlete's foot can sometimes lead to bacteria... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Athlete's foot? | These tips can help you avoid athlete's foot or avoid spreading it to others:
• Let your feet air out.When you can, wear sandals to let your feet air out as much as possible.
• Wash your feet daily.Use warm, soapy water and rinse and dry your feet thoroughly, especially between the toes. Apply a medicated foot powder... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Atopic dermatitis (eczema)? | Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin. It's common in young children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare sometimes. It can be irritating but it's not contagious.
People with atopic dermatitis are at risk of developing foo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Atopic dermatitis (eczema)? | Atopic dermatitis (eczema) symptoms can appear anywhere on the body and vary widely from person to person. They may include:
• Dry, cracked skin
• Itchiness (pruritus)
• Rash on swollen skin that varies in color depending on your skin color
• Small, raised bumps, on brown or Black skin
• Oozing and crusting
• Thi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Atopic dermatitis (eczema)? | In some people, atopic dermatitis is related to a gene variation that affects the skin's ability to provide protection. With a weak barrier function, the skin is less able to retain moisture and protect against bacteria, irritants, allergens and environmental factors — such as tobacco smoke.
In other people, atopic de... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Atopic dermatitis (eczema)? | The main risk factor for atopic dermatitis is having had eczema, allergies, hay fever or asthma in the past. Having family members with these conditions also increases your risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Atopic dermatitis (eczema)? | Complications of atopic dermatitis (eczema) may include:
• Asthma and hay fever.Many people with atopic dermatitis develop asthma and hay fever. This can happen before or after developing atopic dermatitis.
• Food allergies.People with atopic dermatitis often develop food allergies. One of the main symptoms of this c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Atopic dermatitis (eczema)? | Developing a basic skin care routine may help prevent eczema flares. The following tips may help reduce the drying effects of bathing:
• Moisturize your skin at least twice a day.Creams, ointments, shea butter and lotions seal in moisture. Choose a product or products that work well for you. Ideally, the best one for ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Atrial fibrillation? | Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm. An irregular heart rhythm is called an arrhythmia.AFibcan lead to blood clots in the heart. The condition also increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
During atrial fibrillation, the heart's upper c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Atrial fibrillation? | Symptoms ofAFibmay include:
• Feelings of a fast, fluttering or pounding heartbeat, called palpitations.
• Chest pain.
• Dizziness.
• Fatigue.
• Lightheadedness.
• Reduced ability to exercise.
• Shortness of breath.
• Weakness.
Some people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) don't notice any symptoms.
Atrial fibr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Atrial fibrillation? | To understand the causes of atrial fibrillation (AFib), it may be helpful to know how the heart typically beats.
The heart has four chambers:
• The two upper chambers are called the atria.
• The two lower chambers are called the ventricles.
Inside the upper right heart chamber is a group of cells called the sinus n... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Atrial fibrillation? | Things that can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) include:
• Age.The risk ofAFibincreases as you grow older.
• Caffeine, nicotine or illegal drug use.Caffeine, nicotine and some illegal drugs — such as amphetamines and cocaine — can cause your heart to beat faster. Use of these substances may lead to th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Atrial fibrillation? | Blood clots are a dangerous complication of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Blood clots can lead to stroke.
The risk of stroke fromAFibincreases as you grow older. Other health conditions also may increase the risk of a stroke due toAFib. These conditions include:
• High blood pressure.
• Diabetes.
• Heart failure.
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Atrial fibrillation? | Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of heart disease and may prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Here are some basic heart-healthy tips:
• Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
• Don't smoke or use tobacco.
• Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
• Exercise at least 30 min... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Atrial flutter? | Atrial flutter is a type of heart rhythm disorder, called an arrhythmia. It is similar to atrial fibrillation (AFib). But in atrial flutter the heart rhythm is more organized and less chaotic than in AFib. A person can have both atrial flutter and AFib.
Atrial flutter may not cause symptoms. But some people may have a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Atrial flutter? | People with atrial flutter may not have symptoms. The irregular heartbeat may be found during a health checkup for another reason.
If atrial flutter symptoms happen, they may include:
• A pounding or racing feeling in the chest.
• Chest pain.
• Fainting or almost fainting.
• Shortness of breath.
• Feeling very ti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Atrial flutter? | Changes in the heart's electrical system cause atrial flutter. The heart's electrical system controls the heartbeat. Some health conditions or heart surgery can change how electrical signals travel through the heart and cause atrial flutter.
The movement of the heart's signals make the heart squeeze and pump blood. Us... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Atrial flutter? | Some health conditions increase the risk of atrial flutter. They include:
• Heart failure.
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also called COPD.
• Blood clot in the lungs, called a pulmonary embolism.
• Heart condition present at birth, called a congenital heart defect.
Other risk factors for atrial flutter a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Atrial flutter? | A complication of atrial flutter is atrial fibrillation (AFib). About half of people with atrial flutter get AFib within three years. AFib increases the risk of blood clots and strokes.
Other complications of atrial flutter are:
• Heart failure.
• Stroke.
• Heart attack. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Atrial flutter? | Lifestyle changes help keep the heart healthy. Try these heart-healthy tips:
• Don't smoke.
• Eat healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Eat less salt and saturated fats.
• Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week.
• Keep a healthy weight.
• Use less or do not use caffeine an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Atrial septal defect (ASD)? | An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a heart condition that you're born with. That means it's a congenital heart defect. People with anASDhave a hole between the upper heart chambers. The hole increases the amount of blood going through the lungs.
Small atrial septal defects might be found by chance and never cause a conc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Atrial septal defect (ASD)? | A baby born with an atrial septal defect (ASD) may not have symptoms. Symptoms may begin in adulthood.
Atrial septal defect symptoms may include:
• Shortness of breath, especially when exercising.
• Tiredness, especially with activity.
• Swelling of the legs, feet or belly area.
• Irregular heartbeats, also called... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Atrial septal defect (ASD)? | The cause of atrial septal defect is not clear. The problem affects the structure of the heart. It happens as the baby's heart is forming during pregnancy.
The following may play a role in the cause of congenital heart defects such as atrial septal defect:
• Changes in genes.
• Some medical conditions.
• Certain me... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Atrial septal defect (ASD)? | Atrial septal defect (ASD) occurs as the baby's heart is forming during pregnancy. It is a congenital heart defect. Things that may increase a baby's risk of atrial septal defect or other heart problems present at birth include:
• German measles, also called rubella, during the first few months of pregnancy.
• Diabet... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Atrial septal defect (ASD)? | A small atrial septal defect might never cause any concern. Small atrial septal defects often close during infancy.
Larger atrial septal defects can cause serious complications, including:
• Right-sided heart failure.
• Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias.
• Stroke.
• Early death.
• High blood pressure in th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Atrial septal defect (ASD)? | Because the cause of atrial septal defect (ASD) is not clear, prevention may not be possible. But getting good prenatal care is important. If you were born with anASD, make an appointment for a health checkup before becoming pregnant.
During this visit:
• Talk about current health conditions and medicines.It's import... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Atrial tachycardia? | Atrial tachycardia is an irregular heartbeat, called an arrhythmia. It's a type of supraventricular tachycardia.
During an atrial tachycardia episode, the heart beats more than 100 times a minute. Then it returns to a heart rate of around 60 to 80 beats a minute. An episode may start slowly, or it may start suddenly a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Atrial tachycardia? | The main symptom of atrial tachycardia is a very fast heartbeat. Typically during atrial tachycardia, the heart beats 150 to 200 times a minute. The fast heartbeat may come and go suddenly, or it can be ongoing.
Other symptoms of atrial tachycardia may include:
• Pounding or fluttering feelings in the chest or neck, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Atrial tachycardia? | Atrial tachycardia is caused by faulty electrical signals in the heart. These electrical signals control the heartbeat.
In atrial tachycardia, a change in these signals makes the heartbeat start too early in the heart's upper chambers. This causes the heart to beat too fast. Then the heart is not able to fill with blo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Atrial tachycardia? | Anyone can get atrial tachycardia. But some health conditions or treatments can increase your risk. Atrial tachycardia risk factors include:
• Heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart valve disease and other heart diseases.
• Heart failure.
• Heart condition present at birth, called a congenital heart... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Atrial tachycardia? | Atrial tachycardia isn't usually life-threatening. However, it can be a concern if you have heart damage or another heart condition. If the very fast heartbeat continues, it may weaken the heart muscle. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT)? | Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) is a type of irregular heartbeat, also called an arrhythmia. It is the most common type of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).
People with AVNRT have a very fast heartbeat that often starts and ends suddenly. In AVNRT, the heart beats more than 100 times a minute. The... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT)? | A very fast heartbeat is the most common symptom of atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT). In AVNRT, the heart can beat between 120 to 280 times a minute. The fast heartbeat usually starts suddenly.
AVNRT does not always cause symptoms. When symptoms do show up, they may include:
• A pounding feeling in ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT)? | Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) is caused by faulty electrical signaling in the heart. Electrical signals control the heartbeat.
Usually, electrical signals in the heart follow a specific pathway. In AVNRT, there is an extra signaling pathway, called a reentrant circuit. The extra pathway makes the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT)? | Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) is more common in young women. But anyone can get it.
Some health conditions or treatments may increase the risk of AVNRT. These include:
• Coronary artery disease, heart valve disease and other heart diseases.
• Heart failure.
• Heart condition present at birth, c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT)? | Possible complications of AVNRT are:
• Worsening of existing heart disease.
• Sudden stopping of all heart activity, called sudden cardiac arrest. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children? | Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also called ADHD, is a long-term condition that affects millions of children. It often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a mix of ongoing problems. These can include having a hard time paying attention, being hyperactive and being impulsive.
Children with ADHD also may h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children? | The main features of ADHD include not paying attention and being hyperactive and impulsive. ADHD symptoms usually start before age 12. In some children, they can be seen as early as 3 years of age. ADHD symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe. Symptoms need to be seen in two or more settings, such as at home and at sc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children? | While the exact cause of ADHD is not clear, research efforts continue. Factors that may be involved in the development of ADHD include genetics, the environment or central nervous system conditions at key moments in development. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children? | Risk factors for ADHD may include:
• Having a blood relative, such as a parent or sibling, with ADHD or another mental health condition.
• Being around environmental toxins such as lead, which is found mainly in paint and pipes in older buildings.
• Being born to a parent who used recreational drugs, alcohol or toba... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children? | ADHD can make life hard for children. Children with ADHD:
• Often have trouble in the classroom, which can lead to failing grades and being judged by other children and adults.
• Tend to have more accidents and injuries of all kinds than do children who don't have ADHD.
• Tend to have poor self-esteem.
• Are more l... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children? | To help lower your child's risk of ADHD:
• During pregnancy,avoid anything that could harm your baby's development before birth. For example, don't drink alcohol, use drugs or smoke cigarettes.
• Protect your child from exposure to pollutants and toxins,including cigarette smoke and lead paint.
• Limit screen time.A... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Atypical genitalia? | Atypical genitalia, formerly called ambiguous genitalia, is a rare condition in which an infant's genitals don't appear to be clearly male or female on the outside. In a baby with atypical genitalia, the genitals may not be developed fully or may look different from what is expected. Or the baby may have features of mo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Atypical genitalia? | Your medical team will likely be the first to notice atypical genitalia soon after your baby is born. Sometimes, atypical genitalia may be suspected before birth. Atypical genitalia can vary in appearance. Differences may depend on when during genital development the hormone changes that affected development occurred a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Atypical genitalia? | Atypical genitalia usually happen when hormone changes during pregnancy stop or disturb an unborn baby's developing sex organs. An unborn baby also is called a fetus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Atypical genitalia? | Family history may play a role in the development of atypical genitalia. This is because many differences of sex development result from gene changes that can be passed down in families. Possible risk factors for atypical genitalia include a family history of:
• Unexplained deaths in early infancy.
• Infertility, not... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Atypical genitalia? | Complications of atypical genitalia may include:
• Infertility.Whether people with atypical genitalia can have children depends on the specific diagnosis. For example, genetic females with congenital adrenal hyperplasia usually can get pregnant if they so choose.
• Higher risk of certain cancers.Some differences of s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Atypical hyperplasia of the breast? | Atypical hyperplasia of the breast is the development of precancerous cells in the breast. Atypical hyperplasia causes a buildup of cells in the breast tissue. When viewed with a microscope, the cells look different from typical breast cells.
Atypical hyperplasia of the breast isn't breast cancer. But it's a sign that... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Atypical hyperplasia of the breast? | Atypical hyperplasia of the breast usually doesn't cause any symptoms.
Atypical hyperplasia of the breast is typically found during a breast biopsy. A breast biopsy is a procedure to remove some breast cells for testing. It's often recommended if something concerning is found on a mammogram or an ultrasound. A biopsy ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Atypical hyperplasia of the breast? | It's not clear what causes atypical hyperplasia of the breast.
Atypical hyperplasia of the breast happens when cells in the breast tissue develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. The changes tell the cell to make many more cells. This causes a buildup of cells in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Atypical hyperplasia of the breast? | There are no specific risk factors for atypical hyperplasia of the breast. Atypical hyperplasia is one of several conditions that cause a growth of cells in the breast that isn't cancerous. These conditions are sometimes called benign breast diseases. Healthcare professionals have found risk factors for benign breast d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Atypical hyperplasia of the breast? | If you've been diagnosed with atypical hyperplasia of the breast, you have an increased risk of getting breast cancer in the future. The risk of breast cancer in those with atypical hyperplasia is about four times higher than in those who don't have atypical hyperplasia. The risk is similar for atypical ductal hyperpla... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Atypical hyperplasia of the breast? | It's not clear whether there's anything that can prevent atypical hyperplasia of the breast. The same things that help lower the risk of breast cancer may help lower the risk of atypical hyperplasia. Things you can do to lower your risk of breast cancer include: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Auditory processing disorder? | Auditory processing disorder, also called APD, is a type of hearing loss caused by something affecting the part of the brain that processes how you hear. Ear damage causes other types of hearing loss.
APDis also sometimes called central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). It can happen in anyone. But it most often ha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Auditory processing disorder? | Symptoms of auditory processing disorder (APD) can be subtle. Symptoms can include having trouble with:
• Telling where sound is coming from.
• Understanding words that are spoken quickly or in a noisy room.
• Paying attention.
• Reading and spelling.
• Following directions unless they are short and simple.
• Lea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Auditory processing disorder? | The cause of auditory processing disorder (APD) is sometimes unknown.APDcan be linked to many conditions. In older adults, conditions might include stroke and head trauma. In children,APDcan be linked to issues at birth, such as low birth weight or early birth, or repeated ear infections.
In typical hearing, the brain... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Auditory processing disorder? | Factors that increase your risk of auditory processing disorder (APD) include:
• Aging.
• Stroke.
• Head trauma.
• Lead poisoning.
• Seizure disorders.
• Issues linked to birth, such as an early birth, low birth weight or a pregnant person using alcohol, drugs or tobacco.
• Repeated ear infections, especially at... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Auditory processing disorder? | Auditory processing disorder (APD) complications include:
• Trouble understanding what people are saying.
• Trouble taking part in activities.
• Feeling isolated and lonely.
• Trouble reading and writing, in children.
• Trouble doing well in school.
• Feeling depressed. | local_scraped |
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Autism spectrum disorder? | Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that affects how people see others and socialize with them. This causes problems in communication and getting along with others socially. The condition also includes limited and repeated patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum dis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Autism spectrum disorder? | Some children show signs of autism spectrum disorder in early infancy, such as less eye contact, not responding to their names or not being interested in caregivers. Other children may not develop as expected for the first few months or years of life. Then they suddenly become withdrawn or aggressive or lose the langua... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Autism spectrum disorder? | Autism spectrum disorder has no single known cause. Since the condition is complex and symptoms and severity vary, there could be many causes. Both genetics and the environment may play a role.
• Genetics.Several genes seem to be involved in autism spectrum disorder. For some children, autism spectrum disorder can be ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Autism spectrum disorder? | Because people with autism spectrum disorder often have a hard time interacting socially, communicating or behaving, this can lead to problems with:
• School and learning.
• Getting a job.
• Not being able to live on their own.
• Being isolated socially.
• Stress within the family.
• Being a victim and being bull... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Autism spectrum disorder? | There's no known way to prevent autism spectrum disorder. But many studies have been done to see if taking folic acid and other vitamins before and during pregnancy can lower the risk of having a baby with autism spectrum disorder. A review of studies on what are known as prenatal vitamins shows no clear answer. This i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Autoimmune encephalitis? | Autoimmune encephalitis (en-sef-uh-LIE-tis) is a group of conditions that causes swelling in the brain. This happens because the immune system mistakenly attacks brain cells. Autoimmune encephalitis symptoms can vary but may include memory loss, changes in thinking, changes in behavior and seizures.
Autoimmune encepha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Autoimmune encephalitis? | Autoimmune encephalitis symptoms can vary from person to person. But symptoms can occur in a pattern that is predictable depending on the type of autoimmune encephalitis. Many people have a headache, fever and other symptoms of an infection followed by:
• Psychiatric symptoms that may include anxiety, panic attacks, c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Autoimmune encephalitis? | Autoimmune encephalitis causes are not known. Autoimmune encephalitis, also known as AE, happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks heathy brain cells.
Antibodies are part of the immune system. They help protect the body from viruses, bacteria and other substances that can cause illnesses. But in autoimmune enc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Autoimmune encephalitis? | Risk factors for autoimmune encephalitis, also known as AE, include:
• Having had AE in the past, especially if it wasn't treated.
• Having had herpes simplex virus encephalitis.
• Taking monoclonal antibodies or medicines to suppress the immune system after a transplant.
• Having a tumor, especially small-cell lun... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Autoimmune encephalitis? | Serious autoimmune encephalitis, also known as AE, can lead to complications such as:
• Seizures that need emergency care, known as status epilepticus.The immune system's attack on the brain during AE can lead to seizures and a condition called autoimmune epilepsy. Sometimes the seizures may last more than five minute... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Autoimmune encephalitis? | Autoimmune encephalitis, also known as AE, can't always be prevented. But getting cancer screenings can help your healthcare professional find tumors and treat them early. This could prevent autoimmune encephalitis that is triggered by cancers. Talk with your healthcare professional about your cancer risk and if cancer... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Autoimmune epilepsy? | Autoimmune epilepsy is a type of epilepsy where seizures are caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking brain cells. It can occur with conditions that affect the immune system, especially autoimmune encephalitis.
Autoimmune epilepsy also is known as autoimmune associated epilepsy and acute symptomatic seizures s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Autoimmune epilepsy? | Symptoms of autoimmune epilepsy may begin after an illness with a fever. Seizures come on suddenly and are serious. The types of seizures that may occur include:
• Focal seizures.These are the most common type of seizure in autoimmune epilepsy. Sometimes focal seizures cause a change or loss of awareness. The seizures... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Autoimmune epilepsy? | Autoimmune epilepsy is caused by the immune system attacking brain cells and leading to seizures. Antibodies are part of the immune system. They usually protect the body from viruses and infections. But in autoimmune conditions, the immune system attacks healthy cells. More recently, research has concluded that epileps... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Autoimmune epilepsy? | The risk of autoimmune epilepsy is low, but it can occur in both adults and children. Risk factors include:
• Having another autoimmune disease. These may include rheumatoid arthritis, Graves' disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or lupus.
• Having a history of cancer.
• Having a paren... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Autoimmune epilepsy? | Autoimmune epilepsy complications can include serious seizures that last more than five minutes or occur one after another. The person isn't conscious in between the seizures. These serious seizures are known as status epilepticus. They need emergency medical attention.
Sometimes autoimmune epilepsy can lead to seizur... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Autoimmune epilepsy? | You may not be able to prevent autoimmune epilepsy. But getting cancer screenings can help your healthcare professional find tumors and treat them early. This could prevent autoimmune encephalitis triggered by cancers, which can be a cause of epilepsy. Talk with your healthcare professional about your cancer risk and i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Autoimmune hepatitis? | Autoimmune hepatitis is a liver disease that happens when the body's immune system attacks the liver. This can cause swelling, irritation and damage to the liver. The exact cause of autoimmune hepatitis is unclear, but genetic and environmental factors appear to interact over time to trigger the disease.
Untreated aut... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Autoimmune hepatitis? | Symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis vary from person to person and may come on suddenly. Some people have few, if any, recognized problems in the early stages of the disease, whereas others experience symptoms that may include:
• Fatigue.
• Belly discomfort.
• Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, called jaundi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Autoimmune hepatitis? | Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the body's immune system, which usually attacks viruses, bacteria and other causes of disease, instead targets the liver. This attack on the liver can lead to long-lasting inflammation and serious damage to liver cells. Just why the body turns against itself is unclear, but researchers ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Autoimmune hepatitis? | Factors that may increase your risk of autoimmune hepatitis include:
• Being female.Although both males and females can develop autoimmune hepatitis, the disease is most common in females.
• Genetics.Evidence suggests that a predisposition to autoimmune hepatitis may run in families.
• Having an autoimmune disease.P... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Autoimmune hepatitis? | Autoimmune hepatitis that goes untreated can cause permanent scarring of the liver tissue, known as cirrhosis. Complications of cirrhosis include:
• Enlarged veins in the esophagus, called esophageal varices.The portal vein carries blood from the intestine to the liver. When circulation through the portal vein is bloc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Autoimmune pancreatitis? | Autoimmune pancreatitis is an inflammation in the pancreas. It may be caused by the immune system attacking the pancreas. Autoimmune pancreatitis also is called AIP. Two subtypes ofAIPare now recognized, type 1 and type 2.
Type 1AIPis called IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD). This type often affects multiple organs, incl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Autoimmune pancreatitis? | Autoimmune pancreatitis, also called AIP, is difficult to diagnose. Often, it doesn't cause any symptoms. Symptoms of type 1AIPare like those of pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic cancer symptoms can include:
• Dark urine.
• Pale stools or stools that float in the toilet.
• Yellow skin and eyes, called jaundice.
• Pain... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Autoimmune pancreatitis? | Experts don't know what causes autoimmune pancreatitis, but it is thought to be caused by the body's immune system attacking healthy body tissue. This is known as an autoimmune disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Autoimmune pancreatitis? | The two types ofAIPhappen with different frequency in different parts of the world. In the United States, about 80% of people with autoimmune pancreatitis, also called AIP, have type 1.
People with type 1AIPoften:
• Are over age 60.
• Are male.
People with type 2AIP:
• Are often one or two decades younger than tho... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Autoimmune pancreatitis? | Autoimmune pancreatitis can cause a variety of complications.
• Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency.AIPmay affect the ability of your pancreas to make enough enzymes. Symptoms may include diarrhea, weight loss, metabolic bone disease, and vitamin or mineral deficiency.
• Diabetes.Because the pancreas is the organ that ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Benign adrenal tumors? | Benign adrenal tumors are masses that aren't cancer. They form in the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system. These glands make hormones that send messages to nearly every organ and tissue in the body.
There are two adrenal glands, one above each kidney. Each gland has two types of tissue:... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Benign adrenal tumors? | Symptoms depend on whether the tumor makes hormones, what hormone it makes and how much it makes. But many benign adrenal gland tumors don't cause symptoms because they don't make hormones.
The most common type of benign adrenal tumor, called adenoma, comes from the adrenal cortex. This type of tumor might cause sympt... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Benign adrenal tumors? | The cause of benign adrenal tumors often is not known. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Benign adrenal tumors? | The following might raise the risk of developing a benign adrenal tumor:
• A family history of benign adrenal tumors.
• Certain syndromes passed through families, called genetic syndromes, that make benign adrenal tumors more likely.
• A history of having an adrenal tumor surgically removed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bird flu (avian influenza)? | Bird flu, also called avian influenza, is caused by influenza type A virus infections in bird species. Depending on the strain, bird flu may cause the bird to have no symptoms, mild illness, serious illness or lead to the death of the bird.
Bird flu rarely infects humans. But health officials worry because influenza A... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Related information of Bird flu (avian influenza)? | • Influenza (flu) - Related informationInfluenza (flu)
• H1N1 flu (swine flu) - Related informationH1N1 flu (swine flu)
• What's the difference between H1N1 flu and influenza A? - Related informationWhat's the difference between H1N1 flu and influenza A? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bird flu (avian influenza)? | Bird flu symptoms can be mild to serious in a person. Symptoms typically show up within seven days of contact with the virus but can take as long as two weeks. A person can get infected from direct contact with an infected animal, or the bedding or stool of the animal.
Flu viruses have similar symptoms. So you need to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bird flu (avian influenza)? | Influenza is caused by viruses that infect the cells that line the nose, throat and lungs.
Flu virus particles spread through breath, saliva, mucus or stool. Bird flu in humans can happen when you inhale virus particles. You also can catch the virus if you touch an object with flu particles on it, and then touch your ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bird flu (avian influenza)? | The risk of a human catching a bird flu is low.
Contact with sick poultry or their environment is the most common bird flu risk for people. Infected birds can spread the virus through their breath, saliva, mucus or stool.
Rarely, people have caught bird flu after contact with wild birds or other animals. And sometime... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Bird flu (avian influenza)? | People with bird flu may have worsening medical issues or new health problems. Some may be life-threatening.
Complications include:
• Worsening of chronic lung conditions, such as asthma or cystic fibrosis.
• Ear and sinus infection.
• Failure of the respiratory system, called acute respiratory distress syndrome.
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Bird flu (avian influenza)? | To prevent bird flu, follow all recommended actions to protect yourself if you work with animals as a job.
If you are traveling to a place where bird flu is spreading, avoid poultry farms and bird markets if possible. Cook food fully and wash hands with soap and water after handling food and animals.
And make sure to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Brain aneurysm? | A brain aneurysm (AN-yoo-riz-um) is a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain. It's also known as a cerebral aneurysm or intracranial aneurysm. One type of aneurysm called a berry or saccular aneurysm looks like a berry hanging on a stem.
Experts think brain aneurysms form and grow because blood flowing thr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Brain aneurysm? | Most brain aneurysms that haven't ruptured don't cause symptoms, especially if they're small. Brain aneurysms may be found during imaging tests that are done for other conditions.
If an aneurysm ruptures, this is a very serious condition, typically causing a severe headache. And if an unruptured aneurysm presses again... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Brain aneurysm? | Brain aneurysms are caused by thinning artery walls. Aneurysms often form at forks or branches in arteries because those areas of the vessels are weaker. Although aneurysms can happen anywhere in the brain, they're most common in arteries at the base of the brain. | local_scraped |
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