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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Peripheral nerve tumors? | Peripheral nerve tumors are more common in people who have:
• Neurofibromatosis (types 1 and 2) and schwannomatosis.In these disorders, tumors develop on or near the nerves throughout the body. There are often multiple tumors. They can lead to a variety of symptoms depending on where they are in the body. These tumors... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Peripheral nerve tumors? | Peripheral nerve tumors can press against nerves. This can lead to complications. Some may be permanent:
• Numbness and weakness in the affected area.
• Loss of function in the affected area.
• Trouble with balance.
• Pain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Peritoneal carcinomatosis? | Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a serious condition that happens when cancer spreads to the lining of the abdomen, called the peritoneum. Peritoneal carcinomatosis usually comes from cancers that start in other organs, such as the colon, stomach or ovaries. Peritoneal carcinomatosis is usually a sign that the cancer is at... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Peritoneal carcinomatosis? | Some people may notice symptoms of peritoneal carcinomatosis early, while others may not feel anything until the disease has gotten worse. Symptoms often become more noticeable when cancer cells grow and start affecting nearby organs, such as the intestines, bladder and stomach.
The most common symptoms include:
• Ab... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Peritoneal carcinomatosis? | Peritoneal carcinomatosis develops when cancer cells break off from other organs. The cells then travel into the abdominal cavity and attach to the lining of the belly, called the peritoneum. The peritoneum has a large surface area with a rich blood supply. This allows cancer cells to grow quickly.
The most common can... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Peritoneal carcinomatosis? | Most of the time, peritoneal carcinomatosis happens when cancer spreads to the peritoneum from another part of the body. Some traits of the cancer or the person can make the cancer more likely to spread to the peritoneum.
• Advanced or larger cancers.Cancers that grow through the outermost layers of the organs or spre... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Peritoneal carcinomatosis? | Peritoneal carcinomatosis can lead to several serious complications as the cancer spreads and affects organs within the abdominal cavity:
• Fluid buildup in the belly.Cancer cells in the peritoneum often cause fluid to build up in the belly, a condition called ascites. This leads to bloating, discomfort, shortness of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Peritonitis? | Peritonitis is a serious condition that starts in the abdomen. That's the area of the body between the chest and the pelvis. Peritonitis happens when the thin layer of tissue inside the abdomen becomes inflamed. The tissue layer is called the peritoneum. Peritonitis usually happens due to an infection from bacteria or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Peritonitis? | Symptoms of peritonitis include:
• Belly pain or tenderness.
• Bloating or a feeling of fullness in the abdomen.
• Fever.
• Upset stomach and vomiting.
• Loss of appetite.
• Diarrhea.
• Reduced urine.
• Thirst.
• Not able to pass stool or gas.
• Feeling tired.
• Confusion.
If you get peritoneal dialysis, pe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Peritonitis? | Peritoneum infection is usually caused by a hole in an organ in the abdomen, such as the stomach and colon. The hole is also called a rupture. It's rare for peritonitis to happen for other causes.
Common causes of a hole that leads to peritonitis include:
• Medical proceduresPeritoneal dialysis uses tubes, also calle... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Peritonitis? | Some things that raise the risk of peritonitis are:
• Peritoneal dialysis.Peritonitis can happen in people who get this treatment.
• Other medical conditions.Certain conditions raise your risk of getting peritonitis, such as:Liver cirrhosis.Appendicitis.Stomach ulcers.Diverticulitis.Crohn's disease.Pancreatitis.
• L... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Peritonitis? | Without treatment, peritonitis may cause a whole-body infection called sepsis. Sepsis is very dangerous. It can cause shock, organ failure and death. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Peritonitis? | Peritonitis that's linked with peritoneal dialysis is often caused by germs around the catheter. If you use peritoneal dialysis, take these steps to prevent peritonitis:
• Wash your hands before you touch the catheter. Scrub under your fingernails and between your fingers.
• Clean the skin around the catheter with an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Persistent post-concussive symptoms (Post-concussion syndrome)? | Persistent post-concussive symptoms are symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury that typically last longer than three months. Persistent post-concussive symptoms also are called post-concussion syndrome. The symptoms may include headaches, dizziness, and trouble with concentration and memory. Symptoms can last weeks ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Persistent post-concussive symptoms (Post-concussion syndrome)? | Persistent post-concussive symptoms can be different in each person. They may include:
• Headaches.
• Dizziness.
• Fatigue.
• Irritability.
• Anxiety.
• Depression.
• Trouble falling asleep or sleeping too much.
• Poor concentration and memory.
• Ringing in the ears.
• Blurry vision.
• Noise and light sensit... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Persistent post-concussive symptoms (Post-concussion syndrome)? | More research is needed to better understand how and why persistent post-concussive symptoms happen after some injuries and in some people but not in others.
Persistent post-concussive symptoms may result directly from the impact of the injury itself. Or symptoms may trigger other conditions such as migraines. Symptom... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Persistent post-concussive symptoms (Post-concussion syndrome)? | Risk factors for developing persistent post-concussive symptoms include:
• Age.Persistent post-concussive symptoms usually are reported in people ages 20 to 30. But studies also show that older adults are at risk of more serious and prolonged persistent post-concussive symptoms.
• Sex assigned at birth.Women are more... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Persistent post-concussive symptoms (Post-concussion syndrome)? | The only known way to prevent persistent post-concussive symptoms is to avoid a head injury in the first place. You can't always prevent a head injury. But some tips for avoiding them include:
• Wear your seat belt.Buckle up every time you ride in a car or other motor vehicle.
• Be sure children are in the right safe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Personality disorders? | In some cases, you may not know that you have a personality disorder. That's because how you think and behave seems natural to you. You also may think others are responsible for your challenges.
There are many types of personality disorders, each with important differences. These disorders are organized into three gro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Personality disorders? | It's believed that personality disorders are caused by a blend of how genetics and your environment affect you. Your genes may make it more likely that you develop a personality disorder, and what happens to you in life may set a personality disorder into motion. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Personality disorders? | Although the specific causes of personality disorders are not known, some factors seem to increase the risk of having one:
• Specific personality traits.This includes always trying to stay away from harm, or the opposite — a strong need to seek out new activities that get the adrenaline pumping. It also includes poor ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Personality disorders? | Personality disorders can seriously disrupt your life and the lives of those who care about you. They may cause issues in relationships, work or school. And they can lead to social isolation, other mental health issues with addictions, as well as occupational and legal issues. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Phenylketonuria (PKU)? | Phenylketonuria (fen-ul-key-toe-NU-ree-uh), also called PKU, is a rare inherited disorder that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body.PKUis caused by a change in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene. This gene helps create the enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine.
Without the enzyme... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Phenylketonuria (PKU)? | Newborns withPKUinitially don't have any symptoms. However, without treatment, babies usually develop signs ofPKUwithin a few months.
Signs and symptoms of untreatedPKUcan be mild or severe and may include:
• A musty odor in the breath, skin or urine, caused by too much phenylalanine in the body
• Nervous system (ne... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Phenylketonuria (PKU)? | A gene change (genetic mutation) causesPKU, which can be mild, moderate or severe. In a person withPKU, a change in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene causes a lack of or reduced amount of the enzyme that's needed to process phenylalanine, an amino acid.
A dangerous buildup of phenylalanine can develop when a pe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Phenylketonuria (PKU)? | Risk factors for inheritingPKUinclude:
• Having both parents with a gene change that causesPKU.Two parents must pass along a copy of the changed gene for their child to develop the condition.
• Being of a certain racial or ethnic descent.PKUaffects people from most ethnic backgrounds worldwide. But in the United Stat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Phenylketonuria (PKU)? | UntreatedPKUcan lead to complications in infants, children and adults with the disorder. When women withPKUhave high blood phenylalanine levels during pregnancy, it can harm their unborn baby.
UntreatedPKUcan lead to:
• Irreversible brain damage and marked intellectual disability beginning within the first few months... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Phenylketonuria (PKU)? | If you havePKUand are considering getting pregnant:
• Follow a low-phenylalanine diet.Women withPKUcan prevent harm to their developing baby by sticking to or returning to a low-phenylalanine diet before becoming pregnant. Nutritional supplements designed for people withPKUcan ensure enough protein and nutrition durin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pheochromocytoma? | A pheochromocytoma (fee-o-kroe-moe-sy-TOE-muh) is a rare tumor that grows in an adrenal gland. Most often, the tumor is not cancer and has not spread to other parts of the body. This is called benign or nonmetastatic pheochromocytoma. Rarely, the tumor is cancer and has spread to other parts of the body. This is called... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pheochromocytoma? | A pheochromocytoma often causes the following symptoms:
• High blood pressure.
• Headache.
• Heavy sweating.
• Rapid heartbeat.
Some people with pheochromocytomas also have symptoms such as:
• Nervous shaking.
• Skin that turns a lighter color, also called pallor.
• Shortness of breath.
• Panic attack-type sym... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pheochromocytoma? | Researchers don't know exactly what causes a pheochromocytoma. The tumor forms in cells called chromaffin cells. These cells are located in the center of an adrenal gland. They release certain hormones, mainly adrenaline and noradrenaline. These hormones help control many body functions, such as heart rate, blood press... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Pheochromocytoma? | A pheochromocytoma can lead to other health problems. The high blood pressure linked with a pheochromocytoma can damage organs, especially tissues of the heart and blood vessel system, brain and kidneys. This damage can cause dangerous conditions, including:
• Heart disease.
• Stroke.
• Kidney failure.
• Vision los... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pinched nerve? | A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues, such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. This pressure can cause pain, tingling, numbness or weakness.
A pinched nerve can occur in many areas of the body. For example, a herniated disk in the lower spine may put pressure ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pinched nerve? | Pinched nerve symptoms include:
• Numbness or less feeling in the area supplied by the nerve.
• Sharp, aching or burning pain, which may radiate outward.
• Tingling, or a pins and needles feeling.
• Muscle weakness in the affected area.
• Often feeling as if a foot or hand has "fallen asleep."
Symptoms related to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pinched nerve? | A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure, known as compression, is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues.
This tissue might be bone or cartilage, such as when a herniated spinal disk compresses a nerve root. Or muscle or tendons may compress a nerve.
In carpal tunnel syndrome, a variety of tissues may be res... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Pinched nerve? | The following factors may increase your risk of experiencing a pinched nerve:
• Sex assigned at birth.Women are more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, possibly due to having smaller carpal tunnels.
• Bone spurs.Trauma or a condition that causes bone thickening, such as osteoarthritis, can cause bone spurs. Bo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Pinched nerve? | The following measures may help you prevent a pinched nerve:
• Maintain good positioning.Don't cross your legs or lie in any one position for a long time.
• Incorporate strength and flexibility exercisesinto your regular exercise program.
• Limit repetitive activitiesand take frequent breaks when engaging in these a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pineoblastoma? | Pineoblastoma is a type of cancer that starts in the brain's pineal gland. The pineal gland is located in the center of the brain. The gland makes a hormone called melatonin. Melatonin plays a role in the body's natural sleep-wake cycle.
Pineoblastoma begins as a growth of cells in the pineal gland. The cells grow qui... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pineoblastoma? | Pineoblastoma signs and symptoms include:
• Behavior changes.
• Headaches.
• Lack of energy.
• Nausea.
• Problems with memory and thinking.
Pineoblastoma sometimes causes eye symptoms. This can happen when the cancer causes pressure on parts of the brain that help with vision. The eye symptoms that pineoblastoma ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pineoblastoma? | The cause of pineoblastoma often isn't known. This cancer starts as a growth of cells in the pineal gland. The pineal gland is located in the center of the brain.
Pineoblastoma happens when cells in the pineal gland develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. In hea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Pineoblastoma? | Risk factors for pineoblastoma include:
• Young age.Pineoblastoma is most common in children ages 1 to 12 years old.
• Inherited eye cancer.A genetic disorder called hereditary retinoblastoma raises the risk of pineoblastoma. Hereditary retinoblastoma runs in families. It increases the risk of a type of eye cancer ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pituitary tumors? | Pituitary tumors are unusual growths that develop in the pituitary gland. This gland is an organ about the size of a pea. It's located behind the nose at the base of the brain. Some of these tumors cause the pituitary gland to make too much of certain hormones that control important body functions. Others can cause the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pituitary tumors? | Not all pituitary tumors cause symptoms. Sometimes these tumors are found during an imaging test, such as anMRIor aCTscan, that is done for another reason. If they don't cause symptoms, pituitary tumors usually don't need treatment.
Pituitary tumor symptoms may be caused by a tumor putting pressure on the brain or on ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pituitary tumors? | The pituitary gland is a small organ about the size of a pea. It's located behind the nose at the base of the brain. Despite its small size, the pituitary gland has an effect on nearly every part of the body. The hormones it makes control important body functions, such as growth, blood pressure and reproduction.
The c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Pituitary tumors? | Most people who get pituitary tumors don't have any factors that put them at higher risk of developing these tumors. Environment and lifestyle choices don't seem to have an effect on a person's risk of pituitary tumors.
Although genetics seems to play a role, most people who have pituitary tumors don't have a family h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Pituitary tumors? | Pituitary tumors usually don't spread to other parts of the body. They can affect a person's health, though. Pituitary tumors may cause:
• Problems with eyesight, including vision loss.
• High blood pressure.
• High blood sugar.
• Bone loss.
• Heart problems.
• Problems with thinking and memory. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Plague? | Plague is a serious illness caused by a germ called Yersinia pestis. The germs mostly live in small rodents and their fleas. The most common way for humans to get plague is a flea bite.
Plague is a rare disease. The illness mostly occurs in only a few countries around the world. In the United States, plague affects a ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Plague? | There are three types of plague. The symptoms vary for each type. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Plague? | Plague is caused by a bacteria called Yersinia pestis. The bacteria circulate in populations of small animals and their fleas.
In the western United States, these animals include:
• Rats, mice and voles.
• Squirrels.
• Rabbits.
• Prairie dogs.
• Ground squirrels and chipmunks.
Other animals can get plague by eat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Plague? | The risk of getting plague is very low. Worldwide, only a few thousand people get plague each year. In the United States, seven people on average get plague each year. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Plague? | Complications of plague may include:
• Gangrene.Blood clots can form in the tiny blood vessels of the fingers, toes, nose and ears. This can cause the tissues to die. The dead tissue needs to be removed.
• Meningitis.Rarely, plague may cause swelling and disease of the protective tissues surrounding the brain and spi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Plague? | No vaccine is available, but scientists are working to develop one. Antibiotics can help prevent infection if you were likely exposed to plague.
People with pneumonic plague are isolated during treatment to prevent the spread of disease. Health care workers must wear protective masks, gowns, gloves and eyewear when th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Plantar warts? | Plantar warts are small, rough growths on the feet. They usually show up on the balls and heels of the feet, the areas that bear the most pressure. This pressure may also cause a wart to grow inward beneath a hard, thick layer of skin (callus).
Plantar warts are caused by HPV. This virus enters through tiny cuts or br... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Plantar warts? | Plantar wart signs and symptoms include:
• A small, rough growth on the bottom of your foot, usually at the base of the toes or on the ball or heel
• On brown and Black skin, the growth may be lighter than unaffected skin
• Hard, thickened skin (callus) over a spot on the skin, where a wart has grown inward
• Black... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Plantar warts? | Plantar warts are caused by an infection with HPV in the outer layer of skin on the soles of the feet. The warts develop when the virus enters through tiny cuts, breaks or weak spots on the bottom of the foot. If left untreated, warts can last from a few months to 2 years in children, and several years in in adults.
H... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Plantar warts? | Anyone can develop plantar warts, but this type of wart is more likely to affect:
• Children and teenagers
• People with weak immune systems
• People who have had plantar warts before
• People who walk barefoot in areas where a wart-causing virus is common, such as locker rooms and swimming pools | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Plantar warts? | When plantar warts cause pain, you may alter your normal posture or gait — perhaps without realizing it. Eventually, this change in how you stand, walk or run can cause muscle or joint discomfort. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Plantar warts? | To help prevent plantar warts:
• Avoid direct contact with warts. This includes your own warts. Wash your hands carefully after touching a wart.
• Keep your feet clean and dry.
• Wear sandals or other foot protection when walking around swimming pools, in locker rooms or in gym showers.
• Don't pick at or scratch w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pleurisy? | Pleurisy (PLOOR-ih-see) is a condition in which the pleura — two large, thin layers of tissue that separate your lungs from your chest wall — becomes inflamed. Also called pleuritis, pleurisy causes sharp chest pain (pleuritic pain) that worsens during breathing.
One pleural layer of tissue wraps around the outside of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pleurisy? | Signs and symptoms of pleurisy might include:
• Chest pain that worsens when you breathe, cough or sneeze.
• Shortness of breath — often from trying to limit breathing in and out.
• Cough — only in some cases.
• Fever — only in some cases.
Pain caused by pleurisy might worsen with movement of your upper body and c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pleurisy? | A variety of conditions can cause pleurisy. Causes include:
• Viral infection, such as the flu (influenza).
• Bacterial infection, such as pneumonia.
• Fungal infection.
• Autoimmune disorder, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
• Lung cancer near the pleural surface.
• Pulmonary embolism.
• Tuberculosis (TB)... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Pleurisy? | The risk of pleurisy increases if you get certain infections, such as the flu or pneumonia. Some medical conditions, such as lupus, TB and sickle cell disease also can increase your risk. And taking certain medicines or certain recreational drugs raise the risk of pleurisy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pneumonia? | Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia.
Pneumonia can range in s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pneumonia? | The signs and symptoms of pneumonia vary from mild to severe, depending on factors such as the type of germ causing the infection, and your age and overall health. Mild signs and symptoms often are similar to those of a cold or flu, but they last longer.
Signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include:
• Chest pain when ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pneumonia? | Many germs can cause pneumonia. The most common are bacteria and viruses in the air we breathe. Your body usually prevents these germs from infecting your lungs. But sometimes these germs can overpower your immune system, even if your health is generally good.
Pneumonia is classified according to the types of germs th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Pneumonia? | Pneumonia can affect anyone. But the two age groups at highest risk are:
• Children who are 2 years old or younger
• People who are age 65 or older
Other risk factors include:
• Being hospitalized.You're at greater risk of pneumonia if you're in a hospital intensive care unit, especially if you're on a machine that... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Pneumonia? | Even with treatment, some people with pneumonia, especially those in high-risk groups, may experience complications, including:
• Bacteria in the bloodstream (bacteremia).Bacteria that enter the bloodstream from your lungs can spread the infection to other organs, potentially causing organ failure.
• Difficulty breat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Pneumonia? | To help prevent pneumonia:
• Get vaccinated.Vaccines are available to prevent some types of pneumonia and the flu. Talk with your doctor about getting these shots. The vaccination guidelines have changed over time so make sure to review your vaccination status with your doctor even if you recall previously receiving a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pneumonitis? | Pneumonitis (noo-moe-NIE-tis) is a general term that refers to swelling and irritation, also called inflammation, of lung tissue. Lung infections such as pneumonia also can cause lung tissue to become inflamed. But pneumonitis generally refers to inflamed lung tissue not caused by an infection.
Pneumonitis is a result... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pneumonitis? | Symptoms of pneumonitis may develop quickly or slowly and can worsen over time. At times symptoms may suddenly get worse or better. Also, symptoms vary greatly among people with the condition and include:
• Trouble breathing.
• Dry cough that usually doesn't bring up any mucus.
• Extreme tiredness.
• Loss of appeti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pneumonitis? | Pneumonitis happens when an irritating substance causes inflammation in the tiny air sacs called alveoli in your lungs. Inflamed lung tissue makes it hard for oxygen to pass through the alveoli into the bloodstream.
Many causes have been linked to pneumonitis. But it's not clear why some people have a strong immune sy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Pneumonitis? | If pneumonitis is not detected or not treated, you may gradually develop lung damage that can't be reversed.
In healthy lungs, the air sacs stretch and relax with each breath. Ongoing inflammation of the thin tissue lining each air sac causes scarring and makes the air sacs less flexible. They become stiff like a drie... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of POEMS syndrome? | POEMS syndrome is a rare blood disorder that damages nerves and affects other parts of the body. POEMS stands for symptoms of the condition. Symptoms may include weak legs, trouble breathing, a larger spleen or liver, and skin changes.
Without treatment, POEMS syndrome gets worse quickly. It can become life-threatenin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of POEMS syndrome? | The symptoms of POEMS syndrome make up its name. Symptoms most often appear over weeks to months. They include the following:
• Polyneuropathy.This may include numbness, tingling and weakness in the legs. In time, it might affect the hands. It also involves trouble breathing. Polyneuropathy must be present for a POEMS... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of POEMS syndrome? | Experts don't know the cause of POEMS syndrome. But people with POEMS syndrome have a higher number of plasma cells. These cells make too much of a type of protein, called monoclonal protein. This protein can damage other parts of the body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of POEMS syndrome? | Factors that raise the risk of POEMS syndrome include:
• Older age.POEMS syndrome most often happens after age 50.
• Male sex.People assigned male at birth are a bit more likely to get POEMS syndrome than are people assigned female at birth. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Poison ivy rash? | Poison ivy rash is caused by an allergic reaction to an oily resin called urushiol (u-ROO-she-ol). This oil is in the leaves, stems and roots of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.
Wash your skin right away if you come into contact with this oil, unless you know you're not sensitive to it. Washing off the oil may... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Poison ivy rash? | Signs and symptoms of a poison ivy rash include:
• Redness
• Itching
• Swelling
• Blisters
• Difficulty breathing, if you've inhaled the smoke from burning poison ivy
Poison ivy rash often appears in a straight line because of the way the plant brushes against your skin. But if you develop a rash after touching a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Poison ivy rash? | Poison ivy rash is caused by an allergic reaction to an oily resin called urushiol. It's found in poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. This oily resin is very sticky, so it easily attaches to your skin, clothing, tools, equipment and pet's fur. You can get a poison ivy reaction from:
• Touching the plant.If you to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Poison ivy rash? | Your risk of a rash is increased if you participate in outdoor activities that put you at higher risk of exposure to poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac:
• Cable or telephone line installation
• Camping
• Construction
• Farming
• Firefighting
• Fishing from the shoreline
• Forestry
• Gardening
• Hiking
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Poison ivy rash? | If you scratch a poison ivy rash, bacteria under your fingernails may cause the skin to become infected. See your doctor if pus starts oozing from the blisters. Your doctor might prescribe antibiotics. Serious difficulty breathing and inflammation of the lining of the lungs may result from inhaling urushiol. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Poison ivy rash? | To prevent poison ivy rash, follow these tips:
• Avoid the plants.Learn how to identify poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac in all seasons. When hiking or engaging in other activities that might expose you to these plants, try to stay on cleared pathways. Wear socks, pants and long sleeves when outdoors. If campin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Polio? | Polio is an illness caused by a virus that mainly affects nerves in the spinal cord or brain stem. In its most severe form, polio can lead to a person being unable to move certain limbs, also called paralysis. It can also lead to trouble breathing and sometimes death. The disease also is called poliomyelitis.
A vaccin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Polio? | Most people infected with the virus that causes polio, called poliovirus, don't get symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Polio? | Polio is caused by the poliovirus. It mainly targets nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain stem that control muscle movement. Nerve cells controlling sensation are generally not affected.
The naturally-occurring poliovirus, called the wild-type poliovirus, has been eliminated in most countries and causes few cases ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Polio? | Polio mainly affects children. But anyone who hasn't been vaccinated is at risk of getting the disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Polio? | Severe disease that affects the ability to breathe can cause death. Long-term complications for people who recover may include:
• Permanent paralysis
• Muscle shortening that causes deformed bones or joints
• Chronic pain
• Post-polio syndrome | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Polio? | The most effective way to prevent polio is vaccination. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Polycystic kidney disease? | Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a condition in which clusters of cysts grow in the body, mainly in the kidneys. Over time, the cysts may cause the kidneys to get bigger and stop working. PKD is most often passed through families. This is called an inherited condition.
Cysts are round sacs with fluid in them. They a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Polycystic kidney disease? | Polycystic kidney disease symptoms can include:
• High blood pressure.
• Belly, side or back pain.
• Blood in the urine.
• A feeling of fullness in the belly.
• Increased size of the belly from enlarged kidneys.
• Headaches.
• Kidney stones.
• Kidney failure.
• Urinary tract or kidney infections. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Polycystic kidney disease? | Gene changes cause polycystic kidney disease. Most often, the condition runs in families. Sometimes, a gene change happens on its own in a child. This is known as a spontaneous gene change. Then neither parent has a copy of the changed gene.
There are two main types of polycystic kidney disease. They're caused by diff... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Polycystic kidney disease? | The biggest risk factor for getting polycystic kidney disease is getting the gene changes that cause the disease from one or both parents. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Polycystic kidney disease? | Complications linked to polycystic kidney disease include:
• High blood pressure.This is common in polycystic kidney disease. Not treated, high blood pressure can cause more damage to the kidneys and increase the risk of heart disease and strokes.
• Loss of kidney function.The kidneys' losing their ability to do thei... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Polycystic kidney disease? | If you have polycystic kidney disease and you're thinking about having children, a genetic counselor can help you know your risk of passing the disease to your children.
Keeping your kidneys as healthy as possible may help prevent some of the complications of this disease. It's most important to manage your blood pres... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? | Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a problem with hormones that happens during the reproductive years. If you havePCOS, you may not have periods very often. Or you may have periods that last many days. You may also have too much of a hormone called androgen in your body.
WithPCOS, many small sacs of fluid develop alo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? | Symptoms ofPCOSoften start around the time of the first menstrual period. Sometimes symptoms develop later after you have had periods for a while.
The symptoms ofPCOSvary. A diagnosis ofPCOSis made when you have at least two of these:
• Irregular periods.Having few menstrual periods or having periods that aren't regu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Women’s health topics - straight to your inbox of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? | Get the latest information from our Mayo Clinic experts on women’s health topics, serious and complex conditions, wellness and more.Click to view a previewand subscribe below. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? | The exact cause ofPCOSisn't known. Factors that might play a role include:
• Insulin resistance.Insulin is a hormone that the pancreas makes. It allows cells to use sugar, your body's primary energy supply. If cells become resistant to the action of insulin, then blood sugar levels can go up. This can cause your body ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? | Complications ofPCOScan include:
• Infertility
• Gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure
• Miscarriage or premature birth
• Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis — a severe liver inflammation caused by fat buildup in the liver
• Metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including high blood pressur... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Polyhydramnios? | Polyhydramnios (pol-e-hi-DRAM-nee-os) is the buildup of increased amniotic fluid — the fluid that surrounds the baby in the uterus during pregnancy. Polyhydramnios happens in about 1% to 2% of pregnancies.
Most of the time, the condition is mild. It's often found during the middle or later stages of pregnancy. Severe ... | local_scraped |
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