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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Schizophrenia? | There's no sure way to prevent schizophrenia. But staying with your treatment plan can help stop symptoms from returning or getting worse. Researchers hope that learning more about risk factors for schizophrenia may lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Sciatica? | Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the buttocks and down each leg.
Sciatica most often happens when a herniated disk or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on the lumbar spine nerve roots. This happens "upstream" from the sciatic nerve. This causes ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Sciatica? | Sciatica pain can be almost anywhere along the nerve pathway. It's especially likely to follow a path from the low back to the buttock and the back of a thigh and calf.
The pain can vary from a mild ache to a sharp, burning pain. Sometimes it feels like a jolt or electric shock. It can be worse when coughing or sneezi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Sciatica? | Sciatica occurs when the nerve roots to the sciatic nerve become pinched. The cause is usually a herniated disk in the spine or an overgrowth of bone, sometimes called bone spurs, on the spinal bones. More rarely, a tumor can put pressure on the nerve. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Sciatica? | Risk factors for sciatica include:
• Age.People ages 20 to 50 are most likely to have herniated disks. Bone spurs develop more commonly as people age.
• Obesity.Being overweight increases stress on the spine.
• Occupation.A job that requires twisting the back, carrying heavy loads or driving a motor vehicle for long... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Sciatica? | Most people recover fully from sciatica caused by herniated disks, often without treatment. But sciatica can damage nerves. Seek immediate medical attention for:
• Loss of feeling in the affected leg.
• Weakness in the affected leg.
• Loss of bowel or bladder control. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Sciatica? | It's not always possible to prevent sciatica, and the condition can come back. To protect your back:
• Exercise regularly.To keep the back strong, work the core muscles — the muscles in the abdomen and lower back needed for good posture and alignment. A healthcare professional can recommend activities.
• Keep good po... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Scleroderma? | Scleroderma (sklair-oh-DUR-muh), also known as systemic sclerosis, is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin. Scleroderma also may cause problems in the blood vessels, internal organs and digestive tract.
Scleroderma is often categorized as limited or diffuse, which refers only ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Scleroderma? | Scleroderma symptoms vary from person to person, depending on which parts of the body are affected. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Scleroderma? | Scleroderma complications range from mild to serious and can affect the:
• Fingertips.In systemic sclerosis, Raynaud's phenomenon can become so severe that the restricted blood flow permanently damages the tissue at the fingertips, causing pits or skin sores. In some people, the tissue on the fingertips may die.
• Lu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Sclerosing mesenteritis? | Sclerosing mesenteritis is a condition in which tissue that holds the small intestines in place, called the mesentery, becomes inflamed and forms scar tissue. The condition also is called mesenteric panniculitis. Sclerosing mesenteritis is rare, and it's not clear what causes it.
Sclerosing mesenteritis can cause bell... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Sclerosing mesenteritis? | Symptoms of sclerosing mesenteritis include pain in the belly, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea and fever. Sometimes people don't have any symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Sclerosing mesenteritis? | The cause of sclerosing mesenteritis is not known. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Scorpion sting? | Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Healthy adults usually don't need treatment for scorpion stings. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications.
Scorpions are arthropods — a relative of insects, spiders and crustaceans. Bark scorpions — the only scorpion species in t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Scorpion sting? | Symptoms at the site of a scorpion sting may include:
• Pain, which can be intense.
• Numbness and tingling.
• Slight swelling.
• Warmth.
Symptoms from venom that affect the whole body — usually in children who are stung — include:
• A hard time breathing.
• Muscle twitching or thrashing.
• Unusual head, neck a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Scorpion sting? | A scorpion sting is caused by the stinger in a scorpion's tail. When a scorpion stings, its stinger can release venom. The venom contains a complex mix of toxins that affect the nervous system. These are called neurotoxins. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Scorpion sting? | Your risk of a scorpion sting rises if you:
• Live or travel where scorpions are.In the U.S., scorpions mainly live in the desert Southwest, primarily Arizona, New Mexico and parts of California. Worldwide, they're found most often in Mexico, North Africa, South America, the Middle East and India. And you might bring ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Scorpion sting? | The very old and the very young are most likely to die of untreated venomous scorpion stings. The cause is usually heart or lung failure that occurs some hours after the sting. Very few deaths from scorpion stings have been reported in the U.S.
Rarely, scorpion stings can cause a serious allergic reaction called anaph... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Scorpion sting? | Scorpions tend to avoid contact. If you live in an area where scorpions are common, consider these steps to prevent chance meetings:
• Remove pilesof rocks or lumber from around your house, and don't store firewood against the house or inside.
• Keep grass closely mowed,and prune bushes and overhanging tree branches ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Scrotal masses? | Scrotal masses are lumps or swelling in the scrotum, the bag of skin that holds the testicles.
Scrotal masses might be:
• A buildup of fluids.
• The growth of irregular tissue.
• Swollen, inflamed or hardened parts inside the scrotum.
It's key to get a scrotal mass checked by a health care professional, even if yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Scrotal masses? | Symptoms of scrotal masses vary. Some cause pain and others don't. It depends on the cause. Symptoms of a scrotal mass might include:
• An unusual lump.
• Sudden pain.
• Dull aching or a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum.
• Pain that spreads all over the groin, stomach area or lower back.
• A tender, swollen or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Scrotal masses? | Many health conditions can cause a scrotal mass or an unusual change in the scrotum. These include:
• Testicular cancer.This is cancer that starts in the testicles. It often causes a painless lump or swelling in the scrotum. But some people with testicular cancer don't have any symptoms. See your doctor or other healt... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Scrotal masses? | Things that can raise the risk of a scrotal mass include:
• Undescended testicle.An undescended testicle doesn't leave the stomach area and move down into the scrotum before birth or in the months afterward.
• Conditions present at birth.Some people are born with irregular changes in the testicles, penis or kidneys. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Scrotal masses? | Not all scrotal masses lead to long-term medical conditions. But any mass that affects the health or function of the testicle can result in:
• Delayed or poor development during puberty.
• Infertility. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Sebaceous carcinoma? | Sebaceous carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that begins in an oil gland in the skin. Sebaceous carcinoma most often affects the eyelids.
Sebaceous carcinoma may begin as a painless lump or thickening of skin on the eyelid. On other parts of the body, it might cause a bump on the skin that may bleed or have a scab.
S... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Sebaceous carcinoma? | Symptoms of sebaceous carcinoma may vary based on where it starts. This cancer happens most often on the eyelid.
Symptoms of sebaceous carcinoma on the eyelid include:
• A small, painless lump on the upper eyelid.
• A lump that may look pink, red-brown or yellow.
• Eyelid skin that becomes thicker.
• Swelling and ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Sebaceous carcinoma? | The cause of sebaceous carcinoma often isn't known. This cancer starts as a growth of cells in the oil-producing glands of the skin. These glands are called sebaceous glands.
Sebaceous carcinoma happens when sebaceous gland cells get changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Sebaceous carcinoma? | Risk factors for sebaceous carcinoma include:
• Weakened immune system.If the body's germ-fighting immune system is weakened by medicine or illness, there might be a higher risk of sebaceous carcinoma. People with weakened immune systems include those taking medicine to control the immune system, such as after an orga... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Seizures? | A seizure is a sudden burst of electrical activity in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings and levels of consciousness. Epilepsy is defined as having two or more seizures at least 24 hours apart that don't have a known cause. But epilepsy doesn't cause all seizures.
There are many types of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Seizures? | Symptoms vary based on the type of seizure. They also can range from mild to serious. Seizure symptoms may include:
• Short-lived confusion.
• A staring spell.
• Jerking movements of the arms and legs that can't be stopped.
• Loss of consciousness or awareness.
• Changes in thinking or emotions. These may include ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Seizures? | Seizures are caused by changes in the way nerve cells in the brain communicate. Nerve cells in the brain create, send and receive electrical impulses. The nerve cells are called neurons. The impulses allow the cells to communicate. Anything that gets in way of the communication pathways can lead to a seizure. Gene chan... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Seizures? | The following increase the risk of having a seizure:
• Head or brain injuries.
• Cognitive issues.
• Stroke.
• Alzheimer's disease.
• Brain tumors.
• Alcohol or illicit drug misuse.
• Family history of seizures. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Seizures? | Having a seizure can sometimes lead to complications that can cause danger for you or others. You might be at risk of:
• Falling.If you fall during a seizure, you can injure your head or break a bone.
• Drowning.If you have a seizure while swimming or bathing, you're at risk of drowning.
• Car accidents.A seizure ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Seizures? | People who have more than one seizure should stay away from things that can cause a seizure, such as:
• Not sleeping enough.
• Using alcohol or illicit drugs.
• Stress.
• Being around flashing lights. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Selective IgA deficiency? | Selective IgA deficiency is the lack of a disease-fighting antibody in the immune system called immunoglobulin A (IgA). People with this condition usually have typical levels of other immunoglobulins (im-u-no-GLOB-u-lins).
An immunoglobulin is an antibody produced by immune system cells to fight bacteria, parasites an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Selective IgA deficiency? | Most people with selective IgA deficiency have no symptoms. Some people have illnesses more often than is typical. They also may have a particular illness that returns often. Having frequent illnesses doesn't necessarily mean a person has selective IgA deficiency.
People with selective IgA deficiency may have frequent... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Selective IgA deficiency? | Selective IgA deficiency happens when immune system cells don't produce any or produce very few IgA antibodies. The exact reason cells don't produce these antibodies isn't known.
Certain medicines used to treat seizures, epilepsy or rheumatoid arthritis may cause selective IgA deficiency in some people. The deficiency... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Selective IgA deficiency? | A family history of selective IgA deficiency increases the risk of the condition. Certain variations of genes appear to be linked to selective IgA deficiency, but no gene is known to directly cause the condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Selective IgA deficiency? | People with selective IgA deficiency are at increased risk of other long-term conditions. These include:
• Allergies and asthma.
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Celiac disease.
• Inflammatory bowel disease.
• Common variable immunodeficiency, which is a lack of two or more types of immunoglobulins. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Separation anxiety disorder? | Separation anxiety is a typical phase for many infants and toddlers. Young children often have a period where they get anxious or distressed when they have to separate from their parent or main caregivers. Examples of this can be tears at daycare drop-off or getting fussy when a new person holds them. This usually star... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Separation anxiety disorder? | Separation anxiety disorder is diagnosed when symptoms are much more than expected for someone's developmental age and cause major distress or problems doing daily activities. Symptoms may include:
• Repeated and intense distress when thinking about separation or when away from home or loved ones. This may include bei... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Separation anxiety disorder? | Sometimes, separation anxiety can be triggered by life stress that results in separation from a loved one. Examples include divorce of parents, changing schools, moving to a new location or a loved one's death. Genetics may play a role in separation anxiety becoming separation anxiety disorder. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Separation anxiety disorder? | Separation anxiety disorder most often begins in childhood. But it may continue into the teenage years and sometimes into adulthood.
Risk factors may include:
• Life stresses or loss that result in separation.Examples include the illness or death of a loved one, loss of a beloved pet, divorce of parents, or moving or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Separation anxiety disorder? | Separation anxiety disorder causes major distress and problems functioning at home, in social situations, or at work or school.
Disorders that can occur along with separation anxiety disorder include:
• Other anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety disorder or a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Separation anxiety disorder? | There's no sure way to prevent separation anxiety disorder in your child, but these suggestions may help.
• Get professional advice as soon as possibleif you're concerned that your child's anxiety is much worse than others at the same developmental stage. Early diagnosis and treatment can help lessen anxiety symptoms ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? | Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They are spread mainly by sexual contact.STIsare caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites. A sexually transmitted infection may pass from person to person in blood, semen, or vaginal and other bodily fluids.
Sometimes sexually t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? | STDscan have a range of symptoms, including no symptoms. That's why sexually transmitted infections may go unnoticed until a person has complications or a partner is diagnosed.
STIsymptoms might include:
• Sores or bumps on the genitals or in the oral or rectal area.
• Painful or burning urination.
• Discharge from... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? | Sexually transmitted infections can be caused by:
• Bacteria.Gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia are examples ofSTDsthat are caused by bacteria.
• Parasites.Trichomoniasis is anSTDcaused by a parasite.
• Viruses.STDscaused by viruses include human papillomavirus (HPV), the herpes simplex virus, and the human immunodef... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? | Anyone who is sexually active risks getting or spreading anSTD.
Factors that may increase the risk of getting an sexually transmitted infection include:
• Having unprotected sex.Vaginal or anal sex with an infected partner who isn't wearing a condom (latex or polyurethane) greatly increases the risk of getting anSTD.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? | Many people in the early stages of anSTDhave no symptoms. That's why screening is important to prevent complications.
Possible complications of sexually transmitted infections include:
• Pelvic pain.
• Pregnancy complications.
• Eye inflammation.
• Arthritis.
• Pelvic inflammatory disease.
• Infertility.
• Hear... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? | There are many ways to avoid or lower your risk of getting anSTD.
• Avoid sex or sexual activity.The most effective way to avoidSTDsis to not have sex.
• Stay with one uninfected partner.Staying in a long-term relationship in which both people have sex only with each other and neither partner is infected can be one w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Shaken baby syndrome? | Shaken baby syndrome is a serious brain injury that results from forcefully shaking an infant or a toddler. It also is known as abusive head trauma, shaken impact syndrome, inflicted head injury or whiplash shaken infant syndrome.
Shaken baby syndrome can damage or destroy a child's brain cells. This form of child abu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Shaken baby syndrome? | Symptoms of shaken baby syndrome may include:
• Extreme fussiness or irritability.
• Difficulty staying awake.
• Breathing problems.
• Poor eating.
• Vomiting.
• Pale or discolored skin.
• Seizures.
• Paralysis.
• Coma.
While sometimes a child may have bruising on the face, you may not see signs of physical i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Shaken baby syndrome? | Babies have weak neck muscles and can't support the weight of their heads. If a baby is forcefully shaken, their brain moves back and forth inside the skull. This causes bruising, swelling and bleeding.
Shaken baby syndrome usually occurs when a parent or caregiver severely shakes a baby or toddler due to frustration ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Shaken baby syndrome? | These things may increase the risk that parents or caregivers might forcefully shake a baby and cause shaken baby syndrome:
• Having unrealistic expectations of babies.
• Having a baby that cries uncontrollably.
• Having a baby born prematurely or with medical needs.
• Being a young or single parent.
• Stress.
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Shaken baby syndrome? | Even brief shaking of an infant can cause brain damage that can't be reversed. Many children affected by shaken baby syndrome die.
Children who survive shaken baby syndrome may require lifelong medical care for conditions such as:
• Partial or total blindness.
• Delayed development.
• Troubles with learning and beh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Shaken baby syndrome? | New parent education classes can help parents better understand the dangers of violent shaking. The classes also may provide tips to soothe a crying baby and manage stress.
When your crying baby can't be calmed, you may be tempted to try anything to get the tears to stop. But it's important to always treat your child ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Shigella infection? | Shigella infection is an illness that affects the intestine. Another name for it is shigellosis. It's caused by a group of germs called shigella bacteria.
Children under age 5 are most likely to get shigella infection. But the illness can happen at any age. The germs that cause it spread easily through an infected per... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Shigella infection? | Symptoms of shigella infection usually start a day or two after contact with the germs that cause it. Sometimes, the illness takes up to a week to start.
Symptoms can include:
• Diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus, and that may last more than three days.
• Stomach pain or cramps.
• A feeling of needing to pass... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Shigella infection? | Shigella infection is caused by swallowing shigella bacteria. This can happen when you:
• Touch your mouth.This poses a risk because there are many ways for shigella germs to get on your hands. You might change the diaper of a child who has shigella infection. Or you might touch an object that has germs on it, such as... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Shigella infection? | Risk factors for shigella infection include the following:
• Being a child.Children under age 5 are most likely to get shigella infection. But people of any age can get the illness.
• Living in group housing or doing group activities.Close contact with other people can spread the germs from person to person. Shigella... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Shigella infection? | It may take weeks or months before you return to your typical bowel habits. And most often, shigella infection clears up without leading to other health conditions called complications. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Shigella infection? | Take the following steps to help prevent shigella infection:
• Wash hands often. Use soap and water, and scrub for at least 20 seconds. This is key before you prepare or eat food, and before sexual activity. It's also important to wash after you use the bathroom or change a diaper.
• Throw away soiled diapers in a co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Short bowel syndrome? | Short bowel syndrome is a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough nutrients from foods because part of the small intestine is missing or damaged.
The small intestine is where most of the nutrients you eat are absorbed into your body during digestion.
Short bowel syndrome can happen when:
• Parts of the smal... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Short bowel syndrome? | Common symptoms of short bowel syndrome may include:
• Diarrhea.
• Greasy, foul-smelling stools.
• Fatigue.
• Weight loss.
• Malnutrition.
• Swelling, called edema, in the legs and feet. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Short bowel syndrome? | Causes of short bowel syndrome include having parts of your small intestine removed during surgery, or being born with some of the small intestine missing or damaged. Conditions that may require surgical removal of portions of the small intestine include Crohn's disease, cancer, injuries and blood clots. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Sjogren's syndrome? | Sjogren's (SHOW-grins) syndrome is a disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth.
The condition often accompanies other immune system disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. In Sjogren's syndrome, the mucous membranes and moisture-secreting glands of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome? | The two main symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome are:
• Dry eyes.Your eyes might burn, itch or feel gritty — as if there's sand in them.
• Dry mouth.Your mouth might feel like it's full of cotton, making it difficult to swallow or speak.
Some people with Sjogren's syndrome also have one or more of the following:
• Joint... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Sjogren's syndrome? | Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder. Your immune system mistakenly attacks your body's own cells and tissues.
Scientists aren't certain why some people develop Sjogren's syndrome. Certain genes put people at higher risk of the disorder, but it appears that a triggering mechanism — such as infection with a par... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Sjogren's syndrome? | Sjogren's syndrome typically occurs in people with one or more known risk factors, including:
• Age.Sjogren's syndrome is usually diagnosed in people older than 40.
• Sex.Women are much more likely to have Sjogren's syndrome.
• Rheumatic disease.It's common for people who have Sjogren's syndrome to also have a rheum... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Sjogren's syndrome? | The most common complications of Sjogren's syndrome involve your eyes and mouth.
• Dental cavities.Because saliva helps protect the teeth from the bacteria that cause cavities, you're more prone to developing cavities if your mouth is dry.
• Yeast infections.People with Sjogren's syndrome are much more likely to deve... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Skull base tumors? | Skull base tumors are growths that form at the area of the skull just behind the eyes and nose, beneath the brain. The base of the skull is where important blood vessels and nerves come together with the spinal cord. The base of the skull also separates the brain from the neck.
Tumors also may be called masses, growth... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Skull base tumors? | Symptoms of skull base tumors are different based on the size of the tumor, the kind of tumor, and where the tumor is growing in the skull base.
Some of the most common symptoms of skull base tumors are:
• Headaches.
• Neck pain.
• Changes in vision — blurry or double vision, or loss of vision.
• Changes in hearin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Skull base tumors? | Experts aren't sure what causes most skull base tumors. Most skull base tumors seem to develop without any clear cause. It's thought that some skull base tumors, particularly acoustic neuromas, likely are caused by genetic conditions passed down in families. But several other factors also may contribute. These factors ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Skull base tumors? | Complications of skull base tumors are usually caused by the tumors growing and pressing into blood vessels, nerves and other tissues, including the brain.
Complications of the nervous system may include:
• Problems with vision.
• Hearing loss.
• Weakness or numbness in the face.
• Difficulty swallowing or speakin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Sleep apnea? | Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night's sleep, you might have sleep apnea.
The main types of sleep apnea are:
• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA),which is the more common form that occurs when throat m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Sleep apnea? | The symptoms of obstructive and central sleep apneas overlap, sometimes making it difficult to determine which type you have. The most common symptoms of obstructive and central sleep apneas include:
• Loud snoring.
• Episodes in which you stop breathing during sleep — which would be reported by another person.
• Ga... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Sleep apnea? | Sleep apnea can affect anyone, even children. But certain factors increase your risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Sleep apnea? | Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition. Complications ofOSAcan include:
• Daytime fatigue.The repeated awakenings associated with sleep apnea make typical, restorative sleep impossible, in turn making severe daytime drowsiness, fatigue and irritability likely.You might have trouble concentrating and find yourself ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Sleep disorders? | Sleep disorders are conditions that change the way you sleep. If you have a sleep disorder, you may not get enough sleep or you may not feel rested when you wake up. You may be very sleepy during the daytime. You may have changes in breathing or move around a lot during sleep. Or you may have problems getting to sleep,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Sleep disorders? | Symptoms of common sleep disorders include:
• Being very sleepy during the daytime. You may fall asleep at times that aren't typical, such as while driving or while working at your desk.
• Trouble falling asleep, waking up during the night and not being able to go back to sleep. Or you may wake up too early.
• Breat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Sleep disorders? | There are many different types of sleep disorders, and the causes vary widely. Sleep disorders are often grouped according to why they happen or their effects. Sleep disorders also can be grouped based on behaviors, problems with your natural sleep-wake cycles, breathing problems, difficulty sleeping or how sleepy you ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Sleep disorders? | These issues can raise the risk of sleep disorders:
• Age.Sleep varies depending on age, and age may play a role in sleep disorders. Some sleep disorders, such as bed-wetting, may be more common in children. Other sleep disorders are more common with older age.
• Genetics.Having some sleep disorders, such as insomnia... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Sleep disorders? | Untreated sleep disorders are linked with serious complications. These can include a higher risk or worsening of medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Sleep disorders also can affect mental health. And ongoing insomnia can raise the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior.
Sleep disorders can a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Sleepwalking? | Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is when people get up and walk around while asleep. It's more common in children than adults. Children usually outgrow sleepwalking by the teen years. Sleepwalking that happens once in a while often isn't a serious problem and doesn't need treatment. But sleepwalking that happe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Sleepwalking? | Sleepwalking usually occurs early in the night — often 1 to 2 hours after falling asleep. It isn't likely to happen during naps, but it is possible. A bout of sleepwalking can occur rarely or often. A bout generally lasts several minutes, but it can last longer.
People who sleepwalk may:
• Get out of bed and walk aro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Sleepwalking? | Sleepwalking is classified as a parasomnia — an undesirable behavior or event during sleep. Sleepwalking is a disorder of arousal. This means it occurs during N3 sleep, the deepest stage of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. Another NREM disorder is sleep terrors, which can occur with sleepwalking.
Many factors can ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Sleepwalking? | Factors that may raise the risk of sleepwalking include:
• Genetics.Sleepwalking appears to run in families. It's more common if one parent has a history of sleepwalking, and much more common if both parents have a history of the sleep disorder.
• Age.Sleepwalking occurs more often in children than adults. When it st... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Sleepwalking? | Sleepwalking itself isn't necessarily a concern, but people who sleepwalk can:
• Get hurt, especially if they walk near furniture or stairs, wander outdoors, drive a car, or eat something that shouldn't be eaten while sleepwalking.
• Have a sleep disruption that lasts a long time, which can lead to being very tired d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Small bowel cancer? | Small bowel cancer is a type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the small intestine. The small intestine, also called the small bowel, is a long tube that carries digested food between the stomach and the large intestine.
The small intestine digests and absorbs nutrients from the foods you eat. It produces ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Small bowel cancer? | Symptoms of small bowel cancer include:
• Abdominal pain.
• Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, called jaundice.
• Feeling very weak or tired.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Losing weight without trying.
• Blood in the stool, which might look red or black.
• Watery diarrhea.
• Skin flushing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Small bowel cancer? | The cause of small bowel cancer isn't known. What's known is that something happens to cells in the small bowel that changes them into cancer cells.
Small bowel cancer happens when cells develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. The changes tell the cells to multi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Small bowel cancer? | Factors that may increase the risk of small bowel cancer include:
• DNA changes that run in families.Some DNA changes that are passed down from your parents can increase your risk of small bowel cancer and other cancers. Examples include Lynch syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis, also called FAP, and Peutz-Jegher... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Small bowel cancer? | Small bowel cancer can cause complications, including:
• An increased risk of other cancers.People who have small bowel cancer run a higher risk of having other types of cancers. These may include those that affect the colon, rectum, ovaries and the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium.
• Cancer that spreads ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Small bowel cancer? | It's not clear what may help to reduce the risk of small bowel cancer. If you're interested in reducing your risk of cancer in general, it may help to:
• Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.Fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, which may help reduce yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)? | Small bowel prolapse, also called enterocele (EN-tur-o-seel), occurs when the small intestine (small bowel) descends into the lower pelvic cavity and pushes at the top part of the vagina, creating a bulge. The word "prolapse" means to slip or fall out of place.
Childbirth, aging and other processes that put pressure o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)? | Mild small bowel prolapse may produce no signs or symptoms. However, if you have significant prolapse, you might experience:
• A pulling sensation in your pelvis that eases when you lie down
• A feeling of pelvic fullness, pressure or pain
• Low back pain that eases when you lie down
• A soft bulge of tissue in you... | local_scraped |
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)? | Increased pressure on the pelvic floor is the main reason for any form of pelvic organ prolapse. Conditions and activities that can cause or contribute to small bowel prolapse or other types of prolapse include:
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Chronic constipation or straining with bowel movements
• Chronic cough or br... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)? | You may be able to lower your chances of small bowel prolapse with these strategies:
• Maintain a healthy weight.If you're overweight, losing some weight can decrease the pressure inside your abdomen.
• Prevent constipation.Eat high-fiber foods, drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent having to ... | local_scraped |
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