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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Supraventricular tachycardia? | The same lifestyle changes used to manage supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) also may help prevent it. Try these tips.
• Follow a heart-healthy lifestyle.Eat a nutritious diet, don't smoke, get regular exercise and manage stress.
• Don't use a lot of caffeine.Avoid large amounts of caffeine. For most people with supr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Suspicious breast lumps? | A breast lump is a growth of tissue that forms in the breast. Most breast lumps are not irregular or cancerous. But it's key to have your healthcare professional check them promptly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Suspicious breast lumps? | Breast tissue typically might feel lumpy or ropy. You also may have breast tenderness that comes and goes with your menstrual period.
If you have a health problem that affects your breasts, you might notice changes in how your breasts usually feel. These changes can include:
• A round, smooth and firm breast lump.
•... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Suspicious breast lumps? | Breast lumps can be caused by:
• Breast cysts.These fluid-filled sacs inside the breast are round, smooth and firm. A breast cyst can range in size from a few millimeters to as large as an orange. The tissue around it may be tender. A breast cyst may appear before your period and get smaller, larger or go away afterwa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Suspicious breast lumps? | Risk factors for breast lumps caused by conditions that are not cancer include the following:
• Age.Some conditions that cause breast lumps are more common in the 30s and 40s. These include fibrocystic changes and fibroadenomas.
• Menstrual periods.Before or during your period, you may feel a breast lump due to extra... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Suspicious breast lumps? | Some conditions that cause breast lumps may lead to other health concerns, also called complications. The complications depend on the type of breast lump that you have. For example, without treatment, some breast infections can cause pockets of pus to form in the breast.
Other breast conditions that are not cancer sti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Suspicious breast lumps? | There's no clear way to prevent many breast lumps. Breast lumps that are not cancer often are linked with natural changes in the body, such as hormonal changes over time.
But some risk factors for cancerous breast lumps are within your power to change. Take the following steps to lower your chances of breast cancer:
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Synovial sarcoma? | Signs and symptoms of synovial sarcoma depend on where the cancer starts. Most people notice a painless lump or bump that slowly gets bigger. The lump usually starts near the knee or ankle, but it can appear on any part of the body.
Synovial sarcoma symptoms may include:
• A lump or bump under the skin that slowly ge... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Synovial sarcoma? | It's not clear what causes synovial sarcoma.
This kind of cancer forms when cells develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA gives instructions to grow and multiply at a set rate. The instructions tell the cells to die at a set time. In ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Synovial sarcoma? | Younger age is a risk factor for synovial sarcoma. This cancer happens most often in older children and young adults.
There is no way to prevent synovial sarcoma. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Syphilis? | Syphilis is an infection caused by bacteria. Most often, it spreads through sexual contact. The disease starts as a sore that's often painless and typically appears on the genitals, rectum or mouth. Syphilis spreads from person to person through direct contact with these sores. It also can be passed to a baby during pr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Syphilis? | Syphilis develops in stages. The symptoms vary with each stage. But the stages may overlap. And the symptoms don't always happen in the same order. You may be infected with syphilis bacteria without noticing any symptoms for years. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Syphilis? | The cause of syphilis is a bacterium called Treponema pallidum. The most common way syphilis spreads is through contact with an infected person's sore during vaginal, oral or anal sex.
The bacteria enter the body through minor cuts or scrapes in the skin or in the moist inner lining of some body parts.
Syphilis is co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Syphilis? | The risk of catching syphilis is higher if you:
• Have unprotected sex.
• Have sex with more than one partner.
• Live with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS if untreated.
The chances of getting syphilis also are higher for men who have sex with men. The higher risk may be linked, in part, with less access to health c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Syphilis? | Without treatment, syphilis can lead to damage throughout the body. Syphilis also raises the risk of HIV infection and can cause problems during pregnancy. Treatment can help prevent damage. But it can't repair or reverse damage that's already happened. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Syphilis? | There is no vaccine for syphilis. To help prevent the spread of syphilis, follow these tips:
• Have safe sex or no sex.The only certain way to avoid contact with syphilis bacteria is not to have sex. This is called abstinence. If a person is sexually active, safer sex means a long-term relationship in which you and yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Syringomyelia? | Syringomyelia (sih-ring-go-my-E-lee-uh) is the development of a fluid-filled cyst within the spinal cord. The cyst, which is sometimes called a syrinx, can grow larger over time. When it does, it can damage the spinal cord and cause pain, weakness and stiffness.
Syringomyelia has several possible causes. Many cases ar... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Syringomyelia? | Syringomyelia symptoms usually develop slowly over time. If syringomyelia is caused by brain tissue pushing into the spinal canal, it is called a Chiari malformation. Symptoms generally begin between ages 25 and 40.
In some cases, coughing or straining can trigger symptoms of syringomyelia, although neither causes syr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Syringomyelia? | It's not clear how and why syringomyelia happens. When it develops, the fluid that surrounds, cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord collects within the spinal cord itself. This fluid is called cerebrospinal fluid. If it collects and forms a fluid-filled cyst, it is called a syrinx.
Several conditions and dis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Syringomyelia? | In some people, syringomyelia can progress and lead to serious complications. Other people have no symptoms.
A syrinx can cause complications if it grows or damages nerves within the spinal cord. Complications include:
• Scoliosis. This is when the spine curves sideways.
• Chronic pain resulting from damage to the s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Systemic mastocytosis? | Signs and symptoms of systemic mastocytosis depend on the part of the body affected by excessive mast cells. Too many mast cells can build up in the skin, liver, spleen, bone marrow or intestines. Less commonly, other organs such as the brain, heart or lungs also may be affected.
Signs and symptoms of systemic mastocy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Systemic mastocytosis? | Most cases of systemic mastocytosis are caused by a random change (mutation) in the KIT gene. Typically this flaw in the KIT gene is not inherited. Too many mast cells are produced and build up in tissues and body organs, releasing substances such as histamine, leukotrienes and cytokines that cause inflammation and sym... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Systemic mastocytosis? | Complications of systemic mastocytosis can include:
• Anaphylactic reaction.This severe allergic reaction includes signs and symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, fainting, loss of consciousness and shock. If you have a severe allergic reaction, you may need an injection of epinephrine.
• Blood disorders.These can includ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Temporal lobe seizure? | Temporal lobe seizures begin in the temporal lobes of the brain. These areas process emotions and are important for short-term memory. Symptoms of a temporal lobe seizure often affect these functions . Some people have odd feelings during the seizure, such as joy, deja vu or fear.
Temporal lobe seizures are sometimes ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Temporal lobe seizure? | An odd feeling called an aura may happen before a temporal lobe seizure. An aura acts as a warning. Not everyone who has temporal lobe seizures has auras. And not everyone who has auras remembers them.
The aura is the first part of a focal seizure before a loss of consciousness.
Examples of auras include:
• A sudden... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Temporal lobe seizure? | Often, experts don't know the cause of temporal lobe seizures. But they can be a result of the following factors:
• Traumatic brain injury.
• Infections such as encephalitis and meningitis, or a history of such infections.
• A process that causes scarring in a part of the temporal lobes called the hippocampus. This ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Temporal lobe seizure? | There are several risk factors for temporal lobe seizure. They pose the most risk if they happen early in life. These risk factors include:
• Brain injury.
• Infections such as encephalitis or meningitis.
• A seizure caused by a fever, called a febrile seizure. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Temporal lobe seizure? | Over time, repeated temporal lobe seizures can cause the part of the brain involved in learning and memory to shrink. This area of the brain is called the hippocampus. The loss of brain cells in the hippocampus may cause memory problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure? | A tonic-clonic seizure, previously known as a grand mal seizure, causes a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions. It's the type of seizure most people picture when they think about seizures.
During a seizure, there's a burst of electrical activity in the brain that causes changes in behavior and movemen... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure? | Tonic-clonic seizures have two stages:
• Tonic phase.Often, someone in the tonic phase will make a sound, such as a groan or yell. The muscles suddenly get stiff and cause the person to fall down. Loss of consciousness occurs. This phase tends to last about 10 to 20 seconds.
• Clonic phase.The muscles go into rhythmi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure? | Risk factors for tonic-clonic seizures include:
• A family history of seizure disorders.
• Any injury to the brain from trauma, a stroke, previous infection and other causes.
• Sleep deprivation.
• Medical problems that affect the balance of minerals in the body.
• Illicit drug use.
• Heavy alcohol use. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure? | Having a seizure at certain times can be dangerous 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 accidental drowning.
• Car accidents.A seizure that causes eit... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Trigger finger? | Trigger finger makes a finger get stuck in a bent position. It may straighten suddenly with a snap. The fingers most often affected are the ring finger and the thumb, but the condition can affect any finger.
Trigger finger happens when the tendon that controls that finger can't glide smoothly in the sheath that surrou... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Trigger finger? | Symptoms of trigger finger may progress from mild to severe and include:
• Finger stiffness, particularly in the morning.
• A popping or clicking sensation as the finger moves.
• Tenderness or a bump in the palm at the base of the affected finger.
• Finger catching or locking in a bent position, which suddenly pops... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Trigger finger? | Tendons are tough cords that attach muscle to bone. Each tendon is surrounded by a protective sheath. Trigger finger occurs when the affected finger's tendon sheath becomes irritated and swollen. This makes it harder for the tendon to glide through the sheath.
In most people, there's no explanation for why this irrita... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Trigger finger? | Factors that put you at risk of developing trigger finger include:
• Repeated gripping.Occupations and hobbies that involve repetitive hand use and prolonged gripping may increase the risk of trigger finger.
• Certain health problems.People who have diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis are at higher risk of developing tr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Trigger finger? | Trigger finger can make it harder to type, button a shirt or insert a key into a lock. It also can affect your ability to grip a steering wheel or grasp tools. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Tapeworm infection? | A tapeworm is a parasite that can live and feed in human intestines. This is called a tapeworm infection.
A young and inactive form of the tapeworm is called a larval cyst. It can stay alive in other parts of the body. This is called a larval cyst infection.
A tapeworm in the intestines often causes mild symptoms. Mo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Tapeworm infection? | Symptoms depend mostly on where the infection happens in the body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Tapeworm infection? | Most tapeworms need two different hosts to complete a life cycle. One host is the place where a parasite grows from egg to larva, called the intermediate host. The other host is where the larva become adults, called the definitive host. For example, beef tapeworms need cattle and humans to go through a complete life cy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Tapeworm infection? | Factors that may put you at greater risk of tapeworm or larval cyst infection include:
• Eating raw or undercooked meats.The main risk factor for tapeworm infection is eating raw or undercooked meat and fish. Dried and smoked fish also may have larval cysts in them.
• Poor hygiene.Poor handwashing increases the risk ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Tapeworm infection? | These steps can help prevent infections with tapeworms or tapeworm larval cysts.
• Wash your hands.Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This is very important after using the toilet, before eating, and before and after handling food.
• Wash fruits and vegetables.Rinse fruits and vegetables und... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Tay-Sachs disease? | Tay-Sachs disease is a rare genetic disorder passed from parents to child. It's caused by the absence of an enzyme that helps break down fatty substances. These fatty substances, called gangliosides, build up to toxic levels in the brain and spinal cord and affect the function of the nerve cells.
In the most common an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Tay-Sachs disease? | There are three forms of Tay-Sachs disease: infantile, juvenile and late onset/adult. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Tay-Sachs disease? | Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that is passed from parents to their children. It occurs when a child inherits a flaw (mutation) in the HEXA gene from both parents.
The genetic change that causes Tay-Sachs disease results in a deficiency of the enzyme beta-hexosaminidase A. This enzyme is required to break dow... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Tay-Sachs disease? | Because the gene change that causes Tay-Sachs disease is found more often in certain populations, risk factors for Tay-Sachs disease include having ancestors from:
• Eastern and Central European Jewish communities (Ashkenazi Jews)
• Certain French Canadian communities in Quebec
• Cajun community of Louisiana
• Old ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Teeth grinding (bruxism)? | The medical term for teeth grinding is bruxism (BRUK-siz-um), a condition in which you squeeze or rub your teeth together, also called clenching or grinding. Bruxism is common and can happen during the day or night. If you have awake bruxism, you clench or grind your teeth when you're awake without being aware that you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Teeth grinding (bruxism)? | Symptoms of bruxism may include:
• Teeth grinding or clenching, which may be loud enough to wake up your sleep partner.
• Teeth that are flattened, fractured, chipped or loose.
• Worn tooth enamel. This can expose the inner layers of your teeth.
• Tooth pain or sensitivity.
• Tired or tight jaw muscles, or a locke... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Teeth grinding (bruxism)? | Exactly what causes bruxism isn't completely understood. It may be due to a mix of physical, mental health and genetic factors.
• Awake bruxismmay be due to emotions such as anxiety, stress, anger, frustration or tension. Bruxism also may be a coping strategy or a habit when you're thinking deeply or concentrating.
•... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Teeth grinding (bruxism)? | These factors can raise your risk of bruxism:
• Stress.Having extra anxiety or stress can lead to teeth grinding and clenching. So can anger and frustration.
• Age.Bruxism is common in young children, but it usually goes away by adulthood.
• Personality type.Having a personality type that's aggressive, competitive o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Teeth grinding (bruxism)? | For most people bruxism doesn't cause serious complications. But severe bruxism may lead to:
• Damage to your teeth or jaws and to fillings, crowns or other dental repairs.
• Tension-type headaches.
• Severe facial or jaw pain.
• Conditions that occur in the temporomandibular joints (TMJs). These are jaw joints jus... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of TEN? | Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare, life-threatening skin reaction, usually caused by a medication. It's a severe form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). In people withSJS,TENis diagnosed when more than 30% of the skin surface is affected and the moist linings of the body (mucous membranes) have extensive damag... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of TEN? | Toxic epidermal necrolysis signs and symptoms include:
• Widespread skin pain
• A spreading rash covering more than 30% of the body
• Blisters and large areas of peeling skin
• Sores, swelling and crusting on the mucous membranes, including the mouth, eyes and vagina | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of TEN? | SJS/TENis usually caused by a skin reaction to medicine. The symptoms are likely to start showing up one to four weeks after you start taking a new drug.
The most common drug triggers ofSJS/TENinclude antibiotics, epilepsy drugs, sulfa drugs and allopurinol (Aloprim, Zyloprim). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of TEN? | Factors that increase your risk ofSJS/TENinclude:
• HIV infection.Among people with HIV, the incidence ofSJS/TENis about 100 times greater than that among the general population.
• A weakened immune system.The immune system can be affected by an organ transplant, HIV/AIDS and autoimmune diseases.
• Cancer.People wit... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of TEN? | People at highest risk ofTENcomplications are those over age 70 and those who have liver cirrhosis or spreading (metastatic) cancer. Complications ofTENinclude:
• Blood infection (sepsis).Sepsis occurs when bacteria from an infection enter your bloodstream and spread throughout your body. Sepsis is a rapidly progressi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of TEN? | To prevent another episode ofTEN, learn whether it was caused by a medicine. If so, never take that medicine or anything similar again. A recurrence could be worse and life-threatening. Also tell any future health care providers about your history ofTEN, and wear a medic alert bracelet or necklace with information abou... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Tendinitis? | Tendinitis is inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone. These cords are called tendons. The condition causes pain and tenderness just outside a joint.
Tendinitis can occur in any tendon. But it's most common around shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and heels.
Most tendinitis can be treated wi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Tendinitis? | Symptoms of tendinitis tend to occur where a tendon attaches to a bone. Symptoms often include:
• Pain, often described as a dull ache, especially when moving the hurt limb or joint
• Tenderness
• Mild swelling | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Tendinitis? | Tendinitis can be caused by a sudden injury. But repeating the same movement over time is a much more likely cause. Most people develop tendinitis because their jobs or hobbies involve motions that they repeat, over and over. This puts stress on tendons.
Moving correctly is especially important when having to repeat m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Tendinitis? | Risk factors for developing tendinitis include age, having jobs that involve doing the same motion over and over, doing physical activities with poor form, and taking certain medicines. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Tendinitis? | Without treatment, tendinitis can increase the risk of a tendon breaking down or tearing. A completely torn tendon might need surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Tendinitis? | To reduce the chance of developing tendinitis, follow these suggestions:
• Ease up.Avoid activities that place too much stress on your tendons, especially for long periods. If you have pain during an exercise, stop and rest.
• Mix it up.If one exercise or activity causes you pain, try something else. Cross-training c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Tendinopathy? | Tendinopathy is a term for any condition that affects a tendon. Tendons are cords that attach muscle to bone. Tendinopathy, which can cause pain and tenderness, is common. It is often caused by overuse or repeated movement and tends to affect certain tendons in the arm or leg.
Tendinopathy is an umbrella term for cond... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Tendinopathy? | Tendinopathy symptoms can vary based on the type. Symptoms tend to occur where the tendon attaches to the bone and often include:
• Pain, often described as a dull ache, especially when moving the hurt limb or joint.
• Stiffness or weakness in the affected area.
• Tenderness in the affected area.
• Mild swelling. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Tendinopathy? | Tendinopathy can be caused by wear and tear on a tendon. This can happen due to overuse or naturally over time as people age and their tendons become less flexible. Most people develop tendinopathy because their jobs or hobbies involve motions they repeat over and over. Jobs such as carpentry or house painting or sport... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Tendinopathy? | Risk factors for developing tendinopathy include older age and having jobs or hobbies that involve doing the same motion over and over. Some medical conditions and certain medicines also may increase the risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Tendinopathy? | To lower your chance of developing a tendinopathy, follow these suggestions:
• Ease up.Avoid activities that place too much stress on the tendons, especially for long periods. If you have pain during an exercise, stop and rest.
• Mix it up.If one exercise or activity causes you pain, take a break from it and try some... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Thoracic outlet syndrome? | Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of conditions in which there's pressure on blood vessels or nerves in the area between the neck and shoulder. This space is known as the thoracic outlet. Compression of the blood vessels and nerves can cause shoulder and neck pain. It also can cause numbness in the fingers.
Co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Thoracic outlet syndrome? | There are three types of thoracic outlet syndrome:
• Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.This is the most common type of thoracic outlet syndrome. In this type, a group of nerves called the brachial plexus is compressed. The nerves of the brachial plexus come from the spinal cord. The nerves control muscle movements a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Thoracic outlet syndrome? | There are several factors that seem to increase the risk of thoracic outlet syndrome, including:
• Sex.Women are more than three times more likely to be diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome than are men.
• Age.Thoracic outlet syndrome may occur at any age but is most commonly diagnosed in adults between the ages o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Thoracic outlet syndrome? | Complications from this condition stem from the type of thoracic outlet syndrome. If you have swelling or a painful discoloration in the arm, it is important to seek urgent medical attention. You may need treatment for blood clots or an aneurysm.
For neurogenic TOS, repetitive nerve compression can result in long-term... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Thoracic outlet syndrome? | If you're at risk of thoracic outlet compression, avoid repetitive movements and lifting heavy objects. If you're overweight, losing weight may help you prevent or relieve symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome.
Even if you don't have symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome, avoid carrying heavy bags over your shoulder. Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Thrombocytosis? | Platelets are parts of the blood that help form blood clots. Thrombocytosis (throm-boe-sie-TOE-sis) is a disorder in which your body produces too many platelets.
It's called reactive thrombocytosis or secondary thrombocytosis when the cause is an underlying condition, such as an infection.
Less commonly, when the hig... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Thrombocytosis? | People with high platelet levels often don't have signs or symptoms. When symptoms occur, they're often related to blood clots. Examples include:
• Headache.
• Confusion or changes in speech.
• Chest pain.
• Shortness of breath and nausea.
• Weakness.
• Burning pain in the hands or feet.
Less commonly, very high... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Thrombocytosis? | Bone marrow is a spongy tissue inside your bones. It contains stem cells that can become red blood cells, white blood cells or platelets. Platelets stick together, helping blood to form a clot that stops bleeding when you damage a blood vessel, such as when you cut yourself. Thrombocytosis occurs when your body produce... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Thrombocytosis? | Essential thrombocythemia can lead to a variety of potentially life-threatening complications, such as:
• Strokes.If a blood clot occurs in the arteries that supply the brain, it may cause a stroke. A mini stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack, is a temporary interruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of TMJ disorders? | Symptoms of TMJ disorders may include:
• Pain or tenderness in the jaw.
• Pain in one or both temporomandibular joints.
• Aching pain in and around the ear.
• Having a hard time chewing or pain while chewing.
• Aching facial pain.
• Locking of the joint, making it hard to open or close your mouth.
• Headache.
•... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of TMJ disorders? | The temporomandibular joint combines a hinge action with sliding motions. The parts of the bones that work together in the joint are covered with cartilage and separated by a small shock-absorbing disk. This disk usually keeps the movement smooth.
Painful TMJ disorders can happen if:
• The disk erodes or moves out of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Tongue cancer? | Tongue cancer is a type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells on the tongue. The tongue begins in the throat and extends into the mouth. It's made up of muscles and nerves that help with movement and function, such as taste. The tongue aids in speaking, eating and swallowing.
Tongue cancer that starts in the mout... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Tongue cancer? | Tongue cancer might not cause symptoms at first. Sometimes it's found by a doctor or dentist who examines the mouth for signs of cancer as part of a checkup.
When tongue cancer happens in the mouth, the first sign is often a sore on the tongue that doesn't heal. Other symptoms may include pain or bleeding in the mouth... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Tongue cancer? | Tongue cancer starts when healthy cells in the tongue develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell the cell what to do. The changes tell the cells to grow out of control and to continue living when healthy cells would die as part of their natural life cycle. This makes a lot of extra c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Tongue cancer? | The most common factors that can increase the risk of tongue cancer include:
• Tobacco use.Tobacco is the single largest risk factor for tongue cancer. All forms of tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco and snuff, increase the risk.
• Consuming alcohol.Frequent and heavy drinking increases the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Tongue cancer? | You can reduce your risk of tongue cancer by:
• Don't use tobacco.If you don't use tobacco, don't start. If you currently use tobacco of any kind, talk with your health care team about strategies to help you quit.
• Limit alcohol intake.If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that mea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Tonsil cancer? | Tonsil cancer is a growth of cells that starts in a tonsil. The tonsils are two oval-shaped pads in the back of the mouth. They help the immune system fight germs.
Tonsil cancer can cause difficulty swallowing. It may make it feel like something is caught in the throat. Tonsil cancer is often diagnosed late in the dis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Tonsil cancer? | Signs and symptoms of tonsil cancer include:
• Difficulty swallowing.
• A sensation that something is caught in the back of the throat.
• Swelling and pain in the neck.
• Earache.
• Jaw stiffness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Tonsil cancer? | Tonsil cancer happens when cells in the tonsils develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell a cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA gives instructions to grow and multiply at a set rate. The instructions tell the cells to die at a set time. In cancer cells, the changes give differen... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Tonsil cancer? | Factors that may increase the risk of tonsil cancer include: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Tonsil cancer? | Things that can help lower the risk of tonsil cancer include making healthy choices and having regular checkups. To lower your risk of tonsil cancer: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Congenital heart defects in children of Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)? | • Symptoms&causes
• Diagnosis&treatment
• Doctors&departments
• Care atMayoClinic | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Tourette syndrome? | Tourette (too-RET) syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can't be easily controlled. For instance, you might repeatedly blink your eyes, shrug your shoulders or blurt out unusual sounds or offensive words.
Tics typically show up between ages 2 and 15, with the average... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Tourette syndrome? | Tics — sudden, brief, intermittent movements or sounds — are the hallmark sign of Tourette syndrome. They can range from mild to severe. Severe symptoms might significantly interfere with communication, daily functioning and quality of life.
Tics are classified as:
• Simple tics.These sudden, brief and repetitive tic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Tourette syndrome? | The exact cause of Tourette syndrome isn't known. It's a complex disorder likely caused by a combination of inherited (genetic) and environmental factors. Chemicals in the brain that transmit nerve impulses (neurotransmitters), including dopamine and serotonin, might play a role. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Tourette syndrome? | Risk factors for Tourette syndrome include:
• Family history.Having a family history of Tourette syndrome or other tic disorders might increase the risk of developing Tourette syndrome.
• Sex.Males are about three to four times more likely than females to develop Tourette syndrome. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Tourette syndrome? | People with Tourette syndrome often lead healthy, active lives. However, Tourette syndrome frequently involves behavioral and social challenges that can harm your self-image.
Conditions often associated with Tourette syndrome include:
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Toxoplasmosis? | Toxoplasmosis (tok-so-plaz-MOE-sis) is an infection with a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. People often get the infection from eating undercooked meat. You can also get it from contact with cat feces. The parasite can pass to a baby during pregnancy.
Most people infected with the parasite do not have symptoms. Some... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Toxoplasmosis? | Most people infected with toxoplasmosis do not have any symptoms. They often don't know they're infected. Some people have flu-like symptoms, including:
• Fever.
• Swollen lymph nodes that may last for weeks.
• Headache.
• Muscle aches.
• Skin rash. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Toxoplasmosis? | Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite that can infect most animals and birds. It can only go through the entire cycle of reproduction in domestic and wild cats. These are the main hosts for the parasite.
Immature eggs, a middle stage of reproduction, can be in the feces of cats. This immature egg allows for the parasite to ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Toxoplasmosis? | The parasite is found throughout the world. Anyone can become infected.
Risks of serious disease from toxoplasmosis include things that prevent the immune system from fighting infections, such as:
• Infection with HIV/AIDS.
• Chemotherapy treatment for cancer.
• High-dose steroids.
• Drugs that prevent the rejecti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Toxoplasmosis? | Certain precautions can help prevent toxoplasmosis:
• Wear gloves when you garden or handle soil.Wear gloves when you work outdoors. Wash your hands with soap and water afterward.
• Don't eat raw or undercooked meat.Use a meat thermometer to make sure meat is cooked enough. Cook whole meats and fish to at least 145 F... | local_scraped |
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