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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Abscessed Tooth Symptoms? | In some cases, the area around thetoothhurts, but not always. If it does, it’s usually a sharp, throbbing pain, especially when you put pressure on your tooth. It might also spread to your jaw or other parts of your face on the side that’s affected.
You might also notice:
• Swelling
• Gum redness
• Bad taste
• Swo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Abscessed Tooth Treatment? | The goal is to get rid of the infection. To do that, the endodontist may try:
• Antibiotics.If the infection has spread past the abscess site to your jaw or farther into your body, you’ll probably get them. However, they won’t cure the abscess.
• Extraction.If the endodontist can’t save the tooth, it will have to com... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Abscessed Tooth Complications? | If you don't get treatment, a tooth abscess can lead to more serious problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Abscessed Tooth Takeaways? | A tooth abscess is a pocket of infection in or around the root of your tooth. You might have pain and swollen gums, and the tooth may be sensitive to heat, cold, or pressure. You might see something that looks like a pimple on your gum. An abscess is a serious issue that needs attention from a dentist right away. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Abscessed Tooth FAQs? | How do I know if my tooth is abscessed?
Pain is your main clue. It might throb, or it might be a shooting pain. Your tooth might be sensitive to different temperatures. If your gums are swollen around the sore tooth, that's another sign you might have an abscess.
What gets rid of a tooth abscess?
You'll need a denti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Absence of Menstruation, Primary: What Is Amenorrhea? | Amenorrhea is when you don’t get your period despite being old enough to have a menstrual cycle. It’s normal during certain stages of life, such as pregnancy or menopause. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Absence of Menstruation, Primary: What Is Amenorrhea? | Amenorrhea is when you don’t get your period despite being old enough to have a menstrual cycle. It’s normal during certain stages of life, such as pregnancy or menopause. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Absence of Menstruation, Primary: What about hyperthyroidism and amenorrhea? | On the flip side, hyperthyroidism — when your thyroid makes too much hormone — can also cause period problems. It might make your cycles lighter, less regular, or absent. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Absence of Menstruation, Primary: How do I get my period back? | Treatment depends on what’s causing amenorrhea. If you have ovarian problems, hormone therapy can help get things back on track. Stress management, good nutrition, and maintaining a healthy weight may work in other cases. The best way to get your period back is to talk to your doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Absence of Menstruation, Primary: How much delay in periods is normal? | Most periods get off schedule every now and then. But you should talk to your doctor if you haven’t had a period for three months or more and you don’t know why, or if you’ve reached age 15 and are yet to get your first period. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Amenorrhea Types? | There are two types of amenorrhea:
Primary amenorrhea.This is when people assigned female at birth don’t get theirfirst periodby the age of 15.
Secondary amenorrhea.This is when you’ve had periods in the past, but they stop for three or more months in a row. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Primary Amenorrhea? | There are many reasons why you might not get yourfirst periodby the time you turn 15. Most of the time, it has to do with hormone levels or a problem with the reproductive system. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea? | Common causes of secondary amenorrhea (when you’ve had normal periods but stop getting them) include:
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Perimenopause and menopause
• Long-lastingbirth control, such as the shot, implant, or intrauterine devices (IUDs) | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? | Hypothalamic amenorrhea, or functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA), happens when your period stops because of problems with your hypothalamus. That’s a part of your brain that helps control your hormones, including the ones that manage your menstrual cycles.
About 1.62 million women and people assigned female at bir... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Hypothyroidism and Amenorrhea? | Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone. This tiny gland in your neck plays a big role in controlling hormones that affect many body processes, such as your metabolism, heart rate, and menstrual cycle.
When your thyroid hormone levels are low, your body may make more prolactin — t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Amenorrhea Diagnosis? | Since many things can cause amenorrhea, it may take time to find the exact reason behind your missed periods. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Amenorrhea Risk Factors? | Certain things can raise your chances of missing periods, whether it’s primary or secondary amenorrhea.
You’re more likely to have amenorrhea if you have:
• Family history of early menopause or missed periods
• Past medical procedures that affect your uterus
• Structural differences in your uterus, cervix, ovaries,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Amenorrhea Treatment? | Treatment for amenorrhea will focus on the condition that causes it.Hormone replacement therapyorbirth control pillscan help start your menstrual cycle again. A thyroid or pituitary disorder can be treated with medication. Physical abnormalities may need surgery.
If things such asstress, weight gain or loss, ordepress... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Amenorrhea Complications? | You may not have any problems from a few missed periods. But untreated amenorrhea can sometimes lead to more serious health issues.
Here’s what can happen:
Fertility problems.If you don’t ovulate (release eggs), it’s harder to get pregnant. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Takeaways? | Amenorrhea is when you don’t have a period, even though you’re old enough to have one. Natural causes include pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause.
If you haven’t had a period in at least three months and don’t know why, see your regular doctor or OB/GYN. It could be a sign of a hidden health issue that needs treat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Absence of Menstruation, Primary Amenorrhea FAQs? | How do I get my period back?
Treatment depends on what’s causing amenorrhea. If you have ovarian problems, hormone therapy can help get things back on track. Stress management, good nutrition, and maintaining a healthy weight may work in other cases. The best way to get your period back is to talk to your doctor.
How... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is an Absence Seizure? | Affecting about two of every 1,000 people, absence seizures (formerly called ''petit mal''seizures) are caused by abnormal and intense electrical activity in thebrain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Absence Seizures? | Scientists are unsure of the underlying reasons for absence seizures; however, some research suggests that genetics may play a role. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Child Abuse? | Child abuse refers to harm done to a child by a parent or someone else responsible for them, such as a family member, teacher, babysitter, coach, religious leader, or friend. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Abuse, Child the four main safeguarding issues? | The four major types of abuse that educators watch for are physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. Many abused children experience more than one type of abuse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do children cope with abuse? | Children may deal with abuse in different ways. Some might pull away from their usual activities. Others may stop taking care of their hygiene. Older children, such as teens, might turn to drugs or alcohol to deal with what they’re going through. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Abuse, Child multi-abuse? | Also called multi-type abuse, this happens when a child experiences more than one type of child abuse, such as physical abuse and sexual abuse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Signs of Child Abuse Aren’t Always Clear? | When you think of child abuse, your first thought may be of a child withbruisesor other marks that raise red flags. But the signs aren’t always so clear. Abuse can be physical, sexual, or emotional. A child may also be neglected, meaning their caregivers don’t fulfill their basic needs, such as food or safety. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Child Abuse? | Child abuse happens when someone harms a child’s body, emotional health, development, or well-being. There are four main types: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect.An abused child often experiences more than one type.
“So many children who are experiencing one form of maltreatment will experienc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Signs of Child Abuse? | Kids can get cuts andbruisesor showsigns of stressfor lots of reasons that are a normal part of childhood. So, it helps to know specific signs to look for, and trust your gut as you look at the whole picture of the child’s physical and emotional health. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Effects of Child Abuse? | Child abuse harms children in many ways. It has both immediate and long-term effects that can last a lifetime. In some cases, child abuse can be fatal.
“We know that we have about 2,000 kids every year that die in this country, so it can be life-threatening,” says Crichton.
The impact depends on many factors, such as... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Child Abuse Prevention? | There’s plenty you can do to prevent child abuse, both in your own home and community. One critical step is to manage parental stress. If you have a baby, for example, be aware that the baby will cry, sometimes for a long time. That’s normal, even if it can be really frustrating and stressful.
“I think just recognizin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Abuse, Child What to Do if You Suspect Abuse? | If you suspect child abuse, it’s important to report it. It isn’t a private matter or a family problem. A child’s physical and emotional well-being, and maybe even their life, could be in danger. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Abuse, Child Takeaways? | Child abuse can cause long-term physical and emotional harm. In some cases, it can even lead to death. Many children experience more than one type of abuse. The signs of child abuse can show up suddenly, but some may be subtle. Knowing about the signs can help identify children who are experiencing abuse. If you report... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Child Abuse FAQs? | How to heal after childhood abuse
This usually includes treating any injuries the child has and getting them help from a therapist who understands how abuse affects kids. The goal is to help the child heal both physically and emotionally.
What are the four main safeguarding issues?
The four major types of abuse that... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Epidermolysis Bullosa? | Epidermolysis bullosais a rare genetic condition that makesskinso fragile that it can tear orblisterat the slightest touch. Children born with it are often called “Butterfly Children” because their skin seems as fragile as a butterfly wing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acantholysis Bullosa Types? | There are five major types of epidermolysis bullosa. The kind you have depends on where yourblisterstend to form.
Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex:The most common type, it first shows up in newborns. It mainly affects the palms of the hands and soles of thefeet.
Junctional epidermolysis bullosa: While it also first appe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acantholysis Bullosa Causes? | Almost all types of epidermolysis bullosa run in families. If you inherited certain gene glitches from your parents, you will have it.
There’s one exception. Epidermolysis bullosa aquisita is the only type that’s not inherited. It happens because of a problem in yourimmune system. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acantholysis Bullosa Symptoms? | Usually, signs of epidermolysis bullosa first appear in babies ortoddlers. Painful skin blisters are the main symptom. They can form anywhere on the skin. Sometimes they also form on theeyes, or in parts of the throat,stomach, orbladder. If these blisters become infected or scar the skin, they cause more problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acantholysis Bullosa Diagnosis? | To confirm the condition, your doctor may take a small sample of skin and send it to a lab where experts will use a microscope to look at it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acantholysis Bullosa Tips for At-Home Care? | To help prevent blisters, you have to take special care of your skin.
Reduce friction.Use lotion to keep your skin moist and reduce friction. If you cover wounds, use only dressings that aren’t sticky, then loosely wrap again with rolled gauze. Wear loose-fitting clothes without tags, tight sleeves, or seams. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Acanthosis Nigricans? | Acanthosis nigricans(pronounced: ah-kan-THO-sis NY-gruh-kans)is a skin disorder that results in velvety, light-brown-to-black patches or marks that occur in areas of your skin that has folds, including the neck, armpits, groin, and under the breasts. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Acanthosis Nigricans Be Prevented? | When acanthosis nigricans is related to obesity, weight management is an important part of prevention. A diet that contributes to reduced insulin also can help prevent acanthosis nigricans. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can acanthosis nigricans go away on its own? | No, acanthosis nigricans will not go away on its own. However, your dermatologist may recommend skin care treatments to improve your skin's look. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the best treatment for acanthosis nigricans? | The best treatment for acanthosis nigricans is treating any underlying conditions causing it, like obesity or diabetes. If you have acanthosis nigricans for no obvious reason, creams, ointments, and other skin care products your dermatologist prescribes could be the best way to improve your symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What skin condition is similar to acanthosis nigricans? | Terra firma-forme dermatosis, or Duncan's dirty dermatosis, looks like acanthosis nigricans. It is a rare skin disorder that causes velvety, dark brown-blackish patches that look like dirt spots. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you have acanthosis nigricans on your face? | Yes, you can have acanthosis nigricans on your face, including your nose, mouth, and eyelids, but this is rare. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acanthosis Nigricans Symptoms? | One main sign of acanthosis nigricans is the thick, velvety, light-brown-to-black patch that often appears in the skin folds in the front or back of your neck, armpit, elbows, knees, belly button, or under your breast.
Acanthosis nigricans might also feel itchy and smell, but it doesn't cause pain.
Rarely, you might ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acanthosis Nigricans Causes? | Acanthosis nigricans can affect otherwise healthy people, or it can be associated with certain medical conditions. Sometimes, acanthosis nigricans is congenital (something a person is born with). It also can occur as a result of obesity or anendocrine(glandular) disorder.
It is frequently found in people with obesity ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acanthosis Nigricans Diagnosis? | A dermatologist can diagnose the condition by looking at your skin. Your doctor may also take your medical history and perform aphysical exam and blood teststo determine if another health condition, like prediabetes or thyroid disease, is causing your acanthosis nigricans.
In rare cases, your doctor may also test a sa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acanthosis Nigricans Treatment? | Eating a special diet can help reduce circulatinginsulinand may lead to some improvement of the acanthosis nigricans.
Treatments to improve skin appearance and lighten the skin area include Retin-A, 20% urea, alpha hydroxy acids, lactic acid, topicalvitamin D, and prescription-strengthsalicylic acid. These don't work ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acanthosis Nigricans Takeaways? | Acanthosis nigricans is a skin disorder that may happen in otherwise healthy people but often shows up in people with obesity, prediabetes, or diabetes. It may also be a sign of other hormonal and autoimmune conditions, and rarely cancer. See a dermatologist if you notice light-brown-to-black patches on your skin, espe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acanthosis Nigricans FAQs? | Can acanthosis nigricans go away on its own?
No, acanthosis nigricans will not go away on its own. However, your dermatologist may recommend skin care treatments to improve your skin's look.
What is the best treatment for acanthosis nigricans?
The best treatment for acanthosis nigricans is treating any underlying co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma? | Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare kind of cancer. It usually starts in the glands that make your saliva. There are four glands under yourtongue. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How rare is adenoid carcinoma? | Adenoid cystic carcinoma is rare. Less than 1% of head and neck cancers are ACC. Every year in the U.S., about 1,200 people get it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you cure adenoid cystic carcinoma? | ACC often returns, in about 30% of cases. ACC can come back up to 20 years after treatment. It's also more likely to move or spread to other body parts. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is ACC -- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma stage 4 ACC cancer? | Stage 4 (IV) ACC usually means the tumor is in nearby tissues. It may be in your jawbone, ear canal, or your facial nerves. Sometimes, the cancer cells are in your other organs, like the base of your skull or lungs. ACC rarely gets into your lymph nodes --- only about 5% to 10% of the time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Symptoms? | The first sign of ACC may be a painless lump inside your mouth. It's typically under your tongue or inside your cheek. These lumps usually grow slowly and don't hurt. You might have some trouble swallowing, or your voice might sound hoarse. With ACC symptoms, you may have:
• Muscle weakness
• Trouble breathing throug... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Diagnosis? | After your doctor reviews your medical history, they'll examine your mouth. They'll look at your facial motion and how your jaw moves. Your doctor will ask about your past history of cancer. They'll also ask about pain and numbness, or if your lump has been getting bigger.
Your doctor will measure the size of the lump... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Causes? | Doctors don't know the exact cause of adenoid cystic carcinoma. But they believe it comes from changes to your genes over time.
"There are some genetic mutations that have been associated with adenoid cystic carcinoma, but they don't run in families," says Roche. "It's a genetic mutation that just happens all of a sud... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Treatment? | The usual treatment for adenoid cystic carcinoma is surgery. You'll likely get radiation therapy next. You could also havechemotherapyor targeted therapy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Prognosis? | Recent studiesfor ACC point out that it isn't easy to predict how the tumor will grow or if it'll come back.Experts think it's in partbecauseACC is so rare. It may also be because there are so many different gene changes causing your tumor.
It can be hard to get rid of the cancer entirely. Tumors may come back years l... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACC -- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Takeaways? | Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare cancer, usually starting in your salivary glands. But ACC also forms in other areas, like your mouth, throat, or tear and sweat glands. Experts don't know the exact cause but gene changes may drive its growth. Doctors usually treat ACC with surgery, followed by radiation therapy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma FAQ? | How rare is adenoid carcinoma?
Adenoid cystic carcinoma is rare. Less than 1% of head and neck cancers are ACC. Every year in the U.S., about 1,200 people get it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who Is a Candidate for a Corpus Callosotomy? | A corpus callosotomy, sometimes called split-brain surgery, may be performed in people with the most extreme and uncontrollable forms ofepilepsy, when frequent seizures affect both sides of the brain. People considered for corpus callosotomy are typically those who do not respond to treatment withantiseizure medication... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Happens Before a Corpus Callosotomy? | Candidates for corpus callosotomy undergo an extensive pre-surgery evaluation -- including seizure monitoring,electroencephalography(EEG),magnetic resonance imaging(MRI), andpositron emission tomography(PET). These tests help the doctor pinpoint where the seizures begin and how they spread in the brain. It also helps t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Happens After a Corpus Callosotomy? | The patient generally stays in the hospital for two to four days. Most people having a corpus callosotomy will be able to return to their normal activities, including work or school, in six to eight weeks after surgery. Thehairnext to the incision will grow back over the area and hide the surgical scar. The person will... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Effective Is a Corpus Callosotomy? | Corpus callosotomy is successful in stopping drop attacks, oratonic seizuresin which a person suddenly loses muscle tone and falls to the ground, in about 50% to 75% of cases. This can decrease the risk of injury and improve the person's quality of life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita: What Is Hair Loss? | Hair loss can happen to anyone. Your genes, certain medical conditions, treatments for disease, and other factors can contribute to partial or, sometimes, total hair loss — not just on your head but on other parts of your body as well. Just as the types and causes of hair loss vary, so do the reactions of the many peop... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita: What Is Hair? | Hair grows everywhere on the human skin except on places such as the palms of our hands, the soles of our feet, our eyelids, and belly buttons, but many hair strands are so fine they’re virtually invisible. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita: Doescreatinecause hair loss? | This supplement, often used by athletes to provide energy to their muscles, likely does not cause hair loss. No studies have shown that hair loss is a side effect of creatine. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita: Do GLP-1 medications cause hair loss? | GLP-1 meds are popular weight loss drugs, but they do not cause hair loss. It does lead to rapid weight loss, which can trigger telogen effluvium, or stress shedding. This, in turn, can lead to thinning of your hair, but that typically does not last long before your hair regrows. Experts also think weight loss may affe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita: Can lifestyle cause hair loss? | Yes, certain lifestyle factors can lead to hair loss. Stress, for example, can contribute to telogen effluvium, which causes excess shedding of hair. A poor diet also can lead to hair loss. This includes eating too few calories as well as having too little iron, protein, biotin, and zinc in your diet. Smoking can cause... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita: How much hair loss is normal? | It’s normal to shed 50-150 hairs per day. That’s a tiny fraction of the approximately 100,000 hair follicles you have on your head. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Hair Loss Causes? | Doctors don’t know why certain hair follicles are programmed to have a shorter growth period than others. But several factors may influence hair loss, such as:
Hormones.Hormonal imbalance, such as abnormal levels of androgens (male hormones normally produced by both men and women), may lead to hair loss.
Genes.Genes ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Signs of Hair Loss? | Hair loss can be subtle and happen over a long period; it also can occur suddenly. The signs of hair loss depend on its causes and so does how you perceive your hair loss. These signs include:
Gradual thinningof hair on the top of your head. This occurs as a result of pattern baldness, the most common type of hair los... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Hair Loss Diagnosis? | Sometimes, hair loss occurs for obvious reasons, such as pattern baldness due to age, your genes, or chemotherapy. In some cases, though, identifying the cause of your hair loss can take some digging. Start the process as soon as you see signs of hair loss. The sooner your doctor identifies the cause, the sooner treatm... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Hair Loss Treatment? | Your doctor will treat your hair loss based on what caused it. Addressing that cause should solve the problem. But some types of hair loss are permanent. Treating the cause may prevent additional hair loss, but it won’t restore hair that you have already lost. For example, if you have lost hair because you have kept it... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita How to Prevent Hair Loss? | Not all hair loss can be prevented. It may be coded into your genes, for example, or it may be an unavoidable side effect of a necessary medical treatment, such as chemotherapy. But you can take steps to protect yourself from some types of hair loss.
“Eating a balanced, healthy diet, maintaining healthy hair care prac... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Living With Hair Loss? | Hair loss affects different people in different ways. Some people may not be bothered by it, while others may find it traumatizing.
“Hair loss can be very difficult to deal with on many levels,” says Abittan.
It often depends on the type of hair loss as well as what caused it and where it occurs, says Abittan. He poi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Takeaways? | Hair loss can happen for many reasons. In some cases, you can treat the cause and regrow your hair. But hair loss can be permanent, too.
See your doctor at the first signs of hair loss to figure out the cause and how it can be treated and, possibly, prevented in the future. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACC -- Aplasia Cutis Congenita Hair Loss FAQs? | Doescreatinecause hair loss?
This supplement, often used by athletes to provide energy to their muscles, likely does not cause hair loss. No studies have shown that hair loss is a side effect of creatine.
Do GLP-1 medications cause hair loss?
GLP-1 meds are popular weight loss drugs, but they do not cause hair loss.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | ACH: What Is Dwarfism? | Dwarfism is when a person is short in stature because of their genes or a medical reason. It’s defined by the advocacy groups Little People of the World Organization (LPOTW) and Little People of America (LPA) as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches or under, as a result of a medical or genetic condition. Other groups ex... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACH Dwarfism Symptoms? | Along with short stature, dwarfism has many other symptoms that can vary depending the type it is.
Disproportionate dwarfism symptoms
Disproportionate dwarfism usually doesn’t affect intellectual development unless a child has other rare conditions, includinghydrocephalus, or excess fluid around thebrain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACH Dwarfism Causes? | There are about 400 types of dwarfism. Causes of proportionate dwarfism include metabolic and hormonal disorders such as growth hormone deficiency.
The most common types of dwarfism, known as skeletal dysplasias, are genetic. Skeletal dysplasias are conditions of abnormal bone growth that cause disproportionate dwarfi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACH Dwarfism Genetics? | Skeletal dysplasiais caused by a genetic mutation. The gene mutation can occur spontaneously or can be inherited. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACH Dwarfism Diagnosis? | Some forms of dwarfism are evident in utero, at birth, or during infancy and can be diagnosed through X-rays and a physical exam. A diagnosis of achondroplasia, diastrophic dysplasia, or spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia can be confirmed throughgenetic testing. In some cases,prenatal testingis done if there is concern for s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACH Dwarfism Treatments? | Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent or lessen some of the problems that come with dwarfism. People with dwarfism related to growth hormone deficiency can be treated with growth hormone. For children with achondroplasia who still have the potential for growth, the FDA has approvedvosoritide(Voxzogo) to help s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are ACH Dwarfism Complications? | Disproportionate dwarfism causes changes to the limbs, back, and head size that could cause complications like these:
• Arthritis
• Back pain or breathing difficulties due to a hunched or swayed back
• Bowed legs
• Crowded teeth
• Delayed motor skills development
• Frequent ear infections and possibly hearing los... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Achalasia? | Achalasia happens when the processes that move food to yourstomachdon’t work properly. For food and liquids to pass from your mouth to your stomach, two things need to happen after you swallow. First, theesophagus(the tube that carries food to your stomach) has to move the food along by squeezing and relaxing. Once the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the main cause of achalasia? | Experts aren't sure what causes achalasia, but it may be related to autoimmune problems, viral infections, genetics, or a loss of nerve function. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the life expectancy of someone with achalasia? | People with achalasia have the same life expectancy as the average population. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is it achalasia or GERD? | Achalasia can feel a lot like GERD, but they are different — in achalasia, food comes back up from the esophagus, while in GERD, it comes up from the stomach. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the best drink for achalasia? | Drinking plenty of water while eating can help move food into the stomach. Carbonated drinks, like soda, may also help. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Achalasia Causes? | Experts aren’t sure why achalasia happens. But possible causes are:
• Genetics (it may be passed down from your parents)
• Autoimmune problems
• A viral infection
• A loss of nerve function (neurodegenerative)
Achalasia risk factors
People of all races can get achalasia. It’s found equally in men and women, howev... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Achalasia? | When you have achalasia, your esophagus muscles don't work properly, making it difficult for food to pass into the stomach. Other problems can happen depending on which of the three types of achalasia you have.
Type 1 achalasia.It’s also called classic achalasia. It means that your esophagus muscles do almost nothing ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Achalasia Symptoms? | The most common symptom of achalasia is trouble swallowing liquids and solid food. Food can also clog the esophagus, causing it to stretch and twist.
People with the condition may also have:
• Chest pain, especially after eating
• Food coming back up into the throat
• Heartburnand belching
• Weight loss
• Nightti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Achalasia Diagnosis? | Because the symptoms of achalasia look like those of other digestive disorders, such as heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), your doctor may treat you for something else first. If that doesn’t work, they probably will test you for achalasia using one of these methods.
Manometry.This is considered the most help... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Achalasia Treatment? | The goal of treatment is to relax and stretch the muscles in your lower esophagus. This should help food and liquids move into your stomach. Your age, symptoms, and other health conditions can also help doctors determine the best treatment.
Surgery
Surgery is the most successful achalasia treatment. With surgery, mos... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Achalasia? | There is no special diet for the condition, but you may discover on your own which foods pass through your esophagus more easily. A food diary may help you keep track of which foods cause symptoms. Paying attention to how you eat your food, and when you eat your meals is important. These tips may also help:
• Cut your... | local_scraped |
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