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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of HIV/AIDS? | Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), is an ongoing, also called chronic, condition. It's caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, also called HIV.HIVdamages the immune system so that the body is less able to fight infection and disease. IfHIVisn't treated, it can take years before it weakens the immune system ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of HIV/AIDS? | The symptoms ofHIVandAIDSvary depending on the person and the phase of infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of HIV/AIDS? | HIVis caused by a virus. It can spread through sexual contact, shooting of illicit drugs or use of shared needles, and contact with infected blood. It also can spread from parent to child during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding.
HIVdestroys white blood cells called CD4 T cells. These cells play a large role in h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of HIV/AIDS? | Anyone of any age, race, sex or sexual orientation can haveHIV/AIDS. However, you're at greatest risk ofHIV/AIDSif you:
• Have unprotected sex.Use a new latex or polyurethane condom every time you have sex. Anal sex is riskier than is vaginal sex. Your risk ofHIVincreases if you have more than one sexual partner.
• H... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of HIV/AIDS? | HIVinfection weakens your immune system. The infection makes you much more likely to get many infections and certain types of cancers. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of HIV/AIDS? | There's no vaccine to preventHIVinfection and no cure forHIV/AIDS. But you can protect yourself and others from infection.
To help prevent the spread ofHIV:
• Consider preexposure prophylaxis, also called PrEP.There are twoPrEPmedicines taken by mouth, also called oral, and onePrEPmedicine given in the form of a shot... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Hives and angioedema? | Hives — also known as urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) — is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts that range in size from small spots to large blotches. Hives can be triggered by many situations and substances, including certain foods and medications.
Angioedema can arise with hives or alone. It causes swelling in the de... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Hives and angioedema? | For most people who experience acute hives and angioedema, the exact cause can't be identified. The conditions are sometimes caused by:
• Foods.Many foods can trigger reactions in people with sensitivities. Shellfish, fish, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, eggs and milk are frequent offenders.
• Medications.Many medications ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Hives and angioedema? | Hives and angioedema are common. You may be at increased risk of hives and angioedema if you:
• Have had hives or angioedema before
• Have had other allergic reactions
• Have a family history of hives, angioedema or hereditary angioedema | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Hives and angioedema? | Severe angioedema can be life-threatening if swelling of the tongue or in the throat blocks the airway. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Hives and angioedema? | To lower your likelihood of experiencing hives or angioedema, take the following precautions:
• Avoid known triggers.If you know what has triggered your hives, try to avoid that substance.
• Bathe and change your clothes.If pollen or animal contact has triggered your hives in the past, take a bath or shower and chang... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Hyperhidrosis? | The main symptom of hyperhidrosis is heavy sweating. This goes beyond the sweating from being in a hot environment, exercising, or feeling anxious or stressed. The type of hyperhidrosis that usually affects the hands, feet, underarms or face causes at least one episode a week when you're awake. And the sweating usually... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Hyperhidrosis? | Sweating is the body's mechanism to cool itself. The nervous system automatically triggers sweat glands when your body temperature rises. Sweating also occurs, especially on your palms, when you're nervous.
Primary hyperhidrosis is caused by faulty nerve signals that trigger eccrine sweat glands to become overactive. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Hyperhidrosis? | Risk factors for hyperhidrosis include:
• Having a blood relative, such as a parent, sibling or grandparent, who sweats heavily
• Taking medicines or supplements that cause sweating
• Having a medical condition that causes sweating | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Hyperhidrosis? | Complications of hyperhidrosis include:
• Infections.People who sweat a lot are more prone to skin infections.
• Social and emotional effects.Having clammy or dripping hands and sweat-soaked clothes can be embarrassing. Your condition may affect your pursuit of work and educational goals. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Infant reflux? | Most of the time, infant reflux isn't a cause for concern. It's not usual for stomach contents to have enough acid to irritate the throat or esophagus and cause symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Infant reflux? | In infants, the ring of muscle between the esophagus and the stomach is not yet fully developed. This muscle is called the lower esophageal sphincter, also known as LES. When the LES is not fully developed, it allows stomach contents to flow back up into the esophagus. Over time, the LES typically matures. It opens whe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Infant reflux? | Infant reflux is common. But some things make it more likely that a baby will have infant reflux. These include:
• Premature birth.
• Lung conditions, such as cystic fibrosis.
• Conditions that affect the nervous system, such as cerebral palsy.
• Previous surgery on the esophagus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Infant reflux? | Infant reflux usually gets better on its own. It rarely causes problems for babies.
If your baby has a more serious condition such as GERD, your baby's growth may lag behind that of other children. Some research suggests that babies who have frequent episodes of spitting up might be more likely to develop GERD later i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Juvenile idiopathic arthritis? | Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis in children under the age of 16.
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis can cause persistent joint pain, swelling and stiffness. Some children may experience symptoms for only a few months, while others have sym... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Juvenile idiopathic arthritis? | The most common signs and symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis are:
• Pain.While your child might not complain of joint pain, you may notice that he or she limps — especially first thing in the morning or after a nap.
• Swelling.Joint swelling is common but is often first noticed in larger joints such as the kne... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Juvenile idiopathic arthritis? | Juvenile idiopathic arthritis occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own cells and tissues. It's not known why this happens, but both heredity and environment seem to play a role. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Juvenile idiopathic arthritis? | Some forms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis are more common in girls. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Juvenile idiopathic arthritis? | Several serious complications can result from juvenile idiopathic arthritis. But keeping a careful watch on your child's condition and seeking appropriate medical attention can greatly reduce the risk of these complications:
• Eye problems.Some forms can cause eye inflammation. If this condition is left untreated, it ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Latex allergy? | Latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins found in natural rubber latex, a product made from the rubber tree. If you have a latex allergy, your body mistakes latex for a harmful substance.
Latex allergy may cause itchy skin and hives or even anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a possibly life-threatening condition that ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Latex allergy? | If you're allergic to latex, you're likely to have symptoms after touching latex rubber products, such as gloves or balloons. You also can have symptoms if you breathe in latex particles that are released into the air when someone removes latex gloves.
Latex allergy symptoms range from mild to serious. A reaction depe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Latex allergy? | In a latex allergy, the immune system identifies latex as a harmful substance and triggers certain antibodies to fight it off. The next time there is a latex exposure, these antibodies tell the immune system to release histamine and other chemicals into the bloodstream. This process produces a range of allergy symptoms... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Latex allergy? | Certain people are at greater risk of developing a latex allergy:
• People with spina bifida.The risk of latex allergy is highest in people with spina bifida — a birth defect that affects the development of the spine. People with this disorder often are exposed to latex products through early and frequent healthcare. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Macular degeneration, wet? | Wet macular degeneration is an eye condition that causes blurred vision or reduced central vision. It is a type of age-related macular degeneration where blood vessels leak fluid or blood into part of the retina known as the macula (MAK-u-luh). The macula is responsible for central vision.
Wet macular degeneration is ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Macular degeneration, wet? | Wet macular degeneration symptoms usually appear suddenly and worsen quickly. They may include:
• Visual distortions, such as straight lines that seem to be bent.
• Reduced central vision in one or both eyes.
• The need for brighter light when reading or doing close-up work.
• Difficulty adjusting to low light leve... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Macular degeneration, wet? | No one knows the exact cause of wet macular degeneration, but it develops in people who have dry macular degeneration. Of all people with age-related macular degeneration, about 20% have the wet form.
Wet macular degeneration can develop in different ways:
• Vision loss caused by irregular blood vessel growth.Sometim... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Macular degeneration, wet? | Factors that may increase the risk of macular degeneration include:
• Age.This disease is most common in people over 50.
• Family history and genetics.This disease has a hereditary component, meaning it can run in families. Researchers have identified several genes linked to the condition.
• Race.Macular degeneratio... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Macular degeneration, wet? | People whose wet macular degeneration has progressed to central vision loss have a higher risk of depression and social isolation. With profound loss of vision, people may see visual hallucinations. This condition is known as Charles Bonnet syndrome. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Macular degeneration, wet? | It's important to have routine eye exams to identify early signs of macular degeneration. The following measures may help reduce the risk of developing wet macular degeneration:
• Manage all other medical conditions.For example, if you have cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure, take your medicine and follow y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Wet macular degeneration of Macular degeneration, wet? | • Symptoms&causes
• Diagnosis&treatment
• Doctors&departments
• Care atMayoClinic | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Mesenteric lymphadenitis? | Possible symptoms of mesenteric lymphadenitis include:
• Pain in the stomach area, often on the lower right side, but the pain can be more spread out.
• General tenderness of the stomach area.
• Fever.
• Enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes.
Depending on what's causing the condition, symptoms also might include:
• Dia... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Mesenteric lymphadenitis? | The most common cause of mesenteric lymphadenitis is a viral infection, such as gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is often called stomach flu. This infection causes inflammation and swelling in the lymph nodes in the thin tissue that attaches the intestine to the back of the wall around the stomach area, called mesenter... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Mesenteric lymphadenitis? | Any infection that causes inflammation and swelling in the lymph nodes in the tissue that attaches the bowel to the abdominal wall increases the risk of mesenteric lymphadenitis.
Conditions that raise the risk of mesenteric lymphadenitis include:
• Viral or bacterial gastroenteritis.
• Inflammatory bowel disease.
•... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Myelofibrosis? | Myelofibrosis is a kind of bone marrow cancer. Bone marrow is the soft matter inside the bones where blood cells are made. Myelofibrosis causes scarring in the bone marrow. This makes it hard for the bone marrow to make healthy blood cells.
Myelofibrosis sometimes happens on its own. This is called primary myelofibros... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Myelofibrosis? | Myelofibrosis signs and symptoms may include:
• Feeling tired, weak or short of breath.
• Pain or fullness below the ribs on the left side.
• Easy bruising.
• Easy bleeding.
• Sweating a lot while sleeping, so that you wake feeling covered in sweat.
• Fever.
• Bone pain.
• Feeling full after eating a small amou... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Myelofibrosis? | It's often not clear what causes myelofibrosis. This cancer happens in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft matter inside the bones where blood cells are made.
The bone marrow makes cells called blood stem cells that can become other kinds of cells. When needed, these stem cells can turn into the blood cells that ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Myelofibrosis? | Although the cause of myelofibrosis often isn't known, healthcare professionals have found some things that might raise the risk. Risk factors include:
• Increasing age.Myelofibrosis can affect anyone, but it's most often diagnosed in people older than 50.
• Another blood cell condition.A small portion of people with... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Myelofibrosis? | Complications that may result from myelofibrosis include: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Nicotine dependence? | Nicotine dependence happens when your body craves nicotine and you can't stop using it. Nicotine is the chemical in smoked tobacco that causes the urge to smoke. The chemical brings on pleasant feelings, but these effects are short-lived. So you have another cigarette, cigar or pipe bowl.
The more you use smoked tobac... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Nicotine dependence? | Symptoms of nicotine dependence can include the following:
• You can't stop smoking.You've made one or more serious attempts to stop without long-term success.
• You smoke within 30 minutes of waking up.The sooner you start smoking after waking and the more cigarettes you smoke during the day, the more dependent on n... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Nicotine dependence? | Nicotine is the chemical in tobacco that keeps you smoking tobacco. Nicotine reaches the brain within seconds of taking a puff. In the brain, nicotine increases the release of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. These brain chemicals help control mood and behavior.
When you're using nicotine, the reward center i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Nicotine dependence? | Anyone who smokes or uses other forms of tobacco is at risk of becoming dependent. Factors that influence who is likely to use tobacco include:
• Age.Most people begin smoking during childhood or the teen years. The younger you are when you begin smoking, the greater the chance of nicotine dependence.
• Genetics.The ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Nicotine dependence? | Tobacco smoke has hundreds of harmful chemicals in it. At least 69 of those chemicals can cause cancer. Even "all-natural" or herbal cigarettes have harmful chemicals.
People who smoke cigarettes are much more likely to develop and die of certain diseases than are people who don't smoke. But smoking can cause many dif... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Nicotine dependence? | The best way to prevent nicotine dependence is to not start using tobacco.
The best way to keep children from smoking is to not smoke yourself. Children whose parents do not smoke or who successfully quit smoking are much less likely to take up smoking. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Occupational asthma? | Occupational asthma is a type of asthma caused by breathing in fumes, gases, dust or other substances while on the job. These substances can trigger an immune system response that changes how the lungs work. Occupational asthma also is called work-related asthma.
In asthma, the airways narrow and swell. They also may ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Occupational asthma? | Occupational asthma symptoms may include:
• Wheezing.
• Coughing.
• Shortness of breath.
• Chest tightness.
Other possible symptoms may include:
• Runny nose.
• Stuffy nose.
• Itchy or watery eyes.
Occupational asthma symptoms depend on the substance you're exposed to, how long and how often you're exposed, an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Occupational asthma? | More than 400 workplace substances have been identified as possible triggers of occupational asthma. These substances include:
• Animal proteinsfound in dander, hair, scales, fur, saliva and body wastes.
• Chemicalsused to make paints, varnishes, adhesives, laminates and soldering resin. Other examples include chemic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Occupational asthma? | The more you're exposed to an irritant, the greater the risk of developing occupational asthma. In addition, you will have increased risk if:
• You have existing allergies or asthma.Although this can increase your risk, many people who have allergies or asthma do jobs that expose them to lung irritants and never have ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Occupational asthma? | The longer you're exposed to a substance that can cause occupational asthma, the worse your symptoms may become. Also, the longer you're exposed, the longer it will take for symptoms to improve after exposure stops. In some cases, exposure to airborne asthma triggers can cause permanent changes to your lungs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Occupational asthma? | The best way to prevent occupational asthma is to control exposure to chemicals and other substances that are known to be irritating. Workplaces can set up controls to prevent exposures, use less harmful substances and provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers.
Medicines may help relieve symptoms and con... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Peanut allergy? | Peanut allergy is a condition that causes the body's germ-fighting immune system to react to peanuts. It's one of the most common causes of a life-threatening allergic reaction to food. This life-threatening reaction is known as anaphylaxis.
Peanut allergy has been increasing in children. Even if you or your child has... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Peanut allergy? | An allergic response to peanuts usually occurs within minutes after exposure. Peanut allergy signs and symptoms can include:
• Skin reactions, such as hives, redness or swelling.
• Itching or tingling in or around the mouth and throat.
• Digestive problems, such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting.
• Ti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Peanut allergy? | Peanut allergy occurs when the immune system flags peanut proteins as harmful. When exposed to peanuts, the immune system releases symptom-causing chemicals into the bloodstream. These chemicals cause an allergic reaction.
Direct and cross-contact with peanuts could cause a reaction:
• Direct contact.The most common ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Peanut allergy? | It isn't clear why some people develop allergies while others don't. However, people with certain risk factors have a greater chance of developing peanut allergy.
Peanut allergy risk factors include:
• Age.Food allergies are most common in children, especially toddlers and infants. As a person grows, the digestive sy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Peanut allergy? | Complications of peanut allergy can include anaphylaxis. Children and adults who have a severe peanut allergy are especially at risk of having this life-threatening reaction. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Peanut allergy? | Studies have shown a strong link between early peanut exposure and lower food allergy risk. In the studies, peanuts were introduced to high-risk babies and children from 4 months to 3 years old. By doing so, their food allergy risk was reduced up to 80%. Children at risk of peanut allergy include those with mild to sev... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Popliteal artery aneurysm? | A popliteal artery aneurysm is an irregular bulge that occurs in the wall of the artery located behind the knee joint. It is a type of lower extremity aneurysm. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Popliteal artery aneurysm? | You might not notice any symptoms. The first symptom may be pain in the lower leg that occurs with walking, called claudication. Other symptoms of a popliteal artery aneurysm include:
• Knee pain.
• Lower leg pain.
• Swelling behind the knee.
• Pulsing feeling behind the knee. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Popliteal artery aneurysm? | An aneurysm is a ballooning in a weak spot in an artery wall. Many different things can cause the popliteal artery wall to become weak, including:
• Atherosclerosis.
• High blood pressure.
• Wear and tear of the popliteal artery due to repeat use of the knee joint. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Popliteal artery aneurysm? | Popliteal artery aneurysms are rare. They are more common in men than in women.
Popliteal artery aneurysm often occurs in men with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a swelling of the wall of the body's main artery, called the aorta. Anyone diagnosed with popliteal artery aneurysm should ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Popliteal artery aneurysm? | Complications of popliteal artery aneurysm include blood clots. Blood clots can cause a severe lack of blood flow in the lower leg.
A severe lack of blood flow can cause the following symptoms:
• A change in skin color in the affected area.
• No pulse behind the knee.
• Skin in the affected area feels cold.
• Numb... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Popliteal artery aneurysm? | Smoking and high blood pressure increase the risk of blood vessel problems that can lead to popliteal artery and other aneurysms. Following a heart-healthy lifestyle can help prevent heart disease and blood vessel damage.
Try these heart-healthy tips:
• Do not smoke.
• Eat a nutritious diet.
• Get regular exercise. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Primary progressive aphasia? | Primary progressive aphasia (uh-FAY-zhuh) is a rare nervous system condition that affects a person's ability to communicate. People who have primary progressive aphasia can have trouble expressing their thoughts and understanding or finding words.
Symptoms develop gradually, often before age 65. They get worse over ti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Primary progressive aphasia? | Primary progressive aphasia symptoms vary based on which part of the brain's language areas are involved. The condition has three types. Each type causes different symptoms. Symptoms develop over time and gradually get worse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Primary progressive aphasia? | Primary progressive aphasia is caused by a shrinking of certain areas of the brain, known as lobes. In primary progressive aphasia, the frontal, temporal or parietal lobes are affected. When areas of the brain shrink, it's called atrophy. The atrophy caused by primary progressive aphasia mainly happens on the left side... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Primary progressive aphasia? | Risk factors for primary progressive aphasia include:
• Learning disabilities.People who had a childhood learning disability such as dyslexia may have a higher risk of developing primary progressive aphasia.
• Certain gene changes.Although primary progressive aphasia most often happens randomly, rare gene changes hav... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Primary progressive aphasia? | People with primary progressive aphasia eventually lose the ability to speak and write. This may take anywhere from 3 to 15 years. People with the condition also have trouble understanding written and spoken language.
As the disease progresses, other mental skills such as memory, planning and organizing can be affecte... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Radiation sickness? | Radiation sickness is damage to the body caused by a large dose of radiation often received over a short time. This is called acute radiation sickness. The amount of radiation absorbed by the body, called the absorbed dose, determines how bad the illness will be.
Radiation sickness also is called acute radiation syndr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Radiation sickness? | The severity of radiation sickness symptoms depends on how much radiation you've absorbed. How much you absorb depends on the strength of the radiated energy, the time of your exposures, and the distance between you and the source of radiation.
Symptoms also are affected by the type of exposure, such as total or parti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Radiation sickness? | Radiation sickness is caused by being exposed to a high dose of radiation. Radiation is the energy released from atoms as either a wave or a tiny particle of matter.
Radiation sickness happens when high-energy radiation damages or destroys certain cells in the body. Areas of the body most at risk of being affected by ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Radiation sickness? | Being exposed to a source of high-dose radiation increases the risk of radiation sickness. Sources of high-dose radiation include:
• An accident at a nuclear industrial facility.
• An attack on a nuclear industrial facility.
• A small radioactive device going off.
• An explosive device that sends out radioactive ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Radiation sickness? | Having radiation sickness can contribute to both short-term and long-term mental health problems, such as grief, fear and anxiety about:
• Experiencing a radioactive accident or attack.
• Mourning friends or family who haven't survived.
• Dealing with the uncertainty of a mysterious and potentially fatal illness.
•... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Radiation sickness? | In the event of a radiation emergency, listen to the radio or watch television to hear what protective actions local, state and federal authorities recommend. Those actions depend on the situation, but you will be told to either stay in place or evacuate your area. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Rheumatoid arthritis? | Rheumatoid arthritis is an ongoing, called chronic, condition that causes pain, swelling and irritation, called inflammation, in the joints. But it also can damage other parts of the body. These may include the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
Rheumatoid arthritis happens when the immune system attacks its ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis? | Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include:
• Painful, warm, swollen joints.
• Joint stiffness that most often is worse in the mornings and after periods of rest. It can last for 45 minutes or longer.
• Tiredness, fever and not wanting to eat.
Rheumatoid arthritis may affect just a few joints at first. Most often... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Rheumatoid arthritis? | Experts don't know the cause of rheumatoid arthritis. But it's a condition in which the immune system attacks healthy joint tissue by mistake, called autoimmune.
The cause is likely a mix of genetic changes and factors from outside the body, called environmental. Hormones may play a role. An infection with certain vir... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Rheumatoid arthritis? | Factors that may increase your risk of rheumatoid arthritis include:
• Your sex.People assigned female at birth are more likely than those assigned male at birth to get rheumatoid arthritis.
• Age.Rheumatoid arthritis can happen at any age. But most often it begins in middle age. Children and young teens may get a re... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Rheumatoid arthritis? | Rheumatoid arthritis increases the risk of getting:
• Osteoporosis.Rheumatoid arthritis itself, and some medicines used to treat it, can increase the risk of this condition. Osteoporosis weakens bones and makes them more likely to break.
• Rheumatoid nodules.These firm bumps of tissue most often form around pressure ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Shellfish allergy? | Shellfish allergy is an atypical response by the body's immune system to proteins in certain marine animals. Marine animals in the shellfish category include crustaceans and mollusks. Examples are shrimp, crabs, lobster, squid, oysters, scallops and snails.
Shellfish is a common food allergy. Some people with shellfis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Shellfish allergy? | Shellfish allergy symptoms generally start within minutes to an hour after eating or having contact with shellfish. They may include:
• Hives
• Itchy, irritated skin
• Nasal stuffiness (congestion)
• Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat, or other parts of the body
• Wheezing or trouble breathing
• Coughi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Shellfish allergy? | All food allergies are caused by an immune system overreaction. Your immune system identifies a harmless substance as being harmful. This substance is called an allergen. In shellfish allergy, your immune system mistakenly identifies a certain protein in shellfish as harmful. Your immune system is how your body protect... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Shellfish allergy? | You're at increased risk of developing shellfish allergy if allergies of any type are common in your family.
Though people of any age can develop shellfish allergy, it's more common in adults. In fact, shellfish allergy is the most common food allergy in adults. Among adults, shellfish allergy is more common in women.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Shellfish allergy? | In severe cases, shellfish allergy can lead to anaphylaxis, a dangerous allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.
When you have shellfish allergy, you may be at increased risk of anaphylaxis if you have:
• Asthma
• Allergic reactions to very small amounts of shellfish (extreme sensitivity)
• History of food-i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Shellfish allergy? | If you have shellfish allergy, the only way to avoid an allergic reaction is to avoid all shellfish and products that contain shellfish. Even trace amounts of shellfish can cause a severe reaction in some people. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)? | It's normal to feel nervous in some social situations. For example, going on a date or giving a presentation may cause that feeling of butterflies in your stomach. But in social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, everyday interactions cause significant anxiety, self-consciousness and embarrassment because you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)? | Feelings of shyness or discomfort in certain situations aren't necessarily signs of social anxiety disorder, particularly in children. Comfort levels in social situations vary, depending on personality traits and life experiences. Some people are naturally reserved and others are more outgoing.
In contrast to everyday... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)? | Like many other mental health conditions, social anxiety disorder likely arises from a complex interaction of biological and environmental factors. Possible causes include:
• Inherited traits.Anxiety disorders tend to run in families. However, it isn't entirely clear how much of this may be due to genetics and how muc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)? | Several factors can increase the risk of developing social anxiety disorder, including:
• Family history.You're more likely to develop social anxiety disorder if your biological parents or siblings have the condition.
• Negative experiences.Children who experience teasing, bullying, rejection, ridicule or humiliation... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)? | Left untreated, social anxiety disorder can control your life. Anxieties can interfere with work, school, relationships or enjoyment of life. This disorder can cause:
• Low self-esteem
• Trouble being assertive
• Negative self-talk
• Hypersensitivity to criticism
• Poor social skills
• Isolation and difficult soc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)? | There's no way to predict what will cause someone to develop an anxiety disorder, but you can take steps to reduce the impact of symptoms if you're anxious:
• Get help early.Anxiety, like many other mental health conditions, can be harder to treat if you wait.
• Keep a journal.Keeping track of your personal life can ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Sprained ankle? | A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can stretch or tear the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that help hold your ankle bones together.
Ligaments help stabilize joints, preventing excessive movement. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments are fo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Sprained ankle? | Signs and symptoms of a sprained ankle vary depending on the severity of the injury. They may include:
• Pain, especially when you bear weight on the affected foot
• Tenderness when you touch the ankle
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Restricted range of motion
• Instability in the ankle
• Popping sensation or sound at t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Sprained ankle? | A sprain occurs when your ankle is forced to move out of its normal position, which can cause one or more of the ankle's ligaments to stretch, partially tear or tear completely.
Causes of a sprained ankle might include:
• A fall that causes your ankle to twist
• Landing awkwardly on your foot after jumping or pivoti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Sprained ankle? | Factors that increase your risk of a sprained ankle include:
• Sports participation.Ankle sprains are a common sports injury, particularly in sports that require jumping, cutting action, or rolling or twisting of the foot such as basketball, tennis, football, soccer and trail running.
• Uneven surfaces.Walking or run... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Sprained ankle? | Failing to treat a sprained ankle properly, engaging in activities too soon after spraining your ankle or spraining your ankle repeatedly might lead to the following complications:
• Chronic ankle pain
• Chronic ankle joint instability
• Arthritis in the ankle joint | local_scraped |
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