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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Is COVID-19? | COVID-19is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that can trigger what doctors call a respiratory tract infection. In early 2020, the World Health Organization identified SARS-CoV-2 as a new type ofcoronavirus. The outbreak quickly spread around the world. It can affect your upper respiratory tract (sinuses, nose, and throa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): How Are Mood Disorders Linked to Severe COVID-19? | If you have preexisting mood disorders, you may be at high risk for hospitalization or death but not necessarily severe COVID-19. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): Is there more than one strain of SARS-CoV-2? | Yes, the COVID-19 virus continues to mutate and there are several variants that are now spreading. Some are more contagious as well as more deadly than the original virus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long will the coronavirus last? | There's no way to tell how long the pandemic will continue. There are many factors, including the public's efforts to slow the spread, researchers' work to learn more about the virus, their search for a treatment, and the success of the vaccines. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): Is COVID-19 worse than the flu? | Unlike the flu, a lot of people aren't immune to the coronavirus, and because it has been mutating with new strains. If you do catch it, the virus triggers your body to make things called antibodies. Researchers are looking at whether the antibodies give you protection against catching it again. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): Is COVID-19 seasonal like the flu? | While scientists hoped initially thathigher temperaturesand humidity levels might help slow the spread of the coronavirus, that was not the case. Experts advise caution and say thorough public health efforts have more influence than weather on the spread. Also, past flu pandemics have happened year-round. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): How does COVID-19 spread? | COVID-19 mainlyspreads from person to person. People release respiratory fluids during exhalation (e.g., quiet breathing, speaking, singing, exercise, coughing, sneezing) in the form of droplets across a spectrum of sizes. These droplets carry viruses and transmit infection. The largest droplets settle out of the air r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Coronavirus (COVID-19) community spread? | Doctors and health officials use this term when they don't know the source of the infection. With COVID-19, it usually refers to someone who gets the virus even though they haven't been exposed to someone who has COVID-19. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): How fast is it spreading? | The number of people infected or re-infected by COVID-19 changes every day. See ournews storyfor the latest updates on this developing story. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How contagious is the coronavirus? | The transmission rate is relatively high. Early research has estimated that one person who has it can spread it to between 2 and 3.5 others. By comparison, one person who has the seasonal flu will pass it to between 1.1 and 2.3 others. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can coronavirus be transmitted through groceries, packages, or food? | You're much more likely to get COVID-19 from another person than from packages, groceries, or food. If you're in ahigh-risk group, stay home and use a delivery service or have a friend shop for you. Have them leave the items outside your front door, if you can. If you do your own shopping, wear a high-quality face mask... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): protect you from infection? | A mask is an added layer of protection for everyone, on top of vaccines and social distancing efforts. You can spread the virus when you talk or cough, even if you don't know that you have it or if you aren't showing signs of infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): Is it safe to travel during a pandemic? | Crowded places can raise your chances of getting COVID-19. It’s important to check the status of COVID-19 transmissions in the area where you travel before you go and take the necessary precautions while there. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How can you help stop the spread of the coronavirus? | Because thevirus spreads from person to person, it's important to limit your contact with other people as much as possible. and avoid large gatherings. Most states and cities have lifted restrictions but this doesn't mean the virus is gone. Continue to follow safety practices such as wearing a high-quality cloth face m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is there a cure for the coronavirus? | There's no cure yet, but researchers are working hard to find one. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the recovery rate for coronavirus? | Scientists and researchers are constantly tracking COVID-19 infections and recoveries. But they don't have information about the outcome of every infection. Early estimates predict that the overallCOVID-19 recovery ratewill be between 97% and 99.75%. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): ? | Yes. This is another reason to stay vigilant against becoming infected and transmitting the virus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Are coronaviruses new? | Coronaviruses were first identified in the 1960s. Almost everyone gets a coronavirus infection at least once in their life, most likely as a young child. In the United States, regular coronaviruses are more common in the fall and winter, but anyone can come down with a coronavirus infection at any time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptoms of COVID-19? | The main symptoms include:
• Fever
• Coughing
• Shortness of breath
• Trouble breathing
• Fatigue
• Chills, sometimes with shaking
• Body aches
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Congestion/runny nose
• Loss of smell or taste
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
The virus can lead topneumonia, respiratory failure, heart problems,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of the New Coronavirus? | Researchers aren't sure what caused it, and investigations as to its origin are ongoing. There's more than one type of coronavirus. They're common in people and in animals including bats, camels, cats, and cattle. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is similar to MERS and SARS. They all came from bats. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus Risk Factors? | Anyone can get COVID-19, and most infections are mild. The older you are, the higher your risk of severe illness.
You also a have higher chance of serious illness if you have one of these health conditions:
• Chronic kidney disease
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• A weakened immune system because of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus Transmission? | How does COVID-19 spread?
COVID-19 mainlyspreads from person to person. People release respiratory fluids during exhalation (e.g., quiet breathing, speaking, singing, exercise, coughing, sneezing) in the form of droplets across a spectrum of sizes. These droplets carry viruses and transmit infection. The largest dropl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus Diagnosis? | Call your doctor or local health department if you think you've been exposed and have symptoms like:
• Fever of 100 F or higher
• Cough
• Trouble breathing
Home testing has advanced considerably since the beginning of the pandemic and you can readily test yourself.Otherwise, testing facilities are readily available... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus Prevention? | Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a key part of prevention. But you should also take these steps:
• Cover your nose and mouth in public.If you have COVID-19, you can spread it even if you don't feel sick. Wear a mask to protect others. This isn't a replacement for social distancing. You still need to keep a 6-foo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus Vaccine? | The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older be vaccinated. There are fourvaccines, which have been granted FDA approval; Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna, Novavax, and Johnson & Johnson. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus Treatment? | There's no specific treatment for COVID-19. People who get a mild case need care to ease their symptoms, like rest, fluids, and fever control. Take over-the-counter medicine for a sore throat, body aches, and fever. But don't giveaspirinto children or teens younger than 19.
You might have heard that you shouldn't take... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus (COVID-19) COVID-19 Outlook? | Every case is different. You may have mild flu-like symptoms for a few days after exposure, then get better. But some cases can be severe or fatal.
Symptoms can also linger for weeks, even if they're mild.
More than a third of people older than 18 who have signs of the virus aren't totally recovered 2 or 3 weeks late... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Past Coronaviruses? | Are coronaviruses new?
Coronaviruses were first identified in the 1960s. Almost everyone gets a coronavirus infection at least once in their life, most likely as a young child. In the United States, regular coronaviruses are more common in the fall and winter, but anyone can come down with a coronavirus infection at a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Daniel Campbell, PA-C: What makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider? | In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs?The primary care provider is a leader and ally in health. They are responsible for applying best practices and coordinating care to achieve optimal health outcomes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Daniel Campbell, PA-C: In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? | Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time?I cherish time with my family above all else; however, I also enjoy cooking, exercising, woodworking, and spending time outdoors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Daniel Campbell, PA-C: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? | Patients love Circle Medical because we are a…full-service primary care clinic, with over 350 board-certified providers offering easy-to-access care in 26 states. Circle Medical accepts most PPO insurance and Medicare, has no membership fees, and makes it easy to schedule same or next-day appointments that you can atte... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Early Signs of Diabetes? | Bothtypes of diabeteshave some of the same telltale warning signs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can diabetes cause headaches? | Headache may be a symptom ofhypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. It happens when your sugar or glucose level drops very low. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Early Warning Signs of Type 1 Diabetes vs. Type 2 Diabetes? | How can you tell if you have diabetes? Most early symptoms are due to higher-than-normal glucose levels in your blood. While symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are the same, there's a difference in how they appear.
Intype 1 diabetes, symptoms show up quickly, in just a few days or weeks, especially in children. Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Early Signs of Diabetes in Women vs. Men? | There's no major difference in early diabetes signs between men and women, but there may be a few contrasts. Women with the condition may have vaginal yeast infections and urinary tract infections more often, while men with untreated diabetes tend to lose muscle mass. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Early Signs of Diabetes in Children? | Early symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children
Type 1 diabetes can happen at any age but tends to crop up in children aged 5 to 6 and 11 to 13. Researchers think this is due to hormones at these ages. Symptoms include:
• Extreme hunger or thirst
• Peeing more often, including wetting the bed
• Extreme tiredness
• B... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Early Signs of Gestational Diabetes? | High blood sugar duringpregnancyusually has no symptoms. You might feel a little thirstier than normal, have to pee more often, have a dry mouth, or feel tired. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Warning Signs of Diabetes Complications? | Signs of type 2 diabetes complications may include:
• Slow-healing sores or cuts
• Itchy skin (usually around the vaginal or groin area)
• Frequent yeast infections
• Recent weight gain
• Velvety, dark skin changes of the neck, armpit, and groin, calledacanthosis nigricans
• Numbness and tingling of the hands and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetes Warning Signs When to Call Your Doctor? | If you're older than 45 or have other risks for diabetes, it's important to get tested. When you spot the condition early, you can avoid nerve damage,hearttrouble, and other complications.
As a general rule, call your doctor if you:
• Feel sick to your stomach, weak, and very thirsty
• Are peeing a lot
• Have a bad... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetes Warning Signs Takeaways? | Diabetes often starts with mild symptoms such as feeling very hungry and tired, needing to pee a lot, being very thirsty, having a dry mouth, itchy skin, and blurry vision. Type 1 diabetes symptoms appear quickly and are more severe, whiletype 2 symptomsdevelop slowly. It's important to see a doctor if you have symptom... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Editorial Integrity? | Our mission is to bring you the most objective, trustworthy, and accurate health information. Our daily goal is to ensure that WebMD is your practical and relevant content source for health and medicine.
We are committed to providing information on a wide variety of health topics, and rather than filtering certain typ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Editorial Policy Our Content Is Different? | It's more reliable. In a medium often accused of providing outdated and inaccurate information, WebMD stands out as a credible, authoritative source of health information.
Our news and feature stories are based on our editors' selections of the most important and relevant health events occurring on a given day. Our ne... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Editorial Policy Original Content Process? | The content that we produce and the news that we feature is determined by our staff of physicians and medical journalists. It contains the latest information from reliable sources including the most important peer-reviewed medical journals, announcements from federal health agencies, and analyses on the latest health t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Editorial Policy Licensed and Third Party Content? | When WebMD licenses health and wellness content from third-parties for publication on our site, the WebMD senior Editorial editors and physician editors review the third-party's editorial policies and procedures for consistency with the WebMD Editorial Policies. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Editorial Policy Educational Collaborations? | WebMD works with government and other not for profit organizations or associations whose primary mission is to educate the public on health topics or issues. We use a specific framework of criteria to review and select these organizations and work with them to create or select content within specific topic areas. The c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Editorial Policy Advertising? | As more fully described in our Advertising Policy, WebMD accepts advertising on the WebMD Network from Advertisers, which may include third party banners, badges, contextual advertising and content created or provided by an Advertiser (collectively referred to as “Advertisements”, “Advertising”, or "From Our Advertiser... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Find a Doctor Choose the healthcare that is right for you? | • Profiles for3 million+ physicians
• Book appointments onlineincluding Video Visit and Chat Now options
• Findaward winning hospitalsby specialty | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Heart Failure? | Heart failure is when your heart can't pump enough blood to provide your body with the blood and oxygen it needs. If you have this condition, it doesn't mean your heart stops working. It means your heart doesn't work as efficiently as usual. Blood moves through your heart and body at a slower rate, and pressure in your... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is the Outlook for People With Heart Failure? | With the right care, heart failure may not stop you from doing the things you enjoy. Your prognosis or outlook for the future will depend on how well your heart muscle is functioning, your symptoms, and how well you respond to and follow your treatment plan. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can heart failure be reversed? | That depends on the cause. Doctors consider heart failure reversed when the EF goes back to normal. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Heart Failure: How can I prevent further damage to my kidneys? | Heart failure raises your risk ofchronic kidney disease. Your damaged heart sends less blood to your kidneys. Without oxygen-rich blood, your kidneys can't filter your blood as well. Heart failure and kidney disease also share risks like diabetes and high blood pressure. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long can a person live with congestive heart failure? | Around half of people with congestive heart failure live for at least 5 years. How long you live depends on how severe your heart failure is and how you treat it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Heart Failure Symptoms? | You may not have any symptoms of heart failure. If you do have symptoms, they might be constant or come and go. They can be so mild you barely notice them or severe enough to affect your daily life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Heart Failure Types? | Heart failure can affect the left side of the heart, the right side of the heart, or both sides. Doctors also classify heart failure based on how well the heart can still pump.
Left-sided heart failure.This is the most common type. The left side of the heart, called the left ventricle, does most of the pumping. In lef... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Heart Failure Diagnosis? | Your doctor will ask questions like these about your medical history:
• Do you have any conditions that can cause heart failure, such as CAD, diabetes,heart valve disease,or high blood pressure?
• Do you smoke?
• Do you use any drugs?
• Do you drink alcohol, and if so, how much?
• Which medications do you take?
Y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Heart Failure Treatment? | There are more treatment options available forheart failurethan ever before. Lifestyle changes, medication, and careful monitoring are the first steps. If the condition gets worse, you may need to see a doctor who specializes in treating heart failure.
The goals of heart failure treatment are to prevent it from gettin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Stages of Heart Failure? | Heart failure often progresses or gets worse over time.
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology divide heart failure into four stages, based on how severe it is. Your doctor will recommend treatments for your stage of heart failure. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Heart Failure Treatment Is a Team Effort? | Heart failure management is a team effort, and you are the key player on the team. Your heart doctor will prescribe your medications and manage other medical problems. Other team members—including nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, exercise specialists, and social workers—will help you achieve success.
If you notice any... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Heart Failure Takeaways? | About one-quarter of Americans will develop heart failure in their lifetime. Conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and CAD raise the risk. If your doctor has diagnosed you with heart failure, make sure you are on a treatment plan and that you follow your doctor's advice to protect your heart from further damag... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Heart Failure FAQs? | • How long can a person live with congestive heart failure?
Around half of people with congestive heart failure live for at least 5 years. How long you live depends on how severe your heart failure is and how you treat it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hepatitis C? | Hepatitis C is liver inflammation and damage caused by infection with the hepatitis C virus. Hep C can cause a mild illness that lasts a short time (acute) or a serious illness that can last the rest of your life (chronic). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do You Get Hepatitis C? | You get infected with the hepatitis C virus when you come into contact with the blood of someone else who is infected. It doesn't take much blood; even a drop has enough virus in it to infect you. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Hepatitis C Curable? | Yes, hepatitis C can be cured in most people with a direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medication. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the main cause of hepatitis C? | Hepatitis C is caused by infection with the hep C virus. In the U.S., most people are exposed to the hepatitis C virus by sharing needles, syringes, and other equipment used to inject drugs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can your liver heal from hepatitis C? | Yes, your liver should be able to heal itself once you've gotten treatment — unless you've developed cirrhosis of the liver. Cirrhosis is irreversible, but if you stop the damage to your liver, you may be able to slow or stop it from advancing further. If you have chronic hepatitis C, you are at risk of developing cirr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is hepatitis B or C worse? | Both hepatitis B and C infections can cause liver damage. Hepatitis B is more prevalent and can be passed through blood or sexual contact, so it's easier to become infected with hepatitis B. However, hepatitis C is more likely to develop into a chronic condition, which puts you at risk for cirrhosis and liver cancer. A... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Stages of Hepatitis C? | Most people won't notice they have been infected with the hepatitis C virus because they either don't have any symptoms or only get them many weeks later. A hepatitis C infection may go through several stages, including:
Incubation period
This is the time between when you are first exposed to hep C and the start of y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatitis C Symptoms? | Many people (about 80%) who are infected with hepatitis C have no symptoms. This means they can't tell that they're infected. If you do get symptoms, they usually won't show up until 2 weeks to 6 months after you're infected.
If you think you may have been infected with hep C, look for the followingsymptoms:
• Fatigu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Advanced Hepatitis C Symptoms? | If you have chronic hepatitis C, you probably won't notice any symptoms until you start to have complications from liver damage. Liver damage is the cause of cirrhosis of the liver, which is when most of your healthy liver tissue has been replaced with scar tissue. When this happens, your liver can't function very well... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatitis C Testing? | Your doctor will likely start by checking your blood for:
Anti-HCV antibodies.These are proteins your body makes when it finds the hep C virus in your blood. They usually show up about 12 weeks after infection.
It usually takes a few days to a week to get results, though a rapid test (with results ready in about 30 m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatitis C Treatment? | If you have an acute infection, your doctor may wait to see if your immune system will fight it off on its own before treating you. But if you're currently positive for hepatitis C virus, talk to your doctor about treatment as soon as possible. In most cases (95% of the time), treatment with an antiviral medicine can c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatitis C Medication Side Effects? | Your side effects will depend on the medicine you take. The most common side effects of antiviral medicines include:
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Sleep problems (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep)
• Signs of liver injury, such as right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, dark pee, lig... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatitis C Complications? | About 75%-85% of people who are infected with hepatitis C, develop chronic hepatitis C. If you don't get treatment, you may develop:
Cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver.This is a process during which your healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue. As scar tissue builds up, your liver may begin to fail. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatitis C Questions for Your Doctor? | When you visit the doctor, you may want to ask questions to get the information that you need to manage yourhepatitis C. If you can, have a family member or friend take notes. You might ask:
1. What kinds of tests will I need?
2. Are there any medications that might help?
3. What are the side effects of the medicati... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatitis C Takeaways? | Hepatitis C is liver inflammation and damage caused by an infection with the hepatitis C virus. Many people have the virus without realizing it, as it doesn't always cause symptoms. It spreads when you come into contact with the blood of a person who is infected. You may develop chronic hepatitis C, which may lead to c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatitis C FAQs? | What is the main cause of hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is caused by infection with the hep C virus. In the U.S., most people are exposed to the hepatitis C virus by sharing needles, syringes, and other equipment used to inject drugs.
Can your liver heal from hepatitis C?
Yes, your liver should be able to heal itself onc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Ketosis? | Ketosis is a process that happens when your body doesn't have enough carbohydrates to burn for energy. Instead, it burns fat and makes things called ketones, which it can use for fuel. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do I know if I'm in ketosis? | You can measure the level of ketones in your body. If the level isbetween 0.5 and 3.0 (mmol/L), you're in nutritional ketosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is ketosis good for the body? | Several studies have found that keto diets can help people lose weight. It's sometimes recommended for kids withepilepsy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What happens when you're in ketosis? | Because your body doesn't have enough carbohydrates, it turns to fat for fuel. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ketosis and the Keto Diet? | "Keto" diets are popular weight loss programs that promote ketosis.In addition to helping you burn fat, ketosis can make you feel less hungry. It also helps you keep muscle.
For healthy people who don't have diabetes and aren't pregnant, ketosis usually kicks in after 3 or 4 days of eating fewer than 50 grams of carbo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Keto Meal Plan? | A keto meal plan doesn't completely cut out carbs, but you should limit yourself to 50 grams per day. You may think of carbs as things such as bread and pasta, but fruits are high in carbs, too.
Vegetables
Every day, you should eat five servings of non-starchy vegetables. (A serving is about 1/2 cup of cooked veggies... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ketosis Health Benefits? | Ketosis can have some benefits beyond weight loss. Doctors may put children who have epilepsy on a keto diet because it can help prevent seizures. Adults who have epilepsy sometimes eat modified Atkins diets.
Some research suggests that ketogenic diets might help lower your risk of heart disease. Other studies show th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ketosis Symptoms and Side Effects? | During the first week of a keto diet, you might start to feel bad. Some people call this the "keto flu," but it isn’t an official medical condition. Some doctors think this is due to sugar and carbohydrate withdrawal. Or it could be because of changes to your gut bacteria or an immune system reaction. You might notice ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ketosis and Weight Gain? | Not everyone loses weight in ketosis. There are several possible reasons for this.
One is that some foods considered keto-friendly -- avocados, for instance -- are high in calories. Eating too much of these foods will make it hard to lose weight.
Some research suggests that your genetic makeup can affect how well you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ketosis Supplements? | Some over-the-counter supplements claim to raise your ketone levels. They come as pills, powders, oils, and other forms. There isn’t much research on whether they work or if they’re safe. Talk to your doctor before you start taking any supplements. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ketosis vs. Ketoacidosis? | If you're healthy and eating a balanced diet, your body controls how much fat it burns so you don't usually make or use ketones. But when you cut way back on your calories or carbs, your body will switch to ketosis for energy. It can also happen after you exercise for a long time and during pregnancy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ketosis Treatment? | Ketosis isn't harmful in an otherwise healthy person and requires no treatment.
If you progress to ketoacidosis, however, you'll need quick medical attention. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ketones Test? | You can find out how much ketosis is going on in your body by testing forketonesin your blood or urine. You can buy test strips to check your pee at home. Some blood sugar meters can measure ketones in your blood.
If you don't know how and when to test your ketones, talk to your doctor or diabetes instructor. High lev... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Keto Diet Takeaways? | When you're in ketosis, your body doesn't have enough carbohydrates, so it turns to burning fat for fuel. The fat is turned into a substance called ketones. You can achieve ketosis by following a low-carb, high-protein diet, sometimes called a keto diet. Some research shows that keto diets can help people lose weight. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ketosis FAQs? | How do I know if I'm in ketosis?
You can measure the level of ketones in your body. If the level isbetween 0.5 and 3.0 (mmol/L), you're in nutritional ketosis.
Is ketosis good for the body?
Several studies have found that keto diets can help people lose weight. It's sometimes recommended for kids withepilepsy.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lindsay Mann, FNP-BC: What makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider? | I began my health care career in 2011 as a registered nurse caring for patients in labor and delivery. I was inspired to become a nurse practitioner by caring for vulnerable women in labor with preventable health conditions that ultimately led to poor birth outcomes. The experience gave me a passion for preventing dise... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lindsay Mann, FNP-BC: In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? | I believe that primary care providers should be approachable, competent, and compassionate. Being a PCP is a privilege and should be built on shared decision making and mutual respect so that the full potential of the patient is met. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lindsay Mann, FNP-BC: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? | I enjoy riding my Peloton, singing karaoke, and spending time with my husband, daughter, and dachshund "Snoopy". | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: What Is Emergency Contraception? | Like other forms ofbirth control, emergency contraception stops you fromgetting pregnant. The difference is that you can use it after you have sex instead of only before or during sex. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: When Might You Need Emergency Contraception? | You may need to use emergency contraception if you wereforced to have sex against your will, if acondombroke or slipped off during sex, or if you miss two or more birth control pills during a monthly cycle. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: How Does Emergency Contraception Work? | Emergency oralcontraceptionworks primarily by delaying or stoppingovulation. Hormone-based medications such as levonorgestrel pills may preventpregnancyby temporarily blocking eggs from being released. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: Which Type of Emergency Contraception Is Best for Me? | There are lots of good options. But the best one for you depends on different things. Your age is a factor, for instance, because some nonprescription products have age limits. Also, your insurance may cover only certain types. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: How Long After Having Sex Will Emergency Contraception Still Work? | The sooner you take emergency contraception, the more effective it will be. Studies show that if you take emergencycontraceptionwithin 72 hours of sex, you have only a 1%-2% chance of getting pregnant. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: Will Any Supplements or Medications Affect How Well Emergency Contraception Works? | Some meds andsupplements-- such as theepilepsydrug Dilantin,antibioticssuch as rifampicin or griseofulvin, and St. John's wort -- can stop emergency contraception pills from working normally. To be safe, tell your doctor or pharmacist about other drugs andsupplementsyou take. | local_scraped |
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