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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Anyone Buy Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception Pills? | In 2013, the FDA allowed pharmacies to sell one brand of levonorgestrel pills — Plan B One-Step — over the counter, without a prescription or any age restrictions. But not all pharmacies are selling it that way. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: How Much Does Emergency Contraception Cost? | Prices vary from store to store. Plan B One-Step generally costs between $40 and $50. Generic levonorgestrel is a little cheaper. But you might find prices that are much lower or higher. If you haveinsurance, prescription pills should cost less because you have to pay only the copay. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: What Are the Side Effects of Emergency Contraception? | Emergency contraception is generally safe for almost all women. Most people don't have any side effects from the pills. But you may have mild ones, such asnausea, mild stomach pain, andheadache. If you have severenausea, your doctor may be able to give you medicine that helps. You may also have spotting, and your next ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: What If I Throw Up After Taking the Medication? Am I Still Protected? | Emergency contraception pills can sometimes cause vomiting. If you throw up within two hours of taking it, call your doctor or pharmacist. You may need to take a drug to settle your stomach and then take a second dose of the emergency contraception. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: What If I'm Already Pregnant and Take Emergency Contraception? | If you think you're already pregnant, don't take emergency contraception. The hormones in Plan B One-Step or generic levonorgestrel won't work at that point. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can I Use Emergency Contraception Pills More Than Once in a Month? | You should use Ella only once in your cycle. You can use Plan B One-Step and generic levonorgestrel more than once. But if you're relying on it often, you should use regular birth control instead. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | After Taking an Emergency Contraceptive Pill, When Should I Start Using Regular Birth Control Again? | Forcondoms, a diaphragm, or a similar type of birth control, start using it right away. If you take birth control pills or use the patch or a vaginal ring but missed some doses, start using them the next day. But you'll need to use a backup, such as condoms, for at least a week. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: Will Emergency Contraception Affect My Fertility in the Future? | No. Taking emergency contraception does not affect your ability to have a baby later. If you get an IUD for emergency contraception, a doctor will need to remove it before you can get pregnant. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: Does Emergency Contraception Protect Against STDs? | No. Emergency contraception will not protect you from contracting an STD, such asHIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The best way to avoid gettingSTDsis to limit sexual contact to one uninfected partner. If that is not an option, use a latexcondomcorrectly every time you have sex. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: What Is the Shelf Life of Emergency Contraception? | Like all medications, emergency contraception pills have a shelf life, which is the time they are still good and safe to use. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Morning-After Pill: Will taking more than one type of emergency contraception improve my odds? | No. One kind could block the effect of the other. Stick to one type and follow the directions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Will the morning-after pill work if I have already ovulated? | The morning-after pill mainly works by delaying ovulation. If you've already ovulated, it won't work. It doesn't change the way sperm interact with an egg. It also doesn't end a pregnancy that's already started. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does the morning-after pill last in your system? | The morning-after pill isn't intended to last. You'll take it in an emergency after unprotected sex as soon as you can. You shouldn't have sex again until you have another form of birth control in place. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Morning-After Pill Takeaways? | Emergency contraception is a good option after you have unprotected sex. You'll need to take it as soon as you can and within 72 hours. It won't stop a pregnancy after you've ovulated or if you are already pregnant. Ask your doctor about the best option for you if you think that you need to protect yourself from pregna... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Multiple Myeloma? | Multiple myelomais a type of blood cancer. It starts in your bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside bones. This is where your body makes blood cells, including a certain type called plasma cells. These cells can grow out of control and crowd out the normal, healthy ones in your bone marrow. When they build up, they form... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Multiple Myeloma Causes? | Scientists aren't sure what causes multiple myeloma. It might be linked to changes in DNA. But they do know that some people have a higher chance of getting the disease than others. Things that make your risk go up include:
• Age:Most people with multiple myeloma are 45 or older. More than half are 65 or older.
• Rac... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Multiple Myeloma Symptoms? | In the early stages of multiple myeloma, you might not have symptoms, or they might be very mild. Everyone who has the disease will feel different effects. In general, symptoms of multiple myeloma include:
• Pain in your bones, especially in your back, ribs, and skull
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Feeling very thirsty
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis? | To diagnose multiple myeloma, your doctor will do a combination of tests.
Blood tests
• Complete blood count
• Chemistry profile
• Beta2 microglobulin
• Antibody/immunoglobulin levels and types
• Serum protein electrophoresis
• Immunofixation electrophoresis
• Serum free light chain assay
Urine tests
• Urinal... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Stages of Multiple Myeloma? | When your doctor diagnoses multiple myeloma, they'll try to give you an idea of how much the cancer has grown or spread in your body. This is called the stage of your disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Multiple Myeloma Treatment? | Treatments for multiple myeloma include:
Immunomodulatory drugs:These drugs are the workhorses of multiple myeloma treatment. They work on your immune system. Some turn on certain immune cells, and others stop the signals that tell cancer cells to grow so they kill myeloma cells.
Proteasome inhibitors:Proteasomes are... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Psoriatic Arthritis? | Psoriatic (pronounced saw-ree-a-tuhk) arthritis is a chronic inflammatory arthritis. Anyone can getpsoriatic arthritis, but about 33%-50% of people who get it either have psoriasis themselves or have a first-degree family member (mother, father, or siblings) with psoriasis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Early Signs of Psoriatic Arthritis? | Psoriatic arthritis has a variety of symptoms, and they vary from person to person. So, there's no one sign or symptom that will point to psoriatic arthritis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms: When Should I See a Doctor? | Go see your doctor if you notice rashes or other skin symptoms or if you have joint pain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the difference between signs of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis? | Both rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis are autoimmune conditions that cause chronic inflammation of your joints. They have very similar joint symptoms. However, with rheumatoid arthritis, you will usually have symptoms in the same joint on both sides of your body. For instance, you might have symptoms in both wrists a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Musculoskeletal Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms? | Psoriatic arthritis can affect any joint in your body, whether that'syour large joints, such as your knees and shoulders, or your small joints such as your fingers, toes, back, and pelvis.The most common musculoskeletal psoriatic arthritis symptoms include:
• Joint pain and stiffness
• Discoloration or redness near y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis in the Skin? | You will usually have skin symptoms of psoriasis before joint symptoms, but they may start at the same time. Or you may get arthritis before skin symptoms. Your skin symptoms can be mild or severe, and the severity of your rashes won't necessarily match the severity of your joint symptoms.
The skin symptoms include:
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis in the Nails? | About 80%-90% of people with psoriatic arthritis will get nail symptoms. You may get symptoms in your fingernails and toenails that can be uncomfortable or painful.The severity of your nail symptoms often matches the severity of your skin and joint disease.
These symptoms include:
Discoloration of your nail beds (the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Signs of Psoriatic Arthritis in the Eyes? | About 7% of people with psoriatic arthritis will also develop uveitis (pronounced you-vee-eye-tis). Uveitis causes inflammation inthe middle layer of your eye. Symptoms of uveitis include:
• Eye redness or irritation
• Eye pain
• Blurred vision
• Light sensitivity (photophobia)
• Swollen conjunctiva, which is the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Other Common Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis? | Some people with psoriatic arthritis also:
• Feel very tired or low energy (fatigue)
• Haveinflammatory bowel disease(IBD), which causes inflammation in your digestive system | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Possible Complications of Psoriatic Arthritis? | Having psoriatic arthritis can make you more likely to develop other conditions over time. Some of the most common conditions you may be at increased risk for include:
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Depression
• Anemia
• Muscle weakness
Many of these complications may be the res... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms Takeaways? | Psoriatic arthritis is a long-term inflammatory arthritis. It causes symptoms such as pain, stiffness, redness, and swelling in your joints and where your tendons and ligaments attach to your bones. You may also have skin rashes, pitting and discoloration in your nails, and redness and swelling in your eyes. If you hav... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms FAQs? | Can lifestyle changes prevent psoriatic arthritis?
It's difficult to say if lifestyle changes can prevent psoriatic arthritis because researchers don't know exactly what causes it. However, making some lifestyle changes can improve your health overall and reduce generalinflammationin your body. So, there's good reason... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the life expectancy of a person with rheumatoid arthritis? | RA isn't a fatal disease, but studies show that people with RA don't live as long as people without it. Your life expectancy could be reduced by 3-10 years. That may be because of the effects of RA inflammation on many parts of your body. You also could have complications from treatment. If you have RA with symptoms th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Rheumatoid Arthritis: Can you live with RA without medication? | It's possible to live without treating RA. But you'll have more pain, disability, and a higher risk of an early death. Most of the damage from RA happens early on in the disease, and people who don't get treated are twice as likely to die as those who don't have RA. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do I know if I have rheumatoid arthritis? | If you think you may have RA, see your doctor and ask for a referral to a rheumatologist. They'll check you out and ask about your RA symptoms. They can also order blood tests to look for signs of inflammation and imaging tests to look for damage in your joints. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Early Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis? | You'll likely notice tenderness or pain in small joints. This may be in your fingers or toes. You may also notice pain in a bigger joint, such as your knee or shoulder. At first, it may be subtle, and you may it easy to ignore. But it's a good idea to get checked out if you think you may have signs of RA. The sooner yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rheumatoid Arthritis Joints? | RA symptoms usually start in your hands. Other commonly affected areas on your body are:
• Elbows
• Wrists
• The knuckle where each finger meets your hand, known as the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint
• The first joint in your fingers, known as theproximal interphalangeal(PIP) joint
• Ankle
But RA symptoms can ap... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Whole-Body Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms? | RA symptoms can also go beyond your joints. You could feel:
• Fatigue
• Muscle aches
• Poor appetite
• A general feeling of sickness (your doctor may call this malaise)
• Depression
Extreme fatigue could be a sign ofanemia, which refers to a lack of healthy red blood cells. Your doctor will test you for anemia as... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Skin Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms? | Some people with RA getrheumatoid nodules. These are bumps under the skin. Most of the time, they aren’t painful, and they move easily when you touch them. About 1 in 4 people with RA get these skin bumps.
They usually happen on your elbows, but they might show up on other bony areas such as:
• The underside of your ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rheumatoid Arthritis in Your Lungs? | RA inflammation can affect more than just your joints, including your lungs or the lining around them. This causes chest pain that worsens with breathing, calledpleurisy. Lung problems are the most common symptoms of RA outside the joints. This may not cause symptoms, or you might notice shortness of breath. Your docto... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rheumatoid Arthritis Eye Symptoms? | The most common vision-related complications of RA include:
Cataract.A clouding of the lens in your eye that affects your vision.
Dry eyesyndrome.Whether it’s because of medications or damage to your tear glands, your eyes can’t make a healthy tear film.
Scleritis.Inflammation and redness in the white part of your e... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Other Body Parts Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Affect? | Bones.The chemicals that cause inflammation can also take a bite out of your bones. RA often affects your hips and spine. Sometimes, it’s a byproduct of years oftreating RAwith steroids. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rheumatoid Arthritis and Your Mental Health? | If you have RA, you may also have more risk for depression or other mental health problems. There's evidence that arthritis can be harder to treat when you also have depression. However, the link between RA and mental health hasn't been fully understood. It's unclear if pain and other RA symptoms lead to depression and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Track Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms? | RA affects everyone differently. Some people have mild RA, while others have severe cases with joint damage.
Many people with RA have symptoms on most days. Some days may be better than others. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rheumatoid Arthritis Takeaways? | Rheumatoid arthritis causes pain, swelling, and tenderness in your joints. But RA inflammation can also affect many other parts of your body and worsen yourmental health. If you think you may have RA, see a doctor for early treatment to avoid permanent damage to your joints and other related health problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Rheumatoid Arthritis RA Symptoms FAQs? | • What is the life expectancy of a person with rheumatoid arthritis?
RA isn't a fatal disease, but studies show that people with RA don't live as long as people without it. Your life expectancy could be reduced by 3-10 years. That may be because of the effects of RA inflammation on many parts of your body. You also co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Stephanie Najarro, FNP-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?Primary care providers are an essential part of the patient's healthcare team. Our goal is to support patient's in their health needs using a comprehensive and holistic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Stephanie Najarro, FNP-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 enjoy spending time with my loved ones and our 3 dogs, exploring new places, trying new food, and reading in front of the fire place or outdoors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Stephanie Najarro, FNP-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 |
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How to Know Which Type of Crohn’s Disease You Have? | Crohn’s disease is usually diagnosed when people see their doctor about symptoms such as diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, and painful abdominal cramps. Your doctor may then review your medical history and family medical history. You may also undergo a physical exam, including a checkup to see if you have any swelling... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Isceliac diseasea type of Crohn's disease? | No, though both are inflammatory conditions affecting the digestive tract. Celiac disease results from eating foods containing gluten. It’s also limited to the small intestine. Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the digestive tract and appears to be related to genetic and environmental factors, rather than a specif... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What type of doctor treats Crohn's disease? | While your primary care physician may be able to diagnose Crohn’s disease and treat mild cases, you should work with a gastroenterologist experienced in treating Crohn’s disease for ongoing care. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What color is Crohn's mucus? | People with Crohn’s disease may notice a yellowish mucus covering their poop. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Crohn's disease a type ofcancer? | Crohn’s disease is not a type of cancer, but it may increase your chances of developing colorectal cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Crohn's disease serious? | Yes, Crohn’s is a lifelong condition that requires treatment. While symptoms can often be controlled, the potential complications of Crohn’s can be quite serious. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the types of fistula in Crohn's disease? | The types of fistula in Crohn’s disease include: perianal, rectovaginal or colovaginal, enteroenteric, enterocutaneous or colocutaneous, enterovesical or colovesical, and eneterocolonic. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Crohn's Disease Ileocolitis? | About half of all people with Crohn’s disease have ileocolitis, the most common type. This type causes inflammation in the final section of your small intestine, known as the ileum, as well as in your colon (large intestine).
The ileum absorbs water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals from the stoma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Crohn's Disease Ileitis? | While other types of Crohn’s disease can affect multiple parts of the digestive tract, ileitis affects only one area — the ileum. The condition can also affect the ileocecal valve, which separates the ileum from the colon and allows digested food to move from the small intestine to the large intestine.
Symptoms
The t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroduodenal Crohn's Disease? | This type of Crohn’s disease affects the stomach and duodenum, which is the first part of your small intestine. It’s also referred to as Crohn’s disease with upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract involvement.
Gastroduodenal Crohn’s disease is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed because many people with the condition have no... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Crohn's Disease Jejunoileitis? | This type of disease causes areas of inflammation in the jejunum, the upper part of your small intestine. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crohn's (Granulomatous) Colitis? | Crohn’s (granulomatous) colitis affects only the colon. If you have this type, you may be more likely to have bacterial and fungal infections. Because the condition is limited to the colon, regular colonoscopies are a vital part of tracking the disease’s progression. However, MRIs may be safer and just as effective.
S... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Crohn’s Disease Based on Severity? | In addition to diagnosing types of Crohn’s disease, doctors also classify the condition based on symptom severity. One tool doctors use is called the Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (CDAI). A CDAI score is based on the severity of various symptoms over seven days. Those symptoms include things such as abdominal pain, fe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crohn’s Phenotypes? | The disease can be further divided by phenotypes, or physical traits, as it gets worse. For Crohn’s, these are based on:
Your age when you were diagnosed:
• Child
• Young adult
• Elderly
The affected body part
• Terminal ileum
• Colon
• Ileocolon
• Upper gastrointestinal tract
How the disease behaves
• Stric... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Crohn’s Disease? | Whichever type of Crohn’s disease you are diagnosed with, the following tips should help:
• Keep a food diary to track what foods may cause flare-ups.
• Eat smaller meals.
• Avoid or limit alcohol and caffeine.
• Eat a low-fiber diet and drink plenty of water.
• Quit smoking.
• Get regularexercise.
• Call your d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Crohn's Disease Takeaways? | All types of Crohn’s disease require treatment to manage symptoms, so don’t ignore symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Tell your doctor or seek out a gastroenterologist for a thorough checkup. If you receive a Crohn’s diagnosis of any type, follow your doctor’s instructions about medications and diet closely. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Crohn’s Disease FAQs? | Isceliac diseasea type of Crohn's disease?
No, though both are inflammatory conditions affecting the digestive tract. Celiac disease results from eating foods containing gluten. It’s also limited to the small intestine. Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the digestive tract and appears to be related to genetic and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? | B-cellacute lymphoblastic leukemiais acancerthat affects your "B lymphocytes" -- whiteblood cellsthat grow in the soft center of your bones, called marrow. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults Causes? | In most cases, doctors don't know what causes B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-cell ALL). It doesn't appear to run in families.
Some things may increase your chances of getting it: for instance, if you've hadchemotherapyorradiationtreatment forcancerin the past. Also, gettingchemotherapyand radiation together ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults Symptoms? | Your symptoms depend on the number of leukemia cells you have. Treatments that kill your leukemia cells also get rid of the symptoms.
When you first get B-cell ALL, you may feel tired and get a fever. You also might lose your appetite and getnight sweats.
If the leukemia cells in your bone marrow crowd out cells that... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults Getting a Diagnosis? | Your doctor will do aphysical examand ask you questions about your medical history. They may ask you:
• Do you feel extremely tired?
• Have you ever felt dizzy or weak?
• Do you havebruises?
• Have you been sick a lot recently?
• Do you get a lot of nosebleeds or do your gums bleed? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults Questions for Your Doctor? | There's a lot to take in when your doctor gives you a diagnosis of B-cell ALL. Some questions you can ask your doctor include:
• What kind of treatment do you recommend?
• Are there side effects?
• How will you check on my progress?
• Are thereclinical trialsof new treatments that I should consider joining? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults Treatment? | The word "acute" in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia means the disease spreads quickly, so it's important to get early treatment.
You have different choices for treatment. In general, your treatment will have three phases. The goal of the first phase is "total remission" -- to kill the leukemia cells and get rid of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults Taking Care of Yourself? | While you're getting treatment, you can do a lot of things to manage side effects and stay healthy.
Since chemotherapy can sometimes upset yourstomach, you can try changing some of your eating habits. For instance, stay away from fried or spicy foods. You can also try eating five or six small meals a day rather than t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults What to Expect? | It's likely that your treatment for B-cell ALL will take a number of years. After your treatment is over, you'll have regular visits to your doctor so they can check to make sure your cancer hasn't returned. Your doctor will also check for any lingering side effects of your therapy.
For some people, treatment makes th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults Getting Support? | You can get more information about B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and learn how to join support groups, on the website of theAmerican Cancer Society. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Babesiosis? | Babesiosisis a rare and life-threatening infection of the redblood cellsthat's usually spread byticks. It's caused by tinyparasitescalled Babesia. The kind that most often affects humans is calledBabesia microti. They enter your bloodstream when you're bitten by an infected deer tick. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Babesiosis Symptoms? | Signs of babesiosis start 1 to 8 weeks after you come in contact with the parasite that causes the disease. Sometimes you won't notice any symptoms. If you do, they might include:
• Body aches
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Sweating | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Babesiosis Diagnosis? | Your doctor will order blood tests to check for signs of infection. This includes looking for Babesia in the blood under a microscope. They may also want to do other blood tests to rule out conditions with similar symptoms, such as anaplasmosis orLyme disease, which is also caused by ticks. It's possible to haveLyme di... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Babesiosis Treatment and Prevention? | If you don't have any symptoms, you probably won't need treatment. If you do, your doctor may prescribea drug called atovaquone that kills microorganisms along with the antibioticazithromycin. Another combination they may recommend is quinine with the antibiotic clindamycin.
• Stay away from overgrown grasses and lea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Baby Baths? | Baby sponge bath
Until your baby's umbilical cord falls off, which usually happens after the first week, don't give them any baths. Instead, give your baby a sponge wash. Circumcised boys should not be bathed until the penis has totally healed. Here's how:
Pick a warm room with a flat surface, such as a bathroom, a k... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Baby Hygiene Cradle Cap? | It's common for babies to develop flaky, red patches of skin on their scalp, a condition called cradle cap. It's not a big concern and is easy to treat. Here's how:
1. Before a bath, massage a little bit of petroleum jelly or baby oil into your baby's scalp to loosen thedry skin.
2. Gently rub the oil into your baby'... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Cut Your Baby’s Nails? | Because your baby's fingernails grow very quickly and babies can easily scratch themselves, file or cut their nails about twice a week. As your baby'stoenailsdon't grow as quickly, you can probably get away with cutting them a couple of times a month. Just watch out for any jagged edges that you may need to trim.
Whet... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Baby Safety in the Car? | • Always use a federally approved car safety seat when traveling in a motor vehicle.
• Carefully read safety seat instructions, as well as instructions in your car's owner's manual, to ensure that the seat has been properly installed.
• The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends buying a new car seat unless you’re... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Preventing Baby Falls? | • If you use aninfantcarrier, always place it on the floor, never on a counter or tabletop. Make sure the baby is always strapped in.
• Never leave your baby alone on a bed, couch, changing table, orinfantseat from which they can fall or roll off. Even if looking away for a second, an accident can happen. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Baby Safety, Smoking and Fire Safety? | • Do not smoke and do not allowsmokingaround your baby. Evensmoking“outside” is harmful for the baby because clothing,hairandskinstill carry smoke particles.
• Install a working smoke alarm on every level of your home. Change the batteries of your smoke detectors every 6 months.
• Have at least one fire extinguisher ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Preventing Baby Burns? | • Do not hold hot liquids while holding your baby.
• To prevent burns, do not microwave your baby's bottle. Many microwaves heat unevenly, creating "hot spots" in your baby's formula that can burn your baby's mouth. Instead, warm the formula by running warm tap water over the bottle or submerging the bottle in a bowl ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Preventing Baby Accidents? | • Keep sharp objects (knives, scissors, tools, razors) and other hazardous items (coins, glass objects, beads, pins,medications) in a secure place out of your baby's reach.
• NEVER shake a baby or throw your baby in the air. This can causebrain damageor blindness.
• Do not leave your baby alone with a young sibling o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Baby Bathing Safety? | • Always test the bath water to make sure it is not too hot before setting your baby in the water. Dipping your elbow in the water is a good way to test.
• Turn down your water heater to 120 F.
• Never leave your baby unattended in the bathtub or bath ring. It only takes a few seconds for a baby to drown.
• Store sm... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Baby Toy Safety? | • Inspect your child's toys often. Be sure that toys are unbreakable, do not come apart, do not have small parts that could be chewed or broken off, and are not sharp. The pieces/toys should be larger than your baby'smouth.
• Use toy chests without lids or with supports that hold a lid open in any position.
• Be caut... | local_scraped |
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