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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bilateral Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS FAQs? | How would I know if I have PCOS?
The most common symptoms are irregular periods, acne, excessive hair growth, and trouble getting pregnant. But some people don’t have any of these symptoms. If you think you might have PCOS, talk with your doctor.
Does PCOS go away?
PCOS never fully goes away, but the symptoms can im... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Biliary Atresia? | Biliary atresia is a rare disease of the bile ducts that affects only infants. Bile ducts are pathways that carry a digestive fluid called bile from theliverto the small intestine. Once there, it breaks down fats and absorbs vitamins. It then filters waste out of the body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic Causes? | Doctors believe a number of things may trigger biliary atresia, including:
• Change in a gene
• Problem with theimmune system
• Problem with the way the liver or bile ducts develop in the womb
• Toxic substances
• Viral orbacterial infectionafter birth
It isn't passed down from one family member to another, and b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic Symptoms? | If yourbabyhas biliary atresia, one of the first things you'll notice is that theirskinand the whites of theireyeslook yellow. This is calledjaundice. Jaundice is very common among infants, especially in those born before 38 weeks, but it usually goes away in 2 to 3 weeks. Jaundice caused by biliary atresia lasts longe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic Diagnosis? | Many liver conditions have the same symptoms as biliary atresia. To make sure they find the right cause, your child's doctor may test theirbloodfor high levels of bilirubin. They may also do some or all of the following:
• X-rays: A small amount ofradiationcreates a picture that's recorded on film or a computer. This ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic Treatment? | The most common treatment is the Kasai procedure. It's done if the blocked bile ducts are outside thebaby's liver. During the operation, yourbaby's surgeon will replace the blocked bile ducts with part of their intestine. This lets bile drain from their liver through the new "duct" and into their intestine. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic Outlook? | If a baby has a successful Kasai procedure, they may recover and have a full, active life. But in most cases, they'll need specialized medical care for the rest of their life. Eventually, they may also need a liver transplant. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Primary Biliary Cholangitis? | Primary biliary cholangitis is a disease that damages the bile ducts in your liver. Your doctor may also call it PBC. It used to be called primary biliary cirrhosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary: What Causes It? | Doctors aren't totally sure. It isn’t passed down from parents to children, but there does seem to be a family link. It’s more common if you have a parent, brother, or sister who has it. Most people who get it are women, and most are in their 40s and 50s. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary: What Are the Symptoms? | Early on, you might not notice any at all. You can live for many years without problems. Later, you might feel tired or have itchy skin ordry eyesand mouth. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary: How Is It Diagnosed? | If you have any of these symptoms, your doctor might suggest blood tests. They’ll tell them how well your liver works and if you have any immune system issues. They may also want you to have imaging tests like anultrasound, CT scan, MRI, orendoscopy(ERCP). These provide a more detailed look at your liver and the area a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary: How Is It Treated? | There's no cure, but medications can slow the disease. The most common drug isursodiol(ursodeoxycholic acid), which helps move bile through your liver. Another drug,obeticholic acid(Ocaliva), can be used with ursodiol or alone to treat PBC. There are also newer drugs to treat symptoms like itching and fatigue. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Binge Drinking? | Binge drinking is when you drink enough alcohol to bring your blood-alcohol content up to the legal limit for driving. That works out to about five alcoholic drinks for men or four for women in less than 2 hours. A drink is 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of liquor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Binge Drinking Signs? | Binge drinking has different effects on different people. If your alcohol use is causing trouble for you at work, at home, in social situations, or at school, it’s a problem.
Other signs of an issue can include:
• Drinking more than you planned
• Drinking more often
• Drinking early in the day
• Feeling defensive ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Binge Drinking Health Effects? | Researchers blame this kind of heavy drinking for more than half of the roughly 88,000 alcohol-related deaths -- from car crashes, alcohol poisoning,suicide, and violence -- that happen every year. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Binge Drinking and Alcohol Use Disorder? | Nine out of 10 binge drinkers aren’t dependent on alcohol, but doctors and scientists think they’re more likely to develop alcohol use disorder.
The chances are especially high for people who drink heavily during their teen years. Teenage binge drinkers are about three times more likely to develop alcohol use disorder... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Binge Drinking Prevention? | Take these steps to lower your risk while drinking:
• Limit how much you have at one time. If you drink, experts recommend an average of no more than one drink per day for women and two for men.
• Drink more slowly.
• Have some food while you drink.
• Alternate alcoholic drinks with nonalcoholic ones. Water is best... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Binge Eating Disorder? | • Food Addiction
• Night Eating Syndrome
• Stress and Binge Eating
• Binge Eating and Pregnancy
• Binge Eating Disorder in Men
• Preventing Relapse
• Medications to Treat Binge Eating Disorder | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Binge-Purge Disorder: What’s the Outlook for People With Bulimia? | Treatment can help people with bulimia get back to healthy eating patterns. But it's not uncommon to go through periods where symptoms come back after improving, known as relapse. This may happen if you're under a lot of stress, for example. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What's the difference between bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder? | Both disorders involve eating unusually large amounts of food at once, known as bingeing. But someone with binge eating disorder won't take steps to compensate for that overeating the same way someone with bulimia will. They won't purge, for example, by making themselves throw up or exercising too much. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Binge-Purge Disorder: What's the difference between anorexia and bulimia? | People with anorexia and bulimia have many of the same thoughts and behaviors, including a preoccupation with food and weight. However, people with bulimia regularly eat to excess, then take unusual measures to get rid of what they ate. That can happen with anorexia, but it's more typical to strictly limit what you eat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Binge-Purge Disorder Bulimia Causes? | We don't know the exact cause ofbulimia. But research suggests it's a mixture of things, including certain personality traits, emotions, and thinking patterns. People with eating disorders appear to have brain differences that may affect how they understand signals coming from their body. Social and environmental influ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Binge-Purge Disorder Bulimia Symptoms? | The main symptoms of bulimia are episodes of bingeing followed by purging. That can lead to many different health problems, including:
• Dental problems
• Sore throat
• Swollen glandsin your neck and face
• Heartburn,indigestion, constipation, or diarrhea
• Irregular periods
• Weakness or exhaustion
• Dizziness ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Binge-Purge Disorder Bulimia Diagnosis? | If your doctor thinks you might have bulimia, they'll probably ask you about your eating habits, if you've lost or gained weight, and whether you have any physical symptoms. They may also:
• Give you a complete physical exam
• Dobloodand urine tests
• Give you a heart test called an echocardiogram (EKG)to see if you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Binge-Purge Disorder Bulimia Prevention? | Because we don't know exactly why people get bulimia, it's hard to know how to prevent it. But there are ways to teach children and teens healthy attitudes and behaviors about food and body image. They include:
• Have regular family mealtimes as often as possible.
• Don't label foods as either "good" or "bad."
• Foc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Binge-Purge Disorder When to Call 911? | Sometimes, people with bulimia also havedepressionat the same time. Call 911 if you or someone who has this condition is thinking aboutsuicide.
You can also call or text 988 to get help from a network of local crisis centers known as the 988 Lifeline. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Binge-Purge Disorder Takeaways? | Bulimia is an eating disorder in which you eat large amounts of food at once, called bingeing, then take extreme steps to compensate for that, called purging. It can cause serious problems for your digestive system and dental health, and even lead to an irregular heartbeat or heart failure. Treatment usually involves t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Binge-Purge Disorder Bulimia FAQs? | What's the difference between bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder?
Both disorders involve eating unusually large amounts of food at once, known as bingeing. But someone with binge eating disorder won't take steps to compensate for that overeating the same way someone with bulimia will. They won't purge, for exam... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Does Biofeedback Therapy Work? | Researchers aren't exactly sure how or why biofeedback works. They do know that biofeedback promotes relaxation, which can help relieve a number of conditions that are related to stress. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Biofeedback Uses? | Biofeedback can help many different conditions. Here is a rundown of some biofeedback benefits:
Chronic pain.By helping you identify tight muscles and then learn to relax those muscles, biofeedback may help relieve the discomfort of conditions like low back pain,abdominal pain,temporomandibular jointdisorders (TMJ), a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Getting Started With Biofeedback Therapy? | Many different healthcare providers offer biofeedback therapy, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and general physicians. To find a qualified biofeedback provider in your area, contact an organization like the Association for Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bioterrorism Home and Travel First Aid Kit Basics? | Home first aid kits are usually used for treating these types of minor traumatic injuries:
• Burns
• Cuts
• Abrasions (scrapes)
• Stings
• Splinters
• Sprains
• Strains
First aid kits for travel need to be more comprehensive because a drug store may or may not be accessible. In addition to personal medical item... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bioterrorism Make Your Own First Aid Kit? | Try to keep your kit small and simple. Stock it with multi-use items. Almost anything that provides good visibility of contents can be used for a household first aid kit.
• If your kit will be on the move, a water-resistant, drop-proof container is best.
• Inexpensive nylon bags, personal kits, fanny packs, ormakeupc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bioterrorism How to Use a First Aid Kit? | Make sure you know how to properly use all of the items in your kit, especially themedications. Train others in your family to use the kit. You may be the one who needs first aid.
Pack and use barrier items such as latex gloves to protect yourself from the bodily fluids of others. Check the kit twice a year and replac... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bioterrorism Must-Have First Aid Kit Essentials? | You can buy all items for your first aid kits at a well-stocked drug store. Ask the pharmacist for help in selecting items.
Home kit:
A household first aid kit should include these items:
• Adhesive tape
• Anesthetic spray (Bactine) or lotion (Calamine,Campho-Phenique) -- foritchingrashesandinsect bites
• 4" x 4" ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bioterrorism Travel First Aid Kit Essentials? | Travel kit:
A travel first aid kit may contain these items:
• Adhesive tape
• 4" x 4" sterile gauze pads
• Antacid -- forindigestion
• Antidiarrheal (Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, for example)
• Antihistaminecream
• Antiseptic agent (small bottle of liquid soap) -- for cleaning wounds and hands
• Aspirin-- for mild pa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Bipolar Disorder? | Bipolar disorder can lead to risky behavior, damaged relationships and careers, and even suicidal tendencies if it's not treated. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Bipolar Disorder? | Doctors don't completely understand the causes of bipolar disorder. But they've gained a greater understanding in recent years. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How is Bipolar Disorder Diagnosed? | A bipolar disorder diagnosis is made only by taking careful note of symptoms, including their severity, length, and frequency. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who's at Risk for Bipolar Disorder? | Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally, as well as all races, ethnic groups, and socioeconomic classes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bipolar Disorder Mania and Hypomania? | How to recognize the symptoms of mania and hypomania, part of the manic phases of bipolar disorder. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Kind of Doctor Treats Bipolar Disorder? | There are many medications for treating bipolar disorder, so a psychiatrist should oversee treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Bipolar Disorder? | • Bipolar Symptoms
• Bipolar II
• Lithium Side Effects
• Bipolar I
• Cyclothymic Disorder
• Bipolar Depression
• Rapid Cycling Bipolar
• Bipolar Medications
• Am I Bipolar
• Bipolar Test
• Bipolar Disorder and Your Job
• Managing Bipolar I with Abilify Maintena | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Can I Help my Bipolar Child? | As the parent of a child with bipolar disorder, there's a lot you can do to keep your child well. Here are some suggestions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bipolar Disorder in Young Children? | Diagnosing bipolar disorderin young children is difficult, because many of the symptoms are similar to those ofattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) or conduct disorders -- or even just normal, childhood behavior. One problem is thatmedicationsused forADHDare often stimulants, which can potentially triggermani... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Teenagers With Bipolar Disorder? | In older teenagers, the symptoms and treatment of bipolar disorder are much more similar to those seen in adults. But having a teenager with this condition presents a lot of distinct problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Birth Control: What Type Is Right for You? | You have a lot of choices for birth control, from condoms to caps to pills. Find one that you're confident with. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Effective Are Different Types of Birth Control? | The effectiveness of some birth control methods depends in part on how carefully you use them. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Birth Control: What Is the Minipill? | The minipill is a type of birth control made with progestin, an artificial form of progesterone that your body makes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Extended-Use Birth Control? | There are 91-day oral contraceptive programs that promise to prevent pregnancy and let you have fewer periods each year. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do Birth Control Pills Cause Nausea? | Estrogen may be to blame for the queasiness and dizziness you feel after you take a birth control pill. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Birth Control: Does Condom Size Matter? | Getting your condom to feel right can be tricky. If it’s not comfortable, it can cause you to stop wearing them. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is the Lactational Amenorrhea Method of Birth Control? | The lactational amenorrhea method is a type of birth control that relies on hormones your body makes while breastfeeding. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Birth Control: What Is Tubal Ligation? | Tubal ligation is surgery women can get to "tie” their fallopian tubes. It’s a type of female sterilization. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Birth Control: Can It Happen? | Tubal ligation is considered permanent, but there are exceptions. Pregnancy – intended and unintended – is still possible. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Birth Control: What Is a No-Scalpel Vasectomy? | The no-scalpel vasectomy is less invasive than the standard procedure and has a shorter recovery time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Birth Control: Do You Know Vasectomy Facts From Fiction? | Where do your sperm go after a vasectomy? Is the procedure easy to reverse? Do you still need a condom? Take this WebMD quiz to see how much you know about the procedure. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Birth Control? | • Birth Control Pills
• Plan B
• Female Condoms
• Implant (Arm Bar)
• IUD
• Condoms
• Tubal Ligation
• Emergency Contraception
• Depo-Provera Shot
• Vasectomy
• Male Birth Control | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Prenatal Testing? | When you're pregnant, prenatal tests give you information about your and your baby's health. These tests help spot any problems that could affect them, such as birth defects or genetic diseases. The results can help you make the best health care decisions before and after your child is born. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Birth Defects Testing: What Do I Do Once I Have the Results? | Prenatal test results can help you make important health care decisions. But it's important to remember that many of them tell you it’s possible, but not certain, that your baby will be born with a disorder. No test is 100% accurate. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is prenatal testing covered by insurance? | That depends on the test and your insurance coverage. Many health insurance plans will cover prenatal tests that your doctor considers medically necessary. But each plan has different rules about which tests it will cover. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Birth Defects Testing: Can my OB/GYN do a prenatal paternity test? | A paternity test confirms who the father of the baby is by collecting genetic material from the potential father and the fetus. Your OB/GYN or fertility doctor can do this test, but it's important to get counseling if you plan to have a paternity test, Insogna says. "One should be prepared for any possible answer and h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Birth Defects Testing the least risky prenatal test? | Blood and urine tests are very safe prenatal tests. "An early ultrasound at 10-13 weeks is also a noninvasive and safe way to assess some markers of fetal health," Insogna says. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is the baby affected during the prenatal testing? | Blood tests and ultrasound don't affect the growing baby. Amniocentesis and CVS carry a very small risk of miscarriage or needle injury to the baby. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Birth Defects Testing: Are there prenatal tests for Down syndrome? | Yes. Blood tests, ultrasound, amniocentesis, and CVS can test for Down syndrome and other genetic conditions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Routine Prenatal Testing? | You can get prenatal tests in your first, second, andthird trimesters. Some check your health, and others give information about your baby.
Throughout your pregnancy, you'll get routine exams to make sure you're healthy. Yourhealth careprovider will check samples of yourbloodand urine for certain conditions, including... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Genetic Prenatal Testing? | Doctors can also use prenatal tests to look for signs that your baby is at risk for certain genetic disorders or birth defects. You don't have to have these tests, but your doctor may suggest some to make sure your baby is healthy.
They're especially important for women with a higher risk ofhaving a babywith a birth d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Birth Defects Testing Other Tests? | If you get a positive result on a screening test, your doctor can use other tests to look for a problem.
Amniocentesis.Placing a thin needle in your belly, your doctor takes a sample of the fluid that surrounds your baby and checks it for genetic disorders or birth defects. It does carry some risk. About 1 in 300 to 5... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Birth Defects Testing Questions for Your Doctor? | If your doctor suggestsprenatal testing, consider asking:
• Why do I need these tests?
• What will the results tell me? What will they not show?
• What happens if I don't get the test?
• What will I do with the results?
• How accurate are the tests?
• What are the risks?
• How long will it take to get the result... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Birth Defects Testing Takeaways? | Prenatal tests, such as ultrasound and blood tests, offer information about the health of your baby. Genetic tests detect birth defects or chromosomal diseases before your baby's birth. Ask your doctor which of these tests you need based on your family health history and other risks. Make sure you understand the risks ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Prenatal Testing FAQs? | Can my OB/GYN do a prenatal paternity test?
A paternity test confirms who the father of the baby is by collecting genetic material from the potential father and the fetus. Your OB/GYN or fertility doctor can do this test, but it's important to get counseling if you plan to have a paternity test, Insogna says. "One sho... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Birthmarks? | The cause of most birthmarks is unknown. Most birthmarks are not inherited. Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do Birthmarks Need to Be Treated? | Most birthmarks need no treatment. They often fade as a child grows older. However, some birthmarks may need treatment because of their location. For example, a raised birthmark near a child's eye may interfere with their ability to see. In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths on... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Pigmented Birthmarks? | The cause of pigmented birthmarks is not known. However, the amount and location ofmelanin(a substance that determines skin color) determines the color of pigmented birthmarks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Symptoms of Pigmented Birthmarks? | Symptoms of pigmented birthmarksinclude skin that is abnormally dark or light, or bluish, brown, black or blue-gray in color. Discolorations of the skin may vary in size and can be smooth, flat, raised or wrinkled. Pigmented birthmarks may increase in size, change colors, become itchy, and may occasionally bleed. If t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Are Pigmented Birthmarks Diagnosed? | In most cases, health care professionals can diagnose birthmarks based on the appearance of the skin. If amoleexhibits potentially cancerous changes, a biopsy may be performed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Are Pigmented Birthmarks Treated? | In most cases, no treatment is needed for the birthmarks themselves. When birthmarks do require treatment, however, that treatment varies based on the kind of birthmark and its related conditions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Pigmented Birthmarks Be Prevented? | There is no known way to prevent birthmarks. People with birthmarks should use a good quality sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher when outdoors in order to prevent complications. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Birthmarks? | There are two main categories of birthmarks --red birthmarksand pigmented birthmarks.
Red birthmarks are colored, vascular (having to do with blood vessels) skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth. Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth. Their color ranges from brown or black... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Pigmented Birthmarks? | Congenital melanocytosis, previously calledMongolian spots,usually are bluish and look like bruises. They often appear on the buttocks and/or lower back, but they sometimes also appear on the trunk or arms. The spots are seen most often in people who have darker skin.
Pigmented nevi(moles) are growths on the skin that... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Birthmarks Warning Signs? | Since there is an increased risk of skin cancer in congenital nevi, see a doctor if you notice a change in color, size, or texture of a mole or other skin lesion. Also, see a doctor right away if there is any pain, bleeding,itching, inflammation, or ulceration of a congenital mole or other skin lesion. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Birthmarks? | The cause of most birthmarks is unknown. Most birthmarks are not inherited. Many folk tales and myths exist about the causes of birthmarks, but none of these stories have been proven to explain the true causes of birthmarks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do Birthmarks Need to Be Treated? | Most birthmarks need no treatment. They often fade as a child grows older. However, some birthmarks may need treatment because of their location. For example, a raised birthmark near a child's eye may interfere with their ability to see. In rare cases, birthmarks are associated with other conditions, such as growths on... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Pigmented Birthmarks? | The cause of pigmented birthmarks is not known. However, the amount and location ofmelanin(a substance that determines skin color) determines the color of pigmented birthmarks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Symptoms of Pigmented Birthmarks? | Symptoms of pigmented birthmarksinclude skin that is abnormally dark or light, or bluish, brown, black or blue-gray in color. Discolorations of the skin may vary in size and can be smooth, flat, raised or wrinkled. Pigmented birthmarks may increase in size, change colors, become itchy, and may occasionally bleed. If t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Are Pigmented Birthmarks Diagnosed? | In most cases, health care professionals can diagnose birthmarks based on the appearance of the skin. If amoleexhibits potentially cancerous changes, a biopsy may be performed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Are Pigmented Birthmarks Treated? | In most cases, no treatment is needed for the birthmarks themselves. When birthmarks do require treatment, however, that treatment varies based on the kind of birthmark and its related conditions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Pigmented Birthmarks Be Prevented? | There is no known way to prevent birthmarks. People with birthmarks should use a good quality sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher when outdoors in order to prevent complications. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Birthmarks? | There are two main categories of birthmarks --red birthmarksand pigmented birthmarks.
Red birthmarks are colored, vascular (having to do with blood vessels) skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth. Pigmented birthmarks are skin markings that are present at birth. Their color ranges from brown or black... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Pigmented Birthmarks? | Congenital melanocytosis, previously calledMongolian spots,usually are bluish and look like bruises. They often appear on the buttocks and/or lower back, but they sometimes also appear on the trunk or arms. The spots are seen most often in people who have darker skin.
Pigmented nevi(moles) are growths on the skin that... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Birthmarks Slideshow Warning Signs? | Since there is an increased risk of skin cancer in congenital nevi, see a doctor if you notice a change in color, size, or texture of a mole or other skin lesion. Also, see a doctor right away if there is any pain, bleeding,itching, inflammation, or ulceration of a congenital mole or other skin lesion. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Biting Why Children Bite? | Kids bite for a number of reasons -- and most of them aren't intentionally malicious.
• They're in pain.When babies bite, typically it's because they're teething. They're just doing it to relieve the pain of their swollen, tender gums.
• They're exploring their world.Very young children use their mouths to explore, j... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Biting? | Practice prevention so that your child will be less likely to bite in the first place.
• If yourbabyis teething, make sure to always have a cool teething ring or washcloth on hand so they will be less likely to sinkteethinto someone's arm.
• Avoid situations in which your child can get irritable enough to bite. Make ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Biting Injury Rx? | The first thing to do for any biting injury is to wash the area with soap and water. Even little teeth can break theskin. If the bite is bleeding and the wound appears to be deep, call your child's doctor. The bite may need medical treatment, which could includeantibioticsor atetanusshot, or both. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Black Death: What Is the Plague? | Plague is an infectious disease that affects people and animals. Once called the Black Death, this disease that swept the world hundreds of years ago still lives. And it’s still dangerous. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Black Death Plague Basics? | Plague spreads easily among people, usually by droplets in the air that come out when infected people sneeze or cough. This can lead to epidemics.
Thanks to treatment and prevention, the plague is rare now. Only a few thousand people around the world get it each year. Most of the cases are in Africa (especially the De... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Black Death Plague History? | Scientists have foundDNAsigns of the plague in Bronze Age skeletons that are nearly 3,800 years old. The first plague pandemic, called the Justinian plague, struck in the years 541 and 542. Many waves of plague swept Europe and Asia from the 6th to 8th centuries.
The second pandemic, the one known as the Black Death, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Black Death Types of Plague? | There are three main types ofplague.
Bubonic plague
This is usually caused by a flea bite. Within 2 to 8 days, your lymph nodes begin to swell as the bacteria builds up. These swollen glands are called "buboes."
Septicemic plague
It can be caused by a flea bite or by touching an animal that has plague. It can also ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Black Death Symptoms of Plague? | After people catch the plague, the symptoms start 1-8 days later. You feel very sick and weak and may have a fever, chills, and headaches. Other symptoms depend on which of the three kinds of plague you have:
Symptoms of bubonic plague
This is the most common type. Aside from a fever, headache, and chills, the main s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Black Death Causes of Plague? | The bacteria that causes plague may live in certain animals without causing them to die. Scientists think that creates what they call a "long-term reservoir," or supply, of the bacteria. Plague outbreaks can happen anywhere people come in contact with those reservoirs of bacteria. | local_scraped |
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