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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Pain (Mastalgia) Takeaways? | Breast pain, or mastalgia, is common and can have different causes. Cyclical breast pain, linked to hormone changes during your period, pregnancy, or menopause, is one of the most common types. See your doctor if your pain lasts longer than normal or if you notice other changes to your breast, such as a lump, color cha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Pain Causes: FAQs? | What causes pain in the middle of my chest between my breasts?
Costochondritis can cause pain in the middle of your chest (sternum), between your breasts. Inflammation of the sternum causes this condition.
Why does my breast hurt when I press it?
Hormone changes, injury, certain medications, and health conditions ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you know if something is wrong with your breasts? | Changes in the way your breast looks or feels could be a sign of a problem. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What kind of breast pain indicates cancer? | Breast pain is usually caused by getting your period. But if have pain in a specific spot, feel a lump, notice a different texture, or nipple discharge or changes, talk to your doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are abnormal findings in the breast? | Getting regular mammograms can help doctors look for abnormalities that otherwise would be impossible to see or feel. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What kind of doctor should you see for breast pain? | If you have breast pain, you can see your primary care doctor or yourgynecologist. They may refer you to a breast health specialist. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How can I get instant relief from breast pain? | For breast pain related to periods, you can try over-the-counter medicines such asacetaminophen(Tylenol) andibuprofen(Advil). Other options include avoiding caffeine andalcohol, taking certain supplements, or trying therapy that can lessen stress. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lumps in Breasts? | Breast lumps come in many forms, including cysts, adenomas, and papillomas. They differ in size, shape, and location, as well as in causes and treatment. About half of all women have lumpy breasts, or fibrocystic change. They are more common during the premenstrual period and usually disappear after menopause. Most lum... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Diseases? | Most breast changes are harmless. But some need a doctor's attention and might be signs of breast cancer.
Breast cancer
This is an abnormal growth of cells in the breast. It’s the second most common type of cancer among women in the U.S. But it can affect men and nonbinary people, too. Breast cancer detection and tre... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Self Breast Exam? | The American Cancer Society states that research has not shown a clear benefit of performing regular breast self-exams. If you decide to perform breast self-exams,your doctor should go over how to perform them with you.Premenstrualchanges can cause temporary thickening in breast tissue that disappears after your period... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Problems Mammogram Screening? | Mammogramsare detailed X-ray pictures of the breasts and can reveal tumors too tiny to be felt by hand. There is disagreement as to when a woman should start getting mammograms: Some doctors say age 40; others say not until age 50. The American Cancer Society recommends women ages 40 to 44 should have a choice to start... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Pain? | Breast pain (also called mastalgia) can have many causes, including the normal swelling of breast tissue during the menstrual cycle. Other causes include infection or injury, growths including cancer, and perhaps diet. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are When to Consult a Doctor About Breast Problems? | Talk to your doctor right away if you have:
• A new or unusual lump in your breast or under your arm
• Inverted nipple
• Dimpled skin on your breast
• Clear or bloody fluid leaking from the nipple
• Redness and pain
• Scaly nipple
• Any other change in your breasts
• Breast pain that gets worse, doesn’t go away... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Problems Takeaways? | Most breast lumps are harmless, but some could be a sign of breast cancer. If you notice any changes in your breast, talk with a doctor right away. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Problems FAQs? | How do you know if something is wrong with your breasts?
Changes in the way your breast looks or feels could be a sign of a problem. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Breast Reconstruction Right for Me? | The idea of living without a breast or without part of one affects each woman differently. It’s a personal decision, and it's often not easy to make. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Reconstruction: Is It Cosmetic Surgery? | Restoring a breast isn’t considered a cosmetic procedure. It’s reconstructive surgery. Since it’s considered part of the treatment of a disease, the law says insurance providers must provide coverage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | When’s the Best Time to Have Breast Reconstruction? | The timing is based on what you want to do, your medical conditions, and your cancer treatment. You can have it done during the operation to remove the breast, or you can have it months or years after a mastectomy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Different Reconstruction Options? | Before you decide, you and your doctor will need to discuss your wants and needs, your medical condition, and any previous surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Long Does Breast Reconstruction Surgery Take? | Preparation for the procedure, including anesthesia, may take two hours. The reconstruction will take one to six hours. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Reconstruction: What Are the Possible Side Effects? | Infection at the surgery site.As with any surgery, infection is a risk. Anantibioticwill usually get rid of the infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Recovery From Breast Reconstruction Surgery? | You may have some discomfort for the first few days afterward. You’ll get pain medication as needed. Throughout your hospital stay, the staff will closely watch you.
Soon after surgery, you’ll be encouraged to move your arms, but not for any forceful activity like pulling yourself up, getting out of bed, or lifting he... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Follow-Up Care for Breast Reconstruction? | After you go home, you can expect some soreness, swelling, and bruising for two to three weeks. You may be told to put medications on the suture area or change bandages at home. Your plastic surgeon will advise you about showering, bathing, and wound care.
Most women return to regular activities within six to eight we... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breath-Holding Spells Causes? | Often, a breath-holding attack starts with crying in reaction to pain, fear, or anger.
If your child has a cyanotic spell, they're probably upset or frustrated about something. Maybe they got into trouble or wanted something they couldn’t have. They’ll cry, exhale very hard, but not breathe in again. Their face, espec... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breath-Holding Spells Symptoms? | After your child passes out, they’ll lie limply on the floor. They may also:
• Arch their back
• Become stiff
• Jerk their body a few times
• Turn sweaty
• Wet themself
They may or may not gasp when they start tobreatheagain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breath-Holding Spells Diagnosis? | After your child’s first breath-holding spell, take them to their doctor to rule out any health problems.
There are no tests to confirm a breath-holding spell. Yourpediatricianusually can diagnose it after hearing what happened. They’ll want to know what set it off, how your child looked, and how they started to breat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breath-Holding Spells Treatment? | If your child has one breath-holding spell, they’ll likely have more. Some children have them several times a day, while others may have just one in a year.
There are nodrugsor other treatments for these spells. Some studies suggest thatanemia, or low levels of redblood cells, may be a culprit and thatiron supplements... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breath-Holding Spells Prevention? | Your child’s doctor may teach you how to spot triggers that cause the spells, so you may prevent them. Sometimes, blowing hard on yourbaby’s face can interrupt a breath-holding spell. But this won’t work for everybaby, and it may not work for older children.
Iftemper tantrumsset off breath-holding attacks, your doctor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breech Position and Breech Birth: How Do I Prevent Problems With Labor and Delivery? | The most important thing you can do to try to have ahealthy babyis getting early and adequate prenatal care. The best prenatal care begins even before you are pregnant, so you can be in the best of healthbefore pregnancy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is brittle bone disease a disability? | Whether or not it's a disability depends on what symptoms you have and how much they affect your ability to function. The most common form of brittle bone disease, type 1, usually causes mild symptoms that may not impact your day-to-day functioning very much. But some types may cause disabilities. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How common is brittle bone disease? | Brittle bone disease is a rare condition. Worldwide, it affects about one out of every 20,000 people born. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brittle Bone Disease Osteogenesis Imperfecta Causes? | Brittle bone disease is usually caused by a defect or mutation in one of your genes for type 1collagen, usually the COL1A1 or COL1A2 genes. Collagen is aproteinthat makes up the structural foundation of your bones. If your body doesn't make enough of it, or if it's not formed correctly, your bones will lack structural ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brittle Bone Disease Osteogenesis Imperfecta Types? | Doctors use several ways of classifying osteogenesis imperfecta, based on the signs and symptoms you have and which of your genes are affected. Depending on the classification system your doctor uses, there are about 8-19 different types of osteogenesis imperfecta. But it's not always very clear which type you have; ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brittle Bone Disease Osteogenesis Imperfecta Symptoms? | The main symptom of brittle bone disease is weak bones that break easily, even with light pressure. For instance, your child may have a bone break during adiaperchange, when being burped, or when they begin to stand and walk on their own.
People with this condition may have only a few broken bones in a lifetime, or th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brittle Bone Disease Osteogenesis Imperfecta Diagnosis? | In some cases, your obstetrician may suspect your baby has osteogenesis imperfecta from ultrasound images. They may confirm this before birth using genetic testing on cells they've gathered with amniocentesis. Or, they may wait until after birth to perform genetic testing.
Because you will likely have broken bones at ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brittle Bone Disease Osteogenesis Imperfecta Treatment? | Unfortunately, there's no cure for brittle bone disease. So, your treatment goals are to:
• Prevent or control your symptoms
• Increase your bone mass and muscle strength
• Maximize your ability to live independently
To help you meet these goals, your doctor may recommend:
Medicines
Studies are always ongoing, bu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brittle Bone Disease Complications? | Your risk for any complications depends largely on the type of osteogenesis imperfecta you have and how much your symptoms affect you. Complications may include:
• Heart disease and heart failure
• Frequent pneumonia infections
• Trouble breathing, including respiratory failure, which is when you're not getting enou... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Parenting a Child With Brittle Bone Disease? | Babies and children with brittle bone disease may get broken bones from things as gentle as changing their diaper or picking them up.
Babies with this condition may need very careful support and handling. For instance:
• Don't lift the baby by pulling them up from under their armpits. Lift by putting one hand under t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Brittle Bone Disease? | If you're living with brittle bone disease, you can help support yourself by taking good care of your body, including taking steps to keep your bones healthy. For instance:
• Eat a variety of foods that are rich invitamin Dandcalcium. For most people with osteogenesis imperfecta, 800-1,000 milligrams of calcium per da... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brittle Bone Disease Takeaways? | Osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, is a rare genetic condition that makes your bones thin, fragile, and easily broken. It's usually something you inherit from one (or rarely, both) of your parents. There are several types of the condition, with symptoms varying in severity from person to person. Because ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brittle Bone Disease FAQs? | Is brittle bone disease a disability?
Whether or not it's a disability depends on what symptoms you have and how much they affect your ability to function. The most common form of brittle bone disease, type 1, usually causes mild symptoms that may not impact your day-to-day functioning very much. But some types may ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Buerger’s Disease? | Buerger’s disease is a rare illness that inflames and blocks blood vessels in your arms and legs. This stopsbloodflow and leads to clots that affect your hands andfeet. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Buerger’s Disease? | Doctors aren’t sure exactly what causes this condition. Your genes might play a role. Some people may just be more likely to get it.
Some experts think that certain chemicals in tobacco might irritate your blood vessels, and that’s what makes them swell. Others think tobacco triggers yourimmune systemto attack your bl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Buerger’s Disease Symptoms? | Usually, the first sign of Buerger’s disease ispainin your hands or feet that spreads to your arms and legs. It may be severe. You can get it when you’re active (called claudication) or resting. It can be worse when you’re cold or stressed.
You might also notice changes in your hands and feet. They may:
• Feel cold, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Buerger’s Disease Complications? | Over time, Buerger’s disease can slow -- and completely stop -- the blood flow to your fingers and toes. This can causegangrene, which means the skin and tissue in your toes and fingers start to die. They go numb and turn blue or black.
If you have gangrene, your doctor usually has to cut off the affected area.
In ra... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Buerger’s Disease Diagnosis? | No single test can check for Buerger’s disease. Your doctor will start by asking about your tobacco use and your symptoms.
They may do tests to check your blood flow and rule out other diseases that cause similar symptoms. For example,peripheral artery diseasealso causes pain in your legs, but it’s caused by plaque bu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Buerger’s Disease Treatment? | Quitting tobacco is the only way to limit the effects of Buerger’s disease. Even a few cigarettes a day can make it worse.
Other treatments may help boost blood flow and ease pain, including:
• Medicationssuch as vasodilators to widen your blood vessels or others to dissolve clots
• Walking exercises
• Intermittent... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Buerger’s Disease Prognosis? | Your outlook depends on whether you quit tobacco. Of patients who keep using it, about 43% will have an amputation within 8 years of diagnosis. Of those who quit, about 6% have an amputation. That percentage is close to 0 in people who are diagnosed early on.
If you’re having a hard time quitting, talk to your doctor ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Bulbospinal Muscular Atrophy, X-linked: What Are Motor Neuron Diseases? | When you take a walk, talk to a friend, or chew a piece of food,motor neuronsare behind these movements. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bulbospinal Muscular Atrophy, X-linked Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? | ALS affects both your upper and lower motor neurons. With ALS, you gradually lose control over the muscles that help you walk, talk, chew, swallow, and breathe. Over time, they weaken and waste away. You may also have stiffness and twitches in your muscles.
Most of the time, ALS is whatdoctorscall “sporadic.” This mea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bulbospinal Muscular Atrophy, X-linked Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS)? | PLS is similar to ALS, but it affects only upper motor neurons.
It causes weakness and stiffness in the arms and legs, a slowed walk, and poor coordination and balance. Speech also becomes slow and slurred.
Like ALS, it usually starts in people 40 to 60 years old. The muscles get stiffer and weaker over time. But unl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bulbospinal Muscular Atrophy, X-linked Progressive Bulbar Palsy (PBP)? | This is a form of ALS. Many people with this condition will eventually develop ALS.
PBP damages motor neurons in the brain stem, which is at the base of your brain.
The stem has motor neurons that help you chew, swallow, and speak. With PBP, you might slur your words and have trouble chewing and swallowing. It also m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bulbospinal Muscular Atrophy, X-linked Pseudobulbar Palsy? | This is similar to progressive bulbar palsy. It affects motor neurons that control the ability to talk, chew, and swallow. Pseudobulbar palsy causes people to laugh or cry with no control. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Progressive Muscular Atrophy? | This form is much less common than ALS or PBP. It can be inherited or sporadic. Progressive muscular atrophy mainly affects your lower motor neurons. Weakness usually starts in your hands and then spreads to other parts of the body. Your muscles get weak and may cramp. This disease can turn into ALS. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Spinal Muscular Atrophy? | This is an inherited condition that affects lower motor neurons. A defect in a gene called SMN1 causesspinal muscular atrophy. This gene makes a protein that protects your motor neurons. Without it, they die. This causes weakness in the upper legs and arms, and in the trunk.
SMAcomes in different types that are based ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bulbospinal Muscular Atrophy, X-linked Kennedy's Disease? | It’s also inherited, and it affects only males. Females can be carriers but don’t get ill from it. A woman with the Kennedy’s disease gene has a 50% chance of passing it on to a son.
Males with Kennedy's disease haveshaking hands, muscle cramps and twitches, and weakness in their face, arms, and legs. They may have tr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bulbospinal Muscular Atrophy, X-linked Living With a Motor Neuron Disease? | The outlook is different for each type of motor neuron disease. Some are milder and progress more slowly than others.
Although there is no cure for motor neuron diseases, medicines andtherapycan ease symptoms and improve your quality of life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Bulimia Nervosa? | • Eating Disorders in Teens
• Signs of an Eating Disorder | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Does Bullying Look Like? | Mia Dand knew something was up when her daughter Rhea’s behavior took a sharp turn for the worse. Her 10-year-old started to burst into tears at the drop of a hat, act out at home, and make excuses to skip school, she recalls. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bullying When Teasing Crosses the Line? | What happened to Rhea goes beyond “normal” childhood teasing.
“Teasing typically happens among friends or kids trying to fit in with their peers,” says Patricia Agatston, PhD, president of the International Bullying Prevention Association. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bullying Watch for Red Flags? | Dand was shocked her daughter didn’t share what was going on right away. “I thought she would feel comfortable coming to me or her dad.”
But it’s pretty common for kids to suffer in silence. It’s estimated only about a quarter tell a parent or other adult, Dupper says.
Kids keep it secret for many reasons. They may t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are The Toll of Bullying? | When it happens regularly it can cause lasting problems like depression and low self-esteem. It also raises the risk ofsuicidein kids with other problems like mental health or substance abuse issues, Dupper says.
John Halligan of Farmingdale, N.Y., knows this all too well. His 13-year-old son Ryan took his own life in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Bunions? | A bunion is a bony, often painful bump at the base of the big toe. It can happen if your big toe leans slightly toward your other toes. Over time, the base of the big toe pushes outward against the first metatarsal bone, which is directly behind it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bunions Bunion Causes and Risk Factors? | Foot problems typically start in early adulthood. As we age, our feet spread, and the problems tend to get worse.
Factors that may contribute to bunions include:
• Genetics.Bunions can run in the family.
• Foot structure.Weak or poor foot structure can lead to bunions.
• Leg length.If one of your legs is longer tha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bunions Bunion Diagnosis? | If you have pain when you’re walking in flat shoes that should feel comfortable, make an appointment with a podiatrist (a foot specialist). It could be a bunion or some other problem.
Your doctor will look at your foot. They may want to take an X-ray to decide how best to treat your bunion. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bunions Bunion Treatment? | Your doctor may suggest ways to help with the pressure and pain. These include:
• Wearing shoes that give yourfeetspace.
• Adding pads or cushions to act as a buffer between the bump and your shoes.
• Taking over-the-counter pain medicine or anti-inflammatory medicines.
• Adding foot support to your shoes.
• Icing... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Bunyavirus Infection: How High Is the Risk of Yellow Fever? | The CDC has identified 42 countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission, many of them with tropical climates. While the actual number of yellow fever cases among U.S. and European travelers to these at-risk countries is low, vaccination is advised for most international travelers to these countries, because yellow... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Bunyavirus Infection: How Does Yellow Fever Spread? | Yellow fever is typically spread to humans from bites by infected mosquitoes. People cannot spread yellow fever among themselves through casual contact, although the infection could possibly be transmitted directly into thebloodthrough contaminated needles. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Bunyavirus Infection: How Is Yellow Fever Diagnosed? | Yellow fever is diagnosed by your symptoms, recent travel activity, and blood tests. Yellow fever symptoms can mimic symptoms of other tropical diseases such asmalariaandtyphoid, so call your doctor if you have symptoms of yellow fever and have recently traveled to a high-risk country. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Bunyavirus Infection: How Is Yellow Fever Treated? | Because there is no cure for the viral infection itself, medical treatment of yellow fever focuses on easing symptoms such as fever,muscle pain, anddehydration. Because of the risk of internal bleeding, avoidaspirinand other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs if you suspect you have yellow fever. Hospitalization is o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bunyavirus Infection Yellow Fever Symptoms? | Yellow fever gets its name from two of its most obvious symptoms: fever and yellowing of theskin. The yellowing occurs because the disease causesliverdamage andhepatitis. For some people, yellow fever has no initial symptoms, while for others, the first symptoms appear from three to six days after exposure to the virus... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bunyavirus Infection Yellow Fever Prevention Through Vaccination? | Because there is no cure for yellow fever, prevention is critical. The yellow fevervaccineis advised for adults and children over age 9 months who are traveling to or living in countries with a known risk of yellow fever. Certain countries in Africa and Latin America with the highest risk of exposure to yellow fever no... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bunyavirus Infection Other Yellow Fever Prevention Measures? | Vaccination is the most important measure you should take when traveling to areas where exposure to the yellow fever virus is possible. No other measure is more effective, but there are other valuable recommendations. You should:
• Use the right insect repellent for mosquitoes on exposed skin and follow package direct... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Burning Mouth Syndrome? | Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is the name for burningpainin your mouth that doesn't have a known cause. Most often, the pain is on the tip of yourtongueor roof of yourmouth. But sometimes, it affects the front of yourmouthor the inner part of your lips. It often lasts many years. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Are there any home remedies to alleviate symptoms of burning mouth syndrome? | Apart from your medical treatments, you can make some lifestyle changes at home to help ease BMS symptoms, such as avoiding acidic and spicy foods and beverages, alcohol, and tobacco. You should also take steps to stay hydrated to ease dry mouth symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How can I manage the emotional impact of chronic pain from burning mouth syndrome? | Research shows that having BMS can up your chances of having depression and anxiety. Managing stress and practicing coping techniques can help you ease your symptoms. Try relaxation exercises or join a support group. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Burning Mouth Syndrome Symptoms? | If you have BMS, your mouth can feel like you just had hot coffee or hot soup. It feels different for each person. In general, burning mouth syndrome symptoms can include:
• A burning feeling on the tongue, roof of the mouth, gums, inside of the cheeks, and in the back of the throat, which may ease with eating or drin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Burning Mouth Syndrome? | BMS is classified as primary or secondary, depending on the cause.
Primary burning mouth syndrome
Also called idiopathic burning mouth syndrome, it happens when the burning pain can't be explained by a lab test or other health condition. Doctors think the cause could be damage to nerves that control taste or pain.
S... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Risk Factors for Burning Mouth Syndrome? | BMS is more common in women than in men. You might be more likely to get it if you're:
• A woman in the age group of 50-70
• Going through menopause | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Burning Mouth Syndrome Diagnosis? | Your doctor will want to know about your symptoms and when they began. They'll also ask if you haveallergies, take anymedications, or smoke or drink often. The doctor will examine your mouth and check for infection.
You may need several tests to rule out other medical issues. These include:
• Allergy testto see if yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Burning Mouth Syndrome Treatment? | If your doctor finds a health problem or other cause for your burning mouth, you have secondary BMS. They'll treat the issue, and your symptoms should get better. If not, there's no known cure for burning mouth syndrome, but there are ways to ease and control your symptoms.
Depending on the cause of your BMS, the doct... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Complications of Burning Mouth Syndrome? | BMS is a chronic pain condition and can affect your quality of life. It may take many doctor visits to diagnose the condition. The pain may last for months, even years. Some people have pain every day.
The pain may make you feel depressed, stressed, or anxious, making it hard to do everyday activities and sleep. Any t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Burning Mouth Syndrome Takeaways? | Burning mouth syndrome is a condition that causes a burning pain in the mouth without a clear cause, often affecting the tongue and roof of the mouth. Symptoms can include a burning sensation, numbness, dry mouth, and changes in taste. It may start after dental work or other health issues. While there is no known cure,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Burning Mouth Syndrome FAQs? | Are there any home remedies to alleviate symptoms of burning mouth syndrome?
Apart from your medical treatments, you can make some lifestyle changes at home to help ease BMS symptoms, such as avoiding acidic and spicy foods and beverages, alcohol, and tobacco. You should also take steps to stay hydrated to ease dry mo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Burns: ? | • The burn penetrates all layers of the skin.
• The skin is leathery or charred looking, with white, brown, or black patches.
• The person is an infant or a senior. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are For First-Degree Burns (Affecting Top Layer of Skin)? | 1. Cool Burn
• Hold burnedskinunder cool (not cold) running water or immerse in cool water until the pain subsides.
• Use compresses if running water isn't available.
2. Protect Burn
• Cover with sterile, non-adhesive bandage or clean cloth.
• Do not apply butter, oil, lotions, or creams (especially if they contai... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are For Second-Degree Burns (Affecting Top 2 Layers of Skin)? | 1. Cool Burn
• Immerse in cool water for 10 or 15 minutes.
• Use compresses if running water isn't available.
• Don't apply ice. It can lowerbody temperatureand cause further pain and damage.
• Don't break blisters or apply butter or ointments, which can cause infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are For Third-Degree Burns? | 1. Call 911
2. Protect Burn Area
• Cover loosely with sterile, nonstick bandage or, for large areas, a sheet or other material that that won't leave lint in wound.
• Separate burned toes and fingers with dry, sterile dressings.
• Do not soak the burn in water or apply ointments or butter, which can cause infection.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Bursitis? | Bursitis is inflammation or irritation of a bursa sac. You have these sacs all over your body. They’re filled with fluid that eases rubbing and friction between tissues such as bones, muscles, tendons, and skin. Bursitis is common around major joints such as your shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Bursitis Causes and Risk Factors? | Bursitis is common in adults, especially after age 40. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Types of Bursitis? | Bursas are small sacs filled with fluid that help cushion your joints, bones, and muscles. Any bursa can become inflamed, but the most common places to have bursitis are in your shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, or foot. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Symptoms of Bursitis? | Pain is the most common symptom of bursitis. It might build up slowly or be sudden and severe, especially if you have calcium deposits in the area. You’ll probably feel it when you stretch or extend the joint, and you may have a limited range of motion even without pain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do You Prevent Bursitis? | You can’t always prevent bursitis, but some steps can lower your risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What triggers bursitis? | Bursitis can be triggered by an injury or bump to one of your bursas. Sometimes, you don’t remember the injury because it didn’t hurt at the time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does bursitis go away on its own? | Bursitis often goes away by itself. Resting the area and using home remedies can help it get better. If your bursitis pain doesn’t get better after resting it and avoiding activities that make the pain worse, you should see your doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bursitis Treatment? | Bursitis usually gets better on its own after a few weeks of resting the affected area. Try not to put pressure on it, and avoid activities that make the pain worse.
You can take medicine such asibuprofenor naproxen sodium to lower the swelling and help with pain. Your doctor might give you this medicine in cream or l... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bursitis Home Remedies? | Here are some things you can do to help your bursitis get better:
• Rest.Rest the area as much as you can, and avoid doing anything that makes the pain worse.
• Ice.Put an ice pack orcold compresson the area to help the swelling go down. After the first 2 days of icing it, you can also use a heating pad, hot water bo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bursitis Takeaways? | Bursitis is a painful swelling in one of the sacs of fluid that cushion your joints. It is caused by making the same motion over and over, leaning or putting pressure on your joints, or an injury or infection. The condition usually goes away on its own, but you should see your doctor if you have a fever, a lot of swell... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bursitis FAQs? | • What triggers bursitis?Bursitis can be triggered by an injury or bump to one of your bursas. Sometimes, you don’t remember the injury because it didn’t hurt at the time.Bursitis can also be caused by leaning on a joint for long periods and by making the same motions over and over. This often happens at work, for exam... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | C1-INH: What Is Hereditary Angioedema? | Hereditary angioedema is a rare genetic condition that causes swelling under the skin and lining of the gut and lungs. It can happen in different parts of your body. | local_scraped |
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