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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Sprained ankle? | The following tips can help you prevent a sprained ankle or a recurring sprain:
• Warm up before you exercise or play sports.
• Be careful when walking, running or working on an uneven surface.
• Use an ankle support brace or tape on a weak or previously injured ankle.
• Wear shoes that fit well and are made for yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Thoracic aortic aneurysm? | A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a weakened area in the body's main artery in the chest. The body's main artery is called the aorta. When the aortic wall is weak, the artery may get wider. When the artery gets very wide, it's called an aneurysm. An aneurysm can happen anywhere in the thoracic aorta, including near the hea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Thoracic aortic aneurysm? | Thoracic aortic aneurysms often grow slowly. There are usually no symptoms. That makes them hard to find. Many start small and stay small. Others get bigger over time. How quickly a thoracic aortic aneurysm may grow is hard to predict.
As a thoracic aortic aneurysm grows, symptoms may include:
• Back pain.
• Cough.
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Thoracic aortic aneurysm? | Causes of thoracic aortic aneurysms may include:
• Atherosclerosis.A buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls causes the arteries to get stiff. Over time, the walls of the arteries may get weak. High blood pressure and high cholesterol increase the risk of atherosclerosis, especial... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Thoracic aortic aneurysm? | Anything that damages or weakens blood vessels may raise the risk of an aneurysm. Thoracic aortic aneurysm risk factors include:
• Age.Thoracic aortic aneurysms occur most often in people age 65 and older.
• Smoking and tobacco use.If you smoke or chew tobacco, it's important that you quit. Using tobacco also can wor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Thoracic aortic aneurysm? | Possible complications of a thoracic aortic aneurysm are:
• A tear in the wall of the aorta, also called an aortic dissection.This life-threatening condition causes bleeding into and along the aortic wall. Emergency surgery is needed to prevent death.
• Rupture of the body's main artery, called an aortic rupture.If a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Thoracic aortic aneurysm? | To prevent an aneurysm, keep the blood vessels as healthy as possible. Try these healthy lifestyle tips.
• Don't smoke or use tobacco.
• Control blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
• Keep a healthy weight and stay active.
• Eat nutritious foods. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Thumb arthritis? | Thumb arthritis is common with aging and occurs when cartilage wears away from the ends of the bones that form the joint at the base of your thumb — also known as the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint.
Thumb arthritis can cause severe pain, swelling, and decreased strength and range of motion, making it difficult to do simp... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Thumb arthritis? | Pain is the first and most common symptom of thumb arthritis. Pain can occur at the base of your thumb when you grip, grasp or pinch an object, or use your thumb to apply force.
Other signs and symptoms might include:
• Swelling, stiffness and tenderness at the base of your thumb
• Decreased strength when pinching o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Thumb arthritis? | Thumb arthritis commonly occurs with aging. Previous trauma or injury to the thumb joint also can cause thumb arthritis.
In a normal thumb joint, cartilage covers the ends of the bones — acting as a cushion and allowing the bones to glide smoothly against each other. With thumb arthritis, the cartilage that covers the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Thumb arthritis? | Factors that can increase your risk of thumb arthritis include:
• Female sex.
• Age above 40 years.
• Obesity.
• Certain hereditary conditions, such as joint ligament laxity and malformed joints.
• Injuries to your thumb joint, such as fractures and sprains.
• Diseases that change the normal structure and functio... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)? | Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition present at birth that restricts the tongue's range of motion.
With tongue-tie, an unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the bottom of the tongue's tip to the floor of the mouth. Depending on how much the tissue restricts tongue movement, it ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)? | Signs and symptoms of tongue-tie include:
• Difficulty lifting the tongue to the upper teeth or moving the tongue from side to side.
• Trouble sticking out the tongue past the lower front teeth.
• A tongue that appears notched or heart shaped when stuck out. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)? | Typically, the lingual frenulum separates before birth, allowing the tongue free range of motion. With tongue-tie, the lingual frenulum remains attached to the bottom of the tongue. Why this happens is largely unknown, although some cases of tongue-tie have been associated with certain genetic factors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)? | Although tongue-tie can affect anyone, it's more common in boys than girls. Tongue-tie sometimes runs in families. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)? | Tongue-tie may affect a baby's oral development, as well as the way the child eats, speaks and swallows.
For example, tongue-tie can sometimes lead to:
• Breastfeeding problems.Breastfeeding requires a baby to keep the tongue over the lower gum while sucking. If unable to move the tongue or keep it in the right posit... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Vasculitis? | Vasculitis involves swelling and irritation, called inflammation, of blood vessels. The inflammation can cause the walls of the blood vessels to thicken. This thickening can narrow the vessels. If the narrowing restricts blood flow, it can damage organs and tissues.
There are many types of vasculitis. Most of them are... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Vasculitis? | Symptoms of most types of vasculitis can include:
• Fever.
• Headache.
• Tiredness.
• Weight loss.
• Aches and pains.
Other symptoms depend on the parts of the body affected:
• Digestive system.If vasculitis affects the stomach or intestines, there may be pain after eating. Ulcers and tears, called perforations,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Vasculitis? | Experts don't know the exact cause of vasculitis. Some types are linked to a person's genes. Others result from the immune system attacking blood vessel cells by mistake. Causes of this immune system reaction may include:
• Infections, such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
• Blood cancers.
• Immune system diseases, s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Vasculitis? | Vasculitis can happen to anyone. Factors that may increase the risk of certain types include:
• Age.Giant cell arteritis is rare before the age of 50. Kawasaki disease is most common in children younger than 5 years old.
• Family history.Behcets disease, granulomatosis with polyangiitis and Kawasaki disease can run i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Vasculitis? | Vasculitis complications depend on the type of vasculitis and how bad it is. Complications also may be linked to side effects of the prescription medicines that treat the condition. Complications of vasculitis include:
• Organ damage.Some types of vasculitis can damage major organs.
• Blood clots and aneurysms.A bloo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the The Mayo Clinic experience and patient stories of Vasculitis? | Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care like they've never experienced. See the stories of satisfied Mayo Clinic patients. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Viral hemorrhagic fevers? | Viral hemorrhagic (hem-uh-RAJ-ik) fevers are infectious diseases that can be life-threatening. They can damage the walls of tiny blood vessels, making them leak. And they can keep the blood from clotting.
Some viral hemorrhagic fevers include:
• Crimean-Congo.
• Dengue.
• Ebola.
• Hantavirus.
• Lassa.
• Marburg.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Viral hemorrhagic fevers? | Symptoms of viral hemorrhagic fevers vary by disease. Mainly, early symptoms can include:
• Fever.
• Tiredness, weakness or feeling unwell.
• Muscle, bone or joint aches.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Diarrhea. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Viral hemorrhagic fevers? | Viral hemorrhagic fevers are spread by contact with infected animals. The viruses that cause viral hemorrhagic fevers live in many animal hosts. Most often, the hosts include mosquitoes, ticks, rodents, nonhuman primates or bats. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Viral hemorrhagic fevers? | Living in or traveling to an area where a certain viral hemorrhagic fever is common raises your risk of getting infected with that virus. Other factors that can increase your risk include:
• Working with infected people.
• Killing or eating infected animals.
• Having unprotected sex with an infected person.
• Worki... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Viral hemorrhagic fevers? | Viral hemorrhagic fevers can cause:
• Septic shock.
• Failure in more than one organ.
• Death. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Viral hemorrhagic fevers? | It can be hard to prevent viral hemorrhagic fevers. If you live in, work in or travel to areas where these diseases are common, use protective barriers when working with blood or body fluids. For instance, wear gloves, gowns, eye masks and face shields. Also take care working with lab specimens and waste. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Back pain? | Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide.
Fortunately, measures can help prevent or relieve most back pain episodes, especially for people younger than age 60. If prevention fails, simple home treatment and using the body co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Back pain? | Back pain can range from a muscle ache to a shooting, burning or stabbing feeling. Also, the pain can radiate down a leg. Bending, twisting, lifting, standing or walking can make pain worse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Back pain? | Back pain often develops without a cause that shows up in a test or an imaging study. Conditions commonly linked to back pain include:
• Muscle or ligament strain.Repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movement can strain back muscles and spinal ligaments. For people in poor physical condition, constant strain on ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Back pain? | Anyone can develop back pain, even children and teens. These factors can increase the risk of developing back pain:
• Age.Back pain is more common with age, starting around age 30 or 40.
• Lack of exercise.Weak, unused muscles in the back and abdomen might lead to back pain.
• Excess weight.Excess body weight puts e... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Back pain? | Improving one's physical condition and learning and practicing how to use the body might help prevent back pain.
To keep the back healthy and strong:
• Exercise.Regular low-impact aerobic activities can increase strength and endurance in the back and allow the muscles to work better. Walking, bicycling and swimming a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bacterial vaginosis? | Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can cause discomfort and pain of the vagina. It happens when natural bacteria levels are out of balance. Balanced levels of bacteria help keep the vagina healthy. But when too much of some bacteria grow, it can lead toBV.
Bacterial vaginosis can happen at any age. But it's most common during t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bacterial vaginosis? | Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include:
• Thin, vaginal discharge that may be gray, white or green.
• Foul-smelling, "fishy" vaginal odor.
• Vaginal itching.
• Burning during urination.
Many people with bacterial vaginosis have no symptoms. | local_scraped |
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bacterial vaginosis? | Bacterial vaginosis happens when the vagina's natural bacteria levels are out of balance. The bacteria in the vagina are called the vaginal flora. Balanced vaginal flora help keep the vagina healthy. Usually "good" bacteria outnumber "bad" bacteria. The good bacteria are called lactobacilli; the bad bacteria are anaero... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bacterial vaginosis? | Risk factors for bacterial vaginosis include:
• Having different sex partners or a new sex partner.The link between having sex and bacterial vaginosis isn't clear. ButBVhappens more often when someone has different or new sex partners. Also,BVis more common when the sex of both partners is female.
• Douching.The vagi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Bacterial vaginosis? | Bacterial vaginosis doesn't cause complications very often. But sometimes, havingBVmay lead to:
• Sexually transmitted infections.If you haveBV, you have a higher risk of getting anSTI.STIs includeHIV, herpes simplex virus, chlamydia or gonorrhea. If you haveHIV, bacterial vaginosis raises the risk of passing the viru... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Bacterial vaginosis? | To help prevent bacterial vaginosis:
• Don't use scented products.Wash your genitals with warm water only. Scented soaps and other scented products may inflame vaginal tissues. Use unscented tampons or pads only.
• Don't douche.Douching won't clear up a vaginal infection. It may even make it worse. Your vagina doesn'... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bad breath? | Bad breath, also called halitosis, can be embarrassing and in some cases may even cause anxiety. It's no wonder that store shelves are overflowing with gum, mints, mouthwashes and other products to fight bad breath. But many of these products are only short-term measures. That's because they don't address the cause of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bad breath? | Bad breath odors vary, depending on the cause. Some people worry too much about their breath even though they have little or no mouth odor. Others have bad breath and don't know it. Because it's hard to know how your breath smells, ask a close friend or relative to confirm if you have bad breath. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bad breath? | Most bad breath starts in your mouth. There are many possible causes, including:
• Food.The breakdown of food particles in and around your teeth can lead to more bacteria and cause a foul odor. Eating certain foods, such as onions, garlic and spices, also can cause bad breath. After you digest these foods, they enter ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bad breath? | Your risk of bad breath is higher if you eat foods known to cause bad breath, such as garlic, onions and spices. Smoking, not keeping your mouth clean and some medicines also can play a part, as can dry mouth, infections of the mouth and some diseases. In addition, other conditions such asGERDor cancer can lead to bad ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bags under eyes? | Bags under eyes are mild swelling or puffiness under the eyes. They're common as you age and the tissues around your eyes weaken, including some of the muscles supporting your eyelids. Fat that helps support the eyes can then move into the lower eyelids, causing them to appear puffy. Fluid may also accumulate below you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bags under eyes? | Symptoms of bags under eyes can include:
• Mild swelling
• Saggy or loose skin
• Dark circles | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bags under eyes? | Bags under eyes are caused when the tissue structures and muscles supporting your eyelids weaken. The skin may start to sag, and fat that's usually around the eye can move into the area below your eyes. Also, the space below your eyes can gather fluid, making the area look puffy or swollen. Several factors cause or wor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bags under eyes? | Factors that may increase the risk of having bags under the eyes include:
• Older age
• Fluid retention
• Lack of sleep
• Allergies
• Smoking
• Genetics
• Medical conditions | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Baker cyst? | A Baker cyst is a fluid-filled growth behind the knee. It causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness. Also called a popliteal (pop-luh-TEE-ul) cyst, a Baker cyst sometime causes pain. The pain can get worse when with activity or when fully straightening or bending the knee.
A Baker cyst is usually the result of a probl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Baker cyst? | In some cases, a Baker cyst causes no pain, and you may not notice it. If you do have symptoms, they might include:
• Swelling behind the knee, and sometimes in the leg
• Knee pain
• Stiffness and inability to fully flex the knee
The symptoms may be worse after you've been active or if you've been standing for a lo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Baker cyst? | A lubricating fluid called synovial (sih-NO-vee-ul) fluid helps the leg swing smoothly and reduces friction between the moving parts of the knee.
But sometimes underlying conditions can cause the knee to produce too much synovial fluid. When this happens, fluid can build up in the back of the knee, leading to a Baker ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Baker cyst? | Rarely, a Baker cyst bursts and synovial fluid leaks into the calf region, causing:
• Sharp pain in the knee
• Swelling in the calf
• Sometimes, redness of the calf or a feeling of water running down the calf | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Balance problems? | Balance problems can make you feel dizzy, as if the room is spinning, unsteady, or lightheaded. You might feel as if the room is spinning or you're going to fall down. These feelings can happen whether you're lying down, sitting or standing.
Many body systems — including your muscles, bones, joints, eyes, the balance ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Balance problems? | Signs and symptoms of balance problems include:
• Sense of motion or spinning (vertigo)
• Feeling of faintness or lightheadedness (presyncope)
• Loss of balance or unsteadiness
• Falling or feeling like you might fall
• Feeling a floating sensation or dizziness
• Vision changes, such as blurriness
• Confusion | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Balance problems? | Balance problems can be caused by several different conditions. The cause of balance problems is usually related to the specific sign or symptom. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Barrett's esophagus? | The development of Barrett's esophagus is most often attributed to long-standingGERD, which may include these signs and symptoms:
• Frequent heartburn and regurgitation of stomach contents
• Difficulty swallowing food
• Less commonly, chest pain
Curiously, approximately half of the people diagnosed with Barrett's e... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Barrett's esophagus? | The exact cause of Barrett's esophagus isn't known. While many people with Barrett's esophagus have long-standingGERD, many have no reflux symptoms, a condition often called "silent reflux."
Whether this acid reflux is accompanied byGERDsymptoms or not, stomach acid and chemicals wash back into the esophagus, damaging... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Barrett's esophagus? | Factors that increase your risk of Barrett's esophagus include:
• Family history.Your odds of having Barrett's esophagus increase if you have a family history of Barrett's esophagus or esophageal cancer.
• Being male.Men are far more likely to develop Barrett's esophagus.
• Being white.White people have a greater ri... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Barrett's esophagus? | People with Barrett's esophagus have an increased risk of esophageal cancer. The risk is small, even in people who have precancerous changes in their esophagus cells. Fortunately, most people with Barrett's esophagus will never develop esophageal cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bed-wetting? | Bed-wetting — also called nighttime incontinence or nocturnal enuresis — means passing urine without intending to while asleep. This happens after the age at which staying dry at night can be reasonably expected.
Soggy sheets and pajamas — and an embarrassed child — are a familiar scene in many homes. But don't get up... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bed-wetting? | Most kids are fully toilet trained by age 5, but there's really no target date for having complete bladder control. Between the ages of 5 and 7, bed-wetting remains a problem for some children. After 7 years of age, a small number of children still wet the bed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bed-wetting? | It's not known for sure what causes bed-wetting. Several issues may play a role, such as:
• A small bladder.Your child's bladder may not be developed enough to hold all the urine made during the night.
• No awareness of a full bladder.If the nerves that control the bladder are slow to mature, a full bladder may not w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bed-wetting? | Bed-wetting can affect anyone, but it's twice as common in boys as in girls.
Several factors have been linked with an increased risk of bed-wetting, including:
• Stress and anxiety.Stressful events may trigger bed-wetting. Examples include having a new baby in the family, starting a new school or sleeping away from h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Bed-wetting? | Although frustrating, bed-wetting without a physical cause does not result in any health risks. But bed-wetting can create some issues for your child, including:
• Guilt and embarrassment, which can lead to low self-esteem.
• Loss of opportunities for social activities, such as sleepovers and camp.
• Rashes on your ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bedbugs? | Bedbugs are small, reddish-brown blood-sucking, wingless insects. Bedbug bites usually clear up without treatment in a week or two. Bedbugs aren't known to spread disease, but they can cause an allergic reaction or a severe skin reaction in some people.
Bedbugs are about the size of an apple seed. They hide in the cra... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bedbugs? | Symptoms of bedbug bites are similar to symptoms of other insect bites and rashes. Bedbug bites are usually:
• Inflamed spots, often with a darker spot in the middle
• Itchy
• Arranged in a rough line or in a cluster
• Located on the face, neck, arms and hands
Some people have no reaction to bedbug bites, while ot... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bedbugs? | Bedbug infestations may be linked to:
• More frequent travel
• Changes in pest control practices
• Insecticide resistance | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bedbugs? | You're at risk of bites from bedbugs if you're in places where people come and go often, such as apartment buildings, dorm rooms, homeless shelters, hotels, cruise ships, trains, buses and refugee camps. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Bedbugs? | • Cover up.Bedbugs don't tend to burrow under clothing. So you may be able to avoid bites by wearing pajamas that cover as much skin as possible.
• Inspect secondhand items.Look over used bedding, mattresses and upholstered furniture before bringing them into your home.
• Use hotel precautions.Check mattress seams fo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bedsores (pressure ulcers)? | Bedsores are injuries to the skin and the tissue below the skin that are due to pressure on the skin for a long time. Bedsores most often arise on skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as the heels, ankles, hips and tailbone. Bedsores also are called pressure ulcers, pressure injuries and decubitus ulcers.
The... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bedsores (pressure ulcers)? | Symptoms of bedsores are:
• Changes in skin color or texture.
• Swelling.
• Pus-like draining.
• An area of skin that feels cooler or warmer to the touch than other areas.
• Sore areas.
Bedsores fall into one of several stages based on their depth, how serious they are and other features. The degree of skin and t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bedsores (pressure ulcers)? | Pressure against the skin that limits blood flow to the skin causes bedsores. Limited movement can make skin prone to damage and cause bedsores.
The three main things that lead to bedsores are:
• Pressure.Constant pressure on any part of the body can lessen the blood flow to tissues. Blood flow is essential to delive... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bedsores (pressure ulcers)? | Your risk of getting bedsores is higher if you have a hard time moving and can't change position easily while seated or in bed. Risk factors include:
• Immobility.This might be due to poor health, spinal cord injury or another cause.
• Incontinence.Skin becomes more vulnerable with extended exposure to urine and stoo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Bedsores (pressure ulcers)? | You can help stop bedsores with these steps:
• Frequently change your position to avoid stress on the skin.
• Take good care of your skin.
• Eat and drink regularly.
• Quit smoking.
• Manage stress.
• Exercise daily. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bee sting? | A bee sting is a common outdoor nuisance. You can take several steps to avoid stings from bees, hornets and wasps. If you're stung, basic first aid can help ease the pain of a mild or moderate reaction. You may need emergency medical help for a severe reaction. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bee sting? | Bee sting symptoms can range from pain and swelling to a life-threatening allergic reaction. Having one type of reaction doesn't mean you'll always have the same reaction every time you're stung or that the next reaction will be more severe.
• Mild reaction.Most of the time, bee sting symptoms are minor and include in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bee sting? | A bee sting is an injury caused by bee venom. To sting, a bee jabs a barbed stinger into the skin. The stinger releases venom. The venom has proteins in it that cause pain and swelling around the sting area.
Generally, insects such as bees and wasps aren't aggressive and only sting in self-defense. In most cases, this... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bee sting? | Risk factors for a bee sting include:
• Living in an area where bees are active.
• Being near beehives.
• Spending a lot of time outdoors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Bee sting? | The following tips may help reduce your risk of a bee sting:
• Take care when drinking sweet beverages outside. Use wide, open cups so you can see if a bee is in them. Inspect cans and straws before drinking from them.
• Tightly cover food containers and trash cans, as odors from them can attract insects.
• Clear aw... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Behcet disease? | Behcet (beh-CHET) disease, also called Behcet syndrome, is a rare condition. It causes blood vessel swelling, called inflammation, throughout the body.
Behcet disease symptoms can seem like they aren't related at first. They can include mouth sores, eye irritation and swelling, skin rashes and sores, and genital sores... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Behcet disease? | Behcet disease symptoms vary from person to person. Symptoms can come and go or become less serious over time. Symptoms depend on which parts of the body the condition affects.
Behcet disease most often affects the following:
• Mouth.Painful mouth sores that look like canker sores are the most common sign of Behcet d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Behcet disease? | Behcet disease might be an autoimmune disorder, which means the body's immune system attacks some of its own healthy cells by mistake. It's likely that gene changes and factors in the environment play a role.
Experts believe that swelling of the blood vessels, called vasculitis, causes the symptoms of Behcet disease. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Behcet disease? | Factors that might increase your risk of Behcet disease include:
• Age.Behcet disease most often affects people in their 20s and 30s. But children and older adults also can have the condition.
• Country.People from countries in the Middle East and East Asia, including Turkey, Iran, Japan and China, are more likely to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Behcet disease? | Complications of Behcet disease depend on symptoms. For instance, untreated uveitis can lead to loss of vision or blindness. If you have eye symptoms of Behcet disease, see an eye specialist, called an ophthalmologist, regularly. Treatment can help prevent this complication. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bell's palsy? | Bell's palsy is a condition that causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face. Often the weakness is short-term and improves over weeks. The weakness makes half of the face appear to droop. Smiles are one-sided, and the eye on the affected side is hard to close.
Bell's palsy also is known as acute per... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bell's palsy? | Symptoms of Bell's palsy come on suddenly and may include:
• Mild weakness to total paralysis on one side of the face — occurring within hours to days.
• Facial droop and trouble making facial expressions, such as closing an eye or smiling.
• Drooling.
• Pain around the jaw or pain in or behind the ear on the affec... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bell's palsy? | Although the exact reason Bell's palsy occurs isn't clear, it's often related to having a viral infection. Viruses that have been linked to Bell's palsy include viruses that cause:
• Cold sores and genital herpes, also known as herpes simplex.
• Chickenpox and shingles, also known as herpes zoster.
• Infectious mono... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bell's palsy? | Bell's palsy occurs more often in people who:
• Are pregnant, especially during the third trimester, or who are in the first week after giving birth.
• Have an upper respiratory infection, such as the flu or a cold.
• Have diabetes.
• Have high blood pressure.
• Have obesity.
It's rare for Bell's palsy to come ba... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Bell's palsy? | Mild symptoms of Bell's palsy typically disappear within a month. Recovery from more-complete facial paralysis can vary. Complications may include:
• Irreversible damage to your facial nerve.
• Irregular regrowth of nerve fibers. This may result in involuntary contraction of certain muscles when you're trying to move... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? | Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of vertigo — the sudden sensation that you're spinning or that the inside of your head is spinning.
BPPVcauses brief episodes of mild to intense dizziness. It is usually triggered by specific changes in your head's position. This might occur ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? | The signs and symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) may include:
• Dizziness
• A sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving (vertigo)
• A loss of balance or unsteadiness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
The signs and symptoms ofBPPVcan come and go and commonly last less than one minute. Episo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? | Often, there's no known cause forBPPV. This is called idiopathicBPPV.
When there is a known cause,BPPVis often associated with a minor to severe blow to your head. Less common causes ofBPPVinclude disorders that damage your inner ear or, rarely, damage that occurs during ear surgery or long periods positioned on your ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? | Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo occurs most often in people age 50 and older, but can occur at any age.BPPVis also more common in women than in men. A head injury or any other disorder of the balance organs of your ear may make you more susceptible toBPPV. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? | AlthoughBPPVis uncomfortable, it rarely causes complications. The dizziness ofBPPVcan make you unsteady, which may put you at greater risk of falling. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Benign peripheral nerve tumor? | Benign peripheral nerve tumors are tumors that form on peripheral nerves. The peripheral nerves link the brain and spinal cord to other parts of the body. These nerves control muscles that allow you to walk, blink, swallow, pick things up and do other activities. Benign tumors are not cancerous.
Several different type... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Benign peripheral nerve tumor? | Symptoms depend on the location of the benign peripheral nerve tumor and the nerves and tissues it affects. Symptoms may include:
• Swelling or a lump under your skin.
• Pain, tingling or numbness.
• Weakness or loss of function in the affected area.
• Dizziness or loss of balance.
A benign peripheral nerve tumor ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Benign peripheral nerve tumor? | The cause of benign peripheral nerve tumors usually isn't known. Some are passed down in families. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Benign peripheral nerve tumor? | Risk factors may be different based on the type of benign peripheral nerve tumor.
For neurofibromas, having the genetic condition known as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a risk factor. NF1 can cause someone to have several neurofibromas. But most people who have neurofibromas don't have NF1.
People with NF1 are al... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? | Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a health issue that becomes more common with age. It's also called an enlarged prostate. The prostate is a small gland that helps make semen. It's found just below the bladder. And it often gets bigger as you get older.
An enlarged prostate can cause symptoms that may bother you, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? | Common symptoms ofBPHinclude:
• Frequent or urgent need to pee, also called urination.
• Peeing more often at night.
• Trouble starting to pee.
• Weak urine stream, or a stream that stops and starts.
• Dribbling at the end of urination.
• Not being able to fully empty the bladder.
Less common symptoms include:
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