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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are C1-INH Causes? | With this disease, a certain protein in your body is not in balance. This causes tiny blood vessels to push fluid into nearby areas of your body. That leads to sudden swelling.
A problem with a gene that makes a blood protein called C1 inhibitor often causes HAE. In most cases, you don’t have enough of this protein. I... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are C1-INH Symptoms? | The main symptom is swelling. You won’t have the itching or hives that people often get with allergic reactions. A bout may last two to five days. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are C1-INH Triggers? | Although you may not be able to tell what your triggers are, common ones include:
• Stress or anxiety
• Minor injury or surgery
• Illnesses such as colds or the flu
• Physical activities such as typing, hammering, or pushing a lawn mower
• Medications, including some used for high blood pressure and congestive hea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are C1-INH Getting a Diagnosis? | If you've had symptoms of HAE, your doctor may ask:
• What changes have you noticed?
• Where have you had swelling? How often?
• Have you had any in your face, neck, tongue, or throat?
• Have you noticed any changes that happen before swelling begins?
• Have you had any stomach problems or stomach surgery?
• Does... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are C1-INH Questions for Your Doctor? | • Do I need more tests?
• What can I expect from this condition?
• Which treatments do you recommend? What are their side effects?
• What should I do if my throat swells? How likely is that?
• How can I find out what triggers my attacks?
• Will I pass this condition on to my children?
• Should my family get teste... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are C1-INH Treatment? | Doctors can use medications to treat or prevent attacks:
• Berotralstat (Orladeyo)
• C1 esterase inhibitor(Berinert,Cinryze, Haegarda)
• Conestat alfa (Ruconest)
• Ecallantide(Kalbitor)
• Icatibant(Firazyr)
• Lanadelumab-flyo(Takhzyro)
You may also need oxygen or IV fluids to ease your symptoms.
Your doctor wil... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are C1-INH Taking Care of Yourself? | Learn as much as you can about HAE so you can make informed decisions about your treatment and medications that you should be cautious with.
If you can figure out your triggers, you can better avoid them. It helps to track your attacks and symptoms in a journal and look for patterns. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are C1-INH What to Expect? | There's no cure for HAE, but new treatments have made it possible for people to manage their symptoms and enjoy active lives. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are C1-INH Getting Support? | To learn more about HAE and to find the support of others who have it, visit the website of the U.S. Hereditary Angioedema Association at www.haea.org. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Coronary Artery Disease? | Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. Although it’s the top cause of death in the U.S., there is a lot you can do to prevent or treat it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? | Starting as early as childhood, plaque – a combination of cholesterol, fat, and other substances – starts to stick to the walls lining your blood vessels. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | CAD (Coronary Artery Disease): When Should I Call My Health Care Provider? | If you have coronary artery disease, you will have regular check-ups with your doctor and any specialists they refer you to, like acardiologist. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How common is coronary artery disease? | An estimated 18.2 million Americans have coronary artery disease, or about one in 20 adults, making it the most common form of heart disease in the country. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the life expectancy of someone with coronary artery disease? | The life expectancy of someone with CAD will vary, depending on their age, medical history, and lifestyle choices. If you’ve been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, talk with your doctor about your prognosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) the coronary arteries? | There are two main coronary arteries. The left maincoronary artery supplies bloodto the left ventricle and left atrium, while the right coronary artery sends blood to the right ventricle, right atrium, and the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes. Both sides divide into smaller branches to supply blood to all parts of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Forms of Coronary Artery Disease? | Coronary artery disease isn’t just one disease, but several different conditions.
• Stable ischemic heart disease:If you have this type of CAD, blood and oxygen have to work harder than normal to flow to your heart. This condition can be managed with medicines that reduce your heart’s workload and/or surgery.
• Acute... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronary Artery Disease Symptoms? | In the early stages, you may not have any symptoms. But as the plaque continues to build up and curbs blood flow to the heart muscle, you may notice that you’reshort of breathor fatigued, especially during exercise.
The most common symptom of CAD is angina, or chest pain. Some people mistake it for heartburn or indige... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors? | Coronary artery disease becomes more likely as you get older or if it runs in your family. Other risk factors include
• High cholesterol (especially LDL, or “bad” cholesterol) and triglycerides
• High blood pressure
• Atherosclerosis(hardening or thickening of the arteries)
• Smoking or vaping
• Metabolic syndrome... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronary Artery Disease Disparities? | You’re more likely to have coronary artery disease, sometimes called coronary heart disease, if you’re over 35 or male. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis? | Your doctor will give you a checkup and talk with you about your symptoms, risks, and family history. You may also get tests such as:
• Electrocardiogram (EKG), which measures the heart’s electrical activity and can assess heart damage
• Stress test, which usually involves walking on a treadmill or pedaling a station... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronary Artery Disease Tests? | Your doctor can order many tests to get a better sense of your heart health. That can include:
• Blood tests.A sample of your blood can be checked for issues that raise your risk of coronary artery disease. Among them arehigh cholesterol, high triglycerides (a type of blood fat), and high-sensitivity CRP, a special pr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronary Artery Disease Complications? | Coronary artery disease can lead to other serious – and sometimes life-threatening – conditions, such as:
• Angina (chest pain).Over time, coronary artery disease will cause plaque to build up inside your arteries and make them more narrow. As a result, your heart might not get enough blood when it needs it, such as d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronary Artery Disease Treatment? | Depending on your case, your treatment plan may include one or a combination of the following treatments:
Medications
You may need to take medicines to help your heart be healthier. They can include blood thinners (anticoagulants), aspirin and other anti-clotting medicines, ACE inhibitors,beta-blockers, nitroglycerin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease? | Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to reduce your chances of getting CAD.
Get wise to your risk.Speak to your doctor about getting your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar checked. If you have high cholesterol,high blood pressure, or diabetes, it’s important to manage those conditions.
Aim ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Outlook With Coronary Artery Disease? | There is no cure for coronary artery disease. Your prognosis will depend on your age, symptoms, and other health conditions and risk factors you have.
But you may be able to improve your prognosis or slow the progression of the disease by changing your lifestyle and following your doctor’s treatment plan. Take any med... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronary Artery Disease Takeaways? | Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease in the U.S. If you've been diagnosed with the condition, your doctor will help you find the treatment plan that's right for you. Coronary artery disease can lead to serious complications, including heart attack and arrhythmia, butquitting smoking, eating ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronary Artery Disease FAQs? | • What is the life expectancy of someone with coronary artery disease?The life expectancy of someone with CAD will vary, depending on their age, medical history, and lifestyle choices. If you’ve been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, talk with your doctor about your prognosis.
• What are the coronary arteries?Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Calcaneal Valgus: What Is Clubfoot? | Clubfoot (or club foot) is a condition where yourbaby's foot is twisted. It may curl sideways with thetoesbent at a funny angle. Or it might have an odd shape and point in the wrong direction, so that it appears to be crooked, or even nearly upside down. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Calcaneal Valgus: Is clubfoot a lifelong disability? | Not if it's treated early. Most children who receive treatment go on to lead lives free of disability. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Calcaneal Valgus: Is clubfoot 100% curable? | Idiopathic clubfoot is 95% correctable using stretching and casts with babies. However, if children don't receive this type of care early, there can be more problems down the line. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Calcaneal Valgus Clubfoot Types? | There are two main types of clubfoot:
Isolated (idiopathic).This is the most common type. Children with no other medical issues have clubfoot.
Non-isolated.Children who have health problems such asspina bifidahave clubfoot, as a symptom of their condition. This type is often harder to treat than isolated clubfoot. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Calcaneal Valgus Clubfoot Symptoms? | It’s easy to notice clubfoot when a baby is born. Your baby may have:
• A downward-pointing foot and toes that may be curled inward
• A foot that appears to be sideways or sometimes even upside down
• Smaller foot size (may be up to a half inch smaller compared to other babies' feet)
• Calf muscles (on the affected... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Calcaneal Valgus Clubfoot Treatment? | Your doctor will begin to correct your baby’s clubfoot shortly after they’re born. Babies don’t use their feet until they learn to stand and walk, so the goal is to fix it early enough to prevent delays. Your doctor will use a cast or surgery.
Clubfoot casting
A baby’s tendons bend and stretch very easily, so doctors... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Calcaneal Valgus Takeaways? | Clubfoot is a common condition where your baby is born with twisted foot or feet, so they may curl sideways or point in the wrong direction. It won't get better on its own. Luckily, it can be treated with stretching and casting or surgery so your child won't have any lasting problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Calcaneal Valgus Clubfoot FAQs? | Is clubfoot a lifelong disability?
Not if it's treated early. Most children who receive treatment go on to lead lives free of disability.
Is clubfoot 100% curable?
Idiopathic clubfoot is 95% correctable using stretching and casts with babies. However, if children don't receive this type of care early, there can be m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Osteoporosis? | Osteoporosis, which means "porous bone," is a condition that causes bones to gradually thin and weaken, increasing their risk offractures. About 2 millionfracturesin the U.S. each year are due toosteoporosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Osteoporosis? | When you're younger, bone in your body is broken down and replaced continuously, a process known as bone remodeling. Bone mass usually peaks in your mid- to late-20s. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the main cause of osteoporosis? | The main cause of osteoporosis is aging. As you age, your bones don’t regenerate bone cells as quickly as they did when you were younger. This worsens among women when they enter menopause. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can vitamin D reverse osteoporosis? | You can’t reverse osteoporosis, but vitamin D combined with calcium may help slow down bone loss. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the best thing to do for osteoporosis? | If you have osteoporosis, the best thing you can do is take steps to slow down further bone loss and protect yourself from fractures. This means eating a healthy diet and exercising, which can keep your muscles strong and help you keep your balance and flexibility. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Osteopenia vs. Osteoporosis? | Osteopenia and osteoporosis are related, but they are two separate diagnoses. You could think of osteopenia as "pre-osteoporosis." If you have osteopenia, your bones are also losing mass, and they could break more easily. If you continue to lose more bone density, osteopenia becomes osteoporosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Osteoporosis Tests and Diagnosis? | To make a diagnosis, your doctor will usually take a full medical history and order abone density testand possibly other tests.
During an exam, your doctor will:
• Look at your age, consider whether you've reached menopause, whether you have ever broken a bone as an adult, your own family history, and your habits suc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Osteoporosis Treatment? | Your doctor may recommend some steps to help you stop more bone loss and lower your risk of fractures. These include stopping smoking if you smoke, cutting down on alcohol consumption, eating a healthy diet, and exercising.
If your osteoporosis was caused by a medical condition or medications that you take, your docto... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Osteoporosis Diet? | Your body needs calcium and vitamin D to help nourish your bones. If you don’t already include foods high in calcium and vitamin D, adding them to your diet might help you slow down bone loss. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fractures from Osteoporosis? | Fractures from osteoporosis often happen in the hip, wrist, and spine. Hip fractures often require surgery. Wrist fractures may need casting or surgery.
Spine, wrist, and hip fractures are the most common in seniors. Weak bones can lead to a compression fracture in the vertebrae, the bones that form your spine. Over t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Exercises for Osteoporosis? | If you have osteoporosis, exercise might help you slow bone loss. It can also help you:
• Increase muscle strength
• Stay flexible
• Improve or maintain your balance
• Improve your posture
• Reduce pain | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Osteoporosis Prevention? | You can’t prevent all bone loss because some loss happens with age. But you can take certain steps to slow down bone loss, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia. The younger you are when you start these prevention steps, the better your chances of keeping your bones as healthy as possible.
• Eat a health... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Calcium for Osteoporosis Takeaways? | Some bone loss as you age is normal, but if you lose too much, you can develop osteoporosis, resulting in brittle bones. A bone density test can tell you if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia, which can lead to osteoporosis. If you do have osteoporosis, you might be able to slow down the bone loss and reduce your risk... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Osteoporosis FAQs? | What is the main cause of osteoporosis?
The main cause of osteoporosis is aging. As you age, your bones don’t regenerate bone cells as quickly as they did when you were younger. This worsens among women when they enter menopause.
Can vitamin D reverse osteoporosis?
You can’t reverse osteoporosis, but vitamin D combi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Campylobacteriosis? | Campylobacteriosis is an infection caused by bacteria you can get from contaminated food and water. It causes diarrhea. You might also hear it called campylobacter, campylobacter infection, or campylobacteriosis gastroenteritis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Campylobacteriosis: What About Work or School? | To help reduce the spread of campylobacteriosis, try to avoid school or work or any public places until your stool is firm. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How does campylobacteriosis contamination happen? | Poultry and cattle can carry campylobacter even if they have no symptoms. When the animals are slaughtered, bacteria can spread from the intestines to the parts people eat. Infection in a cow’s udder or contact with manure can contaminate milk. Pasteurized milk is safe to drink. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Campylobacteriosis Symptoms? | The infection usually lasts about a week. If you’ve been infected, symptoms start within a couple of days of eating the infected food. They may include:
• Diarrhea, sometimes bloody
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Bellycramps
• Bloating
• Fever
Some people never have symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Campylobacteriosis When to Call a Doctor? | If yourimmune systemis weakened byHIVor bymedicationsto treatcancer, the bacteria can cause a serious infection in your bloodstream. See your doctor soon after diarrhea and other symptoms appear.
If you’re generally in good health and you get a bout of diarrhea, you may wait a couple of days. Treat it as you would any... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Campylobacteriosis Causes? | Campylobacter bacteria can get into your system if you eat undercooked poultry or food that has touched raw or undercooked poultry. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Campylobacteriosis Campylobacteria Diagnosis and Tests? | Diarrhea andvomitingare common campylobacteriosis symptoms, but they can be signs of many illnesses. This is true forbloody stools, too.
To make a diagnosis, your doctor may ask for a stool sample, which they’ll send to a lab.
Your doctor’s office will give you a special container in which to collect the sample. It c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Campylobacteriosis Treatment? | Most people get over the infection without medicine or special treatments. Drink lots of fluids while you have diarrhea.
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, don’t take anything to preventvomitingand diarrhea. That’s your body’s way of getting rid of the infection.
Campylobacteriosis medications
If your immune sy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Campylobacteriosis Complications? | Usually, the infection clears up within 2-10 days. If left untreated, campylobacteriosis may lead to serious consequences for a very small number of people.
Some problems can happen early on. One example is agallbladderinfection (cholecystitis). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Campylobacteriosis Prevention? | The best way to avoid campylobacteriosis is to cook poultry to at least 165 F. The meat should be white, not pink. Never eat chicken that looks undercooked.
Heating foods and pasteurizing dairy products are the only ways of knocking out the bacteria in foods that have been contaminated.
You can also:
• Wash your han... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Tongue Cancer? | This is one of the several kinds of oral (mouth) cancers. Like other cancers, it happens when cells divide out of control and form a growth or tumor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is cancer of the tongue curable? | The earlier a doctor diagnoses your tongue cancer, the more likely you are to have a successful treatment. The 5-year relative survival rate for tongue cancer is 69.7%. This number represents how many people with tongue cancer are alive at the end of 5 years. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tongue Cancer Symptoms? | One of the first signs of tongue cancer is a white or red patch, lump, or sore on the side of your tongue that doesn't go away.
You may also have:
• Pain in or near your tongue
• Changes in your voice, like sounding hoarse
• Trouble swallowing or chewing or with moving your jaw or tongue
• Numbness of the tongue o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Tongue Cancer? | The human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cancers on the base of the tongue. HPV also can infect your genital area and causecervical cancer, penile cancer, and anal cancer. HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection. There are many types of HPV. The ones that raise your odds of getting cancer are ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diagnosis of Tongue Cancer? | Your doctor will examine your mouth and ask questions about your symptoms. Then, they may suggest testing to diagnose tongue cancer, including:
Imaging tests.These tests, such asX-rays,CT,MRI, and PETscans, capture detailed pictures of your mouth, including where the cancer is located and its size. You could also need... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Treatment of Tongue Cancer? | Your treatment will depend on where your tumor is and how big it is.
• Surgery.During this operation, called a glossectomy, a surgeon takes out all or a portion of your tongue, depending on how large the cancer is. They'll also remove some healthy cells surrounding your tongue. If it looks like the cancer has spread t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Complications of Tongue Cancer Treatment? | Treatment of tongue cancer can cause other health problems. Here's a look at some of them:
Surgery complications
• Bleeding
• Infection
• An abnormal passageway that forms between your mouth and the skin on your face
• Speech problems
• Trouble swallowing
• Pain when swallowing
Radiation complications
• Inflam... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tongue Cancer Prevention? | We know that many cases of base-of-the-tongue cancer are caused by HPV. Some things that may make you less likely to get this type of cancer are:
• Get vaccinated for HPV, depending on your age. Speak to your doctor about your options.
• If you are sexually active, use latex condoms every time you have sex.
• Don't ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Cancer Pain? | There are many causes of cancer pain, but often cancer pain occurs when a tumor presses on nerves or body organs or when cancer cells invade bones or body organs. Cancer treatments such aschemotherapy,radiation, or surgery also maycause pain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Symptoms of Cancer Pain? | The symptoms of cancer pain vary from person to person. The amount of pain may depend on the type of cancer, the stage or extent of the disease, and the person's pain threshold (tolerance for pain). Pain can range from mild and occasional to severe and constant. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Medicines Are Used To Treat Cancer Pain? | Mild to Moderate Pain | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Else Can Cancer Pain Be Treated? | Although cancer pain is usually treated with medicine, surgery to remove a tumor or radiation therapy to shrink a tumor can be used along with medicine to provide additional pain relief. In most cases, doctors treat cancer pain with pain-relief medicines called analgesics or with non-drug treatments such asphysical the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are It’s important to start cancer pain treatment as early as possible to get the most benefit.? | The majority of people withcancerwill experiencepainat some time or another. The pain can result from thecanceritself, or from thecancer's treatment. In addition, some people who have been cured of their cancer can continue to suffer from pain.
Cancer pain, or the discomfort that stems from cancer and its treatment, c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Canefield Fever: What Is Leptospirosis? | Leptospirosisis a rarebacterial infectionwe get from animals. It’s spread through theirurine, especially from dogs, rodents, and farm animals. They may not have any symptoms, but they can be carriers. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canefield Fever Leptospirosis Causes? | A bacteria calledLeptospira interroganscauses leptospirosis. Many animals carry the organism, and it lives in theirkidneys. It gets into soil andwaterfrom their urine.
If you’re around soil orwaterwhere an infected animal has peed, the germ can invade your body through breaks in yourskin, like scratches, open wounds, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canefield Fever Leptospirosis Phases? | There are two phases of leptospirosis:
• Leptospiremic phase.During this phase, you'll suddenly have symptoms that feel a lot like the flu. They'll start a couple of days to a couple of weeks after you're first exposed to the leptospira bacteria. Symptoms can last for up to 10 days.
• Immune phase. Once you reach thi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canefield Fever Leptospirosis Symptoms? | You usually start showing signs of leptospirosis within 2 weeks, though in some cases, symptoms may not show up for a month or not at all.
When the disease does hit, it hits fast. You’ll get afever. It may spike to 104 F. Other typical symptoms include:
• Headache
• Muscle ache
• Jaundice(yellowing of the skin ande... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canefield Fever Leptospirosis Diagnosis? | To check for leptospirosis, your doctor does a simplebloodtest and examines yourbloodforantibodies. These are proteins your body produces to fight the bacteria. If you've had the disease in your system before, the blood test may give a false positive (or show antibodies from the previous infection). So your doctor will... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canefield Fever Leptospirosis Treatment? | Doctors can treat leptospirosis with antibiotics, including penicillin and doxycycline. Your doctor may also suggest ibuprofen for fever and muscle pain.
The disease should run its course in about a week.
But you may have to go to the hospital if your infection is more serious. Symptoms may include kidney failure, me... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canefield Fever Leptospirosis Prevention? | Avoid unsafe water. If you’re in a developing country, don’t drink the water unless you’re sure it’s clean. But because leptospirosis can enter through other body openings, it’s also a good idea to avoid swimming, waterskiing, sailing, or fishing in freshwater areas. Saltwater is generally safe.
Keep away from infecte... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canefield Fever Leptospirosis in Dogs? | All animals can get leptospirosis. Though it used to be rare in pets, it has shown up more often in the past few years, especially in dogs. (Leptospirosis is rare in cats.) Leptospirosis in dogs happens the same way it does in people: through contact with the urine of infected animals, which can get into water or soil ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Canker Sore? | Acanker soreis a small, shallow, open wound or ulcer in your mouth that can make eating and talking uncomfortable. It is also known as a mouth ulcer or aphthous ulcer. It looks like a white or yellowish open wound with a red border. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Canker Sores? | Doctors don’t know what exactly causes most canker sores. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Are canker sores a type of STD? | No, canker sores aren’t a type of sexually transmitted disease (STD). They’re not contagious either. You can’t spread them in any way, including during kissing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why does someone get multiple canker sores at once? | Most people get two to four canker sores at once. Some may have them again a few weeks after the last ones healed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Are canker sores as contagious as cold sores? | Cold sores are contagious because herpes simplex viruses cause them. Kissing, or other things that cause contact with the blister or fluid, may spread cold sores to others. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long do canker sores last? | Canker sores usually last for about a week. It can take up to 4 weeks for major canker sores to go away. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you kiss someone with a canker sore? | Canker sores might make kissing a bit uncomfortable. But if the person feels comfortable and agrees to kiss you, kissing is okay. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the best medication for canker sores? | What is the fastest way to cure a mouth ulcer?The fastest way to treat a mouth ulcer is by rinsing your mouth with warm salt water. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Canker Sores the fastest way to cure a mouth ulcer? | What is the difference between a regular canker sore and a complex canker sore?Regular canker sores are small, shallow ulcers that usually go away on their own in a few days to 2 weeks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the difference between a regular canker sore and a complex canker sore? | Complex canker sores, on the other hand, are bigger and more painful mouth ulcers that may take up to 6 weeks to heal. They may happen when you have a weakened immune system, nutritional problems, or stomach conditions like celiac disease. See a doctor if you have this kind of canker sore, as they can let you know why ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How can you get rid of a canker sore in 24 hours? | What's at the center of a canker sore?The whitish middle of a canker sore is made of fibrin (a protein involved in blood clotting) and inflammatory cells. It’s part of the healing process and protects the tissue beneath it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What's at the center of a canker sore? | Photo Credit:iStock/Getty Images | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canker Sore vs. Cold Sore? | Canker and cold sores aren’t the same.
Cold sores, also called fever blisters or herpes simplex type 1, are groups of painful, fluid-filled blisters. Unlike canker sores, a virus called herpes causes cold sores, and they’re highly contagious. Also, cold sores typically appear outside your mouth – usually under your no... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canker Sore Diagnosis? | You can tell if you have a canker sore by how it looks and how painful it is. Call your doctor or dentist if you have:
• Unusually large sores
• Sores that spread
• Sores that last 2 weeks or longer
• Extreme pain despite avoiding trigger foods and taking over-the-counter pain medication
• Trouble drinking enough ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canker Sore Treatment? | Pain from a canker sore tends to ease in a few days, and the sores usually heal without treatment in about a week or two. Treatment for large, long-lasting, or unusually painful sores might include:
• Mouthwashes. Your doctor can prescribe a rinse that has a steroid or a painkiller.
• Topical medications. Your doctor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canker Sore Home Remedies? | Home treatments that may help to speed healing and help you feel better include:
• Topical products. Medicated gels, creams, pastes, and liquids go on the sore.
• Mouth rinses. Mix salt or baking soda in warm water and swish it around your mouth.
• Milk of magnesia. Put a bit on a cotton swab and dab it on the sore.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canker Sore Prevention? | Canker sores may come back frequently. But you can prevent canker sores from happening often if you:
• Avoid foods that irritate your mouth, including acidic fruit and vegetables and spicy foods.
• Don’t chew gum.
• Brush your teeth with a soft-bristled brush, and floss, keeping your mouth free of foods that might t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canker Sores Takeaways? | Canker sores form a shallow, painful, and inconvenient ulcer in your mouth. But they usually go away on their own within a few days. You can also try over-the-counter mouth rinses, salt water, honey, and aloe vera to relieve pain and speed up the healing process. Remember to maintain oral hygiene by brushing your teeth... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Canker Sore FAQs? | What is the best medication for canker sores?Medicines you put on the sore with the active ingredients benzocaine, fluocinonide, orhydrogen peroxidecan help treat canker sores.
What is the fastest way to cure a mouth ulcer?The fastest way to treat a mouth ulcer is by rinsing your mouth with warm salt water.
What is t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Capsaicin? | You might not be familiar with the name, but you probably know the taste.Capsaicinis the stuff in chilipeppersthat makes yourmouthfeel hot. But it's also got a medical purpose. It's a key ingredient in creams and patches that can give you relief frompain. | local_scraped |
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