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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Day Care? | A day care center is a business that's often located in a commercial building. It's where parents take their young children for care during daily business hours. The center is large and can provide care for more children than family child care providers. It’s usually separated into groups of similarly aged kids. It usu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Day Care? | There are three regular nonparental child care businesses used by families in the U.S. Each has advantages and disadvantages, and some work well for some families, while some don’t. A good day care arrangement will match the child's needs and the family's needs.
Center-based child care:This is a group child care progr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Day Care Benefits? | There are many advantages of sending your child to day care:
• A variety of playmates
• Staff who are well trained and can establish appropriate developmental programs for children
• Reliability in being open year-round without fluctuations due to vacation or sickness
• Parent involvement in policy and curriculum
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Day Care Pros and Cons? | • Parents who work traditional shifts find convenience in day care. Parents who work different shifts and need part-time care, late hours, or weekend care may have a hard time locating a day care that can meet these needs.
• A typical day care is open from around 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. You have to pay for that day or week. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Day Care Tips? | To find a high-quality day care, you should visit your state's department of human services website. You can search for providers by zip code and locate regulations for provider types. You also can peruse the National Association for Family Child Care site to learn more about the accreditation and licensing of good pro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Childbirth The First Stage of Labor? | The first stage is the longest part of labor and can last up to 20 hours. It begins when yourcervixstarts to open (dilate) and ends when it is completely open (fully dilated) at 10 centimeters. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Childbirth The Second Stage of Labor (Delivery)? | The second stage of labor begins when your cervix is fully dilated at 10 centimeters. This stage continues until your baby passes through the birth canal,vagina, and is born. This stage may last 2 hours or longer.
Contractions may feel different from the first stage of labor -- they will slow to 2 to 5 minutes apart a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Childbirth The Third Stage of Labor (Delivery of the Placenta)? | The third stage of labor begins after the baby is born and ends when the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus and is passed through the vagina. This stage is often called delivery of the "afterbirth" and is the shortest stage of labor. It may last from a few minutes to 20 minutes. You will feel contractions b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Children Really Have Depression? | Yes.Childhood depressionis different from the normal "blues" and everyday emotions that children go through as they develop. Just because a child seems sad doesn't necessarily mean they have significant depression. But if the sadness becomes persistent or interferes with normal social activities, interests, schoolwork,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Childhood Depression: How Can I Tell if My Child Is Depressed? | The symptoms of depression in children vary. The condition is often undiagnosed and untreated because symptoms are passed off as normal emotional and psychological changes. Early medical studies focused on "masked" depression, where a child's depressed mood was evidenced by acting out or angry behavior. While this does... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Childhood Depression: Which Children Get Depressed? | Up to 3% of children and 8% of adolescents in the U.S. have depression. The condition is significantly more common in boys under age 10. But by age 16, girls have a greater incidence of depression. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Depression in Children? | As in adults, depression in children can be caused by any combination of things that relate to physical health, life events, family history, environment, genetic vulnerability, and biochemical disturbance. Depression is not a passing mood, nor is it a condition that will go away without proper treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Depression in Children Be Prevented? | Children with a family history of depression are also at higherrisk of depression. Children who have parents with depression tend to have their first episode of depression earlier than children whose parents don’t have the condition. Children from chaotic or conflicted families, or children and teens who abuse substanc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Depression Diagnosed in Children? | If the symptoms of depression in your child have lasted for at least 2 weeks, schedule a visit with their doctor to make sure there are no physical reasons for the symptoms and to make sure that your child gets proper treatment. A consultation with a mental health care professional who specializes in children is also r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Childhood Depression: What Are the Treatment Options? | Treatment options for children with depression are similar to those for adults, including psychotherapy (counseling) and medication. Your child's doctor may suggest psychotherapy first and consider antidepressant medicine as an option if there is no significant improvement. The best studies to date show that a combinat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Childhood Depression Long-Term Outlook? | Studies have found that first-time depression in children is happening at younger ages than previously. As in adults, depression may come back later in life. Depression often appears at the same time as other physical illnesses. And because studies have shown that depression may precede more seriousmental illnesslater ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Depression in Children: Warning Signs? | Parents should be particularly vigilant for signs that may indicate that their child is at risk for suicide.
Warning signs of suicidal behavior in children include:
• Many depressive symptoms (changes in eating, sleeping, activities)
• Social isolation, including isolation from the family
• Talk of suicide, hopeles... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Muscular Dystrophy? | Muscular dystrophy(MD) is a group of inherited diseases in which the muscles that control movement (called voluntary muscles) progressively weaken. In some forms of this disease, the heart and other organs are also affected. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Muscular Dystrophy Symptoms by Type? | • Myotonic (also called MMD or Steinert's disease).The most common form of muscular dystrophy in adults, myotonic muscular dystrophy affects both men and women, and it usually appears any time from early childhood to adulthood. In rare cases, it appears in newborns (congenital MMD). The name refers to a symptom, myoton... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Muscular Dystrophy Causes and Risk Factors? | Muscular dystrophy is caused by defects in certain genes, with type determined by the abnormal gene. In 1986, researchers discovered the gene that, when defective or flawed, causes Duchenne muscular dystrophy. In 1987, the muscle protein associated with this gene was named dystrophin. Duchenne muscular dystrophy occurs... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Muscular Dystrophy Treatment? | There is no cure for muscular dystrophy, but treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Medications
Prescription drugsare available to control muscular dystrophy symptoms or slow their progression. Medications for muscular dystrophy include:
Steroids. Corticosteroids, such as prednisone and def... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Muscular Dystrophy Complications? | The complications of muscular dystrophy depend on the type. Some types are mild, while others are serious and get worse very fast. Worsening muscle weakness can affect the ability to walk, breathe, swallow, and speak.
Complications of muscular dystrophy can include:
Breathing problems.Progressive weakness in the brea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Children - Childhood Skin Problems Slideshow: What's That? | Wondering about that rash, welt, or bump on your child's skin? Sickness, allergies, and heat or cold are often behind kids' skin changes. Most aren't a big deal and are easy to treat. You can learn to tell what many of them look like. Of course, always check with your child's doctor to know for sure and get the right t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Vaccines Does Your Child Need? | Whooping cough is a very contagious bacteria, so vaccination is an important step to avoid it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Children's Vaccines: Why Are Immunizations Important for Children? | Whooping cough is a very contagious bacteria, so vaccination is an important step to avoid it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Children's Vaccines? | • Varicella Vaccine Schedule
• Chickenpox Vaccine Side Effects
• COVID-19 Vaccines and Kids | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine? | You may sometimes notice athletes or celebrities with purple circles on theirskinfrom cupping. Or maybe you know someone who swears byacupuncturefor theirback painor herbal teas forcolds. More and more, people use practices like these from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to not only fight disease, but also prevent i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Chinese Medicine: What’s the Idea Behind TCM? | Western medicine tends to view the body a lot like a car. It has different systems that need the right inputs and outputs. It’s very concrete and logical. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Chinese Medicine: What Kind of Practices Does TCM Use? | What Kind of Practices Does TCM Use? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Chinese Medicine: Is It Safe? | Experts believe it’s safe, if you go to someone who knows what they're doing. This is especially true of acupuncture, tai chi, cupping, and moxibustion. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Chinese Medicine: Who Should Avoid TCM? | In general, doctors suggest you don’t use it to totally replace Western medicine, especially if you have a serious condition likecancerorliverdisease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Chinese Medicine: What Do Traditional Doctors Think of TCM? | They want to see proof that something is safe and works well before they suggest you try it. That often makes it hard for them to recommend TCM. But on the whole, research and interest in TCM is on the rise. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Chinese Medicine: How Do I Find Someone Who Practices TCM? | Your best bet is to find someone certified by the Accreditation Committee for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). They accredit schools that teach TCM, and you can check their website to find someone. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Cholesterol Quiz: What Do Your Numbers Mean? | Do you know which cholesterol test number is most important for your heart? Test your knowledge with this quiz from WebMD. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Cholesterol Management: Can Statins Cause Brain Fog? | Some people report side effects like brain fog and memory loss with this drug designed to lower cholesterol. Here’s what the research says. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Cholesterol & Triglycerides? | • Tests for High Cholesterol (Lipid Panel)
• Cholesterol Numbers
• High Cholesterol
• How to Lower Cholesterol
• High Cholesterol and Heart Risk
• Borderline Cholesterol
• Statins
• Triglycerides
• Low Cholesterol Diet
• HDL Cholesterol
• LDL Cholesterol
• Repatha for Lowering LDL Cholesterol | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? | WebMD partnered with the CDC to survey the public on this disabling disease. So what’s it like to have myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Makes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome More Likely? | WebMD partnered with the CDC to survey the public on this disabling disease. So what’s it like to have myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? | WebMD partnered with the CDC to survey the public on this disabling disease. So what’s it like to have myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Know If I Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? | WebMD partnered with the CDC to survey the public on this disabling disease. So what’s it like to have myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? | • CFS and Medications
• Supplements and Vitamins
• Diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Depression
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Exercise
• CFS Risk Factors
• Alternative Treatments for CFS | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia? | Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a cancer that affects a type of white blood cell called lymphocytes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long can you live with chronic lymphocytic leukemia? | Chronic lymphocytic leukemia doesn't have a cure, but treatment can often put it in remission. During this time, you won't have any signs of cancer. This remission can last years. If the cancer comes back, repeat treatment could put it back into remission. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Can you live normally with CLL? | Yes, you can. You might not have any symptoms or they may be minor for a long while. After the CLL goes into remission, you can probably live normally again. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: What happens if CLL is left untreated? | Many times, doctors choose not to treat CLL, and they take a watchful waiting approach. During that time, the disease might not worsen at all or may get worse very slowly. But if the CLL is advanced and it's not treated, it will eventually be fatal. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is chronic lymphocytic leukemia curable? | Generally, no, CLL is not curable. It is treatable and can go into remission, which means you won't have any signs of active cancer in your body. But it can come back. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Causes? | Doctors and researchers don't know what causes CLL. They do know that for some reason, changes happen in the DNA of your blood cells that make lymphocytes. When these changes (mutations) happen, your blood cells start to make abnormal cells that don't work the way they're supposed to.
As more abnormal lymphocytes live... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Symptoms? | It's possible to find out you have CLL by accident, before you even have any symptoms. Routine blood tests done for a general physical exam or another medical issue might show abnormal results, making your doctor wonder whether you might have CLL.
Early CLL symptoms
If you look back, you may think of symptoms that yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Diagnosis? | CLL tests
If your doctor thinks you could have CLL, one of the first tests they will order is a complete blood count (CBC). This blood test checks how many red blood cells and white blood cells are circulating. It also measures the amount of hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets in your blood. Usually, another test ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia? | Unlike some other cancers, there aren't any specific types of CLL, but they are described in different ways.
• Asymptomatic CLL is what someone may have if their CLL was discovered by accident — through a routine blood test, for example. If you have asymptomatic CLL, you don't have any symptoms.
• Symptomatic CLL has... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Stages? | CLL is classified into different stages to help doctors know how to treat you. They look at how many lymphocytes you have, if you have any enlarged lymph nodes or organs, and if you have anemia or low platelet levels.
Two different staging systems are used: the Rai staging system and the Binet staging system. It's imp... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment? | CLL doesn't have a cure, but treatment can put the cancer into remission, where there are no signs of active disease. This remission can last several years. Your doctor will choose a treatment plan based on the stage of CLL and how far it has advanced. Your doctor may have to change the treatment if it doesn't seem to ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Clinical Trials? | Clinical trials often offer other treatment options. These are research studies that scientists use to find better ways to treat diseases. They may give you the chance to treat to try new treatments before they're available to everyone. You always get at least the best available treatment in a clinical trial, but you m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Taking Care of Yourself With CLL? | CLL treatment can cause side effects such as nausea and fatigue in some people. If it happens to you, let your doctor know, so you can manage the problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Prognosis? | CLL often grows slowly. With good care, you can live well with it for many years.
Things that can affect CLL prognosis
Overall, the average five-year survival rate after being diagnosed with CLL is almost 88%. That means 88 people out of 100 with CLL are still alive five years after their diagnosis. But the prognosis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Complications? | If you have CLL, you are at risk of some complications as a result of the disease. These include:
Frequent infections.Your body's immune system can't fight infections as well as someone without CLL. On top of that, many of the treatments for CLL also weaken your immune system. Your doctor might recommend a treatment c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Getting Support? | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has resources that can help you deal with different aspects of CLL, from financial to emotional issues. These resources include local education programs, support groups, online chats, and one-on-one support from someone who has been through it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Takeaways? | Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is usually a slow-growing type of cancer that people can have for several years before they have any symptoms. Even if you have some CLL symptoms, your doctor may decide it's better to watch and wait to see what happens before starting treatment. If you do need treatment, there are several ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia FAQs? | How long can you live with chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia doesn't have a cure, but treatment can often put it in remission. During this time, you won't have any signs of cancer. This remission can last years. If the cancer comes back, repeat treatment could put it back into remission. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Causes? | Most people will never know what caused them to get CML. You don't typically get it from your parents or from infections. Your smoking habits and diet don't seem to raise your chance of getting it either.
The only known risk is if you've been in contact with high levels of radiation. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Symptoms? | CML has three phases: chronic, accelerated, and blastic. Your symptoms depend on which one you're in.
Chronic phase.It's the earliest stage and the easiest to treat. You might not even have symptoms.
Accelerated phase.During this period, the number of blood cells that don't work right increases. You're more likely to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Getting a Diagnosis? | If you have symptoms, your doctor will want to know:
1. What problems have you noticed?
2. How long have your symptoms been happening?
3. Do your symptoms come and go or are they constant?
4. What makes you feel better or worse?
5. Are you taking any medication?
Your doctor may do more tests to confirm the diagno... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Questions for Your Doctor? | • Have you treated someone with CML before?
• What tests should I take to confirm a diagnosis?
• What phase of CML am I in?
• What treatment do you recommend for me?
• How will the therapy make me feel?
• What if the treatment doesn't work?
• How do I find a support group? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment? | The goal of your treatment is to destroy the leukemia blood cells in your body and restore healthy ones to a normal level. It's usually not possible to get rid of all the bad cells.
If you get treatment during the early, chronic phase of CML, it can help prevent the disease from moving to a more serious level.
Doctor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Self-Care? | Make sure you tell your doctor about any medicines you take. Some don't mix well with the treatments for CML.
Follow your doctor's treatment plan, eat healthy, and exercise when you feel up to it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Myeloid Leukemia What to Expect? | CML is often a slow-growing form of cancer. Although it's hard to get rid of completely, many people live long lives with it.
Once you're diagnosed, you should see a hematologist-oncologist, a doctor with special training in blood diseases, especially cancer. They'll come up with a treatment plan for you.
Always feel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Getting Support? | Make sure you reach out to your family and friends for the emotional backing you need. They can be a huge help as you manage your disease.
It also helps to talk to others who have CML. Ask your doctor about how to join a support group, where you can meet people who are going through the same things you are.
The Leuke... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Galactosemia? | Breastmilk is full of good things that babies need -- key nutrients, hormones, andantibodiesthat protect them from disease and keep them healthy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Classic Galactosemia: What Causes It? | Galactosemia is hereditary. Both parents must pass it down for their child to get it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Classic Galactosemia Symptoms? | If yournewbornhas classic galactosemia, they’ll appear normal at birth. Symptoms start to show up within a few days after they begin to drink breast milk or formula with lactose -- the milksugarthat contains galactose.
Yourbabyfirst loses their appetite and startsvomiting. Then they getjaundice, a yellowing of theskin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Classic Galactosemia Testing and Treatment? | Every baby born at a U.S. hospital is given what’s called anewborn screening. Abloodsample is taken from a heel stick (a tiny cut in the baby’sfoot) and it is tested for several conditions. Galactosemia is one of them.
If your baby shows signs of the illness, your doctor will suggest a follow-up test to confirm. This ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Pfeiffer Syndrome? | Pfeiffer syndrome is a rare birth condition that affects the shape of ababy’s skull and face. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the life expectancy of someone with Pfeiffer syndrome? | The lifespan of a child with type 1 Pfeiffer syndrome is normal. People with types 2 and 3 Pfeiffer syndrome have a shorter life expectancy due to common complications, such as with their respiratory and nervous systems. Pfeiffer syndrome can be fatal if untreated. Children with this condition may require multiple surg... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why do a child's eyes bulge with Pfeiffer syndrome? | This happens because the baby's eye sockets are shallow, causing their eyes to stick out. Sometimes, their eyelids don’t close properly as well. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who is most likely to get Pfeiffer syndrome? | This condition is rare. It happens in about 1 out of every 100,000 newborns. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pfeiffer Syndrome Types? | There are three types of Pfeiffer syndrome. All of them affect a child’s appearance, but types 2 and 3 are more severe. They can cause delays in development and learning differences, as well as other issues with the brain, mobility, and nervous system. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pfeiffer Syndrome Causes? | Pfeiffer syndrome is caused by a mutation in the genes that control how certain cells grow and die.
It can be passed from a parent to child, but in most cases, the parents don’t have the syndrome. Usually, the baby’s genes have a change that happens out of the blue.
This gene mutation affects how certain proteins are... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pfeiffer Syndrome Symptoms? | Symptoms vary from child to child based on the type and how severe it is. It can affect the head and face, fingers and toes, joints, and other areas of the body.
Head and face
Signs of it often show most clearly on a child's head and face. This is partly because their skull can’t expand as it typically does. But Pfei... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pfeiffer Syndrome Diagnosis? | Your doctor can diagnose your baby's Pfeiffer syndrome during pregnancy using ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). After birth, your doctor can often tell whether your child has the condition from a physical exam as they check the newborn’s skull, thumbs, and big toes.
To make sure it’s Pfeiffer syndrome an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pfeiffer Syndrome Treatment? | Your child's treatment depends on thetype of Pfeiffer syndrome andsigns and symptoms they have. You might need a team of specialists that includes doctors, surgeons, psychologists, speech and language therapists, and more. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pfeiffer Syndrome Complications? | Children with Pfeiffer syndrome may develop a variety of complications.
Hydrocephalus.This happens when excess fluid builds up in the child's brain. It's treated surgically.
Dental problems.Changes in the bones of their face impact the placement of a baby's teeth and disrupt their bite (how the jaws fit together). Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pfeiffer Syndrome Life Expectancy? | Type 1 is highly treatable with good outcomes. Children with this condition have the same life expectancy as other children. These kids can grow, learn, and participate in activities like going to school, playing, and developing into independent adults.
Types 2 and 3 Pfeiffer syndrome are also treatable, but babies wi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Classic Type Pfeiffer Syndrome Takeaways? | Pfeiffer syndrome is usually diagnosed during pregnancy or at birth. Type 1 Pfeiffer syndrome is more mild and types 2 and 3 are more severe. Multiple surgeries and other therapies are usually needed, and early treatment is key to improving a child's outcome. Talk to your doctor about making a treatment plan for your c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pfeiffer Syndrome FAQs? | What is the life expectancy of someone with Pfeiffer syndrome?
The lifespan of a child with type 1 Pfeiffer syndrome is normal. People with types 2 and 3 Pfeiffer syndrome have a shorter life expectancy due to common complications, such as with their respiratory and nervous systems. Pfeiffer syndrome can be fatal if u... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Should I Clean a Wound? | If you or your child gets a cut, scrape, or burn, it’s important to clean the wound properly right away to prevent infection. Here’s how to do it in five easy steps. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cleaning and Bandaging a Wound Step 1. Wash Your Hands? | Clean your hands using soap and water or hand sanitizer, then put on disposable gloves, if possible. Do this before you touch your wound or treat someone else’s burn, cut, or scrape. Clean, covered hands help prevent infections. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cleaning and Bandaging a Wound Step 2. Apply Gentle Pressure? | This step applies only if the wound is bleeding. Skip this step for burns.
Use a clean cloth or sterile gauze to gently press on the wound until bleeding stops (small cuts and scrapes may not require pressure). Elevate (raise) the affected part, if possible. Ifbloodoozes through the cloth or gauze, leave the covering ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cleaning and Bandaging a Wound Step 3. Rinse with Water? | You don’t needhydrogen peroxideor iodine products to thoroughly clean a simple cut or scrape. Just follow these steps:
• Rinse the wound in clear water to loosen and remove dirt and debris.
• Use a soft washcloth and mild soap to clean around the wound. Don’t place soap in the wound. That can hurt and cause irritatio... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cleaning and Bandaging a Wound Step 4. Use an Antibiotic Cream or Ointment? | Over-the-counter skinantibiotics, likeNeosporinorPolysporin, help keep the skin moist and ward off infection. It’s not always necessary to use these if you have a minor cut or scrape. But applying a thin layer can boost your body’s natural healing process and reduce scarring. Doctors may recommend using a topical antib... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Step 5. Bandage the Wound -- Sometimes? | You don’t need to bandage every boo-boo. If you have a minor scrape or cut, clean it and leave it alone. Otherwise, place a clean, sterile, nonstick bandage on the wound after cleaning it. This helps keep out germs. You can find a variety of bandages and tape at your local drugstore. Paper tape may be less irritating t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are After You Clean the Wound? | Don’t pick at any scabs -- they’re part of the healing process. Picking at them can leave a scar.
Call your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms. They could mean the wound is infected:
• Increased redness or swelling
• Pain that gets worse
• Skin around the wound feels warm
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate? | Cleft lip and cleft palate are facial and oral differences that occur very early in pregnancy, while the fetus is developing inside the uterus. When the tissues in the mouth or lip area are not enough and fail to join together properly, it results in clefting. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What’s the Treatment for Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate? | Treatments for cleft lip and palate help your child eat and speak better. Doctors treat cleft lip and palate with surgery. Other treatments help with problems such as eating and speech that cleft lip and palate can cause. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is the Outlook for Children With Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate? | Treatment for a cleft lip and cleft palate can take many years and involve several surgeries. But most children with this condition can have a normal childhood and life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who gets cleft lip and cleft palate? | About 1 out of every 2,800 babies in the U.S. are born with a cleft lip. Around 1 in 1,600 have both cleft lip and palate. Clefts affect more children of Asian/Pacific, Latinx, or Native American descent than children of other races. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is cleft lip genetic? | Scientists say that a combination of genes and environment causes cleft lip and palate. A newborn is more likely to have these facial changes if one of their parents or a brother or sister has it. But most children with cleft lip and palate don't have any relatives with this condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How common is cleft lip? | About 1 out of every 2,800 babies in the U.S. are born with cleft lip. Around 1 in 1,600 babies have both cleft lip and cleft palate. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What foods cause cleft lip? | No foods directly cause cleft lip. If your child has these facial differences, it's probably not from anything in your diet. But this condition is slightly more likely to affect babies whose mothers drink alcohol, don't get enough folic acid, or are obese during their pregnancy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How can you prevent cleft lip and palate during pregnancy? | You can't always prevent cleft lip and palate, but you can lower your risk. Take amultivitaminthat contains 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day in the months before your pregnancy. During pregnancy, increase folic acid to 600 mcg a day. Don't drink alcohol or smoke while you're pregnant. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | When is cleft palate detected? | A prenatal ultrasound can detect cleft lip and palate by around week 16 of pregnancy. A cleft palate alone may not show up on an ultrasound. A doctor can diagnose it with an exam after your child is born. | local_scraped |
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