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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crabs (Pubic Lice): How do you get lice? | These pesky creatures don’t fly or jump — they crawl over to the closest head they can find. This is called head-to-head contact, and most people get lice this way. But they also can spread onto hats, helmets, combs, bedding, pillows, and even earbuds. Young children may get or spread lice when crawling on rugs. Dogs, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crabs (Pubic Lice): How do I know if I have lice or not? | If you have lice, your scalp will feel itchy, and you may develop a rash from scratching. When you brush your or your child's hair, look for the white shells that are left behind when nits hatch along the scalp. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crabs (Pubic Lice): How can I check myself for lice? | If you're worried you may have lice, use a mirror to check the nape of your neck and behind your ear for bites. Run a fine tooth comb through damp hair, then wipe it along a paper towel to check for nits. Wear gloves when you check the strands of your hair. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crabs (Pubic Lice): Can you feel lice with your fingers? | Lice are about the size of a poppy seed, so they're usually too small to feel with your fingers. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crabs (Pubic Lice) Types of Lice? | There are different types oflice. The type you have depends on the part of your body that’s affected:
• Head lice affect the scalp.
• Pubic lice(also called “crabs”) affect your genital area.
• Body lice affect other areas of the body and are often found in seams of clothing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crabs (Pubic Lice) Head Lice? | Head lice is a very common condition among elementary and middle school children. About 6 million to 12 million of them get it every year. Head lice are most active at night. They can cause such intense itching that your child could losesleepover it.
It’s uncomfortable, but lice won’t make you sick. They don’t spread ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crabs (Pubic Lice) Takeaways? | If you or your child are itching and scratching at your scalp, it's time to check for lice. Look for bite marks, a rash, or the clear shells left behind when lice hatch along your scalp or the nape of your neck. If your child has lice, contact their school before you send them back to class. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crabs (Pubic Lice) Lice FAQs? | How do I know if I have lice or not?
If you have lice, your scalp will feel itchy, and you may develop a rash from scratching. When you brush your or your child's hair, look for the white shells that are left behind when nits hatch along the scalp.
How can I check myself for lice?
If you're worried you may have lice... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Cradle Cap: Is It a Cold? | Little noses get a lot of colds. Babies can catch eight or more during their first year alone. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Cradle Cap: What Causes Diarrhea? | Why do children get diarrhea more often than adults? WebMD tells you about the causes of diarrhea and home treatments for it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Cradle Cap: Can Teaching Kitchens Simmer the Obesity Epidemic? | Teaching kitchens are revolutionizing nutrition education, helping individuals of all ages adopt healthier eating habits and combat obesity. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cradle Cap Top Topics in Children's Health? | • Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
• Kawasaki Disease
• Meningitis Symptoms
• Lice Treatments
• PANDAS Syndrome
• Growing Pains
• Stomach Flu
• Whooping Cough
• Down Syndrome
• Adenoids
• Diaper Rash
• Croup
• Asthma
• Cerebral Palsy
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Diabetes Type 1
• Epilepsy
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Sc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease? | Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare brain disorder. It makes your brain tissue look sponge-like when looked at under a microscope. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease transmitted? | CJD can spread from person to person, but this is very rare. It could happen if something infected with the disease gets inside your body. For example, if you get an organ from a donor and it's infected. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What protein causes Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease? | Prion proteins are naturally in your brain and don't cause any issues. But if they come into contact with an infected ("misfolded") prion, they all begin changing shapes, too. This leads to rapid and widespread problems throughout your body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease: How do you prevent CJD? | There is no sure way to make sure you don't get this condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Symptoms? | CJD symptomsstart and worsen very quickly. People with this condition often show signs ofdementia, including:
• Confusion
• Trouble walking
• Jerky muscle movements ortwitching
• Personality changes
• Trouble with memory and judgment
• Vision problems | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Is Diagnosed? | There is no single test for CJD. Doctors diagnose it from your symptoms. One sign of the disease is the speed with which it worsens.
A few tests doctors can use to check for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease include:
MRI.This brain scan puts together detailed images. Doctors use these images to see changes in the brain over ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Stages of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease? | Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease symptomsbecome more intense over time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Treatment? | There's no cure for CJD. Researchers have tested several drugs, but none have been able to slow or stop the disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Takeaways? | Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare brain disorder that swiftly causes dementia and loss of life. It happens when a once-healthy protein in your body changes shape and can no longer function, then infects other healthy proteins around it. There is no cure yet for CJD. Instead, your doctor will manage your symptoms and ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease FAQs? | How is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease transmitted?
CJD can spread from person to person, but this is very rare. It could happen if something infected with the disease gets inside your body. For example, if you get an organ from a donor and it's infected.
Variant CJD can happen if you eat the meat from a cow who was infect... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)? | Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the common term used when describing the unexplained and sudden death of ababygenerally younger than 1 year old, where there is no known cause of death. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crib Death: When Does SIDS Most Often Occur? | SIDS occurs most often when babies are between 2 and 4 months old. But it can happen at any time during the first year of life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crib Death: How common is SIDS? | SIDS isn't very common. Nearly 1,400 infants die from SIDS each year in the U.S. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crib Death: Are there any warning signs of SIDS? | No. Deaths from SIDS come without warning in almost all cases. It’s critical to use safe sleep practices, such as placing your baby on their back to sleep, to help prevent SIDS. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crib Death: When can I stop worrying about SIDS? | SIDS deaths occur most often during the first year of a baby's life. About 90% of SIDS deaths occur before the age of 6 months. Generally, after a baby turns 1 year old, parents can be less worried about SIDS. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crib Death: Why does SIDS peak at 2-4 months? | Most research shows that the peak risk age for SIDS, 2-4 months, has to do with the baby’s timeline of brain development. Between birth and 4 months, the brain is doing the most development around breathing control and wakefulness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crib Death: When does SIDS risk decrease? | SIDS is much less common after 8 months of age, and the risk goes down further as a baby approaches age 1. Doctors still recommend that parents and caregivers continue to follow all SIDS prevention measures until a baby’s first birthday. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crib Death Risk Factors for SIDS? | You can’t predict whether SIDS will affect your family, but there are a few things that make it more likely:
Sex.SIDS is more likely to affect boys, but only slightly.
Race.SIDS happens most often among African Americans, Native Americans, and Alaska natives. Doctors aren’t sure why.
Birth weight.SIDS is more likely... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crib Death How to Prevent SIDS? | There are a few easy things you can do toprevent SIDSand keep your little one safe:
Sleep positions to prevent SIDS
Put your baby on theirbackto sleep. Once they can roll over on their own, it’s safe for them to sleep on their tummy. Until then, remember this phrase -- “back to sleep.” It’ll help lower the risk of SI... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crib Death Takeaways? | Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) happens when a baby passes away for no clear reason. Though doctors aren’t exactly sure what causes SIDS, they do know that babies are most likely to die of SIDS between 2 and 4 months. Still, it can happen at any time during your baby's first year of life. There are things parents a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crib Death SIDS FAQs? | Are there any warning signs of SIDS?
No. Deaths from SIDS come without warning in almost all cases. It’s critical to use safe sleep practices, such as placing your baby on their back to sleep, to help prevent SIDS.
When can I stop worrying about SIDS? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crohn's Disease: What Is IBD and How Does It Affect You? | If you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you may be more likely to have some types of skin problems. Here’s what to watch for. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crohn's Disease: Is It Just a Tummy Ache? | If you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you may be more likely to have some types of skin problems. Here’s what to watch for. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crohn's Disease Top Search Terms for IBD? | • Crohn's Disease Surgery
• Crohn's Disease
• Blood in Stool
• Anal Abscess
• Colonoscopy
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Low-Residue Diet
• Crohn's Disease Complications
• Crohn's Disease Diagnosis
• Ulcerative Colitis Causes | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Cross-Eyes (Strabismus): Can glasses fix strabismus in adults? | Eyeglasses fitted with special prism lens can help clear up the double vision that many adults with strabismus have. However, if the glasses don't work or are too heavy or uncomfortable (a common complaint), surgery may be an option. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Cross-Eyes (Strabismus): Is strabismus a visual disability? | Strabismus may be considered a visual disability or impairment (by schools, for example) if the vision problems it causes can't be corrected by glasses or other measures. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cross-Eyes (Strabismus) Strabismus Types? | Doctors describe strabismus by the way it looks or by other features.
Types of strabismus based on appearance include:
• Esotropia: when the eye turns inward
• Exotropia: when the eye turns outward
• Hypertropia: when the eye points upward
• Hypotropia: when theeyepoints downward
Other ways to descript strabismus... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cross-Eyes (Strabismus) Strabismus Causes? | Strabismus can be caused by problems with the eye muscles, the nerves that send information to themuscles, or the part of the brain that controls eye movement. The cause isn't always clear.
You are more likely to develop it if you have:
• A family history of strabismus.About 30% of children with strabismus have an af... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cross-Eyes (Strabismus) Strabismus Symptoms? | Since strabismus most often starts in children under age 3, including some too young to talk, parents and others may be the first to notice signs such as:
• Eyes that look out of line
• Eyes that don't move together
• Frequent blinking or squinting, especially in bright sunlight
• Tilting the head to look at things... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cross-Eyes (Strabismus) Pseudostrabismus? | Sometimes, babies with certain facial features look like they have crossed eyes when they really don't. That's called pseudostrabismus. The confusion is most likely when ababyhas some extra skin covering the inner corners of the eyes or a flat nose bridge. As the face develops and grows, the baby's eyes will stop looki... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cross-Eyes (Strabismus) Strabismus Tests? | Sometimes possible strabismus is picked up during a child's regular checkups, when health care providers may use a screening test called a corneal light reflex test (Hirschberg test). In this test, the child looks at a colorful object while a bright light is shined in the eyes. The health care provider can see if refle... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cross-Eyes (Strabismus) Strabismus Treatment? | It's important to start treating strabismus as soon as you can. That can prevent long-term problems, including poor vision in children that lasts into adulthood. But it's also never too late to treat strabismus, even if you're an adult who's had it since childhood.
Treatment options depend on the underlying cause, the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cross-Eyes (Strabismus) Strabismus Surgery? | If other treatments don't work, you might get surgery for strabismus. This is mostly an option for children, but adults have it sometimes, too.
In the surgery, usually done under general anesthesia, your doctor makes cuts in the clear membrane over the whites of your eyes. The surgeon then tightens or loosens eye musc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cross-Eyes (Strabismus) Strabismus Eye Exercises? | In addition to any other treatments, your eye doctor might recommend you see a specialist for eye exercises, also known as vision therapy. These activities are designed to improve eye coordination and focus and to help your brain and eyes work better together. You usually see a therapist called an orthoptist or anoptom... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cross-Eyes (Strabismus) Strabismus Complications? | If strabismus goes untreated, it can cause additional, lasting problems, including:
• Amblyopia (lazy eye).This happens when the brain constantly gets separate images from the two eyes. To avoid double vision, the brain starts ignoring the image from the wandering eye. In a child, that means normal vision doesn't dev... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cross-Eyes (Strabismus) Takeaways? | When your eyes point in different directions, it isn't just a cosmetic problem. Strabismus can seriously harm vision in a developing child and cause problems ranging from blurry vision to embarrassment in people of any age. If you think you or your child might have strabismus, talk to your doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cross-Eyes (Strabismus) Strabismus FAQs? | Can glasses fix strabismus in adults?
Eyeglasses fitted with special prism lens can help clear up the double vision that many adults with strabismus have. However, if the glasses don't work or are too heavy or uncomfortable (a common complaint), surgery may be an option.
Is strabismus a visual disability?
Strabismus... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome? | Gianotti-Crosti syndromeis a rashthat usually affects young children. It's sometimes called papular acrodermatitis of childhood. The rash covers the arms, legs, and face. It can cause itching and discomfort. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is the Cause of Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome? | Viral illnesses trigger Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. The rash will typically begin as your child is recovering from another illness. Some children also get it after receiving live-virus vaccinations, such as the shots for hepatitis A and smallpox. The flu vaccine delivered by nasal spray is a live-virus shot. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Symptoms of Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome? | A Gianotti-Costi rash looks like an outbreak of raised blisters that appear on your child's skin. The rash often first appears on or near the buttocks, then spreads to the arms, legs, and face. The blisters vary in size and may be filled with fluid. They may be pink, red, or brown in color. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome Diagnosed? | Tests are not needed to diagnose Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. Your child's doctor will do a physical exam and ask questions about how long the rash has been present. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is the Treatment for Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome? | The main symptom -- the rash -- will go away on its own. But if it’s itchy, you can use over-the-counter anti-itch treatments to ease the symptoms. Your doctor may suggest oral antihistamines if topical treatments don't help. Cool compresses may also reduce itching. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Croup? What Causes It? | Croup is an illness that babies and young children get. It irritates their upper airways and causes them to swell. As the airway around and below the vocal cords becomes narrow, your child will find it hard to breathe. Their breathing will be noisy or raspy and they’ll have a cough that sounds a lot like the high-pitch... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is croup contagious? | Croup is very contagious, especially in the first 3 days after symptoms start or until your child’s fever is gone. Since a virus is usually the cause, it can spread through respiratory droplets that stay in the air after someone coughs or sneezes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can adults get croup? | Adults and older children can also get croup, but it’s rare. Since fully developed airways are larger, swelling is less likely to causebreathing trouble. If you do get croup as an adult, the symptoms can be stronger and you may need to see a doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the best thing to do for croup? | The best thing you can do is keep your child calm and comfortable. Also, make sure they drink a lot of liquids. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Will croup go away on its own? | Most cases of croup will clear up at home in 2 to 5 days, with symptoms lasting no more than 1 week. In more serious cases, symptoms might last as long as 2 weeks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long is croup contagious? | Your child will be contagious for 3 days after their symptoms start or until they no longer have a fever. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Should I let my child sleep with croup? | Yes. Sleep helps fight infections, so you should let your child rest. If you want to monitor their breathing, you can sleep in the same room. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Croup Causes and Risk Factors? | Croup is most common in the fall and early winter. It affects children assigned male at birth more often than children assigned female at birth. Babies and children between 3 months and 5 years of age are most likely to get croup. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Croup Symptoms? | Croup usually starts out like a cold, but over a few days your child may have a loud cough, raspy breathing, or sound hoarse when they speak. They might have a low fever too.
Symptoms tend to be worse at night. Your baby could also have redness around their eyes,swollen lymph nodes, or a rash.
Some symptoms need emer... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Croup Diagnosis? | A doctor can usually diagnose croup by examining your child and listening to their symptoms. But they may need tests to rule out other causes. Your child’s doctor may:
• Listen to their breathing
• Look inside their throat
• Ask about any recent illnesses orbreathing problems
• Take X-rays to see inside their chest... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Croup Treatment? | Most of the time, croup is mild and you can treat it at home. Try to soothe your child and keep them calm since crying can make the coughing worse. Keep them upright as much as possible to make breathing easier. For kids older than 1, you can prop their heads up in bed using pillows.Make sure your child has plenty to d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Prevent Croup? | Since croup spreads like thecommon cold, it’s hard to prevent. But there are things you can do to lessen your child’s odds of getting it. Hygiene is a good place to start: Wash hands regularly, and clean toys and surfaces. To slow the spread of germs, encourage your child to cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Croup Takeaways? | Croup usually isn’t serious and most cases can be treated at home. But if your child is having trouble breathing, see a doctor right away. Since croup spreads easily, practicing good hygiene can help keep your child safe and healthy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Croup FAQs? | What is the best thing to do for croup?
The best thing you can do is keep your child calm and comfortable. Also, make sure they drink a lot of liquids.
Will croup go away on its own?
Most cases of croup will clear up at home in 2 to 5 days, with symptoms lasting no more than 1 week. In more serious cases, symptoms m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What's the Treatment for Croup? | Croupcan be uncomfortable and unsettling for your little one. The cough and other symptoms can range from mild to severe. Most mild cases of this condition can actually be treated at home. Here are four ways to make yourbabymore comfortable if they have croup. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Croup Treatment When to Call the Doctor? | If your child’s symptoms last more than 3 to 5 days or get worse, don’t try to treat them at home. Get medical help right away if your child:
• Makes a noisy, high-pitched sound when they breathe in (doctors call this “stridor”)
• Starts drooling or has trouble swallowing
• Is constantly cranky, irritable, or uncomf... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Meth? | Methamphetamine, or meth, is a stimulant drug that speeds up your body’s central nervous system. It boosts dopamine, which is a brain chemical that plays a part in movement and motivation. Dopamine also sends a signal that tells you to repeat behaviors that make you feel good. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crystal Meth: Where Does It Come From? | Methamphetamine is a man-made stimulant that's been around for a long time. During World War II, soldierstook meth to stay awake. People have also taken the drug to lose weight, ease depression, and manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Today, the only legal meth product is aprescription pill. Rarely, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Common Is Meth Use? | Almost 2.5 million people in the U.S. aged 12 or older say they use meth every year. That’s almost 1% of the population. In general, people use it a little less often than other stimulants such as cocaine. But certain groups are more likely to use meth. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do People Use Meth? | There are different ways to get meth into your body. Some people swallow it in a pill form or smoke it by heating up crystals in a glass bowl or pipe andbreathingin the vapors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is crystal meth? | Crystal meth is the common name for crystal methamphetamine, a strong and highly addictive drug that affects the centralnervous system. There is no legal use for it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does meth stay in your system? | Your body doesn’t break down meth as fast as some other stimulant drugs, such as cocaine. You may feel the effects for 8-24 hours. But it may stay in your urine or blood for around 72 hours and in your hair for up to 90 days. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Crystal Meth: How long does the high last? | In general, you may feel the effects of meth for around 2-6 hours if you smoke it or 6-8 hours if you inject it. The high may linger a little longer if you snort or swallow the drug, lasting up to 12 hours or longer. The duration may differ for you depending on how often you use meth. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How common is meth addiction? | A national survey on people aged 12 or older shows that 0.6% of the U.S. population, or about 1.6 million people, may have a methamphetamine use disorder. That means more than half of people who use meth go on to misuse the drug. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do I pay for meth addiction treatment? | By law, private insurers have to cover some of the costs of substance use treatment, and most drug rehab centers accept private and public health insurance. Your costs will depend on the type of health insurance you have and what facilities or services your provider covers. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What does crystal meth look like? | It may look like tiny shards of glass or shiny ice-like rocks with a blueish-white tint. Sometimes, crystal meth may come in a sugar-like powder that’s white or brown. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How does one recover from meth addiction? | You can’t take medication specifically approved to treat meth. But substance use treatment with medicaldetoxand behavioral therapies for addiction can help you recover from meth use disorder. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How does meth differ from other stimulants such as cocaine? | Your body quickly breaks down cocaine. If you snort it, you may feel high for only 15-30 minutes. But meth stays in your system longer. Depending on how you take it, you can feel the effects of meth for anywhere from 8-24 hours. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is crystal methamphetamine illegal? | Yes. The only legal meth product is a prescription medication approved to treat ADHD. You can only get it from your doctor, but it’s not used very much. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How widespread is methamphetamine consumption? | In 2021, almost 1% of the U.S. population aged 12 or older said they’d used meth in the past year. That’s about 2.5 million people. In comparison, around 4.8 million people said they used cocaine in the same timeframe. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meth Legality? | Methamphetamine hydrochloride (Desoxyn) is the only legal methamphetamine in the U.S. It’s a pill approved to treat ADHD, but doctors don’t prescribe it very often. Crystal meth and all other meth products are illegal. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meth Effects? | Drugs affect people in different ways. The way meth makes you feel depends on several things, including:
• Your age and body size
• How much you take
• The way you get it into your body
• The people around you or the place where you take it
• If you have other physical or mental health conditions
• Whether you ha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meth Risks? | There are short- and long-term physical and emotional effects that come with frequent meth use. But there are some other risks you should be aware of, including:
Drug quality
Unlike medication regulated by the government, there’s no way to know what’s in drugs made in illegal labs. And meth makers commonly “cut” thei... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crystal Meth Harm Reduction Strategies? | The only surefire way to avoid harm from drugs is to not use them. But if you choose to use meth, there are steps you can take to make your experience safer.
Here are some tips to reduce harm from meth use:
• Lower your dose.Wait an hour or so before you try more.
• Use a safer method.Smoking and snorting meth is sa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meth Complications? | You can have serious side effects and health problems from drug use. Some can affect your physical appearance while others can be fatal. If you use meth while you’repregnant, you may give birth early or have a baby with a low birth weight. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meth Addiction? | The powerful rush you get from using meth makes it easy to get hooked right from the start. When it's used, dopamine floods your brain to boost feelings of pleasure. You may also feel a lot more confident, social, and energetic.
Meth is extremely addictive, and you may find yourself pulled toward using it more often o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meth Tolerance? | If you continue to use meth, you can build up a tolerance. That means you’ll need bigger doses of the drug to get the same high. The more meth you take, the higher your health risks become. Get more information about how meth use affects the body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meth Withdrawal? | You can have physical andpsychological symptomswhen you stop using meth. How you’ll feel off the drug depends largely on how often you use it and at what doses.
There are two phases to the meth withdrawal timeline. Those are:
Acute withdrawal.This is what happens shortly after you stop taking meth. Your withdrawal sy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meth Overdose? | You can have a toxic or deadly reaction when you take too much meth. And in 2021, almost 33,000 people overdosed on the drug. The risks of overdose are higher when you mix the drug with opioids or other stimulants such ascocaine, ecstasy, or amphetamines.
The chances you’ll take too much meth are higher if you inject ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meth Addiction Treatment? | Meth addiction is one of the hardest drug addictions to treat, but it can be done. If you know someone who can’t control their drug use, ask for professional help. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crystal Meth Takeaways? | Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug. You may keep taking meth to feel good or to avoid uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms once the drug leaves your body. You may have to take more of the drug to get the same high, and you can overdose on meth. Ask your doctor how to stop using it. Substance use treatment can help... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Crystal Meth FAQs? | What does crystal meth look like?
It may look like tiny shards of glass or shiny ice-like rocks with a blueish-white tint. Sometimes, crystal meth may come in a sugar-like powder that’s white or brown.
How does one recover from meth addiction?
You can’t take medication specifically approved to treat meth. But substa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Curvature of the Spine (Scoliosis): What Is Scoliosis? | Scoliosis is a sideways curve in your backbone (spine). The angle of the curve may be small, large, or somewhere in between. But anything that measures more than 10 degrees on an X-ray is considered scoliosis. Doctors may use the letters "C" and "S" to describe the curve. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Curvature of the Spine (Scoliosis): Is scoliosis genetic? | About 30% of people with scoliosis also have a family member with it. But no one gene has been found for idiopathic scoliosis. Researchers think that a variety of genes might affect whether you get it and how severe it is. There might be hormones or things in the environment at work, too (for instance, the amount of su... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Curvature of the Spine (Scoliosis): Can scoliosis be cured? | It can't be cured in the sense of "made to go away." But surgery (with some permanent hardware) can straighten your spine either completely or lessen your curve. Bracing can stop your curve from getting worse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Curvature of the Spine (Scoliosis): Is scoliosis a disability? | In the U.S., the Social Security Administration uses a medical guide called the Blue Book to find out if you're eligible for disability benefits. Scoliosis is not considered a disability by the Blue Book, but some spinal disorders are considered to be disabilities. If your scoliosis means that you have trouble walking ... | local_scraped |
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