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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dialysis, Deciding About Dialysis Side Effects? | It shouldn't hurt. If you have pain during or after treatment, tell your doctor right away. You may have side effects, though. They can include:
• Itchy skin
• Low blood pressure (especially if you have diabetes)
• Sleep problems
• Fluid overload
• Infections
• Depression or mood swings
• Nausea and vomiting
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dialysis, Deciding About Takeaways? | • Dialysis is a treatment that takes over your kidney functions if those organs stop doing their job.
• If your kidney disease becomes very severe and crosses a point where there's not enough function to maintain your body, then you may need dialysis.
• Injuries or health conditions like lupus,high blood pressure, or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dialysis, Deciding About Dialysis FAQs? | • What is the life expectancy on dialysis?
The average life expectancy on dialysis is 5-10 years. But some people on dialysis live 20 or 30 years.
• How serious is having to be on dialysis?
Dialysis is very serious. The longer you're on dialysis, the more likely you are to have side effects. Some of those can be dea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Diaper Rash? | Diaper rash is a common skin condition found on the bottoms of babies, though adults who wear diapers can get it as well. More than half of all babies get diaper rash, most often when they're between the ages of 4 and 15 months. However, the rash can appear at any age a baby wears diapers, usually from birth to 3 years... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does a diaper rash last? | If you're treating it correctly, a diaper rash should be cured within 3 days. If it's not any better at that point, your baby might have a yeast infection. Check with your doctor to be sure. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diaper Rash Causes? | The most common cause of a diaper rash is wearing a dirty diaper for too long, thoughallergiesor an infection could also be to blame. Other possible causes include:
• Heat rash that results from hot weather or from overdressing your baby
• A food sensitivity, which may also cause other symptoms like hives or wheezing... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diaper Rash Symptoms? | Symptoms of a diaper rash include:
• Red, irritated skin in the buttocks or genital areas
• Lighter skin in the affected areas (for babies who are Brown or Black)
• Itchy skin or sores in the diaper area
• More than usual fussing and crying of your baby during a diaper change
Diaper rash bleeding
If your baby's d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diaper Rash Types? | There are several types of diaper rash including:
Yeast diaper rash
This is caused by overgrowth of a fungus found naturally in the human digestive system. It usually looks like red or pink patches with sharp edges on your baby's bottom. It can also appear as tiny pimples or bumps in the folds of skin around the groi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diaper Rash Treatments? | The first and best thing to do is to keep your baby's bottom clean and dry.Follow these steps when changing your baby:
• Rinse the diaper area with warm water and pat (not rub) it dry.
• Use soap only if the poop doesn't come off easily.
• If the area is really sore, try a squirt bottle to wash without rubbing sore ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Home Remedies for Diaper Rash? | Instead of or along with commercial treatments, some people try home remedies for a diaper rash. But not all of them are effective—and some can make the problem worse. Your best bet is to check with your pediatrician before trying a home remedy.
Breast milk for diaper rash
Applying human breast milk to your baby's bo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diaper Rash Complications? | The two main complications of diaper rash are:
Changes in skin color.In babies with darker skin, diaper rash might cause the affected area to look lighter than the skin around it. This usually clears up in a few weeks, although severe cases could take months or years to return to normal.
Infection.It's not common, bu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diaper Rash Prevention? | These basic steps can help keep your baby from getting a diaper rash:
• Wash your hands before and after every diaper change to prevent the spread of bacteria.
• Check your baby's diaper often, and change it as soon as it gets wet or soiled.
• Use plain water to clean the diaper area. When you need to get poop off y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are When to Call the Doctor About Diaper Rash? | Let your baby's doctor know if:
• The rash gets worse or doesn't respond to treatment in 2-3 days.
• Your baby has afeveror seems sluggish.
• You see yellow, fluid-filled bumps (pustules) and honey-colored crusty areas. This might be a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics.
• You notice symptoms of a yeast ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Birth Control: Is the Diaphragm Right for You? | Women have been using the diaphragm for birth control in one form or another for hundreds of years. It’s a small, flexible cup made of silicone or latex that goes inside thevaginato blockspermfrom reaching an egg. It has very few risks and can be up to 94% effective. Here’s how to decide if it’s right for you. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you use a diaphragm? | You need to use a diaphragm along with a cream or gel that kills sperm, called a spermicide. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diaphragm Use and Care: How well do they work? | How well a diaphragm prevents pregnancy depends a lot on whether you use it correctly. Six out of 100 women willget pregnantwith the diaphragm if they use it perfectly every time. Most people make mistakes sometimes, so the typical rate is more like 12 to 18 out of 100. That’s more effective thancondomsor other barrier... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Where do you get a diaphragm? | You need a prescription to get one, so see your doctor or other healthcare professional. A traditional diaphragm requires fitting; the Caya, a newer type, is a one-size-fits-most (but is less reliable for preventing pregnancy). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diaphragm Use and Care the pros? | The diaphragm may be a good choice forbirth controlif you want to avoid hormones and if you want something that you can easily reverse if you want to get pregnant. But you have to be able to use and take care of it properly and be at low risk forSTDs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diaphragm Use and Care the cons? | The diaphragm may be a good choice forbirth controlif you want to avoid hormones and if you want something that you can easily reverse if you want to get pregnant. But you have to be able to use and take care of it properly and be at low risk forSTDs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is the diaphragm right for you? | The diaphragm may be a good choice forbirth controlif you want to avoid hormones and if you want something that you can easily reverse if you want to get pregnant. But you have to be able to use and take care of it properly and be at low risk forSTDs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Diarrhea? | When you have diarrhea, your bowel movements (or stools) are loose and watery. It’s common and usually not serious. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Diarrhea? | Usually, diarrhea happens because of a virus that gets into your gut. Some people call it "intestinal flu" or "stomachflu." | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Diarrhea? | There are different types of diarrhea, including:
Acute diarrhea
This most common type lasts a couple of days at the most and usually gets better without treatment.
Persistent diarrhea
This kind lasts for a couple of weeks up to a month.
Chronic diarrhea
This type of diarrhea lasts longer than a month or appears ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diarrhea Symptoms? | You may have:
• Bloating in your belly
• Thin or loose stools
• Watery stools
• An urgent feeling that you need to have a bowel movement
• Nausea and throwing up
• Leaking stool, and you can't control your bowels (incontinence) | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Severe Diarrhea? | Most cases of diarrhea are nothing more than a brief inconvenience. But sometimes, they warn of a serious condition. Talk with your doctor if your child hasdiarrheafor more than 24 hours. If you have it for more than 3 days, make an appointment.
Also, be sure to let your doctor know about your diarrhea if you have can... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are When to See a Doctor for Diarrhea? | Call your doctor right away if you have:
• Blood in your diarrhea or black, tarry stools
• A fever that is high (above 101 F) or that lasts more than 24 hours
• Diarrhea lasting longer than 2 days
• Nausea or throwing up that prevents you from drinking liquids to replace lost fluids
• Severe pain in your belly (es... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diarrhea Diagnosis? | Your doctor will ask about your medical history, what medications you take, and what you’ve eaten or had to drink recently. They will give you a physical exam to look for signs of dehydration or belly pain.
Certain tests can help pinpoint the cause of your diarrhea, including:
• Blood tests to look for specific disea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Diarrhea? | If your case is mild, you may not need to take anything. Adults can take an over-the-counter medicine such as bismuth subsalicylate or loperamide, available as liquids or tablets. Your doctor could also suggest:
• Antibiotics or anti-parasitic drugs get rid of germs that cause infection
• Medicine to treat a health c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diarrhea Home Remedies? | Home remedies and lifestyle changes can also help you to get rid of diarrhea.
Drink plenty of fluid
You also need to stay hydrated. You should drink at least six 8-ounce glasses of fluids each day. Choose electrolyte replacement drinks or soda without caffeine. Chicken broth (without the fat), tea withhoney, and spor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diarrhea Pruritus Ani? | Your rectal area may become sore from all the bowel movements that diarrhea brings. You may have itching (also called pruritus ani), burning, or pain when you go to the bathroom.
For relief, take a warm bath or sitz bath. Afterward, pat the area dry (don’t rub) with a clean, soft towel. You may also try using ahemorrh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chronic Diarrhea? | If you still have diarrhea after 4 weeks, then you have chronic diarrhea.
To figure out the cause, your doctor will want to know your symptoms and medical history. You'll get the most out of your appointment if you can tell them:
• How long you've had diarrhea
• Whether your diarrhea comes and goes, or is continuous... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Prevent Diarrhea? | There are steps you can take to lower your chances of getting diarrhea from infections or contaminated food:
• Wash your hands thoroughly after using the bathroom or handling food. Hand sanitizer is an alternative.
• Get the rotavirus and COVID-19 vaccines to lower your odds of getting sick from these illnesses, whic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diarrhea Takeaways? | Common causes of diarrhea include infections, food allergies, and food poisoning. It's often due to a virus infecting your gut, but it can also result from medications or dietary issues. Diarrhea causes loose or watery stool and can last from a day to several weeks. Treatment usually involves managing symptoms at home ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diet: Is It Safe? | Learn about rapid weight loss claims, types of diets, and the risks and benefits of rapid weight loss. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diet: What Is a Healthy Weight? | You may wonder what a healthy weight is, and how to get there (and stay there) the right way. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diet: Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B12? | Vitamin B12 is essential for good health, but some people may not be getting enough. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diet: What Are Phytonutrients? | Learn about the health benefits of phytonutrients, natural chemicals that are found in a variety of plant foods. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diet: How Many Calories Do You Need? | See how many calories you need each day to maintain weight, lose weight, or gain weight. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diet: How Many Calories Are in Your Drink? | When you're counting calories, remember to include your drink and to check its serving size. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diet: Can Foods Sap Your Energy? | Food is fuel. But some of the things you eat may backfire and crash your energy before long. Find out which ones might do that. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Popular in Diet & Weight Management? | • Vitamin D Deficiency
• DHEA Supplements
• Sleep and Weight Loss
• Iron-Rich Foods
• Military Diet
• Atkins Diet
• Alkaline Diet
• High-Protein Diet
• Paleo Diet
• Kombucha
• Pegan Diet
• Intuitive Eating
• Fitness Calorie Calculator
• BMI Calculator | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Meniere’s Disease? | Meniere’s disease is a rare inner ear condition that can causevertigo,tinnitus(ringing in your ear), and hearing loss. Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness in which you feel like you’re spinning. Usually, only one ear is affected. It tends to progress slowly, but your hearing loss can become permanent. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the life expectancy of someone with Meniere's disease? | Meniere's disease isn’t a life-threatening condition. This means that it doesn't shorten your life expectancy. However, it can impact your quality of life. Getting treatment can help you live your best life although you may still get vertigo every once in a while. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What worsens Meniere's disease? | Doctors often recommend you cut down or avoid salt, caffeine, and alcohol. These are some of the main things in your everyday life that can set off a vertigo attack. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meniere’s Disease Causes? | Your symptoms are caused when a fluid called endolymph builds up inside a couple of organs in your inner ear that are important for your ability to hear and tell where your body is in space. These organs are:
Cochlea.This is an organ in your inner ear that's shaped like a snail. It's filled with a fluid that vibrates ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meniere's Disease Risk Factors? | You may have a higher risk of getting Meniere's disease if:
• You have an autoimmune condition, especiallyrheumatoid arthritis, systemiclupuserythematosus, or ankylosing spondylitis
• Someone in your family has the condition (about 7%-10% of people with Meniere's disease have a family history)
• You're 40-60 years o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meniere’s Disease Symptoms? | Symptoms usually include:
• Hearing loss, which may get worse over time.
• Episodes ofsudden dizzinessor vertigo that last 20 minutes to 24 hours. You usually won't faint or pass out, but you may have abnormal eye movements, making you feel like the room is spinning. Nausea or vomiting may follow. Some people may hav... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meniere’s Disease Diagnosis? | Meniere's disease is very rare, although the main symptoms are fairly common. To be diagnosed with it, you need to have:
• Two or more vertigo attacks
• Hearing loss confirmed by ahearing test
• Tinnitus or a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear
Your doctor will examine your ears and ask you questions to help... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meniere’s Disease Treatments? | No treatment can cure Meniere's disease, but your symptoms may get better with treatment. Your doctor will likely start with noninvasive treatments with the fewest side effects first and then proceed to more invasive treatments if you still have symptoms.
Your doctor may suggest any of the following:
Lifestyle change... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meniere’s Disease Home Treatments? | Here are some self-care tips that may help you avoid a vertigo attack:
When you feel dizzy:
• Sit or lie down and stay still.
• Don’t make sudden movements, and avoid bright light, loud noise, and other triggers. Watching TV or even reading can trigger attacks.
• Focus your eyes on something that's not moving.
Res... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meniere's Disease Prevention? | It’s not clear you can do anything to prevent Meniere’s disease because it often starts suddenly and you may not know what caused it.
If you have family members with Meniere's disease, talk to your doctor about adding screening for Meniere's disease into your annual physical exam because you may have a higher risk of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meniere's Disease Diet? | Experts recommend you avoid the following foods:
Foods high in sodium or carbohydrates.Salt and carbohydrates can make you retain water, which may increase the pressure in your inner ear and trigger a vertigo attack. Avoid canned and other processed foods, which tend to have a lot of sodium. Also avoid foods high in r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meniere's Disease and Driving? | In most cases, you must tell your driver's licensing agency and the company that insures your car that you have Meniere's disease. If you haven't shared this information with them, you could be charged a fine or lose your insurance in the event of an accident.
In the U.S., if you are at risk of getting sudden vertigo ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diet and Meniere's Disease Takeaways? | Meniere’s disease is an inner ear condition that can causevertigo (dizziness that can feel like the room is spinning), tinnitus (ringing in your ear), and hearing loss. Researchers don't know why some people get it and others don't. But you are more likely to get it if anyone in your family has it, you have anautoimmun... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Meniere's Disease FAQs? | What is the life expectancy of someone with Meniere's disease?
Meniere's disease isn’t a life-threatening condition. This means that it doesn't shorten your life expectancy. However, it can impact your quality of life. Getting treatment can help you live your best life although you may still get vertigo every once in ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diet for Kidney Disease Cut the Sodium? | This mineral is found naturally in many foods. It’s most common in table salt.
Sodium affects yourblood pressure. It also helps to maintain thewaterbalance in your body. Healthy kidneys keep sodium levels in check. But if you have CKD, extra sodium and fluids build up in your body. This can cause a number of problems,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diet for Kidney Disease Limit Phosphorus and Calcium? | You need these minerals to keep your bones healthy and strong. When your kidneys are healthy, they remove thephosphorusyou don’t need. But if you have CKD, your phosphorus levels can get too high. This puts you at risk forheart disease. What’s more, yourcalciumlevels begin to drop. To make up for it, your body pulls it... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diet for Kidney Disease Reduce Your Potassium Intake? | This mineral helps your nerves and muscles work properly. But when you have CKD, your body can’t filter out extra potassium. When you have too much of it in yourblood, it can lead to seriousheartproblems.
Potassium is found in a lot of fruits and veggies, like bananas, potatoes,avocados,oranges, cookedbroccoli, rawcar... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are DASH Diet? | DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It’s a diet rich in fruits, veggies, low-fat dairy products,whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, seeds, and nuts. It’s low in sodium, sugars and sweets, fats, and red meats.
Talk to your doctor about it if you have CKD. They’ll let you know if there are certain r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Dietary Supplement? | Dietary supplementsinclude vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, enzymes,amino acids, or other dietary ingredients. You take these products bymouthin pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form to supplement your diet. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can I Take Supplements on My Own, Without a Doctor? | Supplementsare available for sale over the counter at your local pharmacy or online without aprescription. Still, you should always check with your doctor before taking any product, because somesupplementscan cause side effects, or interact with other prescribed or over-the-counter medicines or supplements you're alrea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor About Taking Supplements? | Ask your doctor whether you need the supplement based on your current diet and health. Also ask what benefits and risks the supplement can have, how much to take, and for how long you should take it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Are All Supplements Tested to Make Sure They're Safe and Effective? | No. Manufacturers aren't required to test their products for safety and effectiveness. Some supplement ingredients have been tested in animal or human studies. For example,folic acidhas been shown in studies to reduce the risk of birth defects in pregnant women. However, other supplement ingredients haven't been studie... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dietary Supplements: How Can I Tell Whether I'm Getting a Good-Quality Supplement? | Manufacturers are required to follow "good manufacturing practices" (GMPs), which means their supplements have to meet certain quality standards. However, it has been found that some products may contain more or less of the ingredient than is stated on the label. Or, in some cases they may contain ingredients not liste... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dietary Supplements: How Do I Know Whether a Supplement's Claims Are True or False? | Supplement makers are not allowed to claim their product diagnoses, treats, cures, reduces the symptoms of, or prevents disease -- and there needs to be a disclaimer statement to that effect on the label. Look for overblown claims on the label or box, such as "totally natural," "completely safe," or "miracle cure." If ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does the FDA Regulate Supplements? | Not in the way it regulates medicines. The FDA does regulate dietary supplements; however, it treats them like foods rather than medications. Unlike drug manufacturers, the makers of supplements don’t have to show their products are safe or effective before selling them on the market. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dietary Supplements: What Does the Word ‘Standardized’ on a Supplement Label Mean? | "Standardized" means that manufacturers ensure every batch of their products is produced in a consistent way, with the same ingredients and same concentration of ingredients. It is usually a term that refers to extracts from plants (herbal medicines), which contain a specific percentage of active ingredient(s). The ter... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dietary Supplements: What Is a ‘Proprietary Blend’? | A "proprietary blend" is a combination of ingredients used exclusively by one supplement manufacturer. No other company produces the exact same combination of ingredients, and, in most cases, it is difficult to know from the label the exact amounts of each of the ingredients in that blend. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dietary Supplements: What Is the Difference Between RDA and DV? | Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the amount of a certain nutrient you should get each day based on your age, gender, and whether you are pregnant orbreastfeeding. On a supplement label, you're more likely to see the acronym DV, which stands for Daily Value. This represents how much of a nutrient the supplement pr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dietary Supplements: What Should I Do if I Have a Side Effect From a Supplement? | Report any side effects to your doctor, and to the FDA, as soon as possible. You can reach the FDA at 800-FDA-1088, or go to www.fda.gov/medwatch to report a problem. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia): What Is Dysphagia? | Dysphagia is when you find it difficult, sometimes impossible, to swallow. Swallowing seems simple, but it's actually pretty complicated. It takes yourbrain, several nerves and muscles, two muscular valves, and an open, unconstricted esophagus (your swallowing tube) to work just right. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Are Swallowing Problems Treated? | Treatment depends on the type of dysphagia you have. Sometimes, a swallowing problem will resolve itself without treatment. Other times, swallowing problems can be managed easily. Complex swallowing problems may require treatment by a specialist or several specialists. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Stages of Dysphagia? | The act of swallowing normally happens in three phases, anddysphagiacan occur at any of them.
Oropharyngeal dysphagia.In the first phase of swallowing, food or liquid is contained in the mouth by the tongue and palate (oral cavity). This phase is the only one you can control.
Pharyngeal dysphagia.The second phase beg... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Dysphagia Causes? | A wide range of issues can cause dysphagia. These include:
• Disturbances of the brain such as those caused by Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease)
• Problems with the oral or pharynx muscle, such as from astroke
• Loss of sphincter muscle relaxatio... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Dysphagia Complications? | The most common complication of dysphagia is choking or coughing when you can't swallow food correctly and your airways are blocked. Due to fear of choking, you may avoid eating and drinking. That could lead to poor nutrition or dehydration.
You can also develop chest infections such aspneumoniabecause of dysphagia. T... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Takeaways? | Dysphagia is when you can't swallow correctly, leading to problems eating and drinking. Many things can cause swallowing problems, most having to do with the esophagus. If you regularly choke during meals, talk to a doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Dysphagia FAQs? | • What is the main cause of dysphagia?There are many causes of dysphagia. But it's usually caused by another health condition such ascancer, a condition that affects the nervous system (dementia, stroke, or head injury), orgastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
• What is the first symptom of dysphagia? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Digestive Disorders: What Can Your Stool Say About Your Health? | Discover how an AI-powered app analyzes your stool to reveal hidden health insights. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Topics in Digestive Health? | • Diarrhea
• Liver Disease
• Diverticulitis Diet
• Gallstones
• Ulcers
• Blood in Stool
• Pancreatitis
• Probiotics
• Diverticulitis
• Appendicitis
• Gastritis
• Hemorrhoids
• Control Eosinophilic Esophagitis with Dupixent
• Treating NASH with Rezdiffra | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Doctor's Appointment, Making the Most of Know Your Goal? | Set yourself up for success early in the game: Be clear about why you’re coming and what will happen at the visit. It starts when you call to make your appointment.
“In a doctor's mind, there's a very significant difference between a well visit, which is preventative, and a problem visit,” says Viviana Martinez-Bianch... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Doctor's Appointment, Making the Most of Know Your Role? | You’re the expert on you. But your doctor is also an expert -- one who trained for many years in medicine. Be an advocate for yourself, but also listen.
“People sometimes want to give you their diagnosis instead of their symptoms,” Meigs says.
It’s OK to clarify and raise concerns you have, but demanding certain test... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Doctor's Appointment, Making the Most of Get Familiar With Your Family Tree? | Does diabetes run in your family? How about high blood pressure? Rheumatoid arthritis? Other chronic conditions? If you don’t know, it’s time to ask around.
It’s most important to know the health histories of your direct family members, but grandparents and others may also come into play, Martinez-Bianchi says. Ask yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Doctor's Appointment, Making the Most of Have Meds on Hand? | Your doctor needs to know which medications you’re taking, including any over-the-counter meds and supplements. It'll help uncover possible interactions or side effects, and a snapshot of the types of treatments you’ve already got going in your system. And your best guess won’t cut it.
“Don't just tell me you take the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Doctor's Appointment, Making the Most of Let Your Guard Down? | Honesty is the best policy, and there’s nowhere that’s truer than with your doctor.
“When the exam room door closes, we want to know people as they really are,” Blackwelder says. In order for that to happen, you have to let go of any awkwardness you feel and tell your doctor your whole health story.
“Trust me, whatev... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dogs: How Often Should You Feed Your Dog? | There are several healthy ways to feed your dog, depending on its individual needs. Here are the top three. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dogs: Can You Give Your Dog Pumpkin? | Pumpkin is a superfood for dogs. It contains essential micronutrients and fiber that make it a very nutritious treat. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dogs: What’s Your Dog Trying to Tell You? | Think you know what Fido is saying with his tail or his bark? Take this WebMD quiz and find out. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dogs Trending Topics? | • Kennel Cough
• Dental Treats
• My Dog Won't Eat
• Seizures
• Rawhide Chews
• Pain Meds
• House Training
• CBD Oil for Dogs | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Domestic Abuse? | Domestic abuse is more than just hitting, shoving, and other physical attacks. It’s a pattern of controlling behaviors. The goal always is to get and keep power over an intimate partner. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Domestic Violence: Is Mutual Abuse a Real Thing? | Mutual abuse doesn’t exist. While there may be harmful behaviors from both sides of the relationship, abuse happens when one person holds more control over the other. You may find that you and your partner get in fights a lot, purposely hurt each other’s feelings, or you may hurt your partner back out of self-defense. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Domestic Violence Types? | Domestic abuse is any behavior that scares, intimidates, humiliates, isolates, and controls another person. This can happen in any type of relationship. It can affect married, engaged, dating, straight, LGBTQ+, young, or old people. People in all religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, and education levels can be in an a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Domestic Violence Abuse in Certain Groups? | Many abusers act alike. But sometimes, the abuse can take specific forms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Domestic Violence If You’re Abused? | The abused person is never at fault. Fights and arguments happen in every relationship. But a pattern of abusive words and behavior is not normal and it’s not OK.
If you think you’re being abused, consider reaching out to an advocate who can help support you. Abusive partners tend to separate you from your family and ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Down Syndrome? | Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes mild to significant physical and developmental problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Down Syndrome? | For most people, each cell in the body has 23 pairs of chromosomes. One chromosome in each pair comes from your mother and the other comes from your father. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How many people have Down syndrome? | No one knows for sure. It could be as high as 6 million people worldwide, according to the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. The CDC estimated there were around250,700 children, teens, and adults living with Down syndrome in the U.S. in 2008. It also said 1 in every 700 babies in the U.S. are born with Down syndrome. Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Down syndrome genetic? | It’s not common, but it's possible to pass Down syndrome from parent to child. Sometimes, a parent has what experts call “translocated” genes. That means some of their genes aren’t in their normal place, perhaps on a different chromosome from where they’d usually be found. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Down syndrome be diagnosed later in life? | Yes. Most people with DS are either diagnosed before birth through genetic testing or at birth based on physical appearance. But people with the rare mosaic Down syndrome may grow to adulthood without being aware they have it. This is probably because they may not have the typical physical features of someone with Down... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can people with Down syndrome have children? | About half the women with Down syndrome are fertile, but most of the men with this condition are infertile. The few children born to men who had DS didn't inherit the condition. But for women with DS, about a third gavebirthto children who also had it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Down Syndrome? | There are three types ofDown syndrome: trisomy 21, translocation Down syndrome, and mosaic Down syndrome.
Trisomy 21
This is the most common type of Down syndrome, with 95% of people with DS having trisomy 21. Here, all your body's cells have three copies of chromosome 21 instead of two. | local_scraped |
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