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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Endocarditis, Prevention: Who Should Receive Antibiotics Before Having a Dental Treatment? | To prevent endocarditis, patients with certain heart conditions receive a single dose of an antibiotic. You receive it about one hour prior to certain dental treatments. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Endocarditis, Prevention: What Dental Procedures Are Antibiotics Recommended For? | The new guidelines suggest preventive treatment for all patients with cardiac conditions listed above, but not for all dental procedures. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Uterine Cancer? | • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
• Endometrial Cancer
• Uterine Cancer Stages | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Endometriosis? | Learn a few key statistics about endometriosis, from the most common symptom to its impact on fertility. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Know if I Have Endometriosis? | Learn a few key statistics about endometriosis, from the most common symptom to its impact on fertility. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Can You Manage Pain from Endometriosis? | Learn a few key statistics about endometriosis, from the most common symptom to its impact on fertility. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Endometriosis? | • Endometriosis Surgery Options
• Hysterectomy for Endometriosis
• Infertility and Endometriosis
• Myfembree for Endometriosis | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Enterovirus D68? | Enterovirus D68is a virus that can make you feel like you have a cold. If it's severe, it could also make you wheeze or havetrouble breathing, especially if you have asthma or other respiratory problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Enterovirus D68: Who's At Risk? | Anyone can get it, but children ages 6 weeks to 16 years may be especially vulnerable. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Enterovirus D68 Symptoms? | You could have a fever, arunny nose,sneezing, andcoughing. You might feel achy, too.
The virus can also lead towheezingand trouble breathing, especially in children who haveasthmaor other respiratory problems. It can cause bronchiolitis in babies and toddlers leading to wheezing and difficulty in breathing.
It's ver... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Enterovirus D68 How It Spreads? | You can catch this virus the same way you would catch the common cold: by having close contact with someone who's infected -- especially if that personcoughsor sneezes on you -- or by touching a contaminated surface.
You can lower your chances of getting it by following these tips:
• Wash your handsoften. Scrub with ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Enterovirus D68 Treatment? | No medicines target this virus.Antibioticswon't help, since the illness is not caused by bacteria.
You can take an over-the-counter pain/fever reliever, which might help you feel a little better, just like with a normal cold.
If your symptoms are severe, you should call your doctor or go to the emergency room.
If it... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Eosinophilic Esophagitis Symptoms? | The symptoms of EoE depend on if it’s affecting an infant or small child, or a teen or adult. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Eosinophilic Esophagitis? | Eosinophilsare a type of white blood cell. They’re part of yourimmune system, working to protect you from parasites, allergens, and other microbes, likebacteria. Eosinophils are usually found in your blood,bone marrow, fat (adipose tissue), lungs, skin, and stomach. If they get into the wall or lining of your esophagus... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis Diagnosed? | Many EoE symptoms are the same ones for GERD, so your doctor will have to rule out acid reflux or any other possible cause before giving you a diagnosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Which Foods Should You Avoid With Eosinophilic Esophagitis? | Common foods that can trigger a worsening of EoE symptoms include milk, eggs, soy, dairy, seafood, and wheat. Doctors sometimes call this increase in symptoms a “flare-up.” | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Complications of Eosinophilic Esophagitis? | Scarring.Doctors don’t yet understand all the long-term complications of EoE. They do know that in some people, EoE can start to scar the esophagus. This could narrow the esophagus. This could cause serious issues like choking and food impaction. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is the Prognosis for Eosinophilic Esophagitis? | Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic, long-term condition that has no cure. You can manage the symptoms, but the disease itself won’t go away. The good news is that EoE doesn’t increase your risk of esophageal cancer, a worry that some people have. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Eosinophilic Esophagitis Be Prevented? | EoE can’t be prevented, but if you recognize symptoms early, especially if you have a family history of the condition, you can take steps to keep it from worsening. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eosinophilic Esophagitis: How long do symptoms last? | EoE is a long-time, chronic illness, so symptoms typically last for your whole life. They might go away with treatment but can return if the treatment stops working or you stop taking it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is eosinophilic esophagitis the same thing as GERD? | Eosinophilic esophagitis isn’t the same thing as GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease – but they can share some of the same symptoms. GERD is caused by stomach acid that backs up into your throat, your esophagus. EoE is caused by having too many white blood cells, called eosinophils, in your esophageal wall and these... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is eosinophilic esophagitis contagious? | EoE isn’t contagious. It’s an immune or allergy-related condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is eosinophilic esophagitis curable? | Eosinophilic esophagitis is a long-term, chronic disease. It can’t be cured. But treatments can help you reduce or, for some people, eliminate the symptoms, so you can continue living your normal life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can eosinophilic esophagitis cause throat cancer? | No, there is no evidence that having eosinophilic esophagitis raises your risk of having esophageal or throat cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Eosinophilic Esophagitis Risk Factors? | Anyone can get EoE, but some people are at higher risk of developing it. They include people who have:
Food allergies.This seems to be one of the biggest risk factors for EoE, affecting almost 20% of people with the disease. Some experts have said that EoE may actually be a form of chronic food allergy. Up to half of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Your Eosinophilic Esophagitis Care Team? | Your care team depends on where you are and what health care professionals are available to you. In general, the professionals who might be on an EoE care team could be a:
• Gastroenterologist, a specialist in GI diseases and usually the primary person for treating EoE
• Allergist, a specialist in allergies
• Ear, n... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Eosinophilic Esophagitis Treatment? | There's no cure for EoE. But treatment can help you manage the inflammation that causes your symptoms. The main ways to do that are with diet changes and medication. It might take some trial and error, and you may need more than one treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Eosinophilic Esophagitis? | One of the first changes you’ll have to make if you’re diagnosed with EoE is your diet. Identifying the foods and drinks that make your symptoms worse and then avoiding them might be challenging but worth it in the long run. Working with a dietitian or nutritionist can help you find alternatives to favorite foods and r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Support for Eosinophilic Esophagitis? | Living with a chronic illness can be challenging. If you find yourself needing support as you learn about your disease and how to live with it, you can reach out to others who know what you’re going through. There is a national organization called the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED). Theirwebsi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Eosinophilic Esophagitis Takeaways? | Eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE, is a chronic, long-term condition that affects your esophagus. It can become hard or painful to swallow. Many times, EoE is caused by food allergies or even environmental ones, like hay fever. It’s important to get the right diagnosis because EoE symptoms are close to another condition... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Eosinophilic Esophagitis FAQs? | Is eosinophilic esophagitis the same thing as GERD?
Eosinophilic esophagitis isn’t the same thing as GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease – but they can share some of the same symptoms. GERD is caused by stomach acid that backs up into your throat, your esophagus. EoE is caused by having too many white blood cells, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow): What's the best way to fix tennis elbow? | Physical therapy can be a great way to help heal tennis elbow. Manyexercisescan help improve your symptoms. They can also help promote blood flow to your injured tendons, which can speed up your recovery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow): How do you know if you have tennis elbow? | Tennis elbow has very clear symptoms, including pain on the outside of your elbow that travels to your wrist. You'll feel discomfort when you grasp small things, or when you twist or bend your arm. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow): What triggers tennis elbow? | Doing the same arm movements over and over is the most common cause. Repeated motions trigger the muscles in your forearm to get tired, leaving the tendons to do the work and become inflamed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Causes of Tennis Elbow? | Despite the name, you can get tennis elbow even if you've never been near a tennis court. Any repeated arm movement can inflame your tendons.
Tennis elbow is the most common reason for elbow pain. It can pop up in people of any age, but it most hits people between ages 30 and 60.
Tennis elbow usually develops over ti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Tennis Elbow Diagnosis? | Your doctor will ask about your symptoms andmedical history. They’ll check for pain in parts of your arm and ask you to move your arm, elbow, wrist, and fingers in certain ways to see if you have discomfort.
They may also do more tests like:
• Electromyographywill help your doctor see whether you have a problem with ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Treatment for Tennis Elbow? | Rest is the best treatment for tennis elbow. It usually heals on its own if you can stop the constant movements that caused it.
Here are other nonsurgical ways to treat tennis elbow:
• Ice: Experts recommendicingfor 15 minutes every 3 to 4 hours to reduce pain and swelling.
• Mulligan mobilisation with movement and ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Recovering From Tennis Elbow? | How long it takes to recover from tennis elbow depends on the extent of the damage to your tendon and your treatment.
But don't rush the healing process. If you start pushing yourself to use your arm too early, you could make the damage worse.
You're ready to return to your former level of activity when:
• Gripping ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) How to Prevent Tennis Elbow? | As much as you can, try not to overuse your elbow. Stop if you feel any elbow pain during an activity.
You can also:
In general:
• Make sure your arms are strong and flexible.
• Avoid repetitive arm and wrist movements.
• Use your shoulder and upper arms to take the strain off your elbow.
• Avoid bending or strai... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Exercises for Tennis Elbow? | Physical therapyis a common treatment for tennis elbow, whether you have surgery or not. Here are some of the exercises that may help your symptoms improve.
Finger stretch:
1. Place a rubber band around your fingers and thumb, and cup your hand.
2. Slowly spread your thumb and fingers apart and then close them.
3. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Takeaways? | Tennis elbow is a type of tendinitis that causes pain in your elbow and arm. It's caused by repeated arm movements that trigger the muscles in your forearm to get tired, leaving the tendons to do all the work. Anybody can get tennis elbow, not just people who play tennis. It's usually treated with physical therapy, tho... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Tennis Elbow FAQs? | What's the best way to fix tennis elbow?
Physical therapy can be a great way to help heal tennis elbow. Manyexercisescan help improve your symptoms. They can also help promote blood flow to your injured tendons, which can speed up your recovery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Cholera? | Cholerais an infectious disease that causes severe waterydiarrhea, which can lead todehydrationand death if it is severe and left untreated. But death is easily avoided with simple hydration treatments. Cholera is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with a bacterium calledVibrio cholerae. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does cholera spread from person to person? | Why is cholera called the blue death?It was given this name in the 1800s because dehydration from cholera made peoples' blood thicken. As they began to lose oxygen, their skin would turn a blue/gray color. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why is cholera called the blue death? | How common is cholera?According to the World Health Organization, there are between 1.3 million and 4 million cases of cholera worldwide each year. Between 21,000 to 143,000 people die from cholera each year. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cholera Epidemic? | Cholera,first found in India, was spread from bacteria in the Ganges delta. There have been seven cholera pandemics that spread the disease to various countries, including the United States. It was during the second cholera pandemic that it reached the United States. It was brought here after being found in Russia, the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cholera Causes? | Vibrio choleraeis usually found in food or water contaminated by feces from a person with the infection. If you have the bacteria but no symptoms, you can still pass cholera through your poop (for up to 2 weeks) that contaminates the water.
Common sources of cholera bacteria include:
Public water supplies.It's most c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cholera Symptoms? | Some people who have the cholera bacteria have very mild symptoms or none at all. For others, symptoms of cholera can begin as soon as a few hours or as long as 5 days after infection. Often, symptoms are mild. But sometimes they are very serious.
• Diarrhea. About 1 in 20 people infected have severe, waterydiarrhea.I... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Stages of Cholera? | Cholera impacts the body in three stages, often moving from one to another quickly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cholera Diagnosis? | If your doctor thinks you have cholera, they will ask about symptoms and take a sample of your poop to test for theVibrio choleraebacteria.Getting a stool sample can confirm you have cholera and help reduce the chances of it spreading to other people. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cholera Treatment? | If you develop severe, watery diarrhea andvomiting-- particularly after eating raw shellfish or traveling to a country where cholera is found -- seek medical help immediately. Cholera is highly treatable, but because dehydration can happen quickly, it's important to get begin right away.
Hydration is the mainstay of t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cholera Prevention? | Vaxchora is an oral cholera vaccine available in the United States.Both the CDC and the World Health Organization have specific guidelines for who should be given this vaccine. You may consider getting the vaccine if you are planning to travel somewhere that cholera is found. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epidemic Cholera Takeaways? | Cholera is not common in the United States, and it's usually caught by people traveling to other countries. If you are in an area where the water is unsafe to drink, use bottled, boiled, or chemically treated water for drinking, washing, and cooking. You should also only eat cooked food, not raw foods, if you think the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cholera FAQs? | Does cholera spread from person to person?Cholera is contagious, but doesn't spread through casual contact with someone, like coughing or sneezing. To get cholera, you have to drink water, or eat food prepared with water, that has been contaminated with the bacteria.
Why is cholera called the blue death?It was given t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Epididymal Cyst: What Is a Spermatocele? | A spermatocele (also called a spermatic or epididymalcyst) is a fluid-filled sac that grows in the epididymis -- a tightly coiled tube about 20 feet long where thespermmatures as it passes through. It's in the scrotum and surrounds the back and top of the testicle. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epididymal Cyst Spermatocele Causes and Risk Factors? | Spermatoceles often contain pools of dead sperm. Doctors aren’t sure what causes this. Often, spermatoceles develop for no specific reason at all. Sometimes they might happen when one of the tubes that transport and store sperm gets blocked. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epididymal Cyst Spermatocele Diagnosis? | Most of the time, spermatoceles don’t hurt, so you may not have any symptoms. You might only feel a bump while examining your testicles. Your doctor might find it during an exam. As thecystgets bigger, you may feel heaviness in your testicle. You might also notice a mass or swelling behind or above your testicle.
Your... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epididymal Cyst Spermatocele Treatment? | Most of the time, they’re not treated. Your doctor may prescribepainrelievers to make you more comfortable.
Aspirationis a procedure that can help relieve some of the pain and pressure of spermatoceles. Your doctor will insert a needle into the cyst to remove some of the fluid.
If the cyst refills and comes back, you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epididymal Cyst Spermatocele Prevention? | There’s no way to prevent a spermatocele. But, it’s a good idea to check your scrotum regularly to notice changes, including any masses.
Follow these steps to examine your testicles:
• Using a mirror, look for any swelling.
• Examine each testicle with both hands, placing the index and middle fingers underneath and ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Epididymitis? | Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis – a long, coiled tube at the back of the testes. Anyone with testicles and an epididymis can get this condition. It’s usually caused by bacteria, like the kind that cause sexually transmitted infections, but you can get epididymitis for other reasons. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Epididymitis: What does the epididymis do? | The epididymis stores and carries sperm from the testes, which produce it, to the vas deferens, a tube behind the bladder. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the main cause of epididymitis? | Bacterial infections are behind most cases of epididymitis. This commonly includes sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, but also germs that cause urinary tract, bladder, or prostate infections. Some viruses can also trigger inflammation in your epididymis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does epididymitis go away on its own? | It depends on what’s causing the inflammation. Epididymitis may go away on its own if your doctor can’t find its cause, but you’ll need antibiotics if you have a bacterial infection. Sometimes, you may need surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What does epididymitis feel like? | It can be really painful. Your scrotum may be tender, swollen, red, or warm. It may hurt when you pee, and you may feel like you need to pee more often. Your lower belly or pelvic area may ache, and you could feel sick to your stomach or throw up. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epididymitis Symptoms? | When abacterial infectionstrikes, the epididymis gradually becomes swollen and painful. This usually happens on one testicle, rather than both. It can last up to 6 weeks if untreated. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Epididymitis? | Acute epididymitis
This is when your inflammation or infection lasts less than 6 weeks. Symptoms usually come on slowly over the course of 1-2 days. The main thing you’ll notice is pain in your scrotum, but your whole testicle or nearby areas may hurt. The skin around your testicle may be swollen, red, hard, or warm.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epididymitis Causes? | About 600,000 cases of epididymitis are reported in the United States every year, mostly in people assigned male at birth between the ages of 14 and 35. But males of any age can get it.
People usually get epididymitis because of a bacterial infection. This commonly includes germs that cause sexually transmitted infect... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epididymitis Risk Factors? | Your chances of having epididymitis rise if you have:
• Unprotected sex with someone who has a sexually transmitted infection (STI)
• A history of STIs
• A history of infections in your prostate or urinary tract
• A history of procedures that impact your urinary tract
• An uncircumcised penis
• An enlarged prosta... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epididymitis Diagnosis? | When you go to the doctor, they will examine your scrotum for signs of infection and ask you questions about your symptoms. They might also do a rectal exam to check your prostate and check for any tenderness.
If your doctor suspects epididymitis based on the exam, you might get one or more tests. They include:
• Uri... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epididymitis Treatment? | Your treatment depends on what’s causing your symptoms and how serious your condition is. You may need rest, medication, or other measures to lessen your pain and swelling. Surgery may be needed in some cases. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epididymitis Complications? | Epididymitis can cause a number of medical problems, particularly if it goes untreated. Here are some examples of complications of epididymitis:
• Chronic epididymitis. Infection or inflammation comes and goes or lasts more than 6 weeks
• Epididymo-orchitis. When your infection spreads to a testicle
• Abscess. An in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Reduce Your Risk of Epididymitis? | You may not be able to prevent epididymitis, but there are some steps to lessen the chances you’ll get it. They include:
• Use condoms when you have sex.
• Try not to sit for long periods.
• Be careful not to strain if you lift heavy things.
• Treat any infections that may spread to your epididymis.
If you get uri... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epididymitis Takeaways? | Epididymitis is when you get inflammation of your epididymis (a coiled tube on the back of your testicles). It’s usually caused by a bacterial infection and goes away with antibiotics. But your treatment depends on what’s causing your symptoms in the first place.
Practice safer sex, such as using a condom, to lessen t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epididymitis FAQs? | What is the main cause of epididymitis?
Bacterial infections are behind most cases of epididymitis. This commonly includes sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, but also germs that cause urinary tract, bladder, or prostate infections. Some viruses can also trigger inflammation in your epidid... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Epilepsy? | Seizures, abnormal movements or behavior due to unusual electrical activity in the brain, are a symptom of epilepsy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Types of Epilepsy? | There are many kinds of epilepsy with different symptoms and patterns. It's important to know what kind you have. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Know If I Have Epilepsy? | Evaluating patients with epilepsy is aimed at determining what type of seizures they are having and their cause. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Epilepsy: What Happens in Your Brain When You Have a Seizure? | Watch what happens when abnormal electrical activity interrupts your normal brain function. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Epilepsy? | • Epilepsy Symptoms
• Types of Seizures
• EEG
• Seizures in Children
• Seizure Medications
• Absence Seizures
• What to Do If Someone Has a Seizure
• Ketogenic Diet
• Seizure With Aura
• Vagus Nerve Stimulation
• Valtoco for Seizure Cluster Treatment
• Managing Focal Seizures with Xcopri | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Epilepsy and Seizures: What Does a Seizure Look Like? | There are many types of seizures, but what most people think of is the tonic-clonic seizure. Formerly known as grand mal seizures, tonic-clonic seizures are classified as generalized-onset seizures. That's because they affect both sides of thebrainat the same time. They can be scary to watch, and someone who has one ra... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Epilepsy and Seizures: What Can You Do? | If you have afamily member or friendwho has seizures, knowing basic seizure first aid could save their life in a medical emergency. Yourgoal during seizure first aid is just to keep the person safe and call for help if needed. You can remember how to give seizure first aid with the 3 S's of seizures:STAY,SAFE,andSIDE. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Epilepsy and Seizures: Should yousleepafter a seizure? | It's OK to sleep after a seizure. It gives your body and brain time to rest and recover. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Emergency Medication for Seizures? | Not all seizures are the same, and neither are the people who have them. So, treatment plans vary from person to person. But there are medications, commonly referred to as "rescue medications," that can be given to help stop a seizure quickly in emergencies. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epilepsy and Seizures When to Call 911? | When someone has a seizure, you usually don't have to call for emergency help. But you should call 911 if:
• The seizure lasts longer than five minutes.
• Another seizure begins soon after the first.
• The person doesn't "wake up" after the movements have stopped.
• The person gets injured during the seizure.
• Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Epilepsy and Seizures Seizure First Aid FAQs? | What to do when someone is having a diabetic seizure
People who have diabetes can have an emergency if their blood sugar gets too low (hypoglycemia) or too high (hyperglycemia). Both can be potentially fatal. So, if you see someone having a diabetic seizure, the first thing you should do is call 911 right away. If the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Ataxia? | Ataxia is when you have poor muscle control that causes clumsy or awkward movements, like having trouble walking or balancing. It can affect your legs, arms, hands, eyes, and speech. Ataxia can have many different causes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Episodic Ataxia ataxic gait? | If you have ataxic gait, your walk is staggering or clumsy, with your legs wide apart. You may struggle to walk in a straight line. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is ataxia 3? | Ataxia 3, or SCA3, is a type of spinocerebellar ataxia that is also called Machado-Joseph disease. You might have a staggering walk, clumsiness in your arms and legs, trouble with speech and swallowing, and impaired eye movements. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the different types of ataxia in MS? | If you havemultiple sclerosis, the types of ataxia you might have include cerebellar ataxia, sensory ataxia, and vestibular ataxia. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is ataxia type 7? | Type 7 ataxia, or SCA7, is a type of spinocerebellar ataxia that often involves vision problems and sometimes blindness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ataxia Symptoms? | Symptoms of ataxia may include:
• Unsteady walking
• Walking with your feet unusually wide apart (called a wide gait)
• Poor balance
• Poor coordination
• Trouble with fine motor tasks like writing
• Trouble with speech
• Trouble swallowing
• Back-and-forth eye movements that you can’t control | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ataxia Types? | There are many types of ataxia, and they are sometimes divided into categories based on what caused the ataxia. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ataxia Causes? | Around 150,000 people in the U.S. deal with some form of ataxia. There are different causes for it. Some are genetic, some are acquired, like injuries, and some have no known cause.
Genetic.You can inherit a certain mutated, or changed, gene from one or both of your parents that causes ataxia. Or you may inherit a mut... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ataxia Diagnosis? | To diagnose ataxia, your doctor may use a combination of your medical history, family history, exams, and testing.
Physical exam
In a physical exam, your doctor may check your balance and coordination, hearing, vision, reflexes, and memory.
Neurological exam and tests
A neurological exam may include checking your r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ataxia Treatment? | The best treatment for your ataxia symptoms depends on the type you have. There is no specific treatment for ataxia itself. If your ataxia is a symptom of another disorder or condition, your doctor will treat that disorder or condition.
If it’s due to a cause that you can avoid, like lack of vitamins or exposure to po... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ataxia Complications? | Complications of ataxia vary depending on the type you have. They may include:
• Dizziness
• Spasticity or rigidity (different types of stiffened muscles)
• Tremor
• Pain
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressurewhen sitting or standing
• Bowel, bladder, or sexual dysfunction
Sometimes, ataxia can lead to breathing proble... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Ataxia? | Exercise can help with coordination and balance, but you should talk to your doctor about what exercise is right for you before you start any exercise program. Physical therapy may include learning exercises to help manage your ataxia. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Episodic Ataxia When to Call the Doctor? | Ataxia symptoms can overlap with symptoms of many other conditions. You should see your doctor if you have any of the following:
• Balance or coordination problems
• Slurred speech
• Wide gait
• Problems with tasks such as writing
• Slow eye movements | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Episodic Ataxia Takeaways? | Many different types of ataxia exist. Each has different causes and symptoms, but trouble with balance and coordination is a hallmark. If you have symptoms of ataxia, you should see your doctor since your ataxia may be a sign of a more serious problem. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Epstein-Barr Virus? | The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is very common and very contagious. You spread it through your saliva and other body fluids, and it can cause mononucleosis (aka mono), as well as other illnesses. | local_scraped |
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