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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors: How Are They Treated? | It depends on the kind of tumor you have, where it is, and if it has spread.Germ cell tumors can spread to other parts of your body such as lymph nodes, the lungs, liver, or brain. Your doctor will also take your age and overall health into account. You may need more than one type of treatment. Your doctor will help yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors: What's the Outlook? | The 5-year survival rate looks at your or your child’s likelihood of surviving 5 years after the cancer was first found. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: How Does Your Eye Work? | Learn about the anatomy of your eyes and how each part of the eye works in order to create visual output. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is the Visual Field? | The area that you can see at one time without moving your eyes is called your field of vision or visual field. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is Acuity of Vision? | Acuity of vision is a term used to describe the clearness or sharpness of your vision when measured at a distance of 20 feet. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is Retinopathy of Prematurity? | The smaller and more pre-term a baby is at birth, the greater their chance of having retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: Why Does Your Newborn Have Eye Discharge? | What if when you look into your newborns eyes, you see that they have sticky discharge? Is it something to be concerned about? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Are Ocular Surface Diseases? | If your eyes are dry and itchy, there could be many causes. But chronic dry eyes could be caused by an ocular surface disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is a Carotid-Cavernous Fistula? | Carotid cavernous fistula is a condition that affects your eye. It can come on suddenly after a head injury or slowly over time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: Why Is My Vision Blurry? | If you have blurry vision, you might chalk it up to age or needing new glasses. But it can be a sign of other health problems, too. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: Do I Need Reading Glasses? | As your eyes get less flexible, your close vision gets worse. It may make you wonder if you need reading glasses. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is Pupillary Distance? | Pupillary distance, also called interpupillary distance or PD, is a measurement of the distance between your pupils. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is Thyroid Eye Disease? | Thyroid eye disease is an immune system disorder. Inflammation causes the muscles and tissue around your eyes to puff up. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is Uveitis? | The word “uveitis” is used because the swelling most often affects the part of your eye called the uvea. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is Central Serous Retinopathy? | Central serous retinopathy most notably affects the retina. This condition results from fluid building up underneath the macula. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is an Epiretinal Membrane? | An epiretinal membrane (ERM) is an eye condition where a layer of cells forms on the inside of your retina. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is Papilledema? | Papilledema is swelling of your optic nerve. This swelling is a reaction to a buildup of pressure in or around your brain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is Ischemic Optic Neuropathy? | When your eyes’ optic nerve does not receive the proper amount of blood flow, that is called ischemic optic neuropathy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is Optic Atrophy? | Optic atrophy is a condition in which the optic nerve begins to deteriorate. There are a couple of different optic atrophy types. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is Optic Nerve Hypoplasia? | Optic nerve hypoplasia is a condition in which the optic nerve is underdeveloped. This often results in a small optic nerve. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is Low Vision? | Low vision is a loss of sight that can’t be corrected with prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Eye Health: What Is a Low Vision Exam? | A low vision test is not the same as your typical eye check-up. It’s a longer, more in-depth exam. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Eye Health? | • Styes and Chalazia
• Astigmatism
• Ophthalmologist
• Common Eye Problems
• Preventing Eye Strain
• LASIK
• Eye Pain
• How Tyrvaya Relieves Dry Eye
• Treating Geographic Atrophy with Izervay
• Vabysmo for Treating Wet AMD
• Treating Dry Eye with Cequa
• Syfovre Treats Geographic Atrophy | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Heather Jimenez, FNP-C: What makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider? | I love being a nurse practitioner because of the incredible opportunity I have to help people every day! I am able to build relationships with patients in a safe and non-judgmental space and I love that my patients can come to me with their questions and concerns. I am passionate about developing individualized health ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Heather Jimenez, FNP-C: In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? | A primary care provider should deliver patient-centered care that allows each individual to participate in their own health plan. The provider should focus on physical as well as emotional health, always while maintaining a trusting and respectful relationship. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Heather Jimenez, FNP-C: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? | I love to practice hot yoga, go jogging/hiking, garden, eat great…food and spend time with my family. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dr. Ixchel Alvarez, DO: What makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider? | In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs?In my opinion, the role of a primary care provider is to understand each patient’s individual needs and barriers to care in order to optimize their overall wellbeing. T... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dr. Ixchel Alvarez, DO: In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? | Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time?I love to…run, play soccer, practice yoga, be in nature, paint with oils and play with my dog. This past year, I’ve started gardening and completed my first landscape project. I also enjoy reading books of all kinds; currently, I am finishin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dr. Ixchel Alvarez, DO: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? | Circle Medical, a comprehensive primary care clinic, boasts a network of over 350 certified providers delivering accessible care across 26 states. Our patients cherish Circle Medical for our adept and welcoming team, extensive acceptance of most PPO insurance and Medicare, absence of membership fees, and effortless sch... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dr. Lynne Lazarus, MD: What makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider? | The best part of being a physician is helping patients understand how to improve their health and well-being. I enjoy meeting patients from diverse backgrounds and learning about their lives and challenges. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dr. Lynne Lazarus, MD: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? | I enjoy hiking, cooking, traveling, and spending time with my family. I enjoy museums and especially love viewing art exhibits. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Fabry Disease? | Fabry disease runs in families. It can have lots of different symptoms, includingpainin the hands andfeetand a specific kind of rash. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fabry Disease Causes? | You get Fabry disease from your parents. It's passed down through genes.
The problem is that your body can't make an enzyme called alpha-galactosidase A, which you need to break down fatty substances like oils, waxes, and fatty acids. When you have Fabry disease, you either were born without that enzyme or it doesn’t ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fabry Disease Symptoms? | You may notice things like:
• Pain and burning in your hands and feet that get worse withexercise, fever, hot weather, or when you’re tired
• Small, dark red spots usually found between your bellybutton and knees
• Cloudy vision
• Hearing loss
• Ringing in the ears
• Sweating less than normal
• Stomach pain, bow... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fabry Disease Getting a Diagnosis? | It can take a long time to get diagnosed with Fabry disease. That's because the symptoms of Fabry are common to many illnesses and can affect so many different parts of the body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fabry Disease Questions for Your Doctor? | When the doctor says you have Fabry disease, it may be the first time you've heard of it. You probably have a lot of questions, especially if you've been trying to figure out what's causing your symptoms for a long time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fabry Disease Treatment? | There are two drug treatments. The most common is enzyme replacementtherapy(ERT). These are given as infusions and replaces the enzyme that’s missing or isn’t working correctly. This allows your body to break down fatty acid substances the way it should. It’ll also help ease the pain and other symptoms that Fabry disea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fabry Disease Taking Care of Yourself? | Be good to yourself. Do things that you enjoy, spend time with people who are good company, and save your energy for the things that really matter to you. Part of that may involve saying "no" more often, and letting people know what would help you.
Your family and friends may not know much about Fabry disease. Help th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fabry Disease What to Expect? | Although there’s no cure for Fabry disease, treatment can bring your symptoms under control.
Even though you may not feel sick or seem to be having any problems, it's important that you follow up with treatments and tests as your doctor suggests. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fabry Disease Getting Support? | You can find others living with Fabry disease and their caregivers through the Fabry Support & Information Group. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy? | Munchausen syndrome by proxyis a mental illness where a caregiver makes up or exaggerates an illness in a person in their care. This disorder is now called factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA). It usually involves a parent and child. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy? | The exact cause of MSP is not known, but researchers are looking at the roles of biological and psychological factors in its development. Some theories suggest that a history of abuse or neglect as a child, or the early loss of a parent may be factors in its development. Some evidence suggests that majorstress, such as... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Treated? | The first concern in MSP is to ensure the safety and protection of any real or potential victims. This may require that the child be placed in the care of another. In fact, managing a case involving MSP often requires a team that includes a social worker, foster care organizations, and law enforcement, as well asdoctor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is the Outlook for Victims of People With Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy? | This disorder can lead to serious short- and long-term complications, including continued abuse, multiple hospitalizations, and the death of the victim. (Research suggests that the death rate for victims of MSP is about 10%.) In some situations, a child victim of MSP learns to relate getting attention to being sick and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is the Outlook for People With Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy? | In general, MSP is a very difficult disorder to treat and often requires years of therapy and support. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Be Prevented? | There is no known way to prevent this disorder. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Diagnosis? | Diagnosing MSP is very difficult because of the dishonesty that is involved. Doctors must rule out any possible physical illness as the cause of the child's symptoms before a diagnosis of MSP can be made.
If a physical cause of the symptoms is not found, a thorough review of the child's medical history, as well as a r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Fahr Disease: What Is Basal Ganglia Calcification? | Basal ganglia calcification is a very rare condition that happens whencalciumbuilds up in yourbrain, usually in the basal ganglia, the part of yourbrainthat helps control movement. Other parts of yourbraincan be affected as well. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fahr Disease Causes? | Basal ganglia calcification sometimes happens when you age.
Calciumbuild-up in your basal ganglia can also happen because of infection, problems with your parathyroid gland, and for other reasons. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fahr Disease Symptoms? | In most cases, you may have no symptoms at all. But if you do, there are usually two types: either movement-related or psychiatric. The exact symptoms depend on which part of your brain is affected.
Movement symptoms:
• Clumsiness
• Walkingunsteadily
• Talking more slowly than usual, or slurring your words
• Diffi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fahr Disease Diagnosis? | Your doctors usually start with symptoms and family history.
ACT scan, which combines many X-rays to make detailed pictures of parts of your body, is the most common imaging test used to detect it. But if there is calcification, they can’t always tell if it's because of the condition or something else. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fahr Disease Treatment? | There is no cure, but there is treatment for the symptoms. For example, if you are anxious or depressed, see your doctor. There are medicines to help with mood issues.
If you have seizures, certain anti-epileptic medicines can help. Or if you have migraines, you can take medicine to both prevent and treat them.
If yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Fainting? | Fainting, also called syncope (pronounced SIN-ko-pee), is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness and posture caused by decreased blood flow to the brain.Faintingis a common problem, accounting for 3% of emergency room visits and 6% of hospital admissions. A person may feel faint and lightheaded (presyncope) or lose cons... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Fainting: What Happens When You Faint? | Fainting happens when you suddenly have less blood flow to your brain, causing a loss of consciousness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Fainting? | There are two main types of syncope: vasovagal and cardiac. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Fainting? | Fainting may have a variety of causes. You may have a simple fainting spell due to:
• Anxiety
• Fear
• Pain
• Intense emotional stress
• Hunger
• Use of alcohol or drugs
• Anemia
• Tiredness
• Dehydration
• Low blood pressure
• A drop in blood pressure from standing up too quickly (orthostatic hypotension)
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are The Difference Between Blackout and Fainting? | Some people use the terms blackout and fainting interchangeably, but they are different things. A blackout is aloss of memory. Fainting, also called passing out, is a loss of consciousness. Both of these can have several different causes. Here are some causes of blackouts:
Intoxication.One of the main causes of tempor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Prevent Fainting? | If you feel faint, here are some steps you can take to avoid passing out:
• Lie down and prop up yourfeetto help blood flow back to your brain.
• Sit down and put your head between your knees.
• Drink plenty of fluids, especially before, during, and after a workout and when the weather is hot.
• Keep your blood flo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are When to See a Doctor About Fainting? | If you faint a lot, you should visit your doctor to make sure it is not from an underlying health condition. You should also visit your doctor if you faint and have a history ofheart disease.
Fainting while exercising is not common and may be a cause for concern. Additionally, if you fall and hit your head, causing yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fainting Takeaways? | Fainting, or syncope, is a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a lowered blood flow to the brain. Various conditions can trigger fainting, ranging from mild to serious. These include heart irregularities, low blood sugar, anemia, and nervous system issues that affect blood pressure regulation. If you faint regula... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Fall Prevention: What Is Parkinson's Disease? | Parkinson's diseaseis an illness that affects the part of yourbrainthat controls how you move your body. It can come on so slowly that you don't even notice it at first. But over time, what starts as a little shakiness in yourhandcan have an impact on how you walk, talk,sleep, and think. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Fall Prevention: What Does Parkinson's Do to the Brain? | Deep down in yourbrain, there's an area called the substantia nigra, which is in the basal ganglia. Some of its cells makedopamine, a chemical that carries messages around yourbrain. When you need to scratch anitchor kick a ball, dopamine quickly carries a message to the nerve cell that controls that movement. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Fall Prevention: What Causes Parkinson's? | Doctors aren't sure why all thosebraincells start dying. They think it's a mix of your genes and something in the environment, but the reason is not straightforward. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Fall Prevention: How Will My Doctor Test for It? | There's no onetest for Parkinson's. A lot of it's based on your symptoms and health history, but it could take some time to figure it out. Part of the process is ruling out other conditions that look like Parkinson's. The doctor may do a DaT scan, which looks for dopamine in the brain. This can aid in a diagnosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Fall Prevention: How Is Parkinson's Treated? | It's all about managing symptoms.Drugsfor Parkinson's can often help with tremors, stiff muscles, and slow movements. Your doctor may also suggestphysical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, based on how it affects you. And in some cases, you may need surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Fall Prevention: How Will the Disease Affect My Life? | Most people who have Parkinson’s live a normal to a nearly normal lifespan, but the disease can be life changing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tetralogy of Fallot Overview? | Tetralogy of Fallotoccurs in approximately 41 in 2500 live births. This congenital heart condition causes the mixing of oxygen-poor blood with oxygen-rich blood, which is then pumped out of the heart into the circulatory system of blood vessels.
• The blood leaving the heart has less oxygen than is needed by the organ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tetralogy of Fallot Causes? | Tetralogy of Fallot occurs during the development of the fetus, before birth, and is therefore termed a congenital birth defect. An error occurs as the fetal heart separates into the chambers, valves, and other structures that make up the normal human heart. No one is really sure why this occurs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tetralogy of Fallot Symptoms? | Most infants with tetralogy of Fallot develop cyanosis in the first year of life.
• The skin, lips, and mucous membranes inside the mouth and nose take on a noticeably dusky blue color.
• Only some infants with very severe obstruction of the right ventricle outflow turn blue at birth.
• A small number of children wi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fallot's Tetralogy When to Seek Medical Care? | Sometimes tetralogy of Fallot goes undiagnosed for several months to a year. Diagnosing conditions such as tetralogy of Fallot is one of the goals of routine checkups with your doctor. Take your child to their health care provider if the child develops a bluish color, has breathing difficulties, seizures, fainting, fat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fallot's Tetralogy Exams and Tests? | Even if the bluish color and other symptoms have resolved by the time the child gets medical attention, the health care provider will immediately suspect a heart problem. Medical tests will focus on identifying the cause of the cyanosis.
• Lab tests: The red blood cell count and hemoglobin may be elevated as the body ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fallot's Tetralogy Outlook? | After successful surgery, children generally don't have any symptoms and lead normal lives with few, if any, restrictions. However, the surgery itself may have some long-term complications. These include the following:
• Right ventricular failure: Right ventricular failure is possible, especially if surgery created se... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fallot's Tetralogy For More Information? | American Heart AssociationNational Center7272 Greenville AvenueDallas, TX 75231(800) 242-8721 | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fallot's Tetralogy Web Links? | American Heart Association: Tetralogy of FallotCDC: Tetralogy of Fallot | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fallot's Tetralogy Synonyms and Keywords? | tetralogy of Fallot, birth defect, congenital heart disease, cyanosis,heart defect, hypercyanosis, hypoxemia, hypoxia, tet spells, ventricular septal defect | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: What Is Colorectal Cancer? | Colorectal cancer, sometimes called colon cancer, starts when cells that line your colon or rectum grow out of control. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: What Is a Fecal Occult Blood Test? | A fecal occult blood test looks for signs of problems in your digestive system, such as a polyp or cancer in the colon or rectum. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: Is there a correlation between diet and colorectal cancer? | WebMD Expert Answers. Dr. John Marshall reports from the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology®. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis the main symptoms of colorectal cancer? | WebMD Expert Answers. Dr. John Marshall reports from the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology®. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Top Search Terms for Colorectal Cancer? | • Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
• Colonoscopy
• Cancer of the Small Intestine
• Colorectal Cancer Treatment
• Rectal Bleeding
• Ileostomy | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Cardiomyopathy? | Cardiomyopathyis any disorder that affects theheartmuscle. These disorders can cause yourheartto become abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened. As a result, the heart muscle can't pumpbloodas well as it should. You may also have abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Cardiomyopathy tends to get worse over time... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is muscle cardiomyopathy? | All types of cardiomyopathy affect the heart muscle. In fact, it's sometimes called heart muscle disease. When the heart muscle becomes damaged, it affects how well the heart can pump blood out to the body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Familial Congestive Cardiomyopathy: What causes heart muscle thickening? | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy makes your heart muscle thicker. This type ofcardiomyopathy is usually inherited. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is ischemic cardiomyopathy? | Ischemic cardiomyopathyis when you have reduced blood flow to your heart due to narrowing of the coronary arteries. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hypertrophic vs. dilated cardiomyopathy: What is the difference? | In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, your heart muscle thickens, usually in the wall between the heart's two ventricles. Your genes usually cause it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cardiomyopathy Types? | There are many types of cardiomyopathy, and their effects can range from mild to serious. Some of the main types you might hear about include:
Dilated cardiomyopathy
This is the most common type. Several different health conditions can cause it. When you have it, the muscle in the main pumping chamber of your heart (... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cardiomyopathy Risk Factors? | People of all ages, genders, races, and ethnicities can get cardiomyopathy. Some types, such as dilated and ATTR-CM, are more common in men. Others, such as arrhythmogenic, tend to affect younger people. Black people are more likely to get dilated cardiomyopathy than white people.
Things that can increase your risk fo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cardiomyopathy Symptoms? | You can have cardiomyopathy that's so mild you don't have any symptoms at all. Or you might notice:
• Shortness of breath
• Long-lasting fatigue
• Chest pain
• A heartbeat that flutters or that feels fast or pounding
• Swollen legs or ankles
• A bloated belly
• Dizziness or fainting
• Coughing when you lie down | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cardiomyopathy Diagnosis? | If you have a family history of heart conditions, or if your doctor notices signs of cardiomyopathy during an exam, they may refer you to a heart specialist called a cardiologist.
To diagnose cardiomyopathy, the cardiologist will ask about your medical history and that of close family members. They'll do a physical ex... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cardiomyopathy Treatment? | Treatments for cardiomyopathy vary depending on what kind you have and how serious it is. Treatment won't cure cardiomyopathy but can help control symptoms and keep the condition from getting worse.
Wait and watch approach
If you don’t have symptoms, you may not need any treatment at all. And certain types of cardiom... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Prevent Cardiomyopathy? | It's not possible to prevent inherited cardiomyopathy, but genetic testing can inform you about your risks if others in your family have it. Early diagnosis and treatment will improve your outcome.
You can work to prevent acquired cardiomyopathy by keeping your heart as healthy as possible. These healthy lifestyle cha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cardiomyopathy Outlook? | The outlook for people with cardiomyopathy depends on what type they have and how serious it is. It can range from mild to life-threatening. It tends to get worse as time goes on.
While there's no cure for cardiomyopathy, treatment can improve symptoms and help prevent or slow down complications. Healthy lifestyle cha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Familial Congestive Cardiomyopathy Takeaways? | Cardiomyopathy is any disorder affecting your heart muscle. It can cause abnormal heartbeats and keep your heart from pumping blood as well as it should. There's no cure, but treatment can ease symptoms and help keep your condition from getting worse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cardiomyopathy FAQs? | What is muscle cardiomyopathy?
All types of cardiomyopathy affect the heart muscle. In fact, it's sometimes called heart muscle disease. When the heart muscle becomes damaged, it affects how well the heart can pump blood out to the body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Familial Jaundice Gilbert’s Syndrome Causes and Risk Factors? | It happens when a gene called UGT1A1 changes, or mutates. This gene carries instructions for making aliverenzyme that helps break down and get rid of the bilirubin in your body.
Parents pass UGT1A1 gene mutations to their children. You need two copies of the mutated gene -- one from each parent -- to get it. Even if y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Familial Jaundice Gilbert’s Syndrome Symptoms? | Most people with Gilbert’s syndrome don't have symptoms. They have enough of theliverenzyme to control their bilirubin levels. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Familial Jaundice Gilbert’s Syndrome Diagnosis? | Although people are born with Gilbert’s syndrome, sometimes they don’t get diagnosed until their 20s or 30s. You may have a blood test for another reason and your doctor may notice you have high bilirubin levels, which may be a clue that you have the syndrome.They may do more tests to diagnose you, including:
• A live... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Familial Jaundice Gilbert’s Syndrome Treatments and Home Remedies? | Most people with Gilbert’s syndrome don't need treatment. Jaundice doesn't cause any long-term problems.
To prevent it, try to avoid things that make your bilirubin levels rise. For instance:
• Don't skip meals.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Use relaxation techniques or other methods tomanage stress.
• Get a good ni... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension? | Pulmonary hypertension is a life-threatening condition that gets worse over time, but treatments can help your symptoms so you can live better with the disease. It may take some planning, but plenty of people who have it find ways to do all the things they love, just as they did before they were diagnosed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Causes? | Sometimes doctors can't find a reason forhigh blood pressurein the lungs. In that case, the condition is called idiopathic pulmonary hypertension. Genes may play a role in why some people get it.
In other cases, there is another condition that's causing the problem. Any of these illnesses can lead tohigh blood pressur... | local_scraped |
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