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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Broken leg? | Complications of a broken leg may include:
• Knee or ankle pain.A broken bone in your leg may produce pain in your knee or ankle.
• Bone infection (osteomyelitis).If a broken bone cuts through the skin and causes a wound, it is called an open fracture. If you have an open fracture, the bone may be exposed to germs th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Broken leg? | A broken leg can't always be prevented. But these basic tips may reduce your risk:
• Build bone strength.Calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yogurt and cheese, can help build strong bones. A calcium or vitamin D supplement also may improve bone strength. Ask your health care provider if these supplements are right for y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Broken ribs? | A broken rib is a common injury that occurs when one of the bones in the rib cage breaks or cracks. The most common causes are hard impacts from falls, car accidents or contact sports.
Many broken ribs are simply cracked. Cracked ribs are painful. But they don't cause the problems that ribs that have broken into piece... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Broken ribs? | The following can cause pain with a broken rib or make pain worse:
• A deep breath.
• Pressure on the injured area.
• A bend or a twist of the body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Broken ribs? | Direct impact — such as from a car accident, a fall, child abuse or contact sports — is the most common cause of broken ribs. Ribs also can be broken by repeated impact from sports such as golf and rowing or from coughing hard and long. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Broken ribs? | The following can increase the risk of breaking a rib:
• Osteoporosis.This disease in which bones lose their bulk increases the risk of breaking a bone.
• Sports.Playing contact sports, such as hockey or football, increases the risk of injury to the chest.
• Cancer in a rib.Cancer can weaken the bone, making it more... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Broken ribs? | A broken rib can harm blood vessels and internal organs. Having more than one broken rib increases the risk.
Complications depend on which ribs break. Possible complications include:
• Tear in the main artery of the body, known as the aorta.A sharp end from a break in one of the first three ribs at the top of the rib... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Broken ribs? | To help keep a rib from breaking:
• Protect from athletic injuries.Wear protective equipment when playing contact sports.
• Reduce the risk of falls in the house.Remove clutter from floors. Wipe up spills right away. Use a rubber mat in the shower. Keep your home well lit. Put backing on carpets and area rugs to keep... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Broken toe? | A broken toe is a common injury that's most often caused by dropping something on a foot or stubbing a toe.
Usually, treating a broken toe involves taping it to the next toe. But if the fracture is severe — especially if it's in the big toe — proper healing might require a cast or even surgery to heal well.
Most brok... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Broken toe? | Signs and symptoms of a broken toe include:
• Pain
• Swelling
• Change in skin color from bruising or bleeding under the skin | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Broken toe? | Dropping something heavy on a foot and stubbing the toe against something hard are the most common causes of a broken toe. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Broken toe? | Complications may include:
• Infection.If the skin is cut near the injured toe, the risk of getting an infection in the bone increases.
• Osteoarthritis.This wear-and-tear type of arthritis is more likely to occur when the break affects one of the toe joints. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Broken wrist? | A broken wrist is a break or crack in one or more of the bones of your wrist. The most common of these injuries occurs in the wrist when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.
You may be at higher risk of a broken wrist if you participate in sports like in-line skating or s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Broken wrist? | A broken wrist might cause these signs and symptoms:
• Severe pain that might worsen when gripping or squeezing or moving your hand or wrist
• Swelling
• Tenderness
• Bruising
• Obvious deformity, such as a bent wrist | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Broken wrist? | A broken wrist can be caused by:
• Falls.Falling onto an outstretched hand is one of the most common causes of a broken wrist.
• Sports injuries.Many wrist fractures occur during contact sports or sports in which you might fall onto an outstretched hand — such as in-line skating or snowboarding.
• Motor vehicle cras... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Broken wrist? | Participating in certain sports activities and having the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis can increase your chances of breaking a wrist. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Broken wrist? | Complications of a broken wrist are rare, but they might include:
• Ongoing stiffness, aching or disability.Stiffness, pain or aching in the affected area generally goes away eventually after your cast is removed or after surgery. However, some people have permanent stiffness or pain. Be patient with your recovery, an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Broken wrist? | It's impossible to prevent the unforeseen events that often cause a broken wrist. But these tips might offer some protection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bronchiolitis? | Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in young children and infants. It causes swelling and irritation and a buildup of mucus in the small airways of the lung. These small airways are called bronchioles. Bronchiolitis is almost always caused by a virus.
Bronchiolitis starts out with symptoms much like a common cold... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bronchiolitis? | For the first few days, the symptoms of bronchiolitis are much like a cold:
• Runny nose.
• Stuffy nose.
• Cough.
• Sometimes a slight fever.
Later, your child may have a week or more of working harder than usual to breathe, which may include wheezing.
Many infants with bronchiolitis also have an ear infection ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bronchiolitis? | Bronchiolitis happens when a virus infects the bronchioles, which are the smallest airways in the lungs. The infection makes the bronchioles swollen and irritated. Mucus collects in these airways, which makes it difficult for air to flow freely in and out of the lungs.
Bronchiolitis is usually caused by the respirator... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bronchiolitis? | Bronchiolitis usually affects children under the age of 2 years. Infants younger than 3 months have the highest risk of getting bronchiolitis because their lungs and their ability to fight infections aren't yet fully developed. Rarely, adults can get bronchiolitis.
Other factors that increase the risk of bronchiolitis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Bronchiolitis? | Complications of severe bronchiolitis may include:
• Low oxygen in the body.
• Pauses in breathing, which is most likely to happen in babies born too early and in babies under 2 months old.
• Not being able to drink enough liquids. This can cause dehydration, when too much body fluid is lost.
• Not being able to ge... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Bronchiolitis? | Because the viruses that cause bronchiolitis spread from person to person, one of the best ways to prevent infection is to wash your hands often. This is especially important before touching your baby when you have a cold, flu or other illness that can be spread. If you have any of these illnesses, wear a face mask.
I... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bronchitis? | Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes. These tubes carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored. Bronchitis may start suddenly and be short term (acute) or start gradually and become long term (chronic).
Acute bronchi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bronchitis? | If you have acute bronchitis, you may have cold symptoms, such as:
• Cough
• Production of mucus (sputum), which can be clear, white, yellowish-gray or green in color — rarely, it may be streaked with blood
• Sore throat
• Mild headache and body aches
• Slight fever and chills
• Fatigue
• Chest discomfort
• Sho... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bronchitis? | Acute bronchitis is usually caused by viruses, typically the same viruses that cause colds and flu (influenza). Many different viruses — all of which are very contagious — can cause acute bronchitis. Antibiotics don't kill viruses, so this type of medication isn't useful in most cases of bronchitis.
Viruses spread mai... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bronchitis? | Factors that increase your risk of bronchitis include:
• Cigarette smoke.People who smoke or who live with a smoker are at higher risk of both acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis.
• Low resistance.This may result from another acute illness, such as a cold, or from a chronic condition that compromises your immune ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Bronchitis? | Although a single episode of bronchitis usually isn't cause for concern, it can lead to pneumonia in some people. Repeated bouts of bronchitis, however, may mean that you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Bronchitis? | To reduce your risk of bronchitis, follow these tips:
• Get an annual flu shot.Many cases of acute bronchitis result from influenza, a virus. Getting a yearly flu vaccine can help protect you from getting the flu. Also ask your doctor or clinic if you need a vaccination that protects against certain types of pneumonia... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Buerger disease? | Buerger disease is a rare disease of the arteries and veins in the arms and legs. In Buerger disease — also called thromboangiitis obliterans — blood vessels become blocked. This reduces blood flow to the affected areas. Blood clots may form in the blood vessels.
Over time, the lack of blood flow damages or destroys s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Buerger disease? | Buerger disease symptoms include:
• Tingling or numbness in the fingers or toes.
• Changes in skin color in the hands and feet. The skin may look pale gray, red or blue. Depending on your skin color, these color changes may be harder or easier to see.
• Fingers and toes that turn white then blue when exposed to cold... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Buerger disease? | The exact cause of Buerger disease is unknown. The condition is strongly linked to tobacco use. It's thought that chemicals in tobacco may hurt the lining of the blood vessels.
Experts think that some people have genes that make them more likely to get Buerger disease. It's also possible that the disease occurs when t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Buerger disease? | The biggest risk factor for Buerger disease is smoking or using any type of tobacco. The disease can occur in people who smoke cigarettes, use cigars and chew tobacco. The rates of Buerger disease are highest in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East and Asia where heavy smoking is most common.
Some research says tha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Buerger disease? | Buerger disease decreases blood flow to the hands and feet. As the disease gets worse, the skin and tissue in the affected areas do not get enough blood. This can cause painful open sores that do not heal. The sores may lead to a complication called gangrene.
Symptoms of gangrene include black or blue skin, a loss of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Buerger disease? | Nearly everyone who has Buerger disease has smoked or used some form of tobacco. To prevent Buerger disease, it's important to not use tobacco.
Quitting smoking can be hard. Talk to a health care provider about ways to quit. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bulimia nervosa? | Bulimia (boo-LEE-me-uh) nervosa, commonly called bulimia, is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder. People with bulimia binge eat. This means people feel like they've lost control over their eating. They eat large amounts of food in one sitting. This often occurs in secret, and they often feel very gu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bulimia nervosa? | Bulimia symptoms may include:
• Living in fear of gaining weight and trying to lose weight in unhealthy ways.
• Repeatedly eating unusually large amounts of food in one sitting.
• Feeling a loss of control during binge eating. You may feel like you can't stop eating or can't control what you eat.
• Vomiting on purp... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Women’s health topics - straight to your inbox of Bulimia nervosa? | Get the latest information from our Mayo Clinic experts on women’s health topics, serious and complex conditions, wellness and more.Click to view a previewand subscribe below. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bulimia nervosa? | The exact cause of bulimia is not known. Genes may play a role in the development of bulimia and other eating disorders. Emotional health and family history may play a role. Also, pressures from society to be thin may play a role. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bulimia nervosa? | Females are more likely to have bulimia than males. Bulimia often begins in the late teens or young adulthood.
Factors that raise your risk of bulimia include:
• Family history and genes.Having a family history of eating problems and weight-control issues can increase the risk of an eating disorder. People with first... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Bulimia nervosa? | Bulimia may cause many serious and even life-threatening complications, including:
• Not seeing yourself as worthy and feeling hopeless or even suicidal.
• Problems getting along with others or being socially isolated.
• Poor nutrition.
• Not drinking enough fluids, which can lead to major medical problems, such as... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Bulimia nervosa? | Although there's no sure way to prevent bulimia, you can steer someone toward healthier behavior or professional treatment before it gets worse. Here's how you can help:
• Promote and support a healthy body image in your children, no matter what their size or shape. Help them become more confident in many parts of the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bullous pemphigoid? | Bullous pemphigoid (BUL-us PEM-fih-goid) is a rare skin condition that causes large fluid-filled blisters. They often appear on the skin near creases, such as the upper thighs and armpits. Sometimes, people get a rash instead of blisters. The affected areas may be painful and are usually very itchy. Blisters or sores a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bullous pemphigoid? | The symptoms of bullous pemphigoid may include:
• Itching, which can start weeks or months before blisters form.
• Large blisters that don't break easily, often found along skin folds. On brown and Black skin the blisters may be dark pink, brown or black. On white skin they may be yellow, pink or red.
• Pain.
• A r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bullous pemphigoid? | The symptoms of bullous pemphigoid occur when the immune system attacks a layer of tissue in the skin. The cause of this problem is not well understood. In some cases, the condition is brought on by:
• Medicines.Several medicines are known to increase the risk of bullous pemphigoid. Examples are diuretics such as furo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bullous pemphigoid? | Bullous pemphigoid is most common in people over age 60, and the risk increases with age. The condition can be life-threatening for older people who have other conditions at the same time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Bullous pemphigoid? | Possible complications of bullous pemphigoid include:
• Infection.
• Changes in skin color after the affected skin heals. This change in skin color is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation when the skin darkens and post-inflammatory hypopigmentation when the skin loses color. People with brown or Black skin have... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Burkitt lymphoma? | Burkitt lymphoma is a type of lymphoma. Lymphoma is cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made up of organs, glands, tubelike vessels and clusters of cells called lymph nodes. It's part of the body's germ-fighting immune system.
There are many types of lymphoma. Lymphoma types are often div... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Burkitt lymphoma? | Burkitt lymphoma signs and symptoms may include:
• A fast-growing tumor in the lymph nodes or other parts of the body, such as the jaw.
• Painless swelling in the neck, armpit or groin.
• Fatigue.
• Fever.
• Night sweats.
• Losing weight without trying.
• Feeling full quickly.
Burkitt lymphoma can happen in the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Burkitt lymphoma? | It's not clear what causes Burkitt lymphoma. This cancer starts in a type of white blood cell that fights infections, called a B cell, also known as a B lymphocyte. In Burkitt lymphoma, gene changes cause the cell's DNA to rearrange. This is known as translocation. Translocation causes the B lymphocytes to turn into ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Burkitt lymphoma? | Factors that can increase the risk of Burkitt lymphoma include:
• Age.Endemic and sporadic Burkitt lymphomas are more common in children.
• Certain infections.Certain infections can increase the risk of developing Burkitt lymphoma. These include Epstein-Barr virus, HIV and malaria.
• A weakened immune system.Having ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Burkitt lymphoma? | A complication of Burkitt lymphoma is the risk of the cancer coming back. Even after successful treatment, Burkitt lymphoma may come back. This is called a relapse. The risk of relapse is higher in people with cancer of the central nervous system. For people who have relapsed, the prognosis is much worse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Burning mouth syndrome? | Burning mouth syndrome is the medical term for ongoing or recurring burning in the mouth without an obvious cause. You may feel this burning on your tongue, gums, lips, inside of your cheeks, roof of your mouth or large areas of your whole mouth. The feeling of burning can be severe, as if you injured your mouth with a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Burning mouth syndrome? | Symptoms of burning mouth syndrome may include:
• A burning or scalding feeling that most commonly affects your tongue, but also may affect your lips, gums, roof of your mouth, throat or whole mouth.
• A feeling of dry mouth with increased thirst.
• Taste changes in your mouth, such as a bitter or metallic taste.
•... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Burning mouth syndrome? | The cause of burning mouth syndrome may be primary or secondary. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Burning mouth syndrome? | Burning mouth syndrome is uncommon. However, your risk may be greater if you're:
• Female.
• In perimenopause or you're postmenopausal.
• Over the age of 50.
• A smoker.
Burning mouth syndrome usually starts suddenly, for no known reason. But certain factors may increase your risk of developing burning mouth syndr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Burning mouth syndrome? | Complications that burning mouth syndrome may cause are mainly related to discomfort, such as problems falling asleep or difficulty eating. Long-term cases involving a lot of discomfort also could lead to anxiety or depression. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Burning mouth syndrome? | There's no known way to prevent burning mouth syndrome. But you may be able to reduce your discomfort by not using tobacco, limiting acidic or spicy foods, not drinking carbonated beverages, and using stress management methods. Or these measures may prevent your discomfort from feeling worse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Burns? | Burns are tissue damage that results from too much sun, hot liquids, flames, chemicals, electricity, steam and other sources. Burns can be minor medical problems or life-threatening emergencies.
The treatment of burns depends on where they are on the body and how bad they are. Sunburns and small scalds can often be tr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Burns? | Burn symptoms vary depending on how deep the skin damage is. It can take a day or two for the symptoms of a severe burn to develop.
• First-degree burn, also called superficial burn.This minor burn affects only the outer layer of the skin, which is called the epidermis. It may cause pain and redness or other changes i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Burns? | Burns are caused by:
• Fire.
• Hot liquid or steam.
• Hot metal, glass or other objects.
• Electrical currents.
• Nonsolar radiation, such as that from X-rays.
• Sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet radiation, such as tanning beds.
• Chemicals such as strong acids, lye, paint thinner or gasoline.
• Abuse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Burns? | Risk factors for burns include:
• Workplace factors.People who work outdoors and people who work with flames, chemicals and other substances that cause burns are at increased risk of burns. Most burns occur in adults.
• Dementia.Older adults with dementia are more likely to have burns from heat sources, such as too-h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Burns? | Complications of deep or widespread burns can include:
• Infection. Examples include bacterial infection, tetanus, and pneumonia.
• Fluid loss. This includes low blood volume, which is also known as hypovolemia.
• Dangerously low body temperature. This is known as hypothermia.
• Breathing problems. These can occur ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Burns? | Burns are very common, and most of them are preventable. Kitchen-related injuries from hot drinks, soups and microwaved foods are especially common among children. You can take steps to reduce the risk of household burns. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Bursitis? | Bursitis (bur-SY-tis) is a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs — called bursae (bur-SEE) — that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near your joints. Bursitis occurs when bursae become inflamed.
The most common locations for bursitis are in the shoulder, elbow and hip. But you can also have ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Bursitis? | If you have bursitis, the affected joint might:
• Feel achy or stiff
• Hurt more when you move it or press on it
• Look swollen and red | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Bursitis? | The most common causes of bursitis are repetitive motions or positions that put pressure on the bursae around a joint. Examples include:
• Throwing a baseball or lifting something over your head repeatedly
• Leaning on your elbows for long periods
• Extensive kneeling for tasks such as laying carpet or scrubbing flo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Bursitis? | Anyone can develop bursitis, but certain factors can increase your risk:
• Age.Bursitis becomes more common with aging.
• Occupations or hobbies.If your work or hobby requires repetitive motion or pressure on particular bursae, your risk of developing bursitis increases. Examples include carpet laying, tile setting, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Bursitis? | While not all types of bursitis can be prevented, you can reduce your risk and the severity of flare-ups by changing the way you do certain tasks. Examples include:
• Using kneeling pads.Use some type of padding to reduce the pressure on your knees if your job or hobby requires a lot of kneeling.
• Lifting properly.B... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)? | Signs and symptoms of cholangiocarcinoma include:
• Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)
• Intensely itchy skin
• White-colored stools
• Fatigue
• Abdominal pain on the right side, just below the ribs
• Losing weight without trying
• Fever
• Night sweats
• Dark urine | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)? | Cholangiocarcinoma happens when cells in the bile ducts develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. The changes tell the cells to multiply out of control and form a mass of cells (tumor) that can invade and destroy healthy body tissue. It's not clear what causes the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)? | Factors that may increase your risk of cholangiocarcinoma include:
• Primary sclerosing cholangitis.This disease causes hardening and scarring of the bile ducts.
• Chronic liver disease.Scarring of the liver caused by a history of chronic liver disease increases the risk of cholangiocarcinoma.
• Bile duct problems p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)? | To reduce your risk of cholangiocarcinoma, you can:
• Stop smoking.Smoking is linked to an increased risk of cholangiocarcinoma. If you smoke, stop. If you have tried quitting in the past and haven't been successful, talk with your doctor about strategies to help you quit.
• Reduce your risk of liver disease.Chronic ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Cystitis? | Cystitis (sis-TIE-tis) is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder. Inflammation is when a part of your body is swollen and hot. It can also be painful.
Most of the time, cystitis happens when there's an infection caused by bacteria. This is called a urinary tract infection (UTI). Having a bladder infection ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Cystitis? | Cystitis signs and symptoms may include:
• A strong, persistent urge to urinate
• Pain or a burning feeling when urinating
• Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
• Blood in the urine (hematuria)
• Passing cloudy or strong-smelling urine
• Pelvic discomfort
• A feeling of pressure in the area below your belly... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Cystitis? | Your urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. All play a role in removing waste from your body.
Your kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located toward the back of your upper abdomen. They filter waste from your blood and regulate the concentrations of many substances.
Tubes called uret... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Cystitis? | Some people are more likely than others to develop bladder infections or repeated urinary tract infections. Women can have this problem. A key reason is physical anatomy. Women have a short urethra. This means bacteria that can cause an infection don't have as far to travel to reach the bladder.
You may be at greater ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Cystitis? | When treated right away with the proper medicine, bladder infections rarely lead to complications. But if they aren't treated, they can become something more serious. Complications may include:
• Kidney infection.An untreated bladder infection can lead to a kidney infection. This is also called pyelonephritis (pie-uh-... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Cystitis? | Self-care measures to prevent repeated bladder infections aren't well studied. But some providers recommend these tips for prevention:
• Drink plenty of liquids, especially water.Drinking lots of fluids is especially important after chemotherapy or radiation therapy, particularly on treatment days.
• Urinate frequent... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Fecal incontinence? | Fecal incontinence is accidental passing of solid or liquid stool. Fecal incontinence may happen when a person has a sudden urge to pass stool and cannot get to a toilet in time. Also, stool may leak when a person doesn't sense the need to pass stool.
Common causes of fecal incontinence include diarrhea, constipation,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Fecal incontinence? | The main symptom is not being able to control passing stool. This may happen during a short-term illness that causes diarrhea. For some people, fecal incontinence is an ongoing condition.
There are two types of fecal incontinence:
• Urge incontinenceis the sudden urge to pass stool but not being able to control the u... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Fecal incontinence? | For many people, there is more than one cause of fecal incontinence.
Causes may include:
Diarrhea and constipation.Very soft and very hard stools can lead to fecal incontinence. Problems include:
• Loose or watery stool that quickly fills the rectum and is difficult to hold.
• Large, hard stool that blocks the rect... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Fecal incontinence? | A number of factors may increase your risk of developing fecal incontinence, including:
• Age.Fecal incontinence is more likely in adults over 65.
• Sex.Fecal incontinence is more common in women, likely because of possible injuries during delivery. Hormone treatments for menopause also may increase the risk.
• Dise... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Fecal incontinence? | Complications of fecal incontinence may include:
• Emotional distress.Many people feel embarrassed about fecal incontinence. And they often experience anxiety or depression. They may try to hide the problem and avoid social situations.
• Tissue irritation.The skin around the anus is delicate and sensitive. Repeated c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Fecal incontinence? | Depending on the cause, it may be possible to improve or prevent fecal incontinence. These actions may help:
• Reduce constipation.Increase your exercise, eat more high-fiber foods and drink plenty of fluids.
• Control diarrhea.Avoid food or drinks that may make diarrhea worse, such as caffeinated drinks, alcohol, da... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Geographic tongue? | Geographic tongue is an inflammatory but harmless condition affecting the surface of the tongue. The tongue usually is covered with tiny, pinkish-white bumps called papillae. These papillae are actually fine, hairlike structures. With geographic tongue, patches on the surface of the tongue are missing papillae. These p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Geographic tongue? | Symptoms of geographic tongue may include:
• Smooth, red, irregularly shaped patches on the top or side of your tongue. These patches may look like sores.
• Frequent changes in the location, size and shape of the patches.
• Pain or burning feeling in some cases, most often related to eating spicy or acidic foods.
M... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Geographic tongue? | Factors that may increase your risk of geographic tongue include:
• Family history.Some people with geographic tongue have a family history of it. So genetic factors may raise the risk.
• Fissured tongue.People with geographic tongue often have a condition called fissured tongue. This is when deep grooves, called fis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Geographic tongue? | Geographic tongue is harmless, but it can sometimes be uncomfortable. It does not pose a threat to your health, cause long-term complications or raise your risk of major health problems.
This condition can cause anxiety. That's because the appearance of the tongue may be embarrassing, depending on how well the patches... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of IgA nephropathy (Berger disease)? | IgAnephropathy (nuh-FROP-uh-thee), also known as Berger disease, is a kidney disease. It happens when a germ-fighting protein called immunoglobulin A (IgA) builds up in the kidneys. This causes a type of swelling called inflammation that, over time, can make it harder for the kidneys to filter waste from the blood.
Ig... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of IgA nephropathy (Berger disease)? | IgAnephropathy often doesn't cause symptoms early on. You might not notice any health effects for 10 years or more. Sometimes, routine medical tests find signs of the disease, such as protein and red blood cells in the urine that are seen under a microscope.
WhenIgAnephropathy causes symptoms, they might include:
• C... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of IgA nephropathy (Berger disease)? | The kidneys are two bean-shaped, fist-sized organs located at the small of the back, one on each side of the spine. Each kidney contains tiny blood vessels called glomeruli. These vessels filter waste, extra water and other substances from the blood. Then the filtered blood goes back into the bloodstream. The waste pro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of IgA nephropathy (Berger disease)? | The exact cause ofIgAnephropathy is unknown. But these factors might raise the risk of getting it:
• Sex.In North America and Western Europe,IgAnephropathy affects at least twice as many men as it does women.
• Ethnicity.IgAnephropathy is more common in white people and people of Asian descent than it is in Black peo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of IgA nephropathy (Berger disease)? | The course ofIgAnephropathy varies from person to person. Some people have the disease for years with few or no problems. Many don't get diagnosed. Other people develop one or more of the following complications:
• High blood pressure.Damage to the kidneys fromIgAbuildup can raise blood pressure. And high blood pressu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of IgA nephropathy (Berger disease)? | You can't preventIgAnephropathy. Talk with your doctor if you have a family history of the disease. Ask what you can do to keep your kidneys healthy. For example, it helps to lower high blood pressure and keep cholesterol at healthy levels. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Inflammatory breast cancer? | Inflammatory breast cancer is a form of breast cancer that causes breast swelling and skin changes.
Inflammatory breast cancer happens when a growth of cells forms in the breast tissue. The cells break away from where they started to grow and travel to the lymphatic vessels in the skin. The cells can block the vessels... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Inflammatory breast cancer? | Inflammatory breast cancer doesn't commonly form a lump, as occurs with other forms of breast cancer. Instead, signs and symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer include:
• Fast change in the appearance of one breast, over the course of several weeks.
• Thickness, heaviness or swelling of one breast.
• Changes in skin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Inflammatory breast cancer? | Inflammatory breast cancer happens when cells in the breast develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA gives instructions to grow and multiply at a set rate. The instructions tell the cells to die at a set time. In cancer cells, the DNA cha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Inflammatory breast cancer? | Factors that increase the risk of inflammatory breast cancer include: | local_scraped |
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