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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gallbladder Inflammation Cholecystitis Diagnosis? | The doctor will examine you, ask a few questions about your symptoms, and probably order some tests. You should be ready to:
• Detail when your symptoms started. Have you felt this way before?
• Describe how severe your pain is.
• Talk about whether anything makes your pain better or worse.
Your doctor can tell fro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gallbladder Inflammation Cholecystitis Treatment? | If you have cholecystitis, especially an acute case, you may have to spend some time in the hospital.
You will have to keep yourstomachempty so your gallbladder can rest. You’ll probably get fluids through a tube put into a vein. You may get pain medicine and, if doctors are concerned about infection, an antibiotic. O... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gallbladder Inflammation Cholecystitis Prevention? | You can take steps to lower your chances of getting gallstone and cholecystitis. They include:
• Lower your cholesterol.
• Exerciseregularly.
• Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, andhealthy fats.Eggs, soybeans, and peanuts are great choices.
Obesityis a major risk factor for getting gallstones. Losing weight ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gallbladder Inflammation Cholecystitis Complications? | If you don’t get treatment, your gallbladder can become infected, and some of the tissue may die. Infection can also spread to other parts of your body, including yourpancreas(pancreatitis) and the lining of your belly (peritonitis).
If the tubes that carry bile are damaged too much, cholecystitis can harm your liver,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gallstones (Cholelithiasis): What Are They? | Gallstones are pieces of solid material that form in your gallbladder, a small organ under your liver. If you have gallstones, you might hear your doctor say you have cholelithiasis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Gallstones? | Gallstones are pieces of solid material that form in your gallbladder, a small organ under your liver. If you have gallstones, you might hear your doctor say you have cholelithiasis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can You Pass Gallstones? | Small gallstones usually pass into yoursmall intestinesand out with your stool on their own. You may not ever need to do anything about these stones if they don’t cause any symptoms, even if they keep coming back. But you’ll need medical treatment if your gallstones cause pain and block your bile ducts. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Are gallstones dangerous? | Most gallstones don’t hurt or cause health problems. These “silent gallstones” typically don’t need treatment. But you should get medical help right away if you have sudden and severe pain that lasts for hours. This can be a sign that gallstones are stuck in your bile duct, which can be life-threatening. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can gallstones make you tired and dizzy? | If gallstones get stuck in your bile duct and cause gallbladder spasms, your heart rate may speed up and your blood pressure may drop quickly, causing dizziness. You may feel tired if they get stuck for hours (or longer), causinginflammationor an infection that makes you sick. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What do gallstones look like in the toilet? | They usually look like yellowish or brownish crystals in your poop. They can be of different shapes or sizes. If they’re small enough to pass through your gallbladder and gut, you may not be able to see them in your stool. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gallstones Gallstone Types? | The two main kinds of gallstones are:
• Cholesterol stones.These are usually yellow-green because they’re mostly made of undissolved cholesterol. But they can have other stuff in them, such as bilirubin or bile salts. They're the most common, making up about 80% of gallstones.
• Pigment stones.These are brown or blac... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gallstones Gallstone Symptoms? | You can have gallstones and not know it. Symptoms typically happen only when one or more gallstones get stuck and block the flow of bile from your gallbladder to your small intestine (where your food goes right after it leaves your stomach). This is called a gallbladder attack or biliary colic.
Some symptoms of gallst... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gallstones Gallstone Risk Factors? | You're more likely to get gallstones if you:
• Have a family history of them
• Are a woman or assigned female at birth
• Are over age 40
• Are of Native American or Mexican descent
• Have obesity
• Have a diet high in fat and cholesterol but low in fiber
• Don’t get much exercise
• Use estrogen-based birth cont... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gallstones Gallstone Diagnosis? | Your doctor will do a physical exam and might order tests including:
• Blood tests. These check for signs of infection or blockage and rule out other conditions.
• Abdominal ultrasound.This makes images of the inside of your body. The pictures can show gallstones outside of the bile duct or signs of gallbladder infla... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gallstones Gallstone Treatment? | You usually don’t need treatment if you don’t have symptoms, as some small gallstones can pass through your body on their own. But there are ways to reduce the chances of gallbladder complications or to treat a gallbladder attack. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gallstones Gallstone Complications? | Gallstones can cause serious problems, including:
• Gallbladder inflammation (acute cholecystitis).This happens when a stone blocks your gallbladder so it can’t empty. It causes constant pain and fever. Your gallbladder might burst if you don’t get treatment right away.
• Blocked bile ducts.This can cause fever, chil... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Prevent Gallstones? | Genes play a role in who gets gallstones, and you might not be able to prevent them. But some lifestyle changes might help lower your risk, such as:
• Eat a nutritious diet with plenty of fiber from vegetables and whole grains, along with unsaturated fats from nuts, olive oil, and fish.
• Limit or avoid highly proces... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ganglions Types of Ganglion Cysts? | Ganglion cyst on the wrist
Ganglion cysts on the back of the wrist are more common in young adults and usually disappear without treatment. Ganglion cysts on the front of the wrist usually show up in younger people or older people witharthritis.
Ganglion cyst on a finger
These cysts are usually found on the fingerti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ganglions Ganglion Cyst Risk Factors? | Ganglion cysts are more common:
• In people aged 15-40
• In women (or those assigned female at birth)
• If you've had an injury to your wrist or finger
• If you do repetitive work with your wrists or hands
• If you have arthritis
• If you have inflammation of your tendons or joints | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ganglions Ganglion Cyst Diagnosis? | See your doctor, even if you have a bump without other symptoms. Aphysical examis often all that is needed to diagnose a ganglion cyst, but your doctor may suggest other tests.
Your doctor may use a needle to draw out and analyze fluid in the cyst (known as a needleaspiration).
You may also have anultrasound, a test ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ganglions Ganglion Cyst Treatment? | A ganglion cyst doesn’t need emergency treatment unless caused by a serious injury or damage. A routine check by either your doctor or a specialist in bones and joints (an orthopedist) is often enough. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ganglions Next Steps? | After you've been diagnosed with a ganglion cyst and have chosen to have treatment, the follow-up will vary based on what you've decided to do.
• After aspiration, your doctor may ask you to start moving the joint soon after the procedure.
• After surgery, your joint is usually splinted for 7-10 days. A splint is a h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ganglions Ganglion Cyst Prevention? | Because we don't know what causes ganglion cysts, we don't know how to prevent them. Doctors recommend that you get them diagnosed and treated promptly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ganglions Ganglion Cyst Outlook? | Ganglion cysts rarely cause major complications. Because they can go away on their own, or after a simpleneedle aspirationor minor surgery, there is a good chance that you'll have a full recovery. However, because ganglion cysts may come back after any of these treatments, a single treatment may not be enough. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gangliosidosis GM2 Type 2: What Is Tay-Sachs Disease? | Tay-Sachs disease is a rare, fatal disorder most commonly diagnosed in babies around 6 months of age. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gangliosidosis GM2 Type 2 Tay-Sachs Disease Symptoms? | Ababyborn with Tay-Sachs grows like they should until 3 to 6 months of age.
Around this time, parents might notice that theirbaby’s development starts to slow and their muscles weaken. Over time, the disease causes more symptoms in babies, including:
• A loss of motor skills such as turning over, sitting, and crawlin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gangliosidosis GM2 Type 2 Tay-Sachs Disease Causes and Risk Factors? | Defects in a gene called HEXA cause Tay-Sachs. (You can think of genes as “coding” that your parents pass along to you. Genes are in your cells, and they set your body’s traits -- everything from youreyecolor andblood typeto your sex.)
Most people have two healthy versions of this HEXA gene, which gives instructions t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gangliosidosis GM2 Type 2 Tay-Sachs Disease Diagnosis? | Pregnant women can have a test to find out whether their unborn babies have the problem that causes Tay-Sachs. If the tests don’t find any Hex-A protein, the baby has Tay-Sachs. If the tests find Hex-A, the baby doesn’t have the disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gangliosidosis GM2 Type 2 Tay-Sachs Disease Treatment? | Some of the specialists, treatments, and programs you might consider include:
• Speech-language pathologists.They can provide ways to help yourbabykeep the suck-swallow reflex going as well as help you figure out when it is time to consider a feeding tube for your little one.
• Neurologists.These specialists can help... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gangliosidosis GM2 Type 2 Tay-Sachs Disease Prevention? | You can have ablood testthat analyzes your genes or the levels of the Hex-A protein in yourbloodto tell you whether you are a Tay-Sachs carrier.
If two people planning to have children find out that they’re both carriers, a genetic counselor can help them review the options for lowering the chances ofhaving a babywith... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gangliosidosis GM2 Type 2 Late-Onset Tay-Sachs Disease? | An even rarer type of Tay-Sachs is called “late onset” or “adult onset.” It can be hard to diagnose.
Like the version of the disease that affects infants, Tay-Sachs that starts later in life is caused by changes in the HEXA gene. Symptoms might start to appear anywhere from the teen years to adulthood.
Early symptoms... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Symptoms of Ganser Syndrome? | People with Ganser syndrome have short-term episodes of odd behavior similar to that shown by people with other serious mental illnesses. You may appear confused, make absurd statements, and reporthallucinationssuch as the experience of sensing things that are not there or hearing voices. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Ganser Syndrome? | Little is known about this unusual disorder, but it's believed to be a reaction -- either conscious or unconscious -- to extreme stress. It's thought to be a coping mechanism for intense distress, like being imprisoned or being involved in a serious accident. People with a history of psychological stress, such as thos... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Common Is Ganser Syndrome? | Ganser syndrome is very rare. It is more common in men than in women and most often occurs in the late teens and early adult years. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Ganser Syndrome Diagnosed? | Diagnosing Ganser syndrome is challenging. Doctors must rule out any possible physical problems, such asstrokeor head injury, or other psychological conditions as the cause of the symptoms before considering a diagnosis of Ganser syndrome. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Ganser Syndrome Treated? | Ganser usually goes away on its own, but it's hard to predict whether and when symptoms are likely to stop. This is partly because people with Ganser Syndrome often present with symptoms not just simply in response to a stressful event, but because the condition often reflects their limited ability to cope effectively ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is the Outlook for People With Ganser Syndrome? | It is difficult to predict whether and when symptoms of Ganser syndrome are likely to end. The likelihood for recovery from Ganser syndrome can vary greatly depending on whether the symptoms arose suddenly in response to a stressful experience or reflect a more long-term pattern. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Ganser Syndrome Be Prevented? | There is no known way to prevent this condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gargoylism: What Is MPS I? | MPS I stands for mucopolysaccharidosis type I. It starts in childhood. You can't "catch" it -- it comes from your genes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gargoylism Causes? | MPS I is passed down through families. But you get it only when both parents give you a broken gene.
If you get one normal gene and one "bad" gene, you won't have symptoms of MPS I. You could pass the gene to your children, though. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gargoylism Symptoms? | Many babies with MPS I don't show any signs of the disease at first. For those with less severe MPS I, symptoms show up later in childhood. People with this form, attenuated MPS I, probably can make a tiny bit of the protein, which is why their symptoms are milder and the disease moves very slowly.
Children who have t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gargoylism Getting a Diagnosis? | Because it's a rare disease, doctors rule out other medical conditions first. Your doctor might ask:
• What symptoms have you noticed?
• When did you first see them?
• Do they come and go?
• Does anything make them better? Or worse?
• Has anyone in your family had similar symptoms in the past?
If the doctors can'... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gargoylism Questions for Your Doctor? | • Will my child's symptoms change over time? If so, how?
• What treatments are best for them now?
• Do these treatments have side effects? What can I do about them?
• Is there aclinical trialthat could help?
• How do we check their progress? Are there new symptoms I should watch for?
• How often do we need to see ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gargoylism Treatment? | Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) uses a drug called laronidase (Aldurazyme), a man-made version of the missing protein. It has changed the outlook for many kids with MPS I. It can relieve most symptoms and slow the progress of the disease, although it doesn't help treat symptoms from the brain, like problems with think... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gargoylism Taking Care of Your Child? | Encourage your child to be independent and make friends. Kids with MPS I are often well-liked and enjoy being with others. Include them in safe family activities.
Most important, be positive. Keep an open mind about other people's reactions when you introduce your child to them. They might not know what to say, possib... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gargoylism What to Expect? | Although there is no cure for MPS I, treatments can improve the quality of life -- especially when started early. They slow the disease and help stop damage before it starts.
Most kids who have less severe MPS I can go to school with other children. They'll go through puberty and can have kids of their own. Adults are... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gas (Flatus): What Is Gas? | Gas is a normal result of your body digesting the foods you eat or beverages you drink. As your digestive system does its thing, gas forms as a side effect. You may also get gas from swallowing air. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gas (Flatus): Where Does Gas Come From in the Body? | Your body usually makes gas in the digestive tract two ways: when you swallow air, and when the bacteria in your large intestine help digest your food. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gas (Flatus): Why Am I So Gassy? | You may get more gas than usual from certain foods or drinks. Medical conditions can also lead to gas or gas symptoms in your digestive tract. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gas (Flatus): How Are Gas-Related Illnesses Diagnosed? | Since diet is the main cause of gas, your doctor will want to know about the foods you eat and your symptoms. Keep a record of what you eat and drink to help identify foods that trigger gas symptoms. They may also ask you to notice how often you pass gas. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gas (Flatus): What causes excessive flatulence? | It’s normal to pass gas many times a day. You may fart more often if you eat or drink things with sugars, starches, or fibers that your stomach can’t fully digest. Health conditions such as IBS, lactose or fructose intolerances, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), or other digestive disorders may also cause e... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gas (Flatus): How can I reduce gas in my digestive system? | It depends on what’s causing your gas in the first place. You may lessen gas symptoms by eating or drinking less fiber, fructose, or lactose. Over-the-counter medications may also help. But you may need to address a hidden health condition, such as celiac disease, irritable bowels syndrome (IBS), or small intestinal ba... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gas (Flatus): What digestive problems cause gas? | Health conditions associated with excess gas includeirritable bowel syndrome(IBS), small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), food intolerances, celiac disease, among many others. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gas (Flatus): How does gas affect the digestive system? | Common gas symptoms include passing gas and burping. This is natural and harmless. But if you have a lot of gas, you may get feelings of fullness (bloating) or belly swelling (distention). Trapped gas can also be painful, but this isn’t dangerous. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gas (Flatus): Which organ is responsible for gas? | Usually, you get gas in your stomach and intestines. This happens when you swallow air or the bacteria in your large or small intestines break down food. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gas (Flatus) Gas and Flatulence Symptoms? | Everyone burps and farts from time to time, especially while you eat or shortly after a meal. While symptoms vary, there are some common things you can expect if you get gas in your digestive tract.
In general, common gas symptoms include:
• Burping
• A feeling of fullness (bloating)
• Visible belly swelling (diste... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gas (Flatus) Gas and Flatulence Relief? | Gas problems are treated by changing your diet and by training yourself to swallow less air. There are also prescription and over-the-counter medications that can help.
Changing your diet will mean getting rid of the foods that cause gas. Unfortunately, this may also result in you having fewer nutritious foods. Ask yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gas (Flatus) Takeaways? | Gas is a natural result of digestion or swallowing air. You may need to pass gas or burp many times a day. This usually isn’t a sign of a medical condition, even if you pass gas a lot or it smells bad.
Occasional gas usually isn’t something to worry about. But you should talk to your doctor about your symptoms if they... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Stomach Cancer? | Scientists don’t know exactly what makescancercells start growing in the stomach. But they do know a few things that can raise your risk for the disease. One of them is infection with a common bacteria,H. pylori, which causes ulcers.Inflammationin your gut called gastritis, a certain type of long-lasting anemia called ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Stomach Cancer Diagnosed? | Doctors typically don't do routine screening for stomach cancer. That's mainly because it's not that common, so getting extra tests often isn't helpful. In fact, the number ofstomach cancercases has declined over the past 60 years. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Can I Prevent Stomach Cancer? | Treat stomach infections.If you have ulcers from anH. pyloriinfection, get treatment.Antibioticscan kill the bacteria, and other drugs will heal the sores in the lining of your stomach to cut your risk of cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gastrinoma: What Is Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome? | Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a disease of the gastrointestinal system. People who have ZES develop tumors known asgastrinomasin thepancreasand duodenum (the first section of the small intestine). Thegastrinomascaused by ZES secrete the hormone gastrin. Because gastrin creates excessivestomachacid, 90 percent of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gastrinoma: What Are the Complications of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome? | A person who has Zollinger-Ellison syndrome may have only one gastrinoma or may have several. Approximately 25% to 30% of ZES patients also have a genetic (inherited) disorder known as "multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1," which also causes tumors in the pituitary and parathyroid glands. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gastrinoma: How Is Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Diagnosed? | If your doctor suspects that you have ZES, they will perform abloodtest to look for high levels of gastrin (the hormone secreted by gastrinomas). They may also perform tests to measure how much acid your stomach is producing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gastrinoma: How Is Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Treated? | ZES is treated by reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces.Medicationscalledproton pump inhibitorsare usually prescribed. These drugs, which includedexlansoprazole(Dexilant),esomeprazole(Nexium),lansoprazole(Prevacid),omeprazole(Prilosec,Zegerid),pantoprazole(Protonix), andrabeprazole(Aciphex), curb the produc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gastrinoma: What Is the Outlook for People with Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome? | Gastrinomas tend to grow slowly and are not always malignant. The five-year survival rate depends on whether tumors are cancerous and if they've spread. If they have not spread to theliver, the 5-year survival rate may be 90%. If surgery removes the gastrinoma, 20%-25% of patients are completely cured. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastrinoma Treatment Follow-up for ZES? | If you have been treated for ZES, you should see your doctor on a regular basis to determine if the gastrinomas recur. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is the Prognosis for Gastritis? | The outlook for people with gastritis depends on the cause of their illness. An occasional case of acute gastritis will likely get better on its own. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do I get gastritis to go away? | The best way to get rid of gastritis is to deal with whatever caused it. You might need to stop smoking or cut down on alcohol or over-the-counter painkillers. Or you may need to be treated for an infection or other condition that is causing your symptoms or making them worse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does gastritis last? | Acute gastritis may last a few days. Chronic gastritis can last months or even years. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What foods are good for gastritis? | There's no such thing as a gastritis diet because experts don't think diet plays a role in most cases of gastritis. But drinking too much alcohol can cause it, as can eating a food you're allergic to. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How to ease gastritis pain fast? | Antacids can quickly ease the pain of gastritis by neutralizing stomach acids. But they don't address its causes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Gastritis? | In addition to the acute and chronic forms, gastritis can be divided into types based on how it affects the protective lining of your stomach.
Erosive gastritis. With this type, whatever causes gastritis leaves injuries or ulcers in your stomach lining.
Nonerosive gastritis.People who have this type have stomach irri... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastritis Symptoms? | Symptoms of gastritis vary from person to person, and many people don't have any. Gastritis symptoms may include:
• Indigestion, a burning or gnawing feeling in your stomach that tends to happen between meals or at night
• Nausea and vomiting
• Bloating
• Stomach pain in the belly area
• Hiccups
• Appetite loss
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastritis Tests? | To diagnose gastritis, your doctor will review your personal and family medical history and do a physical exam. They may also recommend any of the following tests:
Upper gastrointestinal (GI)series or barium swallow. This is an X-ray that gives your doctor a look at the upper part of your digestive system. Before the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastritis Treatment? | Gastritis treatment depends on what's causing it and how serious it is.
Acute gastritis may go away on its own, or get better when you stop smoking, drinking alcohol, or taking certain drugs. If you have an alcohol or drug use disorder, your doctor can refer you to treatment programs. If NSAIDs are causing your gastri... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastritis Complications? | Gastritis usually doesn't cause long-term problems. But when it damages your stomach lining, complications can result, such as:
Peptic ulcers.These painful sores in your stomach lining can cause bleeding and scarring.
Gastric outlet obstruction: Scar tissue from ulcers or long-term inflammation can partially or fully... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastritis Prevention? | These things may help you avoid gastritis, or keep your symptoms from getting worse if you have it:
Good hygiene.H. pylorican be passed fromperson to person or in contaminated food or water.The most important way to keep it from spreading is to wash your hands often, especially after you use the restroom and before yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastritis Takeaways? | Gastritis is irritation of your stomach lining. It's often caused by an infection or by the overuse of alcohol tobacco or over-the-counter pain relievers. An occasional case will probably go away without treatment, but long-lasting (chronic) gastritis should be treated by a doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastritis FAQs? | How do I get gastritis to go away?
The best way to get rid of gastritis is to deal with whatever caused it. You might need to stop smoking or cut down on alcohol or over-the-counter painkillers. Or you may need to be treated for an infection or other condition that is causing your symptoms or making them worse.
How l... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Gastroenteritis? | Gastroenteritis is when your stomach and intestines are irritated and inflamed. This can cause belly pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The cause is typically inflammation triggered by your immune system's response to a viral or bacterial infection. However, infections caused by fungi or parasites or irrit... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does gastroenteritis last? | It depends on what caused it. But generally, acute gastroenteritis lasts about 14 days. Persistent gastroenteritis lasts between 14 and 30 days, and chronic gastroenteritis lasts over 30 days. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is gastroenteritis contagious? | Gastroenteritis is not contagious, but the infections that cause it are. For example, viruses are usually spread through bodily fluids, such as spit, andpoop. If someone with an infection uses the bathroom or coughs or sneezes without washing their hands afterward, they can transfer the virus to every surface they touc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does gastroenteritis last? | This depends on what is causing your infection. Most cases of viral gastroenteritis will be over in a few days, but you may be sick for up to 2 weeks with some viruses, such as adenovirus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroenteritis Symptoms? | Gastroenteritis symptoms often start with little warning. You'll usually get nausea, cramps,diarrhea, and vomiting. Expect to make several trips to the toilet in rapid succession. Other symptoms tend to develop a little later on andinclude:
• Belly pain
• Loss of appetite
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Body aches
• Fever
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroenteritis Stomach Flu and Children? | Children and infants can get dehydrated quickly. If they do, they need to go to the doctor as soon as possible. Somesigns of dehydrationin kids include:
• Sunken soft spot on your baby's head
• Sunken eyes
• Dry mouth
• No tears come out when they cry
• Not peeing or peeing very little
• Low alertness and energy ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroenteritis Causes? | The most common cause of gastroenteritis is a virus. The main types are norovirus and rotavirus. You usually get exposed to a virus through:
• Contact with someone who has an infection
• Sharing food or utensils or eating food handled by someone with an infection
• Drinking water or eating food that has been contami... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroenteritis Stomach Flu Stages? | Viral gastroenteritis generally has four stages:
Exposure.This is when you first come into contact with the virus. Symptoms usually take some time to develop, so you won't likely know you were exposed until you start getting sick.
Incubation.Once you've been exposed, it takes some time for the virus to infect your ce... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroenteritis Risk Factors? | While anybody may develop gastroenteritis, some things make you more prone to it. They include:
• Being older than 65 or younger than 6
• Living or working in a nursing home
• Working at or attending a childcare center or school
• Traveling abroad in places where infections that cause gastroenteritis are more commo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroenteritis Treatment? | Most people won't need specific treatment for gastroenteritis. You'll likely get better on your own after a few days.The best thing you can do to speed up your recovery is to rest at home, stay hydrated, and eat bland food. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroenteritis When to Call a Doctor? | Go to the doctor or ER if:
• You or your child aged over 2 years vomits for more than 1 day, has severe diarrhea (passing large amounts of loose or watery poop every 1-2 hours), or has a fever over 104 F that lasts more than 2-3 days.
• Your child under age 2 has vomiting or diarrhea for more than 12 hours or has a f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroenteritis Prevention? | There’s no guaranteed way to prevent the types of infections that lead to gastroenteritis. However, you can take steps to reduce your risk of getting sick and spreading germs to others, such as:
Wash your hands.This is one of the most important and easiest ways to prevent getting an infection. Wash your hands with soa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroenteritis Takeaways? | Gastroenteritis is inflammation from an infection in your stomach and intestines. It can cause nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, which may cause dehydration. How long your symptoms last depends on what's causing your infection. Most people's immune systems will clear the infection in a few days. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): How long does heartburn last? | For some people, heartburn might last only a few minutes, but for others it can last for several hours. Your symptoms should stop once the last thing you ate finishes digesting. When your stomach is empty, there are no acids to come back up your esophagus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Does yogurt help with heartburn? | Low-fat yogurt is similar tomilkin how it can soothe heartburn. Plus yogurt hasprobiotics(good bacteria) that also help with digestion. So eating a serving of low-fat yogurt may help relieve symptoms of heartburn. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Is heartburn genetic? | Heartburn is often a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Many studies have shown a link between genes and GERD, including several twins studies and a family study. All showed that genetics played a role, but we still need more research to know for sure how genes are involved. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Heartburn Symptoms? | Heartburn feels like a burning sensation in the middle of your chest and throat. You may also have:
• Burning pain in your chest after you eat or at night
• Pain that worsens when you bend over or lie down
• A hot, acidic, bitter, or salty taste in the back of your throat
• A hard time swallowing
• A feeling of fo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Heartburn Causes? | Heartburn symptoms can start when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) valve at the bottom of your esophagus doesn't close correctly.
It should stay closed to keep food and stomach acids in your stomach. When you're eating, your LES opens so food can go into your stomach. Then it closes again. If it doesn't close, eve... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Heartburn Treatment? | Usually, you can treat heartburn with over-the-counter medicines, including:
• Antacidscounteract the acid in your stomach to ease heartburn pain. They can also sometimes help with stomach pains,indigestion,and gas. Chewing them up really well before you swallow them might give you faster relief. If you use them too o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Heartburn Complications? | Tell your doctor right away if you have confusion, chest tightness, bleeding, asore throat, fever, irregular heartbeat, weakness, or unusual fatigue.
Get medical help right away if you have any chest pain, pressure, or burning that doesn’t go away (even with medications and lifestyle changes). These can also be signs ... | local_scraped |
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