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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Heartburn Prevention? | There are things you can do to prevent heartburn, including changing what and when you eat. Other changes you can make that might help prevent heartburn include:
• Keep a healthy weight, and lose weight if you need to.
• Avoid foods and beverages that make your symptoms worse.
• Eat smaller meals throughout the day,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Takeaways? | You get heartburn when acids in your stomach back up into your esophagus, the tube that goes between your mouth and stomach. The acid causes a painful, burning sensation in your chest. You usually get heartburn after you eat or when you're lying down, and the symptoms last for several hours. It's not life-threatening a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Heartburn FAQs? | 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. | What are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Causes? | Doctors aren’t sure why these types of cancers happen, but some things may raise your chances of having one:
A family history of certain diseasesthat you can inherit from your parents. These includeneurofibromatosisandGardner syndrome, which are disorders that make tumors grow in parts of your body.
Certain chemicals... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Symptoms? | The most common sign of asoft tissue sarcomais a painless lump or growth. But some may not be noticeable until they’re big enough to press on nearby muscles or nerves. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Questions for Your Doctor? | You may want to ask:
1. How do you know it’s cancer? Could it be something else?
2. What kind of soft tissue sarcoma do I have?
3. How far has it spread?
4. What kind of treatment should I get, and why?
5. How well does that treatment work?
6. What kind of side effects will I have if I get that treatment?
7. Are... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Treatment? | This will depend on where the cancer is and how far it’s spread, but surgery is usually the first step.
Your doctors will try to take out any tumors without harming the healthy tissue around them. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors What to Expect? | It takes a team to counter cancer. Before your treatment starts, you’ll meet with doctors, nurses, and technicians who will manage your therapy. They’ll lay out the plan they recommend and tell you about any side effects you might have. After that, you’ll be asked to sign forms saying that your doctors have told you ab... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Taking Care of Yourself? | Finding out that you have soft tissue sarcoma may change some things about your life. Surgery and other types of treatment might change how you feel about yourself and your body. Some also can affect your sex life and your ability to have children.
Having cancer can take a toll on you mentally and emotionally, as well... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Getting Support? | Many people know what it’s like to face cancer, and there are a lot of support groups to help you deal with the issues it causes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Gastroparesis? | Gastroparesis is a condition in which food stays in your stomach for a longer period than it should. You might hear your doctor call it delayed gastric emptying. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is gastroparesis pain like? | If you have pain with gastroparesis, it's often in the upper belly area, around the stomach or intestines. It can be dull or sharp pain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How common is gastroparesis? | It's not a common disorder. Of 100,000 people, about 10 men and 40 women have gastroparesis. But the symptoms are very much like other kinds of gastrointestinal conditions (ones that affect your stomach and intestines). About one out of every four people in the U.S. have symptoms similar to gastroparesis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroparesis Symptoms? | With gastroparesis, you may have:
• Heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Acid reflux
• Upset stomach
• Throwing up undigested food
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• A feeling of fullness quickly when you eat
• Not getting enough nutrition
• Bloating
• Lack of appetite and weight loss
• Trouble controlli... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroparesis Causes? | For most people, doctors can't figure out what brings on gastroparesis. They do know that it often affects women more than men.
Gastroparesis from diabetes
Diabetes is the most common known cause of gastroparesis. It can damage nerves—including the vagus nerve, which regulates yourdigestive system—and certain cells i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroparesis Complications? | Gastroparesis can result in some problems, including:
• Bacteria growth, if food stays in your stomach for too long and ferments
• Seriousdehydration, if you can't keep fluids down
• A blockage of your small intestine, when food hardens into a solid lump called a bezoar and stops food from passing from your stomach
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroparesis Diagnosis? | Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. They'll also do aphysical exam. They may order tests including:
• Radioisotope gastric-emptying scan (gastric scintigraphy).Your doctor will give you food that contains a very small amount of something radioactive. Then, you lie under a scanning machine. If... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroparesis Treatment? | Depending on the cause, gastroparesis can be chronic, which means it lasts a long time. You can take steps to manage and control it.
Changes indietfor gastroparesis
Changing your eating habits is one of the best ways to control gastroparesis symptoms. You might try eating six small meals each day rather than three la... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroparesis Takeaways? | Doctors don't always know what causes gastroparesis, but diabetes is one common cause.
• If you have symptoms including nausea, throwing up undigested food, heartburn, and belly pain, let your doctor know so they can do tests to see whether you have gastroparesis.
• This condition is treated with drugs that stimulate... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroparesis FAQ? | How common is gastroparesis?
It's not a common disorder. Of 100,000 people, about 10 men and 40 women have gastroparesis. But the symptoms are very much like other kinds of gastrointestinal conditions (ones that affect your stomach and intestines). About one out of every four people in the U.S. have symptoms similar t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Gastroschisis? | Gastroschisis (pronounced ga-straa-skuh-suhs) is a rare condition where your baby develops with a hole in their belly on one side of their belly button. Their intestines, and sometimes other organs, such as their stomach and liver, grow through this hole on the outside of their body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can a baby survive gastroschisis? | Yes, babies can and do survive gastroschisis. Thanks to advances in newborn care and surgery, most (about 95%) babies with gastroschisis survive. If gastroschisis is their only health condition, they will mostly likely recover fully and develop normally. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the life expectancy of gastroschisis? | Most babies recover well from repair surgery and go on to live a normal life span. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroschisis vs. Omphalocele? | Gastroschisis and omphalocele (pronouncedaam-fuh-luh-seel) are both rare conditions a baby can be born with. In both cases, your baby develops with a hole in their belly wall that allows their intestines, and possibly other organs, to develop outside their body. They differ in where the hole develops. In gastroschisis,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroschisis Symptoms? | You will likely not be able to feel any symptoms during your pregnancy. However, your doctor may be able to see evidence of gastroschisis in your baby using ultrasound. Such signs include:
• Low body temperature (hypothermia)
• Twisted intestines
• Swollen intestines
• Stomach and intestines outside your baby's bod... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroschisis Causes? | Gastroschisis happens when your baby's belly wall doesn't form completely during their development. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroschisis Diagnosis? | Your obstetrician may diagnose your baby while you're still pregnant, usually when you're between 18 and 20 weeks, during one of your regular prenatal screening tests, such as:
Maternal blood screening (also called quad screen).This test is usually done between 15 and 22 weeks of pregnancy. It measures four things in ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroschisis Complications? | With gastroschisis, your baby's organs aren’t protected from your amniotic fluid like they would be if they were inside their body. Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds the baby. Exposure to amniotic fluid can cause inflammation in their organs. Because of the inflammation, some babies born with gastroschisis de... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroschisis Prevention? | You may be able to reduce your risk of having a baby with gastroschisis if you:
• Avoid smoking or using other tobacco products while you're pregnant
• Avoid alcohol while you're pregnant
• Avoid opioid painkillers while you're pregnant
• Eat a nutritious and balanced diet | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroschisis Takeaways? | Gastroschisis is a condition where your baby develops with a hole in their belly through which their intestines, and sometimes other organs such as their stomach and liver, grow on the outside of their body. Your obstetrician will usually diagnose your baby during one of your routine prenatal screening tests. You can h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gastroschisis FAQs? | Can a baby survive gastroschisis?
Yes, babies can and do survive gastroschisis. Thanks to advances in newborn care and surgery, most (about 95%) babies with gastroschisis survive. If gastroschisis is their only health condition, they will mostly likely recover fully and develop normally.
What is the life expectancy o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Gaucher Disease? | Gaucher disease is a rare condition that can cause a variety of symptoms, from weakening of your bones to easy bruising. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Gaucher Disease? | Gaucher disease isn't something you "catch," like a cold or the flu. It's an inherited condition that's caused by a problem with the GBA gene and passed down through your family.
You get the disease when both of your parents pass along a damaged GBA gene to you. You can pass a faulty gene on to your children even if y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of Gaucher Disease? | Symptoms vary a lot from person to person and depend in part on what type of Gaucher disease you've got. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gaucher Disease Diagnosis? | When you go to your doctor, they might ask:
• When did you notice your symptoms?
• What's your family's ethnic background?
• Have past generations of your family had similar medical problems?
• Did any children in your extended family pass away before age 2?
If your doctor thinks it's Gaucher disease, they can con... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gaucher Disease Questions for Your Doctor? | If you just found out that you or your child has Gaucher disease, it's natural to have lots of questions and concerns about what to expect. Some things you may want to ask your doctor include:
• Will the symptoms change over time? If so, how?
• Which treatments are best?
• Do these treatments have side effects? What... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gaucher Disease Treatment? | How your doctor treats Gaucher disease depends on several things.Some treatments can only be used by adults. Others are designed for a specific type of Gaucher. If your symptoms are mild, you may not need any treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gaucher Disease What to Expect? | Because the disease is different for each person, you'll need to work with your doctor to make sure you're getting the right care. Treatment can help you feel better and might help you live longer.
You might consider joining aclinical trial. Scientists use them to study new methods to treat Gaucher disease. These tria... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome? | Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is one name for two conditions that often happen together -- Wernickeencephalopathyand Korsakoff syndrome. Many doctors think of them as different stages of the same disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Symptoms? | The main signs of Wernicke encephalopathy are:
• Balance and movement issues. You might have leg tremors, and your walk might become slow and unsteady, with a wide stance and short steps. You may need help standing and getting around, and your arms and legs might feel weak.
• Confusion. You may feel out of it and los... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Causes and Risk Factors? | In many cases, the lack of vitamin B1 is caused by heavy, long-termalcoholuse. Over time, alcohol affects how well your body absorbs, stores, and uses it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Diagnosis? | Typically, it’s based on aphysical exam, your health history, and some tests. Your doctor will also want to rule out other problems that could cause your symptoms.
You may get:
• Bloodtests to see how much thiamine is in your system and how well yourliverand kidneys are working
• Imaging scans of your brain to rule ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Treatment? | The first step is to get plenty of vitamin B1. You’ll probably have it put directly into a vein through a needle in yourhandor arm (an IV). You might need to have this every day for several months.
From there, it’s important to stay away from alcohol and eat abalanced diet. That’ll help keep symptoms from coming back.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Complications? | Korsakoff syndrome typically can’t be reversed. In serious cases, it can causebrain damageand lead to problems with memory and your walk that don’t go away. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Outlook? | Your recovery will depend mostly on how early you started treatment.
If you catch and treat it early, you can make a full recovery, but it could take up to a year. Confusion and issues related to it are often the last symptoms to go away. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Genital Herpes: Have I Been Infected, Too? | For those whose partners have been infected, here are answers to some common questions. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do You Know the Facts About Genital Herpes? | Take this WebMD quiz and find out if you know the facts about genital herpes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Genital Herpes? | • Genital Herpes & Pregnancy
• Alternative Treatments for Genital Herpes
• Herpes Triggers
• HSV-1 vs. HSV-2
• Dating With Genital Herpes
• Genital Herpes Tests
• Herpetic Eye Disease
• Genital Herpes and HIV | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Geographic Atrophy? | Geographic atrophy (GA) is one of two kinds of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It’s an eye disease that damages cells in the central part of your retina called the macula. Late-stage dry AMD is another name for it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of Geographic Atrophy? | Some people have clear sight for years. But once geographic atrophy sets in, it typically worsens your fine vision over time. Your symptoms largely depend on the location and severity of your lesions and whether both eyes are affected.
Geographic atrophy impacts everyone differently, but it rarely affects your periphe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Geographic Atrophy Diagnosis and Testing? | While your optometrist (regular eye doctor) or ophthalmologist (eye doctor who specializes in complex cases) may be the first to spot signs of geographic atrophy, they might send you to a retina specialist for further testing or future checkups.
If the eye doctor thinks you have geographic atrophy or wants to measure ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Geographic Atrophy My Diagnosis Story? | By Bob O’Connell
The easiest place for me to start is in 2005. At the time, I was 47 and living in Tulsa, OK. I went to see my ophthalmologist for my annual checkup. I didn’t have any vision problems, but he told me there was something going on in my retina. He didn’t know what it was and suggested I get evaluated by ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Geographic Atrophy Questions for Your Doctor? | Write down everything ahead of time, noting the most important things at the top. It’s easy to forget what you want to ask when you’re sitting in the exam room. Schedule a follow-up appointment with your doctor if there isn’t enough time to go over everything in one visit.
Here are some questions to get you started:
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Treatment for Geographic Atrophy? | Until recently, there weren’t any medical treatments for the dry form of AMD. But in 2023, the FDA approved two drugs to treat geographic atrophy. They’re both shots you get in your eye every month or every other month. These drugs have been shown to slow disease progression, but they can’t restore vision loss.
Inject... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are What to Expect With Geographic Atrophy? | At first, you may have small lesions far away from the center of your macula that don’t cause big vision changes. But you’ll continue to lose more retinal cells and tissue over time. It’s hard to predict how fast or slow this will happen. Your eyesight may gradually decline over many years or within months. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How Your Geographic Atrophy May Change Over Time? | You may start out with areas of atrophy next to healthy spots of retina. But geographic atrophy usually gets worse the longer you have it. After a while, your lesions may grow together, which causes bigger blind spots or greyed-out areas of your central vision.
At some point, geographic atrophy can damage the cells in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Geographic Atrophy Taking Care of Yourself? | If you’ve been diagnosed with geographic atrophy or you’re concerned you might be in the future, you can take steps to help protect your eyes and overall health.
Try these tips:
Get good nutrition. Load up on leafy greens and colorful fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants from plants such as kale, spinach, and yellow o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Geographic Atrophy Information for Caregivers? | Your support and understanding can go a long way to help your loved one adapt to life with central vision loss. Here are steps you can take:
• Learn all you can about geographic atrophy and central vision loss.
• Ask your loved one if they need help, especially when it comes to reading or driving.
• Be patient. Some... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Geographic Atrophy Navigating Insurance and Cost Assistance? | Doctor visits, low vision rehabilitation, and medications are usually covered by private health insurers and government-sponsored programs. How much you’ll pay depends on the type of health insurance plan you have, what tests or services you get, and what facility you go to.
For example, Medicare (state-run health ins... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Arteritis Causes? | It’s an autoimmune disease. That means your immune system mistakenly attacks your body's healthy tissues. In giant cell arteritis, immune cells react against blood vessels and make them inflamed.
Doctors don't know what triggers this, but you're more likely to get it if you're:
• Over 50
• Female
• Of European desc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Arteritis Symptoms? | One of the main symptoms is a headache you feel in your temples and scalp. The pain can be severe.
Other symptoms may include:
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Pain in your jaw when you chew
• Pain in your face
• Vision problems such as blurred vision, double vision, or sudden vision loss
• Pain in your shoulders, arms, neck... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Arteritis Link With Polymyalgia Rheumatica? | About half of people with giant cell arteritis have polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) as well.
PMR is an inflammatory condition that also causes swelling, but in your joints. Symptoms include stiffness and aching in your arms, neck, lower back, and thighs. It can be treated with medication and usually goes away within a fe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis? | Your doctor will do an exam and ask about your symptoms. They’ll also look for swelling and a weak pulse in the temporal artery in your scalp. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Arteritis Treatment? | If you have giant cell arteritis, your doctor will start you on medication right away to prevent vision loss and other problems. The main treatment is high doses of steroids, such asprednisone, to reduce inflammation in the arteries. You'll take this medication by mouth every day. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Astrocytoma? | Astrocytomais the most common type ofgliomatumor that can develop in the brain and spinal cord. It’s more common in men than women and most often shows up after age 45. There are several types of astrocytoma, and some grow faster than others. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma Symptoms? | As the astrocytoma grows and presses against thebrain, it can cause symptoms. They depend partly on where and how big your tumor is. Early symptoms include:
• Headaches
• Blurry vision
• Seizures
• Memory loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Changes in behavior | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma Treatments? | You and your doctor will make a treatment plan based on the type of astrocytoma you have, where it is, how fast it's growing, and your symptoms.
• Surgeryto remove all of a tumor -- or as much as possible -- is a likely first step. The exception is gliomas in areas where surgery can be too risky. Surgery may be enough... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme: What Is Glioblastoma? | Glioblastoma is a type of brain cancer. It’s the most common type of malignant brain tumor among adults, making up about half of all brain tumors in the U.S. Each year, about 12,000 people are diagnosed withglioblastoma.It's usually very aggressive, which means it can grow fast and spread quickly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme: How Common Is Glioblastoma? | Brain cancersand those affecting thecentral nervous system(CNS) are the fifth most common cancers in the U.S.Of the almost 90,000 brain tumors diagnosed in the U.S every year, about 12,000 of them are glioblastomas.Men and those assigned male at birth are more likely to get them than women and those assigned female at ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme the life expectancy with glioblastoma? | The average life expectancy of someone with glioblastoma is about 12 to 15 months with treatment. Without treatment, it is about 4 months. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme: Has anyone survived a glioblastoma? | There have been a few exceptions of people with glioblastoma who lived for many years after the tumor was removed from their brain. There have also been a few people who survived for more than 3 years, but this isn’t common. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme: Who is at most risk for glioblastoma? | Other than knowing that people who received ionizing radiation therapy are at a higher risk of getting glioblastoma, researchers don’t know of any other risk factors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme Where It Forms in the Brain? | A glioblastoma is a type of astrocytoma, a cancer that forms from star-shaped cells in the brain called astrocytes. In adults, this cancer usually starts in the cerebrum, the largest part of your brain.
Glioblastoma tumors make their own blood supply, which helps them grow. It's easy for them to invade normal brain ti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme Glioblastoma Symptoms? | Glioblastoma symptoms depend on where in the brain the tumor is.Because glioblastomas grow quickly, pressure on the brain usually causes the first symptoms. The tumor can cause:
• Constant headaches
• Seizures
• Nausea and vomiting
• Trouble thinking
• Drowsiness
• Memory loss
• Changes in mood or personality
•... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme Glioblastoma Causes and Risk Factors? | Experts aren’t exactly sure what causes glioblastoma. But certain things may make you more likely to have one, such as:
Prior radiation to the head.If you previously got radiation to treat brain tumors or cancers that may have spread to the area, it can increase your risk of having a glioblastoma.
Exposure to chemica... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme Types of Glioblastomas? | There are two types:
Primary glioblastoma.It makes up around 90% of the cases. This type of tumor tends to be aggressive and grows fast. It’s more likely to affect older people. You’re also likely to have a shorter life expectancy.
Secondary glioblastoma.This type usually develops from a low-grade glioma – a type of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme Glioblastoma Diagnosis? | If you have glioblastoma symptoms, your doctor will likely refer you to aneurologist(a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating brain disorders).Your neurologist will take your medical history and ask questions, like when your symptoms began, if anything makes them better, and more. The doctor will thenwill gi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme Glioblastoma Stages? | Doctors don’t group glioblastoma by stages. Instead, they give all brain cancers a “grade.” It ranges from 1 to 4. The grade is based on how the cancer cells look under a microscope and how likely they are to reproduce. Glioblastomas are always recognized as grade 4 brain cancer. That’s because this type is very aggres... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme Glioma vs. Glioblastoma? | Glioma is one the most common types of primary brain cancer. It’s an umbrella term for tumors that develop from glue-like cells known as glial cells that surround nerve cells in your brain or spinal cord.
Glioblastoma is a type of glioma. All advanced forms of glioma, also known as grade 4 glioma, are called glioblast... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme Glioblastoma Survival Rates? | Many things can affect how well someone does when they have cancer, including glioblastomas. Doctors often can’t predict what someone’s life expectancy will be if they have a glioblastoma. But they do have statistics that track how large groups of people who’ve had these conditions tend to do over time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme How to Prevent Glioblastoma? | Unfortunately, researchers don’t yet know of any way to prevent glioblastoma, but they have found that having had ionizingradiation therapyto treat other types of cancer could increase your risk. This is especially important if you’ve had the treatment targeting your neck or head. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme How to Cope With Glioblastoma? | Living with a brain tumor is challenging. Both the symptoms and the treatments can make you feel uncomfortable and lower your quality of life. Depending on where the tumor is, you might find it hard to speak or have trouble walking or seeing. Your moods may be all over the place and your personality can change. It can ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme Takeaways? | Glioblastomas are aggressive brain tumors that affect about half of all people with a brain tumor. There is no cure yet, but there are glioblastoma treatments that can help improve your quality of life and help you live longer. Ongoing research has found newer treatments along with thetraditional surgery, chemotherapy,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Multiforme Glioblastoma FAQs? | What is the life expectancy with glioblastoma?
The average life expectancy of someone with glioblastoma is about 12 to 15 months with treatment. Without treatment, it is about 4 months.
Has anyone survived a glioblastoma?
There have been a few exceptions of people with glioblastoma who lived for many years after the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Giant Cyst of the Retina: What Is Retinoschisis? | Retinoschisis refers to the separation of the layers of the retina. The retina is the tissue inside the back of the eye that changes what you see into electrical signals that travel to thebrain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cyst of the Retina Juvenile X-Linked Retinoschisis? | This rare condition, sometimes called XJR, mainly affects boys and men.
It damages an area in the middle of the retina called the macula. The macula gives you clear central vision, and lets you focus on things in front of you, like a book or computer. Sometimes the condition also can affect your side, or peripheral, v... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Cyst of the Retina Degenerative Retinoschisis (Senile Retinoschisis)? | This form, sometimes called SR, usually affects men and women in their 50s to 70s, but it can start earlier in life. It’s not as serious as the juvenile form and rarely causes vision loss.
Causes
SR isn't caused by a problem gene, and it's not passed down through families. Doctors don't know exactly why the retina be... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Urticaria Hives Causes? | There are several types of hives, including:
Acute urticaria.These are hives that last less than 6 weeks. The most common causes are foods, medications, and infections. Insect bites and diseases may also be responsible.
The most common foods that cause hives are nuts, chocolate, fish, tomatoes, eggs, fresh berries, a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Urticaria Hives Symptoms? | With an outbreak of hives, you may notice:
• Raised welts of varying sizes on the skin
• Welts that are reddish in color (this may be harder to see on dark skin)
• The welts itch intensely, often at night
• Welts come and go over minutes or hours
You may also have angioedema, symptoms of which include:
• Puffy fa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Urticaria Hives and Contact Dermatitis? | Contact dermatitis is a painful or itchy rash you get after your skin touches something you're allergic to (allergic contact dermatitis) or that's otherwise irritating to your skin (irritant contactdermatitis). It's not the same as hives. But sometimes, people with contact dermatitis also get hives after they come into... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Urticaria Hives Diagnosis? | Your doctor will need to ask many questions to determine the possible cause of hives. Because there are no specific tests for hives or the associated swelling of angioedema, testing will depend on your medical history and a thorough exam. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Urticaria Hives Treatment? | The best treatment of hives is to find and remove the trigger, but this isn't easy. Your doctor usually prescribes antihistamines to provide relief from symptoms. Antihistamines work best if you take them on a regular schedule to stop hives from forming in the first place.
Chronic hives may be treated with antihistami... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giant Urticaria Takeaways? | Hives are itchy welts that can appear anywhere on your skin and sometimes last minutes or days. They may be a sign of serious issues, especially if you have trouble breathing. Hives happen when your body releases histamine due to various triggers, such as foods, drugs, insect bites, or infections. Treatment involves av... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Giardiasis? | Giardiasis, also known as a giardia infection, is an intestinal disease marked bydiarrhea,cramps,nausea, andbloating. A tinyparasitecalledGiardia intestinaliscauses the infection. This bug lives all around the world in places that don’t have clean drinkingwater. It’s a common cause of waterborne illness in the U.S. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Giardiasis: When should I call a doctor? | If you have any of these symptoms for more than a week, call your doctor to see if you should be tested for giardiasis. It’s possible for a giardia infection to get better on its own, but you may need to have treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giardiasis Symptoms? | Symptoms usually start 1-3 weeks after you’re exposed. They’ll probably last for 2-6 weeks. The most common include:
• Diarrhea
• Gasorflatulence
• Greasy stool that floats
• Stomach or abdominal cramps
• Upset stomach or nausea
• Dehydration
• Weight loss
When should I call a doctor?
If you have any of these ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giardiasis Causes? | You usually pick up a giardia infection from the stool of an infected person or animal. Before they’re pooped out, the parasites grow a hard shell called a cyst. It helps them live for months outside of a body, either inwateror on a surface. The infection comes after you come in contact with the parasite or a cyst. You... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giardiasis Risk Factors? | While anyone can catch giardiasis, some people are more likely to come in contact with the parasite:
• Parents and child care workers who change diapers
• Children inchild carecenters
• People who live in the same household as someone with giardiasis
• Those who drink water or use ice made from untreated water
• B... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giardiasis Diagnosis? | To find out if you have giardiasis, you’ll need to give your doctor a stool sample. They’ll send it to a lab for testing. For the best results, you may need to give samples for testing for several days.
If you do have giardiasis, you’ll need to have your stool checked again to see if the parasites have cleared. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Giardiasis Treatment? | Many people get better without treatment. But your doctor may want to treat you withmedication. Metronidazole (Flagyl), nitazoxanide (Alinia), and tinidazole (Tindamax) are among the drugs used to treat giardia infections. | local_scraped |
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