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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dr. Armaghan Azad, MD: What makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider? | As your primary care physician we work together to take your health back in your hands and get you feeling your best. My motto is “prevention is always better than the cure.” Health is not an overnight process, it’s a journey. We’ve been brainwashed to think that if we want to lose weight or get healthy, we have to mak... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dr. Armaghan Azad, MD: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? | In my spare time I love to cook using real, whole foods to entertain friends and family. I love traveling when I have time. I am a content writer for a monthly blog thru IIN where I write on different health topics. Last but not least, I love to share health and wellness tips on my IG social media @healthbydrarmi. It’s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | H. Pylori: contagious? | Yes. You can getH. pyloriif you have contact with thesalivaor other body fluids of someone who is already infected. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | H. Pylori: poop look like? | Most people infected withH. pyloriwill have normal-looking poop. But if yours looks dark, black, tarry, or has any blood in it, call your doctor right away. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | H. Pylori: a serious infection? | Most people infected withH. pyloridon't have any problems. But the bacteria can do serious damage to your stomach lining and is the leadingcause of peptic ulcers. In rare cases, it can lead to stomach cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | H. Pylori: be easily cured? | You can treat the symptoms of anH. pyloriinfection with antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and H-2 blockers. Treatment takes about 2 weeks. Once the bacteria are gone, there's little chance the infection will return if you follow good hygiene practices. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are H. pylori Risk Factors? | Most people getH. pyloriduring childhood, but adults can get it, too. Infections are often related to your living conditions.
Risk factors include:
• Crowded living conditions
• Lack of clean water and sewer service
• Living in close quarters with someone who is infected
• Living in a developing country | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are H. pylori Symptoms? | Just having the bacteria doesn't cause symptoms. But you'll probably notice them if you get stomach inflammation (gastritis) or a peptic ulcer due toH pylori. The most common issue is a dull or burning pain in your belly. The feeling may come and go, and may worsen when your stomach is empty. You may feel better after ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are H. Pylori When to Get Emergency Help? | Sometimes, peptic ulcers bleed into your stomach or intestines. This can be dangerous. Call your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms:
• Bloody, dark red, or black poop
• Trouble breathing
• Dizziness or fainting
• Pale skin
• Vomit that is bloody, black, or looks like coffee grounds
• Serious, sha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are H. pylori Treatment? | Ulcers caused by H. pyloriare usually treated with a combination of antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).
• Triple therapy: Therapies that combine PPIs with two antibiotics remain the first-line options for treatingH. pylori.
• Antibiotics: Your doctor will probably prescribe two antibiotics to keep the bact... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are H. pylori Complications? | H. pyloricommonly causes inflammation to the lining of your stomach (gastritis). You don't always have symptoms from gastritis, but the irritation and swelling it causes can lead to discomfort, nausea, and vomiting.
Peptic ulcers are the most common complication ofH. pylori. About 10% of those infected with the bacter... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are H. Pylori Prevention? | You can protect yourself from getting anH. pyloriinfection the same ways you keep other germs at bay:
• Wash your hands thoroughly after you use the bathroom and before you prepare or eat food. Teach your children to do the same.
• Avoid eating food or drinking water that’s not clean.
• Don’t eat anything that isn’t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are H. Pylori Takeaways? | H. pyloriis a common type of bacteria that attacks the stomach lining. It's usually passed from person to person. Most infections are harmless. But the bacteria is to blame for most peptic stomach ulcers, and if it's not treated, it could be a risk factor for stomach cancer. The most effective treatments include a comb... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are H. pylori FAQs? | • IsH. pyloria serious infection?
Most people infected withH. pyloridon't have any problems. But the bacteria can do serious damage to your stomach lining and is the leadingcause of peptic ulcers. In rare cases, it can lead to stomach cancer.
• CanH. pyloribe easily cured?
You can treat the symptoms of anH. pyloriin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Hair Loss? | • Alopecia
• Thinning Hair
• Drug-Induced Hair Loss
• Telogen Effluvium
• Receding Hairline
• Gray Hair
• Hair Transplants
• Male Pattern Baldness
• Greasy Hair | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hair-Pulling Syndrome: What Is Trichotillomania? | Trichotillomania is a type of impulse control disorderwhere peoplehave an irresistible urge to pull out their hair, usually from their scalp, eyelashes, and eyebrows.It's also called hairpulling, hairpulling disorder, TTM, and trich. Mental health professionals think of trichotillomania as a “body-focused repetitive be... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hair-Pulling Syndrome: How common is trichotillomania? | Doctors aren't sure exactly how common trichotillomania is because many people who have it don't tell their doctors. Stigma can make it hard to ask for help. Scientists think 3.5% of all people experience hairpulling at some point in their life, and it might be higher. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hair-Pulling Syndrome: Why does pulling hair feel good? | For many people with trichotillomania, hairpulling is a response to stress, frustration, or boredom. It can feel comforting and give you a place to direct your energy or something to do. Even if you know you might feel upset about it later, pulling can feel pleasant and satisfying in the moment. It might also help you ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hair-Pulling Syndrome: Is trichotillomania an OCD or anxiety? | According to some experts, trichotillomania is a type of OCD. OCD is a mental health condition that causes overwhelming thoughts that are hard to move on from, calledobsessions. These obsessions lead to compulsions, which are actions that you can't stop yourself from doing over and over. People with OCD often feel anxi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hair-Pulling Syndrome Trichotillomania Symptoms? | The main symptom of trichotillomania is pulling out your hair, often to the point that you have hair loss or bald patches. People with trichotillomania often try to stop pulling but can't. They also say that pulling has negative effects on their lives, self-esteem, or well-being.
Pulling can be focused or automatic. W... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hair-Pulling Syndrome Trichotillomania Diagnosis? | Your doctor or mental health care professional can diagnose you with trichotillomania based on your symptoms. There are no specific tests for it, but your doctor will ask you questions about your habits, stress levels, and experiences pulling your hair. They'll check to make sure you don't have other conditions that co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hair-Pulling Syndrome Trichotillomania Treatment? | Treatment options for trichotillomania include:
Therapy
Many types of therapy can support people with trichotillomania and even help them stop hairpulling completely.
• Acceptance and commitment therapy.You'll be able to practice accepting the hairpulling urges without actually hairpulling.
• Habit reversal.This is... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hair-Pulling Syndrome Trichotillomania Self-Care? | People with trichotillomania have come up with different ways to help themselves resist the urge to pull. These include:
• Distractions.Some people might play with a fidget toy or stress ball, knit or crochet, give themselves a manicure, doodle, do a craft project like wood carving or origami, or something else to kee... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hair-Pulling Syndrome Trichotillomania Complications? | Like other body-focused repetitive behaviors, trichotillomania can cause great distress to people who have it. Without treatment, it can lead to different kinds of complications including:
• Emotional issues and stigma.Peoplesay they feelashamed or embarrassed about pulling or hair loss. This can affect self-esteem an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hair-Pulling Syndrome Trichotillomania Prevention? | There is no proven way to prevent trichotillomania, but getting treatment as soon as symptoms start can be a big help. Learning stress management is also a good idea because stress often triggers hairpulling behavior. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hair-Pulling Syndrome Takeaways? | Trichotillomania is an uncontrollable urge to pull out your hair that can lead to hair loss, bald patches, and feelings of shame, embarrassment, or isolation. Many people with trichotillomania try to hide their pulling, but help is available. If you struggle with hairpulling, talk to your doctor or a mental health prof... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hair-Pulling Syndrome Trichotillomania FAQs? | • Is trichotillomania an OCD or anxiety?
According to some experts, trichotillomania is a type of OCD. OCD is a mental health condition that causes overwhelming thoughts that are hard to move on from, calledobsessions. These obsessions lead to compulsions, which are actions that you can't stop yourself from doing over... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Behcet’s Syndrome? | Behcet’s syndrome (also called Behcet’s disease) is rare condition that causes your body’s blood vessels to swell. This can cause symptoms throughout your body. Sores inside yourmouthand on your genitals are common, but you may also have symptoms in other areas. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Behcet’s Syndrome Signs and Symptoms? | Behcet’s syndrome is different for everyone. Some people have only mild symptoms. Others have more serious problems.
Your symptoms often come and go. Bouts of symptoms are called flares. Going long periods without symptoms is called remission.
Most people with Behcet’s syndrome have sores in themouthand on the genita... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Behcet’s Syndrome Causes and Risk Factors? | Doctors aren’t sure what causes Behcet’s syndrome. They believe it starts when theimmune systemmistakenly attacks thebloodvessels.
You’re more likely to get it if you have a problem with your immune system. Some people inherit genes that cause their immune system to attack the blood vessels. Doctors believe an infecti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Behcet’s Syndrome Diagnosis? | Because there are so many different symptoms, Behcet’s syndrome can be hard to diagnose. It has symptoms similar to many other conditions, including Crohn’s disease,lupus, andarthritis. Your doctor may want to give you a blood test to rule out other conditions. It can take months to find out for sure that you have Behc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Behcet’s Syndrome Treatment? | Your treatments will be based on your symptoms.
Corticosteroids can calm the immune system and bring down swelling in your body.
Other medicines that work to help your immune system response can also be prescribed, such asadalimumab(Humira),azathioprine(Imuran),cyclophosphamide,cyclosporine(Neoral,Sandimmune), andinf... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Behcet’s Syndrome Complications? | Depending on your symptoms, it’s possible you could get complications from Behcet’s syndrome. But not everyone will. It’s important to see your doctor if you are noticing new symptoms. For example, if you have eyeinflammationthat goes untreated, it can result in loss ofvision. Treatment can help prevent this.
Blood cl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Behcet’s Syndrome Outlook? | You can live an active life with Behcet’s. Your symptoms might get better as you grow older.
There may be periods of time when all symptoms disappear.
For some, the symptoms get worse over time. Medicines help control these symptoms and prevent flares. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hammer, Claw and Mallet Toes: What's Wrong With My Toe? | Toes are small, but they have a large job. They help you walk and run and keep your balance, too. So if your toe hurts, it can be a big deal. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hammer, Claw and Mallet Toes Turf Toe and Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)? | Does only your big toe ache? You could have a condition calledturf toeor the aptly named stiff big toe (hallux rigidus).
Turf toe.It's asprainto the joint at the bottom of your big toe. This injury causes pain and swelling. You may not be able to move your big toe much.Walkingand other weight-bearing activities can ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hammer, Claw and Mallet Toes Morton's Neuroma? | Do you have a tingling pain in your toes or the ball of your foot?Nerve damagelike Morton's neuroma could be the cause.
Besides tingling or numbness in your toes, you may also get a feeling like you're standing on a pebble or have a burning pain in the ball of your foot. It's most common between the third and fourth t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hammer, Claw and Mallet Toes Broken Toe or Bone Bruise? | Swollen, painful toes could mean you have aboneinjury like abroken toeor a bone bruise.
Broken toe.Your toe may be broken if it swells, throbs, and looks bruised. Also called a fracture, this injury hurts. The pain may get worse when you stand or walk.
Causes.There's often no mystery about why it happens. It could be... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hammer, Claw and Mallet Toes Gout? | It's a commoncause of painin the toe. Your big toe is often a place wheregoutflares up. Besides pain, you may also get redness, swelling, and warmth in the joint.
Causes.Goutis a type of inflammatory arthritis. It's caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in your joint.
Treatments.Your doctor may suggestmedications... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Hammertoes? | A hammertoe happens when the muscles and ligaments around your toe joint get out of balance. This makes the middle joint of your toe curve upward and get stuck in this position. You’re most likely to develop hammertoe in your middle threetoes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | When should I see a doctor for hammertoes? | See a doctor if your hammertoe hurts or is causing trouble with walking. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hammertoes: Is hammertoe a form of arthritis? | No, hammertoe is not a form of arthritis. However, some forms of arthritis may make you more likely to develop hammertoe. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hammertoes: Can you reverse a hammertoe? | A properly trained surgeon can make changes to bone and other structures to straighten out your hammertoe. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hammertoes Hammertoe vs. Mallet Toe? | Hammertoe and mallet toe are two related conditions that can affect your toe joints. Both conditions typically occur in the middle three toes. However, hammertoe causes the middle joint in a toe to bend upward, giving it a crooked appearance. In contrast, mallet toe causes the joint closest to the tip of a toe to bend ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hammertoes Hammertoe Symptoms? | The main symptom of hammertoe is a toe or toes that bend upward at the middle joint. Because of these buckled toes, you may have:
• Blisters and calluses from where your toes rub against the top of your shoes
• Pain in your toe joint where it meets your foot
• Pain when you walk
• Stiffness in the bent toes that ge... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hammertoes Hammertoe Causes? | The muscles of each toe work in pairs. When the toe muscles get out of balance, a hammertoe can form. Muscle imbalance puts a lot of pressure on your toe's tendons and joints. This pressure forces your toe into a hammerhead shape.
Causes include:
• Shoes that don’t fit. If your shoes are too tight or too small, they ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hammertoes Hammertoe Risk Factors? | Your risk for hammertoe rises as you age. Also, women are more likely than men to getpainfrom hammertoes because of the types of shoes they wear.Having certain health conditions can also increase your risk for developing hammertoe, including:
• Arthritis
• Alcoholism
• Charcot-Tooth-Marie disease, a disorder that da... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hammertoes Hammertoe Diagnosis? | Your doctor should be able to tell if you have hammertoes by looking closely at your feet and asking you about your symptoms. If they want more detailed information about your foot and toe joints or bones, you may also get an X-ray. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hammertoes Hammertoe Treatment? | To relieve some of the symptoms of hammertoe, your doctor may suggest:
• Roomier shoes that extend at least a half inch past your toes
• Inserts or pads in your shoes that reposition your toes to relieve pain
• Special exercises that stretch and strengthen your toes
• Taping or splinting your toe to make it straigh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Fix Hammertoes With Tape? | Taping your hammertoe to a neighboring toe can help keep it straight. There are various methods for taping a hammertoe. Ask your doctor to show you the proper technique. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hammertoes Hammertoe Complications? | If you have a hammertoe, you may also develop other problems with your toes and feet, including:
• Corns
• Calluses
• Open sores that can lead to infection
• Bursitis, or painfulinflammationof fluid-filled sacs in the feet
• Tendinitis, or inflammation of tendons in the foot | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hammertoes Takeaways? | Hammertoe is a common problem that causes one or more of your toes to curl upward at the middle joint. You can reduce your risk for hammertoe by avoiding tight shoes and high heels, but some people can develop this condition simply by having high arches or flat feet. Certain medical conditions can increase your risk, t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hammertoes Hammertoe FAQs? | When should I see a doctor for hammertoes?
See a doctor if your hammertoe hurts or is causing trouble with walking.
Is hammertoe a form of arthritis?
No, hammertoe is not a form of arthritis. However, some forms of arthritis may make you more likely to develop hammertoe.
Can you reverse a hammertoe?
A properly tra... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? | Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD)is a contagious viral infection that's common in children. The disease causes sores called ulcers inside or around themouth and a rash or blisters on your hands, feet, legs, or buttocks. It can be painful but isn't serious. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What can mimic hand, foot, and mouth disease? | HFMD can be mistaken for other viruses and illnesses, includingchickenpox, mpox (monkeypox), and even insect bites orherpes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long is hand, foot, and mouth disease contagious? | You are most contagious during the first week of illness, but people can still spread the virus to others for days or weeks after symptoms go away, or even if they have no symptoms at all. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How common is it for adults to get hand, foot, and mouth disease? | HFMD mostly affects infants and young children, but adults can catch the disease, especially if they have a weakened immune system. Adults also are more likely to show no symptoms of the disease at all, but can still be contagious. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease vs. Monkeypox? | Mpox (formerly called monkeypox) and HFMD have similar signs and symptoms, sometimes making it difficult to tell the two apart. Both can cause flu-like symptoms and sores or blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. The incubation period is longer for mpox, with symptoms often appearing 1-2 weeks after infection.
Mpox i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Causes? | The viruses that usually cause HFMDbelong to a group of non-polio enteroviruses. Some include:
• Coxsackievirus A16 (CVA16).An infection from this virusis the most common cause of HFMD in the U.S.
• Coxsackievirus A6(CVA6).This virus was tied to a large outbreak in the U.S. in 2012, and symptoms were more serious tha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Risk Factors? | The main risk factor for HFMD is age. Infants and children younger than ages 5-7 years are most likely to get the disease. HFMD commonly spreads quickly among children in day-care settings and schools where there is close person-to-person contact. HFMD is transmitted by fecal-oral, oral-oral, and respiratory droplet co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Adults? | Hand, foot, and mouth disease is much more common in younger children, but it can also affect adults.
Children typically show at least some symptoms of HFMD, while adults may not have any noticeable symptoms at all, or their symptoms may be incorrectly diagnosed.
HFMD is contagious among all ages, so good hygiene (su... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Stages of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? | HFMD symptoms typically appear in two stages. When the illness first starts, children might experience flu-like symptoms, including a mild fever,sore throat, runny nose, stomachache, or loss of appetite.
In a couple of days, those symptoms may be replaced by an itchy rash on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Symptoms? | Early symptoms may include:
• Fever
• Sore throat
• Painful blisters inside a child’s mouth, usually toward the back, or on their tongue
• Feeling unwell (malaise)
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue
• Crankiness
A day or two later, a child might have:
• A rash that turns into blisters
• Flat spots or sores on their... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Transmission? | The viruses that cause HFMD are present in the fluids of an infected person’s body, including:
• Saliva
• Mucus from their nose or lungs
• Fluid from blisters or scabs
• Poop
Hand, foot, and mouth disease spreads through:
• Coughingor sneezing
• Close contact such as kissing, hugging, sharing cups, or sharing ut... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Diagnosis? | Your doctor will ask about your or your child’s symptoms and look at any sores or rashes. This is usually enough for them to decide if it’s hand, foot, and mouth disease. But they might also swab your child’s throat or take a sample of poop or blood for lab testing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Treatment? | There’s no cure or vaccine for hand, foot, and mouth disease. Because a virus causes it, antibiotics won’t help. It usually goes away on its own after 7-10 days. In the meantime, you can ease symptoms with:
• Over-the-counter pain relievers such asibuprofen or acetaminophenor numbing mouth sprays. Don’t use aspirin, b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Hand, Foot, and Mouth Recovery Signs? | While there is no specific medical treatment for HFMD, most people get better on their own in 7-10 days.
Fever may last 2 or 3 days, and mouth sores should go away by day 7. Rashes on the hands and feet may take as long as 10 days to stop, but peeling may continue past that point. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Complications? | Serious complications from hand, foot, and mouth disease are rare. Enterovirus 71 is more likely to cause problems than other HFMD viruses.
Complications may include:
• Dehydration if mouth sores make it hard to swallow liquids
• Swelling of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord (viralmeningitis)
• Brain s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Prevention? | Your child is most contagious in the first 7 days of the illness. But the virus can stay in their body for days or weeks and spread through their spit or poop. Take these steps to lower the chance of infection:
• Wash your hands carefully, especially after changing a diaper or wiping a child’s nose. Help your children... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Hand, Foot, and Mouth Quarantine Period? | Generally, isolation and quarantine can be tough to pull off since the virus can shed for weeks, and some people with hand, foot, and mouth will show no symptoms at all. If you or a family member has HFMD, try the following to limit the spread:
• During the first week of illness, try to limit family member contact wit... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Takeaways? | HFMD is a highly contagious virus that usually strikes infants and young children, but it can impact adults, especially those with weakened immune systems. Initial symptoms include fever, sore throat, and other flu-like symptoms. Typically, sores develop in the mouth, and blisters and a rash can develop across the body... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease FAQs? | What can mimic hand, foot, and mouth disease?
HFMD can be mistaken for other viruses and illnesses, includingchickenpox, mpox (monkeypox), and even insect bites orherpes.
How long is hand, foot, and mouth disease contagious?
You are most contagious during the first week of illness, but people can still spread the vi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hand-Washing: How Much Hand Washing Is Enough to Prevent Colds? | You should wash hands often throughout the day. For example, do it before and after you eat, after using the bathroom, after school, and after handling any raw meat, unwashed vegetables, or garbage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hand-Washing: What if I'm Not Near a Sink? | Keep an alcohol-based sanitizer for hands if a sink is unavailable. It should be at least 60% alcohol. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand-Washing How You Get Infected? | The main waycoldsget passed around is when someone who's sickcoughsor sneezes. Little droplets with germs land on places like doorknobs, telephones, and computer keyboards. Or the sick personcoughsor sneezes into their hands and then touches those objects.
Then you come along, happy and healthy, and touch that spot. N... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hand-Washing Why Hand Washing Works? | Some viruses -- tiny living things that causecolds-- can live on surfaces for hours. Regularhand washingis your best strategy to keep them from getting inside your body. And of course, if you're the one who's sick, washing up will keep you from spreading your germs.
There's some evidence behind this. A program called ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis? | Also called Hashimoto's disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease, a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks healthy or normal cells. In people with Hashimoto's, the immune system attacks the thyroid. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis? | The exact cause of Hashimoto's is not known, but many factors are believed to play a role. They include:
Genes.People who get Hashimoto's often have family members who have thyroid disease or otherautoimmune diseases. This suggests genes may play a role in who gets the disease.
Germs.A virus or bacteria may cause the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Risk Factors? | Here are some of the things that put you at a greater risk of Hashimoto's disease:
Gender.Hashimoto's affects about seven times as many women and people with female anatomy as men and people with male anatomy, suggesting that sex hormones may play a role. Furthermore, some women have thyroid problems during the first ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Symptoms? | Hashimoto's symptoms may be mild at first or take years to develop. The first sign of the disease is often an enlarged thyroid called a goiter. The goiter may cause the front of your neck to look swollen. A large goiter may make swallowing difficult. Other symptoms of an underactive thyroid due to Hashimoto's may inclu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Diagnosis? | Your doctor will check to see if you have a goiter. In addition, your doctor will likely order one or more of the following blood tests:
Hashimoto's tests
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH):This test checks a hormone called TSH, which is made by a small gland in the brain called thepituitary gland. When your body does... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Treatment? | Hashimoto's disease treatment depends on whether your thyroid is damaged enough to cause hypothyroidism. If youdon't have hypothyroidism, or only a very mild case, your doctor might not prescribe any medication but instead just monitor your symptoms and check yourthyroid hormonelevels. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dealing With a Hashimoto's Flare-Up? | Even if you're on hormone medication, you could get a flare-up of Hashimoto's. This could happen while your doctor is trying to work out the correct dose of your medicine or if you're not taking your pills regularly. It could also happen because of a physical or emotional trigger like:
• Lack of sleep
• Infection
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Complications? | If Hashimoto's thyroiditis is not treated, you may experience the following complications:
• Goiter. Your throat may look like it's got a stuck tennis ball inside it due to your enlarged thyroid.
• Heart problems.Low levels of thyroid hormones may cause high levels ofLDL (bad)cholesterolthat increases the risk of hea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hay Fever? | Hay feveris an allergic reaction to certain things. Common triggers include pollen, ragweed, and cats. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hay Fever When to Get Help? | See a doctor if:
• Your allergy symptoms are affecting your quality of life.
• Your hay fever does not go away.
• Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines don't help or have unpleasant side effects.
• You have other problems, like asthma, chronic sinus infections, or polyps in your nose.
Many people try to live without tr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hay Fever Do Your Homework? | Before you see the doctor, think about when and where your symptoms show up. For example:
• Tree pollens typically appear in early spring.
• Grasses shed pollen in late spring and summer.
• Ragweed makes pollen in the fall.
• Indoor allergies might get worse in winter.
• Indoor and outdoor molds, along with pet d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hay Fever Medications? | It may take several tries to ease your symptoms. First, you should stay away from triggers as much as you can. Second, you should take the medicines your doctor suggests or prescribes as directed. That will help them work better. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hay Fever Immunotherapy? | This treatment aims to make your body less reactive. It doesn't work for every allergen. It seems to help most with common environmental triggers.
The first step is to find out what you're allergic to. Your doctor will do this with a skin prick test or by injecting small doses of the allergen under your skin.
When yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hay Fever Stay Away From Triggers? | You can ease your allergy symptoms by avoiding or reducing your exposure to triggers. For seasonal allergies, you should:
• Stay indoors as much as possible during peak pollen counts and windy days. Ragweed is highest in the morning. Tree and grass pollens peak in the early evening.
• Close windows and use your air c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Headaches, Tension-type: What Are Tension Headaches? | Tension headaches are marked by dull pain, tightness, or pressure that can feel like a clamp squeezing your skull. Also called stress headaches, they’re the most common type for adults. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Headaches, Tension-type: What does a hypertension headache feel like? | There's no strong evidence that headaches from high blood pressure feel different from regular headaches. It can be hard to figure out if a headache is causing high blood pressure or if high blood pressure is causing the headache, as it can be a "chicken and the egg" situation. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Headaches, Tension-type the tension headache relief pressure points? | One pressure point is the skin between your thumb and pointer finger. Using your opposite hand, you can massage this part of your hand for 20 to 30 seconds or pinch and hold it until you feel better. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Headaches, Tension-type Tension Headache Symptoms? | Common symptoms include:
• Mild to moderate pain or pressure in the front, top, sides, or back of your head
• A headache that starts later in the day
• Feeling very tired
• Crankiness
• Trouble focusing
• Mild sensitivity to light or noise
• Muscle aches
• A tight band or vise (causing a squeezing pressure) on ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Headaches, Tension-type Tension Headache Causes? | There is no single cause of tension headaches, but they tend to run in families. Some people get them because of tight muscles in the back of the neck and scalp.
But, increased pain sensitivity, rather than muscle contractions, may be a key factor in causing tension headaches. This means that instead of muscle tension... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Headaches, Tension-type Tension Headache Risk Factors? | Up to 80% of adults in the U.S. get them from time to time. About 3% have chronic daily tension headaches. Women are twice as likely to get them as men.
Most people with episodic tension headaches have them no more than once or twice a month, but they can happen more often.
Many people with the chronic type have usua... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Headaches, Tension-type When to See Your Doctor? | See your doctor if you have frequent orsevere headachesor if they interfere with your daily life.
Call 911 for a sudden and severe headache that also causes your face to droop, causes weakness or numbness, or makes it hard to talk, see, or think. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Headaches, Tension-type Tension Headache Diagnosis? | Your doctor may diagnose you based only on your symptoms. They might ask you things such as:
• Where does your head hurt?
• What does the pain feel like?
• When do you have headaches?
• How long do they last?
• Do your headaches get in the way of your daily life?
• Do they keep you from sleeping?
• Are you under... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Headaches, Tension-type Tension Headache Treatment? | It’s best to treat tension headaches soon after they begin when the symptoms are still mild. The goal is to ease your pain and keep them from happening again.
Tension headache medications
Over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers are often the first treatments for tension headaches. People with the chronic kind can use some... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Headaches, Tension-type Tension Headache Relief? | The most effective way to deal with tension headaches is to prevent them from happening in the first place.Try these treatments to make your tension headaches less severe or less frequent. | local_scraped |
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