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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Headaches, Tension-type Tension Headaches vs. Migraines? | How do you tell them apart?
Tension headaches
• What do they feel like? Steady, mild to moderatepainthat doesn’t throb. It can ease or get worse over the course of the headache.
• Where do they hurt? It can hurt all over your head, but you’ll most likely feel a band of pain around your forehead, the base of your sku... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Headaches, Tension-type Takeaways? | Tension headaches are the most common type of headache for adults and can feel like dull, squeezing pain around your head. There are two types of tension headaches — episodic (happening fewer than 15 days a month) and chronic (happening more than 15 days a month). These headaches can last 30 minutes to several days. Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Headaches, Tension-type Tension Headache FAQs? | What are 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. | Headaches/Migraines: What Is a Secondary Headache? | For secondary headaches, another disease or condition is the cause. The headache is a symptom. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Headaches/Migraines: What Is Migraine? | Migraine is a neurologic disorder that often causes a strong headache. In many people, it happens in stages. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Headaches/Migraines: What Are Cluster Headaches? | Cluster headaches are a series of relatively short but very painful headaches every day for weeks or months at a time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Headaches/Migraines: What Are Tension Headaches? | Tension headaches are also called stress headaches, and they’re the most common type for adults. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Headaches/Migraines: What Are Hypnic Headaches? | Hypnic headache syndrome is a disorder that happens only while you’re asleep and mostly affects women over 50. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Headaches/Migraines Top Search Terms for Migraine & Headaches? | • Occipital Neuralgia
• Sinus Headache
• Ocular Migraine
• Cluster Headaches
• Tension Headache
• Migraine Symptoms
• Hemiplegic Migraine
• Abdominal Migraine
• Drugs for Migraine
• Types of Headaches
• Headache Remedies
• Migraine With Aura
• Treating Chronic Migraine with Botox
• Managing Acute Migraine ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Healing Touch Mind-Body Therapies? | Mind-body therapies are treatments that are meant to help the mind’s ability to affect the functions and symptoms of the body. Mind-body therapies use various approaches, including relaxation techniques, meditation, guided imagery, biofeedback, and hypnosis. Relaxation techniques can help alleviate discomfort related t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Healing Touch Acupuncture? | Although the World Health Organization currently recognizes more than 30 diseases or conditions that can be helped by acupuncture treatment, one of the main uses of acupuncture is for pain relief.
Sixteenth-century Chinese doctors believed that illness was due to an imbalance of energy in the body. In acupuncture, dis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Healing Touch Chiropractic Treatment and Massage? | Chiropractic treatment is the most common nonsurgical treatment for back pain. Improvements in people undergoing chiropractic manipulations were noted in some trials. However, the treatment's effectiveness in treating chronic back andneck painisn’t supported by compelling evidence from the majority ofclinical trials. F... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Therapeutic Touch and Reiki Healing? | Therapeutic touch andreikihealing are thought to help activate the self-healing processes of an individual and therefore reduce pain. Although these so called "energy-based" techniques do not require actual physical contact, they do involve close physical proximity between practitioner and patient.
In the past few yea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Healing Touch Dietary Approaches to Treating Pain? | Some people believe that changing dietary fat intake and/or consuming plant foods that contain anti-inflammatory agents can help ease pain by limitinginflammation.
A mostly rawvegetarian dietwas found helpful for some people with fibromyalgia, but this study was not randomized and was without a control group. One stud... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Healing Touch Nutritional Supplements? | There is some evidence indicating thatglucosaminesulfate andchondroitin sulfatemay be marginally effective for kneeosteoarthritis, but other studies have found no benefit at all. These natural compounds were found to be well-tolerated and safe.
Otherdietary supplements, such as fish oils, also showed some early eviden... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Healing Touch Herbal Remedies? | It has been difficult to draw conclusions about the effectiveness of herbs. If you decide to use herbal preparations to better manage your pain, it is of critical importance to share this information with your doctor. Some herbs may interact with drugs you are receiving for pain or other conditions and may harm your he... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Healing Touch Things to Consider? | Alternative therapies are not always benign. As mentioned, some herbal therapies can interact with othermedicationsyou may be taking. Always talk to your doctor before trying an alternative approach and be sure to tell all your doctors what alternative treatments you are using. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of Severe Hearing Loss? | If you lose hearing, either suddenly or over time, details of conversations may become fuzzy. Sounds will become muffled and gradually fade.
Depending on the cause of yourhearing loss, you may also have:
• Pain in one or both ears
• Dizzinessorvertigo
• Ringing in the ears, calledtinnitus
• Pressure or fullness in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Degrees of Hearing Impairment? | To find out how impaired your hearing is, your doctor may order a formal hearing test also known as an audiogram. It can show the degree of your hearing loss by looking at the range of decibels -- a measure of loudness -- you can hear.
• Normal hearing is in the range of 0 to 20 decibels. People with normal hearing ar... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Hearing Loss? | There are three main types of hearing loss:
Conductive hearing losshappens because of a problem in the ear canal, eardrum, or the middle ear that prevents sound from carrying well to the inner ear. Anear infection, trauma, a mass (cholesteatoma), fluid, or an object in the ear (such as wax buildup) can cause it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Severe Hearing Loss Causes? | When your hearing is normal, sound waves enter your outer ear and cause your eardrum and middle ear bones to vibrate. The sound waves then travel through your inner ear, which is a shell-shaped, fluid-filled tube called the cochlea. As the fluid moves, it sets in motion thousands of tiny hairs that convert the sound vi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Heart Failure? | Explore heart failure: its types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments to improve heart health and quality of life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Congestive Heart Failure: What Happens? | Congestive heart failure means the heart can't pump blood effectively, causing fluid buildup, swelling, and fatigue. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Are Heart Failure and Sleep Related? | Sleep is important, whether your heart is healthy or not. It helps your heart as well as your energy levels and overall health. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Does Your Body Try to Make Up for Heart Failure? | Heart failure doesn’t mean your heart has stopped; it means the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s oxygen needs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Problems Can Heart Failure Cause? | As your heart works harder, it may become weaker. Your body gets less oxygen, affecting organs like the lungs, kidneys, and liver. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Heart Failure? | • Congestive Heart Failure
• Edema
• Cardiac Cachexia
• End-Stage Heart Failure
• LVADs
• Heart Catheterization
• Blood Pressure and Heart Failure | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Do You Know About Your Heartbeat? | How much do you know about your heartbeat? Test your ticker knowledge with this WebMD quiz. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Heart Health? | • Chest Pain
• Stents
• Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure
• Enlarged Heart
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Heart Failure
• Heart Medications
• Angina
• Recovering After Heart Surgery | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Heartburn/GERD: What Is Heartburn? | Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Heartburn/GERD: What Is GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)? | Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder in which the stomach's contents flow back into the esophagus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Heartburn/GERD: Do I Have Heartburn or GERD? | A handy guide to help you tell the two apart. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Heartburn/GERD: What Is Acid Reflux? | Read more about the chronic condition with symptoms similar to heartburn. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Heartburn/GERD: How Is Heartburn Treated? | Your doctor may suggest antacids for occasional heartburn. Sometimes, more potent medications may be needed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Heartburn/GERD: How much impact does weight have on heartburn / GERD? | WebMD Expert Answers. Dr. William Balistreri reports from Digestive Disease Week 2013. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Heartburn/GERD: Is There a Link Between Heartburn Drugs and Dementia? | Are proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for heartburn, tied to dementia? Should you be concerned? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Heartburn/GERD? | • Esophageal Manometry
• Heartburn Causes
• Surgery for Heartburn
• Hiatal Hernia
• Barrett's Esophagus
• Heartburn Medications
• Silent Reflux
• Natural Heartburn Treatments | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you know if the teacher or school isn't a good fit? | A teacher who is critical and lacks patience will make most kids resist learning, but those children might get by. For achild with ADHD, it could derail an entire school year. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Educate Yourself? | It helps to be familiar with laws, regulations, and policies that can support your child:
Your child’s rights.Two federal laws are in place to make sure children with disabilities get a “free and appropriate education.” The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Getting Started at a New School? | Is your child starting middle or high school? Did you move over the summer? A big change like that can be hard for a child or teen with ADHD.
Make it easier by reaching out to the school before classes start. Help the new school match your child with the classes and teachers that fit their abilities and learning style... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hemophilia A? | Hemophilia A is a condition that keeps yourbloodfrom clotting the way it should. That means your body has problems stopping bleeding, both outside and inside your body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia A Causes? | Hemophilia A comes from your genes. You can inherit it from your parents. Or it can happen if a certain gene changes before you're born. This change is called a spontaneous mutation. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia A Symptoms? | The symptoms of hemophilia A depend on whether you have a mild, moderate, or severe case.
Mild hemophilia A.If you're in this group, you may have an episode of heavy bleeding:
• After you have surgery or another procedure, like having a tooth pulled
• After childbirth
• After a serious injury
• During your period | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia A Diagnosis? | If you have a family history of hemophilia and are pregnant, tests can tell if your baby has the disease. There are risks though, so you’ll want to talk to your doctor about testing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia A Treatment? | The kind of treatment you get depends on a lot of things, including how severe your condition is, how old you are, and your personal needs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Innovations in Hemophilia A Treatment? | Some new treatments are in clinical trials. If they're approved, they could help you manage your disease with fewer injections. Some might even cure hemophilia A.
One of the most promising treatments in the pipeline is gene therapy. It uses a virus to deliver a normal copy of the mutated gene to your liver cells. The ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia A Complications? | You may notice problems that stem from your hemophilia A, including:
• Bleeding in deep muscle.This can make your arms and legs swell. The swelling can press on your nerves and lead to numbness orpain.
• Joint damage.The same pressure frominternal bleedingcan affect your joints and cause severe pain. If you don’t tre... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How Hemophilia A Might Change Over Time? | The severity of hemophilia A doesn't change. Mild, moderate, or severe disease will stay that way your whole life. If your cells can't make clotting factor during childhood, they still won't make it when you're an adult. But your factor levels and how much you bleed can change slightly over time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia A Outlook? | Treatments for hemophilia A have improved a lot. They can help you lead a full and active life with the disease.
Your outlook depends on how much clotting factor your body makes and what other health conditions you have. About half of people with hemophilia A have the severe type, in which their body makes little to n... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia A What to Expect? | You can do a lot to help manage your hemophilia day to day. Keep up with your treatment, follow your doctor's advice, and do these four things:
1. Handle injuries correctly.Clean small cuts, scrapes, and injuries. Then apply pressure and a bandage. Serious injuries need medical attention.
2. Tell all your health care... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia A Information for Caregivers? | As a caregiver, you play an important role in helping your loved one manage hemophilia A. You can help your child get the right treatment and prevent bleeding problems. You'll be a better caregiver if you learn about hemophilia A, its symptoms, and how to treat it. Your child's doctor is a good person to ask about thes... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hemophilia B? | If your child hashemophilia, theirblooddoesn't clot like it should. If they have a cut, scrape, or other injury, they will bleed longer than other people do. The bleeding can happen both on the surface or inside their body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia B Causes? | Most people inherit it from their mother, who carries a faulty gene. But it can also happen when a gene changes (mutates) before birth. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia B Symptoms? | The two main symptoms are bleeding for longer than normal, and bruising easily.
Your child may have:
• Nosebleedsfor no apparent reason
• Lots of blood loss from small cuts
• Long-term bleeding in the mouth from biting down, or after atoothis removed
• Bleeding from a cut or injury that starts up again after stopp... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia B Getting a Diagnosis? | In the first 6 months of life, babies don’t fall or get hurt often, so an early diagnosis is rare. You may start noticing issues once your baby becomes more active. As they begin to crawl, they may get bumps and raisedbruises. There may be bleeding in the joints. Bruising and long-lasting bleeding from even small injur... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia B Treatment? | There is no cure, but you can manage the condition, and your child can enjoy an active life. They can get the factor IX their body doesn't make. This is called replacement therapy. With this treatment, doctors use a needle to put clotting factor IX into the bloodstream. The replacement protein can come from human blood... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia B Taking Care of Your Child? | Besides giving any factor replacement that may be needed, quickfirst aidis important when your child gets hurt. Clean any small cuts, scrapes, and injuries, and immediately apply pressure and a bandage. Serious injuries need medical attention.
Exerciseand keeping at a healthy weight are important, too. Working out hel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia B What to Expect? | With the right precautions and planning, your child can keep doing all the things they love to do.
See the doctor regularly, and make sure to follow the treatment plan. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemophilia B Getting Support? | For more information about hemophilia B, visit the web site of theNational Hemophilia Foundation. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Hereditary (HHT) Types of Nosebleeds? | Anosebleedcomes from the front of your nose (anterior) or the back of it (posterior).
• Anterior nosebleeds.The wall that separates your nostrils is called the septum. It has a lot ofbloodvessels that can break from a hit in the face or even a scratch of your fingernail. Most nosebleeds start in the lower part of the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Hereditary (HHT) Nosebleed Causes? | Most are spontaneous, meaning they happen unexpectedly and don’t have a known cause. But if you get nosebleeds a lot, there may be a reason you can pinpoint:
• Dry climates or dry, heated air that dries out the inside of your nose
• Picking your nose or rubbing it too hard
• An upper respiratory infection like acold... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Henoch-Schönlein Purpura? | Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a disease that inflames small blood vessels. Theinflammationcauses blood vessels in the skin, intestines, kidneys, and joints to start leaking. The main symptom is a raised rash with many small bruises on your legs or buttocks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Long Does Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Last? | In 94% of children and 89% of adults with IgA vasculitis, the disease goes away on its own. The rash and joint pain usually disappear after 4 weeks without causing any permanent damage. The rash comes back in one out of three people with IgA vasculitis within 4 to 6 months. Usually this rash is milder, there aren’t any... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP): Does HSP cause purple spots on the skin? | Purple bruise-like spots called purpura are the main symptom of IgA vasculitis. These spots form when the disease damages blood vessels under the skin and makes them leak. The rash can also look like small red spots. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) the difference between IgA nephropathy and IgA vasculitis? | IgA nephropathy is another autoimmune disease that involves IgA antibodies. In IgA nephropathy, IgA builds up in the tiny filtering blood vessels inside the kidneys and damages them. This damage makes the kidneys leak blood and protein into the urine. IgA nephropathy can lead to high blood pressure, chronic kidney dise... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP): Is HSP an autoimmune disease? | Yes. HSP is an autoimmune disease. It often happens after an infection like a cold or the flu. The immune system overreacts and damages blood vessels in many parts of the body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the triad of Henoch-Schönlein purpura? | The “triad” refers to three classic symptoms of HSP: red or purple bruises under the skin, belly pain, and joint pain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the hallmark of Henoch-Schönlein purpura? | The hallmark symptom of HSP is a bruise-like rash on the legs and other parts of the body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are risk factors for Henoch-Schönlein purpura? | Most people develop HSP after an upper respiratory or GI infection. Other possible risk factors include medicines, reactions to food, bug bites, and vaccines. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Symptoms? | The classic symptoms of HSP are a rash, joint pain and swelling, and belly pain. People who have kidney disease may also have symptoms like blood in the urine.
Before these symptoms begin, you may have a few weeks of fever,headache, and muscle aches and pains. Rarely, IgA vasculitis can affect other organs, such as th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Diagnosis? | Doctors start the diagnosis with a physical exam, looking for symptoms like a purplish rash, joint pain, and belly pain. These tests can help confirm the diagnosis and rule out other diseases with similar symptoms:
• Urinalysis. This test shows tiny amounts of blood or protein in the urine, which are signs of kidney d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Treatment? | There is no specific treatment for IgA vasculitis. The rash should go away on its own within 2 months. Your doctor may prescribeantibioticsif a bacterial infection could have caused IgA vasculitis.
Until HSP goes away, these treatments can help with specific symptoms:
Joint pain:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Complications? | HSP affects many parts of the body. In rare cases, it causes complications like:
• Kidney disease
• Kidney failure
• Bowel folding (intussusception)
• GI bleeding
• Bowel blockage
• Bleeding in the brain
• Seizures
• Nerve damage
• Fluid or bleeding in the lungs
• Twisting of the testicles (testicular torsion... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are When to Contact Your Doctor About Henoch-Schönlein Purpura? | Call your doctor if you have reddish-purple spots on your body or any other symptoms of HSP, especially if they happen after an upper respiratory infection. After you’ve had HSP, your doctor should monitor you with regular follow-up visits and tests. Call the doctor right away if your symptoms come back or you have new... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) Takeaways? | Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a disease that inflames blood vessels and causes bruise-like rashes to form on the body. The new name for HSP is IgA vasculitis. Pain relievers, corticosteroids, and other treatments can manage symptoms until the condition improves, which usually takes about 4 weeks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Henoch-Schönlein Purpura FAQs? | Is HSP an autoimmune disease? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hepatitis? | There are five kinds of hepatitis. Each has different causes, with one commonality: Hepatitis causes your liver to get inflamed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hepatitis: What Is the APRI Score? | APRI is short for aspartate aminotransferase to platelet ratio index. Doctors use it to to measure your liver health. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hepatitis: Who Can Donate a Liver? | If you want to donate part of your liver to someone who needs a new one, you'll need to check to see if you've got the right profile. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is the Hepatitis C Incubation Period? | During the incubation period, doctors may not be able to detect that you have hep C until weeks or months after you get the virus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Topics In Hepatitis? | • Hepatitis B (HBV)
• Hepatitis A (HAV)
• Hepatitis C (HCV)
• Jaundice
• Fatty Liver Disease
• Hepatomegaly
• Liver Function Test
• Hepatitis C Symptoms
• Autoimmune Hepatitis
• MELD Score
• Fulminant Hepatitis | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hepatocellular Carcinoma? | Hepatocellular carcinoma is a cancer that starts in your liver. It's different from "secondary" liver cancers, which have spread to the liver from other organs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatocellular Carcinoma Symptoms? | You might not have any symptoms when hepatocellular carcinoma is in an early stage. As the cancer grows, you may have one or more of these:
• Pain in the upper right part of your belly
• A lump or feeling of heaviness in your upper belly
• Bloating or swelling in your belly
• Loss of appetite and feelings of fullne... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatocellular Carcinoma Getting a Diagnosis? | Your doctor will give you a physical exam and may ask you questions like:
• Have you had any pain in your belly?
• Are you feeling weak or tired?
• Is your appetite down?
• Have you lost weight? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatocellular Carcinoma Questions for Your Doctor? | • Has my liver cancer spread?
• What treatment do you recommend?
• What are the side effects?
• What can help my pain and treatment side effects?
• What kind of follow-up care will I need? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment? | There are many treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma. It's a big decision, so work closely with your doctor to make the right plan for you.
Your choices may include:
Radiation.This uses high-energy rays to kill your cancer cells. Two types of radiation therapy can treat hepatocellular carcinoma:
• External: You'll... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatocellular Carcinoma Taking Care of Yourself? | While you're getting treatment, there are lots of things you can do to manage side effects and stay healthy.
Since chemotherapy can sometimes upset your stomach, you can try changing some of your eating habits. For instance, stay away from fried or spicy foods. You can also try eating five or six small meals a day rat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatocellular Carcinoma What to Expect? | For some people, treatment makes the cancer go away. For others, the cancer may not go away completely or may return. If that's the case, you may need regular treatment to keep it in check for as long as possible.
Your treatment to fight liver cancer may stop working. If that happens, you may want to focus on making s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hepatocellular Carcinoma Getting Support? | For more information on hepatocellular cancer, go to the web site of the American Cancer Society. You can find out how to join support groups in your area.
You can also learn how to take part in a clinical trial, which tests new drugs to see if they are safe and if they work. It's often a way for people to try new med... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is HER2-Positive Breast Cancer? | HER2-positivebreast canceris when breast cancer cells have a protein receptor called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). Normally, this protein helps breast cells grow, divide, and repair themselves. But sometimes, something goes wrong in the gene that controls the HER2 protein and your body makes too many... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How serious is HER2-positive breast cancer? | HER2-positive breast cancer is an aggressive and fast-growing form, but it is very treatable. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the life expectancy of a HER2-positive breast cancer patient? | Life expectancy varies based on the cancer stage. On average, 90% of people with HER2-positive breast cancer are still alive 5 years after their diagnosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is it better to be HER2-positive or negative? | HER2-positive breast cancers tend to grow and spread faster than HER2-negative ones, but they also respond better to treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the long-term treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer? | Treatment with targeted therapies, such as monoclonal antibodies plus chemo, may continue for a year. The goal of long-term treatment is to prevent the cancer from coming back. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of HER2-Positive Breast Cancer? | A lump in your breast that feels different from the area around it is the most common symptom of breast cancer.
Other symptoms of HER2-positive breast cancer can include:
• Breast swelling
• A change in its shape
• Skin irritation or dimpling
• Pain in the breast or nipple
• Redness or thickness of the nipple or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes and Risk Factors for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer? | Doctors don't know the exact causes of breast cancer. Experts think it may be caused by a combination of things, including your genes, environment, and lifestyle.
Some common risk factors for HER2-positive breast cancer are:
• Being female or assigned female at birth
• Having overweight or obesity
• Having dense br... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diagnosis of HER2-Positive Breast Cancer? | If you're diagnosed with breast cancer, the doctor will check if yours is HER2-positive. They'll probably give you one or more of these tests:
• The IHC test uses certain antibodies that identify the HER2 protein in a sample of breast cancer tissue.
• The FISH test uses fluorescent pieces of DNA that stick to the HER... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Questions for Your Doctor? | It can be hard to remember all the questions you’d like to ask the doctor during an appointment. Here are some to start with. You can also make a list of your own questions and take them with you.
• Where exactly is my cancer?
• How are you sure my cancer is HER2-positive?
• What stage is it?
• What are my treatmen... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Complications? | HER2-positive breast cancer can spread to other parts of the body. Metastatic breast cancer is the term for cancer that has spread. The HER2-positive type of breast cancer is aggressive, and it spreads faster than other breast cancer types.
Most often, HER2-positive breast cancer spreads to the:
• Bones
• Brain
• L... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Taking Care of Yourself? | Having breast cancer can be overwhelming. Remember, though: You're in control of your treatment decisions and how you live your life.
These tips can help you stay healthy while you get treatment:
Be as active as possible.While you might feel too tired to complete your usual jog or Pilates session, do what you can. Ev... | local_scraped |
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