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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Outlook for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer? | HER2-positive breast cancer is aggressive and it spreads faster than other breast cancer types. But new targeted therapies have made HER2-positive breast cancer easier to treat and survive.
Medications can reduce the chance of the cancer returning after treatment. And even if the cancer does come back, there are ways ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Prevention? | You can’t always prevent breast cancer, but some risk factors are under your control. These lifestyle changes might lower your odds of getting HER2-positive breast cancer:
• Do aerobic exercises on most days of the week.
• Eat a nutrient-rich diet that’s high in fruits and vegetables and low in red meat and processed... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Takeaways? | HER2-positive breast cancers have a protein that helps them grow. This type of breast cancer tends to be more aggressive and spreads faster than other types. But thanks to monoclonal antibodies and other new targeted therapies, people are surviving longer with this cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are HER2-Positive Breast Cancer FAQs? | How serious is HER2-positive breast cancer?
HER2-positive breast cancer is an aggressive and fast-growing form, but it is very treatable.
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 ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia? | Autoimmune hemolyticanemia(AIHA) is a rare type ofanemiathat is diagnosed in only about 1-3 people per 100,000. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Diagnosed? | Talk to your doctor if you think you might have anemia of any type. They’ll ask about your symptoms, any medications you take, and other important information. They may refer you to a hematologist, a doctor who specializes in blood diseases. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is the Prognosis for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia? | A 2022 study published in the European Journal of Haematology found that more than 80% of people diagnosed with primary AIHA and almost 70% of people diagnosed with secondary AIHA survive for at least a year. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Be Prevented? | There’s no guaranteed way to prevent AIHA. But your doctor can watch for early warning signs if you have any of the risk factors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the first sign of autoimmune hemolytic anemia? | Some people don’t have any symptoms, especially if red blood cell damage is mild or happens over time. Others have typical anemia symptoms like fatigue and weakness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is autoimmune hemolytic anemia contagious? | No. It’s an immune disorder, so you can’t pass it to others or get it from someone else. But the viruses that can lead to AIHA, like Epstein-Barr, are contagious. They spread through bodily fluids like semen, blood, and saliva. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can autoimmune hemolytic anemia be cured? | Since autoimmune hemolytic anemia is an autoimmune disease, there’s no way to cure it entirely. But it can be managed with medication, surgery, or a blood transfusion. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the different types of autoimmune hemolytic anemia? | There are two main types: warm AIHA and cold AIHA. They involve different types of antibodies and occur at different temperatures. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How is autoimmune hemolytic anemia diagnosed? | AIHA is diagnosed through blood tests. Your doctor will first start with a complete blood count, and if that’s abnormal, will run other blood tests from there. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the life expectancy of someone with autoimmune hemolytic anemia? | People with AIHA can have a normal life expectancy, but some may die earlier due to complications such as blood clots. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Risk Factors? | You’re more at risk for AIHA if:
• You have another autoimmune disease, like lupus.
• You have certain cancers, such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
• You take medications like methyldopa (Aldomet), penicillin, quinine (Qualaquin), and sulfonamides.
• You have or have had a virus like HIV, Epstein-Barr, or cytomeg... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Your Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Care Team? | Your medical team may include these health care professionals:
Primary care doctor.They provide routine day-to-day care and make sure you’re up-to-date on all necessary screening tests and vaccinations.
Hematologist.This doctor specializes in blood disorders. Many hematologists also specialize in treating blood cance... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Treatment? | You may not need treatment if your AIHA is mild. If an existing condition triggered AIHA, your doctor will treat that first. If a medication is the cause, you'll likely have to stop taking it. Your doctor will let you know if there’s another medication you can replace it with. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Stages of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia? | AIHA is unique among rare diseases because it doesn’t have specific stages. Symptoms can come on gradually or appear suddenly, triggering life-threatening anemia. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia? | Life with AIHA can be challenging, but there are steps you can take to make it easier. It’s especially important to focus on a healthy diet, exercise, and your overall mental health. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Support for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia? | The following organizations can provide more information about AIHA, along with support:
• National Organization for Rare Disorders
• MyAIHAteam
• wAIHA Warriors
• Foundation for Women and Girls with Blood Disorders | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hereditary Nonspherocytic Hemolytic Anemia (HNHA) Takeaways? | Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a rare type of anemia in which your body’s immune system attacks and destroys red blood cells faster than your bone marrow can make new ones. There are two main types: warm AIHA, which is the most common, and cold AIHA, or CAD. If left untreated, AIHA can lead to complications like... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia FAQs? | What are the different types of autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
There are two main types: warm AIHA and cold AIHA. They involve different types of antibodies and occur at different temperatures.
How is autoimmune hemolytic anemia diagnosed?
AIHA is diagnosed through blood tests. Your doctor will first start with a comp... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Hiatal Hernia? | A hiatal hernia is when your stomach bulges up into your chest through an opening in your diaphragm, the muscle that separates the two areas. The opening is called the hiatus, so this condition is called a hiatus hernia. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are three signs of hiatal hernia? | Three signs you might have a hiatal hernia are heartburn, regurgitation of food or liquids into your mouth, and backflow of stomach acid into your esophagus (acid reflux). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is hiatal hernia a serious condition? | Not usually. But a large hernia can become serious. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How does a hiatal hernia feel? | It varies, and you might have nopainat all. But if you do, you might feel pain in your chest or abdomen. You might feel it when you bend over, cough, or lift something heavy. You may feel hernia pain related to acid reflux. That can be high or low in your chest and feel like burning or even a heart attack. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hiatal Hernia Symptoms? | Many people with hiatal hernia don’t notice any symptoms. Others may have:
• Heartburn from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Chest pain
• Bloating
• Burping
• Trouble swallowing
• Bad taste in the mouth
• An upset stomach andvomiting
• Backflow of food or liquid from the stomach into the mouth
Shortnes... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hiatal Hernia Causes? | Doctors don’t know why most hiatal hernias happen. Causes might include:
• Being born with a larger hiatal opening than usual
• Injury to the area
• Changes in your diaphragm as you age
• A rise in pressure in your belly, resulting from pregnancy, obesity,coughing, lifting something heavy, or straining on the toile... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hiatal Hernia Risk Factors? | Hiatal hernias happen more often in women, people who are overweight, and people older than 50. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hiatal Hernia Diagnosis? | To diagnose a hiatal hernia, your doctor may do tests including:
• Barium swallow.You drink a liquid that shows up on an X-ray so your doctor can get a better look at your esophagus and stomach.
• Endoscopy.Your doctor puts a long, thin tube called an endoscope down your throat. A camera on the end shows the inside o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hiatal Hernia Surgery? | Hiatal hernia surgery has a 90% success rate. You'll likely be able to stop medications and have no more acid reflux after hiatal hernia surgery. But studies show that up to 50% of hiatal hernias eventually return after surgery, usually after many years. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hiatal Hernia Lifestyle Changes and Home Remedies? | Some changes to your daily life can help withacid reflux symptoms. They include:
• Don’t exercise or lie down for 3 or 4 hours after you eat.
• Avoid acidic foods such as orange juice, tomato sauce, and soda.
• Limit fried and fatty foods, alcohol, vinegar, chocolate, and caffeine.
• Eat smaller meals (four or five... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hiatal Hernia Types? | There are two main types of hiatal hernias:
Sliding hiatal hernias (Type 1).Your esophagus (food pipe) usually goes through the hiatus and attaches to your stomach. But in a sliding hiatal hernia, your stomach and the lower part of your esophagus slide up into your chest through thediaphragm. About 95% of all hiatal h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hiatal Hernia Takeaways? | • A hiatal hernia is when your stomach bulges up into your chest through an opening in your diaphragm.
• Hiatal hernias happen more often in women, people who are overweight, and people older than 50.
• Most people don’t notice symptoms of a hiatal hernia and don’t need treatment.
• Doctorsdon’t know why most hiatal... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hiatal Hernia FAQs? | What are three signs of hiatal hernia?
Three signs you might have a hiatal hernia are heartburn, regurgitation of food or liquids into your mouth, and backflow of stomach acid into your esophagus (acid reflux).
Is hiatal hernia a serious condition?
Not usually. But a large hernia can become serious.
How does a hiat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Hiccups? | Once is funny, twice is hilarious, and anything more than that is usually just annoying. We’ve all had them, but do you actually know where they come from? They’re hiccups, and they’re the strange little sounds that can escape from your mouth without warning. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why do I keep getting hiccups? | Most of the time, there's no noticeable reason for your hiccups, but heightened emotions (such as fright and excitement), stress, and eating and drinking can all trigger hiccups. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How often is too often for hiccups? | If your hiccups come and go frequently and impact your quality of life, you should have them checked out. If you get transient hiccups often, it helps to eat and drink more slowly, eat smaller meals, limit carbonated drinks and alcohol, and avoid very hot or very cold foods. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | When should hiccups be a concern? | See your doctor if your hiccups last longer than 2 days or if they interfere with sleep, eating, and breathing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is it OK to lie down with hiccups? | Hiccups during sleep are rare. However, if your hiccups interfere with your sleep or breathing, contact your doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long do hiccups last? | Transient hiccups only last for a minute or two and usually go away without any remedy. Persistent hiccups can impact you for days, weeks, or months. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Where should I rub to get rid of hiccups? | Closing your eyes and gently pressing on your eyeballs is one folk remedy for stopping hiccups. Touching certain pressure points on your body (acupressure) may help too. Do one of these techniques or all of them one at a time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Hiccups? | Hiccups are typed by how long they last.
Transient hiccups
These are the types of hiccups everyone gets, which are several seconds or minutes long. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Get Rid of Hiccups? | If you’re hoping that hanging upside down or having a friend scare you will get your hiccups to stop, there’s no scientific proof that these remedies work.
Home remedies
If your hiccups don't stop after a few minutes, some experts believe holding your breath or breathing into a paper bag will help. Both techniques ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hiccups Complications? | It's rare to have any lasting or harmful complications from hiccups. However, ongoing hiccups can cause persistent discomfort, difficulty eating, reflux, low carbon dioxide levels in your blood, loss of sleep, slow wound healing, and mental health issues. An even rarer complication of particularly forceful hiccups is s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hiccups Takeaways? | Most times, hiccups end as quickly as they begin. But sometimes, hiccups can last longer and interfere with eating, sleeping, breathing, swallowing, or talking. Hiccups are caused by irritation or damage to a set of nerves that help your diaphragm to contract, including the vagus and phrenic nerves, which are the part ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hiccups FAQs? | How often is too often for hiccups?
If your hiccups come and go frequently and impact your quality of life, you should have them checked out. If you get transient hiccups often, it helps to eat and drink more slowly, eat smaller meals, limit carbonated drinks and alcohol, and avoid very hot or very cold foods.
When s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? | Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes painful bumps under your skin in the hair roots and near sweat glands. It’s also known as acne inversa. The bumps can get infected. When that happens, pockets form under your skin and fill with pus. They can smell bad when they break open. Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Common Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? | It affects about 1 in 100 people. For those who have this condition, it usually starts between puberty and age 40 -- most often between ages 21 to 29. Women are three times more likely to have it than men are. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can You Live a Normal Life With Hidradenitis Suppurativa? | You may have to manage your HS throughout your life, but with treatment and support you can live a normal life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the main cause of hidradenitis? | Its cause is unknown. A combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors likely play a role in its development. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What clears up hidradenitis suppurativa? | There's no cure. But there are various treatments, lifestyle habits, and diets that may help. Your doctor will help you make a treatment plan that works best for you. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hidradenitis Suppurativa Causes? | Doctors aren't sure what causes hidradenitis suppurativa, but it’s probably a combination of your genes, hormones, and the environment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hidradenitis Suppurativa Common Sites? | Blockages in this condition usually happen in areas where you have hair or where your skin rubs together, such as:
• Under your arms
• In your groin
• Between your buttocks
• Between your thighs
• Under yourbreasts
• In the folds of your stomach
• On the nape of your neck
• Behind yourears | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosis? | Your doctor will check your skin and make a diagnosis based on where the bumps and pockets are and how often you have them.
They may also ask you things like:
• How long ago did your symptoms begin?
• Are they painful?
• Have you had these symptoms before?
• Have any close relatives had this problem?
You probably... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hidradenitis Suppurativa Questions for Your Doctor? | • How mild or severe is my HS?
• What treatments are available? Which do you recommend?
• Should I take anantibiotic? What about other medications?
• Could these medications cause side effects?
• Will I need surgery?
• What lifestyle changes should I make to improve my illness?
• Should I lose weight?
• If my sy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stages? | HS is divided into three stages, based on how severe it is, called Hurley stages.
• Hurley stage I:A single or multiple isolated bumps with no sinus tracts
• Hurley stage II:Multiple bumps with somesinustracts and scarring
• Hurley stage III:Multiple bumps with a lot of sinus tracts and scars involving an entire are... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment? | There's no cure for HS.It's an ongoing skin condition you may need to manage for years. The right treatments can ease your symptoms and help prevent flares.
Your treatment will be based on how severe your case is. You and your doctor might have to try multiple treatments to find the one that works best for you.
Treat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lifestyle Changes for Hidradenitis Suppurativa? | Try these tips to make your HS less severe and slow outbreaks.
Lose extra weight.This can ease your symptoms by making your skin rub together less.
Quit smoking.Not only does this cut your risk of cancer andheart disease, but it can make your HS less severe. Talk to your doctor about programs that can help you break ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diet? | More research is needed to know how diet affects your HS. There's no specific HS diet, but whatwhat you eat and drink can help lessen or worsen your condition. The best diet for your HS may be different than what's best others with the condition.
However, some studies suggest these might help:
Weight loss diet:Weight... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hidradenitis Suppurativa Complications? | HS that is severe or isn’t treated can have complications over time, including:
• Deep pockets of infection (abscesses)
• Trouble moving because of scar tissue
• Hollow passages inside your body (fistulas)
• Lymph node problems
• Arthritis
• A skin cancer calledsquamous cell carcinoma
• Depression and isolation | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hidradenitis Suppurativa Myths? | Some common myths about HS are:
It's rare.HS is more common than previously thought. It affects 1%-4% of people in the world. You're more likely to have HS if you're a biological female, Black, a late adolescent, a young adult, or have a family history of HS. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hidradenitis Suppurativa Outlook? | HS can last for years, but early treatment can help you feel better and lower the risk of flare-ups.
In severe cases, hidradenitis suppurativa can get worse and cause scars. Surgery can help, although the disease comes back about one-third of the time. It's still important to keep up with lifestyle changes that can ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hidradenitis Suppurativa Takeaways? | • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes painful bumps under your skin in the hair roots and near sweat glands.
• HS is also known asacneinversa.
• HS affects about 1 in 100 people.
• HS usually starts between puberty and age 40, most often between ages 21 and 29.
• You're mor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hidradenitis Suppurativa FAQs? | What is the main cause of hidradenitis?
Its cause is unknown. A combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors likely play a role in its development.
What clears up hidradenitis suppurativa?
There's no cure. But there are various treatments, lifestyle habits, and diets that may help. Your doctor will he... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Altitude Sickness? | The pressure of the air that surrounds you is called barometric or atmospheric pressure. When you go to higher altitudes, this pressure drops and there is less oxygen available. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who Gets Altitude Sickness? | Anyone can develop altitude sickness, no matter how fit, young, or healthy they are -- even Olympic athletes can get it. In fact, being physically active at a high elevation makes you more likely to get it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | High Altitude Illness: How is Mountain Sickness Treated? | If you get aheadacheand at least one other symptom linked to altitude sickness within a day or two of changing your elevation, you might have altitude sickness. For mild symptoms, you can try staying at your current altitude to see if your body adjusts. Rest, keep warm, and have plenty of liquids. Don’t go any higher u... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Can Altitude Sickness Be Prevented? | The best way you can lower your chance of getting altitude sickness is through acclimatization. That means you let your body slowly get used to the changes in air pressure as you travel to higher elevations. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Could Blood Pressure Medication Increase Your Wet AMD Risk? | Could the medication you take for hypertension be affecting your vision? Explore the potential link between blood pressure medicine and an increased risk of wet AMD. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is High Blood Pressure? | Learn about the basics of blood pressure and high blood pressure: an overview of risk factors, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Are There High Blood Pressure Warning Signs? | Nearly one-third of people with high blood pressure don't know it. That’s because it doesn’t have symptoms unless it’s severe. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): What Is Secondary Hypertension? | In some people, high blood pressure is caused by another disease. Find out whether you may have secondary hypertension. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Top Search Terms for Hypertension? | • High Blood Pressure Warning Signs
• Low Blood Pressure
• Hypertension Drugs
• High Blood Pressure Diagnosis
• Tests For High Blood Pressure
• Secondary Hypertension
• Preeclampsia
• Dash Diet For High Blood Pressure | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | High Potassium: What Do You Know About Hyperkalemia? | Hyperkalemia means you have too much potassium in your blood. Learn what causes it, how it affects your body, and how to reduce your potassium level. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are High Potassium Your Heart and Other Muscles? | One key job for potassium involves the electrical signals sent by muscles. It lets them contract properly. If you have a low potassium level, you can get muscle weakness and cramps.Because it's a muscle, your heart needs potassium. It helps cells send the right electrical signals so that the heart pumps correctly. Havi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Potassium and Your Kidneys? | Normally, the kidneys are your body’s exit ramp for excess potassium, sending it out in urine. But in people with chronic kidney disease, potassium may build up and levels can become dangerously high. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Potassium and Your Nerves and Brain? | Potassium helps your nerves fire properly so that they respond to stimulation. Again, this happens via electrical signals that travel from cell to cell.As part of the nervous system, your brain also needs potassium. The mineral allows brain cells to communicate, both with each other and with cells that are farther away... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are High Triglycerides Understanding Cholesterol? | To understand how cholesterol can lead to diseases, it helps to understand how cholesterol works.
There are different types of cholesterol:
• Low-density-lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or “bad” cholesterol. When your LDL cholesterol levels are too high, your arteries can become too narrow and get blocked. This can ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are High Triglycerides Cholesterol and Coronary Heart Disease? | The main risk from high cholesterol is coronary heart disease, which can lead to death from a heart attack. If your cholesterol level is too high, cholesterol can build up in the walls of your arteries. Over time, this buildup -- called plaque -- causes arteries to harden and can restrict blood flow (atherosclerosis). ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are High Triglycerides Cholesterol and Stroke? | Cholesterol plaques don’t just line your blood vessels in and around your heart. They also narrow certain arteries that lead to your brain. If a vessel carrying blood to the brain is blocked completely, you could have astroke. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are High Triglycerides Cholesterol and Peripheral Vascular Disease? | In addition to your heart and your brain, cholesterol plaque can cause symptoms in your legs and other areas outside of your heart and brain (peripheral vascular disease). Your legs and feet are the most common places to notice symptoms. You might notice cramps in your calves when you walk that get better with rest. Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are High Triglycerides Cholesterol and Diabetes? | If you have diabetes, that can upset the balance between levels of HDL, or “good” cholesterol, and LDL or “bad”cholesterol.
People with diabetes tend to have LDL particles that stick to arteries and damage blood vessel walls more easily. Glucose (a type of sugar) attaches to your lipoproteins, which are particles that... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure? | There's a link between high cholesterol and high blood pressure, orhypertension. High cholesterol seems to trigger inflammation and the release of certain hormones that causes blood vessels to tighten up. When that happens, it's called “endothelial dysfunction." Your blood pressure goes up because your heart has to wor... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are High Triglycerides Cholesterol and Erectile Dysfunction? | Erectile dysfunction is when a person can’t achieve or maintain an erection during sex. Over the long term, high cholesterol seems to trigger a narrowing of the smaller blood vessels of the penis when they should be stretching to allow more blood for an erection. In addition, when you have too much LDL cholesterol, it ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | High-Protein Diets: Do They Work? | Lose weight while eating steak, burgers, cheese, and bacon? High-protein, low-carb plans like Atkins and the Zone can work. But you should consider the pros and cons before you decide to try one. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | High-Protein Diet Slideshow: Too Good to Be True? | Lose weight while eating steak, burgers, cheese, and bacon? High-protein, low-carb plans like Atkins and the Zone can work. But you should consider the pros and cons before you decide to try one. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | High-Protein Diet Slideshow: How Much Protein? | Women need at least 50 grams of protein a day -- men about 60 grams per day. With a high-protein diet, it can be much more than that. This extra protein can come from beans, meat, nuts, grains, eggs, seafood, cheese or vegetarian sources like soy. These diets often restrict carbs like cereals, grains, fruits, and possi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do High-Protein Diets Work? | When you cut out carbohydrates, you lose weight quickly because you lose water. Then, with no extra carbs, the body begins burning more fat for fuel. This can lead toketosis, which may make losing weight easier because you feel less hungry. Ketosis may cause temporary headaches, irritability,nausea, bad breath and slee... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hip Dysplasia, Congenital Transient Synovitis? | If your child has this common cause of hip pain, they may limp and tell you their hip hurts after sitting for a long time. They'll also walk with their toes pointed outward. They may walk on the tips of their toes, havekneeor thigh pain, or refuse to walk if thepainis very bad. Yourbabywill cry when you move their hipj... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hip Dysplasia, Congenital Hip Dysplasia? | Atbabywell visits, doctors check the movements of yourbaby’s hips. This is because in some babies, one or both hips didn't develop quite right. Some babies are born with the problem. Others have it after they’re born.
It’s more common in girls. Doctors think the hormones babies get in the womb may relax the hips too m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hip Dysplasia, Congenital Arthritis? | Different kinds of it can cause hip pain in children. The most common type isjuvenile idiopathic arthritis(JIA). If your child has it, they may feel stiffness or have swelling in more than one joint. Their hips may be stiff as well. Your child may also have an unusual walk or have afeverfor unknown reasons.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hip Dysplasia, Congenital Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease? | If the rounded top of the thighbone (femoral head) that fits into the hip socket (pelvis) doesn’t get enoughblood, the bone is more likely to break. It also won’t heal as well as a healthybonewould. This can cause your child to limp or have sudden pain in the hip, knee, or thigh.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hip Dysplasia, Congenital Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis? | This is a fracture along the growth plate under the ball joint in the hip. It's kind of like ice cream falling off the cone. This causes pain, sometimes in the hip but other times in the thigh or knee. Sometimes, your child may need crutches. Other times, they can’t walk or move their leg because the pain is so severe.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hip Dysplasia, Congenital Infections? | A number of them cancause painin your child’s hip. This may make them limp or give them trouble walking. One condition, calledseptic arthritis, can cause painful hip swelling and redness. It may be caused by bacteria (like astaph infection), a virus, or even afungus. Otherbacterial infectionsorLyme disease(which your c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hip Dysplasia, Congenital Other Causes? | Sometimes, an injury can cause hip pain. In rare cases, a tumor in the hip can cause it as well. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hip Dysplasia, Congenital When to See the Doctor? | If pain is severe or it stops your child from walking, take them to the doctor right away. Your child may need a blood test, X-ray, orMRI. Once the doctor figures out what’s causing the problem, they’ll offer a treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Happens When You Have a Hip Fracture? | A hip fracture is a break in the top quarter of the thighbone, which is also called the femur. It can happen for lots of reasons and in many ways. Falls -- especially those to the side -- are among the most common causes. Some hipfracturesare more serious than others, but most are treated with surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hip Fracture: Who’s Most at Risk? | Each year about 300,000 Americans -- most of them over age 65 -- break a hip. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hip Fracture: What’s the Treatment? | Usually, you’ll need surgery. The type depends on the kind of fracture you have, your age, and your overall health. But first, your doctor will likely order a number of tests, like blood and urine, chest X-rays, and anelectrocardiogram(EKG). | local_scraped |
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