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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hip Fracture Symptoms? | You’ll probably have a lot ofpain in your hipor groin. You may be unable to walk. Yourskinaround the injury may also swell, get red orbruise. Some people with hip fractures can still walk. They might just complain of vague pain in their hips, butt, thighs, groin or back.
If your doctor thinks you’ve got a broken hip, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hirsutism? | Hirsutism is a condition in womenand people assigned female at birth (AFAB) that causesa lot of hair growth. The hair typically grows in areas where it usually appears in men or people assigned male at birth (AMAB). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you get rid of hirsutism? | There are treatments to help slow down your hair growth and lessen unwanted hair. But no therapies will make the hair completely go away. You will need continuing treatment if you want to address your symptoms. Most people find an effective therapy that they can use as a long-term fix. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | At what age does hirsutism start? | Hirsutism can start at any age, but most people start having symptoms during puberty. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What makes hirsutism worse? | Having obesity can make your body produce more androgen, which could make hirsutism worse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What happens if hirsutism is left untreated? | If left untreated, hirsutism can contribute to mental health problems like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, poor body image, and more. Because hirsutism could be due to underlying health conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and Cushing’s syndrome, not treating it may cause your symptoms to worsen and increase... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you fix hirsutism naturally? | You can manage hirsutism naturally by making lifestyle and diet changes that may help reduce your androgen levels. For example, you can eat more antioxidant-rich foods like blueberries, tomatoes, bell peppers, lean meat, and foods cooked with healthy oils like olive oil, reduce your intake of refined foods and red meat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hirsutism Symptoms? | With hirsutism, extra hair will grow on your:
• Face
• Chest
• Lower stomach
• Inner thighs
• Back | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Hirsutism? | Having high levels of male hormones (called androgens) can cause hirsutism. It's normal for women's bodies to make androgens, and low levels don't cause excess hair growth. But when these amounts are too high, they can cause hirsutism and other things, such asacne, a deep voice, and small breasts.
Sometimes, a person’... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Risk Factors for Hirsutism? | Women and people AFAB are most likely to develop hirsutism. A few other things can make hirsutism more likely, including:
• Family history. Some conditions that run in families and affect your hormones can cause hirsutism.
• Ancestry. People of Mediterranean, Hispanic, South Asian, or Middle Eastern descent are more ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hirsutism Diagnosis? | Your doctor will look at your hair growth and check for any other signs of hirsutism, such as acne. They might rule out other conditions with tests such as:
• Blood tests to check your hormone levels
• Ultrasoundto look at your ovaries and uterus
• X-rayor CT scanto examine your adrenal glands
• MRI of the brain
•... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hirsutism Treatment? | If you have more facial or body hair than you want, there are several ways you can remove it:
Weight loss.If you’re not at a healthy weight and drop pounds, your body may make fewer male hormones.
Shaving.You can remove unwanted hair easily with a razor or electric shaver. You may need to shave daily to avoid stubble... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Complications of Hirsutism? | Hirsutism can cause emotional distress. People with the condition can have a poor self-image due to the unwanted hair. You may even have symptoms of depression oranxiety. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hirsutism Prevention? | You may be able to lessen your chances of getting hirsutism, depending on the cause. If you have PCOS, here are some ways to lower your risk:
• Eat a healthy, low-calorie diet.
• Lose weight.
• Exerciseregularly.
Talk to your doctor if you take medicines that can cause hirsutism. You may be able to adjust some of t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hirsutism Takeaways? | Hirsutism causes excessive hair growth, mainly in women and people AFAB. Though the symptoms of this condition can feel embarrassing, there are treatments available if you want to lessen the amount of facial and body hair. Talk to your doctor if you think you might have hirsutism. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hirsutism FAQs? | How do you get rid of hirsutism?
There are treatments to help slow down your hair growth and lessen unwanted hair. But no therapies will make the hair completely go away. You will need continuing treatment if you want to address your symptoms. Most people find an effective therapy that they can use as a long-term fix.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis? | You may know that whiteblood cellsare your body’s infection fighters. But if your body makes too much of a type of immune cell called histiocytes, they can cause tumors, lesions, and other tissue damage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Histiocytosis X Symptoms? | LCH can show up on many places on your body, but most often on yourskinand bones. It can affect any organ, including yourlungs,liver,brain,spleen, orlymph nodes.
In about 8 out of 10 people, LCH leads to tumors called granulomas in the skull and in other bones. That cancause painand swelling, and sometimes it can frac... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Histiocytosis X Diagnosis? | Your doctor will know if you have LCH after a tissuebiopsy. That’s when a specialist called a pathologist views the sample under a microscope for specific proteins and other markers of the disease.
In addition to thephysical exam, your doctors may order other tests based on your symptoms:
• X-rays of yourlungsand bon... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Histiocytosis X Causes? | We don’t know all the reasons why some people get LCH. About half of the people with the disorder have a faulty gene that makes the Langerhans immune cells grow out of control. That genetic mutation happens after birth, which means you usually won’t get LCH from your parents.
Researchers suspect that other things may ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Histiocytosis X Treatments? | As with some types ofcancer, doctors sometimes treat LCH withchemotherapy. Many people with the disorder get care fromcancerspecialists like oncologists and hematologists. But unlike most cancers, limited forms of LCH sometimes spontaneously go away on their own.
Beside chemotherapy, options for treatment include:
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hives Causes? | There are several types of hives, including:
Acute urticaria.These are hives that last less than 6 weeks. The most common causes are foods, medications, and infections. Insect bites and diseases may also be responsible.
The most common foods that cause hives are nuts, chocolate, fish, tomatoes, eggs, fresh berries, a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hives Symptoms? | With an outbreak of hives, you may notice:
• Raised welts of varying sizes on the skin
• Welts that are reddish in color (this may be harder to see on dark skin)
• The welts itch intensely, often at night
• Welts come and go over minutes or hours
You may also have angioedema, symptoms of which include:
• Puffy fa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hives and Contact Dermatitis? | Contact dermatitis is a painful or itchy rash you get after your skin touches something you're allergic to (allergic contact dermatitis) or that's otherwise irritating to your skin (irritant contactdermatitis). It's not the same as hives. But sometimes, people with contact dermatitis also get hives after they come into... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hives Diagnosis? | Your doctor will need to ask many questions to determine the possible cause of hives. Because there are no specific tests for hives or the associated swelling of angioedema, testing will depend on your medical history and a thorough exam. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hives Treatment? | The best treatment of hives is to find and remove the trigger, but this isn't easy. Your doctor usually prescribes antihistamines to provide relief from symptoms. Antihistamines work best if you take them on a regular schedule to stop hives from forming in the first place.
Chronic hives may be treated with antihistami... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hives Takeaways? | Hives are itchy welts that can appear anywhere on your skin and sometimes last minutes or days. They may be a sign of serious issues, especially if you have trouble breathing. Hives happen when your body releases histamine due to various triggers, such as foods, drugs, insect bites, or infections. Treatment involves av... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | HLHS: What Is Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome? | Sometimes during pregnancy, the left side of a baby'sheartdoesn't grow the way it should. This causes a rare defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). About 1,000 babies are born with it in the U.S. each year. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are HLHS Cause? | Doctors don't know why HLHS happens, but it does run in families. Some experts think that what the mother eats, drinks, or comes into contact with during pregnancy may also increase the risk that their baby will have HLHS. This might include smoking or drinking alcohol or not taking a prenatal vitamin with folic acid. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are HLHS Symptoms and Diagnosis? | Heart defects can show up on an ultrasound during the second trimester of pregnancy. So some parents find out about it before their babies are born.
In other cases, HLHS is found a few days after the baby's born. The signs include:
• Being sleepy or not wanting to move
• Cold hands and feet
• Fast breathing or diff... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are HLHS Treatment? | It's important that HLHS is diagnosed and treated right away. If not, your baby's organs won't get enough blood. That can make them go into shock. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are HLHS Outlook? | Your child will need lifelong care from a heart doctor (cardiologist) who specializes in birth defects. Your child also probably will need more surgery, and there's a good chance that they may have other heart problems, such as irregular heart rhythms andblood clots.
An infant who has surgery to rebuild their heart ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hodgkin's Disease: What Is Hodgkin Lymphoma? | Hodgkin lymphoma, also known asHodgkin's disease, is a type oflymphoma, acancerof the lymphatic system. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart Ventricular Septal Defect Overview? | Ventricular septal defect is a hole in the wall between the right and left ventricles of theheart. This abnormality usually develops before birth and is found most often in infants.
• The ventricles are the 2 lower chambers of the heart. The wall between them is called the septum. A hole in the septum is called a sept... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart Ventricular Septal Defect Causes? | No one knows what causes ventricular septal defects, but they probably come from a malformation of the heart that occurs while the infant is developing in the womb.
• There may be just one hole or several holes in the septum.
• The septum itself is divided into multiple areas, including the membranous part, the muscu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart Ventricular Septal Defect Symptoms? | Small holes in the ventricular septum usually produce no symptoms but are often recognized by the child's health care provider when a loud heart murmur along the left side of the lower breast bone or sternum is heard. Large holes typically produce symptoms 1-6 months after an infant’s birth. The left ventricle begins t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart When to Seek Medical Care? | Any of the following should be reported to your child's health care provider:
• Poor weight gain or slowing of weight gain in the first months of life
• Unusual behavior
• Any of the other symptoms noted in the previous section
An immediate visit to the nearest hospital emergency department is warranted if you noti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart Exams and Tests? | If a ventricular septal defect is noted before your baby leaves the hospital, several tests may be ordered before discharge.
• Anechocardiogram(anultrasoundpicture of the heart), achest X-ray, and blood tests may be taken.
• You will be asked to follow up with your child's primary care provider, and you will have to ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart Ventricular Septal Defect Treatment? | In some children with ventricular septal defect, the defect will close on its own as the child grows. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart Medical Treatment? | If a larger ventricular septal defect is causing symptoms, your child's health care provider may prescribe medication.
• Which medication is prescribed depends on the severity of symptoms.
• The goal of therapy is to reduce the symptoms of congestive heart failure, such as poor growth and development, weight loss and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart Medications? | • Vasodilators: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers are used to decrease the workload on the left ventricle.
• Digoxin(Lanoxin)increases the strength of the heart muscle to deal with the greater blood volume.
• Diuretics such as Lasix(furosemide)orspironolactonehelp remove excess... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart Surgery? | Larger ventricular septal defects do not close as the child grows. If it does not close, closing the heart surgically is necessary.
• Surgical closure is typically done before the child begins preschool.
• Surgery is indicated if medications do not work in the first few months or years of life, especially if the chil... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart Next Steps - Follow-Up? | • Regular office visits and echocardiograms are required to continually reassess the ventricular septal defect.
• The child's weight and length/height will be checked often. Feeding and activity levels should be assessed routinely.
• Routine antibiotic use is warranted for dental surgery and any invasive procedure. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart Prevention? | Women can do nothing duringpregnancyto prevent their babies from developing a ventricular septal defect. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart Outlook? | During the growth of a child, the defect may become smaller and close on its own.
• Twenty to 25% of all ventricular septal defects close by age 3 without medical intervention.
• Children who show no symptoms and are being monitored by a primary care provider do not have to restrict their activities. Children with mi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart For More Information? | American Heart AssociationNational Center7272 Greenville AvenueDallas, TX 75231 | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart Web Links? | MedlinePlus,Ventricular septal defectAmerican Heart Association,Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hole in the Heart Synonyms and Keywords? | ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect,congenital heart defect, heart murmur,hole in the heart,leaking heart,left to right shunt,shunting,VSD,aortic regurgitation,endocarditis,pulmonary hypertension | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | When Should I Call My Doctor About My Blood Sugar? | Ask your doctor about your target blood sugar range, and make a plan for how to handle blood sugar readings that are either too high or too low and when to call your doctor. Learn about the symptoms of high orlow blood sugar, and know what you can do if you begin to have symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Record My Blood Sugar Test Results? | Keep good records of any blood, urine, or ketone tests you do. Most glucose monitors also have a memory. Your records can alert you to any problems or trends. These test records help your doctor make any needed changes in your meal plan, medicine, or exercise program. Bring these records with you every time you see you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Should I check my blood sugar if I have diabetes? | Monitoring your blood sugar levels is one of the most important parts of diabetes management. Knowing your blood sugar levels informs your daily treatment and helps you keep your levels as steady as possible as you make choices about what to eat and do during the day. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What should your blood sugar level be if you have diabetes? | Target blood sugar levels vary by person. Your doctor will be able to tell you the healthiest range for your age, size, lifestyle, and other medical conditions. Your target range may also change as you age. In general, most (non-pregnant) adults should have a range of 80-130 mg/dL before meals and less than 180 mg/dL 1... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What blood sugar level confirms diabetes? | To diagnose diabetes, your doctor will look at your HbA1c levels, which give a measurement of your blood sugar levels over time. An HbA1c level of 6.5% or higher on two separate tests means you have diabetes. An HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4% means that you have prediabetes. Below 5.7% is considered normal. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How often should I check my blood sugar for type 2 diabetes? | Your doctor will tell you when it’s most important to check your blood sugar. It’s important to test when you have symptoms of high or low blood sugar. In general, it’s good to check when you first wake up, before and after meals, before and after exercise, and before you go to sleep. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the normal range for a blood sugar test? | A normal range for a fasting blood sugar test is 70 to 99 mg/dL. A non-fasting blood test will give variable results, depending on when you last ate, but should be below 125 mg/dL. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Are non-invasive blood sugar tests accurate? | Researchers are still honing methods for testing blood sugar that don’t involve getting a blood sample. These include passing a type of radiation into a part of the body with lots of veins, or analyzing sweat, saliva, tears, or urine. Developers are still working on accurate ways to do this. Data from blood is still th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Blood Sugar Tests? | A blood sugar test measures the level of sugar (glucose) in your blood. Most people with diabetes should test theirblood sugar levelsregularly. Knowing the results lets you adjust your strategy for keeping the disease in check. There are different ways to do the test, including:
Glucometers
A glucose meter, or glucom... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are When to Test Blood Sugar? | You may need to check your blood sugar several times a day, such as before meals or exercise, at bedtime, before driving, and when you think your blood sugar levels are low.
Everyone is different, so ask your doctor when and how often you should check your blood sugar. If you're sick, you'll probably need to test your... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Test Blood Sugar at Home Accurately? | To ensure you’re getting the most accurate read on your blood sugar, be sure you’re doing your testing correctly. Follow these tips:
• Use your device according to your doctor’s instructions.
• Use only the test strips made for your testing method.
• Store your testing materials correctly.
• Make sure your testing ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Home Blood Sugar Monitoring Takeaways? | Testing your blood sugar is one of the most important tools for managing diabetes. You can monitor blood sugar at home with glucose meters and test strips,continuous glucose monitoringsystems, and HbA1c tests. Your doctor will help you know what your target range should be and what may affect your readings. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Blood Sugar Test FAQs? | Should I check my blood sugar if I have diabetes?
Monitoring your blood sugar levels is one of the most important parts of diabetes management. Knowing your blood sugar levels informs your daily treatment and helps you keep your levels as steady as possible as you make choices about what to eat and do during the day.
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Gestational Diabetes? | Gestational diabetes is a condition in which yourblood sugar levelsbecome high during pregnancy. It affects pregnant people who have never been diagnosed with diabetes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Will I Get Type 2 Diabetes? | Because you had gestational diabetes, you have a greater chance of havingtype 2 diabetes. But it's not certain that it will happen, and you can take action to prevent that. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How common is gestational diabetes? | Gestational diabetes affects up to 10% of pregnancies in the U.S. each year. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | When do they test for gestational diabetes? | Your doctor will check for it between weeks 24 and 28, or sooner if you're at high risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gestational Diabetes Symptoms? | If you have gestational diabetes, you usually don’t have symptoms or might blame them onpregnancy. Most find out that they have it during a routine screening.You may notice that:
• You’re thirstier than usual.
• You’re hungrier and eat more than usual.
• You pee more than usual. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Normal Blood Sugar Levels During Pregnancy? | The American Diabetes Association recommends these targets for pregnant women who test their blood sugar:
• Before a meal: 95 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL) or less
• 1 hour after a meal: 140 mg/dL or less
• 2 hours after a meal: 120 mg/dL or less | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gestational Diabetes Causes? | When you eat, your pancreas releases insulin, a hormone that helps move a sugar called glucose from your blood to your cells, which use it for energy.
During pregnancy, your placenta makes hormones that cause glucose to build up in your blood. Usually, your pancreas can send out enough insulin to handle it. But if you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gestational Diabetes Risk Factors? | You’re more likely to get gestational diabetes if you:
• Were overweight before you got pregnant
• Are Black, Asian, Hispanic or Latinx, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander, or Native American
• Have blood sugar levels that are higher than they should be but not high enough to be diabetes (this is called prediabetes)
•... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis? | Gestational diabetes usually happens in the second half of pregnancy.
When do they test for gestational diabetes?
Your doctor will check for it between weeks 24 and 28, or sooner if you're at high risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gestational Diabetes Treatment? | If you have gestational diabetes, you’ll need treatment as soon as possible to keep yourself and your baby healthy during your pregnancy and delivery. Your doctor will ask you to:
• Check your blood sugar levels four or more times a day
• Check your urine forketones, chemicals that mean that your diabetes isn’t under... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gestational Diabetes Complications? | If you have gestational diabetes, you have a higher chance of complications. They include:
Needing a C-section.Since your baby might be larger than normal, you may need a C-section, or surgery to deliver your baby through your belly.
Hypoglycemia.Also called low blood sugar, this condition can happen when you take in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gestational Diabetes Diet? | Take these simple steps to stay well:
Eat a healthy, low-sugar diet.Talk to your doctor to be sure you’re getting the nutrition you need. Follow a meal plan made for someone withdiabetes:
• Trade sugary snacks such as cookies, candy, and ice cream for natural sugars such as fruits, carrots, and raisins. Add vegetable... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gestational Diabetes Exercise? | Exercise throughout your pregnancy.You can exercise when you have gestational diabetes as long as your doctor says it’s OK. Being active is a good way to help manage your blood sugar. Staying fit during pregnancy is also good for your posture and can curb some common problems, such as backaches and fatigue.
• Get acti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Prevent Gestational Diabetes? | You can lower your chances before you get pregnant by:
• Eating nutritious foods
• Staying active
• Losing extra weight | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gestational Diabetes Effects on Babies? | Your baby will probably be healthy if you and your doctor manage your blood sugar while you have gestational diabetes.
Right after you give birth, doctors will check your newborn's blood sugar level. If it’s low, your baby may need to get glucose through an IV until it gets back to normal.
Gestational diabetes raises... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Home Blood Sugar Monitoring with Gestational Diabetes Takeaways? | Gestational diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels rise during pregnancy. It affects up to 10% of pregnancies in the U.S. It typically appears in the second half of pregnancy and often goes unnoticed, with symptoms such as more thirst, hunger, and peeing. You have a higher chance of getting it if you're overw... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Home Health Supplies Sound Body, Sound Mind? | When caring for an older adult, it's important not to overlook routine care -- stuff that seems obvious but that may not be on your radar. Here is a rundown of what to keep in mind.
Everyone needs regular checkups. But some older adults (and young ones, too) reason that since they just saw the doctor last month about ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Home Health Supplies Eating and the Older Adult? | It's a good idea to accompany your mother to the supermarket occasionally to point out new products and to make sure they are shopping wisely. Encourage them to read labels for salt content, sugar, and other health considerations. If they resist, urge them to at least heed fat content. Generally, none of us should be t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Home Health Supplies Sleep and Older Adults? | If Grandma has trouble sleeping (and is not bedridden), encourage them to spend as little "awake time" as possible in bed. Reading, watching TV, and so forth, should be done in a favorite chair, while bed is for sleep only. Going to sleep and waking up at about the same time each day will also help train their body for... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Home Health Supplies Exercise and Older Adults? | Nowhere is the saying, "use it or lose it," more meaningful than among older adults. Aside from its cardiovascular benefits, exercise combats depression and osteoporosis, reduces the risk of falling, cuts down on healing time when there are injuries and illnesses, and generally improves lifestyle. Encourage your grandm... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Homeopathy? | Homeopathy is a medical system based on the belief that the body can cure itself. Those who practice it use tiny amounts of natural substances, like plants and minerals. They believe these stimulate the healing process. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Homeopathy: How Does It Work? | A basic belief behind homeopathy is “like cures like.” In other words, something that brings on symptoms in a healthy person can -- in a very small dose -- treat an illness with similar symptoms. This is meant to trigger the body’s natural defenses. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Homeopathy: Does It Work? | Research is mixed. Some studies show that homeopathic remedies are helpful, while others don’t. Critics chalk up the benefits to theplacebo effect. That’s when symptoms improve because you believe the treatment is working -- not because it really is. This can trigger thebrainto release chemicals that briefly relieve th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Homeopathy: What Are the Risks? | The FDA oversees homeopathic remedies. But it doesn’t check to see if they’re safe or effective. In general, most are so watered down that they don’t cause any side effects. But there are exceptions. Homeopathic medicines can contain a large amount of an active ingredient, like a heavy metal, that can be dangerous. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Homocystinuria? | Homocystinuria(HCY) is a rare condition that interferes with your body’s ability to break down aproteinfrom the food you eat. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Homocystinuria: What Causes It? | A specific enzyme in your body breaks down methionine. If you have HCY, either you don’t make this enzyme or it’s not working right. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Homocystinuria: What Are the Symptoms? | Babies born with homocystinuria look perfectly fine. Signs and symptoms start to show up within the first few years of life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Homocystinuria: How’s It Diagnosed? | Babies in the United States and many other countries are screened for homocystinuria (and other conditions) shortly after birth. It’s part of abloodtest known as thenewbornscreen. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Homocystinuria: How’s It Treated? | A metabolic doctor trained in genetic diseases will recommend a treatment plan. You need to start it right away to prevent problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Homocystinuria: What Can I Expect? | If your child begins treatment as ababyand stays on it, they’ll probably grow and develop normally. Treatment also can lower the risk of strokes,heart disease, and blood clots. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia? | Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemiais a disorder where it is hard for your body to removeLDL"bad"cholesterolfrom yourblood. The disease raises your chances of aheart attackat an early age, but drugs and other treatments can lower your risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Causes? | When you have homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, you inherit two copies of a gene that isn't working right, one from each of your parents.
Normally, theliverremoves extra LDL cholesterol from the blood using particles called LDL receptors. These receptors attach to LDL cholesterol and play a key role in keeping... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Symptoms? | The main sign that you have this condition is very high levels of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. For instance, you may have a total cholesterol level of 600 points or higher. By comparison, the American Heart Association recommends the ideal total cholesterol number be less than 200.
You may have yellow, waxy ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Getting a Diagnosis? | Your doctor will do aphysical examand also take some blood tests. To help make a diagnosis, they may ask you:
• Have you noticed any yellowish patches on your skin?
• Do you have any chest pain?
• Have you ever noticed that you're short of breath?
• Does your heartbeat ever seem rapid?
• Do your parents have high ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Questions for Your Doctor? | • Do I need to change my diet?
• Are there drugs that can help lower my cholesterol?
• How do you check if my treatment is working?
• If diet and drugs don't lower my cholesterol, are there other treatments that can help?
• Will my children inherit my condition? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Treatment? | The goal is to lower your LDL cholesterol levels, and yourrisk for heart disease.
You will likely be referred to a doctor that specializes in treating people with cholesterol or lipid disorders. Your doctor will probably recommend that you stick to a diet that's low insaturated fat, cholesterol, and sugar.
They may n... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Taking Care of Yourself? | Practice smart lifestyle habits to lower your risk of heart disease. If you smoke, stop. You should limit alcohol consumption, try to reduce stress, treat/manage high blood pressure and diabetes and aim for a healthy weight. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia What to Expect? | After you've been diagnosed, you'll work closely with a cholesterol specialist called a lipidologist.
While your doctor is trying to find the treatment that works best, you'll probably need to make regular visits to get blood tests to check your cholesterol levels.
It's important to be patient and take the time to ge... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Getting Support? | To learn more about homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, visit the web site of theFH Foundation. It's got information about how to join a clinical trial and where to find specialists. | local_scraped |
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