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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Inflammatory breast cancer? | Making changes in your daily life may help lower your risk of breast cancer. Try to: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Knee bursitis? | Knee bursitis is a condition in which one or more small fluid-filled sacs near the knee joint become inflamed. The sacs are called bursae. Bursae reduce friction and cushion pressure points between bones and tendons, muscles and skin near the joints.
Any of the bursae in the knee can be affected by painful swelling, a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Knee bursitis? | Knee bursitis symptoms vary. They depend on which bursa is affected and what's causing the inflammation.
The affected portion of your knee might feel warm, tender and swollen. You also might feel pain when you move or when you're at rest.
A direct blow to the knee can cause symptoms to come on fast. But knee bursitis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Knee bursitis? | Knee bursitis can be caused by:
• Frequent and ongoing pressure, such as from kneeling, especially on hard surfaces.
• Overuse of the knee or strenuous activity.
• A direct blow to the knee.
• An infection of the bursa due to bacteria, which could get into the knee through a bruise or a cut.
• Medical problems tha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Knee bursitis? | Factors that can raise the risk of getting knee bursitis include:
• Prolonged kneeling.The risk of bursitis is higher for people who work on their knees for long amounts of time. This includes carpet layers, plumbers and gardeners.
• Playing certain sports.Sports that can lead to direct blows or frequent falls on the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Knee bursitis? | The following tips can help you prevent bursitis or keep it from coming back:
• Wear kneepads.This can help if you often work on your knees or play sports that put your knees at risk. Use padding to cushion and protect your knees.
• Take breaks.If you're on your knees for a while, take regular breaks to stretch your ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Male breast cancer? | Male breast cancer is a rare cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the breast tissue of men.
Breast cancer is typically thought of as a condition that happens in women. But everyone is born with some breast tissue. So anyone can get breast cancer.
Male breast cancer is rare. It happens most often in older men, t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Male breast cancer? | Signs and symptoms of male breast cancer can include:
• A painless lump or thickening of the skin on the chest.
• Changes to the skin covering the chest, such as dimpling, puckering, scaling or changes in the color of the skin.
• Changes to the nipple, such as changes in the skin color or scaling, or a nipple that b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Male breast cancer? | It's not clear what causes male breast cancer.
Male breast cancer starts when cells in the breast tissue develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA gives instructions to grow and multiply at a set rate. The instructions tell the cells to d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Male breast cancer? | Factors that increase the risk of male breast cancer include:
• Older age.The risk of breast cancer increases with age. Male breast cancer is most often diagnosed in men in their 60s.
• Hormone therapy for prostate cancer or medicines containing estrogen.If you take estrogen-related medicines, such as those used for ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Male breast cancer? | For most men, there's no way to prevent male breast cancer. For those that have an increased risk of cancer, there may be ways to lower the risk.
• If breast cancer runs in your family.Certain DNA changes are linked to breast cancer. If these DNA changes run in your family, you might have an increased risk of breast c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Mastitis? | Mastitis is swelling and redness, called inflammation, of breast tissue. It sometimes involves an infection. Besides causing swelling and redness, mastitis causes breast pain and warmth. An infection also can cause fever and chills.
Mastitis most often affects people who are breastfeeding. This is called lactation mas... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Mastitis? | Symptoms of mastitis can appear suddenly. They may be in one or both breasts. Symptoms may include:
• Breast tenderness or warmth.
• Breast swelling.
• Thickening of breast tissue, or a breast lump.
• Pain or a burning feeling all the time or while breastfeeding.
• Skin redness, often in a wedge-shaped pattern. Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Mastitis? | Milk that is trapped in the breast is the main cause of mastitis. Other causes include:
• A blocked milk duct.If a breast doesn't empty all the way during feedings, one of the milk ducts can get clogged. Then milk backs up, leading to breast infection.
• Germs going into the breast.Germs from the skin's surface and b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Mastitis? | Risk factors for mastitis include:
• Having a history of mastitis.
• Having sore or cracked nipples.
• Putting pressure on a breast that restricts milk flow. Wearing a tight bra or using a tight seat belt can cause pressure.
• Not nursing correctly.
• Being overly tired or stressed.
• Eating poorly.
• Smoking. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Mastitis? | Mastitis that isn't treated or that is due to a blocked duct can cause pus to build up in the breast. This is called an abscess. An abscess most often needs to be drained surgically.
To avoid this complication, talk with your healthcare professional as soon as you get symptoms of mastitis. You may need to take a cours... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Mastitis? | Before you start breastfeeding, think about meeting with a breastfeeding specialist, called a lactation consultant. This can help you avoid complications such as mastitis.
Lower your chances of getting mastitis by following these tips:
• Feed your baby on demand or let out milk with your hand, called expressing, ofte... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Meralgia paresthetica? | Meralgia paresthetica is a condition that causes tingling, numbness and burning pain in the outer thigh. It's caused by compression of the nerve that provides feeling to the skin covering the thigh. Meralgia paresthetica also is known as lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment.
Tight clothing, obesity or weight gai... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Meralgia paresthetica? | Meralgia paresthetica may cause these symptoms in the outer part of the thigh:
• Tingling.
• Burning pain.
• Decreased feeling or numbness.
• Increased sensitivity and pain to even a light touch.
These symptoms commonly occur on one side of your body and might intensify after walking or standing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Meralgia paresthetica? | Meralgia paresthetica occurs when the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is pinched, also known as compression. The nerve supplies feeling to the surface of the outer thigh. The nerve only affects sensation and doesn't impact your ability to use your leg muscles.
In most people, this nerve passes through the groin to the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Meralgia paresthetica? | The following might increase your risk of meralgia paresthetica:
• Extra weight.Being overweight or obese can increase the pressure on your lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
• Pregnancy.A growing belly puts added pressure on your groin, through which the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve passes.
• Diabetes.Diabetes-rel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Osteomyelitis? | Osteomyelitis is an infection in a bone. It can affect one or more parts of a bone. Infections can reach a bone through the bloodstream or from nearby infected tissue. Infections also can begin in the bone if an injury opens the bone to germs.
People who smoke and people with chronic health conditions, such as diabete... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Osteomyelitis? | Symptoms of osteomyelitis may include:
• Swelling, warmth and tenderness over the area of the infection.
• Pain near the infection.
• Tiredness.
• Fever.
Sometimes osteomyelitis causes no symptoms. When it does cause symptoms, they can be like symptoms of other conditions. This may be especially true for infants, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Osteomyelitis? | Most often, staphylococcus bacteria cause osteomyelitis. These bacteria are germs that live on the skin or in the nose of all people.
Germs can enter a bone through:
• The bloodstream.Germs in other parts of your body can travel through the blood to a weak spot on a bone. For instance, germs can come from pneumonia i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Osteomyelitis? | Healthy bones resist infection. But bones are less able to resist infection as you get older. Besides wounds and surgery, other factors that can increase your risk of osteomyelitis may include:
• Conditions that weaken the immune system.This includes diabetes that isn't well-controlled.
• Peripheral artery disease.Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Osteomyelitis? | Osteomyelitis complications may include:
• Bone death, also called osteonecrosis.An infection in your bone can block blood flow within the bone, leading to bone death. If you have areas where bone has died, you need surgery to remove the dead tissue for antibiotics to work.
• Septic arthritis.Infection within bones c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Osteomyelitis? | If you have an increased risk of infection, talk with your healthcare professional about ways to prevent infections. Cutting your risk of infection will cut your risk of osteomyelitis.
Take care not to get cuts, scrapes, and animal scratches or bites. These give germs a way to get into your body. If you or your child ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Pediatric brain tumors? | Pediatric brain tumors are growths of cells that start in or near the brain in children. The growths, called tumors, can grow to press on nearby parts of the brain. This can cause symptoms, such as headaches and nausea.
Many types of pediatric brain tumors exist. Some grow quickly, and some grow slowly. Some are cance... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Pediatric brain tumors? | Pediatric brain tumor symptoms may vary depending on the tumor's location within the brain. Symptoms also might depend on the size of the tumor and how quickly it's growing.
Some of the more common signs and symptoms of pediatric brain tumors include:
• Headaches, which may become more frequent and more severe. In ch... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Pediatric brain tumors? | Most of the time, the cause of a pediatric brain tumor isn't known.
Pediatric brain tumors start when cells in the brain develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell a cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA gives instructions to grow and multiply at a set rate. The instructions tell ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Pediatric brain tumors? | Factors that may increase the risk of pediatric brain tumors include: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Pediatric brain tumors? | There's no way to prevent pediatric brain tumors. If your child develops a brain tumor, you didn't do anything to cause it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Ureteral obstruction? | A ureteral obstruction is a blockage in one or both of the tubes (ureters) that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Ureteral obstruction can be cured. However, if it's not treated, symptoms can quickly move from mild — pain, fever and infection — to severe — loss of kidney function, sepsis and death.
Ureteral... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Ureteral obstruction? | Ureteral obstruction might have no signs or symptoms. Signs and symptoms depend on where the obstruction occurs, whether it's partial or complete, how quickly it develops, and whether it affects one or both kidneys.
Signs and symptoms might include:
• Pain.
• Changes in how much urine you produce (urine output).
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Ureteral obstruction? | Certain conditions present at birth can increase the risk of having ureteral obstruction. Having kidney stones or bladder stones also might increase the risk that one of the ureters becomes blocked. Blood clots, tumors, certain tissue growth and enlarged lymph nodes might also be factors in developing this condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Ureteral obstruction? | Ureteral obstruction can lead to urinary tract infections and kidney damage, which can be irreversible. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Urinary incontinence? | Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong you don't get to a toilet in time.
Though it occurs more often as people get older, urin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Urinary incontinence? | Many people experience occasional, minor leaks of urine. Others may lose small to moderate amounts of urine more frequently.
Types of urinary incontinence include:
• Stress incontinence.Urine leaks when you exert pressure on your bladder by coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising or lifting something heavy.
• Urge ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Urinary incontinence? | Urinary incontinence can be caused by everyday habits, underlying medical conditions or physical problems. A thorough evaluation by your doctor can help determine what's behind your incontinence. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Urinary incontinence? | Factors that increase your risk of developing urinary incontinence include:
• Gender.Women are more likely to have stress incontinence. Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and normal female anatomy account for this difference. However, men who have prostate gland problems are at increased risk of urge and overflow incont... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Urinary incontinence? | Complications of chronic urinary incontinence include:
• Skin problems.Rashes, skin infections and sores can develop from constantly wet skin.
• Urinary tract infections.Incontinence increases your risk of repeated urinary tract infections.
• Impacts on your personal life.Urinary incontinence can affect your social,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Urinary incontinence? | Urinary incontinence isn't always preventable. However, to help decrease your risk:
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Practice pelvic floor exercises
• Avoid bladder irritants, such as caffeine, alcohol and acidic foods
• Eat more fiber, which can prevent constipation, a cause of urinary incontinence
• Don't smoke, or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of C. difficile infection? | Clostridioides difficile (klos-TRID-e-oi-deez dif-uh-SEEL) is a bacterium that causes an infection of the colon, the longest part of the large intestine. Symptoms can range from diarrhea to life-threatening damage to the colon. The bacterium is often called C. difficile or C. diff.
Illness from C. difficile often occu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of C. difficile infection? | Symptoms often begin within 5 to 10 days after starting an antibiotic. But symptoms can occur as soon as the first day or up to three months later. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of C. difficile infection? | C. difficile bacteria enter the body through the mouth. They can begin reproducing in the small intestine. When they reach the part of the large intestine, called the colon, the bacteria can release toxins that damage tissues. These toxins destroy cells and cause watery diarrhea.
Outside the colon, the bacteria aren't... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of C. difficile infection? | People who have no known risk factors have gotten sick from C. difficile. But certain factors increase the risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of C. difficile infection? | Complications of C. difficile infection include:
• Loss of fluids, called dehydration.Severe diarrhea can lead to a serious loss of fluids and minerals called electrolytes. This makes it hard for the body to work as it should. It can cause blood pressure to drop so low as to be dangerous.
• Kidney failure.In some cas... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of C. difficile infection? | To protect against C. difficile, don't take antibiotics unless you need them. Sometimes, you may get a prescription for antibiotics to treat conditions not caused by bacteria, such as viral illnesses. Antibiotics don't help infections caused by viruses.
If you need an antibiotic, ask if you can get a prescription for ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Calciphylaxis? | Calciphylaxis (kal-sih-fuh-LAK-sis) is a rare, serious disease. It involves a buildup of calcium in small blood vessels of fat tissues and skin.
Calciphylaxis symptoms include blood clots, lumps under the skin and painful open sores called ulcers. If an ulcer becomes infected, it can be life-threatening.
The exact ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Calciphylaxis? | Calciphylaxis symptoms include:
• Large netlike patterns on the skin that may look purple-pink in color.
• Deep, painful lumps in the skin that can become ulcers. The ulcers often have a black-brown crust that doesn't heal on its own. Ulcers tend to appear in areas with high fat content, such as the stomach, thighs, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Calciphylaxis? | The exact cause of calciphylaxis isn't known. The disease involves the buildup of calcium in the smallest parts of the arteries in fat tissues and skin.
Many people who get calciphylaxis also have kidney failure or receive dialysis. It's not known why people with kidney failure or people receiving dialysis are at high... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Calciphylaxis? | Calciphylaxis most often affects people who have kidney failure. Other risk factors include:
• Being born female.
• Obesity.
• Diabetes mellitus.
• Liver failure, when the liver stops working as it should.
• A history of dialysis. This procedure removes waste and extra fluid from the blood when the kidneys no long... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Calciphylaxis? | Complications of calciphylaxis include:
• Serious pain.
• Large, deep ulcers that do not heal on their own.
• Blood infections.
• Death, mainly due to infection or organ failure.
Often, the outlook for people with calciphylaxis isn't hopeful. Finding and treating any infections early is key to preventing serious c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Calciphylaxis? | There isn't a clear way to prevent calciphylaxis. But if you are on dialysis or have low kidney function due to advanced chronic kidney disease, it's important to keep blood levels of calcium and phosphorus under control.
Keeping blood levels of phosphorus under control often is a challenge. Your healthcare profession... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Cancer? | Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue. Cancer often has the ability to spread throughout your body.
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the world. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Cancer? | Signs and symptoms caused by cancer will vary depending on what part of the body is affected.
Some general signs and symptoms associated with, but not specific to, cancer, include:
• Fatigue
• Lump or area of thickening that can be felt under the skin
• Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain
• Skin chan... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Cancer? | Cancer is caused by changes (mutations) to the DNA within cells. The DNA inside a cell is packaged into a large number of individual genes, each of which contains a set of instructions telling the cell what functions to perform, as well as how to grow and divide. Errors in the instructions can cause the cell to stop it... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Cancer? | While doctors have an idea of what may increase your risk of cancer, the majority of cancers occur in people who don't have any known risk factors. Factors known to increase your risk of cancer include: | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Cancer? | Cancer and its treatment can cause several complications, including:
• Pain.Pain can be caused by cancer or by cancer treatment, though not all cancer is painful. Medications and other approaches can effectively treat cancer-related pain.
• Fatigue.Fatigue in people with cancer has many causes, but it can often be ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Cancer? | Doctors have identified several ways to reduce your risk of cancer, such as:
• Stop smoking.If you smoke, quit. If you don't smoke, don't start. Smoking is linked to several types of cancer — not just lung cancer. Stopping now will reduce your risk of cancer in the future.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure.Harmful ultra... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Carbon monoxide poisoning? | Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide builds up in the blood. When too much carbon monoxide is in the air, carbon monoxide replaces oxygen in the red blood cells. This can lead to serious tissue damage or even death.
Carbon monoxide is a gas that has no odor, taste or color. It comes from burning fuels... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Carbon monoxide poisoning? | Carbon monoxide poisoning affects the brain and heart the most. Exposure over time might lead to symptoms that can be mistaken for those of the flu without the fever. Clearer symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include:
• Headache.
• Weakness.
• Dizziness.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Shortness of breath.
• Conf... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Carbon monoxide poisoning? | Many fuel-burning products and engines make carbon monoxide. In areas with good airflow, the amount of carbon monoxide from these sources most often isn't cause for worry. But if they're used in a partly closed or closed space, the carbon monoxide level can be a danger. Examples are using a charcoal grill indoors or le... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Carbon monoxide poisoning? | Breathing in carbon monoxide can be especially dangerous for:
• Unborn babies, also called fetuses.Fetal blood cells take up carbon monoxide more easily than adult blood cells do.
• Infants and children.Young children take breaths more often than adults do.
• Older adults.Older people who have carbon monoxide poison... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Carbon monoxide poisoning? | Damage from carbon monoxide depends on how much is breathed in and for how long. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause:
• Brain damage that doesn't heal.
• Damage to the heart, possibly leading to life-threatening heart problems.
• Death. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Carbon monoxide poisoning? | To help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning:
• Place carbon monoxide detectors in the home.Put them near each sleeping area on every level of the house. Check the batteries at least twice a year at the same time you test smoke detector batteries.If the alarm sounds, believe it! Leave the house and call 911 or emergency ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Carcinoid tumors? | Carcinoid tumors are a type of slow-growing cancer that can arise in several places throughout your body. Carcinoid tumors, which are one subset of tumors called neuroendocrine tumors, usually begin in the digestive tract (stomach, appendix, small intestine, colon, rectum) or in the lungs.
Carcinoid tumors often don't... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Carcinoid tumors? | Some carcinoid tumors don't cause any signs or symptoms. When they do occur, signs and symptoms are usually vague and depend on the location of the tumor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Carcinoid tumors? | It's not clear what causes carcinoid tumors. In general, cancer occurs when a cell develops mutations in its DNA. The mutations allow the cell to continue growing and dividing when healthy cells would normally die.
The accumulating cells form a tumor. Cancer cells can invade nearby healthy tissue and spread to other p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Carcinoid tumors? | Factors that increase the risk of carcinoid tumors include:
• Older age.Older adults are more likely to be diagnosed with a carcinoid tumor than are younger people or children.
• Sex.Women are more likely than men to develop carcinoid tumors.
• Family history.A family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 1 ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Carcinoid tumors? | The cells of carcinoid tumors can secrete hormones and other chemicals, causing a range of complications including:
• Carcinoid syndrome.Carcinoid syndrome causes redness or a feeling of warmth in your face and neck (skin flushing), chronic diarrhea, and difficulty breathing, among other signs and symptoms.
• Carcino... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Carcinoma of unknown primary? | Carcinoma of unknown primary is a diagnosis healthcare professionals give when they can't find where a cancer started. A carcinoma of unknown primary is an advanced cancer that has spread in the body.
Most often, health professionals detect a cancer when it grows in the place where it started. The place where a cancer... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Carcinoma of unknown primary? | Signs and symptoms of carcinoma of unknown primary include:
• A cough that won't go away.
• Feeling very tired.
• Fever that doesn't have a clear cause.
• Losing weight without trying.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Pain in one part of the body.
• Swelling of the belly.
• Swollen lymph nodes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Carcinoma of unknown primary? | The cause of carcinoma of unknown primary often isn't known. Healthcare professionals use this diagnosis when they find signs of cancer that has spread but can't find where the cancer started. The place where a cancer started growing is called the primary cancer.
Carcinoma of unknown primary can happen if:
• The prim... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Carcinoma of unknown primary? | The risk of carcinoma of unknown primary might be related to:
• Older age.This type of cancer happens most often in people older than 60.
• Family history of cancer.If a close relative had carcinoma of unknown primary, you may have an increased risk of this cancer. There also is some evidence that carcinoma of unknow... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Cardiomyopathy? | Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the heart muscle. It causes the heart to have a harder time pumping blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to symptoms of heart failure. Cardiomyopathy also can lead to some other serious heart conditions.
There are various types of cardiomyopathy. The m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Cardiomyopathy? | Some people with cardiomyopathy don't ever get symptoms. For others, symptoms appear as the condition becomes worse. Cardiomyopathy symptoms can include:
• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing with activity or even at rest.
• Chest pain, especially after physical activity or heavy meals.
• Heartbeats that feel r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Cardiomyopathy? | Cardiomyopathy can lead to serious medical conditions, including:
• Heart failure.The heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Without treatment, heart failure can be life-threatening.
• Blood clots.Because the heart can't pump well, blood clots might form in the heart. If clots enter the bloodstream, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Cardiomyopathy? | Inherited types of cardiomyopathy can't be prevented. Let your healthcare professional know if you have a family history of the condition.
You can help lower the risk of acquired types of cardiomyopathy, which are caused by other conditions. Take steps to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, including:
• Stay away from al... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Carotid artery disease? | Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty deposits, called plaques, clog the blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain and head (carotid arteries). The clog increases the risk of stroke. Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the brain loses all or much of its blood supply.
During a stroke, the brain doesn'... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Carotid artery disease? | In its early stages, carotid artery disease often doesn't have symptoms. The condition might not be obvious until it's serious enough to deprive the brain of blood, causing a stroke orTIA.
Symptoms of a stroke orTIAinclude:
• Sudden numbness or weaknessin the face or limbs, often on one side of the body.
• Sudden tr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Carotid artery disease? | A buildup of fatty deposits, known as plaques, in the arteries that send blood to the brain cause carotid artery disease. Plaques are clumps that include cholesterol, fat and blood cells that form in the artery. This process is called atherosclerosis.
Carotid arteries that are clogged with plaques narrow. A clog in ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Carotid artery disease? | Factors that increase the risk of carotid artery disease include:
• High blood pressure.Too much pressure on artery walls can weaken them and make them easier to damage.
• Tobacco use.Nicotine can irritate the inner lining of the arteries. Smoking also increases heart rate and blood pressure.
• Diabetes.Diabetes low... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Carotid artery disease? | Carotid artery disease causes about 10% to 15% of strokes. A stroke is a medical emergency that can cause brain damage, muscle weakness and possibly death.
Carotid artery disease can lead to stroke through:
• Reduced blood flow.A carotid artery might get so narrow because of atherosclerosis that not enough blood reac... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Carotid artery disease? | These steps can help prevent carotid artery disease or keep it from getting worse:
• Don't smoke.Within a few years of quitting, a former smoker's risk of stroke is like a nonsmoker's.
• Maintain a healthy weight.Being overweight increases other risk factors, such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Carpal tunnel syndrome? | Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common hand conditions. It is caused by pressure on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. When the median nerve is compressed, symptoms can include numbness, t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Carpal tunnel syndrome? | Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome usually start gradually and include:
• Tingling and numbness.Tingling and numbness may occur in the fingers or hand. Usually the thumb, index, middle and ring fingers are affected, but not the little finger. You might have a feeling like an electric shock in these fingers. These symp... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Carpal tunnel syndrome? | Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve.
The median nerve runs from the forearm through a passageway in the wrist to the hand, known as the carpal tunnel. The median nerve provides sensation to the palm side of the thumb and all of the fingers except the little finger. This nerve also provides... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Carpal tunnel syndrome? | Several factors have been linked with carpal tunnel syndrome. Although they may not directly cause carpal tunnel syndrome, they may increase the risk of irritation or damage to the median nerve. These include:
• Anatomical factors.A wrist fracture or dislocation can alter the space within the carpal tunnel. Arthritis ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Carpal tunnel syndrome? | There are no proven strategies to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome, but you can lessen stress on the hands and wrists with these methods:
• Reduce your force and relax your grip.If your work involves a cash register or keyboard, for instance, hit the keys softly.
• Take short, frequent breaks.Gently stretch and bend yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Cataracts? | A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, which is typically clear. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it more difficult to read, drive a car at night or see the expression on a friend's fac... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Cataracts? | Symptoms of cataracts include:
• Clouded, blurred or dim vision.
• Trouble seeing at night.
• Sensitivity to light and glare.
• Need for brighter light for reading and other activities.
• Seeing "halos" around lights.
• Frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescription.
• Fading or yellowing of colors.
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Cataracts? | Most cataracts develop when aging or injury changes the tissue that makes up the eye's lens. Proteins and fibers in the lens begin to break down. This causes vision to become hazy or cloudy.
Some disorders passed down from parents that cause other health problems can increase your risk of cataracts. Cataracts also can... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Cataracts? | Factors that increase your risk of cataracts include:
• Increasing age.
• Diabetes.
• Getting too much sunlight.
• Smoking.
• Obesity.
• Family history of cataracts.
• Previous eye injury or inflammation.
• Previous eye surgery.
• Prolonged use of corticosteroid medicines.
• Drinking excessive amounts of alco... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Cataracts? | No studies have proved how to prevent or slow the growth of cataracts. But health care professionals think several strategies may be helpful, including:
• Regular eye exams.Eye exams can help detect cataracts and other eye problems at their earliest stages. Ask your health care team how often you should have an eye ex... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Cavernous malformations? | Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are groups of tightly packed, irregular small blood vessels with thin walls. They may be present in the brain or spinal cord. The vessels contain slow-moving blood that's usually clotted. CCMs look like small mulberries. In some people, CCMs can cause blood to leak in the brain o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Cavernous malformations? | Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) may not cause symptoms. Sometimes when the CCM occurs on the outer surface of the brain, it can cause seizures.
And CCMs found in other areas can have a variety of symptoms. These include CCMs in the spinal cord, the brainstem linking the spinal cord and brain, and the basal gan... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Cavernous malformations? | Most cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are known as the "sporadic form." They occur as a single malformation without any family history. The sporadic form often has an associated developmental venous anomaly (DVA), which is an irregular vein with a witch's broom appearance.
However, about 20% of people with a CC... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Cavernous malformations? | Most cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) have no clear cause. But the form that's passed down through families can cause multiple CCMs, both to start with and over time.
To date, research has identified three genetic changes responsible for cavernous malformations passed down through families. Almost all familial ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Cavernous malformations? | The most serious complications of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) stem from repeated bleeding, known as hemorrhages. CCMs that bleed over and over again may cause a hemorrhagic stroke and lead to damage in the nervous system.
Bleeding is more likely to return in people with prior hemorrhages. Bleeding also is ... | local_scraped |
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