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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Which Medicines Treat Endometriosis Pain? | Endometriosis is a lifelong condition so it is important to develop a plan to manage it based on the extent of the disease, severity of pain and potential plans for pregnancy. Since it is a chronic disease, it cannot be cured, but there are options for different types of medications to ease endometriosis pain and help... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hormone Therapy for Endometriosis Pain Medication? | If your symptoms are mild, your doctor will likely suggest you take a pain reliever. These may include NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such asibuprofenornaproxen.
Sometimes endometriosis pain can be severe. So, if you try pain meds that you can buy without a prescription and you don’t get enough relief,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hormone Birth Control? | Taking hormone birth control can stop the heavy menstrual bleeding that generally accompanies endometriosis. Your doctor may advise you to take hormonal birth control on a continuous basis for three or more months to prevent you from having your period. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Gonadotroin-releasing Hormone (GnRH) Analogues? | If your pain is not controlled with NSAIDS and hormone birth control, your doctor may suggest a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue. This medication causes your ovaries to stop producing estrogen, which in turn causes the endometriosis tissue to shrink. Over 80% of women using this treatment had their pain r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hormone Therapy for Endometriosis Androgen Receptor Agonist? | The medicationdanazol(Danocrine) helps stop your body from releasing hormones that it uses to help bring about your period and increases your immune system. You need to be on birth control while you take it to prevent pregnancy. If you get pregnant while taking danazol, it could cause a female baby to have male traits. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hormone Therapy for Endometriosis Aromatase Inhibitors? | Aromatase is a chemical that boosts your body’s estrogen production. Aromatase inhibitors block it, which lowers your estrogen level. These medicines aren’t routinely used to treat endometriosis. But in some cases, doctors recommend it "off label" in addition to hormonal therapy to manage endometriosis pain, as long a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Horner Syndrome? | Horner syndrome is a rare condition that causes problems with your face and eye on one side of your body. It's also called Horner-Bernard syndrome or oculosympathetic palsy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Horner syndrome life-threatening? | No, but it can be a sign of another serious health problem, so it's important to talk to your doctor about your symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you fix Horner syndrome? | There is no specific treatment for Horner syndrome. Symptoms usually improve when the condition that is causing it is treated. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Horner Syndrome Symptoms? | A key sign of Horner syndrome is when the following symptoms affect just one side of your face:
• Less or no sweat on one side of your face
• A droopy upper eyelid (ptosis)
• A lower eyelid that’s slightly raised (inverse ptosis)
• A small pupil, the black circle in the middle of your eye (miosis)
• Pupils that ar... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Horner Syndrome Diagnosis? | Your regular doctor or an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) can do tests to check for Horner syndrome.
They’ll do a physical exam and ask about your medical history to find out if you've had any illness or injury that could have caused nerve damage. Then, they’ll put drops in your eyes to see how your pupils react.
Other ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Horner Syndrome Treatment? | There aren’t any treatments specifically for Horner syndrome. The best way to ease your symptoms is to treat the health problem that caused it.
For example, if you have a tumor or lesion, your doctor might remove it through surgery. You could also have radiation and chemotherapy.
Certain symptoms, such as ptosis, can... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Horner Syndrome Prevention? | Often, Horner syndrome happens because of another health problem, so there’s no way to prevent it.
To avoid getting the condition from an injury, don’t take unnecessary risks that could result in an accident. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Horner's Syndrome Takeaways? | Nerve damage causes Horner’s syndrome, and it can happen at any age. If you have symptoms such as no sweating, adroopy eyelid, or problems with your pupil on one side of your face, you should talk to your doctor. With a diagnosis, you can learn how to manage the condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Horner Syndrome FAQs? | Is Horner syndrome life-threatening? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hospice: Does a person know when they are dying? | Many people are aware that they're in the process of dying. They may think and talk about getting ready to take a trip. They may say they look forward to seeing friends and family members who've died, or to seeing God or other figures who are important in their religion. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Hospice: How long does active dying last? | The process of death can last weeks or just a few hours. “Active dying” is usually defined as when a person's body is shutting down. Your loved one's health care team can help you understand the signs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice End-of-Life Signs? | Each person's journey to death is unique. Some people have a very gradual decline, while others fade quickly.
As your loved one nears the end of life, your role is to be present, provide comfort, and reassure them with soothing words and actions that help maintain their comfort and dignity. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice Care? | When your loved one's health care team recognizes that they are likely within 6 months of dying, they may recommend switching tohospice. Hospice can offer specialized care for people with a terminal illness who are expected to die.
Your loved one will still get treatment for pain relief and comfort, but hospice also o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice Most Common End-of-Life Signs? | Some signs you may notice as someone gets closer to death include:
Changes in breathing
Being less active means you need less oxygen. You may notice your loved one's breathing becomes shallow, and more time passes between each breath.
On the other hand, if they're feeling anxious, their breath could get faster. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice Timeline of End-of-Life Signs? | There are changes you can expect to see as an adult body stops working. These are a normal part of dying. Children andteenshave a similar process, but it can be harder to predict. They often stay fairly active and continue to ask a lot of tough-to-answer questions.
Months before death
During 1 to 3 months before deat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice At the End? | Your loved one may be unconscious. If not, many people become very calm. Others become restless and confused. They can have hallucinations so upsetting they may cry out, strike out, or try to climb out of bed.
No matter how they react, stay with them. Try to keep them calm with soothing music and gentle touch. Sometim... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice When to Say Goodbye to a Loved One? | One of the hardest decisions is when to call in people to say goodbye and to make memories for the future.
Let family members and close friends know as soon as it's obvious that death is near. The care team can help you all prepare for what's coming, including what will happen to your loved one and how you might feel ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice After Death? | When death does arrive, you and other friends can remain with your loved one for a little while if that feels right. You might prefer to be along with your loved one, or you might want to have someone else there.
A death that's expected isn't an emergency. If your loved one is in hospice or a hospital, notify their he... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice Help and Support? | Everyone grieves in their own way andin their own time. It's important to accept your feelings and the ways you deal with them. You might cry, talk to others about your sadness, or just try to stay busy. It's also normal to feel relieved, especially if your loved one was ill or in pain.
If your feelings bother you, or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice Takeaways? | Everyone's journey to death is unique. But there are some signs that death is probable, including changes in breathing, skin, and behavior. When a loved one is dying, it helps to create a calm and comforting environment and let them know you're with them. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice End-of-Life Signs FAQs? | How long does active dying last?
The process of death can last weeks or just a few hours. “Active dying” is usually defined as when a person's body is shutting down. Your loved one's health care team can help you understand the signs.
What are the stages of death?
Doctors don't divide the process of death neatly int... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hospice Care? | During a serious illness, you or your loved ones may talk with your doctor and decide that the treatments that are meant to cure or slow the illness are no longer working. Or you may decide to stop those treatments for other reasons. When that happens and you are nearing the end of life, your doctor can refer you to ho... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | When Can I Join Hospice Care? | Under guidelines used by Medicare and most other insurers, you may enter a program if your doctor says that you have a terminal illness and that death can be expected in 6 months or less. You can stay in hospice beyond that time if your doctor and the team decide you still have only a short time to live. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Happens Once I’m in Hospice? | Your team will follow the plan you made together. They will check on you regularly, and a member of the team will be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who Pays for Hospice Care at Home? | If you have Medicare coverage -- under traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan -- your hospice expenses will be covered by Medicare. That's true whether you get care at home or elsewhere. If you don't have Medicare, your care may be covered by your state's Medicaid program or a private insurer. Veterans’ Admi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Find a Hospice Care Program? | Start by asking doctors, nurses, social workers, and friends for recommendations. On the Internet, you can go to the website of the National Hospice and Palliative CareOrganization. You can call the NHPCO at 800-658-8898. For languages other than English, call 877-658-8896. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long can hospice last? | A common misunderstanding is that hospice care can only last 6 months. But under Medicare guidelines, there's no limit on how long hospice care can last, as long as your doctor says you remain terminally ill. If you improve so much that you are no longer likely to die within 6 months, your doctor candischargeyou from h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you put someone in hospice? | The patient, their doctor, or a caregiver may make the first contact with a hospice provider. But it's a good idea to discuss the idea with your doctor first. Doctors are sometimes reluctant to bring up hospice if patients and families don't ask about it -- which can result in people missing out on months or weeks of b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the last step before hospice? | There's no single trigger for hospice care. Many people get hospice care only in the final days of their lives, despite its availability at earlier stages. The process starts when a doctor certifies the patient likely has less than 6 months to live. The last formal step before hospice is putting together a hospice plan... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice Care Services? | During a serious illness, you or your loved ones may talk with your doctor and decide that the treatments that are meant to cure or slow the illness are no longer working. Or you may decide to stop those treatments for other reasons. When that happens and you are nearing the end of life, your doctor can refer you to ho... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice vs. Palliative Care? | Hospice care is a type of palliative care -- which is care that focuses on comfort and quality of life for someone with a serious illness. All palliative care aims to match your care with your preferences for how to live your life. It provides medical, social, emotional, and practical support to help you feel better in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice vs. Comfort Care? | The term comfort care is sometimes used to refer to hospice care — because a major focus is on relieving pain and other kinds of discomfort. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Stages of Hospice Care? | Some hospice providers describe the process of going through hospice care in three stages that include these steps.
Hospice evaluation
After you, your doctor, or another care team member contacts a hospice provider, they'll do an evaluation to see if the services are a good fit for you. Usually, you need a doctor to ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Levels of Hospice Care? | Under Medicare guidelines, all hospice providers must offer four levels of care, two of which happen at home. The four levels are:
Routine home care.This is the most common level of hospice care and includes nursing and home health aide services. But most of the care is handled by family caregivers or friends.
Contin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice Care Takeaways? | If you choose hospice care near the end of your life, it doesn't mean that you are giving up on all medical care. Instead, it shifts the focus of care to your comfort and well-being. Hospice also helps support your family or other caregivers through the end of your life and the grieving process. When choosing a program... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hospice Care FAQs? | How long can hospice last?
A common misunderstanding is that hospice care can only last 6 months. But under Medicare guidelines, there's no limit on how long hospice care can last, as long as your doctor says you remain terminally ill. If you improve so much that you are no longer likely to die within 6 months, your d... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Allergy-Proof Your Environment At Home? | • Keep windows closed and run the air conditioner if you're allergic to pollen. Don't use fans -- they can stir up dust.
• Filter the air. Cover air conditioning vents with cheesecloth to trap pollen. Use HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters, and clean them often. Hire someone to clean out your air ducts at ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Allergy-Proof Your Environment In the Car? | • Keep windows closed, and set the air conditioner to use recirculated air if you’re allergic to pollen.
• Don't let anyone smoke. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Allergy-Proof Your Environment In the Great Outdoors? | • Take fewer walks in wooded areas or gardens.
• Check the forecast. Stay indoors as much as possible on hot, dry, windy days, when pollen counts are highest.
• Try to avoid extremetemperaturechanges -- they can trigger asthma.
• If you can, stay inside between 5 and 10 a.m., when outdoor pollen counts are highest.
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Allergy-Proof Your Environment Traveling? | • Pack medicines in your carry-on bag.
• Bring an extra supply of meds in case you need them.
• Check thepollencounts at your destination.
• Locate the nearest hospital or urgent care center. You probably won't need it, but it may make you feel better.
• If you havefood allergies, pack safe snacks in your carry-on ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Allergy-Proof Your Environment In a Hotel? | • Ask for a nonsmoking room. Some hotels even offerasthma- and allergy-friendly rooms.
• Ask about the hotel's pet policy. If you have danderallergies, you probably don't want to stay in one that calls itself pet-friendly.
• Choose a hotel that offers rooms with kitchens so you can prepare your own meals allergen-fre... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Allergy-Proof Your Environment Out for Dinner? | • Choose smoke-free restaurants.
• Avoid ingredients that trigger your food allergies. Read menus carefully, and ask your sever how the dish is made. Choose fresh foods over prepared or processed ones. If you have an epinephrine shot kit, keep it with you at all times. If your doctor has prescribed two, keep them both... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are At Your Kid’s School? | • Discuss your child's allergies with the staff.
• If they have food allergies, tell the front office, their teachers, and lunchroom workers.
• Teach your child about their allergies early. That’ll make them less likely to eat something that will trigger an allergic reaction.
• Leave one or two epinephrine kits at t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is an Allergy? | You get allergies when your immune system responds to substances such as pollen, pet dander, or certain foods. Your antibodies identify these allergens as bad for you, even though they're not. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How to Avoid Outdoor Allergy Triggers: Is It Anaphylaxis? | Some allergic reactions are mild, but others can produce life-threatening problems, including anaphylaxis. You have to treatanaphylaxiswith epinephrine (adrenaline) within minutes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How to Avoid Outdoor Allergy Triggers: How common are they? | Nearly 18 million adults in the United States have hay fever, or allergic rhinitis. At least 1 in 3 American adults and 1 in 4 children have allergies. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Avoid Outdoor Allergy Triggers Allergic Reactions? | Allergic reactions happen when you come into contact with an allergen. Your immune system reacts by releasing histamines and other chemicals into your blood, causing symptoms that can irritate your skin, sinuses, ordigestive system.
Common allergens include:
• Airborne allergens: Pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Allergy Symptoms? | Your allergy symptoms will vary, depending on what you're allergic to and how you’re exposed. Allergens can enter your body in several ways:
• Through yournasalpassages and into your lungs
• Through your mouth
• Through your skin
• Through absorption from an insect sting
If you have a mild allergic reaction, commo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Avoid Outdoor Allergy Triggers Testing for Allergies? | An allergy test measures how your body responds to certain triggers. If yourimmune systemoverreacts, you have an allergy. Your body will produce antibodies calledimmunoglobulin E (IgE).
There are different types of allergy tests. Which one your doctor chooses depends on your symptoms and the suspected causes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Avoid Outdoor Allergy Triggers Allergies and Your Diet? | There is no cure for allergies, including what you eat. But your diet might help with how bad your symptoms get. Here are some of the foods that researchers are studying to see if they might help ease allergies. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Allergy Management? | Steps you can take to help control your allergies include:
• Avoid the allergens, if you can.
• Takeallergy medicines.
• Consider allergy shots (immunotherapy), which can reduce your immune system's response. To get the most benefit, you'll need to take allergy shots for 3 to 5 years. This can be an expensive option... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Chickenpox? | Chickenpox is a very contagious infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It mainly affects kids, but adults can also get it. The telltale sign of chickenpox is a super-itchy skin rash with blisters. Over the course of several days, the blisters pop and start to leak. Then they crust and scab over before finally ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who Gets Chickenpox? | Children under age 2 are most at risk for chickenpox. In fact, 90% of all cases occur in young children. But older children and adults can get it too. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do You Get Chickenpox? | If someone has the virus and you touch their rash or fluid from their blisters, you can get chickenpox. The virus can also spread to you if someone with chickenpoxcoughsor sneezes and you breathe in droplets. When you have chickenpox, you are contagious from 1 to 2 days before the rash appears until all your blisters h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does chickenpox last? | Chickenpox symptoms usually last about 4-7 days. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you get chickenpox twice? | You can get chickenpox again if you’ve already had it, but it’s not common. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chickenpox Causes? | Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and spreads easily and quickly from someone who is infected. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chickenpox Symptoms? | The first sign of chickenpox is usually a general feeling of not feeling well.
Early-stage chickenpox
Some other symptoms of chickenpox that can happen a few days before the rash include:
• Body aches
• Fever
• Feeling very tired
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
Chickenpox rash
Within a day or two, you’ll develop... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chickenpox Diagnosis? | Your doctor will likely be able to tell if you have chickenpox by looking at your rash. If there is any doubt, they can do a test. Because chickenpox is highly contagious, call your doctor before going to the office.
Mpox vs. chickenpox
Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) and chickenpox are caused by two different v... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chickenpox in Adults? | Most cases of chickenpox occur in young children, but adults and older children can get it too.
When adults get chickenpox, they often have more severe cases and are more likely to have complications.
You’re more at risk for chickenpox if you:
• Haven’t had the virus before
• Haven’t been vaccinated for it
• Work ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chickenpox Treatment? | Medications can help if you have chickenpox.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
If you or your child has a high fever or achiness caused by chickenpox, reach foracetaminophen. It can help relieve pain from sores that develop on your skin or in your mouth, too. It’s safe for most people, including pregnant women. For children ov... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chickenpox Home Remedies? | There are things you can do at home to ease your symptoms while your body heals. To try a home remedy that might provide chickenpox relief, you can:
• Take a lukewarm bath with colloidal oatmeal or baking soda.
• Dab calamine lotion on your itchy spots.
• Take an oral antihistamine to help with itching.
• Get plent... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chickenpox Complications? | Adults have a higher risk for developing complications from chickenpox than children. Those with weakened immune systems due tocancer, HIV, or another condition are also at risk.
Once you’ve had chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus stays in your nerve cells for years. It can “wake up” and become active again years l... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chickenpox Vaccine? | The best way to prevent the spread of the virus is to get thevaricella vaccine. Children who’ve never had chickenpox should get two doses of the vaccine -- the first at 12 to 15 months of age, and the second between ages 4 and 6. People over age 13 who’ve never been vaccinated should get two doses of the vaccine at lea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Chickenpox Prevention? | After the vaccine, the best way to prevent chickenpox is to avoid being around people with chickenpox. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Control Itching from Chickenpox When to See a Doctor? | Most cases of chickenpox are mild and go away on their own. If you have chickenpox but are otherwise healthy, call your doctor right away if you develop any of the following symptoms:
• The rash gets close to or spreads to one or both eyes.
• The rash gets very red, warm, or tender. You could have a bacterial skin in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How to Improve Your Sleep: What to Wear? | Consider fabric. Cotton is breathable and soft, but it may not keep you warm enough. Flannel is warmer, but it may make you too hot in the summer. Silk is expensive and hard to clean. A looser fit is best. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why Use a Peak Flow Meter? | Readings from a peak flow meter can help you or your child recognize early changes that may be signs of worseningasthma. During an asthma attack, the smooth muscles that surround the airways tighten and cause the airways to narrow. The peak flow meter alerts you to the tightening of the airways often hours or even days... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who Should Use a Peak Flow Meter? | Peak flow meters are very helpful if you or your child have moderate to severe asthma and require daily asthma medications. Even most children ages 6 and up should be able to use a peak flow meter with good results. People with moderate-to-severe asthma should have a peak flow meter at home. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Often Should I Check my Peak Flow? | Peak flow values are best if they are checked at the same time each day, preferably once in the morning and again at night. Ask your doctor how often you should check your peak flow. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Determine My "Personal Best" Peak Flow Number? | The "personal best" peak expiratory flow (PEF) is the highest peak flow number you or your child can achieve over a two to three week period when asthma is under good control. Good control means you feel good and do not have any asthma symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Do I Do With the Extracted Tick? | You have two options: Get it tested or get rid of it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Remove Ticks the Right Way? | Before you dive in, you’ll want to get:
• Pointy tweezers
• Rubbing alcohol (If you don’t have it, soap and water works, too)
Pointy tweezers aren’t the typical household tweezers that you use to pluck your eyebrows. You want pointy tips, not squared-off ones. Ticks can be as small as poppy seeds. If you use regular... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder? | Alcoholuse disorder is what doctors call it when you can’t control how much you drink and have trouble with your emotions when you’re not drinking. Some people may think the only way to deal with it is withwillpower, as if it’s a problem they have to work through all on their own. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Find Out if You’re Misusing Alcohol? | Alcoholismis a common and different term foralcoholuse disorder. Milder cases -- when people abuse alcohol but aren’t dependent on it -- are as well.
Your doctor or another health care provider can help with the diagnosis. They may say you have alcohol use disorder if you:
• Feel like youhaveto drink
• Can’t control... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Drinking Alcohol Treatment Options? | The one that’s right for you depends on your situation and your goals. Many people find that a combination of treatments works best, and you can get them together through a program. Some of these are inpatient or residential programs, where you stay at a treatment center for a while. Others are outpatient programs, whe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Drinking Alcohol Go to Detox? | This is a key step if your drinking problem is severe. Detox isn’t a treatment by itself.
The goal is to stop drinking and give your body time to get the alcohol out of your system. That usually takes a few days to a week. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Drinking Alcohol See a Counselor or Therapist? | During or after your alcohol rehabilitation, seeing a therapist can help you learn new skills and strategies to help you stay sober for the long term. Psychologists, social workers, or alcohol counselors can teach you how to:
• Change the behaviors that make you want to drink
• Deal withstressand other triggers
• Bu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Drinking Alcohol Medications? | No medicine can “cure” alcohol use disorder, but some can help as you recover. They can make drinking less enjoyable so you don’t want to do it as much:
• Disulfiram(Antabuse) will make you feel sick or throw up if you drink.
• Acamprosate(Campral) can help with cravings.
• Naltrexone(Revia,Vivitrol) blocks the high... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Drinking Alcohol Find Support? | Giving up and staying away from alcohol can take persistence and hard work. Healthy habits and strategies for getting through daily life can be important to your recovery. Steps you can take include:
• Surround yourself with family, friends, and others who support your goal. Be clear that you’re no longer drinking.
•... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Drinking Alcohol Join a Group? | Grouptherapyor a support group can help during rehab and help you stay on track as life gets back to normal.
Group therapy, led by a therapist, can give you the benefits of therapy along with the support of other members.
Support groups aren’t led by therapists. Instead, these are groups of people who have alcohol us... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Drinking Alcohol What to Expect? | Recovery can take a long time, so you may need ongoing treatment. And some people in recovery do relapse and drink again. If you do, don’t think you’ve failed. It’s often a stage in the process. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Thumb-Sucking Most Infants Self-Pacify? | Most experts agree that a thumb-sucker younger than 5 shouldn't be pressured to stop. Most children will give up the habit on their own before they enter kindergarten.
"Thumb-sucking is an appropriate and useful behavior for very young children," says Linda Goldstein, MD, a Washington pediatrician. "It allows them to ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Thumb-Sucking Reaching a Merciless Age? | As children move past toddlerhood and into the preschool years, the thumb-sucking crowd begins to dwindle. Nevertheless, one in five children will still besucking his thumbor finger past his 5th birthday. "This is the merciless age, the time when teasing begins. Parents begin to worry because the thumb-sucking is causi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Thumb-Sucking Support, Guidance Key? | "If a child who is older than 5 or 6 is still sucking his thumb and having difficulty stopping, parents ought to think about what they can do to help him," Hack says. Before insisting that a child go "cold turkey," it's important to observe how deeply entrenched your child's behavior is, she says. How often does your c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Stop Thumb-Sucking Dentists Can Help, Too? | While your child is trying to change his or her behavior, it's essential to give lots of praise and support: an extra cuddle, a special outing, playing a new game together. Be aware of situations that might promote thumb-sucking, like TV or riding in the car. "Use your imagination to guide your child to other means of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | HPV/Genital Warts: What Is HPV? | How much do you know about genital HPV? WebMD quizzes you about HPV symptoms, HPV treatments, HPV prevention, and more. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | HPV/Genital Warts: How Do I Know If I Have HPV? | How much do you know about genital HPV? WebMD quizzes you about HPV symptoms, HPV treatments, HPV prevention, and more. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Know if I Have Genital Warts? | How much do you know about genital HPV? WebMD quizzes you about HPV symptoms, HPV treatments, HPV prevention, and more. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | HPV/Genital Warts: What’s the Treatment for HPV? | How much do you know about genital HPV? WebMD quizzes you about HPV symptoms, HPV treatments, HPV prevention, and more. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | HPV/Genital Warts: Can Oral Sex Lead to Throat Cancer? | How likely are the chances you’ll get HPV-related cancers from performing oral sex? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Genital Warts/HPV? | • Genital Warts Symptoms
• Genital Warts Treatment
• HPV Virus
• HPV and Pregnancy
• HPV in Men
• HPV Test
• HPV Vaccine | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Neutropenia? | Neutropenia is a condition in which you have an unusually low number of cells called neutrophils in your blood. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell in your immune system that attack bacteria and other organisms when they invade your body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the primary cause of neutropenia? | Neutropenia is common in people who are receivingcancer treatmentslike chemotherapy but can also be caused by infections, autoimmune conditions, lack of certain nutrients in your diet, or medications you're taking. It can also be inherited. | local_scraped |
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