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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Inherited Lipodystrophy Taking Care of Your Child? | Because this condition affects how someone looks, care and compassion are as important as medicine. Focus on keeping your child healthy and giving them a meaningful, rewarding life.
Set the tone for others. Be positive and open-minded. People may not know how to react or what to say to keep from prying or offending or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Inherited Lipodystrophy What to Expect? | How long and how well someone with inherited lipodystrophy lives depends on how well they can manage the complications. Heart, blood vessel, liver, and kidney problems are common, and sometimes they're life-threatening.Diabetesis often hard to control. Some people have bone, immune system, or hormone-related troubles. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Inherited Lipodystrophy Getting Support? | Living with a condition like this can feel very isolating. It really helps to reach out.Lipodystrophy Unitedhas information about the disease as well as an online community for people with lipodystrophy and their families. You can also add your information to a free, confidential registry to help researchers find new t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Insomnia? | Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Insomnia? | The causes depend on whether you have primary insomnia or secondary insomnia, also called comorbid insomnia because it develops as a result of another health condition. Many of these causes can be addressed, such as lifestyle habits and treating ongoing medical problems. However, some causes can't be changed, such as y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you fix insomnia? | It depends on what caused it. If it's triggered by a medical condition, for example, treating that condition likely will return your sleep to normal. Long-term, or chronic, insomnia not caused by a health problem can be more challenging to treat. In addition to practicing good sleep habits, you may benefit from psychol... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Will my insomnia go away? | In most cases, yes. If your insomnia was caused by stress, you should sleep better once that stress goes away. If you require treatment for chronic insomnia, it can be very effective. For example, about four out of five people who undergo CBT will no longer struggle with insomnia. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Insomnia? | There are two types of insomnia: Primary and secondary.
Primary insomnia.This means your sleep problems aren't linked to any other health condition or problem. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Insomnia Risk Factors? | Insomnia affects women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) more than men and people assigned male at birth and older people more than younger ones. Young and middle-age African Americans also have a higher risk of insomnia.
Other risk factors include:
• Rising age, as insomnia becomes more common as you get ol... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Insomnia Symptoms? | Insomnia has many symptoms. These symptoms can be divided into two categories according to how they affect you: During the night as you try to sleep and the impact your insomnia has on your day after a night of lost sleep.
Trouble sleeping
These signs of insomnia are classified by when your sleep problems happen.
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Insomnia Diagnosis? | Diagnosing insomnia involves several steps, including questionnaires, medical tests, and more. Your doctor will determine what types of tests you require, but in general you can expect the following:
Initial exam
Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask about your medical history, sleep history, and symptoms. You'... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Insomnia Treatment? | Insomnia doesn't always require treatment. If it's short-term (acute) insomnia caused by stress or by changes in your environment or schedule, for example, when traveling, your insomnia may last only a few days or weeks before clearing up on its own.
If your insomnia lasts longer than a few weeks and happens several n... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Insomnia Home Remedies? | Too little research has been done to determine whether herbs and supplements truly help with insomnia. If you do decide to try them, talk to your doctor first. They may interact with drugs you already take. These herbs and supplements include:
• Melatonin, which may help you fall asleep more quickly. Whether it's safe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Insomnia Complications? | Our bodies and brains need sleep so they can repair themselves. It's also crucial for learning and keeping memories. If insomnia is keeping you awake, it can lead to:
• A higher risk of health problems like high blood pressure, obesity, and depression
• A higher risk of falling
• Trouble focusing
• Anxiety, depress... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Insomnia Prevention? | Good sleep habits, also called sleep hygiene, can help you prevent insomnia. Here are some tips:
• Go to sleep at the same time each night, and get up at the same time each morning.
• Try not to take naps during the day because they may make you less sleepy at night.
• Don't use phones or e-books before bed. Their l... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Insomnia? | The same sleep habits that will help you prevent insomnia also can help if you already have it. In addition to practicing good sleep hygiene as outlined above, you also should do the following:
• Talk to your doctor if your insomnia does not improve or gets worse.
• Stick with your insomnia treatment plan even if you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Insomnia Takeaways? | Insomnia does more than ruin your night's sleep. It raises your risk of serious health problems. However, treatment can be very effective. It will involve identifying and managing the causes of your insomnia, such as stress or underlying health conditions. Talk to your doctor if you struggle to sleep. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Insomnia FAQs? | How do you fix insomnia?
It depends on what caused it. If it's triggered by a medical condition, for example, treating that condition likely will return your sleep to normal. Long-term, or chronic, insomnia not caused by a health problem can be more challenging to treat. In addition to practicing good sleep habits, yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Anemia? | Anemia is defined as a low number of red blood cells. In a routine blood test, anemia is reported as a low hemoglobin or hematocrit. Hemoglobin is the main protein in your red blood cells. It carries oxygen and delivers it throughout your body. If you have anemia, your hemoglobin level will be low, too. If it is low en... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How serious is anemia? | There are many types of anemia. All have different causes and treatments. Some forms – like the mild anemia that happens during pregnancy – aren’t a major concern. But some types of anemia may reflect a serious medical condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can anemia be cured? | Yes, anemia can be easily cured. It is usually a short-term issue that can be treated with a change indietor by taking supplements. It is uncommon to need other interventions to treat anemia, but it is possible. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Anemia Symptoms? | The signs of anemia can be so mild that you might not even notice them. At a certain point, as your blood cells decrease, symptoms often develop. Depending on the cause of the anemia, symptoms may include:
• Dizziness, lightheadness, or feeling like you are about to pass out
• A fast or unusual heartbeat
• Aheadache... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Anemia Types and Causes? | There are more than 400 types of anemia, and they’re divided into three groups:
• Anemia caused by blood loss
• Anemia caused by decreased or faulty red blood cell production
• Anemia caused by destruction of red blood cells | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Anemia Diagnosis? | A complete blood count (CBC) test will measure your red blood cells, hemoglobin, and other parts of your blood. Your doctor will ask about your family history and your medical history after the CBC. They’ll probably do some tests, including:
• Blood smear or differential to count your white blood cells, check the shap... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Anemia Treatment? | Your treatment will depend on your type of anemia.
• If you have aplastic anemia, you might need medication, blood transfusions (in which you get blood from another person), or abone marrow transplant(in which you get a donor’s stem cells).
• If you have hemolytic anemia, you might need medication that will hold back... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Iron Overload Anemia Types of SA? | There are two main types of sideroblastic anemia: inherited and acquired. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Iron Overload Anemia Diagnosing SA? | Diagnosing sideroblastic anemia can be tricky because its symptoms are similar to other types of anemia. Plus, SA progresses slowly and you might not know you have it.
You need to listen to your body. If you have any of the symptoms of SA, talk to your doctor. Blood tests and other procedures will tell your doctor whe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Iron Overload Anemia Treating SA? | There are several treatment options for SA, but it depends on whether you’re diagnosed with acquired or inherited SA. Your doctor might have you eat more foods or takesupplementsrich in vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Studies show that vitamin B6 may help with both acquired and inherited SA.
You can also take medication to g... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? | IBS is a mix of belly discomfort or pain and trouble with bowel habits. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Is There a Link? | Women are about twice as likely to have IBS as men. Growing research shows that sex hormones may be the reason. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): What's the Difference Between IBS and IBD? | It’s easy to mix up these conditions, but inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) aren’t the same. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): What Are the Symptoms of IBS? | We all have trouble going to the bathroom sometimes. But for those with IBS, the chronic pain and discomfort can be disabling. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): What Is a Low-FODMAP Diet? | If you have IBS, limiting carbohydrates that are fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) may help. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Questions for Your Doctor About IBS-C? | Whether you're newly diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) or are already in treatment, learn how to make the most of your doctor appointment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Can a gluten-free diet ease IBS symptoms? | WebMD Expert Answers. Dr. William Balistreri reports from Digestive Disease Week 2013. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome? | What’s to blame for your belly pain, sudden urges, gas, and diarrhea? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Top Search Terms for IBS? | • Constipation
• IBS Tests
• IBS Alternative Treatments
• Diarrhea
• Supplements for IBS
• Foods to Avoid with IBS
• IBS-M
• Low-FODMAP Diet | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is the Outlook for Pancreatic Cancer? | The American Cancer Society reports that only about 23% of patients with cancer of the exocrine pancreas are still living one year after diagnosis. About 8.2% are still alive five years after being diagnosed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms? | Symptoms ofpancreatic cancerinclude:
• Jaundice(yellowing of theskinand whites of theeyes)
• Pain in the upper or middleabdomenand back
• Unexplained weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue
• Depression | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pancreatic Cancer Risk Factors? | The factors which could put you at risk for developing pancreatic cancer include:
• Smoking
• Chronic pancreatitis (inflammationof the pancreas)
• Inherited conditions (including hereditarypancreatitis)
• Familial pancreatic cancer syndromes
• Long-standing diabetes
• Obesity | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pancreatic Cancer Treatment? | There are various treatments for pancreaticcancer, including surgery,chemotherapy, andradiation therapy.Chemotherapyuses drugs to treatcancer, while radiation therapy uses X-rays or other kinds of radiation to killcancercells. Surgery can be used to remove a tumor or to treat symptoms of pancreaticcancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Jansen Disease: What Is Chondrodysplasia? | The term “chondrodysplasia” includes a number of conditions that are caused by changes in the genes. They’re often linked todwarfism, which stunts the growth of many parts of the body, especially the bones. Doctors usually diagnose it in babies. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jansen Disease Causes? | Chondrodysplasias are genetic, which means they happen because of problems in genes. A child might inherit these gene flaws from parents. That’s the case with RCDP1.
Achondroplasia usually happens due to a mutation in a certain gene, which a child could inherit. But more often, it happens randomly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jansen Disease Symptoms? | Beyond a person’s physical appearance -- such as short stature and a large head -- symptoms depend on what type of chondrodysplasia someone has. Some may have mental disabilities because of problems withbraindevelopment. But others do not.
With other forms of chondrodysplasia, symptoms can include rough and scalyskin,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jansen Disease Diagnosis? | Usually, a doctor would notice chondrodysplasia when a baby is born. The hallmarks of the condition, such as short limbs and a large head, are easy to spot. X-rays could show that the bones in the child’s arms and legs are unusually short in length and broad in width. A number of measurements of the bones in X-ray imag... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jansen Disease Treatment? | Your child’s treatment will depend upon what type of chondrodysplasia they have. Most treatments don't increase your child’s height, but they could relieve other problems.
If your baby has achondroplasia and is healthy, you might only need to keep in touch with your pediatrician to make sure your child is doing well a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jansen Disease Complications? | Most forms of chondrodysplasia aren’t life-threatening. But there can be painful and long-term problems with breathing, as well as:
• Back pain
• Curvature ofthe spine
• Spinal stenosis
• Issues with the joints
• Lunginfections
• Seizures
• Sleep apnea
Doctors will work with you to treat and manage these. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jansen Disease Support? | You may want to reach out to a support group for families of people with chondrodysplasia. These groups are designed to share information, hold meetings and raise money for a cure. Also, the Billy Barty Foundation has set up a scholarship fund to improve the quality of education for students who have achondroplasia.
M... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Newborn Jaundice? | It's a common and usually harmless condition in which your newbaby's skin and eyes look yellow. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Newborn Jaundice Causes? | Some of your baby's red blood cells break down every day and create bilirubin, a waste pigment. It's the liver's job to filter it out of the bloodstream. When your baby is still in your womb, yourliverclears out their bilirubin for them. After birth, your baby's liver takes over.
Sometimes, your newborn's liver can't ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Newborn Jaundice Symptoms? | The most obvious sign of jaundice is a yellow color to your baby's skin, which sometimes can be hard to tell on brown or darker skin. It may be easier to spot yellow in the whites of their eyesor under their tongue. Jaundice usually starts on the face. Once bilirubin levels in the blood rise, the yellow color moves to ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Newborn Jaundice Diagnosis? | Usually, a doctor can tell that your baby has jaundice by looking. But they’ll also want to know how much bilirubin is in your baby's blood to help decide on a treatment plan. They may:
• Take blood from your baby and send it to a lab to measure the level and kinds of bilirubin.
• Test your baby's skin with an instru... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Newborn Jaundice Treatment? | In many cases, jaundice goes away on its own in 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will decide whether your baby should wait it out or start treatments, such as:
Extra feedings.Taking in more breast milk or formula will help yourbaby poopmore often, which can help clear out bilirubin from the body. Or, if your baby is having t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Newborn Jaundice Complications? | Don’t wait to get your baby checked if you notice signs of jaundice. It’s rare, but if severe jaundice isn't treated, bilirubin can enter the brain and cause permanent damage. This condition is called kernicterus, which can lead to:
• Cerebral palsy
• Hearing loss
• Vision problems
• Seizures
• Developmental disab... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Newborn Jaundice Prevention? | There isn't much you can do to prevent the typical jaundice in newborns. But you can help move it along by being sure your baby is well fed. If you're breastfeeding, aim for 8-12 feedings a day in the first days of your baby's life. If you're formula feeding, offer 1-2 ounces every 2-3 hours. Exposing your baby to sunl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Newborn Jaundice? | It's a common and usually harmless condition in which your newbaby's skin and eyes look yellow. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Newborn Jaundice Causes? | Some of your baby's red blood cells break down every day and create bilirubin, a waste pigment. It's the liver's job to filter it out of the bloodstream. When your baby is still in your womb, yourliverclears out their bilirubin for them. After birth, your baby's liver takes over.
Sometimes, your newborn's liver can't ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Newborn Jaundice Symptoms? | The most obvious sign of jaundice is a yellow color to your baby's skin, which sometimes can be hard to tell on brown or darker skin. It may be easier to spot yellow in the whites of their eyesor under their tongue. Jaundice usually starts on the face. Once bilirubin levels in the blood rise, the yellow color moves to ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Newborn Jaundice Diagnosis? | Usually, a doctor can tell that your baby has jaundice by looking. But they’ll also want to know how much bilirubin is in your baby's blood to help decide on a treatment plan. They may:
• Take blood from your baby and send it to a lab to measure the level and kinds of bilirubin.
• Test your baby's skin with an instru... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Newborn Jaundice Treatment? | In many cases, jaundice goes away on its own in 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will decide whether your baby should wait it out or start treatments, such as:
Extra feedings.Taking in more breast milk or formula will help yourbaby poopmore often, which can help clear out bilirubin from the body. Or, if your baby is having t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Newborn Jaundice Complications? | Don’t wait to get your baby checked if you notice signs of jaundice. It’s rare, but if severe jaundice isn't treated, bilirubin can enter the brain and cause permanent damage. This condition is called kernicterus, which can lead to:
• Cerebral palsy
• Hearing loss
• Vision problems
• Seizures
• Developmental disab... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Newborn Jaundice Prevention? | There isn't much you can do to prevent the typical jaundice in newborns. But you can help move it along by being sure your baby is well fed. If you're breastfeeding, aim for 8-12 feedings a day in the first days of your baby's life. If you're formula feeding, offer 1-2 ounces every 2-3 hours. Exposing your baby to sunl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Stress? | Everyone has different stress triggers. Work stress tops the list, according to surveys. Forty percent of U.S. workers admit to experiencing office stress, and one-quarter say work is the biggest source of stress in their lives. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Effects of Stress on Your Health? | When you are in a stressful situation, your body launches a physical response. Yournervous systemsprings into action, releasing hormones that prepare you to either fight or take off. It's called the "fight or flight" response, and it's why, when you're in a stressful situation, you may notice that your heartbeat speeds... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Jock Itch? | Jock itchis an infection caused byfungicalled dermatophytes. Dermatophytes like to live in moist places on your body, such as your feet, groin, and armpits. The medical term is tinea cruris. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What does jock itch look like? | Jock itch usually infects your skin in the creases of your groin, over your inner thighs, and between your buttocks. Depending on your natural skin tone, your rash may look red, brown, purple, gray, tan, or white. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does jock itch smell? | Yes, jock itch can have a distinctive smell. The dermatophytes that cause your infection can cause a musty, moldy, or yeast-like smell. It may also smell sour. If you have a severe case of jock itch, the smell can be foul. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is jock itch contagious? | Yes, jock itch is contagious. It can spread through skin-to-skin contact. You can get it through sexual contact with someone who has an infection. You can also get it from contact with an infected surface, such as by sharing towels or clothes with an infected person. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can women get jock itch? | Yes, people who are assigned female at birth (AFAB) and women can get jock itch. It's rarer in people AFAB than in people who are AMAB. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the fastest way to cure jock itch? | The fastest way to cure jock itch is to use an OTC antifungal cream, ointment, gel, spray, or powder. Make sure you read the medicine label and apply the medicine as directed. Talk to your doctor if you aren’t feeling better in 2 weeks. You might need a stronger prescription medicine. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is it OK to scratch jock itch? | No, it's not a good idea to scratch the area. If you do, you can spread the infection to other areas of your body. Also, scratching can cause tears in your skin, which could lead to fungus and bacteria getting into your bloodstream. This can cause another infection on top of the jock itch. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is jock itch a form of sexually transmitted infection (STI)? | No, CDC doesn't consider jock itch a form of an STI. But it can spread from skin-to-skin contact, so you can get it from sexual contact or other close contact with an infected person. But you don't have to have sex with someone to get it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can jock itch heal itself? | No, not usually. If you have a very mild infection, you may get better by cleaning and drying the area extra carefully for a few weeks. You could also try applying essential oils to see if that helps. But most infections will need treatment with an antifungal medicine before they heal. Fortunately, you can buy an OTC a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jock Itch Symptoms? | Jock itch usually affects the creases of your groin, inner thighs, and the skin around your anus.
Symptoms include:
• A discolored, scaly, possibly ring-shapedrashwith raised edges (Depending on your skin tone, your discolored skin may look red, brown, purple, gray, tan, or white. In some cases, the color change may ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jock Itch Causes? | Jock itch is caused by fungi from three genera:
• Trichophyton, especiallyTrichophyton rubrum, which causes most cases of jock itch around the world
• Epidermophyton
• Microsporum
These fungi need warm temperatures and moisture to grow. This is why you tend to get an infection in your groin, where you sweat a lot a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jock Itch Risk Factors? | You may be more likely to get jock itch if you:
• Wear tight clothes that irritate your skin and trap heat and moisture around your groin and legs.
• Sweat a lot around your groin.
• Wear a wet bathing suit for a long time.
• Share damp towels or sweaty clothing with other people.
• Use the same towel to dry infec... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jock Itch Diagnosis? | Your doctor can usually diagnose jock itch by looking at your skin rash and hearing about your symptoms.
To confirm the diagnosis, your doctor may remove a small sample of skin (biopsy) and test it in the lab. The technician can add drops ofpotassiumhydroxide to the skin cells to dissolve them. This will leave only fu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jock Itch Treatment? | Jock itch doesn't typically go away on its own. And if you don't treat it, the infection can spread to your nails, hands, and feet. But medicines called antifungals can usually clear it up in a few weeks. These medicines are available in creams, ointments, gels, powders, and sprays. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jock Itch Home Remedies? | A few home remedies may help you prevent jock itch, such as:
Apply essential oils to your skin in the areas where you might get an infection.
Try the following oils:
• Tea tree
• Bitter orange
• Peppermint
• Eucalyptus
These essential oils won't cure a fungal infection, but they can keep you from getting infecte... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jock Itch Takeaways? | Jock itch is an infection caused by fungi called dermatophytes. It's an itchy rash that thrives on warm, moist skin. Jock itch usually infects the skin in the creases of your groin, over your inner thighs, and in your butt crack. But you can buy an OTC antifungal medicine that will help you get rid of it. Keep the area... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Jock Itch FAQs? | Is jock itch a form of sexually transmitted infection (STI)?
No, CDC doesn't consider jock itch a form of an STI. But it can spread from skin-to-skin contact, so you can get it from sexual contact or other close contact with an infected person. But you don't have to have sex with someone to get it.
Can jock itch heal... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Benjamin Brackett, PA-C, ADHD-CCSP: In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? | The primary care provider (PCP) is they lynchpin in any person's health care system. The PCP is the quarterback and should coordinate between all the different specialists that are involved in the patient's care. It is the job of the PCP to look out for the patient and ensure that all the disparate pieces come together... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Benjamin Brackett, PA-C, ADHD-CCSP: healthcare provider? | I started as a firefighter/EMT at the age of 16 in suburban Philadelphia. As I grew and developed (EMT, Combat Medic, paramedic, phlebotomist, epidemiologist, physician assistant) I noticed how many of my colleagues were disinterested or irritated by their patients. I always felt that every patient should be treated as... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Benjamin Brackett, PA-C, ADHD-CCSP: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? | I am an avid scuba diver. I have been diving in 17 US states and 11 different countries. I dive both professionally and recreationally. I visit Mexico on a regular basis, having been to Cozumel 28 times in the last 8 years. I am a US Army veteran and a firefighter/rescue diver with over 22 years of experience. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Kava Kava? | Kava Kava is an herbal remedy that's made from the roots ofPiper methysticum-- a type of plant found in the islands of the Pacific Ocean. Its name literally means “intoxicating pepper.” People who live on Pacific islands like Fiji and Tonga have used it for hundreds of years in social gatherings and traditional medicin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Kava: How’s It Used? | Kavakava (“kava” for short) contains substances called kavapyrones. They act much likealcoholon yourbrain, making you feel calm, relaxed, and happy. The plant is also thought to relievepain, preventseizures, and relax muscles. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Kava: Is it Safe? | Doctors aren’t sure how much kava you can take safely. If your doctor gives you the okay, use the smallest possible dose. Don't take it for longer than 3 months, and avoid drinking alcohol while you’re using it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kava Before You Use It? | Talk to your doctor if you’re thinking about taking kava. Tell them about all the medicines you take. This herb can interact with some medications, including:
• Antiretroviral medicines used to treatHIV/AIDS
• Benzodiazepinesandbarbituratesthat treatanxiety
• Medications used to treatParkinson's disease.
Don't use ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kava When to Call Your Doctor? | Make an appointment if you take kava and have any of the following signs of liver damage:
• Tiredness
• Nausea,vomiting
• Yellowing of the skin and whites of theeyes(jaundice)
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Kawasaki Disease? | Kawasaki disease is an illness that causes blood vessels to become inflamed, almost always in young children. It's one of the leading causes of heart disease in kids. But doctors can treat it if they find it early. Most children get better without any problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kawasaki Disease Causes and Risk Factors? | The inflammation of Kawasaki disease can damage a child's coronary arteries, which carry blood to their heart.
It can also cause problems withlymph nodes, skin, and the lining of a child's mouth, nose, and throat.
Scientists haven't found an exact cause of Kawasaki disease. It might be linked to genes, viruses,bacter... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kawasaki Disease Symptoms? | Kawasaki disease comes on fast, and symptoms show up in phases. Signs of the first phase of Kawasaki disease include:
• High fever (above 101 F) that lasts more than 5 days; it won't go down even if a child takes medication that usually works on fever
• Rash, often between the chest and legs and in the genital or gro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kawasaki Disease Diagnosis? | Your doctor will do aphysical examand ask about your child's symptoms. They'll look for a long-lasting fever and at least four of these five signs:
• Red eyes
• Dry, cracked, very red lips and a redder-than-normal swollen tongue
• Rash
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Swollen, discolored skin on your palms and bottom of yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kawasaki Disease Treatment? | Your child may have a lot of pain from the fever, swelling, and skin problems. Their doctor might prescribe medicine to make them feel better, such asaspirinand drugs that prevent blood clots. Don't give your child any drugs without talking to your doctor first. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kawasaki Disease Complications? | Because it involves a child's heart, this illness can be scary. But most kids recover completely and have no lasting problems.
In rare cases, children can have:
• Unusualheart rhythms(dysrhythmia)
• Inflamed heart muscles (myocarditis)
• Damaged heart valves (mitral regurgitation)
• Inflamed blood vessels (vasculi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kawasaki Disease Outlook? | With treatment, most kids with Kawasaki disease can avoid heart disease and death. Coronary artery aneurysms impact just 6% of kids who've been treated for the condition, and 50% of children with coronary artery problems heal in 1 or 2 years with treatment. Without treatment,heart problemsfrom Kawasaki disease can caus... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Are Kegel Exercises Effective? | Kegel pelvic floor exercises are used to strengthen the muscles that support your uterus, bladder, bowel, and rectum. These highly focused exercises don't just help keep these muscles fit, they can also help you avoid bladder leaks and passing gas or stool by accident. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Kegel Exercises? | Kegel pelvic floor exercises are used to strengthen the muscles that support your uterus, bladder, bowel, and rectum. These highly focused exercises don't just help keep these muscles fit, they can also help you avoid bladder leaks and passing gas or stool by accident. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you know if you are doing Kegels correctly? | What do Kegels do for a man?Kegels can strengthen men’s pelvic floor muscles and may help if you have trouble with bladder or bowel incontinence, or if you dribble after you pee. Studies have also shown that regular pelvic floor exercise can improve erectile dysfunction, and may increase sexual satisfaction by giving y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Benefits of Kegel Exercises? | Doing Kegel exercises on a regular basis may help strengthen and tone the pelvic floor to help prevent, relieve, or improve certain chronic conditions. | local_scraped |
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