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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kegel Exercise Benefits for Men? | You don’t have to have a vagina or uterus to do Kegels. These exercises can strengthen men’s pelvic floor muscles, too, 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 improveerectile dysfunctionand may ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Do Kegel Exercises? | Try to pee.Once pee starts to flow, squeeze your muscles to hold it in. You should feel the muscles lift. Another way is to squeeze the muscles that stop you from passing gas. You just did one Kegel. Relax the muscle and do it again. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kegel Exercises When to See Your Doctor? | Ask for help if you’re having trouble doing Kegels. The doctor can give you tips on how to do them the right way. There are also tools that can help, like:
• Vaginal cones.Vaginal cones are weights specifically designed to be inserted into the vagina like atampon. When the cone is inserted, your pelvic muscles automat... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kegel Exercise Results? | Most women who do Kegels regularly see results, like fewer leaks while peeing, within a few weeks or months. If you’re still concerned about prolapse or don’t feel your symptoms are getting better, talk to your doctor about other treatments. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kegel Complications? | Kegels are safe, but it’s still important to be careful. Here’s what to watch out for:
• Don’t do Kegels while you pee.The idea is to tighten your muscles like you’re trying to stop peeing, but not to actually do it. There’s a chance that you could get aurinary tract infection(UTI) if you try to do Kegels while you pe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kegel Exercise Takeaways? | Loss of pelvic floor muscle tone and strength can happen for a variety of reasons and may lead to bladder control issues and decreased sexual pleasure. When practiced every day for at least 15 weeks,Kegel exercisescan help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and improve bladder and sexual function. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kegel Exercise FAQs? | • How do you know if you are doing Kegels correctly?Kegels shouldn’t hurt. Discomfort while doing Kegels may come from holding your breath while contracting your pelvic muscles. Remember to breathe! When they're done correctly, you should notice an improvement in your pelvic muscle control in a few weeks. Talk with you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Keratoconus? | Normally, your cornea — the clear outer lens or "windshield" of youreye— has a dome shape, like a ball. Sometimes, the structure isn’t strong enough to hold its round shape and bulges outward, like a cone. This is calledkeratoconus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Keratoconus Cause Blindness? | Changes to the cornea can make it impossible for your eye to focus without glasses orcontact lenses. You may need acorneal transplantto restore your sight if the condition gets bad enough. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can keratoconus be cured? | No, doctors don't have a way to reverse the symptoms and restore your cornea to its dome shape. However, several treatments can reduce the impact of keratoconus on your life. If your case is mild, glasses or contact lenses may be enough. For more severe cases, operations such as cornea transplant are available. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How fast can keratoconus progress? | No one can say exactly how fast your vision will change with keratoconus. Your condition will progress most quickly in the first 15 to 20 years after it begins. Most people find that their keratoconus levels off around age 40. For some people, their symptoms continue to worsen after age 50. Keratoconus tends to progre... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Keratoconus Causes? | We don’t know exactly what causes keratoconus. Researchers think that some people are more likely to get it from birth.
Keratoconus may be linked to several things, such as:
Family history.If someone in your family has this condition, you have a greater chance of getting it. If you have it, get your children’seyesche... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Keratoconus Symptoms? | Keratoconus changes yourvisionin two ways:
As the front expands, your vision becomes morenearsighted. That means you can see objects clearly only when they’re up close. Anything too far away looks like a blur.
Aneye doctormay spot the signs during aneye exam. You should also mention symptoms such as:
• Double vision... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Keratoconus Diagnosis? | Your doctor needs to measure the shape of your cornea. There are different ways, but the most common is called corneal topography. The doctor snaps a photo of your cornea and checks it closely. Children of parents with keratoconus should have one every year starting at age 10. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Keratoconus Treatment? | You’ll probably start with new glasses. If you have a mild case, neweyeglasseswill help clear things up. If they don't, your doctor will suggest contact lenses. Rigid gas permeable contacts are usually the first choice. Over time, you may need other treatments to strengthen your cornea and improve your sight. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Keratoconus Self-Care? | If you have keratoconus, it's important to avoid rubbing your eyes. This can cause further damage to the cornea. If your eyes itch, talk to your doctor about medication to help. You may have allergies that need treatment.
If you're a student, you may need to ask for accommodations to deal with your keratoconus. They c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Keratoconus Takeaways? | When you have keratoconus, your cornea develops a cone shape instead of the usual dome shape. It happens because fibers in your eye that normally help the cornea hold its shape weaken. You're at higher risk if you have a parent with keratoconus or certain conditions, including Down Syndrome. If your case is mild, glass... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Keratoconus FAQs? | Can keratoconus be cured?
No, doctors don't have a way to reverse the symptoms and restore your cornea to its dome shape. However, several treatments can reduce the impact of keratoconus on your life. If your case is mild, glasses or contact lenses may be enough. For more severe cases, operations such as cornea transp... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Seborrheic Dermatitis? | Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disease that causes an itchy rash with flaky scales. It causes redness on light skin and light patches on darker skin. It’s also called dandruff, cradle cap, seborrhea, seborrheiceczema, and seborrheicpsoriasis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can seborrheic dermatitis heal on its own? | For babies, seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap) goes away on its own within a few months. For teens and adults, it might go away on its own, but you'll likely need treatment. It's possible to have flares of seborrheic dermatitis throughout your life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are some triggers of seborrheic dermatitis? | How do you get rid of seborrheic dermatitis?It may go away on its own, but the main treatments for seborrheic dermatitis are medicatedshampoos, creams, and lotions. Home remedies might also help. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you get rid of seborrheic dermatitis? | Can you fix seborrheic dermatitis?Treatment can't cure seborrheic dermatitis, but it can relieve symptoms like itching and swelling. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Seborrheic Dermatitis Causes? | Seborrheic dermatitis may be due to the yeast Malassezia, excess oil in your skin, or issues with your immune system.It doesn't come from an allergy or from being unclean. It's not contagious.But experts don't know what exactly causes it.
Some seborrheic dermatitis triggers include:
• Stress
• Fatigue
• Change of s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Seborrheic Dermatitis Risk Factors? | Newborns and adults ages 30 to 60 are most likely to get seborrheic dermatitis. It's more common in men than women and in people with oily skin. These conditions can also raise your risk:
• Acne
• Alcoholism
• Having a mental health condition such as depression
• Immune system disorders such as HIV infection
• Bei... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Seborrheic Dermatitis Symptoms? | Your symptoms may include:
• Flaking skin
• Flakes of skin in your mustache orbeard
• Patches of greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales or crust
• A rash that may look darker or lighter in people with brown or Black skin -- and redder in those with white skin
• Ring-shaped (annular) rash (this is ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Seborrheic Dermatitis Diagnosis? | Your doctor will ask about your medical history and look at your skin. They might scrape off a bit of skin and look at it under a microscope to rule out conditions that affect your skin, including:
• Psoriasis.This causes a lot of silvery white scales, often on your elbows and knees. It can also change how your finger... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment? | Seborrheic dermatitis will sometimes clear up by itself. But often, it's a lifelong issue that clears and flares. You can usually control it with good skin care. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Seborrheic Dermatitis Complications? | Complications from seborrheic dermatitis are very rare. In some cases, you might develop secondary bacterial infections in areas of your body affected by this skin disease. These include eyelids in adults and diaper areas in babies.
You might have some hair loss, but that's caused by itching and rubbing your scalp and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Seborrheic Dermatitis Home Remedies? | Lifestyle changes and home remedies may help you control seborrheic dermatitis. Your best treatment depends on your skin type, grooming practices, and symptoms. But before usingdietary supplementsor other alternative therapies, talk with your doctor.
Some home remedies you might try are:
• Use oil to remove scales.Us... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Keratosis Seborrheic Takeaways? | • Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disease that causes an itchy rash with flaky scales.
• It usually happens on your scalp, but you can get it anywhere on your body.
• Seborrheic dermatitis is not curable.
• It'll sometimes clear up by itself. But often, it's a lifelong issue that clears and flares.
• Complic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Keratosis Seborrheic FAQs? | What are some triggers of seborrheic dermatitis?
• Stress
• Fatigue
• Change of seasons
• Weather that's cold and dry
• Certain medical conditions and medicines
How do you get rid of seborrheic dermatitis?It may go away on its own, but the main treatments for seborrheic dermatitis are medicatedshampoos, creams, a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Kernicterus? | Kernicterusis a rare kind of preventablebrain damagethat can happen in newborns with jaundice. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kernicterus Symptoms? | When yourbabydevelops jaundice, the change in skin tone usually is seen in their face first. As the bilirubin level gets higher, the symptoms can move to the rest of their body, including their chest,abdomen, arms, and legs. It’s harder to see in babies with darker skin. It can also show up in the whites of yourbaby’se... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kernicterus Diagnosis and Tests? | Babies usually have their highest bilirubin level when they’re 3 to 5 days old. Newborns should be watched for jaundice every 8 to 12 hours during the first 2 days of their lives. They should then be rechecked before they’re 5 days old. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kernicterus Treatment? | Mild jaundice may not require treatment, but if their bilirubin level is high, or if your baby has certain risk factors (like being born prematurely), treatment may be necessary. The options may include:
Providing enoughbreastmilk and/orformula. If your baby isn’t getting enough fluids, they may not be getting rid of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Kidney Disease? | Kidney disease can affect your body’s ability to clean your blood, filter extra water out of your blood, and help control your blood pressure. It can also affect red blood cell production and vitamin D metabolism needed for bone health. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the three early warning signs of kidney disease? | There are no early warning signs of CKD. Your doctor will check for the condition with regular blood and urine tests. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can kidney disease be cured? | While you can take steps to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, there's no cure for it.Advanced kidney diseasemust be treated with dialysis or a kidney transplant. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is kidney disease hereditary? | Yes, kidney disease can caused by gene mutations passed from parent to child. If parents have a gene mutation -- or they're carriers of one -- there's a chance they could pass on the genes that could cause kidney disease in their child. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kidney Functions? | Healthy kidneys:
• Keep a balance of water and minerals (such as sodium,potassium, and phosphorus) in your blood
• Remove waste from your blood after digestion, muscle activity, and exposure to chemicals or medications
• Make renin, which your body uses to help manage your blood pressure
• Make a chemical called er... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Kidney Disease? | Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
CKD is a condition where yourkidneyscan't filter toxins or extra fluid from your blood as well as they should. While the condition can vary in how serious it is, CKD usually gets worse over time. Treatment can slow the progression of the disease.
If left untreated, CKD may lead to kidney ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kidney Disease Causes? | Acute kidney disease causes:If your kidneys suddenly stop working, doctors call it acute kidney injury or acuterenal failure. The main causes are:
• Not enough blood flow to the kidneys
• Direct damage to the kidneys
• Urine backed up in the kidneys
Those things can happen when you:
• Have a traumatic injury with ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Alcohol and Kidney Disease? | Your kidneys are responsible for filtering harmful substances from your blood, including alcohol. When you drink, your kidneys have to work harder to perform their function. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kidney Disease Symptoms? | Your kidneys are very adaptable. They can compensate for some of the problems that can happen when you have kidney disease. So if your kidney damage gets worse slowly, your symptoms will reveal themselves slowly over time. In fact, you may not feel symptoms until your disease is advanced.
You might have:
• High blood... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Diagnose Kidney Disease? | Your doctor will start by asking questions about your family medical history, which medications you're taking, and if you notice that you're peeing more or less than normal. After that, they'll do aphysical exam.
You also may have:
• Blood tests to see how much waste product is in your blood
• Urine tests to check f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kidney Disease Treatment? | Some forms of kidney disease are treatable. The goals of these treatments are to ease symptoms, help keep the disease from getting worse, and lessen complications. In some cases, your treatment may help restore some of your kidney function. But there is no cure for chronic kidney disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kidney Disease, Chronic Takeaways? | Kidney disease is often caused by high blood pressure and diabetes. There are noearly warning signsfor chronic kidney disease, so if you're at risk for CKD, do your best to regularly see your doctor, who can give you the blood and urine tests that screen for it. If kidney disease advances, you may require dialysis or a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kidney Disease FAQs? | • What are the three early warning signs of kidney disease?There are no early warning signs of CKD. Your doctor will check for the condition with regular blood and urine tests.
• Can kidney disease be cured?While you can take steps to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, there's no cure for it.Advanced kidn... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Diabetic Nephropathy? | Diabetic nephropathy --kidney diseasethat results from diabetes -- is the number one cause ofkidney failure. Almost a third of people withdiabetesdevelop diabetic nephropathy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Diabetic Nephropathy Diagnosed? | Certain blood tests that look for specific blood chemistry can be used to diagnose kidney damage. It also can be detected early by finding protein in the urine. Treatments are available that can help slow progression to kidney failure. That's why you should have your urine tested every year if you have diabetes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Kidney Disease Diagnosed? | As with high blood pressure, you may not realize that you have kidney disease. Certain laboratory tests can indicate whether your kidneys are eliminating waste products properly. These tests include serumcreatinineand blood urea nitrogen; elevated levels of either can indicate kidney damage. Proteinuria, an excess of p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Kidney Disease Treated? | For patients who have high blood pressure andkidney disease, the most important treatment is to control their blood pressure through lifestyle changes. Drugs can lower blood pressure and protect the kidneys from further damage, especially in people with diabetes. However, treatments need to be individualized. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Kidney Disease, Hypertension-Related: What Is Renal Hypertension? | Although hypertension is a leading cause of kidney disease, there is a type of hypertension that is actually causedbykidney disease.Renal hypertension, also called renovascular hypertension, is elevated blood pressure caused by kidney disease. It can usually be controlled by the same blood pressure drugs. Some people w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Kidney Disease, Hypertension-Related: What Causes Renal Hypertension? | Renal hypertension is caused by a narrowing in the arteries that deliver blood to the kidney. One or both kidneys' arteries may be narrowed. This condition is called renal artery stenosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Kidney Disease, Hypertension-Related: What Are the Treatments for Renal Hypertension? | For most people with renal hypertension due to renal artery narrowing, medications can effectively control blood pressure. However, more than one blood pressure drug is often needed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Acute Kidney Failure? | Acute kidney failure is when your kidneys stop working suddenly. Doctors sometimes call it acute renal failure. It can happen over just a few hours or days. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acute Kidney Failure Stages? | The stages of kidney disease are determined by your estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), which is a measure of your kidney's ability to filter.
An eGFR close to 100 is considered normal. Zero is the lowest eGFR, and this rate happens when you have no kidney function left.
Your GFR corresponds to the percentag... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acute Kidney Failure Symptoms? | You may not have anysymptoms of acute kidneyfailure. Your doctor may discover you have this condition while doing lab tests for another reason.
If you do have symptoms, they’ll depend on how bad your loss of kidney function is, how quickly you lose kidney function, and the reasons for your kidney failure. Symptoms may... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acute Kidney Failure Causes? | There are three main reasons your kidneys fail all of a sudden.
Something is changing the way blood flows through to your kidneys.
It could be because of:
• An infection
• Liver failure
• Medications (aspirin,ibuprofen, naproxen, or COX-2 inhibitors such as Celebrex)
• Blood pressure medications
• Heart failure
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acute Kidney Failure Risk Factors? | Most of the time, kidney failure happens along with another medical condition or event. If you fall into any of the following categories, you may have a greater chance of acute kidney failure:
• You’ve been hospitalized for a long time, especially in intensive care.
• You havediabetes.
• You’re an older adult.
• Yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acute Kidney Failure Diagnosis? | Your doctor will start with a physical exam. Then, they’ll order tests of your blood, urine, and kidneys.
Blood tests. These measure substances in your blood, including:
• Creatinine,a waste product in your blood that’s made by muscle activity. Normally, it’s removed from your blood by your kidneys. But if your kidne... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kidney Failure Treatment? | Often, treatment for acute kidney failure, especially if severe, requires hospitalization. If there aren’t any other problems, the kidneys may heal themselves. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acute Kidney Failure Complications? | Acute kidney failure can sometimes cause complications. These include:
• Fluid buildup. Acute kidney failure can sometimes cause a buildup of fluid in your body. If fluid builds up in your lungs, this can causeshortness of breath.
• Chest pain. If the lining that covers your heart becomes inflamed, you may have chest... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acute Kidney Failure Prevention? | You can reduce your risk of getting acute kidney failure by practicing some healthy habits.
• Be careful when taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications. Whether you are taking NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen or othertypes of OTC painmedications such asacetaminophen, it’s important to read and foll... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Kidney Failure, Acute Takeaways? | Kidneys play an important role, as they filter out waste from your blood. When acute kidney failure happens, higher levels of waste can build up and chemicals in your blood can be unbalanced. This type of kidney failure happens quickly, but it can be reversed with treatment. If you have symptoms such as decreases in ho... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Acute Kidney Failure FAQs? | • Can kidneys recover from acute failure?Yes. If treated soon enough, kidney damage from acute kidney failure can be reversed. Treatment includes finding out the cause and preventing complications while your kidneys heal.
• How long can a person live with acute kidney failure?Kidney function can return to normal if ac... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Kidney Stones? | Kidney stones are pebble-sized deposits that form when there’s too much salt and minerals in your urine. Learn whether men or women are more at risk, what passing one feels like, and how big they can become. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Kidney Stones? | Kidney stones are pebble-sized deposits that form when there’s too much salt and minerals in your urine. Learn whether men or women are more at risk, what passing one feels like, and how big they can become. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Treatments for Kidney Stone? | Kidney stones are pebble-sized deposits that form when there’s too much salt and minerals in your urine. Learn whether men or women are more at risk, what passing one feels like, and how big they can become. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Kidney Stones? | • Ureteroscopy
• Kidney Stone Surgery
• Intravenous Pyelogram
• Kidney Stones and Diet
• Urine Phosphate Test
• Kidney Disease | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Klinefelter Syndrome? | Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition in which a boy is born with an extra X chromosome. Instead of the typical XY chromosomes in men, they have XXY, so this condition is also called XXY syndrome. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Klinefelter Syndrome? | You get the extra X chromosome by chance. Either the egg or thespermthat came together to create you had an extra X chromosome. Older women have a slightly higher chance of having a boy with XXY syndrome, but the chance is small. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who discovered Klinefelter syndrome? | Henry Klinefelter, an American physician, discovered Klinefelter syndrome condition in the 1940s, which was named after him. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Klinefelter Syndrome Symptoms? | Some men show symptoms of Klinefelter in childhood, but others don’t know they have it until puberty or adulthood. Many men never realize that they have it because symptoms aren’t always present.
Symptoms of Klinefelter vary with age and include:
Babies:
• Hernia
• Quieter than usual
• Slower to learn to sit up, c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Klinefelter Syndrome Diagnosis? | To diagnose Klinefelter syndrome, your doctor will start with aphysical examand ask questions about your symptoms and general health. They’ll probably examine your chest,penis, and testicles and do a few simple tests, such as checking your reflexes.
Your doctor may then run two main tests:
• Chromosome analysis. Also... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Klinefelter Syndrome Treatment? | It’s never too late to treat Klinefelter, but the earlier you start, the better.
One common treatment istestosterone replacement therapy. It can start at puberty and can spur typical body changes, such as facial hair and a deeper voice. It can also help with penis size and stronger muscles and bones, but it won’t affe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Klinefelter Syndrome Complications? | Many problems caused by Klinefelter are because of lower testosterone levels. You may have a slightly higher chance of:
• Autoimmune problems, such aslupusandrheumatoid arthritis, in which yourimmune systemattacks healthy parts of your body
• Breast cancerand cancers that affect yourblood, bone marrow, and lymph node... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Klinefelter Syndrome Prognosis? | Treatment can help boys and men with Klinefelter live happy, healthy lives. Advances in fertility treatments have made it possible for some to father children. In general, life expectancy is normal. Some research has found that life expectancy for men with the condition may be a year or two less than those without it b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Klinefelter Syndrome? | For men with Klinefelter syndrome, here are some tips:
• Work with your doctor to manage your health and avoid issues such as osteoporosis.
• Discuss family planning options with your doctor.
• Join a support group or talk to others with Klinefelter syndrome for shared experiences and advice. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Klinefelter Syndrome Takeaways? | People with Klinefelter syndrome (XXY syndrome) are born with an extra X chromosome, which can affect their development. The condition may caus symptoms such as low muscle strength, less body and facial hair, and learning or social challenges. Treatments, especially when started early, can help improve symptoms. For ex... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Klinefelter Syndrome FAQs? | Who discovered Klinefelter syndrome?
Henry Klinefelter, an American physician, discovered Klinefelter syndrome condition in the 1940s, which was named after him. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome: Can You Catch A Contagious Disease? | Test your knowledge of contagious diseases with this WebMD quiz. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome Top Search Terms for Skin Problems? | • Shingles
• Ringworm
• Athlete's Foot
• Skin Tag Removal
• Pilonidal Cyst
• Eczema
• Hives
• Cold Sores
• Boils
• Blocked Hair Follicles
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• Zoryve for Plaque Psoriasis Symptoms
• Orladeyo for Preventing HAE
• Bimzelx for Plaque Psoriasis Treatment
• Xolair Approved for Chronic Hi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What’s Behind Your Knee Pain? | They do their job so well that you might take them for granted. WebMD's slideshow can help you learn how knees are put together and what can go wrong with them as well as what you can do about it when something does. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Knee Pain? | • Joint Aspiration
• Meniscus Tear
• Dislocated Knee
• Bursitis
• ACL Surgery
• Runner’s Knee
• Jumper's Knee
• Knee Ligament Injuries
• Kneecap Problems | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Knee Replacement Surgery? | You can't move like you used to. It's painful to walk the dog, climb a flight of stairs, or simply get out of a chair. You've tried medicines, injections, and physical therapy. Nothing seems to work. If that's the case, it could be time to considerknee replacement surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why Would I Need Knee Replacement? | Osteoarthritis is the main reason why people go for knee replacement surgery. The age-related condition is very common and occurs when cartilage — the cushion between the knee and the bone joints — breaks down. If your osteoarthritis is so painful it's hard to walk or climb stairs or you notice it even when you sit or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Long Does Knee Replacement Surgery Take? | Knee replacement surgery usually takes one to two hours. After surgery, you'll need to be monitored for several hours at the hospital or surgical center to make sure you fully recover from anesthesia. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long do knee replacement implants last? | Doctors first started replacing knees in the early 1970s. Back then, surgeons said the new knees would last about a decade or so. Research suggests that just over 80% of all knee implants will last 25 years. Younger people are more likely to live longer and have a more active lifestyle, which may mean their implant nee... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is a knee replacement painful? | It's normal to experience some pain in the days and even weeks after knee replacement surgery. But most people report that they have much less pain and are able to move better after surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How serious is knee replacement surgery? | A knee replacement is major surgery that may require you to stay for a night or two in the hospital. It has a 2%-5% complication rate. Complications include blood clots, infection, bleeding, and joint stiffness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What's the best age to have knee replacement surgery? | In general, doctors try not to recommend knee replacement surgery for anyone younger than 50 years. They tend to have not as good outcomes as older people. One study found that people older than 75 years reported the biggest improvements in pain, function, and overall quality of life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Knee Replacement Implants? | Knee replacement surgery has become so precise that doctors can choose from a variety of knee designs that suit your height, weight, and activity level. The implants, as they are called, are made from a variety of materials, including metal, ceramic, or plastic. They are built to allow easy movement. Some implants are ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are What to Know Before Knee Replacement Surgery? | Knee replacement surgery can be life changing for many people. But it's not a miracle cure. Some things to keep in mind include:
Have realistic expectations.If you've never been a runner, don't expect that you'll be able to run a half marathon on your bionic knee. In fact, surgeons recommend that you avoid high-impact... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Knee Replacement Surgery Procedure? | Knee replacement surgery takes place in an operating room in a hospital or outpatient surgery center. You will be given either general anesthesia, where you're put to sleep, or spinal or epidural anesthesia to numb you from the waist down. You may also be given a nerve block to reduce pain right after surgery.
During ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery Time? | It may take months to fully recover from knee replacement surgery. But there are things you can do to speed up the process, like make sure you start to move as soon as possible and do physical therapy.
Total knee replacement recovery
It's different for everyone. But most people are able to walk without a walker or ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Risks of Knee Replacement Surgery? | Knee replacement surgery is considered very safe. But anywhere from 2%-5% of patients experience complications. They include:
• Blood clots
• Infection
• Dislocated kneecap
• Nerve or blood vessel damage
• Excessive bleeding
• Broken or loose implant
• Joint stiffness
• Reaction to implant
You may be able to r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With a Knee Replacement? | Most people are very satisfied with their knee replacements. Here are some things to know about your new life with one:
• You'll want to stay active. Low-impact activities like walks, hikes, bike rides, and swimming will help keep the muscles, tendons, and ligaments around your knee healthy and strong.
• Don't forget... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Knee Replacement Surgery Takeaways? | Knee replacement surgery is a procedure in which parts of your knee joint are replaced with artificial ones. The main reason that it's done is because of pain and stiffness from arthritis such as osteoarthritis. It's best to do it after you've tried other, more conservative strategies like weight loss, exercise and phy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Knee Replacement Surgery FAQs? | Is a knee replacement painful?
It's normal to experience some pain in the days and even weeks after knee replacement surgery. But most people report that they have much less pain and are able to move better after surgery.
How serious is knee replacement surgery?
A knee replacement is major surgery that may require y... | local_scraped |
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