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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is lazy eye a disability? | That probably depends on how much amblyopia affects your ability to perform your job. For more information, seethis linkfrom the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why did I develop a lazy eye? | It's nothing you can control. It doesn't mean you're lazy. It's a condition where you're born with misaligned eyes. However, children who were born prematurely, with low birth weight and have family members with vision problems are more likely to have lazy eye. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Amblyopia vs. Strabismus? | A lot of people confuse the two conditions but they're quite different.
Strabismus is commonly known as crossed eyes. This means your eyes point in different directions, particularly when you're tired or stressed. It usually starts in childhood. Sometimes, children who have it will squint in bright sunlight.Because th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Types of Amblyopia? | The main types of amblyopia are refractive, strabismic, visual deprivation, and occlusion.
Refractive amblyopia
This happens when vision problems such asfarsightedness(hyperopia),nearsightedness(myopia), or astigmatism (unusually shaped cornea or lens) aren't corrected, leading to problems seeing. You're more likely ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Amblyopia Symptoms? | Amblyopia starts in childhood, usually between ages 6 and 9. Identifying and treating it before age 7 brings the best chances of fully correcting the condition.
Common symptoms include:
• Trouble telling how near or far away something is (depth perception)
• Squinting or shutting one eye
• Head tilting | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Amblyopia Causes? | Doctors don’t always know what’s behind some cases of amblyopia. Causes may include:
Refractive errors.One eye might have much better focus than the other. The other eye could be nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism. When your brain gets both a blurry image and a clear one, it starts to ignore the blurry one. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Amblyopia Risk Factors? | A child might be more likely to have a lazy eye if they:
• Were born early (premature)
• Were smaller than average at birth
• Have a family history of amblyopia or other eye conditions
• Have developmental disabilities | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Amblyopia Diagnosis? | All children should have vision tests before they are school-age. Your child's doctor or the vision program at school (if there is one) will check to make sure that:
• Nothing blocks the light coming into their eyes
• Both eyes see equally well
• Each eye moves the way it should
If there's any problem, the doctor o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Amblyopia Treatment? | It’s important to start treatment for amblyopia as soon as possible. Depending on the cause, it might involve:
• Correcting any underlying vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Most kids with amblyopia also need glasses to help their eyes focus.
• Surgery, if a cataract is blocking ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Amblyopia in Older Children and Adults? | Traditionally, it was thought that older teens and adults couldn't improve their lazy eye because their brains weren't as adaptable. Plasticity of the brain decreases as a person ages. It's best to treat amblyopia before a child’s vision has fully developed (at around age 7 to 9), but lazy eye can be treated in older c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Amblyopia Complications? | The main complication if treatment starts too late (or not at all) is a permanent loss of vision in the weaker eye because links in the body’s visual system won’t form properly. This can mean problems such as:
• Lower sharpness of vision
• Difficulty seeing contrast
• Trouble seeing fine details
• Difficulty percei... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lazy Eye Outlook? | With early diagnosis and treatment, most children will regain almost all their vision. Make sure your child getseye examsearly on. Follow your doctor's advice about treatment, even when it’s hard to make your child do things such as wear a patch every day. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Takeaways? | Amblyopia (lazy eye) happens when one eye has blurry vision and the other has clear vision. Over time, without treatment, the brain will focus on the eye with clear vision and ignore the one with blurry vision. As the brain ignores the weaker eye, that vision gets worse. It affects very young children and is not someth... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Amblyopia FAQs? | Can amblyopia be cured?
Yes, if it's caught early. If it's not diagnosed until you're an older child, teen, or adult, treatment will take longer and may not be as effective. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome? | Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a rare and severe kind of epilepsy that starts in childhood. Children with LGS haveseizuresoften, and they have several different kinds of seizures. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Causes? | Doctors don't always know what caused a child's LGS. In some cases, it could be caused by:
• Lack of oxygen during birth
• Severebraininjuries linked with pregnancy or birth, such as low birthweightor premature birth
• Braininfections (such asencephalitis,meningitis, orrubella)
• Seizures that start in infancy, cal... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Symptoms? | Children with LGS have frequent and severe seizures. And they often have different kinds of seizures, including:
Atonic seizures.Also called "drop attacks," because the person loses muscle tone and can fall to the ground. Their muscles may jerk. These seizures are brief, usually lasting a few seconds.
Tonic seizures.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Getting a Diagnosis? | Your doctor will want to know:
• When did you first notice a problem?
• Has your child had seizures? How many? How frequent?
• How long did it last, and how would you describe what happened?
• Does your child have any medical conditions or take anymedications?
• Were there any complications during birth?
• Do you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Treatment? | Medications
Doctors may prescribe a variety of drugs to treat seizures from LGS. The goal is to reduce the number of seizures with medication that causes the fewest side effects. Finding the right treatment for your child will probably take time and close coordination with the doctor. Drugs used to treat seizures incl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome What to Expect? | Parenting a child with LGS is tough. If your child has frequent seizures, they may need to wear a helmet to protect them if they fall. You may have to deal with behavioral problems like acting out, and side effects from anti-seizure drugs.
There is no cure for LGS, although there is a lot of research to find treatment... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Getting Support? | To learn more about Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, you can visit the web site of theLGS Foundation. It’s a good starting place to find the support you and your family may need. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lichen Annularis: What Are Rashes? | Rashes are unusual changes in skin color or texture. They normally come from skin inflammation, which can have different causes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Annularis Symptoms of Rashes? | The symptoms that come along with a skin rash depend on the cause and type of rash. Some common symptoms include:
• Blistering
• Redness
• Scaly or dry skin
• Similarity to hives
• Blotchiness
• Swelling or inflammation
• Itchy skin
• Pain
• Infection of the areas of broken skin
• Shiny, flat-topped bumps
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Annularis Causes of Rashes? | Irritants and allergens in the climate/environment can cause rashes on the skin. Other common causes include:
• Viral or bacterial infections
• Skin conditions such as rosacea or eczema
• Stress
• Skin irritants (including soaps,skin care products, or some fabrics)
• Personal and/or family history of allergies, ha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Annularis Common Skin Rash Types? | Some common skin rash types include those caused by skin conditions like eczema, granuloma annulare, lichen planus, and pityriasis rosea.
Eczema
Eczema is a general term that describes several different conditions in which skin is inflamed, red, scaly, and itchy. Eczema is a common skin condition, andatopic dermatiti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Annularis Diagnosing Rashes? | Diagnosing a skin rash can be hard because the symptoms can be caused by many things. Your doctor will check your skin and ask about your symptoms and may decide to diagnose your rash using tests such as:
• Skin biopsy.This involves taking a small bit of skin from the affected area and sending it to a lab for testing ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Annularis Treatment for Rashes? | The treatment your doctor recommends will depend on the cause of your skin rash.Some treatment options include:
Over-the-counter and prescription creams and ointments.You can treat rashes caused by skin conditions like eczema with moisturizers that are fragrance-free and contain ingredients such as ceramides, glycerin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Annularis Complications of Rashes? | Rashes on the skin aren't usually problematic and respond well to treatment. Some possible complications include:
Infection.When you scratch an itchy rash, it opens your skin. This allows pathogens such as bacteria to enter, putting you at risk of infection.
Anaphylaxis.In addition to a skin rash, some people can hav... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Annularis How to Prevent Rashes? | There are ways to lessen your risk and prevent flare-upssuch as those associated with atopic eczema:
• Reduce stress.
• Avoid scratchy materials (for example, wool) and chemicals that can be triggers, such as harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents.
• Moisturize often.
• Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidit... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Oral Lichen Planus? | Oral lichen planusis a long-lasting disease that affects yourmouth, causing symptoms such as painful white patches, redness, and swelling. It doesn't go away, but you may need medications to control your symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What does lichen planus on the tongue look like? | If you have lichen planus, a white coating may form on your tongue. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is oral lichen planus dangerous? | No, oral lichen planus isn't considered dangerous; however, it is a lifelong condition that may come with flare-ups in more severe cases. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does oral lichen planus go away? | No, it's a chronic condition, which means it won't go away but your symptoms are treatable. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is oral lichen planus contagious? | No, oral lichen planus isn't contagious. It can be caused by genetics and autoimmune diseases, but the exact cause is unknown. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Oral Lichen Planus Causes? | Doctors aren't sure what causes oral lichen planus, but several things could play a part:
• Genetics. The condition may run in your family.
• Yourimmune system. Most of the time, your immune cells keep you safe by attacking bacteria and viruses. With oral lichen planus, some doctors believe, your T-cells get confused... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Oral Lichen Planus Triggers? | Some things can set off the condition for the first time or worsen it if you already have the condition. These include:
• Certain medicines, such as painkillers,high blood pressure treatments,diabetesdrugs, andmalariamedications
• A reaction to metal in your mouth, such asdental fillings
• Other mouth problems, such... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Oral Lichen Planus Symptoms? | Symptoms can come on slowly or start all at once.
SIgns of lichen planus in mouth
You can get lichen planus anywhere on your body that has mucosa. But if it happens in your mouth, it's oral lichen planus.
Your symptoms may begin with:
• Dryness
• A metallic, burning taste in your mouth
Then you may see:
• White ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Oral Lichen Planus Treatment? | Oral lichen planus is a chronic condition, meaning it does not go away. If you have a milder form of the condition, you may not need treatment. However, if you do have symptoms, your doctor can help you manage them.
If you feel only a slight roughness in your mouth, you may not need treatment. If you’re inpainor have ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Oral Lichen Planus Prevention? | Watch what you eat and drink. Certain foods and drinks, especially spicy or citrus ones, can worsen your symptoms. Hot or cold foods and drinks can also make you more uncomfortable.
Stresscan also make things worse.
Get rid of any problems that could trigger or worsen oral lichen planus:
• Have yourdentistpolish sha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Planus Sclerosus Atrophicus Takeaways? | Oral lichen planus is a chronic condition that causes white string-like patches inside your mouth, including your tongue, inner lip tissue, gums, and inner cheek area. It can be mild for some, while for others, it can be more severe and may affect areas outside the mouth. Proper hygiene and managing stress can help pre... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Planus FAQs? | What does lichen planus on the tongue look like?
If you have lichen planus, a white coating may form on your tongue.
Is oral lichen planus dangerous?
No, oral lichen planus isn't considered dangerous; however, it is a lifelong condition that may come with flare-ups in more severe cases.
Does oral lichen planus go ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Psoriasis? | Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. This makes the skin build up into bumpy patches. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Psoriasis can't be passed from person to person. It does sometimes happen in members of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is psoriasis contagious? | Psoriasis is not contagious, meaning it can't be spread by touching a person who has it. Because it has something to do with the immune system, it is an internal disease even though it appears on the outside of your body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is there a cure for psoriasis? | There’s no cure, but treatment greatly reduces symptoms, even in serious cases. Recent studies have suggested that when you better control the inflammation of psoriasis, your risk for heart disease, stroke, metabolic syndrome, and other diseases associated with inflammation goes down. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What does psoriasis look like? | The most common type — plaque — leads to bumpy patches of skin with scales. Your skin tone affects the color of the plaques, which can range from red to coral to purplish. Scales might be white, silvery, or gray. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does psoriasis go away? | Treatment can reduce your symptoms, but psoriasis is a chronic condition that doesn't have a cure. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does a psoriasis flare-up last? | These episodes can last a few weeks or a few months. Treatment can speed your recovery. When your symptoms go away, your psoriasis is in remission. Remission can last a few months or a few years. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psoriasis Symptoms? | The symptoms can be different depending on the type you have. Some common symptoms ofplaque psoriasis(which is the most common kind) include:
Plaques.On lighter skin, they appear red, often covered with silver-colored scales. On medium skin tones, the plaques may be coral or salmon colored, and the scales a silvery-wh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psoriasis Types? | Types of psoriasis include:
Plaque. This is the most common type. It causes itchy, dry, and raised skin patches.
Nail.When the nails on your hands or feet are affected, they develop pits and are discolored. Your nails might become loose and separate from the nail bed. They also might crumble.
Scalp.You might have fi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psoriasis Causes? | No one knows the exact cause of psoriasis, but experts believe it’s a combination of things. Something sets off your immune system, which causes inflammation. That triggers new skin cells to form too quickly. Normally, skin cells are replaced every 10-30 days. With psoriasis, new cells grow every 3-4 days. The buildup ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psoriasis Triggers? | Certain things can set off psoriasis for the first time, or cause flare-ups if you already have it. These include:
Hormone changes: The condition often shows up or flares during puberty. Menopause can also trigger it. During pregnancy, your symptoms may get better or even go away. But after the baby’s born, you might ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psoriasis Risk Factors? | Genes.When you have psoriasis, the genes that control your immune system’s signals get mixed up. Instead of protecting your body from invaders, as it's meant to do, it promotes inflammation and causes skin cells to multiply fast.Scientists have found more than 80 genes that are different in people with psoriasis. They ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psoriasis Diagnosis? | Your doctor will give you a full exam and ask whether people in your family have psoriasis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Stages of Psoriasis? | There are no known stages of psoriasis. It may progress, and your symptoms will worsen over time. It is highly recommended that you talk to your doctor about your symptoms as they happen so it doesn't progress into severe psoriasis or you don't get other complications. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psoriasis Treatment? | There are many treatments for psoriasis. Some slow the growth of new skin cells, and others relieve itching and dry skin. Your doctor will select a treatment plan that is right for you based on the size and location of your rash, your age, your overall health, and other things. Common treatments include:
Medications f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psoriasis Health Disparities? | Some racial and ethnic groups experience psoriasis differently. Studies show that White people have the highest rates of psoriasis compared with other groups. But studies say other racial and ethnic groups report their symptoms less often than White people. This could be because of a lack of trust in the health care sy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psoriasis Complications? | Psoriasis may come with several complications. Ask your doctor if you might have any of these once you get the diagnosis:
• Eye conditions such as pinkeye
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Certain cancers
• Obesity
• Heart disease
• Mental health issues, including low self-esteem and depression
• Type 2 diabetes
• High b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Psoriasis? | Psoriasis diet
No foods are known to cause psoriasis. But certain types of foods and drinks can make it worse, including:
• Alcohol
• Dairy
• Refined carbs
• Saturated fats and trans fats
• Added sugar
• Gluten
• Red meat
Certain foods reduce inflammation. Adding them to your diet may improve your psoriasis sy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psoriasis Prognosis? | What to expect with psoriasis
Psoriasis, which usually appears in early adulthood, normally affects just a few areas. In serious cases, psoriasis can cover large parts of the body. The patches can heal and then come back.
Psoriasis is a lifelong condition that can go through periods of remission and flare-ups.
Is th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Psoriasis Takeaways? | Psoriasis is a lifelong condition that can get worse over time if you don't get treatment. But there are certain things you can do to help it, such as applying creams and ointments, keeping certain foods out of your diet, and seeing a doctor who can prescribe medication. You can still live a healthy life if you have ps... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Psoriasis FAQs? | What does psoriasis look like?
The most common type — plaque — leads to bumpy patches of skin with scales. Your skin tone affects the color of the plaques, which can range from red to coral to purplish. Scales might be white, silvery, or gray.
Does psoriasis go away?
Treatment can reduce your symptoms, but psoriasis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Life Support? | The body is a complex machine. Many organs and systems constantly work to keep it healthy. Some functions are so crucial that you can't live if they stop. When they fail, special medical procedures, commonly calledlife support, can keep you alive until your body is ready to take over again. But sometimes the body isn't... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Reasons for Life Support? | If these systems stop working for any reason, you need life support:
• Lungs:In cases of near-drowning,pneumonia, drug overdose, ablood clot, and severelung injuryor disease, such as COPD andcystic fibrosis, and muscle or nerve diseases such as ALS andmuscular dystrophy
• Heart:Sudden cardiac arrestorheart attack
• ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Life Support? | When most people talk about a person being on life support, they're usually talking about a ventilator, which is a machine that helps someone breathe. A ventilator keeps oxygen flowing throughout the body by pushing air into thelungs. It's used temporarily for conditions like pneumonia, but it may be needed longer for ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Starting Life Support? | Doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals will begin life support immediately unless:
• You decline it outright.
• You left written instructions saying you don't want it.
• Your medical power of attorney or closest family member, with the right to make decisions for you, turns it down on your behalf. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Stopping Life Support? | Doctors usually advise stopping life support when there is no hope left for recovery. The organs are no longer able to function on their own. Keeping the treatment going at that point may draw out the process of dying and may also be costly.
Choosing to remove life support usually means that the person will die within... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lingua Fissurata Conditions Associated With Fissured Tongue? | About 2% to 5% of the U.S. population has a fissured tongue. A fissured tongue may affect men slightly more often than women.
Because a fissured tongue can cluster in families, it may be genetically inherited. Although other causes of fissured tongue are unknown, it may appear along with other conditions such as these... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Tardive Dyskinesia? | Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement condition, meaning you can't control your movements. "Tardive" means late, and "dyskinesia" means uncontrolled movements. It's often a side effect of medication that blocks dopamine in your brain. That's a brain chemical to help your nerves and body function, including... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does Tardive Dyskinesia Go Away? | Usually, tardive dyskinesia is a long-term medical condition. But your TD symptoms can go into remission, meaning your symptoms can go away. If you're taking an antipsychotic or antiemetic medication, watch for TD signs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is tardive dyskinesia permanent? | Tardive dyskinesia is potentially a permanent condition. But early diagnosis and treatment can mean remission.Remissionis when your TD symptoms go away or lessen. Your doctor can help you decide on the best treatment for your TD. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What kind of doctor treats tardive dyskinesia? | Most movement disorder specialists are doctors who treat brain problems. This can include a neurologist (a doctor who treats your brain, spinal cord, and nerves) or a psychiatrist (who specializes in mental health). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tardive Dyskinesia Symptoms? | Tardive dyskinesiacan be different for everyone. It's a complex health condition causing stiff, uncontrolled, repeated movement. TD can affect the muscles in your face (orofacial dyskinesia) or your arms and legs (dyskinesia of the limbs).
Orofacial dyskinesia or oro-bucco-lingual dyskinesia.These are uncontrolled mov... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tardive Dyskinesia Causes? | Sometimesantipsychotic medicinecan cause your TD. These medications treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other brain conditions. Doctors also call them neuroleptic medicines. They lower or calm your nerve function. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Linguofacial Dyskinesia Diagnosis? | TD can be hard to diagnose. Symptoms might not appear for months or years after you take the medicine. Or you might first notice the movements after you've already stopped the medicine. The timing can make it hard to know which medicine caused your symptoms.
Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS).If you take medic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment? | The goal is to prevent your TD symptoms. When your doctor gives you a new medication, ask about its side effects. If you don't understand something, ask questions. The benefits of the drug should outweigh its risks.
If you have movement problems, tell your doctor. But don't stop taking your medicine on your own. Your ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tardive Dyskinesia FAQs? | How to reverse tardive dyskinesia
Although potentially permanent, you can do some things to help prevent or lower your chances for tardive dyskinesia. Monitor your symptoms for early diagnosis. Watch out for any uncontrollable movements and tell your doctor right away. Your doctor can help identify the cause of your ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Lipoma? | Alipomais a lump of fat that grows in your body’s soft tissues. Though it’s classified as a tumor, it’s usually harmless. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lipoma: How common are they? | Lipomas are common. About 1 out of every 1,000 people will get one at some point. They’re the most common tumors that form under your skin. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can lipomas become cancerous? | Yes, lipomas can become cancerous, but this rarely happens. A lipoma that becomes cancerous is called liposarcoma. See a doctor if you notice any changes in how your lipoma lump feels and looks. They will do tests, such as a biopsy, to confirm if it is cancerous. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you get rid of lipomas? | A doctor can get rid of a lipoma through surgery, using a small cut to remove it. They may also recommend steroid medicine to shrink it or aliposuctionprocedure to draw out the fat. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What happens if the lipoma is left untreated? | Nothing will happen if a lipoma is left untreated. But see a doctor if the lipoma changes size, shape, and feel. They can tell you if you need treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lipoma Symptoms? | They usually appear as small, soft lumps. They’re typically less than 2 inches wide. You could have more than one.
When you press on the lipoma, it may feel doughy. It will move easily with finger pressure. They don’t normally hurt, but they can cause pain if they bump against nearby nerves or have blood vessels runni... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Lipomas? | Although all lipomas have fat in them, they vary depending on:
• What type of fat is in them
• Whether they also have blood vessels in them
• Where they are located | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lipoma Causes? | It isn’t clear what causes them. However, researchers have noticed that
• Middle-aged men and women tend to get them more.
• They run in families.
• They often show up after an injury, though doctors don’t know whether that’s what makes them form.
Lipoma may also occur as a symptom of some rare health conditions. T... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lipoma When to Call a Doctor? | If you notice a lump or swelling on your body, have a doctor check it out. They can let you know whether it’s a harmless lipoma or something that needs more tests.
Lipomas can form inside muscles or internal organs, but this doesn’t happen often. If one is causing pain or affecting your muscles, you might have to get ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lipoma Diagnosis? | Lipomas can usually be diagnosed with a physical exam. But you may need abiopsy, in which a small piece of the tissue is removed and looked at under a microscope, to confirm the diagnosis. Tests such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs can also give a clearer picture.
Lipomaultrasound
An ultrasound can help a doctor confir... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lipoma Removal and Treatment? | As lipomas aren’t harmful, doctors often leave them alone. You may need to keep aneyeon it between visits.
If it hurts or you don’t like the way it looks, you might want to have it removed. Your doctor can take it out surgically with a small cut. You’ll get a shot of medication to numb the area so it won’t hurt. You s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Large Lipomas? | Lipomas bigger than 2 inches are sometimes called giant lipomas. They can causenerve pain, make you feel self-conscious about your looks, or change the way your clothes fit.
It’s a little harder to take out one of these. The doctor will probably give you medication that will help yousleepthrough the procedure. You’ll ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lipoma Takeaway? | A lipoma is a harmless fatty lump that grows slowly in the body's soft tissues. It's usually soft, small, and painless. You can find it anywhere on your body, but if you have it, it’ll likely be on your arms, shoulders, chest, back, or belly. However, see a doctor if you find any lumps on your body. They can tell you i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lipoma FAQs? | Can lipomas become cancerous?
Yes, lipomas can become cancerous, but this rarely happens. A lipoma that becomes cancerous is called liposarcoma. See a doctor if you notice any changes in how your lipoma lump feels and looks. They will do tests, such as a biopsy, to confirm if it is cancerous. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Liposarcoma? | If you're diagnosed with liposarcoma, you have a form of cancer that starts infatcells. It's a rare type of soft tissue sarcoma, cancers that start in soft tissues like muscle, nerves,tendon, or fat. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Liposarcoma Causes? | Doctors aren't sure exactly what causes liposarcoma. They do know these tumors form because of changes, called mutations, in the DNA of your fat cells. But it's not clear why that happens.
A few things make you more likely to get liposarcoma:
• Some rare, genetic diseases
• Radiation treatments you've had in the pas... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Liposarcoma Symptoms? | Liposarcoma can form in any part of your body that has fat cells. But it usually shows up in the fatty areas of the legs or belly.
You may find that your tumor is not sore or painful at first. But it will continue to grow and will eventually cause problems or start to hurt. For example, if the liposarcoma tumor forms ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Liposarcoma Getting a Diagnosis? | Your doctor will examine you and ask about your symptoms. If liposarcoma is a possibility, they'll likely order a test, such as:
• CT scan orMRI, which help your doctor see the size and scope of a tumor
• Biopsy, which involves removing a small piece of your tumor to test it for cancer cells | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Liposarcoma Questions for Your Doctor? | • Have you treated other people for this cancer?
• What is the stage of my cancer?
• What treatment do you recommend and why?
• What side effects might this treatment cause?
• Should I get a second opinion?
• What is my outlook?
• Where can I get support during treatment? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Liposarcoma Treatment? | Your treatment options depend on where you have the tumor, how big it is, and the type. If possible, your doctor will try to remove the tumor with surgery. This is the most common treatment for liposarcoma.
If your tumor is growing near an important organ, or if there's something else that prevents your doctor from re... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Liposarcoma Taking Care of Yourself? | Liposarcoma and the treatments you get for it can have an impact on your body and your emotions. It's important to take care of both.
If you find that liposarcoma is making you feel worried and stressed, talk to your doctor. They can suggest a therapist ormental healthcounselor who can help you manage your emotions. A... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Liposarcoma What to Expect? | A team of doctors, nurses, and other health pros will manage your care. They'll let you know what treatment plan to follow, what side effects to expect, and how to manage any problems that come up. Ask questions if anything isn't clear.
Your doctor will tell you what to expect based on your type of liposarcoma, where... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Liposarcoma Getting Support? | No one knows what it's like to live with liposarcoma as well as someone who's had this cancer. That's where a support group can be a huge help. You'll meet other people who know just what you're going through.
You may be able to tell your support group things you don't feel comfortable talking to friends and family ab... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Lissencephaly? | Lissencephalyis a rare condition that causes a child’sbrainto develop the wrong way duringpregnancy. | local_scraped |
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