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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lissencephaly Types? | During pregnancy, a baby’sbrainshould develop many folds and wrinkles as it grows. These folds allow thebrainto function normally. In rare cases during the 9thand 12thweeks, this does not happen. Thebrainis mostly smooth and forms few wrinkles.
Infants can have this condition by itself. You may hear a doctor call it “... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lissencephaly Symptoms? | Lissencephaly has varying levels of severity and symptoms.
The condition can stunt the growth of the brain. Infants may have an unusually small head at birth or sometime thereafter. Other possible signs and symptoms may include:
• Difficulty swallowing
• Muscle spasms
• Severe mental and physical challenges | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lissencephaly Seizures? | Infantile spasms, a type of seizure, are common in babies with lissencephaly. About 8 of 10 babies will have them.
These seizures may be undetectable or not appear serious. They don’t cause the type of convulsions that people may imagine a seizure to be. If your baby has infantile spasms, it might look like they are s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lissencephaly Diagnosis? | Doctors use brain scans to diagnose it. These may include aCT scanorMRI.
After a doctor confirms a diagnosis, genetic testing might find a mutation that caused the condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lissencephaly Living With It? | There is no cure for lissencephaly, but some people can improve over time. Doctors and parents focus on controlling and addressing the symptoms.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy could help in some cases. People living with the condition might needmedicationsto control seizures.
Children can sit in wheelchai... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lissencephaly Complications? | Trouble with breathing and swallowing -- and seizures -- are common causes of death among people who have lissencephaly.
Parents should remember every case is different. Although some children with the condition don’t live past age 10, others go on to become adults. You should seek out a specialist to give you more in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Listeriosis: What Is Listeria? | It can happen to anybody -- you eat something and it doesn’t agree with you. You feel sick to yourstomach, and you might come down withdiarrhea. After a couple of days (or less in most cases), the trouble goes away and that’s the end of it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Listeriosis: What Causes Listeria? | Listeria is caused by bacteria that can grow atcoldtemperatures, like those inside a refrigerator. Even freezing doesn’t stop it. When it contaminates food, you can’t see, smell, or taste it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Listeriosis Symptoms? | When you get a listeria infection, the signs typically include:
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Achy muscles
• Fever
They could appear a few days after you eat the bad food, or they might take a couple of months to show up. If you have any of those symptoms, contact your doctor.
If the infection spreads to your nervous sys... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Listeriosis Foods to Watch Out For? | There’s novaccineto protect against listeria. So it’s important to be on guard. The main foods that can make you sick include:
• Raw vegetablescontaminated by soil or by manure that was used as fertilizer
• Animal meatthat is contaminated with listeria
• Milk that wasn’t pasteurized, and other products made from it
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Listeriosis How to Protect Yourself? | Be sure towash your hands. Clean them well with warm, soapywaterbefore you start cooking. If you handle raw meat or poultry, wash them afterward.
Here are some other good ideas for cleaning, handling, and cooking food:
• Cleanallkitchen surfaces, cutting boards, and utensilswith hot, soapywaterwhen you finish cooking... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Listeriosis People Who Should Be Extra Careful? | Pregnant women, and especially pregnant Hispanic women, are more likely than most people to come down with listeriosis. An infection, even one that affects the mother mildly, can have very serious effects on thebaby, including premature birth or even stillbirth. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Listeriosis Recalled Foods? | Just as cars might be recalled by their makers because of safety defects, companies that make and sell food sometimes have to recall it.
News media report these recalls when they happen, and the federal foodsafety.gov website lists recalls on its home page.
If you see a recall for food that you’ve eaten, watch for sy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Liver Cancer? | Thelivercontinuously filtersbloodthat circulates through the body, convertingnutrientsand drugs absorbed from the digestive tract into ready-to-use chemicals. Theliverperforms many other important functions, such as removing toxins and other chemical waste products from thebloodand readying them for excretion. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Liver Cancer? | Primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) tends to occur in livers damaged by alcohol misuse, or chronic infection with diseases such as hepatitis B and C,hemochromatosis(a hereditary disease associated with too much iron in the liver), andcirrhosis. More than half of all people diagnosed with primary liver cance... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Know If I Have Liver Cancer? | Screening for early detection of primaryliver canceris not performed routinely, but it may be considered for people at high risk for the disease. However, studies haven't determined if screening is beneficial for people who are not at increased risk. To diagnoseliver cancer, a doctor must rule out other causes ofliverd... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Treatments for Liver Cancer? | Any liver cancer is difficult to cure. Primary livercanceris rarely detectable early, when it is most treatable. Secondary or metastatic livercanceris hard to treat because it has already spread. The liver's complex network of blood vessels and bile ducts makes surgery difficult. Most treatment concentrates on making p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lou Gehrig's Disease: What Is ALS? | ALS is a disease that causes motor neurons, the nerve cells that send messages from yourbrainto your spinal cord and then to your muscles, to break down and die. These motor neurons control all your voluntary movements, allowing you to do things like walk, chew and swallow food, and even breathe. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lou Gehrig's Disease: What Causes ALS? | Researchers still don't know exactly what causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Gene changes, or mutations, are behind 5% to 10% of cases. Researchers have linked more than 12 mutations to the disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease the seven stages of ALS? | What is the longest someone lived with ALS?The physicist Stephen Hawking, PhD, may have lived the longest with ALS. Doctors diagnosed him when he was 21. Hawking died in 2018 at age 76, after living for 55 years with the disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Lou Gehrig's Disease the longest someone lived with ALS? | What is the leading cause of death in people with ALS?Breathing failure is the most common cause of death in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It happens when the muscles that control breathing become too weak to work. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Lou Gehrig's Disease the leading cause of death in people with ALS? | Is there a cure for ALS?Right now there's no way to reverse damage to motor neurons or cure the disease. But there are treatments to slow ALS and prolong survival. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease Types of ALS? | There are two types of ALS:
Sporadic ALSis the most common form. It affects up to 95% of people with the disease. Sporadic means it happens sometimes without a clear cause.
Familial ALS (FALS)runs in families.About 5% to 10% of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis have this type. Changes to a gene cause FALS. Pa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease ALS Symptoms? | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosisaffects everyone differently, but it causes a gradual loss of control in your voluntary muscles -- the ones you use to walk, talk, move, speak, eat, drink, and breathe.
Early symptoms of ALS
Early symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may include:
• Muscle twitching in the arm, leg, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease ALS Diagnosis? | Your doctor will give you a physical exam and ask about your medical history. You’ll also get a neurologic exam to check how well your muscles and nerves work together. These tests measure your reflexes and check for muscle problems like weakness, wasting, or spasticity (stiffness). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease My ALS Story? | By Fred Shank, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson
I was diagnosed with ALS last year. The symptom that brought me to a doctor was a drop left foot. But looking back, there were other signs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease Questions for Your Doctor? | There’s a lot to know about ALS, and it may take more than one appointment for you to absorb all the information. Write down the topics you’d like to go over and bring the list with you. It’s easy to forget things when face-to-face with your medical team.
Here are some questions to get you started:
• What are the sym... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease ALS Treatment? | Medication and other therapies can make daily life better and more comfortable, but there’s no way to reverse damage caused by ALS or to cure the disease. You’ll need to work with a team of health professionals to get the most benefit out of the available treatment options. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease Your ALS Care Team? | Along with a regular doctor, you may see:
• A neurologist to prescribe ALS treatment
• A dietitian to help you get good nutrition with easy-to-swallow foods or through a feeding tube
• An occupational therapist to teach you about techniques and tools to stay independent
• A physical therapist to help ease pain and ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease What to Expect With ALS? | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive condition that causes you to lose control of your muscles in stages. At first, you may notice mild weakness, stiffness, muscle twitching, or slurred speech that worsens over a few weeks. You may have more trouble with fine movements -- such as buttoning a shirt or turning ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease Living With ALS? | ALS can be a challenge, but you do have the ability to take control of your life. Here are some ways to support yourself:
• Take time to feel whatever emotions you have and adjust to your diagnosis.
• Learn all you can about ALS.
• Start on a treatment as soon as you can.
• Find a doctor you trust and follow their ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease Caring for Your Emotional and Mental Health? | There’s no right way to react to ALS, and it’s natural to go through a range of emotions after your diagnosis. You may feel angry, sad, or scared. Many people feel anticipatory grief -- a strong sense of grief about future losses. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease ALS Support? | If you or a loved one is diagnosed with ALS, you may go through a range of emotions. Remember, there’s no right way to feel about this disease. Give yourself time to let the news settle in. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease ALS Caregiver Support? | Like your loved one with ALS, you’re not in this alone. Reach out to friends, family, or neighbors when you need support.Most people are happy to help, they just don’t know how. Be specific about your emotional or practical needs.
Ask the doctor or social worker how you can get respite care. This is a type of relief o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease Takeaways? | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis damages nerve cells that help your brain tell your muscles to move. As ALS progresses, it becomes harder to walk and do everyday tasks. After a diagnosis, it helps to learn all you can about your condition. Ask your medical team and an occupational therapist what home modifications and oth... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lou Gehrig's Disease ALS FAQs? | What is the life expectancy of a person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?The average survival time with ALS is 2 to 5 years, but it differs for each person. Some people can live for 10 years or more.
What are the seven stages of ALS?Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis progresses differently for each person. To help people... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Back Pain? | Thecauses of back paincan be complex. Some causes of back pain include accidents, muscle strains, and sports injuries. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Back Injury? | Two main types of back injury include:
• Spondylolisthesis:This is a slipping of vertebra that occurs, in most cases, at the base of the spine. Spondylolysis, which is a defect or fracture of one or both wing-shaped parts of a vertebra, results in this vertebra slipping backward, forward, or over a bone below.
• Cerv... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Back Pain Causes of Spondylolisthesis? | There are many causes for Spondylolisthesis. A vertebra might be defective from the time a person is born, or a vertebra may be broken by trauma or a stress fracture. In addition, vertebrae can be broken down by infection or disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Back Pain Symptoms of Spondylolisthesis? | Symptoms of Spondylolisthesis may include:
• Lower back pain
• Muscle tightness and stiffness
• Pain in the buttocks
• Pain radiating down the legs (due to pressure on nerve roots)
• Muscle weakness | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Back Pain Spondylolisthesis Treatments? | Spondylolisthesis is treated with the strengthening of supportive abdominal and back muscles throughphysical therapy. Acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin),ketoprofen(Frotek), and naproxen (Aleve,Naprosyn) may help with pain.Epiduralsteroid injections may also be e... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Back Pain Causes of Cervical Radiculopathy? | In cervical radiculopathy, damage can occur as a result of pressure from material from a ruptured disc, degenerative changes in bones, arthritis, or other injuries that put pressure on the nerve roots. In older people, normal degenerative changes in the discs can cause pressure on nerve roots. In younger people, cervic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Back Pain Symptoms of Cervical Radiculopathy? | The main symptom of cervical radiculopathy is pain that spreads into the arm, neck, chest, and/or shoulders. A person with radiculopathy may experience muscle weakness and/or numbness or tingling in fingers or hands. Other symptoms may include lack of coordination, especially in the hands. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Back Pain Cervical Radiculopathy Treatment? | Cervical radiculopathy may be treated with a combination of painmedicationssuch as acetaminophen (Tylenol), or nonsteroidal pain medication such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), ketoprofen (Frotek), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and physical therapy. Steroids may be prescribed either orally or injected epidurally (into the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Low Back Pain Deciding About MRI: What Is a Spinal MRI? | AspinalMRI, ormagnetic resonance imaging, uses powerful magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make clear, detailed pictures of your spine. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Low Back Pain Deciding About MRI: How Do I Prepare for a Spinal MRI? | Usually you can eat, drink, and takemedicationas you normally do before the procedure. You may wear a gown, or your own clothes if they’re loose and don’t have any metal. You’ll need to remove anyeyeglasses,hearing aids, jewelry, your watch, body piercings, dentures, and other metal items. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Back Pain Deciding About MRI Why You Might Need a Spinal MRI? | You’ll get one if you have trouble breathing or coughing after an injury to your spine -- this is an emergency situation.
The MRI also lets your doctor examine the small bones, called vertebrae, which make up your spinal column, as well as the spinal disks, spinal canal, and spinal cord. The test looks for:
• Fractur... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Back Pain Deciding About MRI Risks of Spinal MRI? | MRI scans are considered safer than CT scans or X-rays. However, there are risks. MRIs use a magnet that creates a strong magnetic field. This can cause problems such as:
• Pulling or moving medical devices inside your body
• Heating devices and causing burns
• Causing electrically active medical devices to malfunct... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Back Pain Deciding About MRI Spinal MRI Procedure? | An MRI machine is a long, narrow tube with both ends open. A magnet surrounds the tube. You lie on a table that slides into the tube.
Some MRI machines have much larger openings or are open on the sides so you don’t have to slide into a tube. They may be a good choice if you’reoverweightor fear tight spaces. The docto... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Back Pain Deciding About MRI Your Results? | A specially trained doctor called a radiologist will look over your spine MRI and report the results to your doctor. Your doctor will explain what they mean and what to do next.
It may take up to a week or more to get your results. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Low Blood Pressure? | Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure.You have it when a reading shows your blood pressure is much lower than expected. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Know if I Have Low Blood Pressure? | Low blood pressure doesn't always signal a problem. But if you have signs of low blood pressure, your doctor can diagnose the condition and uncover the cause. Then you can get the right treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Treatments for Low Blood Pressure? | For many people, chronic low blood pressure can be effectively treated with diet and lifestyle changes. Others need medication to manage their symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is considered low blood pressure? | Doctors consider you to have low blood pressure when your reading is less than 90/60. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is low blood pressure serious? | In healthy people, low blood pressure without any symptoms isn't usually a concern and doesn't require treatment. But low blood pressure can be a sign of an underlying problem -- especially in older people -- and could reduce blood flow to the heart, brain, and other vital organs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is considered a dangerously low blood pressure? | Blood pressure under 90/60 is considered low. But some people normally have low blood pressure. Most doctors think of lowbloodpressure as dangerous only if it causes noticeable symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Low Blood Pressure? | The cause of low blood pressure isn't always clear. It may be linked to:
• Pregnancy
• Hormonal problems such as an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), diabetes, or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Some over-the-counter medications
• Some prescription medicines such as for high blood pressure, depression, or Park... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Blood Pressure Postural Hypotension? | Postural hypotension, which causes dizziness upon standing, can happen to anyone for a variety of reasons, such as dehydration, lack of food, or being overly fatigued. It can also be influenced by:
• Your genes
• Aging
• Medication
• your diet
• Psychological factors
• Conditions like infection and allergy | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Complications of Low Blood Pressure? | Complications you could develop because of low blood pressure include:
• Falls.Dizziness caused by low blood pressure can make you fall or faint. Falls can result in injuries, sometimes serious ones.
• Heart problems or stroke: Your heart might try to make up for low blood pressure by pumping too hard or too fast. Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Blood Pressure When to Call a Doctor? | Call your doctor if:
• You have any of the symptoms listed above.
• You've been diagnosed with low blood pressure and are more often having symptoms, such as falling down or passing out.
• You have symptoms as a result of takingprescription or nonprescription medication. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Blood Pressure Takeaways? | Low blood pressure often has no symptoms and doesn't require treatment. But seriously low blood pressure can lead to complications. See your doctor if you have low blood pressure symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Blood Pressure FAQs? | What are the reasons for low blood pressure?
Many different things can cause low blood pressure, including:
• Dehydration
• Pregnancy
• Fear, stress, or pain
• Donating blood
• Heat
• Someinjuriesand illnesses
• Certain medications
What is considered a dangerously low blood pressure?
Blood pressure under 90/6... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Hypokalemia (Low Potassium)? | You havehypokalemiawhen you have low levels ofpotassiumin yourblood. Potassium is a mineral your body needs to work normally. It helps muscles to move, cells to get thenutrientsthey need, and nerves to send their signals. It’s especially important for cells in yourheart. It also helps keep yourblood pressurefrom gettin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Low Potassium? | There are many reasons you could have low potassium levels. It can happen when too much potassium leaves your body through your digestive tract. Or, it could be a symptom of another problem. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the most common cause of low potassium? | Most often, potassium levels get low when you lose it through your pee after you take medications such as diuretics (water pills) for heart disease or high blood pressure. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does it take to recover from low potassium? | Your recovery time will depend on how low your potassium levels were and how long they were low. It can take several weeks or longer for potassium levels to return to normal. If you get potassium through an IV in the hospital, you may only need treatment for a few days. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What blocks potassium absorption? | Aside from diuretics and laxatives, some other medicines, such as steroids and some antacids, may either block your ability to absorb potassium or cause you to lose more when you pee and poop. Too much sodium in your diet may cause you to lose more potassium when you pee. Eating a lot of licorice can cause hypokalemia,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Potassium Syndrome the risk factors for hypokalemia? | People with some medical conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, don't absorb potassium as well as others. Also, people with inflammatory bowel disease usually have chronic diarrhea, which can further decrease potassium levels. Those with pica, a condition where people eat non-food items, have a higher risk of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Potassium Symptoms? | The symptoms of hypokalemia usually depend on how low your potassium levels are and how long they've been low.If they're low only for a little while, or only a little low, you may not have any symptoms. Or, you might have:
• Constipation
• Muscle weakness, cramps, or twitching
• Fatigue
• Tingling or numbness
If y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Potassium Syndrome Hypokalemia Diagnosis? | To determine if you have hypokalemia, your doctor will doa potassium blood test to measure the levels of potassium in your blood.They may do this as part of a comprehensive metabolic panel, a series of blood tests that look at how well your kidneys are working and whether levels of minerals calledelectrolytes are in ba... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Potassium Syndrome Hypokalemia Treatment? | If your hypokalemia is mild, your doctor may prescribe potassium supplements or recommend an over-the-countersupplement. In most cases, potassium supplements you take by mouth work well.
When your low blood potassium is caused by another medical issue, your doctor will treat that. For instance, if you have low potassi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Potassium Syndrome Prevention of Hypokalemia? | If you have diarrhea or are vomiting, drink plenty of fluids. If you're losing lots of fluid through diarrhea and vomiting for more than 1-2 days, talk to your doctor. They may want to test your levels of potassium and other electrolytes.
Avoid drinking too much alcohol (8-15 drinks per week or 4-5 drinks over 2-3 hou... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Potassium Syndrome Takeaways? | You have hypokalemia when you have low potassium levels in your blood. This could befor a number of reasons, but often it's because you lose potassium through your pee after you take medications such as a diuretic.Unless your potassium levels are dangerously low, you usually treat low potassium with potassium supplemen... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Potassium Syndrome Hypokalemia FAQs? | What blocks potassium absorption?
Aside from diuretics and laxatives, some other medicines, such as steroids and some antacids, may either block your ability to absorb potassium or cause you to lose more when you pee and poop. Too much sodium in your diet may cause you to lose more potassium when you pee. Eating a lot... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are High-Protein, Low-Carb Diets? | High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets focus on including more protein-rich foods in your daily diet while limiting carbs such as grains and starchy vegetables. Many people choose to follow this type of diet for weight loss, but they’re also used for other health issues, such as high blood sugar, diabetes, and prediabete... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do Low-Carb Diets Work? | Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body. Without enough carbs for energy, the body breaks down fat into ketones. The ketones then become the primary source of fuel for the body. When ketones become the primary source of fuel, this puts your body in a state calledketosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Start the High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet? | If you want to start a high-protein, low-carb diet, you should first talk to your doctor and go over any health concerns. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Pros and Cons of a High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet? | “Many people are drawn to high-protein, low-carb diets because they help shift the body’s fuel source from carbs and sugars to fats and proteins,” Derocha explains. “This leads to metabolic and appetite changes that can make you stay satisfied for longer after meals, build muscle mass, and lose weight.” | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is a Low-Carb Diet Right for You? | If you’re considering a high-protein diet, check with your doctor or a nutritionist to see if it’s OK for you. They can help you come up with a plan that will make sure you’re getting enoughfruits and vegetables, and that you’re getting lean protein foods. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the benefits of high-protein, low-carb diets? | “Many people are drawn to high-protein, low-carb diets because they help shift the body’s fuel source from carbs and sugars to fats and proteins,” Derocha explains. “This leads to metabolic and appetite changes that can make you stay satisfied for longer after meals, build muscle mass, and lose weight.” | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risks of high-protein, low-carb diets? | Some experts have raised concerns about high-protein, low-carb diets. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is a high-protein, low-carb diet okay? | A high-protein, low-carb diet has both risks and benefits and is not recommended for all groups. You should always talk to your doctor before starting any new diet. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the highest-protein, low-carb food? | Some of the highest-protein foods include beef or turkey jerky, fish, eggs, lean meats, red meats, and dairy products. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Low-Carb Diets for Weight Loss: What foods are zero carb? | Zero-carb foods include meat, fish, and eggs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Low-Carb Diets for Weight Loss: What has 5 grams of protein? | Protein content varies by serving size. Consult dietary labels or work with a dietitian to find foods with the right protein content for you. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet Meal Plan? | Here are a few meal ideas for high-protein, low-carb diets:
Breakfast.Omelet with bell peppers, spinach, and cheese; tofu scramble with kale and broccoli; Greek yogurt with blackberries
Lunch.Tuna salad with egg, feta, and avocado; chopped salad with shrimp, egg, and avocado; cobb salad with grilled chicken
Dinner.C... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low-Carb Diets for Weight Loss Takeaways? | High-protein, low-carb diets can help some people lose weight, but they come with risks and can be hard to stick with for long-term benefits. If you’re considering a high-protein, low-carb diet, discuss it with your doctor before getting started. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet FAQs? | Is a high-protein, low-carb diet okay?
A high-protein, low-carb diet has both risks and benefits and is not recommended for all groups. You should always talk to your doctor before starting any new diet.
What are some good high-protein, low-carb meals? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Should You Take Aspirin for Heart Disease? | Aspirinhas been used as apainreliever for more than 100 years. Since the 1970s, it’s also been used to prevent andmanage heart diseaseandstroke. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Where Do the Experts Stand on Daily Aspirin? | The recommendations come from an independent panel of experts in disease prevention and evidence-based medicine called the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The group has revamped its 2016 guidelines on aspirin after reviewing newer studies. In 2021, it released a draft version of proposed changes and made ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Does Aspirin Help the Heart? | It easesinflammation.Plaque may be more likely to cause aheart attackorstrokeif it’s inflamed. Aspirin blocks an enzyme called cyclooxygenase. That makes your body less likely to produce chemicals that can help causeinflammation. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy: Who Could Benefit? | If you have symptoms of a heart attack, call 911 right away. If you don’t have an aspirinallergy, EMS personnel may ask you to chew one standard, 325-milligram aspirin slowly. It's especially effective if you take it within 30 minutes of your first symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy: What Are the Risks? | Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks of aspirin therapy before you begin a regular regimen. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy: What Are the Benefits? | Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks of aspirin therapy before you begin a regular regimen. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy: How Much Should I Take? | Research says between 80 milligrams and 160 milligrams per day. This is less than half of the standard 325-milligram aspirin most people are prescribed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who Shouldn't Take Aspirin? | Talk with your doctor about whether aspirin might be a good idea for you. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Aspirin Poisoning Treatment? | Call 911 if the person is:
• Vomitingseverely
• Agitated or lethargic
• Unconscious
• Having convulsions
• Not breathing
For an overdose ofaspirin:
• Call Poison Control at 800-222-1222 for instructions, even if there are no signs of poisoning.
• If possible, provide this information: allmedicationsthe person m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lumbar Pain Causes? | We often bring on our back problems through bad habits, such as:
• Poor posture, like sitting incorrectly at a desk or behind the steering wheel
• Repeating the same motion or overdoing it
• Pushing, pulling, and lifting things carelessly
Thespineis actually a stack of 24 bones called vertebrae. A healthy spine is ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lumbar Pain Other Symptoms? | Back pain-- whether a dull ache or shooting -- is just one sign that something's going on with your back. You may also have feelings in your legs or arms:
• Radiatingpain
• Numbness
• Tingling
• Weakness
Uncontrolled peeing orpooping, or inability to pee, and muscle weakness could mean a serious problem like spina... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lumbar Pain Diagnosis? | You should see a doctor:
• After you get hurt, like in a fall or accident
• When the pain gets in the way of your daily activities
• If it lasts longer than 6 weeks, or spreads
During your exam, your doctor will test your range of motion -- unless you can't move -- and check how well your nerves are working. That m... | local_scraped |
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