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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lumbar Pain Treatment? | Your specific treatment will depend on what's causing your pain and where in your back it is.
Despite what you may think or have been told before, staying in bed isn't usually the answer; gentleexerciseis. It will help work out the kinks, build support for your spine, and improve your flexibility. A physical therapist... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lumbar Pain Prevention? | Exercise! Strengthening the muscles around your spine and in your core will help keep you stable and balanced.Walkingis great for your low back, and it's simple to do.
Practice good posture. As a rule of thumb, aim to keep your ears, shoulders, and hips aligned when you sit, stand, and walk. Lift heavy things correctl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Lung Cancer? | Lung cancer starts in your lungs and can spread to other parts of your body. There are more than 20 kinds of lung cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who Gets Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer? | Age, sex, race, income, and access to screening and preventive care factor into who gets lung cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does Smoking Cause Cancer? | Smoking is far and away the leading cause of lung cancer, even for nonsmokers who get it from secondhand smoke. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can a Non-Smoker Get Lung Cancer? | You can get lung cancer even if you've never put a cigarette to your lips. There are lots of reasons why this can happen. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Upper Back Pain a Sign of Cancer? | About 1 in every 4 people with lung cancer say they've had back pain at some point since their diagnosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Shoulder Pain a Sign of Cancer? | Shoulder pain is the most common symptom of a type of cancer called Pancoast tumor. These tumors are rare. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Lung Cancer Diagnosed? | Lung cancer is usually confirmed with a biopsy. Your doctor will also determine the cancer type and how far it has spread. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Helps to Prevent Lung Cancer From Coming Back? | There’s no guarantee you won’t have a lung cancer recurrence. But there are things you can do to lower your risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Lung Cancer Stage IV NSCLC? | Discover NSCLC treatments that can ease your lung cancer symptoms and make you more comfortable. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Inoperable Lung Cancer? | Inoperable lung cancer treatments include radiation, chemotherapy, and more. Learn about your options and find the best course of action for your health. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Lung Cancer? | • Symptoms of Lung Cancer
• Lung Cancer Treatments
• Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Radon
• Types of Lung Cancer
• Lung Cancer Surgery
• Mesothelioma
• Causes of Lung Cancer
• Asbestos
• Lung Biopsy
• Mucormycosis
• Lung Cancer Treatment with Retevmo
• Treating Lung Cancer with Tagrisso
• Yervoy for Lung Cancer ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Lung Carcinoid Tumors? | If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with carcinoid tumors in the lung, you may wonder what they are and how they’re different from othertypes of lung cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Carcinoid Tumors? | It’s important for you to know what kind of carcinoid tumor you have to get the best treatment. Carcinoid tumors are divided in two types: typical and atypical.
Typical carcinoid tumorsare the most common. About 9 out of 10 carcinoid tumors are called typical. They grow slowly, and they don’t usually spread outside of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lung Carcinoid Tumors Causes and Risk Factors? | Researchers don’t really know the causes of carcinoid tumors in the lung. They have found that typical carcinoids don’t seem to be linked to smoking, but atypical carcinoid tumors are found more often in people who do smoke.
You may be at a higher risk for these rare tumors with:
Age. You can get carcinoid tumors at ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lung Carcinoid Tumors Symptoms? | You may not have any symptoms. Around 25% of people with these tumors don’t. Your doctor may discover them when you have tests for something else. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lung Carcinoid Tumors Diagnosis? | Your doctor will ask you questions about your medical history (that includes your family history) and examine you, listening to your lungs.
These tests can help diagnose carcinoid tumors:
Chest X-raysmay show whether any tumors are in your lungs. Some may be too small or in locations that can’t be seen with standard ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lung Carcinoid Tumors Stages? | The stage of your cancer is based on the size of your tumor and whether it has spread to nearby lymph nodes or other parts of your body. Knowing the stage helps you and your doctor weigh your treatment options.
Stages range from 0, the earliest, to IV, the most advanced. Doctors sometimes use letters along with the st... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lung Carcinoid Tumors Treatment? | Your doctor can help you understand the pros and cons of all your treatment options and what’s likely to be best for you.
Surgery is usually the first choice, depending on how healthy you are, where your tumors are in your lungs, whether they’re typical or atypical, and what stage they are.
You may getchemotherapyor ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lung Disease/Respiratory Problems: What Is Pulmonary Hypertension? | Here's what you need to know about pulmonary hypertension, from early warning signs to ways you can manage it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Lung Disease & Respiratory Health? | • Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Coronavirus Testing
• Symptoms of Coronvirus (COVID-19)
• Coronavirus Transmission
• Coronavirus: Incubation Period
• Coronavirus and Asthma
• At-Home Coronavirus Testing
• Pneumonia Symptoms
• Walking Pneumonia
• Pleurisy
• Emphysema
• Pleural Effusion
• Lungs
• Sarcoidosis
• C... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Nocardiosis? | Nocardiosisis a disease caused by bacteria found in soil or standing water. It starts in yourlungsorskin, and can cause serious problems if it gets into your bloodstream and infects other parts of your body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lung Nocardiosis Symptoms? | The signs can be different, depending on which type you have. Pulmonary nocardiosis is the most common, and its symptoms are a lot like ones you might have withpneumoniaortuberculosis:
• Chest pain
• Coughing
• Sweating
• Chills
• Feeling weak
• Lack of appetite
• Unexplained weight loss
• Shortness of breath o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lung Nocardiosis Diagnosis? | It can be hard to tell the difference between pulmonary nocardiosis and pneumonia or tuberculosis. And primary cutaneous nocardiosis looks a lot like several other, more common skin infections.
To find out for sure, your doctor probably will take a small sample of tissue or fluid from the area where you’re infected. T... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lung Nocardiosis Treatment? | Nocardiosis usually can be cured withantibiotics, but not all of them will work against the bacteria. Your doctor might need to run some lab tests to see which ones will work best for you. Then you might need to take them for 6 weeks up to a year, depending on how serious your infection is.
In some cases, you might ne... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Lupus? | Get the basics on who gets lupus, what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and more. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Drug-Induced Lupus? | Drug-induced lupus is when it's caused by taking certain prescription medicines for months or years at a time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Lupus Fatal? | In most cases, lupus is not fatal. 80% to 90% of people who have this disease will likely live a normal life span. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Symptoms of Lupus? | Lupus symptoms might develop quickly, or they may come on slowly. Learn what to watch for and when to call the doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lupus: What Is a Malar Rash? | A malar rash, or malar flush, is a rash on the nose and cheeks. It’s almost always a symptom of lupus or rosacea. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Lupus Diagnosed? | Lupus is difficult to diagnose because its symptoms can be vague. And doctors can't diagnose it with a single lab test. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Lupus Anticoagulant Test? | The lupus anticoagulant test is a blood test that checks for antibodies that cause a blood clotting disorder. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lupus and Vasculitis: What’s the Link? | Lupus affects multiple parts of your body, including your blood vessels. When they become inflamed, it’s called vasculitis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Lupus? | • Lupus Causes
• Skin Changes
• Drug-Induced Lupus
• Pregnancy
• Lupus Nephritis
• Complications of Lupus
• Photosensitivity
• Lupkynis for Lupus Nephritis | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Lyme Disease? | Lyme disease is abacterial infectioncaused byBorrelia burgdorferiand, rarely,Borrelia mayoniibacteria. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lyme Disease: What Should You Do If There's a Tick Under Your Skin? | Use a pair of fine-tipped tweezers to remove it as soon as possible. Pull upward with steady pressure. If parts of the tick are still in your skin, try to get those with the tweezers, too. After everything is out, clean the bite area with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | When Should You See a Doctor If You Think You Have Lyme? | The rash is a pretty good indication that you may have been bitten. Take a photo of the rash and see your doctor. At this stage, treatment with antibiotics will probably work. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What kind of ticks carry Lyme disease? | Infected backlegged ticks (also called deer ticks) can transmit the bacteria when they bite. The bacteria then travel through your bloodstream. When not treated early, the infection can turn into an inflammatory condition that affects multiple parts of your body, including the skin, joints, and nervous system. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lyme Disease: How small are the ticks? | Ticks come in three sizes depending on their stage of life. They can be the size of a grain of sand, a poppy seed, or an apple seed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are my chances of getting Lyme disease? | The chances you might get Lyme disease from a tick bite depend on the kind of tick, where you were when it bit you, and how long it was attached. You’re more likely to get Lyme disease if you live in the Northeastern United States. The upper Midwest is also a hot spot. But it affects people in all 50 states and the Dis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Which areas are more likely to have Lyme disease? | The tick that causes Lyme disease has been moving from the Northeast and upper Midwest into the Southern and Western U.S., Mexico, and Canada. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Who is most likely to get Lyme disease? | Boys up to age 15 and men between the ages of 40 and 60 are more likely to get Lyme disease. The reasons for that aren't clear, but it might be because those groups may be more likely to spend time outside. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Lyme disease contagious? | You can't get Lyme disease from touching, kissing, or having sex with someone who has it. If untreated, it's possible to pass the disease to your unborn baby through theplacenta, but this is rare. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Lyme disease curable? | Yes. If you take the right antibiotics early on in the disease, you'll usually get better quickly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lyme Disease: How do you know if you've been bitten? | Ticks are small, so you've got to have pretty good eyes to see them. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lyme Disease: How do you throw away a tick? | Put it in soapy water or alcohol, stick it to a piece of tape, or flush it down the toilet. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can dogs get Lyme disease? | Your dog is much more likely to be bitten by a tick than you are. And where Lyme disease is common, up to 25% of dogs have had it at some point. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lyme Disease: What if my dog brings ticks into my home? | Use atick controlproduct on your pet to prevent Lyme disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lyme Disease Symptoms? | In most Lyme infections, one of the first symptoms you’ll notice is arash. Symptoms can start anywhere from 3 to 30 days after the bite. They may look different depending on your stage of infection. In some cases, you won’t notice any until months after the bite.
Early symptoms include:
• Fever
• Chills
• Headache
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lyme Disease Diagnosis? | The doctor will diagnose you based on your symptoms and whether you’ve been exposed to ticks. You may also get a blood test. The test may come back negative the first few weeks of infection because antibodies take a while to show up. It may take 4-6 weeks to see a positive result. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lyme Disease Treatment? | With early-stage Lyme disease, you’ll take antibiotics for about 10 days to 3 weeks. The most common ones are amoxicillin, cefuroxime, and doxycycline. The antibiotics will almost always cure your infection. If they don’t, you might get other antibiotics either by mouth or as a shot.
If you don’t treat your Lyme infec... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lyme Disease Vaccine? | In 2017, a French company called Valneva started testing a Lyme disease vaccine on adults in the U.S. and Europe. The vaccine is in the third and final phase of clinical trials. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lyme Disease in Dogs? | The more ticks in your region, the likelier it is that your furry pal will bring them home.
Can dogs get Lyme disease?
Your dog is much more likely to be bitten by a tick than you are. And where Lyme disease is common, up to 25% of dogs have had it at some point.
About 10% of dogs with Lyme disease will get sick 7-2... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lyme Disease Takeaways? | You get Lyme disease from bacteria transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, mostly deer ticks. These ticks can be as small as a grain of sand, and you'll commonly find them in wooded or grassy areas. Symptoms of Lyme disease can include fever, headache, fatigue, and a rash that may resemble a bull's-eye. If left... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lymph Node Cancer: ? | • Regular exposure to certain chemicals, including insect and weed killers, and a number of chemicals used in industries such as farming, welding, and lumber
• Exposure to nuclear accidents, nuclear testing, or undergroundradiationleaks
• Treatment with immunosuppressant drugs, for prevention of organ transplantation... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Lymphangioleimyomatosis: What Causes LAM Lung Disease? | No one knows what causes pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis.Estrogenseems to be involved, because women rarely develop LAM beforepubertyor aftermenopause. Fewer than 10 men are known to have ever developed LAM lung disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lymphangioleimyomatosis Symptoms of LAM Lung Disease? | Most people with LAM lung disease experience shortness of breath. Other symptoms includewheezingandcough, which may be bloody.
Often, people with LAM develop a sudden pneumothorax (collapsed lung). This occurs when one of the cysts near the lung's edge ruptures, allowing inhaled air to compress the lung. A pneumothora... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lymphangioleimyomatosis Diagnosis of LAM Lung Disease? | Most people with LAM see their doctor because of shortness of breath. Because LAM is so rare, it's often misdiagnosed at first asasthmaoremphysema. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lymphangioleimyomatosis Treatment of LAM Lung Disease? | The drugsirolimus(Rapamune) is the first drug approved to treat lymphangioleiomyomatosis. The drug has been found to help improve the lung capacity in patients, allowing them to breathe easier.
In addition, inhaledbronchodilators(albuterol,ipratropium) can help open the airways, reducing shortness of breath in some pe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lymphangioleimyomatosis What to Expect With LAM Lung Disease? | Pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis is progressive, and so far there is no cure. Most women with LAM experience a steady decline in lung function, with increased shortness of breath over time.
However, women vary widely in their experience of living with LAM lung disease. Some rapidly progress while others progress slo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Lymphedema? | Lymphedema is swelling that's caused by a collection of too much lymph fluid. It usually affects your arms and legs, but it can happen in other parts of your body as well. This swelling can cause pain and limit movement in the affected area. It may also make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What does lymphedema pain feel like? | You may feel like your skin is too tight, or your arm or leg could feel heavy. You also might notice numbness,tingling, or a burning or itching feeling. If you have lymphedema in your belly or genital area, it might hurtto walk, have sex, or move in other ways. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What should you not do with lymphedema? | Avoid the sun and high temperatures.Heat can make your condition worse.And sunburn causes skin damage that raises your risk for infection. If you're planning to be out in the sun, wear a hat and protective clothing and use sunscreen. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How does a person get lymphedema? | Lymphedema is caused by damage to the lymph nodes. The most common cause in developing countries is infection with tiny worms that block the lymph nodes. In the U.S., it's most often caused either by cancer itself or by radiation treatment or surgery for cancer. Some people haveinherited conditions that cause defective... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is life expectancy with lymphedema? | Lymphedema itself isn't life-threatening, but it raises your risk of skin infections that can be. It's rare, but lymphedema can also lead to a type of soft tissue cancer called lymphangiosarcoma. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Will lymphedema ever go away? | Sometimes, a very mild case of lymphedema will get better without treatment. But once your lymph system is damaged, it can't be fixed. Still, treatment can help manage your symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lymphedema Causes? | Any time your lymphatic system is damaged or has a blockage, the fluid can build up in the soft tissue beneath your skin. This can happen for no known reason, or because you have a genetic defect. But more commonly, it's a result of damage from things such as:
• Injury
• Infection
• A tumor
• Parasites
• Scar tiss... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lymphedema Types? | There are two types of lymphedema:
Secondary lymphedema.This type is caused by another condition or disease that damages your lymph vessels or nodes. It most often affects people who've had breast cancer treatment. It affects about 1 in every 1,000 people in the U.S. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lymphedema Symptoms? | The most common symptom of lymphedema is swelling in one or both arms or legs. This swelling, which can extend into the fingers or toes, usually develops gradually over time. But sometimes, it happens suddenly.
At first, the swelling is soft and fluid. Over time, it can become more dense and fibrous, making your skin ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lymphedema Stages? | Doctors group lymphedema into stages based on how serious it is:
Stage 0.The area where you have lymphedema might feel tight or heavy but doesn't look swollen. Some people don't have any symptoms at this stage.
Stage I.You sometimes have swelling and a heavy feeling in the affected area. When you press on it, it leav... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lymphedema Diagnosis? | Many different conditions can cause swelling. To figure out what's causing it, your doctor will start by asking about your symptoms and medical history. If they think you may have lymphedema, there are several imaging tests to help them make a diagnosis.
These tests include:
Lymphoscintigraphy.Your doctor injects you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lymphedema Treatment? | Your treatment for lymphedema will depend on what caused it and how serious it is. It usually includes techniques that aim to physically move lymphatic fluid away from the swollen area, such as physical therapy, compression garments, and bandages. Physical therapists specially trainedin lymphedema can teach you about t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lymphedema Complications? | Over time, lymphedema may lead to other problems including infection, and in very rare cases, cancer. That's why it's important to see a doctor if you have any swelling that doesn’t go away.
Lymphedema andcellulitis.Cellulitis is a potentially serious skin infection that can result from lymphedema. It's easy for germs... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Lymphedema? | To keep yourself as comfortable as possible and avoid making your lymphedema worse, take these steps:
Wash your hands often.This is one of the most important ways to prevent infection. Use soap and warm water. It's especially important to clean your hands after you use the restroom and before you prepare food.
Use el... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lymphedema Takeaways? | Lymphedema is swelling that results from the buildup of too much lymph fluid in one area of your body, usually an arm or leg. It's most commonly caused by an infection, cancer, or atreatment for cancer. There's no cure, but there are ways to reduce the swelling and prevent complications. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lymphedema FAQs? | How does a person get lymphedema?
Lymphedema is caused by damage to the lymph nodes. The most common cause in developing countries is infection with tiny worms that block the lymph nodes. In the U.S., it's most often caused either by cancer itself or by radiation treatment or surgery for cancer. Some people haveinheri... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Fungal Nail Infection? | A fungal nail infection is a common condition that can leave you with brittle, discolored nails, usually on your toes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Fungal Nail Infections? | There are 4 main kinds of fungal nail infection. Each looks slightly different:
• Distal or lateral subungual onychomycosis.This is the most common kind. It results from a fungus called a dermatophyte. You can get it in your fingernails or toenails. It starts in the nail bed, underneath the nail. You’ll see a yellowis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fungal Nail Infection Symptoms? | Symptoms are different, depending on which type of fungal nail infection you have. They usually start mild and get more serious.
• At first, you may only see a white or yellow spot under your nail. Over time, this spreads and can turn your whole nail white, yellow, green, or black.
• The nail may thicken and could be... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fungal Nail Infection Causes? | You get an infection when a crack in your nail or the skin around it allows fungus to get inside and grow.
Sincefungusthrives in dark, warm places, your toenails are more likely to be affected than your fingernails. Your toes also have lessbloodflow than your fingers, which makes it harder for your body to pick up on ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fungal Nail Infection Treatment? | See your doctor if you think you have nail fungus. It can be tough to get rid of, and you’re more likely to have success with a prescription. Treatments include:
• Oral antifungals.The doctor may give you a pill to kill fungus in your whole body. This is usually the best way to get rid of a nail infection. Treatment m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fungal Nail Infection Prevention? | To prevent an infection,wash your handsand feet often. Use soap, and make sure you get between your fingers and toes. Also:
• Keep your fingernails and toenails short and trimmed straight across.
• Wear socks that wick away (absorb) moisture. If your feet sweat a lot, change your socks once or twice a day, or take of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fungal Nail Infection Complications? | It can take a year or more for your nails to look like they did before the infection. And you may continue to have problems:
• The fungus can come back.
• Your nails may be permanently discolored or misshapen.
• The infection may spread to other parts of your body.
It’s especially important to take care of a fungal... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Nail-Biting: Why Do I Bite My Nails and How Do I Stop? | About half of all kids andteensbite their nails. Many don’t grow out of it, either. If you’re an adult who bites your nails, you may have done it when you were younger and just never stopped. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nail-Biting Reasons to Stop? | Nail biting won’t typically cause permanent damage. But it definitely has its downsides:
• It can make your nails grow in weird.If you damage the tissue around your nails, they may stop growing the way they should. This gives you abnormal-looking nails.
• It can spoil your smile.You can chip, crack, or break yourteet... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Nail-Biting Prevention? | You may not see a change overnight, but with a little time and effort, you can bust your nail-biting habit.
Try these tips:
• Cut them short.If there’s not enough nail to grab with yourteeth, it won’t feel as satisfying when you give biting a try.
• Coat them with a bad taste.There are special nail polishes with a b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Narcolepsy? | Narcolepsy is a brain and nervous system disorder that affects your ability to wake and sleep. People with narcolepsy have intense, uncontrollable daytime sleepiness. They may suddenly fall asleep at any time during any activity. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can narcolepsy be cured? | There's no cure for narcolepsy, but most people see improvements with treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you prevent narcolepsy? | Because narcolepsy happens unexpectedly and doctors aren't sure what causes it, there's no known way to prevent it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does narcolepsy go away? | Your symptoms probably will improve with treatment, but narcolepsy is a lifelong condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What happens if you wake up someone with narcolepsy? | You can safely wake someone up during a daytime sleep attack. It will be just like waking up someone who doesn't have narcolepsy. But they might fall asleep again in a few minutes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Narcolepsy Symptoms? | Symptoms of narcolepsyusually develop over a few months and last for the rest of your life.
Early signs of narcolepsy
Most of the time,excessive daytime sleepiness(EDS) is the first sign of narcolepsy. In general, EDS makes it harder to do everyday activities, even if you get enough sleep at night. The lack of energy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Narcolepsy Causes? | Experts don’t know what causes narcolepsy. They think it involves multiple things that come together to cause problems in your brain and disturb yourREM sleep.
About 90% of people with type 1 narcolepsy have the same gene variation, calledDQB1*0602. But the role this plays in narcolepsy isn't clear.
Some experts thin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Narcolepsy Diagnosis? | Symptoms of narcolepsy can look like those of other health problems. Your diagnosis might involve a physical exam and medical history. Your doctor might ask you to keep sleep records to track your symptoms and sleep times for a couple of weeks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Narcolepsy Treatment? | There’s no cure for narcolepsy. But treatment can help ease your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Medications for narcolepsy
Drugs your doctor can prescribe to treat narcolepsy include:
Stimulants.These drugs treat sleepiness. Two common choices are modafinil (Provigil) or armodafinil (Nuvigil). Older drug... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Narcolepsy Health Disparities? | There's little research into how narcolepsy affects different sexes and racial and ethnic groups.
But experts say that, on average, it takes 12 years longer for women to get a diagnosis than men. They also say narcolepsy tends to be underreported in ethnic and racial minorities. One study found that Black Americans te... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Complications of Narcolepsy? | Narcolepsy can cause problems in several areas, including:
Safety
When you have narcolepsy, everyday activities such as driving, cooking, and operating machinery can become dangerous. It's essential to know what things make you more likely to become inattentive or fall asleep. If you havecataplexy, be aware of what t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Narcolepsy? | Treating your narcolepsy can help you manage the condition. But even effective treatment won't ease all symptoms. Lifestyle changes and coping strategies are important, too. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Narcolepsy Prognosis? | Narcolepsy is a chronic (lifelong) condition. Although it's not life-threatening, it can disrupt your daily life. You may not be able to do certain things, such as swimming or driving, because they could be dangerous for you.
Can narcolepsy be cured?
There's no cure for narcolepsy, but most people see improvements wi... | local_scraped |
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