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When to seek urgent medical care when I have Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia ? | Call your health care provider if your child has frequent nose bleeds or other signs of this disease. </s> |
What causes Macular degeneration? | Macular degeneration is caused by damage to the area around blood vessels that supply the macula. Although scientists are not sure what causes this to happen, the change in the blood vessels is what damages the macula. </s> |
What to expect if I have Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Prognosis estimate for NAFLD as of now is low. Depending on the extent of the fibrosis and cirrhosis at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis may vary. The presence of fibrosis and cirrhosis associated with a particularly poor prognosis among patients with NAFLD. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Yaws? | After 2 - 4 weeks of infection, the person develops a sore called a "mother yaw" where bacteria entered the skin. The sore is a growth that may be tan or reddish and looks like a raspberry. It is usually painless but does cause itching. These sores may last for months. More sores may appear shortly before or after the mother yaw heals as the person scratches or spreads the bacteria from the mother yaw to uninfected skin. Eventually the skin sores heal. Other symptoms include:
Bone pain Scarring of the skin Swelling of the bones and fingers
In the advanced stage, sores on the skin and bones can lead to severe disfigurement and disability. This occurs in up to 1 in 5 people who do not get antibiotic treatment. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Chronic pancreatitis? | Symptoms of Chronic pancreatitis include
Abdominal pain Greatest in the upper abdomen May last from hours to days Eventually may be continuous May be worsened by eating or drinking May be worsened by drinking alcohol May spread (radiate) to the back Digestive problems Fatty stools Nausea and vomiting Pale or clay-colored stools Unintentional weight loss
The symptoms may become more frequent as the condition gets worse. The symptoms may mimic pancreatic cancer. Sitting up and leaning forward may sometimes relieve the abdominal pain of pancreatitis. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Striae ? | If striae or stretch marks appear without obvious cause such as pregnancy or rapid weight gain, call your health care provider. </s> |
What to expect if I have Yersinia pestis infection (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Without treatment, about 50% of people with bubonic plague die. Almost all people with pneumonic plague die if not treated. Treatment reduces the mortality rates to 8-10%. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Urea cycle disorder ? | Boys are more often affected by ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency than girls. Girls are rarely affected. Those girls who are affected have milder symptoms and develop the disease later in life.
To get the other types of disorders, you need to receive a non-working copy of the gene from both parents. Sometimes parents don't know they carry the gene until their child gets the disorder. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Hepatitis D? | Hepatitis D may make the symptoms of hepatitis B more severe. Symptoms may include:
Abdominal pain Dark urine Fatigue Jaundice Joint pain Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting
Exams and Tests
Anti-delta agent antibody Liver biopsy Liver enzymes (blood test) </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Liver spots ? | Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:
You have liver spots and want them removed You develop any new symptoms, especially changes in the appearance of any liver spot </s> |
What are the symptoms of Upper gastrointestinal bleeding? | Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is usually seen as
Bloody vomit Vomit that looks like coffee grounds Bowel movements that are black and sticky </s> |
What causes Food allergy? | Normally, your body's immune system defends against potentially harmful substances, such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins. In some people, an immune response is triggered by a substance that is generally harmless, such as a specific food.
The cause of food allergies is related to your body making a type of allergy-producing substance called immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to a particular food.
Although many people have a food intolerance, food allergies are less common. In a true food allergy, the immune system produces antibodies and histamine in response to the specific food.
Any food can cause an allergic reaction, but a few foods are the main culprits. In children, the most common food allergies are to:
Eggs. Milk. Peanuts. Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster). Soy. Tree nuts. Wheat.
A food allergy frequently starts in childhood, but it can begin at any age. Fortunately, many children will outgrow their allergy to milk, egg, wheat, and soy by the time they are 5 years old if they avoid the offending foods when they are young. Allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish tend to be lifelong.
In older children and adults, the most common food allergies are:
Fish. Peanuts. Shellfish. Tree nuts.
Food additives -- such as dyes, thickeners, and preservatives – may rarely cause an allergic or intolerance reaction.
An allergy syndrome that affects the mouth and tongue may occur after eating certain fresh fruits and vegetables. These foods contain substances similar to certain pollens. For example, melon contains substances similar to ragweed pollen, and apples have allergens similar to tree pollen.
Many Americans believe they have food allergies, while in reality fewer than 1% have true allergies. Most symptoms are caused by intolerances to foods such as:
Corn products. Cow's milk and dairy products. Wheat and other gluten-containing grains. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Fatty liver ? | Call your health care provider if symptoms of fatty liver develop. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Chronic low back pain? | You may feel a variety of symptoms if you have hurt your back, including:
Tingling or burning sensation Dull aching Sharp pain Weakness in your legs or feet
Low back pain can vary widely. The pain may be mild, or it can be so severe that you are unable to move. Depending on the cause of your back pain, you may also have pain in your leg, hip, or bottom of your foot. See: Sciatica </s> |
What causes Strabismus? | Six different muscles surround the eyes and work "as a team" so that both eyes can focus on the same object.
In someone with strabismus, these muscles do not work together. As a result, one eye looks at one object, while the other eye turns in a different direction and is focused on another object.
When this occurs, two different images are sent to the brain -- one from each eye. This confuses the brain, and the brain may learn to ignore the image from the weaker eye.
If the strabismus is not treated, the eye that the brain ignores will never see well. This loss of vision is called amblyopia. Another name for amblyopia is "lazy eye." Sometimes amblyopia is present first, and it causes strabismus.
In most children with strabismus, the cause is unknown. In more than half of these cases, the problem is present at or shortly after birth (congenital strabismus).
Most of the time, the problem has to do with muscle control, and not with muscle strength.
Less often, problems with one of the nerves or muscles, or Graves' disease restriction may cause strabismus.
Other disorders associated with strabismus include:
Brain and nerve disorders, such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, or Guillain-Barre syndrome Diabetes (causes a condition known as acquired paralytic strabismus) Damage to the retina in children who are born premature Hemangioma near the eye during infancy Injuries to the eye Tumor in the brain or eye Vision loss from any eye disease or injury </s> |
What Causes ? | The exact cause of these tumors is unknown. Mutations in FOXL2, DICER1, STK11 are involved </s> |
What are the causes of Pseudomembranous colitis? | The Clostridium difficile bacteria is normally seen in the intestine. However, it may overgrow when you take antibiotics. The bacteria release a powerful toxin that causes the lining of the colon to become inflammed and bleed.
The most common antibiotics associated with this condition are ampicillin, clindamycin, fluoroquinolones, and cephalosporins.
Pseudomembranous colitis is rare in infants younger than 12 months old and uncommon in children. It is most often seen in people who are in the hospital. However, it is becoming more common in people who take antibiotics and who are not in the hospital. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura ? | Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if severe bleeding occurs, or if other new symptoms develop. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Sturge-Weber syndrome ? | The health care provider should check all birthmarks, including a port-wine stain. Seizures, vision problems, paralysis, and changes in alertness or mental state may mean the coverings of the brain are involved. These symptoms should be evaluated right away. </s> |
What to expect if I have Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Most people with MEN1 have a long and productive life. Most of the tumors are benign while some pancreatic tumors may become cancerous and lower life expectancy. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Chronic bacterial prostatitis ? | Age over 30 Certain sexual practices (such as anal sex without a condom) Excessive alcohol intake Injury to the perineum (the area between the scrotum and anus) These factors may cause congestion of the prostate gland, which produces a breeding ground for bacteria.
Other possible causes are related to stress and tightness of the pelvic muscles. </s> |
What are the Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation? | You may not be aware that your heart is not beating in a normal pattern, especially if it has been occurring for some time.
Symptoms may include:
Pulse that feels rapid, racing, pounding, fluttering, or too slow Irregularly irregular pulse Sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations) Shortness of breath while lying down (orthopnea) Confusion Dizziness, light-headedness Fainting (syncope) Fatigue
Note: Symptoms may begin or stop suddenly. </s> |
Who is at risk for Hypoaldosteronism? | Common risk factors in the development of hypoaldosteronism include:
Diabetes mellitus Sickle cell anemia HIV Graves' disease Hypoparathyroidism Hypopituitarism Myasthenia gravis Pernicious anemia Vitiligo </s> |
What are the symptoms of gallbladder cancer? | Because the gallbladder is located deep inside the body, your doctor cannot see or feel tumors during a routine physical exam. Therefore, it is hard to diagnose gallbladder cancer early. Sometimes, gallbladder cancers are found unexpectedly after removal of the gallbladder for other reasons, such as gallstones. As the cancer progresses, people may notice one or more symptoms as the following:
Jaundice: Is a yellowing of the sclera and skin. Normally, bilirubin is made in the liver and the liver excretes it into bile. Then bile goes into the intestines eventually leaving the body in the stool. Once the common bile duct becomes blocked, bile can't reach the intestines, and the level of bilirubin builds up. If the bile duct is blocked, bilirubin cannot get through to the intestines then stools may become lighter in color. Abdominal pain: Experiencing abdominal pain due to gallbladder cancer is because advanced gallbladder cancer start to compress other nearby organs. The pain may be constant or it may come and go. Gallbladder enlargement or lump in abdomen: Is because the cancer blocks the bile duct and bile builds up in the gallbladder to enlarge. Sometimes a doctor can feel this enlargement during the physical exam Digestive problems: Patients with gallbladder cancer are unable to digest fatty foods when cancer blocks the release of the bile into the intestine. This can cause nausea and vomiting that tend to be worse after eating. Undigested fat may cause stools to be pale, bulky, and greasy. Weight loss and marasmus, poor appetite: Unintended or unexpected weight loss is very common in patients with gallbladder cancer. These people also complain of being very tired and having little or no appetite.
Other health problems such as gallstones, hepatitis, and other pancreatic diseases may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell his/her doctor so that problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Yellow fever ? | A person with advanced yellow fever may show signs of liver failure, renal failure, and shock. Tell your health care provider right away if you or your child develop fever, headache, muscle aches, vomiting, or jaundice, especially if you have traveled to an area where yellow fever is known to occur. Blood tests can confirm the diagnosis. </s> |
What causes Drug induced hemolytic anemia? | In some cases, a drug can cause the immune system to mistakenly think your own red blood cells are dangerous, foreign substances. Antibodies then develop against the red blood cells. The antibodies attach to red blood cells and cause them to break down too early.
Drugs that can cause this type of hemolytic anemia include:
Cephalosporins (a class of antibiotics) is the most common cause Dapsone Levodopa Levofloxacin Methyldopa Nitrofurantoin Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Penicillin and its derivatives Phenazopyridine (pyridium) Quinidine
There are other, rarer causes of drug-induced hemolytic anemia. This includes hemolytic anemia associated with glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. In this case, the breakdown of red blood cells is due to a certain type of stress in the cell, rather than the body's immune system.
Drug-induced hemolytic anemia is rare in children. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Brain tumor? | Early brain tumor does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:
Epileptic seizures Decreased sensation of a body area Dysfunctional movement or uncontrollable movement Speech difficulties Double vision or decreased vision Hearing loss Personality and behavior changes Emotional instability Hiccups
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. </s> |
What causes Obesity ? | Taking in more calories than you burn can lead to obesity because the body stores unused calories as fat. Obesity can be caused by:
Eating more food than your body can use Drinking too much alcohol Not getting enough exercise
Many obese people who lose large amounts of weight and gain it back think it is their fault. They blame themselves for not having the willpower to keep the weight off. Many people regain more weight than they lost.
Other factors that affect weight include:
The way we eat when we are children can affect the way we eat as adults. The way we eat over many years becomes a habit. It affects what we eat, when we eat, and how much we eat. We are surrounded by things that make it easy to overeat and hard to stay active: Many people do not have time to plan and make healthy meals. More people today work desk jobs compared to more active jobs in the past. People with less free time have less time to exercise.
The term "eating disorder" means a group of medical conditions that have an unhealthy focus on eating, dieting, losing or gaining weight, and body image. A person may be obese, follow an unhealthy diet, and have an eating disorder all at the same time.
Sometimes, medical problems or treatments cause weight gain, including:
Underactive thyroid gland hypothyroidism Medicines such as birth control pills, antidepressants, and antipsychotics
Other things that can cause weight gain are:
Quitting smoking. Most people who quit smoking gain 4 - 10 pounds in the first 6 months after quitting. Some people gain as much as 25 - 30 pounds. Stress, anxiety, feeling sad, or not sleeping well For women: Menopause -- women may gain 12-15 pounds during menopause Not losing the weight they gained during pregnancy </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Gestational diabetes ? | Call your health care provider if you are pregnant and you have symptoms of diabetes. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Toxic shock syndrome ? | Risk factors include:
Childbirth Current Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) infection Foreign bodies or packings (such as those used to stop nosebleeds) Menstruation Surgery Tampon use (particularly if you leave on in for a long time) Use of barrier contraceptives such as a diaphragm or vaginal sponge </s> |
Who is at highest risk for DeQuervain%27s syndrome ? | The cause of DeQuervain's syndrome is the following:
Overuse of the wrist, activities such as that involve frequent lifting, wringing or peeling. For example, new mother is at risk of developing DeQuervain's syndrome. Eccentrical load on the wrist, activities such as lowering a child or putting a heavy stack of plates down. Some occupations, such as office workers, musicians, carpenters. </s> |
What to expect if I have Hiatus hernia (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Most patients with hiatus hernias can be treated well. The prognosis of hiatus hernia depends on the complications. </s> |
What to expect if I have Acinic cell carcinoma (Outlook/Prognosis)? | The prognosis of acinic cell carcinoma depends on the following:
Whether or not the tumor can be removed by surgery The stage of the cancer: the size of the tumor, whether the cancer has spread outside the salivary gland The patient’s general health </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Vascular ring ? | Although the cause of vascular ring is not clear, studies have demonstrated that it is associated with chromosome deletion. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Ecthyma ? | The infection may start in skin that has been injured due to a scratch or insect bite. It often develops on the legs. </s> |
What causes Anaphylaxis? | Anaphylaxis is a severe, whole-body allergic reaction to a chemical that has become an allergen. After being exposed to a substance such as bee sting venom, the person's immune system becomes sensitized to it. On a later exposure to that allergen, an allergic reaction may occur. This reaction happens quickly after the exposure, is severe, and involves the whole body.
Tissues in different parts of the body release histamine and other substances. This causes the airways to tighten and leads to other symptoms.
Some drugs (morphine, x-ray dye, and others) may cause an anaphylactic-like reaction (anaphylactoid reaction) when people are first exposed to them. Aspirin may also cause a reaction. These reactions are not the same as the immune system response that occurs with "true" anaphylaxis. However, the symptoms, risk for complications, and treatment are the same for both types of reactions.
Anaphylaxis can occur in response to any allergen. Common causes include:
Drug allergies Food allergies Insect bites/stings
Pollens and other inhaled allergens rarely cause anaphylaxis. Some people have an anaphylactic reaction with no known cause.
Anaphylaxis is life-threatening and can occur at any time. Risks include a history of any type of allergic reaction. </s> |
What causes Portal hypertension? | Common causes of portal hypertension include:
Bacterial intestinal infections Congenital abnormalities Renal transplantation Liver transplantation
Alcoholic hepatitis Antiretroviral therapy Arsenicals Autoimmune disease Chronic hepatitis Crohn’s disease Familial cases Fatty liver Schistosomiasis
Congestive heart failure Inherited thrombophilias Sickle cell disease </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Child psychological abuse and neglect ? | Call your health care provider if a child has:
Physical changes, such as unexplained injuries, weight loss, or severe tiredness Unexplained behavior changes
Suspected child abuse of any form must be reported to the authorities. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Gliomatosis cerebri ? | Call your health care provider if symptoms of gliomatosis cerebri develop. If you experience either of the following symptoms, seeking urgent medical care as soon as possible:
Severe headache
Seizure
Severe vomiting
Motor dysfunction </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Hepatitis D ? | Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of hepatitis B. </s> |
What causes Immune hemolytic anemia? | Immune hemolytic anemia occurs when antibodies form against the body's own red blood cells. The antibodies destroy the blood cells because the immune system mistakenly recognizes these blood cells as foreign material within the body.
The antibodies may be caused by:
Complication of another disease Past blood transfusions Pregnancy (if the baby's blood type is different from the mother's) Reaction to certain medications Reaction to certain infections
Secondary immune hemolytic anemia: If the cause of antibody formation is a disease or medication.
Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia: accounts for one-half of all immune hemolytic anemias. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Salmonellosis ? | The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in some persons, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In these patients, the Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness. </s> |
What to expect if I have Schwannoma (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Acoustic neuromas are not cancer. They do not spread (metastasize) to other body systems, but they may continue to grow and press down on important structures in the skull. </s> |
What are the side effects of treatment? | Surgery for head and neck cancers often changes the patient’s ability to chew, swallow, or talk. The patient may look different after surgery, and the face and neck may be swollen. The swelling usually goes away within a few weeks. However, if lymph nodes are removed, the flow of lymph in the area where they were removed may be slower and lymph could collect in the tissues, causing additional swelling; this swelling may last for a long time.
After a laryngectomy (surgery to remove the larynx) or other surgery in the neck, parts of the neck and throat may feel numb because nerves have been cut. If lymph nodes in the neck were removed, the shoulder and neck may become weak and stiff.
Patients who receive radiation to the head and neck may experience redness, irritation, and sores in the mouth; a dry mouth or thickened saliva; difficulty in swallowing; changes in taste; or nausea. Other problems that may occur during treatment are loss of taste, which may decrease appetite and affect nutrition, and earaches (caused by the hardening of ear wax). Patients may also notice some swelling or drooping of the skin under the chin and changes in the texture of the skin. The jaw may feel stiff, and patients may not be able to open their mouth as wide as before treatment.
Patients should report any side effects to their doctor or nurse, and discuss how to deal with them. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Hypogonadism ? | If you have any signs and symptoms of hypogonadism, call your health care provider to identify the cause. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Diabetes insipidus ? | Tell your doctor if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with diabetes insipidus. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Diabetic nephropathy ? | Call your health care provider if you have diabetes and a routine urinalysis shows protein. Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of diabetic nephropathy, or if new symptoms develop, including little or no urine output. </s> |
What to expect if I have Gallstone disease (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Gallstones develop in many people without causing symptoms. The chance of symptoms or complications from gallstones is about 20%. Nearly all patients (99%) who have gallbladder surgery do not have their symptoms return. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Angioedema? | The main symptom is sudden swelling below the skin surface. You may also develop welts or swelling on the surface of your skin. The swelling usually occurs around the eyes and lips. It may also be found on the hands, feet, and throat. The swelling may form a line or be more spread out. The welts are painful and may be itchy. They turn pale and swell if irritated. The deeper swelling of angioedema may also be painful.
Other symptoms may include:
Abdominal cramping. Breathing difficulty. Swollen eyes and mouth. Swollen lining of the eyes (chemosis). </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Churg-Strauss syndrome ? | You should see the doctor if you experience any of the following:
Worsening asthma Severe breathing difficulties Worsening sinusitis, facial pain and rhinitis Severe abdominal pain Blood in urine severe urticarial rash
The above symptoms may also present in association with other diseases, but they have to be evaluated properly by medical professional. </s> |
What causes Chalazion? | A chalazion develops in the glands that produce the fluid that lubricates the eye. These are called Meibomian glands. The eyelid has approximately 100 of these glands, which are located near the eyelashes.
A chalazion is caused by a blockage of the duct that drains one of these glands. </s> |
What causes Tonsillitis? | The tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the mouth and top of the throat. They normally help to filter out bacteria and other microorganisms to prevent infection in the body.
They may become so overwhelmed by bacterial or viral infection that they swell and become inflamed, causing tonsillitis. The infection may also be present in the throat and surrounding areas, causing inflammation of the pharynx. The pharynx is in the back of the throat, between the tonsils and the voicebox (larynx).
Tonsillitis is extremely common, particularly in children. </s> |
What to expect if I have Respiratory acidosis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | How well you do depends on the disease causing the respiratory acidosis. </s> |
What causes Boerhaave syndrome? | Causes of Boerhaave syndrome include:
Seizures Severe straining Vomiting Childbirth Procedures involving the esophagus (such as endoscopy) Prolonged coughing or laughing </s> |
What causes Rabies? | It can happen in wild animals, including raccoons, skunks, bats and foxes, or in dogs, cats or farm animals. People get it from the bite of an infected animal. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Choledocholithiasis ? | Risk Factors include:
A previous medical history of gallstones
Choledocholithiasis can occur in people who have had their gallbladder removed </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Acute retinal necrosis ? | Acute retinal necrosis most often affects those with weakened immune systems, including those suffering from HIV, Diabetes, Chickenpox, Shingles, and Mono. This is particularly the case for those with diseases from the same viruses responsible for Acute retinal necrosis.
Individuals over the age of 50 are most at risk for Acute retinal necrosis from HSV-1, while individuals under the age of 25 are at highest risk for Acute retinal necrosis from HSV-2. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state ? | Seek urgent medical care as soon as possible especially in a diabetic patient, if you experience either of the following symptoms:
Vomiting or nausea Fatigue Cramps Decreased consciousness or mental stupor </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Premature birth ? | Call your health care provider if you are pregnant and believe you are going into labor prematurely.
If you are pregnant and not receiving prenatal care, call your health care provider or your state's department of health. Most state health departments have programs that provide prenatal care to mothers, whether or not they have insurance or are able to pay. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Choanal atresia ? | The condition is the most common nasal abnormality in newborn infants, affecting about 1 in 7,000 live births. Females get this condition about twice as often as males. More than half of affected infants also have other congenital problems.
Choanal atresia is generally diagnosed shortly after birth while the infant is still in the hospital. </s> |
What to expect if I have Laryngitis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Laryngitis that is not caused by a serious condition should get better. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Tinea capitis ? | Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of tinea capitis. Home care remedies do not effectively treat tinea capitis. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Huntington's disease? | Behavior changes may occur before movement problems, and can include:
Antisocial behaviors Hallucinations Irritability Moodiness Restlessness or fidgeting Paranoia Psychosis
Abnormal and unusual movements include:
Head turning to shift eye position Facial movements, including grimaces Slow, uncontrolled movements Quick, sudden, sometimes wild jerking movements of the arms, legs, face, and other body parts Unsteady gait
Dementia that slowly gets worse, including:
Loss of memory Loss of judgment Speech changes Personality changes Disorientation or confusion
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
Anxiety, stress, and tension Difficulty swallowing Speech impairment
Symptoms in children:
Rigidity Slow movements Tremor </s> |
Who is at risk for incisional hernia? | Obesity Pregnancy A history of multiple abdominal surgeries Chronic and severe constipation Severe vomiting Chronic and intense coughing </s> |
What are the symptoms of Vertigo? | Patients with vertigo may experience one or more following symptons.
A sensation of disorientation or motion or the perception that surrounding objects are moving or spinning Lightheadedness Imbalance Nausea and vomiting Sweat Abnormal eye movements Tinnitus or hearing loss </s> |
What are the causes of Haemophilus influenzae infection ? | Haemophilus influenzae disease is caused by the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae. There are six identifiable types of H. influenzae (a through f) and other non-identifiable types (called nontypeable). The one that people are most familiar with is H. influenzae type b, or Hib. These bacteria live in the nose and throat, and usually cause no harm. However, the bacteria can sometimes move to other parts of the body and cause infection. Some of these infections are considered “invasive” and can be very serious and sometimes even deadly. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Mastitis? | Breast enlargement on one side only Breast lump Breast pain Fever and flu-like symptoms including nausea and vomiting Itching Nipple discharge (may contain pus) Nipple sensation changes Swelling, tenderness, redness, and warmth in breast tissue Tender or enlarged lymph nodes in armpit on the same side </s> |
What are the symptoms of Granulocytic sarcoma? | Symptoms of granulocytic sarcoma may include violaceous, raised, nontender plaques or nodules on skin and painful gums which bleed easily with tooth brushing and other minor trauma. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Spinal cord compression ? | People with underlying spine disease are at high risk of developing spinal cord compression than normal people.
Cervical spondylosis Atlantoaxial instability Congenital conditions (tethered cord) Osteoporosis Ankylosing spondylitis Rheumatoid arthritis of the cervical spine </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Rubella ? | Not being vaccinated against rubella Exposure to an active rubella virus </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Homocystinuria ? | Call your health care provider if you or a family member shows symptoms of this disorder, particularly if there is a family history of homocystinuria. Also call if you have a family history and are planning to have children. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Atopic dermatitis? | Skin changes may include:
Blisters with oozing and crusting Dry skin all over the body or areas of bumpy skin on the back of the arms and front of the thighs Ear discharge or bleeding Raw areas of the skin from scratching Skin coloring changes, such as more or less color than the normal skin tone Skin redness or inflammation around the blisters Thickened or leather-like areas (called lichenification), which can occur after long-term irritation and scratching The type and location of the rash can depend on the age of the patient:
In children younger than age 2, skin lesions begin on the face, scalp, hands, and feet. The rash is often itchy and bubble, ooze, or form crusts.
In older children and adults, the rash is more often seen on the inside of the knees and elbow. It can also appear on the neck, hands, and feet. Rashes may occur anywhere on the body during a bad outbreak. Intense itching is common. Itching may start even before the rash appears. Atopic dermatitis is often called the "itch that rashes" because the itching starts, and then the skin rash follows as a result of scratching. </s> |
What causes Hay fever? | An allergen is something that triggers an allergy. When a person with allergic rhinitis breathes in an allergen such as pollen or dust, the body releases chemicals, including histamine. This causes allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and mucus production.
Hay fever involves an allergic reaction to pollen. (A similar reaction occurs with allergy to mold, animal dander, dust, and similar inhaled allergens.)
The pollens that cause hay fever vary from person to person and from region to region. Large, visible pollens are seldom responsible for hay fever. Tiny, hard to see pollens more often cause hay fever. Examples of plants commonly responsible for hay fever include:
Trees (deciduous and evergreen) Grasses Ragweed
The amount of pollen in the air can play a role in whether hay fever symptoms develop. Hot, dry, windy days are more likely to have increased amounts of pollen in the air than cool, damp, rainy days when most pollen is washed to the ground.
Some disorders may be associated with allergies. These include eczema and asthma.
Allergies are common. Your genes and environment may make you more prone to allergies. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Stuttering ? | Call your provider if:
Stuttering is interfering with your child's school work or emotional development The child seems anxious or embarrassed about speaking The symptoms last for more than 3 - 6 months </s> |
What are the symptoms of Photophobia ? | Blurred vision Changes in hearing Dizziness Headache Itching Nausea Neck stiffness Numbness or tingling elsewhere in the body Pain in the eye Redness Sore or wound in eye Swelling </s> |
What causes Miliary tuberculosis? | Tuberculosis (TB) infection can develop after inhaling droplets sprayed into the air from a cough or sneeze by someone infected with the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. Small areas of infection, called granulomas (granular tumors), develop in the lungs.
The usual site of TB is the lungs, but other organs can be involved. In the U.S., most people with primary tuberculous get better and have no further evidence of disease. Disseminated TB develops in the small number of infected people whose immune systems do not successfully contain the primary infection.
Disseminated disease can occur within weeks of the primary infection. Sometimes, it does not occur until years after you become infected. You are more likely to get this type of TB if you have a weaken immune system due to disease (such as AIDS) or certain medications. Infants and the elderly are also at higher risk.
Your risk for catching TB increases if you:
Are around people who have the disease
Live in crowded or unclean conditions
Have poor nutrition
TB has become more common in the U.S. in recent years. This may be due to a larger number of TB infections in people with AIDS and HIV, an increase in the number of immune-suppressing medications, and increasing numbers of homeless people. A rise in drug-resistant strains of TB bacteria also plays a role. </s> |
What causes Tabes dorsalis? | Tabes dorsalis is a form of neurosyphilis, which is a complication of late or tertiary syphilis infection. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infectious disease. The infection damages the spinal cord and peripheral nervous tissue. </s> |
What to expect if I have Seasonal affective disorder (Outlook/Prognosis)? | The outcome is good with treatment. However, some people have the disorder throughout their lives. </s> |
What causes Aphasia? | Aphasia is caused by damage to one or more of the language areas of the brain. Many times, the cause of the brain injury is a stroke. A stroke occurs when blood is unable to reach a part of the brain. Brain cells die when they do not receive their normal supply of blood, which carries oxygen and important nutrients. Other causes of brain injury are severe blows to the head, brain tumors, brain infections, and other conditions that affect the brain. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Gout ? | If you have gout attacks, go to see your doctor as soon as possible. Early treatment may relieve pain and control inflammatory reaction. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Galactosemia? | Infants with galactosemia can develop symptoms in the first few days of life if they eat formula or breast milk that contains lactose. The symptoms may be due to a serious blood infection with the bacteria E. coli.
Convulsions Irritability Lethargy Poor feeding (baby refuses to eat formula containing milk) Poor weight gain Yellow skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice) Vomiting </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Goodpastures syndrome ? | Call for an appointment with your health care provider if the amount of urine you produce drops, or if you have any other symptoms of Goodpasture syndrome.
Never sniff glue or siphon gasoline with your mouth, which expose the lungs to hydrocarbon solvents and can cause the disease </s> |
What are the symptoms of Genital wart? | Genital warts can be raised or flat, and are usually flesh-colored. They may appear as cauliflower-like growths. Sometimes they are so small and flat that they cannot be seen with the naked eye. Common places to find genital warts:
Females most often have warts inside or around the vagina or anus, on the skin around these areas, or on the cervix. Males most often have warts on the penis, scrotum, groin area, or thighs, as well as inside or around the anus in those who have anal intercourse. Both males and females may have warts on the lips, mouth, tongue, palate, or throat (larynx)
Other symptoms are rare, but may include:
Increased dampness or moisture in the area of the growths Increased vaginal discharge Itching of the penis, scrotum, anal area, or vulva Vaginal bleeding, with or after sexual intercourse </s> |
What are the symptoms of Ear infection-acute? | In infants, the main sign is often irritability and inconsolable crying. Many infants and children with an acute ear infection have a fever or trouble sleeping. Tugging on the ear is not always a sign that the child has an ear infection.
Symptoms of an acute ear infection in older children or adults include:
Ear pain or earache Fullness in the ear Feeling of general illness Vomiting Diarrhea Hearing loss in the affected ear
The ear infection may start shortly after having a cold. Sudden drainage of yellow or green fluid from the ear may mean a ruptured eardrum.
All acute ear infections include fluid behind the eardrum. You can use an electronic ear monitor, such as EarCheck, to detect this fluid at home. The device is available at pharmacies, but you still need to see your doctor to confirm any possible ear infection. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Gallstone disease ? | You should seek urgent medical care if you experience any of the above symptoms associated with gallstone disease. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Foot-and-mouth disease? | The incubation period for foot-and-mouth disease virus has a range between 2 and 12 days.
The disease is characterized by high fever that declines rapidly after two or three days; blisters inside the mouth that lead to excessive secretion of stringy or foamy saliva and to drooling; and blisters on the feet that may rupture and cause lameness.
Adult animals may suffer weight loss from which they do not recover for several months as well as swelling in the testicles of mature males, and in cows, milk production can decline significantly. Though most animals eventually recover from FMD, the disease can lead to myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and death, especially in newborn animals. Some infected animals remain asymptomatic, but they nonetheless carry FMD and can transmit it to others. </s> |
What are the causes of Sarcoidosis ? | The cause of the disease is unknown. In sarcoidosis, tiny clumps of abnormal tissue (granulomas) form in certain organs of the body. Granulomas are clusters of immune cells.
The disease can affect almost any organ of the body, but it most commonly affects the lungs.
Possible causes of sarcoidosis include:
Extreme immune response to infection High sensitivity to environmental factors Genetic factors </s> |
What are the Symptoms of Yersinia Pestis Infection? | Plague symptoms depend on how the patient was exposed to the plague bacteria. The plague can take different clinical forms, but the most common are bubonic, pneumonic and septicemic.
Symptoms appear suddenly, usually after 2 - 5 days of exposure to the bacteria, and may include:
Sudden onset of fever Malaise Headache Chills Weakness Muscle pain Seizures One or more swollen, tender and painful lymph nodes (called buboes):
Commonly found in the groin, but may occur in the armpits or neck, most often at the site of the infection (bite or scratch) Pain may occur in the area before the swelling appears
Symptoms appear suddenly, typically 2 - 3 days after exposure, and may include:
Fever Headache Weakness Rapidly developing pneumonia, with:
Shortness of breath Chest pain Cough Bloody or watery mucous
This type may cause death even before its symptoms occur. Symptoms may include:
Fever Chills Nausea Vomiting Extreme weakness Abdominal pain Bleeding into the skin and other organs (due to blood clotting problems) Diarrhea Necrosis of tissues, such as fingers, toes and nose </s> |
What to expect if I have Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Prognosis is generally poor. But CPVT can be managed with medication compliance, ICD, regular monitoring with exercise testing and follow-ups. </s> |
What to expect if I have Chikungunya (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Often symptoms in infected individuals are mild and the infection may go unrecognized, or be misdiagnosed in areas where dengue occurs. Most patients recover fully, but in some cases joint pain may persist for several months, or even years. Once a person has been infected, he or she is likely to be protected from future infections. </s> |
What causes Hypothermia? | Hypothermia occurs when more heat is lost than the body can generate. It is usually caused by extended exposure to the cold.
Common causes include:
Being outside without enough protective clothing in winter Falling overboard from a boat into cold water Wearing wet clothing in windy or cold weather Heavy exertion, not drinking enough fluids, or not eating enough in cold weather </s> |
What causes Perioral dermatitis? | While its exact cause is unknown, it may appear after skin creams containing steroids are applied to the face to treat other conditions. </s> |
What causes Creutzfeldt Jakob disease? | CJD is believed to result from a protein called a prion. A prion causes normal proteins to fold abnormally. This affects the other proteins' ability to function.
There are several types of CJD. The disorder is very rare, occurring in about 1 out of 1 million people. It usually first appears between ages 20 and 70, with average age at onset of symptoms in the late 50s.
CJD can be grouped into classic or new variant disease.
The classic types of CJD are:
Sporadic CJD makes up the majority of cases. It occurs for no known reason. Average age at onset is 65 Familial CJD results when a person inherited the abnormal prion (inherited CJD is rare) Classic CJD is not related to mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalitis).
New variant CJD (nvCJD):
New variant CJD is an infectious form that is related to mad cow disease. The infection responsible for the disease in cows is believed to be the same one responsible for vCJD in humans.
New variant CJD accounts for less than 1% of cases, and tends to affect younger people. It can result when someone is exposed to contaminated products. Other nvCJD cases have occurred when people were given corneal transplants from infected donors, and from contaminated electrodes that were used in brain surgery (before it was known how to properly disinfect instruments). There have not been any cases of nvCJD reported in the U.S.
CJD may be related to several other diseases also thought to be caused by prions, including kuru (seen in New Guinea women who ate the brains of deceased relatives as part of a funerary ritual), scrapie (found in sheep), chronic wasting disease (found in deer), and other rare human diseases, such as Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease and fatal familial insomnia. </s> |
What to expect if I have Morton%27s neuroma (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Non surgical treatment does not always improve symptoms. Surgery to remove the thickened tissue is successful in about 85% of cases. </s> |
What causes Polycythemia vera? | Polycythemia vera is a disorder of the bone marrow. It mainly causes too many red blood cells to be produced. The numbers of white blood cells and platelets may also be higher than normal.
This is a rare disorder that occurs more often in men than in women. It is not usually seen in people under age 40. The problem is often linked to a gene defect called JAK2V617F. The cause of this gene defect is unknown. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Becker's muscular dystrophy? | Females rarely develop symptoms. Males will develop symptoms if they inherit the defective gene. Symptoms usually appear in boys at about age 12, but may begin later.
Muscle weakness of the lower body, including the legs and pelvis area, slowly gets worse, causing:
Difficulty walking that gets worse over time; by age 25-30 the person is usually unable to walk Frequent falls Difficulty with running, hopping, and jumping Loss of muscle mass
Muscle weakness in the arms, neck, and other areas is not as severe as in the lower body.
Other symptoms may include:
Breathing problems Cognitive problems (these do not get worse over time) Fatigue Loss of balance and coordination </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Psoriasis ? | Psoriasis is a very common condition. The disorder may affect people of any age, but it most commonly begins between ages 15 and 35. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Amyloidosis ? | Call your health care provider if:
You have symptoms of primary amyloidosis. You know you have primary amyloidosis and you have difficulty breathing, persistent swelling of the ankles or other areas, decreased urine output, or other symptoms that may indicate complications have developed. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Typhoid fever? | Abdominal pain Agitation Bloody stools Chills Confusion Difficulty paying attention (attention deficit) Delirium Fluctuating mood Hallucinations Nosebleeds Severe fatigue Slow, sluggish, lethargic feeling Weakness </s> |
What to expect if I have Renal papillary necrosis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | How well a person does depends on the underlying condition. If the underlying disorder can be controlled, the condition may go away on its own. In some cases, persons with this condition develop kidney failure. </s> |