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When to seek urgent medical care when I have Otosclerosis ? | Call your health care provider if:
You have hearing loss You develop fever, ear pain, dizziness, or other symptoms after surgery </s> |
What are the Symptoms of Cori Disease? | Constant hunger and need to eat often Fatigue Irritability Abdominal protrusion </s> |
What are the Symptoms of Fibroma ? | Some women with fibroids have no symptoms, or have only mild symptom s, while other women have more severe, debilitating symptoms. Common symptoms for uterine fibroids include:
Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods Abnormal bleeding between menstrual periods Pelvic pain Frequent urination Low back pain Pain during intercourse Infertility
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> |
Who is at highest risk for Mouth ulcers ? | Individuals who have been diagnosed with these conditions may have a higher risk:
Canker sores Gingivostomatitis Herpes simplex (fever blister) Leukoplakia Oral cancer Oral lichen planus Oral thrush </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Osteoid osteoma patient information? | Children and adolescents. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Syphilis? | Primary syphilis symptoms include:
Chancre -- a small, painless open sore or ulcer on the genitals, mouth, skin, or rectum that heals by itself in 3 - 6 weeks Enlarged lymph nodes in the area containing the chancre
The bacteria continue to multiply in the body, but there are few symptoms until the second stage.
Secondary syphilis symptoms include:
A skin rash (the most common symptom), which often involves the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Sores called mucous patches may develop in or around the mouth, vagina, or penis. Moist, warty patches may develop in the genitals or skin folds. These are called condylomata lata. Other symptoms, such as fever, general ill feeling, loss of appetite, muscle aches, joint pain, enlarged lymph nodes, vision changes, and hair loss may occur.
Symptoms of tertiary syphilis depend on which organs have been affected. They vary widely and are difficult to diagnose. Symptoms of tertiary syphilis include:
Cardiovascular syphilis, which affects the aorta of the heart and causes aneurysms or valve disease Central nervous system disorders (neurosyphilis) Tumors of skin, bones, or liver (gumma) </s> |
What to expect if I have Pelvic inflammatory disease (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Prompt treatment can prevent complications and have a good prognosis. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Yaws ? | Yaws mainly affects children in rural, warm, tropical areas, such as the Caribbean Islands, Latin America, West Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. Yaws is transmitted by direct contact with the skin sores of infected people. </s> |
What are the symptoms of IgA nephropathy? | There may be no symptoms for many years.
Symptoms include:
Bloody urine that starts during or soon after a respiratory infection Repeated episodes of dark or bloody urine Hand and feet swelling Symptoms of chronic kidney disease </s> |
What to expect if I have Iron deficiency anemia in adults (Outlook/Prognosis)? | With treatment, the outcome is likely to be good. However, it does depend on the cause. Usually, blood counts will return to normal in 2 months. </s> |
What causes Cholesteatoma? | Poor function in the eustachian tube leads to negative pressure in the middle ear. This pulls a part of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) into the middle ear, creating a pocket or cyst that fills with old skin cells and other waste material. The cyst can become infected. The cyst may get bigger and break down some of the middle ear bones or other structures of the ear, affecting hearing, balance, and possibly function of the facial muscles. </s> |
What causes Paraphimosis? | Causes of paraphimosis include:
Direct trauma to the area Failure to return the foreskin to its normal location after urination or washing (most common in hospitals and nursing homes) Infection, which may be due to poor personal hygiene Uncircumcised males, and those who may not have been correctly or completely circumcised, are at risk. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Rhinitis ? | You should seek urgent help if your symptoms affect your daily activities such as your work/school performance, sleep, leisure, sport, etc. You should also seek help if your symptoms do not respond to treatment or if the treatment no longer works. </s> |
What to expect if I have Molluscum contagiosum (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Molluscum contagiosum lesions may persist from a few months to a few years. These lesions ultimately disappear without scarring, unless there is excessive scratching, which may leave marks. Individual lesions usually disappear within about 2 - 3 months. Complete disappearance of all lesions generally occurs within about 6 - 18 months. The disorder may persist in immunosuppressed people. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Esophagitis ? | Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of esophagitis. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome ? | This disorder usually develops shortly after birth while the baby is still in the hospital. If you have given birth at home or outside a medical center, seek emergency attention if your baby develops any difficulty breathing. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Severe acute respiratory syndrome ? | Since severe acute respiratory syndrome is contagious, anyone around a person with severe acute respiratory syndrome is at risk. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Vulvar cancer ? | Clinical data has suggested that the development of vulvar cancer is related to several factors.
Human papilloma virus (HPV): Clinical survey shows HPV infection is thought to be responsible for up to half of vulvar cancers overall, and most of the cases that occur in younger women. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Scientists found that HIV can damage the body's immune system and make women more susceptible to persistent HPV infections. Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN): Clinical data suggest that women with VIN have an increased risk of developing invasive vulvar cancer. Lichen sclerosus (LS): Epidemiological data show about 4% of women with LS develope vulvar cancer later. Melanoma or atypical moles: Epidemiological data have verified that melanoma or atypical moles increase the risk of developing vulvar cancer. Smoking: Smoking can further increases the risk of developing vulvar cancer. Age: The risk of vulvar cancer goes up with age and the average age of women diagnosed with invasive vulvar cancer is 70. </s> |
What causes Addison's disease? | Failure to produce adequate levels of cortisol can occur for different reasons. The problem may be due to a disorder of the adrenal glands themselves (primary adrenal insufficiency) or to inadequate secretion of ACTH by the pituitary gland (secondary adrenal insufficiency).
Addison's disease affects about 1 in 100,000 people. Most cases are caused by the gradual destruction of the adrenal cortex, the outer layer of the adrenal glands, by the body's own immune system. About 70 percent of reported cases of Addison's disease are caused by autoimmune disorders, in which the immune system makes antibodies that attack the body's own tissues or organs and slowly destroy them. Adrenal insufficiency occurs when at least 90 percent of the adrenal cortex has been destroyed. As a result, often both glucocorticoid (cortisol) and mineralocorticoid (aldostertone) hormones are lacking. Sometimes only the adrenal gland is affected, as in idiopathic adrenal insufficiency; sometimes other glands also are affected, as in the polyendocrine deficiency syndrome.
The polyendocrine deficiency syndrome is classified into two separate forms, referred to as type I and type II. Type I occurs in children, and adrenal insufficiency may be accompanied by:
Underactive parathyroid glands Slow sexual development Pernicious anemia Chronic Candida infections Chronic active hepatitis Hair loss (in very rare cases)
Type II, often called Schmidt's syndrome, usually afflicts young adults. Features of type II may include:
An underactive thyroid gland Slow sexual development Diabetes Vitiligo Loss of pigment on areas of the skin
Scientists think that the polyendocrine deficiency syndrome is inherited because frequently more than one family member tends to have one or more endocrine deficiencies.
Tuberculosis (TB), an infection which can destroy the adrenal glands, accounts for about 20 percent of cases of primary adrenal insufficiency in developed countries. When adrenal insufficiency was first identified by Dr. Thomas Addison in 1849, TB was found at autopsy in 70 to 90 percent of cases. As the treatment for TB improved, however, the incidence of adrenal insufficiency due to TB of the adrenal glands has greatly decreased.
Less common causes of primary adrenal insufficiency are
Chronic infection, mainly fungal infections Cancer cells spreading from other parts of the body to the adrenal glands Amyloidosis Surgical removal of the adrenal glands
This form of adrenal insufficiency is much more common than primary adrenal insufficiency and can be traced to a lack of ACTH. Without ACTH to stimulate the adrenals, the adrenal glands' production of cortisol drops, but not aldosterone. A temporary form of secondary adrenal insufficiency may occur when a person who has been receiving a glucocorticoid hormone such as prednisone for a long time abruptly stops or interrupts taking the medication. Glucocorticoid hormones, which are often used to treat inflammatory illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, or ulcerative colitis, block the release of both corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and ACTH. Normally, CRH instructs the pituitary gland to release ACTH. If CRH levels drop, the pituitary is not stimulated to release ACTH, and the adrenals then fail to secrete sufficient levels of cortisol. Another cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency is the surgical removal of benign, or noncancerous, ACTH-producing tumors of the pituitary gland (Cushing's disease). In this case, the source of ACTH is suddenly removed, and replacement hormone must be taken until normal ACTH and cortisol production resumes. Less commonly, adrenal insufficiency occurs when the pituitary gland either decreases in size or stops producing ACTH. These events can result from:
Tumors or infections of the area Loss of blood flow to the pituitary Radiation for the treatment of pituitary tumors Surgical removal of parts of the hypothalamus Surgical removal of the pituitary gland </s> |
How a coronary risk profile performed? | Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the vein swell with blood. Next, the health care provider gently inserts a needle into the vein. The blood collects into an airtight vial or tube attached to the needle. The elastic band is removed from your arm. Once the blood has been collected, the needle is removed, and the puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding.
In infants or young children, a sharp tool called a lancet may be used to puncture the skin and make it bleed. The blood collects into a small glass tube called a pipette, or onto a slide or test strip. A bandage may be placed over the area if there is any bleeding.
The blood is sent to a laboratory, where the following are measured:
Low density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad" cholesterol) High density lipoprotein (HDL or "good" cholesterol) Total cholesterol Triglycerides Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL cholesterol, though this is often calculated from the triglyceride level) Other blood tests, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), may be added to the profile in some laboratories. </s> |
What to expect if I have Tracheitis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | With prompt treatment, the child should recover. </s> |
What causes Shwachman-Diamond syndrome? | Shwachman-Diamond syndrome occurs when the bone marrow malfunctions and does not make some or all types of white blood cells.
The disorder has also been associated with pancreatic insufficiency, where the pancreas does not produce enough digestive enzymes. </s> |
What causes Myopia? | People are able to see because the front part of the eye bends (refracts) light and points it to the back surface of the eye, called the retina.
Nearsightedness occurs when the physical length of the eye is greater than the optical length.
This makes it more difficult for the eyes to focus light directly on the retina. If the light rays are not clearly focused on the retina, the images you see may be blurry.
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Nearsightedness affects males and females equally. People who have a family history of nearsightedness are more likely to develop it. Most eyes with nearsightedness are healthy, but a small number of people with severe myopia develop a form of retinal degeneration. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Hereditary pancreatitis ? | Follow your physician's suggested diet, prescribed medications, and other medical orders. If you experience either of the following symptoms, seeking urgent medical care as soon as possible:
Severe abdominal pain Severe diarrhea or vomiting </s> |
What to expect if I have Bone or cartilage mass (Outlook/Prognosis)? | The prognosis for bone cancer varies immensely based on how far the cancer has spread in the body and what specific type of cancer it is. You should talk to your doctor about your specific condition and outlook to gain a better sense of your prognosis. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Hemangioma ? | All birthmarks, including hemangiomas, should be evaluated by the health care provider during a routine examination.
Hemangiomas of the eyelid may interfere with the development of normal vision and must be treated in the first few months of life. Hemangiomas that interfere with breathing, feeding, or other vital functions should also be treated early. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Amblyopia ? | Those with a family history of amblyopia have an increased risk of the disorder. Additionally, young children with an astigmatism in both eyes, childhood cataracts, strabismus, and unequal refractive power are at increased risk of amblyopia. Ambylopia can also occur physiologically after tobacco or alcohol consumption. </s> |
What to expect if I have Laron syndrome (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Prognosis of Laron syndrome is not bad. Alert hypoglycemia is very important. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Hurler syndrome? | Symptoms of Hurler syndrome most often appear between ages 3 and 8. Infants with severe Hurler syndrome appear normal at birth. Facial symptoms may become more noticeable during the first 2 years of life.
Symptoms include:
Abnormal bones in the spine Claw hand Cloudy corneas Deafness Halted growth Heart valve problems Joint disease, including stiffness Mental retardation that gets worse over time Thick, coarse facial features with low nasal bridge </s> |
What causes Mumps? | The mumps are caused by a virus. The virus is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets (for example, when you sneeze) or by direct contact with items that have been contaminated with infected saliva.
Mumps most commonly occurs in children ages 2 - 12 who have not been vaccinated against the disease. However, the infection can occur at any age.
The time between being exposed to the virus and getting sick (incubation period) is usually 12 - 24 days.
Mumps may also infect the:
Central nervous system Pancreas Testes </s> |
How to know you have Crigler-Najjar syndrome? | Tests used to evaluate liver function include:
Conjugated (bound) bilirubin Liver biopsy, enzyme assay Total bilirubin level Unconjugated (unbound) bilirubin in blood </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Uveitis ? | People of all ages and both sexes can develop uveitis, although it is more common in women. Additionally, people are more likely to develop uveitis as they age . </s> |
What are the symptoms of Childhood disintegrative disorder? | Delay or lack of spoken language Impairment in nonverbal behaviors Inability to start or maintain a conversation Lack of play Loss of bowel and bladder control Loss of language or communication skills Loss of motor skills Loss of social skills Problems forming relationships with other children and family members </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Dyspareunia ? | Call your doctor if:
Home remedies are not working. You have other symptoms with painful intercourse, like bleeding, genital lesions, irregular periods, discharge from penis or vagina, or involuntary vaginal muscle contraction.
If you have been sexually assaulted, report the crime to the police and go to the emergency room immediately. Get a trusted friend to accompany you. Do NOT change, bathe, shower or even wash your hands before the ER evaluation. The temptation to do so will be great, but it is important to not lose any evidence in order to help find, charge, and convict the suspect. </s> |
What to expect if I have Mesothelioma (Outlook/Prognosis)? | In general, the prognosis of mesothelioma is poor and it 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 The patient’s general health </s> |
What causes Anxiety and Stress? | Many people have stress when they need to adapt or change.
Examples are:
Starting a new job or school Moving to a new home Getting married Having a child Breaking up with someone An injury or illness to you, a friend, or a loved one is a common cause of stress. Feelings of stress and anxiety are common in people who feel depressed and sad.
Some drugs may cause or worsen symptoms of stress.
These can include:
Some inhaler medicines used to treat asthma Thyroid drugs Some diet pills Some cold remedies Caffeine, cocaine, alcohol, and tobacco products may also cause or make symptoms of stress or anxiety worse. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have AIDS ? | Since HIV weakens the immune system, people with AIDS should consult a doctor and get tested if they believe they have it. If you are diagnosed with AIDS, you should be in constant contact with your doctor. People with AIDS are susceptible to infections and cancers that most healthy adults would not get and so they must be very aware of any new diseases which their bodies acquire, and report them to their physicians as they occur. </s> |
How do I know if I have hereditary pancreatitis and what are the symptoms of hereditary pancreatitis? | Patients with hereditary pancreatitis may experience the following symptoms:
Chronic abdominal pain Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Weight loss and malnutrition Indigestion and high level of fat in stool Diabetes
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 Dysthymia? | The exact cause of dysthymia is unknown. It tends to run in families. Dysthymia occurs more often in women than in men and affects up to 5% of the general population.
Many people with dysthymia have a long-term medical problem or another mental health disorder, such as anxiety, alcohol abuse, or drug addiction.
About half of people with dysthymia will also have an episode of major depression at some point in their lives.
Dysthymia in the elderly is often caused by:
Difficulty caring for themselves Isolation Mental decline Medical illnesses </s> |
What to expect if I have Ectopic pregnancy (Outlook/Prognosis)? | One-third of women who have had one ectopic pregnancy are later able to have a baby. A repeated ectopic pregnancy may occur in one-third of women. Some women do not become pregnant again.
The likelihood of a successful pregnancy depends on:
The woman's age Whether she has already had children Why the first ectopic pregnancy occurred
The rate of death due to an ectopic pregnancy in the United States has dropped in the last 30 years to less than 0.1%. </s> |
What causes Hemothorax? | The most common cause of hemothorax is chest trauma. It can also occur in patients who have:
A defect of blood clotting Death of lung tissue (pulmonary infarction) Lung or pleural cancer Placement of a central venous catheter Thoracic or heart surgery Tuberculosis </s> |
What are the causes of Diarrhea? | Acute diarrhea is usually related to a bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection. Chronic diarrhea is usually related to functional disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease.
A few of the more common causes of diarrhea include the following:
Bacterial infections. Several types of bacteria consumed through contaminated food or water can cause diarrhea. Common culprits include Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli (E. coli). Viral infections. Many viruses cause diarrhea, including rotavirus, Norwalk virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, and viral hepatitis. Food intolerances. Some people are unable to digest food components such as artificial sweeteners and lactose—the sugar found in milk. Parasites. Parasites can enter the body through food or water and settle in the digestive system. Parasites that cause diarrhea include Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Cryptosporidium. Reaction to medicines. Antibiotics, blood pressure medications, cancer drugs, and antacids containing magnesium can all cause diarrhea. Intestinal diseases. Inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and celiac disease often lead to diarrhea. Functional bowel disorders. Diarrhea can be a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome.
Some people develop diarrhea after stomach surgery or removal of the gallbladder. The reason may be a change in how quickly food moves through the digestive system after stomach surgery or an increase in bile in the colon after gallbladder surgery.
People who visit foreign countries are at risk for traveler’s diarrhea, which is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Traveler’s diarrhea can be a problem for people visiting developing countries. Visitors to the United States, Canada, most European countries, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand do not face much risk for traveler’s diarrhea.
In many cases, the cause of diarrhea cannot be found. As long as diarrhea goes away on its own, an extensive search for the cause is not usually necessary. </s> |
What to expect if I have Commotio cordis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Commotio cordis has a poor prognosis with only about a quarter of these victims surviving after immediate resuscitation. </s> |
What are the symptoms of pulmonic stenosis? | You may have no symptoms at all until late in the course of the disease. The diagnosis may have been made when your healthcare provider heard a heart murmur and then performed additional tests.
Breathlessness with activity. Chest pain, which resembles what is known as angina -type pain. The pain is crushing, squeezing, pressure or tightness in nature. The pain increases with exercise, relieved with rest. The patient feels pain under the chest bone, it may move to other areas. Fainting, weakness, or dizziness with activity. Sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations). </s> |
What to expect if I have Bone grafting (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Outlook for a bone graft is very good. Most bone grafts help the bone defect to heal with little risk of graft rejection. </s> |
What causes Grief? | Grief may be triggered by the death of a loved one. People also can experience grief if they have an illness for which there is no cure, or a chronic condition that affects their quality of life. The end of a significant relationship may also cause a grieving process.
Everyone feels grief in their own way. However, there are common stages to the process of mourning. It starts with recognizing a loss and continues until a person eventually accepts that loss. People's responses to grief will be different, depending on the circumstances of the death.
For example, if the person who died had a chronic illness, the death may have been expected. The end of the person's suffering might even have come as a relief. If the death was accidental or violent, coming to a stage of acceptance might take longer. </s> |
What causes Dependent personality disorder? | Dependent personality disorder usually begins in childhood. The causes of this disorder are unknown. It is one of the most common personality disorders, and is equally common in men and women. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for amoebic liver abscess? | The following increases your chances of developing amoebic liver abscess:
Alcoholism Cancer Immunosuppression, including HIV infection Malnutrition Old age Pregnancy Recent travel to a tropical region Steroid use </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Mastoiditis ? | Risk factors for ear infections include the following:
Infants and young children Attending daycare Changes in altitude or climate Cold climate Exposure to smoke Genetic factors (susceptibility to infection may run in families) Not being breastfed Pacifier use Recent ear infection Recent illness of any type (lowers resistance of the body to infection)
Immune systems are not fully developed. Smaller and straighter eustachian tubes are more prone to clogging. Larger adenoids interfering with eustachian tube openings. </s> |
What to expect if I have Vaginismus (Outlook/Prognosis)? | When treated by a specialist in sex therapy, success rates are generally very high. </s> |
Can I shower at the day of the procedure? | You need to shower at the morning of your procedure and the night before it. Also you need to use a special antiseptic soap called chlorhexidine gluconate, but make sure not to use this soap near your eyes, ears and mouth. Do not use the regular soap after you have used the antiseptic soap. Do not apply any powders or deodrants. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Zygomycosis? | Symptoms of rhinocerebral zygomycosis include:
Eye swelling and protrusion (proptosis) Dark nasal eschar (scabbing) Fever Headache Redness of skin overlying sinuses Sinus pain or congestion
Symptoms of lung (pulmonary) zygomycosis include:
Cough Coughing blood (occasionally) Fever Shortness of breath
Symptoms of gastrointestinal zygomycosis include:
Abdominal pain Vomiting blood
Symptoms of kidney (renal) zygomycosis include:
Fever Flank (side) pain
Symptoms of skin (cutaneous) zygomycosis include a single, painful, hardened area of skin that may have a blackened center. </s> |
What to expect if I have Pediculosis capitis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Lice are usually killed with proper treatment. However, lice may come back, especially if the source is not corrected. For example, a classroom with many infected children can cause kids to repeatedly get lice. When one case is detected in a family or a school or child-care center, every child at that location should be examined for head lice. This can help prevent further spreading. </s> |
What to expect if I have Rhabdomyosarcoma (Outlook/Prognosis)? | While aggressive treatment is usually necessary, most children with rhabdomyosarcoma will achieve long-term survival. Cure depends on the specific type of tumor, its location, and the amount that has spread. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Ear infection-chronic ? | Ear infections are more common in children because their Eustachian tubes are shorter, narrower, and more horizontal than in adults. Chronic ear infections are much less common than acute ear infections. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Cerebral aneurysm? | A person may have an aneurysm without having any symptoms. This kind of aneurysm may be found when an MRI or CT scan of the brain is done for another reason.
A cerebral aneurysm may begin to "leak" a small amount of blood. This may cause a severe headache that a patient may describe as "the worst headache of my life." Another phrase used to describe this is a sentinel headache. This means the headache could be a warning sign of a rupture days or weeks after the headache first happens.
Symptoms may also occur if the aneurysm pushes on nearby structures in the brain or breaks open (ruptures) and causes bleeding into the brain.
Symptoms depend on the location of the aneurysm, whether it breaks open, and what part of the brain it is pushing on, but may include:
Double vision Loss of vision Headaches Eye pain Neck pain Stiff neck
A sudden, severe headache is one symptom of an aneurysm that has ruptured. Other symptoms of an aneurysm rupture may include:
Confusion, lethargy, sleepiness, or stupor Eyelid drooping Headaches with nausea or vomiting Muscle weakness or difficulty moving any part of the body Numbness or decreased sensation in any part of the body Seizures Speech impairment Stiff neck (occasionally) Vision changes (double vision, loss of vision)
NOTE: A ruptured aneurysm is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical help. </s> |
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What are the symptoms of Lactic acidosis? | Nausea Weakness </s> |
What are the symptoms of Herpangina? | Fever Headache Loss of appetite Sore throat, or painful swallowing Ulcers in the mouth and throat, and similar sores on the feet, hands, and buttocks
The ulcers usually have a white to whitish-gray base and a red border. They may be very painful. Generally, there are only a few sores. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Stress? | Stress is a normal feeling. In small doses, stress can help you get things done. Stress does not affect everyone the same way.
Many people feel stress symptoms in their body. You may be having pain in your abdomen, headaches, and muscle tightness or pain.
When you are very stressed, you may notice:
A faster heart rate (palpitations) Skipped heartbeats Rapid breathing Sweating Trembling Dizziness
Other symptoms include:
Loose stools Frequent need to pee Dry mouth Problems swallowing
You may have a harder time focusing, feel tired most of the time, or lose your temper more often. Stress may also cause sexual problems. It can also cause problems with falling or staying asleep and nightmares </s> |
What causes Lupus nephritis? | Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, or lupus) is an autoimmune disease. This means there is a problem with the body's immune system.
Normally, the immune system helps protect the body from harmful substances. But in patients with an autoimmune disease, the immune system cannot tell the difference between harmful substances and healthy ones. As a result, the immune system attacks otherwise healthy cells and tissue.
SLE may damage different parts of the kidney, leading to interstitial nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and membranous GN. It may rapidly worsen to kidney failure.
Lupus nephritis affects approximately 3 out of every 10,000 people. In children with SLE, about half will have some form or degree of kidney involvement.
More than half of patients have not had other symptoms of SLE when they are diagnosed with lupus nephritis.
SLE is most common in women ages 20 - 40. </s> |
What to expect if I have Munchausen syndrome (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Recovery is slow or non-existent. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Relapsing fever ? | Notify your medical provider if you are a returning traveler and you develop fever; there are many different possible infections that will need to be investigated in a timely manner. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Patient information page template? | This section should focus on the symptoms that may indicate impending life threatening situations, or significant worsening.
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What to expect if I have Pituitary adenoma (Outlook/Prognosis)? | If the tumor can be surgically removed, the outlook is fair to good, depending upon whether the entire tumor is removed. </s> |
What to expect if I have Liver mass (Outlook/Prognosis)? | The prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma is poor and it depends on the following:
Whether or not the tumor can be removed by surgery The stage of cancer: the size of the tumor, whether cancer has spread outside the liver The patient’s general health Whether cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Peripheral neuropathy ? | Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of nerve damage. Early treatment increases the chance of controlling symptoms and preventing more problems. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Chlamydia? | As many as 1 in 4 men with chlamydia have no symptoms. In men, chlamydia may produce symptoms similar to gonorrhea. Symptoms may include:
Burning sensation during urination Discharge from the penis or rectum Testicular tenderness or pain Rectal discharge or pain
Only about 30% of women with chlamydia have symptoms. Symptoms that may occur in women include:
Burning sensation during urination Painful sexual intercourse Rectal pain or discharge Symptoms of PID, salpingitis, liver inflammation similar to hepatitis Vaginal discharge </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Obstructive uropathy ? | Contact your health care provider if you have symptoms of obstructive uropathy or believe that you may be suffering from this condition. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Ebsteins anomaly of the tricuspid valve ? | Since the exact cause of Ebstein's anomaly is unknown, it is difficult to distinguish who is at risk. However, the use of certain drugs (such as lithium or benzodiazepines) during pregnancy may play a role. Even though this condition is very rare, it is more common among Caucasians. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Angina ? | Studies have found a number of factors that may induce angina. The risk factors of coronary artery disease are as the same as Angina. It concludes bad lifestyle and cardiovascular diseases risk factors. Some you can change and some you can not change.
Risk factors you can change
Cigarette smoking: Cigarette somking has a close relationship with many cardiovascular diseases. Smokers' risk of developing coronary heart disease is 2–4 times than that of nonsmokers. Besides, it is also a powerful independent risk factor for sudden cardiac death in patients with coronary heart disease; smokers have about twice the risk of nonsmokers. Furthermore, cigarette smoking acts with other risk factors to greatly increase the hazard for coronary heart disease. People who smoke seem to have a higher risk of death from coronary heart diseases (and possibly stroke) but these risk isn't as great as cigarette nonsmokers'. High blood cholesterol: As blood cholesterol rises, so does risk of coronary heart disease. A person's cholesterol level is greatly affected by diet. Stress: Clinical researches demonstrate that stress may be a contributing factor for coronary artery disease. People under stress may overeat, start smoking or smoke more than they otherwise would. These behavior may increase the risk of incidence of cardiovascular diseases. Weight: Overweight and fat, especially body mass index (BMI) higher than 28 are risk factor for angina. Controlling weight is an available way to decrease the incident of angina. High blood pressure: Patients with Hypertension seem to have a higher risk to develope coronary artery disease. This is because that Hypertension decrease the reserve of coronary arteries. Diabetes mellitus: Like hypertension, patients with diabetes mellitus seem to have a higher risk to develope coronary artery disease. Because diabetes mellitus damage both coronary arteries and myocardial capillary vessels. Drinking too much alcohol: Data has demonstrated too much alcohol damage your arteries and myocardium.
Risk factors that you cannot change
Age: People being older than 65 years or more have more probobility to develope to coronary artery disease than younger. Gender: Male is an independent risk factor to develope to coronary artery disease than female. Post-menopause women also have greater probobility than younger women. Heredity: Person with a family history of cardiovascular diseases is more likely to develope to coronary artery disease than people without family history. Race: African Americans are at a higher risk than other races. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia? | Pneumocystis pneumonia in those with AIDS usually develops slowly over days to weeks or even months, and is less severe. People with pneumocystis pneumonia who do not have AIDS usually get sick faster and are more acutely ill. Symptoms include:
Cough -- often mild and dry Fever Rapid breathing Shortness of breath -- especially with activity (exertion) </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Leprosy ? | Children are more susceptible than adults to contracting the disease.
People who live in countries where the disease is widespread are at higher risk of contracting he disease. These countries include:
Angola Brazil Central African Republic Democratic Republic of Congo Federated States of Micronesia India Kiribati Madagascar Mozambique Nepal Republic of Marshall Islands United Republic of Tanzania
People who have been in close contact with someone who has untreated Hansen’s disease are also at higher risk of contracting the disease, since they may have been exposed to the leprosy bacteria. However, as soon as patients start treatment, they are no longer able to spread the disease.
Yet, according to the CDC, most adults around the world might face very little risk of contracting leprosy, since evidence shows that 95% of all adults are naturally unable to get the disease, even if they’ve been exposed to the bacteria that causes it.
In the southern areas of the United States some armadillos are infected with leprosy. Despite the low risk of contracting the disease from contact with an armadillo, it is possible. In case of contact with an armadillo, if you decide to see a doctor, make sure to provide a complete history of armadillo contact. Your doctor can determine whether or not you have the disease. In the unlikely event that you get leprosy, your doctor can also help you get treatment.
Therefore, whenever possible, avoid contact with armadillos, in order to further decrease the risk of contracting the disease. </s> |
What to expect if I have Glomerulosclerosis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | More than half of those with focal or segmental glomerulosclerosis develop chronic kidney failure within 10 years. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Erythema multiforme ? | Erythema multiforme occurs primarily in children and young adults. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Cavernous sinus thrombosis? | Bulging eyeballs Cannot move the eye in a particular direction Drooping eyelids Headaches Vision loss </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Schwannoma ? | Scientists believe that both unilateral and bilateral vestibular schwannomas form following the loss of the function of a gene on chromosome 22. (A gene is a small section of DNA responsible for a particular characteristic like hair color or skin tone). Scientists believe that this particular gene on chromosome 22 produces a protein that controls the growth of Schwann cells. When this gene malfunctions, Schwann cell growth is uncontrolled, resulting in a tumor. Scientists also think that this gene may help control the growth of other types of tumors. In neurofibromatosis type 2 patients, the faulty gene on chromosome 22 is inherited. For individuals with unilateral vestibular schwannoma, however, some scientists hypothesize that this gene somehow loses its ability to function properly.
These tumors are thought to occur when there is a defect in a gene that normally prevents tumors from forming. The cause of the genetic defect is not known. However, acoustic neuroma is often linked with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2).
Acoustic neuromas are relatively uncommon, but they are one of the most common types of brain tumors.
The tumor is usually found at the base of the brain. </s> |
What to expect if I have Ankylosing spondylitis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Prognosis of ankylosing spondylitis varies from person to person. Most patients can maintain a good function. Wwhile other patients may lose daily functions. Prognosis depends on:
Onset age: The early onset age, the worse prognosis will be. Whether organs outside joints are affected. Whether the patient is treated in time. Whether the patient is got physical therapy. </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Viral hemorrhagic fever ? | Some VHFs are spread on person to person basis, through direct contact with symptomatic patients, body fluids, cadavers or through inadequate infection control measures (filoviruses, arenaviruses, CCHF virus). Zoonotic spread includes the following:
Livestock - via slaughter or consumption of raw milk or meat from infected animals (CCHF, RVF, Alkhurma viruses) Bushmeat - likely via slaughter or consumption of infected animals (Ebola, Marburg viruses) Rodent - (arenaviruses, hantaviruses) via inhalation or contact with contaminated materials Mosquitos (RVF virus) or ticks bites (CCHF, Omsk, Kyasanur Forest disease, Alkhurma viruses) Other reservoir species - such as bats (Ebola, Marburg viruses) </s> |
What to expect during coronary artery bypass grafting? | Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) requires a team of experts. A cardiothoracic surgeon does the surgery with support from an anesthesiologist, perfusionist (heart-lung bypass machine specialist), other surgeons, and nurses. There are several types of CABG. They range from traditional surgery in which the chest is opened to reach the heart, to nontraditional surgery in which small incisions (cuts) are made to bypass the blocked or narrowed artery.
This type of surgery usually lasts 3 to 5 hours, depending on the number of arteries being bypassed. Numerous steps take place during traditional CABG. You'll be under general anesthesia for the surgery. The term "anesthesia" refers to a loss of feeling and awareness. General anesthesia temporarily puts you to sleep. During the surgery, the anesthesiologist checks your heartbeat, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and breathing. A breathing tube is placed in your lungs through your throat. The tube is connected to a ventilator (a machine that helps you breathe). An incision is made down the center of your chest. The chest bone is then cut and your ribcage is opened so that the surgeon can get to your heart. Medicines are used to stop your heart, which allows the surgeon to operate on it while it's not beating. You're also given medicines to protect your heart function during the time that it's not beating. A heart-lung bypass machine keeps oxygen-rich blood moving throughout your body during the surgery. An artery or vein is taken from your body—for example, from your chest or leg—and prepared to be used as a graft for the bypass. In surgery with several bypasses, both artery and vein grafts are commonly used.
Artery grafts. These grafts are much less likely than vein grafts to become blocked over time. The left internal mammary artery most often is used for an artery graft. It's located inside the chest, close to the heart. Arteries from the arm or other places in the body are sometimes used as well.
Vein grafts. Although veins are commonly used as grafts, they're more likely than artery grafts to develop plaque and become blocked over time. The saphenous vein—a long vein running along the inner side of the leg—is typically used.
After the grafting is done, blood flow to your heart is restored. Usually, the heart starts beating again on its own. In some cases, mild electric shocks are used to restart the heart. You're then disconnected from the heart-lung bypass machine. Tubes are inserted into your chest to drain fluid. The surgeon uses wires to close your chest bone (much like how a broken bone is repaired). The wires stay in your body permanently. After your chest bone heals, it will be as strong as it was before the surgery. Stitches or staples are used to close the skin incision. The breathing tube is removed when you're able to breathe without it.
Nontraditional CABG includes off-pump CABG and minimally invasive CABG.
Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: This type of surgery can be used to bypass any of the coronary (heart) arteries. Off-pump CABG also is called beating heart bypass grafting because the heart isn't stopped and a heart-lung bypass machine isn't used. Instead, the part of the heart where grafting is being done is steadied with a mechanical device.
Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting: There are several types of minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) grafting. These types of surgery differ from traditional bypass surgery. They only require small incisions rather than opening the chest bone to get to the heart. These procedures sometimes use a heart-lung bypass machine.
This procedure is done through small incisions (ports) made in your chest. Artery or vein grafts are used. A heart-lung bypass machine is used during this procedure.
This type of procedure allows for even smaller, keyhole-sized incisions. A small video camera is inserted in one incision to show the heart, while the surgeon uses remote-controlled surgical instruments to do the surgery. A heart-lung bypass machine is sometimes used during this procedure. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Gangrene (Patient information)? | Call your doctor immediately if:
A wound does not heal or there are frequent sores in an area An area of your skin turns blue or black There is foul-smelling discharge from any wound on your body You have persistent, unexplained pain in an area You have persistent, unexplained fever </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Chest pain ? | Call 911 if:
You have sudden crushing, squeezing, tightening, or pressure in your chest. Pain radiates to your jaw, left arm, or between your shoulder blades. You have nausea, dizziness, sweating, a racing heart, or shortness of breath. You know you have angina and your chest discomfort is suddenly more intense, brought on by lighter activity, or lasts longer than usual. Your angina symptoms occur at rest. You have sudden sharp chest pain with shortness of breath, especially after a long trip, a stretch of bedrest (for example, following an operation), or other lack of movement that can lead to a blood clot in your leg.
Know that your risk of heart attack is greater if you have a family history of heart disease, you smoke, use cocaine, are overweight, or you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
Call your doctor if:
You have a fever or a cough that produces yellow-green phlegm. You have chest pain that is severe and does not go away. You are having problems swallowing. Chest wall pain persists for longer than 3 to 5 days. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone ? | Depending on the degree of the dilution hyponatremia, presentation of SIADH varies. It can be asymptomatic, or present with features of mild hyponatremia, such as: Fatigue Vomiting Malaise Anorexia Headache It may progress to worsening or altered mental status, seizures, delirium, or coma in severe hyponatremia. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone may be a clinical condition of diseases, such as cancers, drugs, and pulmonary diseases. When you have the diseases mentioned above, seek urgent medical care as soon as possible if you experience either of the following symptoms: Dehydration Consciousness disorders Confusion Hallucinations Stupor Coma </s> |
What causes cyanotic congenital heart disease? | Normally, blood returns from the body and flows through the heart and lungs
Blood that is low in oxygen (blue blood) returns from the body to the right side of the heart. The right side of the heart then pumps the blood to the lungs, where it picks up more oxygen and becomes red. The oxygen-rich blood returns from the lungs to the left side of the heart. From there, it is pumped to the rest of the body.
Heart defects that children are born with can change the way blood flows through the heart and lungs. This abnormal blood flow is called shunting.
The blood that is pumped out to the body is lower in oxygen. Less oxygen delivered to the body can make the skin look blue (cyanosis)
Many of these heart defects involve the heart valves. Heart valves are found between the heart and the large blood vessels that bring blood to and from the heart. These valves open up enough for blood to flow through. Then they close, keeping blood from flowing backward.
Heart valve defects that can cause cyanosis include:
Tricuspid valve (the valve between the two chambers on the right side of the heart) may be absent or unable to open wide enough. Pulmonary valve (the valve between the heart and the lungs) may be absent or unable to open wide enough. Aortic valve (the valve between the heart and the blood vessel to the rest of the body) is unable to open wide enough.
Other heart defects that may cause cyanosis include:
Coarctation or complete interruption of the aorta Ebstein's anomaly Hypoplastic left heart syndrome Tetralogy of Fallot Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection Transposition of the great arteries Truncus arteriosus
Cyanotic heart diseases may be caused by:
Chemical exposure Genetic and chromosomal syndromes, such as Down syndrome, trisomy 13, Turner syndrome, Marfan syndrome, and Noonan syndrome Infections (such as rubella) during pregnancy Poorly controlled blood sugar levels in women who have diabetes during pregnancy Medications prescribed by your doctor or bought on your own and used during pregnancy Street drugs used during pregnancy </s> |
What causes Chickenpox? | In children, chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus of Herpes virus family. The same virus also causes herpes zoster (shingles) in adults.
Chickenpox spreads easily to others by touching the fluids from a chickenpox blister, or if someone with chickenpox in the vicinity coughs or sneezes. People with mild illness may be contagious.
An individual with chickenpox is contagious one to two days even before the blisters appear. Infected individuals remain contagious until all the blisters have turned into crusts.
Most cases of chickenpox are observed in children younger than ten years old. The disease is usually mild, although serious complications sometimes occur. Older children and adolescents usually get sicker than younger children.
Children born to mothers who have had chickenpox or who have received the chickenpox vaccine are not very likely to get chickenpox before they are 1 year old. If in case the children get chickenpox, it's often a mild form. The reason for this would be the antibodies from their mother's blood help protect the children. Children under 1-year old whose mothers have not had chickenpox in their lifetime or if they hadn't received the vaccination against chickenpox can get severe chickenpox.
Suffering from illness or the use of medications such as in chemotherapy and the use of steroids may lead severe chickenpox symptoms more commonly in children whose immune system is compromised. </s> |
What causes Tooth abscess? | A tooth abscess is a complication of tooth decay. It may also result from trauma to the tooth, such as when a tooth is broken or chipped. Openings in the tooth enamel allow bacteria to infect the center of the tooth (the pulp). Infection may spread out from the root of the tooth and to the bones supporting the tooth.
Infection results in a collection of pus (dead tissue, live and dead bacteria, white blood cells) and swelling of the tissues within the tooth. This causes a painful toothache. If the pulp of the tooth dies, the toothache may stop, unless an abscess develops. This is especially true if the infection remains active and continues to spread and destroy tissue. </s> |
What causes Alkaptonuria? | A defect in the HGD gene causes alkaptonuria.
The gene defect makes the body unable to properly break down certain amino acids (tyrosine and phenylalanine). As a result, a substance called homogentisic acid builds up in the skin and other body tissues. The acid leaves the body through the urine. The urine turns brownish-black when it mixes with air.
Alkaptonuria is inherited, which means it is passed down from parents to their children. To get this disease, each of your parents must pass you a copy of the faulty HGD gene. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Gastritis? | Abdominal pain Abdominal indigestion Dark stools Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Vomiting blood or coffee-ground like material </s> |
What causes Sickle-cell disease? | Sickle cell anemia is caused by an abnormal type of hemoglobin called hemoglobin S.
Hemoglobin is a protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen. Hemoglobin S changes the shape of red blood cells, especially when the cells are exposed to low oxygen levels. The red blood cells become shaped like crescents or sickles. The fragile, sickle-shaped cells deliver less oxygen to the body's tissues. They can also get stuck more easily in small blood vessels, and break into pieces that interupt healthy blood flow.
Sickle cell anemia is inherited from both parents. If you inherit the hemoglobin S gene from one parent and normal hemoglobin (A) from your other parent, you will have sickle cell trait. People with sickle cell trait do not have the symptoms of sickle cell anemia. In order to get sickle cell disease, both of your parents must have at least 1 defective gene. If both of your parents have sickle cell trait, then there is a 25% chance that you will get sickle cell disease. </s> |
What to expect if I have Anaplastic thyroid cancer (Outlook/Prognosis)? | The prognosis of this disease is poor. Most people do not survive longer than 6 months due to the aggressive nature of this disease and lack of effective treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: The age at the time of diagnosis The stage of the cancer The patient's general health </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Trachoma ? | Call your health care provider if you or your child recently visited an area of the world where trachoma is common and there are symptoms of conjunctivitis. </s> |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Leishmaniasis ? | If you feel that you are developing symptoms of Leishmania as listed above call your health professional </s> |
What are the symptoms of Metabolic acidosis? | Most symptoms are caused by the underlying disease or condition that is causing the metabolic acidosis. Metabolic acidosis itself usually causes rapid breathing. Confusion or lethargy may also occur. Severe metabolic acidosis can lead to shock or death. In some situations, metabolic acidosis can be a mild, chronic (ongoing) condition. </s> |
What to expect if I have Brain herniation (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Brain herniation is a severe condition that can cause stroke and may lead to impaired breathing, impaired neurological functioning, or death. The outlook will depend on where the herniation is located in the brain and how quickly treatment is sought.
If treatment is not sought death is a likely outcome. </s> |
What are the symptoms of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2? | Cough Diarrhea Lump on the neck Breathing difficulty Chest pain Abdominal pain Nervousness Pallor Irritability Headache Sweating Weight loss Palpitations Tremor Insomnia Constipation Lethargy Muscle pain Nausea Increased frequency of urination Confusion Bone fractures </s> |
What are the causes of Pharyngitis? | Many germs can cause pharyngitis.
Viruses are the most common cause of pharyngitis. Many different viruses can cause pharyngitis. Bacteria that can cause pharyngitis include Group A streptococcus, which leads to strep throat in some cases. Other, less-common bacteria that cause sore throats include corynebacterium, arcanobacterium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia pneumoniae.
Most cases of pharyngitis occur during the colder months. The illness often spreads among family members. </s> |
What causes Hypoplastic left heart syndrome? | Hypoplastic left heart is a rare type of congenital heart disease. It is more common in males than in females. As with most congenital heart defects, there is no known cause. Approximately 10% of patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome also have other birth defects.
The problem develops before birth when there is not enough growth of the left ventricle and other structures, including the:
Aorta - the blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to the entire body Entrance and exit of the ventricle Mitral and aortic valves
This causes the left ventricle and aorta to be incompletely developed, or hypoplastic. In most cases, the left ventricle and aorta are much smaller than normal.
In patients with this condition, the left side of the heart is unable to send enough blood to the body. As a result, the right side of the heart must maintain the circulation for both the lungs and the body. The right ventricle can support the circulation to both the lungs and the body for a while, but this extra workload eventually causes the right side of the heart to fail.
The only possibility of survival is a connection between the right and the left side of the heart, or between the arteries and pulmonary arteries (the blood vessels that carry blood to the lungs). Babies are normally born with two of these connections:
Foramen ovale (a hole between the right and left atrium) Ductus arteriosus (a small blood vesel that connects the aorta to the pulmonary artery)
Both of these connections normally close on their own a few days after birth.
In babies with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, blood from the right side of the heart travels through the ductus arteriosus. This is the only way for blood to get to the body. If the ductus arteriosus is allowed to close in a baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the patient may quickly die because no blood will be pumped to the body. Babies with known hypoplastic left heart syndrome are usually started on a medicine to keep the ductus arteriosus open.
Because there is little or no flow out of the left heart, blood returning to the heart from the lungs needs to pass through the foramen ovale or an atrial septal defect (a hole connecting the collecting chambers on the left and right sides of the heart) back to the right side of the heart. If there is no foramen ovale, or if it is too small, the baby could die. Patients with this problem have the hole between their atria opened, either with surgery or using heart catheterization. </s> |
What causes Contact dermatitis? | Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irritant or allergen). Reactions may vary in the same person over time. A history of any type of allergies increases the risk for this condition.
Irritant dermatitis, the most common type of contact dermatitis, involves inflammation resulting from contact with acids, alkaline materials such as soaps and detergents, solvents, or other chemicals. The reaction usually resembles a burn.
Allergic contact dermatitis, the second most common type of contact dermatitis, is caused by exposure to a substance or material to which you have become extra sensitive or allergic. The allergic reaction is often delayed, with the rash appearing 24 - 48 hours after exposure. The skin inflammation varies from mild irritation and redness to open sores, depending on the type of irritant, the body part affected, and your sensitivity.
Overtreatment dermatitis is a form of contact dermatitis that occurs when treatment for another skin disorder causes irritation.
Common allergens associated with contact dermatitis include:
Poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac Other plants Nickel or other metals Medications
Antibiotics, especially those applied to the surface of the skin (topical) Topical anesthetics Other medications
Rubber or latex Cosmetics Fabrics and clothing Detergents Solvents Adhesives Fragrances, perfumes Other chemicals and substances </s> |
Who is at highest risk for Heart murmur ? | Family history of a heart defect. Uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension). Infection of the lining of the heart (endocarditis),
Factors that increase your baby's risk of developing a heart murmur include: Illnesses during pregnancy. such as uncontrolled diabetes or a rubella infection. Taking certain medications or illegal drugs during pregnancy. </s> |
What are the symptoms of Ulcerative colitis? | The most common symptoms of ulcerative colitis are abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Patients also may experience:
Anemia Fatigue Weight loss Loss of appetite Rectal bleeding Loss of body fluids and nutrients Skin lesions Joint pain Growth failure (specifically in children)
About half of the people diagnosed with ulcerative colitis have mild symptoms. Others suffer frequent fevers, bloody diarrhea, nausea, and severe abdominal cramps. Ulcerative colitis may also cause problems such as arthritis, inflammation of the eye, liver disease, and osteoporosis. It is not known why these problems occur outside the colon. Scientists think these complications may be the result of inflammation triggered by the immune system. Some of these problems go away when the colitis is treated. </s> |