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| What to do for Gastritis ? | - Gastritis is a condition in which the stomach liningknown as the mucosais inflamed, or swollen. - Common causes of gastritis include Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, damage to the stomach lining, and an autoimmune response. - Some people who have gastritis have pain or discomfort in the upper part of the ... |
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| What is (are) What I need to know about Preparing for Pregnancy if I Have Diabetes ? | If you have diabetes,* the best time to control your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is before you get pregnant. High blood glucose levels can be harmful to your baby during the first weeks of pregnancyeven before you know you are pregnant. Blood glucose targets are different for women who are trying to get pre... |
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| What to do for What I need to know about Preparing for Pregnancy if I Have Diabetes ? | - If you have diabetes, the best time to control your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is before you get pregnant. High blood glucose levels can be harmful to your baby during the first weeks of pregnancyeven before you know you are pregnant. - Keeping your blood glucose as close to normal as possible before an... |
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| What are the symptoms of Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your eyes healthy ? | Often, no symptoms appear during the early stages of diabetes retina problems. As retina problems worsen, your symptoms might include
- blurry or double vision - rings, flashing lights, or blank spots in your vision - dark or floating spots in your vision - pain or pressure in one or both of your ey... |
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| What are the treatments for Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your eyes healthy ? | You can help your diabetes retina problems by controlling your
- blood glucose - blood pressure - cholesterol and triglycerides, or types of blood fat
If your retinopathy still does not improve, then you may need other treatments. You will need to see an ophthalmologist who can decid... |
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| What is (are) Polycystic Kidney Disease ? | Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys. A kidney cyst is an abnormal sac filled with fluid. PKD cysts can greatly enlarge the kidneys while replacing much of their normal structure, resulting in chronic kidney disease (CKD), which causes reduced kidney function... |
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| What causes Polycystic Kidney Disease ? | A gene mutation, or defect, causes polycystic kidney disease. Genes provide instructions for making proteins in the body. A gene mutation is a permanent change in the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequence that makes up a gene. In most cases of PKD, a person inherits the gene mutation, meaning a parent passes it on in hi... |
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| How many people are affected by Polycystic Kidney Disease ? | Estimates of PKDs prevalence range from one in 400 to one in 1,000 people.1 According to the United States Renal Data System, PKD accounts for 2.2 percent of new cases of kidney failure each year in the United States. Annually, eight people per 1 million have kidney failure as a result of PKD.2
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| What is (are) Polycystic Kidney Disease ? | Autosomal dominant PKD is the most common form of PKD and the most common inherited disorder of the kidneys.3 The term autosomal dominant means a child can get the disorder by inheriting the gene mutation from only one parent. Each child of a parent with an autosomal dominant mutation has a 50 percent chance of inherit... |
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| What are the symptoms of Polycystic Kidney Disease ? | In many cases, PKD does not cause signs or symptoms until cysts are half an inch or larger. When present, the most common symptoms are pain in the back and sidesbetween the ribs and hipsand headaches. The pain can be temporary or persistent, mild or severe. Hematuriablood in the urinemay also be a sign of autosomal dom... |
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| What are the complications of Polycystic Kidney Disease ? | The complications of autosomal dominant PKD include the following:
- Pain. Cyst infection, other types of urinary tract infections (UTIs), bleeding into cysts, kidney stones, or stretching of the fibrous tissue around the kidney because of cyst growth can cause pain in the area of the kidneys. - High ... |
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| What is (are) Polycystic Kidney Disease ? | Autosomal recessive PKD is a rare genetic disorder that affects the liver as well as the kidneys. The signs of autosomal recessive PKD frequently appear in the earliest months of life, even in the womb, so health care providers often call it infantile PKD. In an autosomal recessive disorder, the child has to inherit th... |
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| What are the symptoms of Polycystic Kidney Disease ? | An early sign of autosomal recessive PKD is an enlarged kidney, seen in a fetus or an infant using ultrasound. Kidney function is crucial for early physical development, so children with autosomal recessive PKD and decreased kidney function are usually smaller-than-average size, a condition called growth failure.
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| What are the complications of Polycystic Kidney Disease ? | Babies with the most severe cases of autosomal recessive PKD often die hours or days after birth because they cannot breathe well enough to sustain life. Their lungs do not develop as they should during the prenatal period. Pressure from enlarged kidneys also contributes to breathing problems.
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| How to prevent Polycystic Kidney Disease ? | Scientists have not yet found a way to prevent PKD. However, people with PKD may slow the progression of kidney damage caused by high blood pressure through lifestyle changes, diet, and blood pressure medications. People with PKD should be physically active 30 minutes a day most days of the week. See Eating, Diet, and ... |
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| What to do for Polycystic Kidney Disease ? | A dietitian specializes in helping people who have kidney disease choose the right foods and plan healthy meals. People with any kind of kidney disease, including PKD, should talk with a dietitian about foods that should be added to their diet and foods that might be harmful.
PKD may require diet chang... |
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| What to do for Polycystic Kidney Disease ? | - Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys. - A gene mutation, or defect, causes polycystic kidney disease. - Autosomal dominant PKD is the most common form of PKD and the most common inherited disorder of the kidneys. - Health care providers identify mo... |
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| What is (are) Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. The pancreas contains clusters of cells called islets. Beta cells within the islets make insulin and release it into the blood.
Insulin plays a major role in metabolismthe way the body uses digested food for energy. The dig... |
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| What is (are) Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body produces insulin but does not use it effectively. When people have insulin resistance, glucose builds up in the blood instead of being absorbed by the cells, leading to type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
Most people with insulin resistance don't know the... |
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| What causes Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Although the exact causes of insulin resistance are not completely understood, scientists think the major contributors to insulin resistance are excess weight and physical inactivity.
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| What is (are) Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose or A1C levelswhich reflect average blood glucose levelsare higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Prediabetes is becoming more common in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that at least 86 million U... |
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| What are the symptoms of Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Insulin resistance and prediabetes usually have no symptoms. People may have one or both conditions for several years without knowing they have them. Even without symptoms, health care providers can identify people at high risk by their physical characteristics, also known as risk factors. The section "Who should be te... |
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| What is (are) Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Metabolic syndrome, also called insulin resistance syndrome, is a group of traits and medical conditions linked to overweight and obesity that puts people at risk for both CVD and type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is defined* as the presence of any three of the following2:
- large waist sizewaist mea... |
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| How to diagnose Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Health care providers use blood tests to determine whether a person has prediabetes, but they do not usually test specifically for insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can be assessed by measuring the level of insulin in the blood.
However, the test that most accurately measures insulin resistance, c... |
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| What to do for Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | Adopting healthy eating habits can help people lose a modest amount of weight and reverse insulin resistance. Experts encourage people to slowly adopt healthy eating habits that they can maintain, rather than trying extreme weight-loss solutions. People may need to get help from a dietitian or join a weight-loss progra... |
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| What to do for Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes ? | - Insulin is a hormone that helps cells throughout the body absorb glucose and use it for energy. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body produces insulin but does not use it effectively. - Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. - The major contributors to ins... |
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| What is (are) What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | Hirschsprung* disease (HD) is a disease of the large intestine that causes severe constipation or intestinal obstruction. Constipation means stool moves through the intestines slower than usual. Bowel movements occur less often than normal and stools are difficult to pass. Some children with HD cant pass stool at all, ... |
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| What is (are) What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | The large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum, is the last part of the digestive tract. The large intestines main job is to absorb water and hold stool. The rectum connects the colon to the anus. Stool passes out of the body through the anus. At birth, the large intestine is about 2 feet long. An adults larg... |
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| What causes What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | People with HD have constipation because they lack nerve cells in a part or all of the large intestine. The nerve cells signal muscles in the large intestine to push stool toward the anus. Without a signal to push stool along, stool will remain in the large intestine.
How severe HD is depends on how mu... |
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| What causes What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | Before birth, a childs nerve cells normally grow along the intestines in the direction of the anus. With HD, the nerve cells stop growing too soon. Why the nerve cells stop growing is unclear. Some HD is inherited, meaning it is passed from parent to child through genes. HD is not caused by anything a mother did while ... |
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| What are the symptoms of What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | The main symptoms of HD are constipation or intestinal obstruction, usually appearing shortly after birth. Constipation in infants and children is common and usually comes and goes, but if your child has had ongoing constipation since birth, HD may be the problem.
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| How to diagnose What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | HD is diagnosed based on symptoms and test results.
A doctor will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your childs bowel movements. HD is much less likely if parents can identify a time when their childs bowel habits were normal.
If HD is suspected, the doctor will do one or... |
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| What are the treatments for What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | Pull-through Procedure
HD is treated with surgery called a pull-through procedure. A surgeon removes the segment of the large intestine lacking nerve cells and connects the healthy segment to the anus. The pull-through procedure is usually done soon after diagnosis.
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| What to do for What I need to know about Hirschsprung Disease ? | - Hirschsprung disease (HD) is a disease of the large intestine that causes severe constipation or intestinal obstruction. People with HD are born with it. - The large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum, is the last part of the digestive tract. - The cause of HD is unclear. HD is not caused by anything a ... |
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| What is (are) Gas in the Digestive Tract ? | Gas is air in the digestive tractthe large, muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus, where the movement of muscles, along with the release of hormones and enzymes, allows for the digestion of food. Gas leaves the body when people burp through the mouth or pass gas through the anus.
Gas is... |
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| What causes Gas in the Digestive Tract ? | Gas in the digestive tract is usually caused by swallowing air and by the breakdown of certain foods in the large intestine by bacteria.
Everyone swallows a small amount of air when eating and drinking. The amount of air swallowed increases when people
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| What causes Gas in the Digestive Tract ? | Most foods that contain carbohydrates can cause gas. In contrast, fats and proteins cause little gas. Foods that produce gas in one person may not cause gas in someone else, depending on how well individuals digest carbohydrates and the type of bacteria present in the intestines.
Some foods that may ca... |
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| What are the symptoms of Gas in the Digestive Tract ? | The most common symptoms of gas are burping, passing gas, bloating, and abdominal pain or discomfort. However, not everyone experiences these symptoms.
Burping. Burping, or belching, once in a while, especially during and after meals, is normal. However, people who burp frequently may be swallowing too... |
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| What causes Gas in the Digestive Tract ? | People can try to find the cause of gas on their own by keeping a diary of what they eat and drink and how often they burp, pass gas, or have other symptoms. A diary may help identify specific foods that cause gas.
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| What are the treatments for Gas in the Digestive Tract ? | Gas can be treated by reducing swallowed air, making dietary changes, or taking over-the-counter or prescription medications. People who think they have too much gas can try to treat gas on their own before seeing a health care provider. Health care providers can provide advice about reducing gas and prescribe medicati... |
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| What to do for Gas in the Digestive Tract ? | Peoples eating habits and diet affect the amount of gas they have. For example, eating and drinking too fast may increase the amount of air swallowed, and foods that contain carbohydrates may cause some people to have more gas.
Tracking eating habits and symptoms can help identify the foods that cause ... |
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| What to do for Gas in the Digestive Tract ? | - Gas is air in the digestive tract. - Everyone has gas. However, many people think they pass gas too often and that they have too much gas. Having too much gas is rare. - Gas in the digestive tract is usually caused by swallowing air and by the breakdown of certain foods in the large intestine by bacteria. - Most f... |
On this page: Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that indicate the kidneys are not working properly. These symptoms include The kidneys are made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The glomerulus filters the blood, and the tu... | What is (are) Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | Childhood nephrotic syndrome is not a disease in itself; rather, it is a group of symptoms that
- indicate kidney damageparticularly damage to the glomeruli, the tiny units within the kidney where blood is filtered - result in the release of too much protein from the body into the urine
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On this page: Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that indicate the kidneys are not working properly. These symptoms include The kidneys are made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The glomerulus filters the blood, and the tu... | What is (are) Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Every day, the kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed of wastes and extra fluid. Children produce less urine than adu... |
On this page: Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that indicate the kidneys are not working properly. These symptoms include The kidneys are made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The glomerulus filters the blood, and the tu... | What causes Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | While idiopathic, or unknown, diseases are the most common cause of primary childhood nephrotic syndrome, researchers have linked certain diseases and some specific genetic changes that damage the kidneys with primary childhood nephrotic syndrome.
The cause of secondary childhood nephrotic syndrome is ... |
On this page: Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that indicate the kidneys are not working properly. These symptoms include The kidneys are made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The glomerulus filters the blood, and the tu... | What are the symptoms of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | The signs and symptoms of childhood nephrotic syndrome may include
- edemaswelling, most often in the legs, feet, or ankles and less often in the hands or face - albuminuriawhen a childs urine has high levels of albumin - hypoalbuminemiawhen a childs blood has low levels of albumin - hyperlipidemiaw... |
On this page: Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that indicate the kidneys are not working properly. These symptoms include The kidneys are made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The glomerulus filters the blood, and the tu... | What are the complications of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | The complications of childhood nephrotic syndrome may include
- infection. When the kidneys are damaged, a child is more likely to develop infections because the body loses proteins that normally protect against infection. Health care providers will prescribe medications to treat infections. Children w... |
On this page: Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that indicate the kidneys are not working properly. These symptoms include The kidneys are made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The glomerulus filters the blood, and the tu... | How to diagnose Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | A health care provider diagnoses childhood nephrotic syndrome with
- a medical and family history - a physical exam - urine tests - a blood test - ultrasound of the kidney - kidney biopsy
Medical and Family History
Taking a medical and family history is one of the... |
On this page: Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that indicate the kidneys are not working properly. These symptoms include The kidneys are made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The glomerulus filters the blood, and the tu... | What are the treatments for Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | Health care providers will decide how to treat childhood nephrotic syndrome based on the type:
- primary childhood nephrotic syndrome: medications - secondary childhood nephrotic syndrome: treat the underlying illness or disease - congenital nephrotic syndrome: medications, surgery to remove one or b... |
On this page: Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that indicate the kidneys are not working properly. These symptoms include The kidneys are made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The glomerulus filters the blood, and the tu... | How to prevent Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | Researchers have not found a way to prevent childhood nephrotic syndrome when the cause is idiopathic or congenital. |
On this page: Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that indicate the kidneys are not working properly. These symptoms include The kidneys are made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The glomerulus filters the blood, and the tu... | What to do for Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | Children who have nephrotic syndrome may need to make changes to their diet, such as
- limiting the amount of sodium, often from salt, they take in each day - reducing the amount of liquids they drink each day - eating a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol to help control elevated cholesterol l... |
On this page: Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that indicate the kidneys are not working properly. These symptoms include The kidneys are made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The glomerulus filters the blood, and the tu... | What to do for Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | - Childhood nephrotic syndrome is not a disease in itself; rather, it is a group of symptoms that - indicate kidney damageparticularly damage to the glomeruli, the tiny units within the kidney where blood is filtered - result in the release of too much protein from the body into the urine - The two types of ... |
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| What is (are) Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes ? | Diabetic neuropathies are a family of nerve disorders caused by diabetes. People with diabetes can, over time, develop nerve damage throughout the body. Some people with nerve damage have no symptoms. Others may have symptoms such as pain, tingling, or numbnessloss of feelingin the hands, arms, feet, and legs. Nerve pr... |
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| What causes Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes ? | The causes are probably different for different types of diabetic neuropathy. Researchers are studying how prolonged exposure to high blood glucose causes nerve damage. Nerve damage is likely due to a combination of factors:
- metabolic factors, such as high blood glucose, long duration of diabetes, ab... |
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| What are the symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes ? | Symptoms depend on the type of neuropathy and which nerves are affected. Some people with nerve damage have no symptoms at all. For others, the first symptom is often numbness, tingling, or pain in the feet. Symptoms are often minor at first, and because most nerve damage occurs over several years, mild cases may go un... |
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| What is (are) Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes ? | Diabetic neuropathy can be classified as peripheral, autonomic, proximal, or focal. Each affects different parts of the body in various ways.
- Peripheral neuropathy, the most common type of diabetic neuropathy, causes pain or loss of feeling in the toes, feet, legs, hands, and arms. - Autonomic neuro... |
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| What is (are) Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes ? | Peripheral neuropathy, also called distal symmetric neuropathy or sensorimotor neuropathy, is nerve damage in the arms and legs. Feet and legs are likely to be affected before hands and arms. Many people with diabetes have signs of neuropathy that a doctor could note but feel no symptoms themselves. Symptoms of periphe... |
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| What is (are) Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes ? | Autonomic neuropathy affects the nerves that control the heart, regulate blood pressure, and control blood glucose levels. Autonomic neuropathy also affects other internal organs, causing problems with digestion, respiratory function, urination, sexual response, and vision. In addition, the system that restores blood g... |
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| What is (are) Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes ? | Proximal neuropathy, sometimes called lumbosacral plexus neuropathy, femoral neuropathy, or diabetic amyotrophy, starts with pain in the thighs, hips, buttocks, or legs, usually on one side of the body. This type of neuropathy is more common in those with type 2 diabetes and in older adults with diabetes. Proximal neur... |
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| What is (are) Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes ? | Focal neuropathy appears suddenly and affects specific nerves, most often in the head, torso, or leg. Focal neuropathy may cause
- inability to focus the eye - double vision - aching behind one eye - paralysis on one side of the face, called Bell's palsy - severe pain in the lower back or pelvis -... |
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| How to prevent Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes ? | The best way to prevent neuropathy is to keep blood glucose levels as close to the normal range as possible. Maintaining safe blood glucose levels protects nerves throughout the body. |
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| How to diagnose Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes ? | Doctors diagnose neuropathy on the basis of symptoms and a physical exam. During the exam, the doctor may check blood pressure, heart rate, muscle strength, reflexes, and sensitivity to position changes, vibration, temperature, or light touch.
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| What are the treatments for Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes ? | The first treatment step is to bring blood glucose levels within the normal range to help prevent further nerve damage. Blood glucose monitoring, meal planning, physical activity, and diabetes medicines or insulin will help control blood glucose levels. Symptoms may get worse when blood glucose is first brought under c... |
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| What to do for Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes ? | - Diabetic neuropathies are nerve disorders caused by many of the abnormalities common to diabetes, such as high blood glucose. - Neuropathy can affect nerves throughout the body, causing numbness and sometimes pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs, and problems with the digestive tract, heart, sex organs, and other ... |
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| What is (are) Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | Cyclic vomiting syndrome, sometimes referred to as CVS, is an increasingly recognized disorder with sudden, repeated attacksalso called episodesof severe nausea, vomiting, and physical exhaustion that occur with no apparent cause. The episodes can last from a few hours to several days. Episodes can be so severe that a ... |
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| What is (are) Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anusthe opening through which stool leaves the body. The body digests food using the movement of muscles in the GI tract, along with the release of hormones and enzymes. Cyclic vomiting syndrome affects the upper GI tract, w... |
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| What causes Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | The cause of cyclic vomiting syndrome is unknown. However, some experts believe that some possible problems with bodily functions may contribute to the cause, such as the following:
- gastrointestinal motilitythe way food moves through the digestive system - central nervous system functionincludes the... |
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| How many people are affected by Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | Cyclic vomiting syndrome is more common in children than adults, although reports of the syndrome in adults have increased in recent years.1 Usually, children are about 5 years old when diagnosed with cyclic vomiting syndrome, which occurs in every three out of 100,000 children.2 |
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| What are the symptoms of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | The main symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome are severe nausea and sudden vomiting lasting hours to days. A person may also experience one or more of the following symptoms:
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| What are the complications of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | The severe vomiting and retching that define cyclic vomiting syndrome increase the chance of developing several complications, including dehydration, esophagitis, a Mallory-Weiss tear, and tooth decay.
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| What are the symptoms of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | People who have any signs or symptoms of severe dehydration should call or see a health care provider right away:
- excessive thirst - dark-colored urine - infrequent urination - lethargy, dizziness, or faintness - dry skin
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| How to diagnose Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | A specific test to diagnose cyclic vomiting syndrome does not exist; instead, a health care provider will rule out other conditions and diagnose the syndrome based upon
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| What are the treatments for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | A health care provider may refer patients to a gastroenterologist for treatment.
People with cyclic vomiting syndrome should get plenty of rest and take medications to prevent a vomiting episode, stop an episode in progress, speed up recovery, or relieve associated symptoms.
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| How to prevent Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | A person should stay away from known triggers, especially during the well phase, as well as
- get adequate sleep to prevent exhaustion - treat sinus problems or allergies - seek help on reducing stress and anxiety - avoid foods that trigger episodes or foods with additives
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| What to do for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | During the prodrome and vomiting phases of cyclic vomiting syndrome, a person will generally take in little or no nutrition by mouth. During the recovery phase, the person may be quite hungry as soon as the vomiting stops. As eating resumes, a person or his or her family should watch for the return of nausea. In some c... |
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| What to do for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | - Cyclic vomiting syndrome, sometimes referred to as CVS, is an increasingly recognized disorder with sudden, repeated attacksalso called episodesof severe nausea, vomiting, and physical exhaustion that occur with no apparent cause. - The disorder can affect a person for months, years, or decades. - The cause of cycl... |
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| What is (are) I Can Lower My Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide for American Indians ? | Diabetes causes blood glucose levels to be above normal. People with diabetes have problems converting food to energy. After food is eaten, it is broken down into a sugar called glucose. Glucose is then carried by the blood to cells throughout the body. The hormone insulin, made in the pancreas, helps the body change b... |
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| What are the symptoms of I Can Lower My Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide for American Indians ? | Many people have no visible signs or symptoms of diabetes. Symptoms can also be so mild that you might not notice them. More than 5 million people in the United States have type 2 diabetes and do not know it.
- increased thirst - increased hunger - fatigue - increased urination, especially at nigh... |
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| Who is at risk for I Can Lower My Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide for American Indians? ? | - My mother had diabetes when I was born. - I am overweight. - I have a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes. - My family background is American Indian. - I have had gestational diabetes, or I gave birth to at least one baby weighing more than 9 pounds. - My blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or higher, or I have ... |
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| Who is at risk for I Can Lower My Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide for American Indians? ? | - Reach and maintain a reasonable body weight. - Make wise food choices most of the time. - Be physically active every day. - Take your prescribed medicines.
Doing these things can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol on target also helps you st... |
Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of certain hormones. These include cortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” which is essential for life. The most common symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss,... | What is (are) Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease ? | Adrenal insufficiency is an endocrine, or hormonal, disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of certain hormones. The adrenal glands are located just above the kidneys.
Adrenal insufficiency can be primary or secondary. Addisons disease, the common term for primary adrenal ins... |
Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of certain hormones. These include cortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” which is essential for life. The most common symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss,... | What are the symptoms of Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease ? | Adrenal Insufficiency
The most common symptoms of adrenal insufficiency are
- chronic, or long lasting, fatigue - muscle weakness - loss of appetite - weight loss - abdominal pain
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Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of certain hormones. These include cortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” which is essential for life. The most common symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss,... | What are the treatments for Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease ? | People with adrenal insufficiency who have weakness, nausea, or vomiting need immediate emergency treatment to prevent an adrenal crisis and possible death. An injection with a synthetic glucocorticoid hormone called a corticosteroid can save a persons life. People should make sure to have a corticosteroid injection wi... |
Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of certain hormones. These include cortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” which is essential for life. The most common symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss,... | What causes Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease ? | Autoimmune disorders cause most cases of Addisons disease. Infections and medications may also cause the disease.
Autoimmune Disorders
Up to 80 percent of Addisons disease cases are caused by an autoimmune disorder, which is when the bodys immune system attacks the bodys own cells and ... |
Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of certain hormones. These include cortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” which is essential for life. The most common symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss,... | What causes Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease ? | A lack of CRH or ACTH causes secondary adrenal insufficiency. The lack of these hormones in the body can be traced to several possible sources.
Stoppage of Corticosteroid Medication
A temporary form of secondary adrenal insufficiency may occur when a person who has been taking a synthe... |
Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of certain hormones. These include cortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” which is essential for life. The most common symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss,... | How to diagnose Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease ? | In its early stages, adrenal insufficiency can be difficult to diagnose. A health care provider may suspect it after reviewing a persons medical history and symptoms.
A diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency is confirmed through hormonal blood and urine tests. A health care provider uses these tests first ... |
Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of certain hormones. These include cortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” which is essential for life. The most common symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss,... | How to diagnose Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease ? | After Addisons disease is diagnosed, health care providers may use the following tests to look at the adrenal glands, find out whether the disease is related to TB, or identify antibodies associated with autoimmune Addisons disease.
- Ultrasound of the abdomen. Ultrasound uses a device, called a transd... |
Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of certain hormones. These include cortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” which is essential for life. The most common symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss,... | What are the treatments for Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease ? | Adrenal insufficiency is treated by replacing, or substituting, the hormones that the adrenal glands are not making. The dose of each medication is adjusted to meet the needs of the patient.
Cortisol is replaced with a corticosteroid, such as hydrocortisone, prednisone, or dexamethasone, taken orally o... |
Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of certain hormones. These include cortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” which is essential for life. The most common symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss,... | What are the treatments for Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease ? | Adrenal crisis is treated with adrenal hormones. People with adrenal crisis need immediate treatment. Any delay can cause death. When people with adrenal crisis are vomiting or unconscious and cannot take their medication, the hormones can be given as an injection.
A person with adrenal insufficiency s... |
Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of certain hormones. These include cortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” which is essential for life. The most common symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss,... | How to prevent Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease ? | The following steps can help a person prevent adrenal crisis:
- Ask a health care provider about possibly having a shortage of adrenal hormones, if always feeling tired, weak, or losing weight. - Learn how to increase the dose of corticosteroid for adrenal insufficiency when ill. Ask a health care pr... |
Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of certain hormones. These include cortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” which is essential for life. The most common symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss,... | What to do for Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease ? | Some people with Addisons disease who are aldosterone deficient can benefit from following a diet rich in sodium. A health care provider or a dietitian can give specific recommendations on appropriate sodium sources and daily sodium guidelines if necessary.
Corticosteroid treatment is linked to an incr... |
Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of certain hormones. These include cortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” which is essential for life. The most common symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss,... | What to do for Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease ? | - Adrenal insufficiency is an endocrine, or hormonal, disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of certain hormones. - Addisons disease, the common term for primary adrenal insufficiency, occurs when the adrenal glands are damaged and cannot produce enough of the adrenal hormone cortisol. The... |
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| What is (are) Hemorrhoids ? | Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins around the anus or in the lower rectum. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine leading to the anus. The anus is the opening at the end of the digestive tract where bowel contents leave the body.
External hemorrhoids are located under the skin aroun... |
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| What are the symptoms of Hemorrhoids ? | The most common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood on stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl after a bowel movement. Internal hemorrhoids that are not prolapsed are usually not painful. Prolapsed hemorrhoids often cause pain, discomfort, and anal itching.
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| How many people are affected by Hemorrhoids ? | About 75 percent of people will have hemorrhoids at some point in their lives.1 Hemorrhoids are most common among adults ages 45 to 65.2 Hemorrhoids are also common in pregnant women. |
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| What causes Hemorrhoids ? | Swelling in the anal or rectal veins causes hemorrhoids. Several factors may cause this swelling, including
- chronic constipation or diarrhea - straining during bowel movements - sitting on the toilet for long periods of time - a lack of fiber in the diet
Another cause of hemorrhoi... |
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| How to diagnose Hemorrhoids ? | The doctor will examine the anus and rectum to determine whether a person has hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoid symptoms are similar to the symptoms of other anorectal problems, such as fissures, abscesses, warts, and polyps.
The doctor will perform a physical exam to look for visible hemorrhoids. A digital rect... |
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| What are the treatments for Hemorrhoids ? | At-home Treatments
Simple diet and lifestyle changes often reduce the swelling of hemorrhoids and relieve hemorrhoid symptoms. Eating a high-fiber diet can make stools softer and easier to pass, reducing the pressure on hemorrhoids caused by straining.
Fiber is a substance found in pla... |
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| What to do for Hemorrhoids ? | - Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins around the anus or in the lower rectum. - Hemorrhoids are not dangerous or life threatening, and symptoms usually go away within a few days. - A thorough evaluation and proper diagnosis by a doctor is important any time a person notices bleeding from the rectum or blood in... |
In this section: Diabetic kidney disease is a type of kidney disease caused by diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. About 1 out of 3 adults with diabetes has kidney disease.1 The main job of the kidneys is to filter wastes and extra water out of your blood to make urine. Your kidneys also help con... | How to diagnose Kidney Disease of Diabetes ? | People with diabetes should be screened regularly for kidney disease. The two key markers for kidney disease are eGFR and urine albumin.
- eGFR. eGFR stands for estimated glomerular filtration rate. Each kidney contains about 1 million tiny filters made up of blood vessels. These filters are called gl... |
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