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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are When Either Heat Or Cold Will Do? | Soothe aches and pains caused by conditions likeosteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis,back pain,fibromyalgia, andneck painwith either heat or cold. Each can give you relief from these symptoms:
• Muscle aches, spasms, and pains
• Lower and upperback pain
• Stiff, swollen, or tender joints
• Neck stiffness
• Finger,h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cold Packs Hydrotherapy? | Showers and baths aren't just for mornings. When you're hurting, stand under or settle into warm water for a few minutes to help soothe and relax you. (If you're over 70 or haveheartproblems, check with your doctor before getting into a hot tub.) | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cold Packs Warm Clothes? | Want an easier -- and less painful -- start to your day? Warm your clothes in the dryer for a few minutes before you put them on. The heated garments may help ease morning pain and stiffness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cold Packs Heat Wraps? | If heat helps ease your pain, try a continuous low-level heat wrap, available at drugstores. You can wear a heat wrap for up to 8 hours, even while you sleep. Follow the directions carefully.
Studies suggest that low-level, long-term heat applied directly on the skin can significantly reduce stiffness and tension and ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cold Packs Heated Wax Therapy? | Another way to apply heat -- especially to hands, elbows, and feet -- is warm, melted paraffin.
You can buy paraffin wax kits at your local drugstore or beauty supply. A heated container safely melts the wax and mineral oil to make a paraffin bath. Dip your achy body part into the bath several times to build up a warm... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Cold Sore? | A cold sore is a group of tiny, painful blisters caused by theherpes simplex virus(HSV). They’re also called fever blisters or herpes simplex labialis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cold Sore Symptoms? | Cold sores are most likely to show up on the outside of your mouth, lips, and buttocks, but you can also get them on your nose and cheeks.
You may get cold sores as late as 20 days after you’re infected. The sore might appear near where the virus entered your body.
Cold sores happen in stages:
1. You have a tingling... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cold Sore Causes? | You catch HSV when you come into contact with people or things that carry the virus. For instance, you can get it from kissing someone who has the virus or from sharing eating utensils, towels, or razors.
Two types of the virus can cause cold sores: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both types can also cause sores on your genitals and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cold Sore Risk Factors? | Cold sores generally aren’t serious, but the infection may be life-threatening for someone who has a weakened immune system because of AIDS, another condition, or medications.
If you have a serious case of the skin conditioneczema, you may get cold sores over large parts of your body. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cold Sore Diagnosis? | Your doctor might diagnose a cold sore just by looking at the blisters. They can also swab the blister and test the fluid for HSV. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cold Sore Treatment? | There’s no cure for cold sores. Once you have the virus, it stays in your body. The sores themselves usually heal on their own in 1 or 2 weeks.
Antiviral medicationscan speed healing, especially if you take them at the first sign of an outbreak. Your doctor might tell you to use:
• Cream that you apply on the sores. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cold Sore Complications? | Complications from a cold sore are rare, but can happen if the virus spreads to another part of your body, including your:
• Fingers.This infection is called herpeticwhitlow.
• Genitals.You might have warts or ulcers on your genitals or anus.
• Other areas of skin.If you have eczema and get a cold sore, see your doc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cold Sore Prevention? | To lower your risk of another outbreak:
• Get plenty of rest.A lack of sleep weakens your immune system, so you get sick more easily.
• Wear lip balm with sunscreen.Look for SPF on the label.
• Talk with your doctor.If you get sores often, they might have you take an antiviral medicine every day. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | When does colic start? | Colic usually starts when babies are 2 weeks old if they're full-term, or later if they're born prematurely. It often gets worse between 4 and 6 weeks old. As many as 1 in 4 new babies have it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does colic last? | The symptoms of colic do eventually get better on their own. Usually it's around the time your baby is about 4 months old, but symptoms can last until they're 6 months. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How common is colic? | Colic is very common. About 20% of babies, and possibly even more, have it around the world. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do breastfed babies get colic? | Yes, any baby can get colic. Since no one knows why it happens, you can't prevent it by breastfeeding or with other methods. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How do you carry a baby with colic? | You can carry a baby with colic the same way you'd carry any baby. Some people find it helps to place baby chest down on your forearm while supporting their head with your hand and legs on either side of your arm. Hold your baby with the other hand on top and carry them around this way. Sometimes this is called the "co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Colic Causes? | Doctors don’t know exactly what causes colic. It might be a sign that your baby is having a hard time getting used to being in the world. They may be sensitive to many things, such as loud noises or light. Your baby may have a hard time soothing themselves. Crying may be the only way your baby can express their feeling... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Colic Symptoms? | Infants often show signs of colic at the same time every day, usually in the evening.
Colicky cryingsounds different from normal infant crying. If your baby has colic, their crying may:
• Sound urgent without a clear reason, such as hunger or a dirty diaper
• Be high-pitched and loud, like they’re in pain
• Last fo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Colic Diagnosis? | There’s no test for colic. Your baby’s doctor will ask you about their symptoms and medical history. The doctor will do a physical exam, focusing on things like your baby's:
• Energy level
• Skin tone
• Breathing
• Bodytemperature
• Weight
The doctor also might order some tests to rule out other problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Colic Treatment? | Because there’s no clear cause of colic, there’s no single way to treat it. What helps one baby might not help yours. Just remember that it's normal for your baby to cry, so if you can understand their different cries, that may help you deal with colic.
Here are some suggestions to help soothe your infant:
• Make sur... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Massage for Colic? | Massage may be one way to soothe your baby with colic. There's not a lot of evidence about how well it works or the best way to do it. One study in Iran compared massage and rocking in 100 babies with colic symptoms. The babies in the massage group got 15-20 minutes of massage once during the day and once at night befo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Sleeping Positions and Colic? | While you might want to try different sleep positions to help your baby with colic, it's not a good idea to put a young infant down on their tummy or side to sleep. Babies should always sleep flat on their backs. The reason is that infants sleeping on their side or stomach can have trouble getting enough oxygen or waki... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Colic Drops? | You can buy many remedies at the drugstore that claim to help with colic or gas. You might findprobiotics, gas relief drops, or remedies called gripe water. But do they work? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Colic Complications? | Because colic resolves itself, there usually aren't many complications for your baby. Most of the problems are for parents dealing with the stress of having a colicky baby, which can cause issues like:
• Increased risks of postpartum depression for mothers
• Feelings of powerlessness, guilt, and exhaustion
• Ending ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Colic Prevention? | Since no one really knows why babies get colic, there's no way to prevent it. You can try to take steps to help your baby feel safe and secure. But even when you do everything right, your baby can still have colic. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Colic When to Call a Doctor? | If your baby is showing signs of colic, be sure they don't have any other medical problems. Signs it could be something else include:
• At 6 months old, they still have colic.
• They won't take their bottle or they're drinking less milk than usual.
• They're crying a lot and you can't calm them.
Call your baby's do... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Parent Self-Care for Colic Stress? | When your baby has colic, it can be very challenging as a parent. Remember that it will get better and you have to take care of yourself, too. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Colic Takeaways? | Colic is intense and excessive crying that lasts for more than 3 hours a day, 3 days a week, for more than 3 weeks when there isn't any clear cause. Many babies have colic and, while it's hard on parents, it typically goes away on its own. If your baby is crying a lot and you're worried something is wrong, see your doc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Colic FAQs? | • How common is colic?
Colic is very common. About 20% of babies, and possibly even more, have it around the world.
• Do breastfed babies get colic?
Yes, any baby can get colic. Since no one knows why it happens, you can't prevent it by breastfeeding or with other methods.
• How do you carry a baby with colic?
You... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Is Ulcerative Colitis Treated? | Treatment forulcerative colitiscan include medicines, changes in diet, or surgery. These UC treatments won't cure ulcerative colitis unless you have surgery that removes thecolonand rectum, which is considered curative, but they can help ease your symptoms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Medications for Ulcerative Colitis? | Your doctor may suggest several types of colitis medications to curbinflammationin your bowel, including sulfa drugs, corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents, andantibiotics.
5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA)
Balsalazide,mesalamine,olsalazine, and sulfasalazine are the mainmedicationsyou take to treat ulcerative coliti... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ulcerative Colitis Diet? | While food doesn't appear to play a role in causing ulcerative colitis, certain foods may cause more symptoms when your disease is active. Your doctor may suggest the following diet changes depending on your symptoms:
Avoid dairy.Dairy products such as milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream could make diarrhea, stomach p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Ulcerative Colitis Surgery? | Colectomy
Some people get surgery to remove part or all of the colon. Your doctor may suggest this if your medicine isn't working, your symptoms get worse, or your ulcerative colitis leads to further serious health problems.
When you have an operation to remove your entire colon, a surgeon can either do it through a ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Colorectal Cancer? | Colorectal cancer, sometimes called colon cancer, starts when cells that line your colon or rectum grow out of control. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Colorectal Cancer: What Is a Fecal Occult Blood Test? | A fecal occult blood test looks for signs of problems in your digestive system, such as a polyp or cancer in the colon or rectum. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is there a correlation between diet and colorectal cancer? | WebMD Expert Answers. Dr. John Marshall reports from the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology®. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the main symptoms of colorectal cancer? | WebMD Expert Answers. Dr. John Marshall reports from the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology®. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Colorectal Cancer? | • Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
• Colonoscopy
• Cancer of the Small Intestine
• Colorectal Cancer Treatment
• Rectal Bleeding
• Ileostomy | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Know If I Have COPD? | You must go to a doctor to know for sure whether you have COPD. That’s because there are things to consider for a diagnosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | COPD: What Is Emphysema? | Emphysema is a form of chronic (long-term) lung disease that causes shortness of breath. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Asthma vs. COPD: What's the Difference? | Some people have asthma and COPD at the same time. If you have symptoms of both, your doctor may call it asthma-COPD overlap. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What’s the Prognosis for COPD? | If you’ve been diagnosed with COPD, you might be wondering what comes next. Talk with your doctor to understand what to expect. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | COPD: What Are the Symptoms? | Many people don’t notice any symptoms of COPD in the early stages. Sometimes there aren’t any. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Treatments for COPD? | COPD treatment goal is to help you breathe easier and help regular activities. Medications along with lifestyle approaches can help. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Which Devices Help Treat COPD? | Although there's no cure for COPD, devices like Inhaler, portable oxygen and mobility aids can help you cope with your COPD. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for COPD? | • Emphysema Diagnosis
• Emphysema Symptoms
• What Is Emphysema
• Breathing & Exercise for COPD
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Hypercapnia
• Breztri Aerosphere for COPD | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Is COVID-19? | COVID-19is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that can trigger what doctors call a respiratory tract infection. In early 2020, the World Health Organization identified SARS-CoV-2 as a new type ofcoronavirus. The outbreak quickly spread around the world. It can affect your upper respiratory tract (sinuses, nose, and throa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): How Are Mood Disorders Linked to Severe COVID-19? | If you have preexisting mood disorders, you may be at high risk for hospitalization or death but not necessarily severe COVID-19. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): Is there more than one strain of SARS-CoV-2? | Yes, the COVID-19 virus continues to mutate and there are several variants that are now spreading. Some are more contagious as well as more deadly than the original virus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long will the coronavirus last? | There's no way to tell how long the pandemic will continue. There are many factors, including the public's efforts to slow the spread, researchers' work to learn more about the virus, their search for a treatment, and the success of the vaccines. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): Is COVID-19 worse than the flu? | Unlike the flu, a lot of people aren't immune to the coronavirus, and because it has been mutating with new strains. If you do catch it, the virus triggers your body to make things called antibodies. Researchers are looking at whether the antibodies give you protection against catching it again. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): Is COVID-19 seasonal like the flu? | While scientists hoped initially thathigher temperaturesand humidity levels might help slow the spread of the coronavirus, that was not the case. Experts advise caution and say thorough public health efforts have more influence than weather on the spread. Also, past flu pandemics have happened year-round. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): How does COVID-19 spread? | COVID-19 mainlyspreads from person to person. People release respiratory fluids during exhalation (e.g., quiet breathing, speaking, singing, exercise, coughing, sneezing) in the form of droplets across a spectrum of sizes. These droplets carry viruses and transmit infection. The largest droplets settle out of the air r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Coronavirus (COVID-19) community spread? | Doctors and health officials use this term when they don't know the source of the infection. With COVID-19, it usually refers to someone who gets the virus even though they haven't been exposed to someone who has COVID-19. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): How fast is it spreading? | The number of people infected or re-infected by COVID-19 changes every day. See ournews storyfor the latest updates on this developing story. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How contagious is the coronavirus? | The transmission rate is relatively high. Early research has estimated that one person who has it can spread it to between 2 and 3.5 others. By comparison, one person who has the seasonal flu will pass it to between 1.1 and 2.3 others. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can coronavirus be transmitted through groceries, packages, or food? | You're much more likely to get COVID-19 from another person than from packages, groceries, or food. If you're in ahigh-risk group, stay home and use a delivery service or have a friend shop for you. Have them leave the items outside your front door, if you can. If you do your own shopping, wear a high-quality face mask... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): protect you from infection? | A mask is an added layer of protection for everyone, on top of vaccines and social distancing efforts. You can spread the virus when you talk or cough, even if you don't know that you have it or if you aren't showing signs of infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): Is it safe to travel during a pandemic? | Crowded places can raise your chances of getting COVID-19. It’s important to check the status of COVID-19 transmissions in the area where you travel before you go and take the necessary precautions while there. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How can you help stop the spread of the coronavirus? | Because thevirus spreads from person to person, it's important to limit your contact with other people as much as possible. and avoid large gatherings. Most states and cities have lifted restrictions but this doesn't mean the virus is gone. Continue to follow safety practices such as wearing a high-quality cloth face m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is there a cure for the coronavirus? | There's no cure yet, but researchers are working hard to find one. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the recovery rate for coronavirus? | Scientists and researchers are constantly tracking COVID-19 infections and recoveries. But they don't have information about the outcome of every infection. Early estimates predict that the overallCOVID-19 recovery ratewill be between 97% and 99.75%. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19): ? | Yes. This is another reason to stay vigilant against becoming infected and transmitting the virus. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Are coronaviruses new? | Coronaviruses were first identified in the 1960s. Almost everyone gets a coronavirus infection at least once in their life, most likely as a young child. In the United States, regular coronaviruses are more common in the fall and winter, but anyone can come down with a coronavirus infection at any time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptoms of COVID-19? | The main symptoms include:
• Fever
• Coughing
• Shortness of breath
• Trouble breathing
• Fatigue
• Chills, sometimes with shaking
• Body aches
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Congestion/runny nose
• Loss of smell or taste
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
The virus can lead topneumonia, respiratory failure, heart problems,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of the New Coronavirus? | Researchers aren't sure what caused it, and investigations as to its origin are ongoing. There's more than one type of coronavirus. They're common in people and in animals including bats, camels, cats, and cattle. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is similar to MERS and SARS. They all came from bats. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus Risk Factors? | Anyone can get COVID-19, and most infections are mild. The older you are, the higher your risk of severe illness.
You also a have higher chance of serious illness if you have one of these health conditions:
• Chronic kidney disease
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• A weakened immune system because of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus Transmission? | How does COVID-19 spread?
COVID-19 mainlyspreads from person to person. People release respiratory fluids during exhalation (e.g., quiet breathing, speaking, singing, exercise, coughing, sneezing) in the form of droplets across a spectrum of sizes. These droplets carry viruses and transmit infection. The largest dropl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus Diagnosis? | Call your doctor or local health department if you think you've been exposed and have symptoms like:
• Fever of 100 F or higher
• Cough
• Trouble breathing
Home testing has advanced considerably since the beginning of the pandemic and you can readily test yourself.Otherwise, testing facilities are readily available... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus Prevention? | Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a key part of prevention. But you should also take these steps:
• Cover your nose and mouth in public.If you have COVID-19, you can spread it even if you don't feel sick. Wear a mask to protect others. This isn't a replacement for social distancing. You still need to keep a 6-foo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus Vaccine? | The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older be vaccinated. There are fourvaccines, which have been granted FDA approval; Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna, Novavax, and Johnson & Johnson. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus Treatment? | There's no specific treatment for COVID-19. People who get a mild case need care to ease their symptoms, like rest, fluids, and fever control. Take over-the-counter medicine for a sore throat, body aches, and fever. But don't giveaspirinto children or teens younger than 19.
You might have heard that you shouldn't take... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus (COVID-19) COVID-19 Outlook? | Every case is different. You may have mild flu-like symptoms for a few days after exposure, then get better. But some cases can be severe or fatal.
Symptoms can also linger for weeks, even if they're mild.
More than a third of people older than 18 who have signs of the virus aren't totally recovered 2 or 3 weeks late... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Past Coronaviruses? | Are coronaviruses new?
Coronaviruses were first identified in the 1960s. Almost everyone gets a coronavirus infection at least once in their life, most likely as a young child. In the United States, regular coronaviruses are more common in the fall and winter, but anyone can come down with a coronavirus infection at a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What’s the Connection Between Coronavirus and Asthma? | COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by acoronavirus. That means it can affect yourlungs, throat, and nose. For people who haveasthma, infection with the virus could lead to anasthma attack,pneumonia, or other seriouslung disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Signs and Symptoms of Coronavirus and Asthma? | Common COVID-19 symptoms include:
• Fever
• Fatigue
• A drycough
• Loss of appetite
• Body aches
• Shortness of breath
• Headache
• Loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Asthma How to Prepare? | Getting vaccinated can help prevent infection.
Keep taking your asthma medicine.Stay homeas much as possible. That lowers your chance of coming into contact with the virus. It’s a good idea to have a 30-day supply of food, nonprescriptiondrugs, and other household goods on hand. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Preventing Complications of Coronavirus and Asthma? | To prevent complications of coronavirus and asthma:
• Wash your handsoften for at least 20 seconds.That includes your knuckles, thumbs, fingernails, and wrists. If you don’t have soap andwater, use an alcohol-basedhandsanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Wash your handsafter you:Go out in publicTouch a new surfaceB... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Treating Asthma During Coronavirus? | Corticosteroid drugs can slow yourimmune system. But experts say the benefits outweigh any risks for people who have asthma. The most important thing is to keep control of your condition. Keep taking your medicine. Never stop or change medications without talking to your doctor first.
Rescue drugs likebronchodilatorsd... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus and Kids With Asthma? | Children who have asthma may be more likely to have moresevere symptomsof any respiratory infection, including COVID-19.
Keep your child at home, have them wear masks (if they are over the age of 2) in public, and limit their contact with other people. Remind them to wash their hands often. Help them keep toys and ele... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus and High Blood Pressure: What’s the Link? | If you havehigh blood pressure, also called hypertension, it's a good idea to take extra care to protect yourself from COVID-19.Having uncontrolled high blood pressure puts you at a greater risk for complications from COVID-19. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19) and High Blood Pressure: What's the Link? | Why people with high blood pressure may be at higher risk forserious illness with COVID-19is not yet understood. One possibility could be in the relationship between hypertension and the immune system. Long-term health conditions and aging weaken your immune system so it's less able to fight off the virus. Almost two-... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19) and High Blood Pressure: What Should You Do? | Everyone needs to take precautions to prevent coronavirus. People with high blood pressure and other health conditions need to be extra careful. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are High Blood Pressure Risks? | High blood pressure was the common denominator among those hospitalized for COVID. Having hypertension can almost double the risk of severe COVID illness or death.Other things that can increase your risk of complications or severe illness from COVID include cancer, diabetes, and lung disease.
It has also been shown th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How Coronavirus Affects People With High Blood Pressure? | Whilepneumoniais the most common complication of the virus, it can also damage the cardiovascular system.
High blood pressure damages arteries and reduces the flow of blood to your heart. That means your heart has to work harder to pump enough blood. Over time, this extra work can weaken your heart to the point where ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does pregnancy make me more likely to have a severe case of COVID-19? | Yes. While in general, your overall risk of getting seriously ill is low, your chances of getting severely ill from COVID-19 are higher while you're pregnant. You are also at risk for about 42 days afterward giving birth. Pregnant people who have COVID-19 with symptoms are more likely than non-pregnant people who have ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pregnancy: What should I do if I have symptoms of COVID-19 or if I come into contact with someone who has the virus? | If you're exposed to the virus, call your doctor and let them know what happened. They'll probably tell you to watch for signs of illness such as afeveror acough. If you get these symptoms, call your doctor about getting tested for COVID. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pregnancy: How do I keep myself and my baby as safe as possible? | You can keep safe by getting vaccinated. Experts say the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine outweigh any known or potential risks of the vaccine during pregnancy. The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech), is safe before and during pregnancy. Both vaccines show no increased risk for complications like misca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | If I get the coronavirus before I deliver, can it hurt my baby? | There's no evidence that the virus itself can lead to birth defects,miscarriage, or any other problems. But a fever in early pregnancy, from COVID-19 or any other cause, can raise the chances of birth defects. And severelungillnesses late in your pregnancy can make you more likely to deliver yourbabyprematurely. Some b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | during pregnancy or delivery? | Some newborns have tested positive for COVID-19. But that doesn't necessarily mean they picked it up from their mothers in the womb. The most common way to get COVID-19 is through respiratory droplets that a sick person coughs or sneezes. Experts believe it's more likely that infected babies picked it up through drople... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pregnancy: my baby? | Evidence suggests that the coronavirus is not spread throughbreastmilk. That doesn't mean you can't pass on the virus through coughing orsneezingwhile nursing. The safest option may be to pump and have someone who isn't infected feed your baby. If you really want to nurse your baby yourself,wash your handsbeforebreastf... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pregnancy: Should I take any extra steps to protect myself besides the ones the CDC and state and local government recommend for everyone? | There's no evidence that pregnancy makes you any more likely to get coronavirus. Still, it's a serious threat to everyone. You should take all the recommended steps to avoiding getting sick. Those include washing your hands often. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | If I have the coronavirus, will my delivery still go as planned? | There's no evidence that women with COVID-19 shouldn't deliver vaginally. But delivery might be different from what you expected. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are COVID-19 and Pregnancy? | Does pregnancy make me more likely to have a severe case of COVID-19?
Yes. While in general, your overall risk of getting seriously ill is low, your chances of getting severely ill from COVID-19 are higher while you're pregnant. You are also at risk for about 42 days afterward giving birth. Pregnant people who have CO... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pregnancy Protecting Your Baby? | How do I keep myself and my baby as safe as possible?
You can keep safe by getting vaccinated. Experts say the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine outweigh any known or potential risks of the vaccine during pregnancy. The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech), is safe before and during pregnancy. Both vacci... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus Prevention While Pregnant? | Should I take any extra steps to protect myself besides the ones the CDC and state and local government recommend for everyone?
There's no evidence that pregnancy makes you any more likely to get coronavirus. Still, it's a serious threat to everyone. You should take all the recommended steps to avoiding getting sick. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pregnancy What to Expect With Delivery? | If I have the coronavirus, will my delivery still go as planned?
There's no evidence that women with COVID-19 shouldn't deliver vaginally. But delivery might be different from what you expected. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What’s My Child’s Risk of Getting the Coronavirus? | Children can get thecoronavirusthat causes COVID-19, but their symptoms tend to be milder than adults’ symptoms, and in many cases, they may have no symptoms at all. Their risk of getting COVID-19 is about the same asthat ofadults.The risk can be drastically reduced if your child receives the COVID-19 vaccine. | local_scraped |
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