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How to diagnose Obesity? | Overweight and Obesity (Diagnosis): Your doctor may diagnose overweight and obesity based on your medical history, physical exams that confirm you have a high body mass index (BMI) and possibly a high waist circumference, and tests to rule out other medical conditions. Confirming a high body mass index (BMI) To diagnos... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Alcohol Use Disorder? | How to diagnose Alcohol use disorder?: Your health care provider will: - Examine you - Ask about your medical and family history - Ask about your alcohol use, and if you have any of the symptoms listed above Your provider may order tests to check for health problems that are common in people who use alcohol. These test... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Alcohol Use Disorder? | Alcohol use disorder (Causes): Genetic, psychological, social and environmental factors can impact how drinking alcohol affects your body and behavior. Theories suggest that for certain people drinking has a different and stronger impact that can lead to alcohol use disorder. Over time, drinking too much alcohol may ch... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Alcohol Use Disorder? | Alcohol use disorder (Risk factors): Risk factors for alcohol use disorder include: - Steady drinking over time. Drinking too much on a regular basis for an extended period or binge drinking on a regular basis can lead to alcohol-related problems or alcohol use disorder. - Age. People who begin drinking at an early age... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Alcohol Use Disorder? | How to diagnose Alcohol use disorder?: Your health care provider will: - Examine you - Ask about your medical and family history - Ask about your alcohol use, and if you have any of the symptoms listed above Your provider may order tests to check for health problems that are common in people who use alcohol. These test... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder? | Alcohol use disorder (Symptoms): Alcohol use disorder can be mild, moderate or severe, based on the number of symptoms you experience. Signs and symptoms may include: - Being unable to limit the amount of alcohol you drink - Wanting to cut down on how much you drink or making unsuccessful attempts to do so - Spending a... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder? | Alcohol use disorder (Causes): Genetic, psychological, social and environmental factors can impact how drinking alcohol affects your body and behavior. Theories suggest that for certain people drinking has a different and stronger impact that can lead to alcohol use disorder. Over time, drinking too much alcohol may ch... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder? | Alcohol use disorder (Alternative medicine): Avoid replacing conventional medical treatment or psychotherapy with alternative medicine. But if used in addition to your treatment plan when recovering from alcohol use disorder, these techniques may be helpful: - Yoga. Yoga's series of postures and controlled breathing ex... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Alcohol Use Disorder? | What are the treatments for Alcohol use disorder?: Many people with an alcohol problem need to completely stop using alcohol. This is called abstinence. Having strong social and family support can help make it easier to quit drinking. Some people are able to just cut back on their drinking. So even if you do not give u... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Alcohol Use Disorder? | Alcohol use disorder (Treatment): Treatment for alcohol use disorder can vary, depending on your needs. Treatment may involve a brief intervention, individual or group counseling, an outpatient program, or a residential inpatient stay. Working to stop the use of alcohol to improve quality of life is the main treatment ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Alcohol Use Disorder? | Alcohol use disorder (Alternative medicine): Avoid replacing conventional medical treatment or psychotherapy with alternative medicine. But if used in addition to your treatment plan when recovering from alcohol use disorder, these techniques may be helpful: - Yoga. Yoga's series of postures and controlled breathing ex... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Alcohol Use Disorder? | How to diagnose Alcohol use disorder?: Your health care provider will: - Examine you - Ask about your medical and family history - Ask about your alcohol use, and if you have any of the symptoms listed above Your provider may order tests to check for health problems that are common in people who use alcohol. These test... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Alcohol Use Disorder? | Alcohol use disorder (Diagnosis): You're likely to start by seeing your primary care doctor. If your doctor suspects you have a problem with alcohol, he or she may refer you to a mental health provider. To assess your problem with alcohol, your health care provider will likely: - Ask you several questions related to yo... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Alcohol Use Disorder? | Alcohol use disorder (Causes): Genetic, psychological, social and environmental factors can impact how drinking alcohol affects your body and behavior. Theories suggest that for certain people drinking has a different and stronger impact that can lead to alcohol use disorder. Over time, drinking too much alcohol may ch... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Parkinson's Disease? | Parkinson disease - discharge (Resources): The American Parkinson Disease Association -- www.apdaparkinson.org The National Parkinson Foundation -- www.parkinson.org. If your symptoms worsen or feel concerning, seek help from a healthcare professional. | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Parkinson's Disease? | Parkinson disease - discharge (Other Care): Having Parkinson disease may make you feel sad or depressed at times. Talk to friends or family about this. Ask your doctor about seeing a professional to help you with these feelings. Keep up to date with your vaccinations. Get a flu shot every year. Ask your doctor if you n... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Parkinson's Disease? | Parkinson disease - resources (Summary): The following organizations are good resources for information on Parkinson disease: - The Michael J. Fox Foundation -- www.michaeljfox.org - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -- www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Parkinsons-Disease-Information-Page ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease? | Parkinson disease (Symptoms): A number of disorders can cause symptoms similar to those of Parkinson disease. People with symptoms that resemble Parkinson disease but that result from other causes are sometimes said to have parkinsonism. Some of these disorders are listed below. [1] Postencephalitic parkinsonism Drug-i... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease? | Parkinson disease - discharge (Resources): The American Parkinson Disease Association -- www.apdaparkinson.org The National Parkinson Foundation -- www.parkinson.org. If your symptoms worsen or feel concerning, seek help from a healthcare professional. | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease? | Parkinson disease - resources (Summary): The following organizations are good resources for information on Parkinson disease: - The Michael J. Fox Foundation -- www.michaeljfox.org - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -- www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Parkinsons-Disease-Information-Page ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Parkinson's Disease? | Parkinson disease (Treatment): There is no cure for Parkinson disease, but treatment can help control your symptoms. MEDICINE Your provider will prescribe medicines to help control your shaking and movement symptoms. At certain times during the day, the medicine may wear off and symptoms can return. If this happens, yo... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Parkinson's Disease? | Parkinson disease type 3 (Treatment): FDA-Approved Treatments The medication(s) listed below have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as orphan products for treatment of this condition. Learn more orphan products. National Library of Medicine Drug Information Portal Medline Plus Health Information. ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Parkinson's Disease? | Parkinson disease - discharge (Resources): The American Parkinson Disease Association -- www.apdaparkinson.org The National Parkinson Foundation -- www.parkinson.org. If your symptoms worsen or feel concerning, seek help from a healthcare professional. | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Parkinson's Disease? | How to diagnose Parkinson disease?: Your health care provider may be able to diagnose Parkinson disease based on your symptoms and a physical exam. But the symptoms can be hard to pin down, particularly in older adults. Symptoms are easier to recognize as the illness gets worse. The examination may show: - Difficulty s... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Parkinson's Disease? | Parkinson disease (Diagnosis): There are currently no blood or laboratory tests that have been proven to help diagnose sporadic cases of Parkinson disease. The diagnosis is generally made after careful evaluation of medical history, current symptoms, and exclusion of other conditions. [1] The clinical findings of tremo... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Parkinson's Disease? | Parkinson disease - discharge (Resources): The American Parkinson Disease Association -- www.apdaparkinson.org The National Parkinson Foundation -- www.parkinson.org. If your symptoms worsen or feel concerning, seek help from a healthcare professional. | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Epilepsy? | What is Epilepsy?: Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes people to have recurring seizures. The seizures happen when clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain send out the wrong signals. People may have strange sensations and emotions or behave strangely. They may have violent muscle spasms or lose conscious... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Epilepsy? | Epilepsy: The epilepsies are a spectrum of brain disorders ranging from severe, life-threatening and disabling, to ones that are much more benign. In epilepsy, the normal pattern of neuronal activity becomes disturbed, causing strange sensations, emotions, and behavior or sometimes convulsions, muscle spasms, and loss ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Epilepsy? | Epilepsy (Overview): Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness. Anyone can develop epilepsy. Epilepsy affects both males and females of all races, ethnic backgrounds ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Epilepsy? | What is Epilepsy?: The epilepsies are a spectrum of brain disorders ranging from severe, life-threatening and disabling, to ones that are much more benign. In epilepsy, the normal pattern of neuronal activity becomes disturbed, causing strange sensations, emotions, and behavior or sometimes convulsions, muscle spasms, ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Epilepsy? | Epilepsy - children (Prevention): There is no known way to prevent epilepsy. Proper diet and sleep may decrease the chances of seizures in children with epilepsy. Reduce the risk of head injury during risky activities. This can decrease the likelihood of a brain injury that leads to seizures and epilepsy. If your sympt... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Epilepsy? | What are the symptoms of Epilepsy - overview?: Symptoms vary from person to person. Some people may have simple staring spells. Others have violent shaking and loss of alertness. The type of seizure depends on the part of the brain that is affected. Most of the time, the seizure is similar to the one before it. Some pe... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Epilepsy? | Epilepsy (Symptoms): Because epilepsy is caused by abnormal activity in the brain, seizures can affect any process your brain coordinates. Seizure signs and symptoms may include: - Temporary confusion - A staring spell - Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs - Loss of consciousness or awareness - Psychi... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Epilepsy? | Epilepsy - children (Symptoms): Symptoms vary from child to child. Some children may simply stare. Others may shake violently and lose alertness. The movements or symptoms of a seizure may depend on the part of the brain that is affected. Your child's health care provider can tell you more about the specific type of se... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Epilepsy? | Epilepsy (Treatment): Once epilepsy is diagnosed, it is important to begin treatment as soon as possible. For about 70 percent of those diagnosed with epilepsy, seizures can be controlled with modern medicines and surgical techniques. Some drugs are more effective for specific types of seizures. An individual with seiz... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Epilepsy? | Epilepsy (Summary): Summary Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes people to have recurring seizures. The seizures happen when clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain send out the wrong signals. People may have strange sensations and emotions or behave strangely. They may have violent muscle spasms or lose ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Epilepsy? | Epilepsy - overview (Exams and Tests): The doctor will perform a physical exam. This will include a detailed look at the brain and nervous system. An EEG (electroencephalogram) will be done to check the electrical activity in the brain. People with epilepsy often have abnormal electrical activity seen on this test. In ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Epilepsy? | Epilepsy (Diagnosis): To diagnose your condition, your doctor will review your symptoms and medical history. Your doctor may order several tests to diagnose epilepsy and determine the cause of seizures. Your evaluation may include: - A neurological exam. Your doctor may test your behavior, motor abilities, mental funct... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Epilepsy? | Epilepsy - children (Exams and Tests): The provider will: - Ask about your child's medical and family history in detail - Ask about the seizure episode - Do a physical exam of your child, including a detailed look at the brain and nervous system The provider will order an EEG (electroencephalogram) to check the electri... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Anemia? | What is Anemia?: Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells provide oxygen to body tissues. Different types of anemia include: - Anemia due to B12 deficiency - Anemia due to folate deficiency - Anemia due to iron deficiency - Anemia of chronic disease - Hemolyt... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Anemia? | What is Anemia?: Espaol Anemia (uh-NEE-me-uh) is a condition in which your blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells. Anemia also can occur if your red blood cells don't contain enough hemoglobin (HEE-muh-glow-bin). Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color. This protein helps red ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Anemia? | What causes Anemia?: Although many parts of the body help make red blood cells, most of the work is done in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft tissue in the center of bones that helps form all blood cells. Healthy red blood cells last between 90 and 120 days. Parts of your body then remove old blood cells. A horm... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Anemia? | What causes Anemia?: The three main causes of anemia are: Blood loss Lack of red blood cell production High rates of red blood cell destruction For some people, the condition is caused by more than one of these factors. Blood Loss Blood loss is the most common cause of anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia. Blood l... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Anemia? | Fanconi anemia (Causes): Fanconi anemia is due to an abnormal gene that damages cells, which keeps them from repairing damaged DNA. To inherit Fanconi anemia, a person must get 1 copy of the abnormal gene from each parent. The condition is most often diagnosed in children between 2 and 15 years old. If your symptoms wo... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Anemia? | What are the symptoms of Anemia?: You may have no symptoms if the anemia is mild or if the problem develops slowly. Symptoms that may occur first include: - Feeling grumpy - Feeling weak or tired more often than usual, or with exercise - Headaches - Problems concentrating or thinking If the anemia gets worse, symptoms ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Anemia? | Anemia (Signs and Symptoms): The most common symptom of anemia is fatigue (feeling tired or weak). If you have anemia, you may find it hard to find the energy to do normal activities. Other signs and symptoms of anemia include: Shortness of breath Dizziness Headache Coldness in the hands and feet Pale skin Chest pain T... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Anemia? | Aplastic anemia (Symptoms): The symptoms of aplastic anemia vary depending on how severe it is and how low blood counts are. Signs and symptoms may include: [2] [3] [4] Low numbers of red blood cells (anemia): May cause paleness (pallor), headache, palpitations, rapid heart rate Low numbers of platelets ( thrombocytope... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Anemia? | What are the treatments for Anemia?: Treatment should be directed at the cause of the anemia, and may include: - Blood transfusions - Corticosteroids or other medicines that suppress the immune system - Erythropoietin, a medicine that helps your bone marrow make more blood cells - Supplements of iron, vitamin B12, foli... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Anemia? | Anemia (Treatment): Anemia treatment depends on the cause. - Iron deficiency anemia. Treatment for this form of anemia usually involves taking iron supplements and making changes to your diet. If the underlying cause of iron deficiency is loss of blood - other than from menstruation - the source of the bleeding must be... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Anemia? | How to diagnose Anemia?: The doctor will perform a physical examination, and may find: - A heart murmur - Low blood pressure, especially when you stand up - Pale skin - Rapid heart rate Some types of anemia may cause other findings on a physical exam. Blood tests used to diagnose some common types of anemia may include... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Anemia? | Anemia (Diagnosis): To diagnose anemia, your doctor may ask you about your medical and family history, perform a physical exam, and run the following tests: - Complete blood count (CBC). A CBC is used to count the number of blood cells in a sample of your blood. For anemia your doctor will be interested in the levels o... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Anemia? | How to diagnose Anemia?: Your doctor will diagnose anemia based on your medical and family histories, a physical exam, and results from tests and procedures. Because anemia doesn't always cause symptoms, your doctor may find out you have it while checking for another condition. Medical and Family Histories Your doctor ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Sickle Cell Anemia? | How to diagnose Sickle cell anemia?: Tests commonly done diagnose and monitor patients with sickle cell anemia include: - Bilirubin - Blood oxygen saturation - Complete blood count (CBC) - Hemoglobin electrophoresis - Serum creatinine - Serum potassium - Sickle cell test. If your symptoms worsen or feel concerning, see... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Sickle Cell Anemia? | Sickle cell anemia (Causes): Sickle cell anemia is caused by a mutation in the gene that tells your body to make the red, iron-rich compound that gives blood its red color (hemoglobin). Hemoglobin allows red blood cells to carry oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body. In sickle cell anemia, the abnormal hemog... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Sickle Cell Anemia? | How to diagnose Sickle cell anemia?: Tests commonly done diagnose and monitor patients with sickle cell anemia include: - Bilirubin - Blood oxygen saturation - Complete blood count (CBC) - Hemoglobin electrophoresis - Serum creatinine - Serum potassium - Sickle cell test. If your symptoms worsen or feel concerning, see... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Sickle Cell Anemia? | What are the symptoms of Sickle cell anemia?: Symptoms usually do not occur until after the age of 4 months. Almost all people with sickle cell anemia have painful episodes called crises. These can last from hours to days. Crises can cause pain in the lower back, leg, joints, and chest. Some people have one episode eve... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Sickle Cell Anemia? | Sickle cell anemia (Symptoms): Signs and symptoms of sickle cell anemia, which vary from person to person and change over time, include: - Anemia. Sickle cells break apart easily and die, leaving you without enough red blood cells. Red blood cells usually live for about 120 days before they need to be replaced. But sic... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Sickle Cell Anemia? | Sickle cell anemia - resources (Summary): The following organizations are good resources for information on sickle cell anemia: - American Sickle Cell Anemia Association -- www.ascaa.org - US National Library of Medicine -- ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/sickle-cell-disease - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -- www... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Sickle Cell Anemia? | What are the treatments for Sickle cell anemia?: The goal of treatment is to manage and control symptoms, and to limit the number of crises. People with sickle cell disease need ongoing treatment, even when not having a crisis. People with this condition should take folic acid supplements. Folic acid helps make newred ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Sickle Cell Anemia? | Sickle cell anemia (Diagnosis): A blood test can check for hemoglobin S - the defective form of hemoglobin that underlies sickle cell anemia. In the United States, this blood test is part of routine newborn screening done at the hospital. But older children and adults can be tested, too. In adults, a blood sample is dr... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Sickle Cell Anemia? | How to diagnose Sickle cell anemia?: Tests commonly done diagnose and monitor patients with sickle cell anemia include: - Bilirubin - Blood oxygen saturation - Complete blood count (CBC) - Hemoglobin electrophoresis - Serum creatinine - Serum potassium - Sickle cell test. If your symptoms worsen or feel concerning, see... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Gonorrhea? | Gonorrhea (More About Gonorrhea): Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. It is most common in young adults. The bacteria that cause gonorrhea can infect the genital tract, mouth, or anus. You can get gonorrhea during vaginal, oral, or anal sex with an infected partner. A pregnant woman can pass it to her baby dur... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Gonorrhea? | Gonorrhea: Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is usually spread by having vaginal, oral, or anal sex. In 2014, gonorrhea affected more than 162,000 women in the United States.1 Antibiotics can treat gonorrhea. If left untreated, it can cause serious health problems, including problems getting pregn... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Gonorrhea? | Gonorrhea: Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that can infect both men and women. Caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium, gonorrhea can cause infections in the genitals, rectum and throat. Although treatable, drug-resistant forms of gonorrhea are increasing. If left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to pelv... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Gonorrhea? | Gonorrhea: Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is usually spread by having vaginal, oral, or anal sex. In 2014, gonorrhea affected more than 162,000 women in the United States.1 Antibiotics can treat gonorrhea. If left untreated, it can cause serious health problems, including problems getting pregn... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Gonorrhea? | Gonorrhea: Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that can infect both men and women. Caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium, gonorrhea can cause infections in the genitals, rectum and throat. Although treatable, drug-resistant forms of gonorrhea are increasing. If left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to pelv... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Gonorrhea? | What are the symptoms of Gonorrhea?: Symptoms of gonorrhea most often appear 2 to 5 days after infection. However, it may take up to a month for symptoms to appear in men. Some people do not have symptoms. They may not know that they have caught the infection, so do not seek treatment. This increases the risk of compli... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Gonorrhea? | Gonorrhea (Symptoms): In many cases, gonorrhea infection causes no symptoms. When symptoms do appear, gonorrhea infection can affect multiple sites in your body, but it commonly appears in the genital tract. Gonorrhea affecting the genital tract Signs and symptoms of gonorrhea infection in men include: - Painful urinat... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Gonorrhea? | Gonorrhea (More About Gonorrhea): Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. It is most common in young adults. The bacteria that cause gonorrhea can infect the genital tract, mouth, or anus. You can get gonorrhea during vaginal, oral, or anal sex with an infected partner. A pregnant woman can pass it to her baby dur... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Gonorrhea? | Gonorrhea (Treatment): Gonorrhea treatment in adults Adults with gonorrhea are treated with antibiotics. Due to emerging strains of drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that uncomplicated gonorrhea be treated only with the antibiotic ceftriaxone - given as an i... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Gonorrhea? | What are the treatments for Gonorrhea?: A number of different antibiotics may be used for treating this type of infection. - You may receive one large dose of oral antibiotics or take a smaller dose for seven days. - You may be given an antibiotic injection or shot, and then perhaps be sent home with antibiotic pills. ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Gonorrhea? | How to diagnose Gonorrhea?: Gonorrhea can be quickly detected by looking at a sample of discharge or tissue under the microscope. This is called a gram stain. This method is fast, but it is not the most certain. Gonorrhea is most accurately detected with DNA tests. DNA tests are useful for screening. The ligase chain r... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Gonorrhea? | Gonorrhea (Diagnosis): To determine whether the gonorrhea bacterium is present in your body, your doctor will analyze a sample of cells. Samples can be collected by: - Urine test. This may help identify bacteria in your urethra. - Swab of affected area. A swab of your throat, urethra, vagina or rectum may collect bacte... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is HIV/AIDS? | HIV/AIDS (What Is HIV? What Is AIDS?): HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that damages and weakens the body's immune system-the system your body uses to fight off infection and disease. Having HIV puts a person in danger of experiencing other life-threatening infections and certain cancers.When the body cann... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is HIV/AIDS? | HIV/AIDS: HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). HIV attacks the immune system by destroying CD4 positive (CD4+) T cells, a type of white blood cell that is vital to fighting off infection. The destruction of these cells leaves people living with HIV vu... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes HIV/AIDS? | What causes HIV/AIDS?: The virus is spread (transmitted) person-to-person in any of the following ways: - Through sexual contact - Through blood -- by blood transfusions (now extremely rare in the U.S.) or more often by needle sharing - From mother to child -- a pregnant woman can spread the virus to her fetus through ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes HIV/AIDS? | HIV/AIDS (Overview): HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). HIV attacks the immune system by destroying CD4 positive (CD4+) T cells, a type of white blood cell that is vital to fighting off infection. The destruction of these cells leaves people living ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes HIV/AIDS? | HIV/AIDS (Overview): Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune system, HIV interferes with your body's ability to fight the organisms that cause disease. HIV is a sexually transmitted infection... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of HIV/AIDS? | HIV/AIDS (What Are the Symptoms of HIV?): Many people do not notice symptoms when they first acquire HIV. It can take as little as a few weeks for minor, flu-like symptoms to show up, or more than 10 years for more serious symptoms to appear, or any time in between. Signs of early HIV infection include flu-like symptom... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of HIV/AIDS? | HIV/AIDS (Symptoms): The symptoms of HIV and AIDS vary, depending on the phase of infection. Primary infection (Acute HIV) Most people infected by HIV develop a flu-like illness within a month or two after the virus enters the body. This illness, known as primary or acute HIV infection, may last for a few weeks. Possib... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of HIV/AIDS? | HIV/AIDS (Overview): HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). HIV attacks the immune system by destroying CD4 positive (CD4+) T cells, a type of white blood cell that is vital to fighting off infection. The destruction of these cells leaves people living ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of HIV/AIDS? | HIV/AIDS (Treatment): There's no cure for HIV/AIDS, but many different drugs are available to control the virus. Such treatment is called antiretroviral therapy, or ART. Each class of drug blocks the virus in different ways. ART is now recommended for everyone, regardless of CD4 T cell counts. It's recommended to combi... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of HIV/AIDS? | HIV/AIDS (Finding a Cure): NIAID is exploring therapies that suppress the amount of HIV to such low levels that an HIV-infected person would no longer need treatment because his or her immune system could keep the remaining virus in check, creating in essence a “functional cure.”. If your symptoms worsen or feel concer... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of HIV/AIDS? | HIV/AIDS (Treatment): One of NIAID’s greatest success stories is that its research led to the development of numerous antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV/AIDS, turning what was once a uniformly fatal disease into a manageable chronic condition for many. NIAID is working to find new and more effective therapeutic products... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose HIV/AIDS? | HIV/AIDS (Diagnosis): HIV is most commonly diagnosed by testing your blood or saliva for antibodies to the virus. Unfortunately, it takes time for your body to develop these antibodies - usually up to 12 weeks. A quicker test checks for HIV antigen, a protein produced by the virus immediately after infection. It can co... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose HIV/AIDS? | How to diagnose HIV/AIDS?: DIAGNOSTIC TESTS These are tests that are done to check if you've been infected with the virus. In general, testing is a 2-step process: - Screening test -- There are several kinds of tests. Some are blood tests, others are mouth fluid tests. They check for antibodies to the HIV virus, HIV an... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Ectopic Pregnancy? | Ectopic pregnancy: An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the womb (uterus). It is life-threatening to the mother. In most pregnancies, the fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tube to the womb (uterus). If the movement of the egg is blocked or slowed through the tubes, it can lead to an ectopi... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Ectopic Pregnancy? | How to diagnose Ectopic pregnancy?: The health care provider will do a pelvic exam. The exam may show tenderness in the pelvic area. A pregnancy test and vaginal ultrasound will be done. HCG is a hormone normally produced during pregnancy. Checking the blood level of this hormone (quantitative HCG blood test) can diagn... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Ectopic Pregnancy? | Ectopic pregnancy: An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the womb (uterus). It is life-threatening to the mother. In most pregnancies, the fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tube to the womb (uterus). If the movement of the egg is blocked or slowed through the tubes, it can lead to an ectopi... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Ectopic Pregnancy? | How to diagnose Ectopic pregnancy?: The health care provider will do a pelvic exam. The exam may show tenderness in the pelvic area. A pregnancy test and vaginal ultrasound will be done. HCG is a hormone normally produced during pregnancy. Checking the blood level of this hormone (quantitative HCG blood test) can diagn... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy? | What are the symptoms of Ectopic pregnancy?: You may have early pregnancy symptoms, such as breast tenderness or nausea. Other symptoms may include: - Abnormal vaginal bleeding - Low back pain - Mild cramping on one side of the pelvis - No periods - Pain in the lower belly or pelvic area If the area around the abnormal... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy? | Ectopic pregnancy (Symptoms): At first, an ectopic pregnancy might not cause any signs or symptoms. In other cases, early signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy might be the same as those of any pregnancy - a missed period, breast tenderness and nausea. If you take a pregnancy test, the result will be positive. Sti... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy? | Ectopic pregnancy: An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the womb (uterus). It is life-threatening to the mother. In most pregnancies, the fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tube to the womb (uterus). If the movement of the egg is blocked or slowed through the tubes, it can lead to an ectopi... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Ectopic Pregnancy? | Ectopic pregnancy (Treatment): A fertilized egg can't develop normally outside the uterus. To prevent life-threatening complications, the ectopic tissue needs to be removed. If the ectopic pregnancy is detected early, an injection of the drug methotrexate is sometimes used to stop cell growth and dissolve existing cell... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Ectopic Pregnancy? | What are the treatments for Ectopic pregnancy?: Ectopic pregnancy is life-threatening. The pregnancy cannot continue to birth (term). The developing cells must be removed to save the mother's life. You will need emergency medical help if the area of the ectopic pregnancy breaks open (ruptures). Rupture can lead to blee... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Ectopic Pregnancy? | Ectopic pregnancy: An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the womb (uterus). It is life-threatening to the mother. In most pregnancies, the fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tube to the womb (uterus). If the movement of the egg is blocked or slowed through the tubes, it can lead to an ectopi... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Ectopic Pregnancy? | How to diagnose Ectopic pregnancy?: The health care provider will do a pelvic exam. The exam may show tenderness in the pelvic area. A pregnancy test and vaginal ultrasound will be done. HCG is a hormone normally produced during pregnancy. Checking the blood level of this hormone (quantitative HCG blood test) can diagn... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Ectopic Pregnancy? | Ectopic pregnancy (Diagnosis): If your doctor suspects an ectopic pregnancy, he or she might do a pelvic exam to check for pain, tenderness, or a mass in the fallopian tube or ovary. A physical exam alone usually isn't enough to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, however. The diagnosis is typically confirmed with blood tes... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Ectopic Pregnancy? | Ectopic pregnancy: An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the womb (uterus). It is life-threatening to the mother. In most pregnancies, the fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tube to the womb (uterus). If the movement of the egg is blocked or slowed through the tubes, it can lead to an ectopi... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Appendicitis? | Appendicitis: Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the large intestine. Appendicitis is a very common cause of emergency surgery. The problem most often occurs when the appendix becomes blocked by feces, a foreign object, or rarely, a tumor. The symptoms of appendiciti... | mediqa_qa | safe |
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