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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Abdominal aortic aneurysm? | An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged area in the lower part of the body's main artery, called the aorta. The aorta goes from the heart through the center of the chest and belly area, called the abdomen.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm that ruptures can cause life-threatening bleeding.
Treatment depends on how big... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Abdominal aortic aneurysm? | Abdominal aortic aneurysms often grow slowly. You might not notice any symptoms. This makes them hard to find. Many start small and stay small. Others get bigger over time, sometimes quickly. Some aneurysms never rupture.
If you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm that's getting bigger, symptoms might include:
• Deep, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Abdominal aortic aneurysm? | An aneurysm can grow in any part of the aorta. Most aortic aneurysms happen in the part of the aorta that's in the belly area, called the abdomen.
Things that can cause an abdominal aortic aneurysm include:
• Hardening of the arteries, called atherosclerosis.Atherosclerosis occurs when fat and other substances build ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Abdominal aortic aneurysm? | Abdominal aortic aneurysm risk factors include:
• Tobacco use.Smoking is the strongest risk factor for aortic aneurysms. Smoking weakens the walls of blood vessels, including the aorta. This raises the risk of aortic aneurysm and aneurysm rupture. The longer and more you use tobacco, the greater the chances are of dev... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Abdominal aortic aneurysm? | Possible complications of abdominal aortic aneurysms include:
• Tears in one or more of the layers of the wall of the aorta, called an aortic dissection.
• Rupture of the aneurysm.
A rupture can cause life-threatening bleeding inside the body. In general, the larger the aneurysm and the faster it grows, the greater ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Abdominal aortic aneurysm? | To prevent an abdominal aortic aneurysm or to keep one from worsening, take these steps:
• Don't smoke or use tobacco products.If you smoke or chew tobacco, quit. Also avoid secondhand smoke. If you need help quitting, talk to your healthcare team about strategies that may help.
• Eat a healthy diet.Choose a variety ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Absence seizure? | Absence seizures involve brief, sudden lapses of consciousness. They're more common in children than in adults.
A person having an absence seizure may stare blankly into space for a few seconds. Then the person typically returns quickly to being alert. This type of seizure usually doesn't lead to physical injury. But ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Absence seizure? | A simple absence seizure causes a vacant stare, which may be mistaken for a brief lapse in attention. The seizure lasts about 10 seconds, though it may last as long as 30 seconds. There's no confusion, headache or drowsiness after the seizure.
Symptoms of absence seizures include:
• A sudden stop in activity without ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Absence seizure? | Certain factors are common to children who have absence seizures, including:
• Age.Absence seizures are more common in children between the ages of 4 and 14.
• Sex.Absence seizures are more common in females.
• Family members who have seizures.Nearly a quarter of children with absence seizures have a close relative ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Absence seizure? | While most children outgrow absence seizures, some:
• Must take antiseizure medicines throughout life.
• Eventually have full convulsions, such as generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Other complications can include:
• Trouble with learning.
• Trouble with behavior.
• Social isolation.
• Injury during the seizure. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Achalasia? | Achalasia symptoms generally appear gradually and get worse over time. Symptoms may include:
• Difficulty swallowing, called dysphagia, which may feel like food or drink is stuck in the throat.
• Swallowed food or saliva flowing back into the throat.
• Heartburn.
• Belching.
• Chest pain that comes and goes.
• Co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Achalasia? | The exact cause of achalasia is poorly understood. Researchers suspect that it may be caused by a loss of nerve cells in the esophagus. There are theories about what causes this, but viral infection or autoimmune responses are possibilities. Very rarely, achalasia may be caused by an inherited genetic disorder or infec... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Achalasia? | Risk factors for achalasia include:
• Age.Although achalasia can affect people of all ages, it's more common in people between 25 and 60 years of age.
• Certain medical conditions.The risk of achalasia is higher in people with allergic disorders, adrenal insufficiency or Allgrove syndrome, a rare autosomal recessive ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Achilles tendon rupture? | Although it's possible to have no signs or symptoms with an Achilles tendon rupture, most people have:
• The feeling of having been kicked in the calf
• Pain, possibly severe, and swelling near the heel
• An inability to bend the foot downward or "push off" the injured leg when walking
• An inability to stand on th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Achilles tendon rupture? | Your Achilles tendon helps you point your foot downward, rise on your toes and push off your foot as you walk. You rely on it virtually every time you walk and move your foot.
Rupture usually occurs in the section of the tendon situated within 2 1/2 inches (about 6 centimeters) of the point where it attaches to the he... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Achilles tendon rupture? | Factors that may increase your risk of Achilles tendon rupture include:
• Age.The peak age for Achilles tendon rupture is 30 to 40.
• Sex.Achilles tendon rupture is up to five times more likely to occur in men than in women.
• Recreational sports.Achilles tendon injuries occur more often during sports that involve r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Achilles tendon rupture? | To reduce your chance of developing Achilles tendon problems, follow these tips:
• Stretch and strengthen calf muscles.Stretch your calf until you feel a noticeable pull but not pain. Don't bounce during a stretch. Calf-strengthening exercises can also help the muscle and tendon absorb more force and prevent injury.
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the The Mayo Clinic experience and patient stories of Achilles tendon rupture? | Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care like they've never experienced. See the stories of satisfied Mayo Clinic patients. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of ACL injury? | Signs and symptoms of anACLinjury usually include:
• A loud pop or a "popping" sensation in the knee
• Severe pain and inability to continue activity
• Rapid swelling
• Loss of range of motion
• A feeling of instability or "giving way" with weight bearing | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of ACL injury? | There are a number of factors that increase your risk of anACLinjury, including:
• Being female — possibly due to differences in anatomy, muscle strength and hormonal influences
• Participating in certain sports, such as soccer, football, basketball, gymnastics and downhill skiing
• Poor conditioning
• Using faulty... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of ACL injury? | People who experience anACLinjury have a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis in the knee. Arthritis may occur even if you have surgery to reconstruct the ligament.
Multiple factors likely influence the risk of arthritis, such as the severity of the original injury, the presence of related injuries in the knee joi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of ACL injury? | Proper training and exercise can help reduce the risk ofACLinjury. A sports medicine physician, physical therapist, athletic trainer or other specialist in sports medicine can provide assessment, instruction and feedback that can help you reduce risks.
Programs to reduceACLinjury include:
• Exercises to strengthen th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the The Mayo Clinic experience and patient stories of ACL injury? | Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care like they've never experienced. See the stories of satisfied Mayo Clinic patients. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Acne? | Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.
Effective acne treatments are available, but acne can be persistent. The pimples and bumps h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Acne? | Acne signs vary depending on the severity of your condition:
• Whiteheads (closed plugged pores)
• Blackheads (open plugged pores)
• Small red, tender bumps (papules)
• Pimples (pustules), which are papules with pus at their tips
• Large, solid, painful lumps under the skin (nodules)
• Painful, pus-filled lumps u... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Acne? | People with darker skin types are more likely than are people with lighter skin to experience these acne complications:
• Scars.Pitted skin (acne scars) and thick scars (keloids) can remain long-term after acne has healed.
• Skin changes.After acne has cleared, the affected skin may be darker (hyperpigmented) or ligh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Acne? | Risk factors for acne include:
• Age.People of all ages can get acne, but it's most common in teenagers.
• Hormonal changes.Such changes are common during puberty or pregnancy.
• Family history.Genetics plays a role in acne. If both of your parents had acne, you're likely to develop it too.
• Greasy or oily substan... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Acoustic neuroma? | An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous tumor that develops on the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain. This nerve is called the vestibular nerve. Branches of the nerve directly affect balance and hearing. Pressure from an acoustic neuroma can cause hearing loss, ringing in the ear and trouble with balance... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Acoustic neuroma? | Symptoms of an acoustic neuroma often are easy to miss and may take years to develop. Symptoms may occur because of the tumor's effects on the hearing and balance nerves. The tumor also can put pressure on the facial nerve that directs facial muscles and the trigeminal nerve that affects feeling in the face. Blood vess... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Acoustic neuroma? | The cause of acoustic neuromas can sometimes be linked to a change to a gene on chromosome 22. Typically, this gene produces a tumor suppressor protein that helps regulate the growth of Schwann cells covering the nerves. Experts don't know what causes this change to the gene. Often there is no known cause. In some peop... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Acoustic neuroma? | An acoustic neuroma may cause permanent complications, including:
• Hearing loss.
• Facial numbness and weakness.
• Trouble with balance.
• Ringing in the ear.
Large tumors may press on the brainstem, occasionally preventing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between the brain and spinal cord. Fluid can build up in y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Acromegaly? | Acromegaly is a rare condition in adults that causes some bones, organs and other tissue to grow bigger. A small gland in the brain called the pituitary gland drives these changes by making too much growth hormone. This usually happens due to a tumor of the pituitary gland. The tumor isn't cancer.
When the body has to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Acromegaly? | Acromegaly symptoms can change the way some body parts look. Changes can include:
• Thick ears and lips.
• A broad nose.
• Enlarged hands and feet.
• A jutting brow or jaw.
• Gaps between teeth.
• An enlarged tongue.
• An expanded rib cage that may cause the chest to have a round shape.
Skin changes can include... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Acromegaly? | The most common cause of acromegaly is a tumor in the pituitary gland. The tumor is called an adenoma. It isn't cancer. But it makes too much growth hormone over a long amount of time.
Too much growth hormone causes many symptoms of acromegaly. Some of the symptoms, such as headaches and impaired vision, are due to th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Acromegaly? | People who have a rare genetic condition called multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 1 have a higher risk of acromegaly. This condition also is called MEN 1.
In MEN 1, the parathyroid glands, pancreas and pituitary gland may grow tumors and release extra hormones. Extra parathyroid hormone can cause thin bones and kidne... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Acromegaly? | Without treatment, acromegaly can lead to other health conditions called complications. These complications can include the following.
Conditions of the heart and blood vessels such as:
• High blood pressure.
• Higher risk of narrow arteries, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.
• A disease of the heart musc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Acute coronary syndrome? | Acute coronary syndrome is a term that describes a range of conditions related to sudden reduced blood flow to the heart. These conditions include a heart attack and unstable angina, a type of chest pain.
When blood flow to the heart is reduced, the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen. If heart tissue cells die or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Acute coronary syndrome? | The symptoms of acute coronary syndrome usually start suddenly. They include:
• Chest pain or discomfort. It may feel like aching, pressure, tightness or burning. Chest pain also is called angina.
• Pain that starts in the chest and spreads to other parts of the body. These areas include the shoulders, arms, upper be... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Acute coronary syndrome? | Acute coronary syndrome usually is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits in and on the walls of the heart's arteries. The fatty deposits also are called plaque. When a fatty deposit breaks open, a blood clot can form. This clot blocks blood flow to the heart. The heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen.
The lack of oxy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Acute coronary syndrome? | The risk factors for acute coronary syndrome are the same as those for other types of heart disease. Risk factors include:
• Older age.
• High blood pressure.
• High blood cholesterol.
• Smoking or tobacco use.
• Not enough physical activity.
• An unhealthy diet.
• Obesity or overweight.
• Diabetes.
• Personal... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Acute kidney injury? | Acute kidney injury happens when the kidneys suddenly can't filter waste products from the blood. When the kidneys can't filter wastes, harmful levels of wastes may build up. The blood's chemical makeup may get out of balance.
Acute kidney injury used to be called acute kidney failure. Acute kidney injury is most comm... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Acute kidney injury? | Symptoms of acute kidney injury may include:
• Less urine output.
• Fluid buildup, which can cause shortness of breath and swelling in the legs, ankles or feet.
• Tiredness.
• Confusion or fogginess.
• Nausea.
• Pain in the belly or in the side below the rib cage.
• Weakness.
• Irregular heartbeat.
• Itching.
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Acute kidney injury? | Acute kidney injury can happen when:
• You have a condition that slows blood flow to your kidneys.
• You have damage to your kidneys.
• Your kidneys' urine drainage tubes, called ureters, get blocked. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Acute kidney injury? | Acute kidney injury almost always is linked to another medical condition or event. Conditions that can increase your risk of acute kidney injury include:
• Ongoing kidney disease, also called chronic kidney disease.
• Older age, but it does happen to children.
• Being in the hospital, most often for a serious condit... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Acute kidney injury? | Complications of acute kidney injury may include:
• Fluid buildup.A buildup of fluid in your lungs can cause shortness of breath.
• Chest pain.The lining that covers your heart, called the pericardium, can get inflamed. This can cause chest pain.
• Muscle weakness.This can result from the body's fluids and minerals ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Acute kidney injury? | You might cut your risk of acute kidney injury by taking care of your kidneys. Try to:
• Get treated quickly for bad infections.
• Work with your healthcare team to manage kidney and other ongoing conditions.Kidney disease, diabetes or high blood pressure increases your risk of acute kidney injury. If you have one of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Acute liver failure? | Acute liver failure is loss of liver function that happens quickly — in days or weeks — usually in a person who has no preexisting liver disease. It's most often caused by a hepatitis virus or drugs, such as acetaminophen. Acute liver failure is less common than chronic liver failure, which develops more slowly.
Acute... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Acute liver failure? | Symptoms of acute liver failure may include:
• Yellowing of the skin and eyeballs, called jaundice.
• Pain in the upper right belly area, called the abdomen.
• A swollen belly, known as ascites.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• A general sense of feeling unwell, known as malaise.
• Disorientation or confusion.
• Sleepin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Acute liver failure? | Acute liver failure occurs when liver cells are seriously damaged and are no longer able to function. Possible causes include:
• Acetaminophen overdose.Taking too much acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States. Outside of the United States, acetaminophen is kn... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Acute liver failure? | Risk factors for acute liver failure include:
• Being female.A majority of people affected by acute liver failure are female.
• Underlying illness.Many conditions, including viral hepatitis, metabolic disease, autoimmune disease and cancer can increase the risk of acute liver failure. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Acute liver failure? | Acute liver failure often causes complications, including:
• Too much fluid in the brain, called cerebral edema.Too much fluid causes pressure to build up in the brain, which can lead to disorientation, severe mental confusion and seizures.
• Bleeding and bleeding disorders.A failing liver cannot make enough clotting... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Acute liver failure? | Reduce your risk of acute liver failure by taking care of your liver.
• Follow instructions on medicines.If you take acetaminophen or other medicines, check the package insert for the recommended dose, and don't take more than that. If you already have liver disease, ask your healthcare team if it is safe to take any ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Acute lymphocytic leukemia? | Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made.
The word "acute" in acute lymphocytic leukemia comes from the fact that the disease progresses rapidly and creates immature blood cells, rather than mature ones. The word "lymp... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Acute lymphocytic leukemia? | Signs and symptoms of acute lymphocytic leukemia may include:
• Bleeding from the gums
• Bone pain
• Fever
• Frequent infections
• Frequent or severe nosebleeds
• Lumps caused by swollen lymph nodes in and around the neck, armpits, abdomen or groin
• Pale skin
• Shortness of breath
• Weakness, fatigue or a gen... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Acute lymphocytic leukemia? | Acute lymphocytic leukemia occurs when a bone marrow cell develops changes (mutations) in its genetic material or DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. Normally, the DNA tells the cell to grow at a set rate and to die at a set time. In acute lymphocytic leukemia, the mutations tell th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Acute lymphocytic leukemia? | Factors that may increase the risk of acute lymphocytic leukemia include:
• Previous cancer treatment.Children and adults who've had certain types of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for other kinds of cancer may have an increased risk of developing acute lymphocytic leukemia.
• Exposure to radiation.People exposed... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Acute myelogenous leukemia? | Acute myelogenous leukemia, also called AML, is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft matter inside bones where blood cells are made.
The word "acute" in acute myelogenous leukemia means the disease tends to get worse quickly. It's called myelogenous (my-uh-LOHJ-uh-nus) leukemia because it aff... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Acute myelogenous leukemia? | Symptoms of acute myelogenous leukemia may include:
• Fever.
• Pain. Common places for pain include the bones, back and stomach.
• Feeling very tired.
• Paleness or change in skin color.
• Frequent infections.
• Easy bruising.
• Bleeding with no clear cause, such as in the nose or gums.
• Shortness of breath. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Acute myelogenous leukemia? | It's often not clear what causes acute myelogenous leukemia.
Healthcare professionals know that it starts when something causes changes to the DNA inside cells in the bone marrow. The bone marrow is the spongy material inside bones. It's where blood cells are made.
The changes that lead to acute myelogenous leukemia ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Acute myelogenous leukemia? | Factors that may increase the risk of acute myelogenous leukemia, also called AML, include:
• Older age.Acute myelogenous leukemia is most common in adults age 65 and older.
• Prior cancer treatment.People who've had certain types of chemotherapy and radiation therapy may have a greater risk of AML.
• Radiation expo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Acute sinusitis? | Acute sinusitis causes the spaces inside the nose, known as sinuses, to become inflamed and swollen. Acute sinusitis makes it hard for the sinuses to drain. Mucus builds up.
Acute sinusitis can make it hard to breathe through the nose. The area around the eyes and the face might feel swollen. There might be throbbing ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Acute sinusitis? | Acute sinusitis symptoms often include:
• Thick, yellow or greenish mucus from the nose, known as a runny nose, or down the back of the throat, known as postnasal drip.
• Blocked or stuffy nose, known as congestion. This makes it hard to breathe through the nose.
• Pain, tenderness, swelling and pressure around the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Acute sinusitis? | Acute sinusitis is an infection caused by a virus. The common cold is most often the cause. Sometimes, sinuses that are blocked for a time might get a bacterial infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Acute sinusitis? | The following can raise the risk of getting sinusitis:
• Hay fever or another allergythat affects the sinuses.
• A common coldthat affects the sinuses.
• A problem inside the nose,such as a deviated nasal septum, nasal polyps or tumors.
• A medical conditionsuch as cystic fibrosis or an immune system disorder such ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Acute sinusitis? | Acute sinusitis doesn't often cause complications. Complications that might happen include:
• Chronic sinusitis.Acute sinusitis can be a flare-up of a long-term problem known as chronic sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis lasts longer than 12 weeks.
• Meningitis.This infection affects the membranes and fluid around the brai... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Acute sinusitis? | Take these steps to help lower your risk of getting acute sinusitis:
• Stay well.Try to stay away from people who have colds or other infections. Wash your hands often with soap and water, such as before meals.
• Manage allergies.Work with your health care provider to keep symptoms under control.
• Avoid cigarette s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Addison's disease? | Addison's disease is a rare condition that happens when the body doesn't make enough of some hormones. Another name for Addison's disease is primary adrenal insufficiency. With Addison's disease, the adrenal glands make too little of the hormone cortisol. Often, they also make too little of another hormone called aldos... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Addison's disease? | Addison's disease symptoms usually happen slowly, often over months. The disease may happen so slowly that people who have it might ignore the symptoms at first. Physical stress such as an illness or injury can make symptoms get worse fast.
Early symptoms of Addison's disease can affect you in various ways. Some early... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Addison's disease? | Damage to the adrenal glands causes Addison's disease. These glands sit just above the kidneys. The adrenal glands are part of the system of glands and organs that makes hormones, also called the endocrine system. The adrenal glands make hormones that affect almost every organ and tissue in the body.
The adrenal gland... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Addison's disease? | Most people who get Addison's disease don't have any factors that put them at higher risk of developing the condition. But the following may raise the risk of adrenal insufficiency:
• A history of having a disease or surgery that affects the pituitary gland or the adrenal glands.
• Certain genetic changes that affect... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Addison's disease? | Addison's disease can lead to other health conditions called complications. These include adrenal crisis, also called addisonian crisis. If you have Addison's disease and haven't started treatment, you may develop this life-threatening complication.
Stress on the body such as injury, infection or illness can trigger a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Addison's disease? | Addison's disease can't be prevented. But you can take steps to lower the risk of adrenal crisis:
• Talk with your healthcare professional if you always feel tired or weak or are losing weight without trying. Ask if you should get tested for adrenal insufficiency.
• If you have Addison's disease, ask your healthcare ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Adjustment disorders? | Adjustment disorders are excessive reactions to stress that involve negative thoughts, strong emotions and changes in behavior. The reaction to a stressful change or event is much more intense than would typically be expected. This can cause a lot of problems in getting along with others, as well as at work or school.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Adjustment disorders? | Symptoms depend on the type of adjustment disorder. These symptoms can vary from person to person. You experience more stress than would generally be expected in response to a trying event, and this stress causes a lot of problems in your life.
Adjustment disorders affect how you feel and think about yourself and the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Adjustment disorders? | Adjustment disorders are caused by major changes or stressors in your life. Genetics, your life experiences and your temperament may make it more likely that an adjustment disorder happens. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Adjustment disorders? | Stressful life events and experiences ― positive and negative ― may put you at risk of having an adjustment disorder. Examples include:
• Major stress as a child, such as bullying or difficulties with school.
• Divorce or marriage problems.
• Relationship problems or trouble getting along with others.
• Major chang... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Adjustment disorders? | If adjustment disorders do not resolve, they eventually can lead to more-serious mental health conditions such as anxiety, major depression, or misuse of drugs or alcohol. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Adjustment disorders? | There are no guaranteed ways to prevent adjustment disorders. But social support, healthy coping skills and learning to recover quickly from hard times may help you during times of high stress.
If you know that a stressful situation is coming up, such as a move or retirement, plan ahead. In advance, increase your heal... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Adnexal tumors and masses? | Many adnexal tumors and masses don't cause symptoms. They're often found during a medical exam that's done for another reason.
When adnexal tumors and masses cause symptoms, the symptoms may include:
• Pain, including pain in the pelvis or belly, painful period cramps that are worse than usual, and painful sex.
• A ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Adnexal tumors and masses? | Because so many conditions can cause adnexal tumors and masses, there are many things that can raise the risk of developing them. But it's most important to be aware of factors that can affect the risk of an adnexal tumor or mass being cancer, including:
• Menopause.People who have gone through menopause are more like... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Adrenal cancer? | Adrenal cancer is a growth of cells that starts in an adrenal gland. The adrenal glands are small, triangular glands located on top of the kidneys. Although small, these glands control much of what happens in the body. They make hormones that help control metabolism, blood pressure and other important functions.
Adren... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Adrenal cancer? | Signs and symptoms of adrenal cancer may include:
• Back pain.
• Belly pain.
• Losing weight without trying.
• Loss of appetite.
Many people who have adrenal cancer develop hormone changes in the body. These changes can happen if the cancer cells make extra hormones. Most often, the adrenal cancer makes the hormon... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Adrenal cancer? | It's not clear what causes adrenal cancer.
Adrenal cancer happens when cells in the adrenal gland develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA tells the cells to grow and multiply at a set rate. The DNA also tells the cells to die at a set t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Adrenal cancer? | Adrenal cancer happens more often in people who inherit certain health conditions that raise the risk of some cancers. Those health conditions include:
• Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.
• Familial adenomatous polyposis.
• Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
• Lynch syndrome.
• Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 1, also called MEN ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Adrenoleukodystrophy? | Adrenoleukodystrophy (uh-dree-noh-loo-koh-DIS-truh-fee) is a type of hereditary (genetic) condition that damages the membrane (myelin sheath) that insulates nerve cells in your brain.
In adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), your body can't break down very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs), causing saturatedVLCFAs to build up in ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? | Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. AdultADHDcan lead to unstable relationships, poor work or school performance, low self-esteem, and other proble... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? | Some people withADHDhave fewer symptoms as they age, but some adults continue to have major symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. In adults, the main features ofADHDmay include difficulty paying attention, impulsiveness and restlessness. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.
Many adults withADHDaren't awar... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? | While the exact cause ofADHDis not clear, research efforts continue. Factors that may be involved in the development ofADHDinclude:
• Genetics.ADHDcan run in families, and studies indicate that genes may play a role.
• Environment.Certain environmental factors also may increase risk, such as lead exposure as a child.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? | Risk ofADHDmay increase if:
• You have blood relatives, such as a parent or sibling, withADHDor another mental health disorder
• Your mother smoked, drank alcohol or used drugs during pregnancy
• As a child, you were exposed to environmental toxins — such as lead, found mainly in paint and pipes in older buildings
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? | ADHDcan make life difficult for you.ADHDhas been linked to:
• Poor school or work performance
• Unemployment
• Financial problems
• Trouble with the law
• Alcohol or other substance misuse
• Frequent car accidents or other accidents
• Unstable relationships
• Poor physical and mental health
• Poor self-image
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Adult Still disease? | Adult Still disease is a rare type of inflammatory arthritis. Common symptoms are fevers, rash and joint pain. The condition can occur in some people as a single episode that goes away. In other people, the condition doesn't go away, or it goes away but comes back.
Adult Still disease can damage joints, particularly t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Adult Still disease? | Most people with adult Still disease have a combination of the following symptoms:
• Fever.Fever may rise to at least 102 degrees Fahrenheit (38.9 degrees Celsius). The fever may spike once or twice a day for a week or longer.
• Rash.A rash might come and go with the fever. The rash usually appears on the trunk, arms... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Adult Still disease? | The cause of adult Still disease is not known. Some researchers suspect it might be triggered by a viral or bacterial infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Adult Still disease? | Age is the main risk factor for adult Still disease. It is most likely to occur in adults between the ages of 15 and 25 and between the ages of 36 and 46. Males and females are equally at risk. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Adult Still disease? | Adult Still disease inflames the organs and joints. Most complications from the disease result from this inflammation.
• Joint destruction.The chronic swelling and irritation that occurs with adult Still disease can damage the joints. The most commonly involved joints are the knees and wrists. Sometimes other joints, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Agoraphobia? | Agoraphobia (ag-uh-ruh-FOE-be-uh) is a type of anxiety disorder. Agoraphobia involves fearing and avoiding places or situations that might cause panic and feelings of being trapped, helpless or embarrassed. You may fear an actual or upcoming situation. For example, you may fear using public transportation, being in ope... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Agoraphobia? | Typical agoraphobia symptoms include fear of:
• Leaving home alone.
• Crowds or waiting in line.
• Enclosed spaces, such as movie theaters, elevators or small stores.
• Open spaces, such as parking lots, bridges or malls.
• Using public transportation, such as a bus, plane or train.
These situations cause anxiety... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Agoraphobia? | Biology — including health conditions and genetics — personality, stress and learning experiences may all play a role in the development of agoraphobia. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Agoraphobia? | Agoraphobia can begin in childhood, but usually starts in the late teen or early adult years — usually before age 35. But older adults also can develop it. Females are diagnosed with agoraphobia more often than males are.
Risk factors for agoraphobia include:
• Having panic disorder or other excessive fear reactions,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Agoraphobia? | Agoraphobia can greatly limit your life's activities. If your agoraphobia is severe, you may not even be able to leave your home. Without treatment, some people become housebound for years. If this happens to you, you may not be able to visit with family and friends, go to school or work, run errands, or take part in o... | local_scraped |
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