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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Angelman syndrome? | Complications linked to Angelman syndrome include:
• Trouble feeding.Trouble sucking and swallowing together may cause feeding problems in infants. Your child's healthcare professional may suggest a high-calorie formula to help your baby gain weight.
• Hyperactivity.Children with Angelman syndrome often move quickly ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Angelman syndrome? | Rarely, Angelman syndrome may be passed from an affected parent to a child through changed genes. If you're concerned about a family history of Angelman syndrome or if you have a child with the condition, seek medical advice. Your healthcare professional or a genetic counselor can help you plan future pregnancies. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Angina? | Angina (an-JIE-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease.
Angina also is called angina pectoris.
Angina is often described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. It may feel like a heavy weight lying... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Angina? | Angina symptoms include chest pain and discomfort. The chest pain or discomfort may feel like:
• Burning.
• Fullness.
• Pressure.
• Squeezing.
Pain also may be felt in the arms, neck, jaw, shoulder or back.
Other symptoms of angina include:
• Dizziness.
• Fatigue.
• Nausea.
• Shortness of breath.
• Sweating.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Angina? | Angina is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. Blood carries oxygen, which the heart muscle needs to survive. When the heart muscle isn't getting enough oxygen, it causes a condition called ischemia.
The most common cause of reduced blood flow to the heart muscle is coronary artery disease (CAD). The hear... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Angina? | The following things may increase the risk of angina:
• Increasing age.Angina is most common in adults age 60 and older.
• Family history of heart disease.Tell your healthcare team if your mother, father or any siblings have or had heart disease or a heart attack.
• Tobacco use.Smoking, chewing tobacco and long-term... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Angina? | The chest pain that occurs with angina can make doing some activities, such as walking, uncomfortable. However, the most dangerous complication is a heart attack. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Angina? | You can help prevent angina by following the same lifestyle changes that are used to treat angina:
• Avoid or limit alcohol.
• Don't smoke.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• Exercise regularly.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Manage other health conditions related to heart disease.
• Reduce stress.
• Get 7 to 9 hours of s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Anorexia nervosa? | Anorexia (an-o-REK-see-uh) nervosa, often simply called anorexia, is a treatable eating disorder in which people have a low body weight based on personal weight history. Although many people with anorexia look very thin, some may not look thin and others may look overweight. But they've actually lost weight or failed t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Anorexia nervosa? | The physical and behavioral symptoms of anorexia nervosa relate to how starvation affects the brain. It may be hard to notice symptoms because what is seen as a low body weight differs for each person. Some people with anorexia may not look very thin. Also, people often hide their thinness, eating habits or physical pr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Women’s health topics - straight to your inbox of Anorexia nervosa? | Get the latest information from our Mayo Clinic experts on women’s health topics, serious and complex conditions, wellness and more.Click to view a previewand subscribe below. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Anorexia nervosa? | The causes of anorexia nervosa aren't known. As with many diseases, it's probably a mix of factors:
• Genetics.Although it isn't yet clear which genes are involved, genetic changes may make you more likely to develop anorexia. That involves having genetic traits that include feeling the need to be perfect or being ver... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Anorexia nervosa? | Anorexia nervosa affects all gender identities, races, ages, incomes and body types.
Anorexia also is more common among teenagers, although people of any age can develop this eating disorder. Teens may be more at risk because of all the changes their bodies go through during puberty. They also may face more peer press... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Anorexia nervosa? | Anorexia nervosa can have many complications. At its most severe, it can be fatal. Death may happen suddenly — even if you aren't visibly underweight. Irregular heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias, can lead to death. Also, an imbalance of electrolytes — minerals such as sodium, potassium and calcium that maintain ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Anorexia nervosa? | There's no guaranteed way to prevent anorexia nervosa. Primary healthcare professionals, including pediatricians, family medicine professionals and internal medicine professionals, may be in a good position to see early signs that could lead to anorexia. For instance, they can ask questions about eating habits and sati... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Anorgasmia in women? | Anorgasmia is delayed, infrequent or absent orgasms — or significantly less-intense orgasms — after sexual arousal and adequate sexual stimulation. Women who have problems with orgasms and who feel significant distress about those problems may be diagnosed with anorgasmia.
Among all women, the frequency and intensity ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Anorgasmia in women? | An orgasm is a peak feeling of intense pleasure in response to stimulating sexual activity.
Vaginal penetration during sex indirectly stimulates the clitoris. But this may not be enough stimulation for orgasm. Many women may also need direct manual or oral stimulation of the clitoris to reach orgasm.
Anorgasmia, or f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Women’s health topics - straight to your inbox of Anorgasmia in women? | Get the latest information from our Mayo Clinic experts on women’s health topics, serious and complex conditions, wellness and more.Click to view a previewand subscribe below. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Anorgasmia in women? | Sexual arousal and orgasms are complex reactions to various physical, emotional, sensory and psychological factors. Difficulties in any of these areas can affect your ability to have an orgasm. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Anorgasmia in women? | Risk factors linked to having trouble with orgasm include:
• Low education level.
• Low income.
• Poor health.
• Depression and other mental health conditions.
• History of trauma, such as sexual abuse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Anterior vaginal prolapse (cystocele)? | People with mild anterior prolapse may not see or feel any symptoms. When there are symptoms, they may include:
• A feeling of fullness or pressure in the pelvis and vagina.
• A bulge of tissue in the vagina that you can see or feel.
• More pelvic pressure when you strain, cough, bear down or lift objects.
• Proble... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Women’s health topics - straight to your inbox of Anterior vaginal prolapse (cystocele)? | Get the latest information from our Mayo Clinic experts on women’s health topics, serious and complex conditions, wellness and more.Click to view a previewand subscribe below. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Antisocial personality disorder? | Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental health condition in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others. People with antisocial personality disorder tend to purposely make others angry or upset and manipulate or treat ot... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Antisocial personality disorder? | Symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include repeatedly:
• Ignoring right and wrong.
• Telling lies to take advantage of others.
• Not being sensitive to or respectful of others.
• Using charm or wit to manipulate others for personal gain or pleasure.
• Having a sense of superiority and being extremely opin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Antisocial personality disorder? | Personality is the combination of thoughts, emotions and behaviors that makes everyone unique. It's the way people view, understand and relate to the outside world, as well as how they see themselves. Personality forms during childhood. It's likely shaped by inherited genes as well as life situations and experiences.
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Antisocial personality disorder? | Certain factors seem to increase the risk of developing antisocial personality disorder, such as:
• Diagnosis of childhood conduct disorder.
• Family history of antisocial personality disorder or other personality disorders or mental health conditions.
• Experiencing abuse or neglect during childhood.
• Unstable or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Antisocial personality disorder? | Complications and problems resulting from antisocial personality disorder may include:
• Spouse abuse or child abuse or neglect.
• Problems with alcohol or drugs.
• Being in jail or prison.
• Attempting suicide or trying to kill someone else.
• Having other mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety.
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Antisocial personality disorder? | There's no sure way to prevent antisocial personality disorder from developing in those at risk. Because antisocial behavior is thought to have its roots in childhood, parents, teachers and pediatricians may be able to see early warning signs. It may help to try to identify those most at risk, such as children who show... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Anxiety disorders? | Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak withi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Anxiety disorders? | Common anxiety signs and symptoms include:
• Feeling nervous, restless or tense
• Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
• Having an increased heart rate
• Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
• Sweating
• Trembling
• Feeling weak or tired
• Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Anxiety disorders? | The causes of anxiety disorders aren't fully understood. Life experiences such as traumatic events appear to trigger anxiety disorders in people who are already prone to anxiety. Inherited traits also can be a factor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Anxiety disorders? | These factors may increase your risk of developing an anxiety disorder:
• Trauma.Children who endured abuse or trauma or witnessed traumatic events are at higher risk of developing an anxiety disorder at some point in life. Adults who experience a traumatic event also can develop anxiety disorders.
• Stress due to an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Anxiety disorders? | Having an anxiety disorder does more than make you worry. It can also lead to, or worsen, other mental and physical conditions, such as:
• Depression (which often occurs with an anxiety disorder) or other mental health disorders
• Substance misuse
• Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
• Digestive or bowel problems
• Heada... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Anxiety disorders? | There's no way to predict for certain what will cause someone to develop an anxiety disorder, but you can take steps to reduce the impact of symptoms if you're anxious:
• Get help early.Anxiety, like many other mental health conditions, can be harder to treat if you wait.
• Stay active.Participate in activities that ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Aortic aneurysm? | An aortic aneurysm is a bulge that occurs in the wall of the body's main artery, called the aorta. The aorta carries blood from the heart to the body. Aortic aneurysms can occur anywhere in the aorta. They may be tube shaped or round.
Aortic aneurysms include:
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm.This type occurs along the pa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Clinical trials of Aortic aneurysm? | Explore Mayo Clinic studiestesting new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Aortic valve disease? | Some people with aortic valve disease may not notice symptoms for many years. Symptoms of aortic valve disease may include:
• Chest pain or tightness.
• Dizziness.
• Fainting.
• Fatigue after activity or having less ability to be active.
• Irregular heartbeat.
• Shortness of breath, particularly during vigorous a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Aortic valve disease? | Aortic valve disease may be caused by a heart problem present at birth, called a congenital heart defect. Other causes of aortic valve disease later in life include:
• Age-related changes to the heart.
• Infections.
• High blood pressure.
• Injury to the heart.
To better understand the causes of aortic valve disea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Aortic valve disease? | Potential complications of aortic valve disease may include:
• Blood clots.
• Stroke.
• Heart failure.
• Heart rhythm problems, called arrhythmias.
• Death due to sudden cardiac arrest.
Proper diagnosis and treatment can help reduce the risk of complications. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Aortic valve regurgitation? | Aortic valve regurgitation — also called aortic regurgitation — is a type of heart valve disease. The valve between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery doesn't close tightly. As a result, some of the blood pumped out of the heart's main pumping chamber, called the left ventricle, leaks backward.
Th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Aortic valve regurgitation? | Most often, aortic valve regurgitation develops over time. You may have no symptoms for years. You might not realize that you have the condition. But sometimes, aortic valve regurgitation occurs suddenly. Usually, this is due to an infection of the valve.
As aortic valve regurgitation becomes worse, symptoms may inclu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Aortic valve regurgitation? | Things that raise the risk of aortic valve regurgitation include:
• Older age.
• Heart problems present at birth, also called congenital heart defects.
• History of infections that can affect the heart.
• Certain conditions passed down through families that can affect the heart, such as Marfan syndrome.
• Other ty... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Aortic valve regurgitation? | Complications of aortic valve regurgitation can include:
• Fainting or feeling lightheaded.
• Heart failure.
• Certain heart infections such as endocarditis.
• Heart rhythm problems, called arrhythmias.
• Death. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Aortic valve regurgitation? | If you have any type of heart disease, get regular health checkups.
If you have a parent, child or sibling with a bicuspid aortic valve, you should have an imaging test called an echocardiogram. This can check for aortic valve regurgitation. Early diagnosis of heart valve disease, such as aortic valve regurgitation, i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Aortic valve stenosis? | Aortic valve stenosis is a type of heart valve disease, also called valvular heart disease. The aortic valve is between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery, called the aorta. In aortic valve stenosis, the valve is narrowed and doesn't open fully. This reduces or blocks blood flow from the heart to t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Aortic valve stenosis? | Aortic valve stenosis ranges from mild to severe. Symptoms generally happen when the valve is very narrowed. Some people with aortic valve stenosis may not have symptoms for many years.
Symptoms of aortic valve stenosis may include:
• Chest pain or tightness with activity.
• Feeling faint or dizzy or fainting with a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Aortic valve stenosis? | To understand the causes of aortic valve stenosis, it may help to know how the heart and heart valves typically work.
The heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the correct way:
• Aortic valve.
• Mitral valve.
• Tricuspid valve.
• Pulmonary valve.
Each valve has flaps, also called cusps, that open and c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Aortic valve stenosis? | Risk factors of aortic valve stenosis include:
• Older age.
• Some heart conditions present at birth, called congenital heart defects. An example is a bicuspid aortic valve.
• Long-term kidney disease.
• Heart disease risk factors, such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
• Infections that can a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Aortic valve stenosis? | Possible complications of aortic valve stenosis are:
• Heart failure.
• Stroke.
• Blood clots.
• Bleeding.
• Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias.
• Infections that affect the heart, such as endocarditis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Aortic valve stenosis? | Some possible ways to prevent aortic valve stenosis are:
• Get a health checkup when you have a sore throat.Strep throat that is not treated can lead to rheumatic fever, which can damage heart valves. Strep throat can usually be easily treated with antibiotics. Rheumatic fever is more common in children and young adul... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Appendicitis? | Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a finger-shaped pouch that sticks out from the colon on the lower right side of the belly, also called the abdomen.
Appendicitis causes pain in the lower right part of the belly. However, in most people, pain begins around the belly button and then moves... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Appendicitis? | Symptoms of appendicitis may include:
• Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower belly.
• Sudden pain that begins around the belly button and often shifts to the lower right belly.
• Pain that worsens with coughing, walking or making other jarring movements.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Loss of appetite.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Appendicitis? | A blockage in the lining of the appendix, called the lumen, is the likely cause of appendicitis. This blockage can cause an infection. The bacteria then multiply quickly, causing the appendix to become inflamed, swollen and filled with pus. If not treated right away, the appendix may burst or break open. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Appendicitis? | Risk factors for appendicitis include:
• Age. Anyone can develop appendicitis, but it most often happens in people between the ages of 10 and 30.
• Your sex. Men have a slightly higher risk of appendicitis than do women. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Appendicitis? | Appendicitis may cause serious complications, such as:
• A burst appendix.A burst appendix, also called ruptured appendix, spreads infection throughout the abdomen, a condition called peritonitis. Possibly life-threatening, this condition requires immediate surgery to remove the appendix and clean the abdominal cavity... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of ARDS? | Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) occurs when lung swelling causes fluid to build up in the tiny elastic air sacs in the lungs. These air sacs, called alveoli, have a protective membrane, but lung swelling damages that membrane. The fluid leaking into the air sacs keeps the lungs from filling with enough air. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of ARDS? | The seriousness of ARDS symptoms can vary depending on what's causing them and whether there is underlying heart or lung disease. Symptoms include:
• Severe shortness of breath.
• Labored and rapid breathing that is not usual.
• Cough.
• Chest discomfort.
• Fast heart rate.
• Confusion and extreme tiredness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of ARDS? | Causes of ARDS include:
• Sepsis.The most common cause of ARDS is sepsis, a serious and widespread infection of the bloodstream.
• Severe pneumonia.Severe cases of pneumonia usually affect all five lobes of the lungs.
• Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).People who have severe COVID-19 may get ARDS. Because COVID-1... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of ARDS? | Most people who get ARDS already are in a hospital for another condition. Many are critically ill. People are especially at risk if they have an infection, such as sepsis or pneumonia. They're also at higher risk if they have COVID-19, especially if they also have metabolic syndrome.
People who have alcohol use disord... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of ARDS? | ARDS can cause other medical problems while in the hospital, including:
• Blood clots.Lying still in the hospital while you're on a ventilator can make it more likely that you'll get blood clots, particularly in the deep veins in your legs. If a clot forms in your leg, a portion of it can break off and travel to one o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis? | Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis are sometimes used to mean the same thing. But there's a difference between the two terms.
Arteriosclerosishappens when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the rest of the body become thick and stiff. These blood vessels are called arteries. Healthy ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis? | Mild atherosclerosis usually doesn't cause symptoms.
Atherosclerosis symptoms usually don't happen until an artery is so narrowed or clogged that it can't send enough blood to organs and tissues. Sometimes a blood clot completely blocks blood flow. The clot may break apart. If this happens, it may cause a heart attack... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis? | Atherosclerosis is a disease that slowly gets worse. It may begin as early as childhood. The exact cause is not known. It may start with damage or injury to the inner layer of an artery. Artery damage may be caused by:
• High blood pressure.
• High cholesterol.
• High triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood.
• Sm... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis? | Risk factors for atherosclerosis that you can't control include:
• Aging.
• A family history of early heart disease or stroke.
• Changes in genes that make atherosclerosis more likely.
• Having inflammatory conditions such as lupus, inflammatory bowel disease or psoriasis.
Risk factors for atherosclerosis that you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis? | The complications of atherosclerosis depend on which arteries are narrowed or blocked. For example:
• Coronary artery disease.Atherosclerosis in the arteries close to the heart can lead to coronary artery disease. This may cause chest pain, a heart attack or heart failure.
• Carotid artery disease.This is atheroscler... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis? | The same healthy lifestyle changes recommended to treat atherosclerosis also help prevent it. These lifestyle changes can help keep the arteries healthy:
• Do not smoke or use tobacco.
• Eat nutritious foods.
• Get regular exercise and keep an active lifestyle.
• Keep a healthy weight.
• Control blood pressure, bl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Arteriovenous malformation? | Symptoms of an arteriovenous malformation, also known as an AVM, can vary. Sometimes anAVMdoesn't cause symptoms. TheAVMcan be found while getting images for another health concern.
Often the first symptoms appear after bleeding occurs. Besides bleeding, symptoms can include:
• Trouble with thinking that gets worse o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Arteriovenous malformation? | Rarely, having a family history of an arteriovenous malformation can increase your risk. But most types aren't inherited.
Certain hereditary conditions can increase your risk of an arteriovenous malformation. These include hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, also known as Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Arteriovenous malformation? | The most common complications of an arteriovenous malformation are bleeding and seizures. Bleeding can cause brain damage and may cause death if you don't get treated. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Arthritis? | Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis causes cartilage — the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Arthritis? | The most common signs and symptoms of arthritis involve the joints. Depending on the type of arthritis, signs and symptoms may include:
• Pain
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Redness
• Decreased range of motion | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Arthritis? | The two main types of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis — damage joints in different ways. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Arthritis? | Risk factors for arthritis include:
• Family history.Some types of arthritis run in families, so you may be more likely to develop arthritis if your parents or siblings have the disorder.
• Age.The risk of many types of arthritis — including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout — increases with age.
• Your ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Arthritis? | Severe arthritis, particularly if it affects your hands or arms, can make it difficult for you to do daily tasks. Arthritis of weight-bearing joints can keep you from walking comfortably or sitting up straight. In some cases, joints may gradually lose their alignment and shape. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Asthma? | Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath.
For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Asthma? | Asthma symptoms vary from person to person. You may have infrequent asthma attacks, have symptoms only at certain times — such as when exercising — or have symptoms all the time.
Asthma signs and symptoms include:
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness or pain
• Wheezing when exhaling, which is a common sign of as... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Asthma? | It isn't clear why some people get asthma and others don't, but it's probably due to a combination of environmental and inherited (genetic) factors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Asthma? | A number of factors are thought to increase your chances of developing asthma. They include:
• Having a blood relative with asthma, such as a parent or sibling
• Having another allergic condition, such as atopic dermatitis — which causes red, itchy skin — or hay fever — which causes a runny nose, congestion and itchy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Asthma? | Asthma complications include:
• Signs and symptoms that interfere with sleep, work and other activities
• Sick days from work or school during asthma flare-ups
• A permanent narrowing of the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs (bronchial tubes), which affects how well you can breathe
• Emergency room visits... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Asthma? | While there's no way to prevent asthma, you and your doctor can design a step-by-step plan for living with your condition and preventing asthma attacks.
• Follow your asthma action plan.With your doctor and health care team, write a detailed plan for taking medications and managing an asthma attack. Then be sure to fo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Asthma attack? | An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms. Asthma is a long-term condition that makes breathing difficult because airways in the lungs become narrow. Symptoms of asthma attack include coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest and difficulty getting enough air.
These symptoms happen because muscles aro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Asthma attack? | Symptoms of asthma attacks may include:
• Shortness of breath.
• Chest tightness or pain.
• Coughing.
• Wheezing.
Severe symptoms also may include:
• Gasping for breath.
• Difficulty speaking because of shortness of breath.
• Straining of chest muscles to breathe.
• Worse symptoms when lying on the back.
• Se... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Asthma attack? | Asthma is usually a lifelong disease of inflammation in the lungs caused by an overactive immune system. Inflammation in the lungs includes the tightening of muscles around airways, swelling of tissues in the airways and the release of mucus that can block airways. When this happens, it's difficult to breathe.
Asthma ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Asthma attack? | Anyone who has asthma is at risk of an asthma attack. Factors that can increase the risk include:
• Poorly controlled allergies.
• Exposure to triggers in the environment.
• Not taking daily asthma medicines.
• Incorrect use of inhaler.
• Long-lasting depression or anxiety.
• Other long-term illnesses, such as he... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Asthma attack? | Asthma attacks affect both a person's health and quality of life. Problems may include:
• Missed days of school or work.
• Frequent emergency or urgent care visits.
• Interrupted sleep.
• Limits on regular exercise or recreational activities.
Severe asthma attacks can cause death. Life-threatening asthma attacks a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Asthma attack? | An important step to prevent an allergy attack is to follow your asthma action plan:
• Take your long-term asthma control medicine every day.
• Take peak flow readings as directed.
• Take your quick-relief medicine before exercise as directed.
• Use quick-relief medicine as stated in your plan.
• Keep track of how... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Astrocytoma? | Astrocytoma signs and symptoms may vary based on where the tumor starts. This tumor can happen in the brain or in the spinal cord.
Symptoms of astrocytomas in the brain include:
• Seizures, which might cause loss of consciousness or changes in behavior, such as staring off into space.
• Headaches.
• Nausea and vomi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Astrocytoma? | Risk factors for astrocytoma include:
• History of radiation therapy.If you had radiation treatments for another cancer type, especially radiation near your head or neck, you may be more at risk.
• Middle age.Astrocytoma can happen at any age. It's most common in adults between ages 30 and 55.
• Hereditary syndromes... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Ataxia? | Ataxia symptoms can develop over time or start suddenly. Ataxia can be a symptom of several nervous system conditions. Symptoms may include:
• Poor coordination.
• Walking unsteadily or with the feet set wide apart.
• Poor balance.
• Trouble with fine motor tasks such as eating, writing or buttoning a shirt.
• Cha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Ataxia? | There are several risk factors for ataxia. People who have a family history of ataxia are at a higher risk of having ataxia themselves.
Other risk factors include:
• Drinking too much alcohol over a long period.
• Having hypothyroidism or hypoparathyroidism.
• Having multiple sclerosis.
• Having an illness caused ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Atelectasis? | Atelectasis (at-uh-LEK-tuh-sis) is the collapse of a lung or part of a lung, also known as a lobe. It happens when tiny air sacs within the lung, called alveoli, lose air.
Atelectasis is one of the most common breathing complications after surgery. It's also a possible complication of other respiratory problems, inclu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Atelectasis? | There may be no clear signs of atelectasis. If you have any signs, they may include:
• Having a hard time breathing.
• Rapid, weak breathing.
• Wheezing.
• Coughing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Atelectasis? | A blocked airway can cause atelectasis. This is called obstructive atelectasis. Pressure from outside the lung also can cause atelectasis. This is called nonobstructive atelectasis.
General anesthesia — which brings on a sleeplike state with the use of medicines before a procedure or surgery — is a common cause of ate... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Atelectasis? | Factors that make you more likely to get atelectasis include:
• Any condition that makes it hard to swallow.
• Needing to stay in bed over a long time and not having enough changes of position.
• Lung disease, such as asthma, bronchiectasis or cystic fibrosis.
• Recent surgery in the stomach area or chest.
• Recen... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the complications of Atelectasis? | A small area of atelectasis, especially in adults, usually can be treated. These complications may come from atelectasis:
• Low blood oxygen (hypoxemia).Atelectasis makes it harder for your lungs to get oxygen to the air sacs.
• Pneumonia.Your risk of pneumonia continues until the atelectasis goes away. Mucus in a co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the prevention of Atelectasis? | Atelectasis in children is often caused by a blockage in the airway. To lower the risk of atelectasis, keep small objects out of the reach of children.
In adults, atelectasis most commonly occurs after major surgery. If you're scheduled for surgery, talk with your doctor about ways to lower your risk. Some research sh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the Overview of Athlete's foot? | Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal skin infection that usually begins between the toes. It commonly occurs in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes.
Signs and symptoms of athlete's foot include an itchy, scaly rash. The condition is contagious and can be spread via c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the symptoms of Athlete's foot? | Athlete's foot can affect one or both feet. Common signs and symptoms are:
• Scaly, peeling or cracked skin between the toes
• Itchiness, especially right after taking off shoes and socks
• Inflamed skin that might appear reddish, purplish or grayish, depending on your skin color
• Burning or stinging
• Blisters
... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the causes of Athlete's foot? | Athlete's foot is caused by the same type of fungi (dermatophytes) that cause ringworm and jock itch. Damp socks and shoes and warm, humid conditions favor the organisms' growth.
Athlete's foot is contagious and can spread through contact with an infected person or from contact with contaminated surfaces, such as towe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the risk factors of Athlete's foot? | You are at higher risk of athlete's foot if you:
• Frequently wear enclosed footwear
• Sweat heavily
• Share mats, rugs, bed linens, clothes or shoes with someone who has a fungal infection
• Walk barefoot in public areas where the infection can spread, such as locker rooms, saunas, swimming pools, communal baths a... | local_scraped |
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