Treatment for Lyme diseasecreated at May 06, 2009 90 Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics,typically doxycycline,amoxicillin,or cefuroxime for adults,and amoxicillin or cefuroxime for children.The duration of treatment depends on the stage of the infection and the individual's response,ranging from a few ...  |
What should I do if I find a lump while performing a monthly breast self-exam?created at May 03, 2009 167 Finding a lump during a breast self-exam doesn't automatically mean it's cancerous,but it's crucial to seek professional medical attention immediately.Schedule an appointment with your doctor or gynecologist as soon as possible to have the lump evaluated.T...  |
How is Hodgkin's disease diagnosed?created at May 22, 2009 6,134 If Hodgkin's disease is suspected, the doctor will ask about your medical history and will do a thorough physical exam. Blood tests and x-rays of the chest, bones, liver and spleen will also be done. Tissue from an enlarged lymph node will be removed. This...  |
Understanding Growth Hormone Dosing - What You Need to Knowcreated at May 14, 2009 109 Growth hormone (GH) dosing is highly individualized and depends on factors like age,medical condition,and individual response.It's crucial that GH is prescribed and monitored by a qualified physician,as incorrect dosing can lead to serious side effects.Dos...  |
Can Lyme disease be prevented?created at May 06, 2009 76 Lyme disease prevention primarily focuses on avoiding tick bites.This can be achieved through wearing long sleeves and pants when in tick-infested areas,using insect repellents containing DEET or picaridin,performing thorough tick checks after being outdoo...  |
What are the commonest lyme disease symptoms at onset?created at May 06, 2009 93 The most common early symptoms of Lyme disease,typically appearing 3-30 days after a tick bite,include a characteristic expanding rash called erythema migrans (EM),which is a red,circular rash that often clears in the center,flu-like symptoms such as fever... |
How does Lyme disease start?created at May 06, 2009 101 Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium of the *Borrelia* genus,which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks.In the early stages of the disease,symptoms include fever,headache,fatigue,and a characteris... |
How does Lyme disease infection occur?created at May 06, 2009 80 Lyme disease infection occurs through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick (also known as a deer tick).These ticks acquire the bacteria,*Borrelia burgdorferi*,by feeding on infected animals like mice,deer,and squirrels.The bacteria then transmits to hu...  |
What is Lyme Disease?created at May 06, 2009 101 Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks.The bacteria responsible is Borrelia Burgdorferi (and in some areas,related species). If left untreated,the infection can spread to joints,the heart,...  |
Are there clinical trials available for vulvar cancer?created at May 05, 2009 135 There are clinical trials available for vulvar cancer.The availability of specific trials depends on several factors,including the stage of cancer,the patient's overall health,and geographic location.To find currently available clinical trials for vulvar c... |
Will I be able to adjust to Valva Cancer well?created at May 05, 2009 91 Adjusting to a vulvar cancer diagnosis and treatment is a deeply personal journey,and there's no single answer to whether you will be able to adjust "well." The experience is profoundly influenced by many factors,including::The stage of the cancer: Early-s... |
Side effects of vulvar cancer chemotherapycreated at May 05, 2009 85 Chemotherapy for vulvar cancer can cause a range of side effects,varying in severity depending on the specific drugs used and the individual's overall health.Common side effects include fatigue,nausea and vomiting,diarrhea or constipation,mouth sores,hair ... |
Radiation therapy side effects of vulvar cancercreated at May 05, 2009 117 Radiation therapy for vulvar cancer can cause various side effects,depending on the dose and area treated.Common side effects include skin reactions (redness,dryness,itching,blistering,and pain),vaginal changes (narrowing,dryness,discharge,bleeding,and pai... |
Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia as risk factors for vulvar cancercreated at May 05, 2009 95 Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a precancerous condition characterized by abnormal cell growth in the vulvar epithelium.VIN is considered the strongest and most significant risk factor for vulvar cancer.The presence of VIN,particularly high-grade... |
What are the side effects of treatment for Colorectal Cancer?created at May 04, 2009 111 Side effects of colorectal cancer treatment vary depending on the type of treatment (surgery,chemotherapy,radiation,targeted therapy,immunotherapy) and the individual.Common side effects include fatigue,nausea,vomiting,diarrhea,constipation,pain,hair loss,...  |
What should I ask my doctor when diagnosed with endocrine cancer?created at May 04, 2009 102 Diagnosing endocrine cancer involves a combination of methods,starting with a thorough medical history and physical exam.Blood tests measure hormone levels to detect excesses or deficiencies indicative of tumors.Imaging techniques like ultrasound,CT scans,... |
What are the symptoms of brain tumors?created at May 03, 2009 101 The symptoms depend on the size of the tumor and the location.Symptoms are caused by damage to vital tissue and by pressure from the tumor or swelling,which may happen if the tumor blocks the flow of cerebrospinal fluid:Headaches that tend to be worse in t...  |
What is the difference between primary bone cancer and secondary bone cancer?created at May 03, 2009 94 Primary bone cancer originates in the bone itself,arising from bone cells or the tissues within the bone marrow.In contrast,secondary bone cancer,also known as metastatic bone cancer,develops when cancer cells from another part of the body,such as the brea... |