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You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i have large brown patches on my forehead and cheeks like liver spots. it's not skin cancer. what do you recommend? | you may be suffering from melasma a skin condition characterized by hyperpigmentation of the cheeks and forehead. some melasma sufferers will exhibit refractory hyperpigmentation after topical regimens. you may want to consider further evaluation with a physician who is experienced in laser treatments for refractory me... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i am a woman in my 60s who is experiencing balding like men do. can rogaine work for older women? | premature balding in women can be attributed to several factors including stress medication and heredity. your first step should be to exclude any medical causes such as hormonal imbalances polycystic ovarian syndrome adrenal disease or thyroid disease. for hereditary hair loss topical rogaine is currently one of a few... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what are some basic skin care tips for preventing those wrinkles and lines that boomers in our 60s and 70s are getting? | many of the antiaging tips that work in your 50s can also be applied in your 60s and 70s. sun protection is your best and first step. a significant percentage of premature aging can be attributed to sun damage. as we age our skin cells need additional nutrition and hydration. look for products that will rehydrate your ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | are anti-wrinkle products sold over-the-counter effective? | yes some anti-wrinkle products sold over the counter are effective. the ingredients that make your skin look more beautiful can be expensive but they don't have to be. look for products that contain antioxidant vitamins a (retinol) c and e; scientifically and clinically these antioxidants help stop free-radical damage ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i have tried several fillers to erase my lip lines and have not found a suitable one. does laser treatment really work? | lip lines are a difficult problem to treat. even with current technology completely "erasing" lip lines may not be feasible. deeper lines can be attributed to a hypertrophied orbicularis muscle or damage to the epidermis and dermis. if you choose a more aggressive approach such as laser surgery or deeper chemical peels... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what are the main causes for dark circles under the eyes? | stress lack of sleep and facial edema (swelling) can contribute to dark circles. obviously the first thing to do is get more rest. you should sleep at least 8 hours per night followed by limiting your salt intake in your diet. next consider implementing measures in your daily routine that will encourage the blood vesse... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how do you erase age spots on the face at the age of 65? | your first step is to make sure that the "age spot" is not an early skin cancer. once this is excluded your dermatologist can prescribe a combination of exfoliating agents and brightening compounds that may contain hydroquinone bearberry or kojic acid to even your skin tone. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i have bad bags under my eyes. what nonsurgical and surgical procedures might help? | you will need to find out the cause of your under-eye bags. you would discuss them with a surgeon if the bags are due to excess skin or excess fatty deposits. each of these conditions may require surgical removal to achieve the best result. if you suffer from a “flattened” mid-face (negative vector) your concerns may b... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i've noticed a lot of loose skin around my knees and in the front of my legs. what can be done? i'm on my feet at work. | loose skin around the knees may be part of the natural aging process. extreme weight loss may lead to excess skin. these issues may be addressed by a plastic surgeon. excess sun exposure is the no. 1 cause of premature aging and wrinkling of the skin. if you suffer from chronic swelling around your knees compression ga... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | my dermatologist recommended laser resurfacing which is not covered by insurance. what can i do for my face & neck? | one option to consider is a chemical peel. dermatologists that are familiar with chemical peels use a combination of salicylic acid aha and tca to remove the top layer of the skin and encourage new skin growth. chemical peels can be very effective and are less costly than most laser treatments. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i don't eat meat that often but my skin smells terrible. what can i do? | most body odor is caused by an accumulation of bacteria on the surface of the skin. in general this problem can usually be improved with the use of natural cleansers while bathing. there are also certain medical conditions -- diabetes liver disease and infections for instance -- that may contribute to body odor. a bala... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | are there natural ways to help firm up the skin on my face for a more youthful look? | the most natural way to help your skin look younger and firmer is to incorporate the following anti-aging steps: 1. exfoliate gently and daily. (exfoliating cleanser) 2. use a moisturizer with sunscreen and antioxidant vitamins a c and e. 3. moisturize at night with a second dose of vitamin a (retinol) and peptides. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | are certain foods linked with healthy skin? i was told that oatmeal is good for the skin; is that true? | healthy foods help your skin become healthy also. skin is made up of proteins. so lean proteins are necessary in your diet. examples include lean chicken fish and tofu if you’re a vegetarian. fresh fruits like papaya and blueberries and fresh vegetables and whole grains also contribute to healthy skin. hydration also h... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | are there age-advancing toxins in the chemicals that i use to clean my home? anything i should do to protect my skin? | protecting your skin from cleaning chemicals in your home is an important and healthy step for your skin. toxins can cause irritation and breaks in the skin that can lead to infection. for that reason protect your skin with gloves when dealing with chemicals. if toxins accidentally come in contact with your skin rinse ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | can stressful events (divorce death of a parent etc. ) actually age my skin? if so is there anything i can do? | stress has effects on our skin nails and hair. also if you have an underlying skin condition such as psoriasis eczema or acne stress can make it worse. furthermore stressed facial expressions contribute to expression lines like the 11 wrinkle between your eyebrows and those around your eyes and mouth. learning how to e... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how can i fight toxins in the air or environment that will age my skin? | ultraviolet radiation as well as toxins from smoking and smog all contribute to free-radical damage and aging in your skin. the best way to fight the aging process is to avoid the sun between 11 a. m. and 3 p. m. wear sunscreen protective clothing avoid secondhand smoke or if you do stop smoking. skin care should inclu... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i wear sunscreen sunglasses and use eye cream but i’m still getting crow’s feet. is there anything else i can do? | eyes are typically the first place that my patients complain of wrinkles. the muscles around the eyes contract frequently and secondarily wrinkle the skin covering it. make sure that you’re not overlooking simple solutions to stop contracting your eye muscle such as getting the proper prescription on your eyeglasses or... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | is there really any benefit to buying one product over another? what ingredients are worth looking for in a product? | the ingredients are the most important aspects of any moisturizer. look for antioxidant vitamins a c and e. in addition make sure you’re using a sunscreen and exfoliants with an alpha-hydroxy acid (aha). some companies may not put enough of the ingredients in to make a difference. stick to the companies that you trust. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i’ve been using an antiaging cream & saw definite improvement. now my skin feels irritated. can you overuse a product? | it is difficult to assess what is causing your skin irritation. have you been out in the sun without sunscreen? some antiaging products make your skin more susceptible to the sun. you may now require more sunscreen or may have used another substance on your skin (like makeup) that doesn’t mix well with your antiaging c... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what is the single best thing i can do to keep my skin’s youthful appearance? | the single most important step to keep your skin youthful is to avoid the sun. use sunscreen with antioxidant vitamins and wear protective clothing and coverings. you should safe your skin from the sun-rays and use obagi nu derm healthy skin protection spf35#6 when go out. this sun protection cream safe your skin from ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | does sunscreen with an spf over 30 actually work or are the claims for anything over 30 just hype? | spf 30 is effective because it provides protection from both uva and uvb rays. when spf is greater than 30 it should mean that in addition to chemical sunscreens the makers have included titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide which provide physical barriers and are actual sunscreens. irrespective of the spf you’ll need to ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i had my eyebrows waxed and the technician shaped them too thin. how can i stop looking like i’m permanently surprised? | eyebrow hair growth just like other hair requires a healthy diet rich in protein and nutrients. however the amount of hair that grows in the eyebrows decreases with age. to make sure that aging is not the only explanation for the loss in eyebrow hair visit your dermatologist. they can work you up and make sure that the... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i have dark eyelids and a dark circle around my mouth. what natural remedies can i use to get rid of them? | natural alternatives such as bearberry extract kojic acid licorice extract and niacin work toward brightening your skin and correcting your skin tone. however your first approach should be to avoid exposure to uv rays. you should wear a sunscreen containing titanium dioxide with an spf of at least 40 if you are prone t... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i have residue in the part in my hair. i’ve tried switching shampoos/conditioners and it didn’t help. what should i do? | residue on your scalp may be due to folliculitis dandruff or a fungal infection. all of these conditions may lead to a flaky scalp and an accumulation of residue. consider washing your hair with an antifungal shampoo. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how much do fillers cost for eye puffiness? does insurance cover it? if not what other treatments do you recommend? | the cost for eye fillers differ from region to region across the u. s. typical fees may range from $250 to $700 per syringe. your final decision for skin rejuvenation should not be based solely on costs. you may want to contact the physician in your area and ask about their fees and payment options. insurance does not ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i need to be on long-term oral antibiotics and topical treatment for my adult acne. why can't i use an oral antibiotic? . my dermatologist started my regimen that way and my acne and the constant itch cleared within days. | adult acne may be due to a hormonal imbalance. your physician may be considering incorporating therapy in order to achieve an improved ratio of estrogen and testosterone in your body. oral antibiotics can be effective in treating persistent acne. you also want to make sure that you are not using compounds that are adve... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i had liver spots as a child and it looks like they’re back. my skin is blotchy and two-toned. can i get rid of them? | the term “liver spots” is somewhat of a misnomer. liver spots are typically not related to any diseases of the liver. most of these changes are due to age sun damage or solar lentigo. your first approach is to exclude any potential skin cancers. once this is accomplished a combination of glycolic peels and skin brighte... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | my wrinkles are deep in the folds of my arms and my arms have a crinkly appearance. what is the best thing to do? | the deep wrinkles you are experiencing are most likely from sun damage. your initial approach should be to wear sunscreen at all times. if you live in a very sunny climate consider wearing uv protective clothing. in addition you should continue to moisturize your skin with a noncomedogenic (non pore-clogging) moisturiz... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | a bug bite on my leg has formed a clear blister. should i pop it? | please don't pop it yourself. your skin is designed to protect itself and will stretch as much as possible in order to keep bacteria from entering a wound in the skin. allow the lesion to progress as it chooses. keep the area clean and dry and if it does pop cleanse the area with hydrogen peroxide and cover it with a c... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | is it okay to have sex if i have shingles? | that might depend on where the lesions are. generally speaking shingles are not contagious. however it is best to avoid touching another person with the lesions until they've healed over. you should probably refrain from having sex if you are having an outbreak. it is just not worth it. and i have found that using a pe... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what is the treatment for a large skin pinch blood blister? | a blood blister that results from a pinch is an accumulation of blood as a result of trauma to the skin. it is best not to pop a blood blister as this can lead to infection and possibly even delay the natural healing process of your body. covering the blood blister with a soft dressing to keep it protected can be helpf... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i have itching at the tip of my urethra. i don't think my partner has an std. should i be worried? | it's not always possible to tell if your partner is infected with an std. many patients don't know they're infected until they're tested. if you have these concerns it's probably a good idea to be evaluated and if necessary put on therapy. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | will otc products help with the adult acne on my chest? | there are a number of otc remedies that you can try. most of them are either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid based. give one or the other of those a try to see if you get any relief. many patients get adequate relief from an over-the-counter remedy. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | my bug bite is now a blister. how should i treat it? | please don't pop it yourself. your skin is designed to protect itself and will stretch as much as possible in order to keep bacteria from entering a wound in the skin. allow the lesion to progress as it chooses. keep the area clean and dry and if it does pop cleanse the area with hydrogen peroxide and cover it with a c... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how long is it safe to keep makeup products? | if you keep your cosmetics for too long you could cause breakouts and potential infection in your skin. as a rule of thumb liquid foundation should only be kept for 6 months lipstick for 8 months powdered makeup for 1 year and mascara for 2 to 3 months. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what's the best way to shave my face? | most men shave their face on a daily basis; here are a few tips for a more comfortable shave. the best time to shave is after you shower. the warm water allows the pores to open and also softens facial hair before shaving. always apply a shaving cream or shave gel to prepare your skin before shaving. using a shave brus... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how can i prevent split ends in my hair? | for many of us our hair is our crown of glory. we all want healthy shiny hair. here are several tips to help in preventing split ends. 1. do not brush your hair while it is wet; instead opt for a wide-tooth comb. after you wash your hair it is up to 25% more elastic and more vulnerable to damage. 2. try to avoid using ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i have thin skin on my forearms. could it be hereditary and because of tanning as a teen? | thinning of the skin on your forearms can be attributed to a variety of reasons this includes a genetic predisposition weight loss and certain medications such as steroids (catabolic) can lead to thinning of the skin. also as we age the rate of collagen formation under our skin will decrease. this may also be a contrib... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how can cracked skin at the fingernail tips be helped? | your first step is to maintain good hygiene for your hands. keep your nails clean and dry. file your nails in one direction avoid removing your cuticles or cleaning too deeply under your nails. moisturize your hands with natural almond vitamin e or avocado oil. if you suspect an underlying infection your hands should b... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i’m planning to do at-home treatment instead of the laser treatment recommended by my dermatologist. is it worth it? | for most non-medical skin issues at-home treatments offer a viable and cost-effective alternative. your first step is to determine and educate yourself about your skin type (dry oily or combination). also familiarize yourself with the ingredients of the products in your at-home regimen. once you gather that information... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what is the best antiaging treatment/skin care for people who have acne? | your approach to acne is similar to most effective skin care regimens. simply add an antimicrobial cleanser (to reduce skin surface bacteria) followed by a skin care regime that includes an exfoliator (glycolic or salicylic acid) followed by hydration and finally use a compound that contains retinoin. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | is it true that birth control is ineffective when on antibiotics? | please ask your prescribing doctor for specifics on the medications you are taking. many antibiotics do interfere with certain birth control methods and patients are counseled to use a back-up birth control method while the antibiotics are in their system. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | why is sun exposure bad and how can i protect myself from the sun? | sun exposure is responsible for a multitude of skin problems from age spots to skin cancer. unprotected skin suffers greatly from the uv rays of the sun promoting premature aging of the skin and wrinkle production. a single bad sunburn in your youth greatly increases your chances of developing skin cancer decades later... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what products should i use on my skin? | almost any product will improve the condition of your skin. with the exception of acne most bad skin conditions are the result of neglect. too much sun wind water without doing any repair will leave skin rough dry dull red irritated and feeling tight. simply paying attention to what your skin needs will result in a cle... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i contacted poison ivy and have all these horrible sores that ooze fluid. should i cover them with gauze? | as you have guessed poison ivy can easily be managed at home as long as you don't develop an infection. if it would make you more comfortable it would be appropriate to cover the worst areas with clean dry bandages. just be sure to change them frequently as you don't want to leave a dark moist area alone for too long. ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | will vitamin k cream erase spider veins? | spider veins are usually the result of weakened vein valves that trap blood that used to flow freely. genetics hormone levels and sun exposure can also play into the development of spider veins. unfortunately the topical application of anything will not eliminate spider veins. |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | is it okay to sleep with my make-up on? | sleeping in your make-up is not a healthy habit for your skin. cleansing the skin before bedtime allows your skin and pores to breathe. removing your make-up can also prevent sebum from building up in your pores. sebum is the natural oil produced by our skin; it protects and moisturizes our skin. as sebum is secreted f... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how often should i replace my mascara? | masacara should be kept no longer than three months after opening. after three months bacteria can begin to grow inside the tube; this growth of bacteria can lead to an infection. a strange or foul odor from your tube of mascara is another sign that your tube has expired. if you notice that your mascara appears flakey ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how can i get rid of unwanted facial hair? | as a woman it can be especially difficult to deal with unwanted facial hair. many of my patients are in tears i understand! the situation can be more embarrassing and expensive if the hair is not removed properly. first ask your doctor to help you determine the reason why you have facial hair. you deserve to know the c... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how can i protect my nose from getting red and sunburned when i work outdoors? | you may consider using zinc oxide on your nose to prevent any further damage to the skin of that area. many beach life-guards have to resort to using this white barrier because they have not found any other way to protect their nose especially from the damaging rays of the sun. you're very astute to recognize that it i... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what causes razor bumps and what i do about them? | from a man's perspective the number one skin care problem would be ingrown hairs as a result of shaving. when guys shave they scrape their face with a very sharp metal object. this could be an electric or a manual blade razor. the razor cuts each whisker leaving a sharp and often angled end. facial hair is much coarser... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | can electrolysis cause cancer? | electrolysis can be a very beneficial tool for those who suffer from excessive hair growth. it is the recommended treatment by the mayo clinic for hirsutism abnormal heavy hair growth in women on places where they typically do not grow hair. when done responsibly there are typically no health-care concerns. . you run a... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | my lower leg has been itching and i’ve had slow-healing sores for five years. is it related to high stress at work? | unresolved itching is a truly frustrating symptom for all patients to deal with. because this has been going on for some time you might want to get a medical evaluation to make sure you don't have a disease process that is causing the itching. the fact that you have identified stress as a possible trigger tells me that... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | do i have to replace my eye make-up if i have a stye? | any time you have an eye infection it is a good idea to replace things like mascara that cannot be disinfected. (mascara should be replaced every six months at any rate. ) your eyeliner can be disinfected by sharpening well past the point you used when you were undergoing the infection. most other eye makeup can be dis... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i have combination skin. which kind of foundation will suit me? | if your skin is very oily look for compounds that are "oil free. " for dry skin look for compounds that are non-comedogenic and hydrating. for combination skin first determine if your skin is more oily or dry and go from there. cream-to-powder bases work great for combination skin. mineral foundations work well on all ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | my lips have gotten very thin. what can i do? | as we age our lips may thin due to a loss of volume from diminished fatty tissue or thinning of the underlying muscle. your first step is to avoid smoking and sun damage. sun damage can accelerate the aging process. your dermatologist may recommend fillers to "plump" your lips. avoid permanent fillers or non-fda-approv... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how can i treat adult acne? | acne is not caused by dirty skin or by eating sweet or fried foods. acne is caused by hormones; specifically the male hormones called androgens. the worst cases of acne are usually experienced during puberty a time when hormones are fluctuating wildly. one would think that as you age you would no longer have issues wit... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i have itchy bumps on my forearms and hands that look like poison ivy but they don't ooze. what could it could be? | if this is a new condition it could be a contact dermatitis. this means that your skin is reacting to something it has come into contact with that has irritated that portion of your skin. while it might not be poison ivy you could have a sensitivity to something else. see if you can go back and figure out what might ha... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | does the body actually need 64oz of water per day or do other fluids count towards thia total as well? . some days i only post 2 or 3 out of 8 glasses of water on the webmd food and fitness planner chart but i also drink tea coffee and juice during the day. . does it really matter if the liquid isn't water? | most helpful answer in 2004 the institute of medicine made a general recommendation of 91oz (a little over 11 cups) for women and 125oz (over 15 cups) for men of total fluid intake each day. there are some things to keep in mind however. it’s estimated that 20-25% of your fluid intake comes from the food that you’re ea... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | if i have alot of anger stress and emotional baggage what is the best sport i could exercise or learn to help me vent? | exercise can help you manage stress by releasing endorphins which are neurotransmitters in your brain that help you to feel good. another benefit of exercise for stress management is that it can also be used as a break or as personal time away from your stressors to clear your head if necessary. exercise can also help ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | am diabitic and told i also have narapathy how any types of narapathy are there and is any types of treatments | diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage that can happen as a result of having diabetes. there are four types of diabetic neuropathy: peripheral autonomic proximal and focal. the most common location for neuropathy to occur is your legs and feet and some common symptoms are numbness and loss of sensation pain tingling or bu... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i have started jogging for exercise and the inside of my knees are sore. what i can do before/after to help alleviate? | the reason that you might be experiencing soreness in your knees could be due to a variety of different reasons. i would first see how your body responds to doing other exercise that may be a little lower impact such as: walking swimming kayaking water aerobics using the elliptical rowing stair climbing yoga or some st... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what happens to your teeth if you drink soda | drinking soda can have many negative impacts on your health especially with your teeth. soda contains citric and/or phosphoric acid that can wear down tooth enamel. when tooth enamel wears down tooth decay cavities and teeth staining can occur. sugar may also contribute to this but the acid alone seems to do most of th... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | is it ok to exercise with a cold? . i have a cold and i just started getting back into exercising. i have a lot of trouble sticking to my exercise plans but i've been doing well. now i have a cold and i skipped one day of exercise but i'm afraid to keep skipping exercise days. i usually just do the elliptical for 20-30... | deciding to exercise when you’re sick is a judgment call that you will have to make. i found an article that may give you some good guidance however located here. basically it depends on the illness the symptoms and your personal comfort level. if you do pursue exercise i would suggest to start by decreasing the intens... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i am 5ft 2 i havnt eaten for 88 days but drink only tea with 1 sugar how much harm am i putting my body and brain in | yes you are absolutely putting yourself at risk for serious health complications if you haven’t already. simply put your body is not receiving the nutrients that it needs to maintain its normal biological processes and function. consuming only tea with sugar would not be providing your body with an adequate amount of p... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | is there a doctor in mississippi who does gastric bypass surgery that medicaid will pay for the procedure. my doctor is trying to refer me to have gastric bypass surgery to help me lose weight and i need a doctor who takes medicaid to do the procedure. | see if the webmd physician directory gives you any results. enter in your zip code and search by "bariatrician". you can click on any of the results that it provides you with to see what sort of insurance they accept or you can give them a call to find out. <link> did you find anyone? |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what is the best low carb high protein diet? . in the past i have done the high protein diet however in my opinion there were not enough fruits or vegetables you could eat "legally". with some of the new ideas out there i think that has changed some. i would love to know which of the low carb/high protein diets is most... | there doesn’t seem to be any bigger controversy in nutrition than discussing everyone’s opinion regarding what is the healthiest most ideal diet. my take on the matter is that there doesn’t have to be only one single diet or eating plan that everyone should follow; rather there may be many different paths that you can ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | diagnosed with celiac disease but not given any care. what is my next step? . i was given a blood test and told by my family doctor that i had celiac disease and to stop eating gluten 2 years ago. i was never referred to a doctor who deals with my disease or given any other tests or scopes. being as its 2 years after t... | you may have to undergo an endoscopy to biopsy your small intestine to confirm that you have celiac disease. typically a blood test may be done first since it can be an indicator and is less invasive but a biopsy is better at confirming a diagnosis. you may also want to attempt an elimination diet to determine any food... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i'm an alcoholic why is it so hard to stop drinking? . once you start to cope with drinking then it becomes a bigger challenge to quit. | it can be difficult to quit drinking alcohol especially as your body becomes chemically dependent after chronic or prolonged use. you may experience withdrawal symptoms as you attempt to quit. some of the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can include anxiety depression headaches nausea and insomnia. one of the more severe... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | do apples contain caffeine? . i've heard recently that apples contain caffeine. is this true? | no apples don’t contain any caffeine. there’s a widely held but false belief that apples are better than coffee at waking you up in the morning. i think that this claim was misconstrued and resulted in someone believing that apples contain caffeine. the theory is that the fructose (simple sugar) in apples is responsibl... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i’m newly diagnosed with cancer. what are some important things for me to know? | hearing the diagnosis of “cancer” is quite simply a shock to the system. the first reaction is often panic followed by a tidal wave of emotions: “how can this be? ” “why me? ” “i’m scared and not able to handle this. ” but handle it you must. the following is a list of essential things that anyone newly diagnosed with ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how can i get control back in my life after a cancer diagnosis? | once you have dealt with the shock of a cancer diagnosis you will need to be as organized as possible in order to make your cancer journey as livable as possible. your treatment: choose caregivers whom you like and trust. choose one oncologist to be your most trusted adviser and ally to help you make the best decisions... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | my cancer is in remission. how do i deal with the fear of reoccurrence? | one of the most difficult challenges in coping with cancer is dealing with the fears of recurrence. in the jargon of cancer we talk of “remission ” which can be partial (cancer goes partly away) or complete (no evidence of cancer can be found). examples of partial remission include stage iv cancers (metastatic to diffe... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | how can i cure acid reflux? . i ate a large meal and went to bed right after and 4 hours later woke up with a burning throat. gargled some cold water and saw some blood got worried gargled couple of more times but the bleeding got worse. rushed to a doctor and got some medications but i still sometimes feel its hard to... | most helpful answer the primary approach to properly managing acid reflux should be to actively identify and avoid certain foods that trigger your symptoms. here are some of the common foods that can trigger acid reflux: • fatty foods • acidic foods like citrus fruits or tomatoes and tomato-containing products • coffee... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what blood sugar levels are considered normal and what levels are diabetic? | at present the diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes is based in an arbitrary cut-off point for a normal blood sugar level. a normal sugar level is currently considered to be less than 100 mg/dl when fasting and less than 140 mg/dl two hours after eating. but in most healthy people sugar levels are even lower. during th... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | are raisins bad for you if you are diabetic? | dried fruit like raisins can be a healthy choice for diabetics but the rule of thumb is always to use moderation and portion control. dried fruit is dehydrated so most of the water has been removed leaving it more concentrated and sugar-dense than their whole counterpart. the serving size for dried fruit is smaller tha... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | why a high-carbohydrate diet opposed to a low-carbohydrate diet is beneficial for someone wishing to lose body weight. give two reasons why a high-carbohydrate diet as opposed to a low. carbohydrate diet is beneficial for someone wishing to lose body. weight. be sure your answers are based on losing body weight not jus... | you should probably do your own homework. <positive_smiley> |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | after a meal (400-600 calories) how long should i wait to work out or go jogging? | it depends on what you ate and what you mean by "working out. " high-fat meals are harder for the body to digest and you may experience cramping if you jump right into strenuous exercises such as running or swimming. however if you eat a well-balanced meal or snack that includes a combination of a lean protein a carb a... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what's the difference between the fat-burning mode and the cardio mode on the machines at the gym? | there are problems with the fat burning option on the cardio machines and it really ought to be eliminated. the idea behind the fat-burning option is this: because fat is denser than carbohydrate it requires more oxygen to burn. so to maximize the percentage of fat you burn compared to carbohydrate the fat-burning mode... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | why does caffeine make thirsty? | one of the reasons why caffeine may be making your thirsty is because caffeine is a diuretic meaning that it can make you urinate more frequently. as a result dehydration and increased thirst may occur if your body is getting rid of too much fluid. caffeine isn’t a strong diuretic so there is typically a net gain in wa... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | is aerobics a good exercise to loose fat in belly? | absolutely. cardio exercise including aerobics is one of the best things you can do to lose belly fat and fat anywhere. strive for 30 minutes of moderate cardio exercise (aerobics fast walking/jogging elliptical biking etc) at least 5 days per week. on a 10-point scale moderate means you're working at about a level 5 o... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i am doing a research paper comparing and contrasting exercise and fad diets. i cant find benefits and disadvantges. there are all types of information on both subjects but i cannot seem to find the right information for my compare and contrast topic of two methods of losing weight. i chose exercise and fad dies as the... | there are certainly many different paths that you can take to eat healthy and there is honestly no one right approach. with that said i personally am weary about any diet that is heavily focused on one central theme or ideology. i don’t think that it’s always good to promote only one certain food or completely omit cer... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i;m 50 and have never been over weight but now i need an excercise to stop the upper arm jiggle help1. i hope someone can give me a basic exercise i can do to build up my upper arm. i have small 2lb hand held weights to use if that will help. please include step by step instruction. thanks in advance. | it sounds like you’re looking to lose weight. keep in mind that you can’t “spot reduce” meaning that you can’t choose where you lose weight by targeting a certain body part but it’s possible that strength training may help provide a more “toned” appearance. if you’re interested in beginning a strength training routine ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | is red pepper a good supplement to treat hypertension. i have read that a ingrediant in red pepper is very good at treating hypertension | i don’t think that there is quite enough research yet to justify the claim that red peppers can treat hypertension. the simple answer is that there never is one “super food” that should be emphasized more than any other to treat any health condition. i would suggest looking into the dash diet (dietary approaches to sto... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i have high triglycerides and high ldl's and i'm in excellent physical shape. how do i lower these levels without meds? . high cholesterol htn etc. all run in my family. i cut out red meats and non-whole wheat breads and pastas for about 6 weeks without any change. i would like to find a way to drop my cholesterol w/o ... | you mention that you have a family history of high cholesterol so you may just have a genetic predisposition to having high triglycerides and high ldl cholesterol. that doesn’t mean however that you shouldn’t try to do everything that you can through modifiable lifestyle behaviors such as diet and exercise to manage yo... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what are some exercises that i can do while traveling without carrying any equipment? | you can do lunges and stair climbing for your legs. no external resistance just your own body weight. if you have someone to hold you by the legs you can do back extensions by lying on your belly with your torso off the bed and lift your back up. you can also just do this lying on the floor then you won't need anyone t... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | if i do not exercise and eat a lot of protein from yogurt and protein shakes would that make me gain weight? . i am 5'11 and 185 lbs | if you are consistently taking in more calories than your body requires then you may expect to gain weight over time regardless of whether it’s calories from protein fat or carbohydrates. some research suggests however that a slightly higher protein diet can actually help you lose weight perhaps by helping you to feel ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | consuming large amounts of baking soda. is drinking alot of baking soda bad for me. | consuming excessive sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can lead to metabolic alkalosis a condition in which ph balances are elevated outside of the normal range. some symptoms of alkalosis include: • confusion • light-headedness • nausea vomiting • numbness or tingling in the face hands or feet • prolonged muscle spasms ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | is it better to drink something cold or hot i. e. water or tea for weight loss? . i have started trying to drink water instead of sodas for weight loss. having had a bad experience where i drank too much water and got sick i have been starting off with 20 oz of ice cold water a day. a friend of mine said the water shou... | i don’t think the idea that cold water causes fat in your stomach to congeal making weight loss more difficult holds much merit. all fat whether solid or liquid will get broken down metabolized and digested in your body. if anything ice cold water may actually slightly boost your metabolism to help promote weight loss.... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what are some tips for getting started exercising if i am depressed? | when you first start your exercise program you should plan a routine that is easy to follow and maintain. when you start feeling comfortable with your routine then you can start varying your exercise times and activities. here are some tips to help you get started: choose an activity you enjoy. exercising should be fun... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i took adderall for nine years but quit because of the side effects. now i'm gaining weight like crazy. what can i do? | you can see a rebound weight gain with any of the stimulants but it really happens for a short time and doesn't usually continue indefinitely. on the other hand we have seen compulsive binge eating in those with untreated adhd. eating disorders are common in adhd and are the result of untreated symptoms of impulsivity ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | will baby have type i diabetes if i have gestational diabetes. i have just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. the doctor said i will need to take insulin. i am worried my baby will be born with type i diabetes. what are the risks to my baby? i am 43 weeks along. | children born to mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (gdm) are at a higher risk for obesity type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome; but your child will not be at a higher risk for type 1 diabetes. it’s important to follow your doctor’s recommended course of action for managing gestational diabetes to help minimi... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what is consider a diabete if your have low sugar level to be 44 then goes up to 67 | to diagnose diabetes your doctor may do a fasting blood glucose test. this is a preferred method since it’s easy to do and less expensive than other tests but you have to refrain from eating anything for at least 8 hours priors to testing. also it is normal for your blood sugar to go up after eating. fasting blood gluc... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | can shrimp and french fries cooked in the same greese cause allergic reaction. hi at the age of 40 i developed an allergie to peanuts and shellfish at the same time. i had the test run they came back negative. so i went to red lobster and two hours later was rushed to the hospital with a shellfish allergie. two weeks l... | yes different foods cooked in the same oil could result in cross-contamination as traces of the allergenic proteins may be left behind in the oil. cross-contamination can also occur on cutting boards grills and cooking vessels and utensils that are re-used without cleaning. when eating out at restaurants it’s important... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | i have severe trust issues with doctors. how do i find a reputable doctor when i haven't been to one in 8 years? . when i was 16 i became ill and was misdiagnosed over 9 times. from age 16 to 21 i continued having problems even having a colonoscopy and laparoscopy. test after test answers were futile. so i gave up. i'd... | establishing a good relationship with your doctor is perhaps one of the best things you can do for your health. it’s important to routinely visit a doctor because some diseases and conditions won’t present with outward warning signs or symptoms; so the only way to know your risk is to get checked out or tested. it’s es... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what is the minimum number of calories a woman can safely eat long term (up to two years or more)? . i’ve seen numbers ranging from 800 to 1200 (even here on webmd) where 800 might be the break between low calorie and very low calorie and 1050 is where your body enters starvation mode. . 1200 is the conventional number... | the actual minimal number of calories that you can safely eat long term depends on your basal metabolic rate (bmr) which is the energy necessary for your body and its organs to maintain normal function while simply at rest. although there are equations to calculate bmr such as the harris-benedict equation these are all... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | is there some way to naturally detox or cleanse your body? | there is a lot of hype around "detoxing" and "cleansing" these days. most of what you'll hear is untrue and can be just a waste of your time and money. there’s no evidence that detoxing and cleansing has any health benefit. nonetheless there are lifestyle changes you can make to “detox” your body. cutting back on satur... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | what is the best over the counter diet pill for weight loss and energy | my gut response to this is: none of them. diet pills are not the answer for long-term weight loss and energy. the best way to lose weight and increase energy is simple. eat a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly (at least three times a week). if you do just these two things and do them consistently you'll lose ... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | are baby carrots (pre-washed mini carrots you can get by the bag at the grocery store) bad for you? | baby carrots are not at all bad for you! in fact they’re quite the contrary actually. there were concerns going around the internet that baby carrots were bad for you because they were rinsed in a solution that contains chlorine. it’s true that baby carrots as well as many other pre-cut vegetables on the market are cle... |
You are a medical knowledge assistant trained to provide information and guidance on various health-related topics. | webmd's metabolsim calculator. i have a book that uses weight in lbs x 11 x 1. 6 as the formula for caloric needs from basic daily activities. which gives me a much greater number then webmd's calculator. i am a 41 year old male. <link> | the metabolism calculator likely is using the harris-benedict equation which is a method to estimate your basal metabolic rate (bmr) and daily calorie requirements. the variables that this equation takes into consideration are age height weight gender and activity level. keep in mind that this is an indirect method of ... |
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