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<human>: What happens during a nerve conduction study (NCS) procedure?
<bot>: Nerve conduction study: The technician puts electrode patches on your skin over the nerve that may be causing your symptoms. A stimulating electrode sends a mild electrical impulse to the nerve. The other electrodes record the nerve's respon... |
<human>: Why am I peeing all the time?
<bot>: If you notice you suddenly have to pee more often than usual, though, it could be a sign of a health problem such as a UTI, kidney disease, diabetes, an enlarged prostate in men, vaginitis in women, or a problem with the wall of your bladder called interstitial cystitis. I... |
<human>: What should I do if my pee looks or smells weird?
<bot>: Pick up the phone any time you see a change in your pee that doesn't seem linked to new medications or a recent meal -- especially if the change lasts more than a day or so, or if it comes with a fever, back or side pain, vomiting, feeling very thirsty,... |
<human>: What does pale yellow or gold pee mean?
<bot>: If everything is normal and healthy, the color should be a pale yellow to gold. That hue comes from a pigment your body makes called urochrome.,context:Let's face it: Most of us don't give much thought to our pee before we flush it out of sight. But the basic det... |
<human>: Why is my pee green or blue?
<bot>: Blue or green: These hues are probably due to dyes in your food or meds you've taken, like the anesthetic propofol or the allergy/asthma medicine promethazine. A few rare medical conditions can also turn pee green or blue, so let your doctor know if the color doesn't go awa... |
<human>: Why is my pee pinkish-red?
<bot>: Other unusual colors that may show up: Pink or red: Some foods like carrots, blackberries, beets, and rhubarb can turn your pee a pinkish-red color. This can also be a side effect of medications like the antibiotic rifampin or a drug for urinary tract infections ( UTIs) calle... |
<human>: Why is my pee foamy or frothy?
<bot>: Foamy: No matter what color it is, you should check in with your doctor if it consistently looks foamy and frothy. It may be a sign you have protein in your urine, which may mean you have issues with your kidneys.,context:Let's face it: Most of us don't give much thought ... |
<human>: Why is my pee orange?
<bot>: Orange: When your pee is the color of a citrus-flavored soft drink, it's probably because of meds like high-dose vitamin B2, the UTI drug phenazopyridine, or the antibiotic isoniazid. Depending on the color, it could also be a sign that you're dehydrated or that there's a problem ... |
<human>: What is urine?
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<human>: How often should you pee?
<bot>: This can also be a side effect of medications like the antibiotic rifampin or a drug for urinary tract infections ( UTIs) called phenazopyridine. Depending on the color, it could also be a sign that you're dehydrated or that there's a problem with your liver or bile duct. Preg... |
<human>: What does it mean if my pee smells strong?
<bot>: Pee doesn't usually have a strong smell. But some foods -- especially asparagus, which has a smelly sulfur compound -- can change the odor. So can vitamin B-6 supplements. When you're dehydrated and your pee gets very concentrated, it can smell strongly of amm... |
<human>: How do you get hepatitis C?
<bot>: Just like hepatitis B, you can get this type by sharing needles and having contact with infected blood. You can also catch it by having sex with somebody who's infected, but that's less common. If you had a blood transfusion before new screening protocols were put in place i... |
<human>: Can hepatitis B be treated?
<bot>: There are several drugs that treat long-term hepatitis B, such as: Adefovir ( Hepsera) Entecavir ( Baraclude) Interferon Lamivudine () Telbivudine ( Tyzeka) Tenofovir ( Viread) For hepatitis C, some people improve if they get a combo of the drugs peginterferon alpha and riba... |
<human>: Can hepatitis A be treated?
<bot>: If you have hepatitis A, your doctor will carefully see how well your liver is working, but there aren't any treatments to cure it.,context:There are three major types of hepatitis, and all of them affect your liver. Some of the symptoms are similar, but they have different ... |
<human>: What are the symptoms of hepatitis?
<bot>: It gets checked beforehand to make sure it's free of the virus that causes hepatitis B or C. The most common symptoms for all three types are: Dark urine Stomach pain Yellowing of skin or eyes Pale or clay-colored stool Low-grade fever Loss of appetite Fatigue Feelin... |
<human>: What are the three major types of hepatitis?
<bot>: There are three major types of hepatitis, and all of them affect your liver. This type won't lead to long-term infection and usually doesn't cause any complications. Your liver heals in about 2 months. You can prevent it with a vaccine. Hepatitis B. Most peo... |
<human>: When should I call the doctor about multiple sclerosis (MS) or stroke?
<bot>: Always get medical help if you have any doubts about whether it's a stroke or MS. It takes experience to learn how to tell the conditions apart. Even then, it may not be clear. Given how serious a stroke can be, you're better safe t... |
<human>: What is the difference between multiple sclerosis (MS) and strokes?
<bot>: Two very different conditions, but they can look and feel alike. That's because they both harm your brain. The symptoms of MS and strokes can be close enough that even doctors don't always get it right. It's important to know the diffe... |
<human>: Can a test show the difference between multiple sclerosis (MS) and strokes?
<bot>: If you have any doubts, call 911 right away. You may be able to use that experience as a way to tell the difference between a flare-up and the symptoms of a stroke. Even then, it may not be clear.,context:At first glance, it mi... |
<human>: When should I see my doctor about ear pain?
<bot>: Some causes of ear pain can be serious such as tumors or infections, including cellulitis or shingles. If your ear pain is severe, doesn't go away within a few days of home treatment, or comes with a high fever or sore throat, or you get a new rash, visit you... |
<human>: What does it mean if I have an earache with a sore throat?
<bot>: Doctors call this type of pain that starts in one area but is felt in another âreferred pain.â If your earache comes with a severe sore throat, it could be an infection like tonsillitis or pharyngitis. In fact, ear pain is often the worst s... |
<human>: Can the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, cause ear pain?
<bot>: The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the âhingeâ of your jaw that sits directly below your ears. You might get TMJ pain from grinding your teeth, or it could be a symptom of arthritis. The ache in your ears or face comes after you chew, ta... |
<human>: Can earwax cause pain?
<bot>: These are the most common causes: Your ear makes and gets rid of wax all the time. When the process doesn't work well, the gunk builds up and hardens so your ear canal gets blocked. Your doctor will call this impacted wax. Sometimes, it causes pain.,context:Parents know how commo... |
<human>: What are some serious causes of ear pain?
<bot>: Some causes of ear pain can be serious such as tumors or infections, including cellulitis or shingles. If your ear pain is severe, doesn't go away within a few days of home treatment, or comes with a high fever or sore throat, or you get a new rash, visit your ... |
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