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### Human:\ni am a 26 year old male ht. 5'5" wt. 42kg. i want to increase my weight in a healthy way. please advise.\n\n### Assistant: because you are underweight and i don't have information about your diet or weight history i recommend you see a registered dietitian. your weight is quite low and it can be helpful for...
### Human:\nwhat is a fistula?\n\n### Assistant: a fistula is an abnormal connection that develops between two body parts. fistulas most often form as part of the healing process in an area of inflammation injury or previous surgery. there are many different types of fistulas: enterocutaneous fistula (between the intes...
### Human:\nthe left side of my chest has hurt since childhood but at 17 it has gotten worse. should i have more cardiac tests?\n\n### Assistant: many many things can cause chest pain although we worry about the heart being a cause of it typically first as heart disease can carry some serious consequences. at age 17 th...
### Human:\nim 314lbs and trying to lose weight. i cant excercise 2 min before im gasping for air. how can i get a work out in?\n\n### Assistant: first congratulations on taking this important first step in reducing your weight to a healthy level! i salute you. second be sure you've received the ok from your health car...
### Human:\nwhat's the difference between the fat-burning mode and the cardio mode on the machines at the gym?\n\n### Assistant: 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 carbohyd...
### Human:\nwhat workout or workouts are best for people in midlife?\n\n### Assistant: creative cardio. burn 400 to 500 calories a day in cardio. on the elliptical for instance you can burn about 400 calories in about 35 minutes. cross train as much as you can. burn the 400 to 500 calories all at once or accrue it. and...
### Human:\nhow soon does the food you eat affect your cholesterol? how long does food you eat affect your cholesterol?\n\n### Assistant: no one knows exactly but the national heart lung and blood institute (nhlbi) national cholesterol education program (ncep) recommends checking cholesterol after 6 weeks after diet ch...
### Human:\ncan certain medications cause diabetes?\n\n### Assistant: yes. there are several classes of drugs that may increase blood sugar levels and thus increase the risk for diabetes. some of these are: • statins: these are very effective medicines that reduce cholesterol. they reduce risk of heart attack and strok...
### Human:\nwhat can i do to prevent perimenopause weight gain. i've been working out at the gym for over a year now and i've been watching what i eat (weight watchers at home) and i'm still struggling to loose weight and its been frustrating what am i doing wrong?\n\n### Assistant: there is a difference between preven...
### Human:\ni've heard that adding avocados to my diet could help me lose weight. is this true?\n\n### Assistant: unfortunately there are no magic foods to add to your diet with any unique weight loss properties. but avocados do contain a nice combination of nutrients associated with maintaining a healthy weight. since...
### Human:\nwhat medicines can cause your skin to turn blue?\n\n### Assistant: amiodarone a cardiovascular medication does cause some people to turn irreversibly blue. it is important to check with a pharmacist in order to understand this medication prior to taking it. also if you have any apprehensions you should talk...
### Human:\nhow do nuts work in a heart-healthy diet?\n\n### Assistant: we know that high cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for atherosclerosis. in the may 10th edition of archives of internal medicine researchers found that eating nuts improves blood lipid levels which may help stave off heart disease. in a...
### Human:\nwhat is stage 2 hypertension? . stage 2 hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure of 160 mm hg or higher or a diastolic blood pressure of 100 mm hg or higher. blood pressure is expressed as the systolic blood pressure “over” the diastolic blood pressure. for example normal blood pressure is “120 ...
### Human:\nis it better to apply heat or cold to sore muscles after stenuous exercise?\n\n### Assistant: most helpful answer everything i have read says cold. if there is tissue damage the cold constricts blood flow which reduces spread of cellular components which can cause rupture of nearby cells making the injury w...
### Human:\nare there certain foods that should be avoided after ones gall badder is removed?\n\n### Assistant: because the gallbladder is a storage space for bile that breaks down fat (originally produced in the liver) you'll need to watch your fat intake. while the body eventually adjusts to not having a gallbladder ...
### Human:\ni have a heart murmur and was told that pre-medication is no longer necessary before dental treatment. is this true?\n\n### Assistant: the american heart association guidelines have changed. only the people at the greatest risk for bad outcomes from infective endocarditis -- an infection of the heart valves...
### Human:\nwhat is dyslipidemia?\n\n### Assistant: dyslipidemia means an abnormal amount of lipids or fats in the blood. lipids are essential to life but an excess of certain lipids can increase the risk for cardiovascular disease. the lipids that are commonly measured in blood include various forms of cholesterol as ...
### Human:\ndespite regular cardio exercise and eating healthy i can't seem to lose weight? . okay maybe i can't lose weight is misleading but i am losing muscle and gaining fat. my exercise includes running for an hour at least four times a week for over a month and eating includes eating salads eggs fruits and white ...
### Human:\nwhat kind of medicine would the doctor give you for heart palpations\n\n### Assistant: the choice of medications would totally depend on the cause of the palpitations. there are no universal medications that would treat all causes. your medical provider will select an appropriate treatment based on your eva...
### Human:\ni need a list of foods that would be helpful with lowering my triglycerides and cholesterol. any suggestions?\n\n### Assistant: a healthy diet that follows the myplate. gov guidelines is a good start. fill half of your plate with fruit and vegetable servings one quarter with a serving of whole grains such a...
### Human:\ndoes aerobic exercise interfere with muscle gains from weightlifting?\n\n### Assistant: your body prefers not to use amino acids the building blocks of muscle as an energy source unless it has to because it’s simply not the most efficient way for your body to get the energy it needs. your body will typicall...
### Human:\ncan you tell me what causes hair loss on lower legs and calves in men?\n\n### Assistant: there are several reasons for hair loss on the legs. poor circulation may be a factor which can be caused or aggravated by diabetes thyroid disorders peripheral artery disease medications poor diet lack of exercise smok...
### Human:\nwhat is indicated when you have a high systolic number but a normal distolic number?\n\n### Assistant: this is a very good question! your blood pressure reading consists of two numbers. the number on the top is called the systolic number. the number on the bottom is the diastolic. the systolic number is the...
### Human:\nwhy does coffee give me such an energy boost?\n\n### Assistant: as you're drinking your morning cup of joe you're probably just waiting for that wonderful rush of energy and alertness you've come to know and enjoy. within 15 minutes of gulping your caffeine your adrenalin rises increasing your heart and bre...
### Human:\nhow does a doctor choose the kind of stent needed to treat heart blockages?\n\n### Assistant: there are two basic types of stents that cardiologists use to treat blockages in coronary arteries. both are made of metal but one type is coated with a polymer that has drugs embedded in it that can help prevent t...
### Human:\nim on cumdine = so i cant eat any dark leafy veggies -what other foods cant i eat? . i need a guide= to what i can eat and cant eat- on cumidine? '. . can i eat peanuts? . can i eat potatoes? . if i eat veggies? how much each day or do i alternate= with a salad. . i eat a handful since i do not know if a cu...
### Human:\nmy wife weighs 242lbs she only eats about 1500 calories a day and excercises. why can't she lose weight? . . my wife is 5ft 4inches tall weighs 242lbs and is a size 14-16 in pants sizes. she only eats about 1500 calories a day and exercises about 90+ minutes a day burning 800-1200 calories. she has been doi...
### Human:\ni am unemployed and can’t get insurance. i have social anxiety gad and depression. how can i get help i can't afford?\n\n### Assistant: a lack of insurance and an inability to pay more than a minimal amount should never prevent you from getting the help you need and deserve. licensed professionals including...
### Human:\nwhat foods or drinks can help my blood pressure?\n\n### Assistant: there is a well researched diet for high blood pressure called the dash diet standing for dietary approaches to stop hypertension. here are the basics of the diet: low in sodium no more than 2300mg sodium (the average sodium intake in the am...
### Human:\nhow much should i weigh?\n\n### Assistant: doctors nutritionists and public health authorities most often use the body mass index to define a healthy weight. body mass index (bmi) is your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in meters (kg/m2). according to the cdc a bmi of less than 18. ...
### Human:\nwhat are the symptoms of arrhythmias?\n\n### Assistant: an arrhythmia can be silent and not cause any symptoms. a doctor can detect an irregular heartbeat during a physical exam by taking your pulse or through an electrocardiogram (ecg or ekg). when symptoms of an arrhythmia occur they may include: palpitat...
### Human:\nhow should i prepare for the echocardiogram?\n\n### Assistant: on the day of the echocardiogram eat and drink as you normally would. take all of your medications at the usual times as prescribed by your doctor.
### Human:\nwhat should i do to prepare for a stress echo?\n\n### Assistant: if you are scheduled for a dobutamine stress echo and you have a pacemaker please contact your doctor for specific instructions. your device may need to be checked before the test. on the day of the stress echocardiogram do not eat or drink an...
### Human:\nwhy do i yawn after 30-40 minutes of exercising?\n\n### Assistant: it doesn’t seem like anyone really knows exactly why some people yawn during or after exercise but there are some theories. one thought is that you may be trying to get more oxygen. think about what a yawn actually is; a long deep breath of ...
### Human:\nmy weight has hit a plateau. what do i do?\n\n### Assistant: there are several reasons why your weight can hit a plateau including: losing weight too quickly. when this happens your metabolism (the rate at which your body burns calories) can slow down because your body senses it is starving. rapid or large ...
### Human:\ntype your question here. my husband is dizzy - ears have water in them and is blue in the face. sleeping a good bit.\n\n### Assistant: dizziness can be caused by a number of serious conditions. these can include a stroke a heart attack breathing problems or trouble with blood sugar. a bluish tint to the ski...
### Human:\naccording to the cdc 16 new antibiotics came to market between 1983-1987 but only 2 between 2003-2007. why so few?\n\n### Assistant: the number of new antibiotics in development is alarmingly low and it's a matter of resources. antibiotics are taken for a shorter period of time and it's more economical for ...
### Human:\nare there certain foods i should eat -- or avoid -- to lose belly fat?\n\n### Assistant: this is a very popular question. but belly fat builds when we eat too much food in general. rather than focusing on certain types of foods i recommend revving up your exercise routine with more cardio such as walking or...
### Human:\ncan soy help lower cholesterol?\n\n### Assistant: in the last 12 years soy has been believed to lower ldl-c [bad cholesterol]. however recent data has not shown soy to be a practical means to lower ldl-c. in order to achieve any meaningful ldl-c reduction large amounts of soy are required. even when individ...
### Human:\nshould people with serious heart problems avoid fast food all together?\n\n### Assistant: just because a food is "fast" doesn’t mean it's automatically unhealthy. many quick-service restaurants today offer whole wheat buns grilled chicken cuts salads and reduced-fat dressings on their menus. when eating out...
### Human:\ncan my 9-year-old take over-the-counter prevacid?\n\n### Assistant: prevacid or lansoprazole has recently moved from prescription strength to over-the-counter. the over-the-counter dose is labeled for adults 18 and older. this medication is intended to treat stomach ulcers or heartburn that occurs 2 or more...
### Human:\nwhat is myopathy?\n\n### Assistant: myopathy simply means “something wrong with a muscle” (or more often multiple muscles). myopathy is a very general term that can be applied to almost any condition affecting muscles. some examples of myopathies include: muscle inflammation caused by cholesterol-lowering d...
### Human:\ndoes resveratrol really work?\n\n### Assistant: resveratrol which is a compound found largely in the skins of red grapes has gained a lot of media attention and has been touted as having many beneficial health effects. resveratrol is a component of ko-jo-kon an oriental medicine used to treat diseases of th...
### Human:\nwhat lifestyle changes should be made if i have an arrhythmia?\n\n### Assistant: if you notice that your arrhythmia occurs more often with certain activities you should avoid them. if you smoke stop. limit your intake of alcohol. limit or stop using caffeine. some people are sensitive to caffeine and may no...
### Human:\nwhat should i do to prepare for a transesophageal echo?\n\n### Assistant: before a transesophageal echocardiogram tell your doctor if you have any problems with your esophagus such as hiatal hernia swallowing problems or cancer. on the day of a transesophageal echocardiogram do not eat or drink anything for...
### Human:\nwhat's best of day to check your blood pressure. my pressure changes all the time when i check it at different times. i'm 74 and a active person. thomas\n\n### Assistant: keep in mind that your blood pressure can vary naturally throughout the course of a day. exercise or physical activity has a tendency to ...
### Human:\nwhat if i don’t have time to exercise 60 minutes a day?\n\n### Assistant: the 60-minute suggestion is based on the national academy of science's recommendation for people who are trying to prevent weight gain or keep themselves from regaining after weight loss -- not for people who are trying to increase or...
### Human:\nhow much salt does a person need?\n\n### Assistant: about 1 teaspoon a day (or 2300 mg) for people ages two and up. how much salt do we ingest on a daily basis? on average about 50% more than that. ouch! and that extra salt raises blood pressure making the heart work harder and thus leading to heart disease...
### Human:\nis there anything you can really do to increase your metabolism?\n\n### Assistant: the best way to increase your metabolism is to increase two types of physical activity in your weekly regimen. strength training with weights helps build muscle mass and increases your ratio of lean muscle tissue to fat tissu...
### Human:\nlow carb diet cause high pottasium?\n\n### Assistant: i cannot find any research to show that low carbohydrate diets increase potassium levels. in fact low carbohydrate diets tend to be low in potassium since it is found in plant foods including potatoes fruits and vegetables. for more on source of potassiu...
### Human:\nwhen to stop losing weight. question is. 4-5 months ago i weighed 231lbs. i'm 41 5'11. i started. excersising 5-6 days a week bout an hour a day. started eating more fruits and nuts. mainly for breakfast and normal dinners just lower portions. i now weigh 188lbs. people tell me to quit losing weight? when. ...
### Human:\nnumbness of the tongue causes. my husband has type 2 diabetes and has been expierencing numbness of the tongue. he also has peripheral aertial disease. could either one of these cause the numbness of the tongue?\n\n### Assistant: there are many things that can cause numbness or tingling of the tongue. some ...
### Human:\ncan a nursing mother safely take any otc nasal allergy medication?\n\n### Assistant: there are three different types of nasal sprays used for allergy relief: corticosteroids antihistamines and decongestants. if you need relief you would work with your ob-gyn to make sure one of these medications is right fo...
### Human:\nis there absolute minimal daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams or grams per body weight? grams not percents. im young adult male on strict balanced low calorie diet and i wonder whats the minimal daily intake of unsaturated fat in grams or grams per body weight and not percents. the only info i found wa...
### Human:\ni notice that sugars are supposed to be under 25 grams per day. how is that possible when milk has 7 grams per glass? . isn't it best to get your calcium from foods rather than supplements? how can you eat any sugar at all and still meet the guidelines when you have 3 cups of milk per day for your health?\n...
### Human:\ncan cinnamon help lower cholesterol?\n\n### Assistant: in 2003 an in-vivo study was concluded on 60 diabetic candidates in pakistan. the results of this study were released to the western media and a frenzy of cinnamon capsules were sold in the u. s. and other countries promoting cinnamon's lipid-lowering e...
### Human:\nshould my child's cholesterol be checked?\n\n### Assistant: should every child be screened for high cholesterol? that’s an issue currently up for debate. the current recommendations from the american academy of pediatrics say no. as it stands right now there are only certain children who are screened. those...
### Human:\nshould i continue exercise if i have a cold or bronchitis? . i developed sinus pressure and chest congestion. i continued my running. when my symptoms didn't improve after 3 weeks i went to a doctor who gave me a steroid and an antibiotic but said it was okay to keep running. i recovered mostly though i sti...
### Human:\nwhat 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 convent...
### Human:\nnot loosing weight exercise brutally and consistently! due to a recent stressful situation i became partially bald! . i am a 27 year old male with no prior medical illnesses other than allergies and colds. i exercise frequently and more than many people i know who are fit. i have been tracking my workouts f...
### Human:\nhow do i treat a pulled calf muscle? . if it’s mild you should treat a pulled calf muscle by resting it and protecting it from re-injury.\n\n### Assistant: if it’s mild you should treat a pulled calf muscle by resting it and protecting it from re-injury. painful calf muscle strains deserve “price” therapy (...
### Human:\ni have little tumors around my eyes. i was told that they could be removed but they would come back. what should i do?\n\n### Assistant: there are deposits around the eyes that can be associated with high cholesterol. if that is indeed the case it's most important to address your cholesterol. heart disease ...
### Human:\ni want to know if adding olive oil to my diet could help lower my cholesterol.\n\n### Assistant: olive oil is a fat and like any fat contains about 100 calories per tablespoon. so keep in mind: olive oil is just as caloric as other fats and can contribute to weight gain if consumed in high amounts. olive oi...
### Human:\nwhat are the symptoms of stomach cancer?\n\n### Assistant: in its early stages stomach cancer typically causes vague often mild symptoms that a person may describe as indigestion nausea loss of appetite heartburn or pain. the problem is millions of people without stomach cancer experience these symptoms eve...
### Human:\ni am a 73 year old female. my primary insurance is medicare; secondary insurance is usaa. will i be forced to change secondary insurance and if so when? and at what cost? will my coverage change? i have a primary care physician a cardiologist a pulmonary physician and a gyn physician. will i lose my doctors...
### Human:\nconsuming large amounts of baking soda. is drinking alot of baking soda bad for me.\n\n### Assistant: 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: • confusio...
### Human:\nwhat are the types of echocardiograms?\n\n### Assistant: there are several types of echocardiograms and your doctor will help determine which is best for you. transthoracic echocardiogram: this is the standard echocardiogram. it is a painless test similar to x-ray but without the radiation. the procedure us...
### Human:\nwhat are platelets?\n\n### Assistant: platelets are cell fragments derived from bone marrow cells called megakaryocytes. platelets circulate in blood but are much smaller than red or white blood cells. platelets are coated with substances that normally glide smoothly along the surface of blood vessels and o...
### Human:\ncan what you eat the day before a cholesterol blood test skew the results? . i went out to eat the day before my blood test and had an irish blt and french fries and didn't eat a very healthy dinner either. my cholesterol 2 years ago was under 200 my diet habits have not changed much other than the occasion...
### Human:\ncould you provide a few links to the major studies showing excessive saturated fat is unhealthy? . this website and the american heart association continue to recommend a diet low in saturated fat. but the current buzz on the internet is that there is really little evidence for that position. in fact france...
### Human:\nshould i be concerned about hardening of the arteries at the age of 41?\n\n### Assistant: it's never too early to consider heart health especially in terms of prevention. there are key factors that put you at higher risk for hardening of the arteries (the medical term is atherosclerosis). risk factors inclu...
### Human:\nhow can proteinuria be treated? . i have been suffering from ckd-3 since 2004. by maintaining my blood pressure at normal level (110+/70+) adhering to a strict low-protein and low-sodium diet i have managed to delay the progression of the disease to a more severe stage. since early october i started a treat...
### Human:\nhi i'm 15 years old take nature-made b complex omega369 100mg ubiquinol daily is this okay? . i'm using nature-made super b-complex omega 3-6-9 and qunol 100mg ubuiquinol as alternative adhd medicine. i'm just concerned that these pills maybe detrimental. i've read the label on the nature-made super b-compl...
### Human:\nwhat causes an arrhythmia?\n\n### Assistant: arrhythmias may be caused by many different factors including: coronary artery disease. electrolyte imbalances in your blood (such as sodium or potassium). changes in your heart muscle. injury from a heart attack. healing process after heart surgery. irregular he...
### Human:\ncan fiber help lower cholesterol?\n\n### Assistant: there are two kinds of fiber or nondigestible carbohydrates. the first which is insoluble aids in bowel function. an example is wheat bran. the second is soluble fiber now referred to as viscous fiber which has an additional cholesterol-lowering effect. ex...
### Human:\nhelp! . i am having difficulty locating recipes and ideas for my type of diet; i need a gluten free low cholesterol vegetarian diet. i love to cook and experiement so fear of trying new things is not an issue.\n\n### Assistant: it sounds like you have your work cut out for you! but the good news is that the...
### Human:\nwhat are the symtoms and complications of vitamin d deficiency in adults age 30-35?\n\n### Assistant: i think a lot of it depends on how long you've been deficient and to what degree. it is well accepted that a lack of vitamin d increases the risk of osteomalcia (bone/muscle pain) osteopenia (lower than nor...
### Human:\ni am five and a half months pregnant and take xanax. can this drug harm the fetus and how do i taper off my dosage?\n\n### Assistant: the u. s. food and drug administration (fda) assigns a category system to classify the possible risks to a fetus when a specific medicine is taken during pregnancy. xanax and...
### Human:\nhow do you break a fever in a toddler?\n\n### Assistant: remember that any fever in a newborn infant (under 3 months of age) needs prompt medical attention because at that age it’s hard to tell when a serious infection might be present. a fever is the body’s natural response to infection or other illness an...
### Human:\nwhat colic remedies work?\n\n### Assistant: of course every baby is different but there are several things parents can try to soothe a colicky baby: for younger infants a good tight swaddle often helps. being swaddled makes them feel secure and can calm them. babies also tend to like loud repetitive sounds ...
### Human:\nhow much should a healthy active athletic 22 year old male weigh?\n\n### Assistant: that all depends on your height muscle mass and individual body type (genetics). this calculator from webmd can give you an idea of a weight that is right for you: <link>. remember that all tools including body mass index (b...
### Human:\nwhat is moderate right distal carotid artery stenosis?\n\n### Assistant: the carotid arteries are a pair of arteries that serve as the main pipelines bringing oxygen-rich blood to the brain. the carotid arteries travel through the neck next to the windpipe. stenosis means an abnormal narrowing of a body par...
### Human:\nwhat does it mean if a food product is labeled “light ” “low ” “reduced ” or “fat-free? ”\n\n### Assistant: the fda sets rules for what food manufacturers can call "light " "low " "reduced " "free " and other food terms. here's the low-down on these terms: "healthy" food must be low in fat with limited chol...
### Human:\nwhy do i need an echocardiogram?\n\n### Assistant: your doctor may perform an echocardiogram to: assess the overall function of your heart. determine the presence of many types of heart disease. follow the progress of heart valve disease over time. evaluate the effectiveness of medical or surgical treatment...
### Human:\nre:nutrition what are safe levels of saturated fat polyusaturated fat monousaturated fat sodium & carbohydrate. looking for a guide to safe levels of saturated fat polyunsaturated fat monounsaturated fat sodium and carbohydrates found in almost all foods for an average person 62 years old. they are on every...
### Human:\nis it normal for my dad who had a triple bypass three months ago to be constantly short of breath and blacking out?\n\n### Assistant: these are worrisome symptoms: shortness of breath and passing out. after a bypass operation these symptoms could reflect some damage to the heart leading to heart failure sym...
### Human:\nwhere can i find quinine pills for my husband’s leg cramps?\n\n### Assistant: don’t use quinine for your husband’s leg cramps. quinine is a malaria drug that can cause serious side effects such as severe bleeding abnormal heart rhythms and even death. the fda issued a drug safety warning on july 8 2010 and ...
### Human:\nwhat is catheter ablation for the heart?\n\n### Assistant: during an ablation high-frequency electrical energy is delivered through a catheter to a small area of tissue inside the heart that causes the abnormal heart rhythm. this energy "disconnects" the pathway of the abnormal rhythm. ablation is used to t...
### Human:\nwhat vitamins are present in fish oil? carrots are carrots but they contain vitamins as well. what's in fish oil?\n\n### Assistant: the reason people take fish oil is for the type of fat it provides: omega-3 fatty acids (dha and epa). most people do not get enough of these fats through diet unless they cons...
### Human:\ni have type ii diabetes. what is the best form of exercise for my condition? . i take metformin twice a day and insulin in the evening. i would like a recommendation on a good exercise program especially since i have a busy and sometimes inconsistant schedule.\n\n### Assistant: most helpful answer the easy ...
### Human:\nwhy is vitamin d important?\n\n### Assistant: there a variety of reasons vitamin d is important. first it helps your body absorb calcium for healthy bones. . it is well accepted that a lack of vitamin d increases the risk of osteomalcia (bone/muscle pain) osteopenia (lower than normal bone density) osteopor...
### Human:\nwhat medications are used to treat arrhythmias?\n\n### Assistant: a variety of drugs are available to treat arrhythmias. these include: antiarrhythmic drugs. these drugs control heart rate and include beta-blockers. anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy. these drugs reduce the risk of blood clots and stroke...
### Human:\ni'm taking vicodin for pain and clindamycin for infection after a tooth extraction. can i add zantac 150 or tums?\n\n### Assistant: both vicodin and clindamycin have side effects like upset stomach nausea and vomiting but not heartburn. these medications currently do not have any known drug interactions wit...
### Human:\nwhat should i eat in order to have a normal lipid profile?\n\n### Assistant: visit your health care provider to get your numbers for the good cholesterol (hdl) and the bad (ldl). keeping track of these numbers is important for managing risk factors for heart disease. if your physician tells you that your ld...
### Human:\nwhat kinds of vegetables are good for heart health?\n\n### Assistant: just about all vegetables help support a healthy cardiovascular system. veggies which contain deep dark pigments -- winter squash dark leafy greens broccoli kale tomatoes red peppers and carrots -- are good sources for antioxidant nutrien...
### Human:\nis cheap red wine just as heart healthy as a fine red wine or does the aging process boost the wine's healthy values?\n\n### Assistant: as someone who loves and collects wine i was particularly interested in this question. first how did people come to the notion that red wine might have some heart healthine...
### Human:\ncan a low ferritin level cause hair loss and heart palpitations in women? my ferritin level is at 12. every time i shower or blow dry my hair i am losing tons of hair! i can barely cover my scalp at crown of my head. after researching i found that ferritin levels in women should be around 70. i have also be...
### Human:\nis it safe to take fish oil capsules if you have shellfish allergies?\n\n### Assistant: when it comes to medication products it is important to read all product labels carefully before purchasing and consuming any item. consult the local pharmacist to help make sure no shellfish materials are found in the p...
### Human:\nwhy does caffeine make thirsty?\n\n### Assistant: 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 ...
### Human:\ncan the paleo diet raise my cholesterol. my wife is on the paleo diet and i have joined her (to some degree). i eat two eggs every morning along with 2 pieces of bacon. i use coconut oil along with real butter to cook with. could these factors be raising my cholesterol?\n\n### Assistant: research shows that...

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Dataset Card for Reduced Medical Q&A Dataset

This dataset card provides comprehensive details about the Reduced Medical Q&A Dataset, which is a curated and balanced subset aimed for healthcare dialogues and medical NLP research.

Dataset Details

Dataset Description

The Reduced Medical Q&A Dataset is derived from a specialized subset of the larger MedDialog collection. It focuses on healthcare dialogues between doctors and patients from sources like WebMD, Icliniq, HealthcareMagic, and HealthTap. The dataset contains approximately 3,000 rows and is intended for a variety of applications such as NLP research, healthcare chatbot development, and medical information retrieval.

Curated by: Unknown (originally from MedDialog)
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Language(s) (NLP): English
License: Unknown (assumed for educational/research use)

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Uses

Direct Use

NLP research in healthcare dialogues
Development of healthcare question-answering systems
Medical information retrieval

Out-of-Scope Use

Not a substitute for certified medical advice
Exercise caution in critical healthcare applications

Dataset Structure

Each entry in the dataset follows the structure: "### Human:\n[Human's text]\n\n### Assistant: [Assistant's text]"

Dataset Creation

Curation Rationale

The dataset was curated to create a balanced set of medical Q&A pairs using keyword-based sampling to cover a wide range of medical topics.

Source Data

Data Collection and Processing

The data is text-based, primarily in English, and was curated from the larger "Medical" dataset featuring dialogues from Icliniq, HealthcareMagic, and HealthTap.

Who are the source data producers?

The original data was produced by healthcare professionals and patients engaging in medical dialogues on platforms like Icliniq, HealthcareMagic, and HealthTap.