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Children Suffering From Eczema – Questions They May Ask

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Many children suffer from eczema. Many are babies who are too young to realize what is going on and ask questions. Older kids, however, know. If you are a parent of a child with eczema, they are likely to have many questions. A few of these common questions and ideal answers are outlined below.

Question: What did I do wrong?

As a parent, it just breaks your heart when you hear this question. Although eczema impacts many children, your child may not see these other cases. They look at their friends and classmates and see children with normal skin. Many automatically and mistakenly assume they did something wrong, but they didn’t. Tell your child they have sensitive skin, as do many other children and adults. This sensitive skin is a known medical condition that happen to people of all ages; they did nothing wrong.

Question: When will it go away?

Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question. Some children outgrow eczema by their early teens and others are plagued with it for life. You can’t give your child an answer. What you can discuss is ways to treat eczema and ensure they don’t scratch so that painful rashes and blisters are a thing of the past. Use this as an opportunity to educate your child on the importance of proper skin care. They need to stay away from certain things, such as pets and pet dander, that irritate their skin. They need to keep their body moisturized constantly, which they may be able to do themselves with lotions and creams.

Question: Can I make others sick too?

This is another heartbreaking question because it is one that doesn’t usually come from nowhere. Another child or parent may have asked about your child’s rash, blister-like sores, or scaly patches of skin. Once again, use this as an opportunity to educate your child. Not everyone knows about eczema and some people, even adults, mistakenly believe it is contagious. It is not. Your child can play freely with others.

Question: Can I still swim?

A key to avoiding eczema flare-ups is to take short showers or baths in lukewarm water. Long bubble baths filled with toys is dangerous for your child. Since they aren’t allowed to do so, they may wonder if they can swim. Of course they can.

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Eczema and Natural Remedies – Frequently Asked Questions

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Eczema sufferers are no stranger to red, itchy, and irritated skin. Unfortunately, it isn’t as simple as getting one itch. There is a constant, uncontrollable urge to itch, which can lead to a red rash, blister-like sores, and patches of rough scaly skin. After doing some research, you will see that many patients recommend all-natural remedies and treatment options. If this is your first time taking the all-natural route, you may have many questions. Please continue reading on for a list of frequently asked questions and their answers.

Question: What are natural remedies?
Answer: The phrase “natural remedies,” is used to describe a number of practices. Although often confused with home remedies, there is a difference. An all-natural remedy is a treatment option is found in nature, as opposed to produced in a lab. Popular formats include flowers, herbs, and essential oils

Question: Are there natural ways to fight off eczema?
Answer: Yes. Eczema has many different causes and, for that reason, there are many different treatment options. Successful treatments vary depending on the individual in question. Just because a natural remedies helps one eczema patient, it does not mean you are guaranteed the same results. With that said, all-natural remedies and treatment options come highly rated and recommended.

Question: Are all-natural eczema treatment options safe?
Answer: For the most part, yes. Any treatment options, including those that use natural compounds, pose some risk. To treat eczema naturally and safely, keep your body in mind. By this time, you should already know what foods, herbs, and supplements your body is allergic to. As long as you avoid these particular items, you will find that treating eczema naturally is not only safe, but effective.

Question: What if an all-natural eczema treatment didn’t work for me?
Answer: As previously stated, different individuals see different success with natural eczema cures and treatment options. Luckily, there are many all-natural remedies. If one doesn’t work for you, there are many others to try. If you don’t see relief, keep on trying. It may take trial and error, but you will find a method that works for you and your eczema flare-ups.

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AADA questions GAO report

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The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) remain at odds over the GAO’s recommendation that Medicare payments limit financial incentives for self-referral of biopsies.
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9 questions you might have about your colonoscopy

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Having a colonoscopy can help doctors diagnose all sorts of conditions. While it’s completely normal to be nervous about any examination, this is a commonly performed procedure and knowing what’s involved can help allay any fears. Here BMI Healthcare  answer some commonly asked questions…

A colonoscopy  is an effective way of finding out if you have a problem with your large intestine.

1. Why do I need a colonoscopy?

There is a range of reasons, but most commonly, a colonoscopy is conducted as part of regular or scheduled screenings for colon cancer. This is because tiny growths on the lining of your colon, called polyps, can (very slowly) become cancerous.

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2. What’s involved?

A flexible telescope containing a small camera is inserted into your back passage, which allows a doctor to take photos or videos of your large intestine and rectum. Air is pumped into your gut to expand the bowel and make it easier for the doctor to see what they’re looking for. The whole thing typically takes about 30-45 minutes.

If any polyps are found, these can often be removed immediately. Polyps as small as 1mm can be removed. Larger polyps can be removed and examined under a microscope to see if there’s any evidence of cancer.

3. Who conducts a colonoscopy?

A specialist who conducts colonoscopies is called an endoscopist.

4. Will I be awake?

The endoscopist can offer you a sedative to help you relax through the procedure if it is deemed necessary.

5. Does it hurt?

Most people find a colonoscopy doesn’t hurt, but it can be difficult to relax at first. After the procedure is finished you may feel bloated or experience cramps from the air that’s been pumped into your gut. You may experience some bleeding as a result of small polyps being removed, but you shouldn’t experience any pain related to this. Any post-procedure symptoms usually pass very quickly.

6. How do I prepare for a colonoscopy?

Your bowel needs to be completely empty for your colonoscopy. The day before the procedure you will need to take strong laxatives – these will be provided for you in the form of tablets, dissolvable pills or an enema.

The prep starts the day before your procedure and you’ll want to keep a clear diary – the laxatives are much stronger than the ones you buy over the counter and will give you diarrhoea. Some people find preparing for a colonoscopy worse than the procedure itself.

You might be asked to eat a special diet for a couple of days in advance, cutting out high-fibre foods like fruit and vegetables, wholemeal bread and brown rice. And you might also be asked to drink only clear liquids: things like water, black coffee and apple juice. You won’t be able to drink citrus juices, anything with milk in it (like tea), or anything red or purple, because this can look like blood in your bowel.

7. Can I keep taking my normal medications?

You will need to stop taking anything that thins the blood, like Warfarin or Aspirin, for at least a week in advance. Other anti-coagulants that you will need to avoid include Ibuprofen and vitamin E supplements. You must also stop taking iron tablets, as these turn your bowel black and make it almost impossible for the endoscopist to get a clear picture of your bowel.

8. What are the possible complications?

A colonoscopy is a relatively low-risk procedure. You may experience a reaction to any sedative you have, and in very rare cases the bowel can become damaged by the endoscope, requiring surgery to fix the problem.

The most likely complication is that the endoscopist can’t find what they’re looking for because the preparation wasn’t done thoroughly enough, so the procedure has to be repeated.

The consultant surgeon will discuss the risks in full prior to the procedure.

9. Can I drive home after my colonoscopy?

If you’ve had a sedative you’ll probably feel a bit woozy for a while afterwards, so you’ll need someone to drive you home. You should be able to go back to work the next day though.

If you have any other questions about the colonoscopy procedure, you can make an online enquiry and a member of the BMI Healthcare team will be in touch.

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