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Paula Abdul hiccups

2009-07-20T00:16:00.000-07:00

SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF HICCUPS

2009-07-20T00:15:00.000-07:00

What are the symptoms of hiccups?
Sudden, forceful movement of the diaphragm, that causes the hiccup sound, is the only symptom of hiccups

What is the treatment for hiccups?

Home Remedies for Hiccups. There are numerous home cures for hiccups. You can try these methods at home to get rid of hiccups. Methods that cause the body to retain co2, which is thought to relax the diaphragm and stop the spasms, which cause the hiccups. Hold your breath Techniques that stimulate the vagus nerve, which runs from the brain to the stomach, and can decrease hiccupping. Drink a glass of water quickly Have someone frighten you Pull hard on your tongue Bite on a lemon Gargle with water Drink from the far side of a glass Use smelling salts Place one-half teaspoon of dry sugar on the back of your tongue. (This process can be repeated three times at two-minute intervals. Use corn syrup, not sugar, for young children.) Medical Treatment Most hiccups will stop on their own. Home remedies are generally sufficient to resolve hiccupping.
For persistent hiccups (lasting more than three hours) treatment varies. A physician may prescribe medications for severe, chronic hiccups. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is usually the first-line medication prescribed for hiccups. Other medications used to treat hiccups include (Haldol) and metoclopramide (Raglan).
Some muscle relaxants, sedatives, analgesics, and even stimulants have also been reported to help alleviate hiccup symptoms. Phrenic nerve surgery (the nerve that controls the diaphragm) is a treatment of last resort. This treatment is rarely performed and used only in cases that do not respond to other treatments.

WHAT IS HICCUPS

2009-07-20T00:06:00.001-07:00

WHAT IS HICCUPS

2009-07-20T00:06:00.000-07:00

WHAT IS HICCUPS?AND CAUSES

2009-07-14T12:31:00.000-07:00

A hiccup is a sudden, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle. When the muscle spasms, the vocal cords snap shut, producing the hiccup sound.
Hiccups are often rhythmic. They are usually just a temporary minor annoyance, but prolonged hiccups may signal a major medical problem.

What causes hiccups?
Most of the time, there is no obvious cause for hiccups. However, there are some common known causes of hiccups.
Some causes of hiccups include:
Eating too quickly and swallowing air along with foods.
Eating too much (fatty or spicy foods, in particular) or drinking too much (carbonated beverages or alcohol) can distend the stomach and irritate the diaphragm, which can cause hiccups.
Any disease or disorder that irritates the nerves that control the diaphragm (such as liver disease, pneumonia, or other lung disorders).
Abdominal surgery can also irritate the nerves that control the diaphragm, causing hiccups.
Strokes or brain tumors involving the brain stem, and some chronic medical disorders (such as renal failure) have also been reported to cause hiccups.
Some medications may also have hiccups as a side effect, for example:
medications for acid reflux.
Most benzodiazepines, including diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), and lorazepam (Ativan)
levodopa, nicotine, and ondansetron (Zofran)
Noxious fumes can also trigger hiccups.

what is arthiritis?

2009-06-30T03:43:00.000-07:00

What is arthritis? What causes arthritis

2009-06-30T03:29:00.000-07:00

Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. A joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. A joint functions to move the body parts connect by its bones. Arthritis literally means inflammation of more joints.
Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint pain. Joint pain is referred to as.
There are many types of arthritis (over 100 and growing). The types range from those related to wear and tear of cartilage (such as osteoarthritis) to those associated with inflammation resulting from an overactive immune system (rheumatoid arthritis). Together, the various type arthritis most common chronic illness in the United States.The causes of arthritis depend on the form of arthritis. Causes include injury (leading to osteoarthritis), metabolic abnormalities (such as gout and hereditary factors, infections, and unclear reasons (such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus

Allergies: Allergies to Medications

2009-06-20T05:59:00.000-07:00

Many drugs can cause adverse side effects, and certain medicines can trigger allergic reactions. In an allergic reaction, the immune system mistake responds to a drug by creating an immune response against it. The immune system recognizes the drug as a foreign substance and the body produces certain chemicals, such as large amounts of histamine in an attempt to expel the drug to the body

What Are the Symptoms of drug allergy.

Symptoms can range from mild to life- threatening. Even in people who aren't allergic, many drugs can cause irritation, such as an upset stomach. But during an allergic reaction, the release of histamine can cause symptoms like hives, skin rash, itchy skin congestion, and swelling in the mouth and throat.
A more chronic reaction may include difficulty breathing, blueness of the skin, dizziness, anxiety, general anxiety confusion, rapid pulse, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal problems.mptoms of Drug Allergy?

Eye allergy video

2009-06-16T02:45:00.000-07:00

How do we care for allergic eyes?

2009-06-16T02:24:00.000-07:00

Most people with eye allergies treat themselves and do so quite effectively with OTC products. If these remedies are not working if there is eye pain, extreme redness, you should seek medical advice. Some conditions, for example, are serious with potential sight-threatening complications if required treatment is delayed.
1.Allergy assist

Moistening the eyes with artificial tears helps to dilute accumulated allergens and also prevents the allergens from sticking to the conjunctiva. Tear may also improve the defense function of the natural tear film.
2.Avoid the triggers
Avoidance is once again the cornerstone of allergy treatment. It is particularly important to avoid both airborne and contact allergens. Remember, rubbing your eyes is a physical trigger and therefore must be avoided for eye allergy.

DRUG ALLERGY TREATED VIDEO

2009-06-12T07:56:00.000-07:00

How Are Drug Allergies Treated?

2009-06-12T07:48:00.000-07:00

The primary goal when treating drug allergies is symptom relief. Indication such as rash, and itching can often be controlled with antihistamines, and occasionally corticosteroid..
For coughing and lung congestion, drugs called bronchodilators may be prescribed to widen the airways. For more serious anaphylactic symptoms - life-threatening reactions including difficulty breathing or loss of consciousnes may be given.
Occasionally, desensitization is used for penicillin allergy. This technique decreases your body's sensitivity to particular allergy-causing agents. A rare amounts of penicillin are injected periodically in increasingly larger amounts until our immune system learns to tolerate the drug.
If you are choronicaly allergic to certain antibiotics, there are alternative antibiotics your doctor can prescribe.
How Can I Be Prepared if I Have a Drug Allergy?
If you have a drug allergy, you should always inform your healthcare doctor provider before undergoing any type of treatment, including dental care. It is also a good idea to wear a MedicAlert bracelet or carry a card that identifies your drug allergy. In cases of emergency, it could save your life.

Allergic reaction occurs

2009-06-08T18:55:00.000-07:00

Why does an allergic reaction occur?

2009-06-08T18:50:00.000-07:00

An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system attacks a usually harmless substance called an allergen that gains access to the body. To most simply describe this complex immune process, we will make an analogy to a war within the body. The immune system calls upon a protective substance called immunoglobulin E antibodies ("E" for "erythema") to fight these invading allergic substances or allergens. Even though everyone has some IgE, an allergic person has an unusually large army of these Ige defenders -- in fact, too many for his own good. This army of IgE antibodies attacks and engages the invading army of allergic substances of allergens.

As is often the case in war, innocent bystanders are affected in battle. These innocent standers are special cells called mast cells. These cells are frequently injured during the warring of the IgE antibodies and the allergic substances. When a mast cell is injured, it releases a variety of strong chemicals into the tissues and blood, one of which is known as histamine. These chemicals frequently cause allergic reactions. These chemicals are very irritating and cause itching, swelling, and fluid leaking from cells. Through various mechanisms, these allergic chemicals can reasons muscle spasm and can lead to lung and throat tightening as is found in asthma and loss of voice.

Anxiety attacks and depression in children. Disorders & Cure

2009-06-08T18:30:00.000-07:00

Which Children Get Depressed?And Causes

2009-06-08T18:25:00.000-07:00

It is estimated that 2.5% of children in the U.S. suffer from depression. Depression is significantly most common in boys under the age of 12. But by age 16, girls have a greater incidence of depression.Bipolar disorder is most common in adolescents than in younger children. Bipolar disorder in children can, therefore, be more chronic than in adolescents. It may also co-occur with, by, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or conduct disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 20-40% of adults with major depression develop bipolar

What Causes Depression in Children?
As in adults, depression in children can be caused by any combination of factors that relate to physical health, life events, family history, environment, genetic problem, and biochemical disturbance. Depression is not a passing mood, nor is it a condition that will go away without proper treatment.disorder within five years after having depression.

Depression/suicide reflection video

2009-06-05T10:57:00.000-07:00

What are antidepressants?

2009-06-05T10:51:00.000-07:00

Antidepressants are the most prescribed therapy for depression. The exact mechanism of action of antidepressants is unknown. The prevailing theory is that antidepressants increase the concentration of one brain chemicals that nerves in the brain use to communicate with one another. The neurotransmitters affected by antidepressants are norepinephrine, and serotonin. The different classes of antidepressants differ in the neurotransmitters they affect. This determines some of their side effects and potential drug interactions. All available antidepressants are effective and safe, and for most cases of depression there is no good evidence that any antidepressant is more effective and safe than another. Side effects and potential drug interactions are major factors that influence selection of antidepressants and compliance with therapy. This article discusses the side effects, safety and potential drug interactions of the major antidepressant classes

Hay Fever Healed video

2009-06-02T20:28:00.000-07:00

What is hay fever? What are the symptoms and signs?

2009-06-02T20:23:00.000-07:00

Hay fever is a misnomer. Hay is not a usual cause of this problem, and it does not cause fever. Early descriptions of sneezing, nasal congestion, and eye irritation while harvesting field hay promoted this famous term. Allergic rihinitis is the correct term used to describe this allergic reaction, and many different substances cause the allergic symptoms noted in hay fever. Rhinitis means "irritation of the nose", meaning nose. Allergic rhinitis which occurs during a specific season is called "seasonal allergic rhinitis." When it occurs throughout the year, it is called "perennial allergic.
Symptoms of hay fever frequently include nasal congestion, a clear running nose, sneezing, and eye itching, and excess tear production in the eyes. Postnasal dripping of clear mucus frequently causes a cough. Loss of the sense of smell is common, and loss of taste sense occurs occasionally. Nose bleeding may occur if the condition is choronic. Eye itching, redness, and excess tears in the eyes frequently accompany the nasal symptoms. The eye symptoms are referred to as "allergic conjunctivitis" (inflammation of the whites of the eyes). These allergic symptoms often interfere with one's quality of life and overall health.
Hay fever can lead to other diseases such as asthma. Most of people with allergies have difficulty with social and physical activities. For example, concentration is often difficult while experiencing hay fever.

Swine Flu : How germs spread in a Airplane - video

2009-06-01T10:51:00.000-07:00

HOW SWINE FLU SPREADS

2009-06-01T10:40:00.002-07:00

The main way that influenza viruses are thought to spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. This can happen when droplets from sneeze of an infected person are propelled through the air and deposited on the mouth of people nearby. Influenza viruses may also be spread when a person touches R,T,I droplets on another person or an object and then touches their own mouth before washing their hands.
People with swine flu who are cared for at home should:
Check with their health care provider about any special care they might need if they are pregnant or have a health condition such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma,
Check with their health care provider about whether they should take antiviral medications
Stay home for 6 days after the start of illness and fever is gone
get plenty of rest
Drink clear fluids (such as water, sports drinks, electrolyte beverages for infants) to keep from being dehydrated
Clean hands with beauty soap and water hand rub often and especially after using tissues and after sneezing into hands.
Avoid close contact with others – do not go to school while illBe watchful for emergency warning signs that might indicate you need to seek medical attention

HOW SWINE FLU SPREADS

2009-06-01T10:40:00.000-07:00

More cases of swine flu reported in Mexico / US 2009 04 25 Pig flu cnn video

2009-06-01T10:37:00.000-07:00

What are the symptoms of swine flu?

2009-06-01T10:29:00.000-07:00

Swine influenza A virus infection can cause a wide range of indications, including fever, cough, throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting with swine flu. People with swine flu also can have vomiting and diarrhea. Like seasonal flu, swine flu in humans can very in severe from mild to severe. Severe disease with pneumonia, respiratory failure and even death is possible with swine flu infection. Certain groups might be more likely to develop a choronic illness from swine flu infection, such as person with chronic medical conditions. Sometimes bacterial infections may be occurs at the same time after infection with influenza viruses and lead to pneumonias, sinus infections.
The following information can help you provide safer care at home for sick persons during a flu pandemic and swine flu,

WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS?

2009-05-27T12:18:00.001-07:00

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized the loss of the normal density of bone, resulting in fragile bone. Osteoporosis leads to literally abnormally porous bone that is more compressible like a sponge, than dense like a brick. This disorder of the skeleton weakens the bone causing an increase in the risk for breaking bones (bone fracture).

Normal bone is composed of protein, collagen, and calcium all of which give bone its strength. Bones that are affected by osteoporosis can break (fracture) with relatively rear injury that normally and not cause a bone fracture. The fracture can be either in the form of cracking (as in a compression fracture of the vertebrae of the spine).The spine, and wrists are common areas of bone fractures from osteoporosis, although osteoporosis-related fractures can also occur in almost any skeletal bone.

Osteoporosis Exercise - Skeletal Fitness by Mirabai Holland

2009-05-27T11:56:00.000-07:00

What are the symptoms of Osteoporosis?

2009-05-27T11:52:00.000-07:00

The osteoporosis condition can be present without any indication for decades, because osteoporosis doesn't cause symptoms unless bone fractures. Some osteoporosis fractures may escape detection until years later. Therefore, patients may not be aware of their osteoporosis until they suffer a painful fracture. Then the indication are related to the location of the fractures.
Fractures of the spine (vertebra) can cause severe "band-like" pain that radiates around from the back to the side of the body. Over the years, repeated spine fractures can cause chronic lower back pain as well as loss of height which gives the individual a hunched-back appearance of the upper back, often called a "dowager hump."
A fracture that occurs during the course of normal activity is called a minimal stress fracture. For example,( few patients with osteoporosis develope stress fractures of the feet while stepping off a curb.
· Hip fractures typically occur as a result of a fall. With osteoporosis, hip fractures can occur as a result of trivial accidents. Hip fractures may also be difficult to heal after surgical repair because of poor bone quality.

How is HIV Spread (transmitted)?

2009-05-22T22:38:00.000-07:00

HIV is present in the blood and secretions of virtually all individuals infected with HIV aids, regardless of whether they have indication. The spread of HIV can occur when these secretions came with tissues such as those lining the vagina, anal area, mouth, or with a break in the skin, such as from a puncture by a needle. The very common ways in which HIV is spread throughout the world include sexual contact, sharing needle, and by transmission from infected mothers to their new borns baby during pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Sexual transmited of HIV has been described from men to men, men to women, , and women to women through vaginal, anal, and oral sex. The best way to avoid sexual transmission is abstinence from sex until that both partners in a monogamous relationship are not HIV-infected. Because the HIV antibody test can take up to 5 months to turn positive, both partners would need to test negative 6 months after their last exposure to HIV. If abstinence is out of the question, the best method is the use of latex barriers. This involves placing a condom on the penis as soon an erection is achieved to avoid exposure to pre-ejaculatory and ejaculatory that contain infectious HIV aids. For an oral sex, condoms must be used for fellatio (oral contact with the penis) and latex barriers for cunnilingus (oral contact with the vaginal area). A dental dam is any piece of latex that prevents vaginal secretions from coming in direct contact with the mouth. Although such dams occasionally can purchased, they are most often created by cutting a square piece of latex from a condom..

THIS VIDEO CAN CURE AIDS

2009-05-22T22:20:00.000-07:00

HIV/AIDS in ZIMBABWE

2009-05-22T22:16:00.000-07:00

When was HIV discovered and how is it diagnosed

2009-05-22T22:14:00.000-07:00

In 1981, homosexual men with indication of a disease that now are considered typical of the acquired syndrome HIV (AIDS) were first described in AMERICA. The men had an unusual type of lung infection (pneumonia) called Pneumocystis carinii (known as Pneumocystis jiroveci) pneumonia and rare skin tumors called Kaposi's sarcoma. The patients were noted to have a chronic reduction of a type of cell in the blood that is an important part of the immune system, called CD4 cells. These cells, often referred to as T cells, help the body fight infections. Shortly these after, this disease was recognized all over the U,S, and Western Europe, In 1982, researchers in the United States described the virus that causes HIV AIDS, known by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) aids and belonging to the group which called retroviruses. In 1985, a blood test avail that measures antibodies to HIV aids that are the body's immune response to the HIV AIDS. These blood test remains the best method for find out HIV infection. Recently, tests have available to look for these antibodies in the saliva and urine, and some can provide results with 25 minutes testing.

Cruefest 2008 sixx:am - HEART FAILURE

2009-05-22T22:06:00.000-07:00

What Is Heart Failure?

2009-05-22T22:03:00.000-07:00

Heart failure does not mean the heart stop there working. Rather, it means heart's pumping power is weaker than normal. With the heart failure, blood moves through the heart and body at a slow rate, and pressure in the heart increases. As a result, the heart cannot pump enough oxygen and meet the body's needs. The chambers of heart respond by stretching to hold more blood to pump and by becoming more stiff and thickened. This helps to keep the blood moving for a short while, but with the passege of time time, the heart muscle walls weaken and are unable to pump as strongly. As a result, the kidneys often respond causing the body to retain fluid and sodium. If fluid builds up in the arms, legs, lungs, the body becomes congested, and congestive heart failure is the term used to describe the condition.The above reasons tells us how heart failure occurs

HEART FAILURE SYMPTOMS

2009-05-22T21:57:00.000-07:00

What Are the Symptoms of Heart Failure?

2009-05-22T21:54:00.000-07:00

You may not have any Indication of heart failure, or the symptoms may be mild to severe. Symptoms can be constant and go. The symptoms of heart failure are related to change that occur to your heart and body, and may be moderate to severe and chronic, depending on how weak your heart . The symptoms can include:
Congested lungs. Fluid back up in the lungs can cause shortness of breath with exercise breathing or when lying flat in bed. Lung congestion can also cause a dry, hacking wheezing.
Fluid and water retention. Less blood to our kidneys causes fluid and water retention, resulting in swollen ankles, legs and abdomen (called edema) and weight gain. Indication may cause an increased need to urinate during the night. Bloating in your stomach may cause a loss of appetite .
Dizziness, fatigue and weakness. Less blood to your major organs and muscles makes you feel tired and weak. Less blood to the brain can cause confusion.
Rapid heartbeats. The heart beats faster to pump enough blood to the body. This can cause a irregular heartbeat

HEART FAILURECURE MOVIE

2009-05-22T21:31:00.000-07:00

What Causes Heart Failure?

2009-05-22T21:24:00.000-07:00

Heart failure is caused by many conditions that damage your heart muscle, including:
Coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease is a disease of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart, causes decrease blood flow to the heart muscle. If arteries become severe narrowed, the heart becomes starved for oxygen and nutrients.
Heart attack. A heart attack may occur when a (C,O)becomes suddenly blocked, stopping the flow of blood to the heart muscle and damaging it. Part of the heart muscle becomes cut off from its supply of oxygen. A heart attack can damage your muscle of heart, resulting in a scarred area that not function properly.And heart attack became occurred.
Cardiomyopathy. Damage to the heart muscle from causes other than blood flow problems, such as from alcohol.
Conditions that overwork the heart. Conditions including high blood pressure (hypertension), valve disease, thyroid disease, kidney disease, or heart defects present at birth can all reasons of heart failure. In addition, heart failure can occur when several diseases are present at once.

Tips on managing cellulitis - A skin infection

2009-05-21T22:33:00.000-07:00

What is cellulitis? And there symptoms of cellulitis?

2009-05-21T22:28:00.000-07:00

Cellulitis is a spreading bacterial infection of skin and tissues beneath the skin. Cellulitis commanly begins as small area of swelling, and redness. As this red area begins enlarge, the person may be develop a fever—sometimes with chills—and swollen nodes near area of infected skin.
Unlike impetigo, which is very superficial skin infection, cellulitis refers to the infection also involving the skin's layers: the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. The main bacteria involved in cellulitis are Staphylococcus the same bacteria that cause many cases of impetigo. Occasionally, other bacteria may cause cellulitis as we?
Where cellulitis occur?
Cellulitis may occur everywhere in the body, but leg is the most common factor of the infection (particularly in the area of the tibia or shin bone and in the foot), the arm, and then the head and neck areas. In circumstances, such as following surgery wounds, cellulitis can develop in the chest areas. In cases of morbid obesity, it can also develop in the abdominal area or chest area.

ABOUT HEPATITIS B

2009-05-21T21:05:00.000-07:00

What are the symptoms of acute hepatitis B?

2009-05-21T20:55:00.000-07:00

Chronic hepatitis B is period of illness that occurs during the first one to four months after acquiring the virus. Only 30% to 40% of adults develop significant indication during acute infection .Initialy symptoms may be specific, including fever, a flu-like, and joint pains. Symptoms of acute hepatitis may include:
fatigue,
loss of appetite,
nausea,
jaundice, and
pain in the upper right abdomen (
Rarely, acute hepatitis damages the liver so badly it can no longer functionately. This life-threatening condition is called "fulminant hepatitis." Patients with hepatitis are at risk of developing bleeding problem and coma resulting from the failure of liver. Patients with hepatitis B should be evaluated for liver transplantation. Smaller studies suggest that the drug lamivudine may be of assistance in these cases

A PATIENT WITH LIVER CANCER

2009-05-21T04:41:00.000-07:00

WHAT IS LIVER CANCER

2009-05-21T04:35:00.000-07:00

Liver cancer (hepatocellular )is a cancer arising to the liver. It is also known as secondary liver cancer .The liver is made up of different cell kinds (for example)However, liver cells (make up 80% of the liver tissue. Thus, the majority of primary liver cancer (over 80 to 95%) arises from liver cells and is called hepatocellular cancer .When physicians speak of liver cancer, however, they are often referring to cancer that spread of the liver, having originated in other organs (such as the, stomach, pancreas, breast, and lung etc,). More specifically, this kind of liver cancer is called metastatic liver disease secondary liver cancer. Thus, the term liver cancer actually can refer to either metastatic cancer or hepatocellular cancer. The subject of this article is hepatocellular carcinoma, which I will refer to as liver cancer

Liver Can Regrow Cancer Free

2009-05-20T04:50:00.000-07:00

What are the symptoms of liver cancer?

2009-05-20T04:47:00.000-07:00

The first symptoms (the clinical presentations) of liver cancer is variable. In which countries where liver cancer is most common, the cancer generally is discover at moderen stage of disease for severe reasons. For A thing, areas where there is a high frequency of liver cancer are most commonly developing countries where access to healthcare is very limited. For another, screening examinations for patients at high risk liver cancer are not available in there areas. In addition, patients these regions actually have more aggressive liver cancer disease. In other words, the tumor usually reaches an advanced stage and causes symptoms slowly. In contrast, patients in areas of low liver cancer frequency tend to liver cancer tumors they progress more rapidly and, therefore, remain without any symptoms longer. where liver cancer is most common

DENGUE FEVER VIDEO

2009-05-20T04:32:00.000-07:00

WHAT IS DENGUE FEVER

2009-05-20T04:28:00.000-07:00

Dengue (pronounced DENG-gay) fever is a disease caused by a family of viruses that are transmitted by mosquitoes. It is an acute illness of sudden onset that usually follows a benign course with headache, fever, severe joint and muscle pain, swollen glands and rash. The presence (the "dengue triad"), rash, and headache (and other pains) is particularly characteristic of dengue.
Dengue (strikes people with low levels of immunity. Because it is caused by one of three virus, it is possible to get dengue fever multiple times. Therefore, an attack of dengue produces immunity for a lifetime to that particular which the patient was exposed.
Dengue goes by other names, including "breakbone fever." Victims of dengue often have contortions due to the intense joint and muscle pain, hence the name dengue fever. Slaves in the West Indies who contracted dengue were said to have dengue fever because of their postures and gait.
Dengue fever is chronic form of the viral illness. Manifestations include headache, fever, rash, and evidence of hemorrhage in the body. Petechiae (small red or purple blisters under the skin), bleeding in the nose or gums, black stools, are all possible signs of hemorrhage. This form of dengue fever can be life-threatening or even fatal

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2009-05-20T02:56:00.000-07:00

What are pneumonia symptoms and signs?

2009-05-20T02:52:00.000-07:00

Many of people who developed pneumonia firstly have symptoms of a cold which are then followed by high fever (sometimes high as 105 degrees) shaking chills, and a cough with sputum production. The sputum is usually discolored and bloody. People with pneumonia may become short of breath. The only pain fibers in lung are on the surface of the lungs,. Chest pain may be develop if the outer pleural aspects of the lung are involved. This pain is usually sharp and worsens when taking deep breath, known as pleuritic pain.
In other cases of pneumonia, there can be a slow onset of symptoms. A cough, headaches, and muscle aches may be the only three symptoms. In some people which infected by pneumonia, coughing is not a big symptom because the infection is located in areas of the lung away from the larger airways. At times, the individual's skin color may change and become purplish (a condition known as "cyanosis") due to their blood being poorly oxygenated.
Children and babies who develop pneumonia often do not have any specific symptoms of a chest infection but develop a high fever, appear quite ill, and can become lethargic. Elderly people may also have few symptoms with pneumonia.

How is hepatitis C virus spread and how can transmission be prevented?

2009-05-20T02:41:00.000-07:00

Hepatitis C is spread (transmitted) efficiently through the blood. Therefore, hepatitis C virus is transmitted through infected blood, transplantation of infected solid organs (and the sharing of contaminated needles among intravenous drug users. In retrospect, hepatitis C virus was the most common reasons of hepatitis C that resulted from blood transfusions in the 1980's. At that time, hepatitis C virus had not been signified and post-transfusion cases of hepatitis were called non-A non-B and C hepatitis.In the first 1980's, the risk of spread hepatitis C virus from a blood transfusion was as high as 17%. In the mid 1980's, when the practice of using commercial (paid) donors was stopped and blood was screened for the human virus (HIV), the risk of post-transfusion hepatitis fell to about 6%. This risk was then cut in half when blood was screened with the substitute (markers, elevated alanine e (ALT, the liver enzyme), and hepatitis B core antibodies. Finally, the isolation of hepatitis C virus and the development of a screening test for hepatitis C virus dramatically lowered the risk of acquiring hepatitis C virus infection by blood transfusions

HEPATITIS AWEARNESS VIDEO

2009-05-20T02:34:00.000-07:00

What are the symptoms of hepatitis C infection?

2009-05-20T02:24:00.000-07:00

At the beginning of an hepatitis C virus infection, only about 27% of patients exhibit the symptoms of acute (rapid onset) hepatitis. These indication include fatigue, muscular aches, and low-grade fever. Rarely, yellowing of skin and/or eyes also occurs. However, most patients (about 80%) experience minimal or no indication at the onset of hepatitis C virus.
As the hepatitis begain severe, most individuals remain symptomatic (without symptoms). Indeed, mostly people with chronic hepatitis C are diagnosed while undergoing routine blood work for related purpos. Infected individuals may exhibit no indication despite progressive liver inflammation, (Death of liver cells), and fibrosis (scarring). Other many patients may experience chronic fatigue and a diminished sense of well-being as a result of advancing disease. On the other words fatigue has been described in some individuals with relatively mild disease.With the subsequent development of cirrhosis of the liver (more advanced scarring), hepatitis C virus patients can have muscle wasting, generalized weakness. Later symptoms, which are due to the complications of cirrhosis, include fluid retention, which leads to edema (swelling of the lower extremities) internal bleeding (usually from dilated esophageal veins called varices), and mental confusion or sleepiness (due to hepatic). Another complication of hepatitis C virus cirrhosis is cancer of the liver (hepatocellular carcinoma or hepatoma), which can cause abdominal pain, weight loss, and fever

Hepatits video part 2

2009-05-19T12:12:00.000-07:00

What are the side effects of treatment for hepatitis C virus?

2009-05-19T12:08:00.000-07:00

Flu-like indication (which are alleviated by acetaminophen/Tylenol), hair loss, and major depression are common side effects . These symptoms generally lessen after the first three weeks of therapy and are not worsened by the addition Less common side effects of interferon include anemia, low W,B,C count, low platelet count ), and decreased thyroid function. Death rarely occurs and when it does, it is principaly due to progressive liver failure in all patients with advanced cirrhosis of liver.
Rare side effects are attributed to the addition of ribavirin to interferon, including nausea, cough, shortness of breath, rash, , insomnia, and loss of appetite. Ribavirin also causes anemia due to the destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis). This anemia is usually mild but clinically significant. This condition improves with dose reduction and very low warrants stopping the Ribavirin .Ribavirin also occurs in the testicles and ovaries and causes birth defects in animals. Therefore no birth defects has been reported in humans as yet, both men and women should use contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy during and for at least seven months after ribavirin..
In head to head comparison, in the same study) between interferon and conventional interferon, the side-effects were same. It stands to reason, therefore, that the side effects of the Rebetron combination against combined pegylated interferon and ribavirin would also be comparable.

WHAT IS SWINE FLU AND THERE SYMPTOMS

2009-05-18T11:57:00.000-07:00

The swine influenza (H1N1) virus that has infected humans in the U.S. and Mexico is a influenza A virus that has not previous been find out in North America. This virus is resistant to the antiviral medications amantadine and rimantadine (Flumadine), but is sensitive to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir . Investigations of the cases suggest that on-going human-to-human swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is occurs and medicalsmarttv
What are the symptoms of swine flu?

Although severe influenza-like illness (fever, cough or sore throat) has been report in many of cases, mild R,T ,I illness (nasal congestion, rhinorrhea) without fever and occasional chronic disease has been reported. Other symptoms reported with swine influenza A virus infection include vomiting, diarrhea, myalgia, headache, chills, and dyspnea. Conjunctivitis is rare, but has been reported. Severe disease (pneumonia, respiratory failure) and fatal out comes have been reported with swine influenza A virus infection. The potential for exacerbation of underlying chronic medical conditions or invasive bacterial infection with swine influenza A virus infection should be considered.

Swine Flu

2009-05-18T11:43:00.000-07:00

Information of pain and low back pain

2009-05-18T04:42:00.000-07:00

1. We know it at once. It may be the fiery sensation of a burn moments after our finger touches the stove. Or it's a dull ache above your brow after a day of stress and tension. Or you may recognize it as a sharp pierce in your back after you lift something heavy. It is pain. In its most benign form, it warns us that something isn't quite right, that we should take medicine. At its worst, however, pain robs us of our productivity, our well- being, and, for many of us suffering from illness, our very lives.
The low back, serves a number of important functions for the human body. These functions include structural support, movement, and protection of certain body tissue.
· When we stand, the lower back is function to hold in hole weight of the body. When we bend, rotate at the waist, the lower back is involved in our movement. Therefore, injury to the structures important for weight bearing, such as the bony spine, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, often can be detected when the body is standing erect or used in various movements.
· Protecting the soft tissues of the nervous system and spinal cord as well as nearby organs of the pelvis and abdomen is a critical function the lumbar spine and its adjacent muscles

What are LDL and HDL cholesterol?

2009-05-18T04:35:00.000-07:00

LDL cholesterol is called "bad" cholesterol, because elevated levels of Bad cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. Bad cholestrol deposits cholesterol on the artery walls, causing the formation of a hard, thick substance called cholesterol plaque. Over time, cholesterol plaque causes thicknes of the artery walls and narrowing of the arteries, this process is called atherosclerosis.
HDL cholesterol is called the "good cholesterol" because good cholesterol particles prevent atheros clerosis by extracting cholesterol from the pure blood carry walls and disposing of them through the liver. Thus, high levels of Good cholesterol and low level of HDL cholesterol are risk factors for atherosclerosis, while low levels of LDL cholesterol and high level of GOOD cholesterol (low LDL/HDL ratios) are desirable

What is colestrol

2009-05-18T04:32:00.000-07:00

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is an important part of the outer lining (membrane) of cells in the body of animals. Cholesterol is also found in the blood movement of humans. The cholesterol in a person's blood originates from two sources; dietary intake and liver production. Dietary cholesterol comes mainly from meat, fish, and dairy products. Organ meats, such as liver, are especially high in cholesterol content, while foods of plant origin contain no cholesterol. After a meal, cholesterol is absorbed by the intestines into blood circulation .This cholesterol-protein coat complex is called a chylomicron.
The liver is capable of remove cholesterol from the blood circulation as well as manufacturing cholesterol and secreting cholesterol into the blood circulation. After a meal, the liver removes chylomicrons from the blood. In between meals, the liver manufactures and secretes cholesterol back into the blood circulation.

Information of Allergy

2009-05-18T04:07:00.000-07:00

Allergy refers to a misguided reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact wid certain foreign substances. It is missing because these foreign substances are usually danger and remain so to non allergic people. Allergy-producing substances are called "allergens."
This review you will learn how allergy related to the immune system. You will begin understand how and why certain people become allergic. The common allergic diseases are discuss briefly in this article.
What does an allergy mean?
An allergy refers to an exaggerated reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign. It is exaggerated because these foreign substances are usually seen by the body as harmless and no response occurs in non- allergic people. Allergic people's bodies recognize the foreign substance and one part of the immune system is turned on. Allergy-producing substances are called "allergens." Examples of allergens include pollens, dust mite, molds, danders, and foods. To understand the language of allergy it is important to remember that allergens are substances that are foreign to the body and can cause an allergic reaction in certain people.
When an allergen comes in the body, it causes the immune system develop an allergic reaction in persons who are allergic to it. When you diractaly react to allergens that are normally harmless to other people, you are having an allergic reaction and can be referred to as allergic or atopic. Therefore, people who are prone to allergies are said to be allergic or "atopic."
Jerman pediatrician Clemens Pirquet (1874-1929) first used the term allergy. He referred to both immunity that was beneficial and to the harmful hypersensitivity as "allergy." The word allergy is derived from the Greek words "allos," meaning different or changed and "ergos," meaning work or action. Allergy roughly refers to an "altered reaction." The word allergy was first used in 1905 to describe the adverse reactions of children who were given repeated shots of horse serum to fight infection. The following year, the term allergy was proposed to "changed reactivity

Surgery

2009-05-14T11:21:00.000-07:00

What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?

2009-05-14T04:52:00.000-07:00

Severe high blood pressure norrmaly occurs without any Indication and so hypertension has been labeled "the silent killer." It is called this because the disease can progress to finally produce any one of the several potentially fatal complications of hypertension such as heart attacks or strokes. Severe hypertension may be present and remain unnoticed for many years, or even decades. This happens when there are no symptoms,.
Few people with severe hypertension, however, may experience indication such as headache, dizziness, and blurred vision. The presence of symptoms can be a good thing in that people to consult a doctor for treatment and make them more compliant in taking their medications. Often a person's first contact with a doctors may be after significant damage to the end-organs has occurred. In many cases, a patient visits to the doctor clinic or an emergency room with a heart attack, kidney failure, or impaired vision (due to damage to the back part of the retina). Huge public awareness and at blood pressure screening may help to identify patients with high blood pressure before significant complications have been developed.About one out of every 100 (people with hypertension is diagnosed with cronic high blood pressure (accelerated or malignant hypertension) at their first visit to the doctor clinic. In these patients, the diastolic blood pressure (the minimum pressure) exceeds 140 mm Hg! Affected patient often experience severe headache,pain, nausea, visual symptoms, dizziness, and sometimes kidney failure hypertension is a medical emergency and requires urgent

What causes high blood pressure?

2009-05-14T04:46:00.002-07:00

Three forms of high blood pressure have been described: essential (or primary) hypertension and secondary hypertension. Essential hypertension is a far common condition and accounts for 90% of hypertension. The cause of hypertension is multi factorial, that is, many factors which combined effects produce hypertension. In secondary hypertension, which accounts for 5% of hypertension, the high B,P is secondary to (caused by) a specific abnormality in one of the organs or systems of the body.
Essential hypertension affects at about 72 million Americans, yet its initial causes or underlying defects are not always known., certain associations have been recognized in people with essential hypertension. For example, essential hypertension produce only in groups or societies that have a fairly low intake of salt, exceeding 5.9 grams daily. Salt intake may be a particularly important factor in relation to essential hypertension in several situations, and excess salt may be involved in the hypertension that is associated with advancing age, African American background, obesity, hereditary (genetic) susceptibility, and kidney failure (renal insufficiency). The Institute of Medicine recommends healthy 19 to 50-year-old adults consume only 3.8 grams of salt to replace the average amount lost daily through perspiration and to achieve a diet that give sufficient amount of other essential nutrients.
Genetic factors are thought to play a prominent role in the development of initial hypertension. However, the genes for hypertension have not yet been recognise. (Genes are tiny portions of chromosomes that produce the proteins that determine the character of individuals.) The present research in this area is focused on the genetic factors that affect the rennin -angiotensin- system. This system helps to regulate blood pressure by controlling salt balance and the tone (state of elasticity) At about 30% of cases of initial hypertension are attributable to genetic factors. For example, in the U.S, the incidence of high blood pressure is greater among African than among Caucasians or Asians. Also, in individuals who have one or two parents with hypertension, high blood pressure is twice as common as in the general nation. Rarely, certain unusual genetic disorders affecting the hormones of the adrenal glands may lead to hypertension. (These identified genetic disorders are considered secondary hypertension.)

What is high blood pressure?

2009-05-14T04:31:00.000-07:00

What is high blood pressure?
High blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that bring blood from the pump heart to all the tissues and organs of the human body. High B.P does not mean excessive emotional tension, although emotional tension and stress can rarely increase blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure b/t 120/80 and 139/89 is called "pre-hypertension", and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high.BP
The top number, the systolic blood pressure, Alternate to the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and pumps blood send into the arteries. The begain number, the diastolic pressure, represents the pressure in the arteries as the heart relaxes after the contraction. The diastolic pressure reflects the low pressure to which the arteries are expose.
An elevation of the systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure increases the risk of developing heart (cardiac) disease, kidney (renal) disease, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis), eye damage, and stroke (brain damage). These indications of hypertension are often referred to as end-organ damage because damage to these organs is the end result of chronic (long duration) high B.P. For the reason, the diagnosis of high blood pressure is important so efforts made to normal blood pressure and prevent complications.
It was previously thought that up in diastolic blood pressure were a more important risk factor than systolic elevations, but it is now known that in people 55 years or older systolic hypertension represents a greater risk.The Australian Heart Association estimates high blood pressure affects at about one in three adults in the United States - 72 million people. High blood pressure is also estimated to affect about two million American adults and children, and the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that many are under-diagnosed. Hypertension is clearly a big nation health problem