Sunday, September 19, 2010

Eczema

Eczema is an ordinary term for many types of skin inflammation (outer layer of skin) which is also knows as Dermatitis. Eczema has also got different types. In England more than 60 Lac people have been diagnosed with this diseases. Eczema is usually connected with rashes which has got following symptoms.

Symptoms Of Eczema :

Redness of skin, skin swelling, blistering, itches and burns, bleeding and dry skin.
It usually appears in the head, arms, under elbows, neck and scalp.

Diagnosis Of Eczema :

Eczema is mostly diagnosed with the help of Biopsy of skin, skin allergy tests and up till there are no any specific blood test to diagnose this disease.

Prevention Of Eczema :

Following steps are necessary to avoid eczema :
1. People who have got Eczema in their family background are advised not to take any small pox vaccination. Because it contains some specific virus which is not good for Eczema.
2. Avoid over bathing.
3. Wearing gloves which can help one while working in water.
4. One should wear loose clothes in order to be protected.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Hepatitis A

As you all know that Hepatitis A is a liver disease, it is very painful disease in which results in red swelling, when the tissues of body become infected or injured, it can cause organs not to work properly as before, this HAV virus can be passed easily to other human body, and the countries where their is poor hygiene standard have more chances of getting infected with this virus.

Signs And Symptoms of Hepatitis A :

Small children under age of 10 have often no symptoms at all but adults have symptoms like, fever, fatigue, diarhhea, tiredness, stomach pain, dark yellow urine, weight loss etc

Diagnosis Of Hepatitis A :

The only way up till now is through Blood Test, they can only show that which type of hepatitis someone have.

Prevention Of Hepatitis A :

The best prevention is through taking Hepatitis A Vaccine, other things that one should follow is to take good hygiene and sanitation, before traveling to other countries one should check that whether that country has got more Hepatitis Virus or not, for countries like Mexico one should first take shots ( vaccines ) of Hepatitis A and then move.

Treatments For Hepatitis A :

Their is no formal treatment for Hepatitis A patients, but doctors advices them to take full rest and avoid drinking cold drinks and alcohol, avoid using fatty foods.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus, which is often referred to as Diabetes, is a metabolic diseases, in which a person has high blood sugar, this condition happens with two major causes, first one is : if a persons body does not produce enough insulin required by body or if the cells of human body does not respond to the insulin that is produced by the body.
There are three types of of diabetes, and all types have been treatable since 1921 onwards when Insulin become available, Diabetes approximately affects more than 18 million people in the world.
It is the third leading diseases which causes death in USA after Heart Disease and Cancer.

Symptoms Of Diabetes :

The main symptoms of diabetes which a persons feels are :
1. Increased thirst ( which is also known as polydispia )
2. Increased hunger ( which is also known as polyphagia )
3. Frequent Urination ( which is also known as polyuria )

Causes Of Diabetes :

In short, insufficient production of insulin in the human body causes this deadly disease. Some people might have this disease genetically or by heritage.

Diagnosis Of Diabetes :

The best and simple way to diagnose diabetes is through fasting blood glucose ( SUGAR ) test, which one can easily test from any dispensary or medical center and it is not much costly, this can also be tested from a glucose meter.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Low Back Pain

When ever we stand, the lower back helps in supporting the weight of upper body and when ever we bend, rotate, or extend the lower back performs the function of movement. So the lower back performs the main function of whole body without it we can not do anything.
Lower back Pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder which affects more than 85% people of the world at some point in their lives, It is one of the biggest cause for more sick leaves and absentees from offices, industries or any sector. Its duration is different according to each case, but it usually takes a week or two in recovering.

Causes Of Low Back Pain :

Main causes of low back pain are :
Lumbar Strain, Posture, Spinal Stenosis, Nerve Irritation, Expanding of bones, Bones Or Joint Conditions, Fractures, Arthritis, Leg Lenth Difference, Ovary Problems, Kidney Problems, Use of too hard or too soft mattresses while sleeping etc.

Diagnosis For Low Back Pain :

Doctors or specialists advice the victim to test X RAY or CT Scan of lower back side.

Treatment For Low Back Pain :

Treatments are given to victims according to their pain level or category, some of the treatments are as :
1. Massage Therapy can be a quick beneficial for patients.
2. Yoga postures can also benefit patient.
3. Heating the lower back side may also result in relief, some times cold therapy is also advised.
4. Some unique kinds of shoes are also provided to the victim.

Surgery can also be advised to the patient if one's health is critical.

Prevention :

These simple steps can be taken in order to be prevented from lower back pain :

1. Protect back side from injury.
2. Routine exercise like cycling, weight lifting, swimming, walking can also prevent one from lower back pain.
3. One should adobe good postures in order to be protected.
4. Never lift heavy objects individually but take help from someone.
5. Eat healthy diet like Vitamin D, which helps in strengthening of bones.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Risks of Laser Eye Surgery

The eyes needs extreme care because it is a
fragile organ. The laser eye treatment is very popular but most people are not aware of its risks and it costs thousands of dollars. Before going for the laser eye surgery it is better to understand the risks and complications involved in laser surgery. There are lot of risks involved in laser eye surgery some of them are.

Loss of vision and infection : There is no statistics of complete loss of vision after undergoing the eye surgery but there are some stats and reports of partial loss of eye vision after surgery. The chance of infection is 0.1 percent this usually happened from lack of care after the laser eye surgery.

Eye dry : Another risk of laser eye surgery is eye dry it is most common risk of laser surgery and most common in people who have history or background of dry eye.

Halo effect or Night glare : Some pupils experienced the halo or night glare effect after laser eye surgery it is basically a optical effect which can be noticed while driving in night some patients see round lights and worse after eye surgery when driving mostly in night.

Results diminished with age : It is also reported that the results of the laser eye surgery diminished with the age this is very big problem for the far sighted patients.

Delay in healing : It is very rare risk of laser eye surgery it is connected with the patients which have any previous eye diseases.

Under correction or over correction : The chances of hundred percent successful operations are not enough high that is why there is always a risk involved in laser eye surgery its totally depends on the doctor and the way your eye heal after operation so this is another big risk in laser surgery.

There are alarming risks involved in eye laser surgery so it is very advisable that before going for laser surgery always try to look towards its complications and risks.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Simple Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

The activities which we use to perform every day can give some disadvantages
to our eye sight. Like working on computer all day long, reading different materials,
and writing requires a lot of concentration and eye attention creates high chances to
feel your eyes tired. The modern technology is putting more and more stress on our eye
sight day by day. Recent studies shows that most peoples are facing the problems like
eye sight weakness and eye disorders in early ages. It is better to take care of your
eyes at early ages by acting on some tips and advises you can take good care of your
eyes and can save your eyes from different problems.

1. Go must go for the eyes check in every 12 months.
2. Always follow the medication suggested by your doctor because it can minimize the
risk of eye problems.
3. Keep changing your contact lenses in every 6 months ( If you use lenses ) and wash
them once in a week. Otherwise i suggest you not to use contact lenses because they are
not good for eyes always use best quality glasses.
4. Always wear sunglasses if you are going out in a shiny day because it will prevent
you from sunlight.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Dengue Fever

Dengue Fever is the disease caused to a human by a transmitting of mosquito namely Aedes albopictus mosquito, this mosquito bits in daylight time and in evening time ( sunrise and sunset ), it can also be caused by four viruses of serotypes, This disease is also known as Break Bone Fever or Dandy Fever, the victim of this disease can get dengue fever multiple times.
According to World Health Organization, "more than 50 million people caused this disease each year", people are facing this disease in more than 100 countries, in which Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Guyana, India, Jamaica and some African countries are top of the list.

Symptoms Of Dengue Fever :


The symptoms of this disease are fever, bleeding from nose, rash, black stools, gastritis, abdominal pain, nausea and some others also.
This fever stays for three to seven days.

Dengue Prevention :

It is better to cure before getting any kind of disease, so in order to be prevented from this disease, follow these simple steps.
1. One should use sprays that protect this mosquito to develop once in a week.
2. Always cover water storage equipments and do not let water to stay.
3. Always close windows and doors at early morning and in evening time.
4. Wear full sleeves shirts and long pants.
5. Use nets while sleeping.

Until now there is no vaccine discovered to protect this disease.