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Thyroid Symptoms
If we were to talk and list the different diseases that we suffer, we would make the list long and endless. Nevertheless, from our health blog we move into those we consider most important or interesting, as well as those that may be of interest. The symptoms of thyroid are a key element for the disease.
The thyroid is a gland in front and sides of the trachea and in the bottom of the larynx. Is a gland that has some characteristic symptoms that warn of the possible alteration in the body.
The thyroid, like other body parts can fail, and there are several signs that warn of a possible failure of the thyroid. One of the main symptoms of thyroid is diarrhea, which is usually an indicator of hyperthyroidism. This is because the thyroid gland is overactive and the person tends to suffer from frequent diarrhea, it is interesting to make a soft diet to alleviate symptoms and regulate the stomach.
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Agrimony is an effective astringent
Agrimony is an evergreen plant that comes from the northern temperate areas. The stems are up to 1 md high and straight and hairy. The leaves grow on the bottom of the stems are soft and lighter color on the bottom.
It blooms in late spring and throughout the summer, flowers are spikes. Harvesting is done in summer. How and what is applied will be described below. It is used for diarrhea and fluid retention, leaves or whole plant is taken in infusion or tincture. It also serves as mentioned above to reduce fluid retention and cleanse the urinary tract. Agrimony turn, taken in infusion, moderate inflammatory processes, being highly appreciated in case of disease of the mouth and pharynx.
Agrimony is recommended in the treatment of sore throat, hoarseness and oral diseases in general, is to do gargle with an infusion of agrimony; plant that has traditionally been used by singers and speakers to tone of voice. If you add a little honey to the infusion, the virtues of these gargles will be enhanced.
Nursing Care for diarrhea
Diarrhea in conjunction with constipation, not a disease, is a symptom of a disorder whose severity depends on the cause that originated it.
Diarrhea is characterized by the frequent evacuation of watery stools, without forming, causing a excasa absorption of nutrients, electrolytes and fluids. You can go or not accompanied by pain, weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, fever or loss of appetite.
It may be acute or chronic. The first of sudden onset, usually lasts a day or two. The second usually takes longer, often a symptom of more serious disease. The disorder may stem from the diet, infections, medications, chronic diseases, emotional stress, etc. ….
General Care:
- Replace fluids urgently eliminated in the feces, based on wines, soft drinks, tea, etc … Gradually incorporate easily digested meals, small, frequent up to return to normal diet.
- If diarrhea is moderate, water and salts lost can be replaced, alternating sips throughout the day of the following beverages:
- 1 glass of orange or apple with half a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of salt and one cup of boiled water and a quarter teaspoon of baking soda.
To prevent it:
- Wash hands thoroughly before cooking or eating food.
- Pour a few drops of bleach on the plants we eat raw (tomatoes, lettuce)
- Ensure that the water we drink is clean, not drinking if in doubt.
- Wash the egg shells before opening.
- If we travel and water is not drinkable, not brush our teeth with ellla.
- Wash hands thoroughly after going.
- Boil or sterilize bottles, pacifiers, children under 1 year.
The Most Common Symptoms Of Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids or piles are a series of veins in the rectum and anus that become swollen and become very annoying.
Almost everyone over a period of his life suffering from hemorrhoids, but the main causes of hemorrhoids, not to mention that there is some inherited component are:
* Long periods of constipation or diarrhea.
* Great efforts when defecating.
* Hemorrhoids in pregnancy. The effort at the time of childbirth hemorrhoids produces many pregnant women.
* Stay long periods of sitting or standing.
* A poor diet low in fiber promotes constipation.
* Obesity.
The most common symptoms of hemorrhoids are:
* Bleeding haemorrhoids. Little bleeding when defecating, including feces or on paper wiping. In this bleeding external hemorrhoids usually accompanied by pain or itching and no internal hemorrhoids.
* Pain or discomfort when sitting.
* When the veins inside the anus become inflamed and are beyond the anus (prolapse occurs). This vein bulging is very annoying when you are sitting.
The treatment of hemorrhoids is essential for improvement and especially to reduce symptoms of hemorrhoids so bothersome, so we must:
* When going to the bathroom try not to keep quiet and go at the time that we need. We should try to defecate without great efforts and to promote bleeding and prolapsed internal hemorrhoids. Cleanse the anus with paper or soft tissues and, if possible accompanied by warm water. In case of prolapse try (once the area clean) finger to accompany the hemorrhoid inside the anus.
* When you feel very itchy or itching in the area is good warm water baths for about 10 minutes. It also relieves itching to ice, but we will not use this remedy because the cold weather does not help remove the blood clot that forms the hemorrhoid and if relief but does not facilitate the improvement of the hemorrhoid.
* The use of creams for hemorrhoids usually relieve the pain or itching, but not good either prolonged use.
* As mentioned in many of our items, chamomile is a natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic, so a bag of chamomile in warm water on the external hemorrhoid ease enough.
* Another home remedy is the paste of spinach (finely chopped spinach mixed with oil). The properties of spinach decongest and soothe the hemorrhoid discomfort.
* We must balance a diet rich in fiber, but be careful, say balance, since too much fiber can lead us to go to the bathroom too often and very hard stool, all counter with hemorrhoids.
* Avoid very spicy foods or very spicy, is a “hell” for the hemorrhoid.
* In extreme cases will be necessary to operate the hemorrhoids surgically. Today there are several methods of disposal, such as clotted through laser sclerosed by injection or surgical removal of a lifetime.
If hemorrhoids or piles make you suffer a lot and these tips for home treatment of hemorrhoids and natural and do not relieve hemorrhoids, you should visit your doctor.
The Symptoms Of Cold Sores Or Oral Herpes
Cold sores or oral herpes is caused by a virus that affects the majority of cases the lip but also can produce symptoms within the mouth and nose. The herpes simplex virus type 1 is responsible for this type of herpes and contagious.
The big problem with this virus is that a high percentage of the population is infected but asymptomatic, that is not suffering from the symptoms and not know it’s bearer, and its transmission is very simple (fluid exchange a kiss, using of everyday utensils such as cutlery, glasses, etc.) it should not be alarmed, as it is a virus so widespread that almost all of the people and bears. Read the rest of this entry »
The “Traveler’s Disease” In Children
A recent American study analyzed the ‘diseases of travelers’ most frequently related to younger and found that the health problems suffered by children are often different from those affecting adults after international protests. The results of this work published out in the latest edition of the journal Pediatrics.
As noted study leader Dr. Stefan Hagmann, Bronx New York Hospital-Lebanon (United States), one of the main issues is that children tend to travel less prepared than their elders. It is worth mentioning that this work was based on nearly 1,600 children from 19 countries who had traveled to 218 different destinations.
Other outstanding features is that small family often require medical care to return before the adults, and are usually admitted because of their condition or undergoing treatment for longer.
The map of traveler’s diseases in children is then as follows: 28 percent of children’s issues the return match with diarrhea, 25 percent, to skin problems, 23 percent to fevers, and a 11 percent to respiratory disorders, ie, that these four disorders for 86 percent of the total.
By region, skin rashes and other skin conditions occur more in cases of children returning from holidays in Latin America, such gastrointestinal problems have been observed mostly after mobilizations to the Middle East and North Africa, while regions Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa tend to cause more fevers in children who visit them.
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Swine flu
What is the swine flu?
What is influenza H1N1?
More recently came a new influenza or flu which brought new dangers to our health. It is very important that we know about what swine influenza or swine flu so we can recognize its causes, symptoms, how it spreads and we can act quickly and avoid contracting it.
What is influenza H1N1?
• The H1N1 flu is a new influenza virus that is sickening people. This has two genes of influenza viruses that usually circulate among pigs in Europe and Asia, and avian genes, and human genes. Scientists call this virus “quadruple rearranged.
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Infectious Gastroenteritis by Food Poisoning
Staphylococcal
Episode of acute vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea caused by eating food contaminated with staphylococcal enterotoxin.It occurs in outbreaks, when people with skin infections (fornculos, etc..) food handlers and contaminated, and after they are exposed to room temperature.
Typical mediums include foods such as custards, cream pies, milk, processed meat and fish.
The incubation period (without symptoms) is 2 to 8 hours after ingestion of food containing enterotoxin. The disorder is brief, with recovery in 3-6 hours. In very young children, elderly or chronically ill may be more severe disorders of fluid and salt balance. The intravenous fluid replacement produces dramatic improvement.
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Treatment for Diarrhea
The management of diarrhea in the household consists of the following three rules (the ABC of diarrhea):
1. DC supply,
2. Drink plenty,
3. Consultations.
CONTINUOUS POWER
Continuous feeding is not to interrupt the normal diet, eat more often to compensate for loss of appetite, add one or two teaspoons of vegetable oil to food to provide energy, not introducing new foods as long as diarrhea, only to avoid very concentrated or highly spiced and sweetened. Keeping food during diarrhea, accelerates the normalization of bowel function, including digestion and absorption of food. It also favors the hydration of the patient to provide water carriers for intestinal absorption and offset the loss by diarrhea.
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