Health 2024, October

Recently, more and more people are faced with various heart diseases that lead to high mortality among men and women of all ages. But we must remember that coronary heart disease can be prevented if timely attention is paid to the negative factors that affect its development

Cold burn is a serious tissue damage caused by low temperatures. Do not assume that such an injury is safe, some victims complain of swelling with peeling of the skin, strong sensations and wounds

Herpes is a rather serious viral disease that requires the right approach in treatment. You can protect yourself from the disease if you only strengthen the immune system. Many people think that it is the bath that promotes he alth, but is it possible to visit it with herpes, you need to figure it out in more detail

Heartburn is an unpleasant sensation that occurs in the stomach area when eating different foods. Often coffee lovers face a problem when it appears immediately after drinking a drink. What if you don’t want to give up a cup of coffee in the morning and you also no longer have the strength to endure heartburn?

It often happens that after a blow to the finger, the nail immediately begins to move away. In this case, do not panic, you need to provide first aid as soon as possible, and then contact qualified doctors who will help save the nail

The flu in 2018 is notable for its insidiousness. The fact is that since September 2018, cases of the incidence of a new, mutated strain of the virus have appeared in Moscow, which can infect a large number of people in a short time. But doctors warn that the main blow will still come in the winter

The development of laryngitis is facilitated by hypothermia, mouth breathing while outdoors, polluted air, tension in the larynx and, of course, bad habits. What is laryngitis and how is it treated? This should be understood in more detail, especially since this disease may not be as harmless as it seems at first glance

If a person has such a symptom as colorless feces, then you should definitely pay attention to this, as this is an alarm signal for the body. There are many reasons for the appearance of white feces and most often they are associated with serious diseases. When such feces appear often, then you need to see a doctor

Consider in the article a list of contagious diseases that are transmitted by airborne droplets. We are talking about infectious diseases. A feature of these diseases is that they have an incubation period. That is, a short period that begins at the time of infection and ends when the first symptom appears

Congestion and shortness of breath indicate that the nasal mucosa urgently needs help. How to relieve swelling in the nose? This condition often occurs against the background of inflammation or an allergic reaction. The pharmacy sells various drugs with which you can solve this problem

As you know, the eyes act as a kind of mirror of the soul. They can also tell you about the current state of a person's he alth. Yellowness of the sclera is considered an alarming sign that should not be ignored. It always indicates pathological changes in the body

An increase in monocytes in the blood of a child in most cases indicates an unhe althy baby. Monocytic cells destroy foreign proteins that enter the body. According to their indicator, the doctor can judge how actively the immune system resists the pathogen. What diseases does an increase in monocytes indicate? And how to reduce their level? We will consider these questions in the article

Find out how rehabilitation after knee arthroplasty goes at home and in the clinic. The operation is an important, but far from the only step in the fight against a serious illness. The most crucial period of therapy begins immediately after a person is discharged from the hospital. It is at this moment that full-fledged rehabilitation should begin, since the he alth of the operated patient directly depends on his efforts. How to properly restore?

In the article, we will consider the symptoms and treatment of foot mycosis. A photo will also be presented. This disease is the most common fungal infection of the skin today. There are three types of mycosis of the feet. And each of them is localized in different areas and looks different

Hypothyroidism is the name of a disease caused by a decrease in the function of the thyroid gland, as well as a deficiency in the production of hormones by it. The pathology is serious, but thanks to the achievements of the pharmaceutical industry, it is possible to stop its progression. If you believe the reviews, you can live a full life with hypothyroidism. And since the topic is important, now we need to pay a little more attention to its consideration

The question of how to cure type 2 diabetes forever is of interest to every person who is faced with this problem. Unfortunately, this is an autoimmune process that cannot be completely eliminated. But it is really controllable! With this disease, you can live a full life. And now we should talk about which modern medicines and folk remedies have proven themselves better than others in terms of treating the disease

Sinus thrombosis is a very rare form of circulatory disorders in the brain, the course of which is accompanied by a deterioration in the outflow of fluid connective tissue due to blockage of blood vessels by blood clots. The main symptom of the disease is headache. It can occur acutely or increase in intensity over time. To make an accurate diagnosis, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive examination. Currently, CT is the most clinically significant technique in terms of information content

In medical practice, there are situations when an individual's heart beats quite often, and the reason for this phenomenon lies not in a stressful situation, but in a permanent type of atrial fibrillation. In the case history, this pathology is indicated by code I 48, according to the ICD of the tenth revision. This anomaly is considered life-threatening, since in about thirty percent of cases it leads to a failure of cerebral circulation, i.e., a stroke

The pancreas plays an important role not only in the processes of digestion, but also in the life of the body as a whole. This organ of the endocrine and digestive systems produces enzyme substances necessary for the breakdown of food entering the stomach, as well as some hormones to regulate fat and carbohydrate metabolism

Nervous eczema is a skin disease that develops against the background of stress and anxiety. It is manifested by itching, peeling, dry or wet rashes on the skin. Often chronic. The fair sex is more susceptible to the disease due to emotional lability. Treatment requires the help of not only a dermatologist, but also a neurologist

Myocardial infarction is a focus of ischemic necrosis of the heart muscle, the cause of which is an acute violation of the coronary circulation. What causes it? What are the consequences for the body? Do they give disability or not? Myocardial infarction, unfortunately, is a common problem, and therefore now a little more attention should be paid to this topic

What is protrusion of the intervertebral discs, 60% of older patients have to find out. This is the initial stage of the formation of a vertebral hernia, a consequence of osteochondrosis. The pathological process can proceed without visible clinical manifestations or be accompanied by severe pain. It matters where the protrusion has formed, as well as at what stage the pathological process is

Strübing's disease - Marchiafava, or Marchiafava's disease - Micheli - is a rare hematological disease, life-threatening and characterized by venous and arterial thrombosis, intravascular hemolysis, systemic lesions of internal organs. The clinical symptoms of the disease are quite diverse. Among the most typical signs are paroxysmal lumbar, abdominal pain, general weakness, dark urine

Infantile cerebral palsy (CP) is a serious neurological disease. It can develop in a child in the first trimester of pregnancy or occur after childbirth. The hyperkinetic form of cerebral palsy occurs in 25% of cases. It is characterized by a violation of muscle tone with a slight disorder in the mental development of a small patient

In the human body, there are a huge number of veins and blood vessels. Under the influence of negative factors and various diseases, they are deformed, varicose veins develop. This disease affects not only the lower limbs and pelvic organs. Quite often, doctors diagnose varicose veins of the esophagus

Pathologies of the urinary system are quite common and occupy a significant place among all somatic diseases. Many diseases are practically asymptomatic. If an increase in the kidneys is detected during ultrasound, the causes of such a pathological phenomenon should be clarified

What is echinococcosis? This is a parasitic invasion of Echinococcus, carried out by a tapeworm at the larval stage. This condition is fraught with damage to internal organs. What leads to the beginning of its development? What are the symptoms? Is it possible to get rid of it?

The inflammatory process that occurs in the bronchi with a primary lesion of their mucous membrane is called bronchitis. The pathological process in which inflammation affects the walls and mucous membrane of the bronchi is acute bronchitis. Symptoms in a child develop quickly, on the second or third day from the onset of SARS, which is often the cause of bronchitis. In a complicated and protracted course of the disease, the lesion affects the fibromuscular tissue of the organ walls

The brain (GM) is the most important organ, the center of the nervous system. When problems arise in it, pathologies affect all organs and systems. There are many diseases of GM. Medicine cannot yet fight some of them, but it is quite possible to influence the course of the pathology. Other ailments are quite treatable

When viruses and infections enter the body, body temperature usually rises. With the achievement of 39 degrees, pathogenic microorganisms die. Low temperature with a cold is rare. In this case, it is more difficult for the body to cope with the infection. What to do at low body temperature with a cold, described in the article

Gastroduodenitis, the signs of which are found in both children and adults, refers to inflammatory diseases. A distinctive feature of this pathology is that it simultaneously affects the mucous membrane of the duodenum and stomach. Moreover, the development of the disease begins with the latter. Against the background of the disease, a failure of the autonomic nervous system develops, which regulates the motility of the gastrointestinal tract

Find out why uterine endometriosis is dangerous. This is a pathological hormone-dependent growth of glandular uterine tissue outside this organ - in the fallopian tubes, ovaries, in the thickness of the uterus, on the peritoneum, in the bladder, in the intestines, and also in more distant organs. At the same time, heterotopias (endometrial fragments), sprouting in other organs, also change cyclically, like the endometrium located directly in the uterus, that is, in accordance with the menstrual cycle

Concussion is a common form of traumatic brain injury. Usually it is accompanied by a slight disorder in the activity of the organ, which occurs as a result of mechanical impact or a sharp movement of the head. Such damage leads to temporary disruption of communication between neurons. The article talks about how to recognize a concussion and how to provide assistance when such a condition occurs

The solar (its other name is splanchic) plexus is the area in which the largest number of nerve fibers in the human body is concentrated. It is located in the upper part of the abdominal cavity. Often, patients turn to a therapist with a complaint regarding the fact that they are worried about pain and heaviness in the solar plexus

Sex glands are paired organs of the reproductive system. One of the common pathologies that affects them is a cyst. Such an ailment occurs in forty percent of the fairer sex. The disease is not accompanied by severe symptoms. It is usually diagnosed during an ultrasound, during a routine examination. What is the danger of a cyst on the ovary in a woman?

Zinc is an important element for the human body. Its deficiency threatens the development of diseases of the thyroid gland, liver, disorders of the nervous system. A person receives the substance along with food in combination with other microelements. The element is widely used in industry and if safety precautions are not followed, zinc poisoning occurs

Experiencing chest pain (give to arm)? The reasons for the appearance of such a symptom can be very different, but in most cases they are inextricably linked with a disease of the cardiovascular system. It will be almost impossible to diagnose this or that ailment on your own, so in no case do not delay a visit to a specialist. In our article you can get acquainted with possible problems and methods of their treatment

Thirst is a natural reaction of the body, which does not have enough fluid. This is a warning that you need to replenish the reserves of life-giving moisture. Why do you want to drink all the time? This may occur for various reasons. But in any case, it is important to make up for the lack of fluid, if the body requires it

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is the leading cause of kidney disease worldwide. The putative etiology of primary FSGS is plasma factor with reactivity to immunosuppressive therapy and risk of recurrence after kidney transplantation. Adaptive FSGS is associated with excessive nephron loading due to increased body size, reduced nephron capacity, or solitary glomerular hyperfiltration associated with certain diseases

Bechterew's disease (ankylosing spondylitis) is a chronic systemic disease of the joints, in which the process is localized mainly in the sacroiliac joints, as well as paravertebral soft tissues and joints of the spine. In Russia, it is detected in 0.3% of the population. What causes this pathology? What symptoms indicate its development? Is it possible to cure? This article is devoted to the answers to these questions