Medicine 2024, October

If you decide to check if everything is in order with your body, then be sure to take a stool test for occult blood. Such diagnostics will help to identify a number of problems with the gastrointestinal tract, and even detect cancer in the early stages

Who may need to consult an infectious disease specialist? You should contact him at the first sign of any infection (including HIV), prolonged unreasonable poor he alth, or for preventive examination and treatment. A list of the fifteen best infectious disease specialists who consult in Moscow - later in this article

Pain. What is this feeling - everyone knows. Despite the fact that it is very unpleasant, its function is useful. After all, severe pain is a signal of the body, which is aimed at drawing a person’s attention to problems in the body. If the relationship with him is in order, then you can easily distinguish the pain that arose after exercise from the one that appeared after a very spicy meal

The basis of the functioning of a multicellular organism is the specialization of cells aimed at performing a specific function. This cell differentiation begins in the early stages of embryonic development. But in our body there are cells that are capable of acquiring various specializations throughout a person’s life. And this fully applies to hematopoietic stem cells, which maintain a constant quantitative and qualitative composition of blood cells

Antibiotics are prescribed to fight bacterial infections that can occur alone or as a continuation of a viral disease. In order to exclude the occurrence of an allergic reaction and not aggravate the patient's condition, an intradermal test for antibiotics is performed

One of the informative diagnostic methods is fluorography of the lungs. This technique is included in the program of mandatory professional examinations. If certain symptoms appear, the doctor may prescribe fluorography unscheduled. This allows you to identify diseases in the chest area at an early stage of development. What is the procedure, its features, interpretation of the results - all this will be discussed in detail below

Sometimes a person faces serious he alth problems when the most effective treatment is surgery. It will not be possible to perform an operation on any organ without anesthesia, otherwise the patient will experience terrible pain, which in the end can cost him his life

Pathologies of the liver require special attention, since the organ is vital. Some of her diseases can be cured only in an operable way. Partial removal of the liver is called resection. The operation is quite common and is used in 55% of cases of all liver diseases. Resection is well tolerated, and the rehabilitation period is up to six months

Pelvic ultrasound in Perm: addresses of popular private clinics. How to make an appointment. How much does an ultrasound examination of the pelvic organs cost in different medical centers. Who needs to do this diagnosis and how to prepare for it. Patient reviews about ultrasound in Perm

There are several classifications of helminthiases. At home, it is difficult to determine them, so laboratory diagnostics are necessary

Few people know what patronage is. It turns out that this is a useful thing that helps protect the population and save it from many problems

Cerebrospinal fluid, or cerebrospinal fluid, is a substance that circulates in the cavities of the brain. It is a kind of indicator of pathological processes that occur in the brain. Therefore, if a lesion of the membranes and substances of the brain is suspected, an analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid is taken

Iodine-bromine baths have long proved their effectiveness and are now actively used in balneotherapy. They are recommended for many diseases, both internal and external, and have long proven their usefulness and effectiveness

The southern coast of Crimea has a large base of boarding houses and he alth resorts, each of which is unique in its own way. The Druzhba sanatorium stands out among them architecturally - it is built in the shape of a ring, which makes it very popular for photography

Sanatorium "Mountain" in Livadia is not only a great place for recovery. This is also a unique opportunity to visit the fabulous Crimea, breathe in its healing air and return with a lot of the most positive impressions

Pulse is the frequency of oscillations of the walls of blood vessels. Such fluctuations are made as a result of the fact that the blood flow passes from the heart and back. The pulse rate in men differs from the female in a smaller direction

Carbohydrates are essential for our body every day. Without them, there will never be either energy or excellent he alth

The hormone glucagon and its role in human life. Why are pancreatic hormones important? What is the main action of glucagon or hunger hormone. What can indicate the deviation of the level of the hormone from the established norm. Prevention of hormonal levels

The reaction of the driver is the ability to apply the brakes in time when obstacles arise and the recognition of traffic light colors. This is a very difficult job for the mechanisms of the human body. On the road, you need to be very careful and be able to react instantly, because even a few seconds can cost someone a life. How does alcohol affect driver reaction time?

All enemas can be classified according to the purpose of use, the volume of fluid administered, the composition of the solutions and temperature

It is difficult to overestimate the importance and importance of the cervical plexus. Its branches set in motion part of the respiratory muscles and ensure the support function of the neck muscles. Therefore, in the pathology of the cervical plexus, part of the vital functions may be impaired

Even in ancient times, people used massage to restore their strength. Even then, different types of influence on the body with the help of hands were invented. Given that they are still relevant, it is safe to say about the benefits of massage. Many diseases, both physiological and psychological, can be cured with it

Various joint injuries require long-term treatment and rehabilitation. In the arsenal of medical equipment, there are many devices that will help you quickly recover from injuries. One of these aids is a knee brace, which allows you to fix the joint and reduce the load on it

The result of fluorography helps specialists to decipher not only tuberculosis with oncology, but also other pathological manifestations in the organ. To conduct such a study, it is not necessary to have any indications, but you can perform an x-ray of the lungs simply for preventive purposes

Also known as SIRS, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) is a pathological condition that carries an increased risk of severe consequences for the patient. SIRS is possible against the background of surgical interventions, which are currently extremely widespread

Colposcopy of the uterus is the process of examining the cervix using a device specially designed for this purpose - a colposcope. This procedure is performed for a more detailed study of the condition of the cervix

The human immunodeficiency virus is today the most dangerous and deadly for him. Physicians and scientists around the world are concerned about the creation of a cure for this disease. And if a vaccine against HIV and AIDS were invented, it could save tens of millions of lives. However, work is underway on this, and in the future this medication can be invented. Quite another question: when will this happen?

Currently, dysplasia and cervical cancer are very common. According to scientists, one of the predisposing factors of these diseases is papillomavirus. HPV type 16 DNA has a special component that is responsible for the transformation of normal cells into malignant ones

Neuraminidase inhibitors get inside the virus. They suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms, preventing their subsequent reproduction and contact with he althy cells. The development of such drugs began in the 1960s. The first products produced made it possible to study in detail their effect on viral infections

In medicine, ozone began to be used at the beginning of the 20th century. Every year, information was accumulated about the miraculous effect of ozone on the body, which served as the prerequisites for the emergence of ozone therapy in various areas of human life. Most of the skin problems are associated with a deficiency of oxygen in its cells. That is why ozone therapy in cosmetology is just a godsend

In this article we will talk about what happens if you drink mercury, symptoms of vapor poisoning, methods of treatment and disposal of mercury residues

It has long been known that the earlier a person has a disease, the easier it is to get rid of it and the more likely it is not to get any complications, although sometimes it is even about life. Syphilis is one such disease that often goes unnoticed. A person may not even suspect that he has such a dangerous disease. Testing for syphilis (RW) helps to diagnose the presence of the disease as early as possible

Disrupted liver function most often does not manifest itself for quite a long time and the diagnosis becomes belated. Treatment in this case is often already ineffective. To assess the state of the liver at an early stage, blood biochemistry is of great importance, or rather, determining the level of activity of hepatic transaminases. These liver enzymes (enzymes) are called indicator. Their activity is an accurate assessment of the state of the organ

Immunity is the body's response, aimed not only at destruction, but also at the elimination of "enemies". If there were no protective forces in the body, then people would not be able to exist normally in the environment. The presence of immunity allows, coping with pathologies, to live to old age

What is a philtrum? What is its role for humans and animals? What pathologies are associated with it? Origin legend. Physiognomy about the philtrum. Ideal proportions. Advantages, features of the operation on the philtrum

Of course, wasp stings are very unpleasant and also very painful. Many people are terrified of these insects, believing that they are extremely dangerous. In fairness, it should be noted that wasps attack a person solely for defensive purposes

Heimlich maneuver. In what cases is the method used. Statistics on victims of suffocation. How did the Heimlich technique come about? Algorithm for performing the Heimlich maneuver. Heimlich's technique for a certain category of persons. Performing a reception in infants

One of the most common home injuries is burns. They happen for various reasons and have varying degrees of damage. Everyone at least once received such an injury after contact with a hot electrical appliance or steam. Such wounds may be the result of the aggressive effects of chemicals on the skin. But few people can correctly answer how and with what to treat a burn

At the site of a human flea bite, redness, swelling, severe itching and burning are felt. If these parasites are found in the room, treatment should be carried out after consultation with a specialist, since with an insufficient dose of poison, insects will not only survive, but also acquire immunity to the active substance of the drug

"Riolan's Bouquet" - so beautifully (named after a French doctor) in anatomy is called a set of muscles and ligaments that extend from the styloid process of the temporal bone. In the "bouquet" - the stylomandibular, stylopharyngeal, styloglossus and stylohyoid muscles of the neck. In the article, we will consider the functions of the latter