Elephantiasis Disease

This disease is know by the large increase of some members of the body

Cat Allergies

All the symptoms and the treatments.

Spring Allergies Symptoms

Know all the Spring Allergies Symptoms

Depression Symptoms

Learn all the signs of Depression

To come

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domingo, 19 de fevereiro de 2012

Rheumatoid Arthritis


Rheumatoid Arthritis it’s our subject today.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is known as a autoimmune disease that can cause chronic inflammation of the joints and other areas of the human body, it’s a disease that may affect people of all ages.



This is a chronic disease, characterized by periods of disease flares and remissions.

However rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease the reason that causes it is not known.


Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms:

The Symptoms of this disease may come and go, but when Rheumetoid Arthritis is active they may be:

  • Fatigue
  • Loss of Energy
  • Low-Grade fever
  • Lack of Appetite
  • Muscle and Joint Aches
  • Painful joints

quarta-feira, 15 de fevereiro de 2012

Osteoporosis Treatment


Osteoporosis Treatment that's what we are going to talk today.


Osteoporosis it's one of the most common diseases in the world and it's characterized by a decrease in the density and strenght of the bone,resulting in fragile bones. 
This disorder of the skeleton weakens the bone and results in frequent fractures (breaks) in the bones. Osteopenia is a condition of bone that is slightly less dense than normal bone but not to the degree of bone in osteoporosis.






Osteoporosis Symptoms:
In the early stadges it almos shows no symptoms but in the advanced stadges some symptoms may be dull pain in the bones or muscles, particularly low back pain or neck pain

Osteoporosis Treatment:
Bisphosphonates (such as: Alendronate, Risedronate, Ibandronate and Zoledronic acid)
Hormone-related therapy
Teriparatide
Denosumab
Calcitonin, salmon



sábado, 11 de fevereiro de 2012

Most Common Depression Symptoms


Depression symptoms this is what we’re going to talk today.
You’ll be able to learn all the signs, know all the types of depression symptoms and how to act.


First of all it’s important to understand what is a depression after all, and why it happens. It may happen to anyone you know, even to yourself! Some people describe this type of mental illness as “living in a black hole” but some other people don't feel sad at all, they may feel lifeless, empty, and apathetic, or men in particular may even feel angry and aggressive.
Truth is everyone has ups and downs in their moods and sadness is kind of a normal reaction to life. But there’s a slight line between sadness and depression. Let’s see how you can distinguish them.

Depression Symptoms:
  • Depressed Mood A person may feel "unhappy" or "hollow", and may cry often. Children and adolescents may even exhibit irritability.)
  • Decreased Interesest or Pleasure :  A person may show evidently reduced interest or pleasure in all daily activities.
  • Weight Changes : Substantial variations in weight when not attempting to gain or lose
  •  Sleep Disturbances : Such as insomnia or sleeping to much
  • Psychomotor Agitation or Retardation : The person may be observed to be either agitated and restless or physically slowed down in their movements
  •  Fatigue
  • Feelings of Whortlessness or Guilt : People may feel that they have no value or they may feel inappropriately guilty about things they have no control over.
  •  Thoughts of Death

So, learn to be aware to all this depression symptoms and you may save a life.

quinta-feira, 9 de fevereiro de 2012

Spring Allergies Symptoms

Spring Allergies and it's Symptoms that's what we are going to talk today. 



First of all let's define what are Spring Allergies after all. So, this seasonal allergy is an allergic reactic typical of some parts of the year, such as fall, or in this case, spring. 
This type of allergy is a kind of pollen allergy, like trees, weeds and grasses. 


Spring Allergies Symptoms:
- Runny Nose;
- Water Eyes;
- Sneezing;
- Coughing;
- Itchy Eyes and Nose;
- Dark Cicles Under the Eyes;

It's hard to tell if you're having a spring allergie or a common cold, so, in case of doubt consult an allergist. 

quarta-feira, 8 de fevereiro de 2012

Cats Allergies

Today let's about one of the several types of human alergies: Cats allergies.






Everyone loves cats, they are a sweet animal. So, what can cause an allergie?

Well, it can be a cat allergie or to other pet, since about 10% of the population has pet allergies.
People with cat allergies are allergic to proteins in the cat's saliva, urine, and dander (dried flakes of skin).
Anyone who suffer from this allergies have oversensitive immune systems, their bodies mistake harmless things -- like cat dander -- for dangerous invaders, and attack them as they would bacteria or viruses. The symptoms of the allergy are the side effects of your body's assault on the allergen, or trigger.
So if you know that you or another family member is allergic to cats and if you're thinking on getting one,perhaps is not a good idea. (But, in case you do, here's what you need to know)

Symptoms:
- Coughing and wheezing
- Hives or a rash on the chest and face
- Red, itchy eyes,
- Redness of the skin where a cat has scratched, bitten or licked you
- Sneezing

Treatment:
- Allergy Medications
- Allergy Shots

Affected Areas:
All


terça-feira, 7 de fevereiro de 2012

New generic drugs in 2012!

Wanna save some money? Why not buy generic medication instead of the old fashion expensive ones? Generic Drugs can save you a lot of money.
Wanna know more about this subject? In this year the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved a lot of generic drugs!
For more information acess here.

Elephantiasis Disease

Today let's talk about one of the most strange diseases: Elephantiasis






This disease is also known as "Lymphatic filariasis".
People who suffer from this disease generally seen grossly enlarged or swollen their arms and legs. The disease is caused by parasitic worms, including Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and B. timori, all transmitted by mosquitoes. 
Elephantiasis currently affects more then 120 million people all over the world.
The process happens like this: an infected female mosquito bites a person and she may inject the worm larvae (called microfilariae) into the blood. Then, the microfilariae reproduce and spread throughout the bloodstream, where they can live for many years. 
The symptoms from this disease do not appear until years after infection but when it finnaly does, the parasites accumulate in the blood vessels, cause restrict circulation and  fluid to build up in surrounding tissues. 

Symptoms:
 Excessively enlarged of: Arms, Legs, Genitalia, and Breasts.

Treatment:
- Chemotherapy (to attack the adult worms as well as symptomatic treatment to repair damage caused by the body's reaction to the presence of dead worms);
- Drugs as Suramin (Antrypol ), Diethylcarbamazine (DEC, Heterazan, Banocide, and Notezine ), Ivermectin (Mectizan), Metrifonate (Trichlorphon), Mebendazole and Levamisole;
- Sugery; 

Affected Areas:
- Africa

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