Posts Tagged ‘Disease’

Cervical Cancer

August 20th, 2011

hpv cervix Cervical CancerCervical cancer is cancer of the cervix, which is the area between the womb (uterus) and vagina. The cause of this disease is Uman papilloma virus (HPV) oncogenic, which attacks the cervix, caused by viruses other than HPV, abnormal cells on the cervix can also grow due to radiation exposure or contamination of chemicals that occur in the long term.

WHO says that cervical cancer is a disease which ranks first among the types of cancer that causes death for women.

In the early stages, this disease does not cause symptoms are easily observed. That’s why, you who are already sexually active are highly recommended to perform a pap smear test every two years. Physical symptoms of the disease are generally only felt by people with advanced cancer.

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Know the Scar Tissue

May 24th, 2011

scar tissue1 Know the Scar TissueThe skin is a symbol of beauty. Any injury, whether burns, iris, surgical operations and so forth will cause scars that are very damaging your skin. As with any piece of fine silk cloth, if there is the slightest scratch will ruin the beauty and lower the resale value.

Throughout life, we will not be able to avoid any cuts or scrapes on our skin because the skin is a protection function of the body. Scars or scar tissue will not be a problem if small and hidden location. But not everyone is so lucky, sometimes came at the hands of scar tissue or even in the face of a highly destructive appearance.

Frankly, scar tissue is very difficult to remove completely but there are several ways to disguise or downplay its size. The occurrence of scar tissue, scar tissue is part of the wound healing process. Many factors influence the occurrence of this scarring, from the depth, extent and location of the wound.

Age, heredity and gender also affect how the skin reactions in the face of injury. Kind of scar tissue, here are some common types of scarring that occurs Keloid, Keloid occurs due to the formation of scar tissue is too aggressive during wound healing process. Scar tissue formed larger than the wound. Keloid formation is too wide will cause a wide range of complaints, ranging from itching, pain and limb movement disorder. The usual methods of treatment include surgical operations or injections with steroids. In a small and thin keloids can be treated with ointment.

Watch Out for Symptoms of Cervical Cancer

May 20th, 2011

Cervical Cancer Watch Out for Symptoms of Cervical CancerTo be aware of cervical cancer, it helps us recognize the symptoms of disease caused by this cancer. If you are sexually active players then you should perform a medical examination every two years a vital tool to ensuring your physical condition. While the actual physical symptoms can only be seen in patients with advanced stage. The existence of the pain and bleeding during intercourse, unusual vaginal discharge in the vaginal area, the emergence of blood outside the menstrual period, a drastic weight loss is the other physical signs.

If the cancer has spread to the pelvic area, then the patient will feel pain in your back. Difficulty in urination and kidney enlargement is also the other physical symptoms. The growth period of this disease can be quite long. This period is called the preinvasif or unusual cell growth before raged. Its growth between 5 to 20 years, starting with the stage of infection, later referred to as pre-cancer, cervical cancer to become apparent. Experts say that smoking can lead to the growth of cervical cancer cells.

According to an expert from Sweden substance nicotine and other toxins that settle in the blood may result in the growth of cells is not normal in a woman’s uterus. In addition, women aged 35 to 50 years are very susceptible to this disease. If you do a strict diet that causes decreased immunity, then you will most likely contracted the virus this cervical cancer.

Hidden Bacteria in Food

May 3rd, 2011

food safety rating system Hidden Bacteria in FoodWho lack adequate clean water and food processing became a major source of origin of growth of bacteria and germs. Unfortunately, the presence of bacteria in the street is often not realized. As a result many people ignore the potential diseases that arise. Diseases that could arise from eating contaminated food, among other things, diarrhea, cholera or diarrhea diseases, dysentery, or typhoid type’s disease and, most headache sufferers make namely hepatitis A.

Half-cooked meat and chicken. Potential bacteria: Campylobacter jejuna, E. coli, Salmonella, Wisteria monocytogenes. Diseases that may arise: Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, nausea, fever. Prevention: Consumption of cooked food. Wash utensils after contact with raw materials.

Fresh milk is not sterile, bacterial Potential: Campylobacter jejuna, Salmonella, Shigella. Diseases that may arise: Diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, abdominal cramps, fever; prevention: Consumption of milk that is pasteurized.

Raw or partially cooked eggs the potential of bacteria: Salmonella, diseases that may arise: Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting; prevention: Avoid consuming raw egg containing materials, such as cookie dough.

Raw vegetables and fresh fruit (with skin), potential of bacteria: E. coli, Salmonella, and and Shigella, Listeria monocytogenes illness that may arise: Bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps; prevention: Wash fruits and vegetables with boiled water before eating.

Various types of salads (egg salad, tuna salad, and potato salad), potential of bacteria: Salmonella, Staphylococcus aurous; Diseases that may arise: Dizziness, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and weakness; prevention: Do not let it cook food at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Store in the fridge, and reheat before eating.