Health 2024, December
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One never thinks about the bladder until some ailment starts to arise. Its function is to store urine until you are ready to expel it; Sometimes, however, problems can arise that compromise it, causing inflammation, stones, infections, cancer or incontinence.
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Defibrillation is a medical technique that involves sending a precise electrical shock to the heart to end a fatal arrhythmia or cardiac arrest. The semi-automatic defibrillator (AED) is a device capable of automatically detecting the victim's heart rhythm and assessing whether a shock is required.
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Sex is supposed to be a pleasant experience, but it becomes difficult and unbearable if it hurts. The pain that accompanies sexual intercourse can result from physical, hormonal, emotional or psychological problems. In such cases, do not hesitate to face them and consult your doctor.
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The glomerular filtration rate measures the amount of blood that is filtered by the kidneys in one minute. If the value is too low, it means that the organs are not working well and that the body is retaining toxins. Depending on the circumstances, you can speed up the pace by making changes to your diet and lifestyle;
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Cleansing the liver and gallbladder, also known as liver flushing, has no proven effect. Although scientific studies show that it doesn't work, there are many people who put their health at risk for this practice. If your health is compromised by gallstones, go to your doctor and only follow scientific medical instructions.
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It is important to know your blood type, especially if you have frequent transfusions or want to have a baby. The AB0 classification system identifies the various groups with the letters A, B, AB or with the number 0. Another classification factor is the one called Rh factor, or Rhesus, which can be positive or negative.
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Disposophobia describes a pathological condition of compulsive hoarding. It is a form of mental illness, but it is still unclear whether it is an isolated disorder or rather a symptom of another condition, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
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Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest this substance, which is the main sugar found in milk and derivatives. It is caused by a total or partial lack of lactase, the enzyme needed to digest lactose in the small intestine. It is not considered a dangerous condition, but it can cause annoying stomach or intestinal disorders (bloating, abdominal pain, flatulence) and lead to restrictive food choices.
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The term "pronation" refers to the normal rotational movement of the ankles and the slight flattening of the plantar arches that occur when walking and running. A little pronation is essential (the ideal is a 15% flexion at the ankles), because it allows you to distribute the force of the impact during walking or running;
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Smiling is the most powerful act a man can do. A smile can make you feel happier and bring joy to the people around you. However, in some situations, smiling is the last thing you have to do and in some cases it seems even impossible to succeed.
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Unfortunately, it is impossible to instantly grow in height. Growth is almost solely dictated by genetic factors; 60-80% of the height is in fact determined by the DNA inherited from the parents, while 20-40% is due to the environment in which one lives.
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Sexual frustration is a fairly common phenomenon that can affect everyone. It can have many causes: not having a partner with whom to express yourself sexually, having a partner who does not meet your sexual needs, or even difficulties in the bedroom caused by your body or your mental health.
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The seeds of ispaghula husk (also called psyllium or psyllium husk) are found in the form of powder or pod and are a source of soluble fiber useful in the treatment of digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids and irritable bowel syndrome.
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You cannot keep your blood for private use at home or in a facility, but you can keep umbilical cord blood for family use at a private blood bank. The process is expensive, but it has its advantages. Steps Part 1 of 2: Knowing the Requirements for Storing Blood Step 1.
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A self-injurer is a person who cuts or injures himself in order to cope with emotional stress, distress or trauma. The problems that a self-injurer faces range from post-traumatic stress, physical or emotional abuse, to difficulties related to low self-esteem.
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Regardless of their current health condition and financial, mental, economic or social situation, there are things every individual can do to control (and improve) their health. You are never too young or too old to develop healthier habits.
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Carotid massage, often called carotid sinus massage or MSC, is a medical maneuver that is used to slow a patient's dangerously fast heartbeat or to diagnose particular arrhythmias. Medical professionals can also use MSC to investigate the causes of a patient's erratic blood pressure and other potentially serious symptoms.
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Many children with Asperger's syndrome have trouble initiating and holding a conversation. Although such children are highly intelligent and have a good level of cognitive development, they struggle to relate to others. To teach these children how to engage in conversation, it would be wise to consider language therapy and teach them the basic communication skills and techniques to relate socially.
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Sooner or later everyone needs help to tackle life's problems head on. Psychotherapists are trained to help their patients cope with a variety of difficulties and to guide them on the path to psychic well-being. However, starting to see a specialist can trigger some anxiety.
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When a woman is in front of an incredibly dirty toilet, a Turkish woman, or is unable to use a toilet, she may feel that she is physically at a disadvantage compared to men. However, it is possible to urinate standing up, as long as you are willing to do some practice.
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If you or someone you love has been raped, be sure to follow these steps to get over the trauma. Steps Step 1. Try to convince yourself that what happened was not your fault Step 2. If you are in an emergency situation, if you have just been raped or assaulted call 112 immediately Step 3.
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Most prescription medicines are sold in a child-safe cap packaging and you need a certain level of manual dexterity and strength to be able to open it. While it is important that these devices work perfectly to prevent children from being accidentally intoxicated, in some cases it is difficult to open them, especially if you are an adult who cannot move your arm correctly or has lost strength in the upper limbs due to of an accident or arthritis.
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Your baby's feet are growing rapidly, and he (or she) may turn to you complaining of pain in their foot. Once you have discovered that your child's foot hurts, you need to know how to cope with this situation. Follow your doctor's advice and help your baby stop suffering from this type of pain.
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According to doctors and other experts, it is normal to have a bowel movement three times a day to three times a week. Defecating more than three times a day is symptomatic of diarrhea, while evacuating less than three times a week indicates constipation.
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The EpiPen is an epinephrine auto-injector which is used to treat a severe allergic reaction known as "anaphylaxis". This reaction is life-threatening and is considered a medical emergency that must be treated before calling for help.
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Are you feeling low on energy already in the middle of the day? Feeling too tired to exercise, hang out with friends, or just find enough strength to go out at night? If so, you need to work on yourself a little more to charge yourself with energy.
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Platelets are small, flat-shaped cell bodies found in the bloodstream that play an important role in healing, blood clot formation, and other essential bodily processes. People with a medical condition called thrombocytopenia (or thrombocytopenia) have low levels of platelets in their blood which cause symptoms that can be just plain annoying, but also serious.
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Crohn's disease or Crohn's disease, a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is a medical condition in which the digestive tract wall becomes inflamed, causing severe diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. Often the inflammation spreads deep into the layers of the affected tissues.
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Massage is an established technique to improve sleep in newborns, reduce colic, aid digestion and increase the bond between mother and child. Growth hormones that help infants with medical or developmental problems. Learning how to give a baby a massage can bring great benefits not only to the baby but also to those who take it.
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Testosterone is a male hormone, but it is also present in women; in men it is produced by the testicles, while in women it is secreted by the ovaries, adrenal glands and various body tissues. It is possible at times that both men and women suffer from a deficiency of this hormone;
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Did you get to the point where you spent a sleepless night preparing for an exam? While it's best to rest before an exam, sometimes you find yourself sleeping a few hours a night. The first thing you need to do to take the test is to be wide awake and present.
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Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that can only be transmitted through mosquito bites. If not treated effectively, malaria can cause serious complications and even death. This article will help you know and recognize the symptoms of malaria.
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You wish you could define yourself well organized don't you? Nevertheless, you keep forgetting everything. Try keeping a diary, you will find that it can be quite useful. To have a more efficient and organized day it will be enough to respect some points, without having to completely stick to your plans.
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Becoming an early riser can be difficult if you're used to sleeping late and rushing out to work or running errands. With a little planning and understanding the benefits of waking up early, you can transform from a sleepyhead to an early riser and be active early in the morning!
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Fainting is a loss of consciousness that doctors call "syncope": it is caused by a reduction in blood flow to the brain and is usually temporary. The feeling of fainting can be frightening as the world appears upside down, hearing and vision tend to fail and you feel like you can't stand up.
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The digestive tract is rich in beneficial bacterial flora and "bad" bacteria. When you take antibiotics, you get rid of the pathogens that cause the infection, but you also lose some of the helpful bacteria that live in the gut. A small population of beneficial bacteria causes the proliferation of the "
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Globulins are proteins found in the body and are measurable within the bloodstream. When there is an excess of globulins in the body or an imbalance in the levels of albumin in the blood (another protein), there is a possibility that health problems will arise or have already occurred.
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It can be a real challenge to keep track of the pills you take, especially if you take several a day. They all look the same, they are all small and indistinguishable from each other; this means that if you take one instead of another or can't remember if you took the right one, total chaos could break out.
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If you have had unprotected sex, you will probably want to know as soon as possible whether you are pregnant or not, regardless of whether you are trying to have a baby or are hoping the test is negative. Thankfully, pregnancy tests are available at the pharmacy.
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If you have a relative with High Functioning Autism (HFA), you may have difficulty understanding how to help them. There are multiple ways to support an autistic person, including ways to help them manage their behavior and communicate with ease.