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The Negative Effects of Missing Teeth

Amanda Kehler — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:12:16 +0000

Tooth loss is detrimental to oral and overall health and may occur as a result of accident, injury, poor oral hygiene standards, tooth decay and gum disease. Losing one or more teeth may have negative consequences that include further weakening oral health and general health complications. 1. Improper bite and jaw disorders The gap left [...]

Colitis caused by radiation

Amanda Kehler — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:02:41 +0000

1. Overview Colitis is an inflammation of the colon caused by radiation that occurs as a side effect of radiation therapy (radiotherapy) to kill cancer cells in the abdomen or pelvis. The condition can be triggered as a result of treatment with external radiation beam emitted by a special device that releases high frequency X-ray [...]

Rashes

Amanda Kehler — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:30:28 +0000

1. Overview The most common non-infectious rashes (because they are not caused by infectious organisms) will be treated with creams containing hydrocortisone 1%, obtained without a prescription. The affected person will apply the cream for a week before going to consultation. Contents 1. Overview 2. Types of rashes 3. Diagnostic methods 4. Medical consultation 5. [...]

Oral candidiasis and thrush

Amanda Kehler — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:05:27 +0000

1. Overview Oral candidiasis and thrush is an infection of the oral cavity caused by the fungal organism called candida albicans. Although commonly found, thrush is not a serious condition in healthy adults and children. However, the presence of oral candidiasis can be uncomfortable and may involve difficulties in infants feeding if not treated. Candida [...]

Maintain a positive state during winter

Amanda Kehler — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 23:25:19 +0000

1. Overview Does the winter affect your mood? Many people suffer mood swings from mild depression to seasonal affective disorder, due to lower light intensity during autumn and winter and due to hormonal changes associated with them. Seasonal affective disorder is a group of conditions that can be quite serious, a subtype of major depressive [...]

Fatal insomnia

Amanda Kehler — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:30:02 +0000

1. Overview Insomnia is the inability to sleep. There are two types of insomnia: primary insomnia and secundary insomnia. Insomnia can be a painful condition considering that it disrupts a person’s sleep and as a result it will be tired and lethargic the next morning. However, there is an extremely dangerous and aggressive type of [...]

Necessary vaccines for adults

Amanda Kehler — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:07:09 +0000

1. Overview Vaccines provide protection for various serious or potentially fatal diseases. What are the most necessary vaccines for adults? This can be unclear, especially for people who have already been vaccinated in childhood. Below are a number of vaccines recommended by experts, to control and prevent some diseases. Contents 1. Overview 2. The flu [...]

Diet for preventing kidney stones

Amanda Kehler — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:03:01 +0000

1. Overview Most kidney stones are composed of calcium oxalate and calcium. Kidney stones occur in both men and women due to many causes, including diet, inherited genes, etc. Doctors prescribe low-calcium diets to prevent kidney stones. This approach makes sense if understood how calcium is handled in the body. Blood calcium level is maintained [...]

Cholecystectomy

Amanda Kehler — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:50:12 +0000

1. Overview Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing the gallbladder (pear-shaped organ located under the liver on the right side, above the abdomen). Gallbladder collects and stores bile – digestive fluid produced by the liver. Cholecystectomy may be necessary if a person has pain due to gallstones, obstructing the flow of bile. Cholecystectomy [...]

The influences of emotions on health

Amanda Kehler — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:48:38 +0000

1. What is a good emotional health status? People who have good emotional health are aware of thoughts, feelings and behavior. They have learned healthy ways to cope with stress and problems that are a normal part of life, they feel good about themselves and have healthy relationships. However, during life, anyone can experience things [...]