Stretch marks are scars on the skin that form due to the breakdown of collagen and elastin, when the skin stretches too much in a short period of time such as during pregnancy, growth during puberty, or when the person undergoes sudden weight changes. The use of stretch mark creams helps to reorganize these fibers, reducing the amount and appearance of stretch marks, but are more effective in red or purple stretch marks

Gases in pregnancy are frequent due to decreased bowel movement, which can also cause constipation, causing much discomfort for the pregnant woman. Some remedies for gas in pregnancy are: Dimethicone (Luftal); Glycerin suppository . Any type of gas medicine should be used only under the guidance of the obstetrician, so as not to harm the baby

Mesalazine is the active substance of a gastrointestinal anti-inflammatory known commercially as Mesacol. This oral and rectal medicine is indicated for the treatment of colitis and for the prevention of Crohn's Disease. Indications of Mesalazine Ulcerative colitis; proctitis; prevention of Crohn's disease

To make healthy grocery shopping and keep dieting, it is important to follow tips such as taking the grocery list, prefer fresh produce and avoid buying frozen food. In addition, to make good choices and still save at the end of the month, you should follow the promotions of the supermarket and avoid buying in large quantities to make stocks of products at home, especially those not used frequently or that spoil fast, like special sauces and yogurts

To relieve pain, reduce swelling and accelerate the healing of a sports injury, it is advisable to use a method known by the acronym RICE, which in English is the initials of the words Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. These four steps should be used after the injury for at least the first 48 hours

Severe mental retardation is characterized by the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) between 20 and 35. In this case the person speaks almost nothing, and needs lifelong care being always dependent and incapable. She can not be enrolled in regular school because she can not learn, speak or understand to a degree that can be evaluated, always requiring specialized professional support so that she can develop and learn essential words such as calling her mother, asking for water or going to the bathroom, for example

Kadcyla is a medicine indicated for the treatment of breast cancer already with several metathetics in the body. This medicine works by preventing the growth and formation of new cancer cell metastases. Kadcyla is a drug produced by the pharmaceutical company Roche. Indications of Kadcyla Kadcyla is indicated for the treatment of breast cancer already at an advanced stage and already spread to other parts of the body

Erythema multiforme is an inflammation of the skin characterized by the presence of red spots and blisters that spread through the body, being more frequent in the hands, arms, feet and legs. The size of the lesions is varied, up to several centimeters, and disappear after about 4 weeks, usually. The diagnosis of erythema multiforme is established by the dermatologist from the evaluation of the lesions

Avastin, a drug that uses as an active ingredient a substance called bevacizumab, is an antineoplastic drug that acts to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed the tumor and is used to treat various types of cancer in adults as cancer of the colon and rectum, breast or lung, for example. Avastin is a hospital-use drug that is given by the vein

Profenil is a nutritional supplement rich in calories and protein, suitable for children and adults with a reduced intake of phenylalanine. This supplement contains amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. There are 3 different types of supplement, depending on age: Profenil 1 , for ages 0 to 1 year; Profenil 2 , for children between 1 and 8 years; Profenil 3 , for adults and children over 8 years

There are several home treatments that can help cure hoarseness, because this situation is not always severe and tends to disappear in a few days, with the rest of the voice and proper hydration of the throat. The 7 tips for treating hoarseness at home are: Drink plenty of water, because the vocal cords need to be always well cleaned and moisturized; Avoid foods and beverages that are very cold or very hot, because this irritates the region, making the hoarseness worse; Eat an apple with peel because it has astringent action, cleaning the mouth, teeth and throat and in addition it improves the

The diet for autoimmune hepatitis helps to decrease the side effects of the remedies that have to be taken for the treatment of autoimmune hepatitis. This diet has to be low in fat and alcohol free because these foods can aggravate some symptoms of the disease, such as nausea and abdominal discomfort, as they make it difficult for the liver to function, which is inflamed