Pneumococcal meningitis is a type of severe meningitis that is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae , which is the same one that can cause the development of pneumonia. Usually, this type of bacteria is present in the nose or throat, but remains asleep, not causing any kind of symptom. However, some people are more sensitive to the bacteria and in this case it becomes active and can be transported through the blood to the brain where it causes inflammation of the membranes and causes symptoms such as: Fever above 38º C; Constant vomiting and nausea; Redness throughout the body; Diff

Systemic arterial hypertension, also popularly known as high blood pressure disease, is a silent disease. It usually does not cause symptoms, but if not properly controlled, can lead to several health problems such as acute myocardial infarction, stroke, acute lung edema, and aortic dissection, which can lead to death

Parents should begin withdrawing the bottle as a way to feed the infant between the first and third year of life, especially when the baby stops suckling, to avoid a greater dependence on the child to suck to feed. From the moment the baby already holds the plastic cup and drink without gagging, still under the supervision of the parents, you can withdraw the bottle and progress to food only in the cup

Gonorrhea is knee osteoarthritis, common in people over 65 years of age, although the most affected are women during menopause, which is usually caused by some direct trauma, such as a fall in which the person falls with the knees on the floor, for example. Gonorrhea can be classified as: Unilateral - when it only affects 1 knee Bilateral - when it affects the 2 knees Primary - when you can not find its cause Secondary - when it is caused by overweight, direct trauma, dislocation or fracture, for example

Overdose occurs when an overdose of a drug or medication is used, which can cause serious problems, especially at the respiratory level, which may result in difficulty breathing and accumulation of fluid in the lungs, which stops breathing and can lead to death . However, the symptoms may vary depending on the type of drug, how it was used and whether or not there was a mixture of other drugs

Because it contains digestive, diuretic and antidepressant properties, rosemary serves to aid in the digestion of food and in the treatment of headache, depression and anxiety. Its scientific name is Rosmarinus officinalis and can be bought in supermarkets, natural products stores, handling pharmacies and in some free trade shows

Sexual activity during pregnancy is essential for the health of the woman and the couple, and can always be performed as long as the pregnant woman has no risk of miscarriage or detachment of the placenta. Sometimes, when the belly grows this can be a complicated task, however there are sexual positions that make the intimate contact easier for the couple

A good homemade solution to stop flies is to put a mixture of essential oils in the rooms of the house. In addition, a mixture of orange and lemon can also keep flies away from some places while providing a smell

Mometasone furoate is the active ingredient in the drug commercially sold as Nasomet which belongs to the class of corticosteroids, from the Shering laboratory. It acts as a nasal decongestant. Indications Decrease the discomfort of irritation in the nose, discharge and nasal obstruction, Allergic rhinitis, Nasal polyps

Taking laxative tea is a great natural way to fight against constipation and improve intestinal transit. These teas can be taken eventually to loosen the intestine when it is not possible to evacuate after 3 days or when the stools are very dry and fragmented. After taking one of these teas it is possible to present slight abdominal colic and in this case one should try to relax and ingest more water, to assist in the hydration and formation of the fecal cake, facilitating their exit

Blount's disease, also called the tibia stick, is characterized by a change in the development of the cinnamon bone, the tibia, leading to progressive deformation of the legs. This disease can be classified according to the age at which it is observed and the factors associated with its occurrence in: Infantile , when observed in both legs of children between 1 and 3 years, being more related to early gait; Late , when observed in one of the legs of children between 4 and 10 years or adolescents, being more related to being overweight; The treatment of Blount's disease is done according

Eating some fruits in the husk, in addition to adding more fiber, more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in the food also avoids wasting food. But to use fruit peels, it is important to always try to use organic or organic fruit, which are grown without pesticides or chemicals that normally accumulate in the bark of vegetables and can be harmful to health if consumed frequently