general clinic

Surgery for abdominal diastasis can be performed after the woman decides she will not become pregnant again. The plastic surgeon will sew the abdominal muscles using a special line that will not break or deteriorate. Usually this procedure is performed along with a liposuction or abdominoplasty, in addition to removing excess skin from the belly

To decrease the pain and swelling of the joints caused by Chikungunya one should follow the treatment indicated by the doctor which may include the use of Paracetamol, cold compresses and drink many liquids like water, tea and coconut water. Chikungunya is not a serious disease and usually has a rapid cure, just as it does in dengue, but in some people treatment may be prolonged, but rarely this disease leads to death

Pangs on the head usually happen due to bad sleep, stress or tired nights, most often indicative of migraine or tension headache, for example. However, when headaches are persistent and do not go away with medication, it is important to go to the neurologist or general practitioner for the cause to be investigated, as head pangs can be indicative of stroke, aneurysm, or tumor in the brain, for example

Lymph nodes, also known as the lymph nodes, lymph nodes or lymph nodes, are small bean-shaped glands that are distributed throughout the body and help the immune system function properly as it filters the lymph to remove viruses and bacteria that may be a risk to the body. Once removed, these microorganisms are destroyed by the lymphocytes, which are defense cells present within the lymph nodes

Human myiasis is the infestation of fly larvae on the skin, which can happen in 2 forms: pea or berne. The bicheira is provoked by the blowfly, and the berne by the common fly. The main characteristics of each type are: Bicheira: The fly Cochliomyia hominivorax rests on the injured skin, which can be a scratch, and places from 200 to 300 eggs, which turn into larvae in only 24 hours and feed on living or dead tissues

Vestibular neuritis is inflammation of the vestibular nerve, a nerve that conveys information about the movement and balance of the body from the ear to the brain. Generally, this type of neuritis is caused by a virus, decreased blood flow to the inner ear, exposure to toxic agents, or allergic substances that damage the vestibular nerve

Heart rate indicates the number of times the heart beats per minute and its normal value in adults ranges from 60 to 100 bpm. However, it varies with age, whether the person does any physical activity or has any heart disease. Basically, the more effort the heart needs to make to send the blood to the body, the greater its effort and consequently the higher the heart rate of that person

Ultrasound physiotherapy treatment can be done to treat joint inflammation and lower back pain, for example, as it is able to stimulate the inflammatory cascade and decrease pain, swelling and muscle spasms. Ultrasound physiotherapy can be used in two ways: Continuous ultrasound , where the waves are emitted without interruptions and that produces thermal effects, altering the metabolism and the permeability of the cells, aiding in the healing of the wounds and reducing the swelling, being also more effective in the treatment of chronic lesions; Pulsed ultrasound waves, the waves are emitted wi

Ear, nose and throat surgery is performed on children, usually between the ages of 2 and 6 years, by the otorhinolaryngologist with general anesthesia when the child snores, has difficulty breathing, has repetitive otitis with hearing impairment. The surgery takes about 20 to 30 minutes and the child may need to be hospitalized for one night for observation

There are some treatments for diminishing the ability to listen, such as doing the ear washing, performing surgery or putting on a hearing aid to recover part or all of the lost hearing, for example. However, in some cases, it is not possible to treat hearing loss and, in the case of deafness, the individual has to adapt to live without hearing, communicating through sign language

Deafness, or hearing impairment, is the partial or total loss of hearing, making it difficult for the affected person to understand and communicate. It can happen by congenital causes, when the person is born with the deficiency, or acquired throughout the life, by a genetic predisposition, traumatism or disease that affects this organ

Women who have breast implants can and should get a mammogram every year from the age of 40 to see if there are changes in the breast tissue that may be the first sign of cancer. However, since X-rays used in the examination fail to adequately penetrate silicone prostheses, both silicone and saline, it may be more difficult to observe the entire breast tissue with the conventional technique, and it may be necessary for the technician to do more pictures than the normal, to ensure that all fabric is evaluated

Properly using ice and hot water can help you recover faster from a knock, for example. Ice can be used up to 48 hours after an injection, and in case of toothache, knock, twisting, knee pain and falls, while hot water can be used when there is pain in the spine, purple spots on the skin, pimples, boils and torticollis, for example

In order to care for the child with high blood pressure, it is important to evaluate the blood pressure at least once a month in the pharmacy, in consultation with the pediatrician or at home, with a pressure device with the child cuff. Generally, children who are more likely to develop high blood pressure have a sedentary lifestyle and are overweight, so they should do a dietary re-education with a nutritionist and practice some physical exercise, such as swimming

The cranial fracture is any type of fracture that occurs in one of the bones of the skull, which is more common after a heavy blow to the head or due to a fall of great height. In these cases, it is also common to develop a head injury, which occurs when the brain also suffers injuries, leading to fainting and even more serious complications, such as loss of vision, loss of movement in some limb and even coma

Hemorrhoidal thrombosis occurs mainly when there is an internal or external hemorrhoid that breaks or gets compressed by the anus, causing the blood to accumulate in the anus forming a clot, which causes swelling and intense pain in the anal region. Usually, hemorrhoidal thrombosis is more common in people who have constipation and during pregnancy, but may also arise due to other situations that increase abdominal pressure, such as exaggerated efforts in the gym, for example

Clay wrap, also known as clay poultice, is a great technique to decrease muscle pain because in addition to maintaining heat for a good period of time, clay has anti-inflammatory properties that help eliminate the cause of pain. Some situations in which the clay poultice may be helpful are back pain, leg pain, to relax, after a muscle contraction, to facilitate stretching

Burning mouth syndrome, or SBA, is characterized by the burning of any region of the mouth without any visible clinical changes. This syndrome is more common in postmenopausal women, but it can happen in anyone between the ages of 38 and 78. In this syndrome there is pain that worsens at the beginning of the day, dry mouth and metallic or bitter taste in the mouth, it is important to consult the dentist or the general practitioner so that the symptoms are evaluated and the diagnosis is made based on the symptoms, history and results of several tests that seek to identify the cause of the syndro

The tracheostomy is a small orifice that is made in the throat, over the region of the trachea to facilitate the entry of air into the lungs. This is usually done when there is an obstruction in the air pathway caused by tumors or inflammation of the throat after surgery, for example, and therefore can be maintained only for a few days or for life

Chronic shoulder pain, tendonitis, hearing loss or skin cancer are some of the health problems that can arise due to the performance of the professional activity. Some of these problems may arise silently, so it is important that you see your doctor regularly so that your doctor can assess your health