general clinic

The paresthetic meralgia is a disease characterized by compression of the lateral femoral nerve of the thigh, leading mainly to the decrease of the sensitivity of the lateral region of the thigh, besides pain and burning sensation. This disease happens more often in men, however it can be quite common in pregnant women, obese people or who wear many tight clothes, compressing the nerve and causing pain in the thigh

Kidney stone, also known as kidney stone, is characterized by the formation of small stones inside the kidneys, canals or bladder due to low water intake or constant use of medicines, for example. Generally, the kidney stone does not cause pain and is eliminated through the urine without the individual knowing that they have had a kidney stone

Putting a bag with hot water on the neck is a good tip to get your neck muscles to relax. Heat promotes vasodilation and improves blood circulation on the spot. Some stretches to decrease neck pain are: Try to get the chin closer to the chest for 15 seconds, Throw your head back as far as you can and keep it back for 15 seconds, Try to rest the head on the right shoulder and then on the left shoulder, also remaining in the position for 15 seconds

Intense Pulsed Light is a type of laser-like treatment that can be used to remove blemishes on the skin, fight wrinkles and fine lines and permanently remove unwanted hair all over the body, especially face, chest, abdomen, arms, underarms, groin and legs. Laser and Pulsed Light treatment are safe and several scientific studies have shown that even months after the treatment sessions there is no increase in CD4 and CD8 defense cells that are related to the presence of diseases and tumors

Excessive sweating on the hands, also called palmar hyperhidrosis, occurs due to the hyperfunction of the sweat glands, which produce sweating in this region. There are some ways to disguise sweat above normal with the use of aluminum salts, talc or wipes, but definitive and most effective treatments should be indicated by the dermatologist or plastic surgeon, and some options are the application of botox, oxybutynin remedy or sympathectomy surgery

Dyslexia is a learning difficulty characterized by difficulty in writing, speaking and spelling. It is usually diagnosed in childhood during the literacy period, although it can also be diagnosed in adults. This disorder has 3 degrees: mild, moderate and severe, which interferes with the learning of words and reading

Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that causes symptoms such as pain, swelling or redness, and may or may not be accompanied by an infection and consequently cause fever and chills. Generally, this problem is more common in women who are breastfeeding, especially in the first three months after birth, due to obstruction of the channels through which the milk passes or through the mouth of the baby

This relaxing self-massage helps to decrease tension in the neck muscles and can even lessen the headache. Perform self-massage by following these steps: Sitting on a chair, close your eyes and support the entire spine on the back of the chair and let your arms hang down along your body. Breathe deeply 3 times in a row and place your right hand resting on the left shoulder and squeeze the entire area from the nape of the neck to the shoulder trying to relax, as picture 1

Flunitrazepam is a sleep inducing medicine that works by depressing the central nervous system, inducing sleep a few minutes after its ingestion, and is used as a short-term treatment only in cases of severe insomnia, disabling or situations in which the person feels very discomfort. This medicine is known commercially as Rohydorm or Rohypnol from the Roche laboratory and can only be purchased with a prescription because it can be addictive or misused

There are several causes for memory loss, the main one being anxiety, but it can also be associated with several conditions such as depression, sleep disorders, use of medications, hypothyroidism, infections or neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Most causes are preventable or reversible, with life habits such as meditation, relaxation techniques and memory training, but if in doubt, it is important to consult with a neurologist or geriatrician to investigate the possible causes of memory loss and start the correct treatment

Prolonged use of corticosteroids, for longer than 30 days, can increase the fat metabolism, leading to an irregular distribution of fat in the body, especially in the belly, back and neck, in addition to causing swelling and increase of the weight. In addition, the development of stretch marks, bone pain or decreased sexual desire are other common changes in the use of corticosteroids, such as prednisone or betamethasone, for example, and the chances of developing side effects are higher when using high doses or when rapid withdrawal of the medication occurs without the physician's indicati

The bromidrose in the feet, popularly known as chulé, is an unpleasant odor on the feet that affects many people and is usually related to excess bacteria and sweat on the skin. Although cholé is not a medical problem, it can cause a lot of discomfort in the day to day, conditioning relationships with friends and family, especially when it is necessary to be barefoot.

Operational memory, also known as working memory, corresponds to the brain's ability to assimilate information as we perform certain tasks. It is due to operational memory that it is possible to remember the name of someone we meet on the street or dial the phone number, for example, since it is responsible for storing and organizing information, whether recent or old

Hypothermia is characterized by a body temperature below 35 ° C, which occurs when the body loses more heat than it can generate and is usually caused by prolonged stay in very cold environments. The decrease in temperature occurs in three stages: First stage , where the temperature drops between 1 and 2ºC, causing chills and slight numbness in the hands or feet; Second stage , where the temperature falls between 2 and 4ºC, which causes the ends to start to turn blue; Third stage , where the temperature drops even more, which can lead to loss of senses and respiratory difficulties. A

Although the general practitioner is able to treat many diseases, there are medical specialties that are more specific to some diseases or parts of the body. Thus, the general practitioner can be consulted especially for more common problems such as tonsillitis, flu, muscle aches or sinusitis, for example

Diction is how words are articulated and pronounced and must be clear and precise, and must be trained, corrected, and perfected. To have a good diction is necessary to have a proper breathing and to warm the muscles of the face and tongue, which can be achieved by doing some exercises. These exercises, in addition to improving speech in everyday life, also improve the ability for those who want to sing more clearly

Callus, or nodules, on the vocal cords, as well as other problems in this region, such as polyps or laryngitis, most often arise due to improper use of voice, lack of warmth or excessive use of vocal cords. In this way, knowing how to care for vocal chords is very important to avoid voice alterations, difficulty singing or even chronic hoarseness

A widely used hangover remedy is Engov as it helps relieve hangover symptoms such as headache, indigestion and malaise. Other remedies that can be used to relieve hangovers include: Alka-Seltzer : relieves heartburn, malaise, poor digestion and the hangover-like headache; Paracetamol : relieves headache and hangover muscle pain; Metoclopramide : relieves sickness and poor digestion

The hangover happens when the person, who consumed alcohol in an exaggerated way, wakes up the next day feeling headache, pain in the eyes and nauseous. These symptoms are caused by the dehydration that alcohol causes in the body and by excessive work by the liver to eliminate alcohol from the blood

The neurogenic bladder is the inability to control the act of urinating due to a bladder or urinary sphincter dysfunction, which can have a variety of causes, ranging from changes in the nerves, which prevent the muscles in the region from functioning properly, as well as situations that irritate the region, such as hormonal changes, bladder inflammation or infections, for example