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Typhoid fever, cholera and hepatitis A are some of the diseases that can be caused by untreated sewage, a serious problem that affects public health. These diseases arise when the water does not undergo cleaning and purification treatments that eliminate microorganisms that contaminate the water, especially those responsible for causing diseases

To prevent the elderly from falling and a serious fracture occurs, it may be necessary to make some adjustments in the home, eliminating hazards and making the divisions safer. For this it is recommended to remove carpets or to place support bars in the bathroom, to facilitate the bath and the use of the toilet, for example

Physical therapy for Parkinson's disease plays an important role in the treatment of the disease because it provides an improvement in the general physical state of the patient, with the main objective being the restoration or maintenance of the function and incentive to carry out the activities of daily living independently, thus giving more quality of life

The anal abscess, perianal or anorectal, is the formation of a pus-filled cavity in the skin of the region around the anus, which can cause symptoms such as pain, especially when evacuating or sitting, a painful lump in the anal region, bleeding or elimination of yellowish secretion. Generally, the abscess forms when bacteria infect the region and cause intense inflammation, with accumulation of pus

To avoid feeling sick while riding a plane, also known as kinesis, light meals should be made before and during the flight, and avoid mainly foods that stimulate the production of intestinal gas, such as beans, cabbage, egg, cucumber and watermelon. This type of nausea can be felt in car, boat, train or plane trips, and is caused by the difficulty of the brain becoming accustomed to constant movement

Weak leg exercises are indicated for all those who have weakened leg muscles and therefore feel the legs tremble when they are standing or have difficulty walking and poor balance. Exercises to strengthen weak legs can be performed at home, but preferably should be prescribed by a physiotherapist to respect the individual needs of the patient

Ear washing is a procedure that removes excess wax, but can also be used to remove any dirt that has accumulated in the ear canal over time. However, washing should not be used to remove objects that have been inserted into the ear canal, as it may be with children. In such cases, one should go immediately to the otorhinolaryngologist, or to the pediatrician, to remove the object without causing ear injuries

The shape of the poop and the frequency of toilet visits reflect intestinal health and are used to diagnose problems such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, malnutrition and anal incontinence, as well as being useful for monitoring the recovery of intestinal surgeries. Thus, to assist in the evaluation of stool shape and consistency, the Bristol Faecal Consistency Scale was created, which shows 7 possible formats for feces by means of images and descriptions, which are normal and which are the probable problems related to each faeces

Molybdenum is an important mineral in protein metabolism. This micronutrient can be found in milk, beans, beans, breads and cereals. The deficiency of this mineral is very rare because the recommended amount of this mineral is small and easily supplied with regular food. But it can occur in cases of prolonged malnutrition, and symptoms include increased heart rate, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, disorientation, and even coma

Hormonal Replacement Therapy or Hormone Replacement Therapy is a type of treatment that allows you to relieve the typical symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, excessive tiredness, vaginal dryness or hair loss, for example. To do this, this type of therapy uses drugs that help to restore the levels of estrogen and progesterone, which are decreased in menopause, since the ovaries stop producing them when the woman enters climacteric and menopause by the age of 50

Jaundice is characterized by yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes and whites of the eyes, called sclera, due to the increase in bilirubin in the bloodstream, a yellow pigment that results from the destruction of red blood cells Jaundice in adults is usually caused by diseases that affect the liver, such as hepatitis, by obstruction of the biliary tract, by a calculation, or by diseases that cause destruction of red blood cells, such as sickle cell anemia or spherocytosis, for example

The adenoid is a set of lymph tissue, similar to the ganglia, which is part of the immune system for the body's defense against microorganisms. There are 2 adenoids, located on each side, at the transition between the nose and throat, the region where breathing air passes, and where communication with the ear begins

Phimosis ointments are used to facilitate exercises and stretching on the skin of the foreskin during treatment. These ointments normally contain a corticoid, such as betamethasone, which reduces inflammation of the site, facilitating skin stretching. While this type of ointment is not always needed during treatment, it helps relieve pain and accelerate treatment

Excess breast milk can accumulate in the breasts, especially when the baby can not suck everything and the woman also does not remove the milk that remains, resulting in a situation of engorgement, popularly known as bare breasts. Usually signs of stoned milk are developing pain in breastfeeding, swollen breasts and redness in the skin of the breasts

To treat gout, medications such as anti-inflammatories, analgesics, and corticoids are often needed, which are used in acute cases and to prevent seizures. In addition, some of these drugs can also be used at lower doses to prevent seizures and there are other remedies that help prevent complications caused by the disease, which work by reducing the production of uric acid or promoting its elimination

The intramuscular injection can be applied to the gluteus, arm or thigh, and is used to administer vaccines or medicines like Voltaren or Benzetacil, for example. To apply an intramuscular injection the following steps must be taken: Positioning the person according to the injection site, for example, if on the arm, should be seated, while on the gluteus should be lying on their belly down or on their side; Aspirate the medicine into the sterilized syringe with the help of a sterile needle; Pass an alcohol gauze on the skin at the injection site; Make a skin fold with the thumb and forefinger ,

The head transplant aims to enable people suffering from degenerative diseases to have access to a healthy body, thus improving their quality of life. So far, human head transplantation has not yet been performed, but there are already several people who are applying for transplantation. However, since the 1950s doctors and scientists have performed head transplants on animals such as dogs and monkeys, but the results have not been very satisfactory

A good remedy for lice is to wash your hair with suitable shampoos, such as those that take permethrin in your formula. However, tablets may also be used to finish off lice, which are easily found in pharmacies, such as Ivermectin, but should always be taken under the guidance of a dermatologist or pediatrician

Pediatric varicocele is relatively common and affects about 15% of male children and adolescents. This condition occurs due to a dilation of the veins of the testicles, which leads to a blood accumulation in this place, being in most cases asymptomatic, but may cause infertility. This problem is more common in adolescents than in children, because at puberty increases arterial blood flow to the testicles, which may exceed the venous capacity, resulting in a dilation of the veins of the testicles

Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure that aims to fill the area without hair with the person's own hair, either the neck, chest or back. This procedure is usually indicated in cases of baldness, but can also be done in cases of hair loss due to accidents or burns, for example. Learn what can make hair fall