general clinic

A great way to get water from your ear is to tilt your head to the side of your stuffy ear, to fill your mouth with air and to jump until the water comes out. Another way is to put a little bit of warm water in a needleless syringe and place it in the clogged ear because this dilates the region and draws out the air bubble that has formed, allowing ear water to flow out more easily

There are several treatment options for varicose veins, which can be done with pharmacy remedies, home remedies, creams or medical procedures like laser or surgery. The treatment depends on the severity of the problem and so you should go to the doctor in order to do the one that is most appropriate for each case

The risks of a teenage pregnancy include: Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia; Premature birth; Baby with low weight or undernourished; Complications in childbirth, which can lead to a cesarean; Urinary or vaginal infection; Increased risk of postpartum depression; Increased risk of rejection to the baby. Besides the age, the weight of the adolescent also can pose a risk, since a teenager who weighs less than 45 kilos, without being pregnant is more likely to generate a small baby for gestational age

Varicose veins in the stomach are dilated and tortuous blood vessels that form on the wall of this organ, and can be severe, because as they become larger, they present a risk of rupturing and causing serious bleeding. These varices can form in the stomach due to increased blood flow resistance in the portal vein, an important vein that drains blood from the abdominal organs, which can arise from a variety of causes, such as chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, schistosomiasis, or a thrombosis in the portal vein, for example

Surgery for gastroesophageal reflux is indicated when treatment with drugs and food care does not produce results, and complications such as ulcers or the development of Barrett's esophagus, for example, begin to appear. Therefore, it is only indicated after trying other types of treatment. This surgery is done under general anesthesia and through small cuts in the abdomen, and the total recovery takes about 2 months, being necessary in the first weeks to feed only with liquids, which can lead to a light weight loss

Inflammation happens when the body fights an infection or injury, and it is a natural process that is part of the body's immune system. Generally, inflammation causes heat, redness, swelling and pain and can be caused by infections by bacteria, viruses or parasites in the body or by other factors such as poison, heat, radiation exposure or trauma, such as when you have a sprain or break a bone

Acrocyanosis is a permanent vascular disease that gives the skin a bluish coloration, usually symmetrically affecting the hands, feet and sometimes the face, being more frequent in winter and in women. This phenomenon happens because the amount of oxygen that reaches the extremities is very low, causing the blood to become darker, which gives the skin a bluish tone

In case of sunshine, the person should be taken to a well-ventilated and shady place, to provide plenty of water and juices, to bathe with a little cold but not cold water, and to apply wet towels or pads body, to help lower the temperature. In addition, moisturizer should be passed throughout the body, make an easily digestible diet and avoid alcohol or caffeine, as they increase dehydration of the body

Diseases transmitted by rodents can be very serious and lead to death. Most of them are caused by mice, such as: Leptospirosis Bubonic plague Murphy Typhus Mouse Bite Fever Trichinosis Rage Salmonellosis Sarnas Mycoses Hantavirosis These animals usually multiply in places where there are poor hygiene habits, which facilitates the proliferation of bacteria, increasing the risk of human infection

Neurosyphilis is a complication of syphilis, and arises when the bacterium Treponema pallidum invades the nervous system, such as the brain, meninges and spinal cord, usually after many years of living with the infection without proper treatment, causing signs and symptoms such as memory failure, depression, paralysis or convulsions, for example

Tetraplegia, also known as quadriplegia, is the loss of movements of the arms, trunk and legs, usually caused by injuries that reach the spinal cord at the level of the cervical spine, due to situations such as injuries in accidents, cerebral hemorrhage, serious deformities in the spine or neurological diseases

Kidney transplantation aims to restore kidney function by replacing a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney from a healthy and compatible donor. Kidney transplantation is usually used as a treatment for chronic kidney failure or in patients who have multiple hemodialysis sessions per week. The transplant usually lasts between 4 and 6 hours and is not very suitable for people who have injuries to other organs such as cirrhosis, cancer or heart problems, as it can increase the risks of the surgical procedure

Bone marrow transplantation is a widely used therapeutic strategy for diseases that affect blood cells, such as lymphoma and leukemia, where the bone marrow is deficient, ie it can not properly perform its function of producing blood cells and of the immune system, such as red blood cells, platelets, lymphocytes and leukocytes

Low blood pressure is usually not caused by health problems, but is a common feature in some people and usually poses no health risk. However, when it arises suddenly or is accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, fainting or tiredness may indicate a more serious problem such as dehydration, infection or heart problems

The remedies for menstrual cramps serve both to alleviate abdominal discomfort caused by peeling of the endometrium and contraction of the uterus, as well as to prevent the occurrence of severe cramps in the menstrual period. Usually gynecologists are advised to reduce the synthesis of prostaglandin, which is a chemical substance synthesized by the body responsible for menstrual pains, such as Ibuprofen and Ponstan

Menstrual migraine is a severe headache, usually intense and throbbing, which can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound, sight of light spots or blurred vision, and usually occurs between 2 days before and 3 days after menstruation. In order to end menstrual migraine, it is possible to use medications indicated by the doctor, such as painkillers, anti-inflammatories or triptans, as well as avoiding bright or noisy places and eating preferably fruits and vegetables

The swollen mouth is usually a sign of allergy and may appear immediately or up to 2 hours after taking some medicine or eating foods that have a tendency to cause allergic reactions, such as peanuts, shellfish, eggs, or soybeans. However, the swollen mouth may also indicate other health problems, such as cold sores, dry and burned lips, mucocele, or other inflammation of the lips, and it is therefore recommended to consult a general practitioner whenever the swelling lasts for more than 3 days or immediately if there is difficulty breathing

The tingling sensation or numbness can often be felt in the face or in some region of the head, and may arise from a variety of causes, from a simple blow in the region, a migraine, TMJ disorders, an infection or inflammation of the nerves of the face, as well as after dental surgery, for example. Tingling is characterized by a change in sensitivity that is provided by nerves, however, it can also be triggered by an anxiety crisis, since psychological changes can also trigger physical symptoms

Hyperparathyroidism is a disease that causes the exerted production of the hormone PTH, released by the parathyroid glands, which are located in the neck behind the thyroid. The hormone PTH helps to maintain calcium levels in the blood and for this, its main effects include reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys, greater absorption of calcium from the diet in the intestine, as well as the removal of calcium stored in the bones to release in the bloodstream

Dermatomes are certain areas of the body innervated by a nerve coming out of the spine. The spine is composed of 33 vertebrae and has 31 pairs of nerves distributed throughout the body in an organized manner. Each nerve that comes out of the spine is responsible for giving sensitivity and strength to a particular area of ​​the body, so that whenever a nerve is compressed or cut, a certain area of ​​the body is compromised. This w