general clinic

The surgery for tonsillitis or tonsillectomy is performed in cases of chronic tonsillitis or when treatment with antibiotics does not present positive results. In addition, performance is indicated when the tonsils increase and even obstruct the airways, impairing breathing, or interfere with the child's growth

Shoulder pain can occur at any age, but is usually more common in young athletes who use excessive joint, such as tennis players or gymnasts, for example, and in the elderly, due to the natural wear and tear of the joint. Typically, this type of pain is caused by a temporary inflammation of the structures of the shoulder and therefore can be relieved by the application of ice on the spot, disappearing 3 to 5 days after its onset

Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Leptospira, which is transmitted to people through the urine and excrement of infected animals such as sewer rats, dogs and cats. Bacteria usually enter the body through mucous membranes or sores on the skin after contact with contaminated water in floods, puddles or moist soil, and spreads through the bloodstream, causing symptoms such as fever, chills, red eyes, headache, and nausea Although most cases cause mild symptoms, some people may develop with severe complications, such as bleeding, kidney failure or meningitis, for example

Spotting on the uterus can have several meanings, but it is not usually severe or cancer, but treatment is needed to prevent the stain from developing into a more serious condition. The spots are observed during routine gynecological examination and may be white, red or dark and are treated according to their cause, usually through the use of ointments or vaginal creams

Dissociative Identity Disorder, also known as Multiple Personality Disorder, is a mental disorder in which the person behaves as if it were two or more different people, which vary in relation to their thoughts, memories, feelings or actions. This psychological imbalance causes changes in self-perception, loss of mastery of your behavior and memory disorders, and may be accompanied by other signs and symptoms such as feeling of being lost, sudden changes in attitudes and opinions or feeling that the body does not belongs

The treatment for tonsillitis should always be guided by a general practitioner, since it varies according to the type of tonsillitis, since it can be bacterial or viral and in this case be treated with different types of remedies. In some situations, tonsillitis may still become chronic and may require more prolonged treatment or even surgery

H1N1 flu increases the risk of pneumonia and respiratory failure, which can lead to premature delivery or death in pregnancy, so pregnant women should take increased care of the virus prevention measures and take the vaccine after the third month of gestation. The vaccine decreases the risk of contamination and alleviates its symptoms, but does not prevent the infection from occurring

This very simple to cure flu soup is very nutritious too, rich in calcium, magnesium and iron. It is indicated to cure or recover from the flu because the ingredients have great anti-inflammatory and decongestant potential. Ingredients of soup to cure the flu 4 white asparagus 1 onion 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 lettuce 1 garlic 80 g of spinach 200 g of peas 1 L of water Salt and pepper to taste How to prepare soup for influenza In a pan saute the onion in the olive oil and then add the lettuce the leek, the spinach and the asparagus cut as you prefer

Influenza is a relatively common disease and usually lasts between 7 and 10 days. However, when not treated correctly, complications of the flu can make it more serious, leading to death, especially in the most susceptible population groups such as the elderly and people with heart or lung disease. Main complications of influenza When the flu is not treated correctly or when the person is within the group most susceptible to influenza, there may be complications such as: Severe inflammation of the airways with expectoration of bloody discharge; Viral pneumonia, which causes death in less than 4

Bursitis in the hip, also known as trochanteric bursitis, consists of a painful inflammatory process of synovial bursae, which are small pockets of connective tissue filled with synovial fluid located around some joints that function as a surface that reduces friction between the bone and tendons and muscles

Flanges are membranes or strands of scar tissue that usually form after surgery or abdominal inflammation. These scars are able to attach different organs or parts of the intestine to each other, thus causing cases of intestinal occlusion, abdominal pain, infertility or pain during intimate contact. Abdominal and intestinal flanges are the most common because they occur in a region with many nearby organs and tissues

Electrotherapy consists of the use of electric currents to perform a physiotherapeutic treatment. In order to be done, the physiotherapist places electrodes on the surface of the skin, where low intensity currents pass, which do not pose a health risk, and are useful for treating conditions such as swelling, pain, spasms or for muscle strengthening, for example

Teratoma is a type of tumor that arises due to the proliferation of germ cells, which are cells found only in the ovaries and testes, responsible for reproduction and capable of giving rise to any tissue of the body. Thus, it is common for teratoma to arise in the ovary, being more frequent in young women

Genetic counseling is a multiprofessional and interdisciplinary process carried out with the objective of identifying the probability of occurrence of a particular disease and the chances of being transmitted to the family members. This examination can be done by the bearer of a particular genetic disease and by its relatives and from the analysis of the genetic characteristics, it is possible to define prevention methods, risks and treatment alternatives

The risk of developing cancer due to cell phone use or any other electronic device, such as radios or microwaves, is very low because these devices use a very weak type of radiation known as non-ionizing radiation. Unlike ionizing energy, used in x-ray machines or CT scans, the energy released by cell phones is not proven enough to cause changes in body cells and lead to the onset of brain tumors or cancer anywhere in the body

The term Hypertelorism means the increase of the distance between two parts of the body, and Ocular hypertelorism is characterized by an exaggerated distance between the orbits, more than what is considered normal, and may be associated with other craniofacial deformations. This condition has different degrees of severity and occurs due to a congenital change and is usually associated with other genetic diseases, such as Apert, Down or Crouzon Syndrome, for example

The heart pacemaker is a small device placed surgically near the heart or below the breast to regulate the heartbeat when it is compromised. The pacemaker monitors the heart continuously and identifies irregular, slow or interrupted heartbeats, sending an electrical stimulus to the heart and regularizing the heartbeat

Osteomalacia is a bone disease characterized by fragile and brittle bones that in adults may predate or be confused with osteoporosis, and which in the child can cause a disease called rickets. It is usually caused by a defect in bone building but other factors are included, and your treatment may include proper nutrition, medication and sun exposure

The uterus bicorno is a congenital anomaly in which the uterus, which usually has a pear shape, has an abnormal morphology, in which there is a membrane that divides it into two parts, which may cause a total or partial division. Usually no treatment is needed for the bicornia uterus, unless the woman has difficulty becoming pregnant due to this condition

Proctite is the inflammation of the tissue that lines the rectum, called the rectal mucosa. This inflammation can occur for a variety of reasons, from infections such as herpes or gonorrhea, an inflammatory disease such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, changes in blood circulation, allergies, or even the side effects of radiation therapy