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Varicose veins are dilated veins that can be easily seen beneath the skin, which arise especially in the legs, causing pain and discomfort. They can be caused by poor circulation, especially during pregnancy and menopause, but it especially affects the elderly. Varicose veins occur more often in women, but may also appear in men, because the factors that influence the occurrence of varicose veins are very diverse, and may be caused by the person sitting or standing for a long time, for example

The pain in the coccyx, although not very common, is not usually a sign of a serious problem, and is most often caused by situations such as falling on the floor or riding a bicycle for a long period of time, for example. However, if the pain is very severe, if you do not allow walking, if it lasts longer than 1 week or if it is accompanied by other symptoms such as swelling or fever, it may be a sign of a more serious problem and therefore it is important to consult a to identify the problem and initiate treatment, which varies according to the cause

Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin problem that mostly affects the scalp and oily regions of the skin such as the sides of the nose, ears, beard, eyelids and chest, causing redness, blemishes and flaking. This condition may disappear without treatment, however, in some cases it may be necessary to use specific shampoos and antifungal agents to treat the problem

Colitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, which is a small pouch that is in contact with the liver, and stores the bile, a fluid that helps in digestion A cholecystitis causes symptoms such as abdominal pain in colic, nausea, vomiting, fever and tenderness to palpation of the abdomen, and can occur acutely, with intense symptoms and rapidly worsening, or chronic, when symptoms are milder and drag on for weeks to months

Acute kidney failure, also called acute kidney injury, is the loss of ability of the kidneys to seep through the blood, causing the accumulation of toxins, minerals and liquids in the bloodstream. This is a serious condition, and it mainly occurs in people who are seriously ill, who are dehydrated, who use drugs that are toxic to the kidneys, that are elderly or that already have some previous kidney disease, because they are situations that more easily lead to changes in the functioning of the organ

Fibromyalgia is a very common chronic pain disorder that causes pain in various parts of the body that has no cure. Although a specific cause is not yet known, it is possible that fibromyalgia arises due to a genetic sensitivity or physical or psychological trauma, for example. To relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia, which in addition to pain throughout the body, can also include frequent tiredness, indisposition, sleep disorders and stiffness for more than 3 months, some treatment options are taking antidepressant medicines and painkillers indicated by the doctor, do physiotherapy and alterna

Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the body but it can be obtained in the form of a food supplement or medicine to improve the quality of sleep. Although it is a substance that is also present in the body, taking medications or supplements containing melatonin may cause some side effects, which are rare but whose probability of occurring increases with the amount of melatonin that is ingested

Treatment for worms should be done with the use of anti-parasitic drugs prescribed by the general practitioner, such as Albendazole or Mebendazole, for example. However, treatment should be supplemented with some hygiene care, such as frequent handwashing or bedwetting 2 times a week to prevent new or infected worms from infecting other family members

Leboyer childbirth, also called nonviolent delivery or born smiling, is one in which attention is directed to baby comfort making your first experience out of the uterus more enjoyable. How Leboyer is Made The Leboyer delivery is done with some small care, such as: Little light, so that it does not stop the little eyes of the baby, who was only accustomed to the gloom; With as little noise as possible; Instead of patting the baby's back, a gentle massage is done to stimulate the lungs; Only after the umbilical cord stop pulsating is it cut off, facilitating the transition of breathing

The inflamed nail usually occurs when the nail is ingrown, causing pain, swelling and redness. If not properly treated, it can become infected, accumulating pus on the affected finger. The inflamed nail can also be caused by falling an object over the fingers, a bad habit of cutting the nail corners, the use of tight shoes and fungal or bacterial infections

Thalassotherapy to lose belly and fight cellulite can be done by immersing in hot sea water prepared with marine elements such as algae and sea salts or by wafers moistened in a cosmetic thinner diluted in hot water. In the first technique, the patient is immersed in a bathtub with hot sea water, marine elements and air and water jets located in the regions to be treated for an average of 30 minutes, while in the second technique, a skin exfoliation is first performed and only then the bandages are placed on the sites of the skin to be treated

Hemodialysis is a treatment that allows the filtration of blood, eliminating excess toxins, minerals and liquids in people who have severe renal insufficiency. This treatment is indicated by the nephrologist, after evaluation of the severity of the renal disease, observation of the exams and the symptoms that appear

There are several causes for facial pain, ranging from a simple bump, sinus infections, a dental abscess, headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunctions, or even trigeminal neuralgia, which is a pain that appears in a nerve of the face and is very strong. If the face pain is intense, constant, or goes back and forth frequently, it is recommended that a general practitioner or family doctor be consulted so that the first evaluations and, if necessary, examination can be carried out, so that you can identify what causes the discomfort and then indicate treatment or referral to a specialist

Giant cell arteritis, also known as temporal arteritis, is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the arteries in the bloodstream, causing symptoms such as headache, fever, stiffness and weakness of the masticatory muscles, anemia, tiredness and, in cases more serious, can lead to blindness

The adenoid is a set of lymph tissues that are located in the region between the throat and the nose and is responsible for recognizing viruses and bacteria and producing antibodies, thus protecting the body. However, adenoids can grow a lot, becoming swollen and inflamed, and causing symptoms like frequent rhinitis and sinusitis, snoring and difficulty breathing that do not improve with the use of antibiotics, requiring surgery

What is it? Tubal ligation, also known as tubal ligation, is a permanent contraceptive method in which the fallopian tubes are cut through surgery, preventing the woman from re-conceiving. Generally, the tubal ligation is not reversible , however, depending on the type of tubal ligation selected by the woman, there may be a small chance of becoming pregnant again, even after surgery

The best sleeping position is on the side because the spine is well supported and in a continuous line, which fights back pain and prevents spinal injuries. But for this position to be beneficial you should use 2 pillows, one in the neck and the other between the legs. On average, a night's sleep lasts from 6 to 8 hours, so it is important that during this rest period the joints, especially the spine, are not overloaded

Levothyroxine, Propylureacil or Methimazole are some of the remedies used to treat thyroid disorders as they help regulate the functioning of this gland. The thyroid can suffer from diseases that cause its functioning to be exaggerated, causing hyperthyroidism, or causing it to function poorly, generating hypothyroidism, caused by inflammation, diseases of immunity or infections, for example

The treatment for inflammation of the Bartholin gland, also known as Bartolinite, should always be directed by the gynecologist and is usually only done when symptoms such as pain during daily activities, exits of pus or fever, for example. Usually, treatment is started with the use of anti-inflammatories, such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen, and analgesics such as Paracetamol or Dipirone

Chylothorax arises when there is accumulation of lymph between the layers lining the lungs, called pleurae. The lymph usually accumulates in this region due to a lesion in the lymphatic vessels of the thorax, which can happen due to causes such as trauma, tumor, infection or due to a congenital alteration in the anatomy of the newborn