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Kidney stone, also called a kidney stone, is a stone-like mass that can form anywhere in the urinary system. Generally, kidney stone is eliminated through the urine without causing symptoms, but in some cases it can get stuck in the urine channels, generating severe pain and blood in the urine. The treatment is usually done with fluid intake and medication intake, and in the most serious cases surgery may be necessary

The main form of treatment for alcoholic hepatitis is the elimination of alcohol consumption because it decreases the inflammation caused in liver cells and in some cases may be enough to improve or even cure hepatitis. Other forms of treatment include dietary care such as the replacement of calories, proteins and vitamins, such as thiamine and folic acid, to reverse the common malnutrition in these cases

Diaphragmatic hernia arises when there is a defect in the diaphragm, which is the muscle that helps breathing, and which is responsible for separating the organs from the chest and abdomen. This defect causes the organs of the abdomen to pass into the chest, which may not cause symptoms or cause serious complications such as breathing difficulties, lung infections or digestive disorders, for example

Induced coma is a deep sedation that is done to help recover a patient who is very severe, such as stroke, stroke, heart attack or lung disease, such as severe pneumonia, for example. This type of sedation is made by medications, such as those used in general anesthesia, so the person can wake up after hours or days, when the patient is recovering or the doctor thinks it is advisable

Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, which is a membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity and covers the organs of the abdomen, forming a kind of sac. This complication usually results from an infection, rupture or severe inflammation of one of the organs of the abdomen, such as by an appendicitis or pancreatitis, for example

Multiple myeloma is a cancer that affects the cells produced by the bone marrow, called plasmocytes, that have their functioning damaged and multiply in a disordered way in the body. This disease is more common in the elderly, and in the early stages does not cause symptoms, until the multiplication of imperfect plasma cells increases greatly and causes signs and symptoms such as anemia, bone changes, increased calcium in the blood, impairment of kidney function and risk of infection

Hepatic adenoma, also known as hepatocellular adenoma, is a rare type of benign liver tumor that is produced by altered levels of hormones and is therefore more common in women between the ages of 20 and 50 after pregnancy or due to prolonged use of oral contraceptives, for example. Usually, hepatic adenoma produces no symptoms and therefore is almost always accidentally identified during a CT scan or ultrasound to try to diagnose another problem

Treatment of septic shock should be started as soon as possible, preferably within the first hour of its detection, with antibiotics, blood pressure medications, hydration in the vein, and rigorous monitoring of vital data and examinations . This treatment is performed by the doctor in the hospital, preferably in the ICU

In most cases, the lump in the liver is benign and not severe, and it is common for them to be found accidentally on routine exams. Generally, they do not cause symptoms, although they can provoke abdominal pain and digestive alterations when they grow too much or suffer any rupture. The most common types of hepatic nodule are hemangioma, hepatocellular adenoma and focal nodular hyperplasia, and the main form of treatment is regular follow-up with exams such as CT or MRI

Lactobacillus acidophilus , also called L. acidophilus or just acidophilus , is a type of "good" bacteria, known as probiotics, which are present in the gastrointestinal tract, protecting the mucosa and helping the body in the digestion of food. This specific type of probiotics is known by acidophilus because it produces lactic acid, which happens due to the degradation of the milk by the enzyme lactase, that also is produced by these bacteria

When a person is contaminated with the E. coli bacteria, they have a high probability of contaminating others. Thus, to avoid the transmission of the bacteria from one person to another should be taken care of as: 1. Always wash your hands It is important to wash your hands with soap and water by also rubbing your fingers after using the bathroom before cooking the food and after changing the baby's diaper with diarrhea, for example

Delirium , also called D elirium Tremens, is a state of mental confusion that arises abruptly, and causes changes in consciousness, attention, behavior, memory, thought, orientation or other area of ​​cognition, leading to behavior that often alternates between excessive drowsiness and stirring. Also known as the Aggressive Confusional State, delirium is related to changes in brain activity, and usually affects hospitalized elderly or with some type of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease, or people abstinent from alcohol and drugs, despite its exact cause is still unclear. To

An angioma is a benign tumor caused by an abnormal accumulation of blood vessels in the skin, more frequent on the face and neck, or organs such as the liver and brain, for example. Although the cause of the onset of angioma is still unknown, angioma usually heals when the treatment, which can be done with laser, use of corticosteroids or surgery, for example, is performed

The main cause of feeling tired in the legs is poor circulation, also called chronic venous insufficiency, because in this disease the valves of the veins are weakened, which hinders the flow of blood, provoking the appearance of varicose veins and symptoms such as weight in the legs, tingling, pain and cramps

Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass, an event that begins at age 30 and is common after age 50, a period that there is a greater reduction in the amount and size of the fibers that form the muscles, mainly due to the reduction of hormones like estrogen and testosterone. The main symptoms of this situation include loss of strength, balance and physical performance to perform activities such as walking, climbing stairs or getting out of bed

Drugs for belly pain, such as Diasec or Diarresec, for example, help decrease bowel movements and, therefore, help decrease belly pain. In addition, it is also common to take probiotics, such as Biovicerin, to replenish the intestinal flora and regulate the intestine, and in some cases it may be necessary to take an antimicrobial to fight intestinal bacteria

Cystitis remedies, such as Ciprofloxacin, serve to eliminate microorganisms that cause bladder infection and the symptoms associated with the disease such as pain, burning and urgency to urinate. The treatment for cystitis should be indicated by the urologist physician after evaluation of the patient and identification of the microorganism causing the infection

Using the cell phone at night, before bedtime, can cause insomnia and decrease sleep quality, and even increases the chances of depression or high blood pressure. This is because the light emitted by the electronic devices is blue, which stimulates the brain to stay active longer, moving away from sleep and deregulating the biological sleep-wake cycle

Nail enamels, sunscreens, bases or correctives are examples of some day-to-day products that contain toxic agents to the body, of which many people are unaware. These products may contain various products toxic to the body, such as Toluene, Oxybenzone, Parabens or Sulphates, which should be avoided by consulting the label of the products purchased

There are several diseases that fungi can cause in humans, and most are mycoses in the skin, nails, mucous membranes or scalp, such as white cloth, had, frieira, thrush or candidiasis, for example. Fungi generally coexist harmoniously with the body, but can cause disease when they can bypass the protective barriers of the body, which occurs mainly during periods of immunity or injury to the skin