general clinic

Cerebral ischemia or ischemic stroke occurs when there is a decrease or absence of blood flow to the brain, thus decreasing the amount of oxygen that reaches the organ and characterizing the picture of cerebral hypoxia. Cerebral hypoxia can lead to severe sequelae or even death if not identified and treated as soon as the first symptoms appear, such as drowsiness, paralysis of the arms and legs, and changes in speech and vision

There are two types of stroke: stroke, which is characterized by disruption of blood circulation in a certain area of ​​the brain and hemorrhagic stroke characterized by rupture of a blood vessel which results in bleeding inside the skull. These changes cause symptoms such as loss of strength or tenderness of a body region, dizziness, blurred vision or fainting, and should be treated quickly to avoid the risk of sequelae. To

Paralytic ileus is a disease that affects the intestine, altering or ceasing its motility. In healthy people, during digestion, food goes through the intestine until it is digested or eliminated through peristaltic movements. However, in people with paralytic ileus, these movements do not occur or are almost non-existent, and can cause symptoms such as loss of appetite, constipation, vomiting or even intestinal obstruction

Cavernous angioma is a benign tumor formed by an abnormal accumulation of blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord and rarely in other parts of the body. Cavernous angioma is formed by small blisters that contain blood and can be diagnosed by means of the MRI. Cavernous angioma is usually hereditary, and in these cases, more than one angioma is normal

Venous angioma, also called an anomaly of venous development, is a benign tumor in the brain, most often present at birth, characterized by malformation and abnormal accumulation of some veins in the brain that are usually more elevated than normal. In most cases, venous angioma does not cause symptoms and is therefore detected by chance when the subject does a CT scan or magnetic resonance imaging to the brain for another reason, and no treatment is required

Getting rid of lice is not always easy, especially in school-aged children who transmit the parasite more easily even after treatment. However, there are some tips that can help make treatment more effective and prevent reinfestation. 1. Pass treatment shampoo The shampoo or spray treatment is a great and the most effective way to end lice and nits

Splenectomy is the surgery for total or part of the spleen removal, which is responsible for producing, storing and eliminating some substances in the blood and producing antibodies, maintaining the balance of the body and avoiding infections. Splenectomy is indicated in cases of disease in the blood or when there is disease in the spleen, such as cancer, and usually surgery is performed by laparoscopy, with small holes in the abdomen that make the scar very small and increase the chance of a high faster

The swollen or dilated kidney, also called hydronephrosis, usually occurs when there is some obstruction in the ureter, which is a canal that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder. That is, when there is obstruction in the ureter the urine is retained in the kidneys, leaving them swollen. In addition to obstruction, urinary tract infections can also cause the kidney to become dilated

Psychomotricity is a type of therapy that works with individuals of all ages, but especially children and adolescents, with games and exercises to achieve therapeutic goals. Psychometricity is a very useful tool for treating individuals with neurological diseases such as Cerebral Palsy, Schizophrenia, Rett Syndrome, premature babies, children with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, developmental delays, physically handicapped, and individuals with mental example

Telangiectasia, also known as vascular spiders, are small red or purple capillaries that appear on the surface of the skin, very thin and branched, more frequent in the legs and face, especially in the nose, being more evident in people with fair skin . These vases can be seen with the naked eye and form a kind of 'spider web' and in most cases these vines do not cause serious health problems or symptoms, thus being only an aesthetic inconvenience, however in some women they can cause pain or burning in the region, especially during the menstrual period

Bursitis in the knee consists of inflammation of one of the pockets located around the knee, which function to facilitate the movement of tendons and muscles over bony prominences. The most common is anserine bursitis, also known as goose-leg and is located on the medial part of the tibia, immediately below the knee and below the joint tendon, causing intense pain when climbing a ladder, for example

Endometriosis is characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, in places such as the intestines, ovaries, fallopian tubes or bladder, which causes symptoms such as very severe pain, especially during menstruation, but can also be felt in others days of the month. In addition to endometrial tissue, the gland or stroma may be present, which are also tissues that should not be in other parts of the body, only inside the uterus

Suicide in adolescence is the act of a young person between the ages of 12 and 21 taking their own lives. It usually occurs because adolescence is a period of transition, transformation and innumerable internal conflicts, and therefore there is a greater risk of depression, bipolar disorder, and giving in to pressures imposed by others or by society

The hypoechoic or hypoechogenic nodule is one that is visualized through imaging tests such as ultrasonography and indicates a lesion of low density, usually formed by liquids, fat or very dense tissues, for example. Being hypoechoic does not confirm whether the lump is malignant or benign, because in the ultrasound examination the word "echogenicity" indicates only the ease with which the ultrasound signals pass through the structures and organs of the body

The Thai massage, or Thai massage, as it is also known, is a massage that promotes physical and emotional well-being, enhancing the quality of life and the health of the individual. It can be made by individuals of all ages and focuses mainly on the main energetic points of the body in order to release all contained energy, rebalancing the body, being the perfect union between Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and Yoga

Cysts are types of nodules filled with a liquid, semi-solid or gaseous content, as species of pockets, and are, in most cases, benign and asymptomatic. They can develop anywhere in the body, most commonly arising in organs such as breast, thyroid, ovaries, liver or joints, for example. There are several causes that cause cysts such as infections, trauma, obstruction of the sebaceous glands, or even a matter of genetics

Hypoxia is the decrease in the supply of oxygen to the tissues of the body. The lack of oxygen in the blood, which can also be called hypoxemia, is a serious condition, which can lead to serious tissue damage and, consequently, the risk of death. The brain is a very impaired organ in this situation because its cells can die in about 5 minutes because of lack of oxygen, so whenever signs of hypoxia are identified, such as shortness of breath, mental confusion, dizziness, fainting, coma or it is important to go to the emergency room as soon as possible

Paracoccidiodomycosis is an infection caused by the fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis , which is usually present in soil and vegetables, and can affect a variety of body sites, such as the lungs, mouth, throat, skin, or lymph glands. Also called South American blastomycosis, this infection is acquired through breathing and is more common in tropical regions, causing symptoms such as lack of appetite, weight loss, cough, fever, itching, mouth ulcers and the appearance of gullets

Hepatopulmonary syndrome is characterized by a dilation of the arteries and veins of the lungs that occur in people with high blood pressure in the portal vein of the liver. Due to the enlargement of the arteries of the lungs, the heart rate increases so that blood that is pumped into the body does not have enough oxygen

Using a nasal decongestant containing a substance called phenylephrine drops or Spray equals pressure on the tympanic membranes, reducing congestion and preventing the middle barotitis. The middle barotitis, or aerotitis, is the middle ear lesion caused by the air pressure difference between the two sides of the tympanic membrane in the ears