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Deep Brain Stimulation , also known as a brain pacemaker or DBS, is a surgical procedure in which a small electrode is implanted to stimulate specific regions of the brain. This electrode is attached to a neurostimulator, which is a kind of battery, which is implanted under the scalp or in the region of the clavicle

Choking is a rare situation, but it can be life-threatening, since it can clog the airways and prevent air from reaching the lungs. Some situations that may cause someone to choke are: Drinking liquids too fast; Do not chew the food properly; Eat lying down or lying down; Swallow chewing gum or candy; Swallow small objects such as toy parts, pen caps, small piles or coins

Hydronephrosis is the dilatation of the kidney that happens when urine can not pass into the bladder and therefore accumulates inside the kidney. When this happens, the kidney can not function normally and, over time, its function decreases and there may be a risk of developing kidney failure. Hydronephrosis usually arises as a complication of another disease, such as kidney stone or tumor in the urinary tract, and it is recommended to consult the nephrologist or general practitioner to identify the cause of the problem and initiate appropriate treatment in order to avoid more severe sequelae

Neurogenic shock occurs when there is a communication failure between the brain and the body, causing blood vessels to lose their tonus and dilate, making it difficult for blood to circulate through the body. When this happens, the organs fail to receive the oxygen they need, and so they can not function, creating a life-threatening situation

Shock is a situation that arises when the amount of oxygen in the body is too low and toxins accumulate, causing damage to various organs and putting life at risk. The shock state may arise from a number of causes, and for each case the shock has a specific definition, such as anaphylactic, septic or hypovolemic shock

The spleen is a small organ that is located in the upper left part of the abdomen and it is very important to filter the blood and remove the injured red blood cells as well as produce and store white cells for the immune system. Over time, there are several diseases that can affect the spleen, causing it to become larger, can cause pain and change the blood test values

The renal crisis is an episode of intense and acute pain in the lateral region of the back or bladder, caused by the presence of kidney stones, since they cause inflammation and obstruction of the flow of urine in the urinary tract. Knowing what to do during a kidney crisis is important in order to be able to relieve the pain more quickly, so some recommended measures are to use medicines such as anti-inflammatories, analgesics and anti-spasms, for example, in addition to going to the emergency room to be clinical evaluations and tests that demonstrate the presence of calculus and kidney functi

The appendix is ​​a small, tube-shaped pouch about 10 cm long, which is attached to the first part of the large intestine, close to where the small, large intestine binds. This way, your position is usually under the lower right region of the belly. Although not considered an essential organ for the body, when it is inflamed it can be life-threatening due to the high chance of bursting and releasing bacteria through the abdomen, resulting in a generalized infection. Th

The berne in humans, also known as tapuru, arises when the fly fly larvae enter under the skin, through wounds or scratches on the skin, causing the onset of a wound or small swelling that can scratch, cause pain or redness in the skin . Generally, larvae appear inside the skin because the flies lay their eggs on existing skin wounds and, after a while, the larvae are born and begin to develop, feeding on the "flesh" of the person

Lymphocele is any accumulation of lymph in a region of the body, and the most common cause is the removal or injury of vessels that carry this fluid after a blow or abdominal, pelvic, thoracic, cervical, or inguinal example. The extravasation of the lymphatic fluid accumulates in the tissues near the affected region, which can cause inflammation or the formation of a cyst in the place

Lupus nephritis arises when systemic lupus erythematosus, which is an autoimmune disease, affects the kidneys, causing inflammation and lesions in the small vessels responsible for filtering the toxins from the body. In this way, the kidney can no longer function normally and symptoms such as blood in the urine, high blood pressure or constant pain in the joints, for example

The appearance of wrinkles is normal especially in older individuals, it is natural but it causes a lot of discomfort and discomfort for some people, but there are measures that can delay the appearance of these marks of expression. Follow the 6 tips below and keep the skin young, beautiful and free of wrinkles for longer: Avoid making faces

The biscuspid aortic valve is a congenital heart disease, which arises when the aortic valve presents 2 leaflets, instead of 3, as it should, a situation that is relatively common, since it is present in about 1 to 2% of the population. The bicuspid aortic valve may not cause symptoms or any type of change, however, in some people it may develop with complications over time, such as aortic stenosis, aortic insufficiency, aneurysm or infective endocarditis, which can lead to dizziness, palpitations or lack of air, for example

Bile sludge, also known as biliary clay or sand in the gall bladder, arises when the gallbladder can not completely empty the bile into the intestine, so the cholesterol and calcium salts build up and leave the bile thicker. Although bile sludge does not cause serious health problems it can hinder digestion slightly, causing a frequent feeling of poor digestion

In situations of stress, anxiety or depression, the cardiac coherence technique can be used to regulate the heart rate, stabilizing blood pressure and strengthening the immune system. Cardiac coherence consists of a breathing technique that promotes balanced communication between the heart and the brain, helps to avoid excessive stress, controls chronic stress situations, and treats children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, hypertension, depression and disorders of sleep

Although Zika is a disease that causes milder symptoms than dengue and with rapid recovery, Zika virus infection can cause some complications such as development of microcephaly in infants, and others such as Guillain-Barré syndrome, which is a neurological disease, and the increased severity of lupus, an autoimmune disease.

Depersonalization disorder, or dislocation syndrome, is a disease in which the person feels disconnected from his own body, as if he were an external observer of himself. It is common that there are also symptoms of derealization, which means a change in the perception of the environment it involves, as if everything around is unreal or artificial

The hemangioma in the liver is a small nodule formed by a tangle of blood vessels, which is usually benign, not evolving into cancer and causing no symptoms. The causes of hemangioma in the liver are not known, however, this problem is more common in women between the ages of 30 and 50 who have already been pregnant or who do hormone replacement

Hospital infection is defined as any infection acquired while the person is hospitalized, and may still manifest during hospitalization or after discharge, as long as it is related to hospitalization or hospital procedures. Acquiring an infection in the hospital is not uncommon, as this is an environment where many people are sick and on antibiotics

Most intestinal infarcts happen when an artery, which carries blood into the intestine, is blocked by a clot and stops the passage of blood with oxygen to the sites that remain after the clot, leading to the death of that part of the intestine and generating symptoms such as severe belly pain, vomiting and fever, for example