general clinic

The stye, or hordeolus, is an inflammation in the eye caused by obstruction of the cilia glands with fat. Typically, the infection of the stye by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is also common, causing a red, very sore, swollen speck with pus in its interior. When the stye prevents the individual from opening the eye or takes more than 8 days to heal, a general practitioner should be consulted to initiate appropriate treatment

Hydrocephalus does not have a definitive cure but can be controlled and treated with surgery or neuroendoscopy, depending on its cause, which may be congenital or due to hemorrhages or tumors, for example. The treatment for hydrocephalus is usually guided by the neurologist and should be done as soon as possible, to avoid sequels such as delayed physical and mental development, for example

The treatment of headache in salvos, which is characterized by a high intensity headache that affects only one side of the face, especially around one eye, should be guided by a neurologist and may consist in the use of medicines to relieve the symptoms or oxygen through a face mask. With these drugs the pain decreases in time and intensity, but there is still no treatment that can cure headache in salvos and make the crises disappear permanently

To improve concentration and memory it is important that, in addition to eating and physical activity, the brain is exercised. Some actions that can be taken to improve brain concentration and performance include: Take breaks during the day , as this helps the brain to consolidate and store information, increasing concentration; Drink a glass of beet vitamin as it stimulates circulation and metabolism, improving concentration

Complete episiotomy healing usually occurs within 1 month after delivery, but stitches, which are normally absorbed by the body or fall off naturally, may go out earlier, especially if the woman does the Kegel exercises, which help in healing. What can be done to speed up the healing of episiotomy includes: Doing Kegel exercises every day until stitches are absorbed or dropped, as they increase blood flow in the episiotomy region, facilitating and accelerating healing; Wear cotton or disposable panties , for the skin around the episiotomy to breathe and facilitate healing; Eating healing foods

The first symptoms of cigarette smoking usually occur within a few hours of smoking cessation, and mood, anger, anxiety, and apathy usually occur. In addition, headache, tiredness, a feeling of sadness, difficulty concentrating and increased appetite can also occur. However, the time it takes for these symptoms to vary varies from person to person, and can take up to 48 hours after smoking the last cigarette, and can also be felt by smokers in Narguilé, as this hookah can be as or more addictive than the cigarette itself.

The cochlear implant is an electronic device placed surgically within the ear that picks up the sound, with a microphone placed behind the ear and turns it into electrical impulses directly over the nerve of the hearing. Usually, the cochlear implant is used in patients with profound deafness who do not have sufficient cochlea to use a hearing aid

The gynecologist may indicate the testosterone intake for the woman who has blood test values ​​equal to or less than 25 ng / dL, which may indicate early menopause leading to low sexual desire. The androgen deficiency syndrome and ovarian failure usually justify the drop in testosterone in women, and in these cases the gynecologist can indicate the use of about 300 mcg / day of testosterone, and it is necessary to perform the test that evaluates their quantity in the blood monthly to adjust the dose of the testosterone supplement. Te

Testosterone is a hormone that although it is usually higher in men, is also found in women in smaller amounts. The woman may suspect that she has a lot of testosterone in the bloodstream when she has typical male symptoms such as the presence of facial hair and a more serious voice. These can arise at any stage of life due to health problems or when the woman is taking some testosterone supplement

Therapeutic hypothermia is a medical technique used after cardiac arrest, which consists of cooling the body to decrease the risk of neurological damage, increasing the chances of survival and preventing sequelae as soon as the heart beats again. This technique should be started as soon as possible after cardiac arrest because the blood immediately ceases to carry the required amount of oxygen for brain function but may be delayed up to 6 hours after the heart beats again

The ostomy consists of a connection of the intestine directly to the skin to allow the exit of feces when the intestine is no longer connected to the anus. This usually happens after surgeries of treatments for problems in the gut, such as cancer or diverticulitis, for example. Although most ostomies are temporary, since they are generally only used to facilitate wound healing after surgery, some can be maintained for life, especially when a large portion of the intestine is removed, which does not allow re-ligation to the anus

Cryogenics of humans, known scientifically as cryonics, is a technique that allows the body to cool down to -196 ° C, causing the deterioration and aging process to stop. Thus, it is possible to keep the body under the same conditions for several years so that in the future it will be revived. In this way, cryogenics have been used especially in end-stage patients with serious diseases, such as cancer, in the hope that they will be revived when the cure of their disease is discovered, for example.

The congenital defect, also called poor genetic formation, is a change in the person's formation during pregnancy that can affect any tissue in the body, such as bones, muscles, organs and systems. Most often, there is an incomplete development of the affected tissue or some disturbance caused by the environment

Pulmonary embolism happens when something prevents the passage of blood to a part of the lung, as a consequence, there is a decrease in gas exchange and therefore there is less oxygen in the blood. In addition, there is an overload of the heart, which makes it work much faster to try to get the blood to reach the whole lung

Anyone between the ages of 16 and 69 who does not have health problems can donate blood, which can save many lives. However, there are some basic requirements for giving blood, which ensure the well-being of the donor and who receives the blood, such as: Weigh more than 50 kg; Be over 18 years old; Be healthy, and not have blood-borne diseases like Hepatitis, Aids, Malaria or Zika for example

Sudden and intense fever, headache and joint pain and swelling are some of the most common symptoms of Mayaro's Fever, another disease caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also causes Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya. The Mayaro virus is a virus that can be difficult to identify because its symptoms are very similar to the symptoms caused by Dengue and Chikungunya

The diaper of a bedridden person should be checked every 3 hours and replaced whenever it is soiled with urine or faeces, to increase the person's comfort and avoid the appearance of a rash. Thus it is possible that at least 4 diapers per day are used. Normally, the geriatric diaper, which is easily found in pharmacies and supermarkets, should only be used in bedridden people who can not control the urge to urinate or defecate, such as after a stroke

In diabetes, even if there is no high cholesterol, the risk of having cardiovascular problems like heart attack or stroke is greater because the blood vessels become more fragile and easily rupture. Therefore, in addition to controlling blood sugar levels, cholesterol and triglycerides should also be controlled at all times

This technique for bathing in a bedridden person, with stroke sequelae, multiple sclerosis or after complex surgery, for example, helps to decrease the effort and work done by the caregiver, as well as to increase patient comfort. The bath should be given at least every 2 days, but the ideal is to keep the bath as often as the patient bathed before bed

To combat muscle fatigue, shortly after training, what you can do is take advantage of the properties of cold water and take a cold bath, stay inside a bathtub or pool with ice water or even enter the sea, at least 20 minutes. The cold temperature will decrease the diameter of the blood vessels and fight the swelling, favoring the venous return, thus improving muscle contraction and fighting fatigue