general clinic

The treatment for cat scratch disease is done with the use of analgesics, antipyretics and antibiotics, which decrease pain, inflammation and totally eliminate the microorganisms involved in this infection. The most commonly used antibiotics are Rifampin or Ciprofloxacin, usually given for 3 weeks, but your doctor may prescribe other antibiotics that are more appropriate depending on the person's age and the characteristics of the lesions and the course of the disease

Sun syndrome causes people with neurological and degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, to worsen their symptoms in the late afternoon and at night, with no apparent cause. During this period, there are more episodes of delusions, confusion and difficulty sleeping, especially if the patient is an elderly person

Radiation therapy is a treatment that destroys or prevents the growth of tumor cells through radiation, which is often similar to that used in X-ray examinations. This type of treatment can be used alone or together with chemotherapy or surgery, but usually does not cause hair loss because its effects are felt only at the treatment site and depend on the type and amount of radiation used in the patient

To relieve pain, reduce swelling and accelerate the healing of a sports injury, it is advisable to use a method known by the acronym RICE, which in English is the initials of the words Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. These four steps should be used after the injury for at least the first 48 hours

The vaccine against Ebola serves to prevent the development of the Ebola virus in the body, preventing the disease and having potential to help in controlling possible epidemics of the disease. The commercial name of the vaccine is VSV-ZEBOV and in its composition it has a virus modified to display on its surface a protein that is found in the Ebola virus to stimulate the body's immune system to produce specific antibodies

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a rare disease characterized by severe epilepsy diagnosed by a neurologist or neuropaediatrist, which causes seizures, sometimes with loss of consciousness. It is usually accompanied by delayed mental development. This syndrome occurs in children and is more common in boys, between the 2nd and 6th year of life, being less common after 10 years of age and rarely appears in adult life

The recommended amount of water for women is 2.7 liters and for men 3.7 liters per day, and includes water present in food, as in fruits, soups and other types of drink. Taking more than 2 liters of water per day can be harmful to health, especially for those who have kidney or heart failure, because under these conditions the body can not eliminate excess water, which can cause swelling of the whole body, difficulty breathing, blood pressure and imbalance of minerals in the bloodstream

The symptoms of leptospirosis appear suddenly, from 7 to 14 days after contact with the bacteria Leptospira, present in the urine of sewage rats. The first symptoms of leptospirosis are: Fever above 38ºC; Headache; Chills; Muscle pain, especially in the calf, back and abdomen; Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

The Zika virus can cause a serious neurological disease called Guillain-Barré Syndrome in men, women or children. This disease transmitted by the bite of the mosquito, manifests itself through a paralysis, which begins with a feeling of weakness that can affect the arms, legs and also of the breathing, in the most serious cases being able to cause death.

Transplantation of the uterus may be an option for women who wish to become pregnant but who do not have a uterus or who do not have a healthy uterus, making pregnancy impossible. However, uterine transplantation is a complex procedure that can be performed only in women and is still undergoing testing in countries such as the United States and Sweden

Spine stretches serve to relieve back pain due to poor posture, for example, increase elasticity, improve circulation, reduce joint stress, improve posture and promote well-being. The spinal stretches should be made gradually and may cause mild discomfort, but if they cause a sharp pain, known as rachialgia, which prevents stretching, the elongation should be stopped

As the Zika virus is related to increased cases of microcephaly, its prevention is even more important for women trying to conceive and for those who are already pregnant. Thus, to avoid this virus, it is necessary to take measures that prevent the proliferation of the mosquito Aedes aegypti , which are the same ones used to prevent dengue, and use repellent daily to protect itself

ADE is an injectable veterinary medicine composed of an oil containing vitamins A, D and E to combat deficiencies of these vitamins and prevent infections in animals. However, if applied directly to human muscle, such as the biceps, for example, it causes severe inflammation that increases the muscle volume in the region of application due to the accumulation of pus

Although it is a small and simple device, it is important that the patient with pacemaker rests within the first month after surgery and has regular consultations with the cardiologist to check the operation of the device and change the battery. In addition, special care is required during the daily routine, such as: Use the cell phone in the ear opposite the pacemaker, avoid placing the phone on the skin that covers the device in the chest; Electronic music devices , as well as cellular, should also be placed within 15 cm of the pacemaker; Notify the airport about the pacemaker to avoid going

Heat stroke is caused by excessive sun exposure on or off the beach. An individual may suffer from sunshine standing in the sun in a row, for example, it is enough that the weather is warm and dry. Heat stroke occurs in the hotter months but does not just occur on the beach and more severely affects young and old children due to less ability to adapt to extreme conditions

The food to have a healthy brain should be rich in fish, seeds and dried fruits because these foods have omega 3, which is an essential fat for the proper functioning of the brain. So, some of the best foods for the brain can be: Green tea: it stimulates the brain and therefore helps to be more alert

Children and adolescents react to the diagnosis of cancer differently, according to their age, development and personality. However, there are some feelings that are common in children the same age, so there are also some strategies parents can do to help their child cope with cancer. Beating cancer is possible, but not always the arrival of the news is received in the best way, in addition to the treatment have many side effects involved

What can be done to stop smoking in 1 day is a treatment called Facilitas® Soft-laser , which consists of the application of a laser in the ear at specific points that stimulate the receptors fighting nervousness, hypersensitivity and depression, which are symptoms that usually appear on days when the individual does not light a cigarette.

The drug that promises to lose weight on the basis of Dinitrophenol (DNP) is harmful to health because it contains toxic substances that are not approved by Anvisa or FDA for human consumption and can cause serious changes that may even lead to death. DNP was banned in the United States in 1938 when the substance was said to be extremely dangerous and unfit for human consumption

Excessive tiredness can be related to various causes, both physical and psychic. For example, extreme tiredness and body aches can be caused by lack of sleep or heart problems, while excessive tiredness and lack of appetite can be triggered by a case of depression. Extreme fatigue and shortness of breath are usually symptoms of respiratory infection, such as pneumonia