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After normal delivery, it is important to have some episiotomy care, such as making no effort, wearing cotton or disposable panties, and washing the intimate region in the direction of the vagina to the anus after using the toilet. These episiotomy care aims to accelerate healing and prevent the region from becoming infected and should be maintained up to 1 month after delivery, when healing is complete

Ozone therapy is a process in which ozone gas is administered in the body to treat some health problems. Ozone is a gas composed of 3 oxygen atoms and can be used to treat wounds, diabetes, infections, respiratory and inflammatory problems and cancer. The treatment should be performed by a health professional, applying the ozone locally or injecting intravenously, intramuscularly or by rectal insufflation

The relationship between alcohol and medicines can be dangerous, as the consumption of alcoholic beverages can increase or decrease the effect of the drug, alter its metabolism, activate the production of toxic substances that damage the organs, and can contribute to the exacerbation of drug side effects such as drowsiness, headache, or vomiting, for example

To find out if you are losing the battle against alcohol, there are some signs that may indicate a possible addiction and include: Drink a lot when you are disappointed, living in a stressful situation, or arguing with someone; Drinking was a way to relieve the stress of everyday life; Not being able to remember what happened after you started drinking; Get to tolerate drinking more alcohol now than at the beginning; Have difficulty staying one day without drinking alcohol; Try to drink hidden, even being at a dinner with friends; Feeling frustrated when you are in a place where there is no alc

Physical therapy is very important in the treatment of fibromyalgia because it helps control symptoms such as pain, tiredness and sleep disorders, promoting relaxation and increased muscle flexibility. Physiotherapy can be performed 2 to 4 times a week and treatment should be directed toward relieving the person's symptoms

The main cause of tremor in the body is obviously the cold, situation that causes the muscles to contract to warm the body. However, there are other causes of tremors, both triggered by moments of anxiety, consumption of stimulants, or caused by neurological and muscular diseases, the main ones being Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and exacerbated physiological tremor

Plasmapheresis is a type of treatment used mainly in case that diseases that occur with the increase of substances that can become harmful for the organism, like proteins, enzymes or antibodies, for example. Thus, plasmapheresis can be recommended in the case of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Myasthenia Gravis, which is an autoimmune disease characterized by the progressive loss of muscle function due to the production of autoantibodies.

Physical therapy is very important for the complete recovery of facial movements, in case of Bell's facial paralysis. In this case, the physical therapy treatment can rely especially on the exercises, which are fundamental for a faster and more complete recovery. Exercises should be performed every day, preferably in front of the mirror, for greater body awareness and should start with little repetition and with a longer contraction, and after a few days of treatment, one can increase the number of repetitions and decrease the time of each contraction

The pancreas is a small gland that is located behind the stomach and is responsible for the production of enzymes that participate in the digestive process and hormones, such as insulin and glucagon, which promotes blood sugar control. This gland is fundamental for the proper functioning of the organism, however, due to some situations, such as unhealthy living habits or obstruction of the bile ducts, for example, this organ can undergo changes in its functioning, resulting in diseases that may have serious consequences if the person is not identified and treated quickly

Wounds in the mouth can be caused by canker sores, small strokes or irritations of this region, or by viral or bacterial infections. Cold sores are an example of a common infection caused by viruses, which causes small blisters that hurt and burn in the region of the lips. To learn more about this infection, check out the symptoms of herpes and how to cure it

Migraine medicines like Sumax, Cefaliv, Cefalium, Aspirin or paracetamol, can be used to stop a time of crisis. These drugs work by blocking pain or by reducing blood vessel dilation, thus controlling the symptoms of migraine, but should only be used under medical advice. In addition, there are also medications that are used to prevent new migraine attacks, which are generally used in people who have more than 4 seizures in a month, last for more than 12 hours or do not respond to any analgesic medication

Seroma is a complication that can occur after any surgery, being characterized by the accumulation of fluid below the skin, close to the surgical scar. This accumulation of fluid is more common after surgeries in which there has been cut and manipulation of the skin and fat tissue, such as after plastic surgery, abdominoplasty, liposuction, breast surgeries or after cesarean section, for example, being the result of inflammation not caused by the procedure and body defense reactions

Bisphenol A, also known by the acronym BPA, is a compound widely used to make polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, and is commonly used in containers for storing food, bottles of water and soft drinks and in canned food cans. However, when these containers come in contact with very hot foods or when they are placed in the microwave, the bisphenol A present in the plastic contaminates the food and ends up being consumed together with the food

The pain on the right side of the belly is not always severe and may simply indicate excess gas, but in some cases it may be a more disturbing change such as appendicitis or gall stones. Thus, if you present this symptom you should observe its characteristics as if there is some other symptom, when they appeared, they radiate to another region and what can aggravate or improve the pain, to be able to inform the doctor of what you are feeling

Exophthalmos, also known as ocular proptosis or bulging eyes is a medical condition in which one or both eyes of a person are more prominent than normal, which can be caused by an inflammatory process or some problem that leads to the narrowing of the eye. orbital cavity. There are several causes that may be at the origin of this problem, such as thyroid disease, infections in the orbital cavity, among others

The remedies that can be used for pain can be analgesic, anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxants. Thus, to have a better effect on pain relief, it is important to know which remedy is most appropriate for each type of pain, since the pain has different causes. Over-the-counter remedies may be used under the guidance of the pharmacist, but a physician should always be consulted to treat the cause of the pain

What is it? Uric acid is a substance formed by the body after the digestion of proteins, which form a substance called purine, which then give rise to crystals of uric acid, which accumulate in the joints causing intense pain. Usually uric acid does not cause any health problem being eliminated by the kidneys, but when there is a kidney problem, when the person infers many proteins or when your body produces too much uric acid, it accumulates in the joints, tendons and kidneys, giving rise to Gouty Arthritis, also popularly known as 'Gout', which is the most painful type of arthritis in

There may be several causes of pain in the foot of the belly, and it is usually related to organs such as the uterus, bladder or intestine, and the pain may begin at another location and be irradiated to the foot of the belly. Because there are several causes, it is very important to make the correct diagnosis so that the treatment is effective and adapted to each case

The cancer vaccine aims to stimulate the immune system so that it is able to recognize the tumor cells and eliminate them. Unlike the normal vaccines, which aim to prevent the occurrence of diseases, the vaccine against cancer is classified as immunotherapy, because it allows the immune system to act on the recognition and destruction of cancer cells present in the person

Osteoporosis drugs do not cure the disease, but they can help slow bone loss or maintain bone density and reduce the risk of fractures, which is very common in this disease. In addition, there are also some remedies that help prevent osteoporosis because they work by increasing bone mass. Osteoporosis remedies should be indicated by the physician according to the purpose of the treatment and are summarized in the following table: Names of Remedies What are you doing Side effects Alendronate, Etidronate, Ibandronate, Risedronate, Zoledronic Acid They inhibit the loss of bone material, helping to