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Groshan Fabiola's Articles in Health Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Who Should Receive the Pneumonia Vaccine? Pneumonia is a common pulmonary disease and it has a high incidence in children and elderly people. Although pneumonia can also occur in adults, people with a good general health and a strong immune system usually develop milder forms of the disease. Pneumonia affects around 3 million people in the United States each year. Although there are medical treatments for pneumonia, some forms of the disease are still considered to be life-threatening. Statistics indicate that almost 5 percent of hospitalized patients diagnosed with pneumonia die as a result of complication. What is the best diet if suffering from cholesterol? Cholesterol diets are the best if your cholesterol level is too high. These diets help you decrease your cholesterol level by almost twenty percent. What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi which affects the human lungs. Pneumonia is a contagious disease and it can spread in the air. By breathing other healthy people bring the germ into their lungs and most of them develop the illness. Sometimes there appear epidemics inside small collectivities. What are the causes and risk factors for hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a severe illness that affects the liver and can lead to serious complications such as liver cancer. Millions of people have the hepatitis C virus in them, but some of them are only experiencing mild symptoms and they can live with it. However, others are seriously affected by this illness and it kills them slowly. If it's not treated it can lead to cirrhosis, and the liver almost stops functioning. Various Possible Causes of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a common type of chronic neurological disorder that primarily generates recidivating muscular and joint pain. Apart from pain, most people affected by fibromyalgia also experience a pronounced, generalized state of fatigue. In the incipient stages of the disorder, the muscular pain and fatigue generally occur in the upper parts of the body (neck, cervical region, upper back and shoulders), later spreading into other body regions (mid-back, arms, spine, lower back and thighs). Although people who suffer from the disorder claim that they permanently feel some degree of pain in the muscles and joints, the symptoms generated by fibromyalgia are usually episodic, occurring in “flares”. Understanding When Bronchitis Treatment is Necessary Many patients who suffer from respiratory conditions are diagnosed with bronchitis. Bronchitis is a very common respiratory illness and it can occur in anyone, regardless of age. Tuberculosis is a contagious disease Tuberculosis is a germ infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis which generally affects the lungs, but it can also affect kidneys, lymph nodes, spine, intestinal tract and brain. Treatment options for Mantle cell lymphoma A rare form of the Non-Hodgkin disease is the Mantle cell lymphoma. This disease is quite dangerous because its tumor grows very fast and ends up affecting most of the organs. Treatment of femoral hernias In spite of empiric treatment methods of using a truss to support the abdominal wall, femoral hernias are only curable by surgical means. The hernia will only get worse and must be operated to prevent strangulation. Treatment for Helicobacter Pylori Peptic Ulcer The purpose of the treatment that your doctor recommends in case you have a peptic ulcer caused by H. Pylori is to destroy the bacteria, to lower the quantity of acid from your stomach and duodenum and to preserve the lining of your stomach and duodenum. Treatment for appendicitis Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix. The symptoms are pain in the belly button area which in the end will move in the right side of the lower abdomen and will be much worse, low graded fever, nauseas and sometimes even vomiting, loss of appetite and constipation or diarrhea. Some people might not have all these symptoms and some might not have any of them, but still have appendicitis. Treating sinus infections The nose plays a special role in the body’s defense system. The air which enters the nostrils and goes through the nose to sinus cavities and then goes to the lungs is filtered by the nose. The nose has a cilia system that does all this cleaning up. If this system gets affected by pollutants, bacteria and allergies an inflammation will occur. Because the cilia will slow down their movements, mucus will be mass produced in order to eliminate the accumulated bacteria and in the end it will be trapped in the sinuses and cause a local infection. Treating Non-Hodgkin lymphoma Until now, patients suffering of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma were treated with chemotherapy and radiation. In some of the cases the treatment was useful but in most patients treatment was very toxic and did not lead to a cure. The scientists are trying to find a better treatment that will not have such toxic effects on the organism. Tips and tricks to being an accomplished anorexic(part one) The most important thing to do if you want to become the best anorexic you can be is to declare war to food and everything associated with it. Don' t have any ideas, no problem, we' ll give you some. You must definitely hate the kitchen, the refrigerator, fast food' s, restaurants. You can go as far as hating the places where food is made. Wow, here's a thought, why not hate animals, even plants, for they are actually food! if you can do this, well you' re off to a good start, but this is only the beginning. Tips and tricks to being an accomplished anorexic(part four) Like what you have read so far? I have told you that now we' re getting to more serious an interesting things. And this is not very complicated, right? Want to read some more, no problem, be my guest, there are more where these came from. Tips and tricks to being a better anorexic(part three) Now here are some more important tricks that will teach you how to eat and not put on any weight at all. You must be active all day long and not let your body rest for one second. Do not eat many calories at once, but divide them for each meal. It is better to eat four times a day less calories then all those calories at once at one meal. Tips and tricks about acid reflux Although acid reflux is not a life threatening condition, the pain that this brings can be unbearable sometimes. So to relief the pain is very important in this condition, maybe as important as getting it treated. Things to know about anorexia In people' s desperate attempt to look good they tend to overlook one very important detail, their health. Nowadays, people, especially women want to bee skinny, look like super models and loose weight a lot of weight in as little time as possible. What most of them don' t even realize is that with time this becomes an obsession, a deadly one. Things to know about a sore throat Everybody has had, just once in his life, a sore throat. Most of us know what this means and what causes it. For the once who do not, we have here an explanation. The target of the treatment in Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Nowadays, cancer is one of the most serious problems in medcine.Specialists try to discover new treatments. In clinics, the patients with cancer that start a new treatment are closely followed. Physicians determine the optimal dose which have the minimal side effects and offers the most numerous chances of survival. Because doctors make often adjustments, the treatment given to the patients does not always match with the treatment that studies found it to be the most effective. That's why sometimes people receiving the treatment doesn't feel very well, even if that treatment is supposed to sav The Relation between Ulcer and Bacteria Until recently, medical scientists believed that ulcer was solely caused by an overproduction of digestive fluids at the level of the stomach. Considering that stomach and duodenal ulcers occurred as a consequence of excessive acidity, doctors commonly prescribed antacids as a main form of treatment for gastric disorders. However, these medications alone were unable to completely overcome ulcer and medical scientists had to come up with more reliable drugs. In their attempt to find a better cure for ulcer, scientists have revealed new aspects of the disorder, findings that suggested the involvement of various other factors in the occurrence of digestive disorders. The quickest way to lower your blood pressure Having a high blood pressure puts you at great risk to develop heart diseases or even to have a heart-attack. Unfortunately high blood pressure affects millions of people and the number of patients keeps increasing. It does not have any specific symptoms, so many aren't aware that they have it, but it can be easily discovered during a routine medical control. Doctors always measure the blood pressure during these controls, and if they see that its value is above the normal limits then they will ask you to visit them again. If the value is above the normal limit in several measurements then it The most important symptoms for gallbladder disease There are many symptoms for gall bladder disease, but there are three significant symptoms that indicate if you have gallstones. The Malign Effects of High Cholesterol Statistics reveal that around 20 percent of people in the United States have abnormally high cholesterol. High cholesterol is a major factor of risk in heart disease and therefore it needs to be reduced to normal levels in order to maintain the health of the organism. In some people, high cholesterol levels can be lowered through the means of a healthy diet and proper physical exercise. However, people with genetic predispositions to heart disease and cholesterol accumulation sometimes also require medications for lowering blood cholesterol levels. Some people have high cholesterol levels due to liver hyperactivity or other internal dysfunctions. For this category of people, appropriate diet, frequent physical exercise and lifestyle improvements aren’t sufficient in normalizing blood cholesterol values. The Malign Effects of Hepatitis C Virus Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an international health problem. Hepatitis C virus is the main cause of chronic liver disease and accounts for around 150.000 new annual cases of hepatitis C in the United States alone. Apart from being responsible for causing hepatitis C, HCV can also cause hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. People with acute forms of hepatitis C can in time develop chronic forms of the disease. Furthermore, people who suffer from chronic hepatitis C can develop serious complications over the years, such as cirrhosis and even end-stage liver disease. Statistic The history of treating Tuberculosis Tuberculosis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Tuberculosis present even in mummies lasting from over 3000 years ago. Hippocrates called it “phthisis” meaning consumption and explained it is a very common and almost in all cases deadly condition. Hippocrates even dared to warn his physician colleagues not to visit patients in last stages of Tuberculosis as it might harm their reputation. The Highly Contagious Character of Scabies Scabies is a very contagious skin condition caused by contamination with parasite microscopic mites. The mite responsible for causing scabies in humans is called Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis and it can be easily acquired through contact with infested people or contaminated objects. Due to its very contagious character, scabies is very likely to cause serious epidemics in overcrowded orphanages, nursing homes, kindergartens and schools. In order to prevent the spreading of scabies, doctors recommend people with the condition to avoid entering in contact with others. Scabies mites can live for up to a week without a human host. Thus, bed linens, towels, clothing and all the other personal items of people affected by scabies need to be properly washed in hot water to avoid a second infestation. The Effects of Lupus at Ocular Level Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a very complex disease that can affect multiple regions of the body, causing a wide range of symptoms. Although the systemic form of lupus can affect virtually any organ system of the human body, the disease commonly involves impairments of the eye. In patients with lupus, the ocular globe itself (eyeball) is affected more often than the ocular orbit (eye socket). When the ocular orbit is also affected, lupus leads to serious inflammation of the conjunctive membrane, soft tissue that covers the eyeball and interior lid. The lids may also become swollen and this The Effects of Hepatitis C in Older Patients Hepatitis C is an infectious disease that causes serious impairments inside the human body. In the absence of the appropriate treatment, patients diagnosed with hepatitis C are exposed to a high risk of developing permanent liver damage even malignant tumors (liver cirrhosis). While younger patients with hepatitis C are less likely to develop severe complications, older patients often experience permanent aggravation of their symptoms and are exposed to a very high risk of developing liver cancer. In order to reveal the severity and implications of hepatitis C, as well as the efficiency of exi The Challenge in Diagnosing Chronic Appendicitis Chronic appendicitis usually refers to a milder form of the illness. Chronic appendicitis is very rare and its symptoms are less pronounced, in some cases even undetectable. The Causes of Lupus between Facts and Suppositions Lupus can be defined as a severe inflammatory disease that affects virtually any region of the body. Lupus is also considered to be an autoimmune disease, involving inappropriate functioning of the immune system. Due to this fact, the disease can eventually lead to a wide variety of disorders, producing an extensive range of symptoms. The Cause of Hepatitis C and Risk Factors in Developing the Disease Although there are multiple risk factors involved in the development of hepatitis C, most of them are related to the transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C virus is the main cause of hepatitis C and many other forms of liver disease (hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma). Hepatitis C is a potentially life-threatening infectious disease, despite its slow-evolving character. In the absence of medical treatment, mild forms of hepatitis C don’t usually clear up on their own; in many cases the infection persists, leading to the development of chronic hepatitis C (char Symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that affects the muscles and the attachments of muscles to bones. Its cause has not yet been discovered but treatment is available. Symptoms and genetic aspects of Bronchitis and Emphysema A simple cough mustn't be ignored. If this cough transforms into a persistent productive cough with an excessive airway mucus secretion we can think that it is bronchitis. if the process becomes chronic and the cough and sputum persists for minimum three or six months during one or two years with very short periods in which the cough disappears, the diagnosis is sure. All this symptoms leads to the diagnosis of Bronchitis, a disease of the lungs from the COPD category. In Bronchitis the large and small airways can be obstructed and it becomes very difficult to move air in and out of the lungs. Strep Throat is More Than Just an Ailment Strep throat is inflammation and swelling of the throat, tonsils and lymph nodes. Unlike sore throat, which is caused by infection with viruses, strep throat is caused by infection with bacteria. While most sore throats generate mild symptoms and clear naturally, without the aid of medical treatments, strep throat generally requires a course of antibiotics. Untreated strep throat can lead to serious complications such as otitis, heart problems, renal problems and even rheumatic fever. On the premises of a weak immune system, strep throat can be very severe, in which case doctors recommend prompt medical treatment with antibiotics. Statistic data on Leukemia Leukemia is the blood cancer form and originates in a malfunctioning bone marrow that tends to produce abnormal red and white cells in an increased rate. The most important four types of Leukemia are the acute and chronic myelogenous leukemia and the acute and chronic lymphocytic Leukemia. The name of the condition stands for the cell type involved. Staging AIDS complicated with lymphoma Diagnosing AIDS-related lymphoma is generally done quite late, after the disease has already advanced. In order to see whether the disease has spread within the lymph system or to other organs, doctors need to perform a procedure called staging that will finally determine the evolution stage of the disease. Knowing all these facts, the doctor can advice the patient what treatment to follow. Some information about Avian Influenza Avian influenza is a virus infection that normally occurs in wild birds and pathologically in poultry, its forms causing mild symptoms or even death within 48 hours. It can also infect humans. Signs and symptoms of peptic ulcer Nowadays, peptic ulcer affects more than 10% of the Americans. It is mostly caused by a bacterium (H. Pylori) and by inadequate use of medication. Peptic ulcer causes an injury upon the stomach or duodenum lining, known as gastric ulcers or duodenum ulcers. Signs and symptoms of chemical pneumonia Pneumonia is a lung inflammation, usually caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi. An unusual type of pneumonia is the one caused by chemicals. Signs and symptoms of Bronchitis The bronchi are the lining of the air tubes of the lungs. The inflammation of the bronchi is called Bronchitis. It can be the result of a cold, a sore throat or influentza. The cool air and the low temperatures in winter influence in a negative way the disease. You can be contaminated with the virus that causes Bronchitis by breathing a polluted atmosphere or by smoking. Risk Factors of Pneumonia Pneumonia is inflammation and infection of the lungs, causing difficulty breathing, cough and chest pain. Pneumonia can either affect one or both lungs and there are various forms of the disease. The most common causes of pneumonia are: pulmonary infection with viruses (influenza, herpes simplex virus, varicella-zoster, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus), gram positive bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes) and gram negative bacteria (Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitides, Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Pneumonia can also be caused by infection with mycoplasmas (Mycoplasma pneumoniae), small infectious agents that share the characteristics of both viruses and bacteria. Remedies for sinusitis Sinusitis is an infection that occurs in the nasal cavities, the sinuses. If the cilia filter is malfunctioning, the bacteria we inhale by breathing can get blocked in the sinus cavities and produce a local infection. Preventing peptic ulcer Peptic ulcer occurs when inside your stomach and duodenum increased levels of acid are produced. This acid injures the line of stomach and duodenum and so ulcer appears. Presumptive Causes of Multiple Sclerosis There are many debates over the specific causes of multiple sclerosis. However, in the absence of conclusive evidence, medical scientists can only speculate upon the causes and risk factors behind multiple sclerosis and other similar autoimmune diseases. Although certain theories regarding a series of multiple sclerosis specific triggers have been partially confirmed by recent medical studies, doctors need additional data in order to identify the exact set of multiple sclerosis causes. Pneumonia in children Pneumonia is a contagious disease that mostly affects children and people who have a weakened immune system like: HIV, organ transplanted people, cancer, and chemotherapy. Smoking, drinking alcohol, working in cold places are also factors of risk. New Types of Antibiotics in the Treatment of Strep Throat Strep throat is inflammation and swelling of the throat, tonsils and lymph nodes due to infection with group A streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat is very contagious and the bacteria responsible for causing the illness can be easily acquired by entering in contact with contaminated people. Streptococcus bacteria are airborne and they can be transmitted through droplets of mucus produced by cough or sneezing. The incubation period of strep throat is around three days and most symptoms of the illness emerge after this period of time. Strep throat usually generates symptoms such as cough, throat inflammation and pain, nausea, fatigue, weakness, headache and moderate to high fever. In order to prevent the occurrence of complications, doctors recommend treating the illness with antibiotics. Natural cure in Bronchitis Bronchitis is a disease of the lungs. It is an inflammatory disease. The pathogenic agents which determine Bronchitis are viruses, bacteria or fungi. Bronchitis is also influenced and worsen by the weather. So it is recommended to avoid wet weather and winds. Most common hernia symptoms Hernias are most commonly localized in different areas of the abdomen, especially in the groin area. It appears like a swelling or tearing because the abdominal wall becomes weaken. In time pain can occur especially while lifting heavy objects. The first actual symptoms of an inguinal hernia are bulging, tearing sensation, pain and even a fullness sensation in some cases. Monoclonal Antibody- alternatives for treating Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or NHL is a serious affection which occurs due to the presence of B cells (B lymophocytes), a type of white blood cells which usually lead to severe complications such as tumors. Even though, treatments with chemotherapy and radiation are considered effective for many people who suffer from NHL, on the other hand for many pantients these procedures can be very toxic. 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