Have earwax protects the ear from damage and infection and should be less frequent cleaning. But ear wax is also sometimes interfere with hearing. When should earwax cleaned?
The skin on the outer ear canal has special glands that produce earwax, known as cerumen. Usually, a small amount of ear wax accumulates and then dries up and out of the ear canal, bringing the unwanted particles of dust or sand.
Cerumen or earwax forms differ between people with one another. Maybe almost a liquid, solid and firm or in the form of dry skin. The color also varies depending on the composition. Most of the ear canal can clean itself, by way of ear canal skin lining the ear drum to migrate from the outer ear opening. Old earwax will continue to be transported from the deeper regions of the ear canal toward the exit, usually dry, flakes and falls.
When should be cleaned?
In ideal circumstances, a person should not need to clean his ears. But sometimes people are too often even cleaning ears ears up any liquid dry lubricant.
As quoted from MedicineNet, Tuesday (05/18/2010), excessive ear wax can form inside the ear canal for various reasons, among others:
1. Narrowing of the ear canal caused by infection or skin disease, bone, or connective tissue
2. Production of liquid cerumen less (more common in older people because aging of the glands that produce earwax)
3. Excessive Cerumen in response to trauma or blockage in the ear canal
When ear wax accumulates so much so as to form a block and disrupt the auditory ear canal, ear wax is then that needs to be cleaned. People might try to use a cotton bud (ear cleaning with cotton) or ear drops if the dirt telingan too hard.
Use a cotton bud best done when the state of liquid and a little ear wax is not hard. Because if the hard ear wax, then use a cotton bud can make even the dirt is getting into the ear. And to use ear drops, it is very important to know that your ears are not perforated (leaking) the ear drum before using the product.
Using ear drops with the state of perforated eardrum can cause infections of the middle ear. And also if accompanied by pain, local pain or skin rash drug use drops should be stopped. At a time like this, the doctor may need to clean out earwax (also known as lavage), with a vacuum, or even to clean with special instruments.
среда, 11 ноября 2009 г.
Diseases Due to Stress
Stress is not just a psychological problem, because its impact is also large enough to physical health. Easily recognizable symptoms, but rarely seen as a sign that stress was struck. There are at least 10 illnesses caused by stress.
The reality is often stress is not considered necessary to treat, especially if the result only minor complaints such as migraines and stomach pains. People still expect the disease will be cured after the stress is gone so it does not need to be treated. Here are some health concerns that are often experienced when the stress hit, cited in Prevention, Thursday (05/20/2010).
Headache and migraine
Endurance may decline because of stress and trigger migraines by Todd Schwedt, MD, director of the headache center at Washington University. To avoid this, make sure to eat and sleep patterns in a week is always awake.
Cramps are very painful
When the stress hormone imbalance can cause a very painful cramps, especially in women. Under stress, the risk of experiencing cramps two times greater because of higher sympathetic nerve activity. Regular exercise can prevent it.
Pain around the mouth
Jaw pain is a sign that stress was struck. Unwittingly, the upper and lower teeth menggeretak each other during times of stress and trigger excessive pressure at the temples. These symptoms can be prevented by installing a protector between the teeth during sleep at night.
Rarely had a dream while sleeping
Dreams are formed gradually, so take a deep sleep state. It's difficult to occur when under stress, because sleep becomes badly. If you lie awake at midnight, so the process of dream formation would be disturbed.
Bleeding gums
Various studies indicate that stress increases the risk of periodontal disease (tooth and mouth) on someone. Increased stress hormone cortisol when the immune system weakens, making it easier to bacterial infection in the gums.
Acne everywhere
Dermatology professors from Wake Forest University, Gil Yosipovitch, MD revealed that stress increases the risk of inflammation, including in the face. To prevent the appearance of acne, apply moisturizers and lotions that contain salicylic acid during stress.
Want to eat sweet things
If a woman becomes like eating chocolate when will menstruate, this is not caused by the hormone progesterone. Research at the University of Pennsylvania to prove, as though women continue to experience menopausal symptoms. The study reveals, the real cause of want to eat sweet things are stressful.
Itchy skin
A Japanese study revealed, people suffering from pruritis (skin disease characterized by chronic itching) two times tebih susceptible to stress. But the study also reveals the opposite, that stress itself can also activate a number of nerve fibers that trigger the sensation of itch.
Allergies worse than normal
According to a study at Ohio State University in 2008, the mind restless and can aggravate the condition in people with allergies. Stress hormones are believed to trigger the production of immunoglobulin E (IgE), a protein in blood that cause allergic reactions.
Sudden abdominal pain
In the stress, the risk of experiencing abdominal pain increased three-fold than when relaxed. The exact cause is unknown, but one theory is that neural networks in the brain and intestines are connected. When the nerves of the brain reacts to stress, nerves in the intestine capturing the same signal and provide a specific response such as a sense of heartburn.
The reality is often stress is not considered necessary to treat, especially if the result only minor complaints such as migraines and stomach pains. People still expect the disease will be cured after the stress is gone so it does not need to be treated. Here are some health concerns that are often experienced when the stress hit, cited in Prevention, Thursday (05/20/2010).
Headache and migraine
Endurance may decline because of stress and trigger migraines by Todd Schwedt, MD, director of the headache center at Washington University. To avoid this, make sure to eat and sleep patterns in a week is always awake.
Cramps are very painful
When the stress hormone imbalance can cause a very painful cramps, especially in women. Under stress, the risk of experiencing cramps two times greater because of higher sympathetic nerve activity. Regular exercise can prevent it.
Pain around the mouth
Jaw pain is a sign that stress was struck. Unwittingly, the upper and lower teeth menggeretak each other during times of stress and trigger excessive pressure at the temples. These symptoms can be prevented by installing a protector between the teeth during sleep at night.
Rarely had a dream while sleeping
Dreams are formed gradually, so take a deep sleep state. It's difficult to occur when under stress, because sleep becomes badly. If you lie awake at midnight, so the process of dream formation would be disturbed.
Bleeding gums
Various studies indicate that stress increases the risk of periodontal disease (tooth and mouth) on someone. Increased stress hormone cortisol when the immune system weakens, making it easier to bacterial infection in the gums.
Acne everywhere
Dermatology professors from Wake Forest University, Gil Yosipovitch, MD revealed that stress increases the risk of inflammation, including in the face. To prevent the appearance of acne, apply moisturizers and lotions that contain salicylic acid during stress.
Want to eat sweet things
If a woman becomes like eating chocolate when will menstruate, this is not caused by the hormone progesterone. Research at the University of Pennsylvania to prove, as though women continue to experience menopausal symptoms. The study reveals, the real cause of want to eat sweet things are stressful.
Itchy skin
A Japanese study revealed, people suffering from pruritis (skin disease characterized by chronic itching) two times tebih susceptible to stress. But the study also reveals the opposite, that stress itself can also activate a number of nerve fibers that trigger the sensation of itch.
Allergies worse than normal
According to a study at Ohio State University in 2008, the mind restless and can aggravate the condition in people with allergies. Stress hormones are believed to trigger the production of immunoglobulin E (IgE), a protein in blood that cause allergic reactions.
Sudden abdominal pain
In the stress, the risk of experiencing abdominal pain increased three-fold than when relaxed. The exact cause is unknown, but one theory is that neural networks in the brain and intestines are connected. When the nerves of the brain reacts to stress, nerves in the intestine capturing the same signal and provide a specific response such as a sense of heartburn.
How to Overcome Alcohol Addiction
Overcoming alcohol addiction must be followed by a detoxification process, namely the process of eliminating toxins that accumulate in the body. To be effective, the process must be supported by lifestyle changes.
Detoxification is only complete, because the effort to overcome the addiction must begin with the intention of the addicts themselves. Whatever technique will not work if have either not 100 percent stable.
If the determination was made, the detoxification process carried out by replacing body fluids or rehydration. In this process, water will shed toxins and impurities in the body.
Quoted from Buzzle, Friday (5/21/2010), the process will be effective if accompanied by changes in lifestyle. Some of them are as follows.
Drinking more water
To clean the toxins of alcohol, one must add boo consumption 2-3 liters / day Karen cells in the body needs fluids to function properly. When going through detoxification, adequate fluid will greatly help the immune system. The liquid will also launch the disposal of toxins including the residual alcohol from the body.
Consuming vegetables and fresh fruit
Beet juice (beetroots) berkhasian believed to cleanse the liver, while carrot juice can strengthen the immune system. To support the detoxification process, combine beet juice, carrot and apple. Cranberry juice can also be added, because it can purify the body of toxins impurities.
Consuming herbs and supplements
Several species of plants and herbs or supplements that contain vitamin B can help reduce physical and psychological tensions that arise during the process of alcohol detoxification. Consult with your doctor or consultant herbal supplements that match what each individual condition.
Doing sports
Detoxification process can trigger depression, which can be alleviated by doing yoga or other exercise regularly. Because a lot of potassium which was issued together with the sweat, imbangi to consume more fruits and vegetables. Bananas, melons, tomatoes, citrus fruits and green vegetables contain lots of potassium.
Keep in mind, the depression that arises during the detoxification process can cause a feeling restless and irritable. In severe conditions, can trigger side effects detox tremors (shaking) or hallucinations. These conditions require sedation to be purchased with a prescription.
Detoxification is only complete, because the effort to overcome the addiction must begin with the intention of the addicts themselves. Whatever technique will not work if have either not 100 percent stable.
If the determination was made, the detoxification process carried out by replacing body fluids or rehydration. In this process, water will shed toxins and impurities in the body.
Quoted from Buzzle, Friday (5/21/2010), the process will be effective if accompanied by changes in lifestyle. Some of them are as follows.
Drinking more water
To clean the toxins of alcohol, one must add boo consumption 2-3 liters / day Karen cells in the body needs fluids to function properly. When going through detoxification, adequate fluid will greatly help the immune system. The liquid will also launch the disposal of toxins including the residual alcohol from the body.
Consuming vegetables and fresh fruit
Beet juice (beetroots) berkhasian believed to cleanse the liver, while carrot juice can strengthen the immune system. To support the detoxification process, combine beet juice, carrot and apple. Cranberry juice can also be added, because it can purify the body of toxins impurities.
Consuming herbs and supplements
Several species of plants and herbs or supplements that contain vitamin B can help reduce physical and psychological tensions that arise during the process of alcohol detoxification. Consult with your doctor or consultant herbal supplements that match what each individual condition.
Doing sports
Detoxification process can trigger depression, which can be alleviated by doing yoga or other exercise regularly. Because a lot of potassium which was issued together with the sweat, imbangi to consume more fruits and vegetables. Bananas, melons, tomatoes, citrus fruits and green vegetables contain lots of potassium.
Keep in mind, the depression that arises during the detoxification process can cause a feeling restless and irritable. In severe conditions, can trigger side effects detox tremors (shaking) or hallucinations. These conditions require sedation to be purchased with a prescription.
Slimming, the traditional safer?
Fats, especially when it comes to accumulate in the body is now the enemy of many people. Therefore, all efforts to remove him popular chosen people, both men and women.
Those who want to lose weight but do not bother to exercise and regulate his diet, usually choosing medicine products, herbs, supplements, or slimming drinks.
Most of these products has not been clinically tested. Therefore dr.Johanes Tjandrawinata, Sp.GK, clinical nutritionist from Melinda Hospital Bandung, advised consumers to be more careful in choosing slimming products.
"Herbal or traditional medicines usually have the effect of increasing the frequency of urination and defecation. Hence the weight will quickly come down," he said at a media event education about anti-obesity drug safety in Jakarta, (1 / 12).
The herbs are often used for slimming are usually made from a plant of Dutch identity, yellow or saffron. Community because many are choosing herbal medicine made from natural ingredients that are safe for consumption.
Besides herbs, other products which have a way of working is similar to the herbal slimming green tea beverages. About this drink, dr.Johanes believes virtually all types of tea are able to reduce body fat.
"Research in Japan shows tea contains ECGC, an antioxidant that can increase metabolism and inhibit the formation of fat cells. Therefore, basically all types of tea can reduce body weight, origin consumed without sugar," he said.
Although most people think herbal and traditional medicines have fewer side effects than chemical drugs, but dr.Johanes said in the long term, traditional medicine can also cause side effects.
"Products that how it works out fluid can interfere with kidney and inhibited blood circulation," he said. He therefore suggested that users of medical herbs in advance to know the materials used clearly and regularly to check kidney.
What needs to be understood, according to him, that weight loss efforts is not a short process but the long term. "It can not be instant. Is not obesity is also a result of a long process?," He said. Enterprises should weight loss is holistic, ranging from setting diet, exercise, behavior modification, and medication, if needed.
Those who want to lose weight but do not bother to exercise and regulate his diet, usually choosing medicine products, herbs, supplements, or slimming drinks.
Most of these products has not been clinically tested. Therefore dr.Johanes Tjandrawinata, Sp.GK, clinical nutritionist from Melinda Hospital Bandung, advised consumers to be more careful in choosing slimming products.
"Herbal or traditional medicines usually have the effect of increasing the frequency of urination and defecation. Hence the weight will quickly come down," he said at a media event education about anti-obesity drug safety in Jakarta, (1 / 12).
The herbs are often used for slimming are usually made from a plant of Dutch identity, yellow or saffron. Community because many are choosing herbal medicine made from natural ingredients that are safe for consumption.
Besides herbs, other products which have a way of working is similar to the herbal slimming green tea beverages. About this drink, dr.Johanes believes virtually all types of tea are able to reduce body fat.
"Research in Japan shows tea contains ECGC, an antioxidant that can increase metabolism and inhibit the formation of fat cells. Therefore, basically all types of tea can reduce body weight, origin consumed without sugar," he said.
Although most people think herbal and traditional medicines have fewer side effects than chemical drugs, but dr.Johanes said in the long term, traditional medicine can also cause side effects.
"Products that how it works out fluid can interfere with kidney and inhibited blood circulation," he said. He therefore suggested that users of medical herbs in advance to know the materials used clearly and regularly to check kidney.
What needs to be understood, according to him, that weight loss efforts is not a short process but the long term. "It can not be instant. Is not obesity is also a result of a long process?," He said. Enterprises should weight loss is holistic, ranging from setting diet, exercise, behavior modification, and medication, if needed.
Body Fat and Disease Risk
If your body weight goes up, not just body fat increases, but also the risk of various diseases. That's because the conditions that can make a person old quickly, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and pain, closely related to the presence of excess fat.
In determining the normal weight, you can use body mass index (BMI), which divides weight by height squared. Value exceeding 25 is considered overweight (overweight) and obese if the value exceeds 30. In addition to calculating BMI, you can also measure the fatness of the abdominal circumference. For women, the maximum is 80 cm and 90 cm for men.
In addition to making the body so it is not agile, piles of fat in the body will invite the arrival of the disease. Similar to other body parts, fat tissue also requires oxygen and nutrients from the blood. With the increased need for oxygen and nutrients, then the amount of blood flow throughout the body would have to increase as well. Thus, increasing the risk of high blood pressure.
Excess fat is also associated with increased LDL cholesterol or bad cholesterol and triglycerides. Over time, these blood fat changes had a role in the formation of fatty deposits (plaques) in arteries. This condition is called atherosclerosis which can make your risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
Diabetes type 2 is also closely linked to being overweight. Excess fat will directly influence the body's ability to balance blood sugar.
In addition to cardiovascular disease, according to Dr. John Tjandrawinata, SpGK from Boromeus Hospital, Bandung, there are several types of cancer associated with being overweight. "In women, such as breast cancer and uterine cancer. While in obese men, a greater risk of pancreatic cancer and biliary stones," he said.
What should be known is weight loss no matter how small would be useful. If you are obese, then lower the weight as much as 10 percent of it will give a positive effect on health.
In determining the normal weight, you can use body mass index (BMI), which divides weight by height squared. Value exceeding 25 is considered overweight (overweight) and obese if the value exceeds 30. In addition to calculating BMI, you can also measure the fatness of the abdominal circumference. For women, the maximum is 80 cm and 90 cm for men.
In addition to making the body so it is not agile, piles of fat in the body will invite the arrival of the disease. Similar to other body parts, fat tissue also requires oxygen and nutrients from the blood. With the increased need for oxygen and nutrients, then the amount of blood flow throughout the body would have to increase as well. Thus, increasing the risk of high blood pressure.
Excess fat is also associated with increased LDL cholesterol or bad cholesterol and triglycerides. Over time, these blood fat changes had a role in the formation of fatty deposits (plaques) in arteries. This condition is called atherosclerosis which can make your risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
Diabetes type 2 is also closely linked to being overweight. Excess fat will directly influence the body's ability to balance blood sugar.
In addition to cardiovascular disease, according to Dr. John Tjandrawinata, SpGK from Boromeus Hospital, Bandung, there are several types of cancer associated with being overweight. "In women, such as breast cancer and uterine cancer. While in obese men, a greater risk of pancreatic cancer and biliary stones," he said.
What should be known is weight loss no matter how small would be useful. If you are obese, then lower the weight as much as 10 percent of it will give a positive effect on health.
суббота, 10 октября 2009 г.
Otosclerosis disease and tips to treat
Description
Otosclerosis is the abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear that causes hearing loss. The exact cause of Otosclerosis is not yet known, estimates that there are a component of medical disorders, which descended through the family.
In normal conditions, the sound vibrations received by the eardrum will be delivered to bone loss. Each hearing will deliver a bone vibration to the next bone. The stirrup bone is the smallest bone in the body's vibrations to the cochlea or continue the snail's house.
In Otosclerosis is happening is the lack of vibration that causes hearing loss, the disorder continued to worsen over time. Otosclerosis is the most frequent cause of middle ear hearing loss in people aged adults. These abnormalities worsened gradually, usually beginning in the early to mid-adulthood. This is more common in women than men and usually Otosclerosis affects both ears.
Symptom
Hearing loss, hearing loss is slowly deteriorating, a hearing will function well in a quiet area.
Treatment
No drug has proved effective for the treatment of Otosclerosis. Although hearing aids can be used by most patients, the natural hearing is preferred by the people. Therefore, the operation became the most effective method for improving hearing loss caused by Otosclerosis.
Otosclerosis is the abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear that causes hearing loss. The exact cause of Otosclerosis is not yet known, estimates that there are a component of medical disorders, which descended through the family.
In normal conditions, the sound vibrations received by the eardrum will be delivered to bone loss. Each hearing will deliver a bone vibration to the next bone. The stirrup bone is the smallest bone in the body's vibrations to the cochlea or continue the snail's house.
In Otosclerosis is happening is the lack of vibration that causes hearing loss, the disorder continued to worsen over time. Otosclerosis is the most frequent cause of middle ear hearing loss in people aged adults. These abnormalities worsened gradually, usually beginning in the early to mid-adulthood. This is more common in women than men and usually Otosclerosis affects both ears.
Symptom
Hearing loss, hearing loss is slowly deteriorating, a hearing will function well in a quiet area.
Treatment
No drug has proved effective for the treatment of Otosclerosis. Although hearing aids can be used by most patients, the natural hearing is preferred by the people. Therefore, the operation became the most effective method for improving hearing loss caused by Otosclerosis.
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus disease and tips to treat
Description
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (nph) is increased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain that affects brain function. Normal pressure hydrocephalus (nph) is a form of hydrocephalus, also known as "water on the brain," which means there is too much fluid pressing on the brain. Nph can occur without a known cause, or may be caused by any condition that blocks the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Fluid-filled chambers (ventricles) of the brain expand to fit the increased volume of CSF. They press down on and damage or destroy brain tissue. They were pressing and damaging or destroying brain tissue.
Risk factors include:
- Bleeding from blood vessels or aneurysms in the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage)
- Closed head injury
- Meningitis or similar infections
- Operation of the brain (craniotomy)
Symptom
Symptoms often begin slowly. Early symptoms include:
- Changes in gait, including inability to begin walking (gait apraxia)
- A sudden fall
- Weakness legs
Symptoms increase when there occurs:
- Apathy
- Dementia
- Difficulty paying attention
- Impaired memory
- Less spontaneous behavior
- Do not have mood (flat)
- Disturbance to speak
- Urinary or bowel incontinence
Treatment
The aim of treatment is to improve symptoms. Treatment of choice is surgery to place a tube called a shunt that routes the excess CSF from the ventricles of the brain. Treatment may vary depending on the symptoms and how much to set them free therapy.
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (nph) is increased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain that affects brain function. Normal pressure hydrocephalus (nph) is a form of hydrocephalus, also known as "water on the brain," which means there is too much fluid pressing on the brain. Nph can occur without a known cause, or may be caused by any condition that blocks the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Fluid-filled chambers (ventricles) of the brain expand to fit the increased volume of CSF. They press down on and damage or destroy brain tissue. They were pressing and damaging or destroying brain tissue.
Risk factors include:
- Bleeding from blood vessels or aneurysms in the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage)
- Closed head injury
- Meningitis or similar infections
- Operation of the brain (craniotomy)
Symptom
Symptoms often begin slowly. Early symptoms include:
- Changes in gait, including inability to begin walking (gait apraxia)
- A sudden fall
- Weakness legs
Symptoms increase when there occurs:
- Apathy
- Dementia
- Difficulty paying attention
- Impaired memory
- Less spontaneous behavior
- Do not have mood (flat)
- Disturbance to speak
- Urinary or bowel incontinence
Treatment
The aim of treatment is to improve symptoms. Treatment of choice is surgery to place a tube called a shunt that routes the excess CSF from the ventricles of the brain. Treatment may vary depending on the symptoms and how much to set them free therapy.
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