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Abhishek Agarwal asked:


Stomach aches, cramping, sharp abdominal pain; these are the cause of most visits to see the doctor in children. Depending on the age of the child, it is difficult for either parent or physician to discover the main cause. Sometimes, in the case of an emergency, the pain requires attention as soon as possible. The abdominal pain in children could result from foods, poisons, viruses or bee stings and insect bites.

1. Abdominal Pain from Infections

Infections most often occur, do to contact of virus’ or bacterial substances. These infections can cause abdominal pain through stomach flu or Gastroenteritis. The later being the inflammation and irritation of the intestines and bowel track. When traveling, with or without children, special care must be taken because the foods and drinks may become contaminated; this will possibly lead to abdominal pain or diarrhea.

Most abdominal pain caused by viral infections can be warded off quickly; however, if the abdominal pain is bacterial, medication may be in demand. Occasionally, in both cases, if children experience vomiting and diarrhea, the recovery time may be quicker than those who don’t. If diarrhea comes into play, the distribution of fluids is essential so the child avoids dehydration.

2. What to look for when food poisoning is the factor of abdominal pain.

There is a number of abdominal pains related to or caused by food; gas production, poisoning, extreme foor ingestion or allergies. Out of these, food poisoning is usually temporary and connected to the discomfort of bloating. Symptoms to look for are vomiting, nausea, fever, chills, stomach cramps and diarrhea; these sighns of food poisoning will appear up to two days after eating the contaminated food.

The nervous system can be affected depending on how severe the case is. Outbreaks are known to occur when several jpeople come down with the same symptoms after eating the same contaminated food. More than two hundred diseases are found to be connected to food. Either toxic or infective agents can cause food to become poisoned. Parasites, bacteria, and viruses are classified as infective agents. Uncooked food, poisonous mushrooms and exotic food would be classified as toxic agents. Yet another way food becomes contaminated would be through unclean workers preparing the food.

Food allergies will cause abdominal pain as well as vomiting, nausea and skin rash or diarrhea. Most allergic reactions are called hypersensitivity to certain foods; whereas most circumstances they are harmless, others can be very life threatening and are referred to as anaphylactic shock or anaphylaxis.

Other poisons that can attribute to abdominal pain would include insect bites, such as the Black Widow Spider. Even an overdose of medicines and consuming not-food items will cause stomach cramping. Each of these will contribute to abdominal pain, nausea, tremor and vomiting. Sever cases will include dizziness, respiratory problems, chest pain, also heart rate and blood pressure may increase.

Diabetes will also cause abdominal pain in children. Appendicitis is also a rare but likely cause of abdominal pain. This is caused from a blockage and inflammation of tissues. Symptoms of appendicitis start as a small pain near the belly button. The pain will shift slowly to the right side of the lower abdominal within twenty four hours. Other symptoms involve vomiting, nausea, fever, and loss of appetite.

3. What to look for

Young children curl up, cry, and position their hands around the cause of distress. Even though some children don’t wish to talk during their time of discomfort, it is important for the parent to get them to explain what they are feeling, the best they can. The parent should monitor the signs and area of pain, as well as, how long it lasts. This will allow the parent to get a good handle on the situation before contacting the pediatric doctor. It is important to try to get the child to relax until help can be obtained.

4. Small steps to take

One can relieve abdominal pain caused from gas by lying with the child’s face in a downward direction. If vomiting and diarrhea are the course of abdominal pain; it is essential to provide fluids constantly and solid foods only if the child feels he or she can handle it.

Dr.Arjun.Bojwani asked:


India offers cutting edge Plastic Surgery for everything from Face-lift to Neck contouring. Indian Health care industry is undergoing phenomenal expansion. The combination of high quality services and low cost facilities is attracting thousands of international patients every year. This is hardly surprising considering the cost of cosmetic surgeries in India is 5 to 6 times lower than anywhere else in the world. When compared to other popular countries; India has the advantage of hospital facilities, experienced doctors and cost. Compared to Thailand, India on average is 50% cheaper and when compared to South Africa a sixth the cost.

WHAT IS PLASTIC SURGERY?

Plastic surgery is a specialized branch of surgery that deals with correction of all visible defects and deformities of any body part. Such deformities may be present since birth or acquired following injuries or after various surgical procedures. These defects commonly involve the skin, soft tissues, muscles or underlying skeleton. Plastic surgery is also done to improve the looks or aesthetics of normal body parts such as face, nose, eyes, cheeks, lips, chin, breasts, the shape and contours of abdomen, waist, hips, legs etc. Thus, plastic surgery has a very wide domain.

WHO REQUIRES PLASTIC SURGERY?

Any person of any age irrespective of cast, creed and socioeconomic status suffering from any of the following may be the candidate for plastic surgery:

1. BIRTH OR CONGENITAL DEFECTS

Abnormal shape of the head or skull, clefts of the lips, palate or the face. Defects or abnormal shape of the eyes, nose, ears, jawbones etc. Defects of the limbs, fused fingers, extra fingers, large sized fingers and toes. Defects of the ******** such as hypospadias i.e. abnormal shape of the ***** with abnormal urinary opening, absence of vagina, inter *** etc. Large black hairy nevus or moles, haemangiomas and vascular lesions. Foetal defect correction in utero i.e. before birth endoscopic correction of some defects inside the mother’s womb.

2. ACCIDENTS & INJURIES

Several roadside and automobile accident injuries involving face, eyelids, nose, ears etc. All cases with fractures of orbital, cheek nose and jawbones. Injuries of the limbs associated with extensive skin loss or degloving injuries. All types of hand and finger injuries especially industrial crush injuries. Cut tendons and nerves, total or partial amputations of the limbs, hands or fingers also can be corrected by plastic surgery.

3. BURN INJURIES

Acute burns due to flames, chemicals and acids, hot water or fluids, electric flash. Post burn contractures, thick hypertrophic scars causing deformities of several body parts.

4. POST SURGERY DEFECTS

Following extensive removal of various parts or areas involved in malignant or cancerous growths such as breasts, jaws, lips, mandible etc.

5. SKIN DEFECTS

Treatment of vitiligo or leucoderma (white) patches, removal of tattoo marks, split ear lobules.

6.COSMETIC OR AESTHETIC SURGERY

For the removal of ****** wrinkles, forehead wrinkles, heaviness around eyelids, baggy eyelids, crow’s feet wrinkles, peri oral wrinkles, jowls, and double chin. Lifting up of the eyebrows, nose job or changing the shape of the nose, cheek and chin alterations all can be done by plastic surgery. Thinning or augmenting lips, creation of dimples, reshaping ears, ****** reduction or enhancement, ****** lifting can be done by plastic surgery. Reshaping arms and legs, body contouring surgery for loose hanging belly, waist, hips, buttocks and thighs can be done by plastic surgery. Removal of pregnancy stretch marks, laser assisted ****** rejuvenation and hair transplant are all procedures that come under plastic surgery.

Benefits of Plastic Surgery:

The great thing about plastic surgery is that the benefits can be both physical and emotional, both external and internal. The physical and external benefits of plastic surgery can be multi-faceted. The first thing that many people notice after plastic surgery is that their bodies seem more proportional or balanced. Whether a person opts to have surgery on their face, hips, ******* or thighs the aim is to sculpt the body in a way that looks natural. The result often allows people to look more like they feel like they should look. This may sound strange, but often a nose that is too large for a particular person’s face or a bust that is too large or too small can blur all of this person’s other features making them seem disproportionate. Surgeons aim to correct this by taking each individual’s body into consideration before deciding on a desired result.

The physical result of plastic surgery often produces a healthier look and often people who undergo surgery see this healthy look permeate their entire lifestyle. People who have surgeries like liposuction and ****** reduction usually feel that their new bodies allow them to participate in physical activities that they wouldn’t have considered before surgery. Plastic surgery can open new doors to people who had previously lived their lives scared to take on activities like swimming or aerobics because of the lack of clothing involved and the way that they felt that they would be looked at by other people.

Blending in is sometimes quite important to people who decide to have plastic surgery, especially when they have grown up teased because of their features. Surgery often allows these people to finally feel like they fit in with people around them instead of sticking out because of the shape of their body or because of their ****** features.

Whether a person chooses to undergo plastic surgery to improve their lifestyle or to improve their look there will always be emotional benefits when a person is finally able to feel comfortable in their body. Many people find that they are more outgoing, personable and confident when they become accustomed to their transformation and this heightened sense of self-esteem can be a benefit that lasts a lifetime.

Risks of Plastic Surgery:

Although complications from plastic surgery are quite rare nowadays each person who is considering having this type of surgery done should make themselves aware of the possible risks of plastic surgery. Plastic surgery complications can range from scarring to fatalities and the effects of surgery can sometimes be traumatizing to patients both physically and psychologically. Even though complications are uncommon it is important to keep plastic surgery dangers in mind. The risks of plastic surgery will differ depending on the individual and the procedure they opt for. Scarring is one of the most common risks that people considering plastic surgery should be aware of. Most surgeons will try to hide incision lines in places where they aren’t noticeable, like under the crease of the ****** in ****** augmentation plastic surgery and in the hairline in ****** plastic surgery, but most surgeries will still result in permanent scarring.

Cost of Plastic Surgery

No, plastic surgery is not very costly. The expenses involved for any procedure depends upon the institution, the infrastructure required, material used, and nature of the procedure, anesthesia and the operating surgeon. As compared to most other superspecialities, a routine plastic surgery procedure requires minimal instrumentation and infrastructure but high degree of innovative surgical skill.

Plastic Surgery in India:

If you need any medical treatments (from Plastic to heart surgery) the cost of these in Inida is far cheaper than in the US or Europe.So, you can have treatments done in Inida , get world class treatments, get a free holiday and have cash left over! India offers what you call a language advantage – a patient would surely prefer a country where English is widely spoken. Also, it is believed that the facilities in India are more suited for International patients. Many highly qualified doctors have had some form of training from abroad, especially USA and UK. Indian surgeons and doctors are known for their skill and research throughout the world. Most patients from countries like USA and UK travel to developing countries such as India for treatment because India offers some of te cheapest pricing options of treatment, offers a good holiday, there are no waiting lists or queues to stand in, the doctors are comparable to anyone in the world and finally, language does not pose a problem as most people speak English.

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Jonathan Blood-smyth asked:


The diagnosis of lumbar back pain is difficult and uncertain due to the various conditions which can present with this problem. Effective back pain management depends on identifying what kind of back pain problem is present, and many people have suggested that there are many back pain subtypes which need to be identified before treatment can be well targeted. The variations in diagnoses for low back pain and related symptoms include: postural pain; trigger point pains; nerve root compression; neuropathic pain; facet joint pain; disc related pain and lumbar stenosis.

The spinal facet joints, intervertebral discs, muscles and ligaments are all potential sources of mechanical back pain, a pain derived from the damaged or injured tissues and transmitted by the nervous system. When the nervous system is damaged or injured it can start generating pain itself, leading to the production of what is termed neuropathic pain. Typical diagnoses of this kind of pain are post-shingles pain, phantom pain, nerve root damage pain and diabetic neuropathy pain. Patients suffer badly with this kind of unpleasant pain and it is difficult to treat.

A recent study performed by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, UK, has investigated this difficulty. They recognised that the assessment by taking a score of pain intensity does not reflect the reality of the complex nature of pain processes by which pain is generated. They set out to design an assessment which would take these complexities into account, allowing the clearer identification of the diagnosis and thereby a potentially more accurate treatment. They developed a standardised tool to use in the assessment of chronic pain with the aim of delineating differing pain subtypes.

130 people with peripheral neuropathic pain and 57 people with mechanical low back pain were surveyed and given a standardised assessment. An interview with 16 questions was then applied followed by a specific series of twenty-three physical tests. A list of words applicable to pain descriptions was provided and patients were asked to indicate which ones most accurately described their pain. In chronic pain patients often have an alteration in the ability to feel touch, vibratory and pin ***** stimuli so the ability to discriminate these sensibilities is tested.

In neuropathic pain patients it was possible to identify six sub-groups and in non neuropathic patients two further subgroups were noted. Researchers were also able to distinguish the 6 questions and 10 physical tests which were best suited to making the most accurate discrimination between the pain subtypes. Testing this tool on one hundred and thirty seven further patients allowed the researchers to see it worked effectively and that patient acceptability was good. A particular group of neuropathic pain subtypes could be elucidated by a relatively low number of signs and symptoms which were not related to the presenting causative conditions.

The recording of the symptoms was less sensitive in distinguishing the neuropathic nature of the pains than the physical examination. The pain quality was less important than often noted and the pinprick testing more helpful. The researchers tried to link the pain subtypes with specific underlying biological mechanisms, with spontaneous pain of a burning nature linked to spontaneous discharges in heat sensitive pain nerves and pain from brushing related to increased sensitivity of cells in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord.

The physical examination was more sensitive in delineating neuropathic diagnoses of pains than the recording of the types and nature of symptoms.  The qualities of the pain were less helpful and the testing of pinprick more helpful. The researchers attempted to connect the underlying neural mechanisms with the pain subtypes. The heat sensitive pain nerves were linked to burning pains of a spontaneous type and heightened sensitivity of the spinal cord dorsal horn cells was linked to increased pain from brushing over the skin.

Bob Hughes asked:


Asthma attacks are very common in the US. 30,000 people go through this potentially serious and many times scary event every day. And about four hundred people die every year from asthma.

So what causes an asthma attack or even what is asthma? The airways between your mouth/nose and lungs are overly sensitive to one or more things when you have asthma. These things are called your asthma triggers and can be anything such as dust mites, molds, pollen, smoke, certain foods, weather, weather changes, stress etc. Coming into contact with any of these triggers causes bad things to happen to your airways.

This is the first step toward having an asthma attack. Here are the 3 bad things that can happen:

1. Your airways have linings on the inside which become swollen and very irritable. This leaves less room for air to get back and forth to your lungs when you breathe. It also causes you to cough.

2. The muscles around the outsides of your airways start to get real tight. They try to squeeze your airways shut. This makes your airways smaller, which means that there is even less room for air to get through to your lungs.

3. The insides of your airways start to fill with what I call gunk or what others might call mucus or phlegm. This starts to plug up your already small airways which makes it even harder to breathe. Every time you cough, some of this gunk comes out.

Every asthma attack you have can be different. So sometimes those 3 bad things can be very mild and other times they can be very severe. They might also happen very slowly one time and very quickly another time. How long those things last can also be different every time. They might stop when you are no longer exposed to your triggers or they might last several days.

Those 3 things are all happening to your airways or breathing tubes. Once they start to get bad enough, then you will start to have what are called your typical asthma symptoms. These are the things that we associate with having an asthma attack and they are listed below:

1. Coughing – with your now irritated and sensitive airways, you will be coughing quite a bit. And there will be gunk coming up when you do.

2. Wheezing – this is sort of a whistling sound, usually when you breathe out. This is from your airways being much smaller than normal.

3. Tightness in the chest – this can sometimes be painful also. It is from the muscles around your airways getting so tight.

4. Shortness of breath – you just can’t take a normal breath while those 3 things are happening.

When those 3 things happening to your airways are bad, then these asthma symptoms will also get bad. It is not unusual for them to get so bad that you can’t breathe. The medications in your emergency asthma inhaler try to reduce your symptoms so that you can breathe normally again.

Asthma symptoms are pretty much the same for all asthma types except for cough variant asthma. With this type of asthma, your only symptom will be a very bad cough. And this cough will be a dry cough with none of the gunk being present. It can also be a very loud cough that is sometimes referred to as a barking cough. And the worst thing is that this cough can sometimes last for weeks. Because there are no other asthma symptoms present, this type of asthma often goes undiagnosed.

Knowing what is happening during an asthma attack should help you to keep from panicking. Getting stressed out can make your symptoms even worse. It is important to do what you can to help someone who is having an attack to try and stay as relaxed as possible.

If you notice that your asthma inhaler isn’t helping you breathe and your other symptoms aren’t getting any better either, then you might be having an acute asthma attack. If that happens, then it is very important that you seek immediate medical attention. Don’t wait and hope that it will get better. An acute asthma attack can be a life and death situation.

Western Australian Plastic Surgery Centre asked:


Women of all ages can be emotionally unsatisfied and in discomfort when their ******* are not equal to their personal ideal. ****** shape and size is an important aspect of any woman’s appearance and when unsatisfied, it can be the cause of low self-confidence and increased concerns about physical attractiveness. ****** surgery can improve the figure and can increase confidence in social and business settings. Whether a woman wants to enhance their breasts, reshape or reduce their size, there are a number of ****** surgery options that will suit any women’s needs.

Breast reduction surgery is a cosmetic procedure that provides a solution for many women who have large and shapeless *******. It is a surgical ****** reduction procedure that removes excess ****** tissue, recontours the ******* and repositions the nipples, for effective results. Many women who have large ****** suffer from shoulder pain, lower neck or back pain and have difficulty exercising. A ****** reduction procedure minimizes these problems, enhances the posture, and helps improve your overall appearance and self-esteem. A ****** reduction surgeon will work with the patient on their specific situation to provide them with an appropriate solution to oversized *******.

A popular cosmetic ****** surgery for women is a ****** augmentation procedure. ****** implants are frequently requested by women who either never developed what they considered enough ****** or women who after pregnancy found their ******* disappeared. ****** implant surgery enhances the overall appearance of the figure by highlighting ****** size and providing a more shapely body contour. Because silicone ****** implants vary in shape and size a ****** augmentation surgeon can provide custom shaping that suits the patients figure. ****** lift surgery is also a viable option if ****** have sagged and lost shape due to ageing.  When considering undergoing ****** surgery, whether ****** implant surgery, ****** reduction surgery or a ****** lift it is worth talking to an expert for an appropriate ****** treatment plan.

Mark Walters asked:


We all know how an asthma attack looks like. But there are only a few people who know what causes it. There are many different things that can cause an asthma attack. Dogs, cats, and even pet birds can sometimes cause the attacks. Well known aggravators include cigarette smoke, dust, cold air, physical exercises – even laughing. Some asthma attacks are worse when people become very emotional (positive and negative alike). Virus infections of breathing passageways are also enemies of those suffering from asthma.

Now, who would expect this? Sometimes asthma is triggered because of treatments used to cure infections. That includes something as ordinary as aspirin and other acetylosalicil acid-based medications.

On the other hand, infections during the childhood years can be beneficial – the child’s body organism is better fitted to fight the allergies and, since most causes of asthma are connected with some form of allergy, the infection can also have its protective effect.

Asthma attack – what causes it: the causes and the triggers

As mentioned above, an asthma attack is usually the result of some form of allergy. It doesn’t matter what causes it – the result is the same. Without allergy reactions or airways’ inflammation there can be no asthma attack.

After learning about allergies you may ask: “What about laughter, physical exercises or tobacco smoke? They all can induce an asthma attack”.

Yes, the problem is to see the difference between what “induces” an asthma attack and what “causes” it (usually it’s an allergy). The “causes” are very general and you can’t do a thing about them. But fortunately you can try to avoid anything that might trigger an asthma attack. It doesn’t matter what causes it in general – if you can avoid triggers, you can avoid most of the attacks.

Asthma attack – what causes it: know your enemy

The triggers can vary greatly depending upon your general health. As we said, most allergens can trigger an asthma attack: cats’ or dogs’ fur, cold infections, air (this includes temperature, smoke and other similar things). Your doctor should carefully examine the triggers to prepare the proper treatment. For you it is important to remember what your asthma attack triggers are and avoid instant exposure to them if possible. The old saying: “Know your enemy” is extremely useful here. You have to know what causes your asthma. It is necessary if you want to live an active and happy life.

Preventative drugs can reduce the probability of an asthma attack, but, to be honest, it will never disappear. However, if you know what causes it, you can find your own methods of avoiding contact with the triggers. That includes exposure to cold air, the control emotions, how to properly air condition in your home, car or work. Most triggers can be neutralized if you have prepared for them properly.

As always… If you have any doubts, ask your doctor.

Kate Loving Shenk asked:


I hung out with my old dog Mukunda, today, as I do every day.

I took him to my friend Ellen’s house and we exchanged the Mechano treatment, only after we tossed a few rounds of ball and marveled at how well Muki ignored Aslom, the cat.

We complimented him on his good manners. I took him for several leisurely walks around Ellen’s large city yard and we admired the spring crocus, and snow drops between dark green chive.

During our treatments, Mukunda laid dutifully on the floor, looking our way occasionally with a laughing pant.

He ate all of Aslom’s cat food. He had the run of that big old house and the yard, but he only wanted to be with us.

Later, I took him to the Vets. Muki has a tumor on the left side of his body which has doubled in size since December.

Frank, our Vet, had a look of concern on his face as he examined and palpated and probed. He thought that Muki looked awfully fat but in reality, had only gained 4 pounds since the last visit.

Was it all the cat food he ate earlier?

Was it all the late night winter snacking?

Frank wondered, Could it be ascites?

Ascites is an ominous sign. The mere mentioned raised my pulse rate.

Ascites is when the abdomen fills with fluid accompanied by a cancer that has metastized.

But Muki didn’t have a heart murmur, a good thing.

Before Frank would do the surgery, he did a chest xray and some blood work to determine the health–or illness–of my old dog.

Holding him down on the xray table was a challenge, because he kept nipping the technician. Drawing blood was no picnic either. He snarled a few times, but I whispered in his ear how much I love him.

Naturally he calmed down because above all else, Muke loves the word “love.”

Muke and I were ushered to the waiting room to wait for results when our Great White Purinese neighbor, Baxtor, came in for an appointment with his mistress to assess his allergies.

Muki and Baxtor immediately recognized each other and did a dance around the other.

Muki journeys to see Baxter every morning and evening as a sacred ritual to begin and end the day.

So as I waited for the test results, inwardly knowing I must face any bad news that Frank might have, but also knowing that Mukunda is alert, loves to eat, loves to sprint to the edge of the property several times a day, (while at the same time, bothered by the fast growing tumor), so I did not have an ominous feeling about what news Frank might have about the test results.

As much as I love my Mukunda, and as much as I don’t want him to die, I know the time will one day come when he will die.

And I will join him the moment I draw my last breath.

Frank came out and said, You have to see this xray!! It is gorgeous!!

And, indeed it was: clear lungs, strong heart, succinct borders around the liver and abdomen. Wow!! All those Mechano treatments I give him are paying off!! as well as meals made from scratch, sprinkled with brewers yeast and dried stinging nettle that grows prolifically along the mighty Conestoga River bank that spans the front of our property.

And Muke regularly meditates with the humans in the house.

He knows what “meditate” means.

Then later, the blood work result revealed no elevation of white cells, perfect liver enzymes, platelets excellent, Calcium within normal range, and an above average hemoglobin level.

Frank, I said, There’s one more very important consideration. Mukunda and I have never been apart. I take him on every vacation, I’ve never boarded him, and I work nights so he is always with another human being.

He needs to know that I will not desert him during his operation.

May I stay with him while he undergoes surgery?

Without hesitation, Frank said, Of course, Kate. He is your baby.

And I secretly wondered, How will I detach from my lovely beast?

Strict Spiritual practice is in order to prepare for this event.

To Be Continued…..

Groshan Fabiola asked:


To treat a case of acute bronchitis, one must take some steps in reducing the bronchitis symptoms. This is not a difficult task, especially if you are a healthy person, your only problem being bronchitis. Antibiotics are not one of the medication that work in case of bronchitis. Furthermore, if there is already a problem with your lungs, or with your heart, the bronchitis treatment will be a little more agressive.

There are two types of bronchitis that one can have: acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis. The acute bronchitis case is more easy to treat. Most of all the acute bronchitis cases go away in about two to three weeks. There is no special treatment necessary in cases of acute bronchitis, in almost all cases of bronchitis home treatment being the only one that is needed. This home treatment against bronchitis includes:

- realiving the cough, which is the trade mark for bronchitis; this is done by drinking a lot of fluids, taking cough drops and staying away from any irritants that may irritate your lungs even more if you have acute bronchitis; a person can also use in cases of bronchitis cough suppressants; these may help you from coughing; another way to go is using expectorants in cases of bronchitis, because these make coughing much easier and also bring up the mucus that is create when having bronchitis;

- if you have a case of acute bronchitis, the best thing to do is avoid alcohol and caffeine; these products may case the loose of fluid in your body;

- if you are a smoke and also suffer from bronchitis, the best thing to do is cut back on the daily number of cigarettes or even stop smoking, if possible;

- because acute bronchitis is an infection, there is a lot of energy used by your body to fight against bronchitis; so in this period you should get a lot of rest and give your body a chance to recuperate and develop the necessary strength to fight bronchitis;

- to fight against fever and the body aches that you might have when suffering from acute bronchitis, you should take aspirin or ibuprofen; however, be careful not to give aspirin to any bronchitis patient that is under twenty years old;

These are some of the things that need to be made at home in order to heal from bronchitis. However, if your doctor considers that in your bronchitis case, there is the need for medication, these may often include the following:

- beta agonists, which can dialate your airways, thus realiving the bronchitis symptom, coughing; but the bad thing about this bronchitis medication is that it may have some side effects, which include tremor or shaking;

- antibiotics are only used in cases of bronchitis where there is the risk of complications;

For more resources about bronchitis or especially about chronic bronchitis please visit http://www.bronchitis-guide.com/chronic-bronchitis.htm

Western Australian Plastic Surgery Centre asked:


Natural posture is inevitably influenced by the distribution of weight across the body and so where large, heavy ******* are concerned, an imbalance in weight in the upper region can result in the development of back and neck pain. Often the individual suffering from the discomfort of large ******* can be limited in their ability to perform normal functions such as physical sporting activities and find themselves feeling increasingly self conscious and inhibited by their shape.

Breast reduction surgery, known as reduction mammaplasty, is the effective procedure of reducing ******* which are causing pain and discomfort to the individual under the expert guidance and handling of your ****** reduction surgeon.

Under general anaesthesia, the ****** reduction procedure involves the removal of excess ****** tissue and the recontouring and repositioning of the ******* in order to leave you with the ******* you want to feel happy and confident in both their shape, size and appearance and ultimately provide you with the increased comfort you need in order to engage in normal activities.

After surgery has taken place it is important that post operative care is dealt with in a careful and sensitive way in order to minimise complications and as such, hospitalisation normal occurs for around four days depending on the individual case. The appearance of ****** reduction scars can be an inevitable result of ****** reduction surgery and the level of scarring can vary from individual to individual, however, the vast majority of women feel that the ultimate goal in relieving the pain, discomfort and displeasure of large ******* involves little is overwhelmingly successful.

Low Jeremy asked:


Before taking in any medication or undergoing any treatment to bring relief to your aching head, make sure that you know first what are the different types of headache and possible causes of the common illness.

HOW ARE HEADACHES CATEGORIZED

Studies show that 90 percent of all types of headaches are classified as tension and muscle contraction. However, there most experts would agree that headache could be further classified into two broad categories: the primary and the secondary.

Primary headache includes migraine, cluster, and tension headache. Migraine headache are usually characterized by throbbing pain on one side of the head, queasiness, over sensitivity to light and sound especially to bright lights and loud noises. Statistics say that 18 to 28 million Americans suffer from migraines and majority of which is women.

Aside from throbbing or pulsing pain, migraine is also characterized by visual disturbances, numbness of the face, nausea, and heavy vomiting. Usually triggered by food, stress, heat or cold temperature, strong smells, emotions, fatigue, or hormonal fluctuations, experts say that people who are anxious and depressed are more prone to migraine.

Tension headache, on the other hand, is considered as the common type of headache people suffer from. Characterized by a tight band of pressure around a person’s head, heavy throbbing of temples, light and sound sensitivity, vomiting, general muscle aches, difficulty in falling asleep and staying asleep, chronic fatigue, irritability and disturbed concentration, tension headache is said is traced from physical or emotional stress.

Major lifestyle adjustments like having a regular physical activity or exercise, proper and balanced diet, proper stress management and maintaining good posture can help a person a lot to avoid tension headache.

If tension headache is the most common type of headache, cluster headache is the least common of all types. Greatly affecting men instead of women, cluster headaches are characterized by severe pain usually centered in one eye that leads to swelling and watering of the affected area and severe and unbearable pain in the head.

Triggered by alcohol and cigarettes, experts say that there is no concrete cause of this type yet. Treatment may include taking in medications similar to those used for migraine like sumatriptan, triptans, and the like.

The other classification of headache is called secondary headaches. Usually triggered by an underlying or existing disorder like infection, injury, or tumor, secondary headaches are known to be results major illnesses.

Secondary headaches are also considered as side effects of various disorders like a recent head injury, meningitis, sinus infection, brain tumor, eye diseases, spinal injury, arthritis, and the inflammation of the arteries or temporal arteritis.

In order to treat any type of headache, experts advise that you must know the possible causes first. Studies show that all types of headaches are usually chemical, emotional, or structural related problems.

1. Dental problems. One of the most common reasons of headaches is dental problem. Findings prove that if the teeth of a person’s upper and lower jaw fail to meet properly, this can result to muscle tension that leads to headache.

Another dental-related cause of headache is the grinding or clenching of the teeth at night or bruxism. Because of the strain caused by heavy chewing or grinding, certain bones and muscles in the jaw are greatly stimulated that triggers headache.

What you can do is to increase your calcium and magnesium intake or use a plastic mouthpiece to reduce clenching and grinding. Aside from bruxism, another headache-related dental problem is known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD) cycle of pain, muscle spasms, and joint imbalance that involves the jaw and the skull and results to interruption of bones, cartilage and muscle activity. You can ask your dentist to evaluate this situation and recommend treatment options to solve the problem.

2. Chemical sensitivities. Chemicals found in different gadgets such as computers are one of the major triggers of headaches such as migraine.

Caffeine that is usually found in sodas, coffee, tea, chocolate, and some over the counter painkillers can also cause headaches. Try to eliminate all the sources of caffeine from your diet.

3. Magnesium deficiency. If a person suffers from magnesium deficiency, he/she may likely suffer from headaches compared to those who are not.

In order to maintain enough magnesium supply, avoid too much mental stress, drinking lots of coffee, eating sugary foods, a high sodium, carbohydrate and calcium diet, alcohol intake, drinking sodas, cigarette smoking, diuretics, and taking in drugs of all types.

4. Infections and bacterial disease. Infections in the different areas of the body such as the nose, throat, and ear can cause major headache.

Characterized by fever, nausea, muscle aches, chills, and diarrhea, Bacterial disease such as ehrlichiosis can be a major cause of headache. Make sure that you visit your physician to get proper treatment.

5. Muscle tension caused by stress and anxiety. Tensioned muscles usually cause headaches. What you can do is to veer away from things that can cause you stress and anxiety in order to avoid recurrent muscle tension.

6. Musculoskeletal system problems. Misalignments of a person’s spine and neck can greatly affect his/her poor posture and muscle tension that lead to headache. Try chiropractic, osteopathy, and physiotherapy treatments to solve this problem.

7. Eye problems. Various eye problems greatly contribute to headache. Visit your optometrist or ophthalmologist is your eyes need glasses or contact lenses already.

8. Lack of sleep and bad sleeping habits. Without enough sleep, your body is always tired. Muscle tension can build up which leads to headaches. Try to get enough hours of sleep and make sure that you eliminate bad sleeping habits such as using too many pillow or pulling a blanket over your to avoid having a headache.

9. Menstruation. Fluctuations of female’s hormone levels can also cause a great deal of headache. You can ask your doctor for helpful vitamins and supplements to solve this cause.

10. Neurological problems. Although it is a rare cause of headache, ask neurologists to examine you for possible brain tumors.

By conducting a series of tests such as CT or MRI, you can trace the possible cause of your recurrent headache. Other causes include migraine, sinusitis, fevers, glaucoma, and neuralgia. Other serious causes of headache may include meningitis, sub-arachnoid haemorrhage, stroke, blood pressure, brain tumor, and temporal arteritis.