Prevention And Treatment Of Mumps

Prevention And Treatment Of Mumps

Mumps / mumps known in medical terms as epidemic parotitis or too Mumps . An infectious disease that often occurs in children and adolescents between the ages of five to fifteen years, but rarely occurs in infants. Most people infected by mumps only once in their lifetime, but the possibility still exists, which is about 10 percent. Mumps is caused by the mumps virus that attacks the saliva glands-glands in the mouth, especially attacking the parotid glands located on each side of the face below and in front of the ear. The incubation period is about two weeks. This means that when a person is healthy infected (contact) with mumps patients, new in two weeks later the disease appeared / happened. 

Mumps transmission often occurs as droplets / splashes of fluid from the mouth, nose and throat when they are plagued with mumps have a cough or sneeze, and then subsequently inhaled by others. Symptoms Mumps usually feels pain when chewing and swallowing, and pain will be intensified when The man swallowed acid, such as vinegar and lemon juice. Also appearing swelling with pain on the sides of the face and under the ear. Glands under the chin may also be enlarged and swollen, and often fever. Swelling will last for two to three days and then subsided. Patients also may experience headache, dry mouth and fatigue are great. Complications of Mumps Mumps is a disease that basically lightly when it occurs in children. But can be dangerous if they occur in adolescents. If there is a child who was a teenager, may also experience swelling of the testicles. The swelling will be sore and may cause infertility when they were grown. More serious complications occur when mumps also attacks the brain and nervous system, causing meningitis and brain tissue. Mumps Treatment of children who contracted mumps usually be cured by itself. Administration of drugs intended to reduce complaints (symptomatic) as to relieve pain and reduce fever. The important thing is rest. Mumps patient should rest completely for a few days until the body temperature (fever) become normal again.

Hot or cold compresses on the affected part of the body will help ease the pain. Always use a good mouthwash to clean the mucous membranes of the mouth. The patient also had a lot to drink, and more from other soft food, because food is less need to chew the soft tip can prevent pain. contracted mumps When a teenager, she should be given gamma globulin as much as 20 cc to protect himself from inflammation of the testicles. Hydrocortison useful also a great help to reduce inflammation. Prevention Mumps In addition to avoiding close contact with people with mumps, the disease can be prevented by immunization / vaccination MMR (Mumps, Measles, Rubella) at the age of 12 months and 4 years. Mumps vaccination should also be given to men who have never experienced it as a child. There are good people with mumps be isolated for 9 days since the advent of the swelling to reduce the risk of transmission to others.

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Gingivitis, Inflammation Of The Gums

Gingivitis, Inflammation Of The Gums

Inflammation of the gums, called gingivitis can result from vitamin deficiencies, allergic reactions, diabetes, pregnancy, certain medications, and even leukemia . Gingivitis can also be early signs of a more serious disorder. In this situation, the gums will be swollen and flushed, when pressed, the blood will easily out although usually not painful. Gingivitis may also be due to a lower body resistance that makes the gums more susceptible to local inflammation (local). At mild gingivitis circumstances, there may be inflammation of the gum tissue in the form of bright red ribbon around the neck of the gums. Little gums hurt / blister there will be bleeding. If people with gingivitis are also suffering from diabetes , inflammation will intensify. People with diabetes will be easily exposed to secondary infections in the organs of the body, including the gums. During pregnancy (containing) may also occur mild inflammation of the gums, but the inflammation is likely to recover when the baby is born.

The patients with leukemia will also experience pain and swelling of the gums caused by a variety of bacteria in the mouth. These germs invade the gums and other tissues around the gums, until finally the whole mouth become inflamed and glands, enlarged lymph in the neck. sufferers scorbutus (vitamin C deficiency) will also experience inflammation of the gums that can also bleed easily, if no immediate treatment, the teeth will become loose and eventually loose / fall. Also in patients with pellagra (niacin deficiency) gums will bleed easily and are prone to attack Vincent germs that cause inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth or tonsils. Lips will be red and cracked, the mouth is hot, while the slippery tongue and bright red. Gingivitis Treatment Patients who suffer from inflammation of the gums should consult her doctor, in order to ascertain whether there is a more serious illness or not. Teeth and gums should be treated well and use mouthwash recommended if necessary. If inflammation of the gums caused by drug reactions (allergies), diabetes or chronic infections in the mouth then the patient should be treated. Patients should also consume vitamin C and vitamin B complex, of course with the right dosage as prescribed by your doctor.

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Causes, Symptoms And Treatment Of Kidney Failure

Causes, Symptoms And Treatment Of Kidney Failure

Kidney is one of the vital organs of the body that filter out and dispose of substances the body metabolism. The kidneys also serves to maintain the balance of fluids and electrolytes in the blood. Lack of fluids or blood for some reason the body will cause a person to experience acute renal failure. acute renal failure occurs because the body lacks fluids or blood, not because of lack of drinking. Lack of fluids and blood can be caused by a lot of bleeding, such as childbirth, kidneys so damaged or can also occur in people who have severe diarrhea (not helped). 

Renal failure is a condition in which the kidneys are not able to function properly. Renal failure itself is divided into two, namely acute renal failure and chronic renal failure . Chronic renal failure occurs slowly, eventually become heavy and can not be cured. Acute renal failure occurs while the sudden and heavy, but it is still curable. In acute renal failure, renal impairment would occur suddenly within a few days or a few weeks. This is usually indicated by the results of renal function tests and levels of urea nitrogen in the blood increases. Whereas in chronic renal failure, decreased renal function occurs slowly. Usually the process of decline in kidney function continues for months or years, until finally the kidneys can not function at all. Apart from the bleeding and severe diarrhea, other causes of acute renal failure can also be derived from the consumption of drugs that can affects the kidneys. Drugs that can affect the kidneys called drugs nephrotoxic , which is the most anti-pain medications, such as drugs and drug headache bone pain. So when taking this medication too often can lead to a person experiencing acute renal failure. What happens to patients with kidney failure? Here are some of the symptoms of acute and chronic renal failure : acute renal failure symptoms

• Excessive thirst.
• Dizziness when changing body position (orthostatic), is due to drop in blood pressure
• Rapid pulse (> 100x/menit).
• Dry lips.
• Reduced sweat production.
• Waist pain.
• Pain in the lower abdominal area

Above symptoms are symptoms that usually arises in patients with acute renal failure. But the actual symptoms of acute kidney can vary depending on the cause. It means that not all of the above symptoms experienced.

• Renal failure symptoms kronik
• Anemia, with symptoms of weakness, fatigue, lethargy.
• Sesak napas
• Fluid buildup in the body that cause inflammation throughout the body.

Some other symptoms are due to uremic conditions (rate of increase of urea in the blood urea), namely nausea, vomiting, and altered mental status (encephalopathy), accompanied by an electrolyte imbalance. Renal ultrasound examination can help in diagnosing chronic renal failure.

Treatment of Kidney Failure

In medicine, the actual renal failure can not be cured in the sense to restore kidney function to its original state. Treatment performed on adult renal failure is only to prevent the increasing damage to the kidneys by addressing the cause. Therefore, therapy in renal failure can vary depending on the cause. In acute renal failure, the doctor will try to improve blood flow to the kidneys (prerenal), discontinue the use of drugs that damage the kidneys (renal) or lift the blockage of the urinary tract of patients ( postrenal). If necessary, your doctor may recommend dialysis process to dispose of metabolic waste substances that accumulate in the body. Chronic renal failure can not be cured. So the goal of therapy in patients with chronic renal failure are:

• Slow down kidney damage that occurs
• Tackle the underlying factors of chronic renal failure (eg diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
• Treat complications of disease
• Replace kidney function is not working

To prevent the occurrence of more severe kidney damage and address the factors that worsen kidney function, it needs a good blood sugar control in patients with diabetes mellitus, blood pressure control in patients with hypertension (blood pressure try below 130/80 mmHg), and dietary adjustments in accordance with the conditions of his kidneys. complications of renal failure should also be addressed. Fluid buildup overcome by the administration of drugs, anemia treated with medication that stimulates the formation of red blood cells and is sometimes added iron supplements. Bone disease can occur due to kidney failure to produce the active form of vitamin D and the inability of the kidneys to rid the phosphorus. Therefore, it can be given the active form of vitamin D and phosphorus binding drug to the intestine. At end-stage renal failure, kidney function can be replaced only by dialysis (dialysis) or a kidney transplant. Dialysis or kidney transplantation planning usually begins in stage IV chronic kidney failure.

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Heart Disease And Coronary Stent Installation

Heart Disease And Coronary Stent Installation

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a kind of disorder in the heart of the most frequently encountered and is the number one cause of death in Indonesians. The blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the organs of heart , become narrowed or blocked by the presence of a plaque. Plaques formed by high cholesterol, piles of garbage body like nicotine, blood sugar, uric acid and other as well as the aging process.

Plaque reduces the space motion of the blood flow. Lack of blood flow can cause the heart muscle "hunger" and eventually give rise to chest pain again, when a total blockage of blood flow can cause heart attack, blood clots are usually formed by covering a plaque on the wall of a blood vessel is broken. Even further explained, that there are some risk factors that can cause a person's heart disease Coroner . Risk factors can be divided in two parts, namely:

1. Factors that can be changed

Associated with unhealthy lifestyles, such as smoking, stress, obesity, and lack of exercise. As well as some diseases that can be a trigger that is high cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension), and diabetes.

2. Factors can not be changed

Genetics (heredity), as well as gender issues. CHD affected men more than women. but women may have a high risk of CHD if experiencing early menopause (age <55 years). While high risk in men were age> 45 years.

CHD treatment will be based on how much blockage that occurs in the coronary arteries. If the blockage is less than 70%, then the treatment is done simply by taking regular medication and lifestyle changes alone, such as regular exercise, avoiding smoking , less coffee, and avoid the stress that triggers the onset of a heart attack risks. However, if the blockage is more than 70%, should it be the installation of ring / stent.

Stenting is very safe. In the hands of an experienced cardiologist, along with the availability of modern technology, the risk of death during the installation procedure is constantly decreasing.

Installation is done stents to open arteries blocked coronary artery and keep it open, thereby increasing blood flow to the heart muscle, cure symptoms of CHD. But remember, even the ring installation was done, the drugs should still be consumed on a regular basis. So, along with the passage of time, the artery wall will experience improvement and the inner part of the artery will grow around the metal wire of the stent, to the need at guard with medicine and healthy living patterns.

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Human Heart Function

Human Heart Function

Human heart is a magical tool. Its function is to pump blood flow throughout the body, never stop one moment in his work, and never-ending for human life. Heartburn is one, but consists of two pumps, the one on the right side and another on the left. The right heart receives blood from all parts of the body and to the lungs memompanya. Therein lies the blood leaving the carbon load dioksia and receive fresh supplies of oxygen, then proceed to the left side of the heart, and from there dipompakan throughout the body.

Every part of the heart to work without relying on others, but all work together to regulate normal blood circulation. walls of the heart muscle fibers that have a strong power to contract (contraction) or pulsed with the rhythmic .Continuous rhythmic pulse that is maintaining the continuity of circulation. Cardiac You do a lot of work once. The heart beats more than a hundred thousand times a day, constantly pump blood through more than 60,000 miles of blood vessels are very small - Just how unique the human body- vessels of the capillary is only one-tenth inch in length, but if the ends are connected to one another , then the length is two and a half times the circumference earth through the equator. To keep the right pressure, all these vessels should be filled with the appropriate amount of blood, because if not, the body networks will die.

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Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention Of Lung Cancer

Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention 

Of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is widespread today. In fact, the disease is growing / grow faster than other types of cancer. When defined, lung cancer is the growth of cancer cells that are not restrained in the lung tissue. Primary lung cancer, known also as bronchogenic carcinoma , which grows in the lung or one of the bronchus. 

Lung cancer grows in the mucous membranes or tissues bronchus. Today, people who die from lung cancer than any other cancer. Usually, before the patient is aware of the real situation, the disease had entered into a more advanced stage. Ignorance is what makes lung cancer is very dangerous.

This disease mostly occurs in heavy smokers. Today, one in ten heavy smokers died of lung cancer. You are not a heavy smoker do not necessarily feel happy or felt safe, because the risk of getting lung cancer is still there. One of the major toxins contained in tobacco leaves is tar , would interfere with bronchial wall. The toxins have long been known to bring cancer. In the experiment, the substance is placed on the backs of mice or other laboratory animals whose results appear in the animal cancer. course there is a small question that is often asked by ordinary people. 

How to filter or filter cigarettes? Is this going to protect smokers from lung cancer? answer is no. The wisest thing is to avoid the use of tobacco in any form. Symptoms of Lung Cancer Symptoms most rapid and common of lung cancer is chronic cough. This is an early sign of danger for lung cancer. Cough that has lasted more than 2-3 weeks should be examined carefully. Another symptom is the sound of squeaking. The pain may be aware of this when he was lying in bed just before falling asleep. Then the chest pain, followed by a cold sweat at night. 

This is a sign that the cancerous mass had been blocking the normal flow of the lungs. Other symptoms are weight loss, may be accompanied with splotches of blood coming from the branch throat when coughing. Sometimes some unexpected circumstances is an inflammation of the lungs by the virus apparently after careful inspection is lung cancer. To be sure, of course, all smokers should at least get a chest X-ray examination at least twice a year.

 Lung Cancer Treatment When the diagnosis of lung cancer has been established, surgery may be the only way of effective treatment. Chest was opened, so that the surgeon can inspect all parts. If the cancer is only in one part of the lungs, could have raised all these parts. Although the modern medical world already, there is still no other better way than surgery for this disease.

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