WHAT IS A PEPTIC ULCER AND WHERE DOES IT OCCUR?
Peptic ulcers are craters or open sores in the lining of the upper gastrointestinal tract. They include duodenal ulcers (those that are located in the top of the small intestine or duodenum) and gastric ulcers (those found in the stomach).
Peptic ulcers are common and usually occur singly. But it is possible to have two or more, or even both duodenal and gastric ulcers at thesame...
A burn is an injury to the tissues of the body. Burns are classified according to the amount of tissue they affect and how deep they are. A third-degree burn is the most serious because it destroys all the layers of the skin.
Anyone can get a third-degree burn. Children and the elderly are more likely to experience complications from burns.
Causes of Burns Third Degree
People are more likely to suffer third-degree burns from...
A burn is an injury to the tissues of the body. Burns are classified according to the amount of tissue they affect and how deep they are. A second-degree burn injures the top layers of skin, called the epidermis, and extends down to the deeper layers of skin, called the dermis.
Anyone can get a second-degree burn. Children and the elderly are more likely to experience complications from burns.
Causes of Second Degree Burns
Most...
Burns: First DegreeWhat is it?A burn is an injury to the tissues of the body. Burns are classified according to the amount of tissue they affect and how deep they are. A first-degree burn is the least serious type of burn because it injures only the top layers of skin, called the epidermis.Who gets it?Anyone can get a first-degree burn. It is difficult to say how many people are affected each year because most do not need to seek medical...
A fracture is a break or crack in a bone.
Anyone can fracture a bone. Those with low bone density (osteoporosis), bone tumors, certain cancers, or a brittle bone disease called osteogenesis imperfecta are at higher risk for bone fractures. Children and adults who are extremely active and participate in contact sports are also more likely to experience bone fractures. After middle age, women are more likely than men to suffer bone fractures...
Angina is a temporary pain or tightness that may start in the chest and will sometimes spread to other parts of your upper body. It may start suddenly and may last only a few minutes. Angina will usually occur when there are extra demands placed on the heart, such as during exercise, exposure to extreme hot or cold conditions, windy weather, or during periods of emotional stress. Some people may develop angina at rest or after eating large...
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ through the wall that normally contains it. With a hiatal hernia, part of the stomach protrudes upward through the opening (hiatus) at the esophagus and the diaphragm. The stomach is normally located in the abdomen. The esophagus connects the throat to the stomach, and the diaphragm is a group of muscles used for breathing, located between the abdomen and the lungs.
Hiatal hernias are more likely...
Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a worm-shaped pouch that projects from the cecum, which is the point at which the large intestine joins the small intestine. The appendix is located in the lower right abdomen and is not essential to the body’s function.
Anyone can get appendicitis, and it is the most common reason for emergency abdominal surgery. Appendicitis is most likely to occur between the ages...
WATER
Water is second only to oxygen for human life. It makes up 65–75% of the body and every cell requires water to perform its essential functions. Water maintains system equilibrium, lubricates, flushes, and hydrates the body. It also regulates body temperature and transports needed nutrients to where they are needed throughout the body. When the body has enough water, fluid and sodium retention decrease, hormone function improves...
Mouth care
Daily care
Children should brush their teeth and gums with fluoride toothpaste and a soft bristle toothbrush every morning and night. You may need to help your child do this. When the toothbrush bristles get stiff or bent, you should replace your child’s toothbrush about every three months.
Use dental floss only if you are familiar with the procedure. Check with your doctor or nurse for the times when it is OK to floss.
If...
Tired of spending hundreds of dollars on skin creams and other skin products? Well, believe it or not, if you really want to have beautiful, luminous skin, you may need to change your diet. Nutrition is an important aspect of making skin look great. Eating the right vitamins and minerals can make a huge difference. So ladies, if you are ready to get great skin, don’t shop in the beauty isle, start looking in the grocery section.Important...
Every woman wants to look beautiful, healthy and youthful. A daily and consistent skin care and hair care regimen will help every woman do just that. A woman’s self-esteem is often wrapped up in how young or healthy she perceives her skin and hair to look every day. Here are a few simple things you can do to ensure you’ll look your very best now and for years down the road.
1. Cleansing your skin is really the foundation of a healthy...
Ulcerative Colitis What is it?Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is a general name for diseases that cause the intestine to become inflamed. Ulcerative colitis is a form of IBD in which the inner lining of the large intestine becomes inflamed, swollen, and ulcerated. The inflammation usually begins in the lower end of the large intestine, called the sigmoid colon, which empties into the rectum. (Inflammation...
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)See also: Bladder Infection
What is it?
The term urinary tract infection (UTI) is used to describe an infection that begins in the urinary system. UTIs can be painful and annoying. They can also become a serious health problem if the infection spreads to the kidneys.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) refers to a group of inflammations of the urethra, bladder, or kidneys. The urinary tract consists of the kidneys,...