Posts Tagged ‘Medical Assistance’

Lower Back Pain In Women – Some Important Dos And Don’ts

July 22nd, 2011
Abhishek Agarwal asked:




Women generally suffer from back pain in lower portion of the body due to many common reasons along with a few only due to feminine problems such as endometriosis, fibroids, pregnancy, cysts or due to cramps when they are in periods. If we move on to the corporate world, then many women are employed as sales clerks, day care workers, firefighters, job on docks, computer operators etc. that could be one of the reason behind this lower back pain suffering in women. All these jobs require continuous sitting, standing or working in an uncomfortable working environment. Moreover, the level of flexibility or strength required for such jobs increase with time that results in lower back pain.

Although it is uncommon, but problem or suffering in tailbone results in pain in lower back. A broken, bruised or crushed tailbone would hurt more than you can expect as you would not even be capable of sitting easily. It may not only due to trauma but can be due to tumor or an infection. Such type of pain in tailbone which is just at the end of your spine results in a serious problem resulting in quick move to a doctor for medical assistance.

In case of pregnancy, your body has to accommodate space for fetus that puts an extra pressure on various organs including your lower back which results in pain sometimes. It is very common to gain some weight during pregnancy and your ligaments has to bear so much stress when you move with baby in your stomach. Pain in lower back might be due to the change in center of gravity when you are in pregnancy. Therefore, it would not be untrue to say that pregnancy is one of the most common reason behind lower back pain in women and almost all women has to bear this pain at least once in their life.

Once you get pregnant, it is very important to take care of yourself. Now you should discontinue doing those tasks that require you to lift any kind of heavy weight, vacuuming etc. as it is advised by doctors. These rules apply for a certain period even after the delivery. Many women start doing those household chores soon after their delivery which is not right. You should take proper rest or else you might end up with lower back pain. It is advised that if you are pregnant then you should avoid wearing those high spike heels. We completely understand that those heels add to your looks but are also a main cause behind the lower back pain trouble. In such high spike heels there is very little or no support for arch support.

So, if you are pregnant and is planning to shift an iron stove that weighs 850 pounds or more then forget such an act as it could harm you and your child. Therefore, women need to take special care of their schedules and the task they do to avoid such lower back pain problems.

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Diabetic Coma Symptoms

May 2nd, 2011
Adrian Whittle asked:




A coma caused through diabetes is relatively rare provided the proper care and monitoring of the the condition is followed. This said, it is important to understand how a diabetic coma can occur, what symptoms to look out for and general guidelines to ensure that it does not happen.

Diabetic comas occur when the blood sugar level is extremely low or extremely high.

Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar can cause a diabetic to become unconscious or have a seizure if it continues for any length of time. A diabetic could become hypoglycemic if they :

Took too much insulin

Did too much exercise

Skipped a meal

Took excessive alcohol without food

Typical early symptoms of hypoglycemia are

Tiredness

Weakness or shaky on your feet

Palpitations

Disorientated or confused

Hungry

Sweating

Depending on how pronounced the symptoms are would determine the treatment. If the symptoms are relatively mild you can take a blood test and identify that the blood sugar level is low and then take a glucose tablet or something similar. If the symptoms are severe then you should seek medical assistance immediately.

Hypersmolar diabetic syndrome is when the blood sugar level gets extremely high. The level of sugar causes the blood to change consistency and become thicker and syrupy. Excessive sugar in the blood causes the kidneys to try to remove it as a waste product. It does this through excessive urination. This can lead to dehydration which if prolonged can lead to unconsciousness and coma.

Hypersmolar diabetic syndrome is normally caused because the person has not taken their normal insulin dosage or they are eating foodstuffs high in sugar consistently.

Typical symptoms of the syndrome are

Excessive urination

Extreme thirst

If these symptoms are detected early then simply taking the insulin dosage and changing eating habits should bring the problem under control. Drinking lots of water will be necessary but this will not stop the syndrome as it is merely addressing a side-effect of the problem. If the problem isn’t detect early then, once again, medical assistance should be sort.

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complex complication that occurs when the body is starved of energy. This causes the body to metabolize fat to produce energy. During this process harmful toxins known as ketones are produced by the liver. Ketones cause the blood to become acidic and blood that has a ph level of 6.8 is said to be incompatible with life. Thus as the blood becomes more acidic the person will become more drowsy and eventually become unconscious.

Typically people that forget or miss their insulin injections are prone to develop this problem. Another instance when this occurs is undiagnosed diabetics who are unaware of the condition and therefore do not take insulin.

Common symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis include

A ‘fruity’ breath – a strong and sweet smelling breath.

Lethargy and drowsiness

excessive urination and thirst

nauseous and stomach upsets

diabetic ketoacidosis will cause the sufferer to go into a coma if left untreated. It is important to seek medical help if you think that you have symptoms of this condition.

Most unconsciousness, due to diabetes, can be prevented through diligent administering of your diabetic treatment. This will be discussed with you by your doctor or health professional. As you get used to diabetes it will become second nature to care for it. You will also become more aware of the changes in your body and will be more responsive to act.

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Tension headaches

July 26th, 2010
Sajid Latif asked:




What are tension headaches?

Also known as muscle contraction or chronic daily headache, this is the most common variety of headache. Most people will have suffered from tension headaches at some point in their lives and never seek medical assistance but for a small minority of patients the condition is severe, long-standing and may be difficult to treat.

What causes tension headaches and who is at risk?

It was long believed that tension headaches were due to overcontraction of the muscles covering the scalp and back of the neck. However, all types of chronic (prolonged) headache may give rise to increased muscle tension and individuals with tension headaches often describe the continuous squeezing discomfort even when completely relaxed.

Despite this condition being one of the most common to affect humans, surprisingly little is understood of the exact mechanisms giving rise to the symptoms.

It is not uncommon for tension headaches and migraine (another type of headache described in a separate factsheet) to occur in the same individual, often with the migraine attack subsiding and evolving into a tension headache.

Tension headaches are undoubtedly more common in people suffering from anxiety and depression and effective treatment of these conditions may result in improvement of the headache. As tension headaches can last for a long time, this often arouses the suspicion in the sufferer and his or her doctor that a brain tumour could be the cause of symptoms.

What are the common symptoms and complications of tension headaches?

This headache usually affects both sides of the head, often involving the back of the head and neck but also frequently the sides and front of the head. Commonly, the entire head is affected in a diffuse manner. The pain is described as a dull, aching or squeezing but others often describe sensations such as fullness, tightness or pressure. Sometimes there may be the sensation that the head is surrounded by a band or being compressed in a vice. The onset of the attack is usually more gradual than in migraine and the duration of the attack may range from hours to years. Frequently the sufferer will claim the pain is present every day without a break, although the intensity may vary considerably during this time. Sleep is not usually affected, although the headache is often present on waking or soon after.

Tension headaches rarely begin during childhood or adolescence but more commonly during middle age. They are more common in women than men.

What is the treatment for tension headaches?

One particularly useful drug for treating tension headache is amitriptyline; this is taken at night before going to bed. Treatment is commenced at a low dose and gradually built up over a period of weeks to minimise problematic side effects which may include morning drowsiness. However, this side effect usually improves within a few days to weeks when the headaches should be improving. Amitriptyline is also an effective antidepressant and may helpfully improve the anxiety commonly associated with tension headaches.

Complementary therapy

Acupuncture, the Alexander technique, reflexology and relaxation exercises linked to visualisation with feedback may all be helpful at reducing stress and the chronic anxiety often associated with tension headache.

Identifying particular causes of stress and making appropriate changes in lifestyle (eg taking up regular exercise) may also prove effective.



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