by Medical Health Article | Sep 20, 2014 | Treatments
When going through a health condition, you may look for any possible treatment in order to ease the pain. For some people, a massage therapy can be their great option. Here is some basic information used for massage therapy :
Remedial Massage
This is an advanced and curative form of massage used by remedial massage therapists to address both diverse physical injuries and painful conditions. If well applied, remedial massage treatment can be an effective alternative way of treating injuries and strains while easing pain in conditions like whiplash, headaches, back pain, hip pain, carpal tunnel, sciatic pain, thigh strain, shin splints and ankle sprains among others. There are many massage techniques that are applied, depending on the injury or pain the patient is suffering from.
Neuro Muscular Massage
This is also called Neuromuscular therapy and one of the best techniques in treating back pain. With this method, concentrated pressure is alternated on areas of muscle spasm. The technique involves the use of the elbow, fingers and knuckles to apply the massage therapy pressure. The pressure can be varied after every ten to thirty seconds.
Deep Tissue Massage
This technique focuses on the second layer of muscles. It relieves muscle tension as well as tension in the fascia or connective tissues.
Soft Tissue Release (STR)
In this technique, therapists assess, manage and treat soft tissue injury and pain and the dysfunction of the neuromuscular skeletal system. It reawakens muscle memory through the application of fairly deep pressure over short stretches.
Trigger Point Therapy
This is often used for treating headaches. Trigger points are the small yet painful areas within a muscle that feel like knots. These points of local tenderness can be causes for pain elsewhere in the body. Using this method, practitioners are able to recognize patterns of pain in one part of the body with the trigger points located in other parts.
Postural Analysis
This is a method of assessing the whole body to objectively identify areas of stiff or tight muscles. This can be repeated severally with time to find out the effects of massage therapy on the body.
The application of these methods can be very useful in quickening healing for very many patients.
by Medical Health Article | Jul 4, 2014 | Conditions
My 60 years old mom have just undergone CT Scan of Temporal Bone because of hearing loss problem and fluid/blood discharging from her
ears. Curiosity is now killing me on what’s really going on with her ears which prompted me to do some research on her condition as well as what are the laboratory examination. Here are some of the information I got:
CT Scan of Temporal Bone
CT (Computed Tomography) Scan is an examination that uses X-ray technology and computer analysis to create detailed pictures of the body.
Temporal Bone
The temporal bone is located at the base and sides of the skull and directly underneath the temple.
Temporal Bone CT Scans detects tumors, infection, damage to the mastoids, ear bones, and inner ear. The provincial rate for the Temporal CT Scan cost Php7,100.00 The doctor is not yet around to read the result but I just want to be aware of whatever condition my mother has. The impression of the examination shows :
1. Bilateral otitis media
2. Media interna and scleorosing mastoiditis clinical laboratory suggested
Bilateral Otitis Media
Otitis Media is considered by many doctors as either inflammation or infection of the middle ear. “Otitis” means inflammation of the ear while “media” means middle.
Otitis Media is a common illness in young children and has been regarded as a spectrum of disease.Hmm, now I wonder how it is for adults!
As suggested, another laboratory examination : scleorosing mastoiditis clinical laboratory
Mastoiditis is an infection of the mastoid bone of the skull. It is usually a serious complication that occurs following inadequate treatment of an acute middle ear infection (otitis media).
There are so many information to read on but I guess being aware of the basic things can be a good way to be prepare on whatever diagnosis it will be.
by Medical Health Article | Sep 22, 2013 | Conditions
G6PD stands for Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase. This is an enzyme in the human body that aids the red blood cells in the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the heart. Lack or insufficiency of this important enzyme results to a condition known as G6PD Deficiency. This condition is highly inherited in an X-linked pattern. Presence of only one X chromosome in the male genes makes them more susceptible to this condition. However, this is not always the case as females may also be affected due to unfavorable Iyonization.
In affected individuals, there is prevalence of hemolysis, which is basically destruction of red blood cells. The red blood cells are destroyed by affected G6PD enzymes which are supposed to protect them. This rapid destruction of red blood cells means that the bone marrow does not compensate by producing enough red blood cells, compared to the destroyed red blood cells.
Causes of G6PD Deficiency
The main cause of G6PD Deficiency is genetic inheritance. This means that if your parent is affected by this condition, your chances of getting affected by this condition are very high.
Environmental factors and use of drugs can also trigger Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency. Drugs like premaquine and chloroquine have been proved to cause this condition, though they have to be used in very high dosage.
Who are more susceptible to G6PD Deficiency?
African-American males are the most susceptible to Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency. This is due to prevalence of many African-American females to being carriers of the condition, although very few of the women experience Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency.
People living in Africa are also at a huge risk of being affected, as about 20% of the population is affected. Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency has also been observed in Mediterranean and Southeast Asia, where about 4-30% of the population is affected.
Symptoms of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- · Secretion of dark yellow-orange urine.
- · Heavy and fast breathing.
- · Fatigue and pallor leading to deterioration of your general physical conditions.
- · Sudden body temperature rise and yellow coloring of the skin.
- · A weak and rapid pulse rate.
Treatment of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
On detection of the afore named symptoms, visit your physician or seek advice from the nearest hospital. Avoid intake of self-prescribed over-the-counter drugs as they may worsen your condition. Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase is cured through therapy and prohibition of some food stuffs. If medical attention is sought in good time, no medical treatment is needed; the body will generate red blood cells anew. In case extreme cases, blood transfusion is recommended that will see the patient’s infected blood replaced by new and fresh blood.
The surest and best way to deal with G6PD Deficiency is by limiting its triggers of its symptoms and always taking precaution thus your child will live a healthier and happier life.
by Medical Health Article | Sep 1, 2013 | Conditions
Autoimmune disease is a fairly common disease that can occur in men and women of all ages; about 23.5 million people across the United States. Your immune system protects your body from all sorts of infection and disease, it is basically your bodies support system. But, autoimmune disease is a condition when your immune system does the exact opposite, it mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in your body, most often destroying it in the process.
A healthy body’s immune system contains white blood cells that fight off antigens, or harmful substances. Some examples of antigens include cancer, bacteria, viruses, and other toxins. The immune systems fights off these antigens by producing antibodies which help to prevent the body from becoming sick and damaged. What causes autoimmune disease is when your immune system can no longer tell the difference between your healthy body tissue and any antigens that may enter your body, therefore your body tissue starts to become destroyed. The most commonly affected tissues are the skin, blood vessels, muscles, red blood cells, and joints. The effected tissue can face deconstruction, abnormal growth and changes in function.
There are several kinds of autoimmune disorders, some examples include:-Addison’s Disease-Celiac Disease-Type 1 Diabetes-Graves Disease-Several forms of Arthritis-Multiple Sclerosis
The cause of this occurrence is unfortunately unknown. Some theories suggest that some bacteria, drugs or viruses may cause the miss-communication with your body but it has not been proven to be true. With that being said, that means there is no preventive measures that be taken to avoid this disease.
There are several symptoms that may arise if you are suffering from an autoimmune disorder. Three of the most common symptoms are fever, a general sick feeling and fatigue. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should contact your doctor where they can test you with a physical exam, antinuclear antibody tests, auto-antibody tests, and CBC.
Treatment all depends on the area of the infection. If it is effecting the blood you may need a blood transfusion, insulin and vitamin supplements may be needed to reproduce what the body is lacking, and medications such as corticosteroids and non-steroid drugs such as tacrolimus, sirolimus and azathioprine.
Unfortunately most autoimmune disease are considered to be chronic and incurable, some can lead to death and some to disability but with recent advancements researches have found that the disease can be controlled with proper treatment and follow ups.
by Medical Health Article | Aug 21, 2013 | Conditions
Broncho pulmonary dysplasia is a disease that affects’ the lungs and attacks newborn infants. The babies who are most affected are those who are born prematurely or those who are put in breathing machine. These are the children who have received a high amount of oxygen for a long time. The infant’s lung does not fully develop and they are unable to make enough surfactant. The surfactant is a liquid that is found in the lung and assists in keeping them open for air to enter.
Infants who suffer these respiratory disorders get less oxygen in their bodies. If the babies are not treated well this may lead to damage of the brain and other vital body organs. However, babies are treated by replacing surfactant and they may also need oxygen remedy. The situation may change after few days but if it gets worse breathing support machine is used. Those babies who are born prematurely and still need oxygen even when they get to their original time are diagnosed with broncho pulmonary dysplasia.
Signs of Disease
Some of the signs of this disease are coughing fast breathing and shortness of breathing. Some of the tests which are carried to ascertain the disease are chest x-ray, pulmonary working test, and chest ct scans. Children with this disease are fed using tubes which are placed in the stomach. They are also fed with an extra amount of calories to enhance breathing effort. The treatment of this infection may take a long time and infants are hospitalized for a long period.
Preventive Measures
Some of the following measures are important to a baby recovering from this disease. Prevent your baby from being infected colds and other breathing related infections. This can be avoided by ensuring that anybody who touches the baby washes their hand with warm water. Ensure people with a cold or having other related infections do not come into contact with the child. Avoid smoking in a place near the baby as smoke increases the risk of infection. It is also safe to avoid taking your child in crowded places.
Proper feeding to the child and observing a high level of hygiene is very important to babies with this problem. The child will need a diet with a good supply of energy. The diet should include a good supply of vitamins, fats, protein, and carbohydrates. Parent of these children should seek regular medical advice from the doctors. It is also important to give emotional support to parents with children affected by this disease. This is because the child may take a long time to recover. However, this disease is curable and the baby can recover.
