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How does the doctor make the diagnosis? Superficial foreign bodies If you tell your doctor has noticed that something was entering the eye, examine your eye using a fluorescein dye for easy detection of foreign material on the ocular surface. You have to flip the lid to examine its underside and remove any foreign matter [...]

What is an ocular foreign body? Any material entering the eye such as dust, sand painting is known as ocular foreign body. They fall into two basic categories: – Superficial foreign bodies: stick to the surface of the eye or trapped under a lid, but do not penetrate the eye. – Penetrating foreign bodies, pass [...]

Specific treatment for menorrhagia is based on a number of factors, including: – The general health status and medical history – The cause and severity of the condition – Tolerance for specific medications or therapies – The probability that the periods become less abundant in a short time – The plans for future pregnancies – [...]

At some point in their reproductive life, a woman experiences heavy bleeding during menstruation. Some women, in each period have enough blood loss and cramps as to be unable to perform normal daily activities. The medical term for these periods of excessive, prolonged or both, is menorrhagia. Although heavy menstrual bleeding is a common concern [...]

If you cook fish thoroughly, is there less risk of developing allergic reaction? Cooking the fish does not reduce the allergic action, except in case of being contaminated with Anisakis. This is removed by heat and cold. It is therefore necessary to cook good fish dishes. The security freeze is hygienic because the parasite larvae [...]

Food can cause, in some cases, adverse reactions affecting the health of the individual who suffers. Such reactions may be toxic, intolerance most often due to alterations of unknown enzyme (these reactions are the most common) and immunological. We will refer only to immunological reactions, starting with allergic reactions. Allergy to fish may occur as [...]

In order to not feel worse after a meal, do we need to take antacids? No. You only need to take them in case of occurrence of heartburn, which can be prevented by careful food and other dietary measures are not already listed. What if we take antacids every day? Antacids decrease the absorption of [...]

The opening that connects the esophagus to the stomach is controlled by a series of muscles. If these are weakened, stomach acid can flow into the esophagus and cause inflammation or even make part of it enters the abdomen causing a hiatal hernia. People are walking around unaware of their condition while others suffer symptoms [...]

The kiwi fruit is not only original in name and appearance, is also very important source of vitamins A, C and E, potassium, fiber and digestive enzymes, which can be enjoyed alone or as part of various dishes ranging from salads to desserts . Still considered exotic food early in the decade 1980-90, the kiwi [...]

Ms. Kaori Loza explains that at least a pint of milk (500 ml) per day is the amount that meets the requirements of calcium (1.200 mg), although it is recommended that children and the elderly consume 750 ml, while adolescents pregnant women who are breastfeeding should drink 1 liter. Therefore, the dairy industry has made several [...]

PROPERTIES OF LEMON The lemon is the citrus excellence that helps fight over 200 diseases. The spectrum covered by the lemon is large and there is still much research about how well this fruit does to the body. Usually we use the fruit juice than the whole, it is also more enjoyable. Although some people [...]

The pitfalls of eating fast and bad Today, fast foods have become a must for many people out. Urgency of time and work, or excessive devotion to the comfort of modern life seem to be stronger than the desire to contribute through food, our health. Pizzas, burgers, fries, hot dogs, cutlets, patties or any other [...]

Moles is possibly the most common formation in the skin of all people. To a greater or lesser extent all usually have some. Everyone is different, with different sizes, shapes and even colors. There is no scientific explanation of why they form, but the vast majority is harmless. However, we must care for them and [...]

If yoga is beneficial for the elderly; it is also true with children. The postures are easy, and many of them are adapted or specially created for children. It is a soft gym that they see as a game. It is especially recommended for children with hyperactivity. As with adults, children yoga helps control the [...]