Difficult to Detect Rare Diseases
Health News April 26th, 2010
Every disease should be cured. But not everyone is lucky enough to get the right treatment for the disease difficult to detect until the patient must undergo a critical care or died.
Many cases of a rare disease that has not been detected but was complicated by other illnesses. So many victims of a rare disease who died in vain because it can not be detected.
“Most of the rare diseases causing chronic varied. If you can not cure the condition will lead to deteriorating health,” said Carol Dezateux, Institute of Child Health, University College London, as quoted from the TimesOnline, Tuesday (16/3/2010).
This rare disease sometimes have symptoms like other common diseases such as nausea and weakness. But if common diseases can be treated is not the case with rare diseases. Because of the difficulty of detection, a rare disease will be fatal for the patient.
As examples of a rare disease who experienced Katy Frost (14 years) is nearly dying and needs to get a breath of surprise to wake him because of he loss of appetite.
Initially, Katy was a summer vacation with friends in the year 2005 went to a place called the Isle of Wight. It was so bad and going fast. On the first night of vacation, Katy became not eat. On the second day he ate little and became very sleepy. Katy slowly losing consciousness when he was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Emergency treatment carried out at Southampton General Hospital. Doctors still wondering what happened diseases if dehydration, infection or meningitis attack. Doctors at the hospital was finally call the experts at Great Ormond Street Hospital for fear of organ failure occurred in Katy body.
“Officers tried to find out what happened to Katy that may be related to problems that had ever happened in the past. But the whole time he’s getting looks worse and worse,” said his mother Cora Durkan.
Katy had a dying condition and should undergo cardiac shock and lisrik in 14 other places to protect the brain. Katy’s body must be equipped with a small pump equipment containing drugs so that stable blood pressure and heart better.
Fortunately Katy survived after being diagnosed MCADD (Medium Chain Acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency / em-cad). This disease can pose a risk of complications such as seizures, difficulty breathing, coma to sudden death.
Sir Liam Donaldson, the Chief Medical Officer in the UK tells us what is experienced by Katy MCADD which could prove fatal. These conditions make it vulnerable to disease and various symptoms such as nausea, drowsiness and asthma.
The disease occurs because the enzyme the body does not work perfectly. When in the process of eating, the body should break down stored fat to produce energy. But the problem is happening in your body it lacks Katy is one of the enzymes needed to do so.
Therefore he does not get energy from fat and body rely on glucose. When the body does not eat regularly sleep came. While fat deposits that can not be processed eventually become toxic and cause nausea, diarrhea.
Control is to monitor the diet and regularly consume glucose when you’re sick. If not diagnosed, can make patients MCADD coma to sudden death.
Katy cases only a few of the examples of rare diseases that initially seem trivial but can be fatal berakiba. Katy including 1 from 3 million UK residents who suffer from rare diseases.
According to Sir Liam, at least there are 6000 rare diseases in less than 5 years which hit 10,000 people in the UK. This figure is more and more when calculated globally. Generally this rare disease attacking the nervous, metabolic disorders, cancer, muscle disease and heart defects.
Nearly half of those who have a rare disease difficult to get the right diagnosis. And the problem will come when these rare diseases has led to serious complications and threatening the lives of sufferers.
European Organization for Rare Diseases found that more than a third of cases of Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis initially got an error. For the case of Fragile X syndrome is almost as much as 40 percent of diagnoses. This syndrome causes brain damage, which causes mental retardation and other rare diseases.
Therefore, according to Sir Liam, medical progress is needed in order to diagnose a variety of rare diseases quickly. So that patients can avoid the risk of complications or death in vain because they have not had time to be saved.
Dirty teeth caused Sore gums
Health Care April 26th, 2010
Inflammation of the gums or in medicine is called gingivitis, usually caused by dirty teeth. Gingivitis may also be caused due to errors in brushing teeth. Outside of these two causes, there are still secondary causes other. But clearly, kengganan for dental hygiene absolute beginning gingivitis.
Without realizing it, some people think little sores and other oral cavity diseases such as bad breath and bleeding gums to cavities. Sprue by many people known as the wounds on the mucous membranes in the mouth. Typically, the wound in the mouth area is not within. If not accompanied by complications due to infection by more virulent bacteria, sores will heal themselves without a trace. The infection usually begins with the appearance of fluid-filled bubbles in the mouth. This bubble could burst and form a wound that will feel pain. In fact, recent research indicates a close link between the accumulation of bacteria in the oral cavity with other severe illnesses, like diabetes, heart attacks, blood infections, up to about babies with insufficient weight. Gingivitis is recognized to be the main factor cases of teeth and tooth supporting tissue damage. The longer plaque and bacteria that resides in the teeth that will cause inflammation of the gums is called gingivitis.
That gingivitis gingivitis medical term is a state in which there is a change struktual the gums. Marked by a change in shape and color of the gums. Even so, if left unchecked, this mild inflammation can develop into periodontitis. This means, inflammation around the teeth. At this stage of gum chipped teeth and form pockets of infection. As a result, the immune system to fight against the bad bacteria as the widespread and growing plaque around the gums. If this is not addressed, bone teeth, gums, and teeth buffer network will be destroyed. The teeth will soon be dated or revoked. You certainly do not want this to happen in your mouth, if this happens to you, immediately to the dentist to carry out checks.
Factors Causes and Symptoms
Gingivitis (gum inflammation) can occur at any age. Usually, a person Hygiene factors are critical. There are several factors that can cause gingivitis. Among other things, smoking, hormonal changes in women, diabetes, stress, cancer, AIDS, genetic factors, malnutrition, and drugs. Some medications such as antidepressants and some heart medications can cause inflammation of the gums because of the reduced flow of saliva, which actually has a protective effect on teeth and gums. In addition to severe factors such as stress, hormonal changes, diabetes, and genetics, inflammation of the gums can happen so light as food and hot drinks. But the factors that are more common is someone Hygiene factors and errors in the brush.
According Esti Drg Prasetyo from Mitra Kemayoran Hospital, North Jakarta, the cause of gingivitis is most common in the stacking rocks on the tooth from food scraps that are not cleaned. “Coral tooth comes from food scraps that are not cleaned, so there penumpukkan and become rock,” he said. If the plaque remains attached to the teeth for more than 72 hours, it will harden and form tartar. “Gingivitis is also found in many people who use fake gigii never noticed cleanliness factor,” he added. Moreover, if the false teeth were made of coarse material, so there is likely to injure the gums, causing inflammation.
Inflammation of the gums can also cause infection through the blood vessels and damage to human organs like heart, lungs, brain, and eyes. If the infection went down to the heart or the so-called percarlitis or inflammation of the lining of the heart. If the infection went up into the lungs can cause TB disease. If you go down to the eye vision problems can occur. And if the infection went up to the brain that can cause meninggitis.
There are two kinds of symptoms of inflammation of the gums, symptoms of primary and secondary symptoms. The primary symptoms are marked by the swelling of the gums. As a result the head felt dizzy and feverish. While secondary symptoms characterized by pain when touched or exposed to the gum toothbrush. As a result, the head feels dizzy or commonly referred to as migrants. In the primary symptoms, the gums will appear red when the gums have a natural color pink. “In some patients also complain of pain in his gums,” he explained.
In addition, swelling of the gums and the gums become more tender than usual. As a result, the gums are no longer attached to the teeth so the dirt easier entry. If people brush their teeth or eating, often bleeding gums and gums become more sensitive. In addition patients will also complain about the smell of mouth, especially in the inflamed gums. Bleeding gums often make sufferers reluctant to brush his teeth by causing illness, it causes plaque and food scraps accumulating thus worsening the condition of gingivitis. In cases of severe gingivitis, then at the time, especially during the morning wake up pillow is packed with blood, and especially if the patient breathing during sleep through the mouth.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis is established based on symptoms and physical examination results. If found conditions inflamed gums red, swollen and bleed easily then it could be said if he was hit gingivitis. “Usually by knowing the patient’s condition could have known,” he explained. If the patient’s gums are symptoms as mentioned above, he certainly has affected gingivitis.
Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums if not treated will become severe and spread to the teeth resulting in tooth loss. The situation is called periodontitis, which is a further stage of gingivitis, with inflammation of the gums that is more severe. Medical conditions that cause or worsen gingivitis should be addressed.
If the cause is drugs, excessive gum growth should be removed surgically. If there is a deficiency of vitamin C, vitamin supplement provided. As for cases caused by accumulated tartar, treatment will be done by cleaning the tartar. “Just sprayed with warm water and given antibiotics to patients who have a fever,” he explained. In addition the doctor usually will also give mouthwash to kill germs and bacteria found in the mouth.
Although this disease can be healed within 2 to 3 days but is highly recommended to patients to get to the dentist to perform scalling or tartar cleaning the interval between 3-6 months. Scalling addition, patients can also do scerentase, namely cleaning germs that can cause gingivitis contained in the root of the tooth. Because the inflammation will spread fear and cause a condition where the patient can not chew food with his teeth. Because if not treated immediately feared would be another disease that is more dangerous as periondotitis.
Even so, toothbrush remains the most important element to prevent this disease. Because simply by brushing your teeth twice a day for brushing your teeth too often it will damage the tooth enamel. Also recommended using a fluffy brush and brush your teeth carefully, not haphazard and short.
Stay Healthy with the Right Foods
Diet Tips April 26th, 2010
YOU often dining out, and began to realize that the needle on the scale growing weight? That means, your diet does not control. Well, here are tips that you need to do to keep healthy dining out.
Selecting Restaurants
Lock remained healthy when dinning out only one: preparation. Without preparation, you will easily be tempted seduction various restaurants that offer menus creamy and full of fat. Well, there are some things you should do. First, try to avoid the restaurant all you can eat.
Instead, choose a place that provides a varied menu to help you get healthy food, but still according to taste. The restaurant is a salad bar could be an option. Avoid too cafe or restaurant with entertainment appendage, which makes the food only as a visitor magnet. The food in the restaurant like that is generally filled with menus full of fat and oil.
Decide Before the Road
Learn how many calories you need daily lifestyle and activities undertaken. Design your food consumption also in a day. If the breakfast a lot, lunch can be slightly reduced. Therefore, it is better if you know where to cast the choice before sitting on the couch or the bench restaurant. You can click on the restaurant website to see what “healthy menu” are available. Reviews from the bloggers can help.
Do not be afraid to ask the waiter or chef to choose food according to your dietary needs. Reservations may be done if you want to go the restaurant crowded. And 1-2 hours before the dine out, it never hurts to snack light snacks such as apples, or a salad. You do not want to leave the house hungry right? And remember, there is no longer a snack when I got home.
Manage Your Menu
Influential menu options with how many calories you will consume. If you want to eat fettucini, for example, find that uses tomato sauce instead of cream and cheese sauce. Tomato or marinara sauce lower in fat and calories. You can choose steamed, baked, roasted, or diasapkan. How to cook like this give fat and lower calories. Fruits and vegetables in your diet can be a source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Instead, vegetables are served with a dressing such as cheese, butter and other calorie-rich herbs are even more “dangerous”. Fish and seafood is a low-fat options, as well as beef sirloin, and skinless chicken breasts. Choose mineral water, tea, coffee, or juice than soft drinks or alcoholic beverages.
Beware Dessert
You can share appetizers (starters) or dessert (dessert) with a friend. Fruits can be appetizers as well as an interesting side dish. You can also choose sorbet or frozen yogurt than ice cream. Remember, every restaurant is almost always provide a healthy menu. Depending on you to be able to choose foods that are highly nutritious. Choose foods wisely, and stop before full. Good dine out!
Turmeric Prevent Cancer
Cancer April 26th, 2010
IN everyday life, turmeric is widely used as a spice in the kitchen. Not many people know the benefits are hidden behind the turmeric. Yet when examined more deeply, turmeric has a myriad of benefits. In fact, turmeric can make you look more beautiful stunning.
Turmeric or Curcuma Domestica Val is one of the spices and the original drugs from Southeast Asia. Turmeric acts as a complement cooking spices, herbs, nutritious health and beauty care.
Turmeric is a spice commonly used in cooking in Asian countries. Turmeric is often used in cooking curry kind, and is also used to give a yellow color on the other dishes. In addition, turmeric also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory. As soon as that described by Carefair.
Indian communities who consume a lot of turmeric and add the turmeric in their food daily. Based on medical studies have concluded that India and other countries that many uses of turmeric have lower risk of cancer, including prostate cancer.
Turmeric in the human body also serves to slow the growth and spread of tumors. By the same token, the medical community soon turned to turmeric and turmeric included as a form of treatment or prevention of cancer. In addition, the doctors saw turmeric has a significant role in treating Alzheimer’s disease.
Turmeric is believed to improve digestion, regulate menstruation, relieve arthritis symptoms, reduce arthritis pain, or help the healing wound. Wound scab, or itch. Way, using ground and turmeric mixed with oil, then applied in the troubled area.
If you want to consume turmeric, now you can find it in pill or powder form. Turmeric powder form is ideal for cooking and you can eat in the form of drinks. As for turmeric pill form, may be found in the form of supplements. You can consume a dose of 250-500 mg per day.
Although no doubt Khasiatnya, but consuming too much turmeric can be bad for the heart. Thus, it remains desirable to limit the consumption of turmeric.
In addition, especially for pregnant women is recommended to not consume excessive turmeric, but you can eat them in small doses. Because of too much turmeric can cause contractions in the body, which can trigger preterm labor. If you’re concerned with the rules should be safe to consume turmeric, then you can consult with your doctor or nutritionist first
Olive Oil Benefits for Cancer
Cancer April 26th, 2010
People who eat regularly zaitu oil, pointed out to avoid the risk of cancer. (Photo: gettyimages)
OIL olives, may not sound so familiar than coconut oil, or corn oil. However, did you know that olive oil has benefits for both health and beauty?
People who eat regularly zaitu oil, pointed out to avoid the risk of cancer. This was revealed by studies involving 182 participants. A study reported by Reuters on Tuesday (9/3/2010), found that olive oil content is proven to reduce levels of secondary metabolic results, one of the factors triggering the cancer cells. Therefore, the researchers recommend that people consume olive oil
“Olive oil contains phenols which are antioxidants believed to pencengah cancer,” said Dr. Henrik E Poulsen of the University of Copenhagen, Danish. He also strongly recommends to replace the use of butter, with olive oil.
In addition to the cancer-preventing foods, olive oil also has properties for skin beauty. Vitamin E is contained in it can maintain skin elasticity. Content of saturated oils in it are also very useful to remove the black stain on the skin. With diligent olive oil consumed every day, then the skin will feel firmer and smoother.
Not only that the benefits of olive oil. Content of omega-9 in it can suppress levels of bad cholesterol (Low Density Lipoprotein / LDL), and raise good cholesterol (High Density Lipoprotein / HDL). That is the reason why people with cholesterol and heart disease, are encouraged to consume olive oil every day.
