More Information About High Blood Pressure
Disease March 16th, 2010
Blood pressure was measured according to High blood pressure cardiac cycle. The highest pressure, occurs when the heart contracts, called systolic pressure. The lowest pressure, occurs when the heart relaxes in a phase, called the diastolic pressure. Blood pressure measurement results expressed in systolic and diastolic pressure, for example: 120/80 mmHg. The size of the systolic blood pressure and diastolic are equally useful for determining the type of hypertension that occurs and how to handle it.
Normal blood pressure in adults is under 120/80 mm / Hg. Generally, blood pressure above 140/90 is considered high. Someone just said to have hypertension if the two measurements by the doctor regularly provide blood pressure above 140/90.
Primary and Secondary Hypertension
In general, high blood pressure are classified according to the cause. High blood pressure is not known why is called primary or essential hypertension. Hypertension is usually associated with genes or are descendants. Approximately 90-95 percent of cases of high blood pressure is the primary. High blood pressure caused by disease or other condition is called secondary hypertension. For example, renovaskuler hypertension caused by kidney disease.
Dangers of high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a dangerous condition. If not managed properly, high blood pressure can eventually cause the heart to work too hard so seriously damaged. For example, the heart muscle may thicken (hypertrophy) and function abnormally or are less powerful pumps. High blood pressure can also cause damage to the brain, eyes and kidneys. In these organs are soft arterial tissue that can be easily damaged by high pressure.
Higher blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke. Around half of people who had a heart attack and two-thirds of people affected by stroke is hypertension. In general, high blood pressure can not be cured but can be managed and controlled with diet and medication.
Prevalence
At the age below 55 years, hypertension affects more men. After menopause (which usually occurs at the age of 50), the risk of hypertension in women increased, mainly due to decrease in certain hormones. At age 75, hypertension diidap more women than men.
During pregnancy, some women may be exposed to high blood pressure, even when previously they did not have it. Gestational hypertension is believed to increase the risk of high blood pressure and stroke in these women in old age. Pre-eklamsia, conditions associated with high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine of pregnant women, is one of the main causes of maternal mortality and infant in Indonesia.
The signs and symptoms
Most people with high blood is generally not aware of his presence. If there are symptoms, hypertension patients may feel the following complaints:
* Fatigue
* Confused
* Stomach nausea
* Vision problems
* Excessive Perspiration
* Pale or red skin
* Nosebleed
* Anxious or nervous
* Loud heartbeat or irregular (palpation)
* The voice ringing in the ears
* Erectile dysfunction
* Headache
* Dizziness
Medical
Treatment of high blood pressure is highly dependent on the severity and causes. Patients with primary hypertension with blood pressure above 140/90 may be a controller medication. Your doctor also may recommend lifestyle changes to control blood pressure, including:
* Stop smoking. In addition to various other health problems, smoking also raises blood pressure.
* Losing weight. Weight reduction can quickly reduce high blood pressure and ease the work of the heart.
* Taking vitamins and minerals in sufficient quantities. Research shows vitamin C useful to keep the arteries stay flexible. Vitamin E, B, potassium, magnesium and calcium is also useful to keep blood pressure.
* Aerobic Exercise regularly. Regularity of exercise is more important than the intencity. Excessive exercise can be dangerous for your heart health. Ask your doctor before you start sports activities.
* Reduce salt intake to a maximum of only 2 grams per day.
* Managing emotions to reduce stress, relax, pursue hobbies, social activities and adequate rest.
What you may not Know About Breast Cancer
Cancer March 16th, 2010
What is breast cancer?
Cells experiencing cycles of growth and decline on a regular basis, the process is controlled by genes in the cell nucleus. When the gene was down, then the cell growth is no longer controlled so that disrupt the function of the body. Cells grow uncontrollably is called cancer. In the event of the breast, so-called breast cancer. In its development, cancer cells can spread to the breast skin, limpha, liver, brain, lung and other organs through blood circulation.
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that most women suffered by Indonesia after cervical cancer.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Several factors that increase the risk of breast cancer:
Close relatives (mothers and sisters) who have been hit there. Approximately 20% of breast cancer has a brother who was also diagnosed with cancer.
Menstruation too early (12 tahun) below <di or late menopause (> 50 years)
Age above 50 years. Breast cancer is attacking all women regardless of age, but increasing age of women, the greater the risk. Women over 50 years have an increased risk of breast cancer up to 5-7%.
Never have children or having first child over 30 years.
Smoking and consuming alcohol.
There are currently no strong scientific evidence that mobile phone radiation and the consumption of soft drinks may increase the risk of breast cancer.
Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer at an early stage usually does not cause symptoms. However, at a more advanced stage one or more of the following symptoms may be felt:
Lump or thickening in or around the breast and armpit.
Change the size and shape of breasts.
Discharge from the nipple.
Change the color or shape of the skin around the breast, areola, and nipple.
Remember that these symptoms above are not always caused by breast cancer. Infection and breast cysts can also cause similar symptoms. If you experience these signs, immediately consult a doctor.
Diagnosis
Detection of breast cancer can be done by:
Tactile. Or your own doctor can do to determine the existence of palpability, size and texture of breast cancer. Not all breast cancers can be detected by touch.
Mammography. Mammography (breast X-ray photographs) is etode a very effective way to detect breast cancer early, when still curable. Mammography can detect cancer even before the stage 0 (carcinoma in situ), in which the tumor has been formed but has not spread. However, approximately 10% of breast cancers are detected through the touch is not detected by mammography. If you are negative mammography result, but you or your doctor feel the cancer, mammography should be done again.
Ultrasound. If after mammography was found to have suspicious lesions, the doctor may recommend ultrasound. By utilizing high frequency sound waves, ultrasound can distinguish between types of cancer lesions are solid and the liquid.
Development of Breast Cancer
Stage 0: Cancer cells do not interfere with other body tissues (non-invasive).
Stage I: Cancer cells are urgent and disturbing the normal tissue around it. Tumor size has a size of up to 2 centimeters but has not been affected limpha gland.
Stage II: Cancer sized between 2 and 5 centimeters or has spread to the lymph limpha under armpits. Limpha the affected glands had urged each other or interfere with surrounding tissue.
Stage IIIA: Cancer larger than 5 centimeters or have strongly influenced limpha gland. Glands limpha or pressing against each other surrounding tissue.
Stage IIIB: Cancer has spread to the skin, chest wall and lymph limpha mamari below the ribs. At this stage the cancer can be very fierce, causing inflammation in some or all of the chest.
Stage IV: cancer has spread beyond the chest, armpits and glands limpha up to the neck, lung, liver, spine and brain.
Breast Cancer Therapy
Handling or treatment of breast cancer depends on patient age, stage of cancer, type of cancer and its spread rate. Here are the types of therapy that may be performed:
Surgery, including mastectomy (taking the whole breast) or lumpektomi (taking tissue from breast cancer and heal the rest with radiation radiation)
Radiation cancer cells to reduce the size of the cancer and eliminate complaints.
Chemotherapy, anti-cancer drug treatment and hormone therapy to reduce the risk of cancer returning.
12 Heart Disease Risk Factors
Disease March 8th, 2010
This twelve risk factors for coronary heart disease or heart attack. The first four factors you can not control, while the remaining eight you can control.
Age
More than 83% of people who die from coronary heart disease aged 65 years and over. Elderly women at higher risk of a heart attack within a few weeks after the attacks than men.
Male
Men are more at risk of heart attack than women and experience at a younger age. After menopause, female mortality due to heart attacks increased, but still not as sharp as the increase in men.
Family history
Those who have a family history or a close relative of heart disease tend to be more risky virus.
Ras
Certain ethnic groups have a higher risk than others. Black race, mexico, India, and Asia are at risk of heart disease is higher than the white race.
Smoking
Smoking increases the risk of heart disease two to four times.
High Cholesterol
The risk of coronary heart disease increased with increasing blood cholesterol levels: a LDL ( “bad cholesterol”) high and HDL ( “good cholesterol”) is low.
High blood pressure
High blood pressure increases the heart load, makes the heart thicken and stiffen, and increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and heart failure. When high blood pressure accompanied by obesity, smoking, high cholesterol or diabetes, the risk of heart attack meingkat many times over.
Sedentary lifestyle
Less moving body increases the risk of coronary heart disease.
Overweight
People who are overweight (more than 20% ideal body weight) tended to risk of heart disease and stroke, even if they do not have other risk factors.
Diabetes
Having diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. About three-quarters of people with diabetes die from heart disease or type of blood vessels.
Stress and Anger
Stress and anger are not well controlled can cause heart attacks and strokes.
Drinking alcohol
Many drinking alcohol can increase blood pressure, cause heart failure and stroke. Drinking alcohol can also increase triglycerides, cancer, and cause irregular heartbeat.
Source: American Health Association
twelve jantungInilah disease risk factors of coronary heart disease and heart attacks. The first four factors you can not control, while the remaining eight you can control.
1. Age
More than 83% of people who die from coronary heart disease aged 65 years and over. Women are more at risk of a heart attack within a few weeks after the attacks than men.
2. Male
Men are more at risk of heart attack than women and experience at a younger age. After menopause, female mortality due to heart attacks increased, but still not as sharp as the increase in men.
3. Family History
Those who have a family history or a close relative of heart disease tend to be more risky virus.
4. Ras
Black race, Hispanic, Indian, and Asians have an increased risk of heart disease is higher than the white race.
5. Smoking
Smoking increases the risk of heart disease two to four times.
6. High Cholesterol
The risk of coronary heart disease increased with increasing blood cholesterol levels: a LDL ( “bad cholesterol”) high and HDL ( “good cholesterol”) is low.
7. High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure increases the heart load, makes the heart thicken and stiffen, and increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and heart failure. If high blood pressure accompanied by obesity, smoking, high cholesterol or diabetes, the risk of heart attack increases several fold.
8. Less Motion Lifestyle
Less moving body increases the risk of coronary heart disease.
9. Overweight
People who are overweight (more than 20% ideal body weight) tended to risk of heart disease and stroke, even if they do not have other risk factors.
10. Diabetes
Having diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. About three-quarters of diabetics die of heart disease or a type of blood vessels.
11. Stress and Anger
Stress and uncontrolled anger can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
12. Drinking Alcohol
Many drinking alcohol can increase blood pressure, cause heart failure and stroke. Drinking alcohol can also increase triglyceride levels, causes cancer and an irregular heartbeat.
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Three Myths About Cholesterol
Disease March 8th, 2010
Myth # 1 Cholesterol Bad For Health
The first myth we often hear is that cholesterol is bad for health. That’s not true. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that has many benefits. Our bodies use it to form cell membranes and walls of the nerve. Cholesterol is the main substance in the formation of hormones. Without cholesterol, we will not be able to maintain levels of testosterone, estrogen, progesterone and cortisol.
Too little cholesterol and even harmful to the body. People who have low cholesterol because the risk of aging actually died.
Myth # 2 Increased Cholesterol Rich Foods for Cholesterol Eating
The second myth is that eating foods rich in cholesterol harmful to us. That’s not exactly true. Approximately 80 percent of blood cholesterol is the body’s production, and only 20 percent of which comes from food. Maybe you eat foods rich in cholesterol, but your blood cholesterol levels remain low. This is because when eating foods rich in cholesterol, your body will decrease the internal production in the liver. Conversely, when you eat foods that are low in cholesterol so your body will increase the production of cholesterol.
So, eating cholesterol-rich foods like red meat, shrimp and quail eggs are not automatically harm the body. However, if your blood cholesterol level is high, it should these foods be avoided so as not to aggravate your condition.
Myth # 3 Cholesterol is the only one Cause Artery Plaque
Besides cholesterol, there is a kind of amino acid called homocysteine which are equally responsible for arterial plaque. This acid is a byproduct of processing proteins circulating in the arteries forming a small notch notch-attach the cholesterol molecule. When one molecule of cholesterol is attached to the notch, the rest will come attached to form a plaque. Folic acid in green vegetables mengurangai homocysteine levels reduces the risk of coronary heart disease decreases.
Acne Therapy
Acne March 8th, 2010
Acne is caused by excessive sebum production is exacerbated by bacterial infections, peeling skin cells too quickly and inflammatory reactions. Handling of acne is intended to address these four factors, a different degree in each patient. In general, acne treatment according to severity can be explained as follows:
Acne Light
Mild acne can be treated topically (externally) are widely available in the market, both positioned as a drug and cosmetic facial treatments-shaped soap, lotions, creams, gels, and more. Active substances in the product include:
Benzoyl peroxide and alcohol to kill acne bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide is also a bleaching agent, if you use it to treat acne on the back of the body, do not use a nice dress because the color can fade.
Salicylic acid skin peel to overcome, opening the pores and prevent lesions.
Acetone to reduce skin moisture.
Resorkinol to overcome mild acne lesions.
Drugs on the new generally felt the benefits after 4-8 weeks and should continue to be used even though acne is gone to prevent recur.
Medium Pimples
If a quarter of your face covered with acne, you have been affected by acne and should consult with a doctor / dermatologist. Dermatologist will prescribe a topical prescription medication may be combined with systemic (oral). If necessary, a dermatologist may take action to remove acne lesions and “peel” your face.
Prescription topical medicines include a more potent antibiotic that kills acne bacteria and types of retinoids that opened pores and prevent acne. Oral antibiotics of erythromycin, tetracycline, and others may also be given to kill the population of the acne bacteria.
Acne Weight
Severe acne characterized by inflammation, lesions in, and the widespread distribution that can cause permanent marks when cured. Handling must be extensive and often take a long time after going through various experimental therapies. In addition to drugs used for this type of acne is, a dermatologist may provide contraceptive drugs that suppress the activity of skin gland and other hormonal work.
Severe acne often requires medical measures to eliminate or to keep the skin remain smooth face (cosmetic act). Here are alternative actions that may be a dermatologist:
Peeling skin. Mild chemicals such as glycolic acid and other experts can be used to remove the skin and the head of acne papules.
Extraction of blackheads. Extraction head pimple with a sterile surgical tweezers.
Drying and incisions. Drying and acne surgery done on a large pimple lesions may not respond to treatment.
Phototherapy. Irradiation with a laser and light to kill bacteria carried acne quickly. However, these measures are expensive and many still doubt its effectiveness.
