Archive for October, 2009

Bionic Stomach Pacemaker – A Promising Cure To Stomach Paralysis

Falling sick umpteen times during the day, having a failing gut could be a dreadful situation for those who go through it on a regular basis. This form of disorder is known as gastroparesis or delayed gastric emptying wherein there is a major delay in the stomach emptying its contents. The most prevalent reason behind gastroparesis is diabetes. This condition has serious repercussions leading to a host of digestive issues. Usually the contractions in the stomach cause the food to travel into the small intestine for getting digested. The vagus nerve is responsible for controlling food movement from the stomach via the digestive tract. However, when there is damage to the vagus nerve, gastroparesis occurs, leading to major impediment in the normal functioning of the stomach and intestinal  [...]

Practical Guide To Treating Vomiting During Pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting, as appalling as it may appear, are generally part-and-parcel of a healthy pregnancy. The misery classically subsides by the mid-part of the second trimester. With no particular treatment working optimally, varied practices seem to be suiting different womankind. In case the symptoms are not that extreme, the health care provider would recommend home tending treatments. In case one has already tested them and are still puking, then the health care provider could recommend intravenous administration (IV) of fluids. Mostly these fluids comprise of sugar and electrolytes. On many occasions, fluid intake by itself (either intravenously or orally) could help in breaking the vicious series of nausea and vomiting and provide temporary relief. Self-tending at Home Trying home  [...]

The New Fat-Busting Injection: Weight Loss Of ‘A Stone’ In Merely Twenty Weeks

Scientists have vouched for the efficacy of the anti-obesity shot to surpass that of the presently available fat reduction pills by twofold. Few of the patients that were administered the anti-fat shot – liraglutide, had weight loss of more than a stone in twenty weeks. The drug is also believed to lower blood pressure and helped gain better control over glucose levels among prediabetes patients – a precursor to diabetes. Liraglutide, available by the product name ‘Victoza’, has obtained license for prescription usage among overweight patients in Britain from July onwards. During the course of the newest study, 564 entrants were administered either the daily, single-shot, liraglutide doses that ranged from 1.2mg- 3.0mg or the thrice-a-day orlistat pills – another flab-fighting  [...]

Second-Trimester Surgical Abortion – What To Expect?

Second-trimester surgical abortion is conducted for voluntary abortion, for management of a miscarriage and in terminating pregnancy because of fetal abnormalities and existent health conditions of the mother. During the course of the second trimester (i.e., 15-23 weeks) subsequent to the last menstrual cycle occurred, abortions are usually conducted over a span of two days and do not need all-night hospital stay. This form of procedure is called as dilation and evacuation (D&E). During the foremost day, one would be required to visit a health educator and doctor for helping in preparation of the procedure. This appointment would take between 2-3 hours. The following day, one would be required to visit the doctor at the hospital that would take between 4-5 hours. In certain situations,  [...]

‘HALO’ To Piles – A Painless Exit To Misery

A harrowing estimate states that nearly half the populace would develop haemorrhoids also known as piles – those discomforting, painful, inflamed blood vessels during some point in their lives. Even its treatment is mostly an agonizing procedure. However, a painless procedure has surfaced that cures this niggling problem for good. Piles are nothing but the enlargement of the blood vessels in or around the back route occurring due to an increase in the pressure inside them, leading to their swelling, and formation of small lumpy formations, with few of them bursting and bleeding. The condition is generally not quite grave and would subside in some days, however, in some cases it might become an unremitting occurrence leading to regular blood loss, utter aggravation, pain and discomfort. The  [...]

Top 10 Prudent Ways To Curb Yeast Infections

The recurrently occurring yeast infections have been a bane for many women since ages. However, by simply following the below stated simple steps one can effectually keep yeast infections at bay. One must avoid the usage of petroleum-base lubricants during sexual contact. Those women that experience vaginal dryness would benefit from using water-based products. It is vital to curb the excessive intake of sugar in one’s daily diet as too much sugar present in the body tends to harbour the growth of yeast and lead to its proliferation. Following a bath, one must ensure to totally dry the vaginal area. This must be regularly done as moisture leads to the faster growth of yeast. Making yoghurt a part of one’s daily dietetic intake. This is because yoghurt tends to wipe out the  [...]

Successful Womb Transplants – Sanguinity During Times Of Dismay

Researchers from Britain have taken yet another major step inching closer to undertaking the world’s foremost successful womb transplantation. This revelation offers a ray of hope to the fifteen thousand women in the United Kingdom belonging to the childbearing age bracket that either do not have a womb or have removed it due to cancer or other forms of ailments. Scientists have shown that for the foremost occasion a womb transplant with the assistance of consistent blood supply could be successfully carried out, and would have effects that lasted long enough to enable child bearing. The novel procedure was initially experimented with rabbits; however those behind it consider that the foremost human transplants might be undertaken in 2 years depending on when the funding to expand  [...]

Potent Ovulation-Inducing Fertility Drugs

Ovulation could be induced by the use of the below-stated widely employed fertility drugs. Clomiphene Citrate – Seraphene and Clomid By the mechanism of blockage of the estrogen receptors, ovulation is induced by administering clomiphene citrate. This synthetic estrogen effect hoodwinks the body into believing that the estrogen levels are depleted, that elicits the manufacture of more FSH or follicle stimulating hormone and LH (leutinizing hormone). Clomiphene citrate is obtainable in the 50mg tablet form and the dose prescribed would lie between 25mgs (half a tablet) – 150mgs (3 tablets) to be consumed once during the day for 5 days early on during the menstrual cycle – regularly cycle days 2 through 6. The dose and the days during which the drug is consumed are decided by the doctor  [...]

Novel Non-Surgical Nose Job – A 10-Minute Flaw-Improving Procedure

A perfectly-shaped nose is always a feature many clamour for. However, until recent times, if one desired to alter the shape, the sole means was the discomforting, complex and unpredictable choice of surgical nose job involving getting anesthetized, hospitalization, broken bones, immense pain, bruises and at times also getting scars. Also nose surgery is something that couldn’t be done furtively – with the widely apparent plaster cast, raccoon eyes and dressing speaking volumes of the procedure conducted. However, there is a new-fangled means of correcting nature’s flaws. The undesirable bent in the nose could be made to appear straighter, bumps could be evened out and the flaring up of the nostrils could be reduced. Dubbed the ‘non-surgical nose-job’, could offer all this in  [...]

First Trimester Medical Abortion – What To Expect?

Medical abortion during the initial trimester, also called as non-surgical abortion employs medications for terminating an early pregnancy in the confines of one’s home. This is a choice that could be availed till 9 weeks from the last occurred menstrual cycle. Some populace of women opt for medical instead of surgical abortion due to the below stated reasons: Could be done at home in the initial weeks of pregnancy. Needs no surgical intervention. No requirement of anesthesia. There is likelihood of greater confidentiality. Could proffer some women with a feeling of better control over their body. Could feel more innate. There are other women who opt for surgical abortion due to the below stated aspects: Needs lesser visits to the doctor’s clinic. Requires  [...]