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Adequate activity must even in Fractures |
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Most of the time, the management of fracture of a particular bone is by Immobilisation of the affected part. The fractured bone is usually made still at both the joint above and below the fracture. For example if there is a fracture at the middle of the leg, then a cast is put that extends from above the knee joint to below the ankle joint.
One aspect that doctors and patients alike overlook is that if a lower limb is not moved for long periods of time, a fatal disease called Thrombophlebitis can occur.
In Thrombophlebitis a blood clot is formed inside the deep veins of the leg because of prolonged immobility. This occurs in particular in Obese and Old people. Women are also more prone to this than men.
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Quick Weight loss can lead to Osteoporosis |
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Everybody dreams to loose weight in a very short span. Most of us have even tried different methods to loose those extra pounds fast. Usually only a few are successful in this impossible task.
It has been established by research that rapid loss of weight can result in a disease of the bone called Osteoporosis, in which the minerals of the bones are lost. This loss of minerals decreases the density of the bones making them brittle and prone to fractures even from trivial falls.
Osteoporosis is primarily a disease of the post menopausal women and the elderly. But is known to occur in cases of quick weight loss even among the young individuals.
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Obesity an Epidemic in US |
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According to a study released by the European Congress on Obesity in Amsterdam, it is not decreased physical
activity rather the habit of Overeating that has caused the epidemic of Obesity which has gripped United States for more than 3 decades.
Professor Boyd A. Swinburn who is the Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Obesity Prevention at Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, explained in a interview over the phone with Reuters Health.
It is a first of its kind Study that compared physical activity and food consumption in the American population.
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Living in Cities can cause Cancer |
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A new research has found that living in the city can lead to several types of cancers.
The reason is that the amount of pollution is much higher in the cities than in the smaller towns.
Toxic chemicals called the Carcinogens have been implicated as the cause of these cancers. These toxins can be present in the food we eat or even the water we drink. As these carcinogens keep on accumulating in our body cancer might develop.
Moreover cancers are less likely to be detected early in the cities than in the suburbs.
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Burn Heart Disease with Chillies |
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Want to stave off Diabetes and Heart disease? Just eat chilli pepper daily, for a study has revealed that it not only adds zest to flavorful dishes but also health to those brave enough to risk its fiery heat.
An international team, led by Indian-origin researcher Dr Kiran Ahuja, has found that chillies have the potential to prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in many countries.
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Advantages of Quitting Smoking |
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What changes take place in our body after we quit smoking? When can the benefits of quitting smoking be felt by us?
A lot has been said about the benefits of quitting smoking. Let us see these benefits from a different perspective. These are the changes that take place inside the body as we stop smoking.
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Time since last cigarette
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Beneficial changes in the Body
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20 minutes
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Blood Pressure and Pulse rate return to normal
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8 hours
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Levels of oxygen in the blood returns to normal
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24 hours
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Chance of heart attack decreases
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48 hours
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Ability to taste and smell increases
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72 hours
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Lung capacity increases
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2 weeks to 3 months
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Improved circulation, lung function increases
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1 to 9 months
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Decreased incidence of coughing, sinus infection
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Signs indicating Danger in Swine Flu |
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Swine Flu is rampant all over the world these days. People are fearing that they have acquired swine flu even for mild illnesses. If you are feeling sick and are experiencing any of the following danger signs, you need to seek emergency medical attention immediately.
In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
* Fast breathing or difficulty in breathing
* Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
* Skin color changing to black or blue
* Refusing to drink appropriate amounts of fluids
* Vomiting which is serious or persistent
* Becoming dull and difficulty in waking up from sleep
* Irritability and Crying
The danger signs in adults that need emergency medical attention include:
* Difficulty in respiration or Shortness of breath
* Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
* Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
* Sudden dizziness
* Confusion or Irritability
* Severe or persistent vomiting
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What is vertigo?
Vertigo is derived from a Latin word “Vertere” which means to turn.
Vertigo is the continuous feeling of disordered orientation of the body in space. In common language it is referred to as dizziness. However, vertigo is a special type of dizziness and will not cause any loss of consciousness. It can also be described as the sensation of rotation in the absence of actual rotation.
It is the feeling of the world spinning around you and can easily make you fall. But the unique feature of vertigo is that you are awake all the time and do not blackout. Vertigo basically results in imbalance and can result in an increased tendency to fall. Vertigo is usually precipitated or felt on sudden movement of the head, in people suffering from certain diseases. This feeling of dizziness can also cause nausea and vomiting.
What causes Vertigo?
Vertigo is a symptom that frequently points towards an ear problem, although other diseases unrelated to the ear can also cause it.
The causes of Vertigo are:
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