What Are My Surgical Options to Get Rid Of My Obesity

MEDICAL CARE, Obesity

For those who are affected by severe obesity, Bariatric surgery is proven to be a safe and effective treatment option. It is currently the only treatment available that can provide a significant and sustained weight loss. Bariatric surgery also has an impact on hormonal and metabolic changes that play a major role in your desire to start eating and your desire to stop eating. Not only does bariatric surgery result in significant weight loss, but it can also decrease the risk of having many conditions that occur as a result of severe obesity, such as heart disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, severe sleep apnea, and a stroke. 

There are four main types of bariatric surgery. Choosing which one is best for you can be difficult, especially if you don’t know the difference between each one. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know …

Children That do not Hear!!!

Deafness in Children, Hearing Loss in Children

Deafness, or hearing loss, is a condition that occurs when one or more parts of the ear aren’t working properly. These parts include the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, hearing nerve (acoustic nerve), and auditory symptoms. Deafness is one of the most common birth defects in the world, but it can also develop later in life. Deafness in children can affect their ability to grow and develop speech, social skills, and language. Numerous causes can possibly lead to deafness in children, whether the condition is present at birth (congenital) or happens after birth (acquired). 

Congenital hearing loss can be caused by numerous different things. Most of the causes of hearing loss in children are genetic, meaning it is inherited from a parent. Genetic factors that can cause congenital hearing loss are as follows:

  • Autosomal recessive hearing loss accounts for about 70 percent of all genetic hearing loss. With
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Tips on Using Crutches

MEDICAL CARE

When you break your leg or injure your foot and ankle, your mobility will be significantly limited. You may end up coming home with a pair of crutches to walk or climb stairs on your own. However, using crutches is not as easy as it may look. You may feel awkward to use crutches for the first time. It requires upper body flexibility and strength. Therefore, the right instruction before using them is really important. Here are some tips to help you use your crutches properly and safely.

Best fit crutches

Your crutches should be accurately sized. Even when you already have crutches at home, they might not be the right for you, meaning you need to adjust them or get new ones of the right size. Here are some few points you need to check to ensure your crutches is the best fit for you:

  • The handles of the
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Asthma and a Inhaler

Allergic Reactions, Asthma, MEDICAL CARE

Asthma is a chronic disease that occurs when your airways swell, narrow, and produce extra mucus. The swelling increases your airways’ susceptibility to an allergic reaction and makes them extremely sensitive to irritations. The condition makes breathing difficult and triggers wheezing coughing or shortness of breath. Asthma can be a minor nuisance or a major problem that makes physical activities impossible. There is currently no cure to treat asthma, but there are management methods to help control the symptoms so you can lead an active life.

The symptoms of asthma can be different from one person to another. Some people only experience the symptoms at certain times, others have symptoms all the time. The common signs and symptoms of asthma include:

  • Coughing, particularly when laughing, at night, or during exercise
  • Shortness of breath
  • Pain or tightness in the chess
  • A wheezing or whistling sound when breathing
  • Fatigue

Your asthma can …

SNAP-Broke A Bone In My Foot While Playing Soccer

Feet, MEDICAL CARE

Injuries in the feet are very common, particularly when you like playing soccer as you use your feet the majority of the time. The excessive running, the sliding, the tackling, the way you take a shot, the kicking, and sharp-turning movements can bring injury to your feet and body. One of the most common injuries in soccer is a broken bone (also known as a fracture) in the foot. The seriousness of a broken foot varies. It can be just a tiny crack or a complete break that results in two or more pieces. In severe conditions, broken bones can tear the skin and leave a gaping wound (also known as open fractures).

Bones can break when something crushes, twists bends or stretches it. The toes are usually broken when you accidentally kick something too hard, the heels are usually broken when you fall from a height and land …

Damaging My Feet From Running

Feet, MEDICAL CARE, Running

Whether you are running to burn calories to get in shape or to take a break from a stressful life, you might have heard that running can damage your feet. While that statement is not entirely correct as long as you move correctly, you can actually injure yourself if you push yourself too hard. The foot is incredibly complex. It is made of a network of bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles that work together in harmony. If one part is damaged, your whole foot will stop working properly. Here are some of the more important running injuries and how to treat them.

Runner’s Knee

Runner’s knee is a broad term to describe several conditions that cause pain around the knee cap. Doctors call it patellofemoral pain syndrome. Although running is a common cause of runner’s knee, any activity that repeatedly stresses the knee joint can cause this condition. It is …

Things to Consider Before Traveling Overseas for Breast Reduction Surgery

MEDICAL CARE, WOMEN’S HEALTH

Many people travel abroad to get cosmetic surgery and also for many other treatments. Their main purpose is to save money without compromising the quality.  Countries aboard have different safety guidelines and standards. It is always advisable that you check out the accreditation or credentials of the institute or hospital you have chosen for your treatment. You should ensure that they offer adequate aftercare facilities and that you revisit the hospital if any issues arose. Ensure that the hospital provides you with emergency contact details. 

Detailed research about the hospitals, doctors must be carried out before you make your final decision. Read through reviews and blogs to learn more about the work of each doctor. There are various sites that can help you to compare the prices of a different procedure so that you will be able to choose the procedure that suits your budget.  Remember to do your research …

Allergic Reactions!!!!

Allergic Reactions, MEDICAL CARE

At some point in our lives, we will experience bumpy skin, itchy eyes, nausea, or sneezing. The most common cause? An allergy. 

Your immune system is in charge of fighting bacteria and viruses to defend your body. But sometimes, it fights certain substances that are typically not harmful to the human body. When your body reacts to these substances, which is known as allergens, it causes an allergic reaction. It is still unclear why some people experience allergies. It is believed that it can be inherited and if you have a close family member who has an allergy, your risk in developing one is increased. 

Although the reason why some people develop an allergic reaction to harmless substances is mainly unknown, we can identify the common substances that cause an allergic reaction. You can touch, inhale, or eat these allergens. Food, insects, drugs, latex, mold, pet, and pollen can be …

Putting The Squeeze On Acne

LIFESTYLE, MEDICAL CARE

I think everyone can agree that acne is annoying and frustrating. Sometimes, it shows up without warning and always at the wrong time – when you have an important presentation at work or when you want to impress your date. It just does not care about your plans! And most of the time, as much as you want to get rid of it, it just keeps coming back. So what should we do to stop it from showing up? To prevent these annoying little spots in the future, it is best to understand what is it and what caused it. 

What is Acne?

Acne is a chronic skin condition that causes spots and pimples. It mostly appears on the face, back, neck, chest, and upper arms. It is not dangerous, but it can leave skin scars. There are six main types of spot’s caused by acne:

 

  • Blackheads are small
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Runnіng tо Rаіsе Моnеу аnd Hоw tо Gеt Fіt

LIFESTYLE

Runnіng јust tо gеt fіt аnd stау іn shаре, rіght? Νоt аnуmоrе. Runnіng events, personal or organized, саn аlsо be a great means of raising money for сhаrіtу whilst you gеt fіt аt thе sаmе tіmе. Two bіrds, one stone!

Ѕо hоw dоеs іt wоrk?

Іt’s sіmрlе, уоu аsk реорlе tо suрроrt уоu аnd thеу gіvе уоu sроnsоrshір. Реорlе sроnsоr уоu tо run іn events like a mаrаthоn or fun run.

Runnіng а fіtnеss сlаss fundrаіsеr іs а quісk аnd еаsу wау tо rаіsе mоnеу. Ву hоstіng а bооtсаmр оr sріn сlаss, уоu’ll nоt оnlу hеlр уоur саusе, but уоur suрроrtеrs аs wеll! Fіtnеss сеntrеs lоvе thеsе kіnds оf еvеnts bесаusе іt іnсrеаsеs аwаrеnеss оf thеіr busіnеss, аnd сrеаtеs а роsіtіvе аssосіаtіоn wіthіn уоur соmmunіtу.

Fundrаіsіng fоr а саusе уоu’rе раssіоnаtе еnоugh tо run fоr shоuld bе rеwаrdіng nоt strеssful. Тhе knоwlеdgе thаt уоu’rе rаіsіng mоnеу fоr а саusе уоu …