Good diet can keep winter chills away
Prevention – Wed, Dec 29 12:17 PM IST
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What are the foods that help keep the winter chill and aches and pains away?
Our body operates on cyclical patterns. As the sun rises we become active and as the sun sets our bodies too slow down and rest at night during sleep. Similarly, seasons too affect our body. In summer, our bodies cleanse themselves, and are thus parched, therefore the need to be constantly cooled. Nature provides for this through watery fruits and vegetables.
In winter, our bodies build and repair-renewing themselves for the next cycle. The aches and pains that seem to accompany the chills of winter, indicate that our bodies instead of regenerating, are actually degenerating. The body prioritises and repairs only the organs that are vital to survival. Since our hair and skin do not sustain life, they are the first to show signs of degeneration, which become more apparent in winter. At this time, instead of using external exfoliates/lotions and oils, keep yourself lubricated from within.
To synchronise yourself with the rhythmic changes in our external environment, don't ignore the needs of the body and keep in mind what nature has made available for us.
Body-building foods. The body requires construction material for growth in winter and this can be made available in the form of nuts and seeds (sesame, almonds, walnuts and avocados) and fresh, whole, pulses (there are upto 60 different varieties) which are abundantly available.
Anti-oxidants. Life is a continuous process of absorption and growth, which is an oxidative process, i.e. free radicals are produced as a by-product. In order to fight this and protect the cells, nature has provided brightly coloured fruits, vegetables and berries-rich in anti-oxidants.
Immunity-building foods. Growth during winter does not occur only in our bodies, it occurs in colonies of germs too. Nature reinforces our immunity against this onslaught through herbs and spices such as ginger, fresh garlic, amla, turmeric and fresh fenugreek leaves. These spices not only boost our immunity, they also keep us warm.
Energy-giving foods. Our body strives to always preserve a perfect balance of all its parameters, including body temperature. In winter, our body has to expend extra energy to keep the internal temperatures stable while external temperatures drop. These energy shots come in the form of dry fruits-figs, raisins, apricots, dates, prunes, cranberries, etc.
Sunshine. Do not forget the sun. Even if the sun is behind the clouds, soak in the light.
Thus, the process of growth, balancing body temperatures, boosting immunity and reducing oxidative damage, requires energy and construction material which comes through food. If instead of having the right foods, we pick up stimulants and foods that take too long to digest-tea, coffee, fried food, sweets, etc.-the body ends up spending most of its energy to digest these heavy foods, making us feel colder and slowing down growth and repair. Instead, reach out to vibrantly coloured, anti-oxidant rich, bio-flavanoid rich herbs, spices, fruits, nuts and vegetables which are sure to drive the winter aches and pains away.
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
How To Treat Anxiety Naturally
How To Treat Anxiety Naturally - By: Shristy
Anxiety treatment has become a matter of concern for people. Because of stress a large number of people are suffering from anxiety. Sometimes the symptoms of anxiety are confused with weakness and mental agony. Before going for the treatment, understand the symptoms of agony. Some of the common symptom of agony is chest pain, headache and perspiration. The onset of these symptoms confirm agony.
There are several methods of treating anxiety naturally without treating anxiety. One such way is to follow a healthy diet with a balanced food intake. It is important that one observe a diet consists of all the essential nutrients that the body needs. Ensure that the diet includes all the necessary nutrients.This will free you from anxiety attack as well as panic attack. Proper intake of Vitamin C, D and E will eliminate the anxiety symptoms. Minerals like magnesium, zinc and calcium are also necessary for you. You need the gamma amino butyric acid to reduce anxiety.
Anxiety may cause depression, if not treated at the right time.Having a regular exercise or any kind of physical activities will reduce anxiety. Take the advice of a professional trainer to guide you in the physical activities.Many experts say that yoga as well as meditation can really reduce the chance of having anxiety attack. Follow this routine to overcome anxiety. You can also opt for sporty activities like football etc to release your stress. Breathing exercises will also help you to relax. There are also herbal remedies that is said to be very effective in treat anxiety attack like dandelion leaves and passion flower. There are also some formulations like chamomile tea, lemon balm, and bugleweed and valerian that can decrease anxiety symptoms.
The toxins will get eliminated from the body if you drink lots of water, juices etc.If your body is toxic, you may also suffer from anxiety attack because you are not feeling well. It is important to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water as many experts always say. People devoid of proper sleep can also have anxiety attacks. It is therefore advised to have adequate sleep through out the day.As it is during sleep that different physiological processes occur. Sleep produces certain important hormones in the body.Treating anxiety is not hard, if you will only observe healthy lifestyle and balanced diet.
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Anxiety treatment has become a matter of concern for people. Because of stress a large number of people are suffering from anxiety. Sometimes the symptoms of anxiety are confused with weakness and mental agony. Before going for the treatment, understand the symptoms of agony. Some of the common symptom of agony is chest pain, headache and perspiration. The onset of these symptoms confirm agony.
There are several methods of treating anxiety naturally without treating anxiety. One such way is to follow a healthy diet with a balanced food intake. It is important that one observe a diet consists of all the essential nutrients that the body needs. Ensure that the diet includes all the necessary nutrients.This will free you from anxiety attack as well as panic attack. Proper intake of Vitamin C, D and E will eliminate the anxiety symptoms. Minerals like magnesium, zinc and calcium are also necessary for you. You need the gamma amino butyric acid to reduce anxiety.
Anxiety may cause depression, if not treated at the right time.Having a regular exercise or any kind of physical activities will reduce anxiety. Take the advice of a professional trainer to guide you in the physical activities.Many experts say that yoga as well as meditation can really reduce the chance of having anxiety attack. Follow this routine to overcome anxiety. You can also opt for sporty activities like football etc to release your stress. Breathing exercises will also help you to relax. There are also herbal remedies that is said to be very effective in treat anxiety attack like dandelion leaves and passion flower. There are also some formulations like chamomile tea, lemon balm, and bugleweed and valerian that can decrease anxiety symptoms.
The toxins will get eliminated from the body if you drink lots of water, juices etc.If your body is toxic, you may also suffer from anxiety attack because you are not feeling well. It is important to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water as many experts always say. People devoid of proper sleep can also have anxiety attacks. It is therefore advised to have adequate sleep through out the day.As it is during sleep that different physiological processes occur. Sleep produces certain important hormones in the body.Treating anxiety is not hard, if you will only observe healthy lifestyle and balanced diet.
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Some Common Facts About STD Symptoms
Some Common Facts About STD Symptoms - By: Shristy
You can visit the std testing centres to clear all your doubts regarding the infection.Otherwise, the life is at risk. The symptoms of std vary from one individual to another. The symptoms are detected only in its severe form as most patients are ignorant of the symptoms initially.
Development of STD symptoms are common in persons who are in the reproductive age group or who are sexually active.There is reason behind this. STD symptoms are transferred through seminal fluid or vaginal fluid or through direct skin contact during sexual intercourse. The infection gets transmitted mainly by unprotected sex. The infection may get transferred to babies from mothers during pregnancy. Having sex with more than one partner, strangers or sex workers cause std diseases. Injections by infected needles may also be the cause of the disease. It is also risky to share unsterile needles for tattoo making or body piercing.
STD testing should be made compulsory for all people who are prone to get the disease. Urine and blood are the most common of the tests. Thereafter physical tests may also be conducted on the patients. All the rashes and eruptions are examined thoroughly. To confirm the presence or absence of the symptoms, pap smear test and swab tests are also done.
Herpes, HPV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis etc are some of the common types of STD diseases. Proper management and care is needed to cure these dangerous diseases.If they are not taken seriously, some more dangerous complications can occur and can even become irreversible at some stage of life.
The more common term used to refer to STD diseases is std crab. The small insects found in the pubic region are called std crabs. The lice's may be present in both the male and the female sexes. Pubic lice are transferred through sexual contact or through infected & contaminated bed sheets, clothes etc. The most common symptoms of this is itching in the pubic region & groin. This may also be accompanied by bluish spots. They may be present a small flakes. The eggs of the lice are in the form of blue spots. Creams and shampoos are the best mode of treatment. A proper hygiene should be maintained and the hair trimmed regularly.
Neisseria Gonorrhea causes Gonorrhea. Uncontrolled discharge is one of its most common symptoms. Males suffer a yellow or pus like penal discharge. Females suffer from abnormal abdominal discharge. This is treated by giving antibiotics orally or by injections.
You can visit the std testing centres to clear all your doubts regarding the infection.Otherwise, the life is at risk. The symptoms of std vary from one individual to another. The symptoms are detected only in its severe form as most patients are ignorant of the symptoms initially.
Development of STD symptoms are common in persons who are in the reproductive age group or who are sexually active.There is reason behind this. STD symptoms are transferred through seminal fluid or vaginal fluid or through direct skin contact during sexual intercourse. The infection gets transmitted mainly by unprotected sex. The infection may get transferred to babies from mothers during pregnancy. Having sex with more than one partner, strangers or sex workers cause std diseases. Injections by infected needles may also be the cause of the disease. It is also risky to share unsterile needles for tattoo making or body piercing.
STD testing should be made compulsory for all people who are prone to get the disease. Urine and blood are the most common of the tests. Thereafter physical tests may also be conducted on the patients. All the rashes and eruptions are examined thoroughly. To confirm the presence or absence of the symptoms, pap smear test and swab tests are also done.
Herpes, HPV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis etc are some of the common types of STD diseases. Proper management and care is needed to cure these dangerous diseases.If they are not taken seriously, some more dangerous complications can occur and can even become irreversible at some stage of life.
The more common term used to refer to STD diseases is std crab. The small insects found in the pubic region are called std crabs. The lice's may be present in both the male and the female sexes. Pubic lice are transferred through sexual contact or through infected & contaminated bed sheets, clothes etc. The most common symptoms of this is itching in the pubic region & groin. This may also be accompanied by bluish spots. They may be present a small flakes. The eggs of the lice are in the form of blue spots. Creams and shampoos are the best mode of treatment. A proper hygiene should be maintained and the hair trimmed regularly.
Neisseria Gonorrhea causes Gonorrhea. Uncontrolled discharge is one of its most common symptoms. Males suffer a yellow or pus like penal discharge. Females suffer from abnormal abdominal discharge. This is treated by giving antibiotics orally or by injections.
What is Frenectomy Procedure?
What is Frenectomy Procedure - By: Neetalia Jones
Frenectomy is actually a simple dental procedure that can be conducted with the help of only local anesthesia. The procedure is conducted to correct the frenum. T Children who go in for corrective dental surgery and older people who have dentures fixed by the dentist are more likely to develop frenum abnormalities.
The procedure
The frenum is clamped with a hemostat. The extra or unnecessary tissue of the frenum is cut away below and above the position where the hemostat is clamped. After the operation, the tissue that remains is stitched firmly with sutures so that formation of new extra tissue of the frenum is prevented. All frenectomy procedures aim to improve the balance of functions inside the mouth.
What it is
The muscles in the inside of the cheeks and lips are connected to the tissues found inside the mouth and the gums by another tissue that is called a frenum. When this frenum is at a higher point than necessary, then it allows for abnormal spaces between teeth. Repairing these abnormalities is termed as labial frenectomy.
Labial frenectomy
In this procedure, the tissue, attached to the two front teeth, is removed. By doing so, the gap between the teeth can be noticeably reduced. Sometimes a labial frenectomy is conducted to improve the effect of an earlier frenum correction procedure.
In babies
In babies the abnormal growth of frenum prevents baby teeth from making their appearance.
Tongue tied
Frenum is also a tissue that is found below the tongue. If this tissue is connected to the tongue near the edge then this does not allow free movement of the tongue giving rise to the literal condition of being tongue tied. Because of this abnormality, affected children notice that they will not be able to stick out the tongue as easily as their friends.
This extra growth can lead to speech defects and difficulty in swallowing. Some people find that the tongue is blocked by the front teeth while talking or eating. The procedure that repairs frenum below the tongue is termed as lingual frenectomy.
Lingual frenectomy
The extra fold of tissue under the tongue that causes speech defects, difficulty in swallowing and the condition of being ‘tongue tied’ is removed in this procedure. Usually conducted with help of laser technique, older people are operated on with the help of local anesthesia while children may need general anesthesia. However, those who undergo the operation with local anesthesia need to keep absolutely still and devoid of movement in order that the procedure may be successful.
Post operative care
There are several precautions to be taken after the frenectomy procedure.
• The operated region will take some weeks to heal completely
• Sutures used are of two types- one that dissolves with time and the other that needs to be removed. If the sutures are of the latter type, the dentist will call you back another day to remove the stitches
• While brushing your teeth and flossing take care to see you do not apply too much pressure around the specific region
• Rinse the operated area gently with salt water in order to keep it free of food particles and bad odor
• As many blood vessels are attached to the tongue, bleeding after a frenectomy procedure is a possible complication, but it is rare. The dentist will advice you on precautions to be taken on such an eventuality.
• Lingual frenectomies are quite often repeated in order to achieve the right balance to the mouth
Frenectomy is actually a simple dental procedure that can be conducted with the help of only local anesthesia. The procedure is conducted to correct the frenum. T Children who go in for corrective dental surgery and older people who have dentures fixed by the dentist are more likely to develop frenum abnormalities.
The procedure
The frenum is clamped with a hemostat. The extra or unnecessary tissue of the frenum is cut away below and above the position where the hemostat is clamped. After the operation, the tissue that remains is stitched firmly with sutures so that formation of new extra tissue of the frenum is prevented. All frenectomy procedures aim to improve the balance of functions inside the mouth.
What it is
The muscles in the inside of the cheeks and lips are connected to the tissues found inside the mouth and the gums by another tissue that is called a frenum. When this frenum is at a higher point than necessary, then it allows for abnormal spaces between teeth. Repairing these abnormalities is termed as labial frenectomy.
Labial frenectomy
In this procedure, the tissue, attached to the two front teeth, is removed. By doing so, the gap between the teeth can be noticeably reduced. Sometimes a labial frenectomy is conducted to improve the effect of an earlier frenum correction procedure.
In babies
In babies the abnormal growth of frenum prevents baby teeth from making their appearance.
Tongue tied
Frenum is also a tissue that is found below the tongue. If this tissue is connected to the tongue near the edge then this does not allow free movement of the tongue giving rise to the literal condition of being tongue tied. Because of this abnormality, affected children notice that they will not be able to stick out the tongue as easily as their friends.
This extra growth can lead to speech defects and difficulty in swallowing. Some people find that the tongue is blocked by the front teeth while talking or eating. The procedure that repairs frenum below the tongue is termed as lingual frenectomy.
Lingual frenectomy
The extra fold of tissue under the tongue that causes speech defects, difficulty in swallowing and the condition of being ‘tongue tied’ is removed in this procedure. Usually conducted with help of laser technique, older people are operated on with the help of local anesthesia while children may need general anesthesia. However, those who undergo the operation with local anesthesia need to keep absolutely still and devoid of movement in order that the procedure may be successful.
Post operative care
There are several precautions to be taken after the frenectomy procedure.
• The operated region will take some weeks to heal completely
• Sutures used are of two types- one that dissolves with time and the other that needs to be removed. If the sutures are of the latter type, the dentist will call you back another day to remove the stitches
• While brushing your teeth and flossing take care to see you do not apply too much pressure around the specific region
• Rinse the operated area gently with salt water in order to keep it free of food particles and bad odor
• As many blood vessels are attached to the tongue, bleeding after a frenectomy procedure is a possible complication, but it is rare. The dentist will advice you on precautions to be taken on such an eventuality.
• Lingual frenectomies are quite often repeated in order to achieve the right balance to the mouth
Glowing skin begins at home
Glowing skin begins at home
India Today – Mon, Dec 27 8:32 PM IST
If you don't find over-the-counter moisturisers effective, take the 'kitchen way' to good skin. Dig into your food shelf, or make a run to the grocer's - the secrets to a glowing complexion can be homemade and inexpensive...
Add 4-5 drops of jojoba oil with an equal amount of coconut oil and rose water. Apply after washing your face, or bathing. This moisturiser not only provides intense hydration, it also leaves a pleasant, lingering
fragrance.
Mix equal amounts of glycerine and rose water. To this, add a few drops of lime juice to dilute it. If used regularly overnight, this moisturiser not only tackles patchy, chapped and dry skin, it gives you a glowing complexion, and removes dark spots and freckles.
Mix 1tsp each of almond and milk powder with 2tbsp glycerine and 1tbsp each of lemon juice and almond oil. Apply this mix once a week - this will provide you enough hydration to be able to go through the rest of the week with lighter formulations.Lemon or orange juice, blended with olive oil, is a tried-tested-trusted way of moisturising - your skin benefits from the healing properties of olive and the Vitamin C from the citrus fruits.
Overnight, massage mayonnaise on your face and neck - it undoes the harm caused to your skin by sun,cold and pollution through the day.
Aloe vera creams not only work as a good moisturiser, they also have anti-aging properties. Heat one part of aloe vera gel with an equal amount of water. Let it boil until it turns creamy. This rich moisturiser is good for dry, rough, sunburned skin, chapped lips and elbows.
Coconut oil is rich in vitamins and lipids that soften the skin. Cocoa butter smoothens the damaging effects of the sun and other external factors. Combined with coconut oil, it protects the skin from dry cold.
India Today – Mon, Dec 27 8:32 PM IST
If you don't find over-the-counter moisturisers effective, take the 'kitchen way' to good skin. Dig into your food shelf, or make a run to the grocer's - the secrets to a glowing complexion can be homemade and inexpensive...
Add 4-5 drops of jojoba oil with an equal amount of coconut oil and rose water. Apply after washing your face, or bathing. This moisturiser not only provides intense hydration, it also leaves a pleasant, lingering
fragrance.
Mix equal amounts of glycerine and rose water. To this, add a few drops of lime juice to dilute it. If used regularly overnight, this moisturiser not only tackles patchy, chapped and dry skin, it gives you a glowing complexion, and removes dark spots and freckles.
Mix 1tsp each of almond and milk powder with 2tbsp glycerine and 1tbsp each of lemon juice and almond oil. Apply this mix once a week - this will provide you enough hydration to be able to go through the rest of the week with lighter formulations.Lemon or orange juice, blended with olive oil, is a tried-tested-trusted way of moisturising - your skin benefits from the healing properties of olive and the Vitamin C from the citrus fruits.
Overnight, massage mayonnaise on your face and neck - it undoes the harm caused to your skin by sun,cold and pollution through the day.
Aloe vera creams not only work as a good moisturiser, they also have anti-aging properties. Heat one part of aloe vera gel with an equal amount of water. Let it boil until it turns creamy. This rich moisturiser is good for dry, rough, sunburned skin, chapped lips and elbows.
Coconut oil is rich in vitamins and lipids that soften the skin. Cocoa butter smoothens the damaging effects of the sun and other external factors. Combined with coconut oil, it protects the skin from dry cold.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Psoriasis treatment with fumaric acid.
Scalp Psoriasis Treatment: Know the Disease and Get Some Tips - By: Haggar Leo
The individuals who actually experienced psoriasis know of the discomfort and pain that have to be contended with. Aside from the physical flaking and itching, it also facilitates social humiliation, which can be very upsetting. Being perplexed about the matter is not at all beneficial. A number of people declare sufficient awareness of this illness, however, they pose differing outlook about what really causes it and how it can be helped.
But, what really is this disease?
For those who accustomed with this illness, psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by flaky dry skin and reddish patches, which is said to have affected roughly two percent of the population.
What, then, is scalp psoriasis?
This type is located on the head. Most of the time, this is mistaken for mere dandruff, an itchy and dry scalp. An eczema scalp is another skin condition that is often muddled up with the illness. It is attributed by an oozing on the scalp.
Can the disease be cured?
As of today, no absolute for cure this disease has already been identified. However, there are ways to minimize the effects of its symptoms to make it at least practicable. Listed below are some tips to do it.
1. Make gluten or protein mixture in cereal and refined white carbohydrates on your list of favorite foods. On your diet, these items should be present and not eliminated.
2. Dairy and red meat intake must be reduced. This is because they sustain the wrong bacteria and produce polyamines.
3. As much as possible, eat raw vegetables. See to it they are properly cleaned before taking them in. To do that, spray the vegetables with a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water. This mixture is said to be effective in killing bacteria before going into the system.
4. A mixture of cucumber juice, celery and apple cider helps clean the liver and make it function properly. If your liver is clean, the eradication of toxins can be done more effectively.
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Symptoms and Causes of Psoriasis - By: tapas
Are you facing some serious skin problems like Psoriasis? Looking for treatment for Psoriasis? Well, Psoriasis is a common chronic, relapsing but non-contagious skin disorder. This skin disease is characterized by grey or white dry scales on skin, red patchy scratches which not only bleeds but causes lot of irritation and pain as well. These scratches can be found everywhere in the body including on the scalp, elbows, and knees. If you find such marks or scratches on your body then don’t take it lightly, consult a dermatologist!
The severity of this disease is generally categorized into three parts, depending on the extent of body surface covered. Like if 2% of the body part is affected, this is considered to be mild, if 3-10% of the body is covered then moderate but if 10% or more than the disease is classified as severe. If this disease is not taken care of properly, you might even have severe problems in your joints, nails or even eyes.
Causes of Psoriasis:
If you try to extract the actual cause of psoriasis then you might not get satisfactory answers. But still the numerous studies done in the past have compiled some risk factors which aid to the development of this disease. Firstly, the family history is considered to be one of the major reasons and it is found that approximately 40% of patients with Psoriasis have a family history. Secondly, infections like bacterial or viral, are directly linked to this disease. Lastly, alcohol and smoking, not so surprising, hugely aid to the development of this disease in many. It is observed that alcohol influences the body metabolism, the cutaneous vasculature and the immune response, which ultimately affects the dermatological diseases. Excess of alcohol intake can lead to liver dysfunction and this leads to various malfunctioning in the body including the skin.
People who are facing such skin problems must consult a dermatologist to get appropriate treatment for acne problems. If in case you are not getting any information on Psoriasis or on treatment for Psoriasis then don’t forget to explore the web.
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Cause, symptoms and treatment of psoriasis. - By: Dr Jawad Amjad
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a common chronic, relapsing, non-contagious skin disorder characterised by red patchy lesions, with grey or silvery-white, dry scales, which are frequently painful, itchy and may bleed. Lesions are typically distributed symmetrically on the scalp, elbows, knees and essentially any part of the body. It is a disease with an unpredictable course, prone to flare-ups and remissions, and which can affect the joints, nails and eyes [1, 2]. Psoriasis is found worldwide but the prevalence varies among different ethnic groups. It affects 1-5% of Europeans overall, with rates as high as 6% in France and Germany. In the UK, it is the 3rd most common dermatological disease, affecting approximately 1-2% of the population; this equates to approximately 1.2 million people and accounts for 10-20% of visits to a hospital dermatology unit [1, 3, 4]. It can afflict both men and women, and usually begins in early adulthood although it has been reported at birth. The mean age of onset for the first presentation of psoriasis can range from 15-20 years of age, with a second peak occurring between ages 55-60 years.
Psoriasis is generally categorised into one of three severities based on the extent of body surface covered. Where 2% of the body is affected, it is classified as mild, where 3-10% of the body is covered, it is classified as moderate and where more than 10% of the body is affected, the disease is classified as severe. Based on these criteria, approximately 25-30% of patients have psoriasis, which is considered moderate to severe.
Causes or Risk Factors
The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown; however, numerous studies have attempted to define the risk factors for developing psoriasis. The following have been named as risk factors for the development of psoriasis,
1. Family history (genetics)
This is the most well established risk factor for the development of psoriasis. Approximately 40% of patients with psoriasis have a family history amongst first-degree relatives. It has also been noted that psoriasis develops in as many as half of the siblings when both parents have psoriasis, this falls to 16% when only one parent is affected, and 8% when neither parent is affected but there is an affected sibling.
2. Infections
Bacterial and viral infections may be linked to psoriasis; however, beyond streptococcus, the role of other infections in precipitating psoriasis has not been studied [4, 6].
3. Alcohol and smoking
Some studies have suggested smoking or alcohol as a cause of psoriasis. Although a large proportion of these studies have been case-control studies, based on a typical group of patients admitted to hospital, in a population based study, alcohol was shown to be a significant risk factor for mortality among patients suffering from psoriasis. Not only that, alcohol has been associated with worsening of skin disease after drinking in men and women and treatment failures. Alcohol seems to affect dermatological diseases such as psoriasis by influencing metabolism, cutaneous vasculature (arrangement of blood vessel around the skin), and the immune response. Alcohol intake can lead to liver dysfunction, when the liver cannot get rid of toxins as a result of this, the different systems in the body are affected, including the skin. The skin, trying to purge itself of toxins may result in an immune related disease, such as psoriasis. It is quite possible that alcohol may alter the expression of psoriasis and its clinical course. Abstinence from alcohol can induce remission [4, 6, 8].
The role of smoking as a risk factor for psoriasis remains elusive. According to Neimann et al (2006) in 1992, researchers in the UK evaluated 108 patients with new psoriasis and compared rates with matched controls in the community. They showed a significant association between smoking "prior to onset" and psoriasis.
Although it has often been implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of the disease, conclusive data on the role of smoking is currently lacking. As indicated by some studies, whether or not smoking causes psoriasis, cessation probably does not alter the course of the disease [4, 6].
4. Trauma
Psoriasis may appear at the sites of trauma, including sites of sunburn, following surgery or biopsies, or even after simply scratching an area.
5. Stress
Recently, stress has been implicated in the acceleration or in accelerating the worsening of psoriasis, as can be found in many other diseases with complex natural history. Although this factor has not been robustly studied, the view that stress is a significant factor in the natural history of psoriasis is widespread, particularly among patient groups.
6. Drugs
Although drug exposure has not been well defined as a risk factor for new incidence of psoriasis, some drugs have been reported to worsen pre-existing cases of psoriasis. These drugs include lithium (mood stabilising drug) and antimalarials [4, 6].
Types of Psoriasis
1. Plaque psoriasis
This is the most common form of psoriasis characterised by sharply circumscribed (hemmed in or confined), round-oval or coin-sized plaques, with white blanching rings observed in the skin surrounding the plaques. Scales are typically present, characteristically silvery-white, and can vary in thickness. The amount of these scales can vary in size from patient to patient and at different sites on a particular patient. Removal of such scales may reveal tiny bleeding points. Plaque psoriasis affects the back of the elbows and the front of the knees as well as the back and scalp (scalp psoriasis) [4, 5].
2. Guttate psoriasis
From the Greek word gutta meaning droplet, Guttate psoriasis presents as small patches (2-10 mm diameter) of psoriasis all over the body. Accounting for about 2% of the total cases of psoriasis, it usually occurs shortly after a throat infection (streptococcal infection of the pharynx or tonsils) and can be the presenting episode of psoriasis in children or, occasionally, adults. The number of patches manifested in this type of psoriasis varies and can range from 5 or 10 to over 100.
3. Flexural psoriasis
This affects the flexures (skin folds e.g. under breasts), and have lesions, which are devoid of scales and appear as red, shiny, well demarcated plaques.
4. Generalised pustular psoriasis
This is a rare type of psoriasis, which represents active, unstable disease. It is characterised by anti-inflammatory changes in the psoriatic sites and lesions are presented as small, red, circular patches, filled with pus. Patients often present with a fever and usually need to be admitted to the hospital for management as it can be a life-threatening condition with a variety of consequences, including hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature) [4, 5].
5. Erythrodermic psoriasis
This is a serious but rare complication of psoriasis. It may take one of two forms,
a) Chronic plaque psoriasis, which may gradually progress as plaques become confluent (run together) and extensive, or
b) A manifestation of unstable psoriasis brought about by infection, tar, drugs, or withdrawal from corticosteroids (a synthetic drug similar or identical to a natural corticosteroid, used to reduce inflammation and control allergic disorder).
It is one of the few emergencies involving skin conditions as it may impair the thermoregulation capacity of the skin, leading to hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature), high output cardiac failure and metabolic changes such as anaemia due to loss of iron and vitamin B12. Patients suffering from this rare disease are usually admitted to the hospital [4, 5].
6. Palmoplantar pustulosis
This presents as sterile, yellow pustules (small round raised area of inflamed skin filled with pus) on a background of abnormally red skin caused by local congestion (as in inflammation) and scaling, which affects the palms and/or soles of the feet. Pustules are tender and fade to form dark brown colouration with scales or crusts, which adhere to them. Palmoplantar pustulosis most commonly affects women, presents most commonly between the ages of 40 and 60 years and is associated with current or past smoking in up to 95% of subjects.
(It is now believed however that palmoplatar pustulosis may not be a form of psoriasis) [4, 5].
7. Psoriatic nail disease
This usually affects the fingernails much more than toenails. The most common finding is small pits (as of a thimble) in the nail plate, resulting from defective nail formation in the proximal portion (near to the point of attachment) of the nail matrix. Orange-yellow areas may also be present beneath the nail plate; these are referred to as "oil spots". The nail plate may become thickened, opaque and discoloured.
Quality of Life and Psychological Aspects
Psoriasis generally does not affect survival; however, it is important to view the disease as a serious one and to resist the tendency to underestimate its impact on the overall well being of sufferers. It is a common misconception that skin diseases are somehow less serious than other medical illnesses; however, the major negative effects psoriasis has on sufferers is substantial and severe, this is demonstrable by a significant detriment to quality of life. Patients with psoriasis have a reduction in their quality of life quite similar to or even worse than patients with other chronic diseases such as ischaemic heart disease (IHD) or diabetes [5, 16].
The disease not only complicates millions of lives, it also disrupts countless interpersonal relationships. Fouere et al (2005) made mention of the fact that previous research have confirmed that more than 80% of patients suffering from psoriasis expressed difficulties in establishing social contacts and relationships being the worse aspect of their psoriasis. Psoriasis sufferers often feel stigmatised by the condition and this in itself contributes to everyday disability leading to depression and sometimes suicidal ideation in more than 5% of patients. According to Langley et al (2005), recent work has identified that pathological worry and anxiety occur in at least a third of patients with psoriasis. Psychological interpersonal difficulties have also been found to severely affect all aspects of the patient's daily life. Engaging in avoidance behaviours and the belief that they are being evaluated on the basis of their skin disease, both contribute to stress in patients [3, 5].
Symptoms of Psoriasis
The symptoms of psoriasis vary depending on the type you have (see types of psoriasis). The most common symptoms mostly associated with plaque psoriasis include,
1. Patches of red skin covered with silvery white raised scales often on the knees, elbows trunk or scalp. These may become itchy, painful and can sometimes crack and bleed.
2. Fingernails and toenails can be affected, including discoloration and pitting of nails.
3. Small areas of bleeding where skin is scratched.
4. Patients can sometimes suffer with arthritis (see Psoriatic arthritis in associated diseases).
Treatment of Psoriasis
There is no cure for psoriasis; treatment is however aimed at providing symptomatic relief and improved quality of life for sufferers. Strategies for treatment depend greatly on the severity, location and extent of lesion coverage NETQUOTEVAR:1. Current treatments include;
1. Sun exposure, which improves the appearance of psoriasis, particularly mild psoriasis.
2. Prescribed creams and lotions, including topical steroids, dithranol, tar preparations, emollients, topical vitamin D3 analogues such as calcipotriol and tacalcitol, and salicylic acid.
3. For moderate to severe psoriasis, which are generally less responsive to the above, more intense treatment are required in the form of,
¢ Prescribed medication including methotrexate, cyclosporin and acitretin.
¢ Phototherapy (light therapy) such as PUVA (psoralen and Ultraviolet A), UVA, UVB and Narrowband UVB sun beds.
¢ Herbal medicines, Chinese herbs, Homeopathic treatments
4. If triggered by throat infection, antibiotics will help.
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Argan oil psoriasis And Josie Maran Argan Oil - By: artical.futurevision@gmail.com
Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease, which typically causes red scaly patches on the skin. Psoriasis can be developed at any age, and the severity o the disease can vary as well. There are countless prescription and harsh medical treatments, such as steroid injections. It is not strange to spend years looking for something that works for you, and spending lots and lots of money figuring it out. Argan oil psoriasis products are an affordable, natural solution.
Argan oil psoriasis is a great solution for psoriasis. 100% Organic Argan Oil is a moisturizer and an anti-inflammatory, exactly what is needed for psoriasis. Argan oil Psoriasis sufferers can have visible improvement after just a few weeks, and can completely heal within 9 weeks of regular application of argan oil. These results can only be achieved with pure and organic argan. Not only does argan oil help with psoriasis, it is also reportedly great for hair, skin and nails because of its extremely high content of amino acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E.
Because organic argan oil has anti-inflammatory and moisturizing qualities it can help with a variety of skin conditions. Leslie S. Baumann, MD, an expert in the area of cosmetic ingredients, and the director of cosmetic dermatology at the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami, agrees that argan oil psoriasis can help treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
Argan oil, when it is pure and natural, helps dry skin and oily skin, sounds a bit odd, but the nourishing effects of vitamin E and the free radical reducing and anti-inflammatory properties of the antioxidants and amino acids allow the oil to help with conditions like psoriasis, acne and eczema. Both women and men, young and old, can use argan oil psoriasis products. Argan oil is even great for pregnant women because the moisturizing properties prevent the formation of stretch marks when massaged on skin regularly.
Josie Maran Argan Oil contains such small traces of argan oil in her cosmetic products that they do not retain the effectiveness for which argan oil is known. Josie maran argan oil eye shadow or mascara with a drop of argan oil and the rest of the additives is not going to moisturize your eyelids and your eyelashes, so don’t expect that. If you want good quality argan oil, from a company that does one thing and only one thing, head to Amal Oils 100% Organic Argan Oil.
You want to stay away from argan oil products that contain pungent smells and feel greasy, like Josie Maran argan oil. A strong smelling or greasy feeling argan oil indicates that it is expired, not pure, or has been pressed by hand. When argan oil is pressed by hand, it is mixed with local, not purified, and definitely non-organic water. The water is necessary when pressed by hand because it stimulates the oil to release from the argan nuts.
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Psoriasis Cream – Why Natural Is Best - By: Holly Ahearn
Skin complaints can be embarrasing and often painful, at the best of times and psoriasis is no exception. So what is psoriasis and can it be cured?
Psoriasis is a chronic (ie long term) condition that is caused from excessive skin cell growth. Patches of thick scaly skin form on elbows, knees, lower back or scalp and these are in effect excess cells which have been produced too quickly and that the body has been unable to shed. They can be white, silvery or red in color and often crack and bleed. In some cases, the psoriasis can also affect the nails and in severe cases lead to a dehabilitating arthritis. The most common type of psoriasis is called plaque psoriasis and this can usually be controlled by the use of a good quality psoriasis cream.
Psoriasis is a very common disease and almost 7.5 million people in the US alone, suffer from it. For a lot of people it is simply a nuisance, something that they put up with, but for the remainder it can consume every aspect of their everyday life. It can occur at any age but generally will develop between the age of 15 to 30. Some people will experience weekly or monthly flare ups of the condition whilst others will just get them occasionally.
When the psoriasis flares up, the sufferer will experience severe itching and pain, together with the skin cracking and bleeding. The pain can often wake the sufferer, leading to sleep deprivation which can affect their concentration at school or work. Sufferers can also feel depressed, sad or angry and lack self confidence.
Since psoriasis is a chronic condition, a person needs to look at ways of effectively controlling it so that they can carry on with their lives and get back their confidence. Many of the creams on the market today contain harmful drugs or damaging cortisone, but our Psoriasis Control cream contains natural ingredients such as AP4 genuine virgin aloe, zinc, oat protein and vitamins A,B,D and E which all actively promote fast healing by gently exfoliating away the dead cells and alleviating the redness, itching and soreness. The psoriasis cream is rich in moisture and natural antiseptics and if used regularly will help to prevent flare ups and restore and maintain healthy skin.
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4 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis - By: 8r58km11
"Psoriasis Free for Life"
Psoriasis is a curable skin disease! Or is it...of course it is!
I want to share with you the information about psoriasis, I will mention 4 natural remedies for psoriasis.
I know this condition can be embarrassing, so that's why you decide to wear long sleeves and pants on those hot summer days. But honestly there's nothing to be ashamed of. Don't be fooled by thinking that it's a contagious skin disease. It's just a type of dry skin, and dry skin needs to be moisturized so that it doesn't dry out!
But don't reach for some lotion...try these simple remedies below...and you will see a change in your condition.
Don't be a quitter though, you can't expect results instantly...It's like playing the lottery, you don't just buy one ticket and expect to win...heck no that's why you buy two or more tickets at a time or at least once everyday to improve your chances of winning (unless your a very lucky person, and God bless you if you are)
So here's a few ideas to treat your Psoriasis:
Birch Bark-
Get to a Birch tree and strip off the bark, lay it out in the sun so that it will dry. Then grind it into small pieces, boil 1 quart of water in a pan and reduce it to a simmer after it boils for a few minutes. Add 3 tablespoons of the birch bark to the water, cover it and let this simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove the pan form the heat and let it sit for 1 hour, then strain out the solids and soak a clean cotton cloth in the water, wringing it out slightly but you do want this to be wet but not dripping wet. Then lay your cloth across the affected area. (Birch Bark can be bought from most any herb store if you don't have any of these trees growing in your area) This can be repeated as often as you like.
Vegetable Shortening-
This will help keep the dry patchy areas moist...and better to use than lotion! Just head to the kitchen and reach for the vegetable shortening, you can apply with a cloth or your hands...the key to defeating psoriasis is keeping it moisturized.
Oatmeal-
Get yourself some uncooked oatmeal, grind it up into a powder, pour it out into a washcloth or handkerchief...tie up the corners to make a pouch, then dip the pouch into some hot water...and apply the pouch to the dry, itchy area.
Baby oil or Olive oil-
Add a couple capfuls of baby oil or olive oil to your bath...this can help prevent new outbreaks and control existing ones. BUT BE VERY CAREFUL GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE TUB it may be slippery...
I hope you choose to use one of these methods just remember to keep your psoriasis moisturized...
Find your cures for psoriasis today!
All most everyone has embarrassing moments...
And if psoriasis is your embarrassment...
Imagine this...
A man gets arrested for a DUI, the night of his arrest he was pulled over for a faulty brake light...
That past weekend he had been to a race with his girlfriend, so instead of looking to see which license he handed the officer
he handed the officer his girlfriends license.
Without realizing what he had done, the officer shined his flashlight into his eyes...
He said "have you had a sex change!" Showing him the license...
Now slurring his speech he tries to explain to the officer why he had his girlfriends license.
He was charged for a DUI and for a broken tail light...
He was given 1 year supervised probation, so therefore he couldn't violate any of his probation rules.
The PO wasn't strict, and stated that he did not drug test often but whenever he did, "it better
be clean."
Months pass by, the PO didn't make any house visits, until one day unexpectedly!
The FIRST drug test, all the PO needed was a sample of urine and would be on his way.
A few days passed by, the man receives a phone call from his PO telling him that he had "good news"
and "bad news"
O.K.! What's the bad news? the test came back positive... the man asks so what's the "good news"
the PO said "YOUR ABOUT 9 WEEKS PREGNANT"
That would be a "real cold, rainy day for me!"
Some people say that some things are meant to be...but are those same people experiencing any tragedies
compared to yours.
You can always be thankful to God for what you don't have, if you feel as if you have nothing to be
thankful for.
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Psoriasis Relief - By: Richard Bleuze
Psoriasis is an inflammatory disorder which affects the skin and for which there is no known cure.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system targets the skin, causing a
rapid turnover in skin cells. Psoriasis is very uncomfortable bringing with it itchy and cracked skin.
Bleeding of the skin is also a known symptom of this condition. It generally appears on the
scalp, knees, lower back, elbow, or it can develop almost anywhere over the skin of the body.
Approximately 40% of all psoriasis sufferers developed it before they were 20 years old.
About 80% of those who have this condition are affected with plaque psoriasis.
In addition, psoriasis can occur in infants as well.
Never ignore the fact, however, that people have eased or cured or massively alleviated
their psoriasis problems, and obtained relief from similar skin problems. The people who
have cured themselves of psoriasis know better than anyone else how to do it.
In addition, understand and remember that moisturizers do NOT in any way ease or reduce
your psoriasis or the unpleasant symptoms: they can only seal in natural moisture.
Let's face it: there are times when you have what amounts to a skin attack, and most of
psoriasis sufferers know precisely what this means, when the burning and itching are
driving you to scratch and scratch, ending up with that horrid burning, and usually
bleeding as well.
However, I might suggest the following to eased or massively alleviated your psoriasis problems,
and obtained relief from similar skin problems.
1) First, wet your skin, with water. You already know that there is little or no benefit
to putting oil or Vaseline or Vitamin E onto your skin unless the skin is first wet, and the
cells are openly accepting whatever unguent or salve or oil you're rubbing in.
2) BEFORE YOUR SKIN IS THOROUGHLY DRY rub tiny, repeat tiny amounts of pure
vaseline on. When sunlight is poured all over wet, oily skin, it warms, heals, and, good news,
cures a whole variety of skin problems. Contrary to the claims of scientific ignoramuses
who insist that the sun causes premature skin aging and skin cancer, the truth is,
the sun causes premature skin aging and skin cancer to skin that is not properly treated.
In addition, I also suggest extract of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) for psoriasis treatment.
Since psoriasis often flares up in response to stress, thus I encourage psoriasis suffers to
learn breathing exercises, yoga or visualization.
There are five kinds of psoriasis. Including plaque psoriasis which is very common.
The other four are: Erythrodermic Psoriasis which involves severe itching, and a great deal
of redness along with pain. Guattate Psoriasis appears in the form of small red spots over
the skin. Inverse Psoriasis is noted by red legions which develop in the fold of the skin.
Pustular Psoriasis is white pustules encompassed by red skin.
Sometimes psoriasis is so low-keyed that some people don’t know that they are infected
with it. Studies reveal that psoriasis isn’t prevalent in either gender; however, some studies
do show more occurrences in men than in women. Although psoriasis is a chronic illness
and will last you for the rest of your life, there is still treatment for this disorder.
In some cases, some people have to be hospitalized due to the severity of the condition.
This is an extreme case of psoriasis. In psoriasis, the cells are forced to mature in three
to six days and pile up on the surface of the skin as thick, inflamed patches covered by
silvery- white scales made up of dead cells.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for psoriasis, but there are many ways to manage the
condition and relieve the discomfort it causes. Conventional medicine treats psoriasis
with various ointments or creams, including corticosteroids, a synthetic form of vitamin D3,
retinoids (which are synthetic forms of vitamin A), and other topical agents. However,
some of the medications used to treat psoriasis can make you more sensitive to sunlight,
so be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist about potential reactions.
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Psoriasis - What is it and how to treat it - By: Robert Hill
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a disease which affects the skin and joints and commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Psoriasis can cause pain, itching, burning and emotional distress. It affects both sexes equally and can occur at any age, although it most commonly appears for the first time between the ages of 15 and 25.
Today more than seven million Americans suffer with psoriasis. Recent studies show that there may be an ethnic link. It seems that psoriasis is most common in Caucasians, slightly less in African Americans and far less common among Asians and Native Americans.
Psoriasis is not contagious. You can't catch psoriasis from another person or give it to someone by touching them, and you can't spread it to other parts of your body.
Psoriasis treatment
Today, there are many different treatments available to help control psoriasis. No single treatment works for everyone. The goal is to find a treatment that works the best with the fewest side effects. One of the first principles of psoriasis treatment is to not create anything worse than the disease.
Dermatologists often use a trial-and-error approach to finding the most appropriate psoriasis treatment. The decision to use a particular treatment is based on the type of psoriasis, its location, extent, severity, the patient's age, gender and quality of life.
There are three basic types of treatments for psoriasis:
Topical treatment - Topical treatments agents applied to the skin are usually the first line of defense in treating psoriasis. Topicals slow down or normalize excessive cell reproduction, remove built-up scale, reduce skin turn over, and clear affected skin of plaques. Some topical agents are used in conjunction with other therapies, especially phototherapy.
Phototherapy (UVB, PUVA and lasers) involves exposing the skin to wavelengths of ultraviolet light under medical supervision. Ultraviolet light treatment is frequently combined with topical or systemic treatment.
Systemic treatment - Psoriasis which is resistant to topical treatment and phototherapy is treated by agents that are taken internally by pill or injection. This is called systemic treatment. Systemic medications are prescription medications that affect the entire body, and are usually reserved for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. The treatments for extensive and severe forms of psoriasis may have long-term side effects.
Alternative Psoriasis treatments
The use of alternative psoriasis treatments are becoming more common as more and more people choose to treat their condition in more nontraditional ways.
Alternative psoriasis treatments are in most cases perfectly safe and include:
Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Manipulation Treatment , Osteopathy, Climatotherapy, Diet, Dietary Supplements, Homeopathy, Water Therapies (Balneotherapy, Heliotherapy, Phytotherapy, Thalassotherapy), Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments, Meditation and Relaxation, Herbology, Hypnosis, Moisturizing, Products, Magnets, Epsom salt, Neem oil, Fasting...
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Psoriasis treatment with fumaric acid. - By: Gene Ivan
The problem with psoriasis is that there is relief but no permanent cure available. Modern science does not know exactly what causes this skin condition, even though it was associated with allergies, arthritis, and various dietary and metabolic factors. There are many topical treatments available for those who have psoriasis. Treatments made with chemicals, antibitics, hormone therapies and treatments based on all natural ingredients
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There is an increased evidence that fumaric acid might help to keep psoriasis under control. This treatment involves the use of fumaric acid ester, commonly used in the food industry as a food additive in place of citric acid. In healthy individuals, fumaric acid is formed in the skin when it’s exposed to sunlight. People with psoriasis appear to have a biochemical defect that requires prolonged exposure to the sun to produce it. Fumaric acid ester capsules have been used in clinical trials in Switzerland and the Netherlands with excellent results. In a recent study, 8O percent of the 285 patients involved reported marked improvement, and 52 percent of those patients were completely cleared of psoriatic lesions.
Treatment of psoriasis with fumaric acid is a long process it might take up to three months before one can see improvement. Eventhough the treatment is effective, it hase not only severe side effects but as all oral medications, it also looses more than 75% of its strength in the process. Higher dosage of fumaric acid will lead to more side effects.
Eventhough, the technology of administration (oral ingestion) remained mostly the same till now. One well established, yet incompletely developed delivery mode has been topical creams and lotions, primarily utilized in cosmetic applications. The great barrier to wider application of such a pathway has been the structure of the skin itself, which has proven impermeable to a wide range of compounds, most notably the class of molecules know as "water soluble". This limitation has so strongly influenced perception of range restriction of compound delivery across the skin.
But now, through the research conducted by group of American scientists this border has been unlocked and opened to transdermal traffic of virtually all medicinal compounds. The mechanics of this invention allows to create a triple emulsion that creates an unusually stable matrix into which nutrient compounds can be fed. The emulsion was named "Liquid Crystal". This refers to the creation, through the "microencapsulation" of molecules of the active ingredients in the emulsion, of actual liquid crystals in a state of stable suspension. This special physical configuration has the effect of making large molecules behave, in relation to the skin barrier, as though they are "smaller", and allowed to cross what would otherwise prevent penetration.
An important aspect of this technology is the efficiency factor. Active ingredients can target the problem areas directly instead of going through digestive system, as oral medication, loosing more than 75% of its strength in the process. In other words, "Liquid Crystal" allows for great reduction in dose levels of any given substance compared to oral administration in our case - level of fumaric acid in psoriasis treatment. Reduction of excess compounds of any kind, even biologically compounds, is always the soundest medical approach, and becomes imperative when any substances that a person may have sensitivity to is being administered.
Read more about fumaric acid psoriasis treatment wich was made with use of this unique - patented technology.
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The individuals who actually experienced psoriasis know of the discomfort and pain that have to be contended with. Aside from the physical flaking and itching, it also facilitates social humiliation, which can be very upsetting. Being perplexed about the matter is not at all beneficial. A number of people declare sufficient awareness of this illness, however, they pose differing outlook about what really causes it and how it can be helped.
But, what really is this disease?
For those who accustomed with this illness, psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by flaky dry skin and reddish patches, which is said to have affected roughly two percent of the population.
What, then, is scalp psoriasis?
This type is located on the head. Most of the time, this is mistaken for mere dandruff, an itchy and dry scalp. An eczema scalp is another skin condition that is often muddled up with the illness. It is attributed by an oozing on the scalp.
Can the disease be cured?
As of today, no absolute for cure this disease has already been identified. However, there are ways to minimize the effects of its symptoms to make it at least practicable. Listed below are some tips to do it.
1. Make gluten or protein mixture in cereal and refined white carbohydrates on your list of favorite foods. On your diet, these items should be present and not eliminated.
2. Dairy and red meat intake must be reduced. This is because they sustain the wrong bacteria and produce polyamines.
3. As much as possible, eat raw vegetables. See to it they are properly cleaned before taking them in. To do that, spray the vegetables with a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water. This mixture is said to be effective in killing bacteria before going into the system.
4. A mixture of cucumber juice, celery and apple cider helps clean the liver and make it function properly. If your liver is clean, the eradication of toxins can be done more effectively.
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Symptoms and Causes of Psoriasis - By: tapas
Are you facing some serious skin problems like Psoriasis? Looking for treatment for Psoriasis? Well, Psoriasis is a common chronic, relapsing but non-contagious skin disorder. This skin disease is characterized by grey or white dry scales on skin, red patchy scratches which not only bleeds but causes lot of irritation and pain as well. These scratches can be found everywhere in the body including on the scalp, elbows, and knees. If you find such marks or scratches on your body then don’t take it lightly, consult a dermatologist!
The severity of this disease is generally categorized into three parts, depending on the extent of body surface covered. Like if 2% of the body part is affected, this is considered to be mild, if 3-10% of the body is covered then moderate but if 10% or more than the disease is classified as severe. If this disease is not taken care of properly, you might even have severe problems in your joints, nails or even eyes.
Causes of Psoriasis:
If you try to extract the actual cause of psoriasis then you might not get satisfactory answers. But still the numerous studies done in the past have compiled some risk factors which aid to the development of this disease. Firstly, the family history is considered to be one of the major reasons and it is found that approximately 40% of patients with Psoriasis have a family history. Secondly, infections like bacterial or viral, are directly linked to this disease. Lastly, alcohol and smoking, not so surprising, hugely aid to the development of this disease in many. It is observed that alcohol influences the body metabolism, the cutaneous vasculature and the immune response, which ultimately affects the dermatological diseases. Excess of alcohol intake can lead to liver dysfunction and this leads to various malfunctioning in the body including the skin.
People who are facing such skin problems must consult a dermatologist to get appropriate treatment for acne problems. If in case you are not getting any information on Psoriasis or on treatment for Psoriasis then don’t forget to explore the web.
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Cause, symptoms and treatment of psoriasis. - By: Dr Jawad Amjad
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a common chronic, relapsing, non-contagious skin disorder characterised by red patchy lesions, with grey or silvery-white, dry scales, which are frequently painful, itchy and may bleed. Lesions are typically distributed symmetrically on the scalp, elbows, knees and essentially any part of the body. It is a disease with an unpredictable course, prone to flare-ups and remissions, and which can affect the joints, nails and eyes [1, 2]. Psoriasis is found worldwide but the prevalence varies among different ethnic groups. It affects 1-5% of Europeans overall, with rates as high as 6% in France and Germany. In the UK, it is the 3rd most common dermatological disease, affecting approximately 1-2% of the population; this equates to approximately 1.2 million people and accounts for 10-20% of visits to a hospital dermatology unit [1, 3, 4]. It can afflict both men and women, and usually begins in early adulthood although it has been reported at birth. The mean age of onset for the first presentation of psoriasis can range from 15-20 years of age, with a second peak occurring between ages 55-60 years.
Psoriasis is generally categorised into one of three severities based on the extent of body surface covered. Where 2% of the body is affected, it is classified as mild, where 3-10% of the body is covered, it is classified as moderate and where more than 10% of the body is affected, the disease is classified as severe. Based on these criteria, approximately 25-30% of patients have psoriasis, which is considered moderate to severe.
Causes or Risk Factors
The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown; however, numerous studies have attempted to define the risk factors for developing psoriasis. The following have been named as risk factors for the development of psoriasis,
1. Family history (genetics)
This is the most well established risk factor for the development of psoriasis. Approximately 40% of patients with psoriasis have a family history amongst first-degree relatives. It has also been noted that psoriasis develops in as many as half of the siblings when both parents have psoriasis, this falls to 16% when only one parent is affected, and 8% when neither parent is affected but there is an affected sibling.
2. Infections
Bacterial and viral infections may be linked to psoriasis; however, beyond streptococcus, the role of other infections in precipitating psoriasis has not been studied [4, 6].
3. Alcohol and smoking
Some studies have suggested smoking or alcohol as a cause of psoriasis. Although a large proportion of these studies have been case-control studies, based on a typical group of patients admitted to hospital, in a population based study, alcohol was shown to be a significant risk factor for mortality among patients suffering from psoriasis. Not only that, alcohol has been associated with worsening of skin disease after drinking in men and women and treatment failures. Alcohol seems to affect dermatological diseases such as psoriasis by influencing metabolism, cutaneous vasculature (arrangement of blood vessel around the skin), and the immune response. Alcohol intake can lead to liver dysfunction, when the liver cannot get rid of toxins as a result of this, the different systems in the body are affected, including the skin. The skin, trying to purge itself of toxins may result in an immune related disease, such as psoriasis. It is quite possible that alcohol may alter the expression of psoriasis and its clinical course. Abstinence from alcohol can induce remission [4, 6, 8].
The role of smoking as a risk factor for psoriasis remains elusive. According to Neimann et al (2006) in 1992, researchers in the UK evaluated 108 patients with new psoriasis and compared rates with matched controls in the community. They showed a significant association between smoking "prior to onset" and psoriasis.
Although it has often been implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of the disease, conclusive data on the role of smoking is currently lacking. As indicated by some studies, whether or not smoking causes psoriasis, cessation probably does not alter the course of the disease [4, 6].
4. Trauma
Psoriasis may appear at the sites of trauma, including sites of sunburn, following surgery or biopsies, or even after simply scratching an area.
5. Stress
Recently, stress has been implicated in the acceleration or in accelerating the worsening of psoriasis, as can be found in many other diseases with complex natural history. Although this factor has not been robustly studied, the view that stress is a significant factor in the natural history of psoriasis is widespread, particularly among patient groups.
6. Drugs
Although drug exposure has not been well defined as a risk factor for new incidence of psoriasis, some drugs have been reported to worsen pre-existing cases of psoriasis. These drugs include lithium (mood stabilising drug) and antimalarials [4, 6].
Types of Psoriasis
1. Plaque psoriasis
This is the most common form of psoriasis characterised by sharply circumscribed (hemmed in or confined), round-oval or coin-sized plaques, with white blanching rings observed in the skin surrounding the plaques. Scales are typically present, characteristically silvery-white, and can vary in thickness. The amount of these scales can vary in size from patient to patient and at different sites on a particular patient. Removal of such scales may reveal tiny bleeding points. Plaque psoriasis affects the back of the elbows and the front of the knees as well as the back and scalp (scalp psoriasis) [4, 5].
2. Guttate psoriasis
From the Greek word gutta meaning droplet, Guttate psoriasis presents as small patches (2-10 mm diameter) of psoriasis all over the body. Accounting for about 2% of the total cases of psoriasis, it usually occurs shortly after a throat infection (streptococcal infection of the pharynx or tonsils) and can be the presenting episode of psoriasis in children or, occasionally, adults. The number of patches manifested in this type of psoriasis varies and can range from 5 or 10 to over 100.
3. Flexural psoriasis
This affects the flexures (skin folds e.g. under breasts), and have lesions, which are devoid of scales and appear as red, shiny, well demarcated plaques.
4. Generalised pustular psoriasis
This is a rare type of psoriasis, which represents active, unstable disease. It is characterised by anti-inflammatory changes in the psoriatic sites and lesions are presented as small, red, circular patches, filled with pus. Patients often present with a fever and usually need to be admitted to the hospital for management as it can be a life-threatening condition with a variety of consequences, including hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature) [4, 5].
5. Erythrodermic psoriasis
This is a serious but rare complication of psoriasis. It may take one of two forms,
a) Chronic plaque psoriasis, which may gradually progress as plaques become confluent (run together) and extensive, or
b) A manifestation of unstable psoriasis brought about by infection, tar, drugs, or withdrawal from corticosteroids (a synthetic drug similar or identical to a natural corticosteroid, used to reduce inflammation and control allergic disorder).
It is one of the few emergencies involving skin conditions as it may impair the thermoregulation capacity of the skin, leading to hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature), high output cardiac failure and metabolic changes such as anaemia due to loss of iron and vitamin B12. Patients suffering from this rare disease are usually admitted to the hospital [4, 5].
6. Palmoplantar pustulosis
This presents as sterile, yellow pustules (small round raised area of inflamed skin filled with pus) on a background of abnormally red skin caused by local congestion (as in inflammation) and scaling, which affects the palms and/or soles of the feet. Pustules are tender and fade to form dark brown colouration with scales or crusts, which adhere to them. Palmoplantar pustulosis most commonly affects women, presents most commonly between the ages of 40 and 60 years and is associated with current or past smoking in up to 95% of subjects.
(It is now believed however that palmoplatar pustulosis may not be a form of psoriasis) [4, 5].
7. Psoriatic nail disease
This usually affects the fingernails much more than toenails. The most common finding is small pits (as of a thimble) in the nail plate, resulting from defective nail formation in the proximal portion (near to the point of attachment) of the nail matrix. Orange-yellow areas may also be present beneath the nail plate; these are referred to as "oil spots". The nail plate may become thickened, opaque and discoloured.
Quality of Life and Psychological Aspects
Psoriasis generally does not affect survival; however, it is important to view the disease as a serious one and to resist the tendency to underestimate its impact on the overall well being of sufferers. It is a common misconception that skin diseases are somehow less serious than other medical illnesses; however, the major negative effects psoriasis has on sufferers is substantial and severe, this is demonstrable by a significant detriment to quality of life. Patients with psoriasis have a reduction in their quality of life quite similar to or even worse than patients with other chronic diseases such as ischaemic heart disease (IHD) or diabetes [5, 16].
The disease not only complicates millions of lives, it also disrupts countless interpersonal relationships. Fouere et al (2005) made mention of the fact that previous research have confirmed that more than 80% of patients suffering from psoriasis expressed difficulties in establishing social contacts and relationships being the worse aspect of their psoriasis. Psoriasis sufferers often feel stigmatised by the condition and this in itself contributes to everyday disability leading to depression and sometimes suicidal ideation in more than 5% of patients. According to Langley et al (2005), recent work has identified that pathological worry and anxiety occur in at least a third of patients with psoriasis. Psychological interpersonal difficulties have also been found to severely affect all aspects of the patient's daily life. Engaging in avoidance behaviours and the belief that they are being evaluated on the basis of their skin disease, both contribute to stress in patients [3, 5].
Symptoms of Psoriasis
The symptoms of psoriasis vary depending on the type you have (see types of psoriasis). The most common symptoms mostly associated with plaque psoriasis include,
1. Patches of red skin covered with silvery white raised scales often on the knees, elbows trunk or scalp. These may become itchy, painful and can sometimes crack and bleed.
2. Fingernails and toenails can be affected, including discoloration and pitting of nails.
3. Small areas of bleeding where skin is scratched.
4. Patients can sometimes suffer with arthritis (see Psoriatic arthritis in associated diseases).
Treatment of Psoriasis
There is no cure for psoriasis; treatment is however aimed at providing symptomatic relief and improved quality of life for sufferers. Strategies for treatment depend greatly on the severity, location and extent of lesion coverage NETQUOTEVAR:1. Current treatments include;
1. Sun exposure, which improves the appearance of psoriasis, particularly mild psoriasis.
2. Prescribed creams and lotions, including topical steroids, dithranol, tar preparations, emollients, topical vitamin D3 analogues such as calcipotriol and tacalcitol, and salicylic acid.
3. For moderate to severe psoriasis, which are generally less responsive to the above, more intense treatment are required in the form of,
¢ Prescribed medication including methotrexate, cyclosporin and acitretin.
¢ Phototherapy (light therapy) such as PUVA (psoralen and Ultraviolet A), UVA, UVB and Narrowband UVB sun beds.
¢ Herbal medicines, Chinese herbs, Homeopathic treatments
4. If triggered by throat infection, antibiotics will help.
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Argan oil psoriasis And Josie Maran Argan Oil - By: artical.futurevision@gmail.com
Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease, which typically causes red scaly patches on the skin. Psoriasis can be developed at any age, and the severity o the disease can vary as well. There are countless prescription and harsh medical treatments, such as steroid injections. It is not strange to spend years looking for something that works for you, and spending lots and lots of money figuring it out. Argan oil psoriasis products are an affordable, natural solution.
Argan oil psoriasis is a great solution for psoriasis. 100% Organic Argan Oil is a moisturizer and an anti-inflammatory, exactly what is needed for psoriasis. Argan oil Psoriasis sufferers can have visible improvement after just a few weeks, and can completely heal within 9 weeks of regular application of argan oil. These results can only be achieved with pure and organic argan. Not only does argan oil help with psoriasis, it is also reportedly great for hair, skin and nails because of its extremely high content of amino acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E.
Because organic argan oil has anti-inflammatory and moisturizing qualities it can help with a variety of skin conditions. Leslie S. Baumann, MD, an expert in the area of cosmetic ingredients, and the director of cosmetic dermatology at the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami, agrees that argan oil psoriasis can help treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
Argan oil, when it is pure and natural, helps dry skin and oily skin, sounds a bit odd, but the nourishing effects of vitamin E and the free radical reducing and anti-inflammatory properties of the antioxidants and amino acids allow the oil to help with conditions like psoriasis, acne and eczema. Both women and men, young and old, can use argan oil psoriasis products. Argan oil is even great for pregnant women because the moisturizing properties prevent the formation of stretch marks when massaged on skin regularly.
Josie Maran Argan Oil contains such small traces of argan oil in her cosmetic products that they do not retain the effectiveness for which argan oil is known. Josie maran argan oil eye shadow or mascara with a drop of argan oil and the rest of the additives is not going to moisturize your eyelids and your eyelashes, so don’t expect that. If you want good quality argan oil, from a company that does one thing and only one thing, head to Amal Oils 100% Organic Argan Oil.
You want to stay away from argan oil products that contain pungent smells and feel greasy, like Josie Maran argan oil. A strong smelling or greasy feeling argan oil indicates that it is expired, not pure, or has been pressed by hand. When argan oil is pressed by hand, it is mixed with local, not purified, and definitely non-organic water. The water is necessary when pressed by hand because it stimulates the oil to release from the argan nuts.
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Psoriasis Cream – Why Natural Is Best - By: Holly Ahearn
Skin complaints can be embarrasing and often painful, at the best of times and psoriasis is no exception. So what is psoriasis and can it be cured?
Psoriasis is a chronic (ie long term) condition that is caused from excessive skin cell growth. Patches of thick scaly skin form on elbows, knees, lower back or scalp and these are in effect excess cells which have been produced too quickly and that the body has been unable to shed. They can be white, silvery or red in color and often crack and bleed. In some cases, the psoriasis can also affect the nails and in severe cases lead to a dehabilitating arthritis. The most common type of psoriasis is called plaque psoriasis and this can usually be controlled by the use of a good quality psoriasis cream.
Psoriasis is a very common disease and almost 7.5 million people in the US alone, suffer from it. For a lot of people it is simply a nuisance, something that they put up with, but for the remainder it can consume every aspect of their everyday life. It can occur at any age but generally will develop between the age of 15 to 30. Some people will experience weekly or monthly flare ups of the condition whilst others will just get them occasionally.
When the psoriasis flares up, the sufferer will experience severe itching and pain, together with the skin cracking and bleeding. The pain can often wake the sufferer, leading to sleep deprivation which can affect their concentration at school or work. Sufferers can also feel depressed, sad or angry and lack self confidence.
Since psoriasis is a chronic condition, a person needs to look at ways of effectively controlling it so that they can carry on with their lives and get back their confidence. Many of the creams on the market today contain harmful drugs or damaging cortisone, but our Psoriasis Control cream contains natural ingredients such as AP4 genuine virgin aloe, zinc, oat protein and vitamins A,B,D and E which all actively promote fast healing by gently exfoliating away the dead cells and alleviating the redness, itching and soreness. The psoriasis cream is rich in moisture and natural antiseptics and if used regularly will help to prevent flare ups and restore and maintain healthy skin.
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4 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis - By: 8r58km11
"Psoriasis Free for Life"
Psoriasis is a curable skin disease! Or is it...of course it is!
I want to share with you the information about psoriasis, I will mention 4 natural remedies for psoriasis.
I know this condition can be embarrassing, so that's why you decide to wear long sleeves and pants on those hot summer days. But honestly there's nothing to be ashamed of. Don't be fooled by thinking that it's a contagious skin disease. It's just a type of dry skin, and dry skin needs to be moisturized so that it doesn't dry out!
But don't reach for some lotion...try these simple remedies below...and you will see a change in your condition.
Don't be a quitter though, you can't expect results instantly...It's like playing the lottery, you don't just buy one ticket and expect to win...heck no that's why you buy two or more tickets at a time or at least once everyday to improve your chances of winning (unless your a very lucky person, and God bless you if you are)
So here's a few ideas to treat your Psoriasis:
Birch Bark-
Get to a Birch tree and strip off the bark, lay it out in the sun so that it will dry. Then grind it into small pieces, boil 1 quart of water in a pan and reduce it to a simmer after it boils for a few minutes. Add 3 tablespoons of the birch bark to the water, cover it and let this simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove the pan form the heat and let it sit for 1 hour, then strain out the solids and soak a clean cotton cloth in the water, wringing it out slightly but you do want this to be wet but not dripping wet. Then lay your cloth across the affected area. (Birch Bark can be bought from most any herb store if you don't have any of these trees growing in your area) This can be repeated as often as you like.
Vegetable Shortening-
This will help keep the dry patchy areas moist...and better to use than lotion! Just head to the kitchen and reach for the vegetable shortening, you can apply with a cloth or your hands...the key to defeating psoriasis is keeping it moisturized.
Oatmeal-
Get yourself some uncooked oatmeal, grind it up into a powder, pour it out into a washcloth or handkerchief...tie up the corners to make a pouch, then dip the pouch into some hot water...and apply the pouch to the dry, itchy area.
Baby oil or Olive oil-
Add a couple capfuls of baby oil or olive oil to your bath...this can help prevent new outbreaks and control existing ones. BUT BE VERY CAREFUL GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE TUB it may be slippery...
I hope you choose to use one of these methods just remember to keep your psoriasis moisturized...
Find your cures for psoriasis today!
All most everyone has embarrassing moments...
And if psoriasis is your embarrassment...
Imagine this...
A man gets arrested for a DUI, the night of his arrest he was pulled over for a faulty brake light...
That past weekend he had been to a race with his girlfriend, so instead of looking to see which license he handed the officer
he handed the officer his girlfriends license.
Without realizing what he had done, the officer shined his flashlight into his eyes...
He said "have you had a sex change!" Showing him the license...
Now slurring his speech he tries to explain to the officer why he had his girlfriends license.
He was charged for a DUI and for a broken tail light...
He was given 1 year supervised probation, so therefore he couldn't violate any of his probation rules.
The PO wasn't strict, and stated that he did not drug test often but whenever he did, "it better
be clean."
Months pass by, the PO didn't make any house visits, until one day unexpectedly!
The FIRST drug test, all the PO needed was a sample of urine and would be on his way.
A few days passed by, the man receives a phone call from his PO telling him that he had "good news"
and "bad news"
O.K.! What's the bad news? the test came back positive... the man asks so what's the "good news"
the PO said "YOUR ABOUT 9 WEEKS PREGNANT"
That would be a "real cold, rainy day for me!"
Some people say that some things are meant to be...but are those same people experiencing any tragedies
compared to yours.
You can always be thankful to God for what you don't have, if you feel as if you have nothing to be
thankful for.
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Psoriasis Relief - By: Richard Bleuze
Psoriasis is an inflammatory disorder which affects the skin and for which there is no known cure.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system targets the skin, causing a
rapid turnover in skin cells. Psoriasis is very uncomfortable bringing with it itchy and cracked skin.
Bleeding of the skin is also a known symptom of this condition. It generally appears on the
scalp, knees, lower back, elbow, or it can develop almost anywhere over the skin of the body.
Approximately 40% of all psoriasis sufferers developed it before they were 20 years old.
About 80% of those who have this condition are affected with plaque psoriasis.
In addition, psoriasis can occur in infants as well.
Never ignore the fact, however, that people have eased or cured or massively alleviated
their psoriasis problems, and obtained relief from similar skin problems. The people who
have cured themselves of psoriasis know better than anyone else how to do it.
In addition, understand and remember that moisturizers do NOT in any way ease or reduce
your psoriasis or the unpleasant symptoms: they can only seal in natural moisture.
Let's face it: there are times when you have what amounts to a skin attack, and most of
psoriasis sufferers know precisely what this means, when the burning and itching are
driving you to scratch and scratch, ending up with that horrid burning, and usually
bleeding as well.
However, I might suggest the following to eased or massively alleviated your psoriasis problems,
and obtained relief from similar skin problems.
1) First, wet your skin, with water. You already know that there is little or no benefit
to putting oil or Vaseline or Vitamin E onto your skin unless the skin is first wet, and the
cells are openly accepting whatever unguent or salve or oil you're rubbing in.
2) BEFORE YOUR SKIN IS THOROUGHLY DRY rub tiny, repeat tiny amounts of pure
vaseline on. When sunlight is poured all over wet, oily skin, it warms, heals, and, good news,
cures a whole variety of skin problems. Contrary to the claims of scientific ignoramuses
who insist that the sun causes premature skin aging and skin cancer, the truth is,
the sun causes premature skin aging and skin cancer to skin that is not properly treated.
In addition, I also suggest extract of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) for psoriasis treatment.
Since psoriasis often flares up in response to stress, thus I encourage psoriasis suffers to
learn breathing exercises, yoga or visualization.
There are five kinds of psoriasis. Including plaque psoriasis which is very common.
The other four are: Erythrodermic Psoriasis which involves severe itching, and a great deal
of redness along with pain. Guattate Psoriasis appears in the form of small red spots over
the skin. Inverse Psoriasis is noted by red legions which develop in the fold of the skin.
Pustular Psoriasis is white pustules encompassed by red skin.
Sometimes psoriasis is so low-keyed that some people don’t know that they are infected
with it. Studies reveal that psoriasis isn’t prevalent in either gender; however, some studies
do show more occurrences in men than in women. Although psoriasis is a chronic illness
and will last you for the rest of your life, there is still treatment for this disorder.
In some cases, some people have to be hospitalized due to the severity of the condition.
This is an extreme case of psoriasis. In psoriasis, the cells are forced to mature in three
to six days and pile up on the surface of the skin as thick, inflamed patches covered by
silvery- white scales made up of dead cells.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for psoriasis, but there are many ways to manage the
condition and relieve the discomfort it causes. Conventional medicine treats psoriasis
with various ointments or creams, including corticosteroids, a synthetic form of vitamin D3,
retinoids (which are synthetic forms of vitamin A), and other topical agents. However,
some of the medications used to treat psoriasis can make you more sensitive to sunlight,
so be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist about potential reactions.
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Psoriasis - What is it and how to treat it - By: Robert Hill
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a disease which affects the skin and joints and commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Psoriasis can cause pain, itching, burning and emotional distress. It affects both sexes equally and can occur at any age, although it most commonly appears for the first time between the ages of 15 and 25.
Today more than seven million Americans suffer with psoriasis. Recent studies show that there may be an ethnic link. It seems that psoriasis is most common in Caucasians, slightly less in African Americans and far less common among Asians and Native Americans.
Psoriasis is not contagious. You can't catch psoriasis from another person or give it to someone by touching them, and you can't spread it to other parts of your body.
Psoriasis treatment
Today, there are many different treatments available to help control psoriasis. No single treatment works for everyone. The goal is to find a treatment that works the best with the fewest side effects. One of the first principles of psoriasis treatment is to not create anything worse than the disease.
Dermatologists often use a trial-and-error approach to finding the most appropriate psoriasis treatment. The decision to use a particular treatment is based on the type of psoriasis, its location, extent, severity, the patient's age, gender and quality of life.
There are three basic types of treatments for psoriasis:
Topical treatment - Topical treatments agents applied to the skin are usually the first line of defense in treating psoriasis. Topicals slow down or normalize excessive cell reproduction, remove built-up scale, reduce skin turn over, and clear affected skin of plaques. Some topical agents are used in conjunction with other therapies, especially phototherapy.
Phototherapy (UVB, PUVA and lasers) involves exposing the skin to wavelengths of ultraviolet light under medical supervision. Ultraviolet light treatment is frequently combined with topical or systemic treatment.
Systemic treatment - Psoriasis which is resistant to topical treatment and phototherapy is treated by agents that are taken internally by pill or injection. This is called systemic treatment. Systemic medications are prescription medications that affect the entire body, and are usually reserved for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. The treatments for extensive and severe forms of psoriasis may have long-term side effects.
Alternative Psoriasis treatments
The use of alternative psoriasis treatments are becoming more common as more and more people choose to treat their condition in more nontraditional ways.
Alternative psoriasis treatments are in most cases perfectly safe and include:
Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Manipulation Treatment , Osteopathy, Climatotherapy, Diet, Dietary Supplements, Homeopathy, Water Therapies (Balneotherapy, Heliotherapy, Phytotherapy, Thalassotherapy), Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments, Meditation and Relaxation, Herbology, Hypnosis, Moisturizing, Products, Magnets, Epsom salt, Neem oil, Fasting...
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Psoriasis treatment with fumaric acid. - By: Gene Ivan
The problem with psoriasis is that there is relief but no permanent cure available. Modern science does not know exactly what causes this skin condition, even though it was associated with allergies, arthritis, and various dietary and metabolic factors. There are many topical treatments available for those who have psoriasis. Treatments made with chemicals, antibitics, hormone therapies and treatments based on all natural ingredients
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There is an increased evidence that fumaric acid might help to keep psoriasis under control. This treatment involves the use of fumaric acid ester, commonly used in the food industry as a food additive in place of citric acid. In healthy individuals, fumaric acid is formed in the skin when it’s exposed to sunlight. People with psoriasis appear to have a biochemical defect that requires prolonged exposure to the sun to produce it. Fumaric acid ester capsules have been used in clinical trials in Switzerland and the Netherlands with excellent results. In a recent study, 8O percent of the 285 patients involved reported marked improvement, and 52 percent of those patients were completely cleared of psoriatic lesions.
Treatment of psoriasis with fumaric acid is a long process it might take up to three months before one can see improvement. Eventhough the treatment is effective, it hase not only severe side effects but as all oral medications, it also looses more than 75% of its strength in the process. Higher dosage of fumaric acid will lead to more side effects.
Eventhough, the technology of administration (oral ingestion) remained mostly the same till now. One well established, yet incompletely developed delivery mode has been topical creams and lotions, primarily utilized in cosmetic applications. The great barrier to wider application of such a pathway has been the structure of the skin itself, which has proven impermeable to a wide range of compounds, most notably the class of molecules know as "water soluble". This limitation has so strongly influenced perception of range restriction of compound delivery across the skin.
But now, through the research conducted by group of American scientists this border has been unlocked and opened to transdermal traffic of virtually all medicinal compounds. The mechanics of this invention allows to create a triple emulsion that creates an unusually stable matrix into which nutrient compounds can be fed. The emulsion was named "Liquid Crystal". This refers to the creation, through the "microencapsulation" of molecules of the active ingredients in the emulsion, of actual liquid crystals in a state of stable suspension. This special physical configuration has the effect of making large molecules behave, in relation to the skin barrier, as though they are "smaller", and allowed to cross what would otherwise prevent penetration.
An important aspect of this technology is the efficiency factor. Active ingredients can target the problem areas directly instead of going through digestive system, as oral medication, loosing more than 75% of its strength in the process. In other words, "Liquid Crystal" allows for great reduction in dose levels of any given substance compared to oral administration in our case - level of fumaric acid in psoriasis treatment. Reduction of excess compounds of any kind, even biologically compounds, is always the soundest medical approach, and becomes imperative when any substances that a person may have sensitivity to is being administered.
Read more about fumaric acid psoriasis treatment wich was made with use of this unique - patented technology.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
KIDNEY DISEASES
How you can cure bladder infection without medicines - By: Tamim
Whereas antibiotics prescribed by a physician are known to cure bladder infection, this article provides you information on how you can cure it by your own without medicines. However, before we move ahead describing how bladder infection can be cured at home, let us first lists out the causes of bladder infection, which is also called Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). This disease can affect anyone from young man to women but females are more probably affecting with this ailment because of the following reasons:
• A bacterium is the only known reason behind causing Urinary Tract Infection. Most of the times bacteria from digestive tract get stuck to the urethra causing this problem.
• Sexual intercourse can also be an effective reason behind bladder infection. During sexual intercourse bacteria residing at the wall of vagina slips inside to the urethra causing bladder infection.
• Holding urine for long time is another reason behind UTI.
These are some of the main reasons causing bladder infection in women. Let us see what are the symptoms that let a women know that she has been suffering from bladder infection:
• Continuous urge to pass urine. Most of the time the patient goes to pass urine but the quantity is quite less due to which the patient needs to pass urine again and again in small intervals.
• Pain above the pubic bones and lower back while passing urine.
• Burning sensation while urine which may be painful. Sometimes, blood droplets also come with urine (when the infection is severe) with foul and unpleasant smell.
• Fever
• Nausea
• Urge to Vomit
• Chills
These symptoms of bladder infection help recognizing the disease at earlier stage. If the disease get recognized at earlier stage then it is quite good because it later on may lead into kidney infection and other severe diseases. Once you have seen sign of bladder infection, let us see how it can be cured without medicines:
• As said bacterium is the main cause behind this disease, which means the bacteria shall not reside in the urinary tract for a long period. To ejaculate the bacterium out of the urinary tract drink lots of water so that you can pass urine with pressure taking the bacteria out of the urinary tract.
• Never ever hold urine for a long time. Pass it out as soon as possible.
• Drink citrus juice including cranberry juice
Consider the above-specified solutions and get the bladder infection cured by your own.
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Spotting Urine Infection Symptoms - By: Gareth Hoyle1
Urinary Tract Infections, or UTIs, are a common problem among women and infection can come and go, sometimes over a period of years. Commonly caused by E Coli and other bacteria found in the large intestine invading the urethra and causing symptoms that include a burning sensation while urinating, a more frequent urge to urinate, and fever or chills as well as other related symptoms. A home urine infection test can help confirm whether you are suffering from a UTI.
The Causes Of Urine Infection
UTIs are caused by an infection in the urethra. As the urethra is located just in front of the anus it means that infection is easy and E Coli and other bacteria are ideally placed to make their way to the urethra. Further problems can occur if the bacteria travel to and infect the bladder, known as cystitis, or even the kidneys.
Urine Infection Symptoms
Many urine infection symptoms are related to urine. Urine may become cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange smelling. The sufferer is likely to feel the urge to urinate more frequently and the urge may be more intense. It may also burn when the patient tries to urinate. Other symptoms include pain or pressure in the lower back or abdomen as well as feeling shaky and tired. Fever or chills can be a sign that the infection has reached the kidneys.
Home Test Kits
Use a home test for detecting urine infection symptoms. These test more indirect signs of infection such as the existence of certain chemicals and proteins that are not normally present in urine but become present while suffering from a UTI. If the test confirms the presence of a UTI then you should consult your doctor, who will almost certainly put you on a course of antibiotics.
Treatment
Antibiotics are the primary course of treatment for urine infection. These kill off the bacteria that are causing the infection and it is important that you complete the course prescribed even after you start to feel better. You may also want to drink Cranberry juice because this contains similar antibacterial properties. Pain medication and other treatments may also be provided to help ease the symptoms as well as the problem itself.
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Kidney Disease and Various Treatments - By: mohammed khan
Kidney is one the most important part of a human body because it purifies the body and the blood from the toxic chemicals which are generated during the metabolic activity in our body. It is made up of microscopic fibers which are called as nephrons which are in millions. They are usually present in pairs. If there is any problem in the kidney of a person he is not able to leave a simple life. There are various types of disorders related with nephrons. Nephropathy is the name for the http://www.videomd.com/KidneyDisease-31-fvcallv.aspx”/>kidney disease or disorder it is also referred by the name nephrosis.
The disorders occur due to the various reasons such as prolong administration of analgesic, lead, calcium and other salts. Sometimes these conditions are also caused by the diabetes mellitus and hypertension or high blood pressure. These Conditions were first observed and discovered by the Clifford Wilson and American Paul Kimmelstiel. These ailments don’t show up the symptoms in the initial stages of the onset they are usually detected are 3 or 4 years when the kidney damaging process has already started. There are various signs and symptoms which need to be taken care of so that the ailment is diagnosed in the earlier stages of the onset itself and the damage can be prevented. The symptoms are edema (swelling in some parts of body), unusual weight gain. Foam appearance in urine, nausea, vomiting, general illness, fatigue, itching, anorexia and headache.
If these symptoms persist for a longer duration then the person must a physician and if he says there is problem then it’s a time to see the urologist for the treatment. The diagnosis of the kidney disease begins with microalbuminuria test, Urine analysis or urine test if there is any doubt over the ailment then a Biopsy is conducted and where the exacted result shows up whether a person is suffering of not.
If a person is suffering from the disorder then the http://www.videomd.com/KidneyDisease-31-fvcallv.aspx”/>kidney disease treatment begins for the curing the disease. The main aim of the treatment is usually to slowdown the damage of the kidney. Usually diabetes and the high blood pressure damages the kidney most hence diet pattern of the patients must be changed according to the treatment and exercise is advisable which has to be moderate not an excessive one. During the treatment the person must avoid self medication and should be stress free which will help in lowering the hypertension. If the condition has worsen and leads to the failure of the kidney then there are only two options available one is kidney dialysis and kidney transplant. Dialysis is a long term process which needs to taken once or twice in a week or should be continued till the person does not gets the donor for the kidney transplant.
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Some important facts about Kidney infection - By: Tamim
Kidney infection is one of the growing problems these days. The infection occurring in bladder, urethra and prostate is called lower urinary tract infection. It becomes upper urinary tract infection when it covers the kidneys and its function. This infection is also famous under the name of pyelonephritis.
As explained above, this kind of infection usually starts with minor symptoms but if it is not treated quickly, it becomes hazardous. One needs to consult a doctor soon in case he or she faces any of the symptoms like:
• Passing frequent urine-This is one of the most common symptoms of kidney infection. If one feels need to pass urine frequently, he or she might be suffering from this infection.
• Pain during passing urine-This is another common symptom found in individuals suffering from this problem. They feel lots of pain while passing urine. Moreover, there is a lot of urge to pass urine yet very small amount of urine is passed.
• Pelvic pain-Pelvic pain also occurs in this infection.
• Nausea and vomiting-A person suffering from infection of kidney faces problem of nausea and vomiting also.
• Fever-Fever is also a common sign in individuals suffering from this disease.
Other common symptoms of this infection include chills, generalized weakness, fatigue, dehydration, a burning sensation with urination etc. Any age group person can suffer from this infection. Actual reason behind the occurrence of this infection is not yet clear.
According to a recent survey, around 40% of women and 10% of men get affected with the infection of kidney every year. The survey further revealed that the infection is highly common among women below 50 years of age. Children also suffer from this infection very frequently and they need special care and attention to get out of this major problem.
These days, infection of kidney is increasing day by day. It has become highly common among UK people. More than thousands of persons are found suffering from kidney infection. As a result, many surveys and health related programmers have been organized by government with an aim to spread awareness among the individuals.
Identifying symptoms at right time is the easiest way to cure this disease. If it is diagnosed at right time, its treatment becomes easy. So, it is better to consult a doctor without getting late. If it is not identified on time, it can prove highly dangerous and incurable as well.
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Medical Conditions and Diseases That Might Cause Urine Discoloration - By: Lena Butler
A healthy person usually excretes urine of clear or slightly yellow color. At times, one might notice a discoloration in his or her urine. Sometimes, the discoloration may be due to the food that one consumes. Eating beets, for example, can cause urine to be a reddish color. Eating excess amounts of asparagus, on the other hand, can cause it to turn an unusual shade of green.
There are times, however, when urine discoloration is actually a warning sign for certain medical conditions or diseases. Here are some of these conditions and diseases:
Familial hyperalcemia:
Familial hyperalcemia is a rare genetic medical condition that causes irregularly high levels of calcium. This disorder is often called blue diaper syndrome because young children with this condition tend to produce blue-colored urine.
Liver disorders:
Several liver disorders can cause one’s urine to be brown or tea-colored. Common examples of these disorders are cirrhosis and acute viral hepatitis.
Acute glomerulonephritis:
Acute glomerulonephritis is a kidney disease that hinders the kidney from removing excess waste and fluids from the body. This disease can cause urine to turn brown in color.
Urinary tract infection:
Kidney stones and urinary tract infections can oftentimes cause one’s urine to appear murky or cloudy.
Wilms tumor:
Wilms tumor is a tumor of the abdomen common among children. It is the most common kidney tumor. One symptom of Wilms tumor is blood in the urine, which causes it to be a reddish color.
Jaundice:
Jaundice is a liver disorder that is caused by an obstruction in the bile duct, which causes the accumulation of bilirubin in the body. The most common symptom of Jaundice is yellowish skin. The whites of one’s eyes also turn a shade of yellow. A person with Jaundice may also notice his or her urine being a dark yellow or brown color.
Lead or mercury poisoning:
Chronic lead or mercury poisoning can possibly cause urine to be red. This is due to the high levels of porphyrins being excreted.
It is important to remember that your urine color may be used to determine the current state of your health. Discolored urine is a symptom of several medical conditions and diseases. If you notice that your urine is an unusual color and have not been consuming foods or drinks that would cause the discoloration, you should consult your doctor immediately.
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Possible Reasons of Abnormal Urine Color - By: Lena Butler
Urine excreted by a healthy, hydrated person is usually straw-like or a pale shade of yellow in color. However, it is possible for a person to have an abnormal color of urine. This change can, at times, be temporary.
There are several factors that can cause discoloration from occurring:
1. Foods:
Many people aren’t aware of this, but one’s food intake can often be the cause of urine discoloration. Consuming large amounts of asparagus, for example, can cause it to be dark yellow, dark green or even blue. Foods such as beets, berries and rhubarb can cause it to be a red or pink color. Fava beans and aloe, on the other hand, can cause urine to appear brown or tea-colored. Carrots and winter squash can cause it to turn orange. In fact, intake of excess carotene can even cause one’s hands and feet to appear orange.
Food and drinks that contain dye or artificial coloring can also be the cause of abnormal urine colors. Children’s cereals often contain dye, which can cause discoloration.
2. Vitamin supplements:
Vitamin supplements can also be the cause of abnormal urine color. Consuming excess vitamin B complex, for example, can cause one to excrete bright yellow or dark yellow urine. Excess vitamin C, on the other hand, can cause it to appear orange.
3. Medications:
Several kinds of medication can also cause abnormal urine color. If one takes laxatives or excess amounts of B complex vitamins, he or she might excrete bright or dark yellow urine. Medications such as indomethacin, doxorubicin or amitriptyline can possibly cause one’s urine to turn blue or green. Taking aldomet can even cause it to turn black.
4. Medical conditions or disease:
When one’s urine appears cloudy or murky, it might indicate that the person has a bladder infection or urinary tract infection. Urine that is either clear or dark brown in color, on the other hand, may indicate a possible liver disorder such as cirrhosis or acute viral hepatitis. If one’s urine is a red or pink color, it might possibly be a sign of a urinary tract disorder such as kidney cancer, tuberculosis, enlarged prostate, cystitis or kidney stones.
These are the four major causes of urine discoloration. If, however, you notice that your urine has been an abnormal color for more than a day or two, it is advisable that you see your doctor. Always advise your doctor of your diet, as well as of any treatments or medications that you are taking.
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Kidney Infection Simple Ways to prevent a bladder infection - By: steevaustin
The kidneys are a component of the urinary system which also includes the ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and prostate (in men). The kidneys are located on either side of the middle back and under the diaphragm.
The main functions of the kidneys include filtering the waste products from the body, regulating blood pressure, maintaining the normal concentration of electrolytes (sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, etc.) in the body, and contributing to production of blood cells.
Read useful Urinary Tract Infections.
The urine is drained downward from each kidney into the ureters on either side of the body. These are thin, tube-like structures that connect the kidneys to the bladder where they ultimately drain the urine.
The urine, then, drain from the bladder via another tube-like arrangement, call the urethra, and exeunt the organization.
Simple Ways to Prevent a Kidney Infection
Drink plenty of fluids. Research shows that drinking plenty of water and even cranberry juice can reduce the chances of developing UTIs. Water will flush the system. And some think cranberries contain a compound that may stop certain bacteria from attaching to the urinary tract wall.
Urinate often and as much as possible. Do not give the bacteria time to attach itself to the bladder's walls.
Wipe from front to back to prevent the intestinal E coli from entering the urinary tract.
Clean the genital area every day and before and after se.
Add parsley to your diet. This garnish provides the urinary tract with apiol which is a volatile oil that acts as a urinary tract antiseptic. We recommend boiling one cup of water, add 1 teaspoon of parsley (fresh or dried) and allow mixture to steep for 10 minutes. Strain parsley from water and drink up!
Urinate Regularly
Use the restroom when you feel the urge. There are situations that require us to retain urine for an extended period. However, don't make this a habit. Urinating flushes a variety of toxins from
The body, which help keep the kidneys and bladder healthy.
Use the Restroom after Intercourse
Women are more susceptible to bladder and kidney infections. One way to avoid an infection is to urinate after engaging in sexual intercourse. This flushes the urethra and removes any bacteria that can result in an infection.
Drink Plenty of Water
Some people have a habit of consuming large amounts of coffee, sodas, and teas. There is nothing wrong with enjoying a variety of drinks. However, too much soda and coffee can damage the kidneys and cause recurrent infections. The body needs liquids, especially water to flush the kidneys and remove bacteria and toxins.
Persons who do not drink water may experience burning or painful urination, and occasional lower back/side pain. These are signs of a looming kidney infection. The best way to protect self is to drink eight glasses of water a day. If you don't like water, consider cranberry juice.
Treat Bladder Infections
Kidney infections are more serious than bladder infections, and usually occur after a bladder or urinary tract infection is left untreated. If you suspect a bladder infection, seek medical treatment. There are ways to self-cure a bladder infection, which includes drinking plenty of water and taking pain medication.
Though, if symptoms do not subside within 72 hours, you can need an antibiotic. Universal symptoms of a bladder infection include burning or painful urination, mild abdominal pain, back pain, and fever. On the other hand, kidney infection symptoms are more severe and include high fever, extreme fatigue, and confusion, blood in urine, night sweats, and body chills.
Take Showers
People who prefer baths are more likely to develop a kidney infection. Bath oils and gels include ingredients that can irritate the urethra and contribute to an infection. If you're prone to recurrent infections, skip the bath and take showers.
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Keep kidney infection away with few simple measures - By: Tamim
Usually few minor symptoms do not irritate people, however so called minor symptoms often become reasons to hazardous disease. Kidney infection is one of them that initiate with minor symptoms and later becomes incurable. Infection in kidney starts with infection in bladder. The symptoms are initially very common and sometimes undetectable. Few of the common signs are:
• Passing frequent urine
• Pain during passing urine
• Pelvic pain
• Foul smell in the urine.
• Extreme urge to pass urine yet very small amount of urine is passed
• Cloudy urine
• Nausea/vomiting
• Fever
It can occur in any age group and in any gender. So, it is difficult to identify the probability for the occurrence of the infection in specific gender or age group. The actual reason for its occurrence is not known yet. However, it is believed that it is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that occurs in the bladder or urethra and reaches to kidney when not treated well or ignored turns into kidney infections.
It is also considered that this is a type of infection, which occurs due to E. coli bacteria, that enters urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply. Generally, these bacteria attack body organ due to lack of hygiene, yet there could be many other reasons. Although it is believed that kidney infection is the result of bladder infection but this could be due to other reasons, like kidney stone or an abnormality of a kidney.
No doubt that infection of kidney is very dangerous to health; however it can be avoided if proper measures are taken. If you are detected with kidney infection and it is at initial stage home remedies and measures can help a lot along with medicines. You can take below measure
• Drink plenty of water
• Avoid spicy food
• Avoid chemical or any other artificial products on skin
• Include fibrous food
• Avoid the use of deodorant or perfume
Taking these few measures you can avoid the ill effects of kidney infection. Also, you can prevent this infection to grow further. In case you recover from this disease, it is advisable to maintain proper hygiene, so to minimise the possibility of its re-attack. So, to minimise the possibility of its attack it is advisable that you maintain the hygienic and restricted life style. Following such measures and understanding the danger of kidney infections you can surely avoid the unwanted result and remain healthy for the rest of the life.
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Urinary tract infections Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections - By: Dr Charles Buchar
Urinary tract infections are a serious health problem affecting millions of people each year.
Infections of the urinary tract are the second most common type of infection in the body. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for about 8.3 million doctor visits each year.* Women are especially prone to UTIs for reasons that are not yet well understood. One woman in five develops a UTI during her lifetime. UTIs in men are not as common as in women but can be very serious when they do occur.
What Causes Urinary Tract Infections?
The most common cause of UTIs are bacteria from the bowel that live on the skin near the rectum or in the vagina, which can spread and enter the urinary tract through the urethra. Once these bacteria enter the urethra, they travel upward, causing infection in the bladder and sometimes other parts of the urinary tract.
Sexual intercourse is a common cause of urinary tract infections because the female anatomy can make women more prone to urinary tract infections. During sexual activity, bacteria in the vaginal area are sometimes massaged into the urethra.
What is the Treatment?
The doctor will usually prescribe oral antibiotics for a UTI. In older women, UTIs are more likely to cause kidney infections. Therefore, women over 50 may need to take antibiotics for a longer time, or may need to be given antibiotics by injection.
Prevention of Urinary tract infections
You can avoid dealing with urinary tracts infections by following these preventative measures:
1. Drink lots of water. Water will flush out your system, preventing the growth of bacteria.
2. Urinate when you have to. Ignoring the call of nature can cause your bladder to stretch and weaken. This can prevent the complete emptying of your bladder, leading to infection.
3. Urinate after sex. Any bacteria that was transmitted during intercourse will be washed away.
4. Wipe from front to back. This will prevent bacteria from your rectum being passed to your urethra.
5. Avoid wearing tight clothing, bathing suits, or nylon panties for extended periods. They can trap moisture and cause bacteria to collect.
6. Don't use moisturizers, douches, or heavily perfumed soaps around your urethra. This can cause irritation and may trap bacteria.
Home Remedy for Urinary Tract Infection
The best way to treat UTI is to keep the E coli out of the urinary tract. Here are some home cures for urinary tract infection:
1. One of the best natural way to treat urinary tract infection is to drink lots of water. Drinking fluids will help you to urinate more often and flush out the bacteria. It is recommended to have 6 - 8 glasses of water per day.
2. Daily intake of Vitamin C in the diet will increase the acidity content of the urine and prevent bacterial growth. If you are suffering from UTI, intake of 1000mg of Vitamin C everyday is quite effective in preventing the recurring infections.
3. Cranberry juice is rich in Vitamin C and Quinolic acid, both of them are helpful in curing UTI by preventing the bacteria from anchoring onto the bladder walls. Drinking 12 to 24 oz of cranberry juice for few days can be highly effective.
4. Echinacea is a herb that helps in fighting the UTI infection. Drinking Echinacea tea or consuming high-quality 300mg Echinacea capsules or tablets once per day can be extremely beneficial.
5. Apple cider vinegar contains high concentration of enzymes and potassium which help in preventing the bacterial growth. Most of the UTI patients are found to be deficient in nutritious enzymes and potassium; hence, apple cider vinegar can be used as a natural antibiotic to flush out the infection.
6. For the cure and prevention, it is strongly recommended to have foods rich in fiber content along with water. This will help in naturally flushing the impurities along with bacteria from the body.
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Home Remedies for UTI - Urinary Tract Infection Natural Treatment and Remedy - By: Nick Mutt
The condition of Urinary Tract Infection is related with the encroachment by the bacteria of the urinary tract and it includes urethra, bladder, kidney and ureters. From the opening of the urethra this bacterium enters and procreates in the urinary tract which causes urinary tract infection. It may be the major cause of distress in your life and it is also very painful if the detection of this problem is not done in its initial stages then it may spread to your kidneys and then it may be a serious health issue. Sometimes there is a development of cystitis due to the infection in the bladder. It is a very common problem usually faced by women. Though UTI can affect any person but especially women are at more risk of this disease. Even the children may also suffer from this disease.
Some of the important symptoms of UTI -
1. Patient may suffer from fever due to the infection in the kidney. Feeling of vomiting and nausea may be the result due to the infection. Pain below the ribs and backache are some of the other symptoms.
2. Constant urge to urinate is a common symptom usually faced by the patient of UTI.
3. Usually the urine passes with the burning sensation and it is very painful also. Sometimes there is a presence of blood in the urine.
Some of the major causes of UTI -
1. It is caused when there is a presence of bacteria in the urethra
2. Sexual intercourse is an important and common cause of UTI
3. It is also caused when someone holds back the urge to urinate
4. It is also caused by often changing the different sexual partner
Home remedies are also very helpful in treating urinary tract infection. Some of the popular home remedies:
1. You must consume a plenty of water. It will help you to have a good flow of urine. It also cleanses your body by flushing and diluting out the unwanted substance.
2. In order to fight with the infection consume at least two capsules of Echinacea and Oregon grape root. It must be taken in three times a day. To fight with the infection you can also take goldenseal.
3. Consumption of fresh berry juice is very effective for treating UTI.
4. Increase the intake of vitamin C as it prevents the bacterial growth.
5. You must take a diet rich in minerals and other supplements like milk, fruits and other vegetables.
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Urinary Tract Infection, Most Common Bacterial Infection - By: adrinna smith
URINARY INFECTION
It is the most common bacterial infection in humans is only exceeded by the influenza A viral origin. It is the presence of bacteria in the urine. These bacteria multiply over time, as adequate treatment is instituted. The bacteria can attack any level of the urinary tract from the bladder causing cystitis, until the kidney, causing pyelonephritis. Urinary infections are more common in women and in men in old age.
What is it?
The urinary tract infection is the presence of microorganisms in some part of the urinary tract. Arise when the kidney is called pyelonephritis, bladder, cystitis, prostate, prostatitis and urethra, arthritis.
Most of the URINARY TRACT is caused by bacteria, but can also be caused by viruses, fungi and other microorganisms. Most urinary infections occur by the invasion of some bacteria of intestinal bacterial flora in the urinary tract.
Sometimes the patient presents symptoms similar to UTI, such as pain, burning, urgency to urinate and increased frequency, but tests show no bacteria culture in the urine.
These cases can be confused with urinary incontinence and are called acute urethral syndrome, which may have other non-infectious causes, but of inflammatory origin, such as chemical, toxic, hormonal and irradiation.
How does it occur?
The access of microbes to the urinary tract occurs via ascending, or the urethra and can be installed in the urethra and prostate gland itself, advancing to the bladder and with more difficulty for the kidney http://www.swamiramdevmedicines.com/herbal-remedies/chandra-prabha-vati.html .
Rarely, bacteria can enter the urinary tract by the bloodstream. This occurs only when there is widespread infection or in individuals without immune defenses such as AIDS and transplant recipients. The intensity of URINARY TRACT depends on the patient's defenses, the virulence of the microorganism and the ability to adhere to the wall of the urinary tract.
As urine is sterile, there are factors that facilitate the contamination of the urinary tract, such as:
Urinary obstruction: enlarged prostate, urethral stenosis, congenital defects and other
Foreign bodies: catheters, calculi (kidney stones), introduction of objects into the urethra
Neurological diseases: head of the column, neurogenic bladder of diabetes
Fistulas genital -urinary and digestive tract, and constipated colostomies
Sexually transmitted diseases and gynecological infections.
What does it feel?
The urination is voluntary and painless. The presence of:
Pain
Burning
Difficulty and urgent urination
Frequent urination and urinary very small volume
With urine odor, color opaque
With strands of mucus
Form a data set that allows the physician to suspect the patient has urinary tract infection. Often added to these signs and symptoms and pain in the bladder at the end of urination, drips small amounts of blood.
When the kidney is achieved, the patient presented, besides the above symptoms, chills, fever and backache, which can sometimes occur abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting.
Prevention of UTI
Some attitudes are extremely important in preventing UTI, such as:
• Drinking plenty of fluids, average of two liters per day;
• Avoid retaining urine, urinating whenever the desire arises;
• Practice protected sex;
• Urinate after sexual intercourse;
• Avoid indiscriminate use of antibiotics without a medical indication.
For women:
• Wipe from front to back after using the toilet;
• Wash the perianal region after defecation;
• Avoid using tampons;
• Avoid the creation of showers, showerhead;
• Avoid constant use of synthetic fabric underwear, prefer to cotton;
• Use lighter clothing to prevent excessive sweating in the genital region.
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Diet for Kidney Diseases - By: David I Crawford
Kidney hemorrhages
Because of stress, medications, and high urinary losses, a vitamin-C deficiency can be readily produced during any kidney disease; hence the danger of hemorrhaging is tremendously increased. Even a mild lack causes blood to appear in the urine.
The passing of bloody urine or hemorrhaging have sometimes been quickly stopped when huge amounts of vitamin C and/or "bioflavonoids" have been given to persons with severe nephritis.
Since a cholin or vitamin-E deficiency can also cause hemorrhages, large amounts of lecithin, cholin, and vitamin E should be given with vitamin C the minute kidney disease is diagnosed, and all increased immediately if blood appears in the urine. Kidney hemorrhages have sometimes been stopped by giving vitamin E alone.
Uremia Poisoning
A nitrogen-containing substance known as urea is formed from the breakdown of body cells and from food proteins used as calories. so Since concentrated urea is toxic, if the amount of this substance in the blood becomes excessive, uremia poisoning can result.
A low-protein, high-calorie diet or even a protein-free diet is customarily given to patients threatened with uremia poisoning. The stress of an extremely low protein intake, however, can cause so much body protein to be broken down that more urea is formed than if a high-protein diet is eaten. Because the blood urea usually increases if fewer than 40 grams of protein are given daily; at least this amount should be obtained. Though extremely low-protein diets have proved to be dangerous;they are still being used.
Urea in the blood rises rapidly during a vitamin-B6 deficiency. Giving the amino acid alanine or an excessively high-protein diet, either of which increases the need for vitamin B6, makes uremia poisoning markedly worse. W hen 200 milligrams of vitamin B6 were taken daily by deficient volunteers, the urea level quickly fell to normal; and the blood urea, which is particularly excessive during the toxemia of pregnancy, also dropped to normal after vitamin B6 was given. Such findings indicate that this vitamin should be increased immediately if uremia poisoning threatens.
Low-Salt Diets
Because sodium is usually held in the body during dropsy, ordinary table salt and foods containing baking soda are customarily restricted. Though low-salt diets are relatively unappetizing, foods may be well seasoned with herbs, condiments, and salt substitutes. If the diet can meet all the needs of stress and generous amounts of potassium are obtained from foods and/or supplements, salt restriction may be only temporary.
Deficiencies of salt, or of sodium and chlorine, have been produced in patients by too severe salt restriction; and weakness, muscle cramps, vomiting, and an elevated blood urea has resulted. Such symptoms should be watched for, especially during hot weather. Because a salt deficiency can be dangerous, no fewer than 500 milligrams of sodium should be obtained daily, and a low-salt diet should not be adhered to after dropsy has been corrected. Taking generous amounts of potassium--physicians sometimes give12 grams or more daily--causes salt to be excreted and often makes salt restriction unnecessary.
The Present State of Chaos
The famous urologist Dr. Thomas Addis described the dietary management of kidney diseases as being in an "extraordinary state of disorganization" and "chaos"; and many investigators have pointed out that diets used today for kidney diseases are 40 years behind research findings.
All experimentally produced kidney disease is corrected provided the nutrients needed for repair are amply supplied. The problem is that irreparable damage can be quickly done unless the diet is promptly improved. When the disease is allowed to become serious, so many nutrients are continuously lost through the damaged kidneys that dietary help becomes an uphill task.
Diet for Kidney Diseases
Because each case of Bright's disease varies during the course of the illness, a doctor must determine the amount of protein, salt, and fluid to be allowed daily. As with a diabetic diet, all nutritional improvements must be made within the framework of these allowances. He will emphasize that calories must be kept high at all times to prevent either food proteins or body proteins from being used for energy and the urea formation increased; and that six meals or more must be taken daily.
Despite years of controversy, authorities now agree that protein must be unusually high except when uremia poisoning threatens. It must be sufficient to replace all albumin lost in the urine and feces, and to rebuild tissues, meet the general body needs, and fulfill the demands of stress. Patients able to take 150 to 200 grams of protein daily recover much more rapidly, and kidney biopsies show greater healing than in others obtaining less protein. Persons in charge of feeding nephrotic patients should use the tables of food composition to count both the grams of protein and the calories obtained daily.
If sodium is restricted, ocean fish and proteins from animals which eat salt--meats, eggs, cheese, milk--may be limited. Low-sodium milk and cheeses are available. Tearily yeast is particularly low in sodium, and wheat germ, soybeans, soy flour, nuts, and salt-free nut butters are all excellent and contain far less sodium than animal products. If eggs are limited, use 2 yolks instead of 1 whole egg. When protein is drastically restricted, only egg yolks, liver, yeast. yogurt, milk, and cheese should be used, and incomplete vegetable proteins should be avoided. Pep-up can be prepared with low-salt milk or any fruit juice. Oils should be used for cooking and seasoning instead of solid fats. As long as meat is allowed, fresh and/or desiccated liver may be taken several times daily, especially when anemia is severe.
Supplements should be heavily relied upon to furnish all nutrients not obtained from food. The following amounts! have been given: daily to persons with kidney disease in the studies cited earlier: 3 to 6 tablespoons of lecithin and 1,000 milligrams of cholin, usually as 250 milligrams at each meal and before bed; 30 milligrams of vitamin B6 or more; 50,000 to 75,000 units of vitamin A; 300 to 600 units of vitamin E; and 5 to10 grams of potassium chloride. If little or no milk is allowed, 250 milligrams of calcium should be taken four to six times daily, preferably with magnesium and 10 milligrams of vitamin B2. I feel that the anti-stress formula should be taken around the clock; that the blood cholesterol be known and supplements given accordingly; and because digestion is usually below par, that hydrochloric acid, digestive enzymes, and yogurt or acidophilus milk or culture be taken each time food is eaten. The more liquid the patient is asked to drink, the more carefully the diet must be planned and the larger the amounts of supplements used. When diuretics are given, the situation becomes one of hoping that enough nutrients can be retained in the body to rebuild kidney tissue.
The success of a nutrition program depends largely on how promptly dietary improvement is initiated. If an adequate diet is given from the moment the diagnosis is made, the usual attitude that kidney diseases are "not amenable to cure" appears to be unjustified. If given a chance, our bodies have an amazing ability to heal themselves.
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Symptoms Of Urinary Tract Infection - By: Colin Vincent
Urinary tract infection is associated with multiplication of organisms in the urinary tract and is defined by the presence of more than a hundred thousand organisms per ml in mid stream sample of urine (MSU). UTI is common in women; in fact the majority of women will have a UTI some time during their life. UTI is usually uncommon in men except in elders.
Before we discuss the symptoms of urinary tract infections, it must be kept in mind that UTI can be further categorized into two categories, the upper urinary tract infection and the lower urinary tract infection. Symptoms vary according to these categories.
The lower urinary tract infection includes urethritis (inflammation and infection of urethra), cystitis (inflammation and infection of bladder) and prostatitis (inflammation and infection of prostate).
There is often an abrupt onset of frequency of micturition (urination) and dysuria (painful urination with burning sensation). Scalding pain is felt in the urethra during micturition. Cystitis may give rise to supra pubic pain in women and in case of men, sense of pressure or pain in rectum, during and after voiding.
After the bladder has been emptied, there may be an intense desire to pass more urine due to spasm of the inflamed bladder wall. Supra pubic tenderness is often present or may occur on examination PR (per rectum) or PV (per vagina).
Urine may have an unpleasant odor and appear cloudy (indicating pus in the urine).
Gross hematuria (blood in the urine) may occur.
The presence of pus cells in the urine (pyuria) is common, but not invariable.
Generalized symptoms like tiredness and weakness may accompany UTI, but fever is uncommon in lower urinary tract infection, but may be present if infection reaches to blood or kidneys.
Infants usually do not have characteristic symptoms as that of adults or elder children. They may have only fever and no other symptoms. But it must be kept in mind that UTI affects both male and female infants. Infants suffering from UTI are mostly irritable, with feeding problems accompanied by diarrhea and vomiting. Since nature of symptoms is so non-specific, UTI is difficult to diagnose in infants.
Elderly people usually present with fever, altered mental status, low body temperature (hypothermia) along with poor appetite.
In case of upper urinary tract infection when kidney gets infected, the condition is known as pyelonephritis. This condition presents with moderately high fever, loin pain (usually about at waist level), dysuria, cloudy or bloodstained urine and rigors.
Another fact must not be ignored that sometimes the symptoms of UTI may resemble with those of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Causes Of Urinary Tract Infection - By: Colin Vincent
Before we discuss the causes of urinary tract infection (UTI), we cannot ignore the significance of definition of UTI. Urinary tract infection (UTI) implies multiplication of organisms in the urinary tract, and is defined by the presence of more than 100,000 organisms per ml in a midstream sample of urine (MSU).
A very important fact must not be ignored at any cost that such infections are much more common in women, about one-third of whom have a UTI at some time. The prevalence of UTI in women is about 30% at the age of 20, increasing by about 1% in each subsequent decade. In males UTI is uncommon except in the first year of life and in men over 60, in whom a degree of urinary tract obstruction due to prostatic hypertrophy is common. UTI causes considerable morbidity, and in small minority of cases, renal damage and chronic renal failure.
Risk factors include pregnancy, urinary tract malformations, urinary tract obstruction, calculus or renal stones, prostatic obstruction, bladder diverticulum, spinal injury, trauma, urinary tract tumor, diabetes mellitus and immunosuppression as in case of AIDS.
Now we move on to the causes of urinary tract infection. UTI may be uncomplicated or complicated; the latter may result in permanent renal damage, the former rarely (if ever) do so. Uncomplicated infections are almost invariably due to single strain of organisms.
Outside hospitals, E. coli derived from fecal reservoir accounts for about 75% of infections, the remainder being due to Proteus, Pseudomonas species, streptococci or Staphylococcus epidermidis. In hospitals a greater proportion of infections are due to organisms such as Klebsiella or streptococci, but fecal E. coli still predominates. Certain strains of E. coli have a particular propensity to invade the urinary tract. They possess surface fimbriae, at the tips of which are lectin molecules, which bind to glycolipid or glycoprotein surface receptors on the urothelium.
The first stage in the development of UTI is colonization of the periurethral zone with pathogenic fecal organisms. The urothelium of susceptible persons may have more receptors to which virulent strains of E. coli become adherent. Colonization by the pathogenic bacteria may be facilitated by lack of personal hygiene, wearing of sanitary towels and local infections like vaginitis.
In women, the ascent of organisms into the bladder is facilitated by the short urethra and absence of bactericidal prostatic secretions, while the longer male urethra protects against transfer of bacteria to the bladder. It must be kept in mind that multiplication of bacteria occurs in bladder, from where they reach the ureters and kidneys easily, facilitated by vasicoureteric reflux and dilatation of hypo tonic ureters.
Sexual intercourse naturally causes minor urethral trauma and may transfer bacteria from the perineum into the bladder.
Instrumentation of the bladder may also introduce organisms.
Residual urine left after voiding interferes with mucosal defense mechanisms; thus patients with bladder outflow obstruction, gynecological abnormalities, pelvic floor weakness or neurological problems are susceptible to infection.
Injury to the mucosa and the presence of a foreign body in the bladder also depress vesical defense mechanisms.
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Whereas antibiotics prescribed by a physician are known to cure bladder infection, this article provides you information on how you can cure it by your own without medicines. However, before we move ahead describing how bladder infection can be cured at home, let us first lists out the causes of bladder infection, which is also called Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). This disease can affect anyone from young man to women but females are more probably affecting with this ailment because of the following reasons:
• A bacterium is the only known reason behind causing Urinary Tract Infection. Most of the times bacteria from digestive tract get stuck to the urethra causing this problem.
• Sexual intercourse can also be an effective reason behind bladder infection. During sexual intercourse bacteria residing at the wall of vagina slips inside to the urethra causing bladder infection.
• Holding urine for long time is another reason behind UTI.
These are some of the main reasons causing bladder infection in women. Let us see what are the symptoms that let a women know that she has been suffering from bladder infection:
• Continuous urge to pass urine. Most of the time the patient goes to pass urine but the quantity is quite less due to which the patient needs to pass urine again and again in small intervals.
• Pain above the pubic bones and lower back while passing urine.
• Burning sensation while urine which may be painful. Sometimes, blood droplets also come with urine (when the infection is severe) with foul and unpleasant smell.
• Fever
• Nausea
• Urge to Vomit
• Chills
These symptoms of bladder infection help recognizing the disease at earlier stage. If the disease get recognized at earlier stage then it is quite good because it later on may lead into kidney infection and other severe diseases. Once you have seen sign of bladder infection, let us see how it can be cured without medicines:
• As said bacterium is the main cause behind this disease, which means the bacteria shall not reside in the urinary tract for a long period. To ejaculate the bacterium out of the urinary tract drink lots of water so that you can pass urine with pressure taking the bacteria out of the urinary tract.
• Never ever hold urine for a long time. Pass it out as soon as possible.
• Drink citrus juice including cranberry juice
Consider the above-specified solutions and get the bladder infection cured by your own.
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Spotting Urine Infection Symptoms - By: Gareth Hoyle1
Urinary Tract Infections, or UTIs, are a common problem among women and infection can come and go, sometimes over a period of years. Commonly caused by E Coli and other bacteria found in the large intestine invading the urethra and causing symptoms that include a burning sensation while urinating, a more frequent urge to urinate, and fever or chills as well as other related symptoms. A home urine infection test can help confirm whether you are suffering from a UTI.
The Causes Of Urine Infection
UTIs are caused by an infection in the urethra. As the urethra is located just in front of the anus it means that infection is easy and E Coli and other bacteria are ideally placed to make their way to the urethra. Further problems can occur if the bacteria travel to and infect the bladder, known as cystitis, or even the kidneys.
Urine Infection Symptoms
Many urine infection symptoms are related to urine. Urine may become cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange smelling. The sufferer is likely to feel the urge to urinate more frequently and the urge may be more intense. It may also burn when the patient tries to urinate. Other symptoms include pain or pressure in the lower back or abdomen as well as feeling shaky and tired. Fever or chills can be a sign that the infection has reached the kidneys.
Home Test Kits
Use a home test for detecting urine infection symptoms. These test more indirect signs of infection such as the existence of certain chemicals and proteins that are not normally present in urine but become present while suffering from a UTI. If the test confirms the presence of a UTI then you should consult your doctor, who will almost certainly put you on a course of antibiotics.
Treatment
Antibiotics are the primary course of treatment for urine infection. These kill off the bacteria that are causing the infection and it is important that you complete the course prescribed even after you start to feel better. You may also want to drink Cranberry juice because this contains similar antibacterial properties. Pain medication and other treatments may also be provided to help ease the symptoms as well as the problem itself.
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Kidney Disease and Various Treatments - By: mohammed khan
Kidney is one the most important part of a human body because it purifies the body and the blood from the toxic chemicals which are generated during the metabolic activity in our body. It is made up of microscopic fibers which are called as nephrons which are in millions. They are usually present in pairs. If there is any problem in the kidney of a person he is not able to leave a simple life. There are various types of disorders related with nephrons. Nephropathy is the name for the http://www.videomd.com/KidneyDisease-31-fvcallv.aspx”/>kidney disease or disorder it is also referred by the name nephrosis.
The disorders occur due to the various reasons such as prolong administration of analgesic, lead, calcium and other salts. Sometimes these conditions are also caused by the diabetes mellitus and hypertension or high blood pressure. These Conditions were first observed and discovered by the Clifford Wilson and American Paul Kimmelstiel. These ailments don’t show up the symptoms in the initial stages of the onset they are usually detected are 3 or 4 years when the kidney damaging process has already started. There are various signs and symptoms which need to be taken care of so that the ailment is diagnosed in the earlier stages of the onset itself and the damage can be prevented. The symptoms are edema (swelling in some parts of body), unusual weight gain. Foam appearance in urine, nausea, vomiting, general illness, fatigue, itching, anorexia and headache.
If these symptoms persist for a longer duration then the person must a physician and if he says there is problem then it’s a time to see the urologist for the treatment. The diagnosis of the kidney disease begins with microalbuminuria test, Urine analysis or urine test if there is any doubt over the ailment then a Biopsy is conducted and where the exacted result shows up whether a person is suffering of not.
If a person is suffering from the disorder then the http://www.videomd.com/KidneyDisease-31-fvcallv.aspx”/>kidney disease treatment begins for the curing the disease. The main aim of the treatment is usually to slowdown the damage of the kidney. Usually diabetes and the high blood pressure damages the kidney most hence diet pattern of the patients must be changed according to the treatment and exercise is advisable which has to be moderate not an excessive one. During the treatment the person must avoid self medication and should be stress free which will help in lowering the hypertension. If the condition has worsen and leads to the failure of the kidney then there are only two options available one is kidney dialysis and kidney transplant. Dialysis is a long term process which needs to taken once or twice in a week or should be continued till the person does not gets the donor for the kidney transplant.
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Some important facts about Kidney infection - By: Tamim
Kidney infection is one of the growing problems these days. The infection occurring in bladder, urethra and prostate is called lower urinary tract infection. It becomes upper urinary tract infection when it covers the kidneys and its function. This infection is also famous under the name of pyelonephritis.
As explained above, this kind of infection usually starts with minor symptoms but if it is not treated quickly, it becomes hazardous. One needs to consult a doctor soon in case he or she faces any of the symptoms like:
• Passing frequent urine-This is one of the most common symptoms of kidney infection. If one feels need to pass urine frequently, he or she might be suffering from this infection.
• Pain during passing urine-This is another common symptom found in individuals suffering from this problem. They feel lots of pain while passing urine. Moreover, there is a lot of urge to pass urine yet very small amount of urine is passed.
• Pelvic pain-Pelvic pain also occurs in this infection.
• Nausea and vomiting-A person suffering from infection of kidney faces problem of nausea and vomiting also.
• Fever-Fever is also a common sign in individuals suffering from this disease.
Other common symptoms of this infection include chills, generalized weakness, fatigue, dehydration, a burning sensation with urination etc. Any age group person can suffer from this infection. Actual reason behind the occurrence of this infection is not yet clear.
According to a recent survey, around 40% of women and 10% of men get affected with the infection of kidney every year. The survey further revealed that the infection is highly common among women below 50 years of age. Children also suffer from this infection very frequently and they need special care and attention to get out of this major problem.
These days, infection of kidney is increasing day by day. It has become highly common among UK people. More than thousands of persons are found suffering from kidney infection. As a result, many surveys and health related programmers have been organized by government with an aim to spread awareness among the individuals.
Identifying symptoms at right time is the easiest way to cure this disease. If it is diagnosed at right time, its treatment becomes easy. So, it is better to consult a doctor without getting late. If it is not identified on time, it can prove highly dangerous and incurable as well.
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Medical Conditions and Diseases That Might Cause Urine Discoloration - By: Lena Butler
A healthy person usually excretes urine of clear or slightly yellow color. At times, one might notice a discoloration in his or her urine. Sometimes, the discoloration may be due to the food that one consumes. Eating beets, for example, can cause urine to be a reddish color. Eating excess amounts of asparagus, on the other hand, can cause it to turn an unusual shade of green.
There are times, however, when urine discoloration is actually a warning sign for certain medical conditions or diseases. Here are some of these conditions and diseases:
Familial hyperalcemia:
Familial hyperalcemia is a rare genetic medical condition that causes irregularly high levels of calcium. This disorder is often called blue diaper syndrome because young children with this condition tend to produce blue-colored urine.
Liver disorders:
Several liver disorders can cause one’s urine to be brown or tea-colored. Common examples of these disorders are cirrhosis and acute viral hepatitis.
Acute glomerulonephritis:
Acute glomerulonephritis is a kidney disease that hinders the kidney from removing excess waste and fluids from the body. This disease can cause urine to turn brown in color.
Urinary tract infection:
Kidney stones and urinary tract infections can oftentimes cause one’s urine to appear murky or cloudy.
Wilms tumor:
Wilms tumor is a tumor of the abdomen common among children. It is the most common kidney tumor. One symptom of Wilms tumor is blood in the urine, which causes it to be a reddish color.
Jaundice:
Jaundice is a liver disorder that is caused by an obstruction in the bile duct, which causes the accumulation of bilirubin in the body. The most common symptom of Jaundice is yellowish skin. The whites of one’s eyes also turn a shade of yellow. A person with Jaundice may also notice his or her urine being a dark yellow or brown color.
Lead or mercury poisoning:
Chronic lead or mercury poisoning can possibly cause urine to be red. This is due to the high levels of porphyrins being excreted.
It is important to remember that your urine color may be used to determine the current state of your health. Discolored urine is a symptom of several medical conditions and diseases. If you notice that your urine is an unusual color and have not been consuming foods or drinks that would cause the discoloration, you should consult your doctor immediately.
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Possible Reasons of Abnormal Urine Color - By: Lena Butler
Urine excreted by a healthy, hydrated person is usually straw-like or a pale shade of yellow in color. However, it is possible for a person to have an abnormal color of urine. This change can, at times, be temporary.
There are several factors that can cause discoloration from occurring:
1. Foods:
Many people aren’t aware of this, but one’s food intake can often be the cause of urine discoloration. Consuming large amounts of asparagus, for example, can cause it to be dark yellow, dark green or even blue. Foods such as beets, berries and rhubarb can cause it to be a red or pink color. Fava beans and aloe, on the other hand, can cause urine to appear brown or tea-colored. Carrots and winter squash can cause it to turn orange. In fact, intake of excess carotene can even cause one’s hands and feet to appear orange.
Food and drinks that contain dye or artificial coloring can also be the cause of abnormal urine colors. Children’s cereals often contain dye, which can cause discoloration.
2. Vitamin supplements:
Vitamin supplements can also be the cause of abnormal urine color. Consuming excess vitamin B complex, for example, can cause one to excrete bright yellow or dark yellow urine. Excess vitamin C, on the other hand, can cause it to appear orange.
3. Medications:
Several kinds of medication can also cause abnormal urine color. If one takes laxatives or excess amounts of B complex vitamins, he or she might excrete bright or dark yellow urine. Medications such as indomethacin, doxorubicin or amitriptyline can possibly cause one’s urine to turn blue or green. Taking aldomet can even cause it to turn black.
4. Medical conditions or disease:
When one’s urine appears cloudy or murky, it might indicate that the person has a bladder infection or urinary tract infection. Urine that is either clear or dark brown in color, on the other hand, may indicate a possible liver disorder such as cirrhosis or acute viral hepatitis. If one’s urine is a red or pink color, it might possibly be a sign of a urinary tract disorder such as kidney cancer, tuberculosis, enlarged prostate, cystitis or kidney stones.
These are the four major causes of urine discoloration. If, however, you notice that your urine has been an abnormal color for more than a day or two, it is advisable that you see your doctor. Always advise your doctor of your diet, as well as of any treatments or medications that you are taking.
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Kidney Infection Simple Ways to prevent a bladder infection - By: steevaustin
The kidneys are a component of the urinary system which also includes the ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and prostate (in men). The kidneys are located on either side of the middle back and under the diaphragm.
The main functions of the kidneys include filtering the waste products from the body, regulating blood pressure, maintaining the normal concentration of electrolytes (sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, etc.) in the body, and contributing to production of blood cells.
Read useful Urinary Tract Infections.
The urine is drained downward from each kidney into the ureters on either side of the body. These are thin, tube-like structures that connect the kidneys to the bladder where they ultimately drain the urine.
The urine, then, drain from the bladder via another tube-like arrangement, call the urethra, and exeunt the organization.
Simple Ways to Prevent a Kidney Infection
Drink plenty of fluids. Research shows that drinking plenty of water and even cranberry juice can reduce the chances of developing UTIs. Water will flush the system. And some think cranberries contain a compound that may stop certain bacteria from attaching to the urinary tract wall.
Urinate often and as much as possible. Do not give the bacteria time to attach itself to the bladder's walls.
Wipe from front to back to prevent the intestinal E coli from entering the urinary tract.
Clean the genital area every day and before and after se.
Add parsley to your diet. This garnish provides the urinary tract with apiol which is a volatile oil that acts as a urinary tract antiseptic. We recommend boiling one cup of water, add 1 teaspoon of parsley (fresh or dried) and allow mixture to steep for 10 minutes. Strain parsley from water and drink up!
Urinate Regularly
Use the restroom when you feel the urge. There are situations that require us to retain urine for an extended period. However, don't make this a habit. Urinating flushes a variety of toxins from
The body, which help keep the kidneys and bladder healthy.
Use the Restroom after Intercourse
Women are more susceptible to bladder and kidney infections. One way to avoid an infection is to urinate after engaging in sexual intercourse. This flushes the urethra and removes any bacteria that can result in an infection.
Drink Plenty of Water
Some people have a habit of consuming large amounts of coffee, sodas, and teas. There is nothing wrong with enjoying a variety of drinks. However, too much soda and coffee can damage the kidneys and cause recurrent infections. The body needs liquids, especially water to flush the kidneys and remove bacteria and toxins.
Persons who do not drink water may experience burning or painful urination, and occasional lower back/side pain. These are signs of a looming kidney infection. The best way to protect self is to drink eight glasses of water a day. If you don't like water, consider cranberry juice.
Treat Bladder Infections
Kidney infections are more serious than bladder infections, and usually occur after a bladder or urinary tract infection is left untreated. If you suspect a bladder infection, seek medical treatment. There are ways to self-cure a bladder infection, which includes drinking plenty of water and taking pain medication.
Though, if symptoms do not subside within 72 hours, you can need an antibiotic. Universal symptoms of a bladder infection include burning or painful urination, mild abdominal pain, back pain, and fever. On the other hand, kidney infection symptoms are more severe and include high fever, extreme fatigue, and confusion, blood in urine, night sweats, and body chills.
Take Showers
People who prefer baths are more likely to develop a kidney infection. Bath oils and gels include ingredients that can irritate the urethra and contribute to an infection. If you're prone to recurrent infections, skip the bath and take showers.
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Keep kidney infection away with few simple measures - By: Tamim
Usually few minor symptoms do not irritate people, however so called minor symptoms often become reasons to hazardous disease. Kidney infection is one of them that initiate with minor symptoms and later becomes incurable. Infection in kidney starts with infection in bladder. The symptoms are initially very common and sometimes undetectable. Few of the common signs are:
• Passing frequent urine
• Pain during passing urine
• Pelvic pain
• Foul smell in the urine.
• Extreme urge to pass urine yet very small amount of urine is passed
• Cloudy urine
• Nausea/vomiting
• Fever
It can occur in any age group and in any gender. So, it is difficult to identify the probability for the occurrence of the infection in specific gender or age group. The actual reason for its occurrence is not known yet. However, it is believed that it is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that occurs in the bladder or urethra and reaches to kidney when not treated well or ignored turns into kidney infections.
It is also considered that this is a type of infection, which occurs due to E. coli bacteria, that enters urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply. Generally, these bacteria attack body organ due to lack of hygiene, yet there could be many other reasons. Although it is believed that kidney infection is the result of bladder infection but this could be due to other reasons, like kidney stone or an abnormality of a kidney.
No doubt that infection of kidney is very dangerous to health; however it can be avoided if proper measures are taken. If you are detected with kidney infection and it is at initial stage home remedies and measures can help a lot along with medicines. You can take below measure
• Drink plenty of water
• Avoid spicy food
• Avoid chemical or any other artificial products on skin
• Include fibrous food
• Avoid the use of deodorant or perfume
Taking these few measures you can avoid the ill effects of kidney infection. Also, you can prevent this infection to grow further. In case you recover from this disease, it is advisable to maintain proper hygiene, so to minimise the possibility of its re-attack. So, to minimise the possibility of its attack it is advisable that you maintain the hygienic and restricted life style. Following such measures and understanding the danger of kidney infections you can surely avoid the unwanted result and remain healthy for the rest of the life.
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Urinary tract infections Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections - By: Dr Charles Buchar
Urinary tract infections are a serious health problem affecting millions of people each year.
Infections of the urinary tract are the second most common type of infection in the body. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for about 8.3 million doctor visits each year.* Women are especially prone to UTIs for reasons that are not yet well understood. One woman in five develops a UTI during her lifetime. UTIs in men are not as common as in women but can be very serious when they do occur.
What Causes Urinary Tract Infections?
The most common cause of UTIs are bacteria from the bowel that live on the skin near the rectum or in the vagina, which can spread and enter the urinary tract through the urethra. Once these bacteria enter the urethra, they travel upward, causing infection in the bladder and sometimes other parts of the urinary tract.
Sexual intercourse is a common cause of urinary tract infections because the female anatomy can make women more prone to urinary tract infections. During sexual activity, bacteria in the vaginal area are sometimes massaged into the urethra.
What is the Treatment?
The doctor will usually prescribe oral antibiotics for a UTI. In older women, UTIs are more likely to cause kidney infections. Therefore, women over 50 may need to take antibiotics for a longer time, or may need to be given antibiotics by injection.
Prevention of Urinary tract infections
You can avoid dealing with urinary tracts infections by following these preventative measures:
1. Drink lots of water. Water will flush out your system, preventing the growth of bacteria.
2. Urinate when you have to. Ignoring the call of nature can cause your bladder to stretch and weaken. This can prevent the complete emptying of your bladder, leading to infection.
3. Urinate after sex. Any bacteria that was transmitted during intercourse will be washed away.
4. Wipe from front to back. This will prevent bacteria from your rectum being passed to your urethra.
5. Avoid wearing tight clothing, bathing suits, or nylon panties for extended periods. They can trap moisture and cause bacteria to collect.
6. Don't use moisturizers, douches, or heavily perfumed soaps around your urethra. This can cause irritation and may trap bacteria.
Home Remedy for Urinary Tract Infection
The best way to treat UTI is to keep the E coli out of the urinary tract. Here are some home cures for urinary tract infection:
1. One of the best natural way to treat urinary tract infection is to drink lots of water. Drinking fluids will help you to urinate more often and flush out the bacteria. It is recommended to have 6 - 8 glasses of water per day.
2. Daily intake of Vitamin C in the diet will increase the acidity content of the urine and prevent bacterial growth. If you are suffering from UTI, intake of 1000mg of Vitamin C everyday is quite effective in preventing the recurring infections.
3. Cranberry juice is rich in Vitamin C and Quinolic acid, both of them are helpful in curing UTI by preventing the bacteria from anchoring onto the bladder walls. Drinking 12 to 24 oz of cranberry juice for few days can be highly effective.
4. Echinacea is a herb that helps in fighting the UTI infection. Drinking Echinacea tea or consuming high-quality 300mg Echinacea capsules or tablets once per day can be extremely beneficial.
5. Apple cider vinegar contains high concentration of enzymes and potassium which help in preventing the bacterial growth. Most of the UTI patients are found to be deficient in nutritious enzymes and potassium; hence, apple cider vinegar can be used as a natural antibiotic to flush out the infection.
6. For the cure and prevention, it is strongly recommended to have foods rich in fiber content along with water. This will help in naturally flushing the impurities along with bacteria from the body.
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Home Remedies for UTI - Urinary Tract Infection Natural Treatment and Remedy - By: Nick Mutt
The condition of Urinary Tract Infection is related with the encroachment by the bacteria of the urinary tract and it includes urethra, bladder, kidney and ureters. From the opening of the urethra this bacterium enters and procreates in the urinary tract which causes urinary tract infection. It may be the major cause of distress in your life and it is also very painful if the detection of this problem is not done in its initial stages then it may spread to your kidneys and then it may be a serious health issue. Sometimes there is a development of cystitis due to the infection in the bladder. It is a very common problem usually faced by women. Though UTI can affect any person but especially women are at more risk of this disease. Even the children may also suffer from this disease.
Some of the important symptoms of UTI -
1. Patient may suffer from fever due to the infection in the kidney. Feeling of vomiting and nausea may be the result due to the infection. Pain below the ribs and backache are some of the other symptoms.
2. Constant urge to urinate is a common symptom usually faced by the patient of UTI.
3. Usually the urine passes with the burning sensation and it is very painful also. Sometimes there is a presence of blood in the urine.
Some of the major causes of UTI -
1. It is caused when there is a presence of bacteria in the urethra
2. Sexual intercourse is an important and common cause of UTI
3. It is also caused when someone holds back the urge to urinate
4. It is also caused by often changing the different sexual partner
Home remedies are also very helpful in treating urinary tract infection. Some of the popular home remedies:
1. You must consume a plenty of water. It will help you to have a good flow of urine. It also cleanses your body by flushing and diluting out the unwanted substance.
2. In order to fight with the infection consume at least two capsules of Echinacea and Oregon grape root. It must be taken in three times a day. To fight with the infection you can also take goldenseal.
3. Consumption of fresh berry juice is very effective for treating UTI.
4. Increase the intake of vitamin C as it prevents the bacterial growth.
5. You must take a diet rich in minerals and other supplements like milk, fruits and other vegetables.
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Urinary Tract Infection, Most Common Bacterial Infection - By: adrinna smith
URINARY INFECTION
It is the most common bacterial infection in humans is only exceeded by the influenza A viral origin. It is the presence of bacteria in the urine. These bacteria multiply over time, as adequate treatment is instituted. The bacteria can attack any level of the urinary tract from the bladder causing cystitis, until the kidney, causing pyelonephritis. Urinary infections are more common in women and in men in old age.
What is it?
The urinary tract infection is the presence of microorganisms in some part of the urinary tract. Arise when the kidney is called pyelonephritis, bladder, cystitis, prostate, prostatitis and urethra, arthritis.
Most of the URINARY TRACT is caused by bacteria, but can also be caused by viruses, fungi and other microorganisms. Most urinary infections occur by the invasion of some bacteria of intestinal bacterial flora in the urinary tract.
Sometimes the patient presents symptoms similar to UTI, such as pain, burning, urgency to urinate and increased frequency, but tests show no bacteria culture in the urine.
These cases can be confused with urinary incontinence and are called acute urethral syndrome, which may have other non-infectious causes, but of inflammatory origin, such as chemical, toxic, hormonal and irradiation.
How does it occur?
The access of microbes to the urinary tract occurs via ascending, or the urethra and can be installed in the urethra and prostate gland itself, advancing to the bladder and with more difficulty for the kidney http://www.swamiramdevmedicines.com/herbal-remedies/chandra-prabha-vati.html .
Rarely, bacteria can enter the urinary tract by the bloodstream. This occurs only when there is widespread infection or in individuals without immune defenses such as AIDS and transplant recipients. The intensity of URINARY TRACT depends on the patient's defenses, the virulence of the microorganism and the ability to adhere to the wall of the urinary tract.
As urine is sterile, there are factors that facilitate the contamination of the urinary tract, such as:
Urinary obstruction: enlarged prostate, urethral stenosis, congenital defects and other
Foreign bodies: catheters, calculi (kidney stones), introduction of objects into the urethra
Neurological diseases: head of the column, neurogenic bladder of diabetes
Fistulas genital -urinary and digestive tract, and constipated colostomies
Sexually transmitted diseases and gynecological infections.
What does it feel?
The urination is voluntary and painless. The presence of:
Pain
Burning
Difficulty and urgent urination
Frequent urination and urinary very small volume
With urine odor, color opaque
With strands of mucus
Form a data set that allows the physician to suspect the patient has urinary tract infection. Often added to these signs and symptoms and pain in the bladder at the end of urination, drips small amounts of blood.
When the kidney is achieved, the patient presented, besides the above symptoms, chills, fever and backache, which can sometimes occur abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting.
Prevention of UTI
Some attitudes are extremely important in preventing UTI, such as:
• Drinking plenty of fluids, average of two liters per day;
• Avoid retaining urine, urinating whenever the desire arises;
• Practice protected sex;
• Urinate after sexual intercourse;
• Avoid indiscriminate use of antibiotics without a medical indication.
For women:
• Wipe from front to back after using the toilet;
• Wash the perianal region after defecation;
• Avoid using tampons;
• Avoid the creation of showers, showerhead;
• Avoid constant use of synthetic fabric underwear, prefer to cotton;
• Use lighter clothing to prevent excessive sweating in the genital region.
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Diet for Kidney Diseases - By: David I Crawford
Kidney hemorrhages
Because of stress, medications, and high urinary losses, a vitamin-C deficiency can be readily produced during any kidney disease; hence the danger of hemorrhaging is tremendously increased. Even a mild lack causes blood to appear in the urine.
The passing of bloody urine or hemorrhaging have sometimes been quickly stopped when huge amounts of vitamin C and/or "bioflavonoids" have been given to persons with severe nephritis.
Since a cholin or vitamin-E deficiency can also cause hemorrhages, large amounts of lecithin, cholin, and vitamin E should be given with vitamin C the minute kidney disease is diagnosed, and all increased immediately if blood appears in the urine. Kidney hemorrhages have sometimes been stopped by giving vitamin E alone.
Uremia Poisoning
A nitrogen-containing substance known as urea is formed from the breakdown of body cells and from food proteins used as calories. so Since concentrated urea is toxic, if the amount of this substance in the blood becomes excessive, uremia poisoning can result.
A low-protein, high-calorie diet or even a protein-free diet is customarily given to patients threatened with uremia poisoning. The stress of an extremely low protein intake, however, can cause so much body protein to be broken down that more urea is formed than if a high-protein diet is eaten. Because the blood urea usually increases if fewer than 40 grams of protein are given daily; at least this amount should be obtained. Though extremely low-protein diets have proved to be dangerous;they are still being used.
Urea in the blood rises rapidly during a vitamin-B6 deficiency. Giving the amino acid alanine or an excessively high-protein diet, either of which increases the need for vitamin B6, makes uremia poisoning markedly worse. W hen 200 milligrams of vitamin B6 were taken daily by deficient volunteers, the urea level quickly fell to normal; and the blood urea, which is particularly excessive during the toxemia of pregnancy, also dropped to normal after vitamin B6 was given. Such findings indicate that this vitamin should be increased immediately if uremia poisoning threatens.
Low-Salt Diets
Because sodium is usually held in the body during dropsy, ordinary table salt and foods containing baking soda are customarily restricted. Though low-salt diets are relatively unappetizing, foods may be well seasoned with herbs, condiments, and salt substitutes. If the diet can meet all the needs of stress and generous amounts of potassium are obtained from foods and/or supplements, salt restriction may be only temporary.
Deficiencies of salt, or of sodium and chlorine, have been produced in patients by too severe salt restriction; and weakness, muscle cramps, vomiting, and an elevated blood urea has resulted. Such symptoms should be watched for, especially during hot weather. Because a salt deficiency can be dangerous, no fewer than 500 milligrams of sodium should be obtained daily, and a low-salt diet should not be adhered to after dropsy has been corrected. Taking generous amounts of potassium--physicians sometimes give12 grams or more daily--causes salt to be excreted and often makes salt restriction unnecessary.
The Present State of Chaos
The famous urologist Dr. Thomas Addis described the dietary management of kidney diseases as being in an "extraordinary state of disorganization" and "chaos"; and many investigators have pointed out that diets used today for kidney diseases are 40 years behind research findings.
All experimentally produced kidney disease is corrected provided the nutrients needed for repair are amply supplied. The problem is that irreparable damage can be quickly done unless the diet is promptly improved. When the disease is allowed to become serious, so many nutrients are continuously lost through the damaged kidneys that dietary help becomes an uphill task.
Diet for Kidney Diseases
Because each case of Bright's disease varies during the course of the illness, a doctor must determine the amount of protein, salt, and fluid to be allowed daily. As with a diabetic diet, all nutritional improvements must be made within the framework of these allowances. He will emphasize that calories must be kept high at all times to prevent either food proteins or body proteins from being used for energy and the urea formation increased; and that six meals or more must be taken daily.
Despite years of controversy, authorities now agree that protein must be unusually high except when uremia poisoning threatens. It must be sufficient to replace all albumin lost in the urine and feces, and to rebuild tissues, meet the general body needs, and fulfill the demands of stress. Patients able to take 150 to 200 grams of protein daily recover much more rapidly, and kidney biopsies show greater healing than in others obtaining less protein. Persons in charge of feeding nephrotic patients should use the tables of food composition to count both the grams of protein and the calories obtained daily.
If sodium is restricted, ocean fish and proteins from animals which eat salt--meats, eggs, cheese, milk--may be limited. Low-sodium milk and cheeses are available. Tearily yeast is particularly low in sodium, and wheat germ, soybeans, soy flour, nuts, and salt-free nut butters are all excellent and contain far less sodium than animal products. If eggs are limited, use 2 yolks instead of 1 whole egg. When protein is drastically restricted, only egg yolks, liver, yeast. yogurt, milk, and cheese should be used, and incomplete vegetable proteins should be avoided. Pep-up can be prepared with low-salt milk or any fruit juice. Oils should be used for cooking and seasoning instead of solid fats. As long as meat is allowed, fresh and/or desiccated liver may be taken several times daily, especially when anemia is severe.
Supplements should be heavily relied upon to furnish all nutrients not obtained from food. The following amounts! have been given: daily to persons with kidney disease in the studies cited earlier: 3 to 6 tablespoons of lecithin and 1,000 milligrams of cholin, usually as 250 milligrams at each meal and before bed; 30 milligrams of vitamin B6 or more; 50,000 to 75,000 units of vitamin A; 300 to 600 units of vitamin E; and 5 to10 grams of potassium chloride. If little or no milk is allowed, 250 milligrams of calcium should be taken four to six times daily, preferably with magnesium and 10 milligrams of vitamin B2. I feel that the anti-stress formula should be taken around the clock; that the blood cholesterol be known and supplements given accordingly; and because digestion is usually below par, that hydrochloric acid, digestive enzymes, and yogurt or acidophilus milk or culture be taken each time food is eaten. The more liquid the patient is asked to drink, the more carefully the diet must be planned and the larger the amounts of supplements used. When diuretics are given, the situation becomes one of hoping that enough nutrients can be retained in the body to rebuild kidney tissue.
The success of a nutrition program depends largely on how promptly dietary improvement is initiated. If an adequate diet is given from the moment the diagnosis is made, the usual attitude that kidney diseases are "not amenable to cure" appears to be unjustified. If given a chance, our bodies have an amazing ability to heal themselves.
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Symptoms Of Urinary Tract Infection - By: Colin Vincent
Urinary tract infection is associated with multiplication of organisms in the urinary tract and is defined by the presence of more than a hundred thousand organisms per ml in mid stream sample of urine (MSU). UTI is common in women; in fact the majority of women will have a UTI some time during their life. UTI is usually uncommon in men except in elders.
Before we discuss the symptoms of urinary tract infections, it must be kept in mind that UTI can be further categorized into two categories, the upper urinary tract infection and the lower urinary tract infection. Symptoms vary according to these categories.
The lower urinary tract infection includes urethritis (inflammation and infection of urethra), cystitis (inflammation and infection of bladder) and prostatitis (inflammation and infection of prostate).
There is often an abrupt onset of frequency of micturition (urination) and dysuria (painful urination with burning sensation). Scalding pain is felt in the urethra during micturition. Cystitis may give rise to supra pubic pain in women and in case of men, sense of pressure or pain in rectum, during and after voiding.
After the bladder has been emptied, there may be an intense desire to pass more urine due to spasm of the inflamed bladder wall. Supra pubic tenderness is often present or may occur on examination PR (per rectum) or PV (per vagina).
Urine may have an unpleasant odor and appear cloudy (indicating pus in the urine).
Gross hematuria (blood in the urine) may occur.
The presence of pus cells in the urine (pyuria) is common, but not invariable.
Generalized symptoms like tiredness and weakness may accompany UTI, but fever is uncommon in lower urinary tract infection, but may be present if infection reaches to blood or kidneys.
Infants usually do not have characteristic symptoms as that of adults or elder children. They may have only fever and no other symptoms. But it must be kept in mind that UTI affects both male and female infants. Infants suffering from UTI are mostly irritable, with feeding problems accompanied by diarrhea and vomiting. Since nature of symptoms is so non-specific, UTI is difficult to diagnose in infants.
Elderly people usually present with fever, altered mental status, low body temperature (hypothermia) along with poor appetite.
In case of upper urinary tract infection when kidney gets infected, the condition is known as pyelonephritis. This condition presents with moderately high fever, loin pain (usually about at waist level), dysuria, cloudy or bloodstained urine and rigors.
Another fact must not be ignored that sometimes the symptoms of UTI may resemble with those of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Causes Of Urinary Tract Infection - By: Colin Vincent
Before we discuss the causes of urinary tract infection (UTI), we cannot ignore the significance of definition of UTI. Urinary tract infection (UTI) implies multiplication of organisms in the urinary tract, and is defined by the presence of more than 100,000 organisms per ml in a midstream sample of urine (MSU).
A very important fact must not be ignored at any cost that such infections are much more common in women, about one-third of whom have a UTI at some time. The prevalence of UTI in women is about 30% at the age of 20, increasing by about 1% in each subsequent decade. In males UTI is uncommon except in the first year of life and in men over 60, in whom a degree of urinary tract obstruction due to prostatic hypertrophy is common. UTI causes considerable morbidity, and in small minority of cases, renal damage and chronic renal failure.
Risk factors include pregnancy, urinary tract malformations, urinary tract obstruction, calculus or renal stones, prostatic obstruction, bladder diverticulum, spinal injury, trauma, urinary tract tumor, diabetes mellitus and immunosuppression as in case of AIDS.
Now we move on to the causes of urinary tract infection. UTI may be uncomplicated or complicated; the latter may result in permanent renal damage, the former rarely (if ever) do so. Uncomplicated infections are almost invariably due to single strain of organisms.
Outside hospitals, E. coli derived from fecal reservoir accounts for about 75% of infections, the remainder being due to Proteus, Pseudomonas species, streptococci or Staphylococcus epidermidis. In hospitals a greater proportion of infections are due to organisms such as Klebsiella or streptococci, but fecal E. coli still predominates. Certain strains of E. coli have a particular propensity to invade the urinary tract. They possess surface fimbriae, at the tips of which are lectin molecules, which bind to glycolipid or glycoprotein surface receptors on the urothelium.
The first stage in the development of UTI is colonization of the periurethral zone with pathogenic fecal organisms. The urothelium of susceptible persons may have more receptors to which virulent strains of E. coli become adherent. Colonization by the pathogenic bacteria may be facilitated by lack of personal hygiene, wearing of sanitary towels and local infections like vaginitis.
In women, the ascent of organisms into the bladder is facilitated by the short urethra and absence of bactericidal prostatic secretions, while the longer male urethra protects against transfer of bacteria to the bladder. It must be kept in mind that multiplication of bacteria occurs in bladder, from where they reach the ureters and kidneys easily, facilitated by vasicoureteric reflux and dilatation of hypo tonic ureters.
Sexual intercourse naturally causes minor urethral trauma and may transfer bacteria from the perineum into the bladder.
Instrumentation of the bladder may also introduce organisms.
Residual urine left after voiding interferes with mucosal defense mechanisms; thus patients with bladder outflow obstruction, gynecological abnormalities, pelvic floor weakness or neurological problems are susceptible to infection.
Injury to the mucosa and the presence of a foreign body in the bladder also depress vesical defense mechanisms.
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