Summary Gastroenteritis: Drink a lot to avoid dehydration Diet in case of gastroenteritis gastro diet Gastroenteritis: Drink a lot to avoid dehydration Vomiting and diarrhea lead to loss of water and mineral salts. To compensate for it and avoid dehydration, drink a lot, at least 2 liters of drink a day (water preferably flat water rich in sodium, broth of salty vegetables, sweet herbal teas …). You can add some…
Suffering From Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a common and often minor problem. However, its persistence requires further investigation. Where does this transit trouble come from? What are the treatments? Diarrhea is defined by the release of stools that are too soft or even liquid. There are two types, depending on the frequency of the disorders: acute or chronic. In both cases, the causes can be many. Acute diarrhea: Due to food poisoning? WHAT ARE…
What are the symptoms and Duration of the Flu?
After the Ile-de-France, the flu spreads throughout metropolitan France in mid-December. Every year, the influenza epidemic causes annoying symptoms in millions of people, but also significant complications in many thousands. Doctissimo presents the signs of this viral disease, as well as its average duration. Summary Influenza-like symptoms vs. true flu symptoms Duration of incubation, contagion, and recovery of influenza Vaccination against influenza Treatment of flu symptômes grippe Influenza is abundantly…
The Value of Zinc
Zinc may be the last entry on an alphabetical list of minerals, but it could be number one when you consider how critical it is to men’s health. Clue number one: the prostate gland comprises a large concentration of this mineral, and nature didn’t put it there for no reason. Clue number two: zinc has an impact on testosterone levels, and we all know how essential that is! We have…
What is Herpes Zoster Oticus ( Ramsey Hunt Syndrome)
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is regarded as an acute peripheral facial neuropathy linked with the erythematous vesicular rash of the skin of the ear canal, mucous membrane of the oropharynx. And auricle (also termed herpes zoster oticus). This syndrome is also understood as geniculate neuralgia or nervus intermedius neuralgia. Ramsay Hunt syndrome can also happen in the absence of a skin rash, a condition known as zoster sine herpete. Ramsay Hunt…
What Is Yellow Fever?
The yellow fever virus, a flavivirus, is transmitted by mosquitoes and is endemic in tropical South America and sub-Saharan Africa. The symptoms can consist of sudden fever onset, relative bradycardia, headache and, in severe cases, jaundice, hemorrhages and multiple organ failure. The diagnosis is made by a virus cell culture, reverse transcription and serological tests. Treatment is supportive. For prevention are vaccination and control of mosquitoes available. (See also Overview…
What is Zap-70 Deficiency?
The ZAP-70 (zeta-associated protein 70) deficiency is characterized by an impaired T-cell activation, which is caused by a malfunction of signal transduction. ZAP-70 deficiency is a primary immunodeficiency disease which includes cellular immune deficiencies. Inheritance occurs as an autosomal recessive. The ZAP-70 protein plays an essential role in T-cell signaling and T cell selection in the thymus. A ZAP-70 deficiency leads to defects in T cell activation. Patients with ZAP-70…
Wheezing: Causes and Treatment
Wheezing is a relatively high-pitched whistling sound, which is generated by the movement of air through constricted or compressed small airways. It is both a symptom and auscultation, Longer expiratory phase wheezing. The air flow through a constricted or compressed segment of small airway becomes turbulent, resulting in vibrations of the airway walls. This vibration generates the sound of wheezing. Wheezing occurs more frequently during expiration because of increased intrathoracic…
What are Cervical myomas
Cervical myomas is well-circumscribed, benign tumors of the cervix. Cervical myomas are well-circumscribed, benign tumors of the cervix. Cervical myomas are rare. Uterine fibroids (myomas Fibroids- of the uterus) are usually present simultaneously. Large Cervical myomas can relocate or urinary tract partially prolapse into the vagina. Prolapsed fibroids can form or developed from these types ulcers, infections, bleeding or a combination. Symptoms and signs Most Cervical myomas can trigger symptoms…
Wheezing And Asthma In Infants And Young Children
Wheezing is a relatively high-pitched whistling sound, which is generated by the movement of air through constricted or compressed small airways. It comes in the first years of life are common and is usually caused by a viral respiratory infection or asthma, but other possible causes include inhaled irritants or allergens, reflux, and heart failure. Recurrent episodes of wheezing are common in the early years; 1 of 3 children has…