Archive for February 2012
Cellulitis Symptoms
In cellulitis, the affected skin feels hot and usually has red, swollen and painful. The redness can be mild or severe. The area of heat can be felt with the back of the hand, especially when compared with the surrounding skin. It is likely to be a spread of red streaks on the skin, caused by an infection in the blood vessels that carry lymph (lymphatic fluid) and enlarged lymph nodes (swollen glands) near the area of infection. Read the rest of this entry »
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a severe skin infection caused by bacteria. Bacteria penetrate the protective outer layer of the skin, usually where there is injury, for example, a cut, puncture, sore, burn or bite. Cellulite can appear where surgery was performed or where a catheter. Once beneath the skin surface, the bacteria multiply and produce chemicals that cause inflammation of the skin.
Cellulite is not caused by a wound or a catheter is more common in the legs and feet. However, it can develop anywhere on the body, including the trunk, arms and face. Often develops where there is edema (swelling), poor circulation or a rash that causes breaks in the skin, for example, a fungal infection between the toes (athlete’s foot). Read the rest of this entry »
Cluster Headache Treatment
It is difficult to stop the pain of the first cluster headache because usually disappears by the time you’ve come to the doctor or emergency room. Once the problem has been diagnosed, your doctor may prescribe a treatment to keep on hand if needed.
It has been proven that breathing 100% oxygen through a mask for about 15 minutes helps when this procedure is performed during the first attack symptoms. This oxygen must be prescribed by a doctor and bought from a supplier of medical equipment. Other medications that may be effective when used at the beginning of a cluster headache include: Read the rest of this entry »
Cluster Headache Prevention
Duration
Cluster headaches usually last half an hour to three hours and can occur one to three times daily or four to eight times a week. Once this outbreak episodes disappears, it is common for a person continues to have headaches for months or even years.
Prevention
Since the mechanism of an outbreak of headache remains a mystery, there is no way to prevent a first episode. However, people who have already experienced cluster headaches may reduce the likelihood of future attacks if they avoid drinking alcohol, stop smoking and maintain a regular sleep pattern. Read the rest of this entry »
Cluster Headache | Symptoms and Diagnosis
Symptoms
The symptoms of cluster headaches include:
- pain localized around one eye or sometimes near the temple, the pain is deep and swift. Generally reaches its greatest intensity within the first five minutes and can spread to areas near the cheeks or jaw.
- lagrimea pink eye or side of affected eye
- small pupil or droopy eyelids side eye.
- runny or blocked nose on the side of affected eye
Many people feel better when they stay active during their headaches. This is completely different from what they feel those who have migraines and tend to find a dark, quiet room. Read the rest of this entry »
Cluster Headache
Cluster headache is a severe headache that begins in the area around one eye and spreads to areas around the face. Each headache lasts about half an hour to three hours, but the episodes can occur many times in one day or night (in outbreaks) for several weeks or months. On average, about one to three daily headache episodes during a period of four to eight weeks.
However, once this outbreak episode ends, the headaches may disappear for months or years. Although the exact mechanism behind an outbreak of headache remains a mystery, researchers believe that these headaches may be related to abnormal cell activity in a brain region known as the hypothalamus. Read the rest of this entry »
Cataracts Treatment
Treatment
Although some people with cataracts can improve your vision with the use of magnifying glasses or more lighting, the only way to cure cataracts is surgery. Cataract surgery involves removing the lens. During surgery, you can opt for replacement with a plastic lens inserted into the eye at the time of surgery or the use of contact lenses or special glasses.
The current options for surgery are:
- Extracapsular cataract extraction: manually extracted most of the falls or used sound waves to break up the cloudy crystal into small pieces, then inhale. The lens capsule surrounds the lens which is left intact. Read the rest of this entry »
Cataracts | Symptoms and Diagnosis
Symptoms
Cataracts usually do not cause any symptoms until they have grown and interfere with vision. Once you develop the symptoms of cataracts may include:
- cloudy or blurry vision
- Double vision (diplopia)
- colors that seem faded
- vision of a halo around lights
- greater sensitivity to light
Diagnosis
Your doctor will suspect falls depending on your age, medical history and symptoms. Your doctor can diagnose cataracts by widening his eyes and examine your eye. Will also have a visual acuity test, which uses an eye chart. Read the rest of this entry »
Cataracts
The lens is the transparent area of the eye. Cataracts are opacities in the lens. This occurs when certain proteins accumulate in the lens and cause opacity. These clusters gradually increase in size and interfere with vision. Also distort the light passing through the lens. “Waterfall” means “great waterfall” which refers to the way some people describe their vision, as if trying to see through a waterfall.
A cataract clouds the lens of the eye, limiting or preventing the passage of light and interfering with vision. Read the rest of this entry »