Alcohol is a drug, a substance that calms the central nervous system and a wide range of effects, depending on the quantity taken and the disposition and metabolism of the person who consumed alcohol. Alcohol Abuse can lead to short and long-term illness, erratic behavior and even death. Recognition of alcohol abuse. The indications of [...]
A few medicines have no side effects, but most can in some sensitive individuals dangerous and violent reactions that require emergency medical assistance. The interacting drug may also cause harmful effects: therefore it is essential that you and your doctor make a list of all medications you are taking and that you actually mention what [...]
The place of something that can give the trunk of the body divided into three regions: the chest, abdomen and lower abdomen or groin. The breast is bounded by the rib cage and contains the heart and lungs, the stomach and abdomen contains digestive and other organs including the stomach, small and large intestine, liver, [...]
Whether a solid or liquid substance, all that is swallowed, inhaled, injected, or in any way by the body during which the normal functioning of the body interferes with a poison. Most are known poisons such as pesticides or cleaning agents. But actually any substance which means no life and when ingested in large amounts [...]
An injury (traumatic wound) is an injury that is caused by an external force or violence. A broken leg, a blow to the head, a tooth that has been released, which are all damaged by urgency. Fractures are among the most common emergencies. A fracture is, simply, a broken bone and occurs when the forces [...]
A sprain occurs when trauma such as a violent twist or sprain, causes a joint to move beyond its normal range and the ligaments torn. The usual indications of a sprain are: Pain and tenderness in the affected area. Burgeoning swelling, sometimes accompanied by a discoloration of the skin. Limited use of the joint. Emergency [...]
A dislocation is an injury in which the ends of bones from their normal position are wrung. In most cases, a disruption caused by a blow, fall or other trauma, but in some cases there is an underlying disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, or a congenital weakness of the ligaments. It is also possible that [...]
An amputation is the removal, usually through surgery, one of the limbs, a limb or an organ. When an amputation due to injuries, such as a finger, toe or larger body is torn, it is an emergency which requires immediate medical attention. There are several additional hazards and risks, including blood loss, shock and infection. [...]
Annually there are about 3,000 people died in an injury they have suffered around the house. Some 60 of these deaths are due to fire. Many of the fires in the home are created because people are inattentive and often will be stopped by a little common and understood the proper precautions. Below is a [...]
In recent years, we are in a new way to realize the purity of our drinking water. Once we considered pure water for granted, because by all measures in the field of public health early in the last century the danger of cholera, typhoid and other diseases caused by contaminated water, was strongly reduced. Today [...]
The causes of the different types of cancer are still largely unknown. Medical science is still doing new discoveries that contribute to our understanding of cancer, but much remains to be elucidated. We know that many cancers arise from exposure to certain substances called carcinogens. Carcinogens include cigarettes, asbestos, certain foods, and various chemicals used [...]
The air we breathe is not clean. Industry, cars and other sources can be combined with the weather so contaminate the air that it is dangerous to health, especially for people suffering from heart or lung disease or other chronic illness. The main outdoor sources of air pollution are the following. Emissions from motor vehicles. [...]
The air in the house may be dirty. Especially in houses that are very intense isolated (to prevent loss of heat or cold to prevent it), the indoor environment is not contaminated with a harmless concentration of chemicals. Prolonged exposure to indoor air pollution can cause allergy symptoms (such as rash, irritation of the eyes, [...]
Carbon monoxide is tasteless, odorless, invisible – and deadly. Carbon monoxide is often referred to by its chemical name CO, and is produced by incomplete combustion of carbonaceous fuels. When the concentration of carbon monoxide is too high, take this substance in your blood, the place of oxygen to hemoglobin in red blood cells, and [...]
When you go on vacation, make sure you and your children are vaccinated against infectious diseases that you may encounter. Especially when you go to a less developed country, it is important to be vaccinated. Everyone should at all times be protected against tetanus and polio, whether they travel or not. Furthermore, the injections depending [...]
DTP stands for diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus and polio. In the Netherlands, vaccination against these diseases in one vaccine administered to infants when they are 3, 4, 5, and 11 months (from April 1993 is at these ages is also a vaccination against Hib meningitis given). At the age of 4 and 9 years vaccination should [...]
In general vaccination of the entire population against influenza (flu) is not recommended, but some risk groups have an interest in themselves or have them vaccinated. This applies particularly to the elderly.
There is a vaccine for people at risk for infection. If you plan to travel to a country where hepatitis is common and if you are at risk of infection, it is recommended that you have a vaccination. Discuss this with your doctor. At risk include people who come into contact with blood or blood [...]
Hepatic A vaccine is recommended shortly before leaving for areas where poor sanitation and where you are at high risk of hepatitis A get through contact with contaminated food or water, or with someone who is infected.
If you plan to stay long time in areas where rabies (rabies) in animals is common, such as India and parts of South America, then you probably want to build immunity against this virus. This can be done using a vaccine is usually given in three injections on days 1, 8 and 22. This occurred [...]
To date there is no vaccine against malaria, but there are effective, preventive resources. You might consider proguanil, chloroquine or a combination of two drugs to take when going to a country where malaria is prevalent. You must be on the day of departure with one or both of these drugs to take. Four weeks [...]
Cholera occurs mainly in regions of the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Because the current vaccine only limited protection, it is not recommended in our country. Of great importance in the prevention of cholera is a hygienic way of life.
If you travel to an area where typhoid occur, a typhoid vaccine is recommended slain. This vaccine consists of two injections with an interval of at least one month or three capsules. If a longer period in a country where typhoid occur, a booster (a repetition of the vaccination) every three years required.
A live virus vaccine is recommended for those traveling to certain areas in Africa and South America where the disease is still widespread. This vaccination should be repeated every ten years.
When you travel to a country where social conditions, climate and sanitation are very different here than the chance of gastrointestinal upset is always present. It’s obviously not that you will always suffer from traveler’s diarrhea or “turista” but the opportunity is big. Traveller’s diarrhea can have several causes, thinking of what you eat or [...]