Bacterial Vaginosis is a mild vaginal infection considered to be a sexually transmitted disease but the exact cause is idiopathic. Aside from sexually active women, some sexually inactive and even virgins are also in danger of being infected with this disease. Treatments include metronidazole, clindamycin, tinidazole, tetracycline, ampicillin and ceftriaxone.However, more than half of the women successfully treated with these antibiotics...more
A vaginal infection during the early months of pregnancies could prove disastrous. This prompts the consultation of an Ob-Gyn before it can do any damage to the mother and/or the baby inside her.Bacterial Vaginosis during early pregnancy is especially dangerous because it is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth or if not, a baby with a low birth weight. Preterm premature rupture of membranes or the bag of water is also possible,...more
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) in women is caused by the alteration of balance between the good and bad bacteria that are normally found in the vagina. When homeostasis is altered, the anaerobic bacteria (the bad guys) take this opportunity to overrun the lactobacilli (saints in the vagina) thereby, creating a set of signs and symptoms which may or may not be present in a woman suffering from this infection, these are: burning pain upon urination, discomfort and itchiness, strong fishy smell and a milky white or gray discharge. Conventional treatment usually involves antibiotics that include Metronidazole and Clindamycin, among the more commonly used drugs. Other drugs included are Ceftriaxone, Ampicillin, Tinidazole, and Tetracycline. These antibiotics are generally taken twice daily for 7 days to complete a course of treatment. However, almost half of the women who were successfully treated with antibiotics suffer from recurrence of this infection within 12 months after treatment. Why antibiotics such a Metronidazole (Flagyl) and Clindamycin usually cause recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis in women, doctors don't know and can't find a plausible explanation. But a number of people have...more
Bacterial Vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection pestering women, with some more unfortunate ones, time and again. This mild vaginal infection is simple yet stays as a conundrum to health providers worldwide. There are no definite answers as to why this phenomenon occurs exactly and why multiple recurrences occur. With these missing pieces...more
Cell phones have become an integral part of our lives today. Some people use them for communication, while yet others use them for entertainment on the go,while yet others use it to be connected to the Internet. Because of the incessant usage of mobile phones in our daily life, there is a rising question about whether the usage of cell phones is...more
One of the major causes for heart disease is smoking. Improper eating habits and being overweight also contributes a great deal in putting yourself at great risk for a heart disease.Many people are getting concerned with the kind of health they have today. One way to prevent heart disease is to stop smoking cigarettes. However, no matter what kind of warning people receive through ads and banners, they still continue to smoke.Most of them have become dependent to nicotine, which makes it harder for them to quit their vise. You should remember though, that the longer time you extend your smoking habits, the higher potential you get in acquiring heart disease.Many people are hesitant to quit smoking because they do not know where to start. Aside from not knowing, it also gives them a good excuse to continue their habit.Though they continue smoking, deep inside, they know what they are putting themselves into. What they need is the right motivation to quit smoking. If you are a smoker and you want to quit because you want to have a healthier body, then you should start by committing yourself to it.If you want, you can spend a night or two in contemplating whether you are ready to let...more
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an encroachment by the bacteria of the urinary tract which includes kidney, ureters, bladder or urethra. This bacterium enters the opening of the urethra and procreates in the urinary tract causing urinary tract...more
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