MenstruationMenstruation is the simple process of shedding the old uterine lining to make way for a new one. In other words, it's the body's way of sweeping out the cobwebs at the end of the month in preparation for the arrival of a new egg and a new cycle; all a part of the natural baby-making process with one goal in mind: conception.Most women will experience in the neighborhood of 400 menstrual cycles in their childbearing lifetime. And...more
The joys of having a puppy can quickly wear out during the first night as your puppy whines incessantly through the night, depriving you of your beauty sleep. Many people tend to wonder whether getting a puppy was a good idea after the first few sleepless nights. Well, this is to be expected, because a puppy, like all babies will cry when separated from their mother. When you get a puppy, this is basically what you are...more
Ticks as carriers of diseases The biggest danger brought about by ticks is the fact that they are carriers of various types of diseases. More dangerous than those irritating itchy spots, and the blood sucked out of your dog are the different types of diseases that your dog may get from these seemingly innocent and irritable little creatures. These are Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tick fever, the dreaded Lyme disease, and so on. Tick-related diseases are curable, but time is of the essence. When left unattended for some time, these diseases can also be deadly. Thus, it is still better to control and prevent these diseases from affecting your pet, and that means preventing the source: dog ticks. The Dreaded Lyme Disease Of all the diseases that ticks bear, Lyme disease is the most commonly known. It can be easily transmitted by ticks that your dog might pick up when playing out in the shrubs. Lyme disease is characterized by flu symptoms, and caused by bacteria. It is transmitted, however, by deer ticks. It can also cause rashes, severe pains in the joints, and even dog arthirtis, which then causes lameness, in worst cases. Lyme disease is also dangerous in that it can even affect...more
Back pain can certainly prove to be very excruciating for our health. Due to this reason one really needs to cure his/her condition in quick time. You can follow several treatments and medications in order to relieve yourself from back soreness. As soon as you experience a back ache you need to get in touch with a physician. It is the...more
What is Canine Hip Dysplacia? Canine Hip Dysplacia is a disease that affects a dogs hip. Also known as CHD, Canine Hip Dysplacia is a very serious disease that can hurt your dog severely. Aside from the weakening of your dogs hip, CHD can also cause weakness or problems to the rear legs of your dog. Worst of all, it can eventually lead to the total...more
The goal of any type 2 diabetes patient is first and foremost to lower that blood sugar and keep it level. The second goal is to maintain overall good health and prevent diabetes-related complications. Management of diabetes is getting health checks on a 3-12 month cycle. This means that not only would you participate in daily self-care, but you would also see your doctor every 3 months as well. This is so the doctor can make sure you are getting the right treatment all around and that you're not missing anything that could be a problem. Self treatment that will need to be performed daily at home consists of things like checking your blood sugar level, any insulin you are prescribed to take, and also self checks like foot and skin care. Some practical tips regarding the foot checks of any type 2 diabetes patient includes checking for any signs of foot problems daily, such as sores, cracks, dry feet, warmth, tenderness, calluses, corns, or just about anything at all. If you experience these things, you should talk to your doctor immediately to find out what is going on and if it needs to be treated. Taking swift action is the key to successful diabetic...more
The morning of the work shift started out kind of hectic. The patient was hospitalized with a diagnosis of Epistaxis. As a child when I had a nose bleed, the mom would always tell me to hold your head back. Oh the nauseating feeling from the blood...more
Healthcare fraud and abuse is an epidemic that takes many forms. One of the fastest growing types of healthcare fraud and abuse involves durable medical equipment (DME). Durable medical equipment is used to assist people with many...more
Epistaxis is defined as acute bleeding from the nostril, nasal cavity or nasopharynx. It is generally a benign condition but can cause significant anxiety. Most everyone from time to time may experience a nose bleed (Epistaxis). The tiny vessels in...more
Schizophrenic patients can exhibit signs of reduced physical or mental activity by sitting at one place and doing nothing for hours. The patient can also stop all voluntary activities like talking, eating, moving etc. On the other hand,...more
Available in the form of lamotrigine oral tablet, oral tablet and chewable tablet, Generic Lamictal is one of a kind when it comes to effectiveness in treating bipolar disorder and epilepsy. People who are suffering from these or from...more
Is epilepsy getting in the way of enjoying life? Surprisingly, epilepsy is quite common! It is a chronic neurological disorder and the patient often suffers from sudden seizures which can occur at any time.The good news is that there is...more