Treatment for hepatitis B is not always necessary because most of the time the disease is self-limiting, that is, it heals on its own, however in some cases it may be necessary to use medication. The best way to prevent hepatitis B is through vaccination, the first dose of which should be taken shortly after […]
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The treatment of acute renal failure can be done with adequate nutrition, medication and in more serious cases when the kidney is very compromised, it may be necessary to undergo hemodialysis to filter the blood or even a kidney transplant. In renal failure, the kidneys are no longer able to filter the blood, causing an […]
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Chronic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that lasts for more than six months and, in most cases, is caused by the hepatitis B virus. However, chronic hepatitis can also be caused by the hepatitis C and D viruses, consumption excessive alcohol consumption or being a consequence of autoimmune diseases, for example. Although in […]
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Chronic gastritis is inflammation of the gastric mucosa that lasts more than three months and, in many cases, does not cause any symptoms. This happens because chronic gastritis progresses very slowly, which makes it more difficult to identify. Although, in most cases, chronic gastritis does not present very specific symptoms, some people may report a […]
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COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of respiratory diseases, such as chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema, that block the airways and make breathing difficult. The main cause of COPD is smoking, as the smoke and other substances present in cigarettes damage the tissue of the respiratory tract, leading to symptoms such as shortness […]
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COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of respiratory diseases, such as chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema, that block the airways and make breathing difficult. The main cause of COPD is smoking, as the smoke and other substances present in cigarettes damage the tissue of the respiratory tract, leading to symptoms such as shortness […]
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Chronic cervicitis is constant irritation of the cervix, characterized by persistent vaginal discharge for at least three months, even though previous infections have been treated and an infectious cause has been excluded. This type of cervicitis mainly affects women of childbearing age, and unlike acute cervicitis, which can be caused by sexually transmitted infections, such […]
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COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of respiratory diseases, such as chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema, that block the airways and make breathing difficult. The main cause of COPD is smoking, as the smoke and other substances present in cigarettes damage the tissue of the respiratory tract, leading to symptoms such as shortness […]
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Chronic anemia is a type of anemia that arises as a consequence of chronic diseases that interfere with the process of formation of blood cells, resulting in a decrease in the quantity of produced and circulating red blood cells and hemoglobin. This type of anemia, also called anemia of chronic disease or ADC, can be […]
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Chronic appendicitis corresponds to the slow and progressive inflammation of the appendix, which is a small organ located on the right side of the abdomen. This situation normally occurs due to the process of progressive blockage of the organ by feces inside the appendix, resulting in strong and recurrent pain in the abdomen, which may […]
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