Decompensated diabetes increases the risk of developing infections, especially those of the urinary system, due to constant hyperglycemia, because the large amount of sugar circulating in the blood favors the proliferation of microorganisms and reduces the activity of the immune system, favoring the appearance of symptoms. of infection. The microorganisms normally related to genital infections […]
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The initial symptoms of COVID-19 are headache and body pain, tiredness, cough, runny nose or stuffy nose, which can appear up to 14 days after contact with the virus. The symptoms of COVID-19 may vary from person to person, and may be milder, similar to the flu, or more serious, such as chest pain and […]
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Anemia can cause symptoms such as tiredness, paleness, hair loss or weak nails and, when identified through blood tests, doubts may arise as to whether it could indicate a more serious illness or put the person’s life at risk. Normally, anemia is confirmed when hemoglobin levels in the blood are lower than 13.5 g/dL in […]
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The asthma pump is indicated for the treatment and control of asthma and should be used according to the instructions of a pulmonologist. Some of the most commonly used asthma inhalers are Aerolin, Pulmicort, Berotec or Seretide, for example, which can be purchased at a pharmacy with a prescription. Read too: Bronchodilators: what they are, […]
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CMPA is a food allergy to one or more proteins present in cow’s milk, such as casein, lactoglobulin, lactalbumin, serum albumin and immunoglobulins, which occurs mainly when the baby or child ingests or has contact with cow’s milk. Also known as allergy to cow’s milk protein, APLV can occur immediately or after a few hours […]
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The heart is the main organ of the cardiovascular system, it is about the size of a closed hand and shaped like a cone. The weight of the heart varies according to the person’s body weight, age and sex, generally being between 230 g and 340 g in adults. The heart is located below the […]
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After having a stroke, a person may experience consequences such as muscle weakness, loss of movement control, pain in parts of the body, facial asymmetry, difficulty speaking and/or mental confusion depending on the region of the brain affected. A stroke is a situation caused by the interruption of blood flow through a cerebral vessel or […]
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There are currently 5 types of dengue, but the types present in Brazil are dengue types 1, 2 and 3, while type 4 is more common in Costa Rica and Venezuela, and type 5 (DENV-5) has been identified in 2007 in Malaysia, Asia. All 5 types of dengue cause the same classic symptoms, which include […]
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Knowing what to do in the face of the most common domestic accidents can not only reduce the severity of the accident, but also save a life. The accidents that most frequently happen at home are burns, nosebleeds, poisoning, cuts, electric shocks, falls, suffocation and bites. Therefore, see how to act in the face of […]
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Ointments for skin problems, such as diaper rash, scabies, burns, dermatitis and psoriasis, have anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, healing, soothing and/or antipruritic action, which help to alleviate symptoms such as redness, itching, swelling or peeling of the skin. These ointments must be applied directly to the affected region, and the type of ointment and duration of treatment […]
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