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13 early warning signs for a pregnant woman to go to the hospital

Some of the warning signs of the woman to go to a hospital vaginal bleeding is heavy, vaginal discharge with a bad odor, drowsiness, headache, intense changes in your vision, or severe vomiting, for example). These symptoms may indicate a hiperemese gravídica, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion (miscarriage), if they occur at the beginning of the […]

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Treatment for bronchiolitis (at home and in the hospital)

Treatment for bronchiolitis (at home and in the hospital)

The treatment of bronchiolitis at home involves measures that help alleviate the baby’s or child’s symptoms, such as rest, increased fluid supply, nasal hygiene or the use of medications recommended by the pediatrician. Generally, it is not necessary to use antibiotics, as the disease is not caused by bacteria and there are no medications capable […]

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13 warning signs for pregnant women to go to the hospital

Some warning signs for a pregnant woman to go to the hospital are intense vaginal bleeding, foul-smelling discharge, dizziness, intense headache, changes in vision or intense vomiting, for example. These symptoms may indicate hyperemesis gravidarum, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage if they occur early in pregnancy or pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome or eclampsia if they appear after 20 […]

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Treatment for pneumonia: at home and in the hospital

Treatment for pneumonia: at home and in the hospital

Treatment for pneumonia must be carried out under the supervision of a general practitioner or a pulmonologist and is indicated according to the infectious agent responsible for the pneumonia, and is normally started in the hospital to prevent the progression of the disease and transmission to other people. In cases where pneumonia is caused by […]

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Hospital pneumonia: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Hospital pneumonia: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Hospital pneumonia is a type of pneumonia that appears 48 hours after admission or up to 72 hours after discharge from the hospital, which means that the microorganism responsible for the infection will have been acquired in a hospital environment. This type of pneumonia, also known as nosocomial pneumonia, may be related to procedures carried […]

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Mãe de Sonia Abrão surge abatida no hospital

Sonia Abrão’s mother appears dejected in hospital

After suffering an infection due to femur surgery, Sonia Abrão’s mother appears dejected at the hospital and goes to the ICU. Presenter Sonia Abrão gave good news to her followers after commenting on the evolution of her mother’s health. Many were worried after a situation in which Sonia Abrão’s mother appeared dejected in the hospital. […]

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Medicines for COVID-19: for use at home or in the hospital

Medicines for COVID-19: for use at home or in the hospital

Medicines approved by Anvisa and the Ministry of Health against COVID-19, such as Paxlovid, Evusheld and Remdesivir, prevent the virus from replicating and/or entering cells, preventing infection or the development of serious cases of COVID-19. However, they should only be used in the hospital after a doctor’s recommendation, as their use varies according to the […]

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Jellyfish burn: what to do (and when to go to the hospital)

Jellyfish burn: what to do (and when to go to the hospital)

Jellyfish stings are a relatively frequent accident on the beach, as these animals live in practically all types of water. The symptoms of the sting appear after coming into contact with the jellyfish’s tentacles, which contain a poisonous substance that, when in contact with the skin, causes pain and burning. Although most jellyfish stings are […]

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Bee or wasp sting: what to do (and when to go to the hospital)

Bee or wasp sting: what to do (and when to go to the hospital)

After a bee or wasp sting, what you should do is: remove the stinger, keep the area clean and apply ice to relieve pain and swelling. If symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, tingling or abdominal pain appear, you should go to the hospital, as they may indicate a serious allergic reaction, […]

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