Rotavirus is an intestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting, especially in babies and young children between 6 months and 2 years of age. Rotavirus infection is called rotavirus and symptoms usually appear suddenly and last about 8 to 10 days. It is important that rotavirus infection is identified and treated quickly, as severe […]
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Inflammation in the ovaries can cause symptoms such as pain in the lower part of the belly, pain when urinating, pain during sexual intercourse, nausea, constant fever, bleeding outside the vaginal period and vomiting. Inflammation in the ovaries, also known as oophoritis or ovariitis, in most cases occurs when infectious agents multiply in the ovaries, […]
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Despite the suggestive name, a sagging bladder is a health problem that not only affects the bladder, but also health as a whole. Also known as cystocele, bladder prolapse or low bladder, a dropped bladder is more common and likely to occur in women over the age of 40 who have already become pregnant. This […]
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A follicular cyst, also called a benign ovarian cyst or functional cyst, is a small fluid-filled sac located in the ovary, which can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, a feeling of pressure in the belly and changes in menstruation. This cyst is a type of ovarian cyst that appears when the ovarian follicle does […]
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Conduct disorder is a psychological disorder that can be diagnosed in childhood in which the child presents selfish, violent and manipulative attitudes that can directly interfere with their performance at school and their relationships with family and friends, in addition to the possibility of problems with the authorities. Conduct disorder can be mild, moderate or […]
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Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes momentary cessation of breathing due to obstruction of the airways due to relaxation of the pharyngeal muscles. People with sleep apnea often snore and are unable to have restful sleep, and may also have difficulty concentrating, headache and/or impotence. Sleep apnea is typically treated with changes in lifestyle […]
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes respiratory infection leading to symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, cough, fever or difficulty breathing. This infection can affect people at any age, but it is more serious in babies under 6 months of age, children and the elderly, as their immune systems are […]
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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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Female gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause symptoms in some women, such as pain in the stomach, burning when urinating, discomfort during intercourse or vaginal discharge, depending on the location of the infection. This infection is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeaeor gonococcus, and can affect the mucosa of the vagina, […]
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the upper genital tract, including the cervix, uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes, and spreading over a large pelvic area, causing symptoms such as pain in the belly or lower abdomen, bleeding outside the menstrual period or fever. PID is caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that begin […]
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