Archive for the ‘Health Info’ Category
Causes and How to Prevent Cervical Cancer
February 20th, 2012
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer most of the world’s number three. Even in Indonesia alone, every hour a woman died of this cancer. Cervical cancer is also called “silent killer” because of the development of cancer is very difficult to detect. The journey from viral infection to cancer takes a long time, about 10-20 years. This process is often not realized until then to the precancerous stage without symptoms. It is therefore essential to understand the sense of cervical cancer by women in Indonesia.
Causes of Cervical Cancer
The main cause of cervical cancer is infection of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV or human papilloma virus). Approximately 70% incidence of cervical cancer is caused by HPV 16 and HPV 18. Cells initially develop from cervical cancer / cervical located under the top of the uterus and vagina. Therefore cervical cancer called cervical cancer or cervical cancer. At the mouth of the womb there are two types of cells, namely columnar and squamous cells. Tues squamous is very instrumental in the development of cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer can occur if the HPV infection does not heal for a long time. Moreover, the immune system or immune system is low, the infection raged, and cause cancer cells. The virus can be spread through touch: for example, there is the HPV virus in your hand and touches your genital area, then you can be infected cervical region. Or it could be from the toilet in a public restroom that has been contaminated with the virus (so before sitting down, you should always clean with alcohol). In addition, there are a number of risk factors or causes of cervical cancer:
• Women aged over 40 years are more susceptible to cervical cancer. The older the higher the risk.
• Genetic factors play a role in less cervical cancer. But this does not mean that if your family is free of cervical cancer then you will not be affected! You should still be careful and take precautions. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Drugs Own Can Cause Impotence
February 14th, 2012
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to maintain an erection for sexual activity well. Society used to call it impotence. Sometimes several types of drugs consumed worsen the condition.
Broadly speaking, the cause of erectile dysfunction are divided into two factors, psychological and organic. Psychic is usually associated with burnout, stress, loss of sexual attraction or sexual trauma.
While organic causes are generally triggered by certain diseases, such as high blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, or prostate problems. The drugs also affect.
Drugs that can bring side effects impotence is usually a drug used to treat hypertension, antidepressants, drugs to treat prostate cancer, drugs are diuretics (increased urinary frequency), hormone drugs, and drug constriction of blood vessels.
The habit of taking strong drugs also can make a real impotence. So, be careful and do not treat impotence without consulting your doctor.
If the drugs are consumed causing problems on your vital organs, tell your doctor or seek to modify the dosage of other substitute drugs.
Testicular Pain
February 8th, 2012
Definition of testicular pain
Testicular pain or testicular pain refers to pain or discomfort that is felt in one or both testes (testicles). Pain may originate from the testicles themselves, or it may be the result of other conditions that affect the scrotum, groin (groin) or abdominal (stomach). Although there are many medical conditions that can cause painful testicles (testicular pain), it is important to understand that few of them are medical emergencies that require immediate medical attention in order to prevent loss of testicular function.
Fruit-function that belongs to the testicles
The fruit of the testicles form part of the male reproductive organs, with the primary function of producing sperm and male hormones testosterone.
Fruit testicles contained in an external structure that resembles a pouch called the scrotum, which is located between the penis and anus. The fruit of the testicles (testicles) the size was similar in the adult fruit olives are great, and it is common for one testicle hanging lower than others in the scrotum. Conveniently located near the back of each testicle is the epididymis, a coiled bertabung structure that serves to store and transport sperm. Spermatic cord (cylinder structure containing blood vessels, nerves, lymphatic vessels and the vas deferens) runs from the abdomen and connected to each testicle. Besides containing structures are vital to each testicle, spermatic cord is also the fruit of the testicles hang in the scrotum. Read the rest of this entry »
Promise Of Cancer Research
January 31st, 2012
Doctors across the country are conducting many types of clinical trials-perconaan. These are research studies in which people voluntarily take part. In clinical trials, doctors are trying new ways to treat kidney cancer. Research has led to advances, and researchers are continually seeking approaches more effective.
Patients who join these studies have their first chance to benefit from treatments that have shown promise in early studies. They also make an important contribution to medical science by helping doctors learn more about the disease. Although clinical trials may expose some risks, researchers do all they can to protect their patients.
Researchers are studying surgery, biological therapy, chemotherapy, and combinations of these types of treatments. They also combine chemotherapy with new treatments, such as stem cell transplantation. A stem cell transplant allows a patient treated with high doses of drugs. High doses destroy both the cancer cells and normal blood cells in the bone marrow (bone marrow). Then, the patient receives stem cells from a healthy donor. Blood cells emerging from the stem cells were transplanted.
Other approaches also exist in these studies. For example, researchers are studying cancer vaccines that help the immune system untuki find and destroy kidney cancer cells.
Patients who are interested in being part of a clinical trial should talk with their doctor. They may want to read Taking Part in Clinical trials: what cancer patients need to know. NCI also offers an easy to read brochure called If You Have Cancer … What You Should Know About Clinical Trial-Experiment. These NCI publications describe how research studies carried out and explains the potential benefits and their risks.
Technicians of Medical Equipments and Their Salaries
January 30th, 2012
Medical equipments are not things that can be operated by anyone. The technicians need plenty of studies and trainings to be able to operate them, given that they all are related to human body and health. That is why technicians like radiology technician or radiologist, ultrasound technician, phlebotomist, and other medical technicians are paid quite high for their jobs. However, even though they are paid quite high, the employers are never afraid to pay that high, given that health is one of the most important thing for human. Without health, you will surely not be able to do anything at all. So, there will always be people who are eager to pay to get healthy.
Well, even though they are technicians, they do not always deal with large equipments. You can take the phlebotomist for example. A phlebotomist only uses small equipments like needle and other small equipments. That must be the reason why the salary of a phlebotomist, which is around $25,000 up to $40,000, is not as high as the salaries of other technicians. However, it is still quite high if compared to the salaries of the professions outside the sector of health.
Well, if it is about salary, then the ultrasound technician salary is one of the highest salaries in the sector of health. With the average salary of around $60,000 in the US, an ultrasound technician is considered as a better profession than a nurse or other technicians in the sector of health.
Tips to Prevent Venereal Disease
January 30th, 2012
Treatment genitals of other treatments that may occasionally be necessary, than others. Besides the location is not visible directly so that his observations more difficult. But the treatment remains to be done and the following tips on caring for the genitals, whether male or female.
Men and women have different genitals, including the form, structure, usability and functionality. And of course the treatment is also different. Vagina which is owned by women are susceptible to infection and irritation, in contrast to the penis which is owned by a man because most of the penile skin is thick enough so it is more resistant to irritation and infection.
In care is often wrong, for example, women often clean the genitals using ordinary soap or liquid cleanser that does not clear the composition of the womb, or sprinkle the powder, even spray perfume in the vagina. For example men are also using a pair of tight, this can cause other problems.
And here are some tips on caring for our genitals;
. After urinating or pooping
Always try to wash the outside of the genitals with water and soap. For women, wash with water in front to back and not vice versa. This is to prevent the entry of germs from the anus to the vagina. For men, enough to clean with clean water.
. Hygiene underwear
Fitting in a day, change clothes at least in as much as two times to keep clean. Also choose underwear material which can easily absorb sweat, because if the fungus can be attached to the genitals. Avoid exchanging underwear with others even his own family, because everyone has different sexual conditions.
. Using public toilets
Wash before use (flushing), this is to prevent transmission of other users if there are people with venereal disease. We recommend that you always use water that comes out through the tap or a tissue and avoiding the use of the tub / bucket, because according to research the stagnant water in public toilets containing 70% yeast candida albicans (the cause of vaginal discharge and itching of the vagina).
. Caring for the hair that grows around the genitals
Avoid cleaning the hair in the pubic area by pulling because there will be holes in the former pubic hair and into the entrance of bacteria, germs, and fungi. Furthermore, it may cause irritation and skin diseases. Treatment is recommended for trimming hair with a shortened course, with scissors or shaved but not before using foam soap in advance and use a special shaver gentle, and had been cleaned with soap and hot water. Keep in mind when using a store in a clean and dry, not in damp and do not use them interchangeably even with a husband / wife.
These hairs serve to genital health, which is useful for stimulating the growth of good bacteria that fight bad bacteria and prevent the entry of small foreign objects into the vagina, keeping the genitals remain warm and a cushion during intercourse and protect from friction. So need not be diligent in keeping the nest fleas and fungus.
. Use pantyliner
Use pantyliner is not recommended for daily use, should be used only when the whitish pantyliner. It would be better if the carry pants in a replacement instead of using the pantyliner every day.
. Avoid using underwear and jeans are very tight
Wearing shorts and jeans are too tight in the groin area can cause the skin to breathe hard and eventually can cause the area to sweat, moisture, mildew and susceptible to irritation. Use the tight pants for men can make the blood circulation is not smooth and makes the penis and testicles in hot conditions. Excessive heat by temperature, sweat and clothes that are too tight, can decrease sperm quality.
. Avoid spraying perfume / fragrance into the vagina
. Faithful to its own partner
It is also one of the tips on maintaining and caring for the genitals, avoid to ‘snack’ or cheating.
. Do not be lazy to change pads
For women who are menstruating / not to lazy to change menstrual pads because when menstruation easily germs to enter and pads that have no blood clot is home to a fungus and bacteria. Try to replace every 4 hours, 2-3 times a day, or have felt uncomfortable. Do not forget to clean the vagina before when replacing pads.
. Routine inspection
Try to always do a routine check on the genitals;
* For men, the examination of the testes (testicles) can be done alone, by the way:
- Get to know the size, shape, and weight of each testicle
- Using both hands, touch each testis
- Beware if there are small lumps under the skin, on the front or along the testis. If there is a lump or swelling, consult a physician immediately.
- If there is something unusual and does not feel uncomfortable, immediately consult a doctor as well.
* If there is a change in color, sometimes accompanied by a less pleasant odor and itching of the genitals, consult your doctor immediately.
Well that’s just tips on caring for the genitals, the guard can prevent the occurrence of venereal disease.
