Health and Care

  The majority infected with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) do not have any symptoms. They may appear later, taking about 15 to 150 days to develop. Occasionally an individual will not develop any symptoms and the immune system will successfully clear the virus. Viral clearance rates are highly variable. An infected person without symptoms can still act as a carrier and pass on the virus. DO's Have a liver function test (LFT) to assess the working of the liver.  Have liver biopsy (examination of tissue or liquid to determine the existence or cause of a disease). A fine hollow needle is passed through the skin into the liver to collect the sample and assess the amount of liver damage (inflammation, scarring, and cirrhosis). People with positive anti-HCV antibody tests must undergo additional testing to know the presence of the hepatitis C virus. Go through regular blood tests and check-ups. Undergo treatment that combines the antiviral drugs interferon and ribavirin. These drugs m...

  High blood pressure (HBP) is always regarded as a serious issue. But in some instances, even low blood pressure (LBP) can mean something serious. Such patients usually experience dizziness, blurring of vision, nausea, vomiting, and in extreme cases even loss of consciousness. Causes and precautions: There are various reasons for low blood pressure therefore treatment is done accordingly edications are used to control high blood pressure. Patients can experience low blood pressure if they take more than the recommended doses of antihypertensive medications. Therefore medicines should be taken according to the physician's prescription. Women can experience LBP in pregnancy which can be a normal physiological process. However, you should always discuss your blood pressure with your doctor. Those patients who have weak contraction of heart muscle due to a previous history of heart attack can also suffer from low blood pressure. They should consult their doctor. Low blood pressure is ...

  Dr. Christian Northrobe has some interesting insight into the emotional and vibrational issues associated with ovarian cancer. Although it is impossible to generalize emotional and energetic responses, he stresses the issue of ovarian cancer anger. She described the ovaries as 'female balls', the way women express their individual creative potential with personal participation in the world. She said: "...we women should not try to force the uniqueness of our creations and our pre-determined forms into our energies and impulses. Recognize our ability to surrender to our creativity. To the power of our intellect, The key to understanding is the womb." (P187, Women, Women's Knowledge). He added to the issue of anger coming from an abusive relationship - not necessarily physical abuse, of course, it can happen. And it doesn't have to be personal or intimate. It can be professional, social or spiritual. But there is a way of talking and dealing with something or ...

An allergy is the body's reaction to a particular food or substance. Allergies are very common. It is estimated that they will affect more than 1 in 4 people in the UK at some point in their lives. They are especially suitable for children. Some allergies go away as the child gets older, although many last a lifetime. Adults can be allergic to things they were not previously allergic to. Having allergies can be annoying and affect your daily routine, but most allergic reactions are mild and can be controlled. Serious reactions can occur from time to time, but they are not uncommon. Common Allergies Allergens that cause allergies are called allergens. The most common allergies are: Allergy to straw and tree pollen - hay fever (rhinitis allergy) dust animal skins (small scales of skin or hair) Foods – especially nuts, fruits, shellfish, eggs and cow's milk bites and insect bites Medications – including ibuprofen, aspirin, and some antibiotics latex - used to make some ...

  When it comes to diabetes, you can be intimidated just thinking about it. Or maybe, you have a future. You want to know if you are at risk of developing diabetes and whether you have any symptoms of diabetes. Diabetes affects the way the body handles carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. If left untreated, diabetes can lead to serious complications. Patients with diabetes have high blood sugar levels. Blood sugar levels are regulated by insulin – a hormone produced by the pancreas, which depends on your eating habits. Diabetes is a serious disease. But the surprising fact is that diabetes is reversible. Diabetes is a major cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In this disease, the body is unable to control the blood sugar level on its own, due to which there is high glucose (a sugar) in the blood. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects 16 million Americans. Honestly, there are no obvious symptoms of diabetes. The most common symptoms of diabetes are: always thirsty frequent uri...