Why is it important to maintain good foot care A daily footcare routine is a good way to prevent complications of minor foot injuries 1) Wash your feet daily with warm ,soapy water and dry them carefully, especially between the toes. 2) Apply a lotion to your feet to keep them soft ,but do not apply…
Read MoreWhy should I pay attention to my food intake? What are the major goals of diet management Three major goals should be paid attention for effective diet management 1. Overall nutritional: objective in the treatment of diabetes are similar to those for the population in general. It is recommended that 40 nutrients needed to stay healthy…
Read MoreAs of yet, there is no lab test for Depression. To make accurate diagnosis doctors rely on a patient description of the symptoms. You will be asked about your medical history and medication use since these may contribute to symptoms of depression. Discussing moods, behaviors, and daily activities can help reveal the severity and type…
Read MoreIts natural to feel down sometimes, but if that low mood lingers day after day ,it could signal depression. Major depression is an episode of sadness or apathy along with other symptoms that lasts at least two consecutive weeks and its severe enough to interrupt daily activities.Depression is not a sign of weakness or a…
Read More1)Fever that starts low and increase daily2)headache3) weakness and fatigue4)muscle aches5) sweating6) dry cough7) loss of appetite and weight loss8)stomach pain PREVENTION OF TYPHOID1) wash your hands frequent hand washing in hot soapy water is the best way to control infection2) avoid drinking untreated water contaminated drinking water is a particular areas where typhoid fever…
Read MoreTyphoid fever is a bacterial infection that can spread throughout the body affecting many organs. Without prompt treatment, it can cause serious complications and can be fatal. It is caused by a bacterium called salmonella typhoid, which is related to the bacteria that cause salmonella food poisoning TYPE OF TYPHOIDType of typhoid include the following_typhi…
Read MoreMeaning of PUD (peptic ulcer disease)pud is defined as a sore that develops on the living of oesophagus, stomach or small intestines .it occurs when stomach acids damages the living of the digestive tractThere are two types of pud1) gastric ulcer2) duodenal ulcerSigns and symptoms of PUDSigns1 )nausea or vomiting 2 )stooling 3 )abdominal pain4 )chest pain 5…
Read MoreInfection: Type like bacteria viral or fungal can lead to sepsis ,infection that more commonly results in sepsis include infection of lungs such as pneumonia, kidney, bladder and other part of the urinary system ,digestive system. Blood stream (bacteriamia)catheter sites wound or burns Risk factors Several factors increase the risk of sepsis including Older age Infancy very…
Read MoreThis can be either mild or severe sepsis *MIld sepsis is simply known as SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome),which suggest that body is responding to inflammation. *severe sepsis is when there is SIRS +confirmed infection. This is more severe when person shows of organ damage or organ dysfunction.Septic shock is sepsis + decreased BPMODS(multiple organ…
Read MoreINTRODUCTION: sepsis is a spectrum ranging from mild symptoms to severe symptoms known as septic shock.DEFINITION: Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to an infection damages its own tissues. When the infection-fighting processes turn on the body, they cause organs to function poorly and abnormally.Sepsis may progress to septic shock. This…
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