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    IBS / 29 Jan 2016

    IBS Diet

    Finding an IBS Diet That Works for You The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can sometimes be affected by the food that a person eats, so an IBS diet plan may help a person to avoid discomfort and lessen IBS attacks. However, there is not a single specific diet for IBS, since IBS varies greatly from person to person. Instead, there are some general guidelines which can help you to find a diet that works for you. Avoid Foods That Trigger Attacks People with IBS have foods to avoid because certain foods do tend to trigger symptoms, including pain, bloating, and unusual bowel movements. Try to pay attention to which foods make you feel worse, and then cut them out of your diet for 12 weeks. If this does not make any difference, you can probably begin eating the foods again. Foods which commonly cause problems include items with caffeine, items with insoluble fiber, nuts, and fatty foods. IBS Diets for Different Symptoms Depending on your most prevalent symptoms, you may want to consider cutting back on different types of food: Bloating — If you frequently deal with bloating, try to avoid beans, legumes, cauliflower, cabbage, lentils, raisins, bagels, onions Cramps — Cramps are caused by issues with digestion, so try to avoid fried foods, fatty foods, caffeine, alcohol, fructose sugar, sorbitol sweetener Diarrhea — The primary thing to remember if you frequently have diarrhea is to consume a lot of liquid in water, tea, and soup, in order to avoid dehydration. IBS trigger foods for diarrhea include caffeine, fatty foods, and alcohol. Constipation — An IBS constipation diet should primarily focus on increasing fiber intake. Insoluble fiber can be problematic, but soluble fiber is very helpful. IBS diet foods for constipation typically include oats, brown rice, apples, carrots,…

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    Pulmonary Embolism / 16 Feb 2016

    Pulmonary Embolism Recovery

    What to Expect While Recovering from a Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary embolism recovery varies a great deal from patient to patient with some recovering within days while others taking years. A pulmonary embolism is serious and potentially life-threatening as the clot can cause long-term or permanent damage to the lungs and heart. Many factors affect recovery and the process is unique to each person. This general information will help you understand what you can expect. What Affects Pulmonary Embolism Recovery Time? How long it takes to recover from a pulmonary embolism (PE) depends on how long the clots existed before they were treated, whether you have had blood clots before, and the severity of the clot. Bilateral pulmonary embolism recovery time, for example, is longer than an acute embolism as there are blood clots in each lung. Everyone also heals at a different rate. While some people recover within a few days if the embolism is discovered and treated quickly, the average recovery takes months. The most severe cases can involve years of recovery. Around 10% of PE patients say they feel recovered in less than 4 weeks, and it takes two years for about 70% to say they have recovered fully. Pulmonary Embolism Recovery and Exercise Your doctor will advise you when it’s safe to begin exercising again after a pulmonary embolism. For months or even years, you may find you get tired more often. A few hours of light gardening or walking may leave you exhausted. While even light exercise can be very challenging at first, physical activity will decrease your chances of additional clots. Listen to your body and exercise as you feel able to, even if you can only walk to the mailbox at first. What to Expect Recovering from a pulmonary embolism often has ups and…

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    ADHD / 29 Jan 2016

    What is ADHD

    Understanding ADHD: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is the most commonly diagnosed psychological disorder in children. ADHD involves difficultly paying attention, hyperactivity, and trouble with impulse control. ADHD Symptoms There are three general ADHD symptom categories: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Inattention symptoms are most likely to be noticed in school or work situations, and are associated with an inability to maintain a train of thought or complete tasks. Symptoms include: A lack of focus Procrastination Disorganization Forgetfulness Jumping from one incomplete activity to another Becoming easily distracted Not appearing to listen Poor time management Impulsivity symptoms involve difficulty waiting or thinking before acting. For ADHD in children, impulsivity may be more difficult to distinguish from normal youthful behavior; frequency of these behaviors will be much higher in a child with ADHD. Symptoms include: Impatience Frequently interrupting others Speaking over others Poor anger management Risky behavior Hyperactive behaviors are associated with physical and mental restlessness. Symptoms are often most visible in children and may be subtler in adults, such as: Frequent fidgeting Difficulty doing quiet activities Frequent need to get up and move Excessive talking Restlessness ADHD in adults often comes with a shift in symptoms. Adults may exhibit additional symptoms that are less common in children, including: Anxiety Depression Mood swings Low self-esteem Chronic lateness Relationship problems Substance abuse ADHD Diagnosis Diagnosis of ADHD generally requires the presence of at least six of these symptoms occurring over at least six months and in at least two different situations (such as at home and at school). Generally ADHD tests will include: A review of the patient’s medical history A physical exam An interview with the patient Behavioral rating scales Additional verbal and written tests may be required to identify or rule out similar conditions or learning…

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