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    Skin / 27 Oct 2015

    Causes and Treatment for Eczema

    Helpful Suggestions to Dermatitis You May Not Have Heard Yet Eczema can be an exhausting skin condition that is difficult to control. The angry, hot inflammation can rise at any moment. When you have finally succeeded in eliminating it, the symptoms pop up on another part of the body. Frustration, embarrassment and helplessness are all common emotions that surround the problem. Symptoms and signs of dermatitis are a reaction to the body’s immune system responding to something on the surface of the skin. Limiting those agents in the home can make the difference between sanity and frustration. Infrequently spoken tips regarding how to handle the symptoms are like gems to those who spend hours researching the signs. Dermatitis is difficult to self-diagnose and usually requires a trip to the doctor to confirm. Once known, the hit-and-miss options provided can add additional stress to an already stressful situation. Some helpful suggestions that experienced causalities have are wonderful to know and use. Sleep is perhaps the greatest gift you can give your body when it is under an attack. Under certain environments, the quality of sleep will sometimes determine the length of the episode. Ensuring that the room temperature is cool enough to keep the body at an advantageous temperature to promote healing is key. As the body sweats during the night, the perspiration can worsen the skin condition. Also, during sleep, it is difficult to use self-restraint for the constant itching that persists. As a sufferer sleeps, the scratching may become zealous causing the swelling to spread without the person knowing it. Cutting nails shorter, adding an antihistamine to the evening’s rituals or even using cold, dry compresses before bed can be helpful in limiting the scratch reaction. Reducing time in environments that incite intensity to the site is also favorable….

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    Multiple Sclerosis / 29 Jan 2016

    Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

    Today’s Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis The multiple sclerosis treatment guidelines are continuing to widen as various therapies are researched. Treatment for multiple sclerosis has expanded throughout the past decade from injections being the only option for therapy to the introduction of oral pills. While more treatments are being studied and entering the market, there is currently a wide range of treatments available to patients. When those affected by multiple sclerosis have an acute attack, they are often treated by Solu-Medrol, followed by a Prednisone taper. These steroids help to speed up the healing process of the body by stopping the progression of the MS attack, therefore lessening the time of the relapse. One early treatment of MS is interferon-beta. Interferon-beta is available in several forms. Betaseron is an injection given every other day. This subcutaneous injection has proven to be effective over the past two decades. Another interferon drug for MS is Avonex. While this injection is given into the muscle once a week, its relative, Rebif, is a subcutaneous injection given three times per week. This drug comes with some side effects including flu-like symptoms and injection site reactions. This drug can also affect the liver, so patients need to be monitored to check the function of the liver every two years. Glatiramer Acetate, sold under the name Copaxone, is the only injection that is synthetic. It consists of a mixture of random polymers of four amino acids that mocks the basic protein of myelin. This subcutaneous injection is given every day, and may cause pain and swelling at the injection site, as well as immediate post injection reactions which may include shortness of breath. Some new oral multiple sclerosis treatments have hit the market within the past decade and they are offering a positive future for those affected…

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    Cancer / 27 Oct 2015

    Brain Tumor Facts

    The Most Common Causes and Symptoms of Brain Tumors Brain tumors, which have several different causes, are growths of abnormal cells located in the brain. Brain tumors can be cancerous or noncancerous. The following information discusses the most common causes and symptoms of brain tumors as well as available treatment options. Common Causes of Brain Tumors Tumors that originate inside the brain are referred to as primary brain tumors. These tumors usually begin when normal cells mutate inside the DNA. The mutations usually enable the cells to grow and divide at a high rate. These types of tumors are less common than secondary brain tumors. Secondary tumors begin somewhere else in the body and eventually spread to the brain. Breast, kidney, lung, and colon cancer are a few of the different types of cancers that can ultimately spread to the brain. Risk factors for getting a brain tumor include a family history, exposure to radiation, and increased age. Symptoms of Brain Tumors Symptoms can vary widely, depending on the location, size, and how quickly the tumor is growing. New types of headaches or more severe headaches can be signs of a tumor. Experiencing double vision, blurred vision, or speech difficulties are signs of a possible brain tumor. Other signs can include unexplained vomiting or nausea, increased confusion, and even personality and behavior changes. Since each of these could likely be the result of something besides a brain tumor it’s important to schedule an appointment with a physician if any of these changes have recently taken place. Treatment Options If a brain tumor is located in an area that is accessible, a surgeon may attempt to remove the tumor. Sometimes tumors are large or located in a particularly sensitive area in the brain. In these cases a surgeon may attempt to…

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