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Nausea Treatment

Nausea is a symptom of an underlying condition which may be anything from physiological such as in the case of morning sickness associated with pregnancy, through to pathological such as in the case of liver disease. Nausea may also be associated with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, anorexia or bulimia nervosa, as well as with the use of certain medications.

21 Jan 2010

What is Nausea?

Nausea is a sensation of discomfort in the upper abdomen, accompanied by an urge to vomit. Also known of as qualm, nausea may be a side effect associated with several medications or a symptom of disease or disorder. Sometimes large, fatty or sugary meals may also lead to a feeling of nausea.

21 Jan 2010

Glaucoma Classifications

There are several specific types of glaucoma.

21 Jan 2010

Glaucoma Management

Glaucoma needs to be detected as early as possible to prevent damage to vision. The treatment aims to reduce the pressure within the affected eye. Treatment includes medications in the form of eye drops and oral pills and surgical methods.

21 Jan 2010

Glaucoma Diagnosis

Diagnosis of glaucoma is difficult based on symptoms alone. Usually the condition is diagnosed in early stages by regular screening. This is because glaucoma takes a slow course and if detected late may have already damaged the vision to a large extent. It is therefore important to have regular eye tests and screening so that problems can be detected and treated as early as possible.

21 Jan 2010

Glaucoma Causes

Glaucoma results from raised intraocular pressure. The pressure usually builds up due to blockage in the drainage of the aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eyes.

21 Jan 2010

Glaucoma Pathophysiology

The main problem or pathology in glaucoma is caused by raised intraocular pressure. It is this raised pressure that compresses and damages the optic nerve. Once the optic nerve is damaged, it fails to carry visual information to the brain and this results in loss of vision.

21 Jan 2010

Glaucoma Symptoms

There are several types of glaucoma and all of them are characterized by raised intraocular pressure.

21 Jan 2010

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a common ocular condition whereby damage is caused to the optic nerve connecting the eye to the brain.

21 Jan 2010

Folic Acid Supplementation

Folic acid is vital for pregnant women especially during early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects and spine and brain defects in the unborn baby.

21 Jan 2010

Folic Acid and Health

Folic acid is a vital nutrient in diet. Its primary action is on formation of red blood cells and also in the formation of chemicals essential for DNA manufacture.

21 Jan 2010

Folic Acid Biology

Folic acid is vital for humans and other animals as it is one of the basic building blocks and catalysts for several important biochemical reactions of the body.

21 Jan 2010

What Foods Contain Folic Acid?

The word folic acid is derived from foliage. Folic acid is commonly found in dark green and leafy vegetables such as..

21 Jan 2010

What is Folic Acid?

Folic acid is a part of the B complex of vitamins. It is vital for red blood cells and for many other cells in the body. The form of folic acid occurring naturally in food is called ‘folate’.

21 Jan 2010

Hepatitis B Prognosis

The hepatitis B virus usually only stays in the system for around one to three months and is therefore an acute infection. The infection usually resolves without treatment and most adults recover completely.

11 Jan 2010

Hepatitis B Prevention

The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is spread when contact is made with blood and bodily fluids contaminated with HBV. Several measures can be taken to prevent the spread of hepatitis B and some of these are described below.

11 Jan 2010

Hepatitis B Diagnosis

Hepatitis B should be suspected in cases where a person has been in contact with blood or bodily fluids from an infected individual and is presenting with symptoms of hepatitis.

11 Jan 2010

Hepatitis B Mechanisms

Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver that is transmitted through contact with blood or bodily fluids from an individual infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV).

11 Jan 2010

Hepatitis B Symptoms

Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus. This highly contagious virus is spread through exposure to bodily fluids infected with the virus including blood, semen, breast milk, vaginal secretions and saliva.

11 Jan 2010