Alcoholic Liver Disease
The symptoms of alcoholic hepatitis include vague abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, fever, diarrhea, fatigue and malaise. Alcoholic liver disease is the most common liver disease in the United States also it is encountered most commonly and results in between 20,000 and 40,000 deaths per year. It is the fourth leading cause of death among Americans.
Most patients with alcoholic hepatitis stabilize after 4-5 days and in fact, most patients without alcoholic hepatitis experience some form of deterioration within the first 4-5 days of hospitalization. After 4-5 days, the sequences of alcoholic hepatitis begin to become less but people with severe alcoholic hepatitis can result in death.
In fact, severe alcoholic hepatitis carries a mortality rate of approximately 50 percent within the first 30 days and the patients at risk for this have multiple organ failure, abnormal electrolytes, abnormal fluid dynamics and change in mental status that is encephalopathy and are jaundiced, hence these patients are severely ill.
What is alcoholic liver disease?
Excessive consumption of alcohol can cause liver disease as well as harming many other body organs which at last may result to death. The prevalence of alcoholic liver disease in a population is usually determined by measuring death rates from alcoholic cirrhosis in which healthy liver tissue becomes increasingly...
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Friday, July 07, 2006
Baby Sleep: is your baby sleeping sound?
Baby Sleep: is your baby sleeping sound?
Most newborns sleep 16 to 18 hours a day and they tend to sleep in two- to three-hour increments, even at night. Almost all the babies sleep especially in the early months is typically full of interruptions because a baby's sleep cycle is shorter than an adult's. The sleep cycles are different in babies as they have twice as many light sleep cycles as adults, more light sleep than deep sleep, and their overall sleep cycles are shorter.
The babies can sleep frequently as they move from deep to light sleep in any sleep cycle and they take a lot of time to get deep sleep. The parents may have a frustrating experience of gently rocking or holding a baby until she falls asleep, laying her down and then, the minute her head touches the mattress, watching the baby wake up.
Sleep patterns:
When the child completes the third month then your child will probably sleep about 15 hours a day and nine hours at night, and the other six hours will be broken into three daytime naps.
On the completion of the sixth month it is seen that may be taking roughly two naps of two hours apiece, and the rest will be nighttime sleep. There is a significant decrease in the amount of naps as they may decrease by about 30 minutes, for a total sleep of 14 hours. The baby can wake up several times in the...
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Most newborns sleep 16 to 18 hours a day and they tend to sleep in two- to three-hour increments, even at night. Almost all the babies sleep especially in the early months is typically full of interruptions because a baby's sleep cycle is shorter than an adult's. The sleep cycles are different in babies as they have twice as many light sleep cycles as adults, more light sleep than deep sleep, and their overall sleep cycles are shorter.
The babies can sleep frequently as they move from deep to light sleep in any sleep cycle and they take a lot of time to get deep sleep. The parents may have a frustrating experience of gently rocking or holding a baby until she falls asleep, laying her down and then, the minute her head touches the mattress, watching the baby wake up.
Sleep patterns:
When the child completes the third month then your child will probably sleep about 15 hours a day and nine hours at night, and the other six hours will be broken into three daytime naps.
On the completion of the sixth month it is seen that may be taking roughly two naps of two hours apiece, and the rest will be nighttime sleep. There is a significant decrease in the amount of naps as they may decrease by about 30 minutes, for a total sleep of 14 hours. The baby can wake up several times in the...
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Aerobic Activity
Aerobic Activity
bicycling, skating, leaf raking, vacuuming are some types of aerobic activities. Aerobic activities use arm and leg muscles and gives a continous workout to the heart.
Why is aerobic activity important?
Physical inactivity is one major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease that is characterized by deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, calcium and other inner lining of arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. It also develops other risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, etc.
Now remember heart works better when it is strong and heart is a muscle that can be made stronger and more efficient with regular physical activity or exercise. Aerobic activity plays an important role in both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Regular aerobic physical activities can help to control the blood lipid abnormalities, obesity and diabetes. It also helps to reduce blood pressure.
How can aerobic activity help condition your body?
Some aerobic activities improve the flexibility of your body.
Some aerobic activities like brisk walking, jogging, bicycling, dancing increases endurance.
Some activities also build the muscular strength.
Aerobic activities help in controlling the weight of...
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bicycling, skating, leaf raking, vacuuming are some types of aerobic activities. Aerobic activities use arm and leg muscles and gives a continous workout to the heart.
Why is aerobic activity important?
Physical inactivity is one major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease that is characterized by deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, calcium and other inner lining of arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. It also develops other risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, etc.
Now remember heart works better when it is strong and heart is a muscle that can be made stronger and more efficient with regular physical activity or exercise. Aerobic activity plays an important role in both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Regular aerobic physical activities can help to control the blood lipid abnormalities, obesity and diabetes. It also helps to reduce blood pressure.
How can aerobic activity help condition your body?
Some aerobic activities improve the flexibility of your body.
Some aerobic activities like brisk walking, jogging, bicycling, dancing increases endurance.
Some activities also build the muscular strength.
Aerobic activities help in controlling the weight of...
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Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Kitchen and Bathroom Blinds
Kitchen and Bathroom Blinds
There are some important considerations when treating kitchen and bathroom windows. With the unique conditions that exist in these rooms it is important to choose blinds that suit. This article looks at some of the things to ponder when choosing bathroom and kitchen blinds.
When decorating a bathroom or kitchen, most people make the error of regarding this private sanctuary like any other room in the residence. The reality is that the bathroom has different requirements than any other room in the house. With showers running and baths being drawn, bathrooms are necessarily humid spaces. The damp climate requires consideration when decorating plans are being crafted and created. Similiar conditions can apply to kitchens and there are a...
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There are some important considerations when treating kitchen and bathroom windows. With the unique conditions that exist in these rooms it is important to choose blinds that suit. This article looks at some of the things to ponder when choosing bathroom and kitchen blinds.
When decorating a bathroom or kitchen, most people make the error of regarding this private sanctuary like any other room in the residence. The reality is that the bathroom has different requirements than any other room in the house. With showers running and baths being drawn, bathrooms are necessarily humid spaces. The damp climate requires consideration when decorating plans are being crafted and created. Similiar conditions can apply to kitchens and there are a...
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Career Education Options For Working Adults
Career Education Options For Working Adults
Ask yourself this question: “Do I like what I do for a living?” If you answered “no”, what are you doing about it? Maybe you have a “good” job, but it’s not very rewarding to you personally. Maybe you have job with good pay, but bad hours or worse – a job with good hours, but bad pay. Perhaps you’ve just done your job for too many years, or are excited to work in some of the new careers that just weren’t available when you finished school.
Whatever the reason is for you wanting to switch careers, there are some practical considerations to take into account.
How long will it take?
How will I find the time to do it?
How much will it cost?
This article will answer these questions and point you towards a more fulfilling career.
Comment: That in the long run, continuing education pays for itself again, and again. So, don't think of just the cost involved, but rather focus on the return you will get.
How long will it take to train for a new career?
The answer to this depends on what you want to train for. But, the majority of well paying careers that are currently seeking workers, take two years or less to train for. For example, becoming a machinist takes about 10 months. Training to become an X-ray technician can be done in a year. There are...
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Ask yourself this question: “Do I like what I do for a living?” If you answered “no”, what are you doing about it? Maybe you have a “good” job, but it’s not very rewarding to you personally. Maybe you have job with good pay, but bad hours or worse – a job with good hours, but bad pay. Perhaps you’ve just done your job for too many years, or are excited to work in some of the new careers that just weren’t available when you finished school.
Whatever the reason is for you wanting to switch careers, there are some practical considerations to take into account.
How long will it take?
How will I find the time to do it?
How much will it cost?
This article will answer these questions and point you towards a more fulfilling career.
Comment: That in the long run, continuing education pays for itself again, and again. So, don't think of just the cost involved, but rather focus on the return you will get.
How long will it take to train for a new career?
The answer to this depends on what you want to train for. But, the majority of well paying careers that are currently seeking workers, take two years or less to train for. For example, becoming a machinist takes about 10 months. Training to become an X-ray technician can be done in a year. There are...
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Sunday, July 02, 2006
Abdominal Cramps
Abdominal Cramps
What is an abdominal cramp?
The pain, especially due to contraction of a muscle that occurs in the abdomen region of the body. It is also called belly ache or abdominal pain.
About abdominal cramp -
It may occur in any organ of the abdomen, in any digestion related organ like stomach, small or large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, aorta (the large blood vessel running down inside the abdomen), appendix or kidneys. It may even start in some other region like the chest or pelvic region.
The intensity of the abdominal pain may differ as per the causes. Mild cramps may be caused due to gas or cramp of viral gastroenteritis. In some life threatening conditions like colon cancer or appendicitis in its early stage, there may be a mild pain or no pain at all.
What causes abdominal cramp?
Some causes are not very serious like...
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What is an abdominal cramp?
The pain, especially due to contraction of a muscle that occurs in the abdomen region of the body. It is also called belly ache or abdominal pain.
About abdominal cramp -
It may occur in any organ of the abdomen, in any digestion related organ like stomach, small or large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, aorta (the large blood vessel running down inside the abdomen), appendix or kidneys. It may even start in some other region like the chest or pelvic region.
The intensity of the abdominal pain may differ as per the causes. Mild cramps may be caused due to gas or cramp of viral gastroenteritis. In some life threatening conditions like colon cancer or appendicitis in its early stage, there may be a mild pain or no pain at all.
What causes abdominal cramp?
Some causes are not very serious like...
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Blurred vision headache
Blurred vision headache
Headaches may be because for any number of reasons including, namely sinus conditions, hypertension, allergies, tumors, hormonal changes, and most frequently, stress. They are not generally associated with problems related to the eyes.
Eye-related headaches usually occur after extended periods of reading, watching television, computer work, or other close work that requires intense concentration. This type of headache generally disappears after a period of rest.
In several cases, headaches may be caused by eyestrain related to eyeglasses. A tendency for the eyes to cross or drift outward might also bring on headaches. One eye problem known to cause an intense headache is angle-closure glaucoma.
With this type of glaucoma, the headache is only part of the problem. Patients suffering from an angle-closure attack also may experience nausea, intense pain around the eye, blurred vision, and haloes around lights.
Causes of headaches
Headaches are generally caused by eye disease are unique in their symptoms and types of pain. It is important to make detailed notes of your symptoms, type of pain, lifestyle and what you were doing when the headache began. This information's can be very helpful to the physician to diagnose the type and cause of the headache you are experiencing. The symptoms that
Headaches may be because for any number of reasons including, namely sinus conditions, hypertension, allergies, tumors, hormonal changes, and most frequently, stress. They are not generally associated with problems related to the eyes.
Eye-related headaches usually occur after extended periods of reading, watching television, computer work, or other close work that requires intense concentration. This type of headache generally disappears after a period of rest.
In several cases, headaches may be caused by eyestrain related to eyeglasses. A tendency for the eyes to cross or drift outward might also bring on headaches. One eye problem known to cause an intense headache is angle-closure glaucoma.
With this type of glaucoma, the headache is only part of the problem. Patients suffering from an angle-closure attack also may experience nausea, intense pain around the eye, blurred vision, and haloes around lights.
Causes of headaches
Headaches are generally caused by eye disease are unique in their symptoms and types of pain. It is important to make detailed notes of your symptoms, type of pain, lifestyle and what you were doing when the headache began. This information's can be very helpful to the physician to diagnose the type and cause of the headache you are experiencing. The symptoms that
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