Many people are afraid of undergoing lab tests since they have a notion that all laboratory exams require needle pricks. Well needle pricks are not used all of the time. They are just used when there is a need for blood samples like complete blood count, lipid profile, glucose tests, etc. while other exams that don’t require it , to name a few of these tests are urinalysis which just need urine samples and fecalysis which involves a minute amount of stools. These laboratory tests are important to help the doctors diagnose a disease. A higher or lesser value may indicate an abnormality or an ailment. It helps the doctors prescribe a medication through knowing the result of a lab tests. So better overcome your fear of needles because it is necessary when diagnosing treating diseases.

Deafness is a problem/disease wherein a person is unable to hear in both ears. There are several causes for deafness such as meningitis, excessive use of drugs and too much noise. This also occurs naturally due to old age and sometimes it’s also hereditary. Most of these hearing problems can be treated or even prevented if proper measures are taken at the right time. I still remember when I was a kid I had some hearing problems caused by colds. My nose was clogged and there’s too much pressure in my ears which caused pain in my eardrums. I also experienced a bit of hearing loss and I had sleepless nights because of too much pai. I was then brought to an EENT specialist to have my ears treated. They gave me some eardrops which I think are antibiotics. After a week, everything came back to normal. I just thought that if it wasn’t treated, I might have ended up using open fit digital hearing aids or worse I could’ve ended up being deaf!

My cousin had this intolerable blister on his lips. I didn’t know at first what caused this till the doctor said it is what they call oral herpes or cold sore so was given some oral herpes remedy. I learned that this disease is caused by oral sex. Man o man, my naughty lil’cousin! This will serve as a lesson for you! According to him, at first he tried to manage it by home remedy with over the counter pain reliever but it only lessened the pain but it keeps coming back and the blisters keep on spreading so that’s the time when he went to the doctor for consultation. I myself was curious and made some researches regarding the disease. According to what I’ve read, over the counter topical anesthetics may provide modest relief but hygiene is also very important. There are also herbal remedies for oral herpes but it is still very important to consult a doctor because they know better what to prescribe for the speedy healing of oral herpes.

Being old does not prevent you from being active. An active lifestyle can make you feel young and also keeps you healthy. Exercise will help you be fit and at the same time it is a pastime. For the old ones walking, biking, stretching and balance exercises will do. It is still safe to exercise even if you are 65 years old and above or you have heart problems etc. just do some exercises which you think you can tolerate but it is still better if you consult a doctor for a exercise program for you. When starting up you should first warm up so that your muscles won’t be strained. If during the activity you have chest pain, difficulty of breathing, dizziness, nausea then you should stop and call your doctor.

People get unnerved when they see someone have convulsions. They do not know what to do which leads to doing wrong intervention or not doing anything at all. When you observe that a person’s body shakes rapidly and uncontrollably then he is having convulsions. Most of it lasts for about 30 seconds to 2 minutes, but if it continues longer and does not stop it can be fatal since during convulsions the brain lacks oxygen. It can be caused by severe head injury, high fever, disease condition in the brain, etc. During the attack protect the person for further injuries like fractures, and put the patient into a side lying position. After that he should be checked by a medical practitioner for evaluation.

Older people and babies are prone to fracture due to fall. Their bones are fragile and even if they fall from a low area it can cause them injury. Getting older changes your motor and sensory abilities. You may not be as sharp as you are when you were younger. Your sight, hearing, muscle tone, coordination and reflexes changes as you advance in your years. Fracture is very serious for them since most people at this age have osteoporosis.

You can do preventive measures to avoid this injury. Canes can be used to aid you from walking. Also you can install railings in the bathroom since that area is most of the time wet. do not buy shoes that are slippery, rubber soles are much preferred. Lastly regular exercise is important. a simple walking can improve muscle tone.

A great number of population which includes children and adults alike are suffering from asthma. It has become a public health threat since morbidity rates are increasing because of this disease. Also the environment contributes in the increase risk especially that there are many inhaled substance and air pollution triggers asthma attacks.

Though it is not curable you can find ways to avoid the attack. Each patient should know what triggers his asthma to be able to avoid it. Some doctors advise children to have swimming to increase lung capacity. Also taking medications regularly and being always equipped with your nebulizer can avoid aggravation of the disease.

Alcohol drinking is regarded as a social lubricant. It is always present in social gatherings. High consumption of alcohol causes harm to the body. It has acute and chronic effects to the body. Since alcohol alters a person’s sensory ability, he may have lack of judgment making him prone to harmful situations like accidents.

When a person consumes alcohol exceeds the tolerated alcohol level of the body, he can suffer from alcohol intoxication. His mental and motor functions may be impaired. At times the person can be in a deep sleep because alcohol is depresses the function of some of the parts of the brain. it is important that you evaluate yourself when drinking alcoholic beverages to avoid unwanted situation. Drink moderately.

As a parent, a part of your responsibility to your child is to teach him how to stay healthy. The younger they are the easier for you to train them. Their unhealthy choices and behaviors when they are young can be bad habits and be carried on as they grow older. Be sure that when you teach them set a good example by being their role model.

Most of the problems that parents may encounter are poor nutrition and physical inactivity. Children tend to eat foods that have no nutrient content like junk foods and sodas. Instead of eating that you should encourage them to eat fruits and vegetable and increase their water intake. Serve foods with garnishing so that you can attract your children to eat the food. also engage your children and sports also limit video games and watching TV. These activities do not promote exercise.

We can’t avoid stressors. A simple traffic jam or a deadline for your work or a change in the environment can put you into a stressful situation. Feeling of stress is a mechanism of the body to detect anxiety. Physical symptoms include anxiety, worry, diarrhea, back pain, increase blood pressure, perspiration, being uptight, scared, etc.

Stress can cause health problems when not handled correctly but how a person deals with it what matters. Each person has his own way in coping to stress. The earlier a problem is resolved the better. If it is not possible to control a situation, try being prepared and look at it positively. Other ways are exercise, deep breathing and meditation. These activities can remove tension.