Respiratory system is answerable for the air supply to the organism and its filtration by respiratory organs. Each organ answers for a specific process and when one suffers from some malfunction, other organs are affected too. Respiratory problems are quite wide-spread category in medical sphere. There are seasonal breakouts of diseases connected with respiratory system which are usually in spring and autumn. Pneumonia is a major medical disease affecting lungs, bronchial tubes and windpipe, and complicating the process of inhaling and filtering the air.

Pneumonia is caused either by bacteria or pollutants which results in lung inflammation. Pneumonia goes in various forms and types depending on the affected area, source of inflammation and stage of development. According to the affected area in lungs pneumonia can be lobar, root or comprehensive. Lobar pneumonia affects only some part of lungs, root pneumonia – the roots of lungs or bronchi, and comprehensive involves all lung or bronchi (left, right or both simultaneously). According to the source of inflammation pneumonia can be bacterial, fungal, idiopathic or viral; the latter is most common in the period of seasonal outbreaks.

According to the stage of development pneumonia can be of light or complicated form. Light form of pneumonia usually starts as an infection in an upper respiratory tract and then moves into the lower respiratory tract, affecting all organs one by one. If taken care of the disease at this stage, it’s possible to prevent the development of it and further complications. Complicated form of pneumonia is quite dangerous and inappropriate treatment might lead to lethal outcome. Read more »

Sepsis is a medical term denoting the condition when the blood gets infected by some bacteria and starts clotting. The infection which penetrates into the bloodstream usually comes from vital body organs, like liver, bladder, kidneys, lungs, and others. Sepsis develops at high tempo and might result in death case if not treated immediately. Even the first stage of sepsis might be life-threatening as it might affect all organs, one by one, making them stop functioning. The major symptom of sepsis is body swelling, however, there is a range of other signs servicing the characteristic of sepsis.

In most favorable conditions our immune system fights over all infections and bacteria that settle in our organism. When the immune system is weakened by some factors, the infection which is already in the organism starts acting, affecting this or that organ or tissue. When the action is started, the immune system initiates a ‘massive campaign’ against bacteria and that triggers blood clotting. This is where the irrevocable processes of organ denial develop.

Such serious diseases as meningitis, pneumonia, peritonitis, and others can cause sepsis. But not infrequently sepsis is the result of surgical interference when the affected site is infected and then relocated to other organs. In addition, some types of medical equipment can be the provokers of this condition: urinary catheters, breathing tubes or intravenous lines. In case of surgical interference, the doctors should take urgent measures to stop the spread of infection as sepsis develops more intensely in open body sites. Read more »

Problems with gastrointestinal tract have become rather widespread in recent years. This can be explained by the growing number of products containing fats, spices or oil. Such food destroys the lining and the intestines of the stomach and duodenum. Not infrequently light forms of stomach diseases go to the rank of chronic ones. Gastroduodenitis is the chronic form of gastritis, a neglected from of the problem which could be treated quickly on profound care.

In most general terms, gastroduodenitis is a term specifying the condition when the mucous membrane is inflamed due to the incorrect eating habits or poor food ration. This disease manifests itself in the impossibility of the organism to form mucus because of the excessive acid production, and in the disruption of hormonal regulation of secretion.

The symptoms of gastroduodenitis resemble those of gastritis but show themselves on more regular and more intense form. Overall weakness of the organism, insomnia, headache, pain in the abdomen, difficulty to defecate or, vice versa, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and belching are the basic symptoms of this illness. Other less frequent symptoms might include loss of appetite, bad gustatory sense, bad breath. It should be noted that skin color also changes to a paler tint. Read more »

Your immune system serves a shield to all the dangers of outer world. When it’s weak, you get infected quicker and are vulnerable to various unfavorable conditions. When it’s strong you stay healthy and peppy all year round. Just because of this, strengthening of immune system is so vital. The training of it starts already in child age and in the course of time the training should be more intensive.

Each year medical statistics witness the emergence of ever newer viruses, infections and diseases which affect our body and mind. Our immune system tries to fight all dangers with diligence but sometimes it fails to protect us. Thus, with the purpose to strengthen the immune system and make it resistant to any adverse conditions, a person needs to make a complex of activities. Those activities will not disrupt the usual daily routine and might become an integral part of it. Strong immune system is not reachable overnight but is a result of diligent and consistent work. Read more »

Dandruff is the normal shedding of top skin layer in the scalp area, which is quite common in all parts of the body. While it goes unnoticed in other areas, it is more prominent in the scalp, as hair strands hold the dead skin. Similar to teenagers and adults, children can still face the problem of dandruff. However, cases of dandruff in children are usually mild, except a few instances, wherein kids develop stubborn plaques on the scalp. Parents need to understand the possible causes of dandruff in children, so that they can be treated promptly.

Children who are reaching their puberty age often get dandruff, which is basically due to hormonal changes taking place in the body. The most probable cause of dandruff in children is improper rinsing of the scalp area while shampooing. As the dead skin cells are not removed, they will accumulate overtime, causing dandruff in children. Other dandruff causes are oily scalp, dry weather, unhealthy diet, less sleep and stress. Since dandruff is hereditary, it is quite likely that kids born to parents having dandruff get this scalp condition. Read more »