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Monday, December 24, 2018

์ˆ˜์˜(SOOYOUNG) - ๊ฒจ์šธ์ˆจ WINTER BREATH Official M/V



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Friday, December 21, 2018

Push Now Na Exclusive: Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray’s Bag Raid



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with Miss Universe Catriona Gray and Darla Sauler
This was published on July 23, 2018, when Miss Universe 2018 pageant has no tentative date yet for the competition.

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

How to lower Creatinine and What causes Creatinine Levels to Rise

Creatinine is an organic acid that is readily found in human muscles, animal meat, and fish. When creatine is broken down, they produce a byproduct that is called creatinine. When you work-out, your muscles produce creatinine which is a waste product from the body.
Creatinine is released into the blood where your kidney is expected to filter it out to be released through the urine. If your kidney fails to process creatinine due to kidney failure or any other cause, creatinine accumulates in the body and can lead to a more severe and life-threatening kidney problems called uremia.
The normal range of creatinine in the blood should range between 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL for men and 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL for women. Men have greater muscle mass, and that is why their level is higher than that of the female. These levels are easily removed by your kidney if you are healthy.
Creatine supplement is a product that is widely used by bodybuilders to increase the masses of their muscles. It is also used by athletes to give them more energy. People with diabetes or kidney problems may consider doing regular creatinine tests before taking creatine supplement products if they must. Diabetes may affect kidney functionality and may cause creatinine levels to rise abnormally. The use of creatine supplements can worsen the situation.

WHAT CAUSES CREATININE LEVELS TO RISE?

In a healthy person, creatinine levels may rise due to your diet and lifestyle. The kidney helps to excrete it from the blood. Whether you are healthy or not, various factors can cause your creatinine levels to rise abnormally. These factors include,
  • Vigorous exercise. Strenuous exercise cause your muscles to release a lot of creatinine in the blood. People who do vigorous exercise tests for high levels of creatinine in the blood during their activities. This may not affect the person if their kidneys are able to remove creatinine from their blood on time.
  • During body and muscle building activities. A bodybuilder lifts heavy objects and causes a lot of muscle movements which produces a lot of creatinine. It is risky to do this activity if you have a problem with your kidney as creatinine levels will continue to rises and can cause serious problems.

  • Excessive of protein intake. Protein increases the level of creatinine in the blood. Red meat and fish contain creatine which when consumed by the human being it is converted to creatinine and released into the blood. You may consider being a vegetarian if you have kidney problems.

  • Creatine supplements. Creatine supplements are widely used to supply energy and build muscles. They are mainly used by bodybuilders and athletes to boost their performance. Young men have been found to use creatine supplements to build their muscles due to peer influence.

  • Kidney disorder. Kidney disorders can affects the functionality of the kidney. When the kidney is not able to remove creatinine in the blood, creatinine levels rise. Dialysis can help in this case to lower high levels of creatinine in the blood.

HOW TO LOWER CREATININE LEVEL

The most effective way to lower creatinine levels in the blood is to diagnose the underlying cause and look for lasting treatments for the cause. This will help to stop creatinine levels from rising to a dangerous level permanently.

NATURAL WAYS TO LOWER CREATININE LEVELS

Increase in creatinine levels may be caused by your lifestyle. You should stop any activity that may result to increase creatinine levels. Strenuous and vigorous exercise may cause creatinine levels to rise.
You don’t have to stop doing exercise entirely. Talk to your doctor about the kind of exercise that will not increase the levels of creatinine in your blood.
Adopting special diet
Watch your diet to reduce levels of creatinine in your blood. Stop taking red meat and replace it with white or vegetable protein since your body needs protein. Stop using processed drinks like sodas and start taking herbal tea like chamomile tea. Increase food rich in vitamin c such as lemon juice, berries, and cauliflowers.
Stop using creatine supplements. If you have been using creatine supplements for any reason and found out that your creatinine levels are rising, you should discontinue use. Creatine supplements are or used, and you should consult your doctor on the alternative of the supplements.
Use supplements that are said to lower creatinine level
Chitosan is a supplement that is used by people who want to lower their cholesterol levels and manage their weight. Chitosan is also useful in lowering the level of creatinine in the blood. For proper dosage, talk to your doctor to avoid over or under dosage.

WATER INTAKE

Water will aid excretion and improves the performance of your kidney. If you don’t have any problem with your kidney, ensure you take the recommended amount of waters per day. If you have kidney problems and you rely on dialysis, taking a lot of water may cause more problems. Just talk to your doctor to recommend the right amount of fluid you need to take per day.

USE HERBAL PRODUCTS

Salvia is a herb that has been used effectively to treat renal diseases in China. Various research has proven that actually salvia can be used to treat renal disorders. However, its use should be directed by a qualified physician. Researchers have shown that salvia could increase ultrafiltration rate as well as clearance rate of creatinine in the blood.
Other herbals that are said to help clear creatinine in the blood include chamomile, cinnamon, green tea and stinging nettle. Discuss this with your doctor before using any.

MEDICAL WAYS TO LOWER CREATININE LEVELS

In order to stay healthy, your body needs to be clean. Remove any waste products produced by your body as soon as possible. One of an essential organ in the body that helps clean the body is a kidney. The kidney filters any waste products in the blood and allows clean blood to flow back in the systems.
In many occasion, the kidney may fail to function as expected. There are many reasons as to why your kidney may fail. Some of the common reasons include diabetes, high blood pressure, some medications, kidney disorders, and dehydration. When your kidney fails, you will start experiencing some sicknesses because of the toxins that are accumulating in the body. Continued accumulation of toxins in the body may be fatal.
Therefore something has to be done to remove wastes from the blood. The most widely used procedure that is used to remove toxins in the body artificially is dialysis. Dialysis is a process where a machine is used to remove wastes from the blood. The blood is directed to the machine and back to the human body. The process may take hours and can be costly.

IMPORTANT NOTE

When you realize you have any kidney problems, you should stop taking any form of unprescribed medications. Many medicines contain elements that are not present in your kidney. Dialysis is not a daily process because of many factors such as the cost involves and the effect it will have on your body.
Some medicines contain inhibitors such as ACE inhibitors, NSAIDs and even cyclosporine which can increase creatinine levels and cause further damage to your kidneys. Also, avoid any food with high levels of glucose such as sugar in your diet.

CONCLUSION

Your body produces creatinine everytime as you do various activities that need muscle movements. The level of creatinine in the blood, in this case, should be minimal and able to be removed from your kidney. However, when the levels of creatinine in the blood continue to increase, there must be a problem with your kidney.
Creatinine levels can be controlled naturally through means mentioned in this article. Natural methods have no side effects and can be used even to treat the underlying kidney problems. If the levels continue to rise, then you should consult your doctor to perform essential tests on your kidney. The doctor will recommend the right way to keep your body healthy.
So, there you go! You have to ensure you live a healthy life and you don’t have to worry about your creatinine levels rising. Needless to say, if you adopt these simple changes, your body will adapt to the new lifestyle, and soon you will not see any change in your former lifestyle.

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Note: 
If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
The information contained on this site is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as expert advice.This article is credited to the original writer and its sources and references. 

As for my FATHER'S  experience his doctor's advice is not to eat any meat w/four legs, complete sleep and water intake.

Friday, November 16, 2018

Why Do Onions Make us Cry?


You know that familiar feeling: tingly, stinging eyes, followed by tears. Why would the humble onion, a key ingredient in your next culinary creation, cause you such discomfort?

chopped onion
Onions act in self-defense, and tears are the consequence
photo: .medicalnewstoday.com

Onions are perennial plants and part of the Allium family. This means that in the first year of their life cycle, they form a tasty bulb that serves as an energy store. The following year, the plant produces a flower and seeds, allowing it to reproduce.For plants and animals alike, life is all about survival and reproduction. Onions are no exception. To stop greedy predators from eating the bulbs, onions release volatile chemicals that cause our eyes to well up.
Sophisticated chemistry is needed to defend the onion from attack, and scientists have recently identified how the enzyme responsible for this process works.
Tear factor
The chemical at the heart of our discomfort is called propanethial S-oxide, which is also known as lachrymatory factor (LF). The technical term for our tear glands is "lacrimal glands," and LF is a chemical that causes tears.
Only three other molecules with similar tear-inducing properties have been found to date, and they are all produced by plants.
Marcin Golczak, Ph.D. - an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH - and colleagues have recently discovered the structure of the enzyme that produces LF in onions: lachrymatory factor synthase (LF synthase).
When we start chopping, the cells inside the onion are broken up. As a consequence, an enzyme called allinase is released, which produces the chemicals that are subsequently broken down into flavor molecules. These give onions their characteristic taste.
Some of the chemicals involved in this reaction are turned into LF by LF synthase. When LF comes into contact with the front of the eye, or the cornea, nerve endings located here signal to the brain that an irritant has arrived on the scene. This, in turn, leads to signaling back from the brain to the tear glands.
Tears and blinking are subsequently initiated to remove the pesky irritant from the cornea.
The elusive enzyme
Understanding the structure and function of enzymes is a complex science. Although LF synthase was identified as early as 2002, until now, no one has been able to show how it actually works.
Prof. Golczak and his colleagues turned solutions of the enzyme into microscopic crystals, which they were then able to visualize using X-rays. This allowed them to determine the 3-D structure of the enzyme and identify the small pocket in which the chemical conversion of LF takes place.
Detailed knowledge of this chemical process fills a fundamental gap in knowledge and gives scientists a better understanding of the biochemical potential of onions.
Harnessing health benefits
Onions have a wealth of health benefits. Studies suggest a link between the chemicals in onions and the inhibition of cancer growth, as well as improvement of sleep and mood.
As they are also a very good source of dietary vitamin C, which is a building block of collagen, onions may well play a role in hair and skin health.
To save us from the discomfort of tears, two groups of scientists have already been working on producing tear-free onions. One of these new onions has been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation, which is associated with cardiovascular disease.
The next time you are getting your chopping board ready to whip up a meal full of healthful onions, think of the amazing biochemical processes that will unfold in front of your teary eyes.
credit/source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318811.php
Note: I have seen a video in which while the cat watches somebody chopped onion the cat got also teary eyes.

Why does Chopping an Onion make you Cry?

                Science and Food

Why does chopping an onion make you cry?

Answer:    

    Unstable chemicals.

Onions produce the chemical irritant known as syn-propanethial-S-oxide. It stimulates the eyes' lachrymal glands so they release tears. Scientists used to blame the enzyme allinase for the instability of substances in a cut onion. Recent studies from Japan, however, proved that lachrymatory-factor synthase, (a previously undiscovered enzyme) is the culprit (Imani et al, 2002).
The process goes as follows:
  1. Lachrymatory-factor synthase is released into the air when we cut an onion.
  2. The synthase enzyme converts the amino acids sulfoxides of the onion into sulfenic acid.
  3. The unstable sulfenic acid rearranges itself into syn-ropanethial-S-oxide.
  4. Syn-propanethial-S-oxide gets into the air and comes in contact with our eyes. The lachrymal glands become irritated and produces the tears!
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Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Our Pet can also be our Guardian Angel Watch this


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Note: Actually, you an also find other videos and news articles everywhere show no matter what kind of Pet/animal it is they show love, gratitude and loyalty  for those who love and took care of them including the same to animals do it to them. So whether it is a human or animal they are grateful. 

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

121113 Playing with Girls' Generation ๅฐ‘ๅฅณๆ™‚ไปฃ FanMeeting Full Ver



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GIRLS`GENERATION ๅฐ‘ๅฅณๆ™‚ไปฃ_LOVE&GIRLS at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN®


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What makes Typhoid and Typhus different?

For hundreds of years, typhoid and typhus have plagued the world. The two diseases affect millions of people every year, including travelers. But, many people do not know the difference between these similarly named diseases. This confusion often creates problems for travelers as they prepare to depart.

What is Typhoid?

Typhoid is a foodborne illness that infects an estimated 21 million people each year. Transmission is often through contaminated food or water, and symptoms develop within three weeks. Symptoms are usually mild but can be serious. More than 200,000 people die from typhoid every year.
There is a typhoid vaccine that is recommended for most travelers visiting undeveloped nations. To find out more about the vaccine, see our typhoid page, or contact your local Passport Health travel clinic.

What is Typhus?

Typhus is a flea-borne disease that affects thousands of people every year. It is often found in the colder mountainous regions of Africa, South America and Asia. Like typhoid, it most commonly occurs in areas where overcrowding and poor hygiene are common.
The World Health Organization does not have a vaccine against typhus in its registry. However, the WHO does note the risk is low for travelers. Humanitarian relief workers, though, may be susceptible to the illness.

What makes typhoid and typhus different?

Despite having fairly similar names, typhoid and typhus have little in common. One similarity, and why many have thought them to be the same disease for so long, is the symptoms:
  • Typhus: Abdominal pain, rash, high fever, cough, headache, joint and muscle pain, nausea, chills, confusion and low blood pressure
  • Typhoid: Abdominal tenderness, agitation, bloody stool, chills, confusion, delirium, hallucinations, nose bleeds and fatigue.
The few differences in symptoms can make diagnosis problematic. The identification is also, at times, what causes confusion. Both diseases contain the word ‘typhi’ in their official names. Rickettsia typhi is the proper name of typhus and it’s Salmonella typhi for typhoid.
Infection vector, treatment and prevention, however, could not be more different:
  • Vector: Typhoid infection is food borne; typhus infection is flea-borne
  • Treatment: Typhoid treatment involves fluids and electrolytes as well as low-grade antibiotics. Typhus treatment requires specific antibiotics and may need intravenous fluids or oxygen.
  • Prevention: Typhoid is preventable through vaccination and avoiding contaminated food and water sources. Typhus prevention is more difficult, requiring repellents and insecticides. Maintaining proper hygiene is a must for preventing both diseases.
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Stages of Dementia

About Dementia > Stages of dementia 

Stages of dementia
Unfortunately, most types of dementia are irreversible and progressive. As dementia progresses, the damaged parts of the brain get more damaged. Other parts of the brain may also start getting damaged. So existing symptoms get worse, and more symptoms appear. The person with dementia finds it more and more difficult to perform tasks required every day. These tasks are usually called the activities of daily living (ADL). Examples are bathing, dressing, cooking, eating, taking medicines, managing money, and shopping. Caregivers have to help them more. The person may begin wandering and get lost. Some may get agitated and aggressive and hurt themselves and those around them. Some get abusive. Some become apathetic. They may face problems in recognizing or using common objects. Some are unable to explain their needs. They cannot find the right words to express themselves. They may neglect themselves, such as not wear warm clothes during winter, or not eat their meals. As dementia progresses they become fully dependent and may not be able to move around, speak or respond.

How fast the dementia gets worse differs across persons. It depends on which dementia disease the person has, and how fast it progresses. In some cases the disease reaches late stage in just a few years. In some the decline takes decades. The decline also depends on the person’s overall health and other medical problems.

The phrase “stages of dementia” is often used to discuss how someone with dementia gets affected over the years. However, please note that there are no clearly defined “stages of dementia.” Every dementia type is different. Every person is different and has a different combination of symptoms. How the damage increases over time (the progression) therefore differs across persons.

Even though each situation is different, discussion on the stages of dementia helps caregivers understand what to expect. They can plan how they will provide care. They can prepare emotionally for the future. Usually stages are discussed using a simple three-stage classification: early stage dementia, mid-stage dementia and late-stage dementia.

Early stage dementia. 
Mid stage dementia. 
Late stage dementia. 
Some links on progression of various types of dementia diseases.

Early stage dementia. Mid stage dementia. Late stage dementia. Some links on progression of various types of dementia diseases. (For a discussion on care through the various stages, check: Plan care for various stages of dementia)

Early stage dementia. In the early stage, the problems are mild and not very noticeable. Symptoms seen at this stage vary a lot depending on the type of dementia. This is because different diseases affect different parts of the brain. For example, in Alzheimer’s Disease, the part of the brain affected causes memory loss. In FTD, the changes to the brain mainly affect behavior. Because the initial symptoms are mild, they are often dismissed as age problems or stress or the person being “difficult.” Doctors may not be consulted. In India, awareness about dementia is low in society and in the medical community. Diagnosis at the early stage is uncommon.

Persons may show some or many of symptoms like:

Confused about the date.
 Forgetting names of people and objects. 
Forgetting recent events, such as whether they had breakfast that morning. 
Unable to draw a simple picture, like a drawing of a clock. 
Problems in analyzing things. 
Not finding the right words while talking. 
Withdrawing socially 
Being irritable and having mood swings 
Problems managing money. Confusion about the value of money (is a thousand rupees greater than ten rupees?) 
Laughing or showing no interest when people near them are crying 
Using abusive language though they have not done so before. 
Misbehaving with others.
 Showing strange behavior like showing a tendency to alcoholism 


dementia patient makes mistakedementia patient gets agitated

Early dementia symptoms are also difficult to notice because the persons cover them up

Mid stage dementia

The changes in the persons with dementia are now obvious to people close to them, though outsiders may not notice them. Daily life and relationships are affected. They need more help because they are either unable to do tasks or have lost interest in everything. Frustration, anger, mood swings, and conflicts are common. Caregivers have to pay more attention to them, and handle behavior challenges. The persons with dementia may be suspicious or uncooperative. This is often a stressful period for caregiving, especially in societies like India where systems and support services are poor. Caregiving work is high and full of difficulties. Care is often full-time. 

Some examples of problems seen here are:

 Persons with dementia get lost in familiar places 
They do not understand what they are told or what is happening around them. 
They cannot concentrate or pay attention easily. 
They have problems while learning new things, such as how to use a new mobile phone or learn a new subject. 
Even simple arithmetic and counting becomes a problem. 
They need help for activities like cooking, shopping, and banking. 
They may not be able to do some of these at all; for others, they need a lot of help. 
They may be prone to delusions, visual hallucinations, agitation, and aggression. 
They may seem restless, anxious, or depressed. Personal hygiene can become poor. Simple daily living tasks become problematic for them. 
They find it difficult to wear their clothes, brush their teeth, comb, and have their bath. 
They need help for most of these. 
They look
 confused when they see or try to use common, familiar objects like a TV remote or a pen. They lose interest in everything 
Some become abusive and violent and could harm themselves or others.
Distinctly odd and inappropriate social behavior may be seen.   [Back to Top] 

Late stage dementia 

By this time, the damage to the brain is very high. Dementia now affects almost all aspects of the life of the person with dementia. The physical changes are severe. They usually become dependent for all activities. Their mobility is usually very poor, and they are wheelchair bound or bedridden. Their ability and willingness to talk reduces. Their health gets worse on multiple fronts. 

Their speech becomes very difficult to understand. 
They may stop speaking. Memory may be severely impaired. 
Movements become clumsy and uncoordinated. 
Hand control may be very poor. 
Full dependence for most daily tasks is common. 
Bladder and bowel control is poor or absent. 
They may have major problems in walking and balance. 
They become increasingly immobile. 
They often have problems in chewing and in swallowing food or liquids. 
Aspiration pneumonia, caused by food particles entering the lungs, is a common problem. They often become bedridden. 
They are prone to infections and medical complications and multi-organ failure 

Dementia is a “life-limiting” condition.Having dementia means the person may die earlier. 
One reason is the damage that dementia causes in the body and brain. Another is that dementia persons may not notice or talk about other pains and health problems to caregivers, so they do not get treatment in time. Dementia is also called a “terminal” (or “life-limiting”)condition. This document of Alzheimer’s Society Opens in new window explains that once dementia progresses, persons may die from the complications arising from end-stage dementia. Or the person may die from a mix of problems where dementia has interacted with other conditions and has complicated and worsened them. 

Overall, a person may take from two to twenty years from diagnosis till the end of life stage. The typical range is between four to eight years in most types of dementia. Caregivers have to provide more and more care as the dementia progresses. This requires planning. [Back to Top]

Some links on progression of various types of dementia diseases 

Alzheimer’s Disease progression is described as a seven stage model at the Alzheimer’s Association site Opens in new window. These stages are: 

Stage 1: No impairment. 
Stage 2: Very mild decline. 
Stage 3: Mild decline. 
Stage 4: Moderate decline (mild or early stage).
 Stage 5: Moderately severe decline (moderate or mid-stage). 
Stage 6: Severe decline (moderately severe or mid-stage). 
Stage 7: Very severe decline (severe or late stage). 

The decline can also be understood using the Functional Assessment Staging (FAST) scale. FAST was developed by Barry Reisberg and his colleagues at New York University Medical Center’s Aging and Dementia Research Center. It has 16 stages and sub-stages. Links to read more: The Stages of Alzheimer’s (Eldercare Online) Opens in new window and FAST Scale Administration (UT Health Center) (PDF file) 

Frontotemporal dementia symptoms and progression is discussed in this downloadable document: Frontotemporal Disorders: Information for Patients, Families, and Caregivers Opens in new window, on this page at AFTD Frontotemporal Degeneration: Management and Prognosis Opens in new window, and on this page: Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD): Treatment and outcomes Opens in new window. . Some caregivers have shared their personal experiences of the stages observed in their loved ones. See a document on FTD caregiving perspective (PDF file) 

Lewy Body Dementia prognosis and progression is discussed in a section in this page: Diagnosis: Prognosis and Stages 

Vascular/ multi-infarct dementia prognosis is discussed in sections on pages at: NINDS Multi-Infarct Dementia Information Page: What is the prognosis? Opens in new window and Vascular Dementia: Treatment and outcomes Opens in new window. 

Parkinson’s Disease patients often develop dementia. The progression of Parkinson’s is described here: NINDS Parkinson’s Disease Information Page 

Read more at Dementia Care Notes: Page title: 'Stages of dementia', Link: https://dementiacarenotes.in/dementia/stages-of-dementia/

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https://dementiacarenotes.in/dementia/diagnosis-and-treatment/

https://dementiacarenotes.in/dementia/dementia-behaviour/

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The information contained on this site is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as expert advice.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Happy 5th Anniversary

Fly freely and aim high  photo: kutikyaw
October is my anniversary month since I started my first post on this blog entitled Nature's Eye. Before the end of the month please allow me to thank everyone,
friends, followers or researchers, students on my 5th Anniversary for trusting my posted articles.

On health issues: The information contained on this site is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as expert advice.

For Your Information (FYI) please click the links provided for complete information.

For Inspirational quotations I hope they will inspire and enlighten  for those who read these.

Friday, September 21, 2018

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. It occurs most commonly in the lumbar spine (the lower back), but can happen anywhere in the spine.

Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis

Occurring most often in the legs, symptoms include heaviness, weakness, and pain while walking or standing for long periods. Standing and walking stretch and press the irritated nerve, so it’s not unusual for the pain to resolve upon sitting, because the pressure is removed from the nerve roots. Sometimes, it’s more comfortable to walk when leaning forward slightly, such as with a walker or shopping cart.

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Lumbar stenosis occurs in the lower back and can result in symptoms of sciatica: weakness, tingling or numbness in the lower back, buttocks and legs. Although it can affect any level in the spine, it most commonly occurs at levels L4-L5 and L3-L4. Symptoms often worse with activity.
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Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis pain in the neck is called cervical spinal stenosis. This condition means that there is potential compression of the spinal cord. Spinal cord compression can cause extreme weakness, or in some cases, paralysis.

Causes of Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis occurs when bones, discs or joints degenerate. This happens due to overuse or the wear and tear associated with aging, and may result in bulging discs, thickened spinal ligaments and enlarged joints. Vertebrae may slip out of alignment and rub against each other. This rubbing causes bone spurs to grow into the spinal canal. The resulting narrowed canal squeezes the spinal nerves, which irritates and inflames them.

Who Gets Spinal Stenosis?

Spinal stenosis mostly affects people ages 50 and up. However, some young people are born with back problems that lead to spinal stenosis, and others experience injuries that lead to the condition.

Diagnosing Spinal Stenosis

To diagnose spinal stenosis, your doctor may ask you about signs and symptoms, discuss your medical history, and conduct a physical examination. He or she may order several imaging tests to help pinpoint the cause of your signs and symptoms.

Nonsurgical Treatments

Anti-inflammatory drugs and short term pain medications, along with rest, relieve the pain of stenosis in many cases. Physical therapy, exercise or epidural steroid injections are other options.

Surgical Treatments

If symptoms worsen, a minimally invasive surgical procedure may be required to decompress the nerves.
Laminectomy
In a laminectomy, the surgeon makes an opening in the lamina (vertebral arch) or removes posterior structures to relieve pressure on the nerve root.
Laminectomy with Fusion
A laminectomy may be combined with a fusion to stabilize the spine. In a fusion, the lumbar disc is removed and a bone graft is placed between the vertebrae. As the graft heals, it fuses the vertebrae, resulting in a new bone mass.
Anterior Cervical Discetomy Fusion
cervical discetomy will first remove any bone spurs and disc fragments pressing on the nerves or spinal cord. To repair the damaged disc, the surgeon then inserts an implant into the space between the vertebrae. Finally, the surgeon may need to further strengthen the reconstruction with the addition of a small metal plate and screws.
Cervical Total Disc Replacement (TDR)
cervical TDR surgery, is performed through a one to two-inch incision in the front of the neck. The important structures of the neck are carefully moved to the side to allow the surgeon access to the cervical disc. The damaged cervical disc that is replaced with an artificial disc. The incision is closed with absorbable sutures under the skin.

More Information

If you have questions about spinal stenosis or the minimally invasive spine procedures offered by DISC of Louisiana, please contact us to schedule an evaluation at one of our clinics across the south Louisiana region.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

๋ฐ•์ง€์šฐ - ๊ธด ๊ฟˆ Time OST Part 6 / ์‹œ๊ฐ„ OST Part 6


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๋นŒ๋ฆฌ์–ด์ฝ”์Šคํ‹ฐ(Bily Acoustie) - ๋‹น๋ถ€ Time OST Part 5 / ์‹œ๊ฐ„ OST Part 5



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[MV] ๋นˆ์„ผํŠธ(Vincent) - ๊ดœ์ฐฎ์•„ ๊ดœ์ฐฎ์ง€ ์•Š์•„ [์‹œ๊ฐ„ OST Part.4 (Time OST Part.4)]



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[MV] ๋ถ€์—‰์ด(Owl) - ์ง€๋‚˜๊ฐ„๋‹ค [์‹œ๊ฐ„ OST Part.3 (Time OST Part.3)]



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[MV] ์†Œํ–ฅ(Sohyang) - ๋ˆˆ์„ ๊ฐ์•„ [์‹œ๊ฐ„ OST Part.2 (Time OST Part.2)]


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Monday, July 30, 2018

Symptoms of Digestive Disorders

Woman with symptoms of a digestive disorder
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The National Institutes of Health name the following symptoms as the first indicators that something has gone wrong:



Symptoms
Bleeding. Bleeding can occur anywhere in the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus, The Merck Manuals remind us. Blood in vomit reveals bleeding in the upper part of the digestive system, and blood in the stools from the lower part. Blood in the stools can be either bright red, or can turn the stools tarry and black. The higher up in the tract the bleeding occurs, the darker the stools. 
Bloating. This is a condition in which the stomach appears swollen and feels full, because of a build-up of gas, fluid or ingested food in the small intestine. This could occur in isolation, or in conjunction with other intestinal disorders, according to the Merck Manuals. Read more on bloating and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Constipation. The National Institutes of Health say three bowel movements or less in a week or hard, dry and small bowel movements mean you are constipated.
Diarrhoea. This describes the frequent passing of watery stools. Many people experience this from time to time, and often it is not a symptom of a serious disease, especially if it clears within a day or two. But chronic diarrhoea could point to a more bloatingcondition and definitely warrants medical attention sooner rather than later. Read more on diarrhoea.
Heartburn. When acid reflux spills into the oesophagus, the burning sensation it causes is called heartburn. Symptoms can include a burning feeling in the throat, and possible chest pain. Most people get heartburn occasionally, especially after a heavy, spicy or fatty meal, but if it happens several times a week, you could have gastro-oesophageal reflux disorder (GORD).
Incontinence. This term is used to describe leakage of faeces from the bowel due to poor bowel control, says the Continence Foundation of Australia. Some medications such as certain antibiotics could cause this on a temporary basis. Or it could be a symptom of bowel diseases, such as coeliac disease or certain nerve disorders.
Nausea and vomitingVomiting describes the process when the contents of the stomach are forced up out of the oesophagus and out of the mouth, says the National Institutes of Health. Nausea is the feeling of abdominal discomfort that precedes the act of vomiting. It can be a symptom of a wide range of conditions from an allergy, to kidney stones to cancer or a tumour. If the nausea and vomiting persist, medical attention must be sought.
Abdominal pain. This refers to a pain anywhere between your chest and your groin. It can be localised, general, cramp-like or come in waves according the National Institutes of Health. The intensity of the pain is not always proportionally related to the seriousness of the condition by which it is caused. Abdominal pain is a symptom of the majority of digestive diseases, and it is advisable to go to a doctor if the pain does not resolve itself in a day or two.
Swallowing problems. This is also known as dysphagia. This refers to the feeling of difficulty in passing food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. This is mostly not a symptom of serious disorders, but can cause a fair amount of discomfort. All cases should be examined by a medical doctor to exclude sinister causes.
Weight loss or gain. Weight gain for no apparent reason could be the result of poor digestion, or because of a metabolic disorder, or because of taking certain medications, or because of the shortage or malabsorption of certain nutrients. Unexplained weight loss can be the result of something such as flu or an oral ulcer, but could also be a more serious warning sign of conditions such as diabetes or cancer.
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Diagnosis and Treatment: If symptoms persist,consult your doctor.