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  Management of Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease The treatment of peptic ulcer and gastritis are similar, therefore, both will be discussed together in this article as one. Examples of NSAIDs                   H. PYLORI As I said under gastritis , this management is under two categories -           Lifestyle control -           Chemotherapy control Lifestyles Control involves the modification of diet such as Putting an end to alcohol intake and cigarette smoking Reduction in usage of NSAIDs (Non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drugs) and other ulcer precipitating agents Proper treatment of bacterial infection i.e. helicobacter pylori, a well known and established causative micro-organism implicated in ulcer Note: From discussion with patients in a normal daily clinic, I ...

Urinary Tract Infection in Male Introduction Urinary tract infections are uncommon and rare in adult males younger than 50 years, though increases with age among adults over 50 years of age as well as 30 times more among adult women. Urinary tract is divided into lower and upper urinary tracts. The lower urinary tracts include bladder and urethra while the upper tracts are the ureter, pelvic and the kidneys.   Presenting complaints;    B urning sensation on micturition                                           Frequency Definition Urinary tract infection is infection of the urethra, urinary bladder, pelvic and kidneys. Infection results into inflammation of the urethra (Urethritis), bladder (cystitis) and kidney (pyelonephritis). Mechanism of Transmission The usual route of inoculation in males is with gram – negative aerob...

Hey everyone, welcome back to my blog! Today we're going to be talking about [Health benefits of different fruits] and I'm so excited to share my thoughts and experiences with you all. So grab a snack, get cozy, and let's get started!" Health benefits of different fruits: Many people are interested in learning about the specific health benefits of different fruits and here are som of them and their health benefits Apples - Apples are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C, and may help lower the risk of heart disease and improve digestive health. Bananas - Bananas are a good source of potassium and vitamin C, and may help lower blood pressure and improve digestive health. Oranges - Oranges are high in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber, and may help boost the immune system and lower the risk of chronic diseases. Strawberries - Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, and may help improve heart health and lower inflammation. Blueberries - Blueb...

 How Does Diabetes Affect Your Body (Diabetic Complications)  It takes work to get your diabetes under control, but the results are worth it. Uncontrolled diabetes means your blood sugar levels are too high, even if you're treating it.  And you may have symptoms such as peeing more often, being thirsty a lot, and having other problems related to your diabetes.  If you don't make the effort to get a handle on it, you could set yourself up for a host of complications. Diabetes can take a toll on nearly every organ in your body, including your: Heart and blood vessels, Eyes, Kidneys, Nerves, Gastrointestinal tract, Gums and teeth.  Diabetics Heart and Blood Vessels. Heart disease and blood vessel disease are common problems for many people who don’t have their diabetes under control. You're at least twice as likely to have heart problems and strokes as people who don’t have the condition. Blood vessel damage or nerve damage may also cause foot problems that, in rar...

Diabetic infections  Infections cause considerable morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes mellitus. Infections may precipitate metabolic derangements, and conversely, the metabolic derangements of diabetes may facilitate infection. Diabetes increases susceptibility to various types of infections. The most common sites of infection in diabetic patients are the skin and urinary tract. Mechanism of Infection in diabetes  Hyperglycemia and acidemia exacerbate impairments in humoral immunity and polymorphonuclear leukocyte and lymphocyte functions but are substantially reversed when pH and blood glucose levels return to normal. Patients with long-standing diabetes tend to have microvascular and macrovascular disease with resultant poor tissue perfusion and increased risk of infection. Moreover, the ability of the skin to act as a barrier to infection may be compromised when the diminished sensation of diabetic neuropathy results in unnoticed injury. Below are the lists o...

 What is Neuropathy  Diabetic neuropathy is the most common complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), affecting as many as 50% of patients with type 1 and type 2 DM.  Diabetic peripheral neuropathy involves the presence of symptoms or signs of peripheral nerve dysfunction in people with diabetes after other possible causes have been excluded. Or simply put is disease of the nerves in a diabetic patients  Signs and symptoms In type 1 DM, distal polyneuropathy typically becomes symptomatic after many years of chronic prolonged hyperglycemia. Whereas in type 2, it may be apparent after only a few years of known poor glycemic control or even at diagnosis. Symptoms include the following: Sensory – Negative or positive, diffuse or focal; usually insidious in onset and showing a stocking-and-glove distribution in the distal extremities Motor – Distal, proximal, or more focal weakness, sometimes occurring along with sensory neuropathy (sensorimotor neuropathy) Autonomic – Neur...