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| Diuretics |
| 2008-09-23 16:53:38 |
The three most common types of diuretics are: * thiazides (eg bendroflumethiazide) * loop diuretics (eg furosemide) * potassium-sparing diuretics (eg amiloride)Thiazide diureticsThiazide diuretics are classed as "moderately potent" diuretics. They are often used to treat high blood pressure, especially in older people. See Common diuretics.A low dose of a thiazide diuretic (for example 2.5mg of bendroflumethiazide) is often the first thing your doctor will prescribe if you have a slightly high blood pressure. This can be taken on its own or in combination with another blood-pressure medicine such as an ACE inhibitor or beta-blocker. For more information please see the separate Bupa health factsheets, ACE inhibitors and Beta-blockers.Loop diureticsThese medicines are named after the l...
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| Breast cancer and Prostate cancer |
| 2008-09-19 16:40:17 |
Breast cancer has become a normal phenomenon especially to old women. To put it simply, it has become one of the world top killers. Breast cancer needs oestrogen (female hormone) to feed the cancer cells and grows. In palliative treatment of breast cancer, tamoxifen (anti-oestrogen agent) is used to stopping the oestrogen to cancer cells. It is preferably to be used in postmenopausal women, and not postmenopausal women.Meanwhile, prostate cancer which occurs only in men is dependent on testosterone hormone (male hormone).Diethylstilbestrol is used to treat prostate cancer b y suppressing the effects of testosterone, thus shrinking the tumour. It can also be used to treat breast cancer but at higher dose.......
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| Diclofenac and misoprostol |
| 2008-09-19 15:17:01 |
It’s been long time since the last time I wrote here. Today, one of the many things I learned from my tutor is about the use of diclofenac together with the misoprostol which come in same one product. This combination product is used to relieve pain and inflammation due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and postoperative pain.The main reason for this combination is because diclofenac which is Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) may irritate the lining of the stomach despite its therapeutic use as painkiller and anti-inflammatory agent. Meanwhile, the misoprostol (prostaglandin analogue) helps to protect the stomach lining from the irritation effect of diclofenac.......
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| Haemorrhoids |
| 2008-09-18 16:05:02 |
What are haemorrhoids?Haemorrhoids are gastrointestinal tract problems that produce symptoms of itchiness, pain, swelling and soreness. They are due normally due to low fluid intake and inadequate dietary fibre.Haemorrhoids are common to everyone and can be treated through healthy lifestyle and some medication which can be bought at over-the-counter.The symptoms occur when the anal canal (last part of the rectum before stools are passed out) clumped with masses which can be masses of blood or stools.Haemorrhoids can be differentiated into two types, internal and external haemorrhoids. Internal haemorrhoid occur at the upper part of the anal canal while external haemorrhoid at lower part of the anal canal.During haemorrhoids, sufferers may find blood flashed over the toilet pan. The blood c...
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| Eye Problems |
| 2008-09-07 17:33:46 |
There are different types of eye problems such as dry eyes, conjunctivitis and glaucoma. Different type of treatments is available for each eye syndromes. There are different types of eye problems that can occur to anyone throughout his or her life. Some of them have potential harm to the sufferer while some are minor and do not really need any interventions. (1) Conjunctivitis
One of the common eye problems is the conjunctivitis. It is associated with painful red eye. In conjunctivitis, the conjunctiva in the eye becomes inflamed due to infection allergy or irritation. There are two possible infections either by bacteria or virus. The bacterial infection is associated with stickiness and reddening of the eyes but viral infection is associated with watery eyes. It rarely occurs at both eyes but if it does, this may suggest other cause such as presence of foreign body or other condition. Symptoms (1) Eye discomfort like burning gritty and minimal pain. (2) Minimal photop......
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| Cold sore |
| 2008-08-20 17:33:33 |
Cold Sore SymptomsI don’t really have much experience and knowledge about cold sore as I never had it before because it is occur more in women than men. According to Alison Blenkinsopp, the Symptoms in the Pharmacy, cold sore is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV; HSV1 which affecting mouth area and HSV2 affecting genital area. Aciclovir is used to treat cold sore and should be initiated early in the course of infection and the cold sore is believe to resolve within 1-2 weeks. Cold sore is a bit irritating and tingling. However, don’t mistaken cold sore with cancerous lesion as they may look similar in appearance. I distinguish them by how long the symptom lasted. This is because cancerous lesion last longer than cold sore. Another way to differentiat...
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| Acne |
| 2008-08-19 17:19:08 |
Acne usually occurs in teenagers and is due to hormonal changes during puberty (increase level of androgen), increase level of keratin and sebum production during adolescence. This is because the excessive sebum can encourage the growth of bacteria, e.g. Propionibacterium acnes. Young children present with acne should be referred as this is extremely rare. Rosacea is different than acne as rosacea only affecting face characterised with reddening and papules.Lithium, phenytoin, progestogens, levonorgestrel and norethisterone may precipitate acne. People with acne which do not respond to treatment within 8 weeks should be referred to doctor.Acne Treatments are available in lotions, creams and gels. Gels contain of alcohol base and dry very quickly, causing irr...
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| Colic |
| 2008-06-05 11:41:49 |
Colic occurs when a baby cry very loudly in uncontrolled manner without unknown cause. It affects boy and girl equally. This usually occurs late in the afternoon and evening, where the baby’s face may become red associated with passing winds and constipation. Research shows that baby with colic still will gain weight despite crying loudly. Therefore, if your baby doesn’t, then referral should be sought. Colic is confirmed when a baby cries for at least 3 hours a day, at least 3 days per week for at least 3 weeks. During this period, the babies may lift their heads and clench their fists. Treatments There are not many options available for the treatment of colic. Normally colic will improve by itself without any intervention but if you find it’s very disturbing, then you can see y...
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| Athlete's Foot |
| 2008-05-31 18:38:47 |
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of a foot that invades the outer layer of the skin, sometime is called tinea pedis. It is present as itchy, flaky skin and normally macerated with the peeling effect. It is important to note that if the infection involved at toenail part, referral to doctor is necessary. Patient suffering athlete’s foot and diabetic at the same time should also be referred to doctor as this may impair circulation or innervations of the feet, promoting secondary infections. Treatment failure is usually due to the reason that patients didn’t continue using the treatment long enough. However, if the patients have used the antifungal in correct way but still didn’t show any improvement, then referral to doctor is necessary. Unr...
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