hygiene

Weight Control

...ntrol an appropriate exercise program proper hygiene insulin replacement therapy (under the direction of your child's physician ) ... Full article >>> Weight control Proper nutrition Avoidance of smoking and drug abuse Abstinence from or moderation of alcohol use Proper ...

Water On The Brain

...of the brain. Also called " water on the brain ." hygiene The science of health and its maintenance. Full article >>>...

Typhoid

...r, milk or other foods . Proper sanitation and hygiene prevent the spread of disease . typhus ... Full article >>> TYPHOID STATE"Aseptic diet ; copious water drinking; Neutral Enema at 950 F. daily; prolonged Neutral or Tepid Bath; Graduated Bath. "Also see " Fever s." SMALLPOX "...

Typhoid Fever

...r, milk or other foods . Proper sanitation and hygiene prevent the spread of disease . typhus ... Full article >>> Typhoid fever is usually contracted by drinking contaminated water, takes three weeks to run its course, and is marked by persi stent fever and flu -like symptoms. F...

Tooth decay

...rinking water, tooth paste and improved dental hygiene . Full article >>> Tooth decay Dr... . Tooth decay is often caused by poor dental hygiene , although the tendency to get tooth decay is partly inherited. Full article >>> Lo...

Surfactant

...al unnecessary health risks when used in feminine hygiene products. Full article >>> An artificial lung surfactant is sometimes delivered through an endotracheal tube into the lungs of an infant at high risk for respiratory di stress syndrome immediately after birth . Full artic...

Styes

...ding high cholesterol history of styes poor hygiene or an unclean environment skin conditions, such as seborrheic dermatitis ... Full article >>>...

Stimulus

...atment s for insomnia include things like sleep hygiene , stimulus control therapy, sleep restriction therapy, relaxation therapies and other therapies, such as light therapy, that might be helpful to sleepers. Full article >>> In some children, the virus is reactivated from time to tim...

Sterile

...oper handling and preparation of food , personal hygiene ) and community responsibility (safe water and food supply, sterile blood ... Full article >>>...

Sitz bath

...nd buttocks. It may be used for either healing or hygiene purposes. The water may contain medication. Full...ks Soaking in water can be comforting and improve hygiene . Sitting in lukewarm water 2 or 3 times a day for 15 minutes cleans the anal area and may relieve d...

Secondary infections

...recommended. Full article >>> Good hygiene and isolation from others may be required to prevent secondary infections . Full article >>> Serious secondary infections frequently occur in such situations. There is the risk of permanent disability in some cases, and having on...

School

... school -age children the basics of good personal hygiene , including the importance of not lending or borrowing combs, brushes, or hats. Notifying and treating an adult patient's close personal and sexual contacts. Full article >>> The Morehouse School of Medicine-Southside Atlanta Communi...

Scabies

...ed conditions, and whose ability to practice good hygiene is limited. Scabies can be passed between people by close skin contact. Full article >>> Scabies Related Category: Pathology (sk´bz), highly contagious parasitic skin disease caused by the itch mite (Sarcoptes scabi...

Salmonella

...r, milk or other foods . Proper sanitation and hygiene prevent the spread of disease . typhus ... Full article >>> A genetic ally modified Salmonella bacterium that is injected into the tumor . It is being studied for its ability to shrink solid tumor s. VNP40101M ... Full articl...

Safety

...ovide basic personal needs ( safety , food , and hygiene ) while acute symptoms are treated. Full article >>> The majority of faculty, staff, and students use the Chapel Hill Transit, which offers services on and around UNC. For more detailed information, please visit the UNC-CH Department...

Resuscitation

...ate - deficiency anaemia Food allergy Food hygiene Food poisoning ( gastroenteritis ) in adults Food poisoning ( gastroenteritis ) in children ... Full article >>> ANNOUNCER: But A-E-D's don't take the place of cardio pulmonary resuscitation . Sometimes CPR is still needed to...

Red eye

...onstant fatigue red eye s little concern for hygiene Treatment for substance abuse / chemical dependence : ... Full article >>> The symptoms of conjunctivitis tend to appear suddenly. Look for constant eye rubbing, watery red eye s and sticky eyelids, particularly in the morning...

Puberty

...dy odour may then become a problem, especially if hygiene is poor. What are the symptoms? Full article >>> Before puberty , the testosterone level in boys is low. An increase in testosterone during puberty causes sex organ s to mature, sperm to be produced, sexual features to devel...

Prostatitis

... from soaps, detergents , douche s, or feminine hygiene products Herpes sores, genital warts , or other sexually transmitted disease s Urinary tract infections Endometriosis ... Full article >>> The primary preventive measure for males is prompt treatment of prostate infe...

Prevention

...dent on the location and cause. For example, good hygiene is important in prevention of skin abscess es. Dental hygiene and routine care will prevent dental abscess es. Full article >>> Prevention Ma...

Poisoning

... Full article >>> Maintain kitchen hygiene to avoid food poisoning Minimise intake of spicy foods , fatty foods , caffeine and alcohol, particularly if these give you dyspepsia Don't 'bolt' your food - instead, eat slowly and chew thoroughly Don't eat late at night ... Full a...

Pinworms

...infection with pinworms , mostly involving good hygiene . NEXT: Signs and symptoms ARTICLE TOOLS ... Full article >>>...

Phimosis

...pulled back over the glans). Having poor personal hygiene . Having many sexual partners. Using tobacco products. Full article >>> Normal appearance (for people of Asiatic descent and some non-Asian infants ) Down syndrome Turner syndrome Phenylketonuria ( PKU ) Williams syndrome ...

Periodontitis

... gum disease , the most common cause is poor oral hygiene . Full article >>> If untreated, periodontitis can lead to the loss of teeth . It is the biggest single factor in tooth loss in adults. If treated early in the gingivitis stage, loss of teeth is usually preventable. Next sec...

Panacea

...oddess of health (from whose name comes the word " hygiene ") and Panaceia, the goddess of healing (from whose name comes por word " panacea " for a universal remedy ). Full article >>> SHLOMO MELMED, MD: Growth hormone has not yet been approved for use in so-called " aging ". And therefore...

Organic

..., poor intellectual function, neglect of personal hygiene . Full article >>> Organic foodFood grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Saturated fatFat that is usually solid at room temperature , found mainly in meat and dairy products but also in vegetable sources ...

Oral thrush

...ght contract it during a vagina l delivery. Poor hygiene may also result in the transmission of thrush from person to person at any age. Full article >>> Treatment for oral thrush in breast fed babies should include treatment of the mother's nipples. The most effective treatment ...

Oral hygiene

Oral hygiene habits How often do you brush? How often do you f...s or other)? Full article >>> Oral hygiene habits Are there frequent problems with the teeth , such as cavities or gingivitis ( inflammatio...

Oral cancer

...an. Evidence is mounting that shows how good oral hygiene can help lower risk for certain disease s, such as heart disease . Additionally, dentists can detect oral cancer . Full article >>>...

Myalgia

...ate - deficiency anaemia Food allergy Food hygiene ... Full article >>> A high sed rate may also indicate some types of cancer (especially lymphoma or multiple myeloma ), an autoimmune disease (such as systemic lupus erythematosus ), certain inflammatory disease s (such as r...

Lens

...ull article >>> Lens cleaning and hygiene Avoid many of the problems associated with the use of contact lenses by practicing proper hygiene : ... Full article >>> Lens (the crystalline lens ) A transparent structure in the...

Intravenous

...s and those with a weakened immune system . Good hygiene and regular hand -washing can reduce the risk of contracting the infection . Full article >>> Intravenous (IV): Infusion of fluids, such as glucose , through a thin tube into a vein in the arm. Full article >>> ...

Intra

...s and those with a weakened immune system . Good hygiene and regular hand -washing can reduce the risk of contracting the infection . Full article >>> Intra venous (IV): Infusion of fluids, such as glucose , through a thin tube into a vein in the arm. Full article >>> ...

Intestine

...aeces. The parasite is then spread through poor hygiene or contaminated soil, food or water (see the box below). Full article >>> GASTROINTESTINAL (GI): Relating to the stomach and intestine . GENE THERAPY : Any of a number of experimental treatment s in which cell genes are a...

Insect bites

... beverages, weather, insect bites , and personal hygiene are important while traveling. Patients with underlying medical disease s, such as kidney disease and diabetes , may need special arrangements in order to travel safely. Full article >>> Psoriasis may be aggravated by injury ...

Hygiene

... Each woman has her own standards for vagina l hygiene . Some professionals, like exotic dancers, may hav...aking hands. Full article >>> Poor hygiene helps it spread People or animals carrying giardia in their intestine s pass it out in their fae...

Hydrocephalus

...of the brain. Also called " water on the brain ." hygiene ... Full article >>> In hydrocephalus , the ventricle s of the brain become enlarged with cerebrospinal fluid. This condition causes the brain tissue to become compress ed against the skull , thus causing serious neurological pr...

Hospitalization

...ovide basic personal needs ( safety , food , and hygiene ) while acute symptoms are treated. Full article >>> Some case reports have suggested a history of childhood abuse , combined with frequent illnesses that required hospitalization . Hospitalization s may have been the only time wh...

Hepatitis

...re virus es in contaminated food or drink when hygiene is poor, or infection in the serum from unsterilised syringes or blood transfusion . Full article >>> The remaining 25 percent of cases are the result of other disease s like systemic lupus erythematosus , hepatitis B or ...

Hepatitis a

...re virus es in contaminated food or drink when hygiene is poor, or infection in the serum from unsterilised syringes or blood transfusion . Full article >>> Having a close relative with both hepatitis a nd liver cancer . Having cirrhosis . Eating foods tainted with aflatox...

Head lice

...cted with head lice has nothing to do with poor hygiene . Full article >>> Head lice This type of infestation is caused by Pediculosis humanus capitis, the head louse. Head lice can be transmitted from one person to another by the sharing of hats, combs, or hair brushes. Full artic...

Gum Disease

...ums , exposing the sensitive roots. Good dental hygiene is the best way to prevent gum disease . Full article >>> Gingivitis that isn't treated can lead to serious gum disease or tooth loss. Daily brushing and flossing will help remove plaque before it builds up. Once it has harde...

Halitosis

...: Home Care & Treatment Use proper dental hygiene (especially flossing), and remember that mouthwas...lements (especially in large doses) Poor dental hygiene ... Full article >>> Halitosis The causes of bad breath are numerous. They inclu...

Gingivitis

... as you continue to follow a program of good oral hygiene at home. At first your gums may bleed after b... the gums . It's usually caused by poor dental hygiene where plaque builds up at the place where the gums and teeth meet, irritating the gums . Full...

Food poisoning

...e, with the most common culprit being poor food hygiene . But there are simple ways in which you can cut t... Full article >>> Maintain kitchen hygiene to avoid food poisoning Minimise intake of spicy foods , fatty foods , caffeine and alcohol,...

Food allergies

..." - article Food allergies - factsheet Food hygiene - factsheet ... Full article >>> include: health care personnel; spina bifida patients and others with multi ple surgeries; individuals who have occupational exposure to latex; or individuals who have a history of atopy ( genetic...

Food allergy

...treatment s for food allergy . Factsheet: Food hygiene This factsheet covers the issue and advice surrounding food hygiene . Full article >>> Sampson HA. Food allergy . JAMA 1997 Dec 10;278(22)1888-1894. Bin...

Fibromyalgia

...ate - deficiency anaemia Food allergy Food hygiene ... Full article >>> Other causes include a herniated disc , fibromyalgia ( pain syndrome throughout the body), and arthritis ( rheumatoid or osteoarthritis ). Meningitis , although much less common, can cause significant n...

Environmental Health

...al health department, so the standards of food hygiene can be investigated. Full article >>> zone; entypy; enucleate; enucleation; enuresis ; env; envelop; envelope; envelope conformation; envelope flap; envenomation; env gene ; env glyco protein ; enviomycin; environment; environmental...

E.coli

...tted through contact with an infected child, poor hygiene and contaminated food or drink. Full article >>> ACUTE URETHRA L SYNDROME - This describes a clinical syndrome of dysuria ( pain on urination ) with sterile or low bacterial colon y count culture results. Many of the...

Dyes

...paper (especially scented toilet paper), feminine hygiene sprays and other deodorants for the area around the anus or genital s, medicated talcum powder s, ... Full article >>> After contrast dyes are injected into the heart 's circulation through a catheter , the cardiologist ta...

Douche

...ll article >>> Avoid using feminine hygiene sprays and scented douche s, which may irritate the urethra . Some doctors suggest drinking cranberry juice. Infections in Pregnancy ... Full article >>> Vaginitis occurs when the vagina l ecosystem has been changed by certai...

Diabetes mellitus

... . Most people who get boils have good personal hygiene . Full article >>> DIABETES - Diabetes mellitus is a disorder that is caused by the insufficient production of the pancreatic hormone insulin . Without insulin c ells are unable to absorb glucose , necessary for cellular meta...

Deodorants

...paper (especially scented toilet paper), feminine hygiene sprays and other deodorants for the area around the anus or genital s, medicated talcum powder s, ... Full article >>> Have you used any new soaps, fabric softeners, perfumes, deodorants , fabrics (wool), or chemicals? Have you...

Dental Health

...OTH DECAY The earlier the child learns good oral hygiene , the better the chance of healthy teeth during adulthood. To promote good dental health , do the following: ... Full article >>>...

Dental

...;> Many dentists believe that good dental hygiene can lessen the pain of teething . They recomme...dent on the location and cause. For example, good hygiene is important in prevention of skin abscess es. Dental hygiene and routine care will prevent ...

Decubitus

...result from patients' immobility or poor personal hygiene . These infections can spread through the body if they are not caught early. Full article >>>...

Cystoscopy

...ate - deficiency anaemia Food allergy Food hygiene Food poisoning ( gastroenteritis ) in adults Food poisoning ( gastroenteritis ) in children Fractures Fungal skin infection s ... Full article >>> diagnostic testing that uses a scope to enter the urinary tract , such as ...

Contagious

...2; It's not contagious . Maintaining good oral hygiene , eating a healthy diet , not smoking , and keeping stress under control will reduce the risk of trench mouth developing. Full article >>> Cancer is contagious . There's no need to avoid someone who has cancer . You can't cat...

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

...ate - deficiency anaemia Food allergy Food hygiene Food poisoning ( gastroenteritis ) in adults Food poisoning ( gastroenteritis ) in children ... Full article >>> The patient is un conscious , not breathing , and doesn't have a pulse . If available, electrical cardioversion ...