Shahrukh Khan Favorite food

 

शाहरुख़ ख़ान की डाइटीशियन पूजा मखीजा हैं, जिन्होंने उनकी फिटनेस और डाइट योजना को बनाए रखने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई है। पूजा मखीजा पोषण विशेषज्ञ हैं और उन्होंने कई अन्य बॉलीवुड हस्तियों के साथ भी काम किया है।

 

Ibuprofen (इबुप्रोफेन) Medicine

 

Ibuprofen एक बहुत ही common और effective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) है जो pain relief और inflammation reduction के लिए इस्तेमाल होता है। इसके कुछ अच्छे और बुरे प्रभाव हो सकते हैं जिन्हें जानना महत्वपूर्ण है।

 

 Good Effects (अच्छे प्रभाव)

 

1.  Pain Relief (दर्द निवारण) :

 

पैरासिटामोल (Paracetamol) के प्रभाव: अच्छे और बुरे

 

 अच्छे प्रभाव (Good Effects)

 

1.  Pain Relief (दर्द से राहत):

   - पैरासिटामोल आमतौर पर हल्के से मध्यम दर्द, जैसे सिरदर्द, दांत दर्द, मासिक धर्म का दर्द, और चोट के बाद होने वाले दर्द को कम करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है।

Headache

 

Headache, जिसे हिंदी में सिरदर्द कहते हैं, एक बहुत ही common medical condition है जिससे लगभग हर व्यक्ति कभी न कभी प्रभावित होता है। सिरदर्द कई प्रकार के होते हैं और इसके कारण भी विभिन्न होते हैं। यहाँ हम सिरदर्द के प्रकार, इसके कारण, लक्षण और उपचार के बारे में विस्तार से चर्चा करेंगे।

 

 Types of Headaches (सिरदर्द के प्रकार)

स्वास्थ्य को छोड़कर कुछ भी महत्वपूर्ण नहीं है!Health is Wealth

 

स्वास्थ्य को छोड़कर कुछ भी महत्वपूर्ण नहीं है। हमारे शारीरिक और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य का ध्यान रखना हमारे जीवन की सबसे महत्वपूर्ण जिम्मेदारी है। यदि हम स्वस्थ रहेंगे, तो हम समृद्धि और सुख से जीवन जी सकते हैं।

 

स्वास्थ्य के महत्व को समझने के लिए, हमें निम्नलिखित प्रमुख कारणों पर ध्यान देना चाहिए:

 

1. उचित आहार: स्वस्थ और पौष्टिक आहार लेना बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है। फल, सब्जियां, अनाज, और प्रोटीन युक्त भोजन हमारे शारीरिक और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य को बढ़ावा देता है।

आँखों की रोशनी कैसे सुधारे! Eye Sight Kaise Improve kare

Improving eyesight naturally involves adopting healthy habits and practices. Here are some tips in both Hindi and English:

 

1. आंखों की मालिश करें: नियमित रूप से आंखों की मालिश करना आंखों के मस्तिष्क में रक्त परिसंचरण को बढ़ावा देता है।

पेट में दर्द के कई कारण हो सकते हैं।PET ME PAIN KE REASON/STOMACH ME PAIN KYO HOTA H

  पेट में दर्द के कई कारण हो सकते हैं। यहाँ कुछ आम कारण दिए गए हैं:

 

1. पेट की संक्रमण (Abdominal Infection): बैक्टीरिया, वायरस या पैराजाईट्स की वजह से पेट की संक्रमण होने पर दर्द हो सकता है।

पैर में दर्द का कारण और उपचार| Leg Pain in Hindi

 पैरों में दर्द होना वैसे तो आम बात है परंतु अगर यह दर्द लंबे समय तक रहता है तो यह चिंता की बात है । आज पैरों में दर्द होना एक आम समस्या बन गई है । पहले पैरों में दर्द होने का मुख्य कारण बढ़ती उम्र थी, लेकिन अब यह दर्द जवान लोगों और बच्चों में भी दिख रहा है । यूं तो पैरों में दर्द होने के कईं कारण हो सकते हैं परंतु कुछ कारण ऐसे हैं जिनके बारे में आपको पता होना चाहिए और यदि लक्षण दिखें तो उनकी पहचान करें और फौरन किसी डॉक्टर को दिखाएं ।

पैरों की सूजन

 

पैरों में सूजन होने के कारण (Causes of Swelling in Legs)

Dry fruits ka benefits kya hota h

 

Dry fruits ka benefits kya hota h 

Immunity Boosters

Dry fruits are rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus and various vitamins like vitamin A, D, B6, K1 and E. These nutrients are essential for a healthy immune system. According to a study, dry fruits with high levels of polyphenols help improve immunity by showing anti-inflammatory effects. It is due to the antioxidant properties of several dry fruits. It also helps eliminate free  radicals  and relieve oxidative stress.

Humara BP yani blood pressure low kyo hota h

 BP (Blood pressure) low hone ke karan and reasons or meaning

लो ब्लड प्रेशर या निम्न रक्तचाप क्या है?

 

इससे कभी-कभी आप थका हुआ या चक्कर आना महसूस कर सकते है। किसी भी व्यक्ति के रक्त चाप की सामान्य मात्रा 120/80 होना चाहिए। जब किसी भी इंसान का ब्लड प्रेशर 90/60 से नीचे चला जाता है, तो इस अवस्था को लो बीपी या हाइपोटेंशन कहते है।

khujli ke karan

 

त्वचा में खुजली के लक्षण, कारण, घरेलू उपचार और परहेज (Home Remedies for Itchy Skin) खुजली क्या है? (What is Itching in Hindi?)

कई बार त्वचा पर एलर्जी होने से खुजली हो जाती है। इस स्थिति में सिर्फ खुजलाने की इच्छा होती है। इसे एक प्रकार का चर्मरोग भी कह सकते हैं। खुजली शरीर के किसी एक हिस्से, और पूरे शरीर, या फिर शरीर के अलग-अलग हिस्सों में भी हो सकती है। आमतौर पर खुजली की समस्या रूखी त्वचा में अधिक देखी जाती है। इसके अलावा गर्भावस्था में भी हो सकती है।

Dandruff in hair

 Hi Friends

if you are suffering from dandruff in hair please go thru these steps to remove this permanently

-Apply coconut oil twice in a week

-do hair bath twice in a week

-eat amla regularly

-drink milk regularly

these are home remedies so you can avoid hair dandruff easily and all have no side effects.

Chest pain symptoms/chest pain kya hota h/chest pan ke kya resason h

 Symptoms

• Pressure, fullness, burning or tightness in your chest.
• Crushing or searing pain that spreads to your back, neck, jaw, shoulders, and one or both arms.
• Pain that lasts more than a few minutes, gets worse with activity, goes away and comes back, or varies in intensity.
• Shortness of breath.
• Cold sweats.

Headache kyo hota h and eska kya ilaaj h

 

Migraine

Symptoms: pain in the face or neck, throbbing in one area, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, distorted vision

Duration: 4 to 72 hours

Primary or secondary: Primary

Jb apko dog bite kar de ya jb apko kutta kat jaye to ap kya karenge

 

first aid

The type of first aid you administer will be determined by the severity of the bite.

If your skin wasn’t broken, wash the area with warm water and soap. You can also apply an antibacterial lotion to the area as a precaution.

If your skin was broken, wash the area with warm soap and water and gently press on the wound to promote a small amount of bleeding. This will help flush out germs.

If the bite is already bleeding, apply a clean cloth to the wound and gently press down to stop the flow. Follow up with an application of antibacterial lotion and cover with a sterile bandage.

Hand Cut

Dear All if your hand is injured or faced several cuts due to sevearl reasons apply these steps you will feel relatxed,

- POUR COLD WATER OVER THE CUT ON HAND

How to made your complexion fair

 Dear 

Today we will see the tips and tricks from which you can made your face very fair i mean you can change your face very fair. here i am giving tips and tricks you should follow

TIPS AND TRICKS 

- DRINK REGULARLY MILK WITHOUT SUGAR

-EAT FRUITS REGULARLY

-AVOID TAKING SUGAR IN EXCESS QUANTITY

-AVOID TAKING JUNK FOOD 

- SMILE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN FROM HEART

These are a few tips and tricks which made you fair and happy.

How to made Hair permanent Black

 Hi dear

Today we will discuss how to made hair permanent black and without any side effects or using any medicine. actually i did experiment on me and find good results. so i will share you a few tips to made your hair permanent black

- FIRST DRINK LOTS OF WATER REGULARLY WITHOUT ANY ADDITIVE

-AVOID JUNK FOOD 

- MAKE AMLA IN YOUR DIET CHART AS SALAD PORTION

-ONCE IN A WEEK DO GOOD HAIR MASSAGE WITH BADAM OIL OR COCUNOT OIL

-AVOID COLD THINGS YOU CAN TAKE ALL DRINKS IN NORMAL MODE

Hope you will get your hair permanent black from these tips. take care

Steps to remove hair from face

 Hi Dear friends

today we will steps to remove hairs from face as our face is first impression for others so we need to clean it and clear from unwanted hair so here are steps to remove hair from face

Given below are proven ways to remove hair from face

1. Shaving. Shaving is one of the fastest and easiest ways to remove hair and continue your day.
2. Tweezing
3. Epilation
4. At-home waxing
5. At-home laser hair removal

How to increase your height

 Dear Friends

today we will study how to increase height, these are a few points from which you can increase your height

- take balance diet reguarly

- do cycling as pedals working increase height regularly

-do exercise regularly

-take milk regularly if possible take full cream as your exercise increase stamina and milk gives you all nutrients

-avoid supplements

-do yoga

How to remove spax/ how to increase eyesight/how to remove lenses

Dear friends

Today we will see how to remove lenses spax or increase your eyesight. 

i was also facing the same problem infect 75% of the population suffering the same problem and i find out the solution which is completely house made and no side effects.

How to remove dark circles under eys

 Hi Friends

today we will discuss how to remove dark circles from under the eyes you have to follow the following steps to remove the dark circles.

-Firstly wash eyes from cold water regularly before sleeping

how to remove rashes/How to get rid of a rash overnight

 

Cold compress

One of the fastest and easiest ways to stop the pain and itch of a rash is to apply cold. Whether you choose a cold compress, cool showers, or damp cloth, cold water can bring immediate relief and can help stop swelling, ease itching, and slow the progression of a rash.

Consider making or purchasing fabric bags stuffed with ice. They freeze well, and they can be heated for other uses.

how to heal cracked heels

  following steps may help treat cracked heels: heal cracked heels

1. Using an emollient or humectant moisturizer

Emollients penetrate the skin and reduce water loss. They fill the gaps between skin flakes, which makes the skin feel smooth, soft, and flexible. They help to reduce water loss in the skin.

Headache

 Headache kyo hota h

headache one type of pain arise in head or mind due to tension or stress. sometimes it happens due to migrane problem or some disease.

Blood Sugar kaise hoti h/Blood sugar ko kaise kam kare

 Blood Sugar Kya hoti h

When sugar level increases in your blood it increased blood sugar level as it is harmfull for the body. it creates several problems in body as it creates over weight stiffness and fainting. you can avoid this by stop eating sweets and fat food cum junk food.

Which is the best eye drops?What is the use of eyedrops?Is it okay to use eye drops daily?What eye drops are good for eye infection?

 Eye drops 

Hi Friends

This is sonika and today we will discuss about eyedrops. i will clear a few doubts and suggest you better way to check your eyedrops

First DOUBT

Sardi khasi ke gharalu upay/Cold cough ke gharalu upay

 Cold cough ke gharalu upay

- Steam le balm dalkar

- dabur balm dalkar steam le

- cold water avoid kare

-Luke warm water le

-luke warm water me namak dalkar garare kare regualry jb tak cough clear na ho

Other remides for cold cough

-you can go to doctor if any urgency

-take cough syrup

-

Junk food effects on health/ body/ teeth and stomach

 Good Morning friends

I Hope you enjoyed junk food like i am also foody but a few day back i understand its bad effects on health.

I regularly eat pizza and macroni due to which my weight increased tremendously and i feel panic. i visited doctor and he told me stop eating outsinde food otherwise you will not live more than 6 months. after hearing the same i was shocked and stopped eating anything even homely food but later on i realised the bad and good effects of junk food and homely food.

Junk food didn't gave me any nutrient and only fulfill my hunger and create so many problems in my health but homely food give me proteins vitamins and nutrients which improved my life and i started recovering from bad life.

i advised all of you to eat homely food as it gives your body all proteins vitamins and good for healthy life.

Symptoms of Cancer-Cancer ke sign

 How do you know if you have cancer in your body?

• Cancer can cause many symptoms, but these symptoms are most often caused by illness, injury, benign tumors, or other problems. ...
• Bladder changes.
• Bleeding or bruising, for no known reason.
• Bowel changes.
• Cough or hoarseness that does not go away.
• Eating problems.
• Fatigue that is severe and lasts.

Water for Injection-Medical Use

DESCRIPTION:

Sterile Water for Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, solute-free preparation of distilled Water for Injection. It is for use only as a sterile solvent or diluent vehicle for drugs or solutions suitable for parenteral administration. The pH is 5.5 (5.0 to 7.0).

Sterile Water for Injection contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added

Hernia-Possible causes, reasons and how to avoid and how to treat

 

Hernia

A hernia happens when an internal organ pushes through a weak spot in your muscle or tissue. There are several types of hernia that you can experience including, inguinal hernias, femoral hernias, umbilical hernias and hiatal hernias. If you have a hernia, it’s important to treat it quickly.

What is a hernia?

Ecotrin

 

What is Ecotrin?

Ecotrin is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate) that is used to treat pain, and reduce fever or inflammation.

Ecotrin is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). This medicine should be used for these conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.

Allergies

 

What are allergies?

Allergies are an immune system reaction to a substance called an allergen. Your immune system sees the allergen as harmful and attacks it.

What causes allergies?

Actos

 

What is Actos?

Actos (pioglitazone) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.

Actos is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Actos is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

 

is a buildup of fat in your liver from a condition other than alcohol abuse. NAFLD usually does not cause symptoms. You may have pain in the upper right side of your abdomen or feel tired.

Treatment:

Medicine is usually not used to treat NAFLD. Medicine may be used to treat other health conditions and manage blood sugar or cholesterol levels. Your medicine may be changed if it is causing your NAFLD.

Vomiting

 What is Vomiting?

Vomiting in simple words when we eat high fibre items and our digestion unable to digest the same then we start doing vomiting and our stomach clean the same food so in this case if you feel vomiting then you should do vomiting and eat low fibre food for 2 days.

When we should go to doctor?

Nausea

 Nausea

What is Nausea?

 

Nausea is a general term describing a queasy stomach, with or without the feeling that you are about to vomit. Almost everyone experiences nausea at some time, making it one of the most common problems in medicine. Nausea is not a disease, but a symptom of many different disorders. It is caused by problems in any one of three parts of the body, including:  

 

Acute Diarrhea

What causes acute diarrhea?

Bacteria, such as E coli or salmonella

Viruses, such as rotavirus and norovirus

A parasite, such as giardia

Medicines, such as laxatives, antacids, or antibiotics

 

Erectile Dysfunction

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

What is erectile dysfunction (ED)?

ED, or impotence, is when you cannot get or keep an erection for sexual activity.

What causes ED?

Conditions that lead to nerve problems, such as a spinal cord injury, diabetes, or stroke

 

Gas and Bloating

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

What is gas and bloating?

Gas forms inside your body when you eat certain foods or swallow too much air. Bloating is the tight, full feeling you get from too much gas.

What causes gas and bloating?

Vegetables, such as beans, cabbage, and broccoli

Constipation

 

What is constipation?

Constipation means you have hard, dry bowel movements, or you go longer than usual between bowel movements.

What causes constipation?

Not enough water or high-fiber foods

Lack of physical activity

Certain medicines, such as opioid pain medicine, antidepressants, or high blood pressure medicine

A medical condition such as hemorrhoids, diabetes, or a stroke

Hyoscyamine

 

What is hyoscyamine?

Hyoscyamine is used to treat many different stomach and intestinal disorders, including peptic ulcer and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also used to control muscle spasms in the bladder, kidneys, or digestive tract, and to reduce stomach acid.

Hyoscyamine is sometimes used to reduce tremors and rigid muscles in people with symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Thyroid (desiccated)

 Thyroid (desiccated)

What is desiccated thyroid?

Desiccated (dried) thyroid is a combination of hormones that are normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Desiccated thyroid is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own.

What is Saxenda?

 

What is Saxenda?

Saxenda (liraglutide) is similar to a hormone that occurs naturally in the body and helps control blood sugar, insulin levels, and digestion.

Saxenda is an injectable prescription medicine that may help some obese adults or overweight adults who also have weight-related medical problems, and children aged 12 to 17 years with a body weight above 132 pounds (60 kg) and obesity, to lose weight and keep the weight off. It is used together with diet and exercise.

What is Ecotrin?

 

What is Ecotrin?

Ecotrin is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate) that is used to treat pain, and reduce fever or inflammation.

Ecotrin is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). This medicine should be used for these conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.

Ecotrin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Breast Cancer

 

Breast Cancer

 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer among women in the U.S. In 2019, roughly 271,270 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over a lifetime, on average. However, today, 9 out of 10 women with breast cancer are still alive five years after their diagnosis due to earlier detection and advanced therapies.

 

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in women in the cells of their cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

In the United States, almost 14,500 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year and more than 4000 will die from it. The incidence of cervical cancer has declined dramatically worldwide in those countries with access to cervical cancer screening (Pap tests/smears) and human papillomavirus vaccination (HPV). However, in less developed countries it continues to rank as one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women. Virtually all cases of cervical cancer are associated with the HPV virus, with two strains, HPV 16 and HPV 18, estimated to cause up to 70% of all cases. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer.

 

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men in the United States (other than skin cancer). On average, one man in nine will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime; however, only 17% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer will die from it.

Prostate cancer is more likely to be diagnosed in older men and African-American men. The risk of prostate cancer increases with age, and it affects 6 out of every 10 men over the age of 65. The average age at diagnosis is 66 and the disease is very rare in men under the age of 40.

Lung Cancer

 

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a cancerous lung disease that is primarily caused by smoking. It is in the top three most common cancers among both men and women in the U.S. and is the leading cause of cancer death in both sexes. Most people are diagnosed with lung cancer at a late stage because it often has no obvious symptoms until the disease is quite advanced.

Treatment for lung cancer may involve chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, or targeted drug therapies. Unfortunately, survival rates are low.

Breast Cancer: Treatment and Prevention Options

 

Breast Cancer: Treatment and Prevention Options

 

Overview: Treatment of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common female cancer in the U.S. with the exception of skin cancer. The primary risk factors for having breast cancer diagnosis include being a woman and older age, with most breast cancers occurring after the age of 50.

Currently, the average risk of developing breast cancer over 80 years of life is 12.5%. However, today, 90% of women with breast cancer are still alive five years after their diagnosis due to earlier detection and advanced treatment options.

What is Breast Cancer?

 

What is Breast Cancer?

Cancer is a group of many related diseases that begin in cells, the body's basic unit of life. The body is made up of many types of cells, and normally, cells grow and divide to produce more cells only when the body needs them. Sometimes, however, cells keep dividing when new cells are not needed. These extra cells form a mass of tissue, called a growth or tumor. There are two types of tumor: benign and malignant.

What is Cancer?

 

What is Cancer?

Cancer is the name given to a group of related diseases characterized by the uncontrolled and excessive growth of abnormal cells. More than 200 different types of cancer have been identified.

When these extra cells form a mass or a solid lump of tissue, it is called a tumor. Most cancers form tumors, but not all do. Tumors may be either benign or cancerous.

What is carboplatin?

 

What is carboplatin?

Carboplatin is used together with other cancer drugs to treat ovarian cancer.

Carboplatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

What is Baqsimi?

 

What is Baqsimi?

Baqsimi (glucagon) is a hormone that increases blood sugar levels. It also slows involuntary muscle movements of the stomach and intestines that aid in digestion.

Baqsimi Nasal Powder is a prescription medicine used to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in adult and children at least 4 years old.

drug interactions?

 

What are drug interactions?

Anytime you take more than one medication, or even mix it with certain foods, beverages, or over-the-counter medicines, you are at risk of a drug interaction. Most drug interactions are not serious, but because a few are, it is important to understand the possible outcome before you take your medications.

What is Taltz?

 

What is Taltz?

Taltz (ixekizumab) is an immunosuppressant that reduces the effects of a chemical substance in the body that can cause inflammation.

Taltz is used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Taltz is used in adults to treat active psoriatic arthritis or active ankylosing spondylitis.

Taltz is also used in adults to treat axial spondyloarthritis.

What is acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)?

 

What is acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)?

ALL is cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. The bone marrow makes white blood cells (WBC), red blood cells (RBC), and platelets. WBCs help fight infection. RBCs help carry oxygen throughout the body. Platelets help the blood clot. ALL causes your body to make too many immature (young) white blood cells (WBC). These cells are cancer (leukemia) cells, and cannot fight infection like healthy WBCs. Cancer cells crowd the bone marrow and prevent it from making healthy blood cells. Without enough healthy blood cells, you are at risk for infection, bleeding, and anemia. Anemia is a low level of red blood cells.

Cold hands

 

Cold hands

Definition

 

It's common to have cold hands even when you're not in a cold environment. Usually, having cold hands is just one of the ways your body tries to regulate its temperature and shouldn't be cause for concern.

However, persistently cold hands — particularly with skin color changes — could be a warning sign of nerve damage, blood flow problems, or tissue damage in the hands or fingers. For example, if you are outside in extreme cold weather and you have cold hands, skin color changes could be a warning sign of frostbite.

What is linezolid?

 

What is linezolid?

Linezolid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Linezolid is also an MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor.

Linezolid is used to treat different types of bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, skin infections, and infections that are resistant to other antibiotics.

Narcolepsy

 

Narcolepsy

What is narcolepsy?

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes severe sleepiness and frequent sudden daytime attacks of sleep. Narcolepsy can cause you to fall asleep at any time but can keep you from sleeping well at night. You do not get enough sleep in a 24-hour period. The cause of narcolepsy is not known.

What are the signs and symptoms of narcolepsy?

Chemotherapy

 

Chemotherapy

 

Overview

 

Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in your body.

Chemotherapy is most often used to treat cancer, since cancer cells grow and multiply much more quickly than most cells in the body.

Cough and Cold - Overview

 

Cough and Cold - Overview

Common cold is a contagious disease which can be caused by the number of different types of viruses. Cold is medically referred to as a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Cough is an expulsion of air from the lungs, to clear the lung airways of mucus, fluids or other material. Children younger than 6 are at greatest risk of cough and colds, but healthy adults can also expect to have 2 or 3 colds annually.

What is edema?

 

What is edema?

Edema is swelling throughout your body. Edema is usually a sign that you are retaining fluid. The swelling may be caused by heart failure or kidney, thyroid, or liver disease. It may also be caused by medicines such as antidepressants, blood pressure medicines, or hormones. Sudden swelling around the lips or face may be a sign of a severe allergic reaction. Swelling of an arm or leg may be caused by blockage of your veins.

Jakafi

 

Jakafi

 

Generic name: ruxolitinib (RUX oh LI ti nib)
Brand name: Jakafi
Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors

Jaundice

 

Jaundice

What is jaundice?

Jaundice is yellowing of your eyes and skin. It is caused by too much bilirubin in your blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance found in red blood cells. It is released when the body breaks down old red blood cells. Bilirubin usually leaves the body through bowel movements. Jaundice happens because your body breaks down cells correctly, but it cannot remove the bilirubin.

What increases my risk for jaundice?

Liver, pancreas, or gallbladder conditions or diseases

A liver infection, such as hepatitis

Too much alcohol over a long period of time

Medicines such as acetaminophen that affect the liver

Pregnancy that causes bile to build up in the gallbladder

A genetic disorder that causes problems with bilirubin breakdown, such as Gilbert syndrome

How is jaundice diagnosed?

Your healthcare provider will ask how long you have had symptoms. He or she will ask what medicines you take and how much alcohol you drink. He or she will also ask if you recently had surgery, an injury, or a blood transfusion. Tell him or her if you or anyone in your family has a history of liver disease. Your healthcare provider will order blood and urine tests to measure your bilirubin levels. You may need other tests to find the cause of your jaundice.

How is jaundice treated?

Your healthcare provider will try to find and treat the cause of your jaundice. Medicine may be given to decrease bilirubin levels. Your provider may have you stop taking a medicine if it is causing your symptoms. You may need one or more procedures to find or remove a blockage in your pancreas or gallbladder.

How can I manage my symptoms?

Drink more liquids as directed. Liquids help you stay hydrated and urinate more. This helps prevent harm to your kidneys. Ask your healthcare provider how much liquid to drink each day and which liquids are best for you.

Eat foods low in fat. Healthy low-fat foods include fruits, vegetables, whole-grain breads, low-fat dairy products, beans, lean meats, and fish. These foods are easier to digest and may help reduce your symptoms.

Do not drink alcohol. Alcohol harms your liver and may make your symptoms worse.

When should I seek immediate care?

You have severe abdominal pain or a fever.

You suddenly feel lightheaded or faint.

When should I contact my healthcare provider?

You begin to have tea-colored urine or pale, gray bowel movements.

Your skin and eyes become more yellow, or other symptoms get worse.

You are confused, or others notice changes in your behavior.

You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.

Care Agreement

You have the right to help plan your care. Learn about your health condition and how it may be treated. Discuss treatment options with your healthcare providers to decide what care you want to receive. You always have the right to refuse treatment. The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.