Saturday, September 28, 2024

 Loose stools or going more often can be caused by a number of factors related to cancer, including cancer treatments and certain cancers themselves: 

Cause
Explanation
Cancer treatments
Many cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and bone marrow transplants, can cause diarrhea. These treatments can damage the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, making stools softer and more watery.
Certain cancers
Some cancers, such as pancreatic, gastric, and colorectal cancer, can cause diarrhea.
Infections
Cancer treatments can make you more susceptible to infections, which can cause diarrhea. Antibiotics used to treat some infections may also cause diarrhea.
Surgery
Surgery can cause diarrhea if certain parts of the intestine are removed.
Diarrhea can be a serious health problem, especially if it's severe, because your body doesn't absorb enough water and nutrients. Dehydration can be life-threatening, so you should tell your doctor or nurse if you have
People with cancer often develop diarrhea related to cancer treatments. The cells lining the gastrointestinal (GI) tract divide rapidly, so they can be easily damaged by treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant or targeted therapy.
Chemotherapy uses anti cancer drugs to destroy cancer. The drugs circulate throughout the body in the bloodstream. Some chemotherapy drugs irritate the lining of your digestive system. So diarrhoea is a common side effect.

HPI

 History of Present Illness

A section of a patient's chart that describes the development of their current illness. It usually includes a chronological account of the patient's symptoms, interventions, and interpretations.

Red flag symptom of cancer you can only spot at night

 

Red flag symptom of cancer you can only spot at night

Cancer affects 1 in 2 people in the UK and this symptom is only possible to spot at night.

By Alex Evans, Deputy Audience Editor

Anti-inflammatory' citrus fruits could strengthen blood vessels and 'prevent' blood clots

 “Additionally, citrus fruits contain flavonoids, which are plant compounds that have anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting properties. “These flavonoids can help to reduce inflammation in the body, which can also lower the risk of blood clots.”Mar 19, 2023

Anti-inflammatory' citrus fruits could strengthen blood vessels and 'prevent' blood clots

Citrus fruits like lemons offer promising anti-clotting effects backed by research.

By Diana Buntajova, Health Reporter based in London, specialising in personal stories, breaking news, and nutrition.

British Heart Foundation: Understanding blood clots

Blood clots can lay the groundwork for serious health problems, ranging from heart attacks to strokes. While medicines called anti-coagulants are great at dissolving the harmful clots, citruses could also have a few tricks up their sleeves. An expert has shared that the small fruits could erect a barrier against the gel-like clumps.

From boosting your levels of vitamin C to offering anti-cancer powers, the colourful foods are packed with various health benefits.

What’s more, Nataly Komova, RD and fitness expert at JustCBD, shared that these popular fruits could reduce your risk of harmful blood clots.

Komova said: “Citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits can help to strengthen blood vessels and prevent blood clots.

'Anti-inflammatory' citrus fruits could strengthen blood vessels and 'prevent' blood clots

Citrus fruits like lemons offer promising anti-clotting effects backed by research.

British Heart Foundation: Understanding blood clots

Blood clots can lay the groundwork for serious health problems, ranging from heart attacks to strokes. While medicines called anti-coagulants are great at dissolving the harmful clots, citruses could also have a few tricks up their sleeves. An expert has shared that the small fruits could erect a barrier against the gel-like clumps.


From boosting your levels of vitamin C to offering anti-cancer powers, the colourful foods are packed with various health benefits.

What’s more, Nataly Komova, RD and fitness expert at JustCBD, shared that these popular fruits could reduce your risk of harmful blood clots.

Komova said: “Citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits can help to strengthen blood vessels and prevent blood clots.

Blood clots: Citrus fruits could help ‘prevent’ blood clots, expert suggests.

Blood clots: Citrus fruits could help ‘prevent’ blood clots, expert suggests. (Image: GETTY)

They are rich in vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that helps to strengthen blood vessels and prevent damage to their walls. This can reduce the risk of blood clots forming in the first place.

“Additionally, citrus fruits contain flavonoids, which are plant compounds that have anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting properties.

“These flavonoids can help to reduce inflammation in the body, which can also lower the risk of blood clots.”

Don’t just take the expert’s word for it, as research published in the Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences also backs this claim.

The research team decided to evaluate the effects of lemon on different blood parameters and clotting.

Previous evidence had suggested that the yellow fruit offers anti-clotting and clot-breaking properties.

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Extrapyramidal

 Extrapyramidal refers to the localization of the motor dysfunction in the spinal tracts. EPS are motor problems that include Parkinsonian-like symptoms (stiffness, tremor, shuffling gait), acute dystonia (abrupt spasms of head and neck), and akathesia (physical restlessness).

Friday, September 13, 2024

Pneumonia ( PNA)

 pneumonia (PNA)

[pneumono- + -ia] ABBR: PNA Inflammation of the lungs, usually due to infection with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens. Clinically, pneumonia is an infectious disease. Pulmonary inflammation due to other causes is called pneumonitis. 
What is sepsis PNA?
Septic Pneumonia & the Role of Enhanced Pathogen Detection ...
What is Septic Pneumonia? Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that can result from an infection anywhere in the body. 
1. Infection in the lungs, or pneumonia, is one of the most common causes of sepsis.
Bacterial infections are responsible for most cases of septic pneumonia, but viral respiratory infections like COVID-19 and the flu can also be a cause.3
A non-rebreather mask (NRB, non-rebreather, non-rebreather facemask, etc.) is a device used in medicine to assist in the delivery of oxygen therapy. A NRB requires that the patient can breathe unassisted, but unlike a low-flow nasal cannula, the NRB allows for the delivery of higher concentrations of oxygen.