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Office Syndrome, a popular disease in the lives of working people

  Office Syndrome What is it? What is it caused by? Office syndrome is a group of symptoms caused by sitting in front of a computer for a long time. Using inappropriate working postures for a long period of time causing abnormalities in the body's systems. Especially the bone system, tendons, muscles, or eyes that have to play a heavy role while doing these activities. Groups at risk for office syndrome Previously, Office Syndrome usually occurred in workers aged 30-40 years, but nowadays working in front of a computer is not limited to just office workers or general workers. The new generation has to use computers for their education from an early age. This causes office syndrome to occur as young as 20 years of age or younger. Including the elderly who are now increasingly turning to various technologies as well, making the risk group of office syndrome no longer limited to just working age people. What symptoms are at risk? Office Syndrome -Muscle pain in any part such as the ne...

Protecting yourself from hemorrhoids

  What are the causes of hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are caused when the pressure in the rectum increases. The blood vessels around the anus become clogged with blood and become enlarged, causing hemorrhoids.   Rectal pressure will increase: -Straining to stool -Sitting and defecating for a long time - Chronic constipation or diarrhea - Obese -Pregnant -Anal sex -Do not eat foods that are high in dietary fiber. -Carrying heavy items regularly -Elderly people -People in the family have a history of hemorrhoids. Protecting yourself from hemorrhoids 1. Eating foods that are high in fiber helps the digestive system to move smoothly. Not stuck to the point of causing disease. - Various types of grains that have not been refined, such as brown rice, barley, whole wheat, etc. - Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, etc. - Various types of beans such as mung beans, soybeans, black beans, etc. 2. You should drink 8 -10 glasses of water per day to facilita...

Disease thinks itself sick (Hypochondriasis)

  Hypochondriasis is a disorder in which patients feel overly anxious and alert to abnormalities in their health. Thinking that you have a serious illness even though there is no abnormality or only a slight abnormality in general. Causes of Hypochondriasis Currently, the exact cause of Hypochondriasis is not known. Most cases are a chronic condition that begins in middle age and tends to worsen with age. It may be the result of exposure to violence or severe illness in childhood that may lead to anxiety later in life. Symptoms that qualify as an anxiety disorder -Preoccupied with thoughts of being seriously ill -Fear of getting a serious disease or health condition -Worried that minor symptoms will lead to serious illnesses -It's easy to panic about your health status. -Little or no confidence from a visit to the doctor or a negative test result -Worrying too much about a specific medical condition -Worried about serious illness because someone in the family has had such illness -...

Ischemic heart disease and protection

    Ischemic heart disease is a condition in which the coronary arteries become narrowed or blocked, causing insufficient blood supply to the heart, which can lead to sudden death. Important risk factors for ischemic heart disease that can be corrected include: - Diabetes - High blood pressure -Hypercholesterolemia -Eating unhealthy and high-fat foods -Smoking -Lack of exercise -Being overweight or obese - Stress -Gender: Men are more at risk than women, and women are at increased risk as they reach menopause. -Age: Men age 40 years and up. For women, age starts from 55 years and up. -People with a family history of heart disease You must be careful with symptoms like this!! -Heart palpitations -Chest pain -Difficulty breathing -Nausea -Vomit -Sweating -Dizziness Danger signal...must see a doctor immediately!! -Pain in the center of the chest, slightly diagonally down towards the epigastric region. -Tight, uncomfortable, sometimes extending to the pharynx, left shoulder, elbow...

How to prevent drug allergies

    Drug allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to the use of drugs, including topical, oral and inhalant drugs. Drug allergies can be very dangerous and can even lead to death. Therefore, after using the medicine, there are abnormal symptoms. You should stop using the drug. and see a doctor immediately Types of drugs that often cause drug allergies Penicillin : antibiotic or anti-inflammatory disinfectant. Insulin : medicine to treat diabetes Aspirin : an anti-inflammatory drug, group NSAIDs Medicines for treating autoimmune diseases Corticosteroid creams and lotions Gout medicines such as allopurinol Anti-seizure drugs, such as carbamazepine and lamotrigine Tuberculosis medicine Chemotherapy for cancer patients Medicines for treating patients with HIV infection Persons at risk of drug allergies -People with abnormal immune systems -Leukemia patient - Autoimmune disease patients  - HIV infected patients Drug allergies can occur in many systems, including: ...

Nausea and vomiting: When should you see a doctor?

    Normally, when we eat food, it moves along the digestive tract. Nutrients are digested and absorbed for use by the body. If vomiting occurs, the food that we eat instead of moving down the steps. Instead, it is forced to flow back from the stomach into the esophagus and is regurgitated through the mouth. Most of the time, before vomiting, nausea occurs first. What causes vomiting? 1. Gastrointestinal disorders such as chronic indigestion, blockage or cancer in the digestive tract , pancreatitis, etc. 2. Acute infectious diseases in children. 3. Nervous system disorders such as migraine headaches high intracranial pressure (which causes vomiting) abnormalities of the balance system in the inner ear (which causes motion sickness, seasickness) 4. Certain drugs and substances such as anesthesia and cancer treatment drugs. 5. Diseases related to the function of the endocrine glands and hormone levels in the body, such as morning sickness in pregnant women. 6. Some types of hea...

Bloating, a sign of disease

  Most people have probably experienced bloating, flatulence, distension, and colic after meals. These symptoms don't seem serious, but if they happen often and become chronic. It may be a warning sign that you are suffering from a disease that can have a negative effect on your health. If you have these behaviors! It may make you "bloated" -Improper eating, such as eating too much or eating too quickly -Eat salty food or high in sodium, such as bacon, ham, sausage -Eat foods that are difficult to digest, such as meat and fat. -Eat foods that cause gas, including beans, grains and cabbage. -Eating too much starchy foods such as pasta, spaghetti and noodles. -Drink lots of soda, soft drinks, sparkling wine and beer. -Incomplete chewing behavior How to prevent bloating? Preventing bloating depends on the cause. If it is not caused by a serious disease, it is most often caused by gas or wind in the digestive tract. You can prevent bloating by yourself as follows: 1. Avoid co...