HEALTHFIRSTAF: PAIN TO BE WORRIED ABOUT

HEALTHFIRSTAF: PAIN TO BE WORRIED ABOUT:   Pain is an unpleasant feeling or discomfort. It signals actual or potential injury to the body. Pain may be acute, of sudden onset or chr...

HEALTHFIRSTAF: PAIN TO BE WORRIED ABOUT

HEALTHFIRSTAF: PAIN TO BE WORRIED ABOUT:   Pain is an unpleasant feeling or discomfort. It signals actual or potential injury to the body. Pain may be acute, of sudden onset or chr...

PAIN TO BE WORRIED ABOUT

  Pain is an unpleasant feeling or discomfort. It signals actual or potential injury to the body. Pain may be acute, of sudden onset or chronic, after an injury heals. However, there are certain pain to be concerned about, because they may indicate an underlying medical problem that needs further treatment or investigation. The pain to be concerned about are pain of sudden onset that is not relieved by pain killers. Severe and unbearable pain that gradually gets worse even when the doctors have not been able to diagnose a person with any form of illness. Pain that causes lack of sleep or that wakes a person from sleep.  Pain that causes deformity to a part of the body. Pain that affects daily activities and affects a persons level of consciousness. If you or your family members are experiencing any of the pain mentioned above, seek medical help persistently. Medical investigations may not show anything initially, be sure to follow up with your family doctor or your consultant until a diagnosis is established. 
 

It is not normal to feel pain, there is always an underlying cause.

HEALTHFIRSTAF: SIGNS AND EFFECTS OF ANAEMIA

HEALTHFIRSTAF: SIGNS AND EFFECTS OF ANAEMIA:    Anaemia is occurs when a person has less than normal red blood cell in the blood or when the red blood cells in the blood lacks enough h...

SIGNS AND EFFECTS OF ANAEMIA

   Anaemia is occurs when a person has less than normal red blood cell in the blood or when the red blood cells in the blood lacks enough haemoglobin. It affects more women than men and people with chronic diseases.
   Anaemia can be caused by heavy blood loss, trauma, diseases and the body's inability to make red blood cells. It can also be caused by iron and vitamin B12 deficiency. It can be mild, in which case a person does not feel any symptom. It can be moderate or severe.
    Some common signs of anaemia includes;
Tiredness and loss of energy
Chest pain
Rapid/Fast heart rate especially with exertion or after exercises
Difficulty breathing
Headaches
Difficulty concentrating
Dizziness
Pale skin
Leg cramps 
Trouble sleeping at night
In severe cases seizures
Abdominal pain
Jaundice
Brown or red urine
Cold hands and feet
Low body temperature
Irritable feeling
 If anaemia is left untreated it can lead to organ and tissue damage. It can also lead to heart disease. If you or your family members are experiencing symptoms of anaemia, visit your doctor and get checked. Anaemia can be treated by treating underlying cause, making dietary changed and the use of supplements.

 

HEALTHFIRSTAF: POOR DENTAL CARE AND GUM DISEASE IS A SERIOUS HEA...

HEALTHFIRSTAF: POOR DENTAL CARE AND GUM DISEASE IS A SERIOUS HEA...:     Plaque constantly forms on the teeth from food and drinks, especially from starchy and sugary diet. Plaque contains bacteria, which wit...

POOR DENTAL CARE AND GUM DISEASE ARE SERIOUS HEALTH RISK

    Plaque constantly forms on the teeth from food and drinks, especially from starchy and sugary diet. Plaque contains bacteria, which with poor dental hygiene mixes up with the sugar and starch from foods and drinks to form acids. The acid formed irritates the gums and causes them to become red, swollen and tender. It also causes the gum to bleed easily. If these plaques are not properly removed everyday, they harden to form tartar or calculus around the neck of the teeth. The tissues that attached the gums to the teeth becomes destroyed by the irritants from the plaque. The gums begin to pull away from the teeth and create small pockets which eventually gets filled with plaques. It results in tooth loss and chronic infection that can enter the blood stream.
    When the infection from plaque gets to the blood stream , it can lead to further infection and inflammation of the heart's lining, valves and arteries. Severe gum disease can also lead to an increase in blood sugar levels, increasing the risk of diabetes. Infected gums can cause respiratory diseases like bronchitis, pneumonia and emphysema in especially the elderly. The infection can spread to other parts of the body and cause serious health problems.
    If you suspect that you or any of your family members have gum disease or are experiencing symptoms of gum disease see you doctor and dentist as soon as you can.
          

Gum disease is a serious health problem that can be easily prevented and treated.

HEALTHFIRSTAF: CHEST PAIN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY

HEALTHFIRSTAF: CHEST PAIN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY:    Chest pain is any pain from the neck to the upper part of the abdomen. Chest pain can be caused by problems in the heart, lungs, esophagu...

HEALTHFIRSTAF: CHEST PAIN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY

HEALTHFIRSTAF: CHEST PAIN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY:    Chest pain is any pain from the neck to the upper part of the abdomen. Chest pain can be caused by problems in the heart, lungs, esophagu...

CHEST PAIN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY

   Chest pain is any pain from the neck to the upper part of the abdomen. Chest pain can be caused by problems in the heart, lungs, esophagus, muscles, ribs and nerves. It is very important to seek medical help as soon as possible when experiencing any form of chest. Chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack or a symptom of sudden illness that may lead to a heart attack. The importance of seeking medical help as soon as possible, is to have the doctor rule out life threatening conditions like a heart attack or any condition that could lead to heart attack.
   Chest pains can present as sharp, dull, aching, burning, stabbing or crushing pain. Irrespective of how chest pain presents, some certain types of chest pain should be taken seriously.
 Chest pains with trouble breathing, nausea, vomiting, severe weakness, diaphoresis, increased anxiety, change in mental status, 

and restlessness should be taken seriously. If a person is experiencing any of the above mentioned symptom with chest pain, he/she should go to the nearest emergency department immediately or call 911 in countries where available.