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have some surgery stories of their own to share. Pack a few favorites. After you're out of the recovery room, you might want the comfort that some favorite CDs, iTunes, books, magazines, or a journal can bring, so make sure |
Toxic shock syndrome can happen to anyone — men, women, and children. Although it can be serious, it's a very rare illness. If you're concerned about toxic shock syndrome, the smartest thing you can do is to read and learn |
about it, then take some precautions. What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome? If you're a girl who's had her period, you may have heard frightening stories about toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a serious illness originally linked to the use of tampons. |
But TSS isn't strictly related to tampons. The contraceptive sponge and the diaphragm, two types of birth control methods, have been linked to TSS. And, sometimes, the infection has occurred as a result of wounds or surgery, where the skin |
has been broken, allowing bacteria to enter. TSS is a systemic illness, which means that it affects the whole body. It can be caused by one of two different types of bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes — although toxic |
shock that is caused by the Streptococcus bacteria is rarer. These bacteria can produce . In some people whose bodies can't fight these toxins, the immune system reacts. This reaction causes the symptoms associated with TSS. When people think of |
TSS, they often think of tampon use. That's because the earliest cases of the illness, back in the late 1970s, were related to superabsorbent tampons. Research led to better tampons and better habits for using them — such as changing |
tampons more often. The number of TSS cases dropped dramatically. Today about half of all TSS cases are linked to menstruation. Aside from tampon use, TSS has been linked to skin infections that are typically minor and can be associated |
with the chickenpox rash. TSS has also been reported following surgical procedures, giving birth, and prolonged use of nasal packing for nosebleeds — although all of these are rare. What Are the Signs and Symptoms? Symptoms of TSS occur suddenly. |
Because it's an illness that is caused by a toxin, many of the body's organ systems are affected. The signs and symptoms of TSS include: high fever (greater than 102° F [38.8° C]) rapid drop in blood pressure (with lightheadedness |
or fainting) sunburn-like rash that can be anywhere on the body, including the palms of the hands and soles of the feet vomiting or diarrhea severe muscle aches or weakness bright red coloring of the eyes, mouth, throat, and vagina |
headache, confusion, disorientation, or seizures kidney and other organ failure The average time before symptoms appear for TSS is 2 to 3 days after an infection with Staphylococcus or Streptococcus, although this can vary depending on the infection. Your risk |
of getting TSS is already low. But you can reduce it still further by simply following some common-sense precautions: Clean and bandage any skin wounds. Change bandages regularly, rather than keeping them on for several days. Check wounds for signs |
of infection. If a wound gets red, swollen, painful, or tender, or if you develop a fever, call your doctor right away. If you're a girl whose period has started, the best way to avoid TSS is to use pads |
instead of tampons. For girls who prefer to use tampons, select the ones with the lowest absorbency that can handle your menstrual flow and change them frequently. You can also alternate the use of tampons with sanitary napkins. If your |
flow is light, use a pad instead of a tampon. If you've already had an episode of TSS or have been infected with S. aureus, don't use tampons or contraceptive devices that have been associated with TSS (such as diaphragms |
and contraceptive sponges). What Do Doctors Do? TSS is a medical emergency. If you think you or someone you know may have TSS, call a doctor right away. Depending on the symptoms, a doctor may see you in the office |
or refer you to a hospital emergency department for immediate evaluation and testing. If doctors suspect TSS, they will probably start intravenous (IV) fluids and antibiotics as soon as possible. They may take a sample from the suspected site of |
the infection, such as the skin, nose, or vagina, to check it for TSS. They may also take a blood sample. Other blood tests can help monitor how various organs like the kidneys are working and check for other diseases |
that may be causing the symptoms. Medical staff will remove tampons, contraceptive devices, or wound packing; clean any wounds; and, if there is a pocket of infection (called an abscess), a doctor may need to drain pus from the infected |
area. People with TSS typically need to stay in the hospital, often in the intensive care unit (ICU), for several days to closely monitor blood pressure, respiratory status, and to look for signs of other problems, such as organ damage. |
Operating on a baby before birth may seem like science fiction, but prenatal surgery is becoming more and more common in special pediatric programs throughout the United States. Since prenatal surgery was first pioneered in the 1980s, it's become an important way to correct certain birth defects that could be severe (a... |
with them unrepaired. Prenatal surgery (also called fetal surgery or fetal intervention) most often is done to correct serious problems that can't wait to be fixed, like certain heart defects, urinary blockages, bowel obstructions, and airway malformations. Some of the greatest successes have come from correcting spina... |
spine fail to join together, leaving an open area). A recent landmark study reports that kids with spina bifida who received fetal surgery typically are more likely to walk, less likely to have serious neurological problems, and less likely to need a shunt to drain brain fluid. So how does prenatal surgery work? The mo... |
surgery: In this type of procedure, the mother is given anesthesia, then the surgeon makes an incision in the lower abdomen to access the uterus (as would be done during a Cesarean section). The uterus is opened with a special stapling device that prevents bleeding, the fetus is either partially or completely taken out... |
then the baby is returned to the uterus, and the incision is closed. Open fetal surgery is performed for problems like spina bifida and certain other serious conditions. The mother will be in the hospital for 3-7 days and will need a C-section to give birth to the baby (and any future children). Fetoscopic surgery: Thi... |
procedure, often called Fetendo fetal surgery, is more common than open fetal surgery. Small incisions are made and the fetus is not removed from the uterus. The surgeon uses a very small telescope (called an endoscope) designed just for this kind of surgery and other special instruments to enter the uterus and correct... |
problems with the placenta, such as twin-twin transfusion syndrome in which one identical twin grows at the expense of the other because of abnormal blood vessel connections in the placenta they share. Fetal image-guided surgery: Some fetal surgery is done without an incision to the uterus or use of an endoscope. Docto... |
"fetal manipulations," such as placing a catheter in the bladder, abdomen, or chest. The least-invasive form of fetal surgery, it's not used for serious conditions that require open surgery. The benefits of prenatal surgery don't come without risks, though. Chief among them are premature births and problems with the in... |
How does a doctor test to see if you have STDs? - Perry* There are different tests for different STDs. The kind of test someone gets depends on the type of STD, symptoms (like sores, discharge, or pain), and the |
person's medical and sexual history. STD testing starts with a physical exam. A doctor or will ask questions about health, including sex, then examine the person's genitals. For girls, this may include a pelvic exam. Based on what's learned from |
the interview and exam, the doctor or NP may take one or more of these samples: a blood sample (from either a blood draw or a finger prick) a urine sample a swab of the inside of the mouth a |
swab from the genitals, such as the urethra in guys or the cervix in girls a swab of any discharge or sores Sometimes, the sample can be tested right there in the health provider's office. Other times, the sample is |
sent to a lab and the results come later. It depends on the office and the type of infection doctors are testing for. STDs can be sneaky. Often there are no signs that a person has one. That's not necessarily |
a good thing. These "hidden" STDs can still put people at risk for health problems. Anyone who is having sex (or has had sex in the past) needs to get tested. |
If your child is diagnosed with cancer, it may feel as though you went to bed one night and woke up in an alternate universe. Suddenly there are all these |
new words — oncology, chemotherapy, radiation — not to mention a slew of new fears and emotions. Now the doctor is saying your child's immune system isn't strong enough for |
him or her to go to school or even visit family. If that's the case, chances are it's because your child has developed a condition called neutropenia. Neutropenia is when |
the body has abnormally low levels of certain white blood cells (called neutrophils), the body's main defense against infection. Other problems with the immune system caused by the cancer and |
its treatment vary among patients, but they also can be important reasons to avoid crowds of people that may expose your child to viruses. A Weakened Immune System When a |
germ enters the body, a healthy immune system springs into action, sending an army of neutrophils to the area to attack. The next time those same germs enter the body, |
the immune system will "remember" them and try to head them off before they can cause any serious trouble. Someone with cancer, though, commonly has fewer neutrophils patrolling the body. |
In some cases, that's because the cancer itself damages the bone marrow, the spongy material inside the bones where all new blood cells — including neutrophils — are made. (This |
is especially common with cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.) Other times it may be the cancer treatments themselves that are doing the damage. Both chemotherapy (powerful cancer-fighting drugs) and radiation |
(high-energy X-rays) work by killing the fastest-growing cells in the body — both bad and good. That means that along with cancer cells, healthy blood cells, like neutrophils, often get |
destroyed too. With fewer neutrophils, a person is more prone to infection. Even things the body would normally be able to fight off without much trouble, like skin infections or |
ear infections, become much more serious and long-lasting when a person is in a neutropenic state. That's why it's important to call the doctor right away if your child has |
a fever, shaking or chills, or any mouth or skin sores, which may be signs of infection. Fortunately, doctors can use a blood test called an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) |
to judge how cautious your child needs to be about avoiding germs. When the neutrophil count falls below 1,000 cells per microliter of blood, the risk of infection increases somewhat; |
when it falls below 500 cells per microliter the risk increases quite a bit more. If it stays below 100 for many days, the risk of serious infection becomes very |
high. Sometimes medications called growth factors can be given to encourage the body to produce more neutrophils. But often it's safest for your child to remain home for a length |
of time determined by the doctor. Places like schools, locker rooms, malls, and even churches — where people are close together and germs spread easily — are just too risky. |
To your child's weakened immune system, it would feel like standing at the edge of a forest fire with only a water gun for defense. Being stuck at home can |
be tough on anyone. When things feel out of control, most people — and especially kids — count on the routines of daily life to help maintain some sense of |
normalcy. It's only natural that losing that, even temporarily, can leave your child feeling angry, frustrated, left out, depressed, punished, and even jealous of siblings and friends. So what can |
you do to help your child make the best of the time at home? Plenty — though it may depend on how your child feels. Some days the cancer treatments |
will wipe your child out, and all he or she will want to do is sleep. Other days your child will have more energy. Follow your child's lead, and when |
he or she seems up for it, here are some ideas for beating the boredom: Help Your Child Stay Connected Even if you lowered the boom on screen time before |
your child got sick, now's a good time to consider easing up. Allowing access to the Internet, texting, IM, photo sharing, Skype, and online games with friends is more than |
just a perk; it's a valuable way for your child to stay within his or her social network. Ask the doctor or nurse if a friend can come over. In |
some cases, if the doctor says it's OK, your child may be able to have a friend over for a brief visit or a movie night. If so, a little |
prep work on both sides can make the evening go smoothly. First, make sure the friend knows that your child's cancer, and related neutropenia, isn't contagious — otherwise he or |
she may be reluctant to come. More important for your child's safety, reschedule get-togethers if there's any question about whether the visitor is sick, even if it's just a cold. |
And finally, always have everyone who comes in contact with your child wash their hands. Even though it may hurt to talk about this, let your child know that some |
friends may deal with his or her illness better than others. Remind your child to try not to take it personally if some friends don't know what to say, or |
if they talk about things that your child missed out on. The good news is that there will usually be a few true friends who will know how to treat |
your child like the same person he or she has always been. What are some things your child never gets a chance to do? Maybe your daughter is an athlete |
who's always wondered if she has an artistic side; or your son is a computer whiz who's always enjoyed creative writing. Now's the time for to explore those other sides |
of your child's personality. Painting, drawing, building models, designing clothes or jewelry, learning an instrument, or making a scrapbook or collage of favorite photos are all great ways to get |
those creative juices flowing. Writing poetry or keeping a journal or blog can also help your child deal with difficult emotions. Even better, reading them back later on will be |
a reminder of how far your child has come. OK a Room Makeover With a little help from you, your child's bedroom can become the coolest and comfiest space ever. |
Maybe you can turn a corner into a lounge, or the bed into a funky sofa, with fluffy pillows and a bolster. Choose colors that make your child feel good |
and be sure to keep favorite music, books, and photos nearby to really make it special. Even when public places are off limits, fresh air usually isn't. So encourage your |
child to sit on the porch or in the yard and read, talk on the phone, or listen to music. Help Your Child Feel Empowered One of the best ways |
for anyone to feel stronger is to do something good — maybe your child can coordinate a fundraiser for a favorite charity, whether it has to do with cancer or |
another special cause, like animals or the environment. Maybe he or she could start a website about dealing with cancer that can help other kids in the same position. Or |
maybe your child can make a list of things to look forward to when this experience is over. Getting your child to think beyond the here and now can make |
the time go faster and help everyone stay positive. Feelings and worries can become overwhelming when they're held in, so find a way to help your child let them out. |
A good place to start is with your hospital's social worker, who can put your family in touch with others who've been where you are now. Or check out some |
of the many cancer support websites, most with chat areas or message boards, that make it easy to share what your family is going through with others who understand. Try |
to Keep Up With Schoolwork And last but not least, encourage your child to stay on top of schoolwork as much as possible. Keep in touch with teachers to find |
ways to stay involved in classroom life and modify assignments, when necessary. Staying home may be hard on kids at first, especially if a child was always on the go. |
The good news for many kids with cancer is that having to stay home is only a temporary setback. Once the immune system recovers, your child should be able to |
get back in the swing of things. In the meantime, keep your child's spirits up, look toward the future, and have confidence that, even though things seem difficult now, your |
M. Williams Claude-Henri de Rouvroy, Comte de Saint-Simon, was a French social theorist who is considered the founding father of social science and socialism. His writings contained original ideas on |
the application of scientific methods to the study of humans and society, championed a new “scientific-industrial” age, and influenced social theory and modern thought. His call for a “science of |
society,” situating it on a par with the natural sciences, influenced his disciple, Auguste Comte (1798–1857), as well as later sociologists. In his major work, Nouveau Christianisme (1825), Saint-Simon advocated |
Heart –"veg. " way I am referring to study in ) The Journal of Clinical Pathology (USA–July 2001) wherein it has been published that veggies have helthy hearts.Many health – experts (including Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Josef Goldstein, heart |
specialists of U.S.A. & winners of Noble Prize of many million dollars for Medicine) now recommend a diet, free of eggs and meat, for better health and disease-free life. The basis of their finding is: a) All flesharian foods i.e. |
eggs, fowl, fish, meat etc. contain no dietary fiber at all and so they cause a numberless bowel diseases such as chronic constipation, piles, gall-bladder-stones, colon cancer, indigestion, ulcer, colitis, kidney -failure, diverticulosis etc. All these illnesses can be prevented |
easily by taking only vegetarian foods which are full of dietary fibers. (b) The yolk of the egg contains 250 to 300 mgs cholesterol, a waxy fat, which deposits itself in the liver and hardens the arteries. The coronary arteries |
supplying blood to the heart are thus affected, causing fatal heart-attacks,strokes,gallstones,claudication,etc. c) The egg-white contains "Avidin" poison causing leprosy, eczema, paralysis, skin inflammation, skin-cancer, allergy etc. Prof. Egnerberg of Germany has found that eggs produce 51.83% of phlegm (cough) and |
disturb the balance of nutritive elements within the body. He further discovered that besides Salmonella, the incidence of Listeria is also on the increase which causes flue resulting in Meningitis etc. It can lead to the possibility of abortion in |
expectant mothers and diseases to the foetus. A brain disease called Creutzfeldt Jacob’s disease is similar to a disease in sheep called "scrapie". It has been known to pass into human beings from animals through the eating of eggs. d) |
All types of meats / eggs contain saturated fatty acids which are dangerous to health, particularly for blood vessels. Eggs also lack in vitamin B complex, vitamin C, calcium and carbohydrate and produce hyperacidity. Initially, eggs were considered to be |
easily digestible on animal -experiments but these days recent experiments on human beings have proved that they are not easily digestible. On the one hand, eggs are hard to digest, while on the other hand, infants and young children have |
very tender digestive system. So eggs must not be given to toddlers & youngsters even by mistake! Dr. E.B. Emary of America and Dr. Inha of England have clearly admitted that eggs are poison for human beings. The underdeveloped / |
developing countries ‘s scene is even worse. Experiments indicate that if eggs are left at more than 80c for more than 12 hours, the process of decay starts within their shells. Under the circumstances, where the temperature is always high, |
and it takes about 24 hours for the eggs to reach from poultry -farms to the sales counters, the process of contamination does already start as it is not possible to keep the eggs from their procurement to selling in |
refrigerators. During the process of decay, the watery component of the egg first begins to evaporate through the shell, then it is invaded by disease germs which penetrate the outer membranes of the egg and make it completely putrid. These |
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