Tonsillitis Tonsillitis is an infection or inflammation of the tonsils. The main reason for your tonsils is to help stop bacteria and infection from entering any further into the body. In tonsillitis‚ the tonsils are enlarged‚ red‚ and often coat almost or all the way by a substance that is yellow‚ gray‚ or white. Tonsillitis usually occurs as part of pharyngitis (throat infection). Tonsillitis usually begins with sudden sore throat and painful swallowing. Sometimes‚ tonsillitis reoccurs‚ and
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using a micro catheter. This is a mechanical technique of getting rid of the tubal blockage .Surgery is not usually recommended and seldom used as it bruises the tube walls causing irritation which brings about tubal re-blockage by scar tissue and inflammation instead. Herbs and foods Herbs and foods work to unblock fallopian tubes by making the scar tissue gentle enough to be released. These foods and herbs are also coupled with important properties which enhance the ability of the body to get rid
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Luhang-dalaga General info: The name derives from the Greek words pedilon‚ meaning "slipper‚" and anthos‚ meaning "flower." Botany Half-Woody plant growing to a height of 1.5 meters or less‚ with fleshy branches which produce milky juice. The leaves are fleshy‚ smooth‚ alternate‚ deciduous‚ ovate or oblong‚ 3.5 to 7.5 cm long‚ pointed at both ends. Flowers are reddish. Capsules are 9 mm broad. Parts utilized Leaves Properties Considered emetic‚ anti-inflammatory‚ antibacterial
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Encephalitis Specific Purpose Statement: At the end of my speech‚ my audience will be familiar with the disease Encephalitis; an inflammation of the brain usually caused by a viral infection. Thesis statement: I will tell you about Encephalitis‚ by defining it‚ exploring its causes‚ discussing symptoms and diagnoses‚ and a few possible treatments. Introduction: I. Imagine for a second that you are 5 years old. A. Your friends call you up to go out and play on Sunday but you can’t because
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very important part of the body’s defense system is inflammation; this is when there is a crucial protective response by the body’s system of self-defense (Definition of Inflammatory Response‚ 1996-2014). Acute inflammation lasts only a few days‚ it is short-lived whereas chronic inflammation lasts longer; like weeks‚ months‚ and maybe even years. When the inflammatory process is involved in healing and repair it may cause tissue damage. Inflammation can play a role in many disorders; for example Alzheimer’s
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are several complications that accompany the common side effects listed previously. These accompanying complications include; ulcers‚ fistulas‚ malnutrition‚ bowel obstruction‚ and certain cancers. Many of these complications can arise due to the inflammation‚ symptoms and side effects‚ or a combination of all three (Lashner‚ B. A.
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A bursa is a fluid-filled anatomy that is existent within the tendon‚ the skin and the bone. The primary role of the bursa is to decrease abrasion in the midst of a contiguous stimulating network (Chatra‚ 2012). Typecasting of bursae that encompasses the knees can be categorized as those that are present in the area around the patella. Irritation on this fluid-filled anatomy is termed as bursitis (Chatra‚ 2012). Injury‚ infection‚ belabored‚ and hemorrhage are a part of the mainsprings for irritation
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Causes Staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria are the most common causes of cellulitis. The skin normally has many types of bacteria living on it. When there is a break in the skin‚ however‚ bacteria can enter the body and cause infection and inflammation. The skin tissues in the infected area become red‚ hot‚ irritated‚ and painful. Risk factors for cellulitis include: • Cracks or peeling skin between the toes • History of peripheral vascular disease • Injury or trauma with a break
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a newly forming matrix of fibrin that together become the cruor of the thrombus‚ thus forming a provisional wound matrix. Together with the dehydration of surface bodily fluids‚ the thrombus and the scab decrease microvascular permeability. 2. Inflammation Once the outflow of blood has been controlled‚ the vessels dilate to allow an influx of migrating cells. This increase in cell number results in tissue edema‚ which is the physical characteristic of the inflammatory phase. There are two main
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been around for many years and has affected millions of people around the world. I believe to fully understand this disease you should first understand the history of it and where it came from. So first off what is arthritis? (3)Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints with various reasoning such as injury to joint autoimmune disorders to normal wear and tear. There are many types of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis‚ Osteoarthritis and Gouty. These are not the only forms of arthritis
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