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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy or ESWL is a kidney stone treatment applied to remove a large kidney stone blocking the ureter. There is actually no surgery involved but instead the kidney stones will be broken down into the smallest particles as possible with the use of shock waves.
Treatment for kidney stones is important for sufferer. Those who have never passed a kidney stone may not realize the seriousness of the symptoms. There is not a lot a person can execute with unbearable pain other than seek emergency care. If this is the initial incident and no prior diagnosis has been established, it is significant to be observed by a physician.
You will learn about everything from start to finish. I have written this book in an easy to follow format, with no medication language in order to ease your understanding. I will show you how important your kidneys are. They are the filters for your body. Everything you eat must pass through them, so if you have bad eating habits they are working over time to keep your body clean and healthy. You will learn the various reasons people get stones and how to prevent them.
Kidney Stones are most often formed because of a lack of hydration (water) which results in lower levels of urine. Due to the lack of water in the body (less cleanse flushing), calcium deposits will form thus creating kidney stones. But what will dissolve these calcium deposits? Is surgery necessary? Absolutely NOT!
Kidney stones treatment will depend on the stones size and the patient’s condition. Relief from pain and ridding the body of the stones is the goal of the treatment. In some instances hospitalization (though rare) may be required for the treatment of kidney stones. If surgery is required it can be non-invasive or invasive based on positioning and size of the stones in the body. However, surgery will not take care of the causes or keep them from reoccurring.
Kidney gravel, also known as renal calculi, astound like structures produced in the kidney. The shingle was made out of certain substances that are found in the urine and can deter the stream of urine and root bladder inflammation. The kidney smoothed can surface in the kidney and the ureters and begin throbbing during urination. It is probable to shrink the kidney sand by drinking masses of water.
Kidney stones treatment will depend on the stones size and the patient’s condition. Relief from pain and ridding the body of the stones is the goal of the treatment. Kidney stones treatment depends on the size , type, and underlying cause . Usually, stones that are smaller than 4mm pass freely, while those larger than 5mm seldom pass naturally.
If you drink at least 10 glasses of water a day, then a daily soft drink could possibly prevent future kidney stones by dissolving the stones. A recent study proved this theory and a natural cure working in 2 hours will pass kidney stones in less than one day.
One health hazard that is increasingly becoming very common is the problem of an enlarged prostate in men. This problem is mostly found in men over the age of 50. An enlarged prostate leads to problems such as pain during urination and erectile dysfunction. In this article let us discuss some alternative methods through which an enlarged prostate can be treated.
Herbs
There are certain herbs mentioned in ayurveda which is the oldest system of medicine known to mankind which can help shrink the prostate back to its original shape. One very popular herb used by men worldwide for treating an enlarged prostate problem is saw palmetto it has been found to be very effective in treating this problem. Other herbs like orchid tree extract and tribulus are also very effective in relieving the pain and burning sensation one feels while urinating. These herbs are easily available in medical stores in pill or capsules form. Prostofine and ayurstate are two such ayurvedic products which have a very high success rate in treating prostatitis or an enlarged prostate.
Lifestyle Changes
Taking herbal medicines alone will not cure your prostate problems, there are certain things you should adapt too in order to get cured. Like if you are in the habit of taking alcohol or are addicted to smoking you should leave both the habits as both these substances have an adverse effect on the prostate and they also interfere with the functioning of the herbs that you are taking. Also you should exercise regularly to keep your body fit even 10 minutes of workout everyday is sufficient to keep yourself fit.
So a combination of a healthy lifestyle and natural medicine will not only help you shrink your enlarged prostate but also help in improving your overall health condition. Once you start feeling healthy stick with the new lifestyle so that you remain fit forever.
The most common cause of heel pain and heel spurs is a condition called Plantar Fasciitis (sometimes misspelled Planter Fascitis). This is Latin for inflammation of the Plantar Fascia. The Plantar Fascia is the broad band of fibrous tissue that runs under the foot and that forms your arch. Because of a number of different factors the plantar fascia are being overly stretched and this continuous pulling results in inflammation and pain at the heel, at the point where the ligaments insert into the heel bone.
Over-pronation of the feet (fallen arches + rolling inward of the feet and ankles), tight calf muscles, as well as ageing and being overweight are the main causes for the plantar fascia being overly stretched. There are many ways to treat Plantar Fasciitis, including cortisone injections and surgery. However, in most cases heel pain relief can be achieved through self-help by following a number of easy, simple steps, most of which are aimed at reducing the pulling of the plantar fascia.
1. Rest or reduce activity
When you have heel pain avoid any activity that can further aggravate the problem. This includes walking for long distances, walking up or down stairs, running, sports etc. If you want to keep fit swimming is the safest activity, until your heel pain has been treated properly. Or you can ride a bike or a stationary exercise bike. Basically, try to be as little on your feet as possible, allowing the plantar fascia to heal itself.
2. Cold & Hot therapy
Use an ice pack and apply it onto the sore heel for 5-10 mins at a time, 3 to 4 times per day. The ice will reduce the inflammation in the heel area. To help reduce any chronic inflammation, you can try alternating between ice and heat. Place an ice pack on the heel for 5 minutes and then switch to a hot pack (or hot water foot bath) for another 5 minutes. Do this for about 20-30 minutes per day and you’ll notice some considerable heel pain relief.
3. Roll a ball under the foot
Many people with Plantar Fasciitis experience a sharp heel pain in the morning, when taking the first steps after getting out of bed. This pain comes from the tightening of the plantar fascia that occurs during sleep. Stretching and massaging the plantar fascia before standing up will help reduce heel pain for the rest of your day! Massaging the plantar fascia can be done simply by rolling a tennisball (or rolling pin) under the foot, all the way from the heel to the toes. You may do this sitting down, applying a fair amount of pressure onto the arch, or even standing up as long this causes not too much discomfort. Keep rolling the ball or pin under the foot for about 5 minutes.
4. Stretch your feet with a towel
Stretching the plantar fascia is your next Plantar Fasciitis exercise, using a bath towel. Put a rolled up towel under the ball of one foot, holding both ends of the towel with your left and right hand. Next, slowly pull the towel towards you, while keeping your knee straight (the other knee may be bent). Hold this position for 15 to 20 seconds. Repeat 4 times and change to the other foot, if necessary. If you don’t have a towel handy, simply put your foot on your knee and grab your toes and pull them towards your shin, hold for about 10 seconds.
5. Stretch your calf muscles
Stand facing a wall with your hands on the wall at about eye level. Put one leg about a step behind your other leg, keeping your back heel flat on the floor. Make sure this leg stays straight at all times. Now bend the knee of the front leg slowly, lowering your body until you feel a stretch in the calf of the back leg. Hold the stretch for 15 to 20 seconds. Repeat 4 times. Do the same for the other leg.
Please make sure you don’t walk barefoot at home in the morning, as this will undo all the hard work! Wear shoes or supportive sandals as soon as you have done the Plantar Fasciitis exercises.
You can repeat any of these heel pain exercises during the day, if you wish. For example the tennis/golf ball rolling can be done as you watch TV or read the paper. There’s one more exercise you may want to do which is called the Achilles Tendon stretch. Stand on a step with both feet on the same step and slowly let your heels down over the edge of the step as you relax your calf muscles. Hold this stretch for about 15 to 20 seconds, then tighten your calf muscle a little to bring your heel back up to the level of the step. Repeat 4 times.
Please note that stretching exercises should create a pulling feeling, they should never cause pain!
6. Take an anti-inflammatory drug, like Ibuprofen
To ease your Plantar Fasciitis you can take an anti-inflammatory that contains Ibuprofen, like Nurofen or Advil. This is a short term fix that will help decrease the inflammation of the plantar fascia. You still need to do take all the other measures such as stretching, ice, orthotics etc to achieve long term pain relief from your heel problem. For many people Ibuprofen is pretty heavy on the stomach and therefore these drugs should be taken in moderation.
7. Lose some weight
As we get older we tend to put in a bit of extra weight. The combination of weight gain and ageing means we put a lot of extra tension on our muscles and ligaments in the feet, legs and back. Most people tend to over-pronate because of weight gain. Over-pronation (fallen arches) is the main cause of Plantar Fasciitis and heel pain. Therefore by losing weight you will decrease the tension on the plantar fascia.
8. Wear the right footwear
Supportive footwear is paramount, especially as we get older. Floppy footwear causes ankle instability during walking and contributes to the problem of over-pronation, leading to heel pain and other foot problems. A good supportive shoe should only bend at the sole in the forefoot area and should be firm elsewhere, especially the back section of the shoe (heel counter) should be firm. Many footwear companies advertise shock-absorption and cushioning as the major benefits of their (sports) shoes. Stability is far more important than cushioning!
9. Use a night splint
A night splint holds the foot at 90 degrees during your sleep. The aim of the splints is to keep your foot and calf muscles stretched during the night. Normally during rest the plantar fascia and calves tend to tighten and shorten. So when you wake up in the morning and take your first steps, the fascia are being pulled all of a sudden, causing the sharp pain in the heel.
The problem with night splints is that they can be quite uncomfortable. This is why they are so-called sock night splints on the market which are more bearable than rigid night splints.
10. Wear orthotics in your shoes
Research has shown that by far the most effective way to treat Plantar Fasciitis is wearing a corrective device inside the shoe. Orthotics are designed to correct the problem of over-pronation, the major cause of plantar fasciitis and heel pain. Orthotics support the arches and control abnormal motion of the feet, thereby greatly reducing the tension in the plantar fascia band. Especially when combined with daily exercises, orthotics will provide relief to the majority of Plantar Fasciitis sufferers. Orthotics can be obtained from a foot specialist (podiatrist). These are called custom orthotics and they usually quite hard. Nowadays there are softer orthotics on the market, which are made of EVA and which mould themselves to the wearer’s foot shape because of body heat and body weight. These softer orthotics are pre-made and available without a prescription from pharmacies and specialty websites.
I think I’m a rescue freak. I can’t bear to see an animal in need. I don’t care what animal it is, I’ll help them all. However, cats seem to have their own way of finding me. Once two stray cats turned up on my doorstep, the day after I had moved in.
I think they have good bush telegraph.
Or maybe I was a cat in a past life…
Catching abandoned animals can be tricky, though.
Some years ago, I adopted a very frightened young cat. Before she had properly settled in, she managed to escape from the house and luckily, ran up a nearby tree.
I HAD to retrieve her as otherwise she would run feral, not knowing where home was.
I knew I was in for a hard time. Happily the tree wasn’t very high and a short step ladder was sufficient to get myself to her level. Then the fun started. She kept backing herself further and further down a narrow branch, until she could go no further. By now, she was really frightened.
I made a grab for her.
She fought and bit and scratched, but I managed to hang on. Somehow we made it back to the house and she bolted to hide under a bed. Well, she was safe, if traumatised. I’ll deal with her later. How about me?
My arms and hands were covered in deep scratches and bite marks which were beginning to become sore and swell up.
I found my bottle of homoeopathic Ledum and started dosing myself. Within a couple of doses a few minutes apart, I could feel the pain ebbing away.
A few more doses and there was really only the marks left, the swelling having gone down. A few days later and they were gone too.
How I wished I had known of this remedy some years earlier when I was in a similar situation. Then, my hands and arms were swollen and very sore for over two weeks.
The most obvious problem in such a situation, apart from the pain and swelling, is the risk of infection. Because the remedy had worked quickly on the immediate symptoms (the pain and swelling), I knew it would prevent any infection, and it did.
Ledum is a great acute remedy for any puncture wound. This can be from a cat bite (or any other animal), a splinter, a shard of glass, a vaccination, a rusty nail, a poisonous spider or snake bite. They’re all puncture wounds. I routinely give parents and pet owners Ledum to take before and after they have their child or pet vaccinated. This helps with any swelling and limits the harm.
If Ledum is given quickly after a bite, it will prevent an abscess. Abscesses are common in cats who fight other cats, or in cats who hunt.
A quirky keynote of Ledum is that they are cold, but feel better for cold applications. Heat aggravates the situation. So if the area of the bite feels relief from cold applications (we’re not talking about the numbing effect of ice here), Ledum is the first remedy to use.
If the remedy doesn’t help the acute symptoms (pain and swelling), then infection could set in. If relief is obtained from the remedy, it will also stop infection, even tetanus. So it’s important to keep an eye on this.
The homeopathic remedy Ledum is available from homeopaths, homeopathic pharmacies, health shops and now even some chemists. It is in any homoeopathic first aid kit.
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If you are suffering from migraine then you have come to the right place. Here today we are discussing different things which can help you deal with migraine problems. Usually this is only a guide and you should always consult your doctor before trying any of this tips or medicines. There are many medicines available in the market today and very few are useful. There are many cases coming up among people who are complaining about migraine problems these days. However, in this article we will try to guide you how you can ease that severe pain in your head.
First thing you should consider for treating migraine is using medicines. However, there are many medicines available for curing migraine problem but the migraine problem differs from person to person. Some doctors prescribe Beta Blockers to cure migraines for making adequate dilation of blood vessels. Some time doctors prescribe antidepressants for migraines. Some other drugs are triptans which usually comes as nasal spray. This type of drug works well and works to terminate transmission of migraine pain. But we advise you not to try any of these medicines prescribed in this article rather you should consult your doctor for getting the prescription which is right for you.
The treatment for migraine can also be done with surgery. Nerve stimulator will be used to cure migraine pain and it has been successfully tried upon many. A tiny battery generator were used before that used for terminating the pain signal. However, chronic migraine will cause many physical disabilities and they also cause psychological fear. You can also use many relaxation techniques available. There are many guides available which you use to ease pain caused by migraine. One of them is stress management techniques. In the stress management techniques you will be provided with some tips on how to manage your work and other things. This way you will reduced your stress level and because of this the changes of getting the migraine pain will be reduced. You can also practice yoga daily for half an hours or one hour. Yoga greatly reduces the pain as it will positively manipulate body responses like the pain caused by migraine.
Some people also face severe head aches and the major reason for this is stress. But when you practice Yoga you can get relaxed easily. There are many other ways or you can say techniques which might help you reduce pain caused by migraine. You can find out more information on the internet as well as you can get information from experts available in the area. The first most important step if you are suffering from migraine is to consult doctor. Because seeking professional help is very important.
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