Archive for May, 2008

 
Posted in Stroke on May-16-2008

metabolic syndromeThe metabolic syndrome is featured by a roundup of the condition that occur in one time and rise the risk factors in one person .

The major risk factors of metabolic syndrome for stroke are abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, abnormal cholesterol levels and elevated blood pressure. People with the metabolic syndrome are at increased risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

As prediabetic cluster of symptoms, the metabolic syndrome is a more prevalent risk factor for stroke than is type 2 diabetes mellitus. Having just one of the above four conditions contributes to your risk of serious heart disease. According to a new study, the relative risks (RR) associated with each
condition were roughly identical RR = 2.10, while a combination of two or more ailments increased the risks significantly RR = 3.28.

In the general population the metabolic syndrome is about three times as prevalent than type 2 diabetes. Since, especially in women, metabolic syndrome accounted for more strokes than diabetes alone, this study concluded that this syndrome is a risk factor for stroke in nondiabetics.

Secondly, the study concluded there is a huge potential for to lower stroke risk in the mass population by targeting the each condition of the metabolic syndrome. By consequence, large waist girth, hypertension, elevated blood glucose, low HDL cholesterol levels and high triglycerides are the stroke’s main early detectable symptoms, which are preventable and treatable.




 
Posted in Asthma on May-12-2008

asthma attackAn acute asthma is a chronic disease that has many sufferers around the world. Respiratory impairment occurs due to the fact that the airways are inflamed and narrow. There is bronchial constriction and mucus may also cause further discomfort. The body is unable to ventilate the air sacs in the lungs which may cause distress. The patients suffer from shortness of breath and may also have wheezing. A person is said to suffer from an acute asthma attack when the symptoms flare up necessitating medical intervention most of the time.

The most Asthma Symptoms that appear are :
• rapid breathing
• physical exhaustion
• difficulty in talking
• wheezing (which is quiet)
• coughing
• marked recession
• paradoxical pulse where the pulse is strong during expiration and weak during inhalation
• constriction and pain in the chest
• turning blue due to lack of oxygen
• lack of consciousness
• numbness in limbs
• sweating of the palms
• feet may turn icy
• peak respiratory flow is less than 50% of the mean value

These patients can avoid acute asthma attack by paying attention to the signs and symptoms that indicate that their condition is not improving. Many people have made the mistake of neglecting to get medical aid as the wheezing and the gulping appears to have got better. If this occurs with lips
turning blue and lack of consciousness, the condition is very serious, it needs a very special medical attention in order to avoid.

People suffering from asthma may prevent acute attacks by making sure they take the necessary medication to prevent the situation from aggravating. They can make use of a peak flow meter to monitor their condition. It is required that they get their baseline measurement by inhaling and then exhaling into the meter when they are feeling fit. If their peak flow measurement is 50%-80% lesser than their baseline peak flow measurement, it may indicate they are at risk of an acute asthma attack if they do not take immediate action. If the peak flow reading is lesser than 50% of their normal reading it is time they sought medical intervention as a severe attack can become life threatening in some cases.

It will help if patients carry a card or wear a medical alert bracelet that can be useful if medical intervention is needed. The patients need to have worked out a plan on what has to be done during an attack. The patients may also keep a card with the name of their physician, his number as well as the number of an ambulance, and the relative or friend who has to be contacted. If the inhaled reliever is not working, it is time you sought immediate medical help. Make it a point to inform them that you have an acute asthma attack and are not