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Enlarged spleen: Symptoms, causes and treatment

August 7, 2021January 23, 2016 by admin

Unlike other organs of our body that we tend to be more present, such as in the case of liver or kidney, the spleen is likely to become one of the most “forgotten”.

In fact, we do not usually remember it’s until there is any condition or health disorder that affects it. But although in general it usually does not cause problems, if we take into account what diseases or problems can influence its state.

Moreover, one of the most common and usual is the enlarged spleen, which is medically known by the name of splenomegaly.

The spleen is an organ which is part of our lymphatic system. It is having an approximate size similar to the fist of one hand, and found on the left side, just below the ribs and above the stomach.

Among the main functions of the spleen we can mention its high content of white blood cells that fight against germs.

In fact, as we indicated above, is part of the lymphatic system, as surely you know combat infections, while maintaining the balance of fluids in our body.

In addition, it destroyed those damaged or aged cells; it helps control the amount of blood in our body and keeps both red blood cells and the healthy platelets.

Discomfort and pain in the liver: Symptoms and causes

July 31, 2022January 16, 2016 by admin

The liver is probably one of the most important organs of our body, probably because of the large number of functions carried out every day, allowing us – in general – enjoy good health if we do not suffer any disease or disorder, and if we follow a lifestyle as healthy as possible.

Among those most important basic functions we can mention the storage of fats and cholesterol production, secretion of bile, synthesis of fatty acids and glycogen, production of proteins for blood plasma or processing of alcohol and some drugs for disposal through urine. That is, it is a body responsible for certain essential functions of our metabolism.

Pancreatitis: Symptoms, causes and treatment

December 14, 2015December 2, 2015 by admin

Among the most important organs of our body, but we tend to forget more surprising, the pancreas is probably one of the most outstanding, of which only remember us when any related disease arises (such as is the case of diabetes or conditions more serious as pancreatitis).

Basically it consists of a body that is located in our digestive system. Its head is located in the concavity formed by the second portion of the duodenum, and can grow to between 20 to 30 centimeters, 5 centimeters thick and weighing approximately 70 to 150 grams.

It is more specifically of a large size gland, which is located behind the stomach and closes precisely the first part of the small intestine. Among its main functions we can mention the separation of digestive juices in the small intestine through a tube – a known by the name of pancreatic duct – as well as the release of hormones such as insulin and glucagon in the blood.

Fatty liver: Symptoms, treatment and natural tips

January 24, 2018October 27, 2015 by admin

The fatty liver, commonly known in the health field as hepatic steatosis is a benign liver disease generally characterized by the accumulation of fatty acids and triglycerides in liver cells.

The symptoms of fatty liver generally tend to be pain in the upper right abdomen, malaise, chronic fatigue and feeling of heaviness, especially after meals. Although it is also true that there are patients who have no symptoms, dangerous question to some extent given that the disease may progress silently to more serious stages.

Some years ago the fatty liver was associated with the consumption of alcohol in large quantities, although nowadays are becoming more specialists that relate the increase of people with this disease with high levels of obesity, cholesterol and triglycerides.

Swollen lymph: Why enlarge

January 24, 2018October 3, 2015 by admin

The immune system of our body is a complex system made up of different structures, viscera and organs that work in harmony with a purpose: protect our body from external aggressions of infectious agents (both viruses and bacteria), and in some cases directly involved in various important functions such as acting as a filter circulation or participate in the transport and absorption of nutrients. This is the case of the spleen, formed by cells, especially by-lymphocytes and blood we found in the abdomen to the right of the stomach.

The lymph nodes are also part of our immune system. They consist of small, oval and encapsulated structures that are interspersed throughout the course of the lymphatic vessels, sometimes quite scattered throughout our body and in some areas are grouped in larger numbers (that is what happens to areas such as the neck, armpits and groin). Inside we find fibrous trabeculae through which flows the lymph.

Atrial fibrillation: What it is and how it affects us

May 27, 2023January 30, 2015 by admin

Atrial fibrillation is the arrhythmia, a pathology characterized by the abnormal heart rhythm and irregular, generating rapid heartbeat. The habit of snuff, the blood pressure or body mass index is three major risk factors for developing this disease that affects our heart. Atrial fibrillation needs to be diagnosed and treated.

Atrial fibrillation is a type of cardiac arrhythmia, in particular, one of the most common, and serious consequences for our cardiovascular health including angina pectoris. Among the major risk factors, doctors and specialists have an impact on tobacco consumption, the blood pressure (hypertension problems) and body mass index (ratio between weight and height).

Why do some people suffer from constipation?

February 21, 2015December 28, 2014 by admin

Constipation is a condition that occurs when the intestinal transit switches and runs more slowly than usual, making progress impossible stool and consequently hinder evacuation. When you suffer from constipation, apart from the inability to pass stool is normal to suffer flatulence, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and bloating. Why do some people suffer from constipation? Today we explain the reasons.

Weak regime in fibers
One of the main causes of constipation is related to the daily diet. People who follow a low-fiber cause alterations in intestinal transit. Therefore, it is common suffer this condition.

Therefore, the patient must make certain changes in their eating habits as:

Include foods rich in fibers in a regime based on fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals and dried fruit.
Avoid foods that constipate such as rice, banana, apple, carrot, pastries and fatty foods.
Prefer whole grains instead of those refined or processed.

Cough: How to appear and how to relieve

December 25, 2014April 21, 2014 by admin

Coughing, although it can be annoying, actually a mechanism of defense of our body, namely, to protect and clean the respiratory system. The viruses of cold are usually the main responsible for the cough, but are not the only triggers. Snuff smoke, irritants in the environment, can also make us cough. It should be noted that, under the generic name of cough, different types are included. Thus, the cough may be dry or productive, depending on its duration, acute or chronic.

Coughing is not a disease itself but a symptom and a defense mechanism, like a reflex, is involved in our respiratory system to expel foreign agents, such as cold viruses, one of the most common respiratory diseases during the cold months. Cough, although it may be uncomfortable, therefore plays an important role, at the time that alerts us that we look for the cause that causes it. Not only respiratory infections can make us cough, also the snuff smoke or other irritants in the environment.

HPV Virus: Is it reactive?

January 24, 2018April 14, 2014 by admin

The human papillomavirus have the ability to lie dormant for years. Similarly it can be asymptomatic and remit spontaneously, experts also suggest that can remain hidden and reactivate years later. Hence, the importance of the prevention, with the vaccination as most effective measure.

Infection with human papillomavirus, HPV, main risk factor for cervical cancer may be asymptomatic (no symptoms) and remain dormant for years. Hence the importance of prevention and in case of suffering, diagnose it early. It is estimated, according to medical, approximately 14% of the data of women, aged between 18 to 65 years, suffering human papilloma virus. The largest number of cases occurs in young people between 18 to 26 years.

Pharyngitis: Natural and effective relief

December 25, 2014March 24, 2014 by admin

Pharyngitis is one of the conditions or infectious diseases caused by common action of cold or sudden changes in temperature. An inflammation of the mucosa that surrounding the pharynx caused by bacteria or viruses. Pharyngitis may occur at any age and most common symptoms include headaches, difficulty in eating (swallowing) and loss of appetite, sore throat, malaise, as well as fever and inflammation of the lymph nodes. We can relieve symptoms with some natural solutions.

In the cases of pharyngitis, in addition to consult a doctor to determine if we need to follow some pharmacological treatment, also we can use some natural and effective solutions to mitigate or relieve typical symptoms of pharyngitis, among which are found from the sore throat and head, to the general malaise passing through the muscle pain, dry cough, the inflammation of the lymph or episodes of fever.