Archive for October, 2009

Ringworm : A fungal form that leads to the appearance of reddish, scratchy, protruding circular patches noted on the skin. In spite its name; it is not a worm in any way. Fungi thrive in damp, balmy spots and mostly found in skin creases. (An amusing verity – Jock Itch is a form of ringworm). Icky Quotient: Quite distressing and yucky. It resonates poorer than it actually is – and while it is infectious, the only respite is that there are no noticeable creatures to combat. Proliferating Mechanism: These critters are perennially lurking in locker rooms, clammy clothing, wrestling or gymnastic foot mats, swim suits or bath caps and even present in specs or goggles. The ringworms could swiftly spread all over the body when one scratches. Detection: A ring-shaped, reddish rash that is associated  [...]

Lice : These parasitic creatures snugly seek shelter on the scalp and hair, fasten their eggs on to the hair roots, and gleefully live their entire life cycle comprising of nit, nymph and adulthood on the individual’s head for time spans of 1-3 weeks. Icky Quotient: Hits the roof. Lice are discernible, vampire-like, blood-thirsty insects that inhabit in congregations on your child’s head. Merely visualizing about them is enough to make one crazily itch one’s head. Pop in the intrinsic disgrace linked with lice infection, and one is assured a major annoyance. Proliferating Mechanism: These pests frequently flit locations from head, cushions, combs and if it has inhabited someone’s lice-inundated head, then it is a probable vector. Lice are known to survive for quite a few days  [...]

Could one be suspecting a pregnancy? Prior to darting off to the medical store to grab a test, it is vital that one comprehends their working mechanism, the manner in which it is done and the startling facts regarding the idyllic time to get it done. The Working Mechanism : Home Pregnancy Tests function by identifying the presence of the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)- the sure-shot pregnancy indicator which the placenta produces. With all tests fundamentally operating in analogous manner, one doesn’t need to shell out any additional moolah for a particular product. The Idyllic Time to take a Home Pregnancy Test : Most of the blaring television commercials are perennially brainwashing one into believing that the test could be carried out as early as five days prior to the due  [...]

Dribbling like a baby : Signs: There are few pregnant women that tend to increasingly salivate – going up to 3-4 quarts in a day. Gums too tend to bleed following a brushing session and one might additionally spot lump on the gums known as ‘gestation tumors’. One need not get hassled about them as they are of no serious consequence and would subside after childbirth. Reasons: Bleeding from the gums could be traced back to hormone fluctuations, though the reason behind excessive saliva is still quite fuzzy. Prudent Mechanisms: One must continue the brushing routine though substituting with a softer bristled toothbrush would be helpful. For the increased salivation, sputtering it out would be the sole choice left, though curbing starchy substances in one’s diet and consuming lemon  [...]

Irrepressible  Farting : Signs: Distension, bloated sensation and at times discomforting and hurting cramps felt in the abdominal area and the uncontrollable urge to gas out. Reasons: Due to the surge of progesterone in the body during pregnancy, the intestines tend to become slothful in functioning. Prudent Mechanisms: Notionally, the treatment of constipation would be beneficial in minimising gaseous episodes and additionally allay bloating. Though, it is not always as simplistic as it seems. One needs to be watchful of one’s dietetic intake to keep away from certain gas-producing foods like the common offenders - broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, corn, cauliflower, onion and aerated drinks. If these amendments fail to cause any noticeable difference then one needs to seek medical advice.  [...]

Undoubtedly, many mommas-to-be radiate a particular pregnant allure – till the moment they unexpectedly break wind or snore like a booming fog whistle through the night. Factually, a host of cruddy stuff goes on inside the body during pregnancy – the kind of occurrences one’s pals might be too discomfited to open up regarding them – and the ones that the doctor would probably let it slip by deeming them not much of a health risk. Pregnant women are constantly confounded with queries about what is taking place inside their bodies, to which they are simply told that it is a usual occurrence. However, when one is feeling excessively gaseous or detecting odd effects on one’s skin, the last emotion one could feel at that moment is normal. Well, here’s a low-down on the reasons behind  [...]

Toddlers when summed with germs mostly equates to muckiness (consider stomach flu). However, some infanthood miseries despite being of no grave consequence are truly repulsive. Though the bright aspect about the four below stated gross conditions is that they are not associated with sanitation and are widely prevalent than one could ever comprehend. Hence, one does not need to feel mortified or embarrassed about their presence. The appalling information regarding these conditions is explicated herewith. Pinworms Pinworms are fine, nearly half an inch lengthwise, thread-like, tiny white-coloured worms which are known to cause infection in the intestines. Icky Quotient Rather gross. The eggs laid by the pinworms emerge in the small intestines and gradually the newly born worms tread their course  [...]