Why are pregnant women always complaining? The simple answer is that a pregnant woman’s body is always changing. When this is said‚ many think of the physical changes that one can see or feel. However‚ even though these physical changes are important‚ the true question is what causes these physical changes? Physical changes to a pregnant women’s body are the result of physiological changes. What is a physiological change? To understand what this kind of change is‚ the term physiology must be understood
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My grandad was a great inspiration in my education‚ his death to cancer‚ along with my mum’s battle with varicose veins after several operational failures has given me an insight into how conditions can affect a person’s life. Varicose veins are swollen red or blue veins that appear from beneath the skin. These have given me determination to understanding such the causes of devastating diseases. This is where a biomedical scientist takes
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Good for treating heavy menstrual periods‚ Menstrual cramps Rectal bleeding Good for diabetic patients Good recovery for patients suffering from strokes. Good substitute for persons not eating vegetables or fruits. Good for the Skin and Eyes‚ for varicose veins. Good expectorant for getting rid of phlegm Removes toxins from the body‚ helps prevents ulcer. Remedy for Fever‚ Nausea‚ Stomach distress. Convalescence (gradual return to good health after an illness or medical treatment or the period spent
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periods of time—may also cause blood clots to form. Blood clots can be caused by increased fibrinogen (a blood-clotting factor) due to estrogen in the late stages of pregnancy and from long-term use of birth control pills. Other factors include varicose veins‚ sickle cell anemia‚ smoking‚ obesity‚ liver
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capillaries and veins are major blood vessels. Arterioles are the smaller versions of arteries and they feed the capillaries. Capillaries are where exchange between blood and cells take places. The capillaries gives the cells nutrients‚ hormones and dissolved gases. The capillaries flush antigens to lymphoid and aid movement of proteins. Excessive capillary pressure causes edema which is excessive fluid. Venules receives the deoxygenated blood from the capillaries and transport it to the veins that brings
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hobbies. Have a positive attitude towards people and work. Half –yearly dental check-ups are also necessary to maintain dental health. Being overweight can lead to a lot of health problems‚ you can suffer from heart disease‚ high blood pressure‚ varicose veins and gall bladder exercise play the most important role in weight control. Make sure exercise is part of your daily programme. Watch the amount and type of food you eat. Complex carbohydrates are important in a healthy diet. Good healthy is pleasurable
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Medical Examination of Candidates for appointment to Non-Gazetted Railway services * Medical examination includes- (i) general physical examination‚ and (ii) vision tests * Non-Gazetted Railway services are divided into the following broad groups and classes: Group A : Vision tests required in the interest of public safety | Class | Staff classed in this group | Required Vision standards | A-1 | Foot plate staff‚ Rail car drivers and Navigating
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for you and your baby. Sleeping left side is recommended this sleeping position balance the blood circulation in your baby. You should avoid sleeping on back because it will be uncomfortable to you due to the weight of your baby that will press the veins of your lower back which can slow the blood flow. Pillows become your good friends in the third trimester while making you feel more comfortable. You can put the pillows behind your back and between your knees to increase the comfort level of your
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Function of the Skin The skin is more than just external covering. It acts as a sensitive boundary between our bodies and the environment. The skin has several important functions‚ for example: Protection‚ temperature regulations‚ waste removal and sense of touch. Protection • The skin acts as a protective organ. The film of sebum and sweat on the surface of the skin (acid mantle). It acts as an anti-bacterial agent to help prevent the multiplication of micro-organisms on the skin. • The fat
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What is surgery? Surgery (from the Greek kheirurgia‚ meaning ’hand work’) is an ancient medical specialty. It is the branch of medicine concerned with treating or investigating diseases‚ injuries or disorders‚ using manual or operative procedures. There are many different specialties within surgery‚ each of which focuses on a different area‚ as follows: Cardiothoracic Surgery- This branch of surgery concentrates on the heart (cardio) and chest area (thoracic). Cardiothoracic surgeons perform
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