Archive for the 'Infections' Category

Simple stomach pains aren’t that simple

September 30th, 2008 -- Posted in Infections | No Comments »

One of my friends is in the truck rental business, he started the business a year ago and the business is really improving and expanding. He really dedicated his time on it that is why he really had no time to rest, eat well and focus on his health. He even did not mind if his stomach aches for hours. That is why unfortunately last Tuesday he was diagnosed with appendicitis.  The doctor said that his swollen appendix was caused by certain infections that was probably caused by the food he eats, it as well worsen by stress and fatigue at work.

The most common appendicitis symptom is of course belly pains that last for four hours or more. The only treatment for appendicitis is to remove the swollen appendix before it ruptures and cause infection to the abdomen which may cause organ damages or blood poisoning, which may lead to death.

Endiocarditis

September 1st, 2008 -- Posted in Infections | No Comments »

One of my friend is planning to go to New York and work their as an accountant in a construction firm. She was very ready to take the job for she already had passed the employment screening. All she has to do is to undergo a medical examination prior to the qualifications needed for the job. When she already got the test results it was found out that she has endiocarditis.

Endiocarditis results from bacterial infections that may enter the blood stream during surgery or dental procedures that causes inflammation of the heart and scarring both heart valves. When you have endiocarditis the tendency is for the blood entering the heart to back up thus diminishing the blood volume within the heart and amount of oxygenated blood which reaches your internal organs.