Women And Pain  

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Chronic Pain affects more women than men worldwides. Studies shown that hormones and differences in brain structure and function maybe involved. In addition, some chronic pain conditions, including IBS and fibromyalgia, affect women disproportionately. And though their pain tends to be more severe and longer lasting, women are less likely to receive proper treatment. These and other findings were presented at a conference in Glasgow by the International Association for the Study of Pain ( IASP ) .


Ideas To Pain-Relief

╙ Pain increases in time of stress. Relaxation exercises and deep breathing are ways of reclaiming control of your body


╙ Most people with chronic pain fear exercise but unused muscles feel more pain than toned flexible ones. As you build your strenght, your pain can decrease. Consult your doctor before you start


╙ Focus on your abilities not your disabilities. Pain does not need to be the centre of your life. You will go stronger in your belief that you can live a normal life in spite of chronic pain

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Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease  

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It is common for everyone to experiences chest pains, heartburn, abdominal pains and acid reflux at some time. However, in some individuals, the feeling is frequent or severe enough to cause significant problems.

Know as Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease - GERD -, such discomfort may be caused by the reflux of acidic stomach juices.
When the muscular valve at the bottom of oesophagus is relaxed, stomach contents flow up into the oesophagus and cause pain and sometimes corrosion or ulceration.

Cautions

GERD symptoms are an indicator of excessive acid exposure in the oesophagus and it may lead to long-term consequences such as imflammation and narrowing of the food passage. Another condition is Barret's tranformation of the lining of the lower food passage, which increases the risk of cancer in those area.

How To Prevent GERD ?

├ Have a regular mealtimes
├ Avoid overeating or eat close to bedtime
├ Avoid Smoking
├ Maintain a healthy weight
├ Minimise stress

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ABC Chart  

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The ABC Of First-Aid

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First-Aid Kit  

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Every body should have their own house or car equipped with a well-stocked first-aid kit. You can buy this first-aid kit from drugstores or pharmacists which it came with various choice of units, items and container size . You can also stock up by your own, but its vital to keep those items in a clean and watertight container and been checked regularly ( Replenished used or out-of date items ). Keep your first-aid kit box in a clean and dry place where it is readily accessible and easily to find when theres emergency .

Below list is the basic items which your first-aid kit should contained.

» Antiseptic Cream Or Spray - For Wound Cleaning
» Antiseptic Wipes
» Adhesive Dressings ( Plasters )- For A Small Wounds
» Adhesive Tapes - To Hold Dressings In Place
» Bandages - Supply With Various Sizes Including Triangular Bandages
» Dressing Tape
» Disposable Latex Gloves - For Hygiene And Protection
» Safety Pins Or Bandage Clips
» Eye Pad
» Scissors - For Bandage Cutting
» Cotton Gaze Swab - For Cleaning And Padding
» Cotton Wool - For Padding ( Do Not Apply Directly On A Wound )
» Notebook And Pencils - To Record Observations
» Tweezers

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