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So, let's list what should be included in a modern car first aid kit. To stop bleeding and first aid for injuries, the following are used: tourniquet that stops the blood; non-sterile bandages (5m x 5 cm – 2 pieces, 5m x 10 cm – 2 pieces, 7m x 14 cm – 1 piece, 5m x 7 c

Beginning of a cycle of articles about varicose veins: Myths about varicose veins Myth 1: it will pass We continue to acquaint you with common myths and the most frequent mistakes of patients, due to which they do not turn to specialists or do so too late. The second myth. "Nothin

Symptoms and treatment of chronic sialadenitis and its acute form Sialoadenitis is an inflammatory process of the salivary glands. It is important to diagnose the acute form of the pathology, because if you ignore its manifestations, you will have to deal with the chronic form. Treatment of chronic

The anus has internal and external sphincters formed by muscle rings (closing muscles). The main function of this anatomical structure is the release of feces (defecation), and the sphincters control this process. Frequent pathologies of this zone are hemorrhoids, a mucosal defect, and tumors (malig

Nephritis: symptoms, classification, treatment Nephritis is a disease of the kidneys (glomeruli, tubules or interstitial tissue) of an inflammatory nature. The term is usually used to denote a group of kidney diseases. In some sources, nephritis is called glomerulonephritis (glomerular nephritis)

Symptoms, treatment of causes of adenomyosis Very often, patients at an appointment with a gynecologist ask the question: "Diffuse adenomyosis of the uterus - what is it?" Are the consequences severe? Can the nodular form be cured without surgery?" Women with this disease often suffer from infertili

Cervicago - causes of shooting in the neck from the right or left side, treatment of pain syndrome Cervicago, or cervical sprain, is a pain in the neck that occurs suddenly and can radiate to the head. The syndrome always appears suddenly, there is no way to predict it, let alone warn. Cracks in

Chondroblastoma of the bone - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment Bone chondroblastoma is a benign tumor localized in tubular bones. The neoplasm is characterized by slow growth. The tumor, as a rule, develops in childhood and adolescence. In older age groups, the pathology is extremely rare. Forms of c

Epidermolysis bullosa: causes, symptoms, treatment Epidermolysis bullosa is not a single pathology, but a whole group of hereditary nosologies, manifested by a slight tendency to injure the skin. The main manifestation is the formation of bubbles with liquid content on the skin, and after their diss

Thyroidectomy: indications, methods, consequences The thyroid gland regulates a large number of important processes in the organs and tissues of the human body - therefore, the well-being of the entire body depends on its condition. So, the question of what life will be like after a thyroidectomy (t

Causes and symptoms of pneumonia in children, methods of treatment Pneumonia, or inflammation of the lungs (the old name) is an infectious disease that affects the lung tissue and is accompanied by the mandatory release of fluid into the lung alveoli. Inflammation can be acute or chronic. The latter

Symptoms and treatment of allergies in children. Types of allergies Allergy is an inadequate reaction of the body to any stimulus, which can be both external and internal. The symptoms and treatment of allergies in children are the domain of doctors, but parents should also know the main features of

Getting up early is a real challenge for many of us, especially if we have a habit of lying in bed on weekends. But getting up early and in a great mood is not difficult at all. Find a reason to get up early Before you go to bed, plan your day so that the hardest things to do are in the morning.

Possible causes of delayed menstruation Problems with the menstrual cycle can occur in women at any age. Why is there a delay in menstruation with a negative pregnancy test? Every gynecologist will answer that this indicates some kind of disturbance in the functioning of the body, and not only in th

The first signs of botulism in humans Botulism is a deadly acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and its products. Symptoms of botulism, as a rule, develop rapidly. The main ones are nausea, tachycardia, flatulence, constipation and aphonia. Interesting facts: a

Computer tomography of the head is the most accessible means of diagnosing diseases. The method is in the process of constant improvement. The latest multispiral devices allow to reduce the harm of X-rays to a minimum and significantly increase the informativeness of the examination. Modern modific

Symptoms of hemophilia. Is there a gene for hemophilia Hemophilia is a hereditary disorder of blood clotting. You may hear the term "blood hemophilia", but it is incorrect - the name of the disease already contains a blood problem. The first descriptions of hemophilia symptoms observed in boys date

What is a rectoscopy and how is it performed - indications and features Rectoscopy of the rectum is performed by inserting a rectal mirror through the anus. There are clear indications for such an examination. Indications for rectoscopy This is an informative examination of the rectum, which is pre