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Why People Contract Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

People would encounter times when they would suddenly feel uneasy, experience sudden attacks of fever or even feel weak without explanation. Initially, people would consider it a mild attack of possible diseases such as fever or flu. But in some cases, they would not react to the standard paracetamols or aspirins making people wonder what could possibly be wrong.

Laboratory Examinations

One good way to see is to check the urine of people. Difference in color such as hazy or turbid may be an indication of Urinary Tract Infection. UTI can be confirmed through proper Urinalysis examinations from laboratory examinations. UTI is usually developed when a person would try to hold the usual discharge or from consuming certain liquids that are not pure water.

The best therapy is through drinking water regularly. Water cleanses the system and forces the body to discharge body fluids through urinary discharges. UTI may not be serious at first, but taking it for granted may lead to severe cases and treatment in the long run.

[tags]UTI, therapy, laboratory, examinations[/tags]

Originally posted on March 14, 2007 @ 10:30 pm

How to Deal with Coughs and Colds

With today�s weird changes in weather, the human body is bound to encounter changes as well in the form of different sicknesses brought about by the sudden changes in climate and temperature. While such occurrences are uncontrollable, the best a person can do is to do the necessary precautions as prescribed medicine intake and natural means of fighting of diseases such as the flu and asthma.

The simplest way is to ensure that the body is full of fluids. This is why most people would be advised to always drink water as often as possible to replace the fluids extracted from the body during times of colds and coughs.

Coughs and Colds Quarantine

Taking cough drops and eucalyptus made medicine help to soothe the uncomfortable feeling but they are only temporary in nature and do not really heal the sickness problem.

Rest is something that is naturally needed since a person who would force himself to continue doing the usual workload will only make his condition worse. The body is further battered from such abuse and it would be best to take a day or two off to regain lost energy stemming from such diseases and illnesses today.

[tags]coughs, sinus, colds, flu, fever, asthma[/tags]

Originally posted on February 14, 2007 @ 11:44 pm

Taking On The Challenge Of A Lifetime: Tips For Surviving Med School

If you’re planning on going to medical school, there are a gaggle of variables to consider. You must first understand the commitment of time, energy, and money you will be required to make to complete your journey through med school, and prepare yourself for the undertaking.

The decision to work your way through medical school should never be made without significant self reflection and deep, honest thought. Make sure you know the full path you’ll have to navigate to complete the degree you desire, because school is challenging. [Read more…]

Originally posted on June 30, 2018 @ 3:14 pm