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Career / Re: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students And Interns. At Home Or Abroad, Let's Meet Here. by sisiafrika(f): 7:32pm On May 14, 2015 |
Hello y'all! I so fukcing passed my exams! Gat no bleeping resit!!! Next level things. Beef my glory, end like story! Hippy hippy hippy. Its baba God though, I return all glory to Him! #catswalk outta thread |
Career / Re: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students And Interns. At Home Or Abroad, Let's Meet Here. by sisiafrika(f): 7:28pm On May 14, 2015 |
IZANAMI:according to your signature: its none of ur bizness. #kisses |
Dating And Meet-up Zone / Re: Blackberry Pin Exchange (bb Pin) by sisiafrika(f): 6:32pm On May 14, 2015 |
tency2k9:hahahaha, see hustling. U go soon reach 40 for market na that's if them u use u do ritual. TF!!! 2 Likes |
Dating And Meet-up Zone / Re: Blackberry Pin Exchange (bb Pin) by sisiafrika(f): 6:25pm On May 14, 2015 |
creamycute:don't come and cry for help wen u finally have HIV/STI or used for rituals 1 Like |
Health / Re: All You Need To Know About Appendicitis by sisiafrika(f): 4:04pm On May 14, 2015 |
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Health / Re: All You Need To Know About Appendicitis by sisiafrika(f): 11:40am On May 14, 2015 |
Health / All You Need To Know About Appendicitis by sisiafrika(f): 11:39am On May 14, 2015 |
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a piece of tube-like of tissue that extends from the large intestine. No one is absolutely certain what the function of the appendix is. One thing we do know: We can live without it, without apparent consequences. It requires prompt surgery to remove the appendix. If left untreated, an inflamed appendix will eventually burst, or perforate, spilling infectious materials into the abdominal cavity. This can lead to peritonitis, a serious inflammation of the abdominal cavity’s lining (the peritoneum) that can be fatal unless it is treated quickly with strong antibiotics Sometimes a pus-filled abscess (infection that is walled off from the rest of the body) forms outside the inflamed appendix. Scar tissue then “walls off” the appendix from the rest of the abdomen, preventing infection from spreading. An abscessed appendix is a less urgent situation, but unfortunately, it can’t be identified without surgery. For this reason, all cases of appendicitis are treated as emergencies, requiring surgery. Appendicitis is most common between ages 10 and 30. What Causes Appendicitis? Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked, often by stool, a foreign body, or cancer. Blockage may also occur from infection, since the appendix swells in response to any infection in the body. Symptoms of Appendicitis? The classic symptoms of appendicitis include: ¤Dull pain near the navel or the upper abdomen that becomes sharp as it moves to the lower right abdomen. This is usually the first sign. ¤Loss of appetite ¤Nausea and/or vomiting soon after abdominal pain begins ¤Abdominal swelling ¤Fever of 99-102 degrees Fahrenheit ¤Inability to pass gas Almost half the time, other symptoms of appendicitis appear, including: ¤Dull or sharp pain anywhere in the upper or lower abdomen, back, or rectum ¤Painful urination ¤Vomiting that precedes the abdominal pain ¤Severe cramps ¤Constipation or diarrhoea with gas If you have any of the mentioned symptoms, seek medical attention immediately, because timely diagnosis and treatment is very important. Do not eat, drink, or use any pain remedies, antacids, laxatives, or heating pads, which can cause an inflamed appendix to rupture. Diagnosis Diagnosing appendicitis can be tricky. Symptoms of appendicitis are frequently vague or extremely similar to other ailments, including gallbladder problems, bladder or urinary tract infection, Crohn’s disease, gastritis, intestinal infection, and ovary problems. The following tests are usually used to make the diagnosis: ¤Abdominal examination to detect inflammation ¤Urine test to rule out a urinary tract infection ¤Rectal exam ¤Blood test to see if your body is fighting infection ¤CT scans and/or ultrasound How Is Appendicitis Treated? Surgery to remove the appendix, which is called an APPENDECTOMY, is the standard treatment for appendicitis. Generally, if appendicitis is suspected, doctors tend to err on the side of safety and quickly remove the appendix to avoid its rupture. If the appendix has formed an abscess, you may have two procedures: one to drain the abscess of pus and fluid, and a later one to remove the appendix. However, there is some research showing that treatment of acute appendicitis with antibiotics may eliminate the need for surgery. Appendectomy: Expectations Antibiotics are given before an appendectomy to fight possible peritonitis. General anaesthesia is usually given, and the appendix is removed through a 4-inch incision or by laparoscopy. If you have peritonitis, the abdomen is also irrigated and drained of pus. Within 12 hours of surgery you may get up and move around. You can usually return to normal activities in two to three weeks. If surgery is done with a laparoscope (a thin telescope-like instrument for viewing inside the abdomen), the incision is smaller and recovery is faster. After an appendectomy, call your doctor if you have: ¤Uncontrolled vomiting ¤Increased pain in your abdomen ¤Dizziness/feelings of faintness ¤Blood in your vomit or urine ¤Increased pain and redness in your incision ¤Fever ¤Pus in the wound ¤Can Appendicitis Be Prevented? ¤There is no way to prevent appendicitis. However, appendicitis is less common in people who eat foods high in fibre, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Stay Healthy!!! 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Education / Re: Best Nigerian Universities For Studying Medicine by sisiafrika(f): 9:30am On May 14, 2015 |
RxObiefule13:this druggist is cute! |
Career / Re: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students And Interns. At Home Or Abroad, Let's Meet Here. by sisiafrika(f): 9:13am On May 14, 2015 |
Justmeandu:what's your primary discipline |
Career / Re: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students And Interns. At Home Or Abroad, Let's Meet Here. by sisiafrika(f): 9:12am On May 14, 2015 |
DJMONACO:hi honey. |
Celebrities / Re: Photos: Actress Eniola Badmus Shares Lovely New Photos Of Herself by sisiafrika(f): 9:02am On May 14, 2015 |
pretydiva:she wan cry! Next time u won't insult Eniola A.K.A gbogbo biigs gal! |
Culture / Re: The Oluyares: The Igbo Aborigines Of Ife Who Still Live There by sisiafrika(f): 4:39am On May 14, 2015 |
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Celebrities / Re: Photos: Actress Eniola Badmus Shares Lovely New Photos Of Herself by sisiafrika(f): 4:21am On May 14, 2015 |
pretydiva:ur so an ugly bitchyyy assSsssshole! Get da Fkkkk out! |
Celebrities / Re: Photos: Actress Eniola Badmus Shares Lovely New Photos Of Herself by sisiafrika(f): 4:18am On May 14, 2015 |
Estellar:why call her 'honey'? She too urg! |
Career / Re: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students And Interns. At Home Or Abroad, Let's Meet Here. by sisiafrika(f): 6:59pm On Mar 27, 2015 |
jonnyp:who are you looking for? You miss road? |
Career / Re: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students And Interns. At Home Or Abroad, Let's Meet Here. by sisiafrika(f): 6:57pm On Mar 27, 2015 |
And my marks then would have gotten me Medicine. This course is frustrating; what was I thinking when I chose it in JAMB? Must have been drunk! Thinking aloud.... |
Education / Re: 2014 TOP 10 Universities In Nigeria By NUC by sisiafrika(f): 1:31am On Jan 18, 2015 |
Patoskid:I was drunk when I made that statement. |
Food / Re: White Beans And Red/brown Beans. Which Is Richer? by sisiafrika(f): 5:40pm On Jan 08, 2015 |
ronkebp:the white one is the deal. The red/brown ones were engineering in laboratory, yeah, breeding. Genetically modified foods are not good for the health. The natural one which is white is the best. There are many reasons for genetically modified breeds(secondary school Agric sci lecture) but research has shown that they are bad for the health. Same way local fowls are better than broilers and the so called 'Agric' fowl. Repetition for the sake of emphasis. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Career / Re: Human Anatomy Combined With Radiography - Advice On 2nd Degree (medical Field) by sisiafrika(f): 6:23pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
Lagusta:use the report button and stop playing the victim. U called the fiddle. |
Health / Re: Your Experience In The Hands Of Nigerian Nurses by sisiafrika(f): 3:22pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
Symphony007:tell d truth, ur that man. |
Health / Re: Is There Any Solution For Blocked Tubes? by sisiafrika(f): 1:07pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
Blendy77:mhen, a lot is happening in this world o. This thread is scary. I'm sure u now have babies ? God bless them 2 Likes |
Health / Re: My Funny Experience In A Nigerian Hospital (must Read) by sisiafrika(f): 10:38am On Jan 06, 2015 |
After reading this post on ur blog with no hateful comments, I came here to search for it and I had full dose of them. Naija docs, no vex o, lafta is d best medicine, make una laff and liv mai gal alone. |
Career / Re: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students And Interns. At Home Or Abroad, Let's Meet Here. by sisiafrika(f): 1:58am On Jan 06, 2015 |
00kris88:u no search am well |
Health / Re: HIV Infections Fall, U.N. Says Ending AIDS “feasible” by sisiafrika(f): 12:41am On Jan 06, 2015 |
lastround:what sort of vaccination? Do u still hold to this ur believe? |
Career / Re: Human Anatomy & Physiology Graduates: Lets Meet Here by sisiafrika(f): 12:28am On Jan 06, 2015 |
Liverpoolfc:lols, ur mouth there |
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