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What is Avian Influenza ?

Asked by Kailash Negi in Personal Health at 4:33 PM on November 04, 2008

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Avian influenza, or “bird flu” or “avian flu” is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. However, bird flu is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens and ducks, very sick and kill them.

Infected birds shed flu virus in their saliva, nasal secretions, and feces (droppings). Susceptible birds become infected when they have contact with contaminated excretions or surfaces that are contaminated with excretions.

Migratory birds may or may not carry the avian flu virus. It depends on whether these birds have flown from a region where avian flu is prevalent. This can be determined only by an expert. Therefore in case a migratory bird is sighted, it should not be killed. However, as a precaution, one should stay away from these birds and their droppings. The municipal authorities should be informed immediately.

There is no vaccine for humans against avian flu. The vaccine against human influenza virus does not protect against avian flu.

THIS INFORMATION IS COLLECTED FROM http://www.aiims.edu/aiims/bir d-flu/FAQ_Bird_flu.htm

Answered at 6:13 PM on November 04, 2008

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What is AMBLYOPIA / LAZY EYE

Asked by Kailash Negi in Personal Health at 4:33 PM on November 04, 2008

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AMBLYOPIA OR LAZYEYE IS A disorder in which one eye does not develop its capacity visual correct and complete. It can be corrected if detected in childhood.
IT CAUSES-
Partial loss of sight due to suppression of central vision in the cortex when both eyes do not have the same acuity.
Amblyopia (lazy eye) is poor vision in an eye that did not develop normally during childhood. It commonly affects one eye but may also involve both eyes. It is generally caused by lack of use of one eye, when brain 'favors' one eye over the other.

The visual system of the child is not fully developed at birth. The visual brain cells of a child are developing during their first decade of life. Any insult to the child's vision during this time period can lead to amblyopia.
INFORMATION SOURCE SITE :http://health.indiamart.com/e ye-care/amblyopia-lazy-eye.htm l

Answered at 6:08 PM on November 04, 2008

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PLEASE DEFINE ELEPHANT LEG? I HAPPEN TO SEE A PERSON SUFFERING FROM THIS DISEASE NEAR MY HOUSE?

Asked by MALA VATHY in Personal Health at 2:38 PM on October 22, 2008

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Elephantiasis is the result of a parasitic infection caused by three specific kinds of round worms. The long, threadlike worms block the body's lymphatic system--a network of channels, lymph nodes, and organs that helps maintain proper fluid levels in the body by draining lymph from tissues into the bloodstream. This blockage causes fluids to collect in the tissues, which can lead to great swelling, called "lymphedema." Limbs can swell so enormously that they resemble an elephant's foreleg in size, texture, and color. This is the severely disfiguring and disabling condition of elephantiasis.

There are a few different causes of elephantiasis, but the agents responsible for most of the elephantiasis in the world are filarial worms: white, slender round worms found in most tropical and subtropical places. They are transmitted by particular kinds (species) of mosquitoes, that is, bloodsucking insects. Infection with these worms is called "lymphatic filariasis" and over a long period of time can cause elephantiasis.

Lymphatic filariasis is a disease of underdeveloped regions found in South America, Central Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean. It is a disease that has been present for centuries, as ancient Persian and Indian writings clearly described elephant-like swellings of the arms, legs, and genitals.

SOURCE SITE :http://www.healthatoz.com/hea lthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/t ransform.jsp?requestURI=/healt hatoz/Atoz/ency/elephantiasis. jsp

Answered at 9:31 PM on October 22, 2008

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Tell us About Brain Tumor

Asked by Kailash Negi in Personal Health at 4:34 PM on November 04, 2008

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Brain tumors arise from various types of cells in the brain, with tumors of supporting tissues being more common than nerve cell tumors. These tumors tend to be named after the kind of cell they arise in.

A tumor of the astrocyte, a neuron-support cell, is referred to as an astrocytoma.

A tumor of the cells lining the open areas inside the spinal cord and brain is an ependymoma.

A tumor of the neurons can be a ganglioneuroma, neuroblastoma or retinoblastoma.

There are more rare tumors of specialized cells within the brain, such as germinoma, pinealoma and choroid plexus carcinoma.

With advances in imaging, earlier diagnosis, drugs to decrease brain swelling, sophisticated planning, preoperative and anesthetic management, special microscopes and surgical instruments, it is possible to remove significant amounts of tumor with relative safety.

Modern surgical instruments ensure maximum tumor removal with minimal disruption of normal brain tissue. This includes the ultrasonic aspirator, which disrupts the tumor by ultrasound and then removes it by suction. Specialized laser instruments also have become useful.

Surgery has a number of roles, including attempts at curative resection (removal of tissue), gross total resection, incomplete or subtotal resection, or simple biopsy. There are also procedures to relieve pressure, such as placing shunts within the fluid cavities of the brain.

INFORMATION SOURCE SITE :http://www.healthscout.com/en cy/1/62/main.html

Answered at 5:59 PM on November 04, 2008

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whr can i get the pregnancy tool kit in Chennai

Asked by Miaka Miko in Pregnancy at 5:52 PM on November 04, 2008

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PREGNANCY TESTING KITS ARE AVAILABLE WITH ALL THE LOCAL CHEMISTS AND NEARBY MEDICINE SHOPS.
THEY ARE COMMONLY AVAILABE UNDER THE NAMES-PREG COLOR CARD AND VELOCIT .

Answered at 6:03 PM on November 04, 2008

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What is a child hernia?

Asked by Kailash Negi in Personal Health at 4:34 PM on November 04, 2008

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A hernia describes a small piece of abdominal lining, and sometimes a section of the bowel, which bulges out through a weak area in the muscles of the abdominal wall. Both children and adults can have hernias. Sometimes it is present at birth. The hernia can look bigger when your child cries or strains. You may hear your child's hernia referred to as an 'inguinal hernia' or a 'femoral hernia'. These names refer to the exact part of your child's abdomen which have the muscle weakness. Both types of hernia are treated in the same way.

Hernias are more common in boys than girls. About one in 50 boys will have a hernia during their childhood. The condition is also more common in babies born prematurely.

Most hernia repair operations are successful. You should see an immediate reduction or the complete disappearance of the hernia.

One out of ten children develop a hernia on the opposite side of the body. This risk is doubled if your child has been born prematurely.

INFORMATION SOURCE SITE :http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/gosh _families/information_sheets/h ernia/hernia_families.html

Answered at 5:54 PM on November 04, 2008

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What is APPENDICITIS?

Asked by Kailash Negi in Personal Health at 3:18 PM on October 22, 2008

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Appendicitis results from inflammation of the appendix. (The appendix is an outpouching from the right side of the large intestine.) This often occurs because the appendix has become obstructed, or blocked. However, no one really knows why this blockage happens in the appendices of some children and not in others--so it probably cannot be prevented.
The best "test" for appendicitis is probably a history and a physical examination performed by an experienced physician. Blood tests and radiologic examinations (such as ultrasounds or CT scans) are sometimes helpful when the examiner needs more information.
In the majority of cases, acute appendicitis is treated by operation (appendectomy). Depending on the age, symptoms, and condition of the child, this may be performed by open surgery or laparoscopically. Antibiotics can help reduce the chance of postoperative infection, but by themselves they cannot treat acute appendicitis.

SOURCE SITE :http://www.babysurg.org/appy. html

Answered at 9:25 PM on October 22, 2008

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What is Asbestosis?

Asked by Kailash Negi in Personal Health at 3:18 PM on October 22, 2008

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Asbestosis is a lung disease associated with one's exposure to asbestos products.
Asbestos is a useful, heat retardant product that is made from fibrous materials raked from mines throughout the world. Asbestos, though useful, poses serious medical risks to anyone exposed to it. Individuals who suffer from asbestosis are five times more likely, according to Creighton researchers, to develop tumors or cancer of the lung than those not exposed to asbestos.

In general, the nose and bronchi act as filters and stop many particles from entering the lungs. Asbestos fibers, however, are long, thin, and microscopic. They easily slip through the filters and enter the lungs, where problems begin. Researchers state that asbestosis is most often found in people who are often exposed to this dangerous material. This group includes auto mechanics, shipyard workers, electricians and other building tradesmen.

SOURCE SITE :http://www.wisegeek.com/what- is-asbestosis.htm

Answered at 9:22 PM on October 22, 2008

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What is Anosmia?

Asked by Kailash Negi in Personal Health at 3:17 PM on October 22, 2008

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Anosmia is the lack of olfaction, or an absence of the ability to smell. It can be either temporary or permanent. A related term, hyposmia, refers to a decrease in the ability to smell, while hyperosmia refers to an increased ability to smell. Some people may be anosmic for one particular odor. This is called "specific anosmia" and may be genetically based.

While termed as a disability, anosmia is often viewed in the medical field as a trivial problem. This is not always the case — esthesioneuroblastoma is a very rare cancerous tumor originating in or near the olfactory nerve.
Anosmia can have a number of detrimental effects. Patients with sudden onset anosmia may find food less appetizing, though congenital anosmics rarely complain about this. Loss of smell can also be dangerous because it hinders the detection of gas leaks, fire, body odor, and spoiled food. The common view of anosmia as trivial can make it more difficult for a patient to receive the same types of medical aid as someone who has lost other senses, such as hearing or sight.
SOURCE SITE :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Anosmia

Answered at 9:28 PM on October 22, 2008

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What is Anthrax?

Asked by Kailash Negi in Personal Health at 3:18 PM on October 22, 2008

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Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by a bacterium, Bacillus anthrasis. It became especially prominent in 2001 when several human cases of anthrax were linked to deliberate exposure, raising concerns about the use of the bacteria as a biological weapon. Anthrax would make a rather effective biological weapon since the spores can remain dormant for many years, activating as soon as conditions become optimal, and it is very easy to contract the disease through inhalation, leading to the potential for mass dispersal through aircraft, explosives, or random package drops.

The disease was well known in the Ancient World, as writings and archaeological evidence suggest. It primarily affects farm animals, with cases of human anthrax being contracted from exposure to infected animals. Humans cannot pass anthrax onto each other, so the disease is not contagious, but it takes exposure to just a few spores to lead to a serious infection. Like other bacterial infections, anthrax is treated with antibiotics.
There are three kinds of anthrax: cutaneous, gastrointestinal, and inhalation. Cutaneous anthrax is contracted through cuts on the skin. It is characterized by a small sore which turns into a blister with a black center. Cutaneous anthrax has a relatively high survival rate, especially if it is caught early. Gastrointestinal anthrax is somewhat more serious. It is caused through ingestion of infectious material, such as poorly cooked meat.
SOURCE SITE :http://www.wisegeek.com/what- is-anthrax.htm

Answered at 9:26 PM on October 22, 2008

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