Suspect that the child lacks trace elements, is it necessary to have an examination?

In the history of our country, there have been periods of long-term lack of food and clothing, so the shadow of lack of nutrition has enveloped several generations. However, today, when the living standard is better, some people will still panic about the lack of nutrition, especially some people are keen to detect the level of trace elements in children’s bodies. For example, some parents think that children with bald pillows are calcium deficient and may check [blood calcium] for their children. There are also some parents who think that their children do not like eating because they lack zinc and may check [blood zinc] for their children, etc. Is trace element detection really that useful? What is a trace Read More …

Hearing aids: Don’t make it a habit for the elderly [not to hear]

Hearing problems are very common among the elderly, The causes of senile hearing loss are various. At present, there is a relatively consistent view that it is related to the natural aging of the auditory system, the gradual accumulation of noise exposure, genetic factors, etc. The elderly not only show that they cannot hear some sounds, It is also manifested in the inability to understand each other’s words, which is even more prominent in the environment where children and grandchildren gather together and laugh. So does it mean that people are old and can’t hear, forget it? Or is it clear that your ears do not listen? Many studies have suggested that the elderly with hearing loss, As it becomes Read More …

The physiological function of the small thyroid gland is not good.

Although the thyroid gland is small and inconspicuous, the physiological function of thyroid hormone secreted by it is very large. Because except red blood cells, brain, testis and lymphatic system, all tissues and cells in the whole body have thyroid hormone receptors, and there are really many areas where it can exert its power! Main Physiological Functions of Thyroid Hormones Step 1 Promote metabolism Physiological thyroid hormone can promote the synthesis and decomposition of sugar, protein and fat, while super physiological dose will increase blood sugar, reduce blood cholesterol, and protein decomposition is greater than synthesis. 2. Promote growth and development It can enhance the activity of growth hormone and is especially important for the growth, development and maturation of Read More …

About quitting smoking-will too many nicotine patches kill you?

First of all, popularize science, what’s name is nicotine patch. Apart from giving up smoking with iron will, There are two main types of supplementary methods. One is nicotine replacement therapy, Including nicotine chewing glue, nicotine transdermal patches (commonly known as nicotine chewing gum and patches) and various other preparations of nicotine, such as nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes, sublingual buccal tablets, oral spray, etc. Second, non-nicotine drugs are prescription drugs in China, such as Varniklan, etc. Why do you choose nicotine replacement therapy? Why quit smoking when nicotine is used for treatment? When cigarettes burn, there are thousands of chemicals in the smoke. including tar, carbon monoxide and irritant oxidizing gases, There are 9 categories and 40 carcinogens. Although nicotine is Read More …

These infectious diseases of children need to be prevented with emphasis.

The weather is getting colder and colder, and it is gradually the season of high incidence of various infectious diseases, especially in places where children gather, such as kindergartens and schools, which are prone to outbreaks. Parents must pay attention to them. If your child has the symptoms mentioned below, you must not take them lightly. 1. Rotavirus enteritis It is mainly caused by rotavirus infection. Pathogens are mainly transmitted through digestive tract and are mostly found in infants aged 6 months to 2 years old. The onset peak is in autumn, so it is also known as infantile autumn diarrhea. The main clinical manifestations were diarrhea, Stool is yellow water or egg pattern, stool volume is large, water is Read More …

Regarding gynecological diseases, can you do some what for her?

Under normal circumstances, when we talk about gynecological related diseases, we all focus on women, telling women how to keep clean and how to pay attention to personal hygiene, but is gynecological diseases really just a problem for women? The obvious answer is no, The prevention and treatment of some diseases should be treated with both sexual partners as a whole. So as men, You should do the following for your beloved partner: Pay attention to personal hygiene. Male external genitals are more likely to come into contact with the outside world. Therefore, they carry germs, so the cleaning problem of men themselves is especially important. Regular physical examination and necessary examination are very important to understand themselves and protect Read More …

Is your child at risk of lead poisoning?

In June 2014, news broke that more than 300 children’s blood lead levels exceeded the standard in a town in Hunan. At that time, people suspected that a nearby chemical factory producing electric zinc was responsible for the disaster. However, the mayor came forward and responded: There may be many causes of lead poisoning, and biting a pencil can also bite out lead exceeding the standard! Chemical plants meet the pollution discharge standards! The result of the investigation is that excessive heavy metals discharged from chemical plants have caused serious lead dust pollution and water pollution in the area, which is directly related to the high blood lead level of a large number of children. However, does the use of Read More …

These drugs have many uses, but you only use them for contraception.

Correct the name of short-acting oral contraceptives There are three types of contraceptives: emergency contraceptives, short-acting oral contraceptives and long-acting contraceptives. Emergency contraception is a rescue measure taken within 72 hours after contraceptive failure during the same room. It is to supplement a large amount of progesterone in a short period of time to inhibit ovulation or delay ovulation. In order to achieve the purpose of contraception. Usually because a large amount of hormones enter the body in a short time, Therefore, there will be a series of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, menstrual cycle changes, irregular vaginal bleeding, ovulation period changes, In my private opinion, Many women’s bad impression of short-acting oral contraceptives is probably due to their understanding Read More …

How should baby’s foreskin be cared for?

A layer of skin wrapped around the penis is called foreskin. Proper care of foreskin can effectively prevent many health problems. Let’s talk about how to care for the foreskin of male babies. Don’t worry too much, the foreskin will shrink back. Under normal circumstances, the foreskin of a male baby will cover the glans penis. Especially when born, the foreskin will look very tight, and some parents will worry about affecting the child’s development. Although it looks [tight], it is natural. As long as it does not affect the baby’s urination, parents should not pay too much attention. As the boy gets older, the foreskin will become loose and can gradually retract backward. As boys learn more about their Read More …

Inexplicable dizziness? Watch out for carotid stenosis!

The most important part of the human body is what? The answers may be multifarious, but medically speaking, there will always be only two answers: heart and brain. In medicine, there are only two judgments about human death. If the heart stops beating, it will be declared dead. If the brain stops working, It is called brain death. The brain needs blood from the heart to provide nutrition for brain cells. The channel connecting these two most important organs, It is the carotid artery. Just as we can often feel our heartbeat, You can also feel the graceful and powerful rhythm of life by pressing your finger on the side of your neck. This is the result of the blood Read More …