symptoms of enlarged prostate is a concern of many men. Although some consider a natural part of the state of aging, there are the treatment of prostate, 50 can relieve symptoms and are often recommended for everyone over time.

many of them are herbal treatments, non-prescription medicines, and they should not, in most cases, be combined. And certainly not before talking to your doctor.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia isThe medical term for benign prostate enlargement. the hotel is located below the bladder and surrounds the urethra, the urine from the bladder through the penis', the gland the size of a walnut in young men.

When men age, it is common that the gland to become enlarged, although the reasons for the increase in size is unclear. the current theory is that an enlarged prostate gland hormone is part of the aging process through changes in Levels. Since only about half of men over 50 years of experience symptoms of the prostate, this theory is controversial.

Although the cause is usually unknown, the cause of the symptoms of the prostate is easy to understand. As the gland grows, narrowing the urethra, at the same time, increasing the pressure on the bladder, causing complaints and other complications in some cases.

Recommendations for expanding> Prostate treatments vary from experts. Based on the theory that this part of the natural aging process, some health professionals suggest that treatment is not necessary, except for severe symptoms occur or caused complications.

other doctors prescribe drugs, additional risks and side effects. Practitioners of alternative medicine, traditional healers and many other experts recommend herbal products, and enlarged prostateTreatments.

some studies have, that the enlarged prostate treatment plants are equally effective as the drugs available on prescription and showed no side effects. In fact, the most common herbal remedies (saw ??palmetto) for prostate symptoms by some believed, a prostate cancer prevention.

Symptoms and complications

the enlarged prostate symptoms are common: difficulty starting and stoppingurine flow or low flow, frequent urination, waking at night to urinate or a feeling that the bladder does not completely empty after urination. In some cases, an enlarged prostate is blocking the exit of the bladder, making urination impossible or extremely difficult.

the serious symptoms of enlarged prostate more when urination is difficult or impossible stones can lead to infections, kidney damage, irritation of the bladder muscle and Sometimes erectile dysfunction. In severe cases, surgery is necessary to alleviate the blocking of the outlet of the bladder.

the pharmaceutical treatments enlarged prostate most common include the brand name Proscar, Propecia and until either the generic equivalent of finasteride. these drugs inhibit the production of an enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone in the human body.

Finasteride is prescribed to treat in small dosesProstate enlargement and hair loss and prostate cancer in high doses to treat. side effects of depression, allergic reactions>, testicular pain and sexual dysfunction. the drug is being studied in Sweden for potentially irreversible sexual side effects.

Gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, which may be accompanied by tenderness and nipple discharge was seen in some men with finasteride. This is causedthe reduction of dihydrotestosterone, which protects the body of a man from the effects of estrogen produced in his adrenal glands.

Also, some scientists believe that the use of finasteride in younger men may actually increase the likelihood of developing symptoms of enlarged prostate. This additional warning is especially for those men who choose the drug for the treatment of hair loss.

Finasteride should not be used by men and women who are pregnant,or may become pregnant should not use the drug because it causes birth defects.

Herbal treatments enlarged prostate

the herbal treatments enlarged prostate are more common Saw Palmetto, African potatoes and other natural anti-inflammatory. An inflammation is a natural plant compound that has been shown that the swelling in the body. there is a long list of natural anti-inflammatory drugs used by traditional healers.

African Potato Hypoxis orRooper has a long history as a natural treatment for testicular cancer, prostate, urinary tract infections and boost the immune system.

the active ingredient found cholesterol levels, such as beta-sitosterol, the molecular structure is similar with regard to cholesterol in the blood, and as a dietary supplement, reduces the risk of colorectal cancer and to relieve the symptoms of prostate .

Clinical studies published in the journalAmerican Medical Association support the Saw Palmetto as a treatment of enlarged prostate more effectively. It may be in a similar way to finasteride, which interferes with work dihydrotestosterone, but not to block the production of the enzyme that converts testosterone to another hormone.

Clinical trials have shown that Saw Palmetto is useful in the treatment of hair loss, but side effects are much less common associatedPropecia (finasteride).

In addition, the plant contains beta-sitosterol, as well as the African potato, so that other health benefits are seen. historical usage supports the safety and efficacy of these natural remedies. documents show that has been registered for at least 200 years for the genital and urinary problems.

Consumers should choose carefully when buying a treatment for enlarged prostate implant, follow the instructions carefully and do not connect theMedicinal herbs with prescription medications for the same condition. This could lead to an increased incidence of side effects.

In addition, some food supplements containing saw palmetto extract to concentrate on only one residue in the plant, but it is likely that the system components work together to bring relief of symptoms of enlarged prostate.

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I was recently asked by my (6 year old) sons teacher if i had ever thought about getting him checked out for ADHD. his teacher last year had made the same comment to me. Until then i had never heard that medical term and really was not sure what this was. I do not want to put him on meds. and i was wondering if there was something besides meds. that are effective. He is a very smart six year old but he is always on the go and can't sit still unless he is watching television. He does not listen to me what so ever and I see my two year old following in his shoes. He is always argueing with adults including the teacher bus driver and myself. my husband(my sons father) is in the military and has been active duty status for over a year so we have not seen him for a long while I am not even a hundred percent positive if the way my son is acting has to do with his father not being here and how do i really know this for sure?

I also have a six year old, and when they told me he was possibly ADHD when he was three I about flipped, no way was I going to put my kid on med's, I wasn't going to be one of those parents that let med's determine the behavior of my child. after a couple of years I started realising how difficult he was to handle and how no matter what I did it was as if he was out of control, people would remark how bad he was in public, and I was at my witts end. I can say after a a few months and then a year later of just seeing what works, he is much better, I say if it is something you can handle and he manages to bring home decent grades hold off, but if it something effecting his school work and home life, try it to see what works. There is no tell tell signs of adhd, Mine could watch tv for hours no problem but couldn't sit still or focus on one activity at a time, sometimes he would be more focused on what was for lunch or what else he could be doing to stay on track. my son is not your's and my problems may not be the same. It comes down to doing what works for you and going from there. look online there are sites that promote different eating styles, to different types of treatments. I would start by seeing a doctor and going from there. Goodluck I know how tough it is. Sabrina

short attention spands, can't sit still for long periods of time. really can't focus on one thing to long . not really understanding everything because he/she can't focus long enough to know what is being asked ofhim etc. this is treated by medications. but you should bring him to a neurologist and have him tested for ADD. or maybe his pcp can do the test. I work for a Neurologist and we see a lot of adults for ADHD. just have him evaluated so you can rule out adhd all together. maybe there might be another underlying factor. he should see a pedi neurologist. good luck and I hope this info is helpful. oh but you need to get a referral from his PCP if you have a hmo insurance.

Hello, I have just read your question and the best way I can help is to share the following story from Whitney Smith with you.

Whitney Smith
Gold Coast, Australia
ADD/ADHD and the use of NRG in children

Hi,I'm eleven years old. I had been taking Ritalin for at least three years. I took it because I have ADD and I'd take it every morning when I went to school, then after lunch, and again at three o'clock in the afternoon. At a certain point of the day,and it would be when we were doing math, (and it's not because I don't like math, it's because that's when it kicked in), I would start getting migraine headaches and just feel ridiculously awful. I also didn't understand what was going on point, and since I had been taking Ritalin for so long, I couldn't really tell if it was working.

I'd come from school with one study link that should only take a second to do, but it would take me more than an hour to finish it. I would get very frustrated and confused, and then ask my Mum if she would help me. being the wonderful, outstanding person that she is, she would say "yes." But I always just thought she was wrong and so I'd cry and cry until nobody could stand it any more, (and that, by the way would give me an even bigger headache). this would make my mum just feel rejected, and dreadfully awful, until it came to the point where she just couldn't stand it, and wouldn't help me anymore. And, feeling the way I did on Ritalin, I assumed she didn't love me anymore so I started crying even more!
Also, when she'd ask me how the teacher explained things in school I could never remember.
Then, on parent/teacher conference night, my teacher said she noticed I was tired a lot and had bags under my eyes. the only thing I noticed was the two awful looking D's on my report card, (nicely written … hard to miss!). After that I wasn't too confident anymore … especially with all the C's loaded up behind those D's!
I also had a problem with talking too much in class, which didn't surprise me at all. if you know or are now realizing, I am a very wild, and talkative person.
Now we're going to talk about my "Life Saver." At home, my parents had all these bottles of Herbalife. I asked in a very loving, sweet voice, "what the heck is all this stuff, and what's it for?" so, my mum gave me some stuff called N.R.G. She said it would help me concentrate. my mum and dad started noticing a difference right away!

My mum asked our doctor if he would sign the school authorization papers so that I could get off the Ritalin and get the NRG in school. He said he would do anything to get me off a controlled substance. so, I started taking the NRG at the times that I used to take the Ritalin, and when I got to school I was ready to go to work! I didn't know why I was so ready, but at least I felt ready. I wasn't nervous for tests or anything! And, when I got my test back, instead of getting a 50%, I got a 95% … and boy was I happy! I was concentrating really good, too. I told my mum and she was really happy that it worked, and also that we were not having any more awful, crying times trying to get my homework done.
When it came to the end of 5th grade, and it was time for conferences again, we sat down and my teacher handed me the report card. I got eleven A's, ten B's, and 2 C's. so, I was extremely happy, and my teacher said that I didn't look so tired lately or have so much trouble talking too much in class. I was also happy to see the note on the bottom of the report card that said, "have a nice time in 6th grade!" That's how NRG tabs have helped me!!
Whitney also wanted us to know that she also takes Formula 1, Formula 3, and Xtra-Cal on a daily basis. Thanks, Whitney, for sharing your story!

Lisa Johnson , Whitney's mother on 1/17/2000
In response to how our soon to be 14 year old daughter Whitney is now doing after about 3 years on NRG – GREAT! She has made amazing strides. She made the honor roll for 3 semesters in a row, and thanks to the good nutrition has not missed a day of school in 3 years!
Also, one of the most outstanding things in my opinion is her time management. She use to spend all night doing homework and now she has most of it done before she even gets home from school.

There are natural ways to deal with ADHD. Ive seen plenty of self-help books for it. I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 23, and I often think that had I gotten diagnosed sooner, my life would have been a lot less stressful. I opted to go with medication (Concerta) in combination with therapy, because from what I have learned ADHD really is a physical health issue. this is why it is NOT classified as a learning disorder. As long as we can sit down and focus, we can learn just as well as anyone else. I only take it on an as-needed basis (like if I have a Final Exam that day, or a major project at work) because it takes affect about an hour later. ADHD is also linked to sleep disorders – I notice that when I do take the medication, I dont have problems staying asleep like I did before. although Concerta is a stimulant, it actually regulates my sleep pattern! You ask how you can find out for sure; it couldnt hurt to get a professional diagnosis. if you have good insurance, the testing is completely covered so what have you got to lose? Contrary to popular belief, every doctor is NOT out to stick every patient with a diagnoses and medication. I noticed you say that he IS able to sit still while watching TV – that would lead me to believe that he may not have it, because he can stay focused on something that is of interest to him. Personally, no matter how interesting something is, I have a great deal of trouble staying focused. I am very easily distracted no matter what! Hope I shed some light on the topic – best of luck!
**Sidenote** – the latest research shows that if a child is diagnosed with ADHD, it is highly likely that one or both parents have it. so im thinking for a lot of parents it may be easier to take a look at yourselves first, because if you have it and your child is suspected of having it then I would say most likely the child does have it (of course you would still get the child -and yourself- tested). Its seems to be easier to diagnose in an adult than a child.

February 23, 2011, 8:44 pm

MBBS(Ceylon), DCH(Ceylon), DCH(England), MD(Paediatrics), FRCP(Edinburgh), FRCP(London), FRCPCH(United Kingdom), FSLCPaed, FCCP, FCGP(Sri Lanka) Consultant Paediatrician

Everyone knows that the teenage years can be difficult, not only for teens but also for their parents and perhaps for everybody around them. All those physical changes during puberty can make adolescents feel awkward and unsure of themselves. This is particularly true for girls when it comes to menstruation. For a girl, getting her first period is a physical milestone and a sign of becoming a woman. But it can also be confusing and scary, particularly if she encounters certain problems like irregular periods or premenstrual syndrome (PMS). most issues teens confront when they start menstruating are completely normal. in fact, many girls and even many women, have had to deal with one or more of them at one time or another.

Young girls go through puberty at different rates. Some reach menarche, which is the medical term for the first period or the beginning of menstruation, as early as 9 or 10 years old and others do not have their first periods until they are well into their teenage years. thus if a girl is a "late bloomer," it does not necessarily mean that there is something wrong with her. the time at which girls get their periods actually depends a lot on genetics and to a lesser extent, on environmental influences. Girls often start menstruating at approximately the same age their mothers or grandmothers did. Also, certain ethnic groups, on average, go through puberty earlier than others. For instance, African-American girls, on average, start puberty and get their periods before Caucasian girls do. it is advisable to seek medical attention if a girl has not got her period by age 15 or by 3 years after starting the body changes of puberty and development of secondary sexual characteristics.

Many girls experience abdominal cramps during the first few days of their periods. these are caused by a chemical in the body that makes the smooth muscle in the uterus contract. Pain resulting from these involuntary contractions can be either dull or sharp and intense. the good news is that cramps usually only last a few days. However, a medical opinion may be required if a girl has severe cramps that keep her home from school or from doing her usual activities with her friends.

It can take 2 to 3 years from a girl’s first period for her body to develop a regular cycle. during that time, the body is essentially adjusting to the influx of hormones unleashed by puberty. in fact what is "regular" with reference to periods varies from person to person. the typical cycle of an adult female is 28 days, although some are as short as 21 days and others are as long as 45. Changing hormone levels might make a girl’s period last a short time during one month, may be for just a few days and a longer time the next, perhaps up to a week or more. She may skip months, get two periods almost right after each other or alternate between heavy and light bleeding from one month to another. However, any girl who is sexually active and skips a period should see a doctor to make sure settled into a relatively predictable pattern after 3 years or if she has four or five regular periods and then skips her period or becomes irregular, one needs to get some medical advice on the problem. it is also best to let the doctor know if her cycle is less than 21 days or more than 45 days or if she does not get a period for 3 months at any time after first beginning to menstruate.

The Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS) includes both physical and emotional symptoms that many females get right before their periods. these include worsening acne, a feeling of being bloated, fatigue, backaches, sore breasts, headaches, constipation, diarrhoea, food cravings, depression or feeling blue, irritability, problems with concentrating and difficulty handling stress. different girls may have some or all of these symptoms in varying combinations. PMS is usually at its worst during the 7 days before the period starts and it generally disappears soon after the period begins. But girls usually do not develop troublesome symptoms associated with PMS until several years after menstruation starts. Some of them of course are lucky enough not to develop them at all. Although the exact cause of PMS is unknown, it seems to occur because of changing hormone levels and their effect on chemicals in the brain. during the second half of the menstrual cycle, the amount of progesterone in the body increases. then, about 7 days before the period starts, levels of both progesterone and oestrogen drop. Some girls’ bodies seem to be more sensitive to these hormonal changes than others.

Although most period problems are harmless, a few conditions can be more serious and require medical attention. Girls who have not started their periods by the time they are 15 – 16 years old or 3 years after they have shown the first signs of puberty have primary amenorrhea which is usually caused by a genetic abnormality, a hormone imbalance or a structural problem. Hormones are also often responsible for secondary amenorrhea, which is when a girl who has had normal periods suddenly stops menstruating for more than 6 months or three of her usual cycles. since pregnancy is the most common cause of secondary amenorrhea, it should always be ruled out when a girl skips periods. in addition to hormone imbalances, other things that can cause both primary and secondary amenorrhea include:

* significant weight loss or gain

* anorexia nervosa (amenorrhea can be a sign that a girl is losing too much weight and may have anorexia)

* stopping birth control pills

* other conditions that can affect hormone levels

Something that can also cause primary and secondary amenorrhea is excessive exercising such as distance running, ballet, figure skating or gymnastics, combined with a poor diet which usually results in inappropriate weight loss or failure to gain weight during growth. But this does not include the usual gym class or school sports team, even those that need girls to practice often. to exercise so much that she delays her period, a girl would have to train vigorously for several hours a day, most days of the week and not get enough calories, vitamins and minerals in the diet.

It is normal for a girl’s period to be heavier on some days than others. But signs of excessively heavy or long periods can include soaking through at least one sanitary napkin or pad an hour for several hours in a row or periods that last longer than 7 days. Girls with this condition known as menorrhagia, sometimes stay home from school or social functions because they are worried they would not be able to control the bleeding in public. the most frequent cause of menorrhagia is an imbalance between the levels of oestrogen and progesterone in the body, which allows the lining of the womb to keep building up. when the lining is finally shed during menstruation, the resulting bleeding is particularly heavy.

Because many adolescents have slight hormone imbalances during puberty, menorrhagia is not uncommon in teens. But in some cases, heavy menstrual bleeding can be caused by problems such as:

* fibroids (benign growths) or polyps in the uterus

* inflammation or infection in the vagina or cervix

Painful periods are referred to as dysmenorrhoea There are two types of such painful periods that can interfere with a girl’s ability to attend school, study, or sleep :-

1. Primary dysmenorrhoea is very common in teens and is not caused by a disease or other condition. Fortunately, these symptoms usually last for only a day or two.

2. Secondary dysmenorrhoea is pain caused by some physical condition like polyps or fibroids in the uterus, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), or adenomyosis which is uterine lining tissue growing into the muscular wall of the uterus.

In endometriosis, tissue that is normally found only in the uterus starts to grow outside the uterus, in the ovaries, fallopian tubes or other parts of the pelvic cavity. it can cause abnormal bleeding, dysmenorrhoea and general pelvic pain.

Although most period problems are not really a cause for alarm, certain symptoms do call for a trip to the doctor. This is particularly true if a girl’s normal cycle changes. Medical advice may be sought if a girl :-

* has not started her period by the time she is 15 – 16 or her period has not become regular after 3 years of menstruating. the most likely cause is a hormone imbalance which may need treatment but this also might point to another medical problem.

* stops getting her period or it becomes irregular after it has been regular. Also one neds to let the doctor know if her cycle is less than 21 days or more than 45 days or if she does not get a period for 3 months at any time after first beginning to menstruate.

* has heavy or long periods, especially if she gets her period frequently. in some cases, significant blood loss can cause iron-deficiency anaemia. Also, heavy bleeding could be a sign of a growth in the uterus, a thyroid condition, an infection or a blood clotting problem.

* has very painful periods. having cramps for a couple of days is normal, but if a girl is not able to participate in her normal activities, one needs to get a medical opinion. She might have a medical problem such as endometriosis, causing the pain.

To determine whether a problem requires treatment, the doctor may ask several questions and do a thorough physical examination. the doctor may do a pelvic examination, take specimens for examination and perhaps perform some blood tests. if a structural problem is suspected or some sort of growth, an ultrasound or CT or MRI scan may be necessary. together, these tests can help the doctor determine how a condition should be handled. Growths such as polyps or fibroids can often be removed and endometriosis can be treated with medications or surgery. if a hormone imbalance is to be blamed, the doctor will likely suggest hormone therapy or other hormone-containing medications. For menstrual pain with no underlying medical cause, anti-inflammatory medicines are the most effective treatment. Conditions like clotting disorders or thyroid problems may require treatment with medications as well.

It is very important for parents and very specially the mothers to be aware of the many problems that daughters get before and during their periods. when one’s daughter is experiencing a particularly bad bout of PMS or cramps, the mother can help to make her more comfortable. one may suggest that the child eats a balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, reduce the intake of salt which can cause water retention and caffeine which can make her jumpy and anxious. the child should be given foods with calcium, which may reduce the severity of her PMS symptoms and try over-the-counter pain relievers like paracetamol for cramps, headaches or back pain. For some girls, taking a brisk walk or bike ride may relieve stress and aches and also soaking in a warm bath or a hot water bottle on the abdomen may help to relieve some of the discomfort.

If one notices that a girl’s usual periods are causing her great discomfort and interfering with her life, it may be advisable to talk to a doctor to make sure nothing else is causing the problem and to see if anything can help. Even just reassurance from a doctor may really help in dealing with the problem. Sometimes, hormone treatment can help ease many symptoms associated with uncomfortable periods. However, the most important way in which one could help a daughter feel more at ease about her period is to talk to her and explain that most annoying or uncomfortable conditions that accompany menstruation are normal and may improve over time. Parents need to show greater understanding when she is cranky and unhappy. after all, no one is at their best all the time and that includes all parents too.

= Girls start to menstruate at different ages.

= it is a sign of being a "woman"

= Quite a few of them develop the pre-menstrual syndrome

= Delay in the onset of menstruation beyond the age of 15 to 16 years needs medical attention

= Stoppage of regular periods after it has been established is also a thing to be taken seriously

= Periods associated with severe discomfort, particularly if the pain persists beyond the onset of menstruation, need to be investigated.

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Myalgia is the medical term for muscle pain. in most cases this type of muscle pain can be as simple as a strain or a pulled muscle. in other cases it can be referred to as the muscle pain associated with injury or crushed muscle. Although myalgia is used in the muscle pain in general, it is often used due to the over use or injury to a muscle from strenuous activity. Often times myalgia is due to a underlying medical condition. sometimes myalgia is from more severe diseases such as, influenza, herpes, HIV, or tissue disease.

It is also very common for myalgia to be associated with the involuntary muscle movement of central nervous system. Some of these disorders include: multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries.

Most individuals who suffer from myalgia are also experiencing a number of different diseases such as:

• Strep Throat • Lyme Disease • Tetanus • Hiptoplasmosis • Malaria • Toxoplasmosis

Some muscle pain and inflammation can result from reactions to certain vaccinations or medications. other pains can be associated with the abuse of substances such as alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine, or narcotics; poisons such as strychnine and snake, insect, or spider bites. a physical examination is often times needed to help identify possible underlying causes of myaglia. Things such as stiffness, weakness, may be evident enough within the individual’s posture, and coordination.

Being touched on the skin may also prove to show soreness within the muscle. This can also be caused by myalgia. Remember myaglia is almost always accompanied by an underyling disease or infection. it is best and most advised that you seek medical consultation to help diagnose your condition. The body depends greatly on the muscle in which your body uses to help move, lift, bend, and other mobility functions. If the muscles are unable to work properly, it could lead to far more severe conditions along with difficulties doing your every day routines.