This is the time of the year when reported cases of cold, flu and pneumonia are high. Infants, children and the elderly are at higher risk of acquiring one or more of these diseases and often have severe forms of the diseases with additional complications. Uninfected individuals are likely to acquire infectious virus particles that are shed from patients in their nasal and oral secretions such as saliva and sneeze droplets, making direct and close contact the major transmission routes for the viruses.

COMMON COLD

Common cold is an illness that can be found all year round but is most prevalent during the winter months. a number of different viruses can cause the common cold but infection by a single type of virus is more commonly the case. The human immune system has an amazing memory capable of remembering the virus after recovery therefore preventing the same virus from causing the disease again because the immune system can recognise and eliminate the virus before it can cause any illness.

Transmission

Viruses are found in oral and nasal secretions and are spread via cough, sneeze or direct contact with surfaces or objects that are contaminated with the virus.

Symptoms

The symptoms usually present themselves one to three days after acquiring the virus with the most common being fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, coughing, sore throat and increased nasal secretions or sometimes leading to nasal congestion. The lymph nodes around the neck may become inflamed. Infants can rapidly develop severe fever and may also suffer from diarrhea.

Secondary bacterial infections

If the patients do not recover within four days, secondary bacterial infections may cause additional complications such as tissue damage or toxins. Tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media (middle ear infection), pharyngitis and pneumonia are examples of diseases that may result from co-infection with the bacteria. Infants are at risk of suffering from deadly shock from high fever and rapid fluid loss thus professional medical care is very important. Common cold usually resolves itself within a week and the best cure is to take lots of rest, drink plenty of clean water and consume a well-balanced diet.

INFLUENZA

Influenza is an acute respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus. The virus has the potential to cause a global pandemic as already seen in 1918 when Spanish flu killed more than 50 million people worldwide. it has been estimated that each year about 15% of the global population is infected with the virus during the winter months. Last year Thailand confirmed 115,183 reported cases of the flu or 180.82 per 100,000 individuals with a mortality rate of 0.2 per 100,000 individuals. The country had seen a constant decline in the number of cases between 2002 and 2006, but then experienced a significant increase in the number in 2009 with the number of confirmed flu cases being 189 per 100,000 individuals. The group with the highest infection rate is children under the age of four and the group with the highest mortality rate is the elderly group above the age of 55. Therefore, these two groups should take extra preventative measures against the influenza virus.

Transmission

Influenza virus is found in oral and nasal secretions of infected patients and spread via close or direct contact.

Infectious period

Patients may begin to shed infectious virus particles one or more days before the appearance of any signs and symptoms and can continue to shed the virus three to five days after the signs and symptoms have disappeared making the disease very difficult to control. Children and infants may continue to shed the virus for more than a week.

Symptoms

Symptoms caused by influenza are usually more severe when compared with viruses that cause common cold. The patient will start to display symptoms one to four days after becoming infected. most common symptoms are rapid onset of fever, shivering, severe headache, nausea, headache, fatigue, sore throat, coughing and pharyngitis. The recovery period usually ranges from one to two weeks. Secondary bacterial infections can lead to complications that may result in death in some patients, particularly those that are immunocompromised or immunosuppressed.

PREVENTION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

- Avoid coming in close contact with patients infected with the virus.

- Wash hands with soaps and clean water regularly and before every meal.

- Avoid touching or rubbing the mucosal areas _ eyes, nose and mouth.

- Maintain good health by exercising regularly, getting enough sleep and consume a well-balanced diet.

- get vaccinated every year (It is recommended that those older than six months, especially the high risk groups be vaccinated every year).

HOW TO ACT ONCE YOU BECOME INFECTED

- get enough rest and sleep.

- Keep your body warm with sufficient clothes and avoid rain, cold weather and cold water when showering.

- Stay in a well-ventilated room.

- Drink lots of clean, warm water to keep the body well hydrated and avoid cold water.

- Consume foods that are easy to digest and fruit juices that are rich in vitamins.

- never share utensils with other people.

- Use a mouth cover to help minimise spreading of respiratory droplets that contain infectious viruses.

- Wash hands with soap and clean water regularly.

- Rinse your mouth often with clean water.

- Keep a distance from young children, the elderly, immunocompromised and immunosuppressed individuals.

Next week, getting to know pneumonia and how to prevent it.

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Arlowen Kuchera has suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for more than a decade, but early signs of the disease started 15 years ago with moments of confusion.

“it was devastating in the beginning,” her daughter, Kay Etter, told the Log.

Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. There is no current cure, but treatments for symptoms are available and research continues.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to end Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funding for Alzheimer care, support and research. the walk is held annually in more than 600 communities, including the Destin area.

The Walk to end Alzheimer’s is important because, “it makes people aware of this devastating disease,” Etter said.

This Saturday participants of all ages will meet at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort to join the march toward ending the disease. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. for more information visit alz.org/walk or call 800-272-3900.

Kuchera was an Army wife. Before the disease took over, “she was stubborn and could do anything,” Etter said. “ She worked, sewed, cooked and entertained.”

But after her husband passed away, things began to change. Etter decided to move her mother from her longtime home in San Antonio, Texas, to Athens, Ga.

“She was leaving everything she knew,” Etter said. On the drive to her new home, “we stopped at a convenience store to get some water, and while I was waiting in line she decided to go wait for me outside.”

When Etter came out of the store, her mother was nowhere to be found. She looked under cars and in the field.

“I looked down the road, and I saw this nice Cadillac like my father used to drive — same color and everything,” she said. “She was sitting inside it and had locked herself in.”

Etter begged her mother to get out of the car, but Kuchera just shook her head. it wasn’t until the owner of the Cadillac came out that she was able to reach her mom.

At that point no diagnosis had been made, but “that was a sign right there that something was wrong,” she said.

A few months later, Kuchera was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and lymphoma at the same time. She’s been through radiation and cancer treatment, but Etter says the memory loss has taken its toll on her.

Her mother was staying at a facility in Georgia, but after several falls and broken bones, Etter decided she needed some “extra TLC.” They decided to move to Sandestin in July. her mother is now a resident of Crystal Bay Memory Care.

“She’s as happy as she can be, but she’s tired and worn out,” she said. “She’s an angel in waiting. She’s in a good place and ready to meet dad again.”

While Alzheimer’s is hard on the people who live with the disease, Etter says it’s also tough for the caregivers.

“it affects our lives, our travel, our marriages — everything you do,” she said. “They don’t really remember, but caregivers remember everyday.”

There is a number of conditions that overlap in symptoms
Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a few others.

But most common is the fatigue, and weakness, pain, abdominal upsets (including IBS), body temperature regulation, cognitive function (memory, inattention etc).

what is chronic fatigue syndrome?

what are its symptoms? treatment? people in a region suffering from this disease?

a CFS diagnosis should be considered in patients with six or more months of unexplained fatigue accompanied by other symptoms characteristics. These symptoms include cognitive dysfunction, including impaired memory or concentration postexertional unease over 24 hours (exhaustion and increased symptoms) following non-restorative sleep, physical or mental pain of the joint (without redness or swelling) persistent headache, muscle aches, a new type or severity of tender lymph nodes throat cervical or axillary bra-brain fog Treatment is essentially trying to control the symptoms. Getting enough sleep is important, because sleep disturbances are common in CFS. If you had a sudden your illness, there is a new treatment that involves antiviral valganciclovir (Valcyte) if it is still being tested. clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00478465?order=4 eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-01/sumc-ntf010807.php meactionuk.org.uk/ What_Is_ME_What_Is_CFS.htm

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My daughter loves reading and has very good memory. But she often confuses 6 and 9, might read 23 as 32, and might spell "BIG" as "G-I-B." Is this normal for children of her age or is she showing early symptoms of dyslexia?

Many thanks.

this is very normal for a 2 1/2 year old. most children this age don't even know all or any letters. I would use flash cards and start slow when teaching the letters. Start with one letter at a time and see if she can receptively understand them.

Example =

Put out the letter a and say give me a. when she picks it up say "a, good giving me A"

When she does this 3 times, then use the letter "B" and repeat above.

then you can use a & B and ask for them one at a time changing the location of them to make sure she knows them no matter what place they are at.

There is much more added

take her to the dr and have a test done, their really easy and simple or could even do on online.
its really great you noticed this early i was in college *18 years old* when people noticed i had dyslexia i went through school with no help from my teachers and them telling me i am stupid
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a 2.5 year old shouldn't be reading at all–she is advanced if anything…even kids taht do recognize numbers–usually cna't go beyond 10–some can't even name all teh letters

these reversals are normal through age 6

Well if your daughter is only 2 and a half and she can spell it shows she is very intelligent if you are still worried go to your doctor.

These of some but not all of the symptoms that people deal with that seem to be directly connected to their depression: loss of memory and concentration, pain in the body, chronic pain in neck and shoulder, severe pain in limbs, loss of strength in limbs, inability to use limbs, uclers, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, rashes, constipation, gas, weight loss, weight gain, loss of appetite, sleep disruption, inability to stay awake. There are many other symptoms of depression that seem directly linked to depression. as one person said, "when the depression goes up, the pain goes down. when the pain goes up, the depression goes down."

It would seem to be easier to explain these symptoms, if we looked at depression as an autoimmune disease of the brain. the immune system attacking various parts of the brain could cause all these symptoms. but how does a chemical imbalance in the brain cause all of these symptoms of depression?

Not all depression is caused by an imbalanced. We are hearing of depression more these days as a "chemical imbalance" because there are more drug companies out there producing their product to raise sales. Depression is simply a real problem , not necessary an imbalance all the time.

Many many diseases present with a variety of symptoms. Look at multiple sclerosis, or strokes, or even heart disease. A dozen people with any of these conditions may each present differently.

Human beings are complex individuals.

With mental/emotional diseases, there is the extra layer of that person's subjective life experiences thrown into the mix. the mind and the body are interconnected, so physical complaints may accompany the mental/emotional ones. (Think how you can feel emotionally lousy when you have a cold).

That is what makes medicine a challenging profession. if everyone acted the same, a computer could do the job.

depression is caused by a persons thought process.

chemical imbalance pure and simple. if there aren't neural transmitters there than the whole thing breaks down. the brain isn't fully explained just yet. new discoveries are made all the time

I don't know exactly how, but I think humans have evolved to have a whole body reaction to depression or anxiety.

I think this reaction was supposed to help you cope with whatever situation led to the depression or anxiety, but it doesn't seem to do the trick anymore.

What is interesting to me is that there is an entire range of reactions when it comes to appetite and sleep.

I get plenty of rest but after about 10:00am I start getting extremely tired again and have no energy at all

I turned into a total DlCK from CFS.

Primary Symptoms

As the name chronic fatigue syndrome suggests, this illness is accompanied by fatigue. However, it's not the kind of fatigue patients experience after a particularly busy day or week, after a sleepless night or after a stressful event. It's a severe, incapacitating fatigue that isn't improved by bed rest and that may be exacerbated by physical or mental activity. It's an all-encompassing fatigue that results in a dramatic decline in both activity level and stamina.

People with CFS function at a significantly lower level of activity than they were capable of prior to becoming ill. the illness results in a substantial reduction in occupational, personal, social or educational activities.

A CFS diagnosis should be considered in patients who present with six months or more of unexplained fatigue accompanied by other characteristic symptoms. These symptoms include:

cognitive dysfunction, including impaired memory or concentration
postexertional malaise lasting more than 24 hours (exhaustion and increased symptoms) following physical or mental exercise
unrefreshing sleep
joint pain (without redness or swelling)
persistent muscle pain
headaches of a new type or severity
tender cervical or axillary lymph nodes
sore throat
Other Common Symptoms

In addition to the eight primary defining symptoms of CFS, a number of other symptoms have been reported by some CFS patients. the frequency of occurrence of these symptoms varies among patients. These symptoms include:

irritable bowel, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or bloating
chills and night sweats
brain fog
chest pain
shortness of breath
chronic cough
visual disturbances (blurring, sensitivity to light, eye pain or dry eyes)
allergies or sensitivities to foods, alcohol, odors, chemicals, medications or noise
difficulty maintaining upright position (orthostatic instability, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, balance problems or fainting)
psychological problems (depression, irritability, mood swings, anxiety, panic attacks)
jaw pain
weight loss or gain
Clinicians will need to consider

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If you have a friend or a loved one that may seem to be deteriorating with their memory then you may be wondering about dementia. this can be a very frightening disease if you are not sure what is going on and you do not know how to help your loved one. however, if you have a little understanding of the basics related to dementia then you may be able to make an appointment for your loved one to see their doctor in order to get the help that they need. This article will touch upon some of the most common signs and symptoms that you will want to watch for.

Initially, you may notice that your loved one may begin to show some signs of deterioration in relation to their memory. they may not be able to remember very simple, common things that they were able to remember before. You may also notice that this person is not able to recall basic information that they once knew. This can be very alarming for many people and it can be very difficult to watch your loved one struggle in this way. what you need to realize is that it is probably just as difficult for them as it is for you to watch.

Another common sign and symptom related to dementia might be trouble communicating. Your loved one may have a very difficult time expressing their thoughts and feelings as they are not able to remember the words that they want to use in order to express themselves. Think about how hard it would be to have something very important to say but not have any idea how to express that. This can create a great deal of stress for your loved one and it may even make it more difficult for you to care for that person because they cannot tell you what they need.

As you can see, this can be a very difficult disease for anyone that is suffering from it. it is easy to see why many of these patients may become depressed and upset. Actually, if you are assisting a loved one that could be suffering from dementia then you will most likely begin to notice some very serious mood swings related to this person and their feelings. You need to be aware of the fact that this could happen and you also need to be understanding. If you are noticing these mood swings on a regular basis or you think that your loved one could be depressed then you need to discuss this information with your loved ones doctor as well.Generic viagra IndiaIf you believe that you have a loved one that is suffering from dementia you need to pay attention to what behaviors have changed and record this information. You then need to make an appointment to meet with your loved ones and your primary care physician to discuss treatment options. This will help you find positive ways to help your friend or family member.

It started off small, there were like blanks in my memory and I couldn't remember if I had done something a day or a week ago, and then it got to a month or a year ago and so forth. Then I started forgetting what things were called, like a spoon or a certain word. not like normal people do, either, it would happen multiple times a day. The other day I pretty much hallucinated and thought I was dying, and then I couldn't recognize certain people like my mother, and started getting really paranoid.

It's really freaking me out. I'm only fifteen years old, and these almost seems like the symptoms of dementia, but that is impossible, isn't it? if it's not dementia, what could it be?

Tell your Mom or a school counselor. It could be a tumor or little stroke or a blockage of some kind. It cold be body chemistry, hormones, out of whack. I really think you need to be checked over by a doctor in case it is a serious thing before it gets any worse. I don't think dementia is anywhere near the top of the list of what it could be.

if its not something medically wrong with you like a bad food or health problem then its demons.

Hurting people hurt others. It's not you. They are the ones who have a problem. They are sick and being mean makes them feel better. People/kids/parents do mean things or lie to manipulate. They just want the reaction so they can get high feel good from it. The words are not true. I know parents can say things that are true partially, but is it right to bring up the past over and over? You have to look at the agenda and not just the words alone to see the abuse sometimes. Abuse is anything that's not uplifting so forget what truth is being used right then.

When you have a bad past/rejection/father gone it makes things start. Anorexia Bi polar, Cutting, OCD, anxiety, panic attacks, hearing voices can all come from a tramautic past. It opens doors to the negative and they start to dwell closeby, like addicitons cravings. You can talk to me or google "emotional abuse" Knowing the truth is the step to freedom from pain.

Aspartame in diet cokes ect is being linked to depression, bipolar and more it could be what you eat along with abuse or neglect.

Sickness can be a spiritual problem so praying to get rid of negative things of a spiritual nature is often needed after years of abuse. Demons in your house can make you cry for no reason even if theres no abuse.

1. Read online about verbal abuse. Read 20+ sites. BULLYING 20 sites
2. Realize its their problem.
3. Google- Diet Depression Soda stops depression from food.
4. Google "Sinners prayer"- stops sadness.
5. Google "Deliverance Prayers"

Click my name to talk. – see profile.anyone can copy this info above.

Source– Experience in a ministry