I have been feeling Nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite and have been gettin anxious and depressed since last week when i found out i had liver damage

There are many causes of liver cell damage:
alcohol consumption, medication toxification,
chemical exposure, mushroom poisoning,
biliary obstruction/malformation/infection,
viral infection, parasite infections,
hereditary disease, auto immune disease,
fatty liver disease and others.

It depends on the cause of the liver damage and
how serious the liver damage is.
Tiredness usually stays all the time in liver disease.

When the liver cells become damage, the immune
system of the body responds to this damage and
causes inflammation to develop inside the liver
(this can cause the liver to enlarge in size).
These symptoms can start to go away, that you
mentioned, if the cause is found and can be stopped
so the liver cells will heal. if not, then the they may
continue. It sounds like the doctor is believing that
it hasn't reached the stage where it cannot be reversed…
which is very good.

Any inflammation of the liver by any cell-damage cause is known as
Hepatitis. Cirrhosis of the liver is advance stage of liver cell damage;
it means that the liver cells have started to die off and formed scar
tissue inside the liver. This is then not reversible. It becomes
a progressive disease where the liver cells continue to die off
slowly or fast (depending on the cause, or if the cause can be
stopped).

To find out you have a disease, is like someone saying your life
will end very soon. you also go through alot of unknowns. What
the doctors will do to you, whether your dreams for your life
will disappear, what is really important in your life and the way
you look at it. It is terrible hard to swallow for anyone. especially,
when you are so young with your whole life ahead of you.
I would not take any medications unless it is absolutely necessary
as most all medications go through the liver, to be broken down,
before going to the rest of the body. Liver patient are told to only
take medications that are approved of or prescribed by their doctors.
It depends on the amount of damage done to the liver cells if a
medication should be discontinues, changed, or have a lower dose
that the liver still is able to convert.
Another thing: It would be best to try and stay as healthy as you can.
Try not to be around others who are sick or they have been around
others who are sick. Wash all fresh fruits and vegetable that people
finger over in the stores, avoid open salad bars where people can
accidentally sneeze or cough into them, use disinfectant wipes on
shopping cart handles, door knobs, Tv controllers, phones,
bathroom fixtures, etc. Becoming sick with something else right
now will weaken your body more and force you to take additional
medications.

I hope this information has been of some help to you. Best wishes.
Hope you soon start to feel much better.

Although the liver is the only organ that will repair itself, it doesn't happen over night.
Depending on what caused the damage and the extent of the damage, it could take a long time to heal.
Your doctor should be able to help you with the nausea, and fatigue. He might also prescribe an anti-depressant if you find you can't cope on your own.

3 months or so. Did he tell you what you have. Is it fibrosis, cirrhosis, or fatty liver. some are reversible some aren't. never drink or do drugs again. Alot of it is tainted.You'll be glad.

By Jennifer Green, MS

If you have ever trained or known someone with chronic fatigue syndrome (?CFS?), you know it can be a very difficult and challenging disease for the individual. CFS, also known as chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (?CFIDS?), is defined only by its symptoms because of the absence of any known confirming diagnostic criteria. this syndrome is characterized by persistent debilitating fatigue, not relieved by rest, and not accounted for by any specifically identified medical or psychiatric condition.

although the etiology of this syndrome is idiopathic, there are some possible causes, which include viral infection, immunologic dysfunction, abnormal hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (?HPA?) axis activity, neutrally mediated hypotension, nutritional deficiency, and profound psychological stress. in addition to fatigue, symptoms of CFS may include frequent sore throats, painful lymph nodes, headache, difficulty with concentration and memory, and a low-grade fever. this syndrome was originally thought to mostly affect well-educated Caucasian women; however, evidence now shows that CFS affects all racial and ethnic groups and both sexes.

A common complaint from individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome is that their fatigue and other symptoms are noticeably worse in the days following any amount of physical exertion. Attempts at exercise conditioning may be frustrated by this circumstance, and a successful exercise prescription needs to respect this occurrence. Despite the increase levels of fatigue on days following an exercise program, overall improvements in symptoms caused by exercise have been reported in people with CFS. Additionally, people who have been educated on the benefits and are encouraged to participate in regular physical activity tend to show significant improvements in functional capacity and quality of life.

Overall, general recommendations regarding exercise programming for individuals with CFS are difficult to make for a variety of reasons, including levels and times of fatigue. However, when creating a program, there are some general guidelines that offer a conservative approach and that take into account some of the unique difficulties and characteristics of working with this population. the first and main consideration is that the goal of the exercise program should be to prevent further deconditioning that could compound the disability of chronic fatigue. As a trainer, you should avoid adopting the traditional model of training aimed at optimizing aerobic capacity, and should instead focus on modest goals of preventing further deconditioning. As a trainer, it is important that you also discuss with your client the possibility of feeling increased fatigue in the first few weeks of the exercise program. by having this conversation with your client; and finding ways to help avoid large levels of fatigue following the program, the greater the chances your client will stick with the program. Exercise should also generally be initiated at very low levels and based on your client?s activity tolerance.

Aerobic exercise should utilize a familiar activity, such as walking that can be started at a low level. If using RPE to measure intensity, it is suggested that clients be at a 9-12 on the Borg scale. Aerobic activity should be done 3-5 days per week and can be done in 1-2 sessions per day. it may be necessary to start with very small increments of time, eventually progressing to 60 minutes per day as tolerated. Just as in any other program, flexibility exercises are suggested to preserve normal range of motion, and strength training should focus on preservation of strength and on muscles that assist in activities of daily living. Strength-training activities that may cause delayed-onset muscle soreness should be avoided. Finally, progression of exercise activity should focus primarily on increasing the duration of moderate-intensity activities as opposed to increasing intensity. Overseeing this progression will be one of the most challenging aspects of training an individual with chronic fatigue syndrome, and clients should be coached to not overexert themselves on days when they are feeling well, and to reduce their exercise intensity when their symptoms are increased.

There are some special considerations when training clients with this condition. CFS is often accompanied by depression. although treating depression is not in the scope of practice for a fitness professional, it is important to be able to recognize the symptoms and know where to refer your client if need be. also, because of the limited understanding regarding the etiology of CFS, some clients may express frustration with the health and medical care communities, which in the past may have been less than sympathetic to their problems. it is important as a health professional that you talk to your client, and be empathetic to what they are feeling during each training session; a supportive and understanding environment is important when creating programs and educating individuals with CFS. Finally, clients with CFS typically plan their day?s activities ahead of time in order to ?budget? their energy levels. it is crucial that you plan your exercise program around these activities, and that you keep open communication between you and your client so that you are aware of any other activities throughout the day that may require using large amounts of energy.

Exercise programming is not only science, but an art form. As a health professional, you must be creative in your exercise programming, not only to accommodate your clients, but also to keep them interested in the program. Trainers must regularly be more than a source of health information, but often act as a counselor, friend, and support system to their clients. it is especially important with not only clients with CFS, but all individuals, that they have a supportive and understanding environment to work in when it comes to fitness.

Sources:

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). (2010). Retrieved April 7, 2011, from cdc.gov/cfs/general/treatment/managing_activity.html

Clapp, L., et al. (1999). Acute effects of thirty minutes of light-intensity, intermittent exercise on patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Phys Therapy; 79(8), 749-756.

Simmonds, M. J., Ph.D., PT., MCSP., & Derghazarian, T. P. (2009). Muscular dystrophy. in J. L. e. a. Durstine (Ed.), ACSM’s exercise management for persons with chronic diseases and disabilities (3rd ed., p. 306). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

VanNess, J.M., et al. (2000). Exercise testing in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)?Diagnostic tool? Fed Amer Soc for Exp Bio J., 14(4), LB41.

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this fact sheet was last updated on 04-11-2011.

I am sick and my symptoms are stuffy nose, sore throat, and cough. I also can't fall asleep. if you know what I have can you tell me and also tell me if you know how long it usually lasts? thanks. (I think I have the common cold but I'm not sure.)

sounds like a cold….mine usually last a week or 2.

i have the exact same thing and it is just the common cold. take 2 cotylenol and go to bed you will feel better in the morning.

possibly a common cold

sounds exactly like the common cold, i have it now, its my 3rd day im feelin better already, up to a week of this i reckon, get rest

Cough is caused by a number of ailments.
It can be treated by over the counter medicines
or home remedies. More information available
at ailments.in/cough.html

Sore throat is usually due to a viral infection . Gargling with warm salty water or mouthwash can reduce the pain and inconvenience.More details and home remedies available at
ailments.in/sorethroat.html

might be you have contracted HIV within 48-72 hrs

I have been sneezing, I did have a runny nose, now it is just kind of stuffy, my throat feels kind of itchy, and that is resulting in coughing. when I cough, I cough in spurts, and it is difficult to breathe in when I try to inhale between coughs. Any suggestions?

Common cold, viral infection, or bronchitis.

It sounds like the common cold. Or it could be allergies. if you have a low-grade fever, you can just ride it out. if you have a high fever (above 101) seek medical attention. if you are phlegmy, avoid dairy and orange juice. get plenty of water and rest.

It sounds like hay fever or allergies. try avoiding dairy products, especially heavy ones like cheese. This should help with all of the mucus you are producing. and, drink sips of hot water and dandelion leaf tea throughout the day.

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Sinusitis is referred to as the inflammation of the sinuses, which may be due to allergy or viral infection. Most of the time, this condition can bring a lot discomfort and uneasiness since it can cause mucus to build up and clog the nasal cavities. although sinusitis usually goes away after just a few days, you can use some home remedy to treat and prevent it.

For one, you can use steam from boiling water to clear your nasal passages. It can either be steam from a bowl of soup, a cup of coffee, or a solution made as treatment for sinusitis. one of these is saline solution. you can either buy the commercialized product or make your own. just mix salt with hot water and spray it directly to your nose or breathe it in through steam.

The effects of sinusitis can also spread to other areas of the face and neck. when this is the case, get a piece of cloth or towel and damp it with hot water. Use it as hot compression to ease the pain you feel in those areas. Do this for at least 10 minutes every time you feel the pain.

If your sinusitis is a symptom that accompanies a cold or flu, drinking plenty of water will help. Water will help drain your sinuses by thinning out the mucus. you can also try drinking hot tea or soup. The steam you breathe from either of these two can help unclog solid mucus and improve its flow through your nasal passages.

To prevent being infected by other people who have sinusitis, make sure that your hands are sanitized all the time. when in the workplace, avoid touching your mouth and nose especially if you have not washed your hands yet. moreover, keep away from dust and pollen that might trigger an allergy if you have one.

Although sinusitis is potentially harmless, the symptoms that accompany it can be quite a nuisance. Protect yourself from this condition by strengthening your immune system and practicing the above tips. after trying everything you know and the matter still gets worse, consult your doctor.

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Tonsillitis refers to acute inflammation of the tonsils, which lie, one on each side of the throat. Chronic tonsillitis is a term applied to cases in which there is enlargement of the tonsils accompanied by repeated attacks of infection.

Read more on Treatment for Tonsillitis and Male Sexual Enhancement and Home RemediesThe tonsils are the oval shaped tissue mass or lymph nodes that are visible towards the back of the throat on both sides, at the back of the mouth. the tonsils are an important part of the immune system which serves as our body’s natural defense system against infections. Tonsillitis is basically an infection of the tonsils. the main function of the tonsils is to filter out bacteria and any other microorganisms that can cause infections. At times however the tonsils themselves can suffer an infection, which may often afflict the throat and surrounding areas. in most cases of tonsillitis the cause is from a viral infection, but at times it may be attributed to a bacterial infection. Tonsillitis could also simply refer to an inflammation of the tonsils and any other lymph nodes towards the back of the throat like the adenoids. Very often the infection affecting the surrounding areas could also affect the pharynx, causing what is referred to as pharyngitis.causes of TonsillitisTonsils are present to protect the upper respiratory tract from infection by trapping and destroying micro­organisms. in the process, sometimes they too become infected by the micro organisms.Tonsillitis is common in children under ten years of age, although it occasionally occurs in young adults. when it occurs in adulthood, the symptoms are usually more severe.Symptoms of Chronic TonsillitisTonsillitis is classified as chronic when it is recurring.It is commonly caused by bacterial infection. in terms of duration, it may last for several days especially if left untreated. Chronic tonsillitis is the most severe type of tonsillitis as it causes the most extreme pain.the following are the signs of chronic tonsillitis:1.  A severe sore throat that causes great difficulty in swallowing.2.  Coughing, fever, headache. in some cases, patients may experience chilling, especially during at night.3.  The tonsils become swollen and red. the tonsils are also dotted by white patches that represent the infection.  in rare cases, pus may be expelled from these white patches.4.  There is a severe pain in the neck area when the person opens his mouth.What are the symptoms of Tonsillitis?Each person with tonsillitis may not experience all of the symptoms. some of the major symptoms of tonsillitis are:1.  A very sore throat fever2.  Redder-than-normal tonsils3.  Chills4.  A yellow or white coating on the tonsils5.  A funny-sounding voice6.  Swollen glands in the neck7.  Bad breathTreatments for Chronic TonsillitisBecause tonsillitis is an ailment that is fairly common among people, there are plenty of home remedies for tonsillitis treatment. aside from being easy to make and find, these are all cheap and easily available. the following are some of the most common tonsillitis home remedies:1.  Lime: Mix lime with lukewarm water sprinkled with salt and sip slowly. the lime and salt combination produces a soothing sensation as it passes by the affected tonsils.2.  Prepare a mixture of freshly boiled milk and a sprinkle of turmeric powder and pepper powder. the mixture should be drunk before going to sleep for three consecutive nights.3.  Prepare a mixture of juices from fresh carrots, beet, and cucumber. the juice should be taken regularly until the ailment is cured.4.  For others, there are various lozenges available from drugstores that provide a soothing relief. These lozenges are technically medicines in themselves, although they are flavored. the flavoring makes them easy to chew, especially when they contain menthol.Treatments for Chronic TonsillitisBecause tonsillitis is an ailment that is fairly common among people, there are plenty of home remedies for tonsillitis treatment. aside from being easy to make and find, these are all cheap and easily available. the following are some of the most common tonsillitis home remedies:1.  Lime: Mix lime with lukewarm water sprinkled with salt and sip slowly. the lime and salt combination produces a soothing sensation as it passes by the affected tonsils.2.  Prepare a mixture of freshly boiled milk and a sprinkle of turmeric powder and pepper powder. the mixture should be drunk before going to sleep for three consecutive nights.3.  Prepare a mixture of juices from fresh carrots, beet, and cucumber. the juice should be taken regularly until the ailment is cured.4.  For others, there are various lozenges available from drugstores that provide a soothing relief. These lozenges are technically medicines in themselves, although they are flavored. the flavoring makes them easy to chew, especially when they contain menthol.Tonsillitis DietTo begin with, the patient should fast for three to five days, by which time the serious symptoms should subside. nothing but water and orange juice should be taken during this timeAfter the acute symptoms of tonsillitis are over, the patient should adopt an all-fruit diet for the next three or four days. Thereafter he may gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruitsAvoid Spices, Condiments and Sour SubstancesThe patient should avoid spices and condiments as they tend to irritate the throat. Sour substances like yoghurt, buttermilk, and fried foods should also be avoided.

In other words, what is the difference between how viral infections and bacterial infections affect the body? how are the symptoms between the two types of diseases different? after a doctor learns what symptoms a patient has, what further tests or examinations would he/she run to determine whether the disease is bacterial or viral?

To tell you the truth, most doctors don't take the time to figure out.

If it sounds like a viral infection, they will probably not test to see if it is bacterial and will proclaim its viral.go home and rest.

Pretty sad considering that we are paying out the *** for these people to do their job yet they don't take the time to do it.

Studies show that schizophrenia is a surprisingly common illness with a life-time risk of approximately 1 in 100 people. This risk seems to be largely independent of culture and socio-economic status. in men the most likely age of onset is in the mid-20s, but the illness can occur in children as young as eight, and typical schizophrenia symptoms can occur for the first time in the elderly. The illness is equally common in women, but the average age of onset is a few years later than in men, that is in the early 30s.

The cause of schizophrenia remains unknown but it is generally assumed that it has an organic basis. there is strong evidence for a genetic component and some evidence that risk is increased by birth injury and by viral infection during pregnancy. there is no evidence that psychosocial factors can “cause” schizophrenia, except, possibly, in individuals already at risk.

In order to be diagnosed as schizophrenic the patient must report particular kinds of bizarre experiences and beliefs. many of the schizophrenia symptoms involve hearing voices (hallucinations). These voices are described as, “discussing my actions”, “talking to me”, “repeating my thoughts”. Commonly found bizarre beliefs (delusions) are that “others can read my thoughts”, that “alien forces are controlling my actions”, that “famous people are communicating with me”, that “my actions somehow affect world events”. more rarely the patients speech becomes extremely difficult to understand and is described as incoherent.

We only know about the bizarre experiences and beliefs because the patient tells us about them (symptoms). in addition there are abnormalities in behaviour that we can observe (signs). for instance, the patient may show a réduction in spontaneous behaviour in many areas, resulting in poverty of speech, poverty of ideas, poverty of action, and social withdrawal (Table 1.3). These signs are called “negative” because they represent an absence of behaviour that is present in normal people. Reduction of spontaneous behaviour tends to become more marked with time. in the later stages of the illness the bizarre experiences and beliefs may no longer be much in evidence and only the “negative” signs (poverty of speech, etc.) are present. Diagnosis of schizophrenia in these cases depends upon reports of positive symptoms present in earlier stages of the illness. Depending upon the definition of schizophrenia applied, between 30 and 50% of cases progress to this chronic deteriorated state within two to five years after first admission. Acute episodes with bizarre schizophrenia symptoms can still occur in these chronic deteriorated cases.

By Thomas C. WeissPublished: 2010-07-27

Rabies is a form of preventable, viral disease that affects mammals. The disease is transmitted most often through the bites of animals that are rabid.

The great majority of reported incidents of rabies each year occur in wild animals such as bats, skunks, foxes, and raccoons.

Dogs are the most important uncontrolled global source of rabies in humans. Children are among those at greatest risk of rabies infection. Children are more likely to be bitten by a dog and are also more likely to be severely exposed due to multiple bites in high-risk sites on their bodies. Severe exposure to rabies makes prevention of it in the future more difficult, unless access to appropriate medical care is available immediately.

Domestic pets such as dogs and cats cause most animal bites, although dogs cause more than cats. Cat bites are more likely than dog bites to cause an infection. Bites from domestic animals that have not been immunized and wild animals have the potential to spread rabies infections. Rabies remains more common in bats, foxes, skunks, and raccoons than domesticated pets. Animals such as squirrels, rabbits, or other rodents rarely carry rabies.

Transmission of Rabies

Every species of mammal is susceptible to rabies viral infection, yet only a few species are important as carriers for the disease. in America there are some distinct strains of the rabies virus that have been identified in skunks, foxes, raccoons, and coyotes. There are a number of species of bats who are carriers for strains of the rabies virus as well.

Transmission of the rabies virus commonly starts when saliva from an infected host is passed to a host that is not infected. while rabies transmission has rarely been documented through other means, such as contamination of the nose, eyes, or mouth, it has occurred. Rabies transmission may also occur through aerosol transmission or through organ or corneal transplantations, although it is extremely rare.

Signs and Symptoms of Rabies

The rabies virus infects the central nervous system of the creature involved; human or not, ultimately causing disease in the brain and ultimately death. The early symptoms of rabies in people are similar to those of a number of illnesses and include headache, fever, and generalized weakness and discomfort. The person may experience a prickling or itching sensation at the site where they have been bitten.

Progression of the disease brings symptoms that are more specific, such as:

• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Excitation
• Confusion
• Fear of water
• Hallucinations
• Difficulty swallowing
• Increased saliva production

The symptoms above can last for between two and ten days and are considered to be a part of the acute phase of a rabies infection. once the clinical signs of the infection appear the disease is almost always fatal. Treatment of the person with the infection is usually supportive. There are fewer than ten documented cases of people who have survived clinical rabies; only two have not had a history of either pre or post-exposure treatment measures.

Diagnosing Rabies

Rabies is diagnosed in animals through the direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) test. The DFA test looks for the presence of rabies virus antigens in brain tissue. where human beings are concerned; however, a variety of tests are required in order to achieve a diagnosis of rabies infection.

A rabies infection in a human being demands a rapid and accurate laboratory diagnosis to ensure the person receives treatment in time. Within a period of a few hours, a diagnostic laboratory has the ability to determine whether or not an animal that has bitten a person is rabid and inform health care workers treating the infected person. The lab results might save the person from unnecessary psychological and physical trauma, as well as financial burden, if the animal is not infected with rabies.

Treatment of Rabies

Rabies is one-hundred percent preventable through the administration of human immune globulin and a round of injections with rabies vaccine. Despite this fact, greater than fifty-five thousand people, mostly in Asia and Africa, die from rabies each year. Approximately one person in these nations dies from rabies every ten minutes.

Treatment of rabies after a person has been exposed consists of administering a dose of human rabies immune globulin plus four doses of rabies vaccine on the same day the person was exposed. The person receives the same administration of immune globulin and rabies vaccine three, seven, and fourteen days after exposure to rabies. The vaccine is administered through an injection in a muscle, commonly in the person’s upper arm. The vaccinations are extremely effective at preventing rabies if it is administered at soon as possible after a person is exposed.

If someone has already received the vaccinations before they were exposed to rabies, or received them after being exposed at another time, they will only require two doses of the vaccine after being exposed to rabies again. in either of these cases, the person will receive the vaccine on the day they were re-exposed to rabies, and then again three days later. The person will not need human rabies immune globulin again.

It is uncommon for people to have any adverse reactions to the rabies vaccine or the immune globulin shots. Medical science today uses newer vaccines that cause fewer adverse reactions than the ones previously available. The person may experience some mild and local reactions to the vaccine such as redness, pain, swelling, or itching around the site of injection. On rare occasion, the person may experience symptoms that include nausea, headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, or dizziness. The immune globulin shot may have side-effects such as localized pain, or a low-grade fever.

When a person has been exposed to rabies and begins the vaccination process, it is important for them to continue the process of vaccination. Rabies prevention is a serious issue and changes should not be made to the scheduled doses of vaccine. Doctors also recommend that people who have been exposed to rabies receive a tetanus shot, something that needs to be updated every ten years.

Further Information and References

Link To “Rabies Symptoms, Information and Treatment”