HEALTH CARE EDUCATION ON MIGRAINE (HEADACHE) - Health Tips for Migraine

Health Care Education on Migraine Pain Relief

 Health Tips for Migraine

Last week I have received a message from one of my readers and she wants Health Care Education on Migraine. So our team decided to write an article on Health caring tips to get rid of Migraine.

What is Migraine: A very typically a headache with moderate to severe throbbing or pounding on one side of your head known as Migraine. Migraine may start as a dull headache and can spread from one side of your skull to the other side of the head. 

The patient suffering from migraine is mostly felt very sick and some of them will actually start vomiting and while many of patent will be very sensitive to light and noise.

The Migraines problem can be last from 4 hrs. to 3 days. The pain (headache) may occur just occasionally or more frequently. The strong hereditary component of migraine and first attacks usually occur in adolescence. 

All people do not have the same migraine symptoms. The pattern of symptoms of the migraine is usually the same. The pattern of symptoms for migraine are as follow:

Symptoms of Migraine: The pain in the head from one side to the other side of the head is one of the common symptoms for Migraine, but there are some other common migraine symptoms are as follow: 

1). The Visual instability which includes the following factors: distorted vision, flashes of light and blind spots. 

2). Feeling too much tired, sleepiness and taken too much yawning. 

3). Feeling weaker or tingling (irritation) in the face, arm or leg. 

4). Vomiting is one of the common symptoms.

Various Reasons That Can Cause Migraine

There are many things which can trigger (cause) migraine problem. These causes can differ between different people. Various reasons which can cause Migraine are as follow:

1). Consumption of too much alcohol.

2). Unhealthy Diet or Some type of foods such as chocolate, caffeine, cheese, citrus fruits, preserved meats as well as fish.

3). Dehydration can also cause this problem.

4). Migraine can also cause due to the hormonal changes during menstruation.

5). Too Much heat or cold to the body can cause this problem.

6). Lighting effect especially flickering of lights.

7). Loud noises around your environment can cause this problem.

8). Taking too much strain on the eyes.

9). Smoking and strong smells can cause migraines.

10). A very little sleep or too much sleep can cause migraines.

Treatment Health Care Tips on Migraine

1). When suffering from migraine or headache you have to take a complete rest in a dark and quiet place. 

2). Try to drink plenty of water and try to maintain regular exercise setup. A proper and healthy diet also helps you to recover from Migraine. 

3). If you are a drinker then stop drinking if you cannot stop drinking then limit alcohol intake and smoker should have to stop smoking. 

4). Do some relaxation exercises and must do yoga early in morning which may reduce stress levels. 

5). Take the pain relief medicine that is recommended by a doctor or pharmacist at the first sign of a migraine.

Continue your visit with Tricky Health Education and in Next upcoming Medical Health care Education segment we are going to share the various Home remedies on Migraine.

HOME HEALTH CARE TIPS TO REMOVE DARK CIRCLES : How to get rid of Eyes Dark Circle ?

Home Remedies to Remove Dark Circles

Dark circles are the dark skin around the eyes. When the color of the skin around the eyes becomes dark than the color of the remaining face skin then this condition is called as dark circles. This is the more common problem in the both men & women. 

This is not a serious condition & some of the home remedies can help to get rid of these dark circles. In medical terms, it is well known as the “periorbital dark circles”. The main cause of this condition is the skin changes that occur as the people get aged. 

During the ageing process the collagen that maintains the skin turgidity is lost & because of that the skin losses its elasticity & the blood vessels under the skin surface become more visible & the skin becomes dark. Except this there are many reasons that cause the dark circles, these are as follows:

CAUSES OF THE DARK CIRCLES

1). HEREDITY: Heredity is the most common cause of the dark circles means this problem runs in the families as it is related to the skin texture. 

The skin around the eyes is the thinnest because of this the blood vessels around the eyes are more visible & give the skin a dark bluish coloration called dark circles. As the skin texture is hereditary so the thin-skinned people are more prone to have dark circles.

2). ANEMIA: Anemia is the main cause of dark circles. Anemia is the medical term is a condition in which there is iron deficiency because of an improper diet. Because of anemia there is the insufficient blood supply to the tissues and the tissues will not get the oxygen supply which cause the skin to become dark means the dark circles.

3). MEDICATIONS: Some of the medications cause the allergies & puffiness because of this the blood supply to the area is impaired causing the dark circles. Some medications also cause blood vessel dilation which leads to dark circles.

4). ALLERGIES: Allergies to some of the particular season or the foods can lead to dark circles; because of the allergy there is itching in the eyes which give rise to dark circles. People diseased by HAY FEVER are commonly at risk to develop dark circles during the allergy season.

5). LIFESTYLE BEHAVIOUR: Some of the people who are habitual to smoking & drinking are at a greater risk to develop dark circles.

6). DURATION OF SUN EXPOSURE: People who are exposed to sunlight for a prolonged time without a break are prone to develop dark circles. Intense sun exposure leads to more melanin production in the skin which gives the skin a dark coloration & results in dark circles around the eyes.

7). HYPER PIGMENTION: In some people, there is more melanin production around the eyes as compared to other body parts which lead to dark circles. This condition in medical terms is known as “peri-orbital hyperpigmentation.”

HOME HEALTH CARE TIPS TO REMOVE EYES DARK CIRCLE

There are various natural health tips which you can try to get rid of dark circles. These natural health tips are available easily at your own home settings which are cost-effective for you. The most important thing about these natural home remedies is that you have to practice these regularly for a better result as these take time for their effectiveness. These natural home tips are as follows:

· LEMON JUICE: Application of lemon juice is also helpful in removing the Dark circles. Apply the lemon juice around your eyes with the help of cotton balls & let it dry for an hour then wipe it with a damp cloth. Do this home remedy for two to three times in a day & this will help in the removal of dark circles as the lemon has a natural bleaching property as well is a rich source of vitamin C.

· GREEN APPLE: Green apple is a rich source of potassium, vitamin B & C and is very helpful in removing the dark circles. Apply the paste of boiled green apple around the eyes & let it dry for an hour & then wash it with lukewarm water.

· RIPE APPLES: You can also use ripe apple thin slices directly on the eyes to get rid of dark circles as the ripe apples are a good source of tannin which helps in lightening your skin.

· ADEQUATE SLEEP: Inadequate sleeping pattern is a major cause of dark circles. A person should have a sleep time minimum of seven hours during night time. Adequate sleep time is required to give rest to the eyes. So for removing dark circles a person should have adequate and sound sleep.

· TURMERIC: Turmeric paste is very effective in removing the dark circles as turmeric has an anti-inflammatory, oxidant & healing property. You can use turmeric as making a thick paste of turmeric powder and pine apple juice. Apply this paste around your eyes, leave it for 10-15 minutes & then wipe it with a damp cloth. Repeat this remedy frequently for a better result.

· CUCUMBER: Cucumber is very helpful in removing the dark circles because of its cooling & soothing property. You can use cucumber in two ways; either you can apply cucumber juice around the eyes or you can apply thin cucumber slices directly on the eyes. Dip two clean cotton balls in cucumber juice & place them on each eye for 10 minutes. Frequently repeat this remedy for good results. You can also apply thin cucumber slices on the eyes to get rid of dark circles.

· MINT: Mint has a cooling property. You can apply the mint leaves juice around the eyes with the help of cotton balls or you can make a paste of turmeric & mint leaves juice. Leave this paste for 10 minutes & then wipe it with a damp cloth. Frequent use of this remedy can help in removing the dark circles to a greater extent.

· ROSE WATER: Rosewater has cooled, rejuvenating & skincare properties and is an easy & effective way to remove the dark circles. Apply the rose water on your close eyes with the help of clean cotton balls. This will help in reducing the dark circles within a few days.

· YOGA & MEDITATION: Stress is the main cause of dark circles. Yoga & meditation will help in reducing the stress by keeping the mind relax & peaceful. Practicing yoga and meditation on a regular base will help in reducing stress as well the dark circles.

· POTATO: Potato is having a natural bleaching property so helps in lightening the skin so potato application on the dark circles can help to get rid of dark circles. Apply the thin slices of raw potato on your close eyes & leave it for 10 minutes. This is the most effective and easy way to get rid of dark circles.

· ALMOND OIL: You can use almond oil around the eyes at bedtime, leave it overnight & wash in the morning. This will help in removing the dark circles if used regularly.

These all home remedies are very beneficial in getting rid of dark circles and are easily available at home. Just follow these home beauty tips & feel good as there is no matter to worry about the dark circles.

BABY HEALTH CARE TIPS ON HOW TO TAKE CARE YOUR BABY - New Baby Born Caring Guide

HEALTH CARE TIPS FOR CARING A NEWBORN BABY

Caring and handling a newborn baby is a bit difficult for a mother but the mothers should have knowledge about how to take care of the baby and the basic requirements of a baby. In simple words, the caring word implies to prevent the baby from the illness and to help in the proper growth and development of the baby. 

The mothers should be prepared for the required and effective new born baby care before the delivery. This article mainly focuses on the basic requirements of a baby and can help the mothers in providing basic care to their babies by using the medical health care tips provided in this article.

DAILY ROUTINE HEALTH CARE TIPS THAT A MOTHER SHOULD IMPLEMENT IN DAILY LIFE TO MAKE HER BAY HEALTHY AND FIT:

1). PROVIDING WARMTH TO THE BABY: Providing warmth to the baby is very necessary as the baby comes to a new environment and the temperature of this new environment is less as compared to the mother’s uterus so extra warmth should be provided to the baby to prevent the hypothermia (low body temperature) as the low temperature can lead to many problems. These health care tips can help in preventing the low temperature of the baby:

 A). Always keep the baby dry by changing the diaper as soon as baby urinates.

B). Always keep the baby wrapped with two layered adequate clothing according to the season.

C). Keep baby’s head & extremities well covered by cap & socks.

D). Keep the baby close to the mother or baby can be kept is skin to skin contact with the mother.

2). PROPER BREASTFEEDING: A mother should know how to feed her baby properly. Below we post some important points that a mother should know about breastfeeding:

A). Breast feeding should be started within half an hour of delivery.

B). Breast feeding should be done by appropriate technique for this you can refer to our previous article that is on breast feeding techniques.

C). First breast feed (milk) called COLOSTRUM should be given to baby, this should not be discarded.

D). Breast feed should be given every two hourly or according to the demand of the baby.

E). After each breast feed burping should be done.

F). Only breast feed should be given to baby for the first six months of age nothing else such as ghutti, honey, cow milk should be given to baby.

3). BABY BATH & SKINCARE: A mother should know “How to gave a proper bath to her baby”. Read the important points below regarding the skin care of the baby:

A). During first or second day of birth usually baby should not be bathed; sponging should be done gently.

B). Vigorous attempts should be avoided to clean the baby’s skin from vernix caseosa (white layering of skin), it generally shed off with time.

C). Baby bath should be given by using warm water in a warm room gently & quickly.

D). Fans, windows& doors should be closed during baby bath.

E). Baby’s head should be dried immediately as most of the heat loss occurs from the head because the surface area of the head is more as compared to other body parts of the baby.

F). Baby should be dried quickly &should be wrapped in a dry warm towel or clothing.

G). Unnecessary exposure to the baby should be avoided.

H). During the winter session sponging is preferred than bathing.

I). Oil massage should be done before baby bath as massaging increases the circulation, provides insulation against heat & prevents insensible heat loss. Massage should be done by using baby oil, olive oil or coconut oil. Mustard oil should be avoided as it causes irritation to the baby’s skin.

4). BABY CARE OF THE UMBLICAL CORD:

A). Cord should be observed continuously for the bleeding or the loosening of the cord stump.

B). Nothing like oil, ghee etc. should be applied to the cord.

C). Cord should be kept dry & open always.

D). Normally it falls off after 5 to 10 days but may take more time if it is infected.

5). BABY CARE OF EYES: Baby Health care tips to take care baby eyes:

A). Eyes should be cleaned daily by using the cotton swabs soaked in boiled water, these should be squeezed nicely.

B). Each eye should be cleaned by using a single swab.

C). Eyes should be cleaned from inner to outer part of the eye to prevent the infection to other eye if occur.

D). Kajal should not be applied to the eyes to prevent the infection or the lead poisoning to the eyes.

E). Eyes should be observed daily for the redness, sticky discharge or yellowness as in the jaundice the sclera of the eyes becomes yellow.

6). PROPER CLOTHING OF THE BABY:

A). Baby’s cloths should be loose, soft &open from front & of cotton. These should be open from the front side for easy wearing.

B). A triangle of square piece of thick, soft absorbent cloth should be used as a napkin.

C). Cloths should not be tight especially around the neck or abdomen.

D). Baby’s cloths should be washed daily & should be dried well in the sunlight or by ironing the clothes as this will help in killing the microbes.

E). There should be separate clothing especially the towel of the baby & should be washed by using mild detergent that should be washed & sun dried properly to prevent skin irritation.

7). IMMUNIZATION:

A). Mother should be aware about the immunization schedule for the baby.

B). Immunization card of the baby should be up to date according to the National Immunization Schedule.

C). Mother should get immunized the baby according to the National Immunization Schedule.

D). Mother should be aware about the side effects of the immunization & to consult the doctor if these aggravate.

E). Mother should have knowledge about the importance of the immunization.

8). GENERAL BABY CARE & FOLLOW UP: Below are some more general baby care tips that a mother should know to take care of her baby properly:

A). Mother & baby should be kept in one room.

B). Hands should be washed properly before touching the baby.

C). No infected or diseased person should take care of baby.

D). Baby’s hygiene should be maintained regularly.

E). Baby’s environment should be kept clean by regular cleaning & mopping.

F). Wet nappies should be changed immediately.

G). Weight monitoring should be done regularly.

H). Each baby should be followed up, at least once every month for first three months & subsequently 3 months interval till one year of age.

I). Don’t give unhygienically prepared herbal preparations such as ghutti, gripe water to baby.

By using these all Baby health care tips a mother can care her baby effectively & can promote the well being of her baby by reducing the chances of infections & diseases.

HEALTH CARE TIPS FOR WOMEN ON PROPER BREAST FEEDING - Best Methods of Breastfeeding

Best Methods of Breastfeeding

In the Last Health informative article we discussed the various benefits of Breastfeeding and how essential and useful is breastfeeding for a child and to her mother. 

If you want to check out our previous article on women's health education on “What is Breast Feeding and Various Benefits of Breast Milk” then you can CLICK HERE. Now in this Health care awareness article, we are sharing some essential Health caring tips that a mother should take care of during the breastfeeding of their baby.

HEALTH CARE TIPS FOR THE MOTHERS TO BREAST FEED THEIR BABY

1). After normal delivery, first, breastfeeding should be started within one to half an hour after delivery, in cesarean delivery, first, breastfeeding should be started with-in four to six hours of delivery.

2). The mother should give breastfeed to the baby every two hourly & it should be demand-based according to the need of baby.

3). After each breastfeeds burp the baby by taking him/her at your shoulder & by massaging the back of the baby.

4). The duration of each breast feed should be 5-10 minutes from each breast; this will helps the baby to get both the fore as well as hind milk. 

Fore milk is the milk which is secreted at the starting of breast feeding & is rich in the proteins, vitamins & minerals. Hind milk is the milk which is secreted at the end of breast feeding & is rich in the fat & energy, so it is very important for the mother to breast feed her baby completely from one breast so that the baby completely empty the breast & get the both hind as well as fore milk.

5). Every time mother should breastfeed the baby from the alternate breasts.

6). After each breastfeeds baby should be placed on right side this will help in the prevention of regurgitation.

7). The mother should continue exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months of age. The baby should be given only the breast milk and nothing else, not even water for 6 months of age.

8). Complementary feeding to the child should be started after the six months of age but breastfeeding should be continued up to 2 years of age or beyond it.

9). Mother should maintain her hygiene, she should take bath daily & wash her breast & wear clean blouse & brassiere to prevent diarrhea etc.

10). The majority of the mothers can successfully breastfeed their baby but some mothers especially the first time mothers having problems in breastfeeding their baby so It is very important for the mother to correctly breastfeed her baby by using the correct technique.

 Health information on How a mother can correctly breastfeed the baby:

Before giving the breast feed mother should be completely relaxed both the physically as well as mentally & should not have any due work to do. Baby should be clean & dry so that the baby can feel comfortable during breast feeding.

Mother should be in the correct positioning for the successful breast feeding. Mother can be in sitting or side lying down position.

Baby should be well supported by the mother. Baby should be in mother’s fore arm and the head of the baby should be elevated (slightly up).

Baby’s head, neck & back should be in one straight line for effective breast feeding.

Baby should be close to mother & the baby’s trunk should be in touch with mother’s trunk & facing towards the breast.

The chin of Baby’s should touch the mother’s breast and cheek should touch mother’s nipple.

Baby’s mouth should be wide opened & whole of the black part of the breast should be in the baby’s mouth.

Lower lip of the baby should be turned outward & the baby’s nose should not be pressed.

Mother should hear the sound of baby’s swallowing.

If the baby falls asleep after few sucks then mother should arouse the baby by gentle tap behind the ear or by tapping on the sole of foot.

Mother should feed completely from one breast to provide full nutrition to the baby.

Mother should feed alternatively from both breasts to have the maximum benefit of breast feeding.

Mother should burp the baby after each feed.

By following all these health care tips a mother can benefit her baby maximally by breast feeding & can help in the proper growth & development of the baby as the mother’s breast milk is precious for the baby.

WHAT IS BREAST FEEDING & VARIOUS BENEFITS OF BREAST FEEDING

Continue with our Online Health Care Awareness now in this article Nursing Officer SL Sharma going to explain health care awareness on Breast feeding. The article is about  “What is Brest Feeding and How Breast Feeding is beneficial for a mother and to her Child.

WHAT IS BREASTFEEDING?

Breastfeeding is the best natural feeding for the infant(baby). Breast milk is the best milk than the other milk for babies. Breastfeeding provides all the necessary nutrients to the baby. Breast milk is the safest, hygienic & an effective method for baby feeding. Mother’s milk is the basic & complete food to baby, it also provides emotional & psychological support to both mother as well as to the baby. 

The main cause of the infant’s death is the poor breastfeeding techniques & the practices. So a mother should be aware of the correct breastfeeding techniques & practices for the proper growth of the baby & to keep the baby away from the diseases, so in this article, we are providing you the knowledge about the breastfeeding techniques, its advantages & the medical health care tips for effective breastfeeding.

ADVANTAGES OF THE BREASTFEEDING: As earlier stated the breast milk is the safest, cheapest & most effective way of feeding to the baby. It has many advantages as compared to other ways of baby feeding such as artificial feeding, cow’s milk etc. it provides benefits to both mother as well as to the baby. These advantages are as follows, by keeping in mind these advantages one should always prefer the breastfeeding:

1). NUTRITIVE VALUE: Breast milk of a mother contains all the essential nutrients in the right proportion which are needed for the proper growth & development of the baby. 

Breast milk contains high amount of galactose & lactose which are needed for the growth & development of the baby’s brain, so it also helps in the proper growth & development of baby’s brain. 

Breast milk helps in the absorption of the calcium so it also helps in the bony development of the baby. 

It contains all the essential vitamins, proteins, electrolytes, minerals & water in the rig ht amount which are necessary for the growth & development of the baby. 

Breast milk provides the proper nutrition to the baby.

2). DIGESTIBILITY: Breast milk is easily digestible to the baby as compared to the other milk as it contains the protein which is easily digestible to the baby. 

Breast milk contains enzymes which help in the proper digestion of it that’s why it is easily digestible to baby.

3). PROTECTIVE VALUE: Breast milk contains the immunoglobulin (IgA, IgM, macrophages, lymphocytes) which have the capacity to fight against many diseases & infections so it protects the baby against many infections. 

Breast milk protects the baby from malaria, various infections, allergy, asthma & many other infections. Breast milk provides immunity to baby.

4). PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS: Breast feeding provides psychological benefit to both mother as well to baby. 

Breast feeding promotes the physical as well as the emotional bondage to both the mother & baby by the frequent skin to skin contact, attention & interaction. 

Breast feeding helps in the future in making the better child-parent relationship & lessen the chances of behavioural disorders in the children. 

Breast feeding helps in the development of higher intelligence & feeling of security to infant.

5). BENEFITS TO MOTHER: Exclusive Breast feeding from a mother for the first six months acts as a contraceptive method for the mother, as due to breast feeding there is lactational amenorrhea (absence of menses) because of which mother doesn’t get pregnant. 

Lactational amenorrhea (absence of periods due to breast feeding) helps in restoring the blood means the iron store so the chances of anemia are less to mother.

Breast feeding reduces the chances of ovarian & breast cancer to mother.

It provides psychological satisfaction to mother. It is more convenient for the mother especially in the nights to provide feed to the baby.

6). BENEFITS TO THE FAMILY: Breast feeding is the most economical in terms of saving of money, time & energy of the family. 

Family will spend less on milk, care & illness as a result of the breast feeding because it is natural & also provides immunity to baby to fight with the infections.

BY KNOWING & EVALUATING ALL THESE BENEFITS ONE SHOULD ALWAYS PREFER THE BREASTFEEDING TO FED AN INFANT.

Stay Healthy and Take care of Your Baby…..

WOMEN HEALTH CARE TIPS DURING PREGNANCY TIME : Pregnancy Tips and Care

In the last article, we discussed the various health problems in women during the pregnancy period. Now in this post, Dr. SL Sharma going to share some health care tips which are very important to know and also helps a pregnant woman during her pregnancy period. So read this medical education article carefully on women's health education. If you want to access our previous article you can CLICK HERE.

HEALTH CARE TIPS DURING PREGNANCY

The knowledge regarding the prevention & management of common minor health problems is very important for a pregnant woman. If the women having knowledge about this then she can manage these minor problems at her own home at the earlier stages & by her own self without any one’s help. 

Here are some of the medical health care tips which can give you the enjoyment to be pregnant throughout the pregnancy. These medical health care tips are based on changing lifestyle behavior, so it is in the hands of a pregnant woman whether she is ready to change the lifestyle or following them regularly. These health tips are as follows:

To prevent the nausea & vomiting follow these medical health care tips:

1. Have the light breakfast such as dry toast, biscuits etc. 

2. Take frequent & small foods because taking a large amount of food can trigger nausea & vomiting. 

3. Avoid the personal triggering factors such as any smell, taste etc. woman can identify these factors by herself & try to avoid these. 

4. Citrus fruits such as lemon, orange etc. can also help in relieving the nausea & vomiting so try these also.

To prevent the backache follow these health care tips:

1. Always have a correct posture that means always keep you back straight during sitting, standing or walking. You can use a chair with good back support to prevent backache. 

2. While resting on your back, keep your legs at a high level than the other parts. You can do it by keeping a pillow below your legs. This helps in relaxing the hips. 

3. Do not stand or sit for a long time & do not work for a long time, have the rest periods in between the working hours. 

4. Avoid high heel shoes. 

5. Keep changing your side while sleeping; you can also use a pillow in between your legs to avoid the discomfort. 

6. Use a hard mattress to sleep this can help in maintaining a good posture during sleep. 

7. Massaging the back muscles & rest can help in relieving the backache.

To Avoid Constipation follow these health care tips:

1. Make regular bowel habits preferably at the same timings. 

2. Take plenty of fluids, green leafy vegetables, milk in the diet. High fiber diet helps in relieving the constipation. 

3. Don’t go to bed immediately after meal, have some walk & after 15-30 minutes go to bed. 

4. If stool becomes very hard causing pain then consult to doctor, he can prescribe you stool softener.

To prevent acidity & heart burn follow these health care tips:

1. Avoid over eating, have frequent & small meals. 

2. Avoid going to bed immediately after meals, have some walk before going to bed. 

3. Avoid too much oily & spicy food. 

4. Drink a lot of fluids. 

5. Sleep with elevated head by keeping pillow below the head, this helps in preventing the back flow of food contents in the food pipe. 

6. If the problem aggravate then consult to your doctor he/she may prescribe some antacids to relieve the problem.

The following medical health care tips can help in preventing the varicose veins & leg cramps:

1. Massaging & applying the local heat can help in relieving the leg cramps. 

2. Vitamin B1 intake only on prescription can also help. 

3. Avoid travelling for a long time during pregnancy. 

4. Avoid hanging your legs in the air. 

5. Always keep a stool or bench under your feet to support them. 

6. Keeping your legs elevated during rest period can also help in preventing the varicose veins. 

7. Elastic crape bandage can be applied during the movement.

To decrease the frequency of urination follows these medical health care tips:

1. Don’t limit the fluid intake. 

2. Avoid the caffeinated drinks such as coffee, coke etc. because these increase the frequency of urination. 

3. Drink appropriate amount of fluids in the day; avoid taking fluids before going to bed at night. 

4. Do kegal exercises; these are the exercises which are used to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. These are performed in the same way like sometime we withhold (stop) the urge of urination at the places where the urination is not possible. But the main difference is that these are done with emptying bladder. 

5. Don’t withhold the urge to urinate.

A Proper Diet for a Women during pregnancy Period:

Proper Diet during pregnancy is very important for the mother’s good health as well as for the proper growth of the baby. A pregnant woman's diet should contain 2500 kcal & 60 gm of protein. A healthy pregnant woman should gain optimum weight (11 kg) during the pregnancy; this is possible only when there is optimum nutrition provided to the pregnant woman. 

A pregnant woman's diet should contain green leafy vegetables, one litre of milk, 40 mg of iron, 1000 mg of calcium, 15 mg of zinc,175 microgram of iodine & other vitamins. These can be obtained from the green leafy vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, fruits, iodized salt, grains and cereals in adequate amounts.

OTHER IMPORTANT HEALTH CARE TIPS FOR THE PREGNANT WOMEN:

1. Take adequate rest during pregnancy. A pregnant woman should take minimum 10 hours rest; 8 hours at night & 2 hours at noon. Side lying position is better to rest, keep changing side during sleep. 

2. Take bath everyday but be careful about slipping in the bathroom, if sometime you faint in the bathroom then take support of any hard thing & sit immediately. 

3. Wear comfortable clothes, avoid high heel shoes. 

4. Perineal hygiene should be maintained, change your undergarments daily, wash & dry them properly under the sun. 

5. Iron tablets should be taken regularly, avoid taking iron tablets with the milk, prefer to take them with juice. Don’t take iron & calcium tablets together. Keep a gap of at least one hour. 

6. Avoid travelling for a long time, prefer train travelling than bus. 

7. Avoid smoking & alcohol consumption during pregnancy because the chances of abortion & small baby are more. 

8. Immunization against tetanus is very important during pregnancy. There should be one month gap between two tetanus injections. 

9. Avoid taking drugs by own self without any prescription. 

11. Attend the antenatal clinic & visit regularly according to doctor advice. You should visit the antenatal clinic at least for three times.

Have a healthy and beautiful life..God Bless You..

COMMAN HEALTH PROBLEMS IN WOMEN DURING PREGNANCY TIME

COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS IN WOMEN DURING PREGNANCY TIME

Pregnancy is the most happiest & precious time in every woman life. There is no doubt that the arrival of a baby will change a couple’s life forever & they are not only couple now but become parents also. 

There is no need to worry about this as the enough knowledge & understanding can lead to a happy and safe life forever. In the early months of pregnancy a woman has many Health related problems which almost all women having, the knowledge about their prevention can provide a relief to a woman so it is very necessary for a pregnant woman to know about these common health related problems & the various health care tips to prevent & manage these, so in this Medical education article we are providing you the health information about the common problems during women pregnancy time along with the various health tips to prevent yourself from these health problems.

Some of the common problems in pregnant women are as follows:

NAUSEA & VOMITING: Nausea is the feeling of vomiting. Nausea & vomiting occur specially in the morning, soon after getting out of bed that’s why it is also known as “morning sickness”. They occur only for the first three months & then decrease in frequency during subsequent months. 50% of women are having both nausea & vomiting, 25% have nausea only & 25% are unaffected. There is no need to worry when you get affected by such a problem because they are the symptoms and we will also share some health care tips in our next article to take care of yourself.

BACKACHE: It is a common health problem in 50% of women during the pregnancy period. The contributing factors for backache are weight gain, faulty posture, high heel shoes or constipation. Backache can create a hindrance in the daily activities of a woman. We advised all our readers to must-read out our next article in which the expert Dr. S.L Sharma will share the health tips for pregnant women and also share some prevention that a pregnant woman must take care during her pregnancy period.

CONSTIPATION: Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy which affects almost all pregnant women. This problem is either due to hormone progesterone which causes gut atomicity means there are no peristaltic movements (propulsive efforts) in the gut or can be due to diminished activity, the pressure of the pregnant uterus (womb) on the colon because of which the passage of stool becomes difficult causing constipation.

LEG CRAMPS OR VARICOSE VEINS: In pregnancy, there is too much need of nutrients for both the mother as well as the baby, if there is a deficiency of nutrients then it can lead to many problems especially when there is the deficiency of calcium then it causes leg cramps.

Varicose veins is a condition that is caused by the pressure of the gravid (pregnant) uterus on the spine which causes an obstruction in the blood flow mainly the backflow which cause bluish coloration & the pain in the legs. Pain is mainly on the movement from one place to another.

FREQUENT URINATION: In pregnancy, the main problem is the frequent urination. This is due to the pressure of the pregnant uterus on the bladder. To overcome this problem here are some of the health care tips, by following these you can solve this problem.

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WOMEN HEALTH CARE TIPS ON DYSMENNORRHEA (PAIN DURING PERIODS)

In our previous article we discussed about what is Dysmenorrhea and various Symptoms of Dysmenorrhea. If you want to check out that article on women health Education on Dysmenorrhea you can CLICK HERE. Now in this Medical Health education article on Women Health we provide the various health caring tips and various medical treatments to overcome these health problems.

MANAGEMENT OF DYSMENNORRHEA

Treatment of dysmenorrhea is very important as it can lead to many complications. Treatment & management of primary & secondary dysmenorrhea is different as the causes of both types are also different. Treatment of both types of dysmenorrhea is mainly divided into three types which are as follows:

1. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT

2. SURGICAL MANAGEMENT

3. OTHER

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT: Medical management means to treat with the help of medications here no surgical procedure is performed. This type of surgery is mainly preferred for the primary dysmenorrhea. The various medical interventions to treat dysmenorrhea are as follows:

NSAIDs: Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are common & effective drug used to treat the primary dysmenorrhea. These are mainly used to relieve the pain. The most common drugs are ibuprofen, Naproxen, Acetyl Salicylic Acid (ASA).

Hormonal contraceptives: oral contraceptives such as combined oral contraceptive pills are also used to treat the dysmenorrhea. Others contraceptives such as Depo-Provera, hormone containing intrauterine devices are also used.

Anti emetic drugs: these drugs are given to control the nausea & vomiting.

SURGICAL MANAGEMENT:  This type of treatment is mostly preferred for the secondary dysmenorrhea. The treatment of secondary dysmenorrhea depends upon the underlying disease condition. The various surgical interventions to treat the dysmenorrhea are:

• Nerve ablation
• Presacral neurectomy
• Surgical fibroid removal

OTHERS: Except medical & surgical treatment there are various other treatments which are based upon the natural & psychological factors which affect the pain stimulation. These are as follows:

Exercise: exercising during menses can reduce the pain level because by exercising mainly the pelvic exercises there is increased blood supply to the uterine muscle which can automatically reduce the pain level.

Heat therapy: applying heat pads to the lower abdomen can help in relieving pain as this also improves the blood circulation to the uterine muscles.

Dietary modifications: taking vitamin B1, B12, Thiamine, vitamin E can help in reducing the pain Level to some extent. Increasing the magnesium supplements & the carbohydrate level can relieve the pain level.

Relaxation therapy: relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, listening soft music can help in reducing the pain level.

Acupuncture: this technique helps in exciting receptors or nerve fibres, & also blocks the pain channels & thus relieving the pain.

MEDICAL HEALTH CARE TIPS FOR THE HOME MANAGEMENT OF DYSMENORRHEA

To control the pain level & further increase in the pain level, one should have the knowledge that how to prevent these conditions & their management by themselves at their own home setting. Here are some health tips by using them you can control the symptoms of dysmenorrhea. These are as follows:

1). Apply a heating pad to your lower abdomen as soon as you start feeling pain or as soon as the menses start, but never fall asleep as there can be the burning chances. These heating pads should be applied three to four times during day time.

2). Do light exercises such as walking, running or mainly the pelvic floor exercises which can increase the blood supply to the uterine muscles & relieve the pain level.

3). Do the light circular massage to lower abdomen with your finger tips as this will also helps in improving the blood supply.

4). Drink warm beverages to reduce the pain level.

5). Eat light & frequent meals to prevent the nausea & vomiting.

6). Have diet rich in Complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables but should be low in salt, sugar, alcohol & caffeine.

7). Take warm shower or bath to improve the blood circulation.

8). Keep your legs raised while lying down & lie on one side with the knees bend.

9). Do the relaxation techniques such as yoga, listening soft music, guided imagery etc. to divert your mind.

10). Regularly do the pelvic rocking exercises as the menses start up-to the last day of menses.

11). Keep yourself stress & tension free as the tension & stress can lead to increase production of prostaglandins which increase the pain level.

12). Take diet rich in carbohydrates, vitamin B1, B12, Thiamine, vitamin E & magnesium.

13). Take the NSAIDs (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) two or three days before starting the regular cycle.

14). Weight can also be a possible cause of dysmenorrhea so if you have all the sign & symptoms of dysmenorrhea then try to lose your weight by regular exercises, diet control & behavior modifications.

15). Keep & maintain menstrual hygiene by changing your undergarments daily & thoroughly wash & dry them in sun. Frequently change your pad as per need.

16). If by following all these methods your dysmenorrhea symptoms do not relieved then you should consult a doctor to rule out the presence of secondary dysmenorrhea.

These are some very basic health tips that a women should know to take care of herself… Have a Healthy Life ahead……