Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Alternative to crutches and wheelchairs
When I went through my knee surgery, I was using crutches. It did help me a lot in my recovery. But there are other means of alternatives to crutches and wheelchairs. What you can use is knee scooters. It can be three or four-wheeled. Its helpful for people who may had accidents having their leg and arm both getting damaged. For such people crutches are pretty much useless.
It took me some time to learn to walk using crutches when I first started using it. As I have heard knee scooters also has a learning curve to be able to use it properly.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Soma or Sanoma or Carisoma
These are the names fro the drug - Carisoprodol. This is a muscle relaxer that works by blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain. It can be habit forming if used for longer periods of time. It can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions.
It you have any of these diseases - epilepsy or other seizure disorder; liver disease; or kidney disease - then you need to take further precaution.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Tramadol
Tramadol - also called Tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram, Tramal) is a narcotic-like pain reliever.
According to drugs.com, Do not take tramadol while you are intoxicated (drunk) or taking any of the following:
alcohol or street drugs;
narcotic pain medicine;
sedatives or tranquilizers (such as Valium);
medicine for depression or anxiety; or
medicine for mental illness (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia).
Seizures have occurred in some people taking tramadol. Talk with your doctor about your seizure risk, which may be higher if you have:
a history of drug or alcohol addiction;
a history of epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
a history of head injury;
a metabolic disorder; or
if you are also taking an antidepressant, muscle relaxer, narcotic, antipsychotic, or medicine for nausea and vomiting.
To make sure you can safely take tramadol, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
cirrhosis or other liver disease;
a stomach disorder; or
a history of depression, mental illness, or thoughts of suicide.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Mange
Mange is a contagious skin disease caused by parasitic mites. Its more commonly found in dogs, cats and other livestock. But mange in dogs are more common. Some varieties of mites may even infect humans. Don’t worry, there are treatments for this. Most veterinarians will likely prescribe an ointment or medicated shampoo that contains benzoyl peroxide and perhaps also antibiotics. Your pet may require need long-term, intensive treatment.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Kerala needs to bring up its medical system
My state Kerala has some of the brilliant doctors in the world. Some of them are working here and some abroad. But the public medial system needs to be brought up to the standards expected. It needs to be updated with the basic necessities like good medicines, good equipment like medical carts etc. Hope that the minister in charge of health hears about this and do something about this.