வயிற்றுப் புண்கள்(பெப்டிக் அல்சர்)காரணங்கள்,அறிகுறிகள்,பரிசோதனைகள்,சிகிச்சைகள்/Peptic Ulcer

Peptic ulcer

Peptic ulcer are sores in the lining of the esophagus, stomach or duodenum.

The two most important initiating causes of ulcers are infection of the stomach by a 

bacterium named "Helicobacter pylori" (H. pylori) and chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications or NSAIDs. 

Cigarette smoking and Alchahol also is an important cause of ulcers as well as failure of ulcer healing.

Symptoms

Feeling full when eating

Upper abdominal pain, or burning . 

Bloating

vomiting, 

nausea 

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of an ulcer is made by either a barium upper gastrointestinal X-ray 

or an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. 

டைபாய்டு-காரணங்கள்,அறிகுறிகள்,வராமல் தடுக்கும் வழிகள்/ Typhoid -Causes,Symptoms

Typhoid

    Typhoid fever is an acute illness associated with fever caused by the Salmonella Typhi bacteria.

After the ingestion of contaminated food or water, the Salmonella bacteria invade the small intestine and enter the bloodstream temporarily. 

The bacteria are carried by white blood cells in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, where they multiply and reenter the bloodstream.

Symptoms

Headaches

Fever as high as 104 degrees Farenheit

Diarrhea

weakness

Treatment

Typhoid fever is treated with antibiotics which kill the Salmonella bacteria. 

Avoiding infection

* Typhoid is spread by contact and ingestion of infected human feces. 

This can happen through an infected water source or when handling food.

*Avoid eating at street food stands, and only eat food that is still hot.

*Do not have ice in drinks.

ஆன்டிஆக்சிடண்ட் - தமிழில்/What are antioxidants?

Antioxidant

Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells in your body from 

free radical damage that can occur from exposure to certain chemicals, 

smoking, pollution, radiation, and as a byproduct of normal metabolism. 

Dietary antioxidants include selenium, vitamin A and related carotenoids, 

vitamins C and E, plus various phytochemicals such as lycopene, lutein, and quercetin.



You can find these antioxidants in many different foods that 

you're probably eating right now. There are large amounts of 

antioxidants in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains.



Health Benefits

Consuming foods rich in antioxidants may be good for your heart health and may also help 

to lower your risk of infections and some forms of cancer. 

Increase your antioxidant intake by eating more nuts, seeds, legumes, fruits, and vegetables.



Antioxidant super foods:

vegetables,greens,orange,papaya,mango,carrot,pumpkin,

kiwi,lemon,sunflower oil,avacado,beetroot,

broccali,apple,garlic,bellpeppers,beans,

strawberry,cherry,blueberry,raspberry,pomegranate,tomato.