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November 2, 2020

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Thrombosis, also known as thrombotic disease, is a disorder comprehending the apparition of blood clots in the circulatory system. There are two different types: arterial thrombi or venous thrombi. Due to this circulatory system alteration, some inner organs can be affected, because this disease appears when there is not enough circulation of the blood in the veins or arteries. Some problems that may be caused by these are: strokes, heart attacks and, pulmonary embolism, among many others.

Some symptoms that you need to recognize are pain in arms and legs and fatigue. Lastly, this disease appears due to the increased tendency of blood clotting, that occurs when there is a higher concentration of this agents in the body. The good thing about this sickness is its easy way of fighting it. For example, exercising and moving as much as possible are two of the easiest ways of dealing with it. Although, in some extreme cases there is the need of medical attention and surgery or a heparin injection for people that needs to be resting for another medical ailment, such as a sprain.


 

Spanish version

La trombosis, también conocida como enfermedad trombótica, es un trastorno que conlleva la aparición de coágulos de sangre en el sistema circulatorio. Los hay de dos tipos: trombos arteriales o trombos venosos. Debido a esta alteración del sistema circulatorio, algunos órganos internos también se pueden ver afectados, ya que lo que implica este tipo de enfermedad es una falta de circulación. Algunos de los problemas que puede causar son: infarto cerebral, infarto de miocardio, embolia pulmonar, entre otros.

Algunos de los síntomas que esta dolencia implica son dolores en las extremidades, como pantorrilla o muslo y sensación de pesadez, entre los más comunes. Por último, las causas más frecuente de esta enfermedad es un incremento de la tendencia de la coagulación sanguínea que se da cuando aumenta la concentración de agentes de coagulación. Esta indisposición es fácil de prevenir, la mejor forma de hacerlo es intentar no mantenerse inmóvil y hacer ejercicio para evitar que se formen coágulos en la sangre. Aunque también existen remedios médicos, tales como la intervención quirúrgica o la inyección de heparina, este último siendo más común para pacientes que por otros motivos externos tienen que permanecer en cama durante un período determinado de tiempo.

 

 

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September 18, 2020

Lymphatic drainage is a technique consisting in applying gentle massages in some parts of the body to improve the movement of the lymphatic system, which is part of the immunological system. This system is in charge of transporting waste and toxins from the bodily tissues, causing oedemas to appear if they are not eliminated correctly. The pressure that is applied with this type of massage helps dragging towards the circulatory system those retained fluids. Furthermore, the lymphatic system acts as an organism defence, helping neutralise damages.

Massages are applied during a lymphatic drainage must be gentle and painless. Moreover, it must be applied in the direction of lymphatic conduits and never last less than an hour to have full effect. Through this technique, you can obtain great benefits like the reactivation of lymphatic circulation, helping eliminate the excess of liquid in the organism. That is why, it improves the aspect of the skin, stimulates kidney function, makes blood circulation better and has a relaxing effect against stress and anxiety

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August 28, 2020

Turner syndrome, which affects only women, happens when the X chromosome is missing and causes problems like short height, failure of the ovaries to develop and heart defects. Fortunately, it can be diagnosed before the child is born or in early childhood. However, it requires constant medical care from a variety of specialists. Signs of this illness vary from woman to woman and it may not be apparent in some while, in other girls, has several physical features. At the beginning, these symptoms can be subtle and develop slowly, becoming significant, such as heart defects.

Before birth, it can be diagnosed thanks to a DNA screening or an ultrasound, which can show large fluid collection on the back of the neck, heart abnormalities or abnormal kidneys. At birth, the child can have a wide neck, high and narrow roof of the mouth, swelling in hands and feet, short height, cardiac defects or a receding, small lower jaw, among other conditions. Nevertheless, during the period that goes from childhood to adulthood, signs become more frequent and common. These are: short height, ovarian insufficiency, slowed growth, early endo of menstrual cycles and inability to conceive a child without a proper fertility treatment. That’s why, from E&S Doctors, we recommend women to get some tests to detect as soon as possible Turner syndrome and go see a specialist.

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July 16, 2020

From E&S Doctors, we want to help raising awareness to prevent and control cardiovascular risk factors. In order to do that, we want to promote some healthy habits that will make you reduce the possibility of having any heart disease because these diseases are the first cause of death in may developed countries.

There are some risk factors that can be reduce or removed if you want to avoid cardiovascular diseases. In E&S Doctors, we are going to recommend you some so that you can improve your life quality and help your heart feel better. To begin with, a healthy and balanced diet with fruits, vegetables and fish is a must, just like exercising at least 30 minutes on a daily basis. Not smoking and keep an eye on your weight are also important. Furthermore, it is also advisable to watching your stress levels and annually checking your blood pressure, even if you are a healthy person, and going to the doctor for a physical test if a family member suffers from a heart disease.

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March 12, 2020

On the occasion of World Kidney Day, in E&S Doctors, we want to pay attention to the problems that this may suffer. Kidneys are very important organs for our health. One of the main objectives in this day is to highlight that diabetes and high blood pressure are risk factors for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or chronic kidney failure.

Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood. However, if you have chronic kidney disease in an advanced stage, these can build up and be dangerous. End-stage kidney failure can be fatal without artificial filtering or a kidney transplant. That’s why it is so important to take care of these organs. Even though diabetes and high blood pressure are risk factors, some ways of preventing this disease and treat your kidneys right are maintain a healthy diet, drink lots of water, exercise and not smoking. From E&S Doctors, we remind that kidneys are amazing and we must take care of them. Happy World Kidney Day!

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February 26, 2020

On the occasion of the Rare Disease Day, hold next February 29th, we want to remember them today in E&S Doctors. To begin with, we have to mention that rare disease affects a small number of people and that’s why they’re called like that. In Europe, a disease is considered to be rare when it affects one person per 2,000. Nowadays, there are six or seven thousand rare diseases. Some of these are Huntington disease, Crohn disease, Kaposi’s sarcoma, etc.

The problem with these rare diseases is that most of them have no cure. However, treatments improve the quality of life and extend the life expectancy of those affected. Still they’re extremely unknown and it’s very difficult to identify and treat them. Despite that, science has provided many answers to these rare diseases and it’s expected to be the case thanks to the progress of the future.

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February 19, 2020

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause from a common cold to a severe acute respiratory syndrome. One of these viruses is the new one that appeared in 2019 and that has been identified as the cause of an outbreak that began in China. It has been called COVID-19. Although there isn’t much known about this virus yet, public health groups as WHO are monitoring it closely and have issued recommendations for preventing it, such as washing your hands often, covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, avoiding contact with anyone who is sick or sharing things if you’re sick, and also staying at home if you’re sick.

Symptom may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to this coronavirus and include fever, cough and difficulty breathing. Most people with severe illness have been adults or had other existing medical conditions. However, it’s unclear how it spreads, but it may be by air when someone with the virus coughs or sneezes. Furthermore, risk factors include recent travel from or residence in China and close contact with someone that has this coronavirus, but there is still much unknown about the virus and it is been still investigated.

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February 12, 2020

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), or sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are normally contracted by sexual contact, but they can also be transmitted from mother to infant during pregnancy or even through blood transfusions or shared needles. The most common thing is that the organisms that cause them pass from person to person in blood, semen or bodily fluids.

STDs don’t always cause symptoms and it’s usual to contract them from people who seem perfectly healthy. These sexually transmitted diseases may go unnoticed until complications. However, some symptoms can be noticed that indicate that we have caught a STDs, like: sores or bumps on the genitals or rectal area, painful urination, discharge from the penis, odd-smelling vaginal discharge or even unusual vaginal bleeding, pain during sex, fever or rash in hands or feet.

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February 5, 2020

Cancer is a disease characterized by the development of abnormal cells, which destroy normal body tissue. Frequently, it spreads throughout the body and it is the second-leading cause of death in the world. Recently, this has improved thanks to cancer screening and a proper cancer treatment. Even if there is a slight idea about what are some risk factors, the majority of cancers occur in people who do not have any known risk factors. These are: age, habits like smoking or drinking, and family history.

Symptoms vary depending on what part of the body is affected. The most common signs are fatigue, lumps under skin, weight or skin changes, persistent cough, difficulty breathing or swallowing, hoarseness, indigestion, unexplained muscle pain, fevers or night sweats and unexplained bleeding. To prevent cancer, it is advisable stop smoking, avoid excessive sun exposure, exercising, drinking alcohol in moderation and schedule cancer screening exams.

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December 12, 2019

Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that affects the fibres that support your organs and other parts of your body. Usually, it commonly affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels and skeleton. The damage caused can be mild or severe. If it affects your aorta, the condition can become life-threatening. People with this syndrome are, typically, very tall and thin with very long arms, legs, fingers and toes. Treatment includes, for example, medications to keep your blood pressure low. Regular monitoring to check the progression of the condition is vital because some people may require surgery to repair the aorta if necessary.

The symptoms of Marfan syndrome vary a lot, even among members of the same family. Some are mild, while others can be a threat to the life of the person suffering from it. Among them, we can find: tall and slender build, disproportionately long arms, legs and fingers, a breast bone that protrudes outward or dips inward, crowded teeth, heart murmurs, extreme near-sightedness, a very curved spine and flat feet. Some symptoms can cause cardiovascular, eye or skeletal complications.

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