MEDICAL

Coming to the clinic even with the common cold, we sometimes hear: "To clarify the diagnosis will have to refer you to the X-ray.

And we are going to "radiate" or take a shot that the doctor was able to accurately determine the nature of pathology. But X-rays, these amazing rays, discovered by the German physicist Roentgen more than a hundred years ago, helping not only in the diagnosis of disease – they also have healing properties. With their help, we can treat both tumor and non-tumoral diseases. In the treatment of nontumorous diseases using X-rays with a shallow absorption of radiation by tissues and in low dosages.

Usually, the X-ray resort when other means proved ineffective or when she has a notorious advantages over them, to the advantage of this method include its simplicity, the possibility of using both ambulatory and in hospital, a painless procedure. On the treatment of patients sends medical specialist (surgeon, neurologist, dermatologist, etc.), and the question of the magnitude of radiation dose, the frequency of sessions and the amount of irradiated tissue is in the competence of the radiologist. Currently, radiotherapy has been successfully used in surgery, neurology, otolaryngology, dermatology, ophthalmology and other fields of medicine. Positive clinical effects observed in 85-98% of cases.

In surgery, radiotherapy is used mainly in acute and chronic suppurative-inflammatory diseases, such as boils, carbuncles, erysipelas, panaritiums, osteomyelitis, postoperative complications and consequences of diabetes – the effectiveness of this method is 90-97%. The most efficient X-ray therapy in the initial stages of the inflammatory process: sometimes only 1-2 treatments is sufficient to suspend its development. And in case of complications of diabetes, accompanied by trophic changes in the tissues of the feet, radiotherapy often avoids surgery.

The largest share in X-ray non-tumorous diseases account for the disease osteo-articular apparatus of degenerative-dystrophic nature – arthritis deformans, periarthritis humeroscapular, spondylitis osteochondrosis, heel and elbow bursitis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. By providing anti-inflammatory effect on the surrounding joints, soft tissue, X-ray rays contribute to the reduction and disappearance of pain, increase range of motion in the joints or spine. 80% of patients noted subjective improvement in health status already during the treatment. In addition, it is possible to dramatically reduce the dose of painkillers and anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals, prolonged use of which is often indifferent to the organism.

X-ray radiation is also widely used in the treatment of diseases of the peripheral nervous system – neuritis, neuralgia, radiculitis, plexitis, herpes zoster, and many others. Typically, they cause great suffering and lead to prolonged disability. For these illnesses irradiated locally affected nerve roots, plexus or peripheral nerve trunks. Analgesic effect of X-ray in this case, connected both to the suppression of inflammation in the nerve and surrounding tissues, and with the reduction of pathological impulses.

In dermatology using X-ray treat chronic eczema, neurodermatitis, itchy skin, keloid scars, hemangiomas, etc. In chronic dermatoses, it has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, reducing sensitivity to allergens, the recovery of a metabolism in the cells of the epidermis, the normalization of power in the tissues, stimulates skin regeneration. In the initial stage of irradiation of keloid scars can get rid of the pain and itching, helps stop the growth of keloid and leads to regression growths.

Experience over recent years positive experience of the leading clinics of the world confirms the feasibility and effectiveness of X-ray non-tumorous diseases. As shown radiobiological studies, small doses of X-rays had no harmful effects on human body. And the analysis of remote results of radiotherapy in our country and abroad so far revealed no complications or adverse effects of its use.

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Points simulators, for all their simplicity, are an effective means of disease prevention, eye care and preserving eye health for many years.

Glasses simulators represent a normal metal or plastic frame in which the inserted opaque black plate spherical shape with rows of small round holes. Wearing such glasses instead of the normal corrective glasses, people with any degree of nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism can clearly see all the surrounding objects and small enough to read text.

Sunglasses simulators are universal – they are suitable for people with any visual acuity and any distance between the centers of the eyes, it is only important to choose the correct frame on the face – so that the glasses were sitting tight on the nose but not too tight.

Glasses simulators are prophylactic for impairment, accompanied by excessive voltage of body

When applied

With persistent training can partially recover visual acuity.

How do glasses-trainers?

Mechanism of action points based on the physical laws of light and features of the anatomical structure of the eye. The weakening of view is due to the abnormal functioning of the eye muscles that change the thickness of the lens of the eye. In normal operation, the eye muscles image objects forming the lens, working as a lens on the retina, and we see a sharp image. When overvoltage any muscular images of objects shifted and does not coincide with the retina.

As a result, there are:

To correct the traditional view of Ophthalmology offers no treatment of such defects of vision, and just compensation in the form of glasses or contact lenses.

Using the same points of simulators will offload strained eye muscles and the right to download weakened, which leads to an increase in visual acuity without significant effort.

How to use goggles simulator?

Points-trainers should be worn instead of the normal corrective glasses for 30-40 minutes a day. After wearing the glasses-simulators eyes for several minutes to adapt to new conditions of visual perception and reduce the brightness of the image. Then his eyes become accustomed, and image clarity is as high as when wearing corrective glasses.

Glasses wearing trainers recommended for patients with impaired vision, children, schoolchildren and students to relieve tension of the eye muscles after a work related to the increased visual activity. Daily use of points-of simulators for 30-40 minutes helps to eliminate cramping or fatigue of the eye muscles, reduces the risk of further deterioration of vision, and in some cases leads to better vision. People with normal vision, have been under constant visual load, the use of points-of simulators is recommended as a preventive measure.

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Laser vision correction - an advanced line of modern ophthalmology. Advances in laser vision correction can now once and for all solve the problem of poor vision for millions of people with various forms of violations of refraction. Over the past 10 years throughout the world, followed by about 5 million transactions vision correction using the excimer laser.

The advantages of laser vision correction over other methods

A radical solution to the problem of poor vision: after the operation, you can see both how he sees a person with normal vision, you do not need any items, drugs or procedures in order to see well.

Independence of the points: you are no longer dependent on glasses that constantly break down, sweating, limited review, press on the nose and interfere closely interact with the opposite sex.

The independence of contact lenses: you do not depend on contact lenses, which must constantly keep in mind, shoot, clothe and take care, spending is not small money. You do not depend on the elements that cause allergies, dry eyes, recurrent inflammation, making your eyes are always red, like a rabbit.

Specific indications for laser vision correction

Occupational indications: activities related to the instantaneous response (military, police, firemen, etc.) or work in the area with an aggressive environment (dust, smoke, gas content) where the use of glasses or contact lenses are not acceptable.

Medical indications: raznoglazie, when one eye sees well, and the second is a violation of refraction (nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism). In these circumstances, patients enjoy a healthy eye, and another, due to lack of correction becomes ambliopichnym).

Limitations to laser vision correction

Contraindications to laser vision correction

Absolute contraindications

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Relative contraindications

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From the eye:

There is a condition in which the operations of laser vision correction should be postponed:

retinal changes, which require preventive laser coagulation.

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Inflammation of the cornea (keratitis) - a serious disease that leads to a breach of the transparency of the cornea, a dramatic reduction of proliferation and inflammation inside the eye.

The cause of keratitis – an infection. The most dangerous are the herpes virus, fungi, protozoal infection, a blue-purulent bacillus, psevdomona.

Infection provokes corneal injury, which may be caused as a simple mechanical trauma of the eyes, and wearing lenses.

Viral keratitis often develops on the background to reduce the overall immunity.

Typically, keratitis associated with reduced vision, redness of eyes, lacrimation, photophobia, sharp pain.

Reduced vision and pain in the eye causing sharp discomfort and completely deprived of the ability to lead normal lives.

Keratitis treated with specific for each specific infection antibiotics, antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs. Treatment is usually long and not always lead to complete recovery. After severe keratitis remains forever clouding of the cornea – a cataract significantly reduces the vision and impairs the cosmetic appearance of man.

Many keratitis have recurrent (repeated) nature and each subsequent attack causes inflammation of increasing persistent changes in the cornea.

The most difficult to treat herpes, protozoan and fungal keratitis. Sometimes medical therapy is powerless.

Today, a new method of treatment of severe inflammatory diseases of the cornea. This method is called cross-linking of the cornea.

The essence of this method is that by using a special instrument – the lamp Sailer, made a complete sterilization of the cornea (ie, destroyed the whole disease in the thickness of the cornea) using a specially focused homogenized monochrome ultraviolet radiation.

At the same time eliminates the swelling of the cornea, caused by inflammation.

One procedure is enough to halt the inflammatory process and eliminate the infection.

After the procedure is pain, calms the eye, improves the transparency of the cornea, increasing visual acuity.

Today, for those who suffer from severe forms of inflammation of the cornea there was hope for a cure!

History:

In 2008, Professor Sailer received its innovative invention of the highest award in ophthalmology – a prize Kellman. Lamp Sailer for cross-linkinga has a patented system of homogenization of ultraviolet rays. This homogenization of the beam determines the effectiveness and safety of the procedure.

Method of cross-linkinga used since 1996 for the treatment of severe diseases of the cornea.

Ukraine lamp Sailer certified and approved by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

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Beach: golden sand, kicking the ball, the splash of waves and the sea suntanned bodies. In principle, you can relax and forget about everything … except the treacherous sun, sea creatures, sunglasses and opportunities to pick up the fungus.

Beach trouble

For summer is an unforgettable experience for you, with a good sense of the word, we must follow some simple rules. Believe me, by following them, you can not spoil a vacation. After all the recommendations related to care about beauty and health. So the first thing with which you can find – it is sunlight or heat stroke. As soon feel dizziness, tinnitus, and the skin will be wet – wash in cold water or wipe the body of a wet napkin. Drink some mineral water and rest in a cool area of approximately 1,5 hours. By the way, the most comfortable temperature for humans is about 18-20 C, and when we are naked – no more than 28 C. Anything above that figure – for the body, this stress.

Good mood and wrinkles

To the sun became your friend, got to know him better. Did you know that our light consists of three types of rays – UVA, UVB and, accordingly, UVC. While intact ozone layer, you can forget about the past. But the rays of the first two types of interest to us much more. They turn you into a pleasant "chocolate", but still contribute to the synthesis of vitamin D3, is responsible for the health of bones and teeth, improve mood, enhance immunity, dry acne, prevent fungal diseases and even cure psoriasis! "Happiness hormone" serotonin is also produced under the influence of wonderful light.

For sunbathing is best suited morning sun. Do not sunbathe during the day, or more precisely, from 12 to 15 hours. During this period, reign in heaven so-called vertical ultraviolet rays.They – the most dangerous. Clouds in the sky, refreshing breezes – not an excuse, it is often burned in such weather. "Yes, I did not get out of the sea" – also not an excuse: for the sun the water is not a hindrance. It should exceed its time limit within which the body copes with the insidious UV – the problem starts. So do not be surprised if you notice that the number of wrinkles you have increased dramatically! In "overdose" of the sun break down collagen and elastin fibers of the skin, which causes its dehydration, slows metabolism, increases the risk of allergic reactions and the probability of pigmentation. During one summer, you can grow old at least six months! But this is not the worst. Scientists have proved that the abuse of sunburn can provoke cancer.

Camouflage skin

To protect the skin from the scorching sun Use creams containing special filters, which operate on the principle of the screen, that is, reflect a significant portion of the harmful ultraviolet radiation. They are divided into chemical absorbers, prestavlyayuschie a "sink" rays, and physical "blockers" that scatter UV radiation.

Each manufacturing company has not forgotten "dilute" their cosmetics are useful components that nourish and hydrate the skin and prevent the aging process. As a rule, vitamins, as well as extracts of aloe, chamomile, calendula and green tea.

Any sunscreen comes in several variants: cream, gel or lotion. Focused on your skin type. For oily more suitable lotions, dry, no doubt, "liking" is cream, but for sensitive – jelly or mousse. A separate group are sticks and lipstick. They are used to protect the most sensitive parts of people who burn the fastest. This area of the nose and forehead, chin, lips and ears.

The main "chip" of any sunscreen is in the ratio of SPF. The number on the package tells how many times this cream or lotion enhances the natural functions of your skin. For example, a vehicle with an SPF 20 will not become "Signora Tomatoes". But be careful! As with any cosmetics, sunscreen can cause allergies. Must be a preliminary test: smear a drop of cream on your wrist and wait for several hours.

Bear in mind that the abbreviation SPF refers only to UVB-rays and does not reflect the level of protection against UVA-radiation. Therefore, the tube should be another mark: broad-spectrum (wide range). Word sunblock means that with this drug you do not catch fire. It completely closes access of UV rays. If you already tanned skin or you are naturally dark, you can use the "oil for sunburn, which have a minimum sun protection factor. Instead, they moisturize, nourish and soften.

Be aware that the protective cream should not at the beach, and for 15-20 minutes before going outside. Distributed the drug in a thin layer, soft and gentle movements and do not stretch your skin! Particular attention should be paid to the so-called sun terraces. This amusing term specialists call any protruding parts of the body: cheeks, nose, ears, shoulders, chest, waist, knees and the back surface of the tibia. The most vulnerable part is the lips. Therefore, cover them with protective means every hour.

By the way, before you go to sea, you must update the "camouflage", because the water like a powerful lens that intensifies the effect of ultraviolet rays. If you use a sunscreen with the properties of water-resistant, they survive swimming for 40 minutes, waterproof will operate for about an hour.

Thus, defending ourselves from the sun:

How not to turn from red to rusty

Unlike the skin, which provides important mechanisms for the protection and restoration as from free radicals, and from any aggression of the environment, protected only hair melanin and keratin. Their synthesis is carried deep into the skin, and with constant exposure to sunlight and salt sea water (as well as chlorine in tap water and swimming pool) of these protective factors is insufficient.

As a result, the pigment is destroyed, hair shine, and their structure has become porous. Not to turn them for a holiday in the "sponge", please be a series of drugs with the already familiar to you labeled SPF. This can be a varnish or gel, and special conditioners, shampoos, balms, creams and serums. Their structure normally consists of: hydrolyzed keratin (hair, protects and gives them volume), rapeseed and plant-derived cellulose (combing easier), pro-vitamin B5 (moisturizes and tones the hair), shea butter (rich in essential fatty acids) as well as olive wax, castor oil, marigold extract, willow, rosemary, sage, juniper. Correctly chosen means of forms on the hair thin invisible film that protects them from burning out, sea water, dust. What, in turn, can increase time in the sun.

At least one week before departure, go to the salon and get rid of split ends, because under ultraviolet light hair begins to flake off even greater. If you have long hair, "rehearse" a few options for stacking. Your assistants – is all kinds of kerchiefs, hoops, scarves and barrettes. They are now at the height of fashion.

Comfortable, beautiful and stylish!

As for staining, be patient and wait until the end of summer. Your hair also need to leave! Moreover, in the sun the color changes, and not for the better. "Red Flame" is raspberry, red hues reminiscent of rust, and yellow highlighting. It is better to walk through the course of reducing procedures or, in extreme cases, to limit toning. By the way, hairdryer leave home. Her hair is like a fresh, let alone the sea air. Moreover, even very long strands of 15-20 minutes to be completely dry.

Accessory, which protects

Going to the beach, and do not forget about the sunglasses. After the excess UV radiation threat to your eyesight. Therefore, in the summer of glasses – it is not just a fashion accessory, but an urgent necessity. To buy them in advance.

First, turn your attention to the color of glass. Preference should be given the most natural tones, such as smoky, brown or blue. Glasses "extreme" colors violating color-response and, consequently, affect the orientation in space. Choosing the degree of darkening, stop on the models, which leave 50% of the world (this information can be found on the label).

Secondly, look for a mark which will tell you that the glasses provide absolute protection from ultraviolet radiation. This is usually written as A UV-protection 100%. There is another option, which is called A High UV-protection, which translates as "high degree of protection. If properly podberesh sunglasses, they protect the cornea, lens and retina from the harmful effects of UV radiation. Check the quality enhancement can be directly in the store with a special device. For example, Polaroid sunglasses (with polarizing lenses) are testing this: you put your favorite model – you see on the label-test, as the boy catches a butterfly net butterfly. Remove – the insect disappears.

If you accidentally dropped her glasses, verify that it is not scratched and cracked a glass. Деформированная поверхность неправильно преломляет свет, а это очень вредно, поэтому без сожаления расстанься с таким аксессуаром.

On the beach – barefoot at the pool – in slippers

Some ladies are afraid to walk barefoot on the sand – they say, you can pick up the fungus. In fact, this is not so. From this perspective, beaches are safe. Besides walking on the sand is very useful. First, the way you strengthen the immune system and increases the overall body, and secondly, it is excellent prophylaxis of flatfoot.

But if you prefer to sunbathe by the pool, take care of the feet still have. In principle, to protect them from fungus will protivomikoznye sprays and aerosols, by means of which it is convenient to process leather soles and interdigital folds, however, they immediately washed with water. It is better to buy any antifungal cream, such mifungar or terbinafine, and spread her whole foot, from heel to interdigital folds, and cover special antifungal nail lacquer. The journey from lounge chair to pool went through exclusively in shoes. In the evening take a shower, wipe your feet dry and struck antibiotic powder. Incidentally, on lounge chairs. Their surface may be infested by millions of bacteria that are left behind are your neighbors. So please be antibacterial wipes and discarding false shame, rubbing their seat.

Around water

Most of the fair sex, in contrast to men prefer to swim in a warm sea, lake or river. And nothing! For hot water, plus an abundance of various secretions of the human body – an enabling environment for the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms. For example, the sea with a temperature of 26 C loses its disinfecting properties. In such water doctors had not recommended to swim. And if the temperature rises another two degrees, it becomes simply dangerous. The sea turns into a "soup" of staphylococcus, colon bacillus and other bacteria.

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Inessa Hrinchenko therapist:

- Need to cool the burned skin. You can use ordinary tap water with ice cubes. Dampen a cloth and it has to evolve, as it is heated. Decent alternative would be a cool bath (36-37 ° C). In the water you can add aroma oils, but in no case foam, salt or soap! Get rid of the itch to help you any anesthetic containing benzokain, benzilalkogol, lidocaine, or diphenhydramine hydrochloride. Aerosols easier to use than creams or ointments. If a person is burned, apply medication on a piece of gauze or a cotton swab and lubricate the skin, avoiding contact with eyes. Seek emergency medical attention if you feel sick, dizzy, and there were blisters on the body, filled with clear liquid.

Gennady Polunin, MD, Head. Department of Therapeutic Ophthalmology and oftalmofarmakologii State Research Institute of Eye Diseases Medical Sciences:

- Protect the eyes from dust, and the delicate skin around them – from the desiccating effects of the sun will warm herbal compresses with lotion and light massage with special blefarogelyami. These procedures save from a burning sensation and dryness, and prevention are conjunctivitis and blepharitis (inflammation of the disease Century). Those who have vision problems, on the beach is better to use the daily replacement lenses. First, they can be combined with sunglasses, and secondly, they do not require a liquid for storage.

If you take antibiotics, hormonal contraceptives, tranquilizers, drugs for allergy or high blood pressure, then in tandem with ultraviolet light, these drugs may play a cruel joke with you. Most likely, the skin will become "Leopard" or color appears photodermatitis.

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