Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Online Providers of Medical Supplies

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

If you need to purchase medical supplies, you might be wondering just where to do that.Of course, you’ll find that pharmacies in your local area might be able to provide you with some of the supplies that you need, but these locations can be quite expensive.You will also find discount medical supply providers in your area, but these might not be the best choice, either.One innovative solution is to opt for online providers.Why should you do this?What makes an online provider a better choice?

First, you will find that online providers of medical supplies are often able to give you better prices on the needed equipment and supplies.This is because they have a far lower operating overhead than do suppliers with a traditional storefront location. It costs far less to operate a website than it does to pay rent and utilities for a physical location.These providers are able to pass those savings to their customers in the form of reduce equipment and supply prices.

You will also find that shipping is often more affordable with online companies.While you can most certainly setup a shipping cycle with a physical store, you might just find that it is quite expensive.Online providers specialize in shipping all of their items, so they are able to obtain lower rates with shipping companies than are other companies.This allows them to provide you with discounted shipping rates. Some providers actually offer free shipping, without the need for a minimum purchase order.

Choosing online providers of medical supplies is the best way to save both time and money, as well.You’ll find that ordering your needed supplies is as simple as visiting the website, adding the items needed to your shopping cart and then using the virtual checkout.Nothing could be easier!

Low Back Pain

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Low back pain is a symptom that affects both the young adults and the middle aged of both genders. It is experienced by persons who work while sitting on a chair for a long time without exercise and by those who carry heavy loads.

The pain felt is felt in lumbar and sacral regions and may radiate to nearby parts.

What causes back ache?

A.  Disease in the back

  • Due to injuries
  1. Fractures on the vertebral column.
  2. Intervertebral discs fractures
  3. Injuries to ligaments and muscles of back
  4. Lumbosacral strain.
  5. Intervertebral joint injuries.
  • Functional backache due to imbalance
  1. During pregnancy
  2. Pot belly
  3. Diseases of the hip joint
  4. Spinal curvature due to congenital defect
  • Backache due to inflammatory conditions
  1. Infection of the bone due to bacteria
  2. Tuberculosis of the spine
  3. Arthritis
  4. Brucellosis
  5. Lumbago or fibrositis
  6. Inflamation of the muscles
  7. Anchylosing spondylitis.
  • Backache due to degenerative diseases
  1. Osteoarthritis
  2. Osteoporosis in old people
  3. Degeneration of the intervertebral disc
  • Spinal Tumor
  1. Tumor of the bones in the spine.
  2. Metastatic tumors from other sites

B.  Backache due to gynecological problems:

  1. After childbirth
  2. After gynecological operations
  3. Uterine prolapse
  4. Pelvic inflammatory diseases
  5. Cancerous lesions of the pelvic organs.

C. Backache due to problems in other parts of the body

  1. Renal stones
  2. Prostate Cancer
  3. Pancreatitis.
  4. Biliary stones
  5. Peptic ulcer
  6. Inflammations of pelvic organs
  7. Occlusion of aorta and illiac arteries.

How will we find out the cause of back ache?

We can find out the cause through observation and diagnostic exams like:

  1. Complete blood count
  2. Routine urine examination
  3. Ultrasonography of the abdomen and pelvis
  4. X-ray of the lumbar and sacral region
  5. MRI of the spine
  6. CT scan of abdomen and pelvic region
  7. Examination of rectum,prostate, genito-urinary organs

How can we treat back aches?

  1. Removal of the cause of backache
  2. Symtomatic treatment
  3. Regular Back Exercises
  4. Traction
  5. Yoga or Stretching
  6. Surgery
  7. Homoeopathy.