At the moment when the pregnancy test is positive, there are many couples who, as the days pass and knowing that the first weeks are the most critical in the future of the fetus, feel the temptation to have the first ultrasound to see if everything is going well.
Obstruction of the lacrimal canal, or dacryostenosis, is a quite common problem in newborns, which, in itself, is not a cause for concern. It is observed in more than 25% of infants, and in most cases passes by itself, during the first year of life.
According to statistics, the number of infertile couples dreaming of their own child to no avail is steadily increasing every year. Disappointing figures are not able to correct even modern reproductive technologies: certainly, in vitro fertilization, especially with the use of microsurgical techniques, gives positive results, but it is not a panacea. What is the reason for such a picture, …
Fatigue in the legs often bothers women who like to wear high-heeled or narrow-toed shoes, suffer from overweight. You can get rid of this problem by applying a complex of therapeutic procedures: ointments, gels, herbal decoctions. Consider all the details!
Unfortunately, no child is immune from the need for an X-ray examination – despite controversial points about the harm caused by radiation, in many cases, there is simply no decent alternative that would not lose in terms of information content and speed of results. And although such a diagnosis is assigned to young patients only for acute indications, many parents …
The cervix is a part of the female reproductive system and the entrance to the uterus, located in its lower segment. Through this channel, the outflow of menstrual blood occurs, and it is through it that the sperm penetrates into the uterus. The neck of a pregnant woman should be firm, long and covered with mucus. Normally, it has a …
Anxious for the health of the baby, the expectant mother begins to closely monitor any changes in the body. In some women, pregnancy can provoke the appearance on the body of small skin growths, which are popularly called warts. The true cause of skin tumors is the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is activated under conditions of increased stress. A virus …
Pregnant women often complain of pain appearing in different parts of the body. One of the most common problems is a pain in the tailbone, which can occur in both early and late periods. The discomfort in this area is quite specific. The pain is often very sharp; it intensifies with certain movements, and sometimes even leads to an increase …
How to deal with depression: getting rid of depression. You have depression. You didn’t get enough sleep again, in the morning you quarreled with your husband, the boss doesn’t want to raise your salary, and your mother-in-law gets you his advice. Constant problems at work, troubles with close people, bad mood, congestion on the road, and your whole life is …
Cholesterol is a substance that performs a number of important functions in our body — in other words, cholesterol is necessary. However, if it is too much, the cholesterol-transporting protein called lipoprotein remains in the walls of the arteries along with fat, calcium, cell waste and fibrin (a protein that is involved in blood clotting), forming atherosclerotic plaques.
