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Saturday, September 14, 2013

Neural tube defect


What exactly is a neural tube defect in a baby?

Birth defects can affect the spinal cord. They are also known as neural tube defects or spinal bifida. In simple, there is a hole in the spinal cord and some of the nerves pop out through the skin in the back. These defects vary in severity. Neural tube birth defects affect about 1 in every 1,000 pregnancies. The mildest form of spinal cord defects are only of cosmetic concern, but other spinal cord defects can be life threatening. Even though spinal cord defects are rare, they account for a high number of newborn deaths. One of the ways to prevent spinal cord birth defects is to make sure that you take folic acid supplements during pregnancy.

Assess my PIP breast implant


How do I know if my PIP breast implant is okay?


The best test to check for leaks from breast implants is an MRI. It will cost you about $1,500 at minimum. I am sure the plastic surgeons are going to jack up the consultation fee and recommend removal- so they can make more money. Then if you still want big boobs, you will have to fork out a minimum of $5,000.

Problem with PIP breast implants


What is the major problem with PIP breast implants?

Well, it looks like this French company cut corners and used low quality, cheap grade silicone. It is believed that there are over 400,000 women with these implants and countless more because many women have no idea what the surgeon did. In the last few years, women with these breast implants have been complaining of severe pain, hardening of the breast, leakage of silicone and breast asymmetry. There are some women who have even died from an unusual cancer, but so far there does not appear to be any link between the silicone and the cancer. I recommend that if you have had a PIP breast implant, first go online and see if there is any sincere surgeon who will have anything to do with issue. Most US surgeons are unwilling to help out unless you pay.

PIP Breast implants


If I had my PIP breast implant in Mexico, who will pay for its removal?

Well, you are in big shit. There is a lot of confusion as to who is going to pay for the removal of PIP breast implants done outside the USA. Each country has made their own policy. If you are an American and went abroad for this breast implant, it looks like you will be forced to pay for the removal. However, no one even knows if all the PIP breast implants needs to be removed. Some countries say only women with symptoms should have their PIP implants removed- others like Venezuela and Holland say all women should have these implants removed. Best advice- speak to a plastic surgeon in America. 

I am 100% sure, you will be out of lots of money at the end of all this. Plastic surgeons in the USA will make up some bogus story that you need the implants out. They will then charge you for removal and if you want new silicone implants, you will have to fork out extra. This is usually what happens when you seek healthcare or surgery outside the country-you get ripped out by both sides.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Is binge eating disorder short lived?


Besides the binge eating, individuals also tend to have depression, anxiety and frequently eat alone. The overwhelming feeling is one of disgust and a vow to lose weight. Unfortunately, any attempt to limit food intake often leads to more eating. Most people have no obvious signs or symptoms of binge eating and this behavior is often first noticed by the family indirectly- due to the lack of food in the home. Most individuals with binge eating syndrome are afraid to go to the doctor for fear of embarrassment. 

Most times, it is the family who encourages the individual to seek help. It is vital to seek help because binge eating can seriously affect the quality of life. Like most things in psychiatry, the cause of binge eating is a mystery. Besides some chemical abnormality in the brain, this eating disorder is felt to occur because of some type of emotional trauma. Other contributing factors to this disorder include living in a society which promotes excessive thinness and bad genes.

How is diagnosis of binge eating disorder made?


In order for someone to be diagnosed with the disorder, certain criteria must be fulfilled and include 1) Eating much more faster than others 2) Eating until one feels extremely uncomfortable 3) Eating large amounts of food even though one does not have hunger 4) Eating alone because of feeling self-conscious by how much one is eating and 5) Feeling sickened with oneself, unhappy, or very guilty afterwards.

People who have binge eating may develop these episodes at least once a week for several months. Unlike bulimia, binge eating is not associated with use of laxatives or self-induced vomiting.

What is Binge eating disorder?

Food eating disorders are very common in our society and one of them is binge eating disorder. In this disorder one frequently consumes an unusually large amount of food. While this may sound innocuous, binge eating disorder is a serious malady. Most of us tend to overeat during the festive season, during a holiday or celebration of an event. But for people with binge eating disorder, the overeating is pathological and is a regular occurrence. Most often, binge eating episodes are done in secrecy. People who tend to binge eat, always feel guilty about the excess food consumption and are too embarrassed to tell anyone about it. 

Despite making promises to stop this type of eating, the behavior is usually out of control. Binge eating disorder is like a strong compulsion that cannot be resisted and thus the cycle continues. Binge eating disorder is more common than anorexia and bulimia but has only recently been classified as a distinct mental health disorder.