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Alcohol rehabilitation: All you need to know

Alcohol rehabilitation: All you need to know

Rehab or rehabilitation is essentially a drug or alcohol treatment program. It is usually provided in a residential setting, where patients are monitored for safety. Alcohol rehab is often the only solution when alcohol addiction gets out of hand. The body refuses to function properly without the consumption of alcohol, in the case of an addiction.
What you need to know about treatment for gout

What you need to know about treatment for gout

Gout is a form of arthritis and is associated with pain and discomfort. Here, we talk about how this ailment is treated. Symptoms associated with gout include acute joint pain, redness, inflammation, and softness of the joints. Sensations of pain sensations are likely to occur suddenly. During that time, the affected joint area seem to be burning and they swell-up and become tender and soft.
Gout attacks and their treatment procedures

Gout attacks and their treatment procedures

Gout is inflammatory arthritis which is developed due to high levels of uric acid in the blood. The acid has the capability to form into needle-like crystals in a joint. These crystals cause severe pain, tenderness, swelling, and redness. It most affects the large joint of the big toe. It also affects feet, ankles, wrists, hands, knees, etc.
What to expect from drug rehab centers

What to expect from drug rehab centers

Addiction is a terrible thing for any individual and getting rid of it requires incredible efforts from the afflicted. While detoxification is important for the patient, more important is how he/ she copes with a changed set of circumstances. In this article, we will look at some of the best drug rehabilitation centers in California.
Do’s and dont’s of taking Viagra

Do’s and dont’s of taking Viagra

Viagra, which burst on to the scene recently to treat symptoms of impotence a.k.a. erectile dysfunction ED), has seen a lot of advertising and has become very popular among men. The drug’s major ingredient is Sildenafil which is said to work greatly towards the so-called good effects of Viagra. It works only during periods of sexual excitement and is said to not affect the sex drive.
A brief introduction to sildenafil

A brief introduction to sildenafil

Sildenafil, commonly sold under the brand name Viagra, is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor that is used for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension and erectile dysfunction and works by dilating and relaxing the blood vessels in the lungs. This results in the lowering of the lungs’ BP and helps improve stamina and agility.
Surgery overview of tubal ligation

Surgery overview of tubal ligation

Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure in which a woman’s Fallopian tubes are blocked, tied, or cut. Tubal ligation and tubal implants are one of the permanent methods of birth control for women. They are usually done by a gynecologist or a general surgeon. The implants are small metal springs and are placed in each Fallopian tube, thereby blocking it.
Risks of tubal reversal surgery

Risks of tubal reversal surgery

Many women around the world regret their decision of tying the knot and opt for its removal through a tubal removal surgery. But tubal reversal may not turn out to be successful for all. Like all other surgeries, tubal reversal surgery also has its own set of risks. Some of these risks and complications are listed below.