Tips 2023, December

Glaucoma - cause of optic nerve atrophy

Glaucoma - cause of optic nerve atrophy

Last week during a preventive examination I was told that I have optic nerve atrophy. If I immediately start the treatment recommended by my eye doctor, can I count on a complete recovery of the affected nerves? Should additional, more specialized tests be done to determine which treatment will be most effective in my case?

What is the procedure for replacing an old hearing aid with a new one?

What is the procedure for replacing an old hearing aid with a new one?

I am wondering what the procedure is for replacing an old hearing aid I received six years ago. I would like to receive information from you on where to submit the necessary applications and what is the way to make this happen as quickly as possible and without unnecessary going around different institutions, since I have a number of other co-morbidities and it is difficult for me to get around Kaloyan Stefanov, town of Kardjali In the List-specification with defined and

Dark chocolate and s alt damage bones

Dark chocolate and s alt damage bones

The famous nutritionist Dr. Elena Solomatina warned about this

My prostate was the size of a fist, I chose bloodless surgery

My prostate was the size of a fist, I chose bloodless surgery

A patient shares his experience with the laser treatment of an enlarged prostate gland

Low blood may be due to vitamin deficiency

Low blood may be due to vitamin deficiency

Hello, dear editor. Although I am now an elderly person, my blood pressure is very low - it usually stays in the 60 to 80/90 range. I understand that my problem is not that serious compared to people who suffer from high blood pressure, but the frequent headaches and fatigue made me seek your help and advice.

How to get rid of blood easily without drugs

How to get rid of blood easily without drugs

In the first place, attention should be paid to excess weight

Does death occur in all cases of detached thrombus?

Does death occur in all cases of detached thrombus?

No, not in all cases it gets to that point, say experts. But if the thrombus breaks off, it necessarily finds its place. Pulmonary thromboembolism, unfortunately, is one of the most dangerous cases of a dislodged thrombus. This condition manifests itself with several symptoms:

Abdominal pain may be a sign of an aortic aneurysm

Abdominal pain may be a sign of an aortic aneurysm

Abdominal pain is not always a manifestation of cholecystitis, pancreatitis or gastritis. Sometimes this can be a symptom of such diseases that the patient may not even suspect The most terrible pathology that can manifest as abdominal pain is the aneurysm of the abdominal aorta - a disease that is characterized by local expansion of the vessel and can lead to its rupture.

Dr. Slavyana Usheva: We do radiation for breast cancer while we operate

Dr. Slavyana Usheva: We do radiation for breast cancer while we operate

With intraoperative radiotherapy, we manage to extremely precisely deliver the required radiotherapy dose only to the site of the removed tumor

What does the momentary dimming before the eyes mean?

What does the momentary dimming before the eyes mean?

I am 51 years old. Sometimes behind the wheel for two seconds it literally blacks out in front of my eyes. I read somewhere that this could be due to a problem with the spinal arteries. What kind of disease is this? Ivan K. - Svilengrad This is the so-called vertebral artery compression syndrome, in the West it is called "

Galina Weiner: Dr. Montessori works first with mentally retarded children

Galina Weiner: Dr. Montessori works first with mentally retarded children

She makes learning through the senses, movement and direct experience in a close to home environment

Dr. Ivan Kazmin: Nutritional supplements are not a treatment for rheumatic diseases

Dr. Ivan Kazmin: Nutritional supplements are not a treatment for rheumatic diseases

Cold, dampness, wind are factors intensifying complaints of already existing rheumatological disease

Assoc. Dr. Georgi Grigorov: The wound is a consequence, not a cause, of the disease

Assoc. Dr. Georgi Grigorov: The wound is a consequence, not a cause, of the disease

Venous ulcers most often lead to the formation of chronic wounds

Can diabetics drink spirits?

Can diabetics drink spirits?

Indiscriminate intake of inappropriate products and drinks can contribute to the formation of blood clots

Do citizens of Ukraine have the right to a personal doctor for the child?

Do citizens of Ukraine have the right to a personal doctor for the child?

Our relatives, citizens of Ukraine, have a residence permit in Bulgaria, as well as LNCH. Their child is admitted to the kindergarten according to the general rules, and they require the management to have a personal doctor. Can they conclude a contract with a personal doctor for the child if they do not have a contract with the NHIF, but only insurance from a private company?

Dr. Rumyana Kapkova: Biological therapy is the most effective treatment for psoriasis

Dr. Rumyana Kapkova: Biological therapy is the most effective treatment for psoriasis

He treats benign skin formations by cryotherapy and electrocoagulation. He has a number of professional qualifications, as well as participation in dermatovenerology conferences and congresses at the national and international level. In this interview with Dr.

How does alcohol affect blood pressure?

How does alcohol affect blood pressure?

With increased blood pressure and a diagnosis of "hypertension", a person can live normally for many years, as long as he controls the indicators and takes the pills prescribed by the doctor, experts say. At first, hypertensives do not bother to count the calories consumed, and many of them are convinced that alcohol can even be useful for high blood pressure.

Is it true that more strokes happen in the summer?

Is it true that more strokes happen in the summer?

No, it's not true. The disorder of cerebral circulation is in no way related to the seasons. This is what experts say and explain that strokes happen as often in winter as in summer. There are some very rare exceptions, for example in forest fires and extreme heat, when the number of deaths increases in general, incl.

If your toothpaste package says THIS, throw it away immediately

If your toothpaste package says THIS, throw it away immediately

Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent that was once a common toothpaste additive

Some medicines lead to sunburn

Some medicines lead to sunburn

Some medicinal preparations can cause increased sensitivity to the sun, which can lead to serious and even severe sunburns on the skin Neurologists explain that there is a physiological mechanism to protect against ultraviolet rays, our body has cells that produce melanin.

World experts revealed how much you should walk a day to get rid of hypertension and obesity

World experts revealed how much you should walk a day to get rid of hypertension and obesity

One of the main recommendations of the World He alth Organization (WHO) to prevent the development of non-communicable diseases - such as obesity or hypertension - and to stay fit is to walk at least 150 minutes every week at a moderate intensity In case you want even greater he alth benefits, it is recommended to increase the time to 300 minutes per week.

Prof. Dr. Zdravko Kamenov: Menopause provokes cardiovascular diseases

Prof. Dr. Zdravko Kamenov: Menopause provokes cardiovascular diseases

With each decade, the percentage of women with osteoporosis increases

Does your sweat smell bad? In what cases you may fear for your life

Does your sweat smell bad? In what cases you may fear for your life

A Russian doctor emphasized that such a symptom is an indicator of the presence of a serious patient condition

Prof. Dr. Petko Marinov, MD: 12 - 14-year-old children systematically overdo alcohol

Prof. Dr. Petko Marinov, MD: 12 - 14-year-old children systematically overdo alcohol

Severe alcohol poisoning in young people can lead to brain damage

There are five stages of grief

There are five stages of grief

Some people feel better after six months, others after a year

Assoc. Koev: Silver nanoparticles - a chance in the treatment of coronavirus

Assoc. Koev: Silver nanoparticles - a chance in the treatment of coronavirus

Nobles who used and ate with silverware got sick less often

Prof. Dr. Nikola Grigorov, MD: Genetically, we are not prepared in the same way to meet the coronavirus

Prof. Dr. Nikola Grigorov, MD: Genetically, we are not prepared in the same way to meet the coronavirus

One cannot speak lightly about a disease from which a city of 100,000 died in the 21st century in the USA

Prof. Radka Argirova, MD: COVID-19 has been killing since 2012

Prof. Radka Argirova, MD: COVID-19 has been killing since 2012

Don't think at all that the virus will disappear in the next 3-5 years

Trigeminal neuralgia pain is like an electric shock

Trigeminal neuralgia pain is like an electric shock

Hello. A few days ago, when I was washing the bathroom, I suddenly felt an electric shock in my cheek. A week later, the same thing happened again. What could this be? Petrinka Ivanova - Sandanski It's probably trigeminal neuralgia, experts say.

Do I have to pay extra for the glucose meter test strips?

Do I have to pay extra for the glucose meter test strips?

I have been diagnosed with type one diabetes. Next month I should receive free blood glucose meter test strips for a year - 450. Please explain under what conditions additional payments are made, since the pharmacy told me in a preliminary conversation that I have to pay BGN 80 for 9 boxes?

The secret of he althy joints

The secret of he althy joints

You need to move daily

Is my mother-in-law en titled to TELC - she is on hemodialysis?

Is my mother-in-law en titled to TELC - she is on hemodialysis?

Please clarify whether TELK and pension is payable for a hemodialysis patient? My mother-in-law is now in hospital, she is 52 years old. She suffers from polycystic kidney disease and we were told today that she will probably need to go on dialysis.

Dr. Vadim Bondarev: Playing outside protects the he alth of the eyes

Dr. Vadim Bondarev: Playing outside protects the he alth of the eyes

It is not always necessary to treat myopia in children

The real "killers" of erection

The real "killers" of erection

“For a long time, the term “impotence” did not exist in medicine. We are already talking about "erectile dysfunction". It is the inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection sufficient to satisfy sexual activity. And also disruption of orgasm and weakening of sex drive.

Dr. Vladimir Bostandjiev: Mental illness can be presented as physical

Dr. Vladimir Bostandjiev: Mental illness can be presented as physical

Don't leave every inner question unanswered to stay mentally he althy