Tips 2024, March

Prof. Dr. Valentin Ikonomov, MD: Hypertension and diabetes inevitably damage the kidneys

Prof. Dr. Valentin Ikonomov, MD: Hypertension and diabetes inevitably damage the kidneys

40% of hypertensives are in the end stage of kidney disease

Prof. Dr. Evgenia Valerievna, MD: There is an epidemic of insomnia

Prof. Dr. Evgenia Valerievna, MD: There is an epidemic of insomnia

In the treatment of disturbed sleep, synthetic preparations cause more unwanted manifestations

Assoc. Dr. Daniel Petkov: The runny nose should not be allowed to become chronic

Assoc. Dr. Daniel Petkov: The runny nose should not be allowed to become chronic

Assoc. Dr. Daniel Petkov was born on December 26, 1963 in Burgas. He is a hereditary doctor - his mother is a famous pediatrician, and his father is a specialist in ENT diseases. He graduated in medicine in 1989 in Varna. There are two master's degrees - in "

Do I owe a surcharge at the pharmacy when dispensing insulin?

Do I owe a surcharge at the pharmacy when dispensing insulin?

I am diabetic and have been prescribed Tuzheo insulin treatment. Please clarify whether I owe a co-payment for this insulin? The problem is that for some time they started asking me for an additional payment, first 2 BGN, and now - 15. Is this legal and on what basis is this additional payment requested?

Am I en titled to physical therapy after an appendectomy?

Am I en titled to physical therapy after an appendectomy?

I recently had to have an appendectomy. I would also like to do physical therapy after that. Please clarify as a he alth insured person, am I en titled to physiotherapy after an appendectomy? If yes, what is the procedure and what documents will I need to submit?

Dr. Petko Zagorchev: Inhaling paradise gas, the brain is subjected to a severe blow

Dr. Petko Zagorchev: Inhaling paradise gas, the brain is subjected to a severe blow

Its combination with opiates, especially Chinese drugs, is very dangerous

Heredity is not the main risk factor for carcinoma

Heredity is not the main risk factor for carcinoma

I have close relatives who had cancer. I know that the risk for me in this case to develop some oncological disease is much higher. What should I do to minimize this risk? Is there any reason to be concerned? If yes, what is the right way to proceed in my case?

Dr. Katya Kazakova: Emotional problems cause pain in the head, heart and back

Dr. Katya Kazakova: Emotional problems cause pain in the head, heart and back

Psychogenic pain is a sensation related to psychological factors

Assoc. Dr. Lyubomir Marinchev: Gout is preventable with proper nutrition and treatment

Assoc. Dr. Lyubomir Marinchev: Gout is preventable with proper nutrition and treatment

This metabolic disease affects 5 times more men than women

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Bulgarians are very open and spiritual

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Bulgarians are very open and spiritual

When the world is in chaos, it's even more important to lift our spirits

What happens to our teeth while we sleep?

What happens to our teeth while we sleep?

Saliva is small and thicker, it has difficulty performing its protective functions

Where can I read my issued online referral?

Where can I read my issued online referral?

My personal doctor told me over the phone that an electronic referral for a neurologist had been issued and sent to me. Can I read this direction online and where? In fact, what information can I get as a patient after the introduction of this type of referral?

Does the National He alth Insurance Fund pay for anesthesia at a dentist?

Does the National He alth Insurance Fund pay for anesthesia at a dentist?

Is the placement of local or general anesthesia for dental procedures covered by the NHIF? If so, how much is payable? Are there any conditions for the payment to be paid through the He alth Insurance Fund? Iliyana Dobreva, city of Kazanlak NHOK partially and/or fully pays the following dental operations performed under local (local) anesthesia:

Sweet cravings in dehydrated weather - a sign of dehydration

Sweet cravings in dehydrated weather - a sign of dehydration

This is what some experts claim and say that we need water not only in the heat, but also during intense training, during and after infectious diseases. Even always. And when it is not enough, the body gives clear signals. The main signs of dehydration are naturally dryness of the mucous membranes (especially in the mouth and eyes), even oily skin becomes dry and tight.

High levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with a low risk of heart disease

High levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with a low risk of heart disease

My total cholesterol levels for the past five years have ranged between 216 and 250, LDL between 75 and 90, and HDL between 118 and 156. According to the doctor, even though I have a family history of heart disease (and both parents), because my HDL is high, I am somehow "

Prof. Dr. Plamen Bozhinov, MD, PhD: Sudden falling asleep during the day is a neurological disease

Prof. Dr. Plamen Bozhinov, MD, PhD: Sudden falling asleep during the day is a neurological disease

The most important thing in narcolepsy is to recognize and correctly interpret the symptoms

Aspirin and beta blockers can be dangerous in the heat

Aspirin and beta blockers can be dangerous in the heat

Scientists came to similar conclusions as a result of an analysis of 2494 cases of myocardial infarction

Heat makes blood "sticky"

Heat makes blood "sticky"

This is what cardiologists warn about and claim that an important step can prevent blood thickening and clotting. There are many well-known causes for such a condition, but one of them seems to be less popular. It's about the intense heat.

Magnesium - cause of intestinal problems

Magnesium - cause of intestinal problems

I am a 72 year old woman in good he alth but have been suffering from muscle cramps and leg cramps for years. My physical therapist suggested magnesium supplements. I have been taking them for about four years, with good results. But about a year ago, an unpleasant problem appeared - diarrhea I started taking psyllium - it helped me.

Vitamins should be taken in the second half of the day after eating

Vitamins should be taken in the second half of the day after eating

The correct dosage of vitamins and trace elements is the doctor's task. Vitamins, doctors warn, especially vitamin D, are necessary, but now in the summer they can be dangerous, as they can also cause sunburn. If we take them as we please, especially during hot sunny days, photodermatitis - skin damage - may occur.

Assoc. Dr. Svetlan Dermendzhiev, MD: Allergic rhinitis can develop into asthma

Assoc. Dr. Svetlan Dermendzhiev, MD: Allergic rhinitis can develop into asthma

The most common allergic disease in humans is the so-called hay fever or allergic rhinitis. Depending on the type of sensitization, clinical manifestations can be seasonal and year-round, with pollen being predominant among the allergens from the external environment.

How did I get cured of enlarged prostate?

How did I get cured of enlarged prostate?

As a medical facility specializing in urology and oncourology, dozens of men with an enlarged prostate go to the capital's "Hill Clinic" for consultation every day. Some of them receive an appointment for drug therapy, another part is recommended bloodless laser surgery.

Bandage with oils melts cellulite

Bandage with oils melts cellulite

Do it once - twice a week during weight loss

Dr. Svetozar Marangozov: A stagnant lifestyle leads to varicose veins

Dr. Svetozar Marangozov: A stagnant lifestyle leads to varicose veins

Dehydration on hot days increases the risk of thrombosis

Should aspirin be taken in the heat?

Should aspirin be taken in the heat?

Old people often take aspirin in the heat for the purpose of prevention, when digging the garden or working at the cottage. Supposedly to "dilute" the blood, which really thickens in the heat. But is this correct? Here's what experts answer.

Dr. Aldin Ali, MD: Acute chest pain is a symptom of 5 emergency conditions

Dr. Aldin Ali, MD: Acute chest pain is a symptom of 5 emergency conditions

Working on an algorithm increases the accuracy of diagnoses by over 95% and reduces overall mortality

Assoc. Dr. Ivo Petrov: Overeating damages the brain

Assoc. Dr. Ivo Petrov: Overeating damages the brain

Younger and younger people are at risk because of the lifestyle they lead

Spikes are also obtained from incorrect posture

Spikes are also obtained from incorrect posture

Disc herniation is a condition that occurs in 80% of people over the age of 30, claims the physiotherapist of the National Volleyball Team Petar Atanasov:

Dr. Petko Zagorchev: Antidepressants in large doses cause seizures

Dr. Petko Zagorchev: Antidepressants in large doses cause seizures

Household gas poisoning can cost you your life

Prof. Dr. Iskren Kotsev: Alcohol destroys DNA and every organ

Prof. Dr. Iskren Kotsev: Alcohol destroys DNA and every organ

The World Gastroenterology Organization announced this year July 28 as Hepatitis Day. It turns out that the liver is constantly under aggressive attack from many sides, which we often find out very late “Hepatitis is one of the most insidious diseases, because due to the lack of clear symptoms, many do not know that they are infected.

Acad. Arnold Smejanovic: The brain "rusts" more than it wears out

Acad. Arnold Smejanovic: The brain "rusts" more than it wears out

It is more powerful than any supercomputer

Dr. Mariela Vasileva, surgeon: DNA test detects over 200,000 cancer mutations

Dr. Mariela Vasileva, surgeon: DNA test detects over 200,000 cancer mutations

We can build a model of exactly how carcinoma occurred in a given patient

Prof. Dr. Alfred Scott Lee: A flesh-eating bacterium causes a deadly disease

Prof. Dr. Alfred Scott Lee: A flesh-eating bacterium causes a deadly disease

A large proportion of infections at sea are the result of accidental trauma and bathing with unhealed wounds on the body

Dr. Plamen Dimitrov: A weak current activates the brain of people with autism

Dr. Plamen Dimitrov: A weak current activates the brain of people with autism

The brain of hyperactive people works more slowly. Games during electrical stimulation restore speech

Ari Neiman: Autism is not a tragedy

Ari Neiman: Autism is not a tragedy

However, ignorance and discrimination towards the sick are

Prof. Dr. Valentin Stoyanov: Sudden and severe pain at night is a sign of otitis

Prof. Dr. Valentin Stoyanov: Sudden and severe pain at night is a sign of otitis

Bathing in polluted water in summer can also cause it

Dr. Boyko Milkov: In case of a stroke, don't wait for "Ambulance"

Dr. Boyko Milkov: In case of a stroke, don't wait for "Ambulance"

She won't come or she will be fatally late. Take a taxi or a private car and go to the nearest hospital immediately

Tsveta Topuzlieva: EMDR therapy can heal the pain of trauma

Tsveta Topuzlieva: EMDR therapy can heal the pain of trauma

Traumatic memories have a lasting negative effect