Cough syrup overdosing is nothing new. Even children overdose on it because of the high they get from consuming and slowly it turns into addiction.
DXM, or dextromethorphan is a chemical that acts as an effective cough suppressant when taken properly. More than 80 cold medicines available legally over the counter contain dextromethorphan. When a medicine, which has this chemical, is taken in excess it produces psychedelic effect. Because of its legal availability DXM overdose is hard to track and keep a record of.
Robitussin, the other name for it is Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant available over the counter in syrup as well as pill form. Read the rest of this entry »
With the death of Luciano Pavarotti from pancreatic cancer the spotlight is rather on this disease and how it occurs. It is a serious cancer that develops because cancerous cells build up in pancreatic tissues. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes that break down the food we eat, producing hormones such as insulin that control the blood sugar levels in our body. These hormones also help to control the carbohydrate metabolism.
The danger with pancreatic cancer is that it is difficult to diagnose and unlikely to be detected in its early stages but then spreads very rapidly. Its symptoms may not manifest themselves until the cancer is at an advanced stage by which time it would have metastasized in various other parts of the body and treatment such as surgery may not be possible. Read the rest of this entry »
People who should avoid using Dramamine are those with prostate condition, or if they are suffering from any type of stomach ulcers, bladder problems, if they are experiencing difficulty urinating. Also people with glaucoma, asthma, or abnormal heart rhythms should not use dimenhydrinate or Dramamine.
Dramamine reduces nausea and vomiting, and can hide symptoms of overdose of other medicines. In some cases it may also hide the symptoms of appendicitis. Taking dimenhydrinate or Dramamine along with any alcoholic beverages, antihistamines, tranquilizers, or other nervous-system depressants. If taken with alcohol there is a possibility of the combination resulting in excessive dizziness, drowsiness, or sometimes signs of depression in the nervous system. Read the rest of this entry »
One in 5000 men are affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) because of an X-linked recessive gene that they inherit from the female side of the family. Since this is an inherited disorder it is likely that there will be a family history of DMD. It is the commonest and severest form of muscular dystrophy. The disease starts showing symptoms between the ages of two and five and is identified by the rapid weakening of muscles in the pelvis and legs, linked to the loss of muscle mass or wasting, and finally affecting the whole body.
The muscle weakness progresses rapidly with frequent falling and difficulty with motor skills such as jumping and running. Sufferers will require braces to support them by age ten and will find it difficult to walk by the age of twelve. There is an abnormal development of the bones, which leads to skeletal deformities in the spine and other areas, which may add to breathing disorders. Read the rest of this entry »
In this article we will discusses poisoning from an overdose of naproxen.
Naproxen overdose symptoms may include one or combination of the following; nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, vomiting, blurred vision, seizures, sweating, numbness or tingling, reduced urine production, stomach pain, ringing in the ears, & slow breathing.
Lets get into a little detail about Naproxen. Also known as Aleveu it is a common painkiller used by Canadians has according to research been linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack. Till now majority of anti-inflammatory drugs like Naproxen (Aleve) ibuprofen (Motrin) were used to reduce the risk of heart attack. They helped making platelets less sticky as a result of which the risk of forming a blood clot would get reduced. This process helped them from getting stuck in an artery. Read the rest of this entry »
Many premenopausal and postmenopausal women develop uterine fibroids. These are usually benign growths that are made up of connective tissue and smooth muscle.
Fibroids are generated by the thick uterine wall and can vary in size from very small or the size of the head of a pin to the size of a melon. They can develop in various parts of the uterus. Uterine fibroids develop mostly during pregnancy and then dissolve after menopause. So some studies have reasoned that this is why the hormones estrogen and progesterone have a role to play in the growth of fibroids. Researchers are of the opinion that genetic factors, usually inherited from the paternal side, lead to the development of fibroids. Also, there are certain abnormalities in some substances called growth factors that lead to fibroid formation. Read the rest of this entry »
Excedrin acts as pain reliever and fever reducer. It is also used to treat headache (including migraine), toothaches, backache, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, and arthritis, colds and sinus infections. The doctor may prescribe Excedrin to relieve aches and pains other than the above-mentioned problems.
Taking more than the dose recommended by physician can cause health problems that can get very serious, problems like liver damage. In case you or some you know has overdosed on Excedrin, seek medical help or contact a poison control center immediately. Both for children as well as adults prompt medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. Just knowing that someone has taken more Excedrin than recommended by the doctor is enough reason to see and inform the doctor right away. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s that hoary old chestnut again—Prevention being better than cure you can concentrate on some aspects of avoiding getting breast cancer. How you can do this is by fixing and following some tips that will help you on your road to a healthier life.
Avoid or minimize your intake of alcohol as this has been established as the most risky factor for breast cancer. Several studies have shown that the risk of breast cancer increases by 20% to 25% with the consumption of more than one alcohol beverage a day.
Try and maintain a body mass index or BMI of less than 25 for all of your life. If you gain a lot of weight in your middle age, irrespective of the BMI, then it increases your chance of getting breast cancer. Also, studies have established that post menopausal breast cancer risk increases with an increase in BMI. Read the rest of this entry »
Metformin Overdose is a common problem and the possibility of overdose is more amongst people as this prescription medicine is consumed for treating Type II diabetes. And Diabetes these days is a common health issue.
Effects of a metformin overdose varies and depends on a variety of factors, like the amount of metformin consumed or whether it was consumed with any other medicines, it was taken while one had already had alcohol, drugs etc.
If you or someone you know happens to overdose on metformin, it is advised that medical attention is given to the patient immediately. The possible symptoms of Metformin overdose may be two; Lactic acidosis and Low Blood Pressure. Symptoms of each of them are given below. Read the rest of this entry »
Methadone overdose is a serious medical emergency. As reported by federal and state officials, Methadone is increasingly being abused by drug users for recreation and is causing an alarming increase in methadone overdoses and deaths. Methadone is a drug valued for treating heroin addiction and for soothing chronic pain. Methadone’s delayed narcotic effect and its lack of a potent high are important reasons the drug can be so dangerous.
Symptoms of Methadone overdose may include slow and shallow breathing - that too with great difficulty, weak pulse, sometimes the breathing altogether stops which leads to death, bluish skin, fingernails and lips, spasms of the stomach, intestinal tract, constipation, low blood pressure, pinpoint pupils, drowsiness, disorientation, and coma.
When Methadone overdose is suspected, one should make arrangements to visit the doctor or better still call for an ambulance at the earliest. Read the rest of this entry »
