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[약사·약국] 신결석(Kidney Stones)
Kidney Stones
Stones Often Cause Severe Pain
Kidney stones can form when a high concentration of chemicals or minerals in the urine separate from the liquid and form small crystals. These substance, usually calcium oxalate, or uric acid, are waste products of the body. Small crystals are often able to pass through the urinary tract without causing symptoms. But when crystals clump together to form larger stones, they can cause severe pain as they try to pass from the kidney through the urete...
2004-04-28 11:08 |
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[약사·약국] 당뇨합병증 (Diabetes Complications)
High Blood Sugar Can Lead to
Kidney Failure
Over 17 million people in the United States have diabetes, but many of them does' t know it. Regular medical checkups are important so that people who are prone to diabetes or are diabetic can take steps to control their blood sugar and avoid the long-term complications that may accompany the disease. When blood sugar levels are high, blood does not circulate properly. The kidney can be damaged by poor circulation, and there may be eventual loss of...
2004-04-21 10:07 |
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[약사·약국] 독이 있는 담쟁이덩굴/오크/옻나무(Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac)
Contact with plant oil triggers rash
A sure sign of spring and summer are the skin rashes caused by exposure to poison ivy, oak, and sumac. These three native American weeds are a common cause of allergic reactions in millions of people each year. Contact with the urushiol-an oily, toxic, irritating chemical found in these plants-triggers a skin reaction with intense itching known as contact dermatitis. The rashes of poison ivy, oak, and sumac appear as raised lines of redness with tiny blis...
2004-04-07 11:00 |
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[약사·약국] 망막의 황반변성 Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration
A common eye disease that accompanies aging is age-related macular degeneration. The symptoms of macular degeneration include a fuzzy, blurred or dark center of vision. Often straight lines, such as those of a line of print, appear wavy. This may happen in one or both eyes. In the most common type of age-related macular degeneration, these changes are often so slow they are not noticed. The patient's side vision, called peripheral vision, remains clear. Age-related macul...
2004-04-02 16:57 |
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[약사·약국] 만성기관지염(Chronic Bronchitis)
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) caused by a inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the major airways into the lung. Emphysema and asthma are other forms of COPD. All of these conditions result in obstructed or blocked airways, and make breathing difficult. Most patients who develop chronic bronchitis were exposed to air pollution in their home or workplace over a period of time. This air pollution could have come from cigarette sm...
2004-03-24 11:38 |
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[약사·약국] 올바른 점안액 사용법(How to Use Eye Drops Properly)
How to Use Eye Drops Properly
Eye drops are used to treat many common conditions. They may be used for itchy or tired eyes as in allergies. They may be prescribed for viral or bacterial infections or other conditions such as glaucoma.
When eye drops are not administered (used) properly the full benefit of the medication may not be realized. If the drop does not fall directly onto the eye, then there will be waste because it will roll down the cheek or into the tear duct. The lower lid shoul...
2004-03-10 11:28 |
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[약사·약국] 특발성 안면신경마비(Bell's Palsy)
Bell's Palsy
Paralysis May Occur on One Side of Face
Bell's palsy is a condition that afflicts 40,000 Americans each year and result in facial paralysis. The most recent research has linked the facial paralysis seen in Bell's palsy with a viral infection due to herpes simplex-1 virus. The paralysis in Bell's palsy occurs often from a single attack and it typically affects only one side of the face. After an attack, patients often have trouble blinking properly, producing tears, and closing ...
2004-03-04 09:45 |
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[약사·약국] 류머티스성 관절염 Rheumatoid Arthritis
이 연재물은 U.S. Pharmacist 저널에서 발췌한 환자 교육자료(patient teaching aid)로서 대한약학회 개국약학분과학회가 제공하는 것입니다.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Early Detection Can Prevent Bone Destruction
Over two million people in the U.S. suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. The disease is twice as common in women as in men. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition that causes swelling, stiffness, and pain in the joints, most commonly in the wrist, fingers, knees and feet. Rheumatoid arthritis...
2004-02-25 17:51 |
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[약사·약국] 심전도(Electrocardiogram)
Electrocardiogram
(EKG or ECG)
An electrocardiogram(abbreviated as an EKG or ECG) is a simple, painless test that shows heart rate and rhythm by recording the electrical activity of the heart. It is often done as part of an annual physical examination. An EKG can also help diagnose heart-related problems in patients who see a doctor because they are experiencing chest pain, dizziness or "skipped" heartbeats. The EKG is actually a "picture" of the electrical impulses that ...
2004-02-18 10:42 |
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[약사·약국] 혈전 Blood Clots
Blood Clots
Clots Will Block Blood to the Brain or Heart
A clot is a cluster of blood cells and fibrin strands that sometimes from on blood vessels.
Blood clotting is a normal protective mechanism that stops uncontrollable bleeding after a blood vessel has been damaged. However, a blood clot can form in undamaged blood vessel. When this happen, the clot usually dissolves by itself.
But if a blood clot forms in an artery that supplies blood to the brain and the heart, and does not dissolve ...
2004-02-11 11:00 |
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[약사·약국] 동맥류(Aaneurysm)
Aneurysm
An aneurysm is a bulge in an artery wall, usually in an area that is weakened by atherosclerotic changes(hardening of the arteries). The pressure of the blood flowing through the artery can push the weakened part of the wall outward, causing the bulge to grow larger with time. Although atherosclerosis can be the cause of an aneurysm formation, some people are born with a weak area in an artery wall. Others may develop an aneurysm after an infection of the aorta or after a traumatic ...
2004-02-02 09:48 |
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[약사·약국] 협심증 Angina Pectoris
이 연재물은 U.S. Pharmacist 저널에서 발췌한 환자 교육자료(patient teaching aid)로서 대한약학회 개국약학분과학회가 제공하는 것입니다.
Angina symptoms
·Feeling of heavy weight, oppression or choking under breastbone
·Pain extending across both sides of chest and sometimes to the arms(Especially the left arm)
Build-up of atherosclerotic plaque(coronary artery disease) narrows the diameter of the blood vessel and restricts blood flow to the heart muscle
Angina Pectoris
Angina is ...
2004-01-16 15:47 |
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