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HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR DOCTOR: NOSEBLEEDS AND PAGET\'S DISEASE
Nosebleeds
The most common cause of nose bleeds is a bacterial infection just inside the middle of either nostril. The application of a little dab of Savlon or Betadine antiseptic creams eradicates the bacteria responsible within a matter of days. Rarely nose bleeds are caused by more sinister conditions such as high blood pressure and leukemia.
Home Remedies
Pressure applied by the thumb and fore finger is a simple means to overcome a fresh nose bleed. Cold packs may have the potential to cause vasodilatation and further bleeding. There is no substitute for local pressure. Medical interventions include the insertion of gauze packs and balloon catheters. It is the doctors turn to achieve haemostasis if the bleeding has not stopped within 30 minutes of starting.
Paget\'s Disease
One in thirty members of the population will come to be affected by Paget\'s Disease. The condition is caused by an increase in the production and the resorption of abnormal bone substance. The abnormal bone is brittle, subject to both deformity and fracture. Quite often Paget\'s Disease produces no pain. It may be noticed because hat sizes increase; or the bones of the legs begin to bow. Most cases of Paget\'s Disease require no treatment. A decision to treat is made when pain predominates. In any event, this pain may relate more to coexistent osteoarthritis; rather than the presence of Paget\'s Disease. Treatment involves human and fish hormones which dampen the activity of overgrowth and the continuing destruction of bone.
Home Remedies
The cause of Paget\'s Disease has not been determined. Where pain killers are indicated Paracetamol is preferred.
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GENERAL HEALTH
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