Gynecological Tumors: Treatment

The ovaries are two and are in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus. They have the shape and size of an almond, and produce both eggs and female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) that are responsible for shaping and feminine traits to the body and regulate menstruation and pregnancy among other things. Ovarian cancer accounts for 4% of tumors that affect women.

The most common metastatic ovarian cancer occur in the peritoneum, which is the sac lining the intestines. In these cases there is ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdomen), while if they reach the blood or lymphatic system, cancer cells can travel throughout the body, which increase the likelihood of metastases in other parts of the body.

The uterus is the cavity where the fetus develops. It consists of two layers of different tissues: the inner, very thin, which is called the endometrium and another external, consisting of muscle called the myometrium. Most tumors of the uterus occur after menopause.

Depending on the type of tumor and the stage where it is found, apply a different treatment. The health and patient age are also crucial when choosing a treatment strategy. The techniques are very diverse and can be used alone or in combination.

Surgery is the most common treatment, can kill cancer cells and, if necessary, remove the ovaries, fallopian tubes or other organs that have been affected by cancer or a metastasis. If you removed the uterus is called hysterectomy technique. The lymph nodes may be removed by surgery.

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Dengue: Symptoms & Treatment

Much has been heard about the dengue epidemic that has reached the Southeast in recent months. Newspapers and magazines constantly announce new cases and deaths from disease.

Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of the mosquito Aedes aegypti, after having bitten an infected person sick. There are basically two types of dengue: the classic and hemorrhagic. Generally, when first infected, the individual contracts the dengue fever. In a second infection, there is an increased risk of developing dengue hemorrhagic fever, which is much more serious and can lead to death.

Symptoms appear 3 to 15 days after contamination. In dengue fever, the main symptoms are high fever, muscle aches and joint pain, pain behind the eyes and severe headache. It can also be bleeding gums and nose, red spots in the body and lack of appetite.

If the person lives in an epidemic zone or knew people in the neighborhood have contracted dengue fever, she should seek a doctor or a clinic to obtain medical advice. Treatment should be based on bed rest and fluid replacement. Thus, the infected person should drink plenty of water, juices and eating fresh fruits and vegetables. For pain and fever, should take an analgesic-antipathetic paracetamol-based. Drugs based on aspirin should be avoided because they increase the risk of bleeding.

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