Pregnancy Informations

Hemorrhoids involve the response of the blood vessels in the area of the rectum to pressure. This pressure can come from various sources and typically will cause pain and irritation. There are various reasons for hemorrhoids, and knowing them can help in making lifestyle changes and minimize the pain they cause.

Constipation is the main cause of hemorrhoids. This causes bowel movements to put strain on the rectal area, thereby putting pressure on the blood vessels and causing swelling and irritation. Strained bowel movements can cause bleeding from the blood vessels in the rectal area as well. Preventing constipation is an important step in preventing and minimizing the effects of hemorrhoids.

Pregnancy is the next leading cause of hemorrhoids. Pregnancy can also cause an increase in the pressure of the blood vessels in the rectal area. Hormonal changes are known to make blood vessels work harder which can cause swelling and irritation. Hemorrhoids due to pregnancy are usually temporary, but can be an important consideration in becoming pregnant.

Chronic Venous Insufficiency is the third leading cause of hemorrhoids. This condition occurs when the blood vessels in the area of the rectum are weakened, causing pressure, swelling and irritation. The pressure can be magnified with sitting or standing for long periods. Exercise and smoking in concert with CVI can cause irritation of the rectal blood vessels for those that are overweight.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, known as IBS, can cause hemorrhoids, especially in cases when IBS is dominated by constipation. Diarrhea is also known to put extra pressure on the rectal blood vessels. Portal Hypertension, which is an increase in the pressure of the blood vessels running from the intestines to the liver, can cause hemorrhoids due to the increased blood flow and pressure.

Any type of hemorrhoid can cause irritation, pain, and bleeding in the areas of the anus and rectum. It is important to identify the cause of your hemorrhoids for future preventative measures. You may want to look at dietary and lifestyle changes to help reduce symptoms.

About the Author: Elizabeth Radisson is the editor of Hemorrhoids.OurGoodHealth.org. For more articles on hemorrhoids and ways to avoid them, head to Hemorrhoids.OurGoodHealth.org. For more general health information, see OurGoodHealth.org

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Tamiflu is a medicine that is to be taken when you are infected by the influenza virus. Now that I have covered what Tamiflu is briefly I will go into the details and then give you a study on the effects of Tamiflu when you are pregnant and lactating because this too is an important part of pregnancy.

How Tamiflu treats the Flu

The main ingredient of the Tamiflu medicine is the Oseltamivir phosphate. This medicine belongs among a group of medications which is called the neuraminidase inhibitors. The medicine acts in this way; it attacks the influenza virus in the body and stops it from spreading inside the body. This is a great cure. You will feel the symptoms reducing within a span of two days. Most other medications for flu go for the symptoms and try to cure the symptoms or mask them. So you can simply say that Tamiflu treats the flu at the source of the infection.

Tamiflu Dosage

For knowing its effects on pregnancy one should know the dosage of the capsule. Each capsule of the medication contains seventy five grams of the active drug. The capsule is a grey and light yellow capsule. For persons afflicted by the flu, they re supposed to take two capsules orally; one capsule in the morning and one in the evening. For people who have been exposed to the influenza virus and they who are taking this medicine as a preventive measure against the flu should take only one seventy five grams capsule in a day. In the earlier case the person is prescribed this medicine for a period of five days and in the second case for a period of seven days. So this is the approximate dosage of what a pregnant lady will have if she is faced with the consequences of taking Tamiflu.

Studies conducted on the medication for pregnancy

Now I will be discussing the studies conducted on the medication for pregnancy. The FDA has categorized this drug under the medical category “C”. The data collected is insufficient to give a clear picture on the effects of Tamiflu on pregnant women and her developing fetus. As there was no human specimens in the tests initial tests were conducted on rats. Then in a later stage we switched over to rabbits. The pregnant rats were given Tamiflu in different proportions. They were administered dosages of fifty, two hundred and fifty and one thousand five hundred milligrams for per kilogram per day. The rabbits were given fifty, one hundred and fifty and five hundred milligrams for every kilogram per day. Both these animals were given the medication by the oral route. The relative exposure rates were accounted for. In a rat the exposure for these doses was two, thirteen and a hundred times. In the case of the rabbit it was four, eight and a fifty times. Pharmacokinetic study showed that fetal exposure was there in both the cases. In the case of the rats, the maternal toxicity was minimal that too in the one thousand five hundred milligram per kilogram per day group. The rabbit showed slight maternal toxicities. Skeletal abnormalities were observed in the cases where the doses were increased. However the abnormality remained in the background.

The studies came to the conclusion as such, “Tamiflu should be prescribed to a pregnant woman only if the case justifies the potential benefit of the fetus.”

A similar study was conducted on rats and rabbits for the effects of Tamiflu in lactating mothers. It was observed that Oseltamivir and Oseltamivir carboxylate are given out in the milk. A similar human study could not be conducted due to the lack of lactating mothers infected by the flu who are willing to contribute towards experimentation.

Anyway the conclusion drawn is also the same as that drawn for the pregnancy test. It was again cited “Tamiflu should be prescribed to a pregnant woman only if the case justifies the potential benefit of the foetus.”

Learn more about human and avian flu viruses, and how Tamiflu can protect you and your family from possible death. This site also offers information on the flu viruses, symptoms, and how to prepare for the threat of a flu pandemic.

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When you are pregnant, your most important concern is to have a beautiful bouncing healthy baby. You are happy to eat all those wonderful foods and delight in the fact that no one thinks twice when you inhale an entire cheese steak sandwich. “She’s eating for two,” they all say.

40 weeks of eating for two eventually takes it toll. You don’t really realize how your body has morphed until the beautiful baby is born. Of course, your baby is worth every extra pound that you gained but a happy mother makes a happy baby.

Getting rid of those extra pregnancy pounds can be challenging since you are taking care of a new born. Exercising seems like an impossible task between the feedings, diaper changes, visits from family and friends, phone calls, laundry, etc - but it can be done.

You’ve wondered how the celebrities do it - don’t. They have an enormous amount of resources available to them that allows them to have more free time than you. The comparison is not an apples to apples comparison.

Here are a few tips for those of us, who live in the real world and have to do our chores ourselves:

Breastfeeding. If you can breast feed - do it. It’s a great way to take off the extra pounds and a fantastic way to bond with your baby. It is estimated that a breastfeeding mother burns an extra 500 calories per day. That’s 3500 calories - one pound per week. It is not advisable to starve yourself, while you are breastfeeding since your body needs the extra calories to produce nourishment for your baby. Take advantage of the extra 500 calories by eating healthy foods and you should see a noticeable difference in your weight.

Pacing. Carry your baby and pace around the house, whenever you can. Most babies are curious so this is also a great way to show them around the house. You can get a good 15 - 30 extra walking time from this exercise and it won’t feel like the dreaded exercise routine.

Walks. If you are lucky enough to have your baby when the weather is nice then you should take advantage of it. Taking a walk around the neighborhood is a good way for the baby to get some fresh air and for you to get out of the house and interact with other people. Other places to enjoy a nice stroll are local parks and malls.

Eating Time. Avoid eating too late in the evening. If you are breastfeeding, you will need adequate nutrition throughout the day however you can ensure that you eat fruits and vegetables, if you get hungry late at night. If you are not breastfeeding, avoid eating after 8pm as you are about to go to sleep and will not be burning as much energy as you do during the day.

Following these simple tips will make you a fit, healthy mommy and baby will thank you for it.

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