Saturday, 2 November 2019

Does alcohol affect the effectiveness of ART


 
Most anti retrovirals (ART) have _no interaction_ with alcohol. It is usually safe to consume alcohol even if you are taking ART. Alcohol can however make the side effects of some drugs (Efavirenz for example) worse. For the large part, moderate drinking of alcohol will not affect your ART. It is always best to consult with your doctor about the interactions of alcohol and the specific drugs that you are taking. The larger problem with alcohol is that individuals are prone to miss their dosage of ART. You say that you never miss a dose, but alcohol intake is associated with decreased adherence to ART programs. High alcohol intake is also associated with other high risk behaviour, for example drug abuse and unsafe sexual behaviour.

Causes of diarrhoea to the newborn


 
Diarrhoea in the newborn can be caused by several reasons. The commonest cause is an infection. Newborn babies should be exclusively breastfed upto the age of 5-6 months. In the normal course they do not need even water to be fed to them. Intestinal infections to newborn babies usually occurs when external foods are given to the baby, or when the baby is fed from an unclean nipple, or when the baby puts an unclean object in the mouth. Most common cause of diarrhoea in infants is a virus called Rotavirus. Bacteria and other organisms can also cause diarrhoea in babies. If your baby has diarrhoea, you must ensure that the baby gets adequate fluids and immediately consult a paediatrician. _Do not medicate the child without medical advice_.

Fasting for food and taking only milk


 
The human body requires energy to function properly. This is obtained from the food we eat. In addition to energy, the food we eat also provides us with essential substances required by the body for growth, repair of injuries etc. Vitamins and minerals in food are essential for various body functions. All of these are available in a mixed balanced diet. Milk alone does not contain all the nutrients required by the body. It may provide you with the required amount of calories, but not of other nutrients. Another issue that may be faced by adults is that lactose intolerance increases with age. So you may not be able to digest the large quantities of milk that you will need to consume. Milk is good as part of your diet, but a diet consisting of only milk is sure to cause deficiency disorders in any person above the age of 6 months.

Tuesday, 29 October 2019

How to know if i can fertilize


 
If you are male, you could have your semen analysed. It is a simple test that will tell you about how many sperms there are in a sample of your semen, as well as other characteristics of the semen. It will also be able to tell you if the sperms appear normal and move normally.

If you are female, it is far more difficult to determine if you are fertile and far too complex to describe here.

At any rate, these tests can only tell you about some of the factors that affect fertility. Whether a couple can produce a child is dependent upon many factors, some of which cannot be tested. The final test of fertility remains pregnancy and delivery of a baby.

Causes of running stomach


 
Several conditions can cause diarrhoea or running stomach. The commonest causes are infection or food poisoning. Food poisoning is caused due to pre-existing toxins in the food you have eaten. There is no infection. It will recover without active management and the symptoms can usually be controlled by drinking adequate amounts of fluids. If the vomiting caused by food poisoning is severe, you may need to be given IV fluids. Infective diarrhoea will require further management in addition to fluid replacement, depending upon the type of infection. Some infections may require antibiotics. There are other conditions that can also cause diarrhoea including autoimmune conditions, irritable bowel syndrome, or plain and simple anxiety.

I'm kind of fat and I feel if I ever talked to a girl she'd body shame me or ignore me because of my looks what do you think I should do beside loving yourself and all that crap?

If you are a tween or a young teen, there may be nothing much you can do except wait. Honestly, girls (and boys) in that age range can be shallow and cruel (with some exceptions of course). If you are a little older, late teens or adult, get to know a girl just as friends through shared interests - join a club, an online community, volunteer work, etc. If a girl actually knows you before you ask her out, she's much less likely to body shame or ignore you, and you'll also know whether she's the type of girl who would do such a thing. You will most likely face some rejections but keep in mind that even the most attractive men get rejected sometimes. Don't give up on love because you are afraid of rejection!