Miral Nursing

Mouth Ulcers What is Mouth Ulcer? A mouth ulcer is the loss or erosion of   part of the delicate tissue that lines the inside of the mouth . Causes •        Accidental biting of the cheek •        Injury from a toothbrush (such as slipping while brushing) •        Constant rubbing against misaligned or sharp teeth •        Constant rubbing against dentures or braces •        Poor oral hygiene •        Burns from eating hot food •        Irritation from strong antiseptics, such as a mouthwash •        Oral thrush infection •        Herpes simplex viral infection (cold sore) •        Reaction to certain drugs, such as chemotherapeutic agents •        Autoimmu...

HYPERTENSION Introduction High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure. You can have high blood pressure (hypertension) for years without any symptoms. Even without symptoms, damage to blood vessels and your heart continues and can be detected. Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke. High blood pressure generally develops over many years, and it affects nearly everyone eventually. Fortunately, high blood pressure can be easily detected. And once you know you have high blood pressure, you can work with your doctor to control it. Definition ...