Who Needs a Hearing Aid?
Though many don’t know it, one of the scariest things for those afflicted with hearing loss can be gathering the courage to get the help they need. Lacey Brooks, doctor of audiology How do you know it’s time to take steps? When should you do it? Who’s there to help? Relax. BUZUD is here to help by providing information on hearing aid technology, and the benefits that will accrue as you...
Oxygen for Pregnancy
The health of the expectant mother and the unborn child is enhanced by increasing oxygen flow Due to hormonal changes and increased demands from their growing infants, pregnant women need 20% extra oxygen. As the baby develops and grows, it may occasionally cause discomfort or difficulty breathing because it may be pressing against the diaphragm. Is it normal to feel breathless in pregnancy? For 60–70% of expecting mothers, shortness of breath is a...
How to Treat a UTI During Pregnancy
One in five adult females between the ages of 20 and 65 have UTIs at least once a year. UTIs will affect about 50% of women at some point in their lives. When bacteria enter the normally sterile urinary system, they multiply there and cause UTIs, which include painful urination and other symptoms. There are some circumstances during pregnancy that increase the likelihood of this happening. What is a UTI? Urinary tract...
Eating for Two
During pregnancy, your body goes through a lot of changes, and you will inevitably put on some weight as your precious baby grows. Here is all you need to know if you're wondering how much weight you'll gain during the next nine months, what's typical, and how much is too much. How much weight can I expect to put on now I’m pregnant? It's very normal to gain weight while pregnant. There...
Understanding HCG Levels in Pregnancy
What is hCG? The hormone known as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is only generated by the placenta during pregnancy. Pregnancy's first trimester sees a rise in hCG levels, which occurs soon after implantation (when the fertilized egg attaches into the uterine lining) measurable in urine. The hCG levels in your urine are measured when you use a home pregnancy test. How Do hCG Levels Change Throughout Pregnancy? While your embryo develops during early...
How important is fecal occult blood screening?
If you are a fan of fast food, and consume less vegetables on a daily basis, it’s time to re-evaluate your eating habits and get yourself checked! Gastrointestinal conditions can affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles. However, certain factors can increase an individual's risk of developing gastrointestinal problems. These factors include age, family history, weight, medication and lifestyle. Occult blood refers to the presence of hidden or non-visible blood in...
Hearing Aids for you? Have a look and a listen.
BUZUD searches state-of-the-art hearing aids to help choose what’s best for YOU! It's not really that I've been an advocate for hearing aids for a long time, it's just that I've been losing my hearing for a long time! So it's actually very important for me because I'm actually hearing impaired and I simply want to hear better! - Leslie Nielsen Recognizing that your hearing may need an extra boost is the...
Best ways to prevent Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection (UTI), often known as an infection of the urinary system, is a common affliction. The urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys may be affected by this. The lower urinary system, consisting of the bladder and urethra, is the site of most infections. Typical signs and symptoms include frequent and painful urination, discomfort above the bladder. However, strong smells and cloudiness are not indicators of illness. Women are more prone...
What is vaginal pH and how important to monitor it?
Do you know? Under normal circumstances, the pH value of the vagina is between 3.8-4.4. Numerous gynecological problems can develop when the pH of a woman's vagina changes. The female vagina has a pH value that is typically between 3.8 and 4.4, which is a slightly acidic environment. Women are protected against gynecological disorders by this environment, which frequently makes it difficult for microorganisms that are designed to reproduce in a...
What Is H. Pylori? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
What is H. pylori infection? Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, are bacteria that can infect the duodenum (the first section of the small intestine) or the stomach. It is the main reason why peptic ulcer disease occurs. Besides causing gastritis, H. pylori can also aggravate and swell the stomach lining. Sometimes a chronic H. pylori infection left untreated can result in stomach cancer. Who gets H. pylori infection? Up to 75% of people...