It is clear and obvious that the theme that stood out most among the health and wellbeing it’s 2020 it’s the coronavirusEverything related to this dreaded virus was bread and butter every day, from using a mask correctly to disinfecting food to avoid contamination.
But if we disregard Covid-19 a bit, there are other things that stood out, such as mental health, as one of the consequences of the pandemic, but also to visualize these kinds of problems, also the plastic surgeriesTaking advantage of the short time available to the public, it was another topic that was in high demand.
That’s how KienyKe.com collected some of the most prominent health and wellness stories this year:
What are the symptoms of the coronavirus?
Covid-19 causes an acute respiratory infection (ARI), according to the Department of Health, so it can be a mild, moderate, or severe flu. In addition, it can produce:
- Fever difficult to control, above 37.5 ° C and longer than three days.
- Tos.
- Breathing problems.
- Nasal secretions (mucus).
- Fatigue.
- General discomfort.
- In addition, in some cases, diarrhea and abdominal pain can also occur.
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How do you ensure mental health during isolation?
According to the WHO, epidemics have a mental impact on the affected population as the information on Covid-19 is vast through the media and social networks.
In addition, control measures cause changes in people’s habits, which can lead to images of sadness, irritability, fear and panic.
For this reason, it is important to stay calm and follow protocols suggested by health authorities to avoid contamination.
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What is Ischemia? Find out more about Daniella Álvarez’s disease
Daniella Álvarez, known as Miss Colombia in 2011, had to undergo surgery on July 13 at the Fundación Cardioinfantil where they had to amputate a foot for ischemia, but what exactly is an ischemia?
In dialogue with KienyKe.com, General Physician Eva González, from Compensar headquarters in Olaya, clarified: “When the blood flow to the tissues is interrupted, the tissue suffers from necrosis”. Ischemia is considered a blood process, in which the blood flow in the capillary is reduced and the resulting decrease in oxygen supply and the elimination of products of tissue metabolism; that is, it is caused when the blood is not getting the same amount of power.
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Identify the symptoms that distinguish the flu from COVID-19
As flu season approaches, some Americans, especially parents, are concerned that their children, or themselves, will get sick, as it can be difficult to tell if they have the flu or the coronavirus.
And they are right. Most of the symptoms of both diseases are so similar that except with one test – or two or three – it would not be possible to know for sure which disease someone is suffering from. But there are some keys. (It’s also possible to have both diseases at the same time – this year, some patients in China contracted both.)
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How to Understand the Stages of the Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine
Several months ago it was announced that phase 3 testing of the Covid-19 vaccine, which was being developed by the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca together with the University of Oxford, was suspended on suspicion of an adverse reaction to a voluntary action.
According to a statement from the English university, the interruption of clinical trials took place after a volunteer from the United Kingdom had had adverse effects. In a statement to SkyNews, Matt Hancock, the UK’s Health Minister, admitted that this interruption “clearly presents a challenge for this particular vaccine. It is actually not the first time this has happened with the Oxford vaccine and it is normal. trial in clinical trials ”.
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How far have cosmetic procedures progressed in recent years?
“Technology is always moving forward in every field, medical, architecture, engineering, but not only does technology change, it also changes people’s thinking, the new generation of millennials or the new generations that appear, you see the change and care about feeling good and looking good, which is not a net aesthetic concept of your own beauty, but the fact that you feel adequate and accept yourself as you are, in a beautiful way and avoid the disease, than the generations before, our parents If they are a had tummy they didn’t worry, they didn’t understand that, even the grandmothers said come and take the soup, the substance, that was actually the fatty part of the soup, right now people are worried about food, personal care, it’s more important not to be obese, it’s more important to have healthy teeth, that my skin looks good, ”expert Felipe Buendía told the media.
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Depression and other mental problems behind people who ‘have it all’
Speaking to KienyKe.com, Dr. Ricardo Angarita, a specialist in psychiatry, explained about mental health in people who apparently “have it all.”
“It is a physiological protection mechanism, something is wrong and fear is activated as protection. The problem is that the triggering factor or reason why the fear alarm should be triggered is often in the unconscious and it is not known, ”said Dr. Angarita.
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Everything you need to know about the new form of coronavirus
According to new reports, they found a new variant of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom, the pathogen is spreading at great speed, forcing the British authorities to take restrictive measures.
Likewise, some flights to the country have been canceled, as is the case in Argentina, which decided to cancel or postpone the tickets to that destination. European scientists are working on obtaining more information and managing the effects.
Experts claimed the COVID-19 strain was first detected in September this year by the UK genomic surveillance system. According to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, it may be 70% more contagious, but apparently people will suffer from milder symptoms.
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