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How to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)

April 20th, 2011 by admin

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or more commonly, emnlarged prostate, is a frequent affection in males older than 50, although earlier manifestation (at 40) is also frequent.The most prevalent symptom of benign prostatic hyperplasia is difficult urination: the flow of urine is not continuous, it takes longer to start, need to urinate appears more frequently and sometimes causes pain.

Tamsulosin is a popular choice to relieve the symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia. This drug is an alpha-adrenergic blocker that functions by relaxing the muscles that surround the prostate and the area of the bladder neck. This reduces the pressure on the urethra, making it urination easier.

Tamsulosin was originally developed by the Japanese company Yamanouchi Pharmaceuticals and distributed and sold by other companies under licence, including Boehringer-Ingelheim. The extended-release capsules of tamsulosin are marketed under the commercial names Flomax, Flomaxtra and Urimax, but since the expiration of the U.S. patent in 2009 generic capsules were approved and marketed in many countries, such as Canada. In the U.S., the FDA approved generic Flomax in March 2010. Generic Flomax is a safe and affordable alternative to branded Flomax and is readily available at online stores for less than one dollar each pill (click here for more details and buy generic Flomax)

Do not use Flomax if you are allergic to tamsulosin. Avoid Flomax if you are taking similar drugs such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), silodosin (Rapaflo), or terazosin (Hytrin). Side effects may include dizziness or fainting, especially when you first start taking it or when you start taking it again. Caution must be taken when driving or operating machines. Standing for long periods of time and heat exposure should also be avoided when taking Flomax. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position. Call your doctor if you discontinued the treatment before you start taking it again. A dose adjustment may be indicated. If you need cataract surgery inform your eye doctor  ahead of time that you are using Flomax. Ask your doctor about othermedications that can interact with Flomax.You may need a different dose if you had a history of prostate cancer.  Flomax is not for use in children.

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Alternatives to breast augmentation surgery

August 6th, 2010 by admin

Top 5 Reasons to Avoid Breast Augmentation Surgery
Women that are somehow are unhappy with the size or shape of their bust would consider breasts augmentation surgery as the obvious solution. Being fairly available in most urban areas, breast augmentation surgery sounds very appealing and women often tend to overlook the risks and potential problems associated with this procedure. When properly informed about the risks of breast augmentation surgery, many women are unwilling to experience it and look for alternatives.
The main reasons to avoid breast augmentation surgery are:

Cost. The current costs of breast cosmetic surgery with the purpose of breast augmentation is very high. These procedures usually start in the thousands of dollars, and with follow-ups, potential complications and other associated costs, the financial burden leads some women to borrow money, take loans or use a credit card, resulting in further personal and family stresses.

Recovery time: breast augmentation surgery, even though is not a “major surgery”, requires some time off work for recovery. The recovery period usually is several days to start doing basic activities such as going to work, but several weeks for a complete recovery.

Complications: as with any other surgery, risk of complications is not absent in breast augmentation surgery.  Each one is different and problems during surgery may happen. Complications during a breast augmentation surgery may lead to further recovery time, lasting health problems and financial hardship.

Scarring: breast augmentation surgery requires your existing breast skin and tissue to be cut in order to insert implants or perform adjustments. Any inconvenient during the healing process of these incisions may result in permanent visible scars.

Medication: breast augmentation surgery entails the use of anesthetics, antibiotics and pain killers, resulting in additional costs and potential health issues.

A Non-Invasive Alternative to breast augmentation surgery

These and other reasons turn many women away from considering breast augmentation surgery to improve their appearance. A new product called Triactol is claimed to help women increase their breasts’ size and tone, making them larger and firmer. Triactol comes in the form of a serum that is applied to the breasts daily.  Women using Triactol have reported noticeable reduction in stretch marks and
wrinkles, resulting in breasts that look much younger. Many women notice an increase in cup size in just about a week.

Click here for more information on Triactol, including formulation, instructions, clinical data and discounts.

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