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Sodium (Body Fluid) Test

Sodium (Body Fluid) Test

This test is done on a sample of body fluid to measure the sodium levels in the body. It is conducted to identify and confirm inflammatory tumors and also during and after the treatment. Sodium, an electrolyte is found in all body fluids and is important for a body to function normally, including muscle and nerve functioning. It helps regulate the amount of fluid in the body and helps normal functioning of cells. A blood sodium test is prescribed to patients to monitor the effect any treatment on their bodies. This test is a part of the routine health checkup. It is primarily used to detect abnormal levels of sodium in the body like low sodium (hypernatremia) and high sodium (hypernatremia).

There is no special preparation required to undergo this test. Just consume the usual amount of food and water before going for the test. But, it is important to inform the doctor in case you are on any medication or are suffering from any medical condition or allergies before undergoing the test. Sometimes, people are instructed to stop certain medications before undergoing the test. Depending on the patient’s history, the doctor will give the necessary instructions.

The sodium tests are useful in knowing the cause and monitoring the effect of treatment of patients suffering from dehydration, edema, symptoms like thirst, confusion, weakness, mucus membranes etc.The test also helps to identify the symptoms of illnesses involving the vital organs of the human body like the lungs, liver, brain, heart, kidney, thyroid or those pertaining to the adrenal glands. To conclude, keeping the sodium level in your body to an optimum level is advised for the overall well-being of your health.

This test is started by obtaining blood by venipuncture and is conducted on the blood sample. The technician will insert a needle in the vein of the patient’s arm and draw blood. This blood will then be transferred to the test tube and taken to the lab where the doctor will analyze the samples.

Specimen
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Volume
1 mL
Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube.
Type Gender Age-Group Value
Sodium Body Fluid
Unisex
All age groups
135 - 145mEq/L
Average price range of the test is between Rs.150 to Rs.300 depending on the factors of city, quality and availablity.

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What is Sodium (Body Fluid) Test?
Preparation for Sodium (Body Fluid) Test
Uses of Sodium (Body Fluid) Test
Procedure for Sodium (Body Fluid) Test
Specimen Requirements
Normal values for Sodium (Body Fluid) Test
Price for Sodium (Body Fluid) Test
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Treatment and management
Usually, cervical spondylosis doesn’t cause any symptoms. But when you start experiencing pain, stiffness and weakness of muscles, it’s best to go to a doctor who will diagnose the problem and then treat it.
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Medicines

  1. Anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed to reduce pain and inflammation. Example Ibuprofen.
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Physiotherapy

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  2. Neck exercises that help stretch and strengthen muscles in your neck and shoulders can help manage debilitating symptoms of cervical spondylosis.
  3. Few patients also benefit from traction, which can help provide more space for nerve roots within the spine.

Surgery

  1. Surgery is the last resort for treating cervical spondylosis.
  2. It is suggested when non-surgical treatments fail and the pain and neurological signs such as weakness in your arms or legs get worse.
  3. It is done to create more room for your spinal cord and nerve roots.

Cervical spondylosis surgery typically involves removing:

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If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Physiotherapist.

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The Internet has glorified our lives in numerous ways, but at the same time, too much of information available online has also become very appalling in certain cases. One of the main scenarios that have borne the brunt of information overload is sexual health. Now-a-days, the adolescents or the teenagers have become very much vulnerable to increasing sexual risks owing to exposure to excessive online information.
Sexual Studies: The eternal curiosity about sexuality amongst the humans along with the unnecessary stigmas or taboos related to these have together led to a severe situation where people are resorting to a wrong form of information by misusing the internet.

How are the teenagers affected?
This has mounted up, especially amongst the teenagers because this is the transitional stage of a child to an adult where one goes through the maximum hormonal changes in the body. These hormones affect the metabolism and development of sexual maturity in those who are passing through this sensitive stage of puberty.

The superficial study of biological sciences and the changes felt by the adolescents have compelled them to dig more about sexuality by making use of the wonder weapon today, the internet. However, the social and other digital media contain sexual contents and information in a distorted manner and this has proved to be extremely pernicious in the following ways:

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  4. Unhealthy tendency of masturbation amongst the males.
  5. A healthy post-marriage sexual life is getting badly affected.

Studies have shown the present social media is flooded with illicit sexual content to the extent of almost 80% in the movies and 60% in the videos that are creating a severe psychological impact on everyone, irrespective of the gender. This is reaching to such an extent that sometimes they are getting addicted to watching these that is undermining their overall mental health.

Probable remedies: Now-a-days, various sexual awareness programmes are coming up and sexual orientation programme is becoming a part of the course curriculum in schools as well. Yet, unless and until the hush-hush mentality of the society regarding this particular aspect decreases, there will not be a significant change. There is always hope at the end of a dark tunnel and anybody who feels disturbed due to these issues can always consult and take help of the psychiatrists and sexologists who can handle such issues with the utmost consideration and under strict confidentiality.

However, one needs to open up completely before them or else, the treatment or counselling, whichever is applicable, will not be fulfilled in a proper manner. One has to break the boundaries, get enlightened, confront the facts and in turn, lead a healthier sexual life. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Sexologist.

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Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. A joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. A joint in the body functions to move the body parts connected by its bones. Arthritis literally means inflammation of one or more joints.

Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint pain. Joint pain is referred to as arthralgia. When four or more joints are involved, the arthritis is referred to as polyarthritis. When two or three joints are involved, it is referred to as oligoarthritis. When only a single joint is involved, it is referred to as monoarthritis.

Cause of arthritis

It is difficult to narrow down a single cause for it, but a combination of reasons may trigger this disease.

  1. Injury: A hurtful injury can cause your joint to get inflamed and may also damage the tissue around it leading to arthritis.
  2. Heredity factors: In many cases, the genetic make-up of an individual can also cause this.
  3. Diet and nutrition: Sometimes, consuming the wrong diet can cause your joint to either fall weak or affect the tissue around it. For example, sugar-rich foods are not good for your joints
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Symptoms of arthritis

Most common signs on the onset of this disease are stiffness, redness of the skin around a joint, pain due to inflammation, it might also affect your immune system causing a loss appetite if the disease is because of your immune system.

How can Ayurveda help?

Ayurveda can work wonders for this disease since a right combination of nourishing herbs and stable yoga postures improve your joint health for a longer time. Since the treatment is totally organic, the calcium absorption of your body is increased naturally without any side effects. Even Ayurvedic oils work well for joint pain and give you quick relief. If you have been to able to find the right treatment then Ayurveda is for you. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an ayurveda.

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Supplements are just a way to add vital nutrients in your daily nutritional intake, but are not the only solution. First of all, it is important to note that your sex life does not depend on supplements. Various other factors can both positively and negatively affect your sex life. Exercise, weight and medications you take can have both adverse and positive effects. Try to improve your sex life by altering these aspects before you use supplements. Nevertheless, here are some supplements which may be beneficial for your sex life.

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