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Diuretics: The Benefits and Risks – By Dr harold Gunatillake  Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: Diuretics are medicines that help reduce fluid buildup in the body. They are sometimes called water pills. Most diuretics help the kidneys remove salt and water from the urine. By salt, we mean potassium and sodium. This lowers the amount of fluid flowing through the veins and arteries. As a result, blood pressure goes down, taking the burden off the heart. There are many water and salt logging diseases, and diuretics are God-sent for relieving those who suffer from water logging. Water logging is referred to as oedema. When it occurs in the legs, we call it pitting oedema; when it happens in the lungs- we call it pulmonary oedema. It can affect any part of the body. But it’s more likely to appear in the legs and feet, dependent areas. Medicines and pregnancy can cause ...

Nov 8, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , ,
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Doctor, my feet and ankles are getting swollen. What can I do? – By Dr harold Gunatillake   What is the most common cause of leg swelling? In older adults is what we call venous insufficiency.” The second most common cause of leg swelling is a reaction to certain medications. When you remove your socks and shoes at the end of the day and detect swelling around your ankles and feet, you need to worry about it. Travelling by plane for long hours and not moving your legs is an acute problem. In some situations, this can be due to DVT, meaning that the deep veins in your calf muscles become clogged up with clots due to a lack of peripheral pumping action in the calf muscles, or may be due to a condition called ‘lymphatic stasis’ meaning that the extra-cellular fluid is not being returned from the dependent areas, ...

Oct 18, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Latest Medical Findings on Alcohol Drinking – By Sam Fernando Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – July 2023 The Radio 4EB Arunella program on 4 June included a segment on latest medical findings on light and moderate alcohol drinking. A well experienced medical practitioner provided advice on the subject, based on recent advice from the World Health Organisation. This article highlights salient points discussed in the above program. To listen to the full program go to: https://www.4eb.org.au/shows/arunella/ and select the program dated 4th June. What is alcohol? • Alcohol is a toxic, psychoactive, and dependence-producing substance. • It is water soluble and fat soluble. It has no trouble in passing through organs and cells in the body fast. • Alcohol is a depressant, which means it slows functioning of the central nervous system. • It is classified as a Group 1 Carcinogen by the International Agency for Research ...

Jun 30, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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Factors influencing the attitudes of young Sri Lankan-Australians towards seeking mental healthcare: a national online survey Source:bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com   Abstract Background Sri Lankans, as part of the South Asian diaspora, comprise one of the largest migrant groups in Australia. Although few data are available, South Asian migrants appear to experience higher rates of mental health problems, but seek help at lower rates than other migrant groups. Understanding factors that underpin mental health care seeking is necessary to inform mental health promotion strategies, including access to care. The aim was to investigate factors influencing attitudes to seeking care for mental health problems among young Sri Lankan-Australians born in Sri Lanka or in Australia. Methods An anonymous cross- sectional online survey which included the Multiethnic Identity Measure, Perceived Stigma Questionnaire, General Help-Seeking Questionnaire, Attitudes Towards Seeking Professional Psychological Help questionnaire and study specific questions to ascertain sociodemographic characteristics. The survey was advertised on ...

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