Effects of short-term snuff

Effects of short-term snuff

The Colombian Heart Foundation speaks of ten effects on the body of a smoker:

1. Infections in the nose, throat and larynx (upper airway). Infections in the lower respiratory tract such as pneumonia and bronchitis.

2. Increased heart rate and blood pressure.

3. Reduced physical condition.

4. The teeth begin to change color to a yellowish hue.

5. Risk of dental caries by increased plaque.

6. fingers and nails turn yellow.

7. Appearance of wrinkles in the face by the decrease in skin hydration.

8. Decrease of smell and taste.

9. Bad breath.

10. Bad body odor, including hair.

Antisocial personality disorder

Antisocial personality disorder

The person suffering from this disorder is characterized by its tendency to interact in society, avoiding any interaction.

The various symptoms and behaviors that characterize the ASPD include: theft, aggression, tendency to loneliness, violence, lies ... In addition, people affected by ASPD tend to be shy, depressed and have social anxiety. This last point is due to their fear of being rejected. However, psychological therapy is very effective in handling the problems of antisocial disorder.

Antidepressants

Antidepressants

Antidepressants are medicines prescribed by a doctor to treat depression. These drugs help improve the way the brain uses certain natural chemicals. It may take several weeks to take effect. There are many types of antidepressants. Sometimes, you need to try more than one to find the one that takes a better effect.

These drugs can cause some minor side effects generally do not last long. For example: headache, nausea, sleep problems, anxiety and sexual problems. Tell your doctor if you have any side effects. You should also tell your doctor if you take other medicines, vitamins or herbal supplements.

It is important to continue taking the medicine, even if you feel better and do not stop taking them without talking to your doctor. Generally, antidepressants should be withdrawn gradually.

 

Neuron

Neuron

The neuron is the fundamental and basic unit of the nervous system. It is an elongated cell, specializing in conducting nerve impulses.

    In neurons they can distinguish three main parts, namely:

Soma or cell body: is the most voluminous part of the neuron. Here you can see a spherical structure called the nucleus. It contains the information that directs the activity of the neuron. Furthermore, in the soma it is the cytoplasm. Therein other structures that are important to the operation of the neuron are located.

Dendrites: short extensions are originating neural soma. Its function is to receive impulses from other neurons and send them to the soma of the neuron.

Axon: is a single long extension. Sometimes, it can measure up to one meter in length. Its function is to take the momentum from the neuronal soma and drive to another part of the system.

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis

It is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).

Causes

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects women more than men. The disorder is most commonly diagnosed between 20 and 40 years of age, but can be seen at any age. MS is caused by damage to the myelin sheath. This sheath is the protective covering that surrounds nerve cells. When this nerve covering is damaged, nerve impulses are slowed or stopped.

Nerve damage is caused by inflammation. Inflammation occurs when the body's own immune cells attack the nervous system. This can occur along any area of ​​the brain, optic nerve or spinal cord. It is not known exactly what causes MS. The most common belief is that the culprits are a virus, a genetic defect, or both. Environmental factors may also play a role. You are slightly more likely to develop the disease if you have a family history of MS or if you live in a part of the world where the disease is more common.

 

Arrhythmias

Arrhythmias

It is a disorder of the heart rate (pulse) or heart rate. The heart may beat too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia) or irregularly.

Arrhythmias are caused by problems with the electrical conduction system of the heart.

1.      There may be abnormal signals (extra).
2.      The electrical signals can be blocked or delayed.
3.      Electrical signals travel in new or different routes through the heart.

Alzheimer

Alzheimer

Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior.

Causes

The exact cause of Alzheimer's is unknown (AD, for its acronym in English). Research shows that certain changes in the brain lead to this disease.

You are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease if:

•      Is older. The development of this disease is not part of normal aging.
•      Having a close blood relative, like a brother, sister or parent with the disease.
•      Some have linked to Alzheimer's genes.