Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM)

Shigellosis is a common diarrheal disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. Symptoms of shigellosis typically start 1–2 days after exposure and include: Diarrhea (sometimes bloody) Fever Abdominal pain Tenesmus (a painful sensation of needing to pass stools when bowels are empty) Shigella germs are present in the feces (poop) of people with shigellosis while they have diarrhea and up to a few weeks after the diarrhea has gone away. Shigella is very contagious; exposure to even a tiny amount of fecal matter (poop) with Shigella in it can cause infection. Symptoms usually start 1-2 days after exposure. Transmission of Shigella infection occurs in the following ways: Person-to-person contact. Shigella passes from stools or soiled fingers of one person to the mouth of another person, which can happen during sexual activity. Oral-anal sex, or sucking or licking of the anus (anilingus or "rimming"), may be especially risky. Eating food contaminated by someone who has shigellosis. Swallowing recreational or drinking water that was contaminated by infected fecal matter (poop). Diarrhea caused by Shigella usually goes away without antibiotic treatment in 5 to 7 days. People with mild shigellosis may need only fluids and rest. However, antibiotics are useful for severe cases of shigellosis because they can reduce the duration of symptoms. Tell your healthcare provider if you do not get better within a couple of days after starting antibiotics. He or she can do additional tests to learn whether your strain of Shigella is resistant to the antibiotic you are taking. Wash your hands with soap after going to the bathroom. Wait to have sex until you no longer have diarrhea (ideally, wait for a few weeks after that because you can have Shigella germs in your stool for weeks after you recover). When you start having sex again, wash your body and hands before and after sex. During oral-anal sex (anilingus or "rimming"), use barriers, such as condoms, natural rubber latex sheets, dental dams, or cut-open non-lubricated condoms between your rectum and your partner’s mouth. Use condoms during anal sex. Do not prepare food for others while you are sick. After you get better, wash your hands carefully with soap before preparing food for others. For those who work in healthcare, food service, or childcare, follow your local health department’s guidance about exclusion from work while ill and returning to work after you have recovered.

Arthritis

Arthritis includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, the tissues that surround the joint and other connective tissue. The pattern, severity and location of symptoms can vary depending on the specific form of the disease. Typically, rheumatic conditions are characterized by pain and stiffness in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions can also involve the immune system and various internal organs of the body. Physical Activity. The Arthritis Pain Reliever. Long gone are the days when health care providers told people with arthritis to “rest their joints.” In fact, physical activity can reduce pain and improve function, mobility, mood, and quality of life for most adults with many types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and lupus. Physical activity can also help people with arthritis manage other chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Most people with arthritis can safely participate in a self-directed physical activity program or join one of many proven programs available in communities across the country. Some people may benefit from physical or occupational therapy. Watch the Arthritis Pain Reliever Video to learn more about the benefits of physical activity and the types and amounts of exercise helpful for people with arthritis. What are the benefits of physical activity for adults with arthritis? Regular physical activity is just as important for people with arthritis or other rheumatic conditions as it is for all children and adults. Scientific studies have shown that participation in moderate-intensity, low-impact physical activity improves pain, function, mood, and quality of life without worsening symptoms or disease severity. Being physically active can also delay the onset of disability if you have arthritis. But people with arthritis may have a difficult time being physically active because of symptoms (e.g., pain, stiffness), their lack of confidence in knowing how much and what to do, and unclear expectations of when they will see benefits. Both aerobic and muscle strengthening activities are proven to work well, and both are recommended for people with arthritis. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Adults with arthritis should follow either the Active Adult or Active Older Adult Guidelines, whichever meets your personal health goals and matches your abilities. People with arthritis should also include daily flexibility exercises to maintain proper joint range of motion and do balance exercises if they are at risk of falling. What Type of Activities Count? Aerobic activities. Aerobic activity is also called "cardio," endurance, or conditioning exercise. It is any activity that makes your heart beat faster and makes you breathe a little harder than when you are sitting, standing or lying. You want to do activity that is moderate or vigorous intensity and that does not twist or "pound" your joints too much. Some people with arthritis can do vigorous activities such as running and can even tolerate some activities that are harder on the joints like basketball or tennis. You should choose the activities that are right for you and that are enjoyable. Remember, each person is different, but there are a wide variety of activities that you can do to meet the Guidelines. Examples of Moderate and Vigorous Intensity Aerobic Activities Moderate Intensity Vigorous Intensity Brisk Walking. Bicycling. Swimming. Mowing the grass, heavy yard work. Doubles tennis. Social dancing. Conditioning Machines (e.g., stair climbers, elliptical, stationary bike). Tai Chi, yoga. Sports (e.g., softball, baseball, volleyball). Skiing, roller and ice skating. Jogging/running. Singles tennis. Swimming. Jumping rope. Conditioning Machines (e.g., stair climbers, elliptical, stationary bike). Sports (e.g., soccer, basketball, football, racquetball). Aerobic dance or spinning classes. Muscle strengthening activities. You should do activities that strengthen your muscles at least 2 days per week in addition to your aerobic activities. Muscle strengthening activities are especially important for people with arthritis because having strong muscles takes some of the pressure off the joints. You can do muscle strengthening exercises in your home, at a gym, or at a community center. You should do exercises that work all the major muscle groups of the body (e.g., legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). You should do at least 1 set of 8–12 repetitions for each muscle group. There are many ways you can do muscle strengthening activities: Lifting weights using machines, dumbbells, or weight cuffs. Working with resistance bands. Using your own bodyweight as resistance (e.g., push-ups, sit ups). Heavy gardening (e.g., digging, shoveling). Some group exercise classes. Muscle strengthening exercise videos Balance activities. Many older adults and some adults with arthritis and other chronic diseases may be prone to falling. If you are worried about falling or are at risk of falling, you should include activities that improve balance at least 3 days per week as part of your activity plan. Balance activities can be part of your aerobic or your muscle strengthening activities. Examples of activities that improve balance include the following Tai Chi. Backward walking, side stepping, heel and toe walking. Standing on 1 foot. Some group exercise classes. Additional Recommendations for People with Arthritis Stay flexible. In addition to the activities recommended above, flexibility exercises are also important. Many people with arthritis have joint stiffness that makes daily tasks such as bathing and fixing meals difficult. Doing daily flexibility exercises for all upper (e.g., neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and finger) and lower (e.g., low back, hip, knee, ankle, and toes) joints of the body helps maintain essential range of motion. More information for Older Adults If you have arthritis, you should follow either the Active Adult or Active Older Adult recommendations, whichever meets your personal health goals and matches your abilities. You should do this activity in addition to your usual daily activity. You may notice that the recommended amount and type of activity are the same for the Active Adult and Active Older Adult except for the additional recommendation to include activities that promote balance. Read some additional details for the Active Older Adult below: Prevent falls. Have you fallen in the past? Do you have trouble walking? If so, you may be at high risk of falling. Activities that improve or maintain balance should be included in your physical activity plan. Examples of activities that have been proven to help balance include walking backwards, standing on one leg, and Tai Chi. Some exercise classes offered in many local communities include exercises that are good for balance. Stay active. Any physical activity is better than none. If you cannot do 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity every week, it is important to be as active as your health allows. People with arthritis often have symptoms that come and go. This may mean that one week you can do 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity and the next week you can’t. You may have to change your activity level depending on your arthritis symptoms, but try to stay as active as your symptoms allow. Learn how to modify your activity with these tips for S.M.A.R.T. activity. Adjust the level of effort. Some activities take more effort for older adults and those with low fitness or poor function. For example, walking at a brisk pace for a 23-year-old healthy male is moderate intensity, but the same activity may be vigorous activity for a 77-year-old male with diabetes. You should adjust the level of effort during activity so that it is comfortable for you. Find out how to measure your level of effort. Talk to your doctor. If you have arthritis or another chronic health condition, you should already be under the care of a doctor or other health care provider. Health care providers and certified exercise professionals can answer your questions about how much and what types of activity are right for you.

Why I feel Sick?

Why I feel Sick?

When someone feel sick always they don't feel like ready for do all the things they have to do for their day because when you feel sick the only thing you want is go to bed and repose, the sick feeling coming when the people have a virus or a disease and that make you want to feel better because when you feel sick you really dont want to do nothing go to school or to work because you dont feel complete and you need some recommendations for when you feel sick:

We recommended you drink a lot of water and if you want it and you think you need it you can take a pill for the pain for feel less sick you can take a hot soup or a hot drink because this give you energy and believe us the only think we want when we feel sick is feel better, and for prevent the deseases you have to be healthy with exercises and eating well this will prevent some deseases and prevent you feel sick again.

If you really want to feel better when you are sick you have to put your mind in other things like a game or a tv show because if you do this you think less in your deseases and you can forget for a little time you are sick and you feel sick, so remember all we share with you in this site about feel sick issues and please always remember try to be the most healthy possible for your life this will help your immunologic system with the defense when a desease attack your body and this will make you prevent the feel sick sensation.

Feel Sick

Feel Sick Sensation

When someone feel sick always they don't feel like ready for do all the things they have to do for their day because when you feel sick the only thing you want is go to bed and repose, the sick feeling coming when the people have a virus or a disease and that make you want to feel better because when you feel sick you really dont want to do nothing go to school or to work because you dont feel complete and you need some recommendations for when you feel sick:

We recommended you drink a lot of water and if you want it and you think you need it you can take a pill for the pain for feel less sick you can take a hot soup or a hot drink because this give you energy and believe us the only think we want when we feel sick is feel better, and for prevent the deseases you have to be healthy with exercises and eating well this will prevent some deseases and prevent you feel sick again.

If you really want to feel better when you are sick you have to put your mind in other things like a game or a tv show because if you do this you think less in your deseases and you can forget for a little time you are sick and you feel sick, so remember all we share with you in this site about feel sick issues and please always remember try to be the most healthy possible for your life this will help your immunologic system with the defense when a desease attack your body and this will make you prevent the feel sick sensation.