According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, a person with a total joint replacement should take antibiotics before going to the dentist for any invasive procedures. This is because this puts you at risk of developing hematogenous infections where your prosthetic is located. Below is what can happen to you if you fail to take your antibiotics, as well as the treatment you will receive.
Failed to Take Antibiotics
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Are you romantically involved with an HIV-positive partner? Are you well-aware of the risks of sexual intercourse, but not so clear on whether or not digital stimulation could expose you to the virus? If so, read on to find out.
A Small But Real Risk
HIV travels from person to person only through blood, semen, rectal and vaginal fluids, and breast milk. It does not travel through the air, and it cannot be passed from one person to the other by saliva, sweat, or teardrops.
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Your doctor may recommend a colonoscopy if you have problems such as blood in your stools. The test allows the doctor to see inside your colon to look for polyps, inflammation, and signs of colon cancer. A colonoscopy might also be recommended as a cancer screening test even if you have no symptoms. The American Cancer Society recommends a colonoscopy at age 50 and every ten years thereafter. If you have a strong family history of colon cancer, your doctor may want you to take the test more often than that.
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Imagine you're on a quiz show and for the final question, the host asks you the following question: "what's the difference between a periodontist and a dentist?" Think you might get the answer wrong? Don't worry – it's something that most people don't think about and, as a result, both titles are often used interchangeably. The following explains the differences between the two and which one you should go to for your dental needs.
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Infant reflux is a condition in which the contents of a baby's stomach are spit up. While some infants painlessly spit up the milk they have consumed, most babies experience pain as stomach acid burns their esophagus. An infant with reflux may cry often, have problems sleeping, and if the reflux is severe the baby may experience problems gaining weight. Reflux is tough on an infant, and it can be equally rough on parents to care for a baby with reflux.
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