Wilson’s Disease Symptoms and Diet:

Wilson’s disease is a genetic disorder and occurs on account of an anomaly in the Wilson’s disease protein (ATP7B) gene. The ailment is rare as the abnormal gene is present in a recessive state and occurs in one out of a hundred individuals carrying the abnormal gene.The disease leads to an accumulation of copper in certain body tissues which may have grave consequences. Some of the symptoms of Wilson’s disease are as follows:

• Swelling of the liver or spleen on account of accumulation of copper in the organs.
• A tendency to bruise easily, that is, increases susceptibility to injuries.
• Water retention or edema in the feet and/or abdomen due to increased fluid concentration in these parts of the body.
• Jaundice or yellowing of skin and whites of the eyes.
• Nausea, fatigue, and dizziness.
• Anemia or lack of hemoglobin content in the blood.
• Weakening of the lymphatic system of the body on account of the lowering of white blood cell and platelets count in the lymph.
• Reduced pace of blood clotting.
• Premature arthritis and osteoporosis, which is on account of the weakening of the muscular system of the body.
• Excretion of higher levels of amino acids, uric acids, and carbohydrates. This may lead to weakness as some of the essential proteins and carbohydrates may be excreted with urine.
• The accumulation of copper in the central nervous system may lead to certain neurological problems like difficulty in speech and swallowing, muscle stiffness, tremors or uncontrolled movements, and certain behavioral changes.
As the disease is a genetic disorder, it cannot be cured or treated. But the disease or rather its symptoms can be alleviated to a certain extent by eating a balanced and controlled diet. The specifics of a diet to alleviate Wilson’s disease are as follows:
• First of all, the patient must not consume foods that are rich in copper. As such, the patient must not eat foods like mushroom, shellfish, organ meat like liver and kidney, nuts, chocolates, potatoes, cocoa, and string beans.
• Secondly, the afflicted individual must enhance his/her intake of zinc in their diet. This is because zinc restricts the absorption of copper by the digestive tract. The foods rich in zinc are peanuts, pumpkin seeds, avocados, sunflower seeds, lentils, oatmeal, kidney beans, and dairy products like milk, butter, and cheese.
• The affected individual must include foods rich in proteins and carbohydrates to make up for the loss of these nutrients in excretion.

The patient must consult a doctor as it is a genetic disease and cannot always be controlled by only by modifying dietary patterns.

Water Retention Remedies:

Medically called Edema, water retention is a condition in which there is an accumulation of excessive water in the interstitial tissues of the body. Water retention generally occurs on account of the flaws and imbalances in the dietary regimen of an individual. There are several foods that cause or aggravate water retention. Some of the water retention foods that must be avoided so as to relieve the symptoms of water retention are as follows:

• Excessive consumption of salt or sodium is one of the major causes of edema in the body. As such, the consumption of foods with a higher content of sodium like legumes, meat, cheese, olives, spinach, oysters, buttermilk, Swiss chard, and chick peas must be restricted in one’s diet. Also, processed or canned foods are high in sodium content. So, these foods must also be avoided. It must be kept in mind that although some amount of sodium is required in your diet, its excessive consumption must be controlled.
• You may consume at least two bananas a day to avert water retention in your body. Bananas contain potassium which helps eliminate fluid retention.
• You must include a lot of cabbage in your diet so as to prevent water retention in body. Cabbage is a diuretic that helps you excrete the extra water and fluids, thereby protecting you from water retention.
• You may also consume cranberry juice to combat water retention on account of its diuretic property.
• You may consume yogurt to flush out excessive fluid content and prevent water retention in the body.
• You may consume parsley to avert water retention. You can add two teaspoons of parsley leaves in boiling water, steep it for ten minutes, and then consume three cups of this tea in a day.
• You may also consume tea containing alfa alfa leaves as this is a potent diuretic.
• You must eat a fiber rich diet as fiber helps in drawing toxins and moisture out of the tissues for excretion, thereby preventing water retention in the body.
• You may also consume onion juice to prevent water retention.
• You may eat two to three slices of garlic everyday in order prevent water retention.
• Excessive consumption of caffeine may also lead to edema. Though caffeine in lower levels leads to loss of excessive water from the body, its consumption in larger quantities may cause dehydration which in turn leads to edema.

Other than these remedies, you must also follow a regular exercise regimen which helps flush out the toxins and extra water from the body.

Tenia Cruris Infection:

Tenia Crurus is a skin infection that is caused in the groin area by a type of fungus. These fungi are generally present on the human skin and are under normal circumstances of no consequence. However, given the right environment and conditions, they start to multiply and cause harm to the skin. This fungus is usually fostered in warm, moist areas of the skin where the air flow is restricted. The groin therefore presents the most suitable area for the fungus to grow and multiply. A person suffering from Tenia Crurus often finds that the area around the groin becomes sore and irritable. There is also a constant itch which can be anywhere from mild discomfort to severe irritation. The area where the thighs join the genitals are particularly susceptible and almost all people who suffer from this condition complain of a red colored rash.
This condition is more common in men. It is also especially painful for them because it can affect the scrotum and make it itchy. The rash could start spreading to the inside of the thighs. Sometimes, the infection starts at different places and then spreads to the rest of the body.

The best treatment for tenia cruris is an antifungal cream. A lot of such creams are available in the market. If you don’t find one easily, you could ask for a prescription of econazole, terbinafine, ketoconazole or clotrimazole as these will give you an instant relief and will help prevent further infections. To use these creams, simply apply them topically on the rash and the surrounding areas. Leave this for some time as advised on the instructions leaflet of the cream. If your skin has inflammation in addition to itching, it is best to show it to a doctor. The doctor will, in all likelihood, prescribe you an antifungal cream that has steroids. Usually this cream is not used for more than a week. If the infection is severe and has spread to other parts of the body, the doctor will probably prescribe you oral medicines in addition to topical applications.

Tenia Cruris can be really embarrassing due to the itching it causes in the groin. It is also very uncomfortable and could cause pain when you walk. Therefore it is important to observe some safety measures so that the infection can be avoided. These are simple things that you can do everyday. First of all, maintain personal hygiene. Wash your groin and the surrounding area thoroughly everyday. If your work involves labor and sweating, wash your groin twice a day. Dry yourself thoroughly after washing. If you put on your underwear when your groin is still wet, the dampness will encourage fungal growth. You can also use powder to help reduce the amount of moisture present in this area.

Swimming Health Effects:

Almost all people who swim regularly know the risks of swimming in public swimming pools. The high chlorine content in the pools can cause a number of health problems, which include minor irritations of the skin, eye, and swimmer’s ear. However, swimming pools pose a greater threat to general health and well being. Recent studies have shown that the high chlorine content in swimming pools can cause still birth in pregnant women who go swimming regularly. An American college has recently published a study that has revealed that more than sixty percent of people who swim regularly in swimming pools have complained of exercise-induced bronchial constriction after only minutes of swimming in a chlorinated pool. Even with the standard levels of chlorine, this is a great risk to be exposing you to. People who have had absolutely no breathing problems earlier also complain of breathing problems after they have had a swim in the pool.
Children, especially, are at a very high risk. They are likely to develop asthma if they swim in a pool for even one hour everyday throughout the year.

There are also many types of cancers, especially cancers in the rectal region, which can be caused due to swimming pools. The mixture of chlorine, perspiration from other swimmers, skin cells, and urine create chemical compounds that are carcinogenic. Trihalomethanes, the compound that is present in swimming pools, is very harmful and can potentially cause cancer.

It has been found that people who bathe regularly in highly chlorinated water are at an 83% higher risk of developing cancer. Since swimming pool water is chlorinated, the same applies to it. Swimming pools therefore, pose great implications for those who swim regularly. Competitive swimmers have been found to have eroded teeth enamel. This too is caused by the chlorinated water of the pools. Since the chlorinated water turns acidic, it has this affect on the hard tooth enamel. The complete effects that this water might have on skin can only be imagined.

The levels of potential cancer-causing agents in a swimming pool increase as more chlorine is added to the swimming pool. There have been numerous reports, findings and speculation linking the highly chlorinated water of the swimming pools to birth defects, miscarriages, lungs disorders, cancers and minor infections. In indoor pools, the instances of such infections increase manifold. The by products that are present in the swimming pool, both organic and inorganic, pose a great threat to health and it is best to avoid them if you can.