Question 1

mom has bv frontotemporal dementia, gets btw. 3-6 utis a yr. because of poor hygiene practice. how will this affect her kidneys and overall health?

Accepted Answer

It's not good: This can certainly be difficult and can get worse. Discuss her needs w/ her doctor(s) and slowly prepare for care decisions. Her need for more complete care might become urgent as time passes and planning can  help. A problem w/ UTIs is that they plus the antibiotics can both cause problems for the brain and tat can worsen the dementia, etc. It's a vicious cycle and help will help. Best wishes!

Question 2

what types of mental illnesses cause poor hygiene?

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Hygiene: Chronic illnesses with poor insight or poor cognition, such as schizophrenia or mood disorders or dementias.

Question 3

what makes poor hygiene cause diseases?

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Hygiene: It can create an environment for bacterial or yeast overgrowth.

Question 4

what are the dangers of poor hygiene to kids?

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Hygiene: Poor hygiene can lead to susceptibility to infections.

Question 5

i am wondering why poor hygiene causes diseases?

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Common sense: Would tell you that poor hygiene can cause bacteria and viruses to grow where they should not good hygiene involves keeping your self clean , and brushing your teeth, etc. Who would not want to do that !

Question 6

what illness does poor hygiene cause in modern cities?

Accepted Answer

Dental Decay: Poor dental hygiene relates to  higher rates of cardiovascular desease and stroke. The simmering, low grade gum infection or gingivitis activates a body wide inflammatory reaction. The inflammatory cells and its immune chemicals will target tissue away from the teeth too. The small vessels of the heart and brain are affected long term causing heart disease and stroke.

Question 7

what to do if i got a warning at work for "poor hygiene".?

Accepted Answer

Clean Yourself Up: This commonly means that you do not appear to be very clean, and possibly smell bad. Look at your daily personal hygiene habits. How often do you bathe/shower/wash your hair/shave (men)/shave legs(women). Are your clothes clean. Are your fingernails clean. Do you use deodorant. Are your teeth clean. If unsure, ask someone close to you. Good Luck.

Question 8

what infections are caused by poor hygiene?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific : That is a very vague question and a very difficult one to answer. In general having poor hygiene exposes all of your body to more bacteria which could lead to more frequent infections.

Question 9

can poor hygiene cause acne?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Acne is caused by many things (multifactorial) but one factor which can exacerbate acne is hygiene.  Excess oiliness especially around the hairline (ie: sweating, long hair, using lots of hair products, etc.) can cause acne on the face, neck, shoulders, and back.  Pulling the hair back, washing hair of oil and hair products before going to bed, washing immediately after working out can all help.

Question 10

why is poor hygiene, nose-picking a symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia: Schizophrenic, especially chronic disorganized type, neglect personal hygiene due to lacking insight and indifference regarding social norms.

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Mom has bv frontotemporal dementia, gets btw. 3-6 utis a yr. because of poor hygiene practice. how will this affect her kidneys and overall health?

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