Question 1

how do scars develop on corneas, is there any prevention or scar removal medicine?

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Wound healing cornea: Severe damage to cornea tissues may result in scar formation.  As there is no circulation within the cornea, wound healing is often outside the tissue with limited regenerative abilities.  Often requires corneal transplant if extent of damage or scar accumulation is found.  Abrasions can heal without scar tissue, but usually not full thickness damage.

Question 2

wat causes scar tissue from surgeries and can.it be prevented?

Accepted Answer

It is the way: Your body heals after being cut during repair . The surgeon has something to do with what it looks like when it heals. Then as it heals there are creams like mederma you can use too to help minimize a scar.

Question 3

can recurrance of cellulitis be prevented by surgically removing the scar tissue?

Accepted Answer

Not usually a cause: Cellulitis is basically a visible inflammation (itis) of the skin and soft tissues (red, hot, swollen and tender) . It can be caused by many things including sunburn (radiation), trauma (sprained ankle) or poor vein circulation (stasis dermatitis). It need not be caused by bacteria.  If you have repeated episodes of this, get to a wound care or vascular specialist, the diagnoses you have is wrong.

Question 4

is exercising helps in prevention of covid?

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: Exercise is not known as a method to prevent Covid-19, but it is always good to exercise for your general health.  And that may help you fight off Covid-19 if you do get it.   Exercise in a health club or with groups of people closely together can increased your chance of getting Covid-19.

Question 5

what are the prevention measures for a stroke?

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Blood pressure: Getting blood pressure down to normal is the most powerful prevention method.  Reducing other risk factors such as obesity, smoking, and high cholesterol will help.

Question 6

is there any prevention suffering from patellar spurs?

Accepted Answer

Spurs: There is no prevention. Its all part of the degenerative arthritic process.

Question 7

prevention from altitude sickness?

Accepted Answer

Acclimatization: Gradual acclimatization to high altitude, limiting activity initially, avoid alcohol and may use medication.  See the site below for more information.
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-2-the-pre-travel-consultation/altitude-illness.htm.

Question 8

what is the best prevention for eczema?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Supplemnts with vitamin d, zinc and essential fatty acids can help.Calso identify food triggers to avoid.

Question 9

what are some migraine prevention meds?

Accepted Answer

None: Migraines are caused by imbalance in the autonomic (automatic) nervous system. The commonest cause is poor diet, especially sugar and even more so diet drinks that contain aspartame. Try cleaning up diet if this applies.

Question 10

what is the best  cold and flu prevention?

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Flu Vaccine and hand: For flu flu vaccine every year to prevent flu, and for both cold and flu, you may take following hygienic precautions
1cover your nose and mouth with a tissue if you are crrying the jerm
2wash your hands as often as possiblewith soap and water, if not available alcohol based hand rub
3avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth if possible
take precautions dealing with friends/family with flu/cold.

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