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Intracranial pressure is the value of pressure inside the head cavity. This pressure is inside the skull, which means that it covers brain tissue, cerebrospinal fluid and cerebral blood vessels. At certain pressures, intracranial pressure can increase. And this is a condition that should not be underestimated. Increased intracranial pressure that is not treated immediately can lead to serious and life-threatening conditions. Increased intracranial pressure can not only occur in adults, but also in infants and children. Causes of Increased Intracranial Pressure The most common cause of a person experiencing an increase in intracranial pressure is an injury to the head, due to a blow or impact on the head. In infants or children, this condition often occurs due to falling from the bed to cause injury to the head, due to an accident, or it could be due to acts of violence on children. One other common cause in children is a congenital condition in the form of congenital hydrocephalu...

Inflammation and infection of the bile can interfere with the body's organs running normally, especially in the process of digestion of fat. In the gallbladder there is a bile which consists of cholesterol (mostly), bile acids or salts, bilirubin or red blood cells, water, body salt, copper, and other metals. This bile that is made and released by the liver functions to help digestion by breaking down fat into fatty acids. However, there are times when these organs which are located close to the liver cannot work properly due to inflammation or bile infection. Causes of inflammation and bile infection This disease, also known as cholecystitis, usually occurs when the bile that goes to the small intestine is blocked by gallstones. As a result, bile is retained in the gallbladder, causing swelling, pain, and the possibility of bile infection. In addition to gallstones, inflammation and bile infections can also be caused by tumors in the pancreas or liver, reduced blood flow to...

Boils can occur on any part of the skin, although more often on the neck, face, thighs, buttocks and armpits. Boils can develop and contain pus. Pus from ruptured boils can flow to the surrounding skin and pose a risk of transmission. Boils can be small or large. Small boils generally do not cause problems because they can disappear immediately. Meanwhile, large boils require treatment. Some boils need to be examined by a doctor to find out the cause and how to handle it appropriately. Treatment of boils at home Boils are generally caused by Staphylococcus bacteria which are commonly found on the skin or nose. Not infrequently, boils form when the skin is injured or bitten by a mosquito, because bacteria are more easily entered. To reduce the risk of bursting boils that can spread to other body locations, you can take care at home so that boils don't get worse. Compress with warm water So that boils open and pus can come out, compress boils using warm water. Take a cloth ...

In the body, fatty acids function as energy for muscles, heart and other organs. Fatty acids can also be used as energy reserves. There are various types of fatty acids. One of them is omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are important types of fatty acids and are needed by the body for metabolism. Unfortunately these fatty acids are not produced by the body so we need to get them from food. In addition to omega 3 fatty acids, there are also omega 6 fatty acids and omega 9 fatty acids. These three fatty acids have different but equally important functions. Natural Source of Omega Fatty Acids Food sources of omega fatty acids vary, depending on the type. Omega 3 fatty acids are mainly found in various types of oils, such as fish oil, vegetable oil, canola oil and flaxseed oil. In addition, omega 3 acids can also be found in various types of fish such as sardines, salmon, catfish and tuna. There are also other types of food such as shrimp, shellfish and spinach that contain ome...