Why is it mandatory to test for hepatitis B and C when donating blood? Medical science says that hepatitis B and C infection can be transmitted through blood, so before giving blood to the patient, it is mandatory to test these viruses. Millions of patients around the world are given blood to save their lives. Surgery, accidents, childbirth, cancer, thalassemia, anemia - in all these cases blood is vital. But if this life-giving blood carries the hepatitis 'B' or 'C' virus, it can become a silent risk rather than a life saver. Therefore, it is very important to test for hepatitis B and C before giving blood to the patient. Is every blood donated around the world tested for hepatitis B and C? What is Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C? Hepatitis means inflammation or swelling of the liver. It can be caused by a virus attack, excessive alcohol consumption, medication or other reasons. In terms of blood circulation, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are considered the mos...
Pregnancy: I feel nauseous, I don't like food, what should I do? Most nausea occurs during the third month of pregnancy. For some, it takes a few days, while for others, nausea can persist for months. Nausea, indigestion, and vomiting are common during pregnancy. In some cases, it is considered as the first sign of pregnancy. The reason for nausea during pregnancy is the change in hormones. At that time, a type of hormone called human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) is needed to develop the embryo in the uterus. During pregnancy, the level of this hormone starts to increase suddenly. This hormone has a direct effect on a woman's stomach and intestines, which causes morning sickness (nausea upon waking up in the morning) or nausea upon eating. This process continues for three months and then gradually everything gets better. Because after three months, the level of this hormone in the body decreases. How to stop nausea? Sometimes nausea may occur during pregnancy due to other rea...