Pills are solid pharmaceutical oral dosage forms for medication. They typically come in round or oblong shapes and may even feature color. Sometimes capsules are included.
Many people have trouble remembering to take their pills every day, so why not form a pill buddy relationship with someone else who also takes that medicine?
Swallowing
Some individuals experience difficulty swallowing pills, which can be a serious source of concern as this could lead to choking or the inability to take your prescribed medications as intended. Swallowing is a complex process involving 25 sets of muscles in both mouth and throat – if you’re having difficulty with this task speak to your physician for tips that might assist.
Use a straw. This method makes it easier for children to swallow their medications. There are specialized straws designed specifically to hold and deliver pills. Lubricating gels may help some individuals manage to swallow pills more easily; always consult with your physician prior to trying any such substances.
Substituting small candy sprinkles as pill substitutes is another useful technique. Once they become comfortable with using one sprinkle as a pill substitute, increase its size gradually until eventually moving on to larger silver spheres of candy cake decorations (available at most grocery stores’ baking departments) can become effective alternatives for helping children swallow their tablets.
Stomach upset
If your stomach ache persists, see a gastroenterologist (gastroenterologist). A physical exam is typically necessary; your physician will inspect various areas of your abdomen for tenderness and swelling and will review a history of when these symptoms appeared in order to develop a plan to manage them.
Stomach pain typically stems from too much acid irritating your stomach lining, commonly known as indigestion or heartburn. While your stomach contains a protective barrier against acid production, too much acid, certain food and beverages like tomato products, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and spicy food may compromise it and lead to stomach distress.
Anti-nausea medication like pepto bismol and Kaopectate (active ingredient: bismuth subsalicylate) are helpful when suffering from stomach flu or food poisoning, while promethazine works to combat motion sickness caused by chemotherapy drugs or radiation treatments, while metoclopramide reduces migraine headache-induced nausea. Sipping clear liquids will also provide some comfort to your digestive tract.
Head posture
Jolie, 34, is an active marketing executive who spends her days sitting behind a computer and smartphone. Often suffering from neck stiffness and headaches due to the strains of her job, Jolie doesn’t realize that her forward head posture may be to blame.
Forward head posture can be caused by a combination of slouched shoulders and kyphosis (rounding of the upper back). The result of these factors is downward gaze that pulls the head downward and forward tilt. Over time, this may result in the loss of proper neck alignment as well as muscle imbalance in those who support the head.
Forward head posture causes the posterior cervical muscles that support the neck to shorten and overwork in an increase of load on these muscles, which may result in fatigue, tension, myofascial trigger points and even cervicogenic headaches. Furthermore, increased compression on temporomandibular joints leads to additional problems.
Soft foods
The soft food diet provides a nutritious and healthy approach for people recovering from surgery or illness, offering alternatives that are easier to chew or swallow, and encouraging variety among nutritious food options. Incorporating plenty of fluids will further facilitate healing processes.
Soft food diets may be recommended after certain medical procedures, such as gastrectomy, as well as following illness such as tonsillitis or influenza. A soft food diet can also assist patients in recovering after dental procedures like getting braces or root canal therapy; and following cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy therapy.
Soft foods diet options include many nutritious and tasty dishes such as mashed bananas, scrambled eggs and pasta that is cooked until soft. Other nutritious selections may include baked or poached fish, tuna salad mixed with mayonnaise for creamy texture or spread on soft bread and ham salad spread onto soft bread as part of this lifestyle.
