El blog de Paracelso Sagasta

Health and advice

18 Jul 2024

3 Min

Cystitis: symptoms, diagnosis and prevention

Cystitis is one of the most frequent infections in summer, especially among women. Although not serious, urinary tract infection can cause persistent health problems if not treated in time.

Health and advice

08 Jul 2024

2 Min

What is sweat allergy?

With the arrival of summer, the rise in body temperature and the consequent sweating, some people may suffer from a skin reaction known as ‘cholinergic urticaria’, also called sweat allergy.

Health and advice

02 Jul 2024

2 Min

What to do in case of heat stroke?

Summer and high temperatures significantly increase the risk of heat stroke. Knowing what it is, how to identify it and how to act quickly can make the difference between a scare and a serious medical emergency.

Health and advice

18 Jun 2024

2 Min

Tips to avoid mosquito bites

There are effective strategies for avoiding mosquitoes and preventing their bites so you can fully enjoy the summer season. In this article we propose 9 tips and recommendations to keep these insects at bay.

Health and advice

06 Jun 2024

2 Min

Celiac disease, gluten intolerance or wheat allergy?

Am I celiac, do I have gluten intolerance or am I allergic to wheat? Dr. Rondón Cepeda and Dr. Ferrández Arenas, allergist and digestologist at Paracelso Sagasta respectively, explain the differences between celiac disease, gluten intolerance and wheat allergy.

Health and advice

28 May 2024

2 Min

Hypertension: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic pathology that is caused by a higher than normal force of blood flowing through the arteries. It affects about one third of the Spanish adult population and is one of the main risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. By putting extra pressure on the heart and blood vessels, it increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other heart diseases. This is why it is crucial to prevent and control this pathology through regular medical check-ups.

Health and advice

16 May 2024

2 Min

6 habits for a healthy lifestyle

The importance of personal well-being in our society has led more and more people to ask themselves how to lead a healthy life. Diet is one of the key factors, but it is not the only one to be taken into account in order to achieve an optimal state of health.

Health and advice

07 May 2024

3 Min

8 myths about varicose veins

MRI and CT are crucial imaging tests for the detection and diagnosis of different types of pathologies. They can often be mixed up, as both have the ability to produce detailed images of tissues, organs and other internal structures of the body. In this article we explain what these techniques consist of and highlight the main similarities and differences between the two.

Health and advice

25 Apr 2024

1 Min

What are the differences between X-rays and ultrasounds?

MRI and CT are crucial imaging tests for the detection and diagnosis of different types of pathologies. They can often be mixed up, as both have the ability to produce detailed images of tissues, organs and other internal structures of the body. In this article we explain what these techniques consist of and highlight the main similarities and differences between the two.

Health and advice

16 Apr 2024

2 Min

Spring Asthenia: what is it and how to fight it

Spring asthenia is a feeling of generalized tiredness and weakness, both physical and mental, which coincides with the transition from winter to spring. This state, of mild and temporary nature, is similar to the awakening of our body after months of low temperatures and little sun exposure.

Health and advice

05 Apr 2024

2 Min

What are bunions?

Bunions or hallux valgus are the most common factor of foot deformity and affect around 20% of the adult Spanish populations, especially women between 30 and 40 years old, according to the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Gran Ubeira, one of our specialists in the Traumatology Unit, explains what bunions are, why they appear and how they are treated.

Health and advice

26 Mar 2024

1 Min

Differences between Helicobacter Pylori y SIBO

Gastrointestinal disorders such as Helicobacter pylori and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) may seem similar, but they have key differences in their definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Here’s a brief comparison: