#that’s usually a sign of permanent brain damage

[alleiwentcrazy]

The point is, Steve can’t hear.

A person can get hit in the head only so many times before it takes effect and does permanent damage. Steve’s incessant claims that being in the front row when the fight breaks down does nothing to him, that he’s safe and alright as long as everyone else is, mean very little in the face of cold, evident facts.

His hearing isn’t intact. It takes him a while to adjust to this reality, but with the help of his friends, he eventually does. Thanks to Nancy’s fierce bullying of the government guys who come to Hawkins to assess the situation and cook up some half-assed excuse for everything that’s happened, Steve now has a small army of well-paid doctors that really seem to be eager to help. He also gets state-of-the-art hearing aids that, well—they work, but Steve’s range of possibilities is still quite narrow. Let a few people into the room, let them speak simultaneously and all he can hear is static, rustles and crackling.

But he’s pliant. He listens when Robin tells him they have to get in the car and hit the road to get to his appointment on time. He lets her help with inserting the aids properly on the days he’s just too impatient and too bugged about how they feel and look to even care if they help him hear. He’s not dismissing her enthusiasm when she starts learning sign language before he even gets a chance to discuss it as his option.

He’s doing a lot of things for her, even if they’re supposed to be important to him first. To be honest, these days it’s mostly doing things for Robin that keeps him going. He would have gone completely numb ages ago if it weren’t for her and her unique ways of picking up the severed pieces whenever he crumbles.

He’s also doing it for Dustin. If Robin is his twin sister, Dustin is the little brother he’s never had. And Dustin… It’s just been too rough on him. It’s been rough on everyone; how could it not be if the only thing they seem to be able to do is wait? Wait for the lab guys to figure out a way to end this. Wait for the panic to cease. Wait for Max to wake up.

Wait for the grief to pass.

They wait and wait, but it never stops—on the contrary, it brings fresh, equally unwanted feelings. They’re always there, lurking behind the corner like a kitten that wants to launch itself at an unsuspecting owner – only with them, there won’t be any playtime involved. Steve recognizes this feeling. It’s the same feeling he’d had in that Winnebago when he was dropping off Max, Lucas and Erica at Creel’s doorstep. An awful anticipation of doom waiting to happen.

He doesn’t like it. He’d like to find a way to do something about it, but he can’t seem to get to the core of it.

Maybe that’s why he thinks he’s hearing things when he really can’t be hearing them.

At first, Steve writes it off as him being paranoid. It happens only when he’s home by himself, so it’s the only logical explanation – he takes off his aids, he gets too attentive about his surroundings, right? He thinks he hears something, but it’s only his tired mind playing tricks on him.

Especially because what he hears are mostly usual, non threatening things. The sound of water running in the bathroom (he goes inside, everything is dry and quiet). The sound of kitchen drawers being opened (he goes to the kitchen, the cabinets are exactly the way he left them). The sound of cutlery being dropped on the floor (but he hasn’t even taken anything out in the first place).

He even gets used to it. Things happen, his brain is weird. It’s confusing, sure, but hasn’t he seen worse things? He definitely has.

But it doesn’t keep him away from sleeping with his bat perched on the side of the bed. If he sleeps at all, if a sudden sound of breaking glass doesn’t keep him awake until his morning shift with Robin, when he can finally leave this goddamn house and take his mind off of things.

Steve tries to ignore it. He really tries, but the point is—Steve can’t hear things like running water in the bathroom when his aids are off. Hell, he only makes it out if he focuses on it when they’re in, so why the heck can he hear it so well? Why are the sounds multiplying?

It goes on for weeks. He avoids the topic for as long as possible, trying to shoo away the obvious similarities between his house and the house that made him hate spiders and cringe at fireplaces not too long ago.

It gets a little too real on just some random Tuesday, when his kitchen positively explodes with sounds the second he gets the hearing aids off. Cabinet doors slam left and right, mugs fall to the floor and shatter, forks and spoons seem to be getting thrown around like ragdolls—but Steve sees nothing. He hears it, he hears it so loudly it hurts, the cacophony of noises he’s never even heard before, but his eyes register no proof of it. He curls down on the floor, expecting sharp glass pieces to cut his skin, but nothing happens. Nothing’s here.

He still covers his head, tucked away in the furthest corner of the kitchen, waiting for it to just stop, to leave him alone—

Steve doesn’t know how long it takes, but when it’s finally done, his knees are shaky and his breathing is ragged. He snatches his aids and takes off, straight to Robin’s house. He doesn’t even lock the door, a thing his parents would kill him for if they knew.

It’s the first time he explains everything to her. It would be hard not to, because she sees right through him. His panicked, restless eyes are enough indication of things not being right.

“Maybe, uh—I think I’ve read something about hearing loss and auditory hallucinations? That they happen, sometimes, especially if the loss of hearing is sudden?” she says, already flipping through her notebook where she keeps all Steve-related stuff and pacing around the room with enough force to make a hole in the carpet.

Steve’s not convinced. “It seems pretty real to me,” he mumbles and frowns. “But that’s the point of it, right?”

Robin shrugs. He notices that she has a small set of wrinkles around her eyes. Steve looks at them for a second in total disbelief. They already have some worry wrinkles, and they’re not even well into their twenties.

He’s gonna lose all his precious hair in a span of months if this doesn’t stop.

*

They decide to bring it up during his next appointment, still hoping that it’ll maybe go away on its own. Robin tries to make him get a consult straight away (what if it is rabies after all, Steve, like a really really really weird, belated presentation of rabies?), but he waves it off. The option of hallucinations doesn’t soothe his nerves, but as long as it’s not a chiming clock, he can avoid confronting it for a while longer.

It doesn’t go away, though. Steve can’t quite pinpoint it, but it almost feels like—well, it obviously doesn’t feel like it’s real enough to be real. But there’s something that accompanies the sounds, the lack of evidence, the missing of this ominous feeling that Creel’s house inflicted on him.

The sounds—it feels like they bear a presence. Steve’s still scared and gets spooked by them whenever they happen, but he’s no longer truly afraid of them.

Some of them are even comforting. The sound of his pillow being fluffed up before he gets to bed, the sound of pen scratching on paper whenever he leaves his journal open on the desk, the whooshing sound of a lighter being opened and closed – they all make this eerie place his parents have left him a little less empty.

He rarely lets himself think about it that way. He may be a little kooky, but admitting that he’s lonely enough to find hallucinations comforting would be way too much to handle at the moment.

So Steve can’t hear, but he learns to accept the fact that, apparently, sometimes he can. He doesn’t know how it works—to be quite honest he doesn’t know a lot about experiencing hearing loss at all, despite now being hard of hearing himself—but it just makes its place in his life.

He thinks about it a lot, but he tries not to overthink it too hard. It just happens. Things fall to the floor in his house, curtains get torn, the fridge gets opened frequently. He just can’t see it. His mind hears it, but his eyes don’t get the memo. He lives for longer than a week. It’s probably a good sign; nothing’s going to make his bones snap in two now, probably. Hopefully.

Things change suddenly.

Steve tries to spend as much time with Dustin as possible. Between work, his appointments and Robin, Dustin, Max and the kids are his top priority. He doesn’t think he would be able to function if he let himself take a breath and step down from his piled up responsibilities that he chose to take on himself. They keep him together. They keep him going.

Besides, Mrs. Henderson gets really worried. Sometimes it’s just better for Dustin to stay with Steve, and Steve is more than happy to be with him, even though it seems that Dustin doesn’t really like his cold house either.

It’s one of Dustin’s quiet days. He gets them, sometimes—Steve knows that trying to get him to talk on one of those days is a lost cause, and his ears are killing him. He was in such a hurry this morning he didn’t take the time to put the aids in properly. Work was overflowing with people, too, so now his temples are throbbing from trying to pick up the chatter from the static. Seriously, how is it possible that people still spend so much time watching movies in the face of almost-apocalypse, Steve doesn’t know.

“Would you mind if I took my aids off for a while?”

“Go ahead,” Dustin mumbles, bending over his new book.

Something flips inside Steve’s chest. He knows it’s not supposed to be like that, it’s unlike Dustin to be so… not himself. But what can Steve do? He can’t make him talk. He can just wait, nothing else.

He gets up to leave his aids on the counter and pour himself some coffee. He should probably start making dinner soon, but he decides to take a few peaceful sips first.

It’s weird. To sit with Dustin Henderson, of all people, without a single word. Steve glances at him every once and again, but Dustin either ignores him or genuinely forgets that he’s there.

Steve’s so deep in his thoughts about Dustin, he doesn’t even look to the side when a sudden sound of kitchen chair toppling over cuts through the silence. His eyes are trained on the kid.

Who flinches. And frowns. Steve can swear that he fights the urge to look around.

Each and every chair Steve keeps in the kitchen is standing where he placed them in the morning after breakfast. Nothing real has happened. But Steve heard it. And, apparently, Dustin did too.

Steve’s brain is working overtime for the rest of the evening, and he desperately tries not to show any of it. He’s jumping into conclusions. It was an accident; dumb luck. It’s nothing. He’s working himself up, nonsensically.

But it doesn’t feel like it’s nothing. It was only one chair, one sound, but the feeling that accompanied it was strong. Too strong to be nothing.

He waits to drop Dustin off at home like he’s on pins and needles, fumbling with his fingers and keys and pacing around. Maybe it’s better that it’s one of Dustin’s quiet days, he mostly gets away with it, getting only a few side glances.

When gets back home, it’s late, but he’s buzzing with anticipation nonetheless. He can finally do something. He discards his aids haphazardly, not nearly as carefully as he should, and starts running around the house. The house his parents built is huge—but the kitchen turns out to be quite small when he’s finally done with arraying at least a dozen lamps there. He has to raid three of his father's garages to get enough extension cords.

When he turns them on all at once, he has to take a step back and shut his eyes, because it’s too much light.

Just the right thing he needs.

His heart is beating so fast he can almost feel it ramming against his ribs. That’s about how far he’d thought this plan through.

“Come on,” he says and clears his throat, trying to gauge how his voice may really sound now. He repeats himself, hoping that it’s louder this time.

Nothing happens for a while, but he knows he’s close. The feeling is here. The presence that hasn’t left him in months. It’s here.

Steve walks around the kitchen, moves the lamps a little, shakes some of them. His hands are clammy and it feels like he’s chewed through his cheek at this point, but he can wait. He’s waited for a long time. He can wait a while longer.

When the microwave beeps, he stops breathing for a second.

Until it beeps again. And again.

“Oh god,” he breathes. He doesn’t know if he speaks clearly or not, he doesn’t even care. “Come on, show me that it’s you. Come on, come on—”

The lamp furthest to the left starts blinking, slowly at first. Then the one next to it, then another one, and another one, like someone’s walking around and making them flicker one by one.

They’re blinking so much one of the bulbs goes out. Steve doesn’t hear it hiss, so he knows it went out here, now. He knows it’s real.

“Oh god,” his hand goes to his mouth. His eyes are weirdly itchy. “Oh god, is it really you, Eddie?”

The lamp directly in front of Steve goes wild. When he reaches out, it’s almost like he can touch the presence that’s here with him.

And it’s Eddie. Eddie’s here with him.

#steve harrington #eddie munson #is he a ghost??? is he a zombie???? #a vamp- is he a vampire?!?!?!?!?!? #well he's definitely a creature #robin buckley #dustin henderson #dustin and his dads #!!!!! #steddie #stranger things #st4 #fix it fic #of sorts???? at least a beginning of one #im telling you people.... there are explanations #hard of hearing steve harrington #hoh!steve #platonic stobin #because i love them

[pxppet]

I do wish that, with writing of JJ, people would include different types of muteness in their stories. Most people make him have what I assume is a vocal cord deformity or a removed/damaged larynx. But that barely scratches the surface of conditions that cause muteness. The majority of nonspeaking people could speak at one point or can speak depending on the situation.

Myself as an example: I have spasmodic dysphonia, which is a neurological condition where my brain sends signals to my larynx to snap shut at random when I'm attempting to speak. It's a lifelong condition that causes the muscles that generate a person’s voice to go into periods of spasm. I can speak, technically. I can make vocalizations for maybe 20 minutes worth of speech on very good days! But it causes me pain and stress the entire time. My quality of life is healthier and much happier if I use sign language and AAC applications.

A lot of conditions that cause muteness are similar, in which the nonspeaking person does not speak because it causes some sort of pain or distress. Muscle tension dysphonia, for instance, is the condition my version of JJ has. There is an abnormality in his voice box that causes him to over-use other muscles in his neck to help produce your voice. Steve-O has this condition, for example! My JJ has caused permanent damage to his voice due to Anti continuing to use his voice while possessing him even though his abnormal voice box was preventing him from speaking normally. Jameson can make strained, gravelly, whispering vocalizations, but it causes him pain. Eventually Anti has used his voice to the point he cannot speak at all due to the damage.

Selective mutism, as another example, is when a person can’t speak in certain settings, but can speak fine in others. It is usually related to stress, certain situations causing so much anxiety to the person that they are unable to speak. It is not a willful decision not to speak, it is anxiety so severe that the ability to communicate just vanishes.

As you can see, the ability to speak or make small noises for short periods of time is more common in nonspeaking conditions than a total lack of sound production. If your Jameson, for instance, had throat cancer and his voice box was completely removed, then that is different as he will not be able to produce any vocalizations. If he has this, however, he can still whistle, cluck his tongue, and make mouth noises to use as responses.

Representation of multiple types of muteness would be a dream come true for me and other nonspeaking people, who have so little representation that it's sad. Explore and learn! Branch out and learn about nonspeaking people and our struggles. Normalize our conditions by familiarizing yourself with them. The less incidents we have of people calling JJ "useless" because he doesn't talk, the better.

#nonspeaKing #mute #jameson jackson #jacksepticeye #jacksepticegos #jacksepticeye community #writing #writing advice #writing tips #writing disability #jse jameson jackson #jse egos #jse community

[everythingwritingg]

Writing Insomnia

@everything.writing on IG

I am currently struggling with insomnia as I write this in the middle of a late night content creating session. Insomnia absolutely sucks and can ruin your life, but anyway, let’s move on before this turns on to a giant rant about my sleep issues.

Insomnia can be one-time or chronic. I’m sure we had one night when we just couldn’t sleep, maybe the night before a really important project or getting back from an international flight. But people who struggle with chronic insomnia have trouble sleeping most nights for months or even years. One night of bad sleep may not do permanent damage, but lack of sleep can cause many health issues down the line over the long term.

Effects of sleep deprivation include:  inability to focus, impaired judgement, mood changes, high blood pressure, hormonal imbalances, heart disease, obesity, weakened immune system, and declining cognitive health. Basically, lack of sleep is bad for you. So sleep.

How can you spot insomnia? If someone is yawning frequently, that’s a sign of insomnia but it’s not the only symptom. People will generally be irritated and may be more accident-prone or clumsy. Their academic and athletic performance will also decline. In addition, a lot of people with insomnia are grumpy from not being able to sleep well and some will have brain fog.

What does your character do when they can’t sleep? Some people will use their phone all night or turn on a movie on sleepless nights. Others will attempt to sleep, using different tactics such as meditation and white noise machines without much avail. A lot of people will try to catch up on work or school during their sleepless nights. I’ve also known a girl with insomnia that just stares at the ceiling for the entire night.

Why does your character have insomnia? Inability to sleep can be caused by many factors, but mental health is a main cause for people with insomnia. People with depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses may have trouble falling asleep due to the racing thoughts. Other people may have insomnia because of physical illnesses like chronic pain or some medications. Sleep disorders like sleep apnea can often go hand-in-hand with insomnia as a main symptom. Some other reasons are genetics and caffeine intake.

What does your character do to try and treat it? Usually, people with insomnia try to do things to treat it. The strategies they use may or may not help. Some strategies people use are white noise machines, meditation, or melatonin or sleeping pills. Personally, sometimes I just deprive myself of sleep so I sleep better the next night. (not healthy).

Some nights will be worse than others. People with insomnia may have good and bad nights. No one stays up all day every day without sleeping for years on end, I don’t think anyone has stayed up more than 11 days. Instead, people will sleep a few hours each day, or maybe have a few rare nights of enough sleep.

Show how insomnia makes the character’s lives miserable. Insomnia fucking sucks. Like you’re staring at the ceiling at 3 AM still awake and having to get up in two hours. At this point, you’ve watched 80 different YouTube videos. You’re angry at yourself for not being able to go to sleep. Then when your alarm finally goes off, you’re still tired. And the whole day goes by in a blur as you try to concentrate on school or work but just can’t. You try to nap in the afternoon but you’re still so tired, yet can’t turn off your racing mind. Then when you go to bed again, it’s the same fucking cycle.  Insomnia is tiring, in more ways than one.

Research. This is such a common issue that you either suffer with it yourself or you know others who do. It’s not too hard to find personal experiences of insomnia. If you’re struggling, you can just browse r/insomnia for real-life experiences of people who have the condition. But the main takeaway is that chronic insomnia is so much different from one bad night of sleep.

So there it is. This was pretty much me ranting about my insomnia and an informational post about the importance of getting good sleep. But I felt like this post needed to be out there, since I haven’t read a lot of books about it. I hope this helps someone, and I hope anyone struggling with insomnia can get the help they need.

#writing tips #writer #writers #writing #write #writerslife #writerblr #writer blr #writing blog #tumblr writer #tumblr writers #aspiring writer #writers of tumblr #authors #writerscorner #writerscommunity #writing community #creative writing

[lindwurmkai]

you know ... i've made a fool of myself on the internet quite a few times in my life. i've said some pretty bizarre things, some of which went way beyond simple "brain farts" and in fact may have been signs of serious mental issues.

to name some examples of shit my brain has done:

experienced something akin to age regression complete with temporarily lacking knowledge and skills i normally possess. sometimes the missing knowledge was replaced with alternate "facts" that were straight-up wrong, yet for the duration of this state (usually just one day), i was convinced i was making sense.

badly misinterpreted someone's words because they tripped a trauma trigger and i was only self-aware enough to recognise that my emotions were disproportionate, but not that my judgement was impaired.

leaps in logic and outlandish claims that seemed reasonable to me at the time, but a week or a month later, i began to feel like i must have been on the verge of psychosis to come up with such nonsense. (does anyone remember "people in the past didn't experience sexual attraction the way we do because they wore different clothes"?????)

and that's in addition to regular brain fog, sleep deprivation logic, taking things too literally because i'm autistic, or simply ... being wrong. for normal reasons.

but every time there is an "abnormal" reason, i find myself hoping that anyone who witnessed it understands i wasn't just being stupid. because even in this day and age, too many people still look down on stupidity as if it were a choice. for a while it got a little better on the internet, at least in my circles, but then we experienced a great renaissance of "focusing on language distracts from the real issues" logic and suddenly no one cared anymore. even though it was never about the exact language used, but about the underlying devaluation of people with low IQs and anyone else perceived as stupid.

so i catch myself thinking, "it wasn't stupidity. i was triggered. i hope they understand that and don't unfollow me for being stupid." but that's shitty of me, too, isn't it? i am not better than people with intellectual disabilities or brain damage because my "stupidity" is more transient. it's not an expression of my personal opinion though, it's an expression of what i fear other people may think. and i will never be able to shake that fear as long as people keep complaining about stupidity like it's a moral failing.

there is immense privilege in my ability to look back on these episodes and recognise them as temporary. is someone who would look down on people who are permanently like that really my friend, though?

if you can't handle me at my "making no fucking sense", you don't deserve me at my "flash of brilliance during hyperfocus" tbh.

#one time i genuinely got the impression a mutual unfollowed me for being wrong on the internet too often #i still follow them for their tendency to bluntly criticise popular sentiments i may have otherwise accepted without thinking #because i always try to keep some people like that on my dash! but yeah surprise surprise they don't like stupidity at all #which is why they're not in my ''must read'' blog pack. i don't put blogs in there that might spring such language on me without warning #intelligence is a social construct and it sucks #stupidity #intelligence #ableism #btw when i say on the verge of psychosis. i am schizotypal it's not an exaggeration #i don't really get psychosis but there is something going on that occasionally strays in that direction #weirdo chronicles

[sallow-graves]

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My Hogwarts Legacy OC/MC, Eden! More information below:

GENERAL INFO.

FULL NAME: Eden Elysium Meeble

NICKNAME(S): E, Little Meeble, Dear Meeble, Spawn

GENDER: Cis male

SEXUALITY: Gay and polyamorous

AGE: 15

HEIGHT: 5’7”

NATIONALITY: English

BLOOD-STATUS: Pureblood

HOUSE: Slytherin

WAND: Yew wood, Unicorn Hair Core

PET: Gardenia, Spectacled Owl

PATRONUS: Beveren Rabbit

BOGGART: Mother’s corpse

AMORTENIA: Fresh honeysuckle, clean linens, spilled ink

FAMILY TREE

BACKSTORY

Eden was the youngest of four children, his father the eldest heir to the ever dwindling Pureblood Slytherin House, Meeble. When Eden was seven, his father snapped amidst a quiet night in the parlor, and began killing his own children, hurling unforgivable curses at them. Eden’s mother was able to incapacitate him using a freezing charm, but not before she could save three of her children. Eden was badly harmed, and hospitalized immediately as his father was brought before the Ministry, then to Azkaban. Though he was conscious through his hospitalization, Eden was too young and too traumatized to understand or remember what curse his father used on him. As he got older, he became well enough to go home, under monitoring from house call nurses. Something about the incident caused severe damage to his brain, which could not be properly healed with magic, due to the brain’s intricacies. When he was eleven, he was well enough to spend time with his mother, but he displayed no signs of magic, so she believed him to be a squib. Eden’s paternal family, House Meeble, completely exiled the two of them after what his father did, not wanting to have that evil brought into their home. Aside from the wealth his father had already shared with them before his imprisonment, their family wanted nothing to do with Eden or his mother. He grew up closer with his mother’s side of the family anyway, another small Pureblood house with less strict rules and better morals. Less bigoted and more accepting. Despite some scarring, and his amblyopia, Eden got better through his early teens, and by the time he was fourteen had begun to display more magic, which he couldn’t harness before in a sick/cursed state. Hogwarts willingly accepted him, even though he would have to start as a fifth year, and Eden is trying very desperately to catch up to his classmates.

MORE STUFF

Eden has amblyopia in both eyes, which is permanent damage to the muscles surrounding his eye sockets, resulting in a bit of a delay between the movement of his corneas. He can still see just fine, but both eyes are considered lazy eyes, and it is very rare for them to move in complete sync

His oldest sibling, Avalonian, was a 2nd year Slytherin when he was murdered. It’s been long enough that the students won’t bother him about it, but the professors all remember his brother and pity him a lot despite his tendency to act out and break rules and learn dark magic

Eden has two cousins that attend Hogwarts the same time as him, Onie Lyre (A 5th year Ravenclaw from his mother’s side of the family), whom he grew up with and loves very dearly. And Paradisia Meeble (6th year Slytherin from his father’s side) whom he has never spoken to. Even before the exile, the Meebles did not like Eden’s part of the family because they were not blood-purists.

Eden’s mother and Onie’s mother, and Eden’s father and Paradisia’s father are identical twins. Eden and Paradisia look very similar to each other, but Onie looks nothing like Eden because of her own father.

He is VERY gay. Possibly the gayest character I’ve ever created. Everything about him is gay. If you close your eyes and imagine the human personification of gay, you will see Eden. He is gay

He’s very dainty, and thin. He takes a lot of pride in presenting himself as clean and neat (usually in full suits beneath his robes) because of his years stuck in the hospital

He does not have any interest in showing off or boasting whatsoever. His motives can be a bit revengey but he is typically into schemes for the long haul. He hates having attention on him or when professors call on him in class

His favorite classes are Beasts and Herbology, because he likes to work quietly and care for living things. It makes him feel more in control, when so much of his life was controlled by his disabilities

He’s autistic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! emphasis emphasis emphasis

Somewhere down the line the Meeble family is Scottish but it’s distant

Eden’s full story, including his romance with Sebastian and Ominis, is updated every few weeks on AO3.

#harry potter #hogwarts legacy mc #hogwarts legacy oc #hogwarts legacy #eden meeble #hogwarts legacy fanfic #oc #oc reference #hogwarts legacy mc reference

[bobbie-robron]

Robron Fanfiction Recommendations (Jun-2023)

The below were recommended during June 2023 on Twitter. Enjoy!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (2018) 13.4K words, thesnowyswan

CEO Robert is looking to acquire land for a new ‘this one is gold’ development in his home village that is held in trust by a board of directors which he is a part of. The problem is Aaron is now representing his family on that board and Robert is not his favorite person by a long shot. In order to get Aaron to sign the contract for the land, Robert decides to use his sexual wiles to coax him around by the deadline. Okay, fine, but Aaron has three rules that need to be followed. If any are broken then that’s it. But what happens if you break the rules because real feelings get in the way?

Endless (2018) 15.3K words, makoto4

Robert and Aaron have finally got married. But it’s days later and after suffering two seizures, Robert has permanent brain damage to his long term memory with little, to no hope, of it ever returning. All those around them are strangers to him including his husband, which he refers to as Mr. Dingle, as well as his families. As Robert tries to figure out who this new clean slate version of him is, he begins to reconnect with both Aaron and Liv as well as forming a new closeness to Chas. But the real test will be whether Aaron himself can accept Robert as he is now or mourn the husband and man he’s known for years as gone forever…

You put that magic in my bones series (2017) 23.7K words, wafflesofdoom

A two part series. After a decade, Robert has come home to take over as head of his magical family. The usual suspects are upset over his return especially Katie since Andy is currently head of the Sugdens. No matter, he’s there and his magic is so strong that his siblings accept his new status. Then there’s Aaron that Robert senses has strong powers but refuses to use or even acknowledge them. That doesn’t stop them from getting involved even with the colored history from his childhood/teen years. The follow up has Aaron having disturbing nightmares he can’t remember that leads to a disturbing figure from his past trying to re-enter his life.

I Can’t Bear To Let You Go (2016) 14.8K words, DirtyLilGreaseMonkey

After months of putting himself back together and the vile one dealt with, it’s time for Aaron to stop staying at Keeper’s Cottage with Robert and move back in to the pub and return to work at the scrapyard. The closeness that grew between Robert and Aaron over the months now seems strained and they don’t know how to be around each other. Robert wants to take Aaron out on an official first date but is unsure if Aaron’s feelings have changed for him. Does he still hate him? Is mates all they’ll ever be? Is it a total lost cause or is that date Robert so desperately wants gonna happen?

An Affair to Remember (2017), 38.5K words, lullabelle_moon

As we open, Aaron’s boyfriend has proposed to him in the middle of the busy pub and he accepts. The thing is, instead of feeling happy and excited, Aaron feels empty. Enter Robert who has just returned to the village after his divorce to start over. Aaron takes it upon himself to become Robert’s mate which doesn’t sit well with the fiancé, Rick. As time passes, feelings build but since Aaron is engaged and Robert is apparently straight, they don’t act on it… that is, until they can no longer help themselves. Will Aaron continue his plans to marry Rick or choose the man that he dreams about being his… Robert?

Tooth and nail (2016) 4.9K words, craystiel

Aaron’s bottling it and Robert has no idea what is wrong and what he did or didn’t do as Aaron isn’t talking. Instead Aaron runs off to Adam’s. That leaves Robert (and Liv) wondering what the problem may be and the only way to get to the bottom of it is fight for their relationship.

The Primary Colours (2018-2019), 143.3K words, softlyspoken

After nabbing a baddie called Simon, Robert is assigned to go undercover with DCI Nicola King to track down a man called Aaron Dingle, who’s on the run with his stepson. Aaron may have witnessed a murder over a drug exchange and it’s up to Robert to find and convince him to testify against Simon. When circumstances change for Nicola at the last minute, it’s down to Robert to go in as the new teacher at the school, a school filled with nerve wrecking ‘young people’/six year olds to oversea but there is that teacher with the bright blue eyes he sees on his first day by the name of Liam Livesy who he soon learns swings his way. Still, the priority is locating Aaron and he may be closer than Robert thinks…

#robron #robron fanfiction #robron fanfiction recommendations #robron fanfic monday #202306

[electricbluebutterflies]

(Last one I promise) 7. Shower/tub sex for Garcy?

I have a personal aversion to wall sex but uh here we are. NSFW, usual-post-canon-divergence, also on ao3.

She doesn’t want to be alone. She doesn’t want anything, really.

It’s one of the bad nights, the ones where Lucy has to remind herself that trauma is not a competition and if it was she sure as hell wouldn’t be winning but oh her brain is a knot sometimes. She has had unfortunate experiences and handled them badly but without permanent destruction, and sometimes her subconscious puts that on a loop and if there is one good thing about these nights it is that she is very, very good at distracting herself.

Wine is good. Her environment does not allow her to be picky, and she would not have described herself as a snob before that either, and multiple glasses of she didn’t care to even glance at the label but it’s a nice deep red are at least enough to turn down the volume on her emotions. Not off, never completely off, but lower. Realistic goals, always.

The next step, because these episodes are at least kind enough to happen to her in the middle of the night when she’s supposed to be trying to sleep, is to take full advantage of the current state of the water heater.

Lucy is still getting used to the nuances of living in a group situation, but she’s learned that middle-of-the-night showers are ideal if one is prone to crying at random, prefers water just below boiling, or so often both. The usual lack of privacy can be ignored, the broken lock on the door can be ignored, the worst-of-midcentury-décor environment around her can be ignored given her current lack of sobriety…

There is nothing in the world but her body, the water falling around her, and that pretty-scented soap Jiya hasn’t noticed someone else has been using (or more likely just hasn’t said anything about because she’s a good person but that is a problem for sober daylight Lucy). This is fine. This is going to be fine. This is-

Lucy is considering how she feels about a half-hearted attempt at getting herself off, the various details of her night making that seem like a possible fun idea and a little exploration of her body would be distraction enough right now, when she is reminded that the door does not lock.

Like, someone tried to fix it. Multiple people presumably tried to fix it. Lucy was not one of them nor was she masochistic enough to watch the attempts but none of them worked. And this is merely the only bathroom in the current safehouse that has a functional shower; there’s another closet-type downstairs, perfectly useable, and running water isn’t that easy to ignore no matter how half-asleep someone is, and-

She does not expect someone to slightly open the shower curtain for just long enough for her to process who the other person is, then immediately recoil.

“Oh good, you’re not drowning.”

It is the middle of the goddamn night, Lucy would like to point out. It is the middle of the night and far from the first time other people have seen parts of her body that she would rather they didn’t. The astonishing lack of boundaries is… actually not that astonishing, now that she thinks about it.

“Why would you assume I am?” she counters, peeking out from around the curtain. If the angle gives a little too much of a view of her breasts, well… her hand was between her thighs thirty seconds ago, far more boundaries have been crossed here.

“Heard water, it’s late…”

She wonders sometimes if there is any cycle to Flynn’s utter lack of anything resembling tact or damage control. She’s pieced together enough of the eclectic life that made him and found no explanation, and to make it worse he remains unpredictable. Several years in his orbit and she can’t even find warning signs most of the time, let alone-

“Normal people knock.”

For a moment she tries to figure if they’ve now officially fought in every room of the safehouse, and… no, she’s pretty sure she tried to dig a bullet out of his shoulder up here a month or two ago since he’s the only person he’ll let touch her even though she’s a terrible field medic, they checked off that list already, they-

“I’m allowed to worry about you.”

Normally this would piss her off even further. Normally this would be the point where she’d start yelling. But the walls are thin, and Lucy’s general state of done-with-everything does not make her want to be a terrible person, and instead she does the best thing she can think of and yanks him down for the most bitey first kiss she’s ever had with someone.

She’s thought about this for years, she’ll justify later. Right now what matters is it’s hot. Right now what matters is he’s going with it, almost growling, and-

“What are you doing?” he half-growls against her mouth.

“Feels right.” Blame the wine, blame tiredness, blame her need to forget, she doesn’t care, she wants.

She half expects this too will escalate, but instead he takes another kiss and it’s like something breaks, like the inevitability of them that has built up for years has finally ended, like-

“How are we doing this?”

The water is still running. There is still conditioner in her hair. She is in no mood to compromise.

“Join me.”

This is probably a bad idea, Lucy thinks as she watches her would-be partner undress, but then again any version of their collision would seem like a bad idea at some point. If she’s going to screw someone twice her size, as she is apparently very determined to do, why not do it against a tile wall. And none of what she’s seeing right now is new, but it’s different to see skin for the sake of seeing skin as opposed to not trusting him not to lie about not-actually-minor-goddammit injuries, and-

This is happening, she thinks as he slips into the space and eyes the minimal options for how to do it. This is finally happening.

This is not by any means the first time this man has pinned her to a wall either, and… she’s into it, she can admit that. There’s a certain way in which he makes her feel small that she has learned to like as their relationship has evolved into something that could be described as such, a protective warmth to his self-awareness. This is a man who is more than willing to use his body as a shield, and the contrast between warm skin and cold wall is delightful as he lifts her up, as she is reminded how easy all of this is and oh if this is the life ahead of her she will be happy, if-

It's a weird way to have a first physical encounter with someone, she thinks as his body collides with hers, but they were never going to do any of this like normal people. She’s known that, on some level, since the first time she met him. She suspects he’s known the same.

Everything is in her favor. Her legs wrap around his hips and she wants, she wants so many things and for once she is fearless about it, and this is them now. This is them with one of his hands reaching out to change the angle of the showerhead in a way she did not know it could point, allowing her original purpose and her redirected night at the same time. She knows he does not do things halfway and she can’t imagine he’s ever had a one-night-stand in his life – there are questions she has not sought answers to – and in however many days or weeks she imagines they will have a different experience (hopefully) laid out on a bed. Or maybe a couch. Or…

For now, this is hot. For now, this is enough.

She doesn’t fall apart. She’s not sure her body could right now. But she feels nice, the emotional release of being fucked well by someone who does want her and oh she hates that she knows so well what it feels like when a partner doesn’t, and she feels warm enough when he bites her shoulder as he finishes. She’ll seek repayment some other time, she decides, when she’s in condition to receive it.

“You alright?” he asks as he maneuvers her again.

“I’ll check for bruises in the morning,” she mutters, and she has suspicions and she doesn’t mind. “Otherwise…”

“We will talk, yes?”

“Morning.”

She’s in no state for it now, she thinks as his hands start dealing with her hair. But she will be. They will be.

#ebf writes fic #garcy

[merveiilles]

⋆˚  ✧. ┊┊ AUGUSTUS.BIDLOW;; post series

// Canonically Augie only has a broken rib and a bleeding ear in episode 6's chaos- injuries stated by Augie himself in episode 7. I still stand by the fact that a bleeding ear usually means... with a quick bit of looking up... "If your ears bleed after an accident or blow to the head, you may have a life-threatening injury.""Ear bleeding after a head injury can indicate a potentially fatal problem.""A hit, fall, or accident can cause a head injury that can lead to bleeding from the ear. This could be a sign of bleeding around the brain, so you should seek emergency medical attention." for a few episodes after episode 6, Augie is suffering headaches- mostly because of the Galanthi. But also i hc-- HEAD TRAUMA!

No wonder the man is acting so unstable from episodes 7-12. ie, outbursts of aggression, being reckless, murder, being two-faced, a negative sort of confidence-- "People who have a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) may have changes in their behavior. People with a TBI and their families encounter some common behaviors: Problems managing emotions. People with a TBI may have a sudden change in mood; they also may have an extreme emotional response to a situation." Man is so unhinged from 7-12 Man just has a fucking brain injury and it goes (assumingly) untreated and he just fucking spirals out of control. (Or he just got to heratio- the doctor with healing powers- too late before more permanent damage took a toll.) But no, long story short. My man had a brain injury, he now suffers from a bit of hearing loss in his right ear- haven't decided fully or just partially, he gets vertigo a lot (meee, I do too!) maybe some ringing ears every now and then, and we'll sprinkle some memory problems and hypersensitivity to loud noises- maybe some pt.sd in there for fun.

My dude is never the same again. literally.

#☆|| headcanons;; augustus bidlow #tbi tw #brain injury tw

[earthterri]

Treatment for amnesia

To diagnose amnesia, a doctor will do a comprehensive evaluation to rule out other possible causes of memory loss, such as Alzheimer's disease, other forms of dementia, depression or a brain tumor. In this disorder, a person may lose personal memories and autobiographical information, but usually only briefly. Mild head injuries typically do not cause lasting amnesia, but more-severe head injuries may cause permanent amnesia.Īnother rare type of amnesia, called dissociative (psychogenic) amnesia, stems from emotional shock or trauma, such as being the victim of a violent crime. This is especially common in the early stages of recovery. Head injuries that cause a concussion, whether from a car accident or sports, can lead to confusion and problems remembering new information. Certain medications, such as benzodiazepines or other medications that act as sedatives.Degenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.Tumors in areas of the brain that control memory.Long-term alcohol abuse leading to thiamin (vitamin B-1) deficiency (Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome).Lack of adequate oxygen in the brain, for example, from a heart attack, respiratory distress or carbon monoxide poisoning.Brain inflammation (encephalitis) as a result of an infection with a virus such as herpes simplex virus, as an autoimmune reaction to cancer somewhere else in the body (paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis), or as an autoimmune reaction in the absence of cancer.Possible causes of neurological amnesia include: These structures include the thalamus, which lies deep within the center of your brain, and the hippocampal formations, which are situated within the temporal lobes of your brain.Īmnesia caused by brain injury or damage is known as neurological amnesia. Any disease or injury that affects the brain can interfere with memory.Īmnesia can result from damage to brain structures that form the limbic system, which controls your emotions and memories. Normal memory function involves many parts of the brain. If someone you know has symptoms of amnesia, help the person get medical attention. False memories (confabulation), either completely invented or made up of genuine memories misplaced in timeĪnyone who experiences unexplained memory loss, head injury, confusion or disorientation requires immediate medical attention.Ī person with amnesia may not be able to identify his or her location or have the presence of mind to seek medical care.Additional signs and symptomsĭepending on the cause of the amnesia, other signs and symptoms may include: Dementia often includes memory loss, but it also involves other significant cognitive problems that lead to a decline in daily functioning.Ī pattern of forgetfulness is also a common symptom of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), but the memory and other cognitive problems in MCI aren't as severe as those experienced in dementia. They may understand they have a memory disorder.Īmnesia isn't the same as dementia. People with amnesia usually can understand written and spoken words and can learn skills such as bike riding or piano playing. Isolated memory loss doesn't affect a person's intelligence, general knowledge, awareness, attention span, judgment, personality or identity. Someone may recall experiences from childhood or know the names of past presidents, but not be able to name the current president, know what month it is or remember what was for breakfast. Recent memories are most likely to be lost, while more remote or deeply ingrained memories may be spared. Most people with amnesia have problems with short-term memory - they can't retain new information. Difficulty remembering past events and previously familiar information (retrograde amnesia).Difficulty learning new information following the onset of amnesia (anterograde amnesia).Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU).Hospitalists & Internal Medicine Physicians.

#Treatment for amnesia

[eyecareservice]

Experiencing Flashes In Your Vision? These Might Be Symptoms of Retinal Detachment.

Occasional threads, flecks, or dark spots drifting across your vision are not usually a cause of concern. However, sudden or excessive eye floaters, light flashes, and darkening side vision require medical attention. These might be the symptoms of retinal detachment, a painless but severe eye condition affecting your retina that detaches from the tissues that support it. The retina is the layer of tissue at the back of your eye that senses light and sends signals to your brain to view things. When it pulls away from the supporting tissues, the blood vessels that carry nutrients and oxygen to your retina are severely damaged.

People suffering from retinal detachment experience a negative effect on their vision. Therefore, they require immediate medical treatment, as untreated cases may lead to blindness. Let's learn more about the risk factors of retinal detachment, its signs, treatment, and more.

How do I know if I'm experiencing retinal detachment?

Symptoms of retinal detachment can occur abruptly and include:

Photopsia (Seeing flashes of light)

Seeing excessive floaters like flecks, threads, lines, and dark spots (happens due to clumping of the vitreous gel inside your eye)

Darkening of your side (peripheral) vision

Blurred vision

Darkening or a shadow covering a part of your normal vision

What are the risk factors associated with retinal detachment?

There are certain risk factors for retinal detachment, including:

Aging 

Severe eye injury

Having a family history of retinal detachment

High myopia (severe nearsightedness)

Previous cataract surgery

History of retinal tears 

Certain eye disorders like posterior vitreous detachment or diabetes-related retinopathy 

Can retinal detachment lead to permanent vision loss?

Retinal detachment is a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention. Damage to the retina usually requires surgical intervention since, if left untreated, it can negatively impact your vision or even lead to permanent vision loss. It is essential to get regular eye checkups to assess your retina. If you have an increased risk or are suffering from retinal detachment, you should get checkups more frequently. Checkups will help your eye specialist properly assess and treat retinal detachment. 

Will retinal detachment heal on its own?

A retinal detachment may heal without intervention. However, it cannot repair and reattach itself. Treatment for retinal detachment includes:

Pneumatic Retinopexy

This option is effective for small and easy-to-close tears.

Your doctor will inject a small gas bubble into the eye, which presses against the retina, closing the tear.

A laser or cryopexy device will be used to seal the tear.

Your body will absorb the fluid that is collected under your retina.

The retina will be able to stick to your eye the way that it should.

Scleral Buckle 

Your eye specialist will sew a silicon band (buckle) around the sclera (white part of your eye).

The band is invisible and permanently reattaches the retina.

Vitrectomy

This surgical procedure is the most preferred choice, with an 80-90% success rate, and helps repair large and severe retinal tears or detachments.

Your doctor will remove the vitreous gel and replace it with a gas bubble or oil, pushing the retina back into place. 

If you notice any sudden vision change or symptoms of retinal detachment, visit your eye specialist immediately. Delaying treatment for retinal detachment may lead to permanent vision loss.  

Read Also: https://www.netralayam.com/blog/retinal-detachment

Are there any alternative therapies that may help with retinal detachment?

Laser photocoagulation and cryotherapy are the two alternative therapies for retinal detachment. Both are minimally invasive procedures that can be used alone or in conjunction with surgery for complete treatment. 

Laser Photocoagulation 

A beam of light is emitted from the laser machine, which burns the area around the retinal tear or detachment to create a scar. 

This scar helps sear the tear or reattach a detached portion of the retina. 

Cryotherapy

This procedure uses cold therapy over the tear through a freezing probe.

A scar tissue is formed as the area is frozen, which seals the tear. 

Conclusion 

Retinal detachment is a severe yet painless medical condition. If you notice any signs of retinal detachment, like a sudden increase in eye floaters, light flashes, or darkening of your vision, get medical care right away. Consult your eye specialist, who may recommend some kind of eye surgery or minimally invasive non-surgical procedure to fix a detached retina. Delaying getting treatment can significantly damage your retina, leading to permanent vision loss. 

FAQs

How often should you have an eye exam?You are advised to get an eye checkup every once in two years. However, you may need checkups more frequently if you have a higher risk of eye diseases. 

Which is the best treatment for retinal detachment?Laser photocoagulation is considered the best treatment for retinal detachment since it is minimally invasive and safe, with a high success rate. 

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[harrison-abbott]

6 x 20

The architect was in an accident on-site. He had visited the construction grounds dressed in his suit. And a tool fell off the scaffolding and whacked him in the head, and though the tool wasn’t that large it had fallen from quite a distance and it knocked him out. The workmen should have taken him to the hospital, umm, called for an ambulance right away. But for some reason they didn’t. Maybe it was that macho vibe that they all felt they had to have: that it was better to take him into the shade, out of the belting sun, and sit him up and wait for him to wake up. He did, wake up, eventually … having no clue where he was. They asked him if he was all right. The architect tried to stand up and then he fell over again. So one of the workmen took him home in his car, whilst the architect’s car stayed on the site. And the architect went to sleep in his house. His wife was there. She mothered him, took him upstairs. When he woke up five hours later he was still a bit befuddled but still alive. … He went back to the site the next day. To get his car back – so he took the subway along. Hadn’t used the subway in about four years. When he got to the site all the workmen were concerned about him. Interested, rather. Which was strange because they’d barely been intrigued with him before the accident. Perhaps they were afraid that he might be angry about how the tool fell off the scaffolding ledge. That they might be in trouble. … But the architect stayed. He thanked them for helping him out. And advised them to keep up their good work. And he got his car and drove home. … His head still hurt. And it did for several days. So he didn’t work at home for the rest of the week. Then it got to the weekend. And he had to look over some of the paperwork related to the project at the site. … He printed off the paperwork and he looked over it and tried to concentrate on the measurements and dimensions. As he usually would. The numbers blurred in his head. His entire life, he’d been suave with numbers. But when he looked at them now, they got all jumbled up in his eyes. It was as if they were moving in different places when he observed the digits. This scared him. Because it had never happened before. So he stopped the session. Thought he would take a break for the afternoon. … The same thing occurred when he tried again in the evening. The numbers whirled and swapped. This made him quite frantic. Like if an author forgot how to read words, or deal with words. He panicked. … So the next week he took a trip to the doctor about it. And explained what the situation was. The doctor asked him to do simple sums. There in the room. “What is 6 x 20?” “What is 82 = 24?” And so on. The architect began to sweat when he couldn’t answer the questions. … So he was sent for a scan. To see if he had any brain damage from the accident. … The results were inconclusive. There was no physical damage, in a foreboding sense. No scan signs that bespoke of permanent damage. And so he was cleared for the time being, and advised to come back in six months. … To this day, the architect cannot work basically with maths. When he goes to the shop it’s tricky for him to add up the sum of his groceries, and he gets confused when he has to pay for them. The clerks blink at him. Not being aware of his condition. And, well, he can’t really work as an architect anymore. … All because of that one stupid man who left his tools dangerously near the edge of the scaffold ledge.

#writeblr #creative writing #writers on tumblr #prose #stories #tumblr writers #short fiction #fiction #short story #flash fiction #spilled ink

[emirateshearingcare2]

Why Are My Ears Ringing?

At some point, you have probably had ringing in one or both of your ears. Ringing in the ears is sometimes a signal that you need to pay attention to your body. If you hear this ringing more often, you know how distracting and bothersome it can be. You should also know that it’s distinctly different from the random phantom sounds you hear when standing up too fast or while dealing with a headache. While often it’s not something to worry about, let us have a look at the most common causes of it.

 

One reason for why your ears ring is due to tinnitus. Tinnitus, the continuous sound in one or both of your ears, starts in the inner ear either due to damage or to loss of the sensory hair cells found in the cochlea. It can be present in many different ways, including sounds like buzzing, hissing, clicking, or whooshing. It is usually associated with hearing loss. Hearing a continuous ringing in the ears is usually a side effect of hearing loss and is typically an early indication of it. The resulting ringing you may hear doesn’t happen in your ears. It happens in your brain. It might come and go, and some people find it worse at night.

 

Hearing loss usually reduces the ability of the brain to interpret the sounds. Because tinnitus changes the input to your brain, your brain starts to misinterpret what is there, resulting in the perception of other sounds. It tries to make up for the hearing loss by increasing the activity in the nerve cells responsible for high-pitched sounds, and this causes you to hear the sounds that are not there.

 

If you are experiencing tinnitus, pinpointing the cause helps in stopping it. Here are some of the reasons why people have ringing in their ears and what triggers it.

 

1.   Ear infections are the common causes of tinnitus. There are different types of ear infections, but middle ear infections (otitis media) and inner ear infections are more likely to cause ear ringing.  Bacteria and viruses can also damage the hair cells of the ear, causing ear ringing.

 

2.   Loud noises damage the hair cells and lead to tinnitus. Repeated exposure to loud noises, whether from listening to loud music or noise related to your job, can sometimes lead to permanent hearing loss. Tinnitus is a warning sign that the noise around you is too loud and will harm your ears.

 

3.   Ear wax might lead to ear ringing. Any object stuck in your ear starts to push against your eardrum and irritates the hair cells.

 

4.   Neck and head injuries change the way your brain processes sound. Some people experience tinnitus after one of these injuries because they damage the auditory nerves, which connect the hair cells to the brain. That’s why ear ringing takes place.

 

5.   The side effects of some medications could also lead to ear ringing. Taking high doses of high blood pressure medications and certain antibiotics can cause tinnitus.

If you develop ringing in the ears, make sure to review the medication list you are using with your healthcare provider to see if any of these medications might be the cause. 

 

6.   A change to your blood pressure, caused by pregnancy, exercise, or hypertension, may indicate you have pulsatile tinnitus. This means when you hear a rhythmic or pulsing noise that syncs with your heartbeats.

 

There is no cure for tinnitus, but there are ways and methods that help to reduce the triggers and cope with all the irritation and discomfort it can cause.

#ear care #ear ringing #hearing aids

[borneonashiksblog]

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

What Is Meconium Aspiration Syndrome?

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) is a serious medical condition that affects newborns. It occurs when a baby inhales meconium, the thick, sticky greenish-black substance that is normally passed from the bowels of the fetus during delivery. Inhaling meconium can lead to breathing difficulties, lung inflammation and infection in newborn babies. If left untreated, MAS can cause permanent damage to the lungs or even death. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for preventing long-term complications and improving outcomes for babies with MAS.

Understanding the Risk Factors and Symptoms of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome-

Several risk factors have been identified that increase the chances of a newborn developing MAS. These include prolonged labor, premature birth, infection in the mother during pregnancy, maternal smoking or drug use during pregnancy and insufficient oxygen supply to the fetus before or during delivery. Some of the other most common risk factors include maternal diabetes, maternal drug use during pregnancy, and fetal distress. Additionally, infants born by cesarean section may also be at higher risk for developing MAS due to their inability to clear meconium from their lungs before delivery. It is important for parents and healthcare professionals to be aware of these risk factors in order to take preventive measures and ensure that infants are delivered safely.

Symptoms of MAS may include-

Cyanosis (blue skin color)- One of the most common symptoms of MAS is cyanosis, a bluish discoloration of the skin due to inadequate oxygen supply in the body.

It can cause low Apgar scores at birth, which are used to assess the baby’s health. MAS can lead to serious health complications such as respiratory distress, pneumonia, and even death if not treated promptly. The process of diagnosing MAS involves looking for signs of meconium in the amniotic fluid and assessing the baby’s Apgar score at birth. If these signs are present, then further tests such as chest x-rays or blood tests may be needed to confirm diagnosis

Other symptoms include rapid breathing, difficulty breathing, coughing up meconium-stained amniotic fluid, and low blood pressure, rapid breathing or difficulty breathing, coughing or choking during delivery, low oxygen levels in the blood (hypoxemia), and low Apgar scores at birth. If any of these signs are present in a newborn baby it is important to seek medical attention immediately as this could be an indication of MAS. If left untreated, MAS can lead to severe complications such as pneumonia or brain damage.

Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Meconium aspiration syndrome-

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) is a serious condition affecting newborns when they inhale meconium-stained amniotic fluid during labor and delivery. It can cause severe respiratory distress, which can be life-threatening if not treated quickly. The diagnosis and treatment of MAS requires careful attention to the newborn's symptoms and medical history. Diagnosis usually begins with a physical examination, followed by tests such as chest X-rays or CT scans to look for signs of meconium in the lungs.

Oxygen therapy is typically used as the primary treatment for MAS-Oxygen therapy is one of the most important treatments for MAS, as it helps to reduce the level of oxygen in the blood and improve breathing. Oxygen therapy can be used in combination with other treatments, such as antibiotics and mechanical ventilation, to help treat this serious condition. Oxygen therapy helps to increase oxygen levels in the blood and reduce inflammation in the lungs, thus improving breathing and reducing respiratory distress. Additionally, it helps to flush out any meconium that may still be present in the airways.

Surfactant therapy has become an important treatment for MAS over the past few decades as it helps reduce inflammation in the lungs and improve oxygenation. Surfactant therapy involves administering a surfactant, a substance that reduces surface tension in the alveoli of the lungs, to help keep them open and allow for easier breathing. This therapy has been shown to be effective in reducing mortality rates associated with MAS and improving outcomes for affected infants.

Complications Associated with MAS and How to Manage & Prevent Them-

Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a condition that occurs when a newborn inhales meconium, the first stool passed after birth. It can cause serious respiratory complications, including respiratory distress syndrome and pulmonary hypertension in newborns.

MAS can be life-threatening for newborns if not managed properly. The most common signs of fetal distress associated with MAS are rapid breathing, grunting, and cyanosis. To manage and prevent MAS-related complications, medical professionals must identify the symptoms of MAS early on and provide appropriate treatment as soon as possible. This includes providing oxygen therapy to help with breathing difficulties and administering antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection. Additionally, preventive measures such as proper prenatal care can help reduce the risk of MAS in newborns.

The Impact of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome on Families & Caregivers-

The long-term effects of MAS on an infant can be devastating for families and caregivers, as the syndrome can cause significant health issues that may last for years. It is important to understand the potential impact of MAS on an infant's health in order to provide adequate care and support to those affected by this condition.

The impact of MAS on families and caregivers can be significant. The long-term effects of MAS on an infant's health may require extra care and attention from parents and other family members. Emotional support and palliative care is required along with the treatment of MAS. Hospitals play an important role in helping families cope with this condition by providing specialized care for infants with MAS as well as support services for their families.

[nursingscience]

John Korsah, Lab scientist, Ghana - Accra

TYPES OF STROKE AND THEIR TREATMENT

A stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die.

There are three main types of stroke: ischemic, hemorrhagic, and transient ischemic attack (TIA). Each type has different causes, symptoms, and treatments.

An ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke, accounting for 87% of all strokes¹. It happens when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain, preventing blood from reaching the affected area. The blood clot can form in the brain (thrombotic stroke) or travel from another part of the body (embolic stroke). The treatment for ischemic stroke depends on how quickly the patient gets to the hospital. If the stroke is detected within three to four-and-a-half hours, a medication called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) can be given to dissolve the clot and restore blood flow. Other treatments include antiplatelet drugs, anticoagulants, and surgery to remove the clot or widen the narrowed blood vessel.

A hemorrhagic stroke is less common but more severe than an ischemic stroke. It occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or leaks, causing bleeding into the brain tissue or the space around the brain. The bleeding can be caused by a weakened blood vessel (aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation) or by uncontrolled high blood pressure. The treatment for hemorrhagic stroke aims to stop the bleeding and reduce the pressure on the brain. This may involve medication, surgery, or endovascular procedures to seal the ruptured blood vessel or remove the blood.

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is also known as a mini-stroke or a warning stroke. It is caused by a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, usually lasting less than five minutes. The symptoms of a TIA are similar to those of a stroke, but they resolve quickly and leave no permanent damage. However, a TIA is a serious sign of an increased risk of a future stroke, and should not be ignored. The treatment for TIA includes medication and lifestyle changes to prevent a full-blown stroke.

The symptoms of a stroke can vary depending on the type, location, and severity of the stroke. However, some common signs to look out for are:

- Face: drooping or numbness on one side of the face, or an uneven smile

- Arm: weakness or numbness in one arm, or difficulty raising both arms

- Speech: slurred or garbled speech, or trouble understanding or speaking

- Time: if any of these symptoms occur, call 911 immediately

Other possible symptoms of a stroke include:

- Sudden confusion or trouble following instructions

- Sudden vision problems in one or both eyes

- Sudden dizziness, loss of balance, or trouble walking

- Sudden severe headache with no known cause

- Sudden nausea, vomiting, or loss of consciousness

A stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. The sooner the treatment is given, the better the chances of survival and recovery. Therefore, it is important to know the types, causes, symptoms, and treatments of stroke, and to act FAST if you or someone else shows any signs of a stroke..

Source:

(1) Types of Strokes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/stroke-types

(2) Types of Stroke and Treatment | American Stroke Association. https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/types-of-stroke.

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What You Need to Know About Kidney Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Kidney disease is a condition that affects the function of your kidneys, the organs that filter your blood and remove waste products from your body. Kidney disease can have various causes and symptoms, and it can lead to serious complications if left untreated. In this article, we will explain what kidney disease is, what causes it, how it affects your body, and how it can be treated.

What is Kidney Disease?

Kidney Disease Is A Broad Term That Covers Different Types Of Problems With Your Kidneys. There Are Two Main Categories Of Kidney Disease:

•  Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): This is when your kidneys suddenly stop working or work less than normal. AKI can be caused by various factors, such as infections, injuries, medications, or dehydration. AKI can be reversible if treated promptly, but it can also lead to permanent kidney damage or failure.

•  Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): This is when your kidneys gradually lose their function over time. CKD can be caused by various conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the kidney filters), or polycystic kidney disease (a genetic disorder that causes cysts to grow in the kidneys). CKD can progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which is when your kidneys fail completely and you need dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive.

What Are The Symptoms Of Kidney Disease?

According to “Partha Banerjee Dubai” Kidney Disease Does Not Always Cause Noticeable Symptoms, Especially In The Early Stages. However, Some Common Signs And Symptoms Of Kidney Disease Include:

•  Changes in Urination: You may urinate more or less than usual, have blood or protein in your urine, have foamy or dark-colored urine, or feel pain or burning when you urinate.

•  Swelling: You may have fluid retention in your legs, ankles, feet, face, or hands due to the buildup of waste products and excess fluid in your body.

•  Fatigue: You may feel tired or weak due to the lack of oxygen in your blood caused by anemia (low red blood cell count) or uremia (high levels of urea in your blood).

•  Nausea and Vomiting: You may feel sick or lose your appetite due to the accumulation of toxins in your body that affect your digestive system.

•  Itching: You may have dry or irritated skin due to the high levels of phosphorus in your blood that cause calcium deposits in your skin.

•  Shortness of Breath: You may have difficulty breathing due to the fluid buildup in your lungs or the anemia that reduces the oxygen delivery to your tissues.

•  Headaches: You may have frequent or severe headaches due to the high blood pressure or the uremia that affect your brain function.

•  Muscle Cramps: You may have painful spasms in your muscles due to the electrolyte imbalance or the nerve damage caused by kidney disease.

What are the Causes of Kidney Disease?

Kidney Disease Can Have Various Causes Depending On The Type And Severity Of The Problem. Some Common Causes Of Kidney Disease Include:

•  Diabetes: This is a condition that affects how your body uses glucose (sugar) for energy. High blood glucose levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves in your kidneys over time, leading to diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage due to diabetes).

•  High Blood Pressure: This is a condition that affects how hard your heart pumps blood through your arteries. “Partha Banerjee Mumbai” say high blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in your kidneys over time, leading to hypertensive nephropathy (kidney damage due to high blood pressure).

•  Glomerulonephritis: This is a group of diseases that affect the glomeruli, the tiny filters in your kidneys that remove waste products from your blood. Glomerulonephritis can be caused by various factors, such as infections, autoimmune disorders, medications, or genetic mutations. Glomerulonephritis can cause inflammation and scarring in your kidneys, leading to reduced kidney function.

•  Polycystic Kidney Disease: This is a genetic disorder that causes multiple cysts (fluid-filled sacs) to grow in your kidneys. The cysts can enlarge and interfere with the normal function of your kidneys over time, leading to reduced kidney function.

•  Urinary Tract Infections: These are infections that affect any part of your urinary system, such as your bladder, ureters (tubes that carry urine from your kidneys to your bladder), urethra (tube that carries urine out of your body), or kidneys. Urinary tract infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. If not treated properly, urinary tract infections can spread to your kidneys and cause damage.

•  Kidney Stones: These are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in your kidneys or urinary tract. Kidney stones can block the flow of urine and cause pain, infection, or damage to your kidneys or urinary tract.

•  Medications: Some medications can have side effects that affect your kidneys, such as antibiotics, pain relievers, chemotherapy drugs, or contrast agents used for imaging tests. Taking too much of these medications or taking them for a long time can cause kidney damage or failure.

•  Other causes: Some other factors that can cause kidney disease include trauma, toxins, tumors, congenital defects, or systemic diseases that affect multiple organs.

How is Kidney Disease Diagnosed?

Kidney Disease Can Be Diagnosed By Various Tests And Procedures That Assess The Function And Structure Of Your Kidneys. Some Common Tests And Procedures For Kidney Disease Include:

•  Blood Tests: These tests measure the levels of creatinine, urea, electrolytes, and other substances in your blood that reflect how well your kidneys are working. A high level of creatinine or urea indicates reduced kidney function. A low level of electrolytes indicates an imbalance in your body fluids. Other blood tests can also detect signs of infection, inflammation, anemia, or diabetes that can affect your kidneys.

•  Urine Tests: These tests measure the amount and quality of urine you produce and the presence of blood, protein, glucose, or other substances in your urine that indicate kidney damage or disease. A low amount of urine or a high concentration of urine indicates dehydration or reduced kidney function. Blood or protein in your urine indicates damage to the glomeruli or the blood vessels in your kidneys. Glucose in your urine indicates diabetes.

•  Imaging Tests: These tests use sound waves, magnetic fields, radio waves, or x-rays to create pictures of your kidneys and urinary tract. Imaging tests can show the size, shape, position, and structure of your kidneys and urinary tract and detect any abnormalities, such as cysts, stones, tumors, blockages, or infections. Some common imaging tests for kidney disease include ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, and intravenous pyelogram (IVP).

•  Kidney Biopsy: This is a procedure that involves taking a small sample of tissue from your kidney using a thin needle. The sample is then examined under a microscope to look for signs of damage or disease in your kidney cells. A kidney biopsy can help diagnose the type and cause of glomerulonephritis or other kidney diseases that are not clear from other tests.

How is Kidney Disease Treated?

Kidney Disease Treatment Depends On The Type And Cause Of The Problem And The Severity Of The Symptoms And Complications. The Main Goals Of Treatment Are To:

•  Treat the underlying cause of kidney disease if possible.

•  Relieve the symptoms and complications of kidney disease.

•  Slow down the progression of kidney disease.

•  Replace the lost function of the kidneys if necessary.

Some Common Treatments For Kidney Disease Include:

•  Medications: These drugs can help control the blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, anemia, inflammation, infection, or pain that can affect your kidneys or result from kidney disease. Some common medications for kidney disease include angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), diuretics (water pills), statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs), erythropoietin (EPO) injections (red blood cell boosters), anti-inflammatory drugs (such as steroids or immunosuppressants), antibiotics (for infections), or analgesics (for pain).

•  Diet and Lifestyle Changes: These changes can help prevent or manage some of the risk factors and complications of kidney disease. Some common diet and lifestyle changes for kidney disease include limiting the intake of salt, potassium, phosphorus, protein, and fluids; avoiding alcohol and tobacco; maintaining a healthy weight; exercising regularly; and managing stress.

•  Dialysis: This is a procedure that uses a machine to filter your blood and remove waste products and excess fluid from your body when your kidneys are not able to do so. There are two main types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis uses an artificial kidney (dialyzer) that is connected to your bloodstream through a needle inserted in your arm or leg. Peritoneal dialysis uses a catheter (tube) that is inserted into your abdomen (belly) to fill it with a special fluid (dialysate) that absorbs waste products and excess fluid from your blood through the lining of your abdomen (peritoneum). Dialysis is usually done several times a week for several hours each time.

•  Kidney Transplant: This is a surgery that involves replacing your damaged or failed kidneys with healthy ones from a donor (another person). The donor kidneys can come from a living donor (usually a relative or friend) or a deceased donor (someone who has died and donated their organs). A kidney transplant can restore normal kidney function and eliminate the need for dialysis. However, a kidney transplant also has risks and challenges, such as finding a suitable donor match; taking anti-rejection drugs. Some possible ways to rephrase the sentence "According to Dr Partha Banerjee UAE, if you want to reduce weight, you should combine weight exercise with whey protein ingestion.

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