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Dr. Idalia Machuca - Belize

Dr. Idalia Machuca provides adult and pediatric medical care, prenatal evaluation, attention of injuries, minor surgeries, and counselling. Thank you!

Dear patients, please be advised that Dr. Machuca's clinic in Ladyville is temporarily closed. Information about relocation will be posted on this page in the future. You may contact Dr. Machuca at the phone number 624-9912. Clinic Locations:
1. Ramon's Shopping Plaza
Across the Airport Junction
Philip Goldson Highway
Ladyville
Mon - Fri, 8 am - 2 pm
Sat, 8 am - 12 pm

2. 20 A Trinidad Street and Sylvester Street Corner
Orange Walk Town
Mon - Fri, 4:30 pm - 8 pm
Sat - Sun with notice (phone call)

02/11/2019

15/09/2018

Psoriasis is a chronic disease that has skin signs and symptoms. There is no cure but it is treatable. The patients’ reason of consultation is “skin rash”, but this is only the visible part of the problem.

Scientists believe psoriasis is the result of several factors: 1) genetics (only 2% to 3% of people with the gene develop the disease), 2) environmental triggers (stress, injury to skin, infection, certain medications), and 3) overactive immune system (new skin cells are produced rapidly, and the old skin cells are pushed to the surface, forming the thick, red, itchy, flaky patches known as plaques).

The body takes about 28 to 30 days to produce new skin cells and shed the old ones, but in this case, the new skin cells are pushed to the skin's surface in 3 to 4 days.

Psoriasis is not contagious.

Ask your doctor about medications to reduce any symptoms you are having: burning and biting itch, redness and scales on the skin, pain, stiffness, or swelling in the joints, general fatigue, changes to nails.

Keep your skin moisturized. Stay away from hot water as it can dry your skin, and avoid flare ups by limiting stress, no smoking, no ingestion of alcoholic beverages, and maintain a healthy diet.

02/10/2017

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis):

For treatment or more information, please contact or visit Dr. Machuca's clinic.

The conjunctiva is the thin transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or swelling of the conjunctiva.

There are three main types of conjunctivitis: Infectious (Bacterial conjunctivitis may improve after 3-4 days of antibiotics. Viral conjunctivitis could take up to 2-3 weeks to run its course. Less common is conjunctivitis caused by sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia and gonorrhea); Allergic (Reaction to air irritants such as pollen and smoke, chlorine in swimming pools, and ingredients in cosmetics); Chemical (Acid or alkali burns to eyes are medical emergencies since these can lead to scarring, damage to the eye or the sight, or even loss of the eye).

Symptoms:
- Redness
- Itchiness
- A gritty feeling in one or both eyes
- Discharge from one or both eyes
- Swelling of the eyelid

Prevention:
- Wash your hands thoroughly frequently
- Don't touch your eyes with your hands
- Change your towel and washcloth daily, and don't share them with others
- Discard eye cosmetics, particularly mascara
- Handle and clean contact lenses properly

Any newborn baby with conjunctivitis should see a doctor immediately to rule out infection, which can be very serious.

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Clinic Locations: 1. Ramon's Shopping Plaza (2nd Floor) Across the Airport Junction Philip Goldson Highway Ladyville Mon - Fri, 8 am - 2 pm Sat, 8 am - 12 pm 2. 20 A Trinidad Street and Sylvester Street Corner Orange Walk Town Mon - Fri, 4:30 pm - 8 pm Sat - Sun with notice (phone call)