UTERUS The Uterus, or womb, is a thick- walled, inverted pear-shaped muscular organ of the female reproductive system. . It is connected distally to the vagina, and laterally to the uterine tubes. The main function of the uterus is to contain and nourish a fetus during its development prior to birth The size of the …
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE). Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy tissues and organs. The immune system is a complex system in the body designed to fight off infectious agents, such as bacteria and other foreign microbes. To fight off infection, the body …
PANCREATITIS Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a large gland that sits tucked behind the stomach and next to the small intestine. it produces enzymes and hormones. There exist two main types of pancreatitis, acute (short-term) and chronic ( long-term) Acute pancreatitis forms suddenly and resolves with appropriate medical care. Acute …
KIDNEY STONE Kidney stones are the result of a buildup of dissolved minerals on the inner lining of the kidneys. They usually consist of calcium oxalate but may be composed of several other compounds. Kidney stones can grow to the size of a golf ball while maintaining a sharp, crystalline structure. Stones are typically classified …
HEAT STROKE Heat stroke is an illness marked by an elevation in the body’s temperature, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to high temperature. Heat stroke results in a body temperature greater than 40 C (104 F) or higher. The condition is most common in the summer months and it is the most serious …
HAMSTRING INJURY A hamstring injury is an injury that occurs when one of the hamstring muscles is strained or pulled. The hamstring muscles are a group of large, powerful muscles that run along the back of the thigh, crossing both the hip and the knee There are three types of hamstring muscles: semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and …
FERRITIN BLOOD TEST A ferritin blood test is a simple test to measure the levels of ferritin in a person’s blood. Ferritin is a blood cell protein that stores iron Iron is very important to the way the body works. The body uses iron in metabolic processes including creating material for new cells in the …
DRUG ABUSE Drug abuse, also called substance abuse is an illness that is characterized by a destructive patterned use of illegal or legal drug or medication. The condition affects the person’s brain and behavior such that they are unable to control the use of the drug, to the point that it interferes with their ability …
The major differences between Diarrhea and Dysentery are as follows: S.N. Diarrhea Dysentery 1. Diarrhea is presented as watery stool with no blood and mucus. Dysentery is presented as a mucoid stool that may be accompanied by blood. 2. The patient may or may not be accompanied by cramps or a pain. The patient usually …
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DEHYDRATION Dehydration occurs when more water and fluids leave the body than enter it. Even low levels of dehydration can cause headaches, lethargy, and constipation. The human body is roughly 75 percent water. Without this water, it cannot survive. Water is found inside cells, within blood vessels, and between cells. CAUSES Sometimes dehydration occurs for …
