PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE (PVD) Peripheral vascular disease is a blood circulation disorder that causes restricted blood flow to parts of the body other than the brain and the heart. This disorder causes the blood vessels (arteries or veins) located outside of the heart and brain to narrow, block, or spasm. This means that when you …
HOW A PARENT’S ALCOHOL USE CAN AFFECT YOU AS AN ADULT? One misinterpretation that many individuals having liquor addiction have is that their drinking isn’t influencing any other person. Obviously, that is false, and children of alcoholic parents are mostly affected by that toxic environment created by the parent in the family. Relatively few children …
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NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION The neurological examination in children will depend on the child’s age and willingness but it can usually be carried out in the normal way in older children. The most common neurological examination may include: Mental status Motor function and balance Reflexes Sensory perception EYE The eye should be checked and inspected for conjunctivitis, …
METHEMOGLOBINEMIA Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder characterized by elevated levels of methemoglobin in the blood. Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin, which is the protein in red blood cells that carries and distributes oxygen to the body Normally, hemoglobin carries oxygen and then releases it to all tissues and organ that needs it to survive …
MENSTRUAL CYCLE What is menstrual cycle? The menstrual cycle is the regular occurrence of menstruation. It is the monthly hormonal cycle that a female’s body undergoes in preparation for pregnancy. It occurs in the female reproductive system (specifically the uterus and ovaries). Regular menstrual cycle is a sign that essential parts of a females’ body …
INFERTILITY Infertility in human is the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse without the use of birth control. Infertility could also mean the inability to carry a pregnancy to full time. This means a woman gets pregnant but keeps having miscarriages or stillbirths. About 20-35% of infertility cases stems from the …
HYPOTHYROIDISM Hypothyroidism refers to a condition in which the thyroid gland produces an abnormally low amount of thyroid hormone The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the base of the neck. The thyroid is part of the endocrine system made up of glands that produce, store and release hormones into the bloodstream so …
GASTRITIS GASTRITIS occurs when the lining of the stomach (gastric mucosa) is irritated, eroded or inflamed. Gastritis is very common. It is usually termed acute (happens all of a sudden) or chronic (happens over time). Acute gastritis may last about 2-10 days. Chronic gastritis may last from weeks to years if untreated and may lead …
FELTY’S SYNDROME Felty’s syndrome is a rare, potentially serious autoimmune disease defined by the presence of rheumatoid arthritis, enlargement of the spleen (splenomegaly), and an abnormally low white blood cell count (neutropenia). People who suffer from felty’s syndrome are increasingly susceptible to infections than an average person because they have a low white blood cell …
DRY EYE SYNDROME Dry eye syndrome is a condition where your tears are unable to sufficiently act as lubricant and moisture on the surface of the eyes. Tears cover the surface of the eyes to keep it moist and wash off dust, debris, and microorganisms that may destroy the cornea and lead to an eye …
