MENOPAUSE Menopause is that time in a woman’s life that marks the end of her menstrual cycle as a result of a natural decline in her reproductive hormones. It is associated with the absence of 12 months of menstrual period. Menopause is a natural, biological process. It can happen during the early 40s or late …
Sciatica Sciatica is the name given to pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. Anything that irritates this nerve can cause pain, ranging from mild to severe. Sciatica is usually caused by a compressed nerve in the lower spine. Causes Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, usually by a herniated disk in …
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal levels of hyperactive and abnormal behaviour. People who suffer from this disorder may have unstable relationships, perform poorly at work and school, have love low self-esteem, and other problems. The disorder affects both young and old. Symptoms normally start in …
AGORAPHOBIA Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear and avoidance of places or situations where escape might be difficult or where help might not be available if something were to happen. Agoraphobia is a more complex condition than what most people assume. They assume it’s simply a fear of open spaces. But someone …
DIFFUSE AXONAL INJURY (DAI) A diffuse axonal is a traumatic brain injury in which lesions are produced in the white matter over a widespread area. Brain tissue is divided into cortical, or tissue found on the surface, and subcortical, or tissues found in the deeper part of the brain. White matter is a subcortical tissue, …
GYNECOLOGIC EXAMINATION The gynaecologic exam refers to the examination of a woman’s reproductive system, this includes examination of the abdomen and pelvic organs. However, many gynecologic problems have symptoms that involve other organ systems. The gynecologist should be ready to perform a general physical examination. ABDOMINAL EXAMINATION The standard techniques of auscultation, palpation, and percussion …
FATTY LIVER Fatty liver, or hepatic steatosis, is a term that describes the buildup of fat in the liver. It’s normal to have some fat in your liver, but too much can become a health problem. Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove …
PEYRONIE’S DISEASE Peyronie’s disease is a condition marked by the growth of scar tissue, called plaque in the soft tissue of the penis. The human penis is an external male organ that additionally serves as the urinal duct. The main parts are the roots, the body and the epithelium of the penis including the shaft …
Aspergillosis Exposure to Aspergillus fumigatus mold can cause an infection called aspergillosis in some people. Mold is often found outdoors on plants, soil, or rotting vegetable matter. It also grows indoors on household dust, food items such as ground spices, and building materials. Aspergillosis is caused in certain people when they inhale its spores. Types …
JUVENILE DIABETES Juvenile diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps transport glucose (sugar) into the cells for energy production. Without the insulin, excess glucose (sugar) stays in the blood. With time, the high blood glucose (sugar) level in the blood can lead …
