INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS (IC) Interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition characterized by a pain or discomfort in the bladder as well as a need for frequent or urgent urination. Also commonly referred to as bladder pain syndrome, interstitial cystitis is a chronic problem caused by inflammation or irritation of the bladder wall. The bladder is a …
GENERAL EXAMINATION It is important to establish rapport with the parent and the child. The doctor should: Note the behavior of the child and level of awareness and take these into account with the parent’s report Note if the child’s appearance is unusual at all and in what way Note any major or minor abnormalities …
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SOCIOPATH AND A PSYCHOPATH? Psychopath and sociopath are two words that have been very often used by the present generation. Although the exact meaning or definition of these words haven’t been described in the science research literature, hence not a official diagnosis but just two terms often used together …
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CALCIFIC BURSITIS Calcific bursitis is a condition characterized by calcium deposition within the bursa. A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction forces between the tissues of the body. A bursa is located between tissues such as the bone, muscle, tendons, and skins, and decreases rubbing and irritation. Calcific bursitis most commonly affects …
Down’s syndrome Down syndrome is a genetic disorder and the most common autosomal chromosome abnormality in humans, where extra genetic material from chromosome 21 is transferred to a newly formed embryo. These extra genes and DNA cause changes in development of the embryo and fetus resulting in physical and mental abnormalities. Each patient is unique …
DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT) Deep vein thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in one or more of the deep veins located in the body, usually in the legs. Most deep vein blood clots typically form in the thigh or lower leg, but they can develop in other areas of the body. Two types …
ABDOMINAL MIGRAINES IN CHILDREN AND ADULT Abdominal migraines are a form of migraine characterized by severe cramp or pain in the center of the abdomen, around the belly button. This type of migraines are not headaches, but they often happen as a reaction to the same triggers for migraine headaches. They are more common in …
RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME (RLS) Restless leg syndrome is a disorder characterized by an uncomfortable sensation that causes a strong uncontrollable urge to move one’s leg. Also known as Willis-Ekbom syndrome, restless leg syndrome usually occurs when a person is resting, sitting, or sleeping often at night-time. Restless leg syndrome disrupts sleep and thus can cause …
FARSIGHTEDNESS Farsightedness is a common vision problem in which distant objects can be seen clearly, but close objects do not come into proper focus and may be blurry. Focusing ability is influenced by the degree of farsightedness. For instance, people with mild farsightedness may be able to see close objects clearly, while people with severe …
FACTITIOUS DISORDER Factitious disorder is a mental disorder in which a person will fake or induce physical or mental health problems by deliberately producing, exaggerating, or feigning symptoms, usually to gain sympathy and attention. People with this condition will go to great lengths such as pretending to be sick, tampering with medical tests (such as …
