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 …
DEFINITION Anorexia nervosa similarly called anorexia can be defined as an eating disorder that is psychologically inclined and considered as life threatening. It is characterized by an extremely low body weight and a strong fear of gaining weight. In this cycle of self-starvation, the essential nutrient (sodium, potassium and calcium) needed to make the body …
HICCUPS Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute. The diaphragm is the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and plays an important role in breathing Each contraction is followed by a contraction of the vocal cords, resulting in a sudden rush of air into the …
DEVIATED SEPTUM A deviated septum is the displacement or deviation of the thin wall (the nasal septum) that separate the right and left nasal passages. The nasal septum is made up of cartilage and bone. When the bone and cartilage displaces from the center, a deviated septum is formed. The ideal nasal septum is exactly …
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a digestive disorder where liquefied stomach content persistently and frequently flows back up (refluxes) into the esophagus. The refluxed liquid contains acid and pepsin that are produced by the stomach. The acid can inflame and damage the lining of the esophagus. Many people experience gastroesophageal reflux (GER) …
