OPTIC NEURITIS What is optic neuritis? As the name suggests, “optic” stands for eye and “neur-itis” means inflammation or swelling of nerve. What is optic nerve? Optic nerve is the nerve that carries signals that your eye receives from the light passing through it; to the brain, where it processes those signals and you are …
MENARCHE Menarche is a medical term used to refer to the first menstrual period in a female adolescent. Menarche is the result of interactions between the hypothalamic hormones, pituitary hormones, and the ovarian hormones. It also can be affected by the thyroid, pancreatic and the adrenal hormones. Menarche signals the possibility of fertility and is …
INTESTINAL ISCHEMIA Intestinal ischemia occurs when blood flow to the intestine is restricted due to a blocked blood vessel, usually an artery. The small intestine and the large intestine (colon), or both can be affected Ischemia of the small intestine is called mesenteric ischemia while ischemia affecting the large intestine is called ischemic colitis Mesenteric …
FATIGUE Fatigue is a term used to describe a feeling of tiredness or lack of energy. Fatigue is a normal response to stress or physical exertion, but can also be a symptom of an underlying condition that requires medical attention. Fatigue may reduce the quality of life as affected individuals may be unable to function …
MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA Myocardial ischemia occurs when blood flow to the heart is restricted, preventing the heart muscle from receiving enough oxygen. The heart receives its own blood supply from the coronary arteries, which transports blood into and out of the heart muscles The 2 main coronary arteries are the left main which supplies blood to …
HYPERCALCEMIA Hypercalcemia is a condition characterized by a high concentration of calcium in the blood. Calcium is needed for the normal functions of organs, nerves, tissues, cells, and also essential in blood clotting and bone health. The normal range is 2.1-2.6 mmol/L with levels more than 2.6mmol/L defined as hypercalcemia. A higher concentration of calcium …
FIVE TIPS WHEN DEALING WITH VAGINAL ODOR? Vaginal odor is a very common problem that many women face in their lifetime. Not only is it uncomfortable but also make a women embarrassed. WHAT IS VAGINAL ODOR vaginal odor is that unpleasant smell coming from a woman’s vagina. It may vary from person to person. Im …
CAUDA EQUINA SYNDROME Cauda equine syndrome refers to a condition that occurs when the bundle of nerve roots that spreads out at the base of the spinal cord become compressed (squeezed together), or damage, cutting off sensation and movement. This bundle of nerve roots are referred to as the cauda equina and are horse-like in …
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful, progressive condition that occurs due to the compression or squeezing of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist at the carpal tunnel The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway on the palm side of your wrist and is where the median nerve is located. …
OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA Occupational asthma is a lung disorder in which substances found in the workplace cause the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow.This leads to attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. These substances may cause asthma in one of 3 ways: An allergic reaction (like people with allergies who …
