EPILEPSY Epilepsy is a chronic central nervous system disorder in which the clusters of neurons in the brain behaves irregular or disrupted causing periods of a strange sensation, seizures, abnormal behavior and sometimes loss of consciousness or awareness. The central nervous system is the part of the nervous system that comprises the brain, brainstem and …
ECTOPIC PREGNANCY Ectopic pregnancy is a complication of pregnancy in which a fertilized egg settles and grows outside the inner lining of the uterus. Normally, a fertilized egg travels to the uterus to attach itself but in an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg doesn’t attach itself to the uterus rather it may attach itself to …
KIDNEY The two bean-shaped organs located on the left and right sides of the abdomen. They are about 11centimeters (4.3 in) long in adults. They receive blood from the paired renal arteries; the blood is then filtered and wastes are removed alongside salt, sugar and minerals are adjusted. The filtered blood is returned to the …
POLYPOID CORDITIS Polypoid corditis is a condition characterized by the development of diffuse polyps in the vocal cords, making them get very weighty. It can also be described as a condition in which the vocal cords become inflamed or swollen due to fluid (edema) collected in the Reinke’s space. Polypoid corditis is also referred to …
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 …
