VITILIGO
VITILIGO is an acquired condition in which circumscribed depigmented patches develop ,it affects 1% of World population. Unlike albinism where melanocytes are present but the production of melanin is abnormal.VITILIGO involves focal area of melanocyte loss,there may be positive family history and associated with Autoimmune disease,diabetes, thyroid and adrenal disorders. Pernicious anaemia, trauma and sun […]
URTICARIA
URTICARIA also known as HIVES.It is a skin rash with red ,rised,itchy bumps.they may also burn or sting Rash lasts for few days but do not leave a scar ,the condition frequently recurs and lasts more than 6 weeks. URTICARIA frequently occur following an infection or as result of an allergic reaction such as to […]
URINARY INCONTINENCE
URINARY INCONTINENCE is defined as any leakage of urine.it may occur with normal urinary tract e.g.in association with poor cognitiojn or poor mobility or transiently during an acute illness or hospitalization Especially in older people.Diuretics (medication ,alcohol or caffeine)may worsen incontinence The pattern of micturition is important in defining the incontinence ,and the patients should […]
TONSILITIS
TONSILITIS is one of the most common infection encounterd in everyday ACUTE TONSILITIS occurs frequently up to age of 15 years ,both sex are equally affected . ENDOGENOUS FACTORS: pre –existing upper respiratory tract infection ,post nasal discharge due to tonsillitis general lowering of the resistance EXOGENOUS FACTORS Ingestion of cold drinks or cold foods may […]
TINNITUS
TINNITUS is a noise in the ear or head .TINNITUS may occur with a benign disease , or it may be a warning signal of a serious disorder which needs to be diagnosed by through investigations. TINNITUS is one of the most difficult symptoms to treat,it may be persists even after the aliments causing it […]
SINUSITIS
Sinusitis is an infection of the paranasal sinuses that may be bacterial ,mainly streptococcus pneumonia And haemophilus influenza or occasionally fungal. Most commonly associated with an upper respiratory tract infection and can occur with severe asthma .SYMPTOMS Include frontal headache ,purulent rhinorrhoea,facial pain with tenderness and fever.It can be confused with a variety of other […]
SCIATICA TREATMENT
Sciatica is the pain caused due to compression of the sciatic nerve due to which it causes pain in the buttock region and extends down towards the lower limb. Causes : Herniation of lumbar disc: It causes compression of the nerve. Muscle spasm of the back Narrowing of the spinal canal Slipping of the vertebra […]
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
rheumatoid joint inflammation is a ceaseless foundational auto resistant issue causing a numerous poly joint pain The study of disease transmission RA influences 0.5-1% of the populace worldwide with top commonness between the ages of 30-50 years Etiology AND PATHOGENESIS Sex: Women before the menopause are influenced multiple times all the more regularly then men with an […]
PSORIASIS
PSORIASIS is a non infectious chronic inflammatory disease of the skin ,characterized by well defined Erythematous plaques with silvery scales . PSORIASIS may start at any age but is unusual before the age of 5 and the oldest recorded onset was In a patient aged 107. FACTORS CAUSING FLARE UP OF PSORIASIS TRAUMA :when the condition is […]
POST PREGANANCY COMPLICATIONS
1.POST PARTUM HAEMORRHAGE The amount of bleeding from the genital tract following birth of the baby up to the end of puerperium which adversely affects the general condition of the patient rise in pulse rate with fall of blood pressure.The average blood loss is 500ml,1000ml and 1500ml respectively. PRIMARY –TRUE POST PARTUM HAEMORRHAGE bleeding occurs […]
