Hematuria is a common symptom affecting men and women of all ages. The cause is usually a benign one but serious underlying conditions like malignancies may manifest for the first time with hematuria. Gross versus Microscopic Hematuria: Gross hematuria is visible to the naked eye. A little as 1 ml of blood in the urine …
A number of patients have been admitted in the medical department of PIMS with SJS and TEN (Steven Johnson Syndrome and Toxic epidermal necrolysis) following the use of antibiotics. Most of the patients developed the condition following the use of amoxicillin. One patient took a tetracycline class of the antibiotic and one developed SJS after …
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Lung cancer is among the deadliest and most prevalent of all the cancers. The incidence of lung cancer has declined over the past decade because of the reduction in smoking. Most of the patients with lung cancer are diagnosed when they have locally advanced disease or even when cancer spreads to bones and other organs …
The American College of Cardiology Foundation, The joint task force of the European society of cardiology, the world heart federation and the American heart association (ACCF/ESC/WHF/AHA) have updated the definition of acute Myocardial infarction to incorporate the use of highly sensitive troponins in clinical practice. Definition of Myocardial Infarction They defined acute Myocardial infarction as …
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Hemorrhoids or piles also called as bawaseer in Urdu, are venous dilatations in the anal canal. Veins are normally present in the rectum and anal canal. However, when these veins become dilated and tortuous, they may become symptomatic. Before discussing the topic “how to prevent and treat hemorrhoids”, lets briefly review the symptoms and stages …
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Orbital pseudotumor or idiopathic orbital inflammatory syndrome (IOIS) is a rare inflammatory condition of the eye without a known cause. Diagnosis … It is often a diagnosis of exclusion. Diagnosis to consider in a patient presenting with eye swelling and redness include: Orbital cellulitis Orbital neoplasms Systemic disorders like Wegener’s Granulomatosis, and Cavernous sinus thrombosis …
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A middle-aged female was referred to the medical OPD with eye swelling. The patient was alright a few weeks back when she developed swelling of the left eye. The eye swelling gradually progressed with associated watery discharge, redness and impaired vision. Ophthalmologist review of the eye swelling The patient was taken to an ophthalmologist and …
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Vaginal yeast infection is a common problem in women and is second only to bacterial vaginosis as a cause of vaginitis. It is also called yeast vaginitis or vaginal candidiasis. Unlike Trichomonas vaginalis infection, it is not a sexually transmitted disease. So the partner does not need any treatment. Furthermore, unlike oropharyngeal candida infections, it …
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Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment guidelines are continuously changing after the introduciton of the novel biological agents. The management of rheumatoid arthritis should focus on the following therapeutic intervention. Timely diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and referral to a specialist. Recognition of comorbid conditions and extra-articular manifestations Early use of disease-modifying drugs to prevent further joint damage. Adjunctive …
The Influenza epidemic is still affecting many individuals. Worldwide H1N1 cases are predominating most of the cases. Most patients who develop complications are the aged, children, immunocompromised and the diabetics. What are the symptoms of Viral influenza? Patients who develop viral influenza have flu, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and sore throat with a headache. Fever may be …
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