Hyperthyroidism: Sign & Symptoms Hyperthyroidism: Signs and Symptoms (mnemonic)-“THYROIDISM” T = Tremor H = Heart rate up Y =Yawning [fatigability] R = Restlessness O = Oligomenorrhea & amenorrhea I = Intolerance to heat, D =Diarrhea I = Irritability S = Sweating M = Musle wasting & weight loss E = Exophthalmos Symptoms Signs Common Weight […]
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Schizophrenia – Definition and Major Sign Symptoms
Last Updated: September 23, 2014 at 6:48 amSchizophrenia: “Schizophrenia is a psychosis (major psychotic disorder) characterized by delusion, hallucination and lack of insight.” Clinical Features of Schizophrenia: First Rank Symptoms Of Acute Schizophrenia: A = Auditory Hallucination – second or third person B = Broadcasting, insertion or withdrawl of thoughts C = Controlled Feelings, impulse or Acts D = Delusional Perception Symptoms Of Acute Schizophrenia (Negative Symptoms): […]
Hyperthyroidism Assessment And Cause
Last Updated: March 12, 2015 at 7:22 pmHyperthyroidism Assesment And Cause Hyperthyroidism Presentation: The patient has tremor of outstretched hands Palm of the hands are warm and sweaty Pulse – 120/min (Tachycardia. Pulse may be normal, if the patient is on B-blocker) If you suspect a patient is suffering from hyperthyroidism, what else do you want to examine? Answer: I want […]
SLE – Systemic Lupus Erythemetosus Diagnostic Criteria
Last Updated: March 12, 2015 at 4:30 pmSLE – Systemic Lupus Erythemetosus From Where SLE name derived? Lupus means wolf, named because the erosive nature of the condition that looks like the damage caused by hungry wolf. SLE is more in Female : Male = 9:1, age 2nd and 3rd decade. Sex ratio is equal in children and elderly. Fig: Butterfly Rash […]
Bone Marrow Transplantation | Cheapest of the Worlds
Last Updated: September 16, 2014 at 6:48 amBone Marrow Transplantation has been introduced in Bangladesh. It is the cheapest of any of the country in the world. It’s only 5 Lakh Taka in Bangladeshi Taka, which is only 6440.500 US Dollar. It’s definitely a milestone in health sector of Bangladesh. People can get the facility of bone marrow transplantation without going to […]
Psoriasis – Common Sites, Types, Investigation and Treatment
Last Updated: December 22, 2014 at 2:47 amPsoriasis Common Sites, Types, Investigation and Treatment This is psoriasis part 2, Psoriasis part 1 -(psoriasis etiology, pathogenesis and clinical features) Psoriasis comes from Greek word, meaning “itching condition” (psora “itch” + -sis “action, condition”). Psoriasis common sites: Extensor surface Scalp Nails Elbow Knee Sacral region Psoriasis types: Psoriasis vulgaris (Also called Plaque Psoriasis) Fig: Psoriasis Vulgaris Psoriasis vulgaris […]