Somatoform Disorder: In psychology, a somatoform disorder is a mental disorder characterized by physical symptoms that suggest physical illness or injury – symptoms that cannot be explained fully by a general medical condition. Name of Some Somatoform Disorder: (Mnemonic - BCPS-H) 1) Somatization Disorder 2) Conversion Disorder 3) Pain Disorder 4) … [Read more...] about Somatoform Disorder – Mnemonic to Remember
Bone Cyst: Bone Tumour? Easy MBBS
Last Updated: August 4, 2015 at 9:11 pmBone Cyst: Bone Tumour? Easy MBBS Bone Cyst occurs mostly in children (one of the common bone tissue disease) In the metaphysis of one of the long bones Occasionally in the small bones (adult carpus) Bone Cyst is not a tumour (Non-neoplastic bone disease) Heals spontaneously and seldom seen in adult It is discovered after a pathological fracture or as an … [Read more...] about Bone Cyst: Bone Tumour? Easy MBBS
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Last Updated: September 10, 2014 at 6:48 pmDefinition of Hyperemesis gravidarum: It is a severe type of vomiting of pregnancy which has got deleterious effect on the health of the mother and/or incapacitates her in day to day activities. Incidence of Hyperemesis gravidarum: 1 in 1000 pregnancy. Etiology of Hyperemesis gravidarum: •Mostly limited to first trimester. •More common in first pregnancy. •Has got a familial … [Read more...] about Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Bleeding after Delivery (Post-Partum Hemorrhage) Part 2
Last Updated: November 9, 2014 at 7:49 pmBleeding after Delivery (Post-Partum Hemorrhage) Part 1 Here Diagnosis Of Post-Partum Hemorrhage Vaginal bleeding is present- copious or slow. Some time conceald – as vulvo vaginal or broad ligament haematoma. When uterus contracted, PPH is traumatic. When uterus flabby, become hard on massaging, PPH is due to atomicity Prevention Pose partum haemorrhage … [Read more...] about Bleeding after Delivery (Post-Partum Hemorrhage) Part 2
Bleeding after Delivery (Post-Partum Hemorrhage)
Last Updated: January 7, 2015 at 5:03 am
Definition : Quantitative Amount of blood loss excess of 500 ml following birth of the baby. Clinical definition : Any amount of bleeding or from or into the genital tract following birth of the baby up to the end of puerperium which adversely affect the general condition of the pt evidenced by rise in pulse rate & falling blood pressure is called … [Read more...] about Bleeding after Delivery (Post-Partum Hemorrhage)
Menstruation, Menstrual Problems and Irregular Menstruation
Last Updated: August 5, 2015 at 1:04 pmMenstruation, Menstrual Problems and Irregular Menstruation What is Menstruation? It is a natural process of female. Its also a natural part of female reproductive system. Ovary, Ovarian Tube which comes from Ovary (Fallopian Tube), Vagina, endometrium and clitoris are the main part of female genital tract. During the menstrual cycle different kinds of female hormone are … [Read more...] about Menstruation, Menstrual Problems and Irregular Menstruation
Vein Without Valve
Last Updated: September 5, 2014 at 6:48 amVein without valve Formula: IPSS There Are 4 veins Without Valve. Easy To Remember by technique: IPSS. See What IPSS Means with diagram. I- Internal Jugular Vein P- Pulmonary Vein S- Superior Venacava S- Sinuses of Brain … [Read more...] about Vein Without Valve
Osteoid Osteoma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Last Updated: November 9, 2014 at 7:48 pmOsteoid Osteoma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Osteoid osteoma facts: Osteoid means non-ossifying bone (ground substance of the bone without calcification or ossification) This is a benign tumour, unlike osteosarcoma Lesion is well circumscribed Arises mostly in the cortex of long bones, occasionally in the cancellous bones of the spine. Three times … [Read more...] about Osteoid Osteoma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Deviated Nasal Septum: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Last Updated: September 3, 2014 at 6:48 pmDeviated Nasal Septum: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Introduction of deviated nasal septum (DNS) Deviated nasal septum (DNS) is a common nasal problem all over the world. The incidence of a deviated septum rises with age. Causes of deviated nasal septum (DNS) Trauma (birth trauma, road accident, assault, sports injury) Developmental problem Genetic Thumb … [Read more...] about Deviated Nasal Septum: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Radiation: Sources, Dose, Effects, Protection
Last Updated: September 3, 2014 at 6:48 amRadiation: Sources, Dose, Effects, Protection What is radiation? Radiation is energy transmitted through space in the form of electromagnetic waves or energetic particles. Types of radiation Two types: Ionizing radiation- e.g. α, β, γ, δ or X-Ray etc. There are two forms of ionizing radiation: I. Particulate- composed of very fast-moving particles (alpha and … [Read more...] about Radiation: Sources, Dose, Effects, Protection